ABATE of Ohio, Inc., Region Zero
Geauga County
ABATE of Ohio, Inc., Region Zero
Geauga County
| 3/8/07 Greetings All, spring are right around the corner and we’re told that things should start get moving here in Ohio shortly. A couple of things to take note of are; Graduated licensing, this would require novice riders to begin riding on a restricted license for a specified time before moving up to the next level of license, level after level, till the time you could ride a full size bike. End of life for vehicles: this is for all vehicles, not just motorcycles, a specific number of years that a vehicle is useable, (determined by the EPA). When that age is reached, no matter the condition of that vehicle it must be scrapped. Its purpose is to remove older cars, trucks, and bikes from the roads that are less efficient to be replaced with newer ones. West Virginia Delegates Tucker, Yost, Eldridge and Reynolds have introduced HB 2834 at the request of riding activists and ABATE of WV. If passed it would remove the requirement for a helmet for those over 21 with two years experience, and there is some advantageous language about the motorcycle Safety Board. HB 2834 has been referred to the Committee on Roads and Transportation then is expected to visit the Committee on Judiciary. The purpose of this bill is to remove the requirement that motorcycle operators and passengers 21 years old or older wear helmets, except that all operators licensed less than two years would be required to wear helmets. The bill also modifies language concerning the motorcycle safety and education committee to correctly reflect it is an eight-member board rather than a six-member board, while making minor stylistic changes as well. Virginia House of Delegates, on a voice vote, gave preliminary approval to legislation sponsored by Del. Watkins Abbitt, I-Appomattox, to drastically reduce the punishment for riding without a helmet. Under the current law, a violation is a traffic infraction punishable by a fine of up to $250. Violators also can be assessed demerits on their driving record. Abbitt’s bill would change it to a civil offense punishable by a $25 fine and no demerits. New Jersey Assembly Bill 3701, introduced by Assemblywoman Alison Littell McHose (R-Sparta), would establish a Lane Splitting Task Force to focus on the policy of allowing motorcycles to ride between lanes of motor vehicle traffic during times of congestion, and to examine the advantages and drawbacks of instituting such an initiative in New Jersey. The task force would consist of five members, including representatives from: the Motorcycle Safety Foundation, Rider Education of New Jersey, Commissioner of Transportation, Chief Administrator of the Motor Vehicle Commission, and State Police. ABATE of Nebraska is asking all motorcyclists for help in putting together written testimony from motorcyclists from across the nation to modify their helmet law (Legislative Bill 253). When contacting ABATE they ask that you include: your name and complete address, the amount of money have invested in your motorcycle, the amount of money you spend per person on an average day during a motorcycle trip, your profession, how much motorcycle and health insurance you carry, and a personal reason why you want to relax Nebraska’s helmet law. Email your polite, concise, and pertinent written testimony to oslb253@hotmail.com or via US postal Service to oslb253, 13414 A Street, Omaha, NE 68144. For further information see www.abateofne.com |
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| 2/2/07 Hello All, We have our newly elected officials in office and hopefully getting comfortable. As of now there has been no movement on our legislation but with a shift in power in the Statehouse we hope to get our bills moving this year. We are a grassroots organization, so I encourage everyone to try to sign your fellow riders up.. Every person makes us a stronger political voice… Later on,,Bryan |
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| 1/6/07 Hello All, Later On,,Bryan |