Earlier this year, a bill was introduced in California requiring “every passenger vehicle, motortruck, and bus manufactured or sold in the state” to be equipped with speed limiter technology, starting with the 2027 model year. According to the bill (SB 961), the technology would “electronically limit the speed of the vehicle to prevent the driver […]
At the most recent Region 8 meeting (04/07/2024), I introduced the members to the new Organizational Plate we are working on for the State (Abate of Ohio) Everyone really liked the idea and I got a lot of signatures for our Petition. If any of you want to sign that petition – just get ahold
Today – Bob Kay, IMA Chairman (MRF) The Right to Repair affects all of us whether we work on our own bikes or have a shop work on them. The information and tools necessary to make repairs must be available to independent dealers and individuals. Not everyone who owns a newer motorcycle (under ten years
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DON’T MISS BIKE NIGHT SATURDAY, MAY 18! The AMA Motorcycle Hall of Fame invites all motorcyclists and members to its Bike Night on May 18 as part of our 100 Year celebration. Bike Nights bring together motorcyclists of all backgrounds. Join us and enjoy: REMEMBER: Region 9 will have their booth set up and so will your
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Your Abate of Ohio Board unanimously voted approval to move forward with getting an Organizational License Plate that would be the new Abate of Ohio Logo! I am SO excited!! All of your Region Directors should now have the petition forms and a FAQ sheet if you have questions. I will clear up a few
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Lawmakers in Nebraska last week updated their new helmet law to make life easier for both Nebraska bikers and those traveling through the Cornhusker State. As you may remember, after decades of fighting to let those who ride decide whether to wear a helmet, Nebraska repealed the state helmet mandate, effective January 1, 2024. However,
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This report is 18 pages long so I am not going to try to copy and past all that. I am hoping I can put the link in the next box and it works. Let me know if it doesn’t and I can email you a copy! https://crashstats.nhtsa.dot.gov/Api/Public/ViewPublication/813560 Remember to slow down, be aware of
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Hey Everyone, well by now I think we have all gotten lucky enough to take our bike out on a ride. Hopefully a long one instead of a short one. So I have a question: Did you check your bike out before you headed out? Did you check yourself? So she has been sitting most
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This week, the National Highway Traffic Safety Administration (NHTSA) released its final 2022 Fatality Analysis Reporting System traffic crash data. NHTSA reported 42,514 total fatalities in the U.S. in 2022. That is a 1.7% decrease from the previous year. However, the final numbers show mixed results for motorcyclists. Sadly, overall rider deaths on our nation’s
2022 Crash Statistics NHTSA Report Mixed News For Bikers Read More
Earlier this year, the U.S. Supreme Court heard arguments in a case that could upend the current regulatory framework in Washington, D.C. The current case is questioning a 40-year-old precedent that impacts all three branches of the federal government. A 1984 court case involving Chevron and the National Resources Defense Council created a legal principle
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