It means – Share the Road with Motorcycles – in support of Harlistas coming out party at Harley-Davidson I thought I try a multi-lingual title.
You might not know this, but May has long been designated as Motorcycle Safety Awareness Month.
Last month (April 2), the U.S. House Transportation and Infrastructure Committee passed a resolution H. Res. 269 supporting the goals of the Motorcycle Safety Awareness Month in May. I wanted to pass along some key messages.
First, is the program encourages riders to get trained and licensed, to always wear protective gear, to not drink and ride and to ride within their limits. Second, is the message for auto drivers and the need to be alert to motorcycle traffic. Research shows auto drivers are at fault in approximately 2/3 of fatal car/motorcycle crashes. Third, that motorcyclists are more susceptible to potential accidents and injuries so drive defensive/aware.
The month of May serves to remind all motorcyclists of the dangers of the road and the fact that other vehicles may have difficulty in seeing us. Be aware in this upcoming riding season.
Links for more safety information at:
- Motorcycle Safety Foundation
- Share The Road Campaign
- Good Safety Article at Clutch & Chrome
- Motorcyclist Advisory Council to the Federal Highway Administration (MAC-FHWA)
- National Agenda for Motorcycle Safety
- NHTSA Motorcycle Safety Program
Photo courtesy of NHTSA.
