ABATE of South Carolina is Biker Rights.

A Brotherhood Against Totalitarian Enactments

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.

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Saturday 18 May 2013
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The statistical information through November 30 is as follows:

2008 motorcyclist fatalities January-November = 105
2009 motorcyclist fatalities January-November = 85

This represents a 19% decrease in fatalities in 2009 as compared to the same time frame in 2008.

2008 motorcyclist injuries January-November = 1,967
2009 motorcyclist injuries January-November = 1,264

This represents a 35.7% decrease in motorcyclist highway injuries in 2009 as compared to the same time frame in 2008.

As usual, these figures represent preliminary statistics for the year 2009.

Ed Harmon, Assistant Director - Office of Highway Safety
 

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South Carolina Motorcycle Statutes

Our friends at Tom McGrath's Motorcycle Law Group have compiled a list of laws that apply to motorcyclists in South Carolina, West Virginia, Virginia, North Carolina, and Georgia.

South Carolina has several statutes that directly relate to motorcyclists, including licensure, inspections, and use of public roads. If you feel that your rights have been violated call them at 1-800-321-8968 and speak with one of their attorneys who practice in South Carolina.

Check out the SC laws here

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ABATE does not advocate riding without a helmet; ABATE advocates that you have the right to decide. ABATE does not condone drinking and driving or riding. Contributions to ABATE of South Carolina, Inc., or any of its chapters are not tax deductible.