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A.B.A.T.E. START SEEING MOTORCYCLES Illi ABATE OF ILLINOIS OPEN ROADS AWARENESS MONTH Riders are excited to be on the road again but that shouldn't stop them from using caution. Checking blind spots, mirrors and using turn signals are necessary when changing lanes and when passing. Distractions during driving could mean the difference between seeing a motorcyclist or not when preparing to change lanes. Riders may take a defensive driving course, wear protective gear, and their bike in best working condition. Be aware of any road hazards and dangerous weather conditions. Drivers and motorcyclists must share the road to make it home safely! If your motorcycle is already in motion and you come upon gravel in the road, don't panic. It's best to maintain the momentum the MAY - MOTORCYCLE SAFETY motorcycle already has and slow down gradually with very light use of both brakes. Your tires will slide easily, even on a light gravel surface, so if you brake too hard you'll likely produce a skid, lose control of the motorcycle and you may go down. ABATE of IL, Inc. is dedicated to preserving the rights of all motorcyclists and works with the Illinois Department of Transportation to make roads safe for motorcycles with projects such as "Motorcycle Awareness" and "Motorcycle Training" programs. Motorcycle Tips for a Safe Riding Season S.M.A.R.T. Riders take the following checkpoints into consideration when riding motorcycles: S is for Safety - Sober and unimpaired, check brakes, lights, tires. M is for Maturity - Ride within your skill limits and limits of your motorcycle. A is for Awareness -Pay attention to your surroundings, road conditions, and your passenger. R is for Respect - Be respectful of yourself, your passenger, and ALL other road users. T is for Training - Riders with training are more skillful. Open Roads ABATE of IL, Inc. wishes all motorcycle riders to have a safe and great riding summer this year. Grass Clippings Many motorcyclists will be out riding in the warmer temps and sunshine which also means it is grass clipping season. According to Illinois' Litter Control Act, it's illegal for people to blow grass cuttings in the roads. Grass clippings make the road slippery and is dangerous for motorcyclists. It is illegal in Illinois to deposit grass clippings onto any public roadway as it may cause injury to motorists or become a traffic hazard. at a stop sign, a red light, or sitting in traffic. A cell phone ticket will appear on a motorist's driving record. In Illinois cell phone driving offenses range from $75 to $150. Cellphones Illinois law (625 ILCS 5/12-610.2) prohibits the use of hand-held cellphones, texting or using other electronic communications while operating a motor vehicle. Even using hands-free technology is considered a distraction while driving and can be dangerous. Illinois increased the penalties for using an electronic device while behind the wheel in the state's latest effort to crackdown on distracted driving. It's also illegal to text or talk while holding a device Gravel on Roadway At some point a motorcyclist will find him/herself riding in gravel, dirt, or sand. You want to minimize the motorcycle's lean and abstain from any sudden input such as braking, accelerating, or swerving. Open Roads ABATE Summer Book Looking for new places to ride and something to do? The Open Roads ABATE Summer Book is the answer. There are 62 stops in the book to ride and get a stamp. Most stops are in northwest Illinois. Donations are $10 per book with proceeds going to safety and ed programs and cash prizes. You have until September 30 to get stamps. The post party is October 7 at the Plano American Legion from 3 to 6 pm. To get your book, call Sally on 815-786-8171 or Linda on 630-552-3828. Upcoming Events May 3, 6 pm - Dinner Ride to Rambo's in Somonauk May 7, 8-2 pm - ABATE of IL, Inc. Freedom Rally in Springfield May 13, 8 am - Summer Book Group Ride to Woodstock, Hebron, and Waterford May 17, 6 pm - Dinner Ride to Maddie's in Leland May 20, 11 am to 1 pm - Windshield Wash for Motorcycle Awareness at BP in Plano June 4, 8 am - 6 pm - Summer Book Group Ride, Savanna and Freeport areas June 17, 9 am - 3 pm - Freedom Run at Grundy Fair Grounds and Marseilles June 25, 6 pm - Open Roads ABATE membership meeting. location tbd June 28, 6 pm - Dinner Ride to Lee'z Place in Sandwich July 15, 8 am - Summer Book Group Ride to East Moline and Geneseo areas July 19, 6 pm - Dinner Ride to Honest Abe's in Morris More events include destination rides, booths at car shows, Kane County Cougar Game, mini golf, and more. Motorcycle Awareness Month - Join ABATE ABATE stands for "A Brotherhood Aimed Towards Education" and is the only nonprofit state organization in Illinois that has been dedicated to fighting for your rights for over 35 years. Your local chapter, Open Roads ABATE of IL, Inc., believes that education and safety are the keys to safe riding. Membership benefits include legal services (i.e., a will valued at $450 drawn up for free). a $3000 insurance policy for accidental death and dismemberment, electronic updates on legislature, information on current laws and regulations, down rider program (contacts to reach if you are in an accident or need assistance). The next Open Roads ABATE chapter meeting is Saturday, June 24, 6 pm, at the Plano American Legion. For more information please call Cliff on (630) 552-3828. A.B.A.T.E. START SEEING MOTORCYCLES Illi ABATE OF ILLINOIS OPEN ROADS AWARENESS MONTH Riders are excited to be on the road again but that shouldn't stop them from using caution . Checking blind spots , mirrors and using turn signals are necessary when changing lanes and when passing . Distractions during driving could mean the difference between seeing a motorcyclist or not when preparing to change lanes . Riders may take a defensive driving course , wear protective gear , and their bike in best working condition . Be aware of any road hazards and dangerous weather conditions . Drivers and motorcyclists must share the road to make it home safely ! If your motorcycle is already in motion and you come upon gravel in the road , don't panic . It's best to maintain the momentum the MAY - MOTORCYCLE SAFETY motorcycle already has and slow down gradually with very light use of both brakes . Your tires will slide easily , even on a light gravel surface , so if you brake too hard you'll likely produce a skid , lose control of the motorcycle and you may go down . ABATE of IL , Inc. is dedicated to preserving the rights of all motorcyclists and works with the Illinois Department of Transportation to make roads safe for motorcycles with projects such as " Motorcycle Awareness " and " Motorcycle Training " programs . Motorcycle Tips for a Safe Riding Season S.M.A.R.T. Riders take the following checkpoints into consideration when riding motorcycles : S is for Safety - Sober and unimpaired , check brakes , lights , tires . M is for Maturity - Ride within your skill limits and limits of your motorcycle . A is for Awareness -Pay attention to your surroundings , road conditions , and your passenger . R is for Respect - Be respectful of yourself , your passenger , and ALL other road users . T is for Training - Riders with training are more skillful . Open Roads ABATE of IL , Inc. wishes all motorcycle riders to have a safe and great riding summer this year . Grass Clippings Many motorcyclists will be out riding in the warmer temps and sunshine which also means it is grass clipping season . According to Illinois ' Litter Control Act , it's illegal for people to blow grass cuttings in the roads . Grass clippings make the road slippery and is dangerous for motorcyclists . It is illegal in Illinois to deposit grass clippings onto any public roadway as it may cause injury to motorists or become a traffic hazard . at a stop sign , a red light , or sitting in traffic . A cell phone ticket will appear on a motorist's driving record . In Illinois cell phone driving offenses range from $ 75 to $ 150 . Cellphones Illinois law ( 625 ILCS 5 / 12-610.2 ) prohibits the use of hand - held cellphones , texting or using other electronic communications while operating a motor vehicle . Even using hands - free technology is considered a distraction while driving and can be dangerous . Illinois increased the penalties for using an electronic device while behind the wheel in the state's latest effort to crackdown on distracted driving . It's also illegal to text or talk while holding a device Gravel on Roadway At some point a motorcyclist will find him / herself riding in gravel , dirt , or sand . You want to minimize the motorcycle's lean and abstain from any sudden input such as braking , accelerating , or swerving . Open Roads ABATE Summer Book Looking for new places to ride and something to do ? The Open Roads ABATE Summer Book is the answer . There are 62 stops in the book to ride and get a stamp . Most stops are in northwest Illinois . Donations are $ 10 per book with proceeds going to safety and ed programs and cash prizes . You have until September 30 to get stamps . The post party is October 7 at the Plano American Legion from 3 to 6 pm . To get your book , call Sally on 815-786-8171 or Linda on 630-552-3828 . Upcoming Events May 3 , 6 pm - Dinner Ride to Rambo's in Somonauk May 7 , 8-2 pm - ABATE of IL , Inc. Freedom Rally in Springfield May 13 , 8 am - Summer Book Group Ride to Woodstock , Hebron , and Waterford May 17 , 6 pm - Dinner Ride to Maddie's in Leland May 20 , 11 am to 1 pm - Windshield Wash for Motorcycle Awareness at BP in Plano June 4 , 8 am - 6 pm - Summer Book Group Ride , Savanna and Freeport areas June 17 , 9 am - 3 pm - Freedom Run at Grundy Fair Grounds and Marseilles June 25 , 6 pm - Open Roads ABATE membership meeting . location tbd June 28 , 6 pm - Dinner Ride to Lee'z Place in Sandwich July 15 , 8 am - Summer Book Group Ride to East Moline and Geneseo areas July 19 , 6 pm - Dinner Ride to Honest Abe's in Morris More events include destination rides , booths at car shows , Kane County Cougar Game , mini golf , and more . Motorcycle Awareness Month - Join ABATE ABATE stands for " A Brotherhood Aimed Towards Education " and is the only nonprofit state organization in Illinois that has been dedicated to fighting for your rights for over 35 years . Your local chapter , Open Roads ABATE of IL , Inc. , believes that education and safety are the keys to safe riding . Membership benefits include legal services ( i.e. , a will valued at $ 450 drawn up for free ) . a $ 3000 insurance policy for accidental death and dismemberment , electronic updates on legislature , information on current laws and regulations , down rider program ( contacts to reach if you are in an accident or need assistance ) . The next Open Roads ABATE chapter meeting is Saturday , June 24 , 6 pm , at the Plano American Legion . For more information please call Cliff on ( 630 ) 552-3828 .