[Congressional Record Volume 170, Number 85 (Thursday, May 16, 2024)]
[Senate]
[Page S3757]
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 SENATE RESOLUTION 695--EXPRESSING SUPPORT FOR THE DESIGNATION OF MAY 
             2024 AS ``MOTORCYCLE SAFETY AWARENESS MONTH''

  Mr. PETERS (for himself and Ms. Ernst) submitted the following 
resolution; which was considered and agreed to:

                              S. Res. 695

       Whereas, according to the Motorcycle Industry Council, 
     motorcycling is a great tradition enjoyed by an estimated 
     30,000,000 individuals annually in the United States, 
     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, according to the Motorcycle Industry Council, 
     approximately 87 percent of motorcycles are operated on 
     highways 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 May 2024 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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