Highlights of Association Activity, FY 2019
GHSA's Annual Report highlights the Association's accomplishments for the 2019 Fiscal Year.
GHSA does not track state pedestrian safety laws but does track bicycle helmet laws in states where they have been enacted. Few states have enacted bicycle helmet laws. While GHSA only tracks state laws, many localities require helmet use for some or all bicyclists.
Sources: Insurance Institute for Highway Safety (IIHS) and State Highway Safety Offices.
Laws last reviewed by SHSOs in March 2023.
Bicycle helmets required for all riders under 18.
Bicycle helmets required for all riders under 15.
Bicycle helmets required for all riders.
Bicycle helmets required for all riders under 16.
Bicycle helmets required for all riders under 16.
Bicycle helmets required for all riders under 12.
Bicycle helmets required for all riders under 16.
Bicycle helmets required for all riders under 18.
Bicycle helmets required for all riders under 16.
Bicycle helmets required for all riders 1 year or older and under 14. Children under 1 prohibited.
Bicycle helmets required for all riders under 17.
Bicycle helmets required for all riders under 16.
Bicycle helmets required for all riders under 17.
Bicycle helmets required for all riders under 16.
Bicycle helmets required for all riders under 16. $25 fine for a second or subsequent violation.
Bicycle helmets required for all riders under 12.
Bicycle helmets required for all riders under 16.
Bicycle helmets required for all riders.
Bicycle helmets required for all riders under 16.
Bicycle helmets required for all riders under 16.
Bicycle helmets required for all riders under 16.
Bicycle helmets required for all riders under 18.
Bicycle helmets required for all riders under 16.
Bicycle helmets required for all riders under 18.
Bicycle helmets required for all riders under 16.
GHSA's Annual Report highlights the Association's accomplishments for the 2019 Fiscal Year.
After a number of pedestrian fatalities in the area, this article assesses pedestrian safety in South Carolina's Orangeburg County. Executive Director Jonathan Adkins speaks to GHSA's recent report on this issue.
July 8, 2019
Communities across America have installed colorful street art in crosswalks and sidewalks. GHSA's Russ Martin notes that these installations can be a useful way to remind drivers that pedestrians are in the area.
Story by Brett Dahlberg
June 29, 2019
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June 17, 2019
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WASHINGTON, D.C. – Today, the National Highway Traffic Safety Administration (NHTSA) estimated that 36,750 people were killed on U.S. roadways in 2018, a one percent decrease from 2017.
This article highlights one of a number of recent fatal pedestrian crashes in Washington, D.C., citing GHSA's recent report on pedestrian fatalities for national context.
Story by Michael E. Miller
May 13, 2019
Following three pedestrian fatalities over five days in Chester County (PA), this article cites GHSA's recent report on pedestrian deaths and what may be causing a national uptick.
Story by Erin McCarthy
April 30, 2019
GHSA's most recent report projects pedestrian deaths were at a nearly 30-year high in 2018. Report author Richard Retting discusses the factors that may be influencing this spike, including distraction and increased presence of SUVs.
Following a recent string of pedestrian fatalities in Kent, Washington, this article profiles the issue, using GHSA's report on 2018 pedestrian fatality trends for national context.
Story by Steve Hunter
March 14, 2019