[Congressional Bills 118th Congress]
[From the U.S. Government Publishing Office]
[S. Res. 233 Agreed to Senate (ATS)]

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118th CONGRESS
  1st Session
S. RES. 233

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


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                   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

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                               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.
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