AMA rights – American Motorcyclist Association https://americanmotorcyclist.com American Motorcyclist Association Tue, 31 Jan 2023 19:44:10 +0000 en-US hourly 1 https://wordpress.org/?v=5.7.9 https://americanmotorcyclist.com/wp-content/uploads/2019/09/cropped-ico-32x32.jpg AMA rights – American Motorcyclist Association https://americanmotorcyclist.com 32 32 AMA Fights Unconstitutional Connecticut “Looney” Bill Threatening Motorcyclists’ Rights https://americanmotorcyclist.com/ama-fights-looney-bill- Tue, 31 Jan 2023 19:42:20 +0000 https://americanmotorcyclist.com/?p=20348 S.B. 96 pushes non-consensual organ donation for motorcycle crash victims not wearing a helmet PICKERINGTON, Ohio (January 31, 2023) — The American Motorcyclist Association (AMA) recently expressed outrage and began the fight against Connecticut’s proposed legislation, S.B. 96, which would presuppose that any street-riding motorcyclist killed would automatically become an organ

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]]> Lane-Filtering Support Revs Up https://americanmotorcyclist.com/lane-filtering-support-revs-up Mon, 19 Dec 2022 20:21:17 +0000 https://americanmotorcyclist.com/?p=19983 By Kali Kotoski The 2023 legislative year could see a raft of lane-filtering legislation introduced around the country, and wherever that happens, rider safety will improve (if filtering/splitting is done correctly) and American will move a step or two closer to adopting riding/traffic practices that are standard in many parts

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]]> Inflation Reduction Act Neglects Electric Motorcycles https://americanmotorcyclist.com/inflation-reduction-act-electric-motorcycles Tue, 15 Nov 2022 12:35:28 +0000 https://americanmotorcyclist.com/?p=19760 By Kali Kotoski Nov. 15, 2022 The Inflation Reduction Act recently signed into law by President Biden fails to support the motorcycle industry’s push into the electrification of two-wheeled transportation by not including tax credits meant to lower the cost of EVs. The law aims to reshape the nation’s energy

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]]> To Protect Against Rising Motorcycle Theft, Check Your Insurance https://americanmotorcyclist.com/protect-against-rising-theft-check-insurance Tue, 01 Nov 2022 13:48:09 +0000 https://americanmotorcyclist.com/?p=19666 November 1, 2022 By Kali Kotoski The AMA’s Government Relations Department has been receiving reports from members that insurance companies are not paying out motorcycle theft claims due to a lack of paperwork and unannounced policy changes. In 2021, motorcycle thefts were up 26 percent compared to 2020, and in

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]]> Arizona Legalizes Lane Filtering; Utah Extends Law for an Additional Five Years https://americanmotorcyclist.com/arizona-legalizes-lane-filtering-utah-extends-law Mon, 28 Mar 2022 16:31:09 +0000 https://americanmotorcyclist.com/?p=17576 Arizona the latest state to allow lane filtering, while Utah is seeing success PICKERINGTON, Ohio (March 28, 2022) — Arizona Gov. Doug Ducey has signed a law legalizing lane filtering after the bill cruised through both the Senate and House chambers with strong bipartisan support. The law now puts the

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]]> Leading Motorcycling Organizations Meet With Department of Transportation Secretary Buttigieg https://americanmotorcyclist.com/motorcycling-organizations-meet-dot-secretary-buttigieg Wed, 16 Feb 2022 16:04:48 +0000 https://americanmotorcyclist.com/?p=17200 The Motorcycle Industry Council, American Motorcyclist Association, and Motorcycle Safety Foundation join forces to share the priorities of the motorcycling community and industry with U.S. Department of Transportation PICKERINGTON, Ohio (Feb. 16, 2022) — In a collaborative effort to raise awareness of key issues and opportunities facing the motorcycle industry,

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]]> Pikes Peak Hill Climb Discontinues Motorcycle Competition https://americanmotorcyclist.com/pikes-peak-ends-competition- Thu, 19 Aug 2021 13:49:53 +0000 https://americanmotorcyclist.com/?p=15620 The decision follows the 2019 fatal crash of four-time champion Carlin Dunne and ends an event that has challenged motorcycle racers since 1916 August 19, 2021 By Kali Kotoski Motorcycle competition at the legendary Pikes Peak International Hill Climb is no more, following a recent decision by the organization’s Board

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]]> Triumph Motorcycles to Enter into Motocross and Enduro Segments https://americanmotorcyclist.com/triumph-enduro-mx Tue, 10 Aug 2021 20:09:57 +0000 https://americanmotorcyclist.com/?p=15502 The famed British marque enlists Ricky Carmichael and Iván Cervantes to spearhead racing development August 10, 2021 By Kali Kotoski Triumph Motorcycles will enter into the Motocross and Enduro motorcycle segments with a myriad of competition-focused motorcycles, the company announced late last month. The decision to grow the brand’s footprint

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]]> Sturgis Motorcycle Rally in Full Swing https://americanmotorcyclist.com/sturgis-2021-rally- Tue, 10 Aug 2021 20:03:20 +0000 https://americanmotorcyclist.com/?p=15484 Up to 700,000 enthusiasts are expected to attend the 81st Annual Motorcycle Rally August 10, 2021 By Kali Kotoski The sleepy town of Sturgis, South Dakota has once again ignited with a flurry of motorcyclists coming in for the 10-day motorcycle rally, with local officials estimating they could see an

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]]> Valentino Rossi to End Illustrious Motorcycle Racing Career https://americanmotorcyclist.com/rossi-retires-motogp Tue, 10 Aug 2021 19:02:22 +0000 https://americanmotorcyclist.com/?p=15479 The seven-time MotoGP world champion will finish out the season and hints at a car racing future August 10, 2021 By Kali Kotoski The famed racer Valentino Rossi announced last week that the 2021 MotoGP season will be his last, capping off an incredible quarter-century career that chalked up seven

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