A.B.A.T.E. OF MONTANA

GOALS and OBJECTIVES

To promote motorcycle safety and education in Montana.

To inform the public of legislative issues affecting motorcycling and freedom of the road.

To encourage a fellowship of motorcycle enthusiasts.

To improve the image of motorcyclists through Toy Runs, Food Bank Donations, Blood Drives and other public service activities.

To encourage our members to actively participate in the political life of their country.

ACCOMPLISHMENTS

- In 1989 ABATE of Montana lobbied for the Montana Motorcycle Safety and Education Program, thus creating affordable rider education.

- In 1993 ABATE of Montana successfully lobbied against a mandatory helmet law, maintaining freedom of choice for all Montanans.

- Assisted in passing anti-discrimination legislation regarding lifestyles.

- 1995, lobbied successfully for more equitable registration fees for motorcycles.

- Lobbied for an increase in funding to the M.M.S.E.P.

 -2007:  Successfully defeated the Mandatory Motorcycle/Quadricycle Helmet Law legislation.                  maintained our rights and our lifestyle, maintaining freedom of choice for all Montanans.

THE FUTURE

- To continue to be a proactive watchdog in the state legislature.

- To work with the national motorcycling rights advocacy groups on all federal issues concerning bikers.

- To encourage new and old alike to join in our fight to WE NEED YOU!

TO JOIN TODAY!

"Those who would give up essential liberty to purchase a little temporary safety, deserve neither liberty nor safety" - Ben Franklin