This bill is a memorial recognizing May 2025 as "Motorcycle Safety Awareness Month" in New Mexico. It highlights the importance of motorcycle safety, emphasizing that motorcycles are a common mode of transportation in the state, particularly in scenic areas like Bernalillo, Santa Fe, and Sandoval counties. The resolution calls for increased awareness among residents regarding the safe operation of motorcycles, which requires training, experience, and knowledge of traffic laws. It also aligns with the national highway traffic safety administration's designation of May as a month to promote motorcycle safety and prevent accidents.
The memorial encourages New Mexico residents to be observant, courteous, and knowledgeable about motorcycle usage in their communities. It urges the public to share the road safely with motorcyclists and aims to foster a culture of safety that can help save lives. Additionally, a copy of the memorial will be transmitted to the national highway traffic safety administration to further support the initiative.