Ohio Leaders
Many leaders in Ohio have come out in support of Bicycle Helmet Legislation.
Brecksville, Ohio | Shaker Heights, Ohio"As safety director, I felt that from the information that I was receiving from various members of the community there was a need for the council to make this [bicycle helmet legislation] a mandatory requirement under the law. We [adults] think that we can ride a bike and do very well on it. Young children do not have the experience adults do and they don't realize what the consequences are if they fall off their bike and strike their head."
Jerry N. Hruby, Mayor
City of Brecksville, Ohio
City-wide, under eighteen, 1998
"[Bicycle helmet legislation] is an attempt to prevent injury and to promote safety by bringing to the public's attention the need to wear bicycle helmets not only on a bicycle, but to have a helmet for other high risk activities that could result in injury or death."
Dennis Kancler, Police ChiefCity of Brecksville, OhioCity-wide, under eighteen, 1998
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"The Shaker Heights Health Department is committed to promoting Health. We were able to work together with other agencies, because we all felt it was a need to be addressed. With wonderful support and cooperation from law enforcement, we have seen an increase in helmet use in the city."
Sandi Hurley, RN, Director of Nursing
Shaker Heights Health Department
City-wide, anyone over 5 and any passenger, 1997
"We have trained a civilian bike patrol to help educate children in the community, and we advise children of the ordinance and the important of wearing a helmet nearly everyday. Over 1000 helmet notices were reported for the first none months of 1998, and helmet use is increasing."
Walter Ugrinic, Chief of Police
Shaker Heights Police Department
City-wide, anyone over 5 and any passenger, 1997
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