11-R422
2011 -- S 1096
Enacted 06/30/11
S E N A T E R E
S O L U T I O N
URGING ALL
DRIVERS IN THE STATE OF
Introduced By: Senators Moura, Shibley, and Pinga
Date Introduced: June 29, 2011
WHEREAS, Motorcycles are
efficient vehicles that reduce fuel consumption, require less
parking space, ease traffic congestion, and are becoming increasingly
popular for commuting,
tourism, and recreational purposes; and
WHEREAS, Motorcycles
provide a unique vantage point from which to enjoy Rhode
Island's natural, historical, and cultural resources;
and
WHEREAS, Increased awareness and safe driving procedures by all
vehicle operators
can help assure the safety of and reduce injuries and
fatalities to motorcyclists; and
WHEREAS, It is especially important that all drivers in
motorcycles on the highways and streets and recognize the need to
share the road with these
vulnerable vehicles; and
WHEREAS, Motorcycle
organizations, clubs, and dealerships, the Rhode Island Division
of Motor Vehicles, and the
operation, increased rider training and education, improved
licensing procedures, and improved
motorist awareness; now, therefore be it
RESOLVED,
That this Senate of the State of
encourages all drivers to unite in the safe sharing of roadways
throughout the State; and be it
further
RESOLVED,
That this Senate urges all drivers to increase their
awareness of
motorcycles and to practice safe and proper operation of all
motor vehicles among motorcyclists;
and be it further
RESOLVED,
That the Secretary of State be and he hereby is
authorized and directed to
transmit a duly certified copy of this resolution to Lisa S.
Holley, Administrator of the Rhode
Island
Division of Motor Vehicles.
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