Illinois' Motorcycle Safety Awareness Month
urges drivers to 'Start seeing motorcycles'
The Staff of Clutch and Chrome
May 3rd 2008
With May being
considered Motorcycle Safety Awareness month across the
country, states and organizations are announcing local
initiatives.
For it's
proclamation of Motorcycle Awareness Month, Gov. Rod R.
Blagojevich are urging Illinois drivers to “Start
Seeing Motorcycles” and to share the road with riders. In
addition, Illinois Department of Transportation is
increasing the number of slots available in its motorcycle
safety training program by more than 1,000, and for the
first time it will be offering an intermediate course for
students who already know how to ride.
“This is the time of year when motorcycle riders are getting
back on the roads in large numbers,” said IDOT Secretary
Milton R. Sees. “We urge every motorist on the road to be on
the lookout for motorcycle riders and to ‘Share the Road’
with them. IDOT also encourages intermediate and experienced
motorcycle riders to take advantage of the safety courses
that are offered throughout the state. These courses provide
an excellent opportunity to brush up on cycle safety.”
State Police Director Larry G. Trent noted that for the
third year, troopers from the ISP’s Motorcycle Enforcement
Bureau will be deployed on Interstates throughout the state
with the mission of checking for proper license
endorsements, speed limit enforcement, reducing fatalities
and making other drivers more aware of motorcyclists.
Officers will also be enforcing fatal five violations, which
include speeding, safety belts, improper lane usage,
following too closely and driving under the influence. |
