Massachusetts cracks down on sledding
As winter continues, there is a growing movement in Massachusetts to crack down on the dangerous practice of sledding. In response to a number of sled-related injuries and deaths in recent years, some communities have banned sledding outright, others have erected warning signs, and this week state Sen. Steven Panagiotakos introduced a bill that would require children to wear helmets while riding a sled. “There are no brakes on a sled,” said Panagiotakos.
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