The epidemic called motorcycle profiling is officially a national discussion. The practice of using a person’s protected expression, association, or mode of transportation as a factor in the decision to take a law enforcement action must end. Two concurrent...
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Washington Motorcyclists Asking Legislature to Amend Profiling Law
Other states are looking to Washington State’s Profiling Law as a model, so this is important to all riders. ABATE and the Council of Clubs of Washington State, collectively representing thousands of the state's registered motorcyclists, is requesting support and...
Motorcycle Profiling Law Has Momentum in California Assembly
On April 10, 2018 the California State Assembly Committee on Public Safety held a public hearing and ultimately voted 5-2 to give a favorable recommendation to AB 2972, a grassroots backed legislative proposal that prohibits law enforcement from engaging in the...
The Waco Biker Prosecutions Are Collapsing?
After the first attempt to convict a Waco defendant ended in mistrial, many wondered what the McLennan County DA's next move would be. Within days, it was announced that Bandido MC Dallas Chapter President Christopher Jacob Carrizal would be retried in April 2018,...
Washington State Motorcyclists Adding More Teeth to 2011 Profiling Law
Motorcycle club members and independent bikers in Washington State are again addressing the issue of motorcycle profiling in the state legislature. The Washington State Council of Clubs (WACOC), with ABATE's support, drafted an amendment to the first law addressing...
Autonomous Transportation and the Future of Motorcycling
Widespread autonomous vehicle use is inevitable. These vehicles are no longer imaginative ideas confined to sci-fi novels and futuristic movies. At an increasing pace, autonomous technology is being tested and used on public roadways in numerous American cities. In...
A Survey for All Motorcyclists: Have You Been Profiled?
The Motorcycle Profiling Project is following the success of the initial survey with the 2016-2017 NMPS, intended to more accurately define ongoing profiling trends so resources and attention can be focused on the areas that need it the most. The 2016-17 survey has...
Motorcycle Only Checkpoints Still a Reality in Many States
Motorcycle Only Checkpoints Still a Reality in Many States. Imagine riding your motorcycle to a benefit and seeing a sign saying "Motorcycles must exit at rest area." Although you've done nothing wrong, and your motorcycle registration and insurance are up to date and...
Independent Motorcyclists in Idaho Uniting to Fight Motorcycle Profiling
On October 1st, ABATE of Southern Idaho hosted a "Legislative Fundraiser" to support their efforts to pass an anti-motorcycle profiling law in 2017. I was invited to participate and speak to the community about the process of successfully passing the law in Idaho....
Russ Brown Motorcycle Attorneys® Steps Up to Assist Rights Movement
In almost any grassroots rights movement there are individuals on the frontline that dedicate large amounts of time and energy fighting for the entire community. The motorcycle rights movement is no different. In particular, members of motorcycle clubs have emerged as...
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