May 2009, as “Motorcycle Safety Awareness Month” - Proclamation by Governor Arnold Schwarzenegger

05/07/2009 Print Version |

May 2009, as “Motorcycle Safety Awareness Month”

PROCLAMATION

by the

Governor of the State of California

With its seemingly endless miles of beautiful scenery and open roads, California is a fantastic place to ride a motorcycle. But whether you are heading up Highway 1 with some fellow riders or just going through your neighborhood on your way to work, every person who gets on a motorcycle needs to take the proper steps to stay safe.

It is crucial that motorcyclists wear the right clothes and protective equipment, are licensed, have insurance, adhere to the rules of the road and never drive impaired. Additionally, our state offers the California Motorcyclist Safety Program, which has trained more than 617,000 people and is a great way for novice riders to gain knowledge and experience.

Automobiles also play an important role in the safety of those on motorcycles. When we are behind the wheel of a car or truck, we need to be aware of motorcycles and remember to share the road. Whether driving or riding, everyone on our streets is responsible for ensuring that all our travels are safe travels.

NOW, THEREFORE, I, ARNOLD SCHWARZENEGGER, Governor of the State of California, do hereby proclaim May 2009, as “Motorcycle Safety Awareness Month.”

IN WITNESS WHEREOF, I have hereunto set my hand and caused the Great Seal of the State of California to be affixed this 6th day of May 2009.

ARNOLD SCHWARZENEGGER
Governor of California

ATTEST:
DEBRA BOWEN
Secretary of State


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05/07/2009 Print Version \| May 2009, as “Motorcycle Safety Awareness Month” PROCLAMATION by the Governor of the State of California With its seemingly endless miles of beautiful scenery and open roads, California is a fantastic place to ride a motorcycle. But whether you are heading up Highway 1 with some fellow riders or just going through your neighborhood on your way to work, every person who gets on a motorcycle needs to take the proper steps to stay safe. It is crucial that motorcyclists wear the right clothes and protective equipment, are licensed, have insurance, adhere to the rules of the road and never drive impaired. Additionally, our state offers the California Motorcyclist Safety Program, which has trained more than 617,000 people and is a great way for novice riders to gain knowledge and experience. Automobiles also play an important role in the safety of those on motorcycles. When we are behind the wheel of a car or truck, we need to be aware of motorcycles and remember to share the road. Whether driving or riding, everyone on our streets is responsible for ensuring that all our travels are safe travels. NOW, THEREFORE, I, ARNOLD SCHWARZENEGGER, Governor of the State of California, do hereby proclaim May 2009, as “Motorcycle Safety Awareness Month.” IN WITNESS WHEREOF, I have hereunto set my hand and caused the Great Seal of the State of California to be affixed this 6th day of May 2009. ARNOLD SCHWARZENEGGER Governor of California ATTEST: DEBRA BOWEN Secretary of State Email the Governor \| Email Alerts \| Internship Program \| Technical Contact \| RSS Feeds \| Site Map \| Privacy Policy \| Conditions of Use \| Office Contact CA State Homepage \| Save Our Water © 2009 State of California	Gov. Schwarzenegger on Twitter Gov. Newsroom on Twitter MORE PUBLIC SAFETY PROCLAMATIONS 10/1/09 - October 2009, as “School Bus Safety Month” 09/25/09 - September 25, 2009, as “California Day of Remembrance for Murder Victims” 07/19/09 - July 19-25, 2009, as “Probation Services Week” 05/17/09 - May 17-23, 2009, as “Emergency Medical Services Week”