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Secretary of State Encourages Safe Bicycling
While groups in Galesburg are looking to make the city more friendly to bicycles and bicyclists, the Illinois Secretary State is urging all bikers, like their counterparts, to follow the rules of the road.

Secretary of State Jesse White's office has a publication available called "Bicycle Rules of the Road" that details the safety measures and traffic regulations pertaining to bicyclists.

White says as far as he's concerned, the measures just make common sense, especially for younger bicycle riders.

"According to the [National Highway Traffic Safety Administration]...more than one in five bicycle deaths occur among school children ranging in age from five to fifteen," White said.

What's more, White says bicycle helmets have proven to reduce the risk of head and brain injuries by an estimated 85 to 88 percent.

He says that's in addition to having things like a front headlight, a horn or bell that can be heard for at least 100 feet, properly adjusted brakes, and side reflectors.

The "Bicycle Rules of the Road" document is available by CLICKING HERE (PDF document).

(WGIL News/Illinois Radio Network)
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