Is a bicycle a vehicle are a TOY?

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Glenda B

Is a Bicycle a Vehicle are a Toy?
Walmart Kmart Toy r us sale bicycles in the TOY dept, Its in the DPS book 13-1 a bicycle is a Vehicle, Your kids are geting hurt because your kids thanks a bicycle is a TOY
I need to add this for Russ. In the Texas Drivers Handbook. "Bicycle" means every device propelled by human power upon which any PERSON may ride, having 2 tandem wheels either of which is more than 14 inches in diameter. A tricycle is a toy. Children think that a bicycle is a toy because they see them in the toy dept. "Vehicle" is a device that any person or property may be transported or drawn on a public highway, other than a device used as a stationery device rails or tracks.
What I want is that WalMart, ToysRUs, KMart to put the adult bicycles in the sporting goods dept, or post a sign that they are Vehicles not TOYS. I don't want another life lost because children riding their bicycles out in the roads because of I saw a young boy with his parents get killed in front of my home because a driver did not obey the traffic laws.

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In every state I know of, bicycles are "vehicles". That's why rules & regulations covering bicycles are in the DMV handbook - same as cars. K-Mart & other discount stores list them under toys for convenience. You don't expect them to be listed in the automotive section - do you?

Good bicycle for 11yo girl?

T Kings

Her birthday is today and I do have time to run out and get something. She is bound to grow so I know better than to get a top of the line. She will need gears to keep up with group. Do they make 3 or 5 speed bikes? Should I just go to Target or Kmart and get a cheapie? I've always been one to spend a little extra on things that should last but if it is too small in 2 years it'll be a waste of money.
Is a used bike an option?
I could always make her a 'gift certificate' for a bike and take her shopping with a budget. That way she has some input on it.
Thoughts?

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Can you stand some constructive criticism? You wait until THE last minute to ask?

I'm not sure if any bike shops will be open on New Year's Eve day or not - but Google "bicycle shop" including your zip code. Brings them all up in your area. Example - "bicycle shop 63101".
http://www.google.com/#hl=en&tbo=d&sclient=psy-ab&q=bicycle+shop+63101&oq=bicycle+shop+63101&gs_l=hp.3...5093.15968.0.17187.29.22.0.0.0.4.1047.10422.2-3j2j4j7j3j1.20.0.les%3B..0.0...1c.1.GFShAihOKx8&pbx=1&bav=on.2,or.r_gc.r_pw.r_qf.&bvm=bv.1355534169,d.aWM&fp=fd3a9fa00df3ae9c&bpcl=40096503&biw=1024&bih=568
http://goo.gl/maps/ZErNh

Take the girl (I'm assuming your daughter) with you. YES - the person receiving the bike should ALWAYS have the opportunity to TRY B4 you BUY. This insures the proper "frame size" - not wheel size. She should be tall enough by now to ride an adult bicycle in a small frame size. More examples... This is a 2001 Gary Fisher Tarpon in a small 13" frame size I bought for my son when he was only about 4' 11" tall.
http://i382.photobucket.com/albums/oo267/OldHippie_01/Gary%20Fisher%20Tarpon/100_0821.jpg

As he grew, I got him a 2004 Tarpon in an 18" frame size. BOTH bikes use the SAME size 26" tires.
http://i382.photobucket.com/albums/oo267/OldHippie_01/Gary%20Fisher%20Tarpon/100_0815.jpg

Yes...both bikes were used & needed fixing up. Used is OK IF (and I do mean IF) you know exactly what your looking for & looking at. If not - craigslist is a...well - "You will never find a more wretched hive of scum and villainy."

I sold the first (smaller) bike when he outgrew it for MORE than what I paid for it. Of course, it was in better shape too. Get to a bike shop - a REAL bicycle shop. Target, K-Mart & Wally World sell kid's bikes in the TOY DEPT.!!! Nine simple words... See your authorized, independent, knowledgeable, friendly, local bicycle shop. If you can't afford a quality bicycle now, most shops have law-a-way or keep $aving.

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