Bill Text: MI HR0217 | 2009-2010 | 95th Legislature | Introduced
Bill Title: A resolution to declare May 2010 as Motorcycle Safety Awareness Month in the state of Michigan.
Spectrum: Slight Partisan Bill (Democrat 28-18)
Status: (Passed) 2010-03-02 - Adopted [HR0217 Detail]
Download: Michigan-2009-HR0217-Introduced.html
Reps. Rick Jones, Ball, Barnett, Booher, Lisa Brown, Byrnes, Calley, Caul, Constan, Crawford, Cushingberry, Denby, Geiss, Gonzales, Green, Gregory, Haugh, Horn, Huckleberry, Robert Jones, Kandrevas, Knollenberg, Kurtz, Lahti, LeBlanc, Leland, Lemmons, Liss, Lori, Mayes, Meadows, Miller, Moss, Pearce, Polidori, Proos, Rogers, Wayne Schmidt, Bettie Scott, Sheltrown, Slavens, Smith, Spade, Stanley, Tyler and Valentine offered the following resolution:
House Resolution No. 217.
A resolution to declare May 2010 as Motorcycle Safety Awareness Month in the state of Michigan.
Whereas, Michigan has 259,843 registered motorcycles and 544,812 individuals who have operator licenses with a motorcycle endorsement; and
Whereas, The safe operation of a motorcycle requires the use of special skills developed through a combination of training and expertise, the use of good judgment, plus a thorough knowledge of traffic laws and licensing requirements; and
Whereas, The specific use of a safety helmet, meeting the United States Department of Transportation standards, and the proper protective riding apparel is an important part of a motorcycle operator’s responsibility; and
Whereas, Motorcycle safety awareness promotion is a cooperative effort to decrease the number of injuries and fatalities associated with motorcycling; and
Whereas, The promotion of motorcycle rider education programs available through the Michigan Department of State, including recommendations that motorcycle operators wear 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 mavens to our state’s roadways. Throughout Michigan, motorcyclists have been on the cutting edge of promoting the wise and sensible use of this enjoyable mode of travel. Indeed, the disproportionate number of motorcycle fatalities makes it vitally important to encourage motorcyclists to understand and practice the highest degree of safety. It is also important to remind other drivers that highway safety is beneficial to all parties traveling on public roadways; and
Whereas, Motorcycle Safety Awareness Month encourages motorcycle operators to don proper protective riding attire; to maintain their motorcycles at a high level of safe operating conditions; to abide by the laws of the road; and to implement operating techniques providing an additional standard of safety. Additionally, car and truck drivers are informed of the fact that motorcyclists are resuming their travels on our public roadways, and each is encouraged to be exceptionally vigilant and watchful when approaching or passing a motorcycle on the highway; now, therefore, be it
Resolved by the House of Representatives, That the members of this legislative body declare May 2010 as Motorcycle Safety Awareness Month in the state of Michigan. We encourage all of Michigan’s citizens to participate in the aims and goals of this effort.
