Safety Tips for Skating

Skating has become a popular outdoor sport for young and adults. However, the accidents that might result associated with this new sport can be fatal. Here are some tips to avoid skate related accident:

• When skating, protect yourself with elbow and knee guards, gloves and helmet.

• Skate in areas designed for skates and avoid skating on sidewalks, highways and public squares.

• Avoid dangerous acrobatics and skating on wet areas.

• Never hold a moving vehicle to accelerate or to talk with the driver.

• Follow traffic signs.

• Avoid skating at night. If you do, wear bright and / or light reflecting colors.

• Be cautious with pedestrians and drivers.

• Do not use headphones while skating.

• Always skate in the same direction as other skaters, what is known as "skating on parallel" or "on line".

• Do not skate under the effect of alcohol and / or drugs.

Source: Traffic Safety Commission of Puerto Rico