[Congressional Record Volume 167, Number 74 (Thursday, April 29, 2021)]
[Senate]
[Pages S2366-S2367]
From the Congressional Record Online through the Government Publishing Office [www.gpo.gov]




 SENATE RESOLUTION 192--EXPRESSING SUPPORT FOR THE DESIGNATION OF MAY 
             2021 AS ``MOTORCYCLE SAFETY AWARENESS MONTH''

  Ms. ERNST (for herself and Mr. Peters) submitted the following 
resolution; which was referred to the Committee on Commerce, Science, 
and Transportation:

                              S. Res. 192

       Whereas motorcycling is a great United States tradition 
     enjoyed by an estimated 30,000,000 people annually, 
     representing approximately 11 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 our Nation's 
     transportation infrastructure;
       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 91 percent of motorcycles are 
     operated on highways in conjunction with other vehicles;

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       Whereas motorcyclist deaths occur more frequently than 
     fatalities in passenger vehicles;
       Whereas motorcycle awareness is beneficial to all road 
     users and will help decrease motorcycle accidents; and
       Whereas the National Highway Traffic Safety Administration 
     promotes Motorcycle Safety Awareness Month to encourage 
     riders to be properly licensed, receive training, wear 
     personal protective equipment, such as helmets, jackets, 
     boots, and gloves, 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 May 2021 as ``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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