Hawaii Laws require all bike riders to wear safety helmets and follow all traffic laws. Below are tips provided by the Honolulu Police Department for bicycle safety:
- Wear clothes that make you more visible.
- Be cautious when riding a bike at night. Make sure you have the proper lights on your bicycle. Wear reflective materials or clothing.
- Wear a helmet. Studies have shown that wearing a helmet can reduce injuries by up to 80%.
- Obey traffic signs, signals and road markings.
- Be familiar with the laws pertaining to bicycles.
http://www.honolulupd.org/information/index.php?page=pedestrian
Thank you for working together to keep our children and community safe.