{"id":2430322,"date":"2025-05-02T17:00:02","date_gmt":"2025-05-02T21:00:02","guid":{"rendered":"https:\/\/www.conservativenewsdaily.net\/breaking-news\/new-bill-would-designate-may-as-motorcycle-safety-awareness-month\/"},"modified":"2025-05-02T17:03:03","modified_gmt":"2025-05-02T21:03:03","slug":"new-bill-would-designate-may-as-motorcycle-safety-awareness-month","status":"publish","type":"post","link":"https:\/\/www.conservativenewsdaily.net\/breaking-news\/new-bill-would-designate-may-as-motorcycle-safety-awareness-month\/","title":{"rendered":"New bill would designate May as Motorcycle Safety Awareness Month"},"content":{"rendered":"<aside class=\"mashsb-container mashsb-main mashsb-stretched\"><div class=\"mashsb-box\"><div class=\"mashsb-count mash-medium\" style=\"&quot;\"><div class=\"counts mashsbcount\">20<\/div><span class=\"mashsb-sharetext\">SHARES<\/span><\/div><div class=\"mashsb-buttons\"><a class=\"mashicon-facebook mash-medium mash-nomargin mashsb-noshadow\" href=\"https:\/\/www.facebook.com\/sharer.php?u=https%3A%2F%2Fwww.conservativenewsdaily.net%2Fbreaking-news%2Fnew-bill-would-designate-may-as-motorcycle-safety-awareness-month%2F\" target=\"_top\" rel=\"nofollow\"><span class=\"icon\"><\/span><span class=\"text\">Facebook<\/span><\/a><a class=\"mashicon-twitter mash-medium mash-nomargin mashsb-noshadow\" href=\"https:\/\/twitter.com\/intent\/tweet?text=&amp;url=https:\/\/www.conservativenewsdaily.net\/breaking-news\/?p=2430322&amp;via=ConservNewsDly\" target=\"_top\" rel=\"nofollow\"><span class=\"icon\"><\/span><span class=\"text\">Twitter<\/span><\/a><a class=\"mashicon-subscribe mash-medium mash-nomargin mashsb-noshadow\" href=\"#\" target=\"_top\" rel=\"nofollow\"><span class=\"icon\"><\/span><span class=\"text\">Subscribe<\/span><\/a><div class=\"onoffswitch2 mash-medium mashsb-noshadow\" style=\"display:none\"><\/div><\/div>\n            <\/div>\n                <div style=\"clear:both\"><\/div><\/aside>\n            <!-- Share buttons by mashshare.net - Version: 4.0.47--><p>A bipartisan group of lawmakers, including Senators Joni Ernst (R-IA) and Gary Peters (D-MI), along with Representative Tim Walberg (R-MI), has introduced legislation to designate May as Motorcycle Safety Awareness month. This initiative aims to <a href=\"https:\/\/amzn.to\/3YuVZYV\">promote safe riding practices<\/a> among teh estimated 30 million motorcycle riders in the U.S., who constitute about 9% of the population. The lawmakers emphasized the importance of motorcycle safety due to a reported 6,335 motorcycle fatalities in the previous year. The bill highlights motorcycles as <a href=\"https:\/\/www.conservativenewsdaily.net\/breaking-news\/newsom-hails-federal-moves-to-let-california-set-tougher-vehicle-emissions-standards\/\" title=\"Newsom Hails Federal Moves to Let California Set Tougher Vehicle Emissions Standards\">fuel-efficient vehicles<\/a> that help reduce congestion but also acknowledges the higher rate of fatalities associated with <a href=\"https:\/\/www.conservativenewsdaily.net\/breaking-news\/florida-man-wins-womens-poker-tournament-ignites-debate-over-male-competing-in-female-sports\/\" title=\"Florida Man Wins Women\u2019s Poker Tournament, Ignites Debate Over Male Competing in Female Sports\">motorcycle riding<\/a>, underscoring the need for <a href=\"https:\/\/www.conservativenewsdaily.net\/breaking-news\/junior-bankers-at-goldman-sachs-claim-inhumane-work-conditions-abuse-in-new-survey\/\" title=\"Junior Bankers At Goldman Sachs Claim \u2018Inhumane\u2019 Work Conditions, \u2018Abuse\u2019 In New Survey\">increased awareness<\/a> and education about safe riding practices.  <\/p>\n<p class=\"readmore\">\n    <button onclick=\"showReadMore()\" id=\"readmorebtn\">Read more&#8230;<\/button>\n<\/p>\n<hr id=\"line\">\n<span id=\"more\"><\/p>\n<p><?xml encoding=\"utf-8\" ?><?xml encoding=\"utf-8\" ?><?xml encoding=\"utf-8\" ?><?xml encoding=\"utf-8\" ?><?xml encoding=\"utf-8\" ?><?xml encoding=\"utf-8\" ?><\/p>\n<div class=\"tdb-block-inner td-fix-index\"><span class=\"tdb-mobile-menu-button\"><i class=\"tdb-mobile-menu-icon td-icon-mobile\"><\/i><\/span><\/div>\n<div class=\"tdb-block-inner td-fix-index\"><span class=\"tdb-header-search-button-mob dropdown-toggle\" data-toggle=\"dropdown\"><i class=\"tdb-mobile-search-icon td-icon-search\"><\/i><\/span><\/div>\n<div class=\"tdb-block-inner td-fix-index\"><\/div>\n<div class=\"tdb-block-inner td-fix-index\"><span class=\"tdb-mobile-menu-button\"><i class=\"tdb-mobile-menu-icon td-icon-mobile\"><\/i><\/span><\/div>\n<div class=\"tdb-block-inner td-fix-index\">\n<div class=\"tdb-drop-down-search\" aria-labelledby=\"td-header-search-button\">\n<div class=\"tdb-drop-down-search-inner\">\n<form method=\"get\" class=\"tdb-search-form\" action=\"https:\/\/www.washingtonexaminer.com\/\"><\/form>\n<div class=\"tdb-aj-search\"><\/div>\n<\/div>\n<\/div>\n<p><a href=\"http:\/\/www.washingtonexaminer.com\/#\" role=\"button\" aria-label=\"Search\" class=\"tdb-head-search-btn dropdown-toggle\" data-toggle=\"dropdown\"><i class=\"tdb-search-icon td-icon-search\"><\/i><\/a><\/div>\n<div class=\"tdb-block-inner td-fix-index\"><\/div>\n<div class=\"tdb-block-inner td-fix-index\">\n<h1 class=\"tdb-title-text\">Trio of lawmakers introduces bill to designate May as Motorcycle Safety Awareness Month<\/h1>\n<div><\/div>\n<div class=\"tdb-title-line\"><\/div>\n<\/div>\n<div class=\"tdb-block-inner td-fix-index\"><\/div>\n<div class=\"tdb-block-inner td-fix-index\"><\/div>\n<div class=\"tdb-block-inner td-fix-index\">\n<div id=\"Brid_2104103\" class=\"tpd-featured-video bridtv\"><\/div>\n<p><strong>EXCLUSIVE &mdash;<\/strong> Sens. <a href=\"https:\/\/www.washingtonexaminer.com\/tag\/joni-ernst\/\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noopener\" title=\"Joni Ernst\">Joni Ernst<\/a> (R-IA), <a href=\"https:\/\/www.washingtonexaminer.com\/tag\/gary-peters\/\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noopener\" title=\"Joni Ernst\">Gary Peters<\/a> (D-MI), and Rep. Tim Walberg (R-MI) introduced legislation to designate May as <a href=\"https:\/\/www.washingtonexaminer.com\/sports\/2581486\/born-to-be-mild-as-the-motorbikes-go-so-goes-the-culture\/\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noopener\" title=\"Motorcycle\">Motorcycle<\/a> Safety Awareness Month.<\/p>\n<p>The bipartisan group of motorcycle enthusiasts told the <em>Washington Examiner<\/em> the designation will promote safe riding practices for millions of American motorcycle riders.<\/p>\n<div class=\"recommended-stories\">\n<h2>Recommended Stories<\/h2>\n<ul>\n<li><a href=\"https:\/\/www.washingtonexaminer.com\/news\/senate\/3399337\/john-fetterman-profile-mental-health-struggles\/\">John Fetterman profile draws concerns over Pennsylvania senator&#8217;s political future<\/a><\/li>\n<li><a href=\"https:\/\/www.washingtonexaminer.com\/news\/senate\/3399355\/senate-abrego-garcia-spotlight-democratic-resolution\/\">Democrats to revive Abrego Garcia spotlight with Senate transparency vote<\/a><\/li>\n<li><a href=\"https:\/\/www.washingtonexaminer.com\/news\/senate\/3398620\/trump-pick-dc-prosecutor-ed-martin-shaky-ground-gop-senators\/\">Trump&rsquo;s pick for DC prosecutor on shaky ground with GOP senators<\/a><\/li>\n<\/ul>\n<\/div>\n<div class=\"article-paywall\">\n<p>&ldquo;From delivering messages as a young girl to my dad while he was working out in the fields to riding through the rolling hills of Northeast Iowa with family and friends, some of my most cherished memories include motorcycles,&rdquo;&nbsp;Ernst told the <em>Washington Examiner<\/em>.&nbsp;&ldquo;As the weather warms up and folks hit the road, I&rsquo;m excited to share my love of riding while highlighting safety and rider education this Motorcycle Safety Awareness Month.&rdquo;<\/p>\n<p>Ernst is known for her love of motorcycles in Iowa, holding her signature Roast and Ride every year.<\/p>\n<figure class=\"wp-block-image size-full\"><figcaption class=\"wp-element-caption\">Sen. Joni Ernst (R-IA) rides a motorcycle during her signature Roast and Ride. (Photo courtesy of Zach Kraft)<\/figcaption><\/figure>\n<p>Peters, who co-chairs the Senate Motorcycle Caucus along with Ernst, said the measure would help keep U.S. roads safe.<\/p>\n<p>&ldquo;I firmly believe there is no better way to see the beauty of our state than on a motorcycle, and keeping our roadways safe for both riders and drivers is extremely important to me,&rdquo;&nbsp;Peters told the <em>Washington Examiner<\/em>.&nbsp;&ldquo;I&rsquo;m proud to once again introduce this resolution recognizing the millions of riders in Michigan and across our country and encouraging everyone to use best practices that will keep folks safe on our roads.&rdquo;<\/p>\n<p>Walberg is leading the resolution in the House of Representatives.<\/p>\n<p>&ldquo;Across the country, and in Michigan, we have a passionate riding community, which I am proudly a member of,&rdquo;&nbsp;he told the <em>Washington Examiner<\/em>.&nbsp;&ldquo;The start of spring means a growing number of riders in Michigan are enjoying the open road and the benefits motorcycles bring. However, in 2023, the&nbsp;National Highway Traffic Safety Administration reported 6,335 motorcycle fatalities, highlighting the urgent need for collaborative efforts to enhance motorcycle awareness and safety. This bipartisan, bicameral resolution serves as an important opportunity to&nbsp;encourage all road users to share the road, stay aware, and drive smart.&rdquo;<\/p>\n<p><strong><a href=\"https:\/\/www.washingtonexaminer.com\/sports\/2581486\/born-to-be-mild-as-the-motorbikes-go-so-goes-the-culture\/\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noopener\" title=\"BORN TO BE MILD: AS THE MOTORBIKES GO, SO GOES THE CULTURE\">BORN TO BE MILD: AS THE MOTORBIKES GO, SO GOES THE CULTURE<\/a><\/strong><\/p>\n<p>According to the Motorcycle Industry Council, <a href=\"https:\/\/www.conservativenewsdaily.net\/breaking-news\/harris-touts-bidens-student-loans-plan-many-are-silently-struggling\/\" title=\"Harris emphasizes Biden&#039;s student loan proposal: &#039;Many facing silent financial challenges\">roughly 30 million people<\/a>, or 9% of the U.S. population, drive motorcycles.<\/p>\n<p>The bill&rsquo;s text praises motorcycles as fuel-efficient vehicles that &ldquo;decrease congestion while having little impact on the transportation infrastructure of the United States.&rdquo; However, it also pointed out that motorcycle fatalities are more common than other vehicle fatalities, thus requiring greater attention to safety.<\/p>\n<\/div>\n<p> <script data-cfasync=\"false\" src=\"http:\/\/www.washingtonexaminer.com\/cdn-cgi\/scripts\/5c5dd728\/cloudflare-static\/email-decode.min.js\"><\/script><script>!function(){var g=window;g.googletag=g.googletag||{},g.googletag.cmd=g.googletag.cmd||[],g.googletag.cmd.push(function(){g.googletag.pubads().setTargeting(\"has-featured-video\",\"true\")})}();<\/script><script>var _bp=_bp||[];_bp.push({\"div\":\"Brid_2104103\",\"obj\":{\"id\":\"27789\",\"width\":\"1280\",\"height\":\"720\",\"stickyDirection\":\"below\",\"video\":\"2104103\"}});<\/script><script defer src=\"https:\/\/services.brid.tv\/player\/build\/brid.min.js\"><\/script><\/div>\n<div class=\"tdb-block-inner td-fix-index\"><\/div>\n<div class=\"tdb-block-inner td-fix-index\"><\/div>\n<p><\/span><\/p>\n","protected":false},"excerpt":{"rendered":"<p>Lawmakers propose bill to make May Motorcycle Safety Month<\/p>\n","protected":false},"author":2653,"featured_media":2430323,"comment_status":"open","ping_status":"closed","sticky":false,"template":"","format":"standard","meta":{"_mo_disable_npp":"","fifu_image_url":"https:\/\/www.washingtonexaminer.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2025\/05\/Joni-Ernst-motorcycle.webp","fifu_image_alt":"","footnotes":""},"categories":[],"tags":[54508,4762,54509,54507],"class_list":["post-2430322","post","type-post","status-publish","format-standard","has-post-thumbnail","hentry","tag-awareness-month","tag-legislation","tag-motorcycle-advocacy","tag-motorcycle-safety"],"fifu_image_url":"https:\/\/www.washingtonexaminer.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2025\/05\/Joni-Ernst-motorcycle.webp","_links":{"self":[{"href":"https:\/\/www.conservativenewsdaily.net\/breaking-news\/wp-json\/wp\/v2\/posts\/2430322","targetHints":{"allow":["GET"]}}],"collection":[{"href":"https:\/\/www.conservativenewsdaily.net\/breaking-news\/wp-json\/wp\/v2\/posts"}],"about":[{"href":"https:\/\/www.conservativenewsdaily.net\/breaking-news\/wp-json\/wp\/v2\/types\/post"}],"author":[{"embeddable":true,"href":"https:\/\/www.conservativenewsdaily.net\/breaking-news\/wp-json\/wp\/v2\/users\/2653"}],"replies":[{"embeddable":true,"href":"https:\/\/www.conservativenewsdaily.net\/breaking-news\/wp-json\/wp\/v2\/comments?post=2430322"}],"version-history":[{"count":3,"href":"https:\/\/www.conservativenewsdaily.net\/breaking-news\/wp-json\/wp\/v2\/posts\/2430322\/revisions"}],"predecessor-version":[{"id":2430326,"href":"https:\/\/www.conservativenewsdaily.net\/breaking-news\/wp-json\/wp\/v2\/posts\/2430322\/revisions\/2430326"}],"wp:featuredmedia":[{"embeddable":true,"href":"https:\/\/www.conservativenewsdaily.net\/breaking-news\/wp-json\/wp\/v2\/media\/2430323"}],"wp:attachment":[{"href":"https:\/\/www.conservativenewsdaily.net\/breaking-news\/wp-json\/wp\/v2\/media?parent=2430322"}],"wp:term":[{"taxonomy":"category","embeddable":true,"href":"https:\/\/www.conservativenewsdaily.net\/breaking-news\/wp-json\/wp\/v2\/categories?post=2430322"},{"taxonomy":"post_tag","embeddable":true,"href":"https:\/\/www.conservativenewsdaily.net\/breaking-news\/wp-json\/wp\/v2\/tags?post=2430322"}],"curies":[{"name":"wp","href":"https:\/\/api.w.org\/{rel}","templated":true}]}}