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Org. NON-PROFIT Education Toward Aimed Bikers American OR CURRENT RESIDENT CURRENT OR 1 The FreedomThe Writer ABATE OF NEW YORK SUPPORTS THIS PROGRAM FOR ITS MEMBERS ABATE of New York, Inc. What is ABATE? 2013 State Officers American Bikers Aimed Toward Education is a not $ Over President for profit corporation formed to promote and protect 150 Million May 2013 May Recovered For Tom Alton 315-342-2446 [email protected] the interests of New York state motorcyclists. ABATE Our Clients Vice President monitors and interacts with the legislative process, HIRE ATTORNEYS WHO RIDE Matt Grossmann 518-263-5943 [email protected] enhancing the image of motorcycling, and provides Treasurer Founder, Aid to Injured Motorcyclists educational and social opportunities for members Law Offices of RICHARD M.LESTER Deb Trask 607-432-2975 [email protected] Secretary and non-members. ABATE will continue to strive to • 110 Offices Throughout North America stay acquainted with the issues and the people of the • Free Legal Consultation Prospector 518-239-4560 [email protected] • No Recovery = No Fee Legislative Coordinator motorcycling community. • We make House Calls Mike Giarrusso 315-569-8326 [email protected] We encourage all our members to be informed • Attorneys in Every State and Province Who Ride Sergeant at Arms registered voters. ABATE of New York, Inc. supports • No Fee on Motorcycle Damage Recovery Dev Lovick 917-541-8011 [email protected] Motorcycle Riders Education classes currently being • Also Auto Accidents Public Relations offered throughout NYS. We welcome the interested Terry Higinio 917-250-7978 [email protected] Criminal Defense Nationwide Call for Your New A.I.M. people to any of our activities and to join our New! Card with Lost Key Finder Western Region A Coordinator organization. All makes and models of motorcycles 24 Hours - Toll Free (800) 531-2424 OPEN THIS BIKE AND RI are welcome. PROTECTED BY LAW Region B (800) ON-A-BIKE F OR E MERGENCY 1-(800) 531-2424 Law Off In Case o M For more information, visit our website at: EDICAL f Accident OPEN ices of INFORMATION DER ARE

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OR L EGAL http://abateny.org/ M. Leste R Cnic Region C Coordinator EPRESENTATION r Bob Cunningham 315-380-5768 [email protected] Metro NY/LI Region D Coordinator Tanya Cruz 646-533-6167 [email protected] Hudson Valley Mohawk Region E Coordinator Tim Werder 845-744-6346 [email protected] 2013 State Appointees New York State Websites State Office Manager Chris Werder 888-344-4400 New York State P.O. Box 167 ASSEMBLY Walker Valley, NY 12588 [email protected] Sheldon Silver, Speaker Visit us on the web at www.ON-A-BIKE.com AffiliatedAffiliated NewNew YorkYork OfficesOffices toto ServeServe YouYou Treasury Manager Deb Trask 607-432-2975 [email protected] We are endorsed by the National Coalition of Motorcyclists and ATTENTION ABATE/CMRO MEMBERS: Our nationwide network of A.I.M. attorneys donate a significant portion of their legal fees from New York State Assembly more than 800 motorcycle groups throughout the United States and motorcycle accident settlements back into motorcycling by being the Newsletter Editor Canada, and serve as Legal Counsel for the Confederations of Clubs. sole financial sponsor of the National Coalition of Motorcyclists. Tanya Cruz 646-533-6167 [email protected] http://assembly.state.ny.us/ Webmaster Assemblymen: Aid to Injured LAW OFFICES OF John Cholewa 845-705-6370 [email protected] http://assembly.state.ny.us/mem/ Motorcyclists Yahoo Moderator MITCH PRONER Tim Werder 845-744-6346 [email protected] ATTORNEY AT LAW NEWSLETTER SUBMISSIONS New York State Senate: New York's Authorized Representative for Deadline: May 31st for the July / August 2013 Issue http://www.nysenate.gov/ the Law Offices of Richard M.Lester Send submissions to: [email protected] Senators: Tanya Cruz http://www.nysenate.gov/senators Toll Free • 24 Hours c/o ABATE of New York State Office PO Box 167 May 2013 Walker Valley, NY 12588 1-800-531-2424 NEWSLETTER ISSUE: CONTENT SUBMISSION DEADLINE: To search for a New York state bill go to 60 East 42nd Street, Suite 1448, New York, NY September / October July 31, 2013 November / December September 30, 2013 http://assembly.state.ny.us/leg/

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SINCE 1972 May 2013 ROBERT “BOBP” PIACENTE AMSOIL AND ALTRUM AUGHORIZED DEALER ZO# 1434872 47-37 245th Street Douglaston, NY 11362 (917) 747-0662 Writer The Freedom [email protected] www.lubedealer.com/bobp 4 5 From the Desk of ABATE of NY’s State President FreedomThe Writer Welcome back riding season! We need to plan now to ride We have very good presence in Albany because of the Long Island ABATE on May 20th and bring as many of our fellow riders as we can ongoing actions of Prospector and the contacts with the convince to take vacation, sick, personal, floating holiday or chapters that get support from their local representatives.

May 2013 May Marches and Rides in whatever day to ride with us. This year Mike G. the new ABATE state legislative coordinator the Rocky Point As I write this passage the law making Albany crew is out is starting to make his character know to the lobby scene in St. Patrick’s Day Parade on a small break from work because they think they created Albany. a budget. Now as is the ‘norm’ in Albany, three men in a Every year that we return to Albany in May to ride into the room came up with a plan and the other many more are just Capitol, it is obvious that we are not going away, we are not signing on. The system that they use to get the job done is just going to say whatever, we are the motorcyclists that must very hard to participate with, so I ask that we try to do our have safer roads to share and help educate the driving public job the old fashion way and get our representatives to talk to and not just tie ourselves into some more safety gear. each other and agree to outlaw the State of New York from All of the motorcycle rights organizations are having taking anymore federal monies for mandatory road blocks of membership soft problems. AMA,MRF, and ABATES in most motorcycles only. We have agreed in the recent past that this is states but none of them are going out of business. Like us what we need to do, so now the news that the Second Circuit they are getting leaner and able to do just as much with less. US Court of Appeals has upheld the use of roadblocks to detain We and them have not cut programs or stopped acting on motorcyclists. The appellate judges agreed with the lower the core matters because that is not the way to make the court’s analysis that the governments need to enhance safety is difference but only to loose ground. As volunteers our work is greater than the interference with individual liberty. paid by the facts that we see you the membership returning New York is one of only nineteen states that mandate to the activities that bring the public to know the generosity, helmets, one of only twenty one states that will not allow dedication and the continued fight for the lifestyle that says fracking, one of a small number to allow same sex marriage, it freedom has a price and it is not the ride that you can take is the state with the most gun laws, very near the highest state from us. Find time to be with us in Albany on May 20th. Help This year, Long Island ABATE was invited to participate taxes and near the very lowest high school graduation rates. show them the strength of the motorcycle community coming in the 63rd annual Rocky Point St. Patrick’s Day Parade. This great state of ours needs direction from its people to keep together. On March 17th, 50 bikes participated and rode and about 20 of our members walked the 3 mile parade route which drew it from isolating itself from the rest of the United States. TOM- about 40 thousand spectators. Our tailgater was a member’s semi truck which had our Awareness Signs all around the back of it. And a thousand of ABATE’S “Watch out for Motorcycles” bumper stickers were handed out. It was a great day for us to wear a little green and to spread the message to watch out for motorcycles.

Hello from ABATE of Ontario County Riding season is upon us and needless to say, we are so Don. Don Mohr is our president elect, and he will be sharing ready for the first ride of the season. some news from Albany as well as local, concerning us as As of this writing we had our Swap Meet, annually held at riders. Inn on the Lake. Absolutely a really great turn out and seeing We all received a big surprise when we were turning into everyone again was terrific. Meeting new people as well. So the parking lot at the Inn. Through the generosity of Darlene May 2013 many of our members turned out to assist where needed. and Jeff Rogers and the creativeness of Ewing Graphics in Thank you so much, again for your support. Farmington, NY, we now have a beautiful 4’x8’ sign that will Inn on the Lake gets a big Thank You as well. Every year be displayed at all our further events. Thank you both so they go out of their way to make us feel welcome, and all much. Writer The Freedom who come as well. Thank you all for your support!! Ride careful: Look Twice and Save a Life We will be starting a new section called, From the Desk of Rita Bradshaw, PR 6 7 News FreedomThe Writer from Buffalo Erie All is well in Buffalo Erie. We are looking forward to a new

May 2013 May MSF training school opening in April. Sorry to see “Ride with Pride” close. We also have some of new Chapter officers this year. Everyone wishes the best for our past officers were ever they go. I hope the new officer will enjoy the organization. I plan to get new product for “ABATEmac” this year, I hope that all chapters that would like to participate can and do. I feel that we should take advantage of the opportunities now, no one can tell how long they may last. Have a safe spring see ya in Albany Pete Campanella Buffalo Erie Chapter Pres May 2013 Writer The Freedom

8 9 The FreedomThe Writer ABATE OF NEW YORK Correspondence: Board has approved Dave Dwyer On January 27, 1986, leaders of various motorcycle groups from across America SPECIAL BOARD MEETING FEB 16, 2013 1000 for MRF board and Prospector as MRF State Rep. met in Las Vegas to discuss a “coming together” and the overwhelming need MEETING CALLED TO ORDER at 1020 by Tom Alton LI distributed a proposal for weighted voting to be discussed for a national voice to protect our lifestyle and right to ride. under regional report. The National Coalition of Motorcyclists (NCOM) was born.

May 2013 May Bill Cox: Bylaw/policy manual explanation. Pete Campanella stated that chapter officers are being held MOTION: B1-13 Tanya/Matt to appoint Bill Cox to chair Accident Information Collection to a higher standard than state board members under current committee on bylaws/policy manual -- MOTION PASSED bylaws INFORMATION TO GET IMMEDIATELY NO STATEMENTS - When you are contacted by the insurance company, MOTION: B2-13 Tanya/Matt to adjourn special board meeting Wayne chapter arrived 1. Witnesses: This is listed first for they will disappear the fastest (especially due to the (which is usually immediately - even right at your ho spital bed) tell the adjuster of 2/16/13 public’s fear of bikers). Try and get some sort of identification so they might be contact- you don’t wish to give a statement at that time. Even if your statement seems President’s report: Tom Alton; 2013 goals. ed later, i.e., name, address, phone number, license plate number, where they work, etc. favorable to you, the insurance company would have lots of time to pick out MEETING ADJOURNED 1046 Vice president’s report: 2. Other Driver: All traditional information is needed: name, address, phone the flaws. Matt Grossman; nothing at this time. number (at home and work), driver’s license, make/model/color and license of the Keep in mind that the adjuster’s job is to save the insurance company money BOARD MEETING FEB 16, 2013 Treasurer’s report: Deb Trask. vehicle. In addition, a very helpful piece of information is the insurance carrier of and, therefore, any money offered as a “fair settlement” will usually only be fair MEETING CALLED TO ORDER at 1207 by Tom Alton North Ulster arrived the driver of the car. If this is not obtained and if the other driver does not respond to the insurance company. to letters sent by your attorney, you will find that most states require long waiting CALL A PERSONAL INJURY ATTORNEY - The first 24 hours after Bob Cunningham and Tim “Roadkill” Werder sworn in MOTION: S2-13 LI/Onondaga to accept periods before supplying the necessary information to pursue your case - that an accident are crucial for your case. An immediate investigation should be as regional coordinators treasurer’s report -- MOTION PASSED means recovery for your injury could be delayed. started including photographs showing your injuries, the accident scene and the 3. One Final Thing: Listen to and memorize statements made by the other driver. involved vehicles. Statements from witnesses and the other driver should be Roll call: all board members present PR report: DT These statements (also known as admissions) may be used as evidence in many ju- gotten as soon as possible. The police report should be requested and an inspec- Discussion: Format of meeting minutes Legislative report: Mike Giarrusso risdictions. An example of this would be the driver of the left turning car saying, “I tion of the point of impact for skid marks and other material evidence should didn’t see you”. His statement could be used to prove the accident was his fault. NOTE: be made. You will notice that I advised you to call an attorney who specializ- MOTION: B3-13 Mike/Matt to accept minutes Region A report: Pete Campanella/ Eric Carlston Remember, this also works in reverse. Anything you say can also be used against you. es in personal injury. The law, as with medicine, is highly specialized, and you of Dec 2012 board meeting -- MOTION PASSED Region B report: Ontario POLICE REPORT - Although most of what is recorded in a police report are entitled to be represented by an attorney who is best qualified to obtain a cannot be used in court, it is a great negotiating tool. Keep in mind that most maximum recovery for your damages. A quick call to the attorney entitles you Tom read request from MRF to vote on SMRO Rep Region C report: Bob Cunningham personal injury cases are settled rather than go to trial. A favorable police to the following services: on their board, Dave Dwyer is running unopposed. Region D report: Tanya Cruz report can be instrumental in bringing you a quick and generous recovery 1. Protection from insurance company employees - for your injuries. As we all know, cops can be a mixed bag. However, (in an MOTION: B4-13 Prospector/Roadkill to cast vote the magic words are: “I am represented by counsel LI/ Jim Barr proposed that chapter voting at state meetings accident situation) I have found most police to be fair in their assessment of and don’t wish to make a statement.” on behalf of ABATE of NY for Dave Dwyer as SMRO Rep be a weighted vote by number of chapter members. fault. This is especially true of the motorcycle cop. 2. A “house call” if you are unable to go to the office. to MRF board -- MOTION PASSED Discussion followed. INJURIES - This is not the time to show how macho you are. After the 3. Immediate investigation of your claim. actual collision, take a few minutes to check yourself out. The initial shock 4. The possibility that your bike will be fixed prior MOTION: B5-13 Matt/Tanya to approve Prospector A funeral home ass’n. has offered a discount to ABATE may numb you as to how injured you really are. Remember, the human body to the settlement of your injuries and a rented vehicle to continue as NY State Rep to MRF. -- MOTION PASSED members. Call Jim Barr for info is not made to be bounced off the ground. It is a good idea (and will aid in while you wait. Region E report: showing the validity of your case) to get checked out at the local emergency 5. The evaluation and protection of your legal rights Correspondence: Tom Alton Roadkill. room (hospital) or by your own doctor. Be sure to explain all your pains to the Treasurer’s Report: Deb Trask Newsletter report: Tanya Cruz doctor so he or she can make a complete evaluation and treat you appropri- RIDE FREE KNOW YOUR RIGHTS RIDE PROTECTED ately for the injuries. Mike Giarrusso requests reimbursement for travel Office manager’s report: Tom Alton/ Dev Lovick: Membership to Javits motorcycle show is declining, office needs a new printer. Discussion: Use of legislative budget for travel expenses for Pete Campanella commented on past practice of not allowing legislative coordinator. children at state parties, thinks it was a mistake. MOTION: B6-13 Tanya/DT to use legislative budget funds Freedom rally report: Prospector to reimburse legislative coordinator for expenses to Javits MOTION: S3-13 Buff-Erie/Onondaga to move and to each region. -- Roll call vote MOTION PASSED May 2013 meeting to Sun, May 19 at Blackthorne with 2 abstentions. at 1400 -- MOTION PASSED 11 yes, 1 no, 1 abstention Discussion: State fair, on-line sign-ups, complimentary Online membership: John Cholewa memberships, state office manager contract, transfer Matt Grossman: complimentary membership, trifolds of office contents to new storage facility. Tom Alton: state fair MOTION: B7-13 Prospector/Tanya to adjourn Tom Alton/Bill Cox: bylaw changes MEETING ADJOURNED 1305 MOTION: B8-13 Tanya/Prospector to buy a new printer for the state office with a limit of $300. -- MOTION PASSED ABATE of NY STATE MEETING FEB 16, 2013 MOTION: S5-13 Greene/Onondaga to adjourn MEETING CALLED TO ORDER at 1315 by Tom Alton Meeting adjourned at 1600 May 2013 PLEDGE OF ALLEGIANCE Roll call: 11 chapters present. (2 arrived late for total of 13) Reading of minutes of Nov 2012 meeting. MOTION: S1-13 Greene/Oswego to accept minutes Writer The Freedom Join ABATE of NY, Inc. of Nov 2012 meeting -- MOTION PASSED Protect Your Right to Ride 10 11 [Cycle eNews] and that such a measure would essentially be meaningless. OMCG as such your mail has been returned to you.” FreedomThe Writer The MMA has long held strong opposition to the use of the OEM Iron Mike recently told The Aging Rebel (www.agingrebel.com), AIM/NCOM MOTORCYCLE NEWSBYTES EPA Stamp on stock exhausts as an enforcement tool, because it “Something I’ve said for years: ‘Australia today, Canada tomorrow, MARCH 2013 is a consumer protection mechanism and not meant to be used and the U.S.A. the day after.’ I truly believe countries likeCanada, THE AIM/NCOM MOTORCYCLE E-NEWS SERVICE is brought to you by Aid to Injured Motorcyclists (A.I.M.) against the consumer. It is also hard to locate on many models of Germany, U.S.A., and others are watching to see what works in Aus- May 2013 May and the National Coalition of Motorcyclists (NCOM), and is sponsored by the Law Offices of Richard M. Lester. motorcycle, hidden under seats on sport bikes, under saddle bags tralia to outlaw motorcycle clubs – starting with the 1%er ones.” If you’ve been involved in any kind of accident, call us at 1-(800)ON-A-BIKE or visit www.ON-A-BIKE.com. of cruisers, or simply facing the wrong way for aesthetic reasons. The Aging Rebel article went on to describe “Anti-Bikie Laws” NCOM BIKER NEWSBYTES - Compiled & Edited by Bill Bish, National Coalition of Motorcyclists (NCOM) Most critically, per the very regulation that entitles it, it expires in down under: “Queensland has been trying to outlaw motorcycle one year or 3,729 miles, whichever comes first!! clubs since 2009 when the state passed legislation formally called LEGISLATION WOULD PROHIBIT E15 GAS dresses the concerns of the motorcycle community; a bill that can be Instead, the MMA (www.MassMotorcycle.org) continues to hold the Criminal Organisation Act of 2009. These anti-bikie laws give PENDING FURTHER INVESTIGATION supported and endorsed by the ABATE membership. If the final bill a firm belief that the existing laws on the books are sufficient if police the power to declare which organizations are criminal & Congressman Jim Sensenbrenner (R-WI) has introduced H.R. 875, doesn’t meet ABATE’s requirements, ABATE will vigorously oppose properly implemented and enforced, specifically that simple test which are not. Similar sets of laws have been passed in the Austra- which would require the Environmental Protection Agency to stop the bill and try to kill it.” procedures do exist for muffled exhaust, whether replaced with lian states of New South Wales & South Australia, and have been the use of gasoline containing 15% ethanol (E15) until its harmful DRIVERS CAUSE MOST CRASHES WITH MOTORCYCLES, after-market or not, with a reasonable sound level. challenged in the courts by the Hells Angels, Finks & Rebels MCs. effects are investigated further. RESEARCH SHOWS Australia’s strategy has been difficult to implement in the United H.R. 875, introduced on February 28, would repeal the EPA’s LICENSE PLATE CAMERAS - A NEW WAY TO NAB SCOFFLAWS For motorcycle riders, people in “cages” bear a disproportionate States because the U.S. Constitution specifically guarantees citizens’ waiver decision approving the use of E15 and the authority of the First came red light cameras attached to traffic lights to catch share of the blame for the high number of motorcycle crashes, while & visitors’ rights to move freely, assemble peaceably, to keep & bear agency to grant further decisions until the EPA seeks an indepen- drivers trying to beat the light; then came speed cameras along the car drivers feel careless motorcyclists careening in and out of traffic arms & to express themselves freely in numerous ways including dent scientific analysis of the effects of the E15 blend. roadway to ticket lead-footed speeders; but now police are deploy- are putting their own lives at risk. the right to wear a patch on your back. Various Fed police forces “There have been several tests and warnings highlighting E15’s ing cameras in their cruisers to scan our license-plates in order to So who’s mostly to blame when four-wheel and two-wheel vehicles in Americaincluding the FBI, the ATF & increasingly the Dept of harmful effects on engines and their components, but they have get instant feedback on unpaid tickets and other warrants. collide? According to a recent Florida Department of Transportation Homeland Security have attempted to subvert these Constitutional all been dismissed by the EPA. Therefore, we must force the EPA to It also allows authorities to monitor where average citizens might study, bikers are right. Motorists driving cars and trucks are mostly guarantees using the Racketeer Influenced And Corrupt Organiza- stop the use of E15 fuel until the serious safety, durability, perfor- be at any particular time. That bothers some privacy advocates and at fault, often failing to yield the right of way to the smaller vehicles. tions Act (RICO) & in several recent cases trademark law.” mance and environmental concerns have been addressed,” an- organizations like the ACLU that oppose public intrusions into indi- In analyzing 10 years of Florida motorcycle crashes, Chanyoung nounced Rep. Sensenbrenner. vidual privacy. The groups are becoming more alarmed about license CANADIAN RIDERS BALK Lee, a senior researcher at theUniversity of South Florida’s Center for Sensenbrenner has introduced several bills to address the risks plate tracking as a growing number of police departments acquire the AT HEFTY INSURANCE HIKES Urban Transportation Research, found that 60% of the time motor- associated with E15, and his latest legislation to halt the sale of the technology for electronic surveillance of traffic on public streets. Premier Brad Wall says “maybe mistakes were made” and the 15% alcohol blended fuel until further studies are completed, came ists in other vehicles are at fault when they collide with motorcycles. Little Rock, AR Police Chief Stuart Thomas said the law enforcement Saskatchewan government will revisit motorcycle insurance rate less than a week after witnesses from automobile and motorcycle But the study uncovered more: When looking at all motorcycle benefits outweigh any concerns about possible abuse of the informa- hikes proposed recently by Saskatchewan Government Insur- industry and consumer groups testified before the Science, Space crashes, motorcycle operators bear a lot of responsibility as well. tion, which, as a public record, is legally available for anyone to see. ance. “Our MLAs are reporting a lot of feedback on the issue, not and Technology Committee that more testing is needed. They have a significantly higher number of single-vehicle crashes than Lawmakers in several states, including Minnesota and Utah, have just from those who are riders or have motorcycles, but others in “We have a responsibility to ensure that Americans using gas- other drivers. Some 34% of motorcycle crashes involve one vehicle, suggested setting a time limit for their departments regarding how general who note that these increases seem to be very high,” Wall powered machinery – whether it be cars and boats or chainsaws according to the study, compared to only 19% of car crashes involv- long such data can be collected and stored, but many places like told reporters. and lawnmowers – are not put at risk due to faulty fuel that has ing one vehicle. When looking at really severe and fatal motorcycle Little Rock have no set policy and have a growing archive of license When the legislature reconvenes for its spring session next not been adequately vetted,” Sensenbrenner said. crashes, 50% involve just the motorcycle and no other vehicle, but plate photos, along with time stamps and the locations, showing week, the Saskatchewan Party caucus will discuss its next steps, when multiple vehicles are involved, greater blame falls on four- where motorists were at certain times. Wall said. He said he’s not convinced SGI has exhausted all of its BILL INTRODUCED IN CALIFORNIA wheeled drivers. And most motorcycle crashes involve other vehicles. TO REGULATE LANE SHARING Privacy advocates worry about the potential uses for such outside options to help eliminate a $9-million deficit between crash injury But it’s also a matter of awareness, according to Lee, who is part law enforcement, from snooping by stalkers and private investiga- payouts and fees charged to motorcyclists. “Obviously, what’s be- No sooner had the California Highway Patrol published guidelines of FDOT’s Motorcycle Safety Coalition. In driver surveys, FDOT has tors to businesses that sell personal data. “Given how few rules ing proposed by SGI for the rate rebalancing means huge increases on how to safely maneuver your motorcycle between lanes of slow- asked people how often they see motorcycles. Those with motorcycle are currently on the books to protect our privacy, it’s plausible that and immediate increases, if approved, for riders,” Wall said. moving traffic, than SB 350 was introduced by State Senator Jim endorsements on their driver’s licenses report seeing motorcycles Beall (D-San Jose) to codify the rules into law. private investigators and data-mining companies could acquire this SGI’s proposal to the Saskatchewan Rate Review Panel would all the time, while those without endorsements who live in the same location data,” said ACLU staff attorney Catherine Crump, adding mean a sudden 73% jump in insurance costs for the average mo- California is the only state that allows “lane sharing” or “lane area report occasionally seeing motorcycles. splitting,” precisely because there are no laws against it; though that the organization has requested more information from govern- torcycle owner, compared to an overall vehicle insurance rate in- Due to minimal levels of protection to their riders, approximately officers have a variety of charges they can levy against a reckless ment agencies, but hasn’t filed any lawsuits. crease of 1.03%. The move prompted a backlash from bike enthu- 80% of motorcycle crashes result in injury or fatality, according to rider such as unsafe lane change or too fast for conditions. AUSTRALIA BANS BROTHERS BEHIND BARS siasts and business owners, who fear a big blow to new and used the Network of Employees for Traffic Safety, while only 20% of pas- Beall’s bill would restrict the practice by prohibiting motorcycles Since last Nov 19, the Australian State of Queensland in Northeast- bike sales which could devastate the motorcycle industry. senger car crashes injure or kill the vehicle occupants. from splitting lanes unless specifically allowed; “…when a highway ern Australia has banned the distribution of the monthly newsletter If approved, the rate increases would take effect in August, has been divided into three or more clearly marked lanes for traffic MMA HELPS DEFEAT SOUND WARRANT IN YARMOUTH, MA “Brothers Behind Bars” in its prisons. Brothers Behind Bars is a digest but Wall said the chance is “slim” the proposal will stay as is. He traveling in the same direction, a person operating a motorcycle The Massachusetts Motorcycle Association (MMA) is pleased to of biker club and motorcycle news edited by retired Sons of Silence wants the government and SGI to look at other creative options, shall not pass another vehicle in a portion of a lane occupied by report that a town bylaw proposal has been successfully defeated patch holder Iron Mike Davis, and is an outreach program supported such as using better price incentives to reward motorcyclists who that vehicle unless the following conditions are met: in Yarmouth. With short notice, the MMA in concert with the Yar- by the National Coalition of Motorcyclists (NCOM). BBB is specifically have taken training courses. (1) The passing occurs during traffic congestion. mouth Chief-of-Police and Deputy Chief attended a recent Board- aimed at motorcycle club members and is stubbornly non-partisan. (2) The passing occurs at a safe speed.” of-Selectmen meeting and were successful in convincing the board Mike Davis was notified that the words he publishes were illegal QUOTABLE QUOTE: May 2013 Following furious feedback from motorcyclists opposed to that such a Bylaw would be unsuccessful. in Oz with a peremptory, unsigned form letter from the govern- “I am not a product of my circumstances. over-regulating an act that 87% report doing almost daily during Armed with prior testimony used successfully around the state, ment of Queensland that read in full: “On 7th of November 2012 crowded commutes, Sen. Beall soon pulled his proposal and turned including used to overturn a similar bylaw passed in Falmouth Queensland Corrective Services issued a directive from head of- I am a product of my decisions.” it into a two-year bill for future reconsideration. and subsequently struck down by the Commonwealth Attorney fice that all correspondence between prisoners who are members Stephen R. Covey In the meantime, although ABATE of California did not initiate General, MMA Legislative Director Rick Gleason joined the Chief of an Outlaw Motorcycle Gang (OMCG) & OMCG members & as-

Writer The Freedom (1932-2012) author, the measure, the group will work with Beall to amend the lan- and Deputy Chief of the Yarmouth Police Department in their sociates was to cease immediately. As a result the author of this guage, and vows “…our goal is to ultimately submit a bill that ad- argument that Town Bylaws cannot exceed State Law, letter has been identified to be either a member or associate of an one of Time magazine’s 25 most influential Americans 12 13 The FreedomThe Writer AMA News & Notes is a monthly publication compiled and edited won’t receive a notice for not having a transponder. The recently opened I-10 lanes run for 14 noted that Beall’s bill proposed a sudden and significant shift in traffic management strategies AMA News and Notes: by the American Motorcyclist Association Government Relations Department. miles along the freeway, between Union Station in downtown Los Angeles to the 605 Freeway in the state with respect to motorcycles, which could have had a serious impact on traffic flow. Designed to inform motorcyclists of rights-related issues and events in the United States and around the world, in El Monte and the I-110, also known as the Harbor Freeway, connects San Pedro with down- Boulder, Colo.: the Outdoor Industry Association recently released figures quantifying March 2013 AMA News & Notes welcomes your input. town Los Angeles. the economic impact of outdoor recreation in all 50 states, with a separate report for each Suggestions and editorial contributions can be sent to AMA Western States Representative Nick Haris by email at [email protected]. Riders who have opened motorcycle-only accounts will be notified by email and issued state that tallies direct spending, jobs, salaries and tax revenue. This data demonstrates that Pickerington, Ohio: The AMA is pleased to announce that Maggie McNally was unani- be presented in Washington, D.C., during Great Outdoors Week in June as part of the Coalition’s refunds when they return the transponder. outdoor recreation is an important driver of state economies, supporting jobs, businesses and May 2013 May mously elected chair of the AMA Board of Directors at its meeting in Indianapolis on Feb. 16. ongoing effort to build awareness and appreciation of this highly successful program, which has Moreno Valley, Calif.: The U.S. Bureau of Land Management’s California Desert District communities. McNally, of Albany, N.Y., was elected vice chair in December 2011 and has been a member of greatly enhanced the quantity and quality of trail experiences available to the public. is soliciting nominations from the public for five members of its California Desert District The state-by-state figures expand upon a national report OIA published in June 2012, which the board since 2009, representing individual AMA members in the Northeast Region. With Award winners will be selected from projects nominated by public agencies, trail adminis- Advisory Council to serve three-year terms. The council’s 15 members provide advice and found that nationally Americans spend $646 billion each year on outdoor recreation, directly her election, she becomes the first woman to lead the AMA board in the association’s 89-year trators or other project sponsors. Projects must be completed in order to receive an award, but recommendations to the BLM on the management of 11 million acres of public land in eight supporting 6.1 million jobs and generating nearly $80 billion in tax revenue. history. projects completed before 2005 are ineligible. Project award categories include: construction counties of Southern California. OIA commissioned Southwick Associates, a research firm that specializes in shooting “I’m honored that my fellow AMA board members have chosen me as chair, and I’m and design; maintenance and rehabilitation; education and communication initiatives; acces- The council meets in formal session three to four times each year in various locations sports, hunting, angling, natural resource and environmental economics, to perform the humbled by the historical significance of a woman taking this office,” McNally said. “At the end sibility enhancement; multiple-use management or “corridor sharing;” environment/wildlife throughout the California Desert District. Council members serve without compensation, other research. The Motorcycle Industry Council and National Marine Manufacturers Association of the day, however, the important thing is not the gender of the board’s chair, rather it is the compatibility; and use of youth conservation/service corps. than travel expenses. Members serve three-year terms and may be nominated for reappoint- contributed funding and data to support this study. united commitment by the board and the AMA staff to carry out our mission to better protect This year, for only the second time, those making nominations are encouraged to solicit ment for an additional three-year term. The secretary selects council nominees consistent The national report, as well as a one-page fact sheet for each state, is available on the OIA and promote motorcycling. Doing so enables us to nimbly and ably meet the needs of our exist- support from their members of Congress – both U.S. representatives and U.S. senators – to with the requirements of Federal Land Policy and Management Act and the Federal Advisory website at outdoorindustry.org/recreationeconomy. ing and future members.” build awareness of excellence in RTP-funded projects and the RTP program itself. Additional Committee Act (FACA), which require nominees appointed to the council be balanced in terms Springfield, Ill.: The secretary of state would administer a programto set standards and McNally succeeds South Central Region Board Member Stan Simpson, who did not seek information can be found on the nomination form. of points of view and representative of the various interests concerned with the management establish training for volunteers to become certified motorcycle road guards, under House Bill re-election as chair. Simpson, who remains on the board, was elected to the AMA Board of The nomination form and any supporting materials, including pictures, should be returned of the public lands within the area for which the council is established. 1539, sponsored by Rep. Kenneth Dunkin (D-Chicago). A motorcycle road guard would have Directors in 2005 and served as its chair from 2007-2013. In 2008, he was recognized as the by March 29 to the chair of the Coalition’s Awards Committee: Duane Taylor, Director of Any group or individual may nominate a qualified person based upon education, training, the authority to stop and direct traffic during a motorcycle group ride if certain conditions AMA Motorcyclist of the Year. Federal Affairs, Motorcycle Industry Council, 1235 South Clark Street, Suite 600, Arlington, and knowledge of the BLM, the California Desert, and the issues involving BLM-administered were met. Also at the meeting, AMA Business Member Russel Brenan of Kawasaki was elected vice VA 22202. If you have any questions, please call him at (703) 416-0444 or send an email to public lands throughout Southern California. Qualified individuals also may nominate them- Under another Dunkin proposal, House Bill 2253, the owner of property used as a cycle chair, and Ken Ford of the Southeast Region was elected assistant treasurer. Members elected [email protected]. Winners will be notified no later than April 30. selves. The nomination form is on the Desert Advisory Council webpage at http://www.blm. rider safety training course would have immunity from civil action for any injury or death at-large to serve on the executive committee were Perry King of the Northwest Region and Eastern Kern County, Calif.: The Off-Highway Motor Vehicle Recreation (OHMVR) Divi- gov/ca/st/en/info/rac/dac.html. to persons or damage to property that occurs during instruction or training on the training business member John Ulrich of Roadracing World. At the AMA Business Member meeting sion has proposed a plan to acquire and manage 59 privately owned parcels (approximately Nominations should be sent to Teresa A. Raml, District Manager, BLM California Desert Dis- course. earlier that same day, Scott Miller of the Harley-Davidson Motor Company and Brenan were 28,275 acres) in Kern County, Calif.,from ReNu Resources, a private company that owns and trict, 22835 Calle San Juan De Los Lagos, Moreno Valley, CA 92553. For further information, Topeka, Kan.: House Bill 2318, offered by the House Transportation Committee, would re-elected to the AMA board. manages agricultural land in California. The parcels are largely interspersed with lands owned please contact David Briery, BLM California Desert District External Affairs, (951) 697-5220 or authorize the use of FMVSS-compliant motorcycle headlamp modulation systems and permit Washington, D.C.: In response to concerns expressed by the AMA and power equipment by the U.S. Bureau of Land Management. via e-mail at [email protected]. the addition and use of body or wheel lamps of any color that are visible from the sides of the makers, the U.S. Environmental Protection Agency has issued new guidelines to help ensure Property management includes visitor activities, maintenance and operations, resource Sacramento, Calif.: The sponsor of a California Senate bill that would have restricted the motorcycle but not the front or rear. that motorcyclists and others don’t inadvertently use E15 fuel. On Feb. 7, the EPA posted a management, minor projects, and special events. These activities could involve minor ground- current practice of lane-splitting by motorcyclists will place the bill on hold from consideration Lansing, Mich.: Operators of bicycles, mopeds, and two- and three-wheeled motorcy- new option for retailers on its website’s “E15: Misfueling Mitigation Plans” page to try to avoid disturbance activities such as the installation of fencing, signage, vault toilets, or re-routing of for 2013. Lane-splitting by motorcyclists in California is recognized by the California Highway cles could proceed with caution through an automated stoplight if, after being stopped for one misfueling by consumers. recreational trails. No changes in land uses or significant site improvements are proposed. No Patrol and helps ease traffic flow. full cycle of the automated stoplight or 60 seconds, the automated stoplight fails to detect their Under the new option, retailers who use a blender pump to sell E15 and E10 fuel through the expansion of open riding or the existing route network is proposed. No new points of access to An aide to state Sen. Jim Beall (D-San Jose), who sponsored S.B. 350, confirmed in an email vehicle, under House Bill 4265, sponsored by Rep. Mike Shirkey (R-Columbia). same hose must also have a separate E10/E0 fuel pump. Those retailers would be required to the project property or changes to open range grazing are proposed. to the AMA that the bill would be put on hold, pending the results of a University of California- Jefferson City, Mo.: Law enforcement agencies would be barred from establishing a have a label on the blender pump that reads: “Passenger Vehicles Only. Use in Other Vehicles, The OHMVR Division has prepared a Draft Environmental Impact Report for the Eastern Berkeley safety study expected later this year. The bill, introduced Feb. 20, would have allowed roadside checkpoint or roadblock pattern based on a particular vehicle type, including the es- Engines and Equipment May Violate Federal Law.” Retailers would also be required to have Kern County Acquisition project and is requesting comments on its contents. The Draft EIR is lane-splitting only in certain instances: on divided highways with three or more lanes of travel tablishment of motorcycle-only checkpoints, under House Bill 594, sponsored by Rep. Robert signs indicating the location of the dedicated E10-or-lower fuel pump. There would be no available for public review and comment for 45 days, which began on Feb. 15. Your response in the same direction, only when traffic is congested and only at “a safe” speed. Cornejo (R-St. Peters). The bill doesn’t prohibit roadside checkpoints for commercial motor minimum-fuel-purchase requirement at that pump. should be sent at the earliest possible date, but no later than April 1. Instructions on how to Nick Haris, AMA western states representative, noted that lane-splitting has been an ac- vehicles or any other type of checkpoint or roadblock established and operated in accordance Retailers who want to sell E15 also have the option of having a dedicated E15 pump or hose, provide comment can be found in the Notice of Availability document. cepted custom and necessary strategy to ease traffic congestion in California for years. He with the provisions of the United States Constitution and the Missouri Constitution. or a pump that dispenses E15 and higher ethanol blends through a single hose. If a blender In addition, the OHMVR Division encourages all interested individuals, organizations, and pump dispenses multiple fuels that include E15 and higher ethanol blends, the EPA may require agencies to attend the public hearing for the Eastern Kern County Property Acquisition on a minimum purchase requirement. Saturday, March 16, from 3 p.m. to 6 p.m. The meeting will be held at the Holiday Inn Express, Washington, D.C.: The Coalition for Recreational Trails, a federation of national and 901 Capitol Hills Parkway, Tehachapi, CA 93561. regional trail-related organizations, has announced its 2013 achievement awards to recognize Los Angeles: Thanks to a software update to the cameras, the ExpressLanes on the I-110 outstanding trail projects funded by the national Recreational Trails Program. 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14 15 ABATE BOARD MEETING DEC 16, 2012 FreedomThe Writer Milestone Members Call to order at 1020 by President Tom Alton 2012 board members present: We would like to acknowledge our newest Milestone Members Tom Alton, Deb Trask, Dev, Tanya Cruz, DT Matt Grossmann, Prospector. 2013 board members present: Tom Alton, Deb Trask, Dev, Tanya Cruz, and thank them for their continued dedication to the organization. DT Matt Grossmann, Prospector, Caryn Grossmann. Mike Giarrusso arrived later. May 2013 May Pledge of Allegiance 10 Years: Lynn Swinehart Joseph Ricco Laura Price Eugene Squillace Carolyn Squillace Motion: Waive reading of Sep minutes. Approved Brian J Winser Ed Thomas Joel E Dyslin John Raynor Ron Fruin Letter to Chautauqua Chapter sent certified mail was returned unclaimed. Albany Chapter account paperwork was completed. Lou Camassa Jack “Grumpy” Benson Michael Spencer Steve Corts Discussion: Taxes on advertising, fees paid for advertising income paid by ABATE of NY. Kathy Grasby Michael Grasby Sr Motion: Tanya, Dev; To authorize seminar copying costs to be paid to Deb Approved Treasurers report: Att. 15 Years: Mihaly Decsi Emily-Su Shappy Thomas Shappy Rudy Hildebrandt Discussion: Insurance renewal, storage unit. Motion: Matt, Dev; To keep our current accountant Approved Jim Keene Randy Mathes Geoffrey Shulkin Jackie Polisse Motion: Matt, Dev; to pay all bills. Approved. Manlio C Mondo Steve Faughnan William Mott Jr Gertrude Chudzinski Legislative report: Roster of new state legislators is almost complete. Prospector will be back in Albany at start of session meeting with new members. Mike Giarrusso will accompany. Jim Gorton Jeff Grube Jim Grube Tony Saurini Discussion: Public relations. Region D report: Tanya, nothing at this time. 20 Years: Jeddy Tranquill Wayne Frost Mark Ginter Jack Lane Region E report: Matt, nothing at this time. Jim Priestley Rich Tallcot Thomas Buss Annette J Holowka Discussion: Plan for regional coordinators for starting new chapters. Sgt@Arms report: Dev will set up 2013 meeting locations. Robert Marranca Roberta MacGray Gerald H Powell Newsletter report: Tanya; problem with printer re. Nov issue has been resolved. 21 Years: Office manager report: Membership is down. Office manager’s contract to be renewed. Steven Brady Roy J Randall Gary VanValkenburg Lewis Fleming Seminar committee report: Dev; Lunch will be sponsored, speakers are set. Optional 22 Years: Joe Tazz Valla Robert C Bancroft President’s roundtable 8 PM Friday. Board to be there Saturday 9AM. 23 Years: Joseph R Garces Tracey L Arnett Salvatore A Bonafede Rose Costantini Michael Farrell Motion: Matt, Dev; to pay for no more than 5 rooms for Friday night only at seminar. Approved- 1 abstention 24 Years: Jan Mahoney David B Wells Discussion: Foundation to pay for seminar and ABATE to reimburse? Is it legal, we need more info. 25 Years: A.J. Travis Freedom Rally report: All preparations are on schedule to date. Tom will contact Governor re proclamation at Freedom Rally. 26 Years: Ryder Fitzgerald Becky Persons Discussion: Establishing a warchest to help individuals fight court cases. We will appoint Join ABATE of NY, Inc. 27 Years: a committee to research. Roddy Niesen Dan “Wind” Smallwood Gaeton “Guy” Godios Discussion: Policy manual changes. Protect Your Right to Ride Motion: Dev, Prospector; to have a special board meeting on 2/16/13 at 10 AM to address 28 Years: Woody Bustle proposed policy manual changes Approved. 29 Years: Jeff Barkley William Clay Richard L Gardner Jr Tom distributed info from National Safety Council re helmets. Tom met with Chautauqua president re patches. They will comply with bylaws and will 30 Years: Paul W Siejak not make any more patches. SUPPORT Discussion: Membership drive. 31 Years: Bruce Roemmelt Mike Gleber Motion: Matt, Dev; to offer a free 6 month membership patterned after LI program, to THEBIKER LOWDOWNRADIO SHOW anyone who buys a new or used motorcycle at any shop or dealer. To be administered 32 Years: Dennis Hollfelder by Chapter membership officer. Approved. Discussion: State fair booth. 34 Years: Keith C Mark Discussion: Trifolds, we will ask chapters if they need any. WITH YOUR BROLJJAMES Discussion: Javits. Discussion: Bylaw changes, suggestions will be solicited from chapters &PREACHER CHUCK D Our Newest Discussion: Legislative Gazette. Prospector will attempt to get info on past ads from gazette office. Charter Life Members • 25 Years: Discussion: ABATE charged for a foundation expense. LIVE WEDNESDAY'S AT 8pmEast Coast Motion: Matt, Prospector; to request $67 rebate from attorney for services not per- Paul W Prochilo Ronald Knatz formed. Approved Allshows archived and available24hours aday Discussion: AMA now has a membership category for SMRO’s. We will no longer John F McDonald Jay Heyd Jack Helfric have to be classified as a social club. from every on-linecomputer worldwide. Discussion: We need to fill Regional Coordinator positions. Richard L Ward Sr. Curt Dunnam Oath of office recited by 2013 board members. Motion: Tanya, Matt; to adjourn. Meeting adjourned 1615 SUPPORT THE SHOW THAT SUPPORTS THE MOTORCYCLING WORLD $100aMonthgets May 2013

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