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PICKERINGTON, OH – May 15, 2026 – (Motor Sports NewsWire) – Signed into law by Gov. Wes Moore (D) on May 12, Maryland Senate Bill 68 requires the state’s Motor Vehicle Administration (MVA) to include at least one question related to motorcycle awareness in the state’s driver’s license exam.
This law was introduced by Sen. Nick Charles (D) on April 13 and passed unanimously through the Maryland House of Delegates and Senate with full bipartisan support. Coming in Motorcycle Awareness Month, which occurs each May and aims to increase the awareness of motorcycles on the open road, this law will remind new drivers in the state to remain courteous of riders on Maryland’s roadways.
“This widely-supported bill will enhance the awareness of motorcycles among drivers in Maryland and comes at a perfect time as we are observing Motorcycle Awareness Month throughout the country,” AMA Eastern States Representative Max Colchin said. “This is a welcome development for riders in the state and only increases the recognition of motorcyclists throughout Maryland.”
The AMA wrote a letter to Sen. Charles thanking him for his efforts in introducing SB 68, and sent an additional letter to Gov. Moore, urging him to sign the bill into law.
As a result of this bill, the Maryland MVA will draw from a pool of at least five questions related to motorcycle safety awareness, including at least one of those questions on the driver’s skill examination. The questions address visibility of motorcycles, proper lane positioning, safe distances, crash prevention and other topics related to motorcycle safety.
The AMA continues to champion efforts that increase the recognition of riders on the open road and educate motorists to be courteous of motorcyclists. For more details on Motorcycle Awareness Month, visit AmericanMotorcyclist.com/may-motorcycle-awareness-month/
About the American Motorcyclist Association
Founded in 1924, the AMA is a not-for-profit member-based association whose mission is to promote the motorcycle lifestyle and protect the future of motorcycling. As the world’s largest motorcycling rights and event sanctioning organization, the AMA advocates for riders’ interests at all levels of government and sanctions thousands of competition and recreational events every year. Besides offering members money-saving discounts on products and services, the AMA also publishes American Motorcyclist, a recently revitalized and monthly full-color magazine (and digital version of same) that covers current events and motorcycle history with brilliant photography and compelling writing. American Motorcyclist is also North America’s largest-circulation magazine. Through the AMA Motorcycle Hall of Fame in Pickerington, Ohio, the AMA honors the heroes and heritage of motorcycling. For more information, visit AmericanMotorcyclist.com.
Source: American Motorcyclist Association
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