A BILL TO BE ENTITLED
AN ACT designating may of each year as motorcycle awareness month.
Whereas, motorcycle riding is a popular form of recreation and transportation for thousands of people across the State and nation; and
Whereas, the safety hazards created by motorcycle riding should be of great concern to motorcycle riders, as well as all other motor vehicle operators; and
Whereas, it is especially important that the citizens of our State be aware of motorcycles on the streets and highways and recognize the importance of motorcycle safety; and
Whereas, all motorcycle organizations, clubs, dealerships, groups, and highway safety officials should join in actively promoting safe operation, increased rider training, improved licensing efforts, and motorist awareness; and 
Whereas, during May, all highway users should unite in the safe sharing of roadways throughout the State of North Carolina; Now, therefore,
The General Assembly of North Carolina enacts:
SECTION 1.  Chapter 103 of the General Statutes is amended by adding a new section to read:
"§ 103-11. Motorcycle Awareness Month.
The month of May of each year is designated as Motorcycle Awareness Month in North Carolina."
SECTION 2.  This act is effective when it becomes law.