07-01-19

KAIL BILL TO STRENGTHEN PENALITIES FOR DRIVING WITHOUT PROPER ENDORSEMENT PASSES SENATE ON FINAL PASSAGE 50-0

By Charles Umbenhauer. Lobbyist
After what seems like a long dry spell one of our ABATE bills is on its way to the Governor for his signature. The bill previously back on March 11, 2019 passed the House on a final vote of 193-0. We did not encounter a single no vote on this piece of legislation. read more...

07-01-19

MRF July 2019 Update

By Andy Kelly
This year, the 11th Annual “Bikers Inside The Beltway” lobby day, was held in Washington D.C. About 150 concerned bikers, attending from 28 States, made their way to D.C. to advocate for issues that affects EVERY MOTORCYCLIST.
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05-14-19

MAY IS MOTORCYCLE SAFETY AND AWARENESS MONTH

By Sonnie
With riding season here, putting an end to our PMS (Parked Motorcycle Syndrome) it is even more important to remind all motorists to be alert and share the road with us to help keep us safe. read more...

05-14-19

MRF May 2019 Update

By Andy Kelly
In case you have not heard, Congressman Tim Walberg (R-MI) introduced a resolution addressing motorcyclist profiling on March 26. The House Resolution 255 has three key points:
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04-14-19

Winner of the 2019 Senator Clarence Bell Memorial Scholarship

Winner of the 2019 Scholarship is Anthony Plumley of the Pike County Chapter
Here is the winning entry

By Anthony Plumley
I am an active six year junior member of ABATE of Pike County. I attend Kutztown University. I have a desire to become a forensic detective. read more...

04-11-19

MRF April 2019 Update

By Andy Kelly
In Washington,D.C. the MRF is working with people from the American Motorcycle Association, Motorcycle Industry Council and Harley Davidson to start working on issues with Autonomous Vehicles and other safety issues at the Federal level. The four groups have agreed on a basic common framework for our priorities and met with staff of the House Energy and Commerce Committee to discuss the legislative agenda surrounding Autonomous Vehicles. read more...

03-14-19

MRF March 2019 Update

By Andy Kelly
I am writing this after attending an energizing, 34th Annual, Leadership and Legislative Seminar. A lot of great subjects were discussed at the sessions. read more...

03-14-19

2019 LEADERSHIP AND LEGISLATIVE SEMINAR

Harrisburg, PA – The Alliance of Bikers Aimed Toward Education (ABATE of PA) hosted its annual Leadership and Legislative Seminar on January 25, 26, 2019 at the Red Lion Hotel in Harrisburg, PA. read more...

02-04-19

PAMSP (PennDOT’s Motorcycle Safety Program) Is Looking For A Few Good Motorcycle Instructors – Men and Women!

By Bobbie Carlson
Teaching others to ride a motorcycle is one of the most rewarding experiences that you, as a motorcyclist, can have. To know that you’ve helped others get started safely and confidently is a good feeling. read more...

02-04-19

MRF February 2019 Update

By Andy Kelly
In case you have not heard, on the evening of December 11, the Motorcycle Profiling Resolution (S. Res 154), passed the U.S. Senate with unanimous consent. All of the hard work that Megan Ekstrom along with William “Rocky” Fox, and his colleagues at HBS did to get this resolution passed payed off.
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