Even though there isn't a federal or state law enforcing parents to put helmets on their children before bike rides, cities in DFW have quite strict helmet laws. For the following cities, children in:

• Arlington - ages 18 and under must wear bike helmets
• Bedford - ages 16 and under must wear bike helmets

• Benbrook - ages 17 and under must wear bike helmets

• Coppell - ages 15 and under must wear bike helmets

• Dallas - all bike riders must wear helmets

• Fort Worth ages - 18 and under must wear bike helmets

• Southlake - ages 15 and under must wear bike helmets

Remember: it's just as important to make sure your child's bike helmet fits properly as it is that they wear one. Find out how to properly fit a bike helmet by reading this article.