Darell C. Provencher

Just an FYI, but Oregon does have a mandatory helmet law for children age 15
and under. I've participated in and presented at a few "Bike Rodeos" for
kids over the past few years ( a couple of times with the OHSU Trauma Unit),
and I believe it's best to get kids and parents doing these things together
at an early age. How much is YOUR head worth?

"In Oregon, it is the law that youth 15 and under must wear a properly
fitted helmet when riding a bicycle. The penalty for not wearing a helmet
while riding a bicycle is $25.

Effective January 1, 2004, Oregon law will require youth 15 years of age and
younger to wear safety helmets when riding on skateboards, scooters, and
in-line skates in public places. Public places include but are not limited
to streets, sidewalks, parking lots, and skate parks. Failure to wear
protective headgear is a traffic violation, which carries a fine of $25 for
each offense."

Darell

On 2/26/08, jon.ragsdale@comcast.net wrote:
>
> There is a story on the front page of www.kgw.com reporting that
> Vancouver has enacted a rule that in 30 days all cyclists will be required
> to wear helmets. Full story:
> http://www.kgw.com/news-local/stories/kgw_022608_news_vancouver_helmet_law_bicycle.2edad9de.html
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