Washington, D.C. – Congressman Michael C. Burgess, M.D. (R-TX), Congressman Tim Walberg (R-MI), and the House Congressional Motorcycle Caucuses introduced a resolution to designate May as Motorcycle Safety Awareness Month.  

Motorcycle Safety Awareness Month promotes rider safety, education, licensing, and awareness in order to decrease the number of crashes. Motorcycles help to reduce congestion, are fuel-efficient, and have little impact on transportation infrastructure. Motorcycle awareness is beneficial to everyone on the road.  

The co-chairs released the following statement in support of the resolution: 

“There are a lot of bikers out there who enjoy riding along the beautiful, open roads across the country. Motorcycle Safety Awareness Month is an important opportunity to encourage drivers and bikers to share the road, drive smart, and stay aware. There is an old saying: an ounce of prevention is worth a pound of cure. For motorcyclists, prevention is riding the right way – and that is responsibly. That means getting trained, wearing protective gear, and being aware of the cars and trucks around you. And for drivers, that goes for you too. A simple distracted child or texting on your cell phone can lead to a dangerous situation with riders. If everyone does their part, we can ensure that all motorists make it home safely.”

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