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DDS NEWSLETTER

Motorcycle Safety Receives Grant

The Georgia Motorcycle Safety Program (GSMP) has received a grant for just over $114,902 from the Gover-
nor’s Office of Highway Safety (GOHS). This funding will be used to help reduce motorcycle fatalities, increase
driver awareness of motorcycles, and help train motorcycle riders on how to ride safely. According to the
Insurance Information Institute, motorcyclists are 28 times more likely to die in a crash than an automobile
rider.

“We appreciate this funding from GOHS which allows the DDS GMSP to bring quality rider education and
safety awareness messages across the state to both cyclists and non-riders alike,” said Commissioner Spencer
R. Moore. “We are grateful for their continued support of our programs as key components in keeping Geor-
gia roads/highways safe for motorcyclists and other road users.”

The GOHS grant allows the Motorcycle Safety Program to continue its efforts promoting state and national
safety initiatives. GMSP promotes driver awareness of motorcycles on the highways, rider education at 14
locations across the state, and motorcycle safety initiatives.

“Because a formally trained rider is a safer rider, we want to ensure everyone has access to proper rider edu-
cation,” said Holly Hegyesi, GSMP Program Manager. “Motorcycle safety classes are essential for new and
experienced riders alike. Almost one third of motorcycle fatalities involves a rider without a valid training or
license.”

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