Ernst, Peters Designate May as Motorcycle Safety Awareness Month

WASHINGTON – U.S. Senators Joni Ernst (R-Iowa) and Gary Peters (D-Mich.), co-chairs of the Senate Motorcycle Caucus, are designating May as “Motorcycle Safety Awareness Month,” to promote safe roadway practices for the millions of motorcycle riders across America.

Their bipartisan resolution passed the Senate unanimously.

“There is no better way to see the beauty of my home state than cruising up and down the rolling hills of southwest Iowa on a Harley,” said Senator Ernst “Motorcycle Safety Awareness Month is the perfect opportunity for me to celebrate what I love about the freedom of being out on the open road while also highlighting the importance of safety and rider education.”

“As an avid motorcycle rider myself, I believe the best way to travel across Michigan is by motorcycle,” said Senator Peters. “Peak riding season is coming soon, which will bring more riders to roadways across the country. That’s why I’m proud the Senate has once again passed this bipartisan resolution that recognizes motorcyclists and brings awareness to safe roadway practices for riders and motorists.”

According to the National Highway Traffic Safety Administration, 6,228 motorcyclists were killed in 2024, accounting for 15% of all traffic fatalities. This is the highest number of motorcyclist fatalities on record since the Fatality Analysis Reporting System began data collection in 1975. Motorcycle Safety Awareness Month aims to address these safety concerns by promoting roadway education, safety training opportunities, and the use of proper gear for motorcycle operation.

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