Pennsylvania proclaims motorcycle safety month, offers free safety courses
The Staff of Clutch and Chrome
May 3rd 2008
With May being
Motorcycle Awareness Month many states and organizations
will hold ceremonies or even roll out special highway safety
programs.
Pennsylvania's Governor Edward G. Rendell reminded operators
of all vehicles to share the road as more motorcyclists will
be heading out on Pennsylvania's roads this year as he
recently gave the official proclamation of his state
recognizing May as Motorcycle Safety Awareness Month.
"With the increase of motorcycle use across the
commonwealth, we all need to watch out for and respect one
another on our highways," said PennDOT Secretary Allen D.
Biehler, P.E. "Drivers need to be especially alert for
motorcycles, which sometimes are not as easily seen as
larger vehicles."
More than 4,100 crashes involving motorcycles occurred on
Pennsylvania roadways in 2007, resulting in 225
motorcycle-related fatalities. The number of registered
motorcycles and licensed motorcyclists increased in 2007 by
nearly 22,000 and nearly 13,000, respectively.
PennDOT's Motorcycle Safety Program courses are offered
March through October at 69 sites across the commonwealth
and are free to Pennsylvania residents. To enroll,
individuals must have either a Class M (motorcycle)
learner's permit or license. Class M permit holders who
successfully complete the program will be issued a Class M
(motorcycle) license. |
