Comment on Helmets
Carl,
Thank you for your comment on helmet laws. For those of you who have not seen Carl’s comment I am reprinting it here.
Could someone please help a concerned father out and point me in the direction of skateboarding helmet laws in Las Vegas. I have a teenage daughter who has a new friend who enjoys skating. I encourage Molly to try new things, with in reason. She's a good kid asking Mom and I if this new venture would be alright. Mom and I did share our concerns which came off unsupportive to our teen. In truth the girl does get 99% of all she asks for and will be getting her board too. Which will soon be sitting next to her bikes, in-line skates, and scooter in 3months, I'm OK with that! I just figure if I know and understand the laws surrounding this activity I can better help mom feel better about it as well. And we all can be clear on what is safe responsible ridding. Both by law and as concerned parents!
Thanks for whatever help can be offered...
Carl Foster!
I found this web site dealing with the status of laws in the country. http://www.iihs.org/laws/HelmetUseCurrent.aspx#NV
Nevada has no law regarding bicycles and helmets.
I have 3 young girls and share your concern about the potential injury from riding on “wheelies” skateboards and the like. My suggestion would be to press hard on educating your daughter on what injury to the head and brain can do and how easily it can happen from a skateboard accident.
Talk about the recent actress, Natasha Richardson’s, Skiing accident. http://www.guardian.co.uk/culture/2009/mar/19/need-for-ski-helmets
Here are more sites you mind helpful. http://www.cpsc.gov/cpscpub/pubs/349.pdf http://www.neuroskills.com/tbi/cdcbikemenu.shtml
Good luck and best of health
Tim
