11 Apr 2013
The school has noticed that there are a number of students who are riding bikes and skateboards to school without a helmet. The New South Wales helmet law came into effect from January 1st 1991 for adults and from July 1st 1991 for children under 16. This law was introduced based on the known safety benefits, particularly in relation to preventing brain injury that may result from a fall or a crash.
It is compulsory for the rider of a bicycle on roads or road related areas to wear an approved bicycle helmet securely fitted and fastened on their head. This applies to all cyclists, regardless of age.
Kanahooka High School is aware of this issue and is trying to do all that is reasonable to address it. We are asking parents of students who ride bikes, scooters or skateboards to ensure they have an approved helmet and that they wear it while riding to and from school. If students don't comply, they may be asked to stop riding to and from school.
For more information about helmets, the legislation and the current information about bicycles and road use, please see the RTA website.