ABATE of South Carolina is Biker Rights.

 ABATE of South Carolina, Inc. is the motorcyclists' rights organization of South Carolina. Our members brought freedom of choice to South Carolina bikers in June of 1980; ABATE amended South Carolina's mandatory motorcycle helmet law to allow adult freedom of choice. ABATE stands for A Brotherhood Against Totalitarian Enactments. Our philosophy is to defend liberty; while we do not oppose safety devices we oppose laws that mandate the usage of devices.

ABATE of SC operates in the style of a republic. You can learn more about the operation and governance of ABATE by reading our constitution and policies and procedures. A Motion Form is available for download.

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Board of Director Meetings

State meetings are held the first Saturday of January, March, May, July, September, and November at 1:00 PM at Natures Deli. Natures Deli is located at 1616 Taylor St, Columbia, SC. Call 803-748-9344 for directions to Natures Deli. All members are welcome to attend.


Legislative Meetings

Legislative meetings are held the first Saturday of February, April, June, August, October, and December at Natures Deli. Natures Deli is located at 1616 Taylor St, Columbia, SC. Call 803-748-9344 for directions to Natures Deli. All members are encouraged to attend.


ABATE of South Carolina Areas* and Chapters

Central Savannah River Area


Area Coordinator Mike "Bubba" Bryce

  1. Barnwell
    Meets 3rd Saturday, 4:00 p.m., Fritz & Friends,
    15080 Dunbarton Blvd., Snelling, SC
    Bill Wilhelm (803) 259-1774
  2. Dixie Thunder (Aiken)
    meets twice a month:
    Meets 2nd Tuesday, 7:00 p.m.,
    Thunder Vally Firearms Traiing Center (Bubba Bryce)
    323 Day Rd. Aiken SC
    Meets Last Sunday, 1:00 p.m., Hozes Bar,
    793 Belvedere Clearwater Rd, North Augusta, SC
    Robert "Mick" Prendergast (803) 640-2365

Coastal Area


Area Coordinator Don Ard

  1. G-Town (Georgetown)
    Meets 3rd Saturday, 3:00 p.m., Anvil Tavern,
    3552 Highway 17 Business
    Murrells Inlet, SC 29576
    Tony Spinnato (843-359-3014)
  2. Horry (Myrtle Beach)
    Check our website www.horryabate.com for meeting date, location and time, which vary.
    Sunny Rowan (843) 283-8487
  3. Palmetto (Clarendon)
    Meets 2nd Wednesday, 7:30 p.m., Lakevue Landing,
    1543 Camp Shelor Road, Manning, SC
    Weekly safety meetings and rides. Call or email for details and locations.
    Walt Truesdell (803) 473-2127 or (803) 410-0162
  4. Pee Dee (Florence)
    Meets 2nd and 4th Monday, 7:00 p.m., The Edge Bar & Grill,
    America's Best Value Inn - Florence
    3024 TV Road, Florence, SC 29501
    Tony Hensley (843) 687-5589
  5. Rebel Riders (Marion)
    Meets 3rd Thursday, 7:30 p.m., Mr. Waffles Restaurant,
    1015 E. Liberty St. (Hwy 76), Marion, SC
    George "Bull" Wiegand (843) 423-9838
  6. Swampfox (Andrews)
    Meets 1st Sunday, 3:00 p.m., American Legion Post 69,
    1067 North Morgan Ave., Andrews SC 29510
    Richard "Roach" Mercer (843) 344-2046
  7. UCLA (Conway)
    Meets 3rd Sunday, 1:00 p.m., Thorny's Restaurant,
    618 Church St., Conway, SC
    Jim Horton (843) 446-6418

High Country Area

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Area Coordinator Ben "Blood" Hermann

  1. Carolina
    Meets 3rd Saturday 1 PM. Bar II.
    1474 E Main Street, Rock Hill, SC.
    Keith "Tripod" Dyer (704) 562-6560
  2. Chesnee
    Meets 4th Sunday, 1:00 p.m., J's Tavern,
    4951 Parris Bridge Rd, Boiling Springs, SC
    John Todd (864) 490-8817
  3. Chester
    Meets 2nd Sunday, 2:00 p.m., Chester Shrine Club,
    2321 Pressley Road., Chester, SC
    Mark Emhoff (803) 322-0682
  4. Northwest SC (Spartanburg)
    Meets 2nd Sunday, 1:00 p.m., Friendz,
    7940 Hwy 9, Inman, SC
    David "Yankee Dave" Horta (864) 877-5835
  5. Rock Hill
    Meets 3rd Sunday, 12:30 p.m., Cousy's (803) 327-4006,
    4825 Cureton Ferry Rd, Catawba SC
    Terry "Blade" Hutchinson (803) 324-5789
  6. Union
    Meets 2nd Saturday, 2:00 p.m., Shadys Food and Spirits
    719 N. Duncan Bypass, Union, SC
    Alan Lankford  (864) 251-0949
  7. York
    Meets 2nd Friday, 6:00 p.m., Down Yonder Bar & Grill
    4390 McConnells Highway, Rock Hill, SC
    "Big Rick" Bradley (803) 323-7155

Midlands Area


Area Coordinator Ralph "Safety Sam" Bell

  1. Backstreet (Santee)
    Meets 3rd Saturday, 2:00 p.m.,
    Oasis Bar & Grill, 540 Railroad Ave., Santee, SC
    John "Zero" Jay (803) 897-3300
  2. Columbia Riders
    Meets 2nd Sunday, 2:00 p.m., C&R Station,
    10299 Two Notch Rd., Columbia, SC
    Dennis Welborn (803) 438-8764
  3. Lake Murray (Prosperity)
    Meetings 2nd Tuesday, 7:30 p.m., Shooters,
    11635 C. R. Koon Hwy., Prosperity, SC
    Bill Elrod (803) 364-4143
  5. Sumter
    Meets 2nd Sunday, 2:00 p.m., VFW Post 3034,
    1925 Gion St., Sumter SC
    "Motorcycle Mike" Vedas (803) 773-9569
  6. Orangeburg
    Meets the 3rd Sunday 2:00 p.m., Pit Stop,
    Billy Crosby (803) 664-4190

Lowcountry Area


Area Coordinator Dewaine "Wiggy" Wiggins

  1. Ace Basin (Walterboro)
    Meets 4th Sunday, 1:00 p.m. at Birdie's & Sharon's,
    2912 N. Jefferies Hwy., Walterboro, SC
    Leroy Murdaugh (843) 538-2433 or (843) 908-4295
  2. Barrier Islands (West Ashley)
    Meets 1st Sunday, 1:30 p.m., Island Grill & Sports Bar,
    815 Folly Rd., James Island, SC
    Wendy (843) 345-7834
  3. Berkeley-Dorchester (Summerville)
    Meets 2nd Sunday, 2:00 p.m., Minkys,
    2450 Hwy 17A S., Summerville, SC
    Michael "Fuzzy" Fusari (843) 835-5498
  4. Charleston
    Meets 2nd Wednesday, 7:00 p.m., Old Dorchester Club,
    3557 Dorchester Rd., Charleston, SC
    Dean Lewis (843) 834-5133
  5. Colleton (Givans)
    Meets 1st Sunday, 2:00 p.m., Twylas Place,
    Old Beachhill Rd., Givans, SC
    Roberta Spevak (843) 835-2054
  6. East Cooper (Mt. Pleasant)
    Meets 2nd Sunday, 2:00 p.m., Richards,
    2237 Hwy 17 N., Mt Pleasant, SC.
    Pete Waterfield (843) 297-3711
  7. Hell Hole (Moncks Corner)
    Meets 3rd Sunday, 2:00 p.m., VFW Post 9509,
    1142 S Live Oak Dr., Moncks Corner, SC
    Jo Brittle (843) 899-6024

Sandhills Area

Southern Lowcountry Area

Area Coordinator Bill "Willard" Zahler

  1. Jasper (Ridgeland)
    Meets 2nd Saturday. 4:00 p.m., Confederate Railroad Pointe South,
    I-95 Exit 33 Jasper, SC
    Bill Martini (843) 247-7009




Upstate Area


Area Coordinator Bob Baxter

  1. Anderson
    Meets 3rd Sunday, 1:00 p.m., The Saloon,
    1903 Highway 29 N, Anderson, SC 29621
    Judy Diaz (864) 375-0487
  2. Greenville
    Meets last Sunday of the month, 1:00 p.m., Greenville Shrine Club,
    119 Beverly Rd., Greenville, SC
    Melody "Bubbles" Rahall (864) 244-9678
  3. Laurens
    Meets 2nd Sunday, 2:00 p.m., VFW Post 3354,
    761 E Main St., Laurens, SC
    Brian Williams (864) 684-3474 (cell) or (864) 681-0094 (home)
  4. Pickens
    Meets 1st Thursday, 7:30 p.m., Michael's Pizzeria,
    101H N. Main St., Easley, SC
    John Wise (864) 354-7560
  5. Oconee
    Meets 1st Monday, 7:30 p.m., VFW Post 6830 (864) 638-6063,
    2415 Highlands Hwy., Walhalla, SC
    Max Manley (864) 207-3065

* The Board of Directors is composed of current Area Coordinators


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