MICHIGAN SENATE
Senate Resolution No. 131
Offered by Senators Hauck, Geiss, Webber and Wojno
A RESOLUTION TO DESIGNATE MAY 2024
AS MOTORCYCLE SAFETY AWARENESS MONTH
WHEREAS, Michigan has 236,902 registered motorcycles and 609,401 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; and
WHEREAS, Indeed, the disproportionate number of motorcycle fatalities make 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 wear 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, 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
RESOLVED BY THE SENATE, That the members of this legislative body designate
May 2024 as Motorcycle Safety Awareness Month. We encourage all of Michigan’s
citizens to participate in the aims and goals of this effort.
Adopted by the Senate, June 12, 2024.
Secretary of the Senate