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What has ABATE of Michigan Done?
• ABATE members have staged and participated in events raising tens of thousands of dollars and collected much needed items,
such as food, clothing and toys for local communities and various charities.
• ABATE stopped proposed legislation that would have outlawed STOCK Harley-Davidson Super Glides along with most modified
Motorcycles.
• ABATE stopped proposals to mandate that ALL motorcycles ride with their lights on at all times.
• ABATE stopped proposals for "reflectorized" vests and mandatory "reflectorized" material on helmets.
• ABATE restored funding for motorcyclesafety after the governor removed it from the 2004 budget.
• ABATE SUPPORTED and was instrumental in enacting legislation for new rider education.
• ABATE initiated and was instrumental in passing legislation removing "points" against your driving record for helmet law
violations.
• ABATE stopped proposals to ban your children from riding with you.
• ABATE has proposed and helped enact funding for rider education programs throughout the state.
• ABATE was successful in passing legislation that regulates motorcycle seizures by police agencies.
ABATES Goals Are:
• To print newsletters to keep motorcyclists informed on upcoming and pending legislation pertaining to motorcycles and riders,
motorcycle related functions, party's, etc., in Michigan and around the country.
• To motivate bikers and inform them in how to communicate with their legislators and get them involved in the legislative
process.
• To promote safety and education ALONG with promoting MOTORCYCLING.
• To become a powerful and viable political force in legislative matters concerning the motorcycle rider.
What is ABATE?
This is a question that many ABATE members, let alone the general public, find hard to answer. The letters--ABATE-- are an
"acronym" for two different statements. To some they stand for "American Bikers Aiming Toward Education." To others of us, they
stand for "A Brotherhood Against Totalitarian Enactment's." The first definition sounds less "Radical" and is less intimidating to
some, while the second is more what the serious street rider is interested in. ABATE is actually Both of these and more.
ABATE of Michigan is a non-profit organization dedicated to preserving the rights and promoting the safe operating practices of
Michigan motorcyclists.
ABATE of Michigan is a "freedom of Choice" organization, believing that the rider is best able to decide the type of motorcycle to
ride, and the type and extent of safety gear worn.
ABATE of Michigan is Motorcyclists, from all walks of life, coming together to work for realistic legislation: to insure safety and
freedom of out public roads; to promote motorcycle awareness to the general public; to promote motorcycling in general; and to
insure that motorcycles are here to stay as an alternate mode of transportation.
ABATE of Michigan enables you to become educated both politically and in safe riding practices. Through public forums, writing
letters and meeting elected representatives, ABATE of Michigan members have the opportunity to speak their side of the issues
and educate others on the needs of Michigan motorcyclists.
To understand what ABATE is and what ABATE is trying to accomplish, simply look at the two meanings.
A BROTHERHOOD
Bond between brothers. Persons joined with common aims or beliefs. Associated of same.
AGAINST
In opposition to or defenses directly from.
TOTALITARIAN
Of or pertaining to a centralized government in which neither tolerance nor recognition is granted to parties with differing opinions.
ENACTMENT
Pass a bill giving it validity as law, make into a law, decree.
AMERICAN
Anyone naturalized or born in the USA.
Bikers
Anyone who operates a motorcycle in a serious manner.
AIMING
To point in a particular direction. To have a purpose. Purpose or Design.
TOWARD
Regarding, with respect to. In the direction of. Designed to achieve.
EDUCATION
The act of educating, teaching or training. Impart knowledge.
• ABATE members have staged and participated in events raising tens of thousands of dollars and collected much needed items,
such as food, clothing and toys for local communities and various charities.
• ABATE stopped proposed legislation that would have outlawed STOCK Harley-Davidson Super Glides along with most modified
Motorcycles.
• ABATE stopped proposals to mandate that ALL motorcycles ride with their lights on at all times.
• ABATE stopped proposals for "reflectorized" vests and mandatory "reflectorized" material on helmets.
• ABATE restored funding for motorcyclesafety after the governor removed it from the 2004 budget.
• ABATE SUPPORTED and was instrumental in enacting legislation for new rider education.
• ABATE initiated and was instrumental in passing legislation removing "points" against your driving record for helmet law
violations.
• ABATE stopped proposals to ban your children from riding with you.
• ABATE has proposed and helped enact funding for rider education programs throughout the state.
• ABATE was successful in passing legislation that regulates motorcycle seizures by police agencies.
ABATES Goals Are:
• To print newsletters to keep motorcyclists informed on upcoming and pending legislation pertaining to motorcycles and riders,
motorcycle related functions, party's, etc., in Michigan and around the country.
• To motivate bikers and inform them in how to communicate with their legislators and get them involved in the legislative
process.
• To promote safety and education ALONG with promoting MOTORCYCLING.
• To become a powerful and viable political force in legislative matters concerning the motorcycle rider.
What is ABATE?
This is a question that many ABATE members, let alone the general public, find hard to answer. The letters--ABATE-- are an
"acronym" for two different statements. To some they stand for "American Bikers Aiming Toward Education." To others of us, they
stand for "A Brotherhood Against Totalitarian Enactment's." The first definition sounds less "Radical" and is less intimidating to
some, while the second is more what the serious street rider is interested in. ABATE is actually Both of these and more.
ABATE of Michigan is a non-profit organization dedicated to preserving the rights and promoting the safe operating practices of
Michigan motorcyclists.
ABATE of Michigan is a "freedom of Choice" organization, believing that the rider is best able to decide the type of motorcycle to
ride, and the type and extent of safety gear worn.
ABATE of Michigan is Motorcyclists, from all walks of life, coming together to work for realistic legislation: to insure safety and
freedom of out public roads; to promote motorcycle awareness to the general public; to promote motorcycling in general; and to
insure that motorcycles are here to stay as an alternate mode of transportation.
ABATE of Michigan enables you to become educated both politically and in safe riding practices. Through public forums, writing
letters and meeting elected representatives, ABATE of Michigan members have the opportunity to speak their side of the issues
and educate others on the needs of Michigan motorcyclists.
To understand what ABATE is and what ABATE is trying to accomplish, simply look at the two meanings.
A BROTHERHOOD
Bond between brothers. Persons joined with common aims or beliefs. Associated of same.
AGAINST
In opposition to or defenses directly from.
TOTALITARIAN
Of or pertaining to a centralized government in which neither tolerance nor recognition is granted to parties with differing opinions.
ENACTMENT
Pass a bill giving it validity as law, make into a law, decree.
AMERICAN
Anyone naturalized or born in the USA.
Bikers
Anyone who operates a motorcycle in a serious manner.
AIMING
To point in a particular direction. To have a purpose. Purpose or Design.
TOWARD
Regarding, with respect to. In the direction of. Designed to achieve.
EDUCATION
The act of educating, teaching or training. Impart knowledge.