Open Roads ABATE Summer Book Committee Delivering gift cards for Plano Rockin' Christmas Open Roads ABATE meeting Northwest Region Chili Shootout OPEN ROADS ABATE - YEAR IN REVIEW & UPDATES Automated Car Mayhem: Open Roads ABATE Officers Group Ride to Locations in A Waymo robotaxi got stuck in the path of Vice-President Harris' motorcade while trying to make a turn. The driverless vehicle had to be manually moved by police to unblock the route. San Francisco reported that Waymo vehicles became confused and started honking at one another in parking lots. Nearby residents complained about the driverless cars honking randomly at all hours of the day and night. General Motors robotaxi company, Cruise, will undergo more stringent oversight and pay a fine to settle claims by the National High Traffic Safety Administration (NHTSA) that it failed to disclose information about a crash involving one of its cars that struck and dragged a pedestrian last fall. Another Cruise robotaxi dragged a pedestrian nearly 20' before coming to a stop. The incident injured the pedestrian and resulted in a suspension of Cruise's license to operate in California. The case prompted Cruise to recall its automated driving system. According to NHTSA two reports Cruise provided about the event failed to disclose post-crash details and were incomplete. These stories all involved vehicles with NO DRIVER behind the wheel! ABATE and the Motorcycle Riders Foundation remain committed to spreading the word about the protection that all roadway users deserve from being test subjects for this new technology. Right to repair: Defending the right to customize your motorcycle so that it not only is more comfortable and efficient as a vehicle but also reflects that personality that is uniquely your own. Defending the Internal Combustion Engine (ICE), the motorcycles it powers and the industry of small businesses that build, rebuild, and repair them. Defending riders' lifestyle and their ability to ride when they want, where they want, on what they want, and with who they want. Defending the Right to Repair for motorcycles regardless of age or support of the original manufacturer, through established networks of small business repair centers throughout the nation. MAKE A DIFFERENCE - sign up those who repair with ABATE and MRF NOW! 2025 Objectives - Autonomous Vehicles - Monitor legislation and/or regulations related to motorcycles concerning autonomous vehicles. Crash Avoidance - Continue to promote crash avoidance versus safer crashing urging the NHTSA and the US Department of Transportation (DOT) to focus on crash prevention and support rider education by providing funding and other resources. Definition of a Motorcycle - Educate policymakers for change to the current definition that better reflects the two and three wheel motorcycle construction. Emission Regulations - Work with Environmental Protection Agency (EPA) and Congress on any activity related to motorcycle emission regulations. Helmet Laws - Oppose any mandatory federal helmet and apparel requirements. Internal Combustion Engines - Work to ensure the survival of internal combustion engines. Profiling - Support lobbying efforts for the passage of legislation that promote awareness and prohibition of motorcyclist profiling. Right to Repair/Modify - Protect and advocate for "Right to Repair" provisions that allow consumers to repair and modify their motorcycles. Vulnerable Roadway User Terminology - Ensure that motorcycles and motorcyclists are a specific and unique category. YOU are urged to join ABATE and the MRF to help defend for future generations the unique lifestyle and culture we all know as the American biker. Join ABATE of IL, Inc. www.abate-il.org Join Open Roads ABATE www.abate-il-org and designate Open Roads ABAT Join MRF https://www.mrf.org/ Summer Book Meeting with representative Davis during Legislature Day Motorcycle Awareness Month Proclamation signed by Plano Mayor Rennels ABATE OF ILLINOIS ABATE OF West Central ASATE OF 474 State Seminar in Springfield One of the Sponsors of Train Run in April & November Sandwich Showdown Participate with Plano Area Chamber with Treats on the Streets Open Roads ABATE Summer Book Committee Delivering gift cards for Plano Rockin ' Christmas Open Roads ABATE meeting Northwest Region Chili Shootout OPEN ROADS ABATE - YEAR IN REVIEW & UPDATES Automated Car Mayhem : Open Roads ABATE Officers Group Ride to Locations in A Waymo robotaxi got stuck in the path of Vice - President Harris ' motorcade while trying to make a turn . The driverless vehicle had to be manually moved by police to unblock the route . San Francisco reported that Waymo vehicles became confused and started honking at one another in parking lots . Nearby residents complained about the driverless cars honking randomly at all hours of the day and night . General Motors robotaxi company , Cruise , will undergo more stringent oversight and pay a fine to settle claims by the National High Traffic Safety Administration ( NHTSA ) that it failed to disclose information about a crash involving one of its cars that struck and dragged a pedestrian last fall . Another Cruise robotaxi dragged a pedestrian nearly 20 ' before coming to a stop . The incident injured the pedestrian and resulted in a suspension of Cruise's license to operate in California . The case prompted Cruise to recall its automated driving system . According to NHTSA two reports Cruise provided about the event failed to disclose post - crash details and were incomplete . These stories all involved vehicles with NO DRIVER behind the wheel ! ABATE and the Motorcycle Riders Foundation remain committed to spreading the word about the protection that all roadway users deserve from being test subjects for this new technology . Right to repair : Defending the right to customize your motorcycle so that it not only is more comfortable and efficient as a vehicle but also reflects that personality that is uniquely your own . Defending the Internal Combustion Engine ( ICE ) , the motorcycles it powers and the industry of small businesses that build , rebuild , and repair them . Defending riders ' lifestyle and their ability to ride when they want , where they want , on what they want , and with who they want . Defending the Right to Repair for motorcycles regardless of age or support of the original manufacturer , through established networks of small business repair centers throughout the nation . MAKE A DIFFERENCE - sign up those who repair with ABATE and MRF NOW ! 2025 Objectives - Autonomous Vehicles - Monitor legislation and / or regulations related to motorcycles concerning autonomous vehicles . Crash Avoidance - Continue to promote crash avoidance versus safer crashing urging the NHTSA and the US Department of Transportation ( DOT ) to focus on crash prevention and support rider education by providing funding and other resources . Definition of a Motorcycle - Educate policymakers for change to the current definition that better reflects the two and three wheel motorcycle construction . Emission Regulations - Work with Environmental Protection Agency ( EPA ) and Congress on any activity related to motorcycle emission regulations . Helmet Laws - Oppose any mandatory federal helmet and apparel requirements . Internal Combustion Engines - Work to ensure the survival of internal combustion engines . Profiling - Support lobbying efforts for the passage of legislation that promote awareness and prohibition of motorcyclist profiling . Right to Repair / Modify - Protect and advocate for " Right to Repair " provisions that allow consumers to repair and modify their motorcycles . Vulnerable Roadway User Terminology - Ensure that motorcycles and motorcyclists are a specific and unique category . YOU are urged to join ABATE and the MRF to help defend for future generations the unique lifestyle and culture we all know as the American biker . Join ABATE of IL , Inc. www.abate-il.org Join Open Roads ABATE www.abate - il - org and designate Open Roads ABAT Join MRF https://www.mrf.org/ Summer Book Meeting with representative Davis during Legislature Day Motorcycle Awareness Month Proclamation signed by Plano Mayor Rennels ABATE OF ILLINOIS ABATE OF West Central ASATE OF 474 State Seminar in Springfield One of the Sponsors of Train Run in April & November Sandwich Showdown Participate with Plano Area Chamber with Treats on the Streets