SR 44 — A resolution to designate May 2025 as Motorcycle Safety Awareness Month.

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and Whereas, The promotion of motorcycle rider education programs available through the Michigan Department of State, including recommendations that motorcycle operators wear the proper gear, in addition to driving their vehicles defensively and cautiously, is intended to reduce the number of crashes;

and Whereas, The emergence of spring is synonymous with the return of motorcycle enthusiasts to our state’s roadways.

and Whereas,WHEREAS, Indeed, the disproportionate number of motorcycle fatalities make it vitally important to encourage motorcyclists to understand and practice the highest degree of safety.

and Whereas,WHEREAS, Motorcycle Safety Awareness Month encourages motorcycle operators to don proper protective riding attire, maintain their motorcycles using safety and maintenance checks found in the owner’s manual, abide by the laws of the road, and implement operating techniques providing an additional standard of safety;

and Whereas,WHEREAS, Car and truck drivers are informed of the fact that motorcyclists are resuming their travels on our public roadways and each is advised to be exceptionally vigilant and watchful when approaching or passing a motorcycle on the highway and to “look twice to save a life”;

now, therefore, be it ResolvedRESOLVED byBY theTHE Senate,SENATE,That That the members of this legislative body designate MayMay 2025 2025 as Motorcycle Safety Awareness Month.

We encourage all of Michigan’s citizens to participate in the aims and Motorcycle Awareness_SR44_AA_1 76ihpz goals of this effort.

MotorcycleAdopted Awareness_SR44_AA_1by 76ihpzthe Senate, May 13, 2025.

Secretary of the Senate