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SAFETY

Safety for Bicycle, Skateboard, and Similar Devices

RESOLVED, That the North Carolina Medical Society supports the safe operation of bicycles, skateboards, and similar devices through communication to the public about the need to use proper helmets and appropriate safety equipment.

(Report R-1989, adopted 11/11/89)
(reaffirmed, Report L-1999, Item 21, adopted 11/14/99)
(revised, Report C-2005, Item 26, adopted 10/16/2005)
(reaffirmed, Report J-2010, Item 2-5, adopted 10/24/2010) (reaffirmed, NCMS Policy Review 2015 Report, Item 86, adopted 10/24/2015)