May is Motorcycle Safety and Awareness Month Governor, and motorcyclist, Mitch Daniels has proclaimed May to be Motorcycle Safety and Awareness Month in the State of Indiana. The Governor joins ABATE of Indiana in urging motorists to check twice in looking for the motorcyclists with whom they share Hoosier highways. More

Help end the Federal funding of the motorcycle-only roadside checkpoints WASHINGTON, DC (May 11, 2012) The US Congress has moved forward on the highway bill. They recently named the Conferees that will negotiate the differences between the House and the Senate. This is a crucial juncture for the legislation that would end the motorcycle-only roadside checkpoints. The language is in the HR 7, (the House bill) but not in the US House passed bill, HR 4348 and not in the Senate bill, S 1813. Its our goal to have the conference adopt the language into the final report. More

GNCC Racing Heads to All-New Indiana Venue for Limestone 100 (May 9, 2012) – The 2012 Can-Am Grand National Cross Country Series hosts three all-new venues this season, including this weekend’s Round 6 stop in Springville, Ind. for the Limestone 100 GNCC. More

BMV Updates Policy on Permits for Grads On Tuesday, May 1st, Indiana Bureau of Motor Vehicles Commissioner Scott Waddell announced that effective July 1st, Indiana residents who successfully complete a motorcycle rider course are no longer required to obtain their permit in order to get their motorcycle endorsement. ABATE of Indiana is proud of our relationship with the BMV and appreciate this move to make the licensing process more convenient for Indiana motorcyclists.

Ride with the Governor, Friday, August 10th Join Indiana's "first motorcyclist" Governor Mitch Daniels on Friday, August 10 as we celebrate our "last round-up" with the governor to benefit the Indiana National Guard Relief Fund. More

MRF Bikers Inside The Beltway National Lobby Day (April 23, 2012) The Motorcycle Riders Foundation (MRF) is pleased to announce that the 4th annual Michael "Boz" Kerr Memorial Bikers Inside The Beltway national lobby day will be held Thursday, May 17, 2012 in Washington DC. The MRF will have secure, free parking for motorcycles just steps from the US Capitol Building. More

Michigan is now a FREE STATE! "Governor Snyder signed SB 291 [helmet law repeal] at 4:00PM on April 12, 2012, Public Act 98 of 2012. Ride safe and FREE -- Vince Consiglio, ABATE of Michigan" Congrats, Michigan Riders!!!

It's Official: Buckcherry and The Mummies will Boogie with ABATE in July! We are proud to announce that legendary rockers Buckcherry (Saturday) and the funkiest band around, Here Come The Mummies (Friday), with be performing at this year's Boogie. Thursday night will feature the band Rolling Stone magazine calls "one of the best tribute bands on earth," Hells Bells. Special guests for all three nights will be announced when they are available. Boogie here...

ABATE Motorcycle Rider Education in W. Lafayette (April 9, 2012) ABATE of Indiana is pleased to announce that motorcycle safety will continue to have a home in Greater Lafayette. Barry Rubin and the good people at Innovatech have stepped forward to provide a facility for rider education classes. More

Boogie RV Resevations Are Now Being Accepted We are now accepting Boogie RV reservations by phone, 800-232-2283. Click here for a map of the RV park. See the RV cancellation policy at the bottom of the Boogie page

Congress Considering Transportation Programs that Affect Motorcyclists (March 28, 2012) Currently, Congress is working on the next version of a national transportation bill. This program covers everything from highway safety, to congestion mitigation, and tolling projects. The House of Representatives is considering its options, but the American Motorcyclist Association (AMA) is seeking passage of H.R. 7 more

2012 Tim Fromme Scholarship Submissions Now Accepted (March 29, 2012) ABATE of Indiana’s Motorcycle Safety Division and ABATE Legal Services are proud to provide continued support for this program designed to offer educational assistance to members of ABATE of Indiana and their family members. Click here for more

U.S. Senate votes to preserve Recreational Trails Program PICKERINGTON, Ohio -- The U.S. Senate has approved a bill that extends the embattled Recreational Trails Program (RTP) that provides funding for trails, and the federal motorcyclist safety grant program, for nearly two more years, the American Motorcyclist Association (AMA) reports. More

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