Motorcycle Awareness Takes Center Stage During May
As motorcyclists turn their calendars to a new month, the American Motorcyclist Association (AMA) reminds all road users that May marks Motorcycle Awareness Month.
Off-highway Riding Restrictions May Be Lifted on 43 Million Acres
U.S. Rep. Kevin McCarthy (R-Calif.), joined by other lawmakers, has introduced a bill to free up almost 43 million acres of public land that now may be off-limits to off-highway riding, the American Motorcyclist Association (AMA) reports.
New Study: Motorcycle Deaths Decline Slightly But Concerns Develop
A report released by the Governors Highway Safety Association (GHSA) reveals that motorcycle fatalities declined in 2010 by at least 2 percent. Based upon preliminary data, GHSA projects that motorcycle fatalities declined from 4,465 in 2009 to 4,376 or less in 2010. The projection is based upon data from 50 states and the District of Columbia. The decline comes on the heels of a dramatic 16 percent drop in 2009, which followed 11 straight years of steady increases in motorcycle deaths.
Virginia Launches Nation’s First Rider Alert Cards for Motorcyclists
Richmond Ambulance Authority (RAA) and Bon Secours Virginia Health System, in partnership with Motorcycle Virginia, Inc., have launched a new program designed to save the lives of injured motorcyclists. The program provides free identification data cards that will help first responders provide rapid and accurate medical assistance to riders involved in accidents.
CPSC Terminates ATV Action Plan for SunL Group Youth ATVs
The U.S. Consumer Product Safety Commission (CPSC) recently announced the termination of the All-Terrain Vehicle (ATV) Action Plan for SunL Group, Inc., of Irving, Texas. As of March 30, 2011, importers and distributors cannot import or distribute any ATV subject to the SunL Group ATV Action Plan. The company was an importer and distributor of gas and electric scooters, dirt bikes, ATVs and go-karts.
Amendment Introduced For Lead Law Exemption
U.S. Senator Amy Klobuchar (D-Minn.) has introduced language that would exempt youth off-highway vehicles (OHVs) from the lead law that effectively bans the sale of these machines at the end of the year, the American Motorcyclist Association (AMA) reports.
AMA Announces Video Contest and AMA Family Capitol Hill Climb
The American Motorcyclist Association (AMA) is offering two new opportunities to include young riders in the fight for the future of their sport. Both are great opportunities for dealers to promote and protect the future of youth riding.
AMA Celebrates April as ‘Get Out and Ride!’ Month
The American Motorcyclist Association (AMA) is celebrating April as “AMA Get Out and Ride! Month.” While some motorcyclists live where just about every day is a day in the saddle, many riders are stuck in a deep freeze all winter.
Bill Introduced to Block Motorcycle-Only Checkpoints
A federal lawmaker has introduced legislation to prevent the U.S. Department of Transportation (DOT) from giving money to states and local jurisdictions for motorcycle-only checkpoints, the American Motorcyclist Association (AMA) reports.
AMA Seeks Support Ahead of Congressional Lead Law Hearing
The American Motorcyclist Association is supporting Congress’ effort to address the lead ban issue for youth-sized motorcycles and ATVs, but is still concerned with how Congress may amend the language of the Consumer Product Safety Improvement Act of 2008.
Congressional Motorcycle Caucus Heads Back to Work
U.S. Reps. Michael Burgess (R-Texas) and Gabrielle Giffords (D-Ariz.) will remain as co-chairs of the Congressional Motorcycle Caucus for the new 112th Congress, the American Motorcyclist Association (AMA) reports.
Yamaha OHV Access Initiative Contributed More Than $265,000 in 2010
Yamaha Motor Corp., U.S.A says its national OHV Access Initiative contributed more than $265,000 in GRANTs (Guaranteeing Responsible Access to our Nations Trails) in 2010. The program, with a mission to promote safe, responsible riding and open, sustainable riding areas, has invested more than $1.5 million into these critical issues to date.