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ABATE Harley Davidson Motorcycle Raffle - Tickets Are Going Fast!

You have to be involved in this! ABATE of California is putting the final plans together to raffle off a Harley Davidson Davidson Electra Glide Classic©. The bike is being secured, the proper papers have been filed with the State and the raffle tickets are being printed at this moment.

Each ticket is $10.00. The top three locals that sell the most raffle tickets will receive first, second and third place awards. The Electra Glide Classic will be raffled off at the 2008 Golden State Rendezvous, October 4, 2008; ABATE of California's annual state run. Rules and Raffle details will follow.

Picture is only a representation. Actual color and accessories may vary.

For tickets or raffle information contact Jim Schlachter at 707 453-1320 or write to; ABATE of California, Local 17; Attn: Jim Schlachter, P.O. Box 148, Vacaville, CA 95696.

A Big Thanks to Vacaville Harley Davidson!

ABATE Judicial Fund - Donate Now!

ABATE of California has stepped up to continue the court challenge of California's Helmet Law's constitutionality; a fight started by the late Richard Quigley. ABATE has succeeded by getting rulings against the California Highway Patrol (CHP) requiring them to stop writing tickets where the officer's personal judgment is used to define a helmet's legal compliance. Simply put, CHP officers are not trained or certified to evaluate a helmet's compliance with Department of Transportations standards.

Our case is going to court and to do so, ABATE needs to make sure that we can pay the legal costs all the way to the end. ABATE has received donations from all over the country. We need your support by donating to the ABATE of California's Judicial Fund. Call the state office or email at info@abate.org to make your donation today. Click here for ABATE of California Executive Director's call to action.

AB 1581 - Traffic-Actuated Signals - Enacted into Law!

Tired of sitting on your motorcycle at a traffic light and watching the light cycle and never getting a green light? How long do you wait before you realize your motorcycle is not being picked up by the light's detection system?

AB-1581 is a bill designated to improve the traffic signal vehicle sensing system. The bill requires that when installing or replacing a traffic light vehicle detection system, that the new system shall be installed and maintained in a manner that provides detection of bicycles and motorcycles. The bill also requests a mandate on the Department of Transportation to establish standards, specifications and guidelines for detection of bicycles and motorcycles. Thanks to the hard work from your ABATE Of California Political Action Committee and California Governor Arnold Schwarzenegger this bill is now law. Another ABATE legislative victory!

New Important Information: Go to the ABATE of California Motorcycle Related Bills webpage for more information and how you an help.

Helmet Protest Ride

About 150-200 motorcycles participated in this event. A must for all freedom loving bikers in Southern California.

New Public Service Video

The following public service announcement has recently be approved for use in the entire state of California. The video promotes May as Motorcycle Awareness month.

We need help in getting the contact information from the local TV stations in your area. Please call your local stations and ask for the public service announcement contact information. Then forward this information to this email address. Click here for a list of stations that you can help contact.

Check Out the New ABATE of California Merchandise!

Are you in need of a ball cap; complete with custom embroidery? How about a do rag, license plate frame or a "show your support for our troops" ribbon. These are just some of the ABATE Merchandise items that you can purchase and at the same time show your support!

Do You Want to Know More About ABATE of California?

Or do you want to see a great video put together by dedicated ABATE members such as yourself? Either way, you must click on the video below.

ABATE of California is a motorcyclists' rights organization dedicated to preserving individual freedom and promoting safety. We fully support rider training, safety and educational programs. Our members also raise funds for the less fortunate, through charity runs and benefits. We encourage our members to become active in their local communities. ABATE works to protect the rights of all motorcyclists through direct involvement in the political process. You, as an individual, can help in the ongoing struggle against anti-motorcycle legislation both here in California, and across the United States, by becoming an ABATE member.

ABATE is non-partisan and welcomes all riders. We give those with a strong interest in motorcycling an opportunity to unite and become part of one of California's strongest motorcycle organizations. ABATE feels that all of us, from lifestyle rider to off-road-fan, are brothers and sisters with a common interest — riding free!