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    PennDOT, AAA Demonstrate Motorcycle Safety Course Ahead of Motorcycle Safety Month

    April 30, 2026

    Pittsburgh, PA – The Pennsylvania Department of Transportation (PennDOT) and AAA East Central gathered to discuss the importance of motorcycle safety and provide demonstrations of the Pennsylvania Motorcycle Safety Program (PAMSP) as a lead into May’s Motorcycle Safety Month.

    The partners gathered at the Community College of Allegheny County (CCAC) North Campus during a scheduled PAMSP training. Discussed at the event were the dangers associated with motorcycle crashes, tips on how riders and motorists can safely share the road, and the benefits of the free PAMSP training courses tailored for all skill levels.

    Following the media event, the instructor gave a brief demonstration or how trainees are guided to learn and practice safe riding skills. PAMSP motorcycle training courses are free to all Pennsylvanians.

    According to PennDOT data, in 2025 there were 2,941 crashes involving a motorcyclist in Pennsylvania, resulting in 186 fatalities statewide. To combat these numbers, motorists and motorcyclists must work together to keep each other safe.

    Motorists are encouraged to share the road safely by following these safety tips:

    • Check mirrors and blind spots before changing lanes and at intersections. 
    • Leave at least four seconds of following space when driving behind a motorcycle.​
    • Signal your intentions before changing lanes or merging with traffic.​
    • Allow a motorcyclist a full lane width as the motorcyclist needs the room to maneuver safely in all types of road conditions.

    Riders are urged to practice the following safety tips to help stay safe on the road:

    • Check mirrors and blind spots before changing lanes and at intersections. 
    • Do not speed or weave between other vehicles on the road, in any road or weather conditions.
    • Signal your intentions before changing lanes or merging with traffic.​
    • Do not share a lane with other motorcyclists, even if you know them or are heading to the same location.
    • Never ride while impaired or distracted.

    For more information on motorcycle safety, visit pa.gov/dotsafety.

    PennDOT’s media resources web page offers social media-sized graphics for numerous transportation-related campaigns, including safety topics such as aggressive driving, speeding, distracted driving, and seat belts for organizations, community groups, or others who share safety information with their stakeholders.

    For regional updates, follow PennDOT on X and join the Greater Pittsburgh Area PennDOT Facebook group.

    MEDIA CONTACT: Yasmeen Manyisha, ymanyisha@pa.gov or 412-429-5044 

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