Skateboard

and Scooter Safety

50,000 emergency department visits & 1500 hospitalizations
among children in the U.S. EACH YEAR
Safety recommendations from the American Academy of Pediatrics:

Children riding skateboards should:

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Have adult supervision if under the age 10 (children under

age 5 should not use skateboards)
Never ride in or near traffic
Never hold on to the side/rear of a moving vehicle while
riding
Wear a helmet and other protective gear (wrist guards,
elbow pads, and knee pads)
Practice in skateboarding parks developed by
communities

Children riding non-powered scooters should:

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Have adult supervision if under the age 8

Not ride in streets, in traffic, or at night

Wear helmets, knee pads, and elbow pads

Keep your children safe and protected!