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CITY, ND – This summer, youth spotted wearing a helmet during appropriate summer activities could find themselves being treated to a free DQ ice cream by the Barnes County Sheriff’s Office.

It’s a fact helmets save lives and reduce injuries. For that reason, AAA partnered with Dairy Queen, the North Dakota Sheriffs and Deputies Association, the North Dakota Chiefs of Police Association, Safe Kids Fargo-Moorhead and Safe Kids Grand Forks to create the I Got Caught program. The Barnes County Sheriff’s Office is implementing the program locally.

During the summer months, children across the state will be rewarded with a free DQ ice cream when spotted wearing a helmet while riding a bike, skateboard, scooter or wearing inline skates. When “caught”, a law enforcement officer will “cite” the child by issuing them a mock “ticket.” The ticket will include a coupon for a free ice cream cone at participating DQ restaurants.

North Dakota AAA spokesman Gene LaDoucer said head injuries are easily preventable through proper use of a helmet. He added that wearing one can lead to a trip to DQ and not to the emergency room.

For information on bicycle safety, visit AAA.com/Safety. To find a DQ restaurant near you, visit DairyQueen.com.