A publication supporting the rights, safety and freedom of all motorcyclists through education and not legislation.
NOVEMBER 2011
VOLUME XX, ISSUE VII
motorcycle training
Nonprofit Org US Postage Paid Permit #1662 Phoenix, AZ
on the horizon?
and Interstates has still not been accepted. We are still working on getting a sponsor and hopefully by the time this is read our bill will have been proposed.
abateofaz.org
ABATE of AZ. 7509 N. 12th St, #200 Phoenix, AZ 85020
Thank you for allowing me to represent you at the Meeting of the Minds in Romulus, Michigan. The MRF always provides great breakout sessions with invaluable information and lively discussion and the opportunity to meet motorcycle activists from around the world.
As of this writing our bill “to alleviate the problem of over heating of Air Cooled engines, heat exhaustion (related to extreme temperatures) and clutching, related to stopped or slow moving traffic on Arizona highways
No matter the topic it always comes down to education. Some states provide rider ed courses at very reasonable prices, but also very limited availability. The reason I bring this up is because in Arizona we have very good motorcycle training schools however the cost may be a deterrent, especially during the current economic situation. The schools are not charging too much, they provide the bikes, riding courses, training on “Motorcycle Rules of the Road” and (of number one importance) trained instructors. They are businesses, not charities, they save lives with education, but they are “for profit”.
ABATE is all about education. We educate the public to “Look Out for Motorcycles”, we try to educate our legislators to pass motorcycle friendly legislation, we even educate our members on motorcycle safety. We don’t provide rider training. There are a lim-
ited number of riding schools, but as I’ve recently noticed, they’ve also been offering specials on some classes. Perhaps ABATE can look into the possibility of offering a limited number of “financial aid scholarships” for new or experienced riders. Eligibilty criteria would have to be determined and since this whole thought came to me suddenly, (it hasn’t been discussed with the Board) please take it a “brainstorming”.
If you’ve been watching the news lately it seems that more people are using their motorcycles as their main means of transportation. This inevitably translates to an increased number of motorcycle crashes. Education on “defensive” riding, traffic awareness and emergency maneuvering can only help save lives. Please be aware, never trust the next guy, ride defensively! Ride Safe,
Carole O’Reilly Designated Lobbyist ABATE of Arizona