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@NHTSAgov estimates that motorcycle helmets reduce the likelihood of a crash fatality by 37%. Wear a properly fitted, DOT-approved helmet every ride. #DriveLikeATexan

Speeding limits your reaction time and reduces the space you have to make safe decisions. Ride within the speed limit, stay alert and give yourself room to respond to changing conditions. #DriveLikeATexan

Lane filtering & splitting may be legal in some states, but not in Texas. Motorcycles may not operate between lanes of traffic moving in the same direction or pass a vehicle within the same lane. Know the law, ride predictably and help keep roads safer.#DriveLikeATexan

SAVE THE DATE: The next Texas Motorcycle Safety Coalition Meeting is Thursday, June 11, 2026! Be part of important conversations about improving motorcycle safety. Your input can make a real impact! For more event information, visit bit.ly/4tZzqsB.

On Mother’s Day, take an extra moment to be mindful of others on the road. Every person on a motorcycle is someone’s mother, father, sibling, friend or grandparent. Look twice, stay alert and help every rider make it home safely. #DriveLikeATexan

🚨 Yard Signs Are Still Available! 🚨 Help raise awareness in your community by requesting a motorcycle safety yard sign. To get yours, email c-brooks@tti.tamu.edu or l-higgins@tti.tamu.edu with the number of signs you want and your address.

Take a motorcycle safety course before hitting the road this season. Training helps build riding skills, improve hazard awareness and increase confidence on every ride. Find a course near you and keep safety part of every trip. #TDLRTraining

Lane filtering is when a motorcycle moves between lanes of stopped or slow-moving traffic. In Texas, lane filtering is not legal. Riders should remain in their lane, follow traffic laws and ride responsibly. pic.twitter.com/S6mVPzDty4 #DriveLikeATexan

Dennie Spears is the recipient of the 2026 Motorcycle Safety Difference Maker Award. This award recognizes his decades of support for the Texas riding community as a shop owner, racer, instructor and mentor.

We want to hear from you! Share events, stories or contributions that help others on their riding journey. Look twice, stay alert and ride responsibly. #DriveLikeATexan

National Wildflower Week is the first week of May. While the blooms are beautiful, do not let them distract you on your ride. Keep your eyes on the road and pull over at a safe location if you want to stop and look. #DriveLikeATexan

The 2026 Texas Motorcycle Safety Champion Award for outstanding leadership to improve motorcycle safety is presented to Mark Dumdie. Dumdie is a leader who sets the standard for motorcycle safety.

Texas Transportation Code 545.416 prohibits carrying a passenger under five years old on a motorcycle unless seated in a sidecar. Any child passenger should wear a helmet and full protective gear and be properly seated and secured. #DriveLikeATexan

We are kicking off a series on lane splitting and filtering. Lane splitting is when a motorcycle operates between lanes of traffic moving in the same direction. In Texas, lane splitting isn't legal. Stay in your lane, follow the law and ride responsibly. #DriveLikeATexan

No matter how much experience you have, skills can get rusty over time. A motorcycle safety course is a good way to refresh techniques, rebuild confidence and stay sharp on the road. #TDLRTraining

May is Motorcycle Safety Awareness Month, a reminder to stay alert and look twice. Every motorcycle carries a life, and every rider depends on drivers staying aware. The message is simple: look twice, check your blind spots and never assume the lane is clear. #DriveLikeATexan

Motorcycles need extra space to stop safely. Following too closely reduces reaction time and increases risk, especially in sudden traffic changes. Give riders plenty of following distance, stay alert and adjust speed early when traffic slows #DriveLikeATexan

Standing water on the road can hide hazards and reduce traction for motorcycles. Slow down, stay smooth with all inputs, and avoid sudden braking or steering. Follow tire tracks when possible and avoid riding through deep puddles. #DriveLikeATexan

Motorcycles can disappear in blind spots. Drivers, always remember to check your mirrors and look twice before changing lanes or merging. #DriveLikeATexan

Riding with a passenger changes how a motorcycle handles, especially when braking and swerving. Take time to practice together in a parking lot with good traction so both rider and passenger understand how to move safely at controlled speeds. #DriveLikeATexan

Be cautious when leaving an intersection. Avoid being the first off the line while cross traffic is still coming to a stop. Give the intersection time to clear and allow the vehicle alongside you to proceed through the intersection before you. #DriveLikeATexan