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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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Written by Fred   
Thursday, 29 March 2012 12:52
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Helmet Freedom of ChoiceLansing, Michigan - Motorcycle riders for years have pushed for repeal of the state's helmet law and they might finally get the green light.

But whether Gov. Rick Snyder will sign the measure into law or buck the Republican leadership in the Legislature is a matter of speculation.

Snyder last year told Republicans he would consider repealing the helmet requirement only as part of broad reform to Michigan's no-fault auto insurance laws. Republicans jumped the gun Wednesday when the Senate approved a repeal measure the House passed Nov. 2 that's not part of an auto insurance reform package.

(To contact Governor Rick Snyder, click here or call (517) 335-7858 M-F 8 a.m. to 5 p.m.)

Read more at The Detroit News:
http://www.detroitnews.com/article/20120329/POLITICS02/203290385#ixzz1qWtQAYBd

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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.