ABATE OF NY 5 BOROUGHS CHAPTER
About ABATE of NY 5 Boroughs Chapter
Here at ABATE of NY 5 Boroughs, we see the value in Motorcycling in NYC. We want to be a catalyst for positive change here in our city, we’ve been driven by the same ideas initially founded in our Non-Profit Organization. Support, empowerment and progress. Dealing with the challenges of today requires problem-solvers who bring different perspectives and are willing to work with the city of New York. ABATE of NY 5 Boroughs emerged out of a pursuit to inspire and support the community, and a desire for actions to speak louder than words.
What we are about
As NYC’s first line of defense for citizens who ride motorcycles ABATE of NY 5 Boroughs Chapter is dedicated to the following:
* To review and inform motorcyclists about federal, state, and local levels of government motorcycle legislation and to promote favorable motorcycle legislation regarding the following:
Insurance, Licensing, Modifications, Bans, Restrictions, Emissions, Noise levels.
* To work with DOT to improve road conditions thus making roads safer for motorcyclists, and alerting them of dangerous roadway conditions.
* To help prevent motorcycle crashes through education and promote motorcycle awareness for all motorists and promote rider education course for motorcyclists.
* To promote positive community relations by actively encouraging motorcyclists to participate in activities benefiting the common welfare of the community.
* To encourage Motorcyclists to attend Community Board Meetings, Precinct meetings and Town Hall Meetings in order to bring awareness to the issues that affect us.
* To encourage and promote political involvement of motorcyclists.
* To inform motorcyclists how elected or appointed government representatives voted on legislation affecting us.
We Encourage motorcyclists to register and vote; to run for public office; and to write their representatives at federal, state, and local levels, on all issues concerning motorcycles- Favorable or Unfavorable.
We Encourage motorcyclists to report on elected officials at all levels of government who approve or disapprove of said legislation;
We Encourage motorcyclists to act as a legislative liaison between motorcyclists and government authorities, police departments, government agencies, insurance companies, and other organizations
* To report and discourage biased news reporting of motorcyclists.