helmets

Where Can I Get a Low Cost, custom-fit bike helmet in Kitsap County?

Wearers must be present for the custom fit.

Most of these agencies accept a donation of $8 to cover the cost of helmets.

• South Kitsap Fire & Rescue
  By appointment only
  Call 360-871-2411 to schedule
  
  
• Central Kitsap Fire & Rescue
  By appointment only
  Call 360-447-3603 to schedule
  
  
• North Kitsap Fire and Rescue
  By appointment only
  Call 360-297-3619 to schedule
  
  
• Poulsbo Fire Department
  By appointment only
  Call 360-779-3997 to schedule
  
  
• Bremerton Fire Department
  By appointment only
  Call 360-473-5380 to schedule
  
  
• Naval Hospital Wellness Center
  Between 8:00am & 4:00pm Monday - Friday, no appt necessary
  Available to military dependents and DoD civilians only
  Call 360-475-4541 for more information
  
  
• Northwest Region Emergency Medical Services Council
  By appointment only
  Call 360-990-3270 to schedule

Bicycle Helmet Facts

• Head Injury is the leading cause of death in bicycle crashes and is the most important determinant of bicycle-related death and permanent disability.
      Source:  National SAFEKIDS Campaign, Arlington, VA.
• The single most effective safety device available to reduce head injury and death from bicycle crashes is a helmet.
      Source:  National SAFEKIDS Campaign, Arlington, VA.
• Harborview Medical Center research shows that bicycle helmets reduce the risk of serious head injury by 85% and brain injury by 88%.
      Source:  Harborview Injury Prevention and Research Center, Seattle, WA.
• The average lifetime cost of severe head injury is $4,500,00.
      Source:  Harborview Injury Prevention and Research Center, Seattle, WA.
• The majority of bike crashes occur in parks, bike paths, and driveways - not just on streets. Most do not involve motor vehicle collisions.
      Source:  Harborview Injury Prevention and Research Center, Seattle, WA.
• Local helmet ordinances exist in 16 local jurisdictions including Bremerton, Poulsbo, Port Angeles, Aberdeen, and Tacoma, King and Pierce Counties. A majority support an ordinance for all ages.
      Source:  Washington Traffic Safety Commission, Olympia, WA.
• All US Navy jurisdictions require bicycle helmet used by military personnel, dependants and civilians.
      Source:  Washington Traffic Safety Commission, Olympia, WA.
• Laws in 19 states, the District of Columbia and over 73 localities require bicycle helmets.
      Source:  Bicycle Helmet Safety Institute, Arlington, WA.
• Helmets are far more effective in preventing serious injury than seat belts or motorcycle helmets.
      Source:  Harborview Injury Prevention and Research Center, Seattle, WA.
• Every dollar spent on a bike helmet saves society $30 in direct medical costs and other costs to society.
      Source:  National SAFEKIDS Campaign, Arlington, VA.

It's the law

Bicycle Helmets Ordinances:

Bremerton, WA - ORDINANCE NO. 47-17:

An Ordinance of the city of Bremerton, Washington, establishing bicycle helmet regulations, implementing educational and safety programs, creating a new chapter 10.14 of the Bremerton Municipal Code.Bainbridge Island, WA - ORDINANCE NO. 2001-06:

An Ordinance of the city of Bainbridge Island, Washington, establishing helmet requirements for bicycles and similar recreational vehicles and creating a new chapter 10.30 of the City of Bainbridge Island Municipal ode.

Poulsbo, WA - ORDINANCE NO. 47-17:

An Ordinance of the city of Poulsbo, Washington, establishing bicycle helmet regulations, implementing educational and safety programs, creating a new chapter 10.14 of the Poulsbo Municipal Code.

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