It's May and Ruth Johnson, Michigan's motorcycling Secretary of State, rode a gleaming Harley-Davidson Sportster to spread the word about motorcycle safety and the importance of sharing the road.
Johnson kicked off May as Motorcycle Safety Awareness Month on May 1 by riding with a cadre of motorcyclists to a news conference at the MotorCity Harley-Davidson dealership in Farmington Hills.
"Eighty percent of motorcycle crashes result in injury or worse for the motorcyclist," said Johnson, who was one of the first women in Oakland County to receive a motorcycle endorsement. "That is why sharing the road safely is so important. Motorists are encouraged to look twice for motorcycles. Motorcyclists are urged to get trained, get endorsed and wear the proper safety gear."
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Secretary of State Ruth Johnson, in Detroit on April 25 visiting two Secretary of State branch offices, took the opportunity to kayak in the Detroit River around Belle Isle Park to highlight online services at ExpressSOS.com and the state's Recreation Passport.
"This is a Pure Michigan day and a great opportunity to bring attention to the types of opportunities the Recreation Passport can bring, including the state's newest state park at Belle Isle," Johnson said. "The Recreation Passport is only $11 and is available at our branch offices or online at ExpressSOS.com when renewing your tabs."
Johnson is an avid kayaker and owns the kayak she used for the trip. The boat is powered by pedals or paddles and is also outfitted with a sail. The sail features advertising for ExpressSOS.com and the boat has decals promoting the Pure Michigan license plate, Michigan's Recreation Passport, organ donation and Johnson's OPERATION: OUR TROOPS COUNT initiative.
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