Take the Motorcycle Safety Pledge
Spring signals the start of the motorcycling season in Canada. That’s why May is officially recognized as Motorcycle Safety Awareness Month. “Motorcycling is a passion,” explains Dave Millier, MCC Chair. “It’s a sport, a hobby, an efficient means of transportation, and an important economic industry in Canada. Our vision is for all motorcyclists to be able to safely experience the sheer joy and sense of freedom that only motorcycling can offer.”
Here in Canada, we are fortunate to have beautiful scenery, great trails, and fantastic travel destinations. The unfortunate fact is that motorcycle fatalities are increasing, and it continues to be a higher risk for vulnerable road users – including motorcyclists, cyclists, and pedestrians – to share the roads with cars and trucks.
“Motorcycle safety needs to be a greater priority across Canada and our road culture needs to change,” says Millier. “A growing number of drivers have a sense of entitlement on the roads and operate with a ‘me first’ attitude. We want to remind drivers that safety and common courtesy on the roads is the responsibility of all road users.”
Motorcycle safety is everyone’s responsibility
In 2017 MCC launched the Motorcycle Safety Pledge to encourage motorcyclists, drivers, riders and loved ones to recognize that everyone plays an important role in motorcycle safety. The Pledge became an immediate success with both riders and non-riders. It gave people a way to participate and share their support for an important cause. This year MCC is encouraging even more people to take the Motorcycle Safety Pledge because even if you do not ride a motorcycle, chances are you know someone that does.
The Motorcycle Safety Pledge is a promise you make to yourself, friends, and loved ones to help support motorcycle safety. It includes simple things you can do to help promote safety among all road and trail users across Canada.
We all know that driving requires our full attention. We ask that all motorists commit to fully participating in driving, and to put away the distractions, because the consequences of distracted driving are potentially deadly for everyone sharing our roads.
We encourage motorcyclists to wear full protective riding gear every time they get on their motorcycles. Be visible and fully prepared for the responsibility of riding, so you can make arriving alive your greatest priority.
Today our roads present a danger due to distracted drivers. Technology and entertainment are too easily within reach. We’re prepared to start a dialogue on road safety and the role each of us plays in being responsible road users. Are you?
Take the Motorcycle Safety Pledge
Join the many Canadians that support motorcycle safety by taking the Motorcycle Safety Pledge. Visit motorcycling.ca/safety-campaign for all the details, and tell us why you’re taking the #MotorcycleSafetyPledge on Facebook, Twitter and Instagram.[/vc_column_text][/vc_column][/vc_row]