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ABATE of South Carolina is a State Motorcyclists' Rights Organization

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Helmet Law Debate Video

An in-depth video report on motorcycle fatalities in South Carolina and the opposing views held by members of the Motorcycle Safety Task Force.

USC journalism student Jennifer Robinson
QuickTime Movie
(6.9 MB)
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This impressive video report was created by USC journalism student Jennifer Robinson for the Carolina News; she has kindly shared the video with ABATE.

Red Light Bill S111 Passes House

S111 passed third reading on the House floor Thursday, May 14, 2008. The bill has been returned to the Senate with amendments. Please ask your Senator to support S111.

S111 will address faulty traffic signal devices that fail to detect motorcycles. This bill will clearly increase safety for motorcyclists by reducing the chance of being struck from behind while stranded at a malfunctioning light.

Vertical Tag Bill S605 Passes Committee

House Motor Vehicles and Public Works Subcommittee heard S605 and amended the bill to includes specialty tags prior to voting favorably. Please contact your representative and ask for a yes vote on S605 the Vertical Tag Bill.

... Learn more and read bill's language.

The Continuing Adventures of Pinky (Our Smallest Member)
Pinky visits Hoover Dam
Pinky Goes to Jail
(pps 1.4 MB)
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ABATE of SC defends the rights of bikers in South Carolina. Additionally ABATE of SC also works with regional and national coalitions and organizations such as AIM/NCOM, AMA, MRF, SCC, and The Biker Republic to help defend liberty in Washington DC.

Why you should join ABATE. ABATE works to protect the rights of all motorcyclists through direct involvement in the political process. You, as an individual, can help in the ongoing struggle against anti-motorcycle legislation both here in South Carolina, and across the United States, by joining ABATE and learning the Five Steps to Liberty.

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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.