Pedaling Protection BICYCLE LAWS I live in Highland Park, Illinois. Here in Highland Park, there is a law that when you are under fifteen, you must wear a helmet. Students at our school are expected to obey all of Highland Park's bicycle laws. These are the Sherwood School rules for riding a bike to school. • Always wear a helmet. • Walk your bike to the bike rack. • Park and lock your bike.  There are many Illinois laws about bicycle safety. For example, a police officer may inspect a bike at any time if the bike looks unsafe. Also, you cannot carry a package or bundle which prevents you from using two hands while riding your bike. Remember, when you follow bicycle laws and following safety rules, riding a bike will be more fun and safer, too! For more information on bike laws for the state of Illinois, you can go to this site: "Illinois State Police, Bicycle Safety" There are many, many bike laws in the United States. If you want to see the laws for your state or Canada, you can go to this site: "State Laws for Bicycles"     HOME | Preferences | Protection | Parts | Pros | Past | Pleasure | Performance | Puzzles | About Us | Bibliography | Links