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Selecting A Proper Helmet for You or Your Child

Posted on May 1, 2013 by Dudek Law Firm

Bicycle helmets are arguably the most crucial piece of safety equipment when it comes to cycling safety. The importance of fitting yourself or your child properly and selecting the right helmet cannot be stressed enough. Here are some things to keep in mind when selecting a helmet: Size. Measure the circumference of your or your child’s head with tape measure, so you have an approximate idea when selecting a helmet size. Try on a variety of helmets before selecting one. Make sure the helmet fits now—do not buy one your child will “grow into.” Position. The helmet must sit level on your head, equally protecting the front and back. Riders should ensure it fits snug enough so that it does not move while riding. The National Highway Traffic Safety Administration (NHTSA) recommends the front of the helmet be one to two finger width lengths above the rider’s eyebrow. Chin strap….
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Safety Top Priority at Bicycle Summit in Florida

Posted on April 24, 2013 by Dudek Law Firm

Legislators and officials from various federal agencies met in Florida for the Southeastern Bike Safety Summit at the Tampa Convention Center. Some of the most powerful figures in the transportation agencies put their minds together to think of new ways to make the roads safer for cyclists as well as motorists and pedestrians. The Tampa summit is the first of two conventions, with the second one held in Minneapolis on April 29. “This year we decided we really needed to step up our safety agenda when it comes to cycling,” said US Transportation Secretary Ray LaHood. “Over the last several years the Federal Highway Administration has invested $3.9 billion in bicycle and pedestrian projects nationwide–$324 million coming to Florida.” LaHood hopes the new bicycle safety campaign will be as effective as the “Click It or Ticket” campaign launched in the 1980s and yielded successful results. 86 percent of drivers now…
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San Diego Injury Attorney Applauds Bakersfield City Council for Protecting Cyclists

Posted on April 10, 2013 by Dudek Law Firm

Bakersfield has made its city streets and urban areas more accessible to cyclists and safer for all commuters. Bob Smith of the Bakersfield City Council recently highlighted the steps taken by the council and the Community Services Committee in a contribution to the Bakersfield Californian. Bike lanes will be added to roads, existing bike paths are slotted for re-pavement and “end-of-trip” facilities are going to be built. These facilities will have bike racks and will be well-lit areas near parking facilities. They will come equipped with water fountains, showers and lockers. “This is one of many steps the city is now taking in order to become a more bicycle-friendly city and thereby improve our quality of life,” Smith wrote. “These are the things that not only make life more pleasant for those of us already here, but have been shown to be an important consideration when people and businesses are…
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