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AMA Demands Immediate Action on Proposed Tariff on European Motorcycles

AMA Demands Immediate Action on Proposed Tariff on European Motorcycles

The AMA sent U.S. Trade Rep Robert Lighthizer a letter demanding that he remove European motorcycles from a tariff proposal related to U.S. beef exports.
Dan Kyle of Kyle Racing Pleads Guilty to Felony Tax Fraud

Dan Kyle of Kyle Racing Pleads Guilty to Felony Tax Fraud

Dan Kyle, owner of Kyle Racing in Sand City, Calif., and former motorcycle racing crew chief, pleaded guilty May 8 to a felony tax fraud scheme.
AMA Supports National Historic Vehicle Register Act

AMA Supports National Historic Vehicle Register Act

The AMA supports a federal bill that would create a national register to preserve the records of historic vehicles, including motorcycles.
Senator Motorcycle Caucus

Senators Joni Ernst & Gary Peters Establish 1st Motorcycle Caucus

A bipartisan effort by U.S. Senators Joni Ernst (R-Iowa) and Gary Peters (D-Michigan) has lead to the creation of the first-ever Senate Motorcycle Caucus.
California Bans Supermoto Across Golden State

California Bans Supermoto Across Golden State

In a shocking turn of events, California Governor Jerry Brown signed the “Anti-Dank Whoolies Act,” which effectively bans the use of Supermoto motorcycles across the Golden State.
AMA Disputes Motorcycle Tariff: ‘Cynical Approach to Trade Policy’

AMA Disputes Motorcycle Tariff: ‘Cynical Approach to Trade Policy’

AMA on motorcycle tariff: "a cynical approach to trade policy to look for the largest grassroots reaction you can find to pressure European governments."
Motorcycle Laws Across the States: State of Confusion

Motorcycle Laws Across the States: State of Confusion

Need some education on motorcycle laws throughout the states? Here are the top 11 motorcycle laws that vary state-by-state.
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AMA Opposes Profiling of Motorcyclists by Government

The AMA Board of Directors has adopted and issued an official position statement objecting to the profiling of motorcyclists by government agencies.
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AMA Objects: National Monuments Jeopardizing Riding Lands

The AMA is objecting two new national monuments proposed by President Barack Obama that could jeopardize 1.6 million recreational land in Utah and Nevada.
AMA Urges DOT to Include Motorcycles in V2V Communication Plans

AMA Urges DOT to Include Motorcycles in V2V Communication Plans

The AMA wants motorcyclists to be included in the discussion, planning and implementation of the policies and regulations governing the V2V communication rollout.
AB 51 passes in california

California Lane-Splitting Law AB-51 Passes!

Following a long and buzz worthy journey, California's Lane-Splittling Law, AB-51, has passed - this finally places some legal language on the act.
Lane-splitting moves to govenors office

Lane-Splitting Law AB 51 Achieves Concurrence in CA State Assembly

Lane-Splitting Law AB 51 Achieves Concurrence in CA State Assembly California's lane-splitting law, AB 51 has had quite an adventure this week. On Monday, the California State...
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California AB 51 Passes California State Senate | Lane-splitting Legitimized

It's official: California's lane-splitting law, AB 51, has passed in the California State Senate.
Lane Splitting AB 51 Progresses in CA - Heads to Senate Appropriations Committee

Lane Splitting AB 51 Progresses in CA – Heads to Senate Appropriations Committee

On June 14, AB 51, which codifies the act of lane splitting and finally provides some legal guidelines, passed the California State Senate Transportation Committee with zero opposition.
Lane Splitting in California | Bill AB 51 Amended

Lane Splitting in California | Bill AB 51 Amended

The California Lane Splitting bill AB 51 has been amended in its purest from, or rather, what we know it to be as of now – simply riding between cars.