LANSING, Mich. — The Michigan Senate on Tuesday approved Sen. Ruth Johnson’s resolution to increase awareness for motorcycle safety on Michigan roads.
“Michigan has nearly 250,000 registered motorcycles and more than 610,000 people who have operator licenses with a motorcycle endorsement,” said Johnson, R-Holly. “As warm weather returns to Michigan, motorcycle enthusiasts return to our state’s roadways — making this the perfect time to highlight safety.
“The disproportionate number of motorcycle fatalities make it vitally important to encourage motorcyclists to understand and practice the highest degree of safety. It’s also important for other drivers to be alert for motorcyclists on the road. Look twice to save a life.”
Johnson was joined at the Capitol by members of ABATE of Michigan. ABATE, an acronym for American Bikers Aiming Toward Education, is a nonprofit organization dedicated to preserving the overall rights and promoting the safe operating practices of all Michigan motorcyclists.
Senate Resolution 44 designates May 2025 as Motorcycle Safety Awareness Month in Michigan.
The Motorcycle Safety Awareness Month resolution encourages motorcycle operators to wear proper protective riding attire, maintain their motorcycles using safety and maintenance checks found in their owner’s manual, abide by the laws of the road and implement operating techniques providing an additional standard of safety.
Johnson’s resolution also seeks to remind car and truck drivers that motorcyclists are resuming their travels and to be exceptionally vigilant and watchful when approaching or passing a motorcycle on the highway.
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Editor’s note: Sen. Johnson’s Senate session remarks on the resolution will be available at SenatorRuthJohnson.com/video.
