A . B . A . T . E . of Louisiana
Rally at the Capitol
On March 14 , 2016 we held our 3th Annual Rally at the Capitol and turnout was awesome ! Bikers from across our state joined together to talk with legislators about issues that affect motorcycling . We are working on some great bills this year . We have for many years championed the idea that helmet usage for adult riders should not be dictated by the government . We believe in safety equipment ! However , we believe that it should be your choice . There is a bill in the house that addresses this issue . HB 337 restricts the safety helmet requirement to motorcycle operators and riders under the age of 21 . We believe Louisiana would be able to attract more tourism and tax revenue if this bill becomes law . Another bill ( HB 248 ) will allow for the issuance of “ In God We Trust ” specialty license plate for motorcycles . Our GNO Chapter Vice-President and motorcycle attorney Glen McGovern has championed a bill ( SB 171 ) with enhanced penalties if a car driver fails to yield . The failure to yield includes situations in which there is no stop or yield sign . This bill is aimed at protecting all public road users and pedestrians from distracted drivers . In addition , we are currently talking with legislators about a bill that would allow lane splitting under certain conditions . Lane Splitting at low speeds can help reduce traffic congestion in metropolitan areas . Lane Splitting research from California indicates a 30 percent reduction in motorcyclist being rear ended . Please call your representatives and ask them to vote in favor of these bills !
We had a great time at the State Capitol and we are looking forward to another great year in working to protect the rights of motorcyclists ! We had the opportunity to talk briefly with our new Lt . Governor Billy Nungesser . We look forward to working with him in helping our great state attract a greater amount of motorcycle related tourism ! If you would like to become a member of A . B . A . T . E . of Louisiana go to our website ( abateoflouisiana . com ) and contact a chapter near you ! We look forward to seeing you on the road ! Ride Safe , Ride Free Donnie R . Brown M . B . A . State Legislative Coordinator A . B . A . T . E . of Louisiana
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