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Motorcycle Safety Awareness: New Mandatory Driver Education Requirements.

This Act aims to improve road safety by making motorcyclist awareness training mandatory in standard driver education courses. New drivers will be required to learn about "share-the-road" principles and state-specific motorcycle laws, such as lane-splitting. These changes, effective two years after enactment, are designed to reduce accidents involving motorcycles and scooters.
Key points
Mandatory Motorcycle Awareness: Driver education courses must now include instruction and testing on how to safely interact with motorcyclists.
State Funding Requirements: States must meet stricter criteria (3 instead of 2) to qualify for federal safety grants, with the new driver education requirement being mandatory.
Focus on Specific Laws: Training covers general road-sharing principles and state-specific rules like lane-splitting or lane-filtering.
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Additional Information
Print number: 119_S_3272
Sponsor: Sen. Peters, Gary C. [D-MI]
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OFFICIAL LEGAL TITLE

Motorcycle Safety Awareness Act of 2025

FREQUENTLY ASKED QUESTIONS

What is the official ID of this bill?

The official print number for this legislation is 119_S_3272.

Which chamber initiated this legislation?

This legislation was initiated in the Senate.

What are the main provisions?

Key points include:

  • Mandatory Motorcycle Awareness: Driver education courses must now include instruction and testing on how to safely interact with motorcyclists.
  • State Funding Requirements: States must meet stricter criteria (3 instead of 2) to qualify for federal safety grants, with the new driver education requirement being mandatory.
  • Focus on Specific Laws: Training covers general road-sharing principles and state-specific rules like lane-splitting or lane-filtering.
What is the specific legal status?

The current status is Introduced.

Where can I read the full text of this legislation?

The full official text is available at: View full text

Who is the primary sponsor?

The primary sponsor is Sen. Peters, Gary C. [D-MI].

What is the latest detailed status?

The latest detailed status is: Introduced in Senate

Is this summary verified?

Yes. This content was analyzed by AI and verified by the Lustra Judge System on 2025-12-31.

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