May is Motorcycle Awareness Month
Department of Transportation | Division of Motor Vehicles | Kent County | Motorcycle | New Castle County | Newsroom | Office of the Governor | Sussex County | Date Posted: Monday, May 6, 2024
Drivers, do your part and give motorcyclists extra room to stop and maneuver. Always look out for motorcyclists when turning, changing lanes, and at intersections.
Motorcyclists, make yourselves visible by always using your headlights. Wear protective clothing and dress for a crash, not just the ride, and never travel in a vehicle’s blindsight.
New Motorcycle Helmet Law Aims to Reduce Fatalities
Department of Transportation | Division of Motor Vehicles | Former Governor John Carney (2017-2025) | Kent County | Motorcycle | New Castle County | Newsroom | Office of Highway Safety | Office of the Governor | Sussex County | Date Posted: Thursday, August 31, 2023
SB 86 will require anyone obtaining a new motorcycle endorsement starting September 1, 2023, to wear a helmet and eye protection during the first two years of their endorsement. A civil penalty will be assessed to those found to be in violation.
Ride Smart, Ride Safe During Motorcycle Awareness Month
Department of Transportation | Former Governor John Carney (2017-2025) | Kent County | Motorcycle | New Castle County | Newsroom | Office of Highway Safety | Office of Highway Safety | Sussex County | Date Posted: Tuesday, May 9, 2023
Governor John Carney has proclaimed May is Motorcycle Awareness Month and the Delaware Division of Motor Vehicles (DMV) along with the Delaware Office of Highway Safety (OHS) encourages motorcyclists to ride smart and ride safely through education and awareness. Every year from April through November, DMV offers six motorcycle safety courses for various skill levels, […]
Create a Safer Ride During Motorcycle Awareness Month
Department of Transportation | Division of Motor Vehicles | Kent County | Motorcycle | New Castle County | Newsroom | Office of Highway Safety | Sussex County | Traffic Safety News | Date Posted: Monday, April 25, 2022
Governor John Carney has proclaimed May as Motorcycle Awareness Month and the Delaware Division of Motor Vehicles (DMV), in support of the Delaware Office of Highway Safety’s (OHS) Motorcycle Safety campaign, urges both motorists and motorcyclists to create a safer ride through education and awareness. Motorcyclists of all skill levels, both novice and advanced can […]
I-95 Drive to Save Lives & Drive to Save Lives across Delaware – April 9th to 10th, 2021
Delaware State Police | Department of Safety and Homeland Security | Distracted Driving | Impaired Driving | Kent County | Motorcycle | New Castle County | Newsroom | Office of Highway Safety | Pedestrian Safety | Seat Belts | Speed Awareness | Sussex County | Traffic Safety News | Date Posted: Friday, April 9, 2021
Delaware- In 2014 the International Association of Chiefs of Police (IACP) initiated the “Drive to Save Lives” campaign to reduce deaths on U.S. highways. The campaign targeted distracted and impaired driving, speeding, the use of seatbelts and the unsafe driving behaviors of operators of large trucks and buses. A combination of education and awareness, partnering with […]
