As summer draws to a close, Congress has returned to Washington, D.C., following its traditional August recess. Lawmakers now face a packed schedule with several critical items still on the agenda before the end of the year. One top priority will be enacting funding levels for the Department of Transportation (DOT) for Fiscal Year 2026. […]
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As riders, we know that freedom is more than just a word; it’s a way of life. It’s also something we must constantly defend. One of the most important, and often misunderstood, freedoms we’ve fought for in the motorcyclists’ rights movement is the freedom of choice when it comes to wearing a helmet. Many riders
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August 27, 2025 The Motorcycle Riders Foundation (MRF) is pleased to release the name of the 2025 class of Inductees to the Motorcycle Riders Foundation Freedom Fighters Hall of Fame (MRF HOF). This will be presented at the Annual Meeting of the Minds conference September 25-28, Shreveport, Louisiana. This year’s MRF HOF Class of 2025
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If it feels like every week there’s another headline about Tesla and its run-ins with federal or state safety regulators, you’re not imagining things. These developments carry serious implications for all road users, including motorcyclists. The latest story making the rounds involves delays in reporting crashes involving Tesla’s driver-assistance technology. The National Highway Traffic Safety
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This afternoon, Jay Jackson, Motorcycle Riders Foundation Vice President and appointee to the U.S. Motorcyclist Advisory Council (MAC), was notified by the National Highway Traffic Safety Administration (NHTSA) that his appointment has been terminated. We are shocked and disappointed by this decision and are still gathering information. It appears the other appointees have received similar
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California Challenges Tesla on Automated driving The California Department of Motor Vehicles is seeking a temporary suspension of Tesla’s manufacturing and sales licenses, accusing the company of misleading consumers by marketing its driver-assist systems (“Autopilot” and “Full Self Driving”) as capable of full autonomy. In reality, they remain Level 2 systems, requiring constant human oversight.
Pennsylvania Capital Star by: Peter Hall – July 22, 2025 Obviously this is not Ohio but it is a state that adjoins our eastern border. This article proves there is always a struggle to fight for the continued rights of our riding freedoms and choice. Sherry Most motorcyclists in Pennsylvania have had the choice of
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For Stronger Rider Data Collection In Federal Crash-Avoidance Survey The Motorcycle Riders Foundation (MRF) is pleased to announce that its recommendations have been incorporated into the National Highway Traffic Safety Administration’s (NHTSA) latest survey on motorcycle crash avoidance technology. The modifications, published in the Federal Register (Docket No. 2025‑07448), enhance the survey’s ability to capture
Quit getting a yearly permit! Get trained, tested and endorsed at one of our rider training courses. Sign up today at motorcycle.ohio.gov. Sharpening your skills could save your life!
Motorcycle Ohio makes it easier for riders to get their endorsement! Read More
The recently passed H.R. 1 legislation signed by the President includes a provision that will directly benefit those who purchase new motorcycles made or assembled in the United States. Interest paid on loans for qualifying new motorcycle purchases will now be tax-deductible. Here are some important points to note. The deduction has a cap of
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