No connection; just a fun photo as an illustration.
OK, I’m going to take the easy way out today and just do a copy/paste. Call me lazy if you wish.
The Motorcycle Riders Foundation (MRF) is the national organization working to protect motorcyclists’ rights. Just as the various ABATEs are the state-level groups doing the same work. Every year the MRF has a national conference and, among other things, decides which issues to focus on in the coming year.
Here are the areas they intend to focus on.
HIGH PRIORITY OBJECTIVES:
Autonomous Vehicles: Advocate and monitor any legislation or regulations related to motorcycles concerning connected and autonomous vehicles.
Crash Avoidance: Continue to promote the theme of crash avoidance versus safer crashing urging the National Highway Traffic Safety Administration (NHTSA) and the U.S. Department of Transportation (DOT) to focus on crash prevention and support rider education by providing funding and other resources.
Data Recording: Pursue legislative language that any collected or available vehicle data is the property of the consumer and in which the consumer has the choice of whether to opt-in to having their personal data communicated to interested parties.
Definition of a Motorcycle: Educate policymakers and advocate for change to the current definition that better reflects the current two and three-wheel motorcycle landscape.
Emission Regulations: Engage the Environmental protection Agency (EPA) & Congress on any activity related to motorcycle emission regulations
Helmet Laws/Equipment Mandates: Oppose any mandatory federal helmet or personal protective equipment/apparel mandates.
Internal Combustion Engines: Work to ensure the survival of internal combustion engines.
Profiling: Sustain lobbying efforts for the passage of resolutions or legislation that promotes awareness and prohibition of motorcyclist profiling.
Renewable Fuels: Advocate for targeted changes to the Renewable Fuel Standard (RFS)
Right to Repair/Modify: Protect and advocate for “Right to Repair” provisions that allow consumers the ability to repair and modify their motorcycles.
Surface Transportation Reauthorization (Highway Bill): Advocate and pursue legislative efforts related to the next highway bill reauthorization (the current act is set to expire in 2026).
Vulnerable Roadway User Terminology: Monitor and ensure that motorcycles and motorcyclists are a specific and unique category or classification.
If any of these issues are near and dear to your heart you may want to see how you can work with the MRF in accomplishing them. Otherwise, be aware that others are doing that work on your behalf.