House Resolution Supporting Motorcycle Safety Awareness Month
May 5, 2025
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This establishes federal recognition of motorcycle safety initiatives, which serves to promote public awareness campaigns and safety education programs for road users.
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Motorcyclists
The resolution promotes safety education and awareness initiatives specifically targeted at motorcycle riders.
Motorists
The resolution encourages all road users to increase awareness of motorcycles on the road.
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Floor Vote.
Summary
Key Facts
- The House of Representatives officially supports the designation of May 2023 as Motorcycle Safety Awareness Month.
- The resolution recognizes motorcycles as a component of the national transportation mix that contributes to fuel efficiency and reduced traffic congestion.
- Approximately 30 million people in the United States ride motorcycles annually.
- Motorcyclists represent approximately 9 percent of the U.S. population.
- Approximately 87 percent of motorcycles are operated on highways alongside other vehicles.
- The resolution asserts that motorcyclists have a right to the road and that all motorists should share roadways safely.
- The House encourages rider safety education, training, and the use of personal protective equipment.
- The resolution supports the goals of the National Highway Traffic Safety Administration regarding motorcycle safety.
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Why It Matters
This establishes federal recognition of motorcycle safety initiatives, which serves to promote public awareness campaigns and safety education programs for road users.
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Bipartisan Sponsorship
The resolution was submitted by a large, bipartisan group of 24 representatives, indicating broad consensus on the topic.
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