Memorial Sign Program for Victims of Motorcycle Crashes

In 2011, the 82nd Legislature passed House Bill 2469 creating a memorial sign program for victims of motorcycle crashes to be administered by the Texas Department of Transportation (TxDOT). Known as the Mike Grove Motorcycle Fatality Awareness Act, the program allows family members or friends of persons killed while operating or riding a motorcycle to purchase a sign to be placed near the crash site.

Each sign will have a blue background with a red cross at the top.  The following information will appear in white:.

  •    “In Memory of”
  •    Name of the victim
  •    Date of the crash

To be eligible for a memorial sign, the crash must have occurred on the state highway system and a crash report or other government document must indicate that the person was killed while riding on or operating a motorcycle.

To help offset the cost of sign fabrication and installation, a $350 fee is required. The sign will remain in place for one year.

To find out more about this program or to complete an application, visit the TxDOT Memorial Sign Program website.

2012 Motorcycle Safety Forum Video Posted

The 7th Annual Texas Motorcycle Safety Forum held in Bryan, Texas on February 6 attracted more than 100 participants. Riders, educators, engineers, and training instructors attended the  Forum along with members of law enforcement, public health, and government agencies. Attendees of the event heard a diverse group of speakers and were entertained at lunch by Bill Allen and Paul Patranella from The History Channel’s Hairy Bikers. The all-day event wrapped up with a Texas Motorcycle Safety Coalition (TMSC) general meeting.

If you were unable to attend the Forum, the following presentations are now available on the LookLearnLive YouTube channel:

 

 

2012 Motorcycle Safety Forum

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February 6, 2012
10:00am – 3:00pm

Brazos County Expo
5827 Leonard Road
Bryan, Texas 77807

Online registration will be available through 5:00pm (CST) on Wednesday, February 1, 2012. Walk up registration will be available immediately prior to the event.

Lunch will be served. Please bring $10 (cash only, exact change).

Download the 2012 Motorcycle Safety Forum agenda (PDF)

Download the 2012 Motorcycle Safety Forum flyer (PDF)

See the Motorcycle Safety Forum page for information and photos from past forums.

Get directions.

 

 

2012 Motorcycle Safety Forum – Save the Date!

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February 6, 2012
10:00am – 3:00pm
Bryan/College Station, Texas

Registration information will be available in early January.

Download the 2012 Motorcycle Safety Forum – Save the Date flyer (PDF)