12/24/2025
New bike for Christmas = new helmet for Christmas. Be smart!
Many children receive bicycles for Christmas and there is a spike in head and brain injuries the week after Christmas. That is why I decided to post this message.
Bicycle helmets save lives and reduce brain injuries. This is especially true for children. Most states including Georgia require children to wear a helmet while bike riding. The Georgia code also includes specific rules about helmets: riders under 16 must wear protective headgear that meets standards set by ANSI or Snell Memorial Foundation (O.C.G.A. § 40-6-296).
As a parent or caregiver, you are the one who may be criminally charged, fined or sued if a child is not wearing a helmet. This could be compounded and result in more serious criminal charges if a child suffers a head injury while biking.
AND, helmets also protect adult riders too!
Just a PSA(public service announcement).
https://nortonchildrens.com/news/prevent-bike-injuries-concussion-tbi/ #:~:text=How%20to%20prevent%20brain%20injury,wear%20bright%20colors%20while%20biking.
Summer is the biggest time for bicycle accidents. Follow these steps to reduce the chance of bike injuries.
