“It is seldom that liberty of 

any kind is lost all at once.”     

– David Hume

ABATE- Lobbyist Accomplishment Highlights

• Steered CHP committee providing safety guidelines and legalizing Lane Splitting
   
• Passed yearly "May is Motorcycle Awareness Month" Resolution in the CA State Assembly & Senate
   
• Passed Senate Resolution 41 by Senator Caballero (D - Salinas) Anti-profiling Resolution
   
• Lobbied Caltrans to post "Look Twice for Motorcycles" and "Share the Road with Motorcycles" on their Freeway Message signs
   
• Stopped Transponders on Motorcycles for Autonomous Vehicle Recognition from advancing thru Strategic Highway Safety Plan Advisory Committee
   
• Passed Bill legalizing Motorcycles use of HOV lanes in California
   
• Defeated a bill by Assemblywoman Lafollette outlawing Lane Splitting by Motorcyclists in California
   
• Passed a bill requiring riders under 21 taking the Motorcycle Safety Program Training Classes
   
• Passed bill diverting Court fees on Helmet Violations to Support Motorcycle Safety Program
   
• Protect Yearly the Motorcycle Safety Trust Fund, where Motorcycle registration Fees are deposited
   
• Blocked a bill allowing Cameras to issue Motorcycle Noise tickets
   
• Defeated a bill allowing Cameras to issue Speeding Tickets
   
• Defeated bill requiring all Motorcycles pass an annual Smog test
   
• Passed bill grandfathering in pre 2016 motorcycle pipes for noise levels
   
• Defeated bill requiring Motorcyclists to wear Hi Vis Reflective Vests
   
• Passed bill legalizing Ape-hanger Handlebars above your shoulders
   
• Monitored over 2500 bills introduced and amendment by the California Legislature to see impact on Motorcyclists and their bikes every Year

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