Proclaiming the month of May as Motorcycle Awareness Month

The American Motorcycle Association (AMA) and the National Highway Traffic Safety Administration (NHTSA) reminded all motorist that motorcycle safety is everyone's safety. This annual campaign aims to increase awareness and promote safety measures for motorcyclist and motorist alike. Emphasizing the importance of remaining attentive and alert to the presence of motorcycles on city, urban/ rural streets, and highways which data has recently proven to increase in motorcyclist fatalities over the years, Distracted driving, over-reliance, and driver assistance technology are becoming issues that contribute to the rise in fatalities. AMA urges drivers to be vigilante while driving and avoid all distractions. During motorcycle safety awareness month and all year long, it is important for all road users to practice safe driving and riding to reduce the number of fatalities and injuries. Always observe the traffic laws and speed limits, ride/drive alcohol and drug free, avoid any distractions, yield to motorcyclists, wear high visible gear. The AMA and a network of clubs, state motorcycle- rights organization, the motorcycle industry, and government entities have supported and promoted motorcycle safety awareness month since its inception in the early 1980s.