Motorcycle safety month to be observed

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Fri Apr 29, 2005 9:46 am

Motorcycle safety month to be observed
04/29/2005

MONTOURSVILLE — Pennsylvania Department of Transportation is alerting motorists that since warmer weather means more motorcycles are on the roadways, National Motorcycle Safety Month is celebrated in May.
Motorists and motorcyclists both have responsibilities for safely sharing the roadways. Drivers need to remember to be extra alert for two-wheeled moto vehicles to be part of the traffic mix. Motorcyclists need to ride defensively and within their skill limits.

With many people selecting motorcycles as transportation for fun or for fuel efficiency, there are some things motorcyclists should know. New motorcyclists should practice operating their cycles in a controlled area to get some confidence. They also should get licensed; unlicensed or improperly licensed motorcyclists are estimated to be involved in 33 percent of fatal crashes nationally.

Rider training for all skill levels of motorcyclists is available through Pennsylvania’s Motorcycle Safety Program — call 1-800-845-9533 or check out the Web site at: www.pamsp.com.

Keyoke · #2 Unread post by **Keyoke** » Sat Apr 30, 2005 5:53 am

Seems like a good idea to raise awareness - would be nice to see events like this on a more regular, worldwide basis....

oldnslo · #3 Unread post by **oldnslo** » Sat Apr 30, 2005 8:32 am

Mine is safely parked in my garage. Weather sucks.