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Discussion in 'Texas Bikers' started by !bungle, Jul 13, 2003.

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    !bungle Guest

    AMA Applauds New Pennsylvania Helmet Law

    AMA News Release (July 9, 2003)
    PICKERINGTON, Ohio -- The American Motorcyclist Association commends
    Pennsylvania's legislators and Gov. Ed Rendell for modifying the state's
    helmet law to allow adults to ride without helmets under certain conditions.

    Following more than two decades of effort with the support of the AMA, ABATE
    of Pennsylvania succeeded in getting legislation through the General
    Assembly and onto the governor's desk to change the helmet law.

    Rendell stated on the campaign trail last spring that he would sign the
    legislation into law if it cleared the General Assembly and he became
    governor. Rendell earned the governor's seat, and on July 6 he kept his
    campaign promise, signing the bill into law.

    Under the new law, which takes effect in early September, motorcyclists 21
    or older who have had a motorcycle operator's license for at least two
    years, or who have completed an approved motorcycle rider safety course, may
    decide for themselves whether to use a helmet. Passengers 21 or older riding
    with riders who meet the requirements of the law also have a choice in
    helmet use.

    Charles Umbenhauer, state lobbyist for ABATE of Pennsylvania, said ABATE has
    worked on this issue for decades, and in 1998 got a similar bill to the
    governor's desk but that measure was vetoed.

    The AMA has helped ABATE of Pennsylvania with its push over many years. This
    year alone, the AMA not only wrote to Pennsylvania lawmakers but sent
    letters to almost 10,000 AMA members in the state urging them to contact
    their legislators to support the bill. In addition, the AMA kept
    Pennsylvania motorcyclists informed by posting notices on the AMA website at
    www.AMADirectlink.com and urging members to send messages in support of the
    helmet-related legislation to their lawmakers through the AMA Rapid Response
    Center on the website.

    "This new law is a great victory for ABATE of Pennsylvania and motorcyclists
    in the state," said Sean Maher, AMA director of state affairs. "It shows
    that preparation and persistence pay off, and the importance of having
    dedicated individuals like Charles Umbenhauer working on motorcycling issues
    year after year."

    The American Motorcyclist Association is a nonprofit organization with more
    than 260,000 members. Established in 1924, the Association's purpose is to
    pursue, protect and promote the interests of motorcyclists, while serving
    the needs of its members. For more information, visit the AMA website at
    www.AMADirectlink.com.
     
    !bungle, Jul 13, 2003
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    Bill Walker Guest

    Sounds like a Helmet Law that should be adopted nationally.. Texas should
    use it as a model to furthur pressure our legislature to pass one in the
    same design.. Without closer examination of the Law passed in your state, I
    am making a personal and unqualified observation.. Congratulations to your
    ABATE chapters and keep up the good work...

    Your friend in Irving, Tx..
    Bill Walker
     
    Bill Walker, Jul 13, 2003
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    !bungle Guest


    Bill!- I meant "we" in the sense of "we, motorcycle enthusiasts"...

    I'm sittin' down here in Austin!

    I posted it so that everyone could see what they're doing in other states,
    so we can get some ideas...


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    Dirk
    (aka "!bungle")
    '96 LS650
    (aka "Rhino")
    CKKF #A-13C

    "Well, you may be a lover but you ain't no d-d-dancer"
     
    !bungle, Jul 14, 2003
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    Bill Walker Guest

    Sorry .. I got a little excited and carried away there.. LOL.. Thnaks for
    the reminder of where you are and I am properly regretful of the slip on my
    part..

    Your friend in Irving
    Bill Walker
     
    Bill Walker, Jul 14, 2003
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    Charles Soto Guest

    Nope. We will only win once seatbelt and vehicle safety laws are
    repealed. Until then, the fuckwit cagers have a survivability advantage!

    Charles
     
    Charles Soto, Jul 15, 2003
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