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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   
Friday, 04 March 2011 08:34
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by Abate Georgia on Friday, March 4, 2011 at 12:59pm

Brothers and Sisters on two wheels it is time to walk your talk and TAKE ACTION! We need your help. It is critical to show both State and Federal Officials that we are united. The motorcycle community must stand together to fight the discriminatory practice of Motorcycle Only Checkpoints and we need to take action now!

Background:  The National Highway Traffic Safety Administration (NHTSA) provided a Motorcycle Law Enforcement Demonstrations Grant (DTNH22-10-R-00386) Georgia was the only state to receive a grant in the amount of $70,000 from the NHTSA program to create Motorcycle Only Checkpoints (MOCs.) The grant will be used to conduct roadside motorcycle only checks.

Where:  March 9th  8 am- 5 p.m.  I-75 at the Southbound Commercial Vehicle Inspection Station in Monroe County        Southbound Commercial Vehicle Inspection Station along I-95 in Chatham County, north of Savannah.>

 Talking Points:>

  1. The MOC's violate our constitutional rights under the 4th Amendment.

  2. The $70,000 to be spent on MOC's would be better spent on motorcycle safety awareness and education programs.

  3. The MOC's will not have any effect on reducing crashes and fatalities of motorcyclists.

What Can you Do?

  1. >The AMA posted an Action Alert that will generate letters to your US Congressional Representative urging them to support legislation banning the Secretary of Transportation from providing grants or any funds to states or local governments to be used for any program to create motorcycle-only checkpoints (MOCs).

  2. H.R. 904  http://capwiz.com/amacycle/issues/alert/?alertid=32550501&queueid=%5Bcapwiz%3Aqueue_id]

  3. Download  and send  a letter to Governor Deal  asking him to discontinue the stops  by clicking here http://abatega.org/LA%20downloads/letter%20to%20Governor.doc
  4. Check the Abate Alert on how to report a checkpoint if you see one: 

http://www.facebook.com/note.php?note_id=157557840964674

  1. Forward this email to everyone on your contact lists and urge them to take action as well!

All together we can make a difference. We are not alone. Motorcyclists and concerned citizens from around the country are standing with us and taking action.



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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.