IRVINE, CA – May 17, 2024 – (Motor Sports NewsWire) – Governor Youngkin signed a proclamation declaring May as Virginia Motorcycle Safety Awareness Month. Virginia is home to a large motorcycle community, with more than 400,000 licensed riders across the Commonwealth.
“As the weather gets warmer, more riders are taking to the roadways,” said Scott Schloegel, acting President & CEO of the Motorcycle Safety Foundationand the Motorcycle Industry Council. “It is vital that everyone on the roads –riders and drivers alike- look out for one another. Motorcycles have a smaller profile and can vanish in a car’s blind spots, looking twice can help save a life. Riders must also do their part, riding as visible as possible, wearing all the gear all the time, and getting the proper training. As a Virginia resident and rider myself, I truly appreciate Governor Youngkin’s leadership in raising motorcycle safety awareness.”
At local, state, and federal levels, officials have introduced resolutions and proclamations to help keep motorcycle safety top of mind for everyone on the road and at the forefront of conversation with policymakers. U.S. House Resolution 1179 is among several acknowledgments the MSF Government Relations team secured in 2024. Here is a collection of some of the proclamations from across the country:
State of Michigan Proclamation, State of Minnesota Proclamation, City of Raton, New Mexico Proclamation, State of North Dakota Proclamation, and State of West Virginia Proclamation.
Safety tips, booklets, and other reference materials are available at the Motorcycle Safety Foundation website, msf-usa.org. For those looking to learn to ride, earn their license, or brush up on riding skills, take a hands-on safety class. The Motorcycle Safety Foundation, the country’s leading safety resource and advocate for motorcyclists, offers courses for riders of every experience level. The MSF’s Basic RiderCourse is among the best ways to learn to ride and get licensed.
ABOUT THE MOTORCYCLE SAFETY FOUNDATION
The Motorcycle Safety Foundation promotes safety through rider training and education, operator licensing tests, and public information programs. MSF works with the federal government, state agencies, the military, and others to offer training for all skill levels so riders can enjoy a lifetime of safe, responsible motorcycling. Standards established by the MSF have been recognized worldwide since 1973. MSF is a not-for-profit organization endorsed by American Honda Motor Co., Inc.; BMW Motorrad USA; BRP, Inc.; Harley-Davidson Motor Company, Inc.; Indian Motorcycle and Polaris Inc.; Kawasaki Motors Corp., U.S.A.; KTM North America, Inc.; Suzuki Motor USA, LLC; Triumph Motorcycles America; and Yamaha Motor Corporation, U.S.A.
For safety information or to enroll in an MSF Basic RiderCourse near you, or to learn more about the many other MSF course offerings, visit MSF-USA.org or call (800) 446-9227. Follow @msf__usa to keep up with MSF on X, Facebook,and Instagram.
Source: Motorcycle Safety Foundation
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