DOS
May 27, 2021
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Consumer Alert: The Division of Consumer Protection and The Governor’s Traffic Safety Committee Warn Adults to Wear Their Bike Helmets |
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May is National Bike Safety Month More Than Half of Bike Crash Fatality victims in New York State Were Not Wearing Helmets The Division of Consumer Protection and the Governor’s Traffic Safety Committee (GTSC) today alerted New Yorkers of all ages of the importance of wearing a helmet when riding a bike. A new CDC report revealed that bicycle-related deaths nationally increased between 2009 and 2018, primarily among adults. Males were three times more likely than females to end up in the hospital with traumatic brain injuries. In New York in 2019, there were more than 6,000 bicycle crashes and 49 fatalities. In more than half of these crashes, the bicyclist was not wearing a helmet. Twenty-nine of those bicyclists who were killed were not wearing proper headgear. “Helmets are not just important safety gear for young riders,” said New York Secretary of State Rossana Rosado. “Adults are just as likely to be involved in a crash while riding and are less likely to wear a helmet, resulting in serious injury. I urge all New Yorkers to be smart when riding and wear a helmet.” GTSC Chair and DMV Commissioner Mark J.F. Schroeder said, “When it comes to safety, wearing a properly fitting bike helmet is just as important as buckling up in a motor vehicle. Helmets are crucial in helping to lower the risk of injury to your head. I remind motorists and cyclists to share the road responsibly.” Tips for choosing the right helmet:
More details and tips from the CPSC: https://www.cpsc.gov/safety-education/safety-guides/sports-fitness-and-recreation-bicycles/which-helmet-which-activity. For more safety tips and important information for bicyclists and motorists visit the GTSC website at https://trafficsafety.ny.gov/bicycle-and-wheel-sport-safety. About the New York State Division of Consumer Protection The New York State Division of Consumer Protection serves to educate, assist and empower the State’s consumers. Consumers can file a complaint with the Division of Consumer Protection at www.dos.ny.gov/consumerprotection.
For more consumer protection information, call the DCP Helpline at 800-697-1220, Monday through Friday, 8:30am-4:30pm or visit the DCP website at www.dos.ny.gov/consumerprotection. The Division can also be reached via Twitter at @NYSConsumer or Facebook at www.facebook.com/nysconsumer.
About GTSC For more information about traffic safety in New York State, please visit the GTSC website at https://trafficsafety.ny.gov/.
[1] ASTM F1447, F18981 (A helmet that complies with this standard is designed for use by infants and toddlers in activities involving non-motorized wheeled vehicles.); Snell B-90A, B-95, N-942 (A helmet that complies with this standard is designed to withstand more than one moderate impact, but protection is provided for only a limited number of impacts. Replace if visibly damaged (e.g., a cracked shell or crushed liner) and/or when directed by the manufacturer.) |
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