AMA News & Notes: February 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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AMA Hosts Congressional Motorcycle Caucus Reception
- by Joy Burgess
- February 14, 2025
WASHINGTON D.C. (Feb.14, 2025) — The American Motorcyclist Association (AMA) hosted a reception on behalf of the Congressional Motorcycle Caucus at the American Legion Kenneth Nash Post 8 in Washington, D.C., on Feb. 12, 2025. The event brought together members of the Caucus and newly elected members of Congress, along with motorcycle advocacy groups and
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IIHS Study Indicates Reflective Clothing May Have Negative Impact on Automated Crash Prevention Systems
- by Jack Emerson
- February 4, 2025
AMA working closely to combat issues related to automatic emergency braking systems A new study from the Insurance Institute for Highway Safety (IIHS) recently indicated that reflective clothing — which typically aims to make riders more visible to drivers — may hinder the ability of automatic crash prevention systems to detect motorcyclists and bicyclists. The study,
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EXPLORE Act Signed into Law
- by Jack Emerson
- January 10, 2025
Created additional opportunities for motorized access on federal lands On Jan. 4, President Joe Biden signed the Expanding Public Lands Outdoor Recreation Experiences (EXPLORE) Act into law, creating additional opportunities for motorized access on federal lands. This piece of legislation also aims to improve access to public lands for outdoor recreation, create new long-distance bike
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AMA News & Notes: January 2025
- by Jack Emerson
- January 1, 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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Tim James Named 2024 AMA Motorcyclist of the Year
- by Jack Emerson
- December 17, 2024
James elevated the adventure and dual-sport riding communities throughout the year while serving as Board President of Backcountry Discovery Routes Photo Credit: Ely Woody PICKERINGTON, Ohio (Dec. 17, 2024) — The American Motorcyclist Association congratulates the 2024 AMA Motorcyclist of the Year Tim James, whose service as the Board President of Backcountry Discovery Routes (BDR)
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AMA News & Notes: December 2024
- by Jack Emerson
- December 1, 2024
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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AMA News & Notes: November 2024
- by Jack Emerson
- November 1, 2024
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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Vote Like a Motorcyclist!
- by Jack Emerson
- November 1, 2024
On Nov. 5, the American public will decide its next leaders in the White House, U.S. Capitol Building and multiple state capitals across the country. As Americans it’s our civic duty to vote, and as riders it’s our duty to Vote Like a Motorcyclist! As you prepare to hit the ballot box, it’s important to
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AMA News & Notes: October 2024
- by Jack Emerson
- October 1, 2024
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.