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Lawmakers influence NHTSA to focus on crash prevention
American Motorcyclist Association Press Release - Jul 1, 2010
U.S. Rep. Jim Sensenbrenner (R-Wis.) has introduced a resolution urging the National Highway Traffic Safety Administration (NHTSA) to concentrate on motorcycle crash prevention and rider education instead of lobbying state lawmakers to enact mandatory helmet laws, the American Motorcyclist Association (AMA) reports.
Oregons Attorney General, fines Matt and Anousone Marlin $650,000 for violating consumer protection laws
Oregon's Attorney General Press Release - May 11, 2010
In a move to protect consumers of used motorcycles, Attorney General John Kroger announced that a judge has ordered a Tigard auto dealership to pay $650,000 in fines for deceiving consumers about the damage history of vehicles for sale, specifically motorcycles.
American Motorcyclist Association adopts position statement on distracted and inattentive vehicle operation
American Motorcyclist Association Press Release - Aug 6, 2009
The American Motorcyclist Association (AMA) reports that the Association's Board of Directors adopted an official position on the issue of distracted driving and inattentive vehicle operation at the Board's July 27 meeting.
U.S. House passes resolution declaring May Motorcycle Safety Awareness Month
AMA Press Release - May 6, 2009
The American Motorcyclist Association (AMA) applauds the U.S. House of Representatives for passing House Resolution 269 today, which designates May as Motorcycle Safety Awareness Month.
Sale of youth-model motorcycles and all-terrain vehicles - illegal, but illegality not enforceable
American Motorcycle Association Press Release - May 5, 2009
The Consumer Product Safety Commission (CPSC) has voted to stay enforcement of a lead law that currently bans the sale of youth-model motorcycles and all-terrain vehicles (ATVs). The stay, which extends through May 1, 2011, follows a unanimous vote by Acting Chairwoman Nancy Nord and Commissioner Thomas Moore.
AMA urges members and motorcyclists to act to end ban on the sale of youth-model motorcycles and ATVs
American Motorcycle Association Press Release - Apr 1, 2009
The American Motorcyclist Association (AMA) is urging AMA members and concerned motorcyclists to push their federal lawmakers to support two letters being circulated by members of Congress that ask the Consumer Product Safety Commission (CPSC) to exclude youth-model motorcycles and ATVs from the Consumer Product Safety Improvement Act (CPSIA).
Specialty Vehicle Institute of America and Motorcycle Industry Council press for reason from regulators
Motorcycle Industry Association Press Release - Feb 8, 2009
The Specialty Vehicle Institute of America (SVIA), and the Motorcycle Industry Council (MIC), urgently requested the Consumer Product Safety Commission (CPSC), to take a common sense approach to implementation of the Consumer Product Safety Improvement Act's lead provisions for youth model all-terrain vehicles and off-highway motorcycles...
The Federal Highway Administration's crash causation study is flawed and not happening
Maverick - Jan 26, 2009
In 2006, on the heels of U.S. wide increases in motorcycle fatalities, Congress passed legislation to implement a Motorcycle Crash Causation Study. A total of $5,600,000 was set aside for the study, 50 percent of which was to come from the Federal Government and the reminder to be matched by the motorcycle industry. The Crash Causation Study has not begun.
Harley-Davidson creates special program to help riders
Harley-Davidson Press Release - Jan 20, 2009
Share Your Spark Provides Tips on Being, and Finding a Good Mentor. The Merriam-Webster dictionary defines mentor as a "trusted counselor or guide." Mentors can come from various backgrounds and ages, but all share a common goal of sharing their passion with others. So as the nation celebrates National Mentoring Month , Harley-Davidson is encouraging riders to share their passion for the open road with others through a special mentoring program called Share Your Spark.
To thunder or not to thunder
By Harry Hilgers - Oct 13, 2008
We have a good neighborhood and we respect each other. Just because I appreciate the thundering roar of a V-twin does not mean that they do as well. Life is good. Mutual respect is good. Quiet pipes are good.
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