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MARCH 2014 Volume XXXIII, Issue VIII
The Only Motorcycle Rights Organization in the Tri-County area
Legislative News • MSAP Instructors • Community service
Lobby & Educate the Government & the General Public to Promote Motorcycling in a Safe & Positive Image
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ABATE OF FLORIDA, INC.
MISSION STATEMENT WHO WE ARE
We are a non-profit organization of motorcycle enthusi-asts from all walks of life. We lobby and educate the government and the general public to promote motorcy-cling in a safe and positive image. We endeavor to enlist the cooperation and participation of all organizations and individuals that share a similar interest in preserving our American tradition of FREEDOM. We promote mo-torcycle safety, training, & political awareness. We ARE NOT A CLUB OR A GANG. We fund our work through toy runs, poker runs, campouts, and other motorcycle activi-ties. We are your neighbors & friends who work, pay taxes, and get involved with our community. We serve and support our country and believe in freedom. We use all legal means to protect our rights without infringing on the rights of others.
OUR GOALS
To become a powerful and viable political force in legis-lative matters concerning the motorcyclist.
To promote the safe riding habits without infringing on individual freedoms.
To motivate the bikers to write letters to their legislators before, during, and after the legislative session.
To furnish our members with a newsletter to keep all bikers informed in regards to upcoming legislation.
Disclaimer:
The views expressed in this newsletter are not necessarily those of ABATE of Florida, Inc. and or the Southwest Chapter. This publication allows members to express their beliefs and opinions. ABATE of Florida, Inc. and Southwest Chapter accept no responsibility for the comments, opinions or views contained in this newsletter.
Please direct correspondence in reference to this publication to:
Wayne Cerra (cell) 239-989-3349
Donations to ABATE of Florida, Inc. are not deductible for Federal Tax Purposes. ABATE of Florida, Inc.
© 2010 ABATE of Florida, Inc. Southwest Chapter • All Rights Re-served ABATE of Florida, Inc. and the Southwest Chapter do not condone drinking while riding or driving
IDENTIFICATION STATEMENT
SOUTHWEST CHAPTER NEWSLETTER; ISSUE DATE: MARCH 2014
PUBLISHED MONTHLY BY
ABATE of Florida, Inc. Southwest Chapter
PO Box 60745, Fort Myers, FL 33906
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FOR SUBMISSIONS ______________
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Southwest Chapter Meeting Schedule
This months Chapter Meeting
Will be held on
March 2nd, 2014 10 a.m.
at
Harley Davidson of Fort Myers
Located at 2160 Colonial Dr.
Fort Myers, FL 33907
239-275-4647
southwest.abateflorida.com
SOUTHWEST CHAPTER NEWS PAGE 3
NEXT CHAPTER MEETING APRIL 6TH, 2014
President Wayne Cerra 239.989.3349 [email protected]
Vice President Biffle Davis 239-872-2243 [email protected]
Secretary Tracy Davis 239.645.7936 [email protected]
Treasurer Jimmie Dennis 239.440.4213 [email protected]
Sergeant At Arms Jaime Goldberg 239-961-4086 [email protected]
Asst. Sergeant At Arms James Brennan
Membership Trustee Lynne Davis 239-770-5085 [email protected]
Public Relations Gwynne Hickman 239.246.2025 [email protected]
Legislative Representative Ken “Teddybear” Miller 239.693.7035 [email protected] Safety Director Victor Piorkowski 239.823.6159 [email protected] Safety Coordinator Robin Reynolds 239.989.3349 [email protected] Products Trustee Moe Moser 412.999.3397 [email protected] Jerry Barnett 941.467.2927 [email protected]
Newsletter Editor Barbara Bardell 239.822.3272 [email protected] State Delegate(s) Wayne Cerra Victor Piorkowski Webmaster Taylor Musburger 239.334.1620 [email protected]
Chapter Chaplain Tom Provenzano 239.267.8641 [email protected] Road Captains Gerry Mangina Scott Turner Jeff Hoover
Road Coordinator Jimmy Soppa
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HELP SUPPORT YOUR LOCAL MRO* Chapter Meetings held at Harley Davidson of Fort Myers
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Donation to ABATE of Florida, Inc. are not deductible for Federal Income Tax Purposes ABATE of Florida, Inc. and Southwest Chapter Does Not Condone Drinking and Driving or Riding
President Wayne Cerra 239.989.3349 [email protected]
Vice President Biffle Davis 239-872-2243 [email protected]
Secretary Tracy Davis 239.645.7936 [email protected]
Treasurer Jimmie Dennis 239.440.4213 [email protected]
Sergeant At Arms Jaime Goldberg 239-961-4086 [email protected]
Asst. Sergeant At Arms James Brennan
Membership Trustee Lynne Davis 239-770-5085 [email protected]
Public Relations Gwynne Hickman 239.246.2025 [email protected]
Legislative Representative Ken “Teddybear” Miller 239.693.7035 [email protected] Safety Director Victor Piorkowski 239.823.6159 [email protected] Safety Coordinator Robin Reynolds 239.989.3349 [email protected] Products Trustee Moe Moser 412.999.3397 [email protected] Jerry Barnett 941.467.2927 [email protected]
Newsletter Editor Barbara Bardell 239.822.3272 [email protected] State Delegate(s) Wayne Cerra Victor Piorkowski Webmaster Taylor Musburger 239.334.1620 [email protected]
Chapter Chaplain Tom Provenzano 239.267.8641 [email protected] Road Captains Gerry Mangina Scott Turner Jeff Hoover
Road Coordinator Jimmy Soppa
SOUTHWEST CHAPTER NEWS PAGE 5
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STATE OFFICE: ABATE OF Florida, Inc. PO Box 2520, Deland, FL 32721-2520 Phone: (386) 943-9610 Fax: Same Email: [email protected] PRESIDENT: DANNY "DOC" FISH PO Box 3615, Milton, FL 32572-3615 Phone: (850) 994-3652 Fax: (850) 995-8517 Email: [email protected] VICE PRESIDENT: EMORY GRIFFIS PO Box 2520, Deland, FL 32721-2520 Phone: (386) 943-9610 Fax: Same Email: [email protected] SECRETARY: KAREN CRAWAN PO Box 2520, Deland, FL 32721-2520 Phone: (863) 202-0905 Fax:(386) 943-9610 Email: TREASURER: PATTI NASRALLAH PO Box 16309, Temple Terrace, FL 33687-6309 Phone: (813) 695-9203 Fax: (813) 626-2306 Email: [email protected] SGT-AT-ARMS: DENNIS "MUDDER" RUDOI 2520 Deland FL 32721-2520 Phone: (407) 925-4307 Fax: (407) 699-9748 Email: [email protected] PR/COMMUNICATIONS: RHONDA GRIFFIS PO Box 2520, Deland, FL 32721-2520 Phone: (407) 412-8381 Fax: Same Email: [email protected]
MASTERLINK EDITOR: BOB von BULOW PO Box 2520, Deland, FL 32721-2520 Phone: (386) 451-0323 Fax: (386) 943-9610 Email:[email protected] MEMBERSHIP: GRACE LORD PO Box 2520, Deland, FL 32721-2520 Phone: (386) 943-9610 Email: [email protected] SAFETY PROGRAM (MSAP) DIRECTOR: CHARLIE WENGER PO Box 2520, Deland, FL 32721-2520 Phone: (954) 650-1420 FAX: (561) 333-6773 Email: [email protected] LEGISLATIVE TRUSTEE: DARRIN "SCRIBE" BROOKS PO Box 2520, Deland, FL 32721-2520 Phone: (239) 398-7145 Email: [email protected] PRODUCTS TRUSTEE: STEVE "CARETAKER" KNEE PO Box 4372, Milton, FL 32572-4372 Phone: (850)529-4446 Fax: (386) 943-9610 Email: [email protected] LEGAL COUNSEL: LARRY CROW 1247 S. Pinellas Avenue Tarpon Springs, FL 34689-3719 Phone: (727) 945-1112 Fax: (727) 945-9224 Email: [email protected]
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PRESIDENT’S MESSAGE
Hello Brothers and Sisters, It’s that time of year again when we should all sit back and think how we could bring this Chapter into another year. State and Chap-ter elections are coming up quick. This past Sate meeting kicked off the State Board nominations. Many of the same people stepped up and a few declined. Our former State President Doc Reichenbach has thrown his hat back in for President as well as a nomination for Patti Nasrallah our cur-rent State Treasurer. This will be interesting as it could go either way. Chapters will vote at the May meeting for State positions. As for local Chapters, we will start nominations in April with voting on June 1st at which time the new term starts. It would be in your best interest to get involved and keep this chap-ter running like it is. There is always room for improvement and I challenge all of you to step up and continue to show the public that we are not just a bunch of bikers, we are bikers who care. As many of you are aware, I will not be running for any position this term. After moving from Boston in 2009 and getting involved with ABATE just as quick, I feel it Is time for new blood to take the reins. I have had too many family, friends and
health issues over the last 2 years that I am planning on spending more time with fam-ily and traveling. I will not walk away as ABATE is in my blood and I will always be available to support this Or-ganization. The past month we have had some great rides and some sad times. The passing of our Brother Jerry Barnett left a big gap. On Saturday, February 15th, we attended a Celebra-
tion of Life for Jerry. I was truly impressed at the amount of people whose life he touched. It was a great day of remembering our friend who came into our lives but left too soon. Rest in Peace my Brother. Moving forward we have some work to do. Still way too many deaths attributed to stu-pidity, whether it’s the cager or the individual biker who had no respect for the throttle. It’s your life, no one, and I mean no one can make you twist the grip except yourself. Is it worth the end result? Never! Many of your Board members met with the Lost Riders who had a meeting with the Sport Bikers in this area. It was well attended and everyone is on the same page to keep the carnage down. I still believe it is an individual deci-sion but maybe some don’t realize the power between their legs. SLOW DOWN and enjoy life. I am proud to be a Southwest Chapter mem-ber and I believe this coming election that many will stand up for what we believe in. It’s your Chapter, it’s your Life. Have a say, get involved. Don’t just be a speed bump.
Ride Safe, Ride Often,
Wayne
3RD TERM AS SOUTHWEST PRESIDENT 4TH TERM SOUTHWEST E-BOARD
Vice President 2010 SOUTHWEST LIFE MEMBER
Hello to all of the ABATE members of the SOUTHWEST CHAPTER OF ABATE of FLORIDA INCORPORATED, all ABATE members, and ALL BIKERS!
Cape Bike Night was a lot of fun, I think too many times fun is over consumed instead of enjoyed. But that is my opin-ion. We saw a lot of old friends and got a few new members, thanks to all! We take a $1.00 donation for water at these events, the cheapest water on the street. We also have ice and other freebies too. Come by and buy a tee shirt, or get free Abate items.
This is an election year for the Chapter, and for the State Board of Directors. We will also be voting on whether or not to pay for a lobbyist again for the next legislative year. Please come to a meeting and let us know what you want us to do. After all, it is your organiza-tion; you can have it your way! The Chapter election nominations start in April. We need you and we need your thoughts.
There are lots of rides and events com-ing up in the next few weeks. Enjoy and ride safe.
Flip Flops on bikers as shoes for feet, are best for beaches not the street.
Sandals on cruisers, rockets and dirt, will make one’s foot nothing but meat.
What do you want to spend 20 K on dude, a new ride or cuffs from the heat?
Hotties look better with clear eye looks, while blurred eyes only get the coppers hook.
Hunks too look better with eyes bright and steady, the best ladies like safety or they will book.
If you can write a biker safety poem better than me, we will print it here and all can look!
Every day, someone you may know, or have met, or hear about loses to a cage. Do not forget that the cage driv-ers mostly do not care about you, or yours, only other bikers DO!
WATCH OUT FOR YOUR FRIENDS, AND BE SAFE WITH YOURSELF AS A DEFENSE!
Sincerely,
Biffle F. Davis
Vice-President
1ST TERM AS SOUTHWEST VICE PRESIDENT 1ST TERM SOUTHWEST E-BOARD
SOUTHWEST LIFE MEMBER
Caloosahatchee President 2010-2013 State Delegate 2010-2013
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SOUTHWEST CHAPTER LIFE MEMBERS
Keith Baker Darrell Barnett Denee Bartels Scott Blink Chet Butz James Burkholder Nora Burkholder Don Campbell Frances Cazes Wayne Cerra Jonathan Conant Terry Covington Audrey Cran Maggie Cran Rick Cran Rob Cran Robert “Cruz” Crusan Jim Crystal Dan Curry Ginny D’Asti Biffle Davis Mary Dicenzo-Porter Al Diagiaco Frank Disomma Cindy Doak Randy Eck Marius Espeleta Brian Galvin Sonny Gartrell Steven Goldstein
Lynnda Gray Larry Gullia Bob Hall Rodney Hollingsworth Misti Hollingsworth Harry Hoover Jeff Hoover Jonathan Hunt George Huttman Susan “Red” Huttman Dan Jackson Cindy “CJ” Jordan Frankie Kennedy John Kennedy Ed LaCombe Julio Lopez Mary Ann Rivera-Lopez “KD” Marlowe Russell May Rev.Rea Means Don Meredith Jr. Jo Ann Miller Kenneth Miller John Mitchell Jim Mozeleski Taylor Musburger Terry Padilla Bob Penn Asuncsion Peppers Richard Peppers
Victor Piorkowski Kathleen Provenzano Rev. Thomas Provenzano Bill Robinson Janet Rolfe Tabitha Rossi Roland Salsberry Jencye Schmitt Jerry Schmitt Bruce Scheiner Elsie Seif Robert Simon Kelly Smith Randall Spivey Richard Stergulz Sandy Stergulz Grandpa Stewart Lynda Stewart Russell Sullivan Scott Turner Ruth Vorys Teresa Webster D. Payton Wells Michael Wieland Jama Wyatt Steve Wyatt
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Keith Baker Darrell Barnett Denee Bartels Scott Blink Chet Butz James Burkholder Nora Burkholder Don Campbell Frances Cazes Wayne Cerra Jonathan Conant Terry Covington Audrey Cran Maggie Cran Rick Cran Rob Cran Robert “Cruz” Crusan Jim Crystal Dan Curry Ginny D’Asti Biffle Davis Lynne Davis Mary Dicenzo-Porter Al Diagiaco Frank Disomma Cindy Doak Randy Eck Marius Espeleta Brian Galvin Sonny Gartrell Steven Goldstein
Lynnda Gray Larry Gullia Bob Hall Rodney Hollingsworth Misti Hollingsworth Harry Hoover Jeff Hoover Jonathan Hunt George Huttman Susan “Red” Huttman Dan Jackson Cindy “CJ” Jordan Frankie Kennedy John Kennedy Ed LaCombe Julio Lopez Mary Ann Rivera-Lopez “KD” Marlowe Russell May Rev.Rea Means Don Meredith Jr. Jo Ann Miller Kenneth Miller John Mitchell Moe Moser Jim Mozeleski Taylor Musburger Terry Padilla Bob Penn Asuncsion Peppers Richard Peppers
Victor Piorkowski Kathleen Provenzano Rev. Thomas Provenzano Bill Robinson Janet Rolfe Tabitha Rossi Roland Salsberry Jencye Schmitt Jerry Schmitt Bruce Scheiner Juergen Wolfgang Schitzer Jencye Schmitt Jerry Schmitt Elsie Seif Robert Simon Kelly Smith Randall Spivey Richard Stergulz Sandy Stergulz Grandpa Stewart Lynda Stewart Russell Sullivan Scott Turner Ruth Vorys Teresa Webster D. Payton Wells Michael Wieland Jama Wyatt Steve Wyatt
Motorcycle Slow Races,
Olympics, and Eternity
What Do They Have in Common ?
“Do you not know that those who run in a race all run, but only one receives the prize? Run in such a way that you may win. Everyone who competes in the games exercises self-control in all things. They then do it to receive a perishable wreath, but we an imperishable. Therefore, I run in such a way, as not without aim; I box in such a way, as not beating the air; but I discipline my body and make it my slave, so that, after I have preached to others, I myself will not be disqualified.” - 1 Co-rinthians 9:24-27 New American Standard Bible (NASB)
As we have been watching portions of the Winter Games for the past week or so, our thoughts have been drawn to the Slow Races we’ve been involved and have participated in. We thought about some of the lady rid-ers from two of the women’s clubs, practicing to suc-cessfully compete in the Slow Races. At the same time, we’ve thought about some of the scriptures that will are quoted in this letter. And, what about the NIKE com-mercials…? You may say to yourselves, “Strange combi-nation… Why?”
The scriptures bring our minds to bear on all the activi-ties that we, as humans, go through to accomplish life’s little and larger goals. Sometimes it’s just the daily “race” and goal of finishing the working day, so we can go home and enjoy the evening with family and friends. Maybe, just so we can end the day to have some peace-ful solitude… Maybe, just so we can go for a ride on our “scoots,” along a beachfront road at sunset… We are
also involved in the larger goals of being able to make ends meet each week, buying another bike, working for retirement, etc…
We become so involved with life’s races that we easily forget about preparing to reach the final goal.
“I have fought the good fight, I have finished the course, I have kept the faith; in the future there is laid up for me the crown of righteousness, which the Lord, the righteous Judge, will award to me on that day; and not only to me, but also to all who have loved His appearing.” - 2 Timothy 4:7-8 (NASB) “Not that I have already obtained this or
am already perfect, but I press on to make it my own, because Christ Jesus has made me his own. Brothers, I do not consider that I have made it my own. But one thing I do: forgetting what lies be-hind and straining forward to what lies ahead, I press on toward the goal for the prize of the up-ward call of God in Christ Jesus.” - Philippians 3:12-14 English Standard Version (ESV)
Remember Jonah, in the Bible. He ran as fast as he could to the opposite end of the world, as it was known in his time. If Jonah was in our time, he may have been running from God on his motorcy-cle. He raced as far as he could from God’s calling on his life. He tried to hide. But, God found him.
God can find you, if you let him. Let His grace and
forgiveness fall upon you, as He gave His Son to
take your place upon the cross. Run your race with
Him and let Him make your goal of being with
Him for eternity.
The commercials? NIKE is a Greek word meaning VICTORY ! How about Nike’s slogan? “Just Do
It…”
Get the “race” started now. Please, pray this prayer:
"Dear God, the God of Abraham, Isaac, and Jacob,
the God of Jesus, my heavenly Father, I confess that
I am a sinner and have been separated from You. I
ask forgiveness of my sins. I confess with my mouth
that your son Jesus is my savior and died for me. I
believe in my heart that You raised Him from the
dead. I receive Jesus into my heart and ask Him to
become the center of my life. I ask, in the Name of
Jesus. Amen."
Blessings,
Pastor Tom (Estero River ABATE Life Member and
Southwest Chapter Chaplain) and Kathy (SW
ABATE Life Member)-
www.messiahsmessengers.org or
[email protected] 239-267-8641
DEAR FELLOW ABATE MEMBERS
Our Caring Circle
Please keep in your
thoughts & prayers the
following members and
their loved ones.
KEITH
BAKER
Membership Report Lynne Davis Membership Trustee
Febrary 2014
New Members:
Paul Prince
Cindy Sheahan
Daryl Wall
Bill Banber
Renewed Members:
Gerald Mangina
Wendy Mangina
Bernadette Walters
Jason Stanford
Steven Hogan
Expired February:
Richard Bender
Josh Boozer
Leeawana Bower
Michael Gaudio
Steve Hogan
Michael Mazzoli
Chris Rimscha
Sarah Rimscha
Gary Serrago
Heidi Szolga
Expires March:
Tony Allen
Kathleen Bigham
Shelly Caserman
Steven Caserman
Ronald Daponte
Leonora DeCerio
Ashleigh Dempsey
Larry Dobransky
Jon Engle
Richard Fisher
Tonya Fisher
Fred Glennon
Jamie Goldberg
Richard Lambert
Douglas Loccisano
Shannon McCarty
Steven Morris
Gary Nelson
Stephanie Nichols
Brain Percy
Philip Provost
Ray Ramos
Carl Shipp
Susan Smith
Ken Stager
Carla Thibodeau
Paul Thornton
Phil West
Michael Wieland
Jeff Wilkes
Gary Will
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last day of your
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applications can be
picked up at local mo-
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throughout Lee County
and many offer dis-
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bers (just show your
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day Bike Night at The
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memberment policy,
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ticipating businesses
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counted as a member
of a Motorcycle Rights
Organization (MRO) to
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their actions.
SOUTHWEST CHAPTER NEWS PAGE 15
January 2014 Compiled & Edited by Bill Bish,
National Coalition of Motorcyclists (NCOM)
2014 PREDICTED TO BE A BREAKOUT YEAR FOR ELEC-TRIC MOTORCYCLES Navigant Research recently released a report titled “Electric Vehicles: 10 Predictions for 2014″ in which it is estimated that 700,000 plug-in vehicles will be on the road around the world by the end of this year. >
The given justifications? Rebounding economies, better prod-ucts, battery prices that have come down providing competi-tive price points for e-motorcycles, a large potential clientele that has already had a positive electric experience via e-bicycles, e-scooters and e-mopeds.
STUDY SHOWS WOMEN WHO RIDE ARE HAPPIER The old adage that you never see a motorcycle parked outside the psychiatrist’s office may prove more insightful than previ-ously considered, as a new study reveals that the key to hap-piness for the better half of U.S. is a bike key!
The Harley-Davidson Female Riders Survey, conducted by a leading global insights firm and commissioned by the Harley-Davidson Motor Company, shows that women who ride their own motorcycles are noticeably happier, sexier and more con-fident than women who don’t ride. After interviewing 1,013 adult female riders and 1,016 adult female non-riders, the find-ings make it clear that riding a motorcycle greatly improves a woman’s feelings of overall self-worth.
• More than twice as many always feel happy (37% of riders vs. 16% of non-riders) • Nearly four times as many always feel sexy (27% of riders vs. 7% of non-riders) • Nearly twice as many always feel confident (35% of riders vs. 18% of non-riders)
More than half (53%) of women who ride cite their motorcycle as a key source of happiness, according to the findings, and nearly three in four (74%) believe their lives have improved since they started riding.
When it comes to romance, the market research collected by Kelton Global also shows riding can improve relationships, as female motorcyclists are more content than non-riders with:
• Communication with their significant other (60% of riders vs. 38% of non-riders) • Physical intimacy (51% of riders vs. 35% of non-riders)
More and more women are, in fact, riding. A 2012 study by the Motorcycle Industry Council found that women accounted for 12% of U.S. motorcyclists — up from 10.5% in 2009, and Mil-waukee-based Harley-Davidson is selling more motorcycles to women than all their competitors combined, according to Clau-dia Garber, Director of Women’s Outreach for Harley-
Davidson.
LIMIT ON LEARNER’S PERMITS IN PA Pennsylvanians who perpetually renew their motorcyclist per-mits to avoid having to take the state’s motorcycle safety course will soon have their strategy derailed, as a new law will limit the number of times a motorcycle rider can reapply for a learner’s permit to three times in a five-year period. Represen-tative Seth Grove (R-Dover), author of House Bill 892, said some riders have been treating permits like actual licenses since current law allows them to reapply for a permit every year.
“Permits are temporary and their purpose is to get riders to obtain full driver’s licenses,” said Rep. Grove. “This legislation will enable riders to learn properly while pushing them to actu-ally get their motorcycle licenses.”
Under current law, a permit is valid for one year, but some motorcyclists apply for it year after year so they are never re-quired to take the safety course that’s required to receive the full four-year license, said Charles Umbenhauer, spokesman for ABATE of Pennsylvania, which supported the measure.
Umbenhauer told the York Dispatch that the legislation is a continuation of other safety measures for which the ABATE organization has pushed. Grove also introduced legislation that, when signed into law last year, required minors who hold motorcycle permits to successfully complete a free 15-hour riding course.
HB 892 passed the House and Senate with little dissent and was signed into law by Governor Tom Corbett.
HELMET USE IN MICHIGAN DROPS AFTER REPEAL, STILL HIGHER THAN NORM A state survey has found that nearly three-quarters of Michi-gan motorcyclists wear helmets, down from almost a hundred percent before the state ended mandatory universal helmet use in 2012, letting riders opt out under certain circumstances.
Data for the Wayne State University study was collected over the summer by use of video cameras randomly placed across the state, and shows that 73% of motorcyclists in Michigan wear helmets, down from 99.4% in 2006 when the last state-wide observation survey was conducted.
Still, the authors note that Michigan’s usage rate is 13% higher than the 60% of U.S. riders spotted wearing helmets in a na-tionwide survey in 2012. Also interesting to note, the current rate of riders wearing helmets is slightly lower than the 74.7% of helmeted riders involved in motorcycle crashes, according to the Michigan Office of Highway Safety Planning, meaning lidless riders have a somewhat better safety record.
The Michigan Department of Highway Safety said that helmet use varies widely among types of riders: 94.5% of people rid-ing sports bikes wore helmets while only 33.3% of riders of choppers and custom bikes did. Female riders and those un-
-der 30 and over 60 also wear helmets more frequently.
LOUD MOTORCYCLES TARGETED IN CHICAGO The city of Chicago is turning a deaf ear to loud motorcycles, so much so that that an alderman has proposed a ten-fold increase in fines for violators, those who change their mufflers to make them louder, according to DNAInfo Chicago.
The alderman is calling it a quality of life issue, and his pro-posal would increase the maximum fine for violations from $100 to $1,000.
GEORGIA RIDER’S FAMILY QUESTIONS FATAL PURSUIT A young Georgia man was riding his motorcycle to the gym during rush hour when a Richmond County deputy may have broke department policy and gave chase over invalid plates, ending in a fatal crash.
The deputy was also on a motorcycle, a vehicle that – be-cause of the risk involved – is “strongly discouraged” from initi-ating or participating in chases in Richmond and Columbia counties unless extenuating circumstances exist, policy states.
According to policy, deputies are justified in beginning a chase even when the only information available is that the suspect hasn’t stopped as ordered, but after a chase has started, pol-icy states that deputies must continuously evaluate the cir-cumstances, such as the initial reason for the pursuit; traffic and weather conditions; time of day; direction of travel; the possible consequences; and most importantly, the safety of the public, the deputy and other law enforcement personnel.
“Pursuits may continue if there are reasonable grounds to be-lieve the suspect presents a clear and immediate threat to the safety of others or if the suspect has committed or is attempt-ing to commit a forcible felony,” policy states.
The family is considering legal options, but a police spokes-man stressed that “while it is the deputy who initiates the traf-fic stop, it is the violator who initiates the pursuit.”
Nationally, the U.S. De*part*ment of Transportation estimates that 6,000 to 8,000 police chases end in crashes each year, with close to 5,000 people being injured and 500 being killed.
ROAD CRASHES #1 KILLER OF AMERICANS ABROAD Road crashes have been named the leading cause of unnatu-ral death among Americans who travel outside of the country, where they are unfamiliar with local driving rules and customs, and more U.S. citizens die in car or motorcycle accidents than from terrorist events according to a new study from Johns Hopkins University.
Using data from the U.S. State Department that represented 5,417 unnatural deaths between January 2003 and December 2009, the research team calculated the rates of death by divid-ing the number of unnatural deaths by the number of Ameri-cans who visited each country.
“We know that the distribution of road traffic fatalities varies dramatically across different parts of the world,” Huseyin Naci, from the London School of Economics and Political Science,
told Reuters news service. “While pedestrian deaths are more common in many parts of Africa, motorcycle and bicycle deaths occur more frequently in southeast Asia.”
Out of all the countries deemed unsafe for travel, Thailand ranked first among the most traffic-related deaths with 16.5 deaths per one million visits. Vietnam came in second with 15 deaths per one million visits, Morocco third with 12 deaths per one million visits, and South Africa fourth with 11 deaths per one million visits. Researchers also reported that scooter and motorcycle deaths accounted for a large portion of traffic-related deaths.
MANDATORY HI-VIS REFLECTIVE CLOTHING LEGISLATED Effective January 1, 2014, it is mandatory for all motorcyclists and passengers to wear reflective jackets or vests when riding in the Republic of Mauritius, an island country in the south west Indian Ocean off the coast of Africa.
Road Traffic Regulations passed last fall regarding “Use of High Visibility Clothing” states; “No person shall drive (or ride as a pillion rider on) a motorcy-cle or auto cycle, unless he wears high visibility clothing with-out any covering being worn over it that may cause obstruc-tion to its visibility.”
The regulations even dictate the type of polyester material, size of reflective strips and specific fluorescent colors (lime yellow, red or orange) “intended to provide conspicuity at all times.”
Any person who contravenes these regulations shall commit an offence and shall, on conviction, be liable to a fine not exceeding 1,000 Mauritian Rupees (MUR).
BAN ON MOTORBIKES IMPOSED IN SCOTTISH WOODLANDS Scottish Police say that members of the pubic visiting Balkello Woods have been left “frustrated and concerned” by the irre-sponsible and illegal use of motorcycles in the area, both on and off road.
Police Scotland and the Forestry Commission have joined forces in announcing a major crackdown on unauthorized mo-tor vehicles in the woodlands; “Powers granted under Road Traffic and Anti-Social Behaviour legislation allow the police to seize vehicles – including motorcycles and mini-motos – where they have been driven without license or insurance, or, in this scenario, where they are used in an anti-social man-ner.”
A force spokesman said: “Officers have long focused on re-ducing the anti-social and illegal use of motorcycles and make full use of Anti-Social and Road Traffic legislation to seize mo-torcycles that are being used illegally. Following enforcement, many of the vehicles seized are ultimately dismantled and crushed.”
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GENERAL MEETING @ Harley Davidson Ft Myers 2/2/2014 CALLED TO ORDER AT: 10:15 am Anyone besides the Secretary taking notes? No. Please silence cell phones. Salute flag/Pledge & Prayer
Welcome guests and new members, Darrin Brooks, State Leg. Rep. Present
PRESIDENTS REPORT: WAYNE CERRA 1. Speaker, Brian Hamman, Candidate for Lee County District 4 Commissioner. Thank you Mr Hamman for coming and speaking with us today. 2. Passing of member Jerry Barnett. You will be missed brother. 3. Elections coming up. If anyone is interested in a posi-tion please let us know. 4. Val Loper stepped down, Membership Trustee for State. So there’s a lot of fixing and catching up to do. VICE PRESIDENT: BIFFLE DAVIS 1. Cape Bike night this coming Saturday we need vol-unteers.
SECRETARY’S REPORT: TRACY DAVIS 1. Motion to accept January minutes as written in newsletter. made by Lynne Davis and 2nd by Ed Lufkin. 2. We still have tickets to sell.
TREASURERS REPORT: JIMMIE DENNIS 1. Motion to accept last month’s report. Made by Lynne Davis and 2nd by Robert Cran.
SARGENT AT ARMS: JAIME GOLDBERG 1. Ride went good to the Chili Cook-Off for Vets.
STATE DELEGATES: VIC PIORKOWSKI 1. Next State Meeting is February 8th in Lake County.
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SAFETY DIRECTOR: VIC PIORKOWSKI 1. Last month we had 5 schools, 605 students and 27 classes. 2. Thank you Fred Glennon and Gwynne Hickman for coming out to help. 3. There are also other safety classes going on by Lee County EMS, Stay Alive-Just Drive, and Dept. of Trans-portation 4. Ft Myers High is putting up a safety wall and would like posters from ABATE.
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GOOD OF THE ORDER: 1. Memorial ride for Jerry February 15th. 2. Welcome Master Tech Tom & Company 3. Last month’s speaker Richard Leon would like for people to show up for the Council Meeting regarding 2nd Amendment. The address is 1014 Cultural Park-way Cape Coral. City Hall Building. 4. Memorial Patch for Jerry Barnett. 5. February 10th we are meeting with Lost Rider’s, LAMA’s and a few other groups regarding Sport Biker’s at Hideaway @ 7:30pm
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Good Morning Freedom Fighters:
The beginning of February brings with it a month that promises several things, from Valentine's Day to the beginning of spring training. And, for all intents and purposes, the start of the legislative session.
Like pitchers and catchers who report and start spring training by knocking off the proverbial rust, lawmakers won't go into full sprint mode over the following month, instead hold-ing committee meetings ahead of the official March 4 opening of the session.
But also like the players who will soon show up at camp locations across Florida (and Arizona), they will lay the critical groundwork for what happens in the months ahead. So Gov. Rick Scott, House Speaker Will Weatherford and Senate President Don Gaetz spent part of Wednesday detailing their plans for the 2014 session to reporters and editors gathered for the Associated Press' annual legislative planning meeting in Tallahassee.
Scott and his prime opponent, former Gov. Charlie Crist, also traded political shots at the event. Meanwhile, the Florida Supreme Court declined to snuff out a medical mari-juana initiative that could change all of their calculations. We also have an updated Bill Watch List. As space is a premium I won’t have room to include it here, in stead I will bring a copy to our chapter meeting. If you would like to have a copy please let me, Wayne or Biff know and we will get you a copy. ‘TEDDYBEAR’ From ABATE of Florida, Inc. Darrin ‘Scribe’ Brooks This is a copy of an article that Darrin wrote and shared at the last state meeting, and I would like to share it with you. ‘TEDDYBEAR’
The motorcycle safety paradox
Paradox = something (such as a situation) that is made up of two opposite things and that seems impossible but is actually true or possible.
Motorcycle safety is a paradox because of the inher-ent dangers; no matter what you do, the risk of injury is going to be elevated. This is not going to be an article on “why” we ride; instead I want to focus on how we can personally in-crease our own safety without having our freedoms en-croached upon.
We all know that riding a motorcycle, even under the most ideal situations, carries a certain level of risk. We know-ingly accept that risk each time we swing our leg over the sad-dle. But if the avoidance of risk controlled our lives we would never drive a car, work in certain occupations, eat fast foods, and smoke cigarettes; and who would even think about joining the military??
There are a few major things that we as riders can
personally do to reduce the risk even more. These acts ac-count for half of the motorcycle only crashes: • Never, ever drink and ride • Avoid speeding and/or reckless riding
There is no debate about this and ABATE of Florida, Inc. has never and will never condone drinking and riding or speeding and reckless riding. We have all too often seen the aftermath of speed and impaired riding.
ABATE of Florida, Inc. also encourages motorcyclists to wear any of the protective equipment that THEY wish to use. We believe that the use of personal protective equipment is an individual choice. We encourage the use of rider training for new riders and advanced training for those who choose to expand their skill level.
ABATE of Florida, Inc. is aware that roughly 75% of motorcycle involved crashes are with another motor vehicle. Studies have shown that the vast majority of these crashes were the fault of the motor vehicle, usually by pulling out or crossing in front of the motorcycle. How many times have we heard the car driver say, “I never saw the motorcycle.” In short, they don’t look for us. Always ride as if you are invisible, assume that the other vehicles do not see you and you will drive more defensively. Motorcyclists like to be noticed, so do whatever you can to be conspicuous while on the road. Be reflective at night, enhance your headlights, position yourself in your lane so others can see you, and ride according to the terrain and environment.
Realizing that most drivers are unaware of motorcy-clists, ABATE of Florida, Inc. started our Motorcycle Safety Awareness Program (MSAP) where we go out into the schools and the general public to teach the drivers and all occupants of motor vehicles to be more aware of motorcyclists. The MSAP has reached over one million Florida residents and that number continues to grow. Best of all is that the MSAP uses only volunteer instructors and they all ride.
We are lucky that we live in Florida, a State that sees the value in preserving and maintaining the individuals’ rights and freedoms. However, there are many out there, both within the motorcycle community and on the outside who want to take away our freedoms in the name of safety and protecting us. But what about those people that want to force us to give up our liberty when they lose nothing? I don’t buy their argu-ments that they are concerned about the economic impact of injured motorcyclists without helmets on the general public. If that was the case, these same people would put their effort towards public safety and health issues that really affect the general public. Such as impaired driving, drug related crime, and distracted driving.
Benjamin Franklin said “Those who would give up essential liberty to purchase a little temporary safety deserve neither liberty nor safety.”
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WEATHERFORD BLASTS RED-LIGHT CAMERAS House Speaker Will Weatherford, R-Wesley Chapel,
made clear Wednesday he wants to overhaul the state's red-light camera law, pointing to a new report that he described as "scathing." Weatherford said during an interview with The News Service of Florida that he would support passing a bill to repeal the cameras, though he acknowledged that likely will not happen.
The speaker's comments came two days after Rep. Frank Artiles, R-Miami, and Sen. Jeff Brandes, R-St. Peters-burg, --- two major critics of red-light cameras --- held a news conference to release a report by the Legislature's Office of Program Policy Analysis & Government Account-ability. Brandes said the study shows the cameras haven't reduced accidents and that local governments are using the program to fuel their budgets.
The Florida League of Cities questioned the fairness of the study. The study outlines possible changes in the state's red-light camera law, such as calling for local govern-ments to demonstrate a safety need at each intersection where cameras may be installed, requiring communities to follow standards on the lengths of yellow lights and saying revenue generated from the cameras should be restricted to public and traffic-safety uses.
BRANDES, ARTILES: STUDY RAISES QUESTIONS ABOUT RED-LIGHT CAMERAS
A measure to repeal the state's red-light traffic cam-era law will be pushed forward by lawmakers using a study from the Legislature's non-partisan policy office to support the effort.
The report from the Office of Program Policy Analy-sis & Government Accountability found there were fewer fatalities but more crashes at electronically monitored inter-sections, and that fines issued due to the technology cost motorists nearly $119 million last year. The Florida League of Cities quickly contested the fairness of the study.
Sen. Jeff Brandes, R-St. Petersburg, said Monday that the study backs his contention that the state's primary red-light camera law, the Mark Wandall Traffic Safety Act of 2010, hasn't reduced safety, and that municipal and county governments are using the program to fuel their budgets.
"I think we should go all in for full repeal," Brandes said during a press conference at the Capitol to highlight the study. "I think this data clearly shows that this program is not working as the Legislature intended, that we're not seeing a reduction in accidents, (and) that we're seeing a clear, dra-matic increase in revenues that are being generated from this."
Rep. Frank Artiles, R-Miami, who has filed a meas-ure (HB 4009) to repeal the 2010 law, said if legislators are unwilling to support repeal, state lawmakers should enact the series of recommendations included in the legislative study.
"I still firmly believe that this program should be re-pealed, but if we cannot repeal it I'm willing to modify it sig-nificantly," Artiles said.
The study recommends that local governments dem-onstrate a safety need at each intersection where cameras may be installed, that local communities should be required to follow standards on the length of yellow lights, and that reve-nue local governments generate from the cameras be re-stricted to public and traffic safety uses.
Artiles also proposes that the amount local govern-ments can fine be reduced from $158 to $83.
The Florida League of Cities, in a release from its lob-byist Casey Cook, maintained that the cameras do improve safety and called the study "biased and inconsistent."
"The report's conclusion is not surprising given that it was requested by a legislator who sponsored a bill to repeal Florida's red-light safety camera law," the release said.
The release added: "It's also curious how this report issued by the state legislature criticizes local revenue but makes no mention of eliminating the state portion of the fine." Cook said the use of the cameras should be left up to the local governments.
Brandes said his measure (SB 144) to repeal the 2010 law had been on hold pending the Feb. 7 release of the legislative study, and he hopes to have the bill moving in a couple of weeks.
The Senate Transportation Committee is expected to review a committee proposal on Thursday that proposes a freeze on the installation of new red-light cameras that would start July 1.
The study doesn't determine if cameras have im-proved safety, and notes that most county and municipal gov-ernments in Florida started to use the cameras without first addressing alternative countermeasures.
"When examining crashes by type at red-light camera intersections on state roads, we determined that statewide, crashes resulting in a disregarded traffic signal citation de-creased by 19 percent and those resulting in fatalities de-creased by 49 percent," the report stated. "However, angle crashes (the crashes most commonly associated with red light running) increased by 22 percent at red-light camera intersec-tions."
Also, rear-end crashes grew by 35 percent, helping to increase total crashes at intersections with red light cameras by 12 percent.
With violators charged $158, of which $83 goes to state, revenue from the fines has grown from $37.6 million in the 2011 fiscal year to $118.9 million last year.
The cameras were in use at 922 approaches to inter-sections in 79 jurisdictions -- mostly by municipalities -- in 26 counties, as of June 30, 2013. Miami took in the most revenue last year from red light runners caught on camera, $5.8 mil-lion, followed by Miami Gardens, Tampa, Apopka, North Mi-ami, Orlando and Hollywood, which each took in more than $1.5 million.
Brandes added that he will ask Attorney General Pam Bondi to look into allegation of fraud involving RedFlex Traffic
Systems, the Arizona-based firm that has installed and moni-tors red-light traffic cameras in Jacksonville and other cities.
The company is embroiled in a bribery scandal in Chi-cago, and the Chicago Tribune has reported that a fired Red-Flex executive had accused the company of undertaking simi-lar arrangements with officials in 13 states, including Florida.
A spokesman for Bondi said Monday afternoon that no request to investigate RedFlex had been made to the of-fice.
Prior to the press conference, America Traffic Solu-tions, which markets the cameras, proclaimed the study af-firms the safety of the cameras in reducing serious injuries, and that better data collection and analysis is needed to un-derstand the information related to rear-end and side-angle crash data.
"In July 2013, (Sen.) Jeff Brandes sponsored several updates to the Mark Wandall Traffic Safety Act which became law and are just now taking effect," America Traffic Solutions stated in a release. "These included changes to the issuance of right-on-red violations and the appeals process. In its report OPPAGA offers several additional recommendations to further improve the program statewide. We look forward to working constructively with our customers and the legislature to en-hance the effectiveness of Florida's red-light safety camera law." 'DO NOT TEXT' BILL ADVANCES IN SENATE
A proposal to include text messages that feature sales pitches in the state's "Do Not Call" list is one step closer to the Senate floor. The measure (SB 450) by Sen. Jeff Clemens, D-Lake Worth, received the unanimous backing of the Communi-cations, Energy and Public Utilities Committee on Tuesday. "This is a simple bill that simply keeps us up with technology," Clemens said. Currently, sales calls are prohibited when made by telephone solicitors to numbers on the list. The bill would expand the definition to include text messages. The Depart-ment of Agriculture and Consumer Services has estimated the change could cost about $200,000 a year, most for the sala-ries of regulatory consultants and a staff clerk. Gripes about violations of the state's "Do Not Call" list easily dominated the Florida Department of Agriculture and Consumer Services' top complaints for 2013. 'WARNING SHOT' BILL SPEEDS THROUGH HOUSE
The House Judiciary Committee voted overwhelm-ingly Thursday to approve what has become known as the "warning shot" bill, readying it to go to the full House. The bill (HB 89), sponsored by Rep. Neil Combee, R-Polk City, would grant immunity to people who threaten to use force, including displaying weapons or firing warning shots, in self-defense. The Judiciary Committee voted 15-2 to approve the bill, which also would allow people to have records expunged if they were never charged or if charges were dismissed in situations where they showed weapons or fired warning shots. The bill earlier was approved by the Criminal Justice Subcommittee and has not been assigned to any other committees.
HOUSE ADDS AMMO TO BAN ON INSURERS DISCRIMINATING AGAINST GUN OWNERS
Insurance companies could face tougher penalties if they impose higher rates or take other actions against auto or homeowner policyholders due to lawful gun ownership --- or ammunition possession --- under a measure that received its second House committee backing on Wednesday.
While Florida law already prohibits such actions, the
House Civil Justice Subcommittee in an 8-2 vote approved a bill (HB 255) by Rep. Matt Gaetz, R-Fort Walton Beach, that would provide a court remedy to policyholders. Along with higher rates, the bill would target insurers that might refuse to issue or renew policies or cancel policies because of gun own-ership. "The laws that we have on the books now only allow the government to step in and stop an insurance company from discriminating against someone for exercising a constitu-tional right," Gaetz said. "As of now they would be blocked at the courthouse steps."
The committee also agreed to amend the bill, backed by the National Rifle Association and Unified Sportsmen of Florida, to include a ban on crafting insurance policies that discriminate against people for possession of ammunition. The measure must still get through the House Regulatory Affairs Committee. The Senate version (SB 424) has already been backed by the Banking and Insurance and the Criminal Justice committees and has only to clear the Appropriations Commit-tee before reaching the Senate floor. News from the AMA
House panel to hold hearing on highway safety grants, motorcycle-only checkpoints
On Jan. 28, the U.S. House Subcommittee on High-ways and Transit, chaired by U.S. Rep. Tom Petri (R-Wis.), will hold a hearing on “Improving the Effectiveness of the Fed-eral Surface Transportation Safety Grant Programs.”
The American Motorcyclist Association has concerns about the safety grants funds being directed away from motor-cycle-related safety programs.
Diverting these federal funds weakens support for safety and training programs, while also making it more diffi-cult for states to qualify for future grants.
Even more troubling, states are using federal highway safety grants to fund motorcycle-only checkpoints, a discrimi-natory practice the AMA has been fighting since its introduc-tion in 2008 in New York.
Under the “Moving Ahead for Progress in the 21st Century Act,” known as MAP-21, states qualify for a grant by meeting two of six criteria: Motorcycle Rider Training Courses; Motorcyclists Awareness Program; Reduction of Fatalities and Crashes Involving Motorcycles; Impaired Driving Program; Reduction of Fatalities and Accidents Involving Impaired Mo-torcyclists; and Use of Fees Collected from Motorcyclists for Motorcycle Program.
The AMA’s concern centers on the criterion for the
Use of Fees Collected From Motorcyclists for Motorcycle Pro-grams.
Last year, the state of Ohio attempted to abolish the Motorcycle Safety and Education Fund and transfer its funds to the State Highway Safety Fund. The Motorcycle Safety and Education Fund, coupled with student tuition fees, fund the Motorcycle Ohio rider education program. After input from the AMA and other interested groups, Ohio withdrew the provision from its proposed budget.
If Ohio had been successful in transferring the motor-cycle safety funds, the state would have been unable to meet one of the criteria for applying for a safety grant under § 405 of MAP-21.
Specifically, the section requires that “all fees col-lected by the State from motorcyclists for the purposes of funding motorcycle training and safety programs will be used for motorcycle training and safety programs.”
Of more concern, the state of New York used motor-cycle safety grants from Section 402 to fund motorcycle-only checkpoints. New York budgeted $490,000 of federal taxpayer funds for the fiscal 2012 and 2013.
That money should go toward strategies to prevent motorcycle crashes and should not be used to subject riders to arbitrary stops and roadside inspections.
To view the AMA's efforts to end motorcycle-only checkpoints, go to http://www.americanmotorcyclist.com/rights/motorcycleonly.... Washington, D.C.: On Jan. 14th U.S. Sens. John Hoeven (R.-N.D.) and Amy Klobuchar (D.-Minn.) introduced S. 1925, the Driver Privacy Act. The bill would codify that information collected by an event data recorder – commonly referred to as a black box – would be the legal property of the person who owns or leases a passenger motor vehicle.
However, as currently written, the bill provides privacy protections only for vehicles that are specifically mentioned in the Code of Federal Regulations 49, section 563. This section does not include any reference to motorcycles. As a result, the privacy protections offered to operators of passenger motor vehicles would not extend to motorcyclists and all information collected from motorcyclists would remain unprotected.
The American Motorcyclist Association supports clari-fying who owns the data collected in black boxes. Currently only 14 states have laws relating to ownership of data in an event data recorder. While event data recorders are not cur-rently required for motorcycles, the National Highway Traffic Safety Administration requires all passenger cars, multipur-pose passenger vehicles, trucks, and buses to be equipped with a black box. The AMA believes it is only a matter of time before this mandate extends to motorcycles.
The AMA fully supports extending the provisions in S. 1925 to motorcyclists, in much the same manner that the U.S. House of Representatives’ bipartisan H.R. 2414, the Black Box Privacy Protection Act (which the AMA supports), does. From the MRF:
February 14, 2014 - Washington Wrap-up The Senate held its first hearing of the year on the
highway bill. “MAP-21 Reauthorization: The Economic Impor-tance of Maintaining Federal Investments in our Transporta-tion Infrastructure” was the title of the hearing but it could have been called “how the heck are we going to pay for this”. The Committee on Environment and Public Works or EPW held the full committee hearing on Wednesday. All of the witness’s had the same sentiment, we need robust investment in the infrastructure and we need it soon.
A real change needs to happen. The way the money is collected now is a true user fee. The gas tax is about 18.5 cents/gallon and goes into the trust fund. That’s the same amount collected in 1993, add to that the fact that fuel pur-chases peaked in 2007 and have been dropping like a stone since then. Americans are driving less; we have electric and hybrid vehicles that use less fuel.
Congress is reluctant to suggest raising any tax right now let alone the gas tax. In my opinion it’s the easiest way to immediately start raising more cash. Even if electric vehicles don’t pay the tax it’s still the lowest hanging fruit right now. A study in Oregon is underway where they are taking on 200 volunteers to waive the gas tax in exchange for a miles trav-eled tax. Congress does not want to raise the gas tax because it will directly affect so many Americans who think that gas is already too expensive. One of the main reasons gas has got-ten so pricey is because of State taxes on fuel. The average state tax on fuel is fifty cents per gallon.
The highway bill is a long way off, think 2015 or 2017, but it should be a good bill if the committee process is re-spected.
Checkpoint bill. Another week another delay. The bill sponsor wants to have more original cosponsors on the bill, but also wants to stay under the radar until the bill is formally introduced. That means I cannot issue a press release asking for sponsors. Rather work with individuals from key states and their senators. If you get a call or email from me, it’s likely about this.
President Obama scored this week with a clean debt limit ceiling increase. The new date is March 2015, exactly as the president had requested. The bill has been used by House conservatives to reduce taxes in the past making it difficult for the Senate to pass matching legislation thus resulting in Amer-ica’s ability to pay the bills. This bill was “clean” in that it did not have any conditions attached to the debt hike. Also exactly as Obama had ordered.
CDC letter The CDC finally responded to the letter sent by Con-gressman Petri. It was the typical government mumbo jumbo that we have heard time and time again. The CDC march out the same figures as usual. One interesting figure seems to make a case against helmets. According to the CDC 41% of all fatalities were not wearing a helmet while 59% were using a helmet, strange argument for a helmet law. The part that had me laughing was when the CDC tried to claim that they
need to be involved in traffic safety “to ensure that the most current science is available” this is coming from the agency that faxed their response to Petri’s office. Really? Facsimile? Carrier pigeons must not have been available. You can read the response here: www.mrf.org/pdf/CDCResponse1-14.pdf
IRS The IRS. When you spell it out it turns into theirs. And it really is. The IRS has been unfairly targeting conservative tea party type groups for a few years now, and now its time to punish everybody because the current IRS does not care for the way that some of these groups have been successful in getting out the vote and raising a lot of money. The MRF tax status is what is known as a 501 (c) 4, that is the section of U.S. tax code that defines us. Some of the tea party type groups are also in the (c) 4 grouping. We are what is known as a “social welfare” group.
Although the 501 (c) 4 segment of the nonprofit world is best known for notorious organizations like Karl Rove’s Crossroads GPS. It is actually made up of over 86,000 mostly small organizations nationwide, some of which are al-most certainly active participants in our own community’s civic life. They weren’t invented in the last election cycle; they’ve been around for generations. Their purpose isn’t to hide do-nors; it’s to advance policies. The big, famous guys and the shady newcomers get all the attention, but they aren’t typical of the sector, any more than Justin Bieber reflects the experi-ence of the bulk of the people making a living in the music industry. This tax status allows us to “be involved in the political process” so long as the primary purpose of an organization is not partisan politics. Under the proposed rules we would be limited to doing work around elections and key votes. A full release on this complicated issue is in the works as well as draft comments for our members to submit. The IRS said in a hearing this past Wednesday that they have received an “unprecedented” number of comments and that the “rules would not be finalized anytime soon”. Senate Checkpoint Bill I was hoping to be able to give you the details about the Sen-ate motorcycle only checkpoint bill because it was supposed to be dropped this week. I can tell you that we have the lead republican senator that we wanted and the lead democrat is from a freedom loving state. The bill should drop this coming week. National Transportation Safety Board Releases 2014 “Top Ten Most Wanted” list.
Recently the National Transportation Safety Board (NTSB) released its annual list of top ten most wanted safety improvements reports the Motorcycle Riders Foundation (MRF). The most wanted list represents the NTSB's advocacy priorities. It is designed to increase awareness of and support for the most critical changes needed to reduce transportation accidents and save lives.
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This year’s list contains: •Address Unique Characteristics of Helicopter Operations •Advance Passenger Vessel Safety •Eliminate Distraction in Transportation •Eliminate Substance-Impaired Driving •Enhance Pipeline Safety •Improve Fire Safety in Transportation •General Aviation: Identify and Communicate Hazardous Weather •Implement Positive Train Control Systems •Promote Operational Safety in Rail Mass Transit •Strengthen Occupant Protection in Transportation
Motorcycles did not make the immediate list, but the NTSB did reference motorcycle helmet law deeper in the text of the explanation of one of the ten bullets.
Under the “Strengthen Occupant Protection in Transportation” heading, the NTSB recycles some tired old numbers from the National Highway Traffic Safety Admini-stration.
According to the NTSB, motorcyclists are consid-ered “occupants,” which is a serious stretch of the definition of the word and a crafty way to address motorcycle safety. The MRF has always urged the NTSB and all other federal agencies that they should focus on accident prevention rather than safer crashing.
“Using such a singular approach to motorcycle safety is not the best way to save lives,” said Jeff Hennie, MRF Vice President of Government Relations and Public Affairs. He continued, “The NTSB has just taken a giant step back from their last attempt to address motorcycle safety in 2011, which included both voluntary helmet use and rider education as equal components.”
The fact is the motorcycle fatalities have dropped
almost 20% nationwide since 2008, and at the same time we have seen the relaxing of mandatory helmet laws and a steady increase in motorcycle licensing and registrations.
The chairman of the NTSB, Debra Hersman, has taken a motorcycle safety class and has not ridden since, to the best of our knowledge. She is the person who originally spearheaded the NTSB’s involvement with motorcycle safety when she planned the two-day motorcycle forum at the NTSB in 2006, in which the MRF participated. It’s likely that she will continue to use her influence with the agency to keep motorcycling on or near the NTSB top ten list. Farm Bill Removes Subsidies for Biofuel Blender Pumps
The Motorcycle Riders Foundation reports that the United States House of Representatives has passed a bill that would end a federal subsidy for biofuel blender pumps in rural areas. The measure passed by a vote of 251-166 and costs the U.S. taxpayers $956.4 billion.
The Senate is expected to vote on the matter next week and there is little that those in support of the subsidies can do to reinstate the money. President Obama is expected to sign the legislation into law.
Putting an end to these subsides will likely result in less biofuel blender pumps in the market place and therefore less E-15 fuel.
The Motorcycle Riders Foundation supports the re-moval of E-15 from the market until thorough, scientific study is conducted on the effects of the higher blend on the entire power train, not just the tail pipe emissions.
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