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From the Chairman of the Board page
Jim "SNAFU" Elgin
(6-15-13) The Month of June brings us Ohio Bike Week, R 6 Greene County Poker Run, R Zero Not Just Another Damn Run, R 5 Car & Bike Show and the June Jam our State Party. Quite a busy month, we need volunteers to help staff all of these great events, I hope you can enjoy all of these great events so critical to our well being but most important, I need every Member to support the June Jam our State Party and chief fundraising event of the year, every year, we need your support. Buy a ticket for the Jam using the Preregistration form in this Magazine, even if you cannot attend this year. Strong attendance at our Events helps keep our Membership Fee low and affordable as well as providing the tools to protect the lifestyle we all enjoy, in our State Legislature and all over the Great State of Ohio.
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From the Executive Director page
Ed Schetter
(6-15-13) You know it almost makes me wonder what it would be like trying to start ABATE of Ohio in today’s atmosphere of political correctness and general sense of I can’t change why even try. We are in an age when no one is wrong and everyone is a winner and gets a trophy just for trying. When a law gets passed that takes away our rights or threatens our way of life would we say, “Well Mr. Legislator I know you worked very hard on this and it takes away our freedoms. But I’m sure you know what’s best for us, so OK.” Or when ran into but a texting driver, “I know tried real hard to drive safe while updating your twitter account with the fact you’re going shopping for shoes...................( Read more....) |
From the Legislative Page
"Woody"
(5-5-13) We are also working on permitting non-audio hearing protection to be legal while operating a motor vehicle. Section 4511.84 of the Ohio Revised Code prohibits earphones or earplugs to be used by the operator of a motor vehicle. The law appears to be aimed at outlawing headphones for listening devices. There is no exception in the law for hearing protection. There was a case in Fulton County Ohio last September of a motorcycle rider being ticketed for wearing foam ear plugs while operating a motorcycle. This offense carries a 2 point penalty on the driver’s license..........( Read more )
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From the Safety & Education Page
Mike Stock
(6-15-12) For the last few days I have been watching the news, papers and magazines and everyone is reporting that “texting kills”. We have known this for some time. With the new laws it should get better but we know that it takes time. With drinking and driving it never ends. We need to keep aware of distracted drivers, drunk drivers and tired drivers, be alert and drive defensively.......... ( Read more )
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Tired of sitting on your bike at Red Lights
that won't turn GREEN ????
To enlist the help of Ohio’s motorcyclists, ODOT set up a special phone number & E-mail for motorcyclists for reporting problem intersections. When reports come in,
ODOT will notifiy signal owners ( often a city or county ) about the situation and offer recommendations for improvement.
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Red Light Hotline
614-387-0722 |
Red Light E-mail
bike.report@dot.state.oh.us |
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Help Wanted:
E-Mail the State Office
or Call 1-800-252-4537 for details |
State Products Director
A "250", "2500" or "C" class or heavier Truck / Van is recommended.
E-mail the State Office or call 1-800-252-4537 for details |
State Newsletter Editor
Should be experenced in Magazine Publishing and/or
Microsoft Publisher software. E-mail the Outspokin' Editor for details |
Web Crew
Work on ABATE.com and/or Regional web pages. Should have F.T.P. and HTML experence.
E-mail the State Webmaster for details. |
State Secretary
Takes Minutes at State Board Meetings & submit same to State Board Members. Should have typing skills on Windows based PC's (MS Word). (PC Provided at meetings)
E-mail the State Office or 1-800-252-4537 for details. |
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