Holiday & Seasonal Safety

Scooters, Skateboarding, and Skating

Parents should monitor children on scooters and skateboards.
Children should wear pads to protect their elbows, wrists and knees, as well as a helmet.
Get instruction before you take to the streets or trails. Learn to stop safely as well as how to fall properly to help reduce the chances of serious injury.
Always skate under control. Practice basic skills, such as balance and braking on a smooth, flat surface away from traffic. Avoid hills until you’re ready.
Skate on smooth, paved surfaces without traffic. Avoid skating on streets, driveways, or surfaces with water, sand, gravel, or dirt.
Don’t skate at night — others can’t see you and you can’t see them or obstacles in your path.
Don’t skate into crowds or people.