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Ford BlueCruise Investigated By NTSB

Recent findings from the National Transportation Safety Board (NTSB) underscore a growing concern for motorcyclists navigating an increasingly automated roadway. In two fatal crashes involving Ford’s BlueCruise hands-free driving system, federal investigators pointed to a dangerous combination of driver overreliance and technological limitations resulting in the loss of three lives. According to the NTSB, the […]

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2024 Traffic Fatality Data

Motorcycle Riders Foundation Response The Motorcycle Riders Foundation (MRF) is highlighting newly released 2024 data from the National Highway Traffic Safety Administration (NHTSA), which shows a modest but important decline in motorcyclist fatalities, while reinforcing the need for continued focus on rider safety and education. According to NHTSA, 6,228 motorcyclists were killed in 2024, a

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MRF Thanks Chairman Sam Graves for Service Stresses Urgency of Building New Champions in Congress

The Motorcycle Riders Foundation (MRF) recognizes the announcement from Sam Graves, Chairman of the House Transportation and Infrastructure Committee, that he will not seek reelection at the end of this Congress. Chairman Graves will continue to serve in his leadership role through the remainder of the year, a period that will be critical for advancing

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NHTSA Amplifies Investigation Of Tesla Full Self Driving System

The National Highway Traffic Safety Administration (NHTSA) has been investigating Tesla’s “Full Self-Driving” (FSD) systems for several months now. This is one of the systems that a California court recently called “misleading”, prompting a name change. Now, according to information posted Thursday on the NHTSA website, the investigation is being amplified.The Motorcycle Riders Foundation (MRF)

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Autopilot Overstated

The Motorcycle Riders Foundation (MRF) is taking note of recent changes by Tesla to scale back use of the term “Autopilot” in California following regulatory pressure. While this may seem like a simple branding change, it highlights a much larger safety issue the MRF has warned about for years, drivers often misunderstand the actual capabilities

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Renewing Calls To Action!

On Tuesday, lawmakers advanced several measures, including H.R. 1566, the Right to Equitable and Professional Auto Industry Repair (REPAIR) Act, and H.R. 3385, legislation updating the federal definition of a motorcycle. The hearing also addressed multiple bills related to autonomous vehicles and overall vehicle safety. Advancing these two (2) Motorcycle Riders Foundation (MRF) high priority

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21 Key Legislators

This year presents a rare and powerful opportunity for motorcyclists across the country. We have the chance to advance seven (7) of the Motorcycle Riders Foundation’s (MRF) High Priority legislative agenda items into the upcoming Highway Bill. This is no small achievement. The Highway Bill is only voted on once every five years and success

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European Motorcycle PoliciesRaise Red Flags For All Riders

Motorcyclists across Europe are once again facing regulatory proposals that should concern riders in the United States. Policymakers in the European Union (EU) are pushing to expand mandatory Periodical Technical Inspections (PTI) to all motorcycles, claiming that inspections improve safety. According to research compiled by the Federation of European Motorcyclists’ Associations (FEMA), that claim is

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