PRINTER'S NO. 768
THE GENERAL ASSEMBLY OF PENNSYLVANIA
SENATE RESOLUTION
No.
113
Session of
2021
INTRODUCED BY BARTOLOTTA, KEARNEY, BROWNE, BROOKS, SCAVELLO,
REGAN, PHILLIPS-HILL, FONTANA, MARTIN, COSTA, MENSCH,
YUDICHAK, GORDNER, HUTCHINSON, PITTMAN AND STEFANO,
MAY 17, 2021
REFERRED TO RULES AND EXECUTIVE NOMINATIONS, MAY 17, 2021
A RESOLUTION
Designating the month of May 2021 as "Motorcycle Safety and
Awareness Month" in Pennsylvania.
WHEREAS, The safety of all Pennsylvania motorists is an issue
of enduring consequence; and
WHEREAS, Motorcyclists have the same rights and privileges as
all other motor vehicle drivers on the roadway; and
WHEREAS, During "Motorcycle Safety and Awareness Month" and
throughout the year, drivers of other vehicles and all road
users are reminded to safely share the road with motorcyclists
and to be extra alert to keep motorcyclists safe; and
WHEREAS, During "Motorcycle Safety and Awareness Month,"
Pennsylvanians are encouraged to spread the word about
increasing motorcyclists' safety, support and enhance motorcycle
safety awareness programs and enjoy the use of motorcycles while
practicing utmost safety; and
WHEREAS, Pennsylvania's economy benefits from nearly 380,000
registered motorcycles and more than 810,000 licensed motorcycle
1
2
3
4
5
6
7
8
9
10
11
12
13
14
15
16
17
operators, all of whom are required to keep their motorcycles
inspected and obey laws relating to operator safety and
equipment; and
WHEREAS, Statistics reported last year by the Department of
Transportation show that over 3,000 motorcycle accidents
occurred in this Commonwealth in 2019, resulting in
approximately 170 fatalities; and
WHEREAS, Despite inevitable incidents, motorcycle operators
continue to promote highway safety and encourage other motor
vehicle operators to recognize and participate in motorcycle
safety training; and
WHEREAS, Throughout the month of May, the Pennsylvania
Motorcycle Safety Program, Alliance of Bikers Aimed Toward
Education of Pennsylvania, and the Pennsylvania Motorcycle
Dealers Association are continuing their advocacy of motorcycle
safety; therefore be it
RESOLVED, That the Senate designate the month of May 2021 as
"Motorcycle Safety and Awareness Month" in Pennsylvania.
20210SR0113PN0768 - 2 -
1
2
3
4
5
6
7
8
9
10
11
12
13
14
15
16
17
18