WHAT:                   MOTORCYCLE SAFETY AND AWARENESS MONTH

WHEN:               Thursday, May 7, 11:00 a.m.

WHERE:             NYS Motorcycle Safety Program Training Lot

Page Park Dr. (Behind Storage Depot @ 275 Manchester Rd)

Poughkeepsie, New York 12550

WHO:                      Terri Egan,  Deputy Commissioner of Safety, Consumer Protection and Clean Air, New York State Department of Motor Vehicles

Ben Zadrozny, Program Manager, New York State Motorcycle Safety Program

Rich Ramsell, Motorcycle accident survivor and retired policeman

Sergeant Johnathan Hughes, Dutchess County Sheriff’s Department

Sergeant Todd Jicha, Town of Poughkeepsie Traffic Enforcement Unit

NOTES:                   Motorcycles are more prevalent on the highways during the warmer months, and their popularity is on the increase in New York State as the number of licensed riders continues to rise. With the increase in riders comes the added responsibility for motorists to watch for motorcycles. This event is to remind both motorists and riders to share the road safely.

CONTACT:        DMV Communications: 518-473-7000