Are bike helmets required?

[hsmytwins]

We are bringing bikes with us to the fort. Are helmets required for the kids? Our ride without helmets at home, so I'm not planning on bringing any....If this is an issue at FW, I'd like to know ahead of time.

Thanks.

 

[2goofycampers]

Fl law requires helmets for 16 and under.

 

[hsmytwins]

Even on private property? We wouldn't be on city streets. Just FW.

 

[Lisa loves Pooh]

Even on private property? We wouldn't be on city streets. Just FW.

There are no exceptions to this state law. It applies even on bike paths and sidewalks as well. And yes, a property such as Fort Wilderness.

http://www.leg.state.fl.us/statutes...te&URL=0300-0399/0316/Sections/0316.2065.html

 

[hsmytwins]

ok. Thanks.

 

[TheRustyScupper]

1) Whether a law or not, I would not let kids ride a bike without a helmet.
2) As far as that goes, adults, either.

 

[articfox676]

Do they wear them at home? Why not the Fort?

 

[Teamubr]

I don't want this thread to turn into a debate over helmets and parenting.

I'll just add that I used to be a long distance cyclist. Training rides added up to 300-500 miles per week. I've done several double "centuries" (200 miles). I've also had numerous "offs", including 2 concussions from cycling. Both were before I started wearing a helmet. (Didn't learn the first time)

I had an ER doc ask if I rode my bike faster than I could run. I said of course. He asked if I would put my head down and run into a wall as fast as I could. I said, I may have a concussion, but I'm not stupid. He then asked how come I wouldn't wear a helmet if there was a chance I'd be running my head into a wall (or the ground) 3 or 4 times faster than I can run.

I started wearing a helmet after that and make sure DS wears his.

j

 

[TheRustyScupper]

I've done several double "centuries" (200 miles).

I don't like to drive my car that far in one day.