PRINTER'S NO. 701 THE GENERAL ASSEMBLY OF PENNSYLVANIA SENATE RESOLUTION No.93 Session of 2025 INTRODUCED BY BARTOLOTTA, LAUGHLIN, KANE, PHILLIPS-HILL, J. WARD, KEARNEY, BROWN, COSTA, VOGEL, STEFANO, HUTCHINSON, MASTRIANO AND CULVER, APRIL 28, 2025 REFERRED TO RULES AND EXECUTIVE NOMINATIONS, APRIL 28, 2025 A RESOLUTION Designating the month of May 2025 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 375,000 registered motorcycles and more than 800,000 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 nearly 3,500 motorcycle accidents occurred in this Commonwealth in 2023, resulting in approximately 230 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 2025 as "Motorcycle Safety and Awareness Month" in Pennsylvania. 20250SR0093PN0701 - 2 - 1 2 3 4 5 6 7 8 9 10 11 12 13 14 15 16 17 18