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MI HR0101

MI HR0101
A resolution to declare May 2025 as Motorcycle Safety Awareness Month in the state of Michigan.


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Introduced
05/13/2025
In Committee
Crossed Over
Passed
05/13/2025
Dead
Signed/Enacted/Adopted
05/13/2025

Introduced Session

103rd Legislature

Bill Summary

A resolution to declare May 2025 as Motorcycle Safety Awareness Month in the state of Michigan.

AI Summary

This resolution declares May 2025 as Motorcycle Safety Awareness Month in Michigan, acknowledging the state's significant motorcycle population (233,497 registered motorcycles and 612,242 motorcycle-endorsed license holders) and emphasizing the importance of motorcycle safety. The resolution highlights that safe motorcycle operation requires specialized skills, proper training, good judgment, and thorough knowledge of traffic laws, while also stressing the critical need for protective riding gear. It recognizes that motorcycle safety is a cooperative effort to reduce injuries and fatalities, and aims to promote rider education programs offered by the Michigan Department of State. The resolution encourages both motorcyclists and other drivers to be more aware and cautious on roadways, with specific focus on motorcyclists wearing proper protective attire, maintaining their vehicles, following traffic laws, and implementing additional safety techniques. Additionally, it calls on car and truck drivers to be especially vigilant when motorcyclists are on the road, ultimately seeking to create a safer environment for all road users during the spring and summer months.

Sponsors (10)

Last Action

Adopted (on 05/13/2025)

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