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AL SJR120

Joint Resolution

Status

Passed

4/13/2010

Primary Sponsor

Larry Dixon

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Origin

Senate

Regular Session 2010

AI Summary

SJR120 Summary

  • Urges the Alabama Department of Transportation to display "Watch for Motorcycles" on all available roadside traffic advisory signage throughout May 2010.

  • Recognizes that operators of automobiles are less aware of non-four-wheeled vehicles and that two-thirds of motorcycle accidents involve a motorcycle and a four-wheeled vehicle.

  • Aligns with the National Highway Traffic Safety Administration's declaration of May as "Motorcycle Awareness Month" to raise awareness among Alabama motorists.

  • Directs that the message be displayed when no intervening circumstance or more urgent message requires display instead.

  • Requires a copy of the resolution to be provided to the Director of the Alabama Department of Transportation.

Legislative Description

Transportation Department urged to display the legend, Watch for Motorcycles, on all roadside traffic advisory signage during May 2010

Resolutions, Legislative

Last Action

Forwarded to Governor at 4:30 p.m. on April 13, 2010

4/13/2010

Committee Referrals

Rules3/25/2010

Full Bill Text

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