| Kids find pocket bikes exciting and a whole lot of fun, | | | | Age Appropriateness: Usually, pocket bikes are |
| but they're also motorized high speed racing vehicles. | | | | designed for children aged 13-16, even then, they |
| Parents must ensure extra care is taken before | | | | should not be allowed to operate pocket bikes |
| letting the kids operate these bikes. With the proper | | | | without close adult supervision. Children under 12 |
| precautions parents are able to reduce or avoid | | | | should never ride bikes unsupervised. However, most |
| dangerous and serious injury or death. Follow these | | | | bike manufacturers do recommend the age |
| basic safety tips at all times when letting kids ride | | | | appropriateness of their bikes and all local laws |
| pocket bikes. | | | | regarding age restrictions. |
| Helmet - The most important piece of protective | | | | Avoid Streets and Sidewalks: Make sure your kids do |
| gear you can wear is a certified bike helmet! Wearing | | | | not ride their bikes on highways, streets, sidewalks, |
| an approved helmet may reduce the risk of serious | | | | roads, paths, or other areas used by motor vehicles. |
| injury or death. Ensure the helmets meet with local | | | | It is illegal and a pocket bike's low profile puts the |
| authorities' required helmet certification. Be sure kids | | | | rider at great risk of being hit by a motor vehicle that |
| always wear helmets with the chinstrap securely | | | | doesn't see them. |
| buckled. | | | | Local Laws and Regulations: Find out and observe all |
| Full Body Riding Suit- Though knee pads and elbow | | | | local bike laws and regulations. |
| pads with hard caps (plastic or otherwise) offer | | | | Understand The Power and Capabilities: Though small |
| increased protection for adults, it is better for kids to | | | | in size, most pocket bikes are capable of reaching |
| wear a one-piece riding suit. | | | | high speeds. Help your kids to understand the power |
| Gloves & Boots - Making sure kids wear sock | | | | their bike is capable of and to be cautious of that |
| and boot when riding the bikes will protect them | | | | power when riding. |
| most serious injuries. Sneakers can also be worn till | | | | Don't be over-cautious till there's no room for fun. |
| you find suitable boots for them. Never in any | | | | Just keep in mind that these bikes are not toys and |
| circumstances wear sandals or footwear that | | | | follow these safety guidelines. Let the FUN begin. |
| exposes parts of the feet. | | | | |