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Partially-Automated Peril

Semi-automated vehicles and the danger they and their drivers pose to motorcyclists Michael Sayre July 1, 2022 It may sound like science fiction, but in a not-too-distant future it is possible that self-driving technology will make human drivers and motorcyclists a needless complication on the nation’s road, at least in the eyes of automation’s true

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American Motorcyclist Association Celebrates Independence Day and the Freedom to Ride

The AMA encourages drivers to watch for motorcyclists and urges riders to use extra caution PICKERINGTON, Ohio (July 1, 2022) — Independence Day on July 4 presents the perfect time to stop and appreciate the hard-won freedoms we enjoy today, including the freedom to ride motorcycles. The American Motorcyclist Association pauses this Independence Day to

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Celebrate the 31st Annual Ride to Work Day on June 20

Riding to work is about more than just having an extra-fun commute June 15, 2022 By Kali Kotoski Are you struggling with getting to work on time because of the same old traffic and construction? Or does flipping the radio station and hearing the never-ending dings from email notifications make the commute that much longer?

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America’s Outdoor Recreation Act Receives Unanimous Committee Vote

June 14, 2022 By Kali Kotoski America’s Outdoor Recreation Act of 2022 sailed through the Senate Committee on Energy & Natural Resources without a single dissenting partisan vote. Introduced by committee chairman Joe Manchin of West Virginia and John Barrasso of Wyoming, the landmark legislation comes with a bevy AMA-supported acts. The Colorado Outdoor Recreation

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AMA Sound Meter Program Open for 2022

June 14, 2022 By Kali Kotoski The American Motorcyclist Association’s Sound Test Kit Program is officially open for 2022 applications. The program is administered by the AMA’s Government Relations Department and provides kits to AMA Districts, club members, race organizers and others who educate riders about sound levels. The kit contains a Type 2 sound

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Montana Fish, Wildlife & Parks Seeks Public Comment on OHV Grant Proposal

June 13, 2022 Montana Fish, Wildlife & Parks is seeking public comment on proposed 2022 Off-Highway Vehicle (OHV) grant proposals. Public comments will be accepted through Friday June 24, at 5 p.m. The OHV program received 11 grant requests and proposes to award $418,381. The program receives funding through OHV/motorbike registrations, gas tax and the Summer

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President Biden Officially Recognizes May as Motorcycle Safety Awareness Month

First presidential acknowledgment of MSAM comes after AMA’s work with MIC and MSF to request White House recognition PICKERINGTON, Ohio (May 5, 2022) — The White House and President Biden officially released a letter acknowledging May as Motorcycle Safety Awareness Month. This comes less than three months after the American Motorcyclist Association (AMA), the Motorcycle

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The Tiffany Epiphany

The AMA’s intrepid On-Highway Government Affairs Manager gets schooled on the finer points of front brake and cornering technique May 5, 2022 By Tiffany Cipoletti NOTE: This article first appeared in the August 2021 issue of American Motorcyclist.  Hi. My name is Tiffany Cipoletti and, until last week, I was a true-blue Never Front Braker.

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American Motorcyclist Association Opposes Planned E15 Waiver

The waiver would allow for summertime E15 gasoline sales and potentially weaken already inadequate labeling standards PICKERINGTON, Ohio (April 18, 2022) —The American Motorcyclist Association strongly opposes the emergency waiver to allow summertime sales of E15 recently announced by the Biden administration, along with any attempt to weaken the already inadequate labeling standards at the

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Arizona Legalizes Lane Filtering; Utah Extends Law for an Additional Five Years

Arizona the latest state to allow lane filtering, while Utah is seeing success PICKERINGTON, Ohio (March 28, 2022) — Arizona Gov. Doug Ducey has signed a law legalizing lane filtering after the bill cruised through both the Senate and House chambers with strong bipartisan support. The law now puts the state in the company of

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