House Concurrent Resolution 105 - Introduced

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  1  1               HOUSE CONCURRENT RESOLUTION NO.    
  1  2          BY  HUSER, STRUYK, TJEPKES, COHOON, DANDEKAR,
  1  3         QUIRK, PAULSEN, BELL, WINDSCHITL, MERTZ, LYKAM,
  1  4         GASKILL, REASONER, BUKTA, SWAIM, WHITAKER, MAY,
  1  5          ROBERTS, HUSEMAN, WORTHAN, RASMUSSEN, ARNOLD,
  1  6                          and D. OLSON
  1  7 A Concurrent Resolution designating May 2008 as
  1  8    Motorcycle Safety Awareness Month.
  1  9    WHEREAS, motorcycle riding is a popular form of recreation
  1 10 and transportation for thousands of people across Iowa and the
  1 11 nation; and
  1 12    WHEREAS, motorcycle riding can be an enjoyable activity
  1 13 when safety is of paramount consideration and all laws and
  1 14 regulations are observed; and
  1 15    WHEREAS, the safe operation of a motorcycle requires the
  1 16 use of special skills developed through a combination of
  1 17 training and experience, the use of good judgment, and a
  1 18 thorough knowledge of traffic laws and licensing requirements;
  1 19 and
  1 20    WHEREAS, the Motorcycle Safety Awareness Campaign is
  1 21 intended to reduce the number of accidents, injuries, and
  1 22 fatalities associated with motorcycling by encouraging
  1 23 motorcycle operators to participate in rider education
  1 24 programs, wear proper apparel, not drink and ride, and operate
  1 25 their vehicles defensively according to the rules of the road;
  1 26 and
  1 27    WHEREAS, motorcycle organizations, clubs, dealerships, and
  1 28 groups and highway safety officials in our state should join
  1 29 Iowa motorcyclists in actively promoting safe motorcycle
  1 30 operation, increased rider training, improved licensing
  1 31 efforts, and motorist awareness of motorcycles; and
  1 32    WHEREAS, the Motorcycle Safety Awareness Campaign
  1 33 encourages operators of other motor vehicles to be cautious
  1 34 and observe these smaller vehicles, especially during the
  1 35 seasonal return of motorcycles to Iowa's streets and highways;
  2  1 and
  2  2    WHEREAS, a motorcycle is a vehicle with all of the
  2  3 privileges of any vehicle on the roadway, so a motorcyclist
  2  4 should be allowed the use of a full lane of travel; and
  2  5    WHEREAS, other motorists need to take a second look for
  2  6 motorcycles on the highway, at intersections, and when a
  2  7 motorcyclist may be changing lanes or making a left turn; and
  2  8    WHEREAS, other motorists should clearly signal their
  2  9 intentions, not follow motorcycles too closely, and allow
  2 10 enough room for motorcyclists to take evasive action by
  2 11 allowing plenty of space; and
  2 12    WHEREAS, obstructions that other motorists might ignore,
  2 13 such as debris and potholes, can be deadly for a motorcyclist,
  2 14 so other motorists should learn to predict when a motorcyclist
  2 15 might take evasive action; NOW THEREFORE,
  2 16    BE IT RESOLVED BY THE HOUSE OF REPRESENTATIVES, THE SENATE
  2 17 CONCURRING, That the General Assembly designates the month of
  2 18 May 2008 as Motorcycle Safety Awareness Month and encourages
  2 19 all Iowa motorists to strive to improve motorcycle safety in
  2 20 this state.
  2 21 LSB 6440HH 82
  2 22 dea/nh/24