House Resolution No. [insert number] proposes to designate May 2026 as Motorcycle Safety Awareness Month in Michigan. The resolution highlights the importance of motorcycle safety, noting that there are 228,926 registered motorcycles in the state. It emphasizes the need for motorcyclists to possess special skills, good judgment, and knowledge of traffic laws, as well as the importance of wearing protective gear. The resolution also underscores the role of motorcycle safety advocacy in reducing injuries and fatalities, particularly as spring marks the return of motorcyclists to the roads.

The resolution calls for increased awareness among both motorcyclists and other drivers. It encourages motorcyclists to wear appropriate safety gear, maintain their motorcycles, and adhere to traffic laws, while also urging car and truck drivers to be vigilant when sharing the road with motorcyclists. By declaring May 2026 as Motorcycle Safety Awareness Month, the House of Representatives aims to promote safety practices and foster a culture of mutual respect and caution among all road users in Michigan.