Bicycle safety is important and it is paramount that riders understand and follow the current laws and Rules of the Road.

• Summary listing of Washington State Bike Laws
• Washington State Bike Laws Explained
• US Law on Bicycles
• Use of Electric Bicycles on Sidewalks/Trails
• WSDOT: Washington State Bicycling Laws
• WSDOT: Washington State Pedestrian Laws
• Washington State Traffic Laws
• Law Enforcement and Bicycle Safety
• Helmet Laws by Jurisdiction in Washington State

Helmets

• Helmet Laws by Jurisdiction in Washington State
• Safe Kids USA (choose WA under "Find Coalitions" for a list of organizations around the state that can help with low-cost helmets)
• Helmets in King County (includes list of free/low-cost helmet providers)
• prorider.com (bulk-order low-cost helmets)

If you've had a crash

• Article by Seattle Attorney John Duggan: What to do after a crash [PDF]
• Join the Dept of Health's "Saved by The Helmet" Club [PDF]
• Some Attorneys to Call if You've Had an Accident: Attorney List