For kids, especially, bicycles should be fitted to suit the age of the driver. A child trying hard to reach the pedals and keep eyes on the road is definitely more susceptible to an accident. If an average-size child is under 5 years old, then the wheel should be 12 or 16 inches. When the child is between 5 and 7 years old, the wheel should be 20 inches. A 24-inch wheel is a suitable size for a child between 8 and 10 years old.
Many people are unaware that bicycle drivers have to follow the same set of rules as motorists.
Many accidents happen because cyclists do not follow the law. Failure to follow these laws is a traffic infraction that can result in fines to a cyclist just as easily as an automobile driver. Stop at red lights, stop signs and before entering a roadway. Do not wear earphones plugged into a radio or tape player while driving a bike. Children between 1 and 14 years of age must wear bicycle helmets, and children 1 through 4 must ride in secure safety seats.