WHAT HAS CBA/ABATE DONE FOR YOU LATELY:

CBA/ABATE of NC maintains a constant presence in the General Assembly (1) to protect bikers from the politicians and bureaucrats who try to impose well meant but ill-advised, unnecessary new restrictions on people who ride motorcycles and (2) to advance the interests of the motorcycling public through the introduction of legislation and participation in the legislative process. 

Here’s a sample of what CBA/ABATE of NC is doing in the 2011 Session of the General Assembly to protect the rights of bikers:

S 480. LET THOSE WHO RIDE DECIDE – This bill, actively supported by CBA/ABATE of NC, exempts motorcycle operators and passengers who are 18 years of age or older from the mandatory helmet law.  The bill has passed first reading in the Senate and resides in the Committee on Rules.

H 113. MOTORCYCLE SAFETY ACT – This bill stipulates that a failure to provide right of way that causes a motorcyclist to change travel lanes or leave its travel lane is a Class 2 misdemeanor resulting in a fine of not less than $200.00 and a Class 1 misdemeanor and a fine of not less than $500.00 if the violation results in property damage or personal injury to the motorcycle operator or passenger.  This bill was introduced at the request of and is actively supported by CBA/ABATE of NC.  The bill passed the House and was given a favorable report by the Senate Transportation committee.  It is now awaiting action by the House Finance Committee.

H 166. PURPLE HEART MOTORCYCLE SPECIAL PLATES – This legislation authorizes DMV to develop a special motorcycle license plate for Purple Heart recipients.  This bill received a favorable report by the House Committee on Transportation and now awaits action by the House Finance Committee.

H 205. MOTORCYCLE AWARENESS MONTH (H 105) – This bill, authored  and actively supported by CBA/ABATE of NC, designates the month of May as Motorcycle Awareness Month.  The bill has passed the House, and now awaits action in the Senate Rules Committee.

H 381. CHECKING STATION PATTERN SELECTION – This bill prevents law enforcement agencies from establishing patterns for vehicle stops at checking stations based on a particular type of vehicle, thus putting a stop to “motorcycle only” checkpoints.  The bill passed the House and will next be considered in the Senate Judiciary II Committee.

H 392. MODIFY MOTORCYCLE HELMET REQUIREMENTS – This bill repeals the requirement that a person who is eighteen years old or older wear a helmet while operating a motorcycle on a public street or highway or public vehicular area.  The bill is actively supported by CBA/ABATE of NC.  It passed first reading in the House and currently awaits action in the House Committee on Transportation.

These are but a few examples of what CBA/ABATE of NC is doing to protect your right to ride a motorcycle safely and in the manner you choose.  You owe it to CBA/ABATE to help it achieve its goals.  Join CBA/ABATE now!