PICKERINGTON, Ohio (Feb. 21, 2024) — For the past 100 years, the American Motorcyclist Association has been at the forefront of providing riders with the opportunity to enjoy our excellent sport through recreational endeavors. As we strive to continue that goal into our next 100 years, the AMA is pleased to announce the 2024 Road […]
AMA UPDATES RECREATIONAL RIDING COMMISSIONS FOR 2024 Read More
The 15th Annual Michael “Boz” Kerr Bikers Inside the Beltway is the ONLY National Motorcycle Lobby Day held in our nation’s capital. Motorcyclists from around the country ride to Washington D.C., to help educate Members of Congress regarding the issues facing motorcyclists today. This event will be held Monday, May 20th and Tuesday, May 21st,
15th Annual Michael “BOZ” Kerr Bikers Inside the BeltwayMay 20 & 21, 2024 Read More
Feb 9, 2024 Late last month, 120 members of the U.S. House of Representatives and U.S. Senate sent a letter to the National Highway Traffic Safety Administration (NHTSA) slamming proposed changes to the Corporate Average Fuel Economy (CAFE) standards for passenger cars and light trucks. The proposal by NHTSA would require an industry fleet-wide average
Lawmakers Hit NHTSA on Fuel Economy Proposal Read More
This week, the House Motorcycle Caucus announced changes to its leadership team. Congressman Michael Burgess of Texas, who will retire at the end of the year, has stepped down as co-chair of the caucus. Congressman Burgess helped found the caucus in 2009 and has been a tireless champion for bikers. He was the 2018 MRF
New Leadership For House Motorcycle Caucus Read More
Over the weekend, media reports have surfaced that the Biden Administration might loosen its rules for the country’s switch to electric vehicles. You may remember that last year the Environmental Protection Agency (EPA) proposed strict tailpipe emissions standards that would effectively force manufacturers to sell mostly zero-emissions vehicles by 2030. A diverse set of stakeholders
Having Second Thoughts? Read More
This week the Motorcycle Riders Foundation (MRF) submitted comments to the Federal Trade Commission (FTC) on the need for rulemaking regarding the right to repair. The FTC has opened public comments because of the petitions filed by two (2) groups, iFixit and the US Public Interest Research Group. The petition requests rulemaking by the FTC
Federal Trade CommissionHearing Public Comments OnRight To Repair Read More
ABATE of Ohio is currently having conversations with the Ohio Turnpike Commission to get tolls reduced for motorcycles.
ABATE of Ohio is researching what has happened in other states before submitting our proposed bill to legislators.
ABATE of Ohio is currently looking for a sponsor for a Right of Way bill that would increase consequences for violating someone’s right of way and killing or seriously injuring them.
Just before the end of 2023, Ohio Governor Mike DeWine signed H.B. 201 into law. The focus of the bill is to; “Prohibit a state agency, county, or township from restricting the sale or use of a motor vehicle based on the energy source used to power the motor vehicle; to prohibit a state agency
Ohio Pushes Back on California Plans Read More
