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 Officers from the Voorhees Township
Police Department visit the children in each of our elementary
school each year for a bicycle safety assembly. We stress the
importance of keeping your bike in good working condition, obeying
traffic laws and street signs. We also remind the children to be
alert for cars, trucks, and motorcycles in the street. We speak
about basic bike safety rules that can be reinforced at home. Below
is a brief list to review with your children for ways to be safe
while riding their bicycles and having fun. For additional safety
lessons, please visit
www.McGruff.org.
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Always wear a properly fitted helmet, while bicycling,
skateboarding, or rollerblading. (law up to age 17)Make sure
tires are inflated, brakes work, and the seat and handle bars
are not too high. Obey all parental rules and traffic laws. |
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Trick riding should only be in designated areas. (parks,
playground) |
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Keep
Alert when riding in the street. |
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Ride
on the right side of the street. |
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Use
hand turn signals when turning. |
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Drive slow and keep control of your bicycle. |
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Never dart out into the street. |
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Make sure to make eye contact with
other drivers. |
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Watch out for cars backing up, especially from driveways. |
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Never ride two on a bicycle. |
Its also a good idea to have your
children wear light colored clothing and not to be out after dark.
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