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DDS NEWSLETTER

May is Motorcycle Safety Month

Thank you GA Motorcycle Program for all You Do!

As May welcomes in warmer weather and the motorcycle riding season begins to peak, the Georgia
Department of Driver Services (DDS) Motorcycle Safety Program (GMSP) wants to remind all motorists
that May is Motorcycle Safety Awareness Month and the message is to “Share The Road.”

DDS Commissioner Spencer R. Moore encourages motorcyclists to be aware of their surroundings and
use caution at all times. “The best way to celebrate Motorcycle Safety Awareness Month is to always
wear a helmet and to support all-rider laws to ensure fellow riders do the same,” said Commissioner
Moore. He also reminds all motorists to be on the lookout for motorcyclist who may be difficult to see.
“Safety on our roadways is a shared responsibility,” he added.

Georgia is one of 19 states and the District of Columbia that has a universal helmet law requiring all
motorcyclists to wear helmets. Data released by the National Highway Traffic Safety Administration
estimated helmets to be 37% more effective in preventing fatal injuries to motorcyclists.

GMSP promotes motorcycle safety awareness as a year-round effort. May brings special attention to
the “Share The Road” campaign as a call-to-action to motorcyclists and drivers of safety issues that
directly impact the motorcycle community.

In addition to promoting motorcycle safety awareness, GMSP encourages motorcyclists to take rider
education courses, whether you are a first-time rider or an experienced rider. “The DDS GMSP rider
education courses are a good way to hone your skills whether you are a beginner or have many miles
experience,” said Commissioner Moore.

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