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This bill amends existing federal transportation law to enhance motorcycle safety education requirements for states. Specifically, the bill modifies the criteria for state highway safety programs by requiring states to include motorcycle safety instruction in driver education courses. The new requirements mandate that states incorporate at least three safety criteria into their programs, with one mandatory criterion being the addition of motorcyclist awareness training. This training must cover state-specific motorcycle laws (such as lane-splitting and lane-filtering regulations) and "share-the-road" principles designed to improve awareness of motorcyclists and scooter riders among other drivers. The changes will take effect two years after the bill's enactment, giving states time to update their driver education curricula. By mandating this comprehensive approach to motorcycle safety education, the bill aims to reduce motorcycle-related accidents and improve overall road safety by ensuring drivers are more knowledgeable about motorcycle-specific traffic laws and road-sharing practices.

Transportation and Infrastructure

https://www.congress.gov/bill/119th-congress/senate-bill/3272/all-info