Bill Text: GA SR533 | 2009-2010 | Regular Session | Enrolled

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Bill Title: Motorcycle Safety and Awareness Month; recognize

Sponsorship: Partisan Bill (Republican 3)

Status: (Passed) 2009-03-10 - Senate Read and Adopted [SR533 Detail]

Download: Georgia-2009-SR533-Enrolled.html

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09 LC 94 1038

Senate Resolution 533

By: Senators Mullis of the 53rd, Jackson of the 24th and Murphy of the 27th

A RESOLUTION

Recognizing Motorcycle Safety and Awareness Month; and for other purposes.

WHEREAS, motorcycles are efficient vehicles that reduce fuel consumption, require less parking space, ease traffic congestion, and are becoming increasingly popular for commuting, tourism, and recreational purposes; and

WHEREAS, motorcycles provide a unique vantage point from which to enjoy Georgia´s natural, historical, and cultural resources, and motorcycle based tourism contributes greatly to our state´s economy; and

WHEREAS, increased awareness and safe driving procedures by all vehicle operators can help assure the safety of and reduce injuries and fatalities to motorcyclists; and

WHEREAS, it is especially important that all drivers in Georgia be aware of motorcycles on the highways and streets and recognize the need to share the road with these vulnerable vehicles; and

WHEREAS, all motorcycle organizations, clubs, and dealerships, the Governor´s Office of Highway Safety, the Department of Driver Services, and the Georgia State Patrol are encouraged to join with the Georgia Motorcycle Safety Program, ABATE of GEORGIA, Inc., in actively promoting safe operation, increased rider training and education, improved licensing procedures, and improved motorist awareness; and

WHEREAS, during the month of May, 2009, all street and highway users should unite in the safe sharing of the roadways throughout the State of Georgia.

NOW, THEREFORE, BE IT RESOLVED BY THE SENATE that the members of this body encourage all drivers in Georgia to increase their awareness about motorcycles and to practice safe and proper operation of all motor vehicles among motorcyclists.
BE IT FURTHER RESOLVED that the Secretary of the Senate is authorized and directed to transmit an appropriate copy of this resolution to the Governor´s Office of Highway Safety, the Department of Driver Services, the Georgia State Patrol, and ABATE of GEORGIA, Inc.