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Protect your noggin: Wear a bicylce helmet

April 27th, 2010 at Tue, 27th, 2010 at 1:28 pm by billchristianson

Your noggin is valuable and the Redmond Police Department wants you to protect it.
Bicycle helmets are now available at the Redmond Town Center Police and Fire Substation for $10 each.
The Bicycle Helmet Program, designed to help reduce risk of serious head and brain injury, is a sustainable program.
Payments are accepted via cash only and are used to replace inventory. Sizes range from toddler to adult extra large. The individual wearing the helmet must be present to assure proper fitting.
The Redmond Police and Fire Substation is located at 16321 NE 74th Street in the Redmond Town Center and is generally open Monday, Tuesday, and Thursday from 11 a.m.-3 p.m., and the third Saturday of each month from noon-3 p.m.
The substation is staffed by Redmond Police volunteers so calling ahead to assure staff availability is recommended, (425) 556-2692.
As spring bicycling fever sets in, riders are reminded:
• It’s safer to ride single file rather than side by side.
• Obey road rules, including traffic signs, signals, and road markings.
• Share space—just like cars should share the road, bicyclists should share trails with walkers.
• Use proper hand signals.
• Keep both hands ready to brake.
• Wear a helmet and never ride with headphones.
• Be seen: wear bright colored clothing and use lights and reflectors
• Lock your bike when not being used.

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