House Joint Resolution 25-1022 Engrossed

House Joint Resolution 25-1022

• Page 1, Line 101Concerning the designation of May 2025 as "Motorcycle

• Page 1, Line 102Safety Awareness Month".

• Page 1, Line 1WHEREAS, The month of May marks the traditional start of the motorcycle riding season; and

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• Page 1, Line 3WHEREAS, Motorcycles occupy a significant place in Colorado

• Page 1, Line 4and American history, having made contributions to numerous military

• Page 1, Line 5campaigns, law enforcement operations, and the culture of the American West; and

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• Page 1, Line 7WHEREAS, Over 8 million motorcycles are registered in the

• Page 1, Line 8United States, with over 200,000 registered in Colorado, and are used on

• Page 1, Line 9public roads and highways, providing reliable day-to-day transportation

• Page 1, Line 10and recreational opportunities; and

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• Page 2, Line 2WHEREAS, Because of their light weight, fuel efficiency, and low

• Page 2, Line 3impact on our highways, motorcycles should be encouraged as a viable transportation alternative; and

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• Page 2, Line 5WHEREAS, Motorcycles take up less space on our highways and parking areas thus reducing traffic congestion; and

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• Page 2, Line 7WHEREAS, Motorcyclists are provided legal access to federally

• Page 2, Line 8funded High Occupancy Vehicle lanes to increase traffic flow while giving motorcyclists a safer environment for travel; and

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• Page 2, Line 10WHEREAS, Riders and passengers of motorcycles face countless hazards and unforeseen circumstances on the road; and

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• Page 2, Line 12WHEREAS, 162 motorcyclists were killed on Colorado roadways last year; and

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• Page 2, Line 14WHEREAS, State and national "Share the Road" campaigns have

• Page 2, Line 15been created to remind drivers of other vehicles and all motorists to be extra alert in order to increase motorcyclists' safety; and

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• Page 2, Line 17WHEREAS, Studies show that many motorcyclists involved in accidents were without formal rider training; and

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• Page 2, Line 19WHEREAS, Many causes of motorcycle crashes may be attributed

• Page 2, Line 20to lack of experience or failure to appreciate the unique operating

• Page 2, Line 21characteristics and limitations of motorcycles, as well as the failure of other motorists to share the road with motorcyclists; and

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• Page 2, Line 23WHEREAS, The motorcycling community has made an ongoing

• Page 2, Line 24commitment to increasing awareness of appropriate safety measures and increased participation in rider-training programs; and

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• Page 2, Line 26WHEREAS, Many rider-training programs are offered throughout

• Page 2, Line 27Colorado, both for beginner and experienced riders to prepare them to operate a motorcycle in the safest possible manner; and

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• Page 2, Line 29WHEREAS, Rider education, training, and motorcycle awareness are important steps in motorcycle accident prevention; now, therefore,

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• Page 2, Line 31Be It Resolved by the House of Representatives of the Seventy-fifth General Assembly of the State of Colorado, the Senate concurring herein:

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• Page 3, Line 2That we, the members of the Colorado General Assembly,

• Page 3, Line 3recognize and designate May 2025 as "Motorcycle Safety Awareness

• Page 3, Line 4Month" to promote safety for all motorcycle riders through education and training and to encourage all motorists to "share the road" in Colorado.

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• Page 3, Line 6Be It Further Resolved, That copies of this Joint Resolution be sent to ABATE of Colorado.