Bill Text: MI SR0152 | 2017-2018 | 99th Legislature | Enrolled
Bill Title: A resolution to designate May 2018 as Motorcycle Safety Awareness Month.
Spectrum: Partisan Bill (Republican 1-0)
Status: (Passed) 2018-04-12 - Adopted [SR0152 Detail]
Download: Michigan-2017-SR0152-Enrolled.html
SR152, As Adopted by Senate, April 12, 2018
Senators Jones, Bieda, Zorn, Knollenberg, Kowall, Hansen and Hildenbrand offered the following resolution:
Senate Resolution No. 152.
A resolution to designate May 2018 as Motorcycle Safety Awareness Month.
Whereas, Michigan has 245,740 registered motorcycles and 499,705 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 use of proper protective riding apparel is an important part of a motorcycle operator’s responsibility; and
Whereas, Motorcycle safety awareness advocacy 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 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. Throughout Michigan, motorcyclists have been on the cutting edge of supporting 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 using safety and maintenance checks found in the owner’s manual; 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 advised to be exceptionally vigilant and watchful when approaching or passing a motorcycle on the highway; now, therefore be it
Resolved by the Senate, That the members of this legislative body designate May 2018 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.
