Motorcycle Safety Awareness Month

WHEREAS, motorcycles are increasingly used as a regular means of transportation; and

WHEREAS, the motorcycle is an energy-efficient vehicle that reduces fuel consumption, traffic and parking congestion; and

WHEREAS, the motorcycle is an important form of transportation for commuting, touring and recreation; and

WHEREAS, a matter of safety, it is necessary to develop appropriate driving habits to handle these vehicles on Alabama roadways; and

WHEREAS, the leading causes of motorcycle crashes include speeding, misjudging stopping distance, following too closely and failure to yield right-of-way; and

WHEREAS, to prevent injuries and deaths on Alabama’s roadways, motorcyclists and motorists must be vigilant in their efforts to share the road and ensure the safety of everyone; and

WHEREAS, state agencies, motorcycle enthusiasts, motorcycle clubs, and state and local law enforcement officials are joining together to heighten awareness about the importance of “sharing the road” with motorcycles, to encourage all motorists to drive with caution to make Alabama’s highways safer, and to emphasize the message that motorcycle riders and automobile drivers share the responsibility for safety; and

WHEREAS, Motorcycle Safety Awareness Month raises public awareness for a lifetime of safe motorcycle riding:

NOW, THEREFORE, I, Robert Bentley, Governor of Alabama, do hereby proclaim the month of May 2012 as

Motorcycle Safety Awareness Month

in the state of Alabama.

Given Under My Hand and the Great Seal of the Office of the Governor at the State Capitol in the City of Montgomery on the 24th day of April 2012.

 

Governor Robert Bentley