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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.
- by AMA Tech
- October 14, 2025
- 10 minutes read
AMA Condemns Trail Sabotage Incident in Utah, Urges Vigilance Among Trail Users
Calls for quick and severe apprehension and conviction of those responsible Photo Credit: AMA Archives PICKERINGTON, Ohio (Oct. 8, 2025) — The American Motorcyclist Association (AMA) condemns the recent act of trail sabotage in Utah that resulted in a rider being injured after encountering metal wire strung across a.
- by AMA Tech
- October 8, 2025
- 2 minutes read
AMA News & Notes: September 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.
- by AMA Tech
- September 15, 2025
- 10 minutes read
AMA News & Notes: July 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.
- by AMA Tech
- July 15, 2025
- 7 minutes read
Texas Joins Arkansas with New Inherent Risk Legislation Signed into Law
Photo Credit: Jeff Kardas PICKERINGTON, Ohio (June 23, 2025) — Texas became the second state this year to sign motorcycle-focused inherent risk legislation into law on June 20, when Gov. Greg Abbott (R) signed HB 5624. The American Motorcyclist Association, alongside Texas motocross track owners, motorcycle dealers, and riding.
- by AMA Tech
- June 23, 2025
- 1 minute read
AMA News & Notes: June 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.
- by Jack Emerson
- June 17, 2025
- 7 minutes read
Throttling Risk
Motorcycling is fun, thrilling and, yes, risky. Those who organize motorcycling events, the smart ones, at least, look for a way to transfer that risk. They do that with insurance. One option exclusively for AMA-chartered organizers is the AMA insurance program. It is competitive and comprehensive, but it has.
- by James Holter
- June 16, 2025
- 3 minutes read
AMA Hosts Leaders from Congress and Industry for 2025 Ride to Work Day in Washington,
WASHINGTON, D.C. (June 11, 2025) — On Monday, June 9, 2025, the American Motorcyclist Association (AMA) organized and hosted Ride to Work Day on Capitol Hill. The AMA government relations staff brought together lawmakers, congressional staff, industry stakeholders, manufacturers and motorcycle rights advocates to highlight the importance of the.
- by AMA Tech
- June 11, 2025
- 2 minutes read
May is Motorcycle Awareness Month
AMA celebrates the freedom of motorcycling while reminding riders to use caution this riding season PICKERINGTON, Ohio (May 1, 2025) — With May serving as the unofficial start to riding season, the American Motorcyclist Association reminds motorists to keep an eye out for motorcycles and extend courtesy to riders.
- by Jack Emerson
- May 1, 2025
- 2 minutes read
New York Awards Motorcycle Safety Training Contract Following AMA Advocacy
PICKERINGTON, Ohio (April 29, 2025) — The American Motorcyclist Association (AMA), which represents 215,000-plus members nationwide — including nearly 11,500 in New York — welcomes the news that the New York State Department of Motor Vehicles (NYSDMV) has officially awarded the contract to resume state-approved motorcycle safety training. This.
- by AMA Tech
- April 29, 2025
- 1 minute read
AMA News & Notes: April 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.
- by AMA Tech
- April 18, 2025
- 9 minutes read
Arkansas Passes Motorcycle Inherent Risk Legislation
Photo Credit: Willie Browning PICKERINGTON, Ohio (April 11, 2025) — Arkansas Gov. Sarah Huckabee Sanders (R) signed Act 312 into law on March 18, establishing inherent risk for off-road motorcyclists and enhancing protections for event organizers throughout the state. The American Motorcyclist Association applauds the passage of Act 312,.
- by Jack Emerson
- April 11, 2025
- 1 minute read
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