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III
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 tradi-
tion enjoyed by an estimated 30,000,000 individuals an-
nually, representing approximately 9 percent of the popu-
lation;
Whereas motorcycles are a valuable component of the trans-
portation mix;
Whereas motorcycles are fuel-efficient and decrease conges-
tion while having little impact on the transportation in-
frastructure of the United States;
Whereas the motorcycling community promotes rider safety
education, licensing, and motorcycle awareness;
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Whereas the motorcycling community is committed to de-
creasing 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 encour-
age 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—
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(1) supports the designation of Motorcycle
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Safety Awareness Month;
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(2) recognizes the contribution of motorcycles
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to the transportation mix;
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(3) encourages motorcycle awareness by all
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road users;
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(4) recognizes that motorcyclists have a right to
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the road and that all motorists should safely share
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the roadways;
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(5) encourages rider safety education, training,
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and proper gear for safe motorcycle operation; and
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(6) supports the goals of Motorcycle Safety
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Awareness Month.
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