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Senate Simple Resolution 233
118th Congress(2023-2024)
A resolution expressing support for the designation of May 2023 as Motorcycle Safety Awareness Month.
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Passed Senate on Jun 1, 2023
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S. RES. 233 (Agreed-to-Senate)


118th CONGRESS
1st Session
S. RES. 233


Expressing support for the designation of May 2023 as Motorcycle Safety Awareness Month.

IN THE SENATE OF THE UNITED STATES

June 1, 2023

Ms. Ernst (for herself and Mr. Peters) submitted the following resolution; which was considered and agreed to

RESOLUTION

Expressing support for the designation of May 2023 as Motorcycle Safety Awareness Month.

    Whereas, in the United States, motorcycling is a great tradition enjoyed by an estimated 30,000,000 individuals annually, representing approximately 9 percent of the population;

    Whereas motorcycles are a valuable component of the transportation mix;

    Whereas motorcycles are fuel-efficient and decrease congestion while having little impact on the transportation infrastructure of the United States;

    Whereas the motorcycling community promotes rider safety education, licensing, and motorcycle awareness;

    Whereas the motorcycling community is committed to decreasing motorcycle crashes through training and safety education, personal responsibility, and increased public awareness;

    Whereas approximately 87 percent of motorcycles operated on highways are operated in conjunction with other vehicles;

    Whereas motorcyclist fatalities occur more frequently than passenger vehicle motorist fatalities;

    Whereas motorcycle awareness is beneficial to all road users and will help decrease motorcycle crashes; and

    Whereas the National Highway Traffic Safety Administration promotes Motorcycle Safety Awareness Month to encourage riders to be properly licensed, receive training, and wear personal protective equipment, and to remind all riders and motorists to always share the road: Now, therefore, be it

Resolved,

That the Senate—

(1) supports the designation of Motorcycle Safety Awareness Month;

(2) recognizes the contribution of motorcycles to the transportation mix;

(3) encourages motorcycle awareness by all road users;

(4) recognizes that motorcyclists have a right to the road and that all motorists should safely share the roadways;

(5) encourages rider safety education, training, and proper gear for safe motorcycle operation; and

(6) supports the goals of Motorcycle Safety Awareness Month.