Need your feedback on an LTTE I'm writing Re: Bike saftey

[TheMightyFavog]

After I had three idiot kids run right through a stop sign on their bikes while I was on my way hmoe from classes on Monday afternoon, (Damn near ran into one of those little idiots) I felt moved to write the following letter to the editor. I have not sent it out yet, so I'd like your feedback on what I've written so far.


Now that the snow has melted and the rising temperatures have finally heralded the arrival of Spring in Wisconsin, children everywhere are breaking out their bicycles and hitting the streets. I would like to remind parents everywhere that now would be an excellent time to remind their children about the importance of obeying bicycle safety rules. In the past couple of weeks I have seen children riding their bikes on the wrong side of the road, blowing right through stop signs and red lights at intersections, and failing to signal their turns, resulting in a number of close calls that could just have easily ended in tragedy. I would encourage parents everywhere to remind their children of the rules of the road, such as riding on the right side of the road, and obeying all traffic signs and signals. By teaching and reinforcing these simple saftey rules, both children and adults alike can look forward to a fun and safe spring and summer this year.

BTW, people riding on the wrong side of the road is a BIG problem in my neck of the woods. I'm considering putting something in encouraging local Law enforcement to crack down on cyclists who violate traffic saftey laws.

[Lizz612]

1. Helmets!

Helmets, helmets, helmets!

Sorry to harp on only one thing, but I've had a few close calls, and I know of a guy on campus who would be dead if not for his helmet.

[histohoney]

2. I wouldn't

change a thing. Not so long people would lose interest and skip it. Not rude, so people will be more opened minded to learn from it.

Thanks friend, I think I'll go home a remind my kido about the rules.:think:

[TheMightyFavog]

3. Revision I: Incude Helmets...

Now that the snow has melted and the rising temperatures have finally heralded the arrival of spring in Wisconsin, children everywhere are breaking out their bicycles and hitting the streets. I would like to remind parents everywhere that now would be an excellent time to remind their children about the importance of obeying bicycle safety rules. In the past couple of weeks I have seen children riding their bikes on the wrong side of the road, blowing right through stop signs and red lights at intersections, and failing to signal their turns, resulting in a number of close calls that could just have easily ended in tragedy. I would encourage parents everywhere to remind their children of the rules of the road, such as riding on the right side of the road, and obeying all traffic signs and signals. Parents should also encourage their children to wear helmets when they ride, as well. By teaching and reinforcing these simple safety rules, both children and adults alike can look forward to a fun and safe bike riding season this year

[cheezus]

4. Slow down and pay more attention

Get used to it, kids are out playing this time of year. Who has more ability to take responsibility for saftey, the little ones, or YOU, the driver?

[TheMightyFavog]

5. Both should be equally responsible

Concepts such as riding on the right side of the road and obeying stop sides are not difficult concepts for a child to grasp.