![]() If cyclists are found riding with helmets they will be given “tickets for using their heads” and riding with a helmet. The “tickets” would be redeemed for such things as movie pass or other recreational events. “The tickets are to acknowledge that they are modeling good behavior and we want to reward them for that”, said Gonzalez. Everyone, adults and children, should wear a helmet every time they ride. Helmets are the single most effective way to prevent head injuries resulting from bicycle crashes. Wearing a helmet each ride can encourage the same smart behavior in others. Helmet Head partners include the California Highway Patrol, Crescent City Police Department, Del Norte County Sheriff’s Department, Yurok Tribal Police, Healthcorps, Del Norte Local Transportation Commission, Del Norte County Public Health, Building Healthy Communities, and the Del Norte Unified School District. This program funded by the Public Health Institute, through The California Endowment. For additional local information, please contact Karen Phillips at (707) 464-9651. |