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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Ty Osborne is the new Southern Low Country Area Coordinator
Thursday, 29 November 2012 15:59
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Be sure to thank Ty for stepping up to be the Southern Low Country Area Coordinator, and outgoing Area Coordinator Bill Martini for his service.

Ty can be reached here.Ty Osborne

 
New mailing address for ABATE of SC
Thursday, 29 November 2012 15:43
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Chad Fuller has agreed to let ABATE of SC use his office for our mailing address.

Here is the address:

ABATE of South Carolina, Inc
532 Knox Abbott Drive
Cayce, SC 29033

It is also listed on the top of the Contact page.

 
Chad Fuller is our new Public Relations officer.
Thursday, 29 November 2012 15:18
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Be sure to thank Chad for helping us out with talking to the media.  His contact information is here:

http://abatesc.com/web/contact/36-contacts/30-chad-fullerChad Fuller, Public Relations

 
New Motorcycle Awareness Alliance (MAA) Chapter in Laurens County
Thursday, 08 November 2012 16:28
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The Motorcycle Awareness Alliance has formed a chapter in Laurens, SC. "Like" their Facebook page to keep up-to-date on their meetings and more news as it is available.Motorcycle Awareness Alliance, Laurens, SC

Motorcycle Awareness Alliance, Laurens SC on Facebook

 
Stephanie Bell is the new Products Coordinator
Wednesday, 10 October 2012 13:38
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Contact her for all questions about products, at:Stephanie Bell

http://abatesc.com/web/contact/36-contacts/29-stephanie-bell

 
No ABATE of SC legislative meeting on Saturday, October 6th.
Thursday, 04 October 2012 14:04
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This weekend's Legislative Meeting in Columbia has been canceled. Nearly all the BOD members will either be at the State Pool Tournament, or the benefit poker run for Dave & Rhonda Horta in Greer.  See you in two months!

 
Motorcycle Fatalities Lower After Michigan Helmet Choice Law Passed - CBS Detroit
Wednesday, 03 October 2012 09:52
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This is no surprise to anyone that knows anything about riding and helmets. Legislators in North Carolina, Georgia, Tennessee, take note, and join South Carolina, Florida, Kentucky, Ohio and Michigan with adult freedom of choice for helmets!

Helmets do not make you safe on a motorcycleReport: Motorcycle Fatalities Decrease After Helmet Law Change - CBS Detroit

DETROIT (CBS Detroit) A group called American Bikers Aiming Toward Education — or ABATE — says recent data from the Michigan State Police and Secretary of State proves mandatory helmet law supporters are dead wrong.

“We used the Michigan State Police/Michigan Office of Highway Safety Planning data, which compares motorcycle data between January 1 and August 31 for the last two years, and the numbers speak for themselves,” said Vince Consiglio, president of ABATE Michigan.

[read the rest of the article here]

 
Motorcycle Awareness Alliance (MAA) Chapter is forming in Greenville
Sunday, 30 September 2012 16:28
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The Motorcycle Awareness Alliance is forming a chapter in Greenville, SC. "Like" their Facebook page for the coming announcement of their October 2012 meeting details and more news as it is available.Motorcycle Awareness Alliance, Greenville SC

Motorcycle Awareness Alliance, Greenville SC on Facebook

 
Register to Vote - Deadline is Sat. October 6th
Wednesday, 26 September 2012 15:40
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Most people think this year's General Election will be the most important one in years.

However, if you, your family or friends aren't registered to vote in South Carolina, or if you've changed your address and haven't updated your voter registration, you have until

Register to VOTE!Saturday, October 6th, 2012

to take care of it, to vote in November's General Election.

Full information is here

If you have moved within the same county, you can change your information online, here. If you moved to another county, then you need to re-register before the deadline, to be able to vote in November.

If you don't vote, don't complain about those elected by other people!

 
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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.

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Upcoming Events

06/01/13 01:30 PM - 04:30 PM
State Legislative Meeting

07/13/13 01:00 PM - 04:00 PM
State BOD meeting

08/03/13 01:30 PM - 04:30 PM
State Legislative Meeting

09/14/13 01:00 PM - 04:00 PM
State BOD meeting

10/05/13 01:30 PM - 04:30 PM
State Legislative Meeting

10/06/13
Helmet Law Support Rally

11/09/13 01:00 PM - 04:00 PM
State BOD meeting

12/07/13 01:30 PM - 04:30 PM
State Legislative Meeting

01/11/14 01:00 PM - 04:00 PM
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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.