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ABATE Harley-Davidson Motorcycle Raffle - We Have A Winner
ABATE of California congratulates Jeff Lilla of Antioch, California with winning the Golden State Rendezvous Raffle's grand prize. Jeff won the keys to a new Electra Gluide Classic.
A Big Thanks to Local 17 and 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.
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!