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Oppose Mandatory Motorcycle Roadside Stops

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10NR22 - MRF News Release - MRF URGENT CALL TO ACTION - Mandatory Motorcycle Roadside Stops


FOR IMMEDIATE RELEASE
23 July 2010


Contact: Jeff Hennie, Government Relations and Public Affairs
 
 
MRF URGENT CALL TO ACTION - Mandatory Motorcycle Roadside Stops

NHTSA Lobby Ban Supported

MRF E-MAIL NEWS Motorcycle Riders Foundation
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10NR20 - MRF News Release - Lobby Ban Supported

FOR IMMEDIATE RELEASE
1 July 2010

Contact: Jeff Hennie, Government Relations and Public Affairs

Lobby Ban Supported

Washington DC

New Vertical Plate Law 8/1/2010

A Victory for Custom Motorcycle Riders and Builders in Minnesota


Some of you may remember that the Minnesota State Patrol brought some concerns about vertical license plates to the Minnesota Legislature during the 2008 session. The state patrol, like many other police agencies, use license plate scanners in their patrol cars that can read up to 1,000 plates per minute, the problem was they couldn't read the vertical plates on motorcycles or cars. It didn't take too much to sneak this law through and after the 2008 session vertical plates were illegal, but not for long.

ABATE Needs Volunteers for Minnesota Vikings Ride

Volunteers needed to promote ABATE of Minnesota at the Annual Vikings Ride


Jon Stutelberg, Metro Chapter, has promoted ABATE of Minnesota at this event for many years. Jon needs  helpers at the Metrodome and people to sell memberships at the event at Canterbury. This is easy duty and not a huge time commitment.  Help will be needed  on July 10th from approximately 11:00 am until 3:30 pm.

Motorcycle Dial-A-Ride Interview

On Friday May 28th, 2010, Ron Lischeid was interviewed on WCCO radio about Motorcycle Dial-A-Ride. Click HERE , then click on the "Play" button to listen. For more information on Dial-A-Ride, click HERE

Deadline is Wednesday for MN Motorcycle Safety Advisory Committee Applications

The Minnesota Motorcycle Safety Advisory Committee (MMSAC) is accepting applications for four openings on this important panel.  The Minnesota Motorcycle Safety Advisory Committee (MMSAC) provides input to the Department of Public Safety, evaluates and recommends strategies to improve the safety of motorcycle riders and their passengers, motorcycle rider training, rider testing and licensing, and public information and education activities.

Post Your Comments on the Definition of a Motorcycle

The federal government is accepting comments on the definition of a motorcycle in lieu of updating the vehicle identification numbering system to comply with soon to be revised ISO standards. This would be an excellent forum for ABATE members to address concerns about the moped/motorcycle standards or the issue of what I call the "Frankenstein motorcycles", those contraptions that have covered roofs, steering wheels, and windshield wipers, but only have three wheels to skirt the federal definition of an automobile.

Watch Video of Governor Pawlenty's Motorcycle Month Proclamation

Governor Proclaims May is Motorcycle Awareness Month

May 5, 2010


ABATE of Minnesota Supports Governor Pawlenty's Decision to Proclaim May as Motorcycle Safety Awareness Month


In his proclamation, Governor Pawlenty recognized the motorcycle as an efficient, popular, and congestion relieving part of the transportation mix. He also called for increased knowledge of the needs of all highway users, and encouraged everyone to exercise added caution to make our roadways safer and more enjoyable to all. To watch video of proclamation, click HERE

Help Needed for Freedom Rally Membership Table

Going to ABATE of Iowa's Freedom Rally? Volunteer a few hours at the ABATE of Minnesota membership table. For years our friends to the south have very generously allowed us to sign up Minnesota members who attend the Freedom Rally. Hundreds of new and renewing memberships come from this event. So if you are going to the Freedom Rally, spend a few hours at the front gate.