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HELMETS, PROTECTIVE GEAR & CLOTHING
Helmets
A WORD TO PARENTS REGARDING CHILDREN AND HELMETS:
Many provinces have passed helmet laws regarding children. Make sure you
know your province’s helmet laws. It is your job to enforce these rules with
your children. Even if your province does not have a children’s helmet law, it
is recommended that everyone wear a helmet when cycling. When riding
with a child carrier seat or trailer, children must wear a helmet.
It is strongly advised that a properly fitting, ASTM or SNELL approved, bicycle safety
helmet be worn at all times when riding your bicycle. In addition, if you are carrying
a passenger in a child safety seat, they must also be wearing a helmet.
The correct helmet should:
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be comfortable
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have good ventilation
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fit correctly
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cover forehead
Always wear a properly fitted helmet which covers the forehead when
riding a bicycle. Many provinces require specific safety devices. It is your
responsibility to familiarize yourself with the laws of the province where you
ride and to comply with all applicable laws, including properly equipping
yourself and your bike as the law requires. Reflectors are important safety
devices which are designed as an integral part of your bicycle. Federal
regulations require every bicycle over 41 cm ( 16 in) to be equipped with
front, rear, wheel, and pedal reflectors. These reflectors are designed to pick
up and reflect street lights and car lights in a way that helps you to be seen
and recognized as a moving bicyclist. Check reflectors and their mounting
brackets regularly to make sure they are clean, straight, unbroken and
securely mounted.
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