Tips for Kids

Bicycle Safety Do’s and Don’ts
Do:

• Ride with traffic and stay to the right side of the road.
• Obey all traffic regulations (See seasonal laws).
• Use appropriate hand signals for turning, stopping, and merging.
• Use appropriate lighting and wear reflective clothing when riding at night.
• Walk your bike across the street at corners or crosswalks.
• Look both ways before crossing a street.
• Always wear a bicycle helmet.

DON'T:

• Show off, race, or perform stunts in traffic.
• Hitch rides on trucks or cars.
• Tailgate or ride too closely to cars or trucks.
• Carry more passengers than the bike is designed for.
• Carry items that will get in your way. 

Being Home Alone

• Check in with a responsible family member or neighbor as soon as you get home.
• Know how to call 911, the emergency number for your area, or the operator.
• Know how to give directions to your house in the event of an emergency.
• Never accept rides, gifts, or offer help to people unless your parents know about it first.
• Know how to use locks on the doors and windows.
• Know how to use the alarm system if you have one.
• Never let anyone you don’t know into your home.
• Never let a caller on the phone or at the door that you are home alone.  Tell them your Mom or Dad can’t come to the phone or door right now.
• Carry a house key on your person.  Don’t leave it outside where it can be found by a stranger.
• Know how to escape in case of a fire.
• Tell your parents about anything or anyone that you feel uncomfortable around.
• If you think you are being followed, go into a business that is occupied.

Being Safe at School

• Settle arguments by talking, not fighting.
• Don't use drugs or alcohol and report people who do.
• Tell the police, your teacher, a parent if you think a crime has been committed.
• Report suspcious people or activity.
• Know where you can get help while travelling to and from school.