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To Protect Against Rising Motorcycle Theft, Check Your Insurance

November 1, 2022 By Kali Kotoski The AMA’s Government Relations Department has been receiving reports from members that insurance companies are not paying out motorcycle theft claims due to a lack of paperwork and unannounced policy changes. In 2021, motorcycle thefts were up 26 percent compared to 2020, and in 2020 they were up 30

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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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Leading Motorcycling Organizations Meet With Department of Transportation Secretary Buttigieg

The Motorcycle Industry Council, American Motorcyclist Association, and Motorcycle Safety Foundation join forces to share the priorities of the motorcycling community and industry with U.S. Department of Transportation PICKERINGTON, Ohio (Feb. 16, 2022) — In a collaborative effort to raise awareness of key issues and opportunities facing the motorcycle industry, riders, and motorcycle safety, the

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Pikes Peak Hill Climb Discontinues Motorcycle Competition

The decision follows the 2019 fatal crash of four-time champion Carlin Dunne and ends an event that has challenged motorcycle racers since 1916 August 19, 2021 By Kali Kotoski Motorcycle competition at the legendary Pikes Peak International Hill Climb is no more, following a recent decision by the organization’s Board of the Directors after it

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Triumph Motorcycles to Enter into Motocross and Enduro Segments

The famed British marque enlists Ricky Carmichael and Iván Cervantes to spearhead racing development August 10, 2021 By Kali Kotoski Triumph Motorcycles will enter into the Motocross and Enduro motorcycle segments with a myriad of competition-focused motorcycles, the company announced late last month. The decision to grow the brand’s footprint with an all-new competition MX

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Sturgis Motorcycle Rally in Full Swing

Up to 700,000 enthusiasts are expected to attend the 81st Annual Motorcycle Rally August 10, 2021 By Kali Kotoski The sleepy town of Sturgis, South Dakota has once again ignited with a flurry of motorcyclists coming in for the 10-day motorcycle rally, with local officials estimating they could see an attendance of up to three-quarters

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Valentino Rossi to End Illustrious Motorcycle Racing Career

The seven-time MotoGP world champion will finish out the season and hints at a car racing future August 10, 2021 By Kali Kotoski The famed racer Valentino Rossi announced last week that the 2021 MotoGP season will be his last, capping off an incredible quarter-century career that chalked up seven world championships and gave the

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Riding Track Rescue

AMA helps landowner push back against local zoning office August 10, 2021 By Joy Burgess In April 2021, Brandon and Tiffany Hughett of Dublin, Va. received a Notice of Violation from the County of Pulaski’s Planning and Zoning Office asking them to discontinue the use of the small dirt bike track the family had constructed

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California Senate Adopts AMA-Supported Anti-Motorcyclist Profiling Resolution

The resolution urges law enforcement agencies to engage in efforts to end motorcyclist profiling PICKERINGTON, Ohio (July 20, 2021) — The California Senate on July 12 adopted Senate Resolution 41 to promote increased public awareness on the issue of motorcyclist profiling. The resolution, introduced by state Sen. Anna Caballero (D-Salinas), encourages local and state law

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Judges Strike Down EPA Rule Allowing Year-Round E15 Fuel Sales

D.C. Circuit decided the Environmental Protection Agency Rule overstepped congressional authority PICKERINGTON, Ohio (July 14, 2021) — The U.S. Court of Federal Appeals for the District of Columbia on July 2 struck down a 2019 rule that allowed for the sale of a 15 percent ethanol gasoline blend during the summer months by concluding that

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