Riding bicycles is a
popular pastime in Glynn
County. Nearly 67
million Americans ride
bikes, and about a third
of U.S. households have
one or more bicycles.
Each year, more than
800 people die from
injuries caused by
bicycle accidents,
including about 250 age
14 and under. In
addition, 600,000 people
seek emergency room
treatment for injuries
related to bicycle
accidents. Head injuries
account for about 62
percent of
bicycle-related deaths
and serious
disabilities.
Bike Helmets
All riders
age 16 and under are
required by law (Georgia
Code O.C.G.A. §
40-6-296(e)(1)) to wear
a bike helmet while
riding. Studies have
shown that properly
fitted helmets reduce
the risk of head injury
by as much as 85 percent
and the risk of brain
injury by as much as
88 percent.
Bicycle
Safety Tips
- Always ride on
the right hand side
of the road in the
same direction as
traffic.
- Obey all traffic
signs and lights.
- Use a bike path
or bike lane if one
is available.
- Always wear a
bicycle helmet.
- Wear light
colored clothing and
reflective strips
when riding at
night.
- Even if you have
a green light at an
intersection, make
sure
that oncoming drivers
see you
before crossing the
street. Look
left, look right and
then look left again
before crossing an
intersection.
- Use arm signals
to let others
know if you plan to
turn.
- If you ride with
others, ride single
file, not side by
side.
- If you're
driving, share the
road by giving
bicycle riders
enough space to ride
safe.
