MONTGOMERY – With the arrival of warmer weather and clearer skies, the Alabama Law Enforcement Agency (ALEA) proudly recognizes May as National Motorcycle and Bicycle Safety Awareness Month. This month, ALEA is dedicated to promoting safety measures and increasing public awareness about the importance of sharing the road responsibly.

ALEA Secretary Hal Taylor stated, “Every year, Alabama's roads welcome an increasing number of bicyclists and motorcyclists, enhancing the need for motorists to operate their vehicles with a heightened road-safety mindset. Motorcycles and bicycles are smaller and can be harder to see than other vehicles and have very different capabilities and vulnerabilities. It’s equally important that bicyclists and motorcyclists recognize they are less visible and must be extremely vigilant, especially during low light hours. We encourage everyone using Alabama’s roadways to maintain a high level of awareness and respect for one another, so we all make it home safely.”