Senate Concurrent Resolution 105 - Introduced

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  1  1          SENATE CONCURRENT RESOLUTION NO.    
  1  2      BY  GRONSTAL, BLACK, STEWART, RAGAN, SCHMITZ,
  1  3      BEALL, DANIELSON, DOTZLER, DVORSKY, HECKROTH,
  1  4    WARNSTADT, SENG, RIELLY, HANCOCK, OLIVE, DEARDEN,
  1  5     FRAISE, QUIRMBACH, KIBBIE, BOLKCOM, SCHOENJAHN,
  1  6                 WOOD, KREIMAN, and HORN
  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
  1 10 recreation and transportation for thousands of people
  1 11 across Iowa and the nation; and
  1 12    WHEREAS, motorcycle riding can be an enjoyable
  1 13 activity when safety is of paramount consideration and
  1 14 all laws and regulations are observed; and
  1 15    WHEREAS, the safe operation of a motorcycle
  1 16 requires the use of special skills developed through a
  1 17 combination of training and experience, the use of
  1 18 good judgment, and a thorough knowledge of traffic
  1 19 laws and licensing requirements; and
  1 20    WHEREAS, the Motorcycle Safety Awareness Campaign
  1 21 is intended to reduce the number of accidents,
  1 22 injuries, and fatalities associated with motorcycling
  1 23 by encouraging motorcycle operators to participate in
  1 24 rider education programs, wear proper apparel, not
  1 25 drink and ride, and operate their vehicles defensively
  1 26 according to the rules of the road; and
  1 27    WHEREAS, motorcycle organizations, clubs,
  1 28 dealerships, and groups and highway safety officials
  1 29 in our state should join Iowa motorcyclists in
  1 30 actively promoting safe motorcycle operation,
  2  1 increased rider training, improved licensing efforts,
  2  2 and motorist awareness of motorcycles; and
  2  3    WHEREAS, the Motorcycle Safety Awareness Campaign
  2  4 encourages operators of other motor vehicles to be
  2  5 cautious and observe these smaller vehicles,
  2  6 especially during the seasonal return of motorcycles
  2  7 to Iowa's streets and highways; and
  2  8    WHEREAS, a motorcycle is a vehicle with all of the
  2  9 privileges of any vehicle on the roadway, so a
  2 10 motorcyclist should be allowed the use of a full lane
  2 11 of travel; and
  2 12    WHEREAS, other motorists need to take a second look
  2 13 for motorcycles on the highway, at intersections, and
  2 14 when a motorcyclist may be changing lanes or making a
  2 15 left turn; and
  2 16    WHEREAS, other motorists should clearly signal
  2 17 their intentions, not follow motorcycles too closely,
  2 18 and allow enough room for motorcyclists to take
  2 19 evasive action by allowing plenty of space; and
  2 20    WHEREAS, obstructions that other motorists might
  2 21 ignore, such as debris and potholes, can be deadly for
  2 22 a motorcyclist, so other motorists should learn to
  2 23 predict when a motorcyclist might take evasive action;
  2 24 NOW THEREFORE,
  2 25    BE IT RESOLVED BY THE SENATE, THE HOUSE OF
  2 26 REPRESENTATIVES CONCURRING, That the General Assembly
  2 27 designates the month of May 2008 as Motorcycle Safety
  2 28 Awareness Month and encourages all Iowa motorists to
  2 29 strive to improve motorcycle safety in this state.
  2 30 LSB 6440SS 82
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