Saudi Arabia Bans Renting Bikes for Kids Under 12
Saudi Arabia’s prosecutors have banned renting out bicycles for children under 12 years, warning that violators could harm themselves and others.
The kingdom’s public prosecution said children less than 12 years are not allowed to ride bicycles on public roads and their guardians would be held responsible for any resulting damage.
The alerts were made public as the Eid Al Fitr holiday started Friday in Saudi Arabia.
To ensure safety of children while celebrating Eid, public prosecution underlined the necessity of training workers at entertainment places in how to handle accidents resulting from children’s games and importance of observing safety rules and taking necessary related measures.
Prosecution said that as part of children’s right to safety, it is necessary to provide safety belts attached to seats of swings and other games used by kids to head off their fall.
“Games should be commensurate to the child’s age and capabilities,” said public prosecution.
