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Safety Services Department
3850 N. Hydraulic
Wichita, Kansas 67219
Tel 316-973-2260 
Fax 316-973-2261

 

Galen Davis, Director

 
 

SAFETY TIPS FOR PARENTS
WHEEL SAFETY

Inline Skates and Skateboards Safety Gear

Almost every child has “wheels” of some form.  Whether it’s a bicycle, skateboard, scooter, or roller blades, there are important safety measures that you and your child need to observe.

  • Always wear a helmet.  It should set squarely on top of the head and cover the top of the forehead. 
  • Stop at all stop signs and observe other traffic signals.
     
  • Use proper hand signals for turning and stopping.
     
  • See and be seen – wear light colored clothing.
     
  • Check to be sure equipment is safe and properly adjusted.
     
  • Use marked paths and safe areas where possible.
     
  • When riding on the street, go in the same direction as car traffic.
     
  • NEVER ride double.
     
  • NEVER attach yourself to a moving vehicle.  (This also applies to sleds.)

 
 

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