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Maryland Adds Mandatory Motorcycle Awareness Questioning to Driver’s Exam

Photo Credit: Jeff Kardas PICKERINGTON, Ohio (May 15, 2026) — Signed into law by Gov. Wes Moore (D) on May 12, Maryland Senate Bill 68 requires the state’s Motor Vehicle Administration (MVA) to include at least one question related to motorcycle awareness in the state’s driver’s license exam. This law was introduced by Sen. Nick

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AMA Distributes Sound Meter Kits to Four Clubs as Part of Organization’s Sound Meter Program

AMA Sound Meter Program aims to raise awareness regarding sound issues that impact the motorcycle community Photo Credit: AMA Archives PICKERINGTON, Ohio (May 12, 2026) — In an effort to combat unjust sound ordinances and sound-related discrimination, the American Motorcyclist Association has distributed sound meter kits to four of its chartered clubs as part of

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May is Motorcycle Awareness Month

AMA reminds motorists and motorcyclists to share the road as riding season approaches Photo credit: Kevin Wing/AMA PICKERINGTON, Ohio (May 1, 2026) — The American Motorcyclist Association reminds motorists to be aware of motorcyclists on the open road as riding season kicks off this Motorcycle Awareness Month.  The annual campaign aims to increase the awareness

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Gov. Evers Vetoes Right-to-Race Bill in Wisconsin

Photo Credit: Jeff Kardas PICKERINGTON, Ohio (April 14, 2026) — After passing in the Wisconsin State Assembly and Senate, Gov. Tony Evers (D) vetoed the bipartisan-supported AB 880, which aimed to protect existing motorsports racetracks from nuisance claims. The American Motorcyclist Association has been an ardent supporter of Right-to-Race bills — which have grown in

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Kansas Passes Motorsports Venue Protection Act

Photo Credit: Jeff Kardas PICKERINGTON, Ohio (April 13, 2026) — Kansas Gov. Laura Kelly (D) signed HB 2416, granting Right-to-Race protections to racetracks throughout Kansas. The American Motorcyclist Association has championed Right-to-Race efforts, working with the Specialty Equipment Market Association (SEMA) and Performance Racing Industry (PRI) in various states across the country to grant protections

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Knox County Votes to Keep Bat Nest Road Open for Public Use

AMA and BDR joint efforts help keep popular dual-sport/adventure route open to motorcyclists and enthusiasts PICKERINGTON, Ohio (Jan. 29, 2026) — The American Motorcyclist Association applauds the recent decision by the Knox County Commissioners Office to keep Bat Nest Road in Knox County, Ohio, open for public use. Working in conjunction with Backcountry Discovery Routes

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Tom Umphress Named Chair of AMA Board of Directors

Russ Ehnes to serve as Vice Chair moving forward Photo Courtesy of Tom Umphress PICKERINGTON, Ohio (Jan. 21, 2026) — The American Motorcyclist Association announced that longtime AMA Board Member, and previous Vice Chair, Tom Umphress of Jordan, Minn., was elected chairman at the January board meeting.   With Umphress moving into the role, previous

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Mathew Grynwald Named 2025 AMA Motorcyclist of the Year

AMA recognizes a trio of outstanding motorcyclists with AMA Board of Directors Awards PICKERINGTON, Ohio (Dec. 16, 2025) — The American Motorcyclist Association congratulates the 2025 AMA Motorcyclist of the Year, Mathew Grynwald, who played a significant role in the efforts to pass an inherent risk law in Texas in 2025. “Mathew Grynwald’s selfless work

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AMA Applauds Changes Made to America the Beautiful Pass

America the Beautiful Pass will once again cover two motorcycles per pass at national parks PICKERINGTON, Ohio (Dec. 2, 2025) — The American Motorcyclist Association (AMA) applauds the recent announcement from the U.S. Department of the Interior regarding changes made to the America the Beautiful Pass (Annual Pass), which will once again cover two motorcycles

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AMA News & Notes: October 2025

AMA News & Notes is a monthly publication compiled and edited by the American Motorcyclist Association, designed to inform motorcyclists of rights-related issues and events in the United States and around the world.

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