Officers giving 'tickets' to kids wearing bike helmets for free pizza in Cranford
CRANFORD, New Jersey (WABC) -- In one New Jersey community, bike-riding kids are hoping to get pulled over and ticketed by a police officer.
That's because officers in Cranford are giving out special tickets for helmet safety.
The tickets entitles helmet-wearing kids to a free slice of pizza and a drink at two local restaurants: Calabria or Vinny's.
The treat is a reward for following the rules of the road and putting their helmets on whenever they go out for a bike ride.
This is the third year for this safety program, designed to spread the word that wearing a bicycle helmet is the best and way to ride.
Earlier this month, a cyclist who was not wearing a helmet died after losing control of his bike in Central Park. There have been many accidents involving cyclists who did not wear a helmet. Some are tragic, others lead to long-term injuries.
Parents are being urged to keep kids safe by putting a helmet on to ride.
Cranford even hosts a fall rodeo to talk about all-around safety on the road for bikers and motorists.
One of the pizza shops giving away the slices in town happens to be right next door to a cycle shop where helmets are on sale.
The cops hope this community effort saves lives.
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