Rockland Writes: Reminder to Review Rules of the Road With Children Before They Hit the Road on Wheels

Dear Editor,

It's spring, and with spring comes the nice weather and children on bikes, trikes, scooters, and more. 

I know your readers think they don't need this reminder, but believe me, after the unsafe behavior I saw last week, I am making it my business to remind every parent that it is their responsibility to teach their children the rules of the road when it comes to riding. 

Many of us live on roads that are not only hilly but also don't have sidewalks. Even if there are sidewalks, pedestrians use those pathways, and children need to understand who has the right of way and how to drive safely, watch out for cars and pedestrians, and watch out for themselves by wearing the appropriate safety gear when riding, which includes helmets. An additional reminder is that even children on wheels need to stop for school buses with flashing red lights on. 

I can’t tell you how many near misses I’ve had.

Thank you, and stay safe on the road, 

Shimmy Cohn

Editor's Note: Rockland Daily tips for a safe bike riding experience can be found here.