The Metroplex, Bedford, Arlington, and Fort Worth require helmets for those under 18, while Coppell and Dallas require that everyone on a bike wear one. They are simple, inexpensive, lightweight. There is no reason not to wear them. He advises that bikes be in good repair and that riders wear bright clothing, avoid riding at night, pay attention to traffic and obstacles, ride single file, and ride defensively. Texas requires night riders to have a headlight in front and a reflector in back.
Many programs teach bike safety and help riders improve their balance, stopping, and turning skills.
The Flower Mound Police Department, as do other local law enforcement agencies, put on bicycle rodeos. We teach them to ride with the traffic, and we set up obstacle courses to fine tune their riding and teach them to brake on a dime. The statistics don't bear that out. All rights reserved. About the writer Susan Steeves Susan Steeves is WebMD's Dallas-Fort Worth staff reporter, writing about health and medical news throughout the metro area.