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 […]
NHTSA “CANCELS” THE MAC! Read More
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.
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
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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July 2, 2025 – Austin, TX In late June 2025, Tesla launched its Robotaxi service in Austin, Texas, deploying vehicles equipped with Full Self‑Driving software but with human safety monitors on board. Several concerning incidents have already been reported. Videos document robotaxis entering left‑turn lanes but proceeding straight, other robotaxis crossing double‑yellow lines and even
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TIRED OF HEARING ABOUT BIKERS GETTING HIT BY INATTENTIVE DRIVERS BEING SERIOUSLY INJURED OR KILLED? Then you must be tired of the people causing these crashes getting a slap on the wrist and then going about their lives like they never did anything, leaving the victim’s families in turmoil. Now there is something you can
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FREEDOM-LOVING RIDERS: IT’S TIME TO RIDE BEYOND THE PACK! https://motorcycleridersfoundation.wildapricot.org/… Before you light that grill or crack a cold one — remember what July 4th really means. It’s about freedom, liberty, and fighting like hell to keep both — on every road throughout our Great Nation! Our rights are under attack. From legislative overreach to
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(National COIR) **KEEPING YOU INFORMED** 06/25/2025 National COIR has joined 5 other organizations in demanding a retraction and to cease and desist violating the rights of all Motorcyclists! Sheriff Stacy L Ball of Pulaski County, Missouri has arbitrarily shut down a planned motorcycle rally at a local Shriners facility simply because it was open to
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June 17, 2025 – Washington, DC Monday, the Motorcycle Riders Foundation (MRF) sent letters to leaders in the U.S. Senate supporting motorcycle ownership provisions in the House passed H.R. 1, better known as the “One Big Beautiful Bill.” The letters were sent to Majority Leader John Thune of South Dakota and Senate Finance Chairman Mike
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June 13, 2025 Thursday, President Trump signed three (3) pieces of legislation, H.J. Res 87, H.J. Res 88 and H.J. Res 89, which revoke waivers granted to the State of California, allowing it to set its own emissions standards. These resolutions were passed by the U.S. Congress in recent months and are a strong sign
Congressional Review Acts – Signed! Read More
