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 […]
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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
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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
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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
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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
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The Motorcycle Riders Foundation and its dedicated team brings opportunities to connect with bikers all across America. With a network of over 250,000 individuals, we can mobilize grassroots efforts in all 50 states, implement member driven policies at the national level, and keep our members up to date on the latest and greatest when it comes to laws and regulations that affect your right to ride. Most importantly, the MRF promotes the image of today’s biker in a positive way.
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The American Motorcyclist Association (AMA) is gearing up for a year-long, historic celebration as it proudly commemorates its 100th anniversary in 2024. For a century the AMA has been at the forefront of promoting and protecting the interests of motorcyclists, creating a vibrant community of enthusiasts dedicated to the joy of riding. Since its inception
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