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Article: GOV. DOYLE PROCLAIMS MAY AS MOTORCYCLE SAFETY AWARENESS MONTH
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- US Fed News Service, Including US State News
- Article date:
- May 1, 2006
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The Wisconsin Department of Transportation issued the following news release:
Gov. Jim Doyle has designated May as Motorcycle Safety Awareness Month in Wisconsin.
In his proclamation, the Governor states, "motorcyclists have the right by law to safe enjoyment of their vehicles, including the full and equal use of the roadway without encroachment by other vehicles whether it be on city streets or rural and urban highways."
Motorcycles continue to increase in popularity both for recreation and for basic transportation, especially with high gasoline prices. More than 441,000 Wisconsin residents have motorcycle licenses or permits, and nearly 250,000 motorcycles are registered in the state.
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