[Congressional Record (Bound Edition), Volume 159 (2013), Part 6]
[Extensions of Remarks]
[Page 7719]
[From the U.S. Government Publishing Office, www.gpo.gov]




                   MAY IS MOTORCYCLE AWARENESS MONTH

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                            HON. TIM GRIFFIN

                              of arkansas

                    in the house of representatives

                        Wednesday, May 22, 2013

  Mr. GRIFFIN of Arkansas. Mr. Speaker, as Co-Chair of the 
Congressional Motorcycle Caucus and a motorcycle enthusiast, I rise 
today in support of Motorcycle Awareness Month, which is celebrated 
each May.
   With more than 27 million motorcycle riders today, and that number 
steadily increasing, being mindful of other types of road and highway 
users is critical for everyone.
   This is especially the case as the weather is warming up and more 
motorcycle riders are hitting the road.
   Drivers' failure to see motorcycles is one of the leading causes of 
motorcycle crashes, and the prevalence of distracted and inattentive 
driving poses a significant threat to motorcycle riders.
   I urge vehicle drivers to check mirrors and blind spots and actively 
look for motorcycles--especially at intersections. Taking that brief 
moment can mean the difference between life and death for motorcycle 
riders and vehicle drivers alike.
   I also encourage my fellow motorcycle riders to take appropriate 
safety precautions by practicing safe riding techniques and wearing 
appropriate safety equipment.
   The goal is to get all road and highway users to their destinations 
without incident.
   Let's work together to make this a reality.

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