It was bike safety week, and grade 3 students across Yorkton had the chance to learn a bit more how to safely ride their bikes. Every grade 3 student in the city received a new helmet to ensure that they were riding safe, and took a trip through the bike safety obstacle course.
Staff Sgt. Jeff Simpson explained that they want to make sure the kids of the city are biking as safely as possible as they get back on the road.
One of the biggest priorities for the program is to remind people to get their helmets on. That’s one of the primary reasons why a free helmet is part of the bike rodeo, but Simpson wants people of all ages to take that message home, and keep helmet use a priority as they take to the roads this spring.
“Bike helmets should be mandatory for everybody. If you have a helmet you should be wearing it while you are operating your bike.”
Simpson also emphasized that obeying the rules of the road are important, and it’s a good idea to wear light-coloured clothing, especially in the evening, to ensure that drivers on the road can see you. People should also be aware of traffic around them as they ride their bikes.
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