“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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