Bicyclists worldwide have voiced their concern about motor vehicle safety. Sharing the road with cars, trucks, and vans has cost one too many their lives. In fact, the National Highway Traffic Safety Administration (NHTSA) reports, “The 630 pedalcyclist deaths in 2009 accounted for 2 percent of all traffic fatalities during the year. ”
Hand Out With Literature
Custom lapel pins featuring safety messages help save lives plain and simple. At community events, these items can be handed out with literature explaining the importance of wearing a helmet and the proper hand signals needed to make turns and to merge into traffic. Small yet visible, these pins remind others to use caution when biking or among bicyclists.
Unique Shapes and Add-Ons
Unique shapes are a great way to make bicycle lapel pins stand out. For example, rather than choose a circular lapel pin and have a photograph or image of a bicycle included in the design, have the pins created in the shape of a bicycle or a helmet. Include cool add-ons like blinking lights or glitter. This is a fast way to grab a person’s attention, especially children.
Being well-informed is the key to reducing bicycle and motor vehicle accidents. By exercising caution while out on the road, bicyclists are aware of the dangers that exist and they can avoid them by paying attention to their surroundings as well as stop and yield signs. Motorists are aware that there are bicyclists on the road and can look for reflectors as well as headlights and tailights.
Something as simple as a lapel pin can save lives. Consider this the next time you hold a conference or workshop on bicycle safety. The money that you spend having the pins created will be well worth every penny.
