“HB0930 is a "No Profiling" bill to stop motorcycle only check points. It is a Shell Bill, no real content, and has a short description of Criminal Law Tech to be amended to include the no profiling at a later date”
http://www.mendotareporter.com/v2_news_articles.php?heading=0&story_id=6101&page=77 Kleckner honored by ABATE of Illinois
Posted: Tuesday, Jan 24th, 2012 BY: Staff
Dan Kleckner, left, accepts the Rich Neb Award from Mike Myers, state coordinator of ABATE of Illinois, Inc., at the state seminar on Jan. 21. (Photo contributed)
ABATE Starved Rock Chapter member, Dan Kleckner, received the “Rich Neb Award” on Jan. 21 at the 2012 ABATE of Illinois, Inc. state seminar. This award is ABATE of Illinois’ highest honor for outstanding contributions to motorcycling.
Requirements for the Rich Neb Award are sacrifice, success, sincerity, continuity and organization. These qualities are measured by a person’s character, contribution to motorcyclists’ rights, commitment to motorcycling, ability to work with others and length of service. This award is not given annually but by merit, and it is not given posthumously.
The mission of ABATE of Illinois is to preserve the universal right to a safe, unrestricted motorcycling environment, and to propose and advocate actions that can be taken by elected officials to protect and conserve the natural resources of the state of Illinois, and ensure through professional management that sustainable use, recreational opportunities and enjoyment of these resources is available for this and future generations.
http://www.thejournal-news.net/articles/2012/01/30/opinion/letters/letter02.txt
Sharing Information On Cycles And Red Lights
Dear Editor:
I am a high school senior and American citizen who will be of age to vote in March. I wish to encourage everyone to register and exercise that right to vote.
I also want to speak to the public about a new law that came into effect this January.
People say, "did you hear about that law allowing bikers to run red lights?"
I want to clear up what this law is, why it was created, and how it affects everyone. I also want to share information and thank ABATE (A Brotherhood Aimed Toward Education) of Illinois for their political efforts.
This new law does not allow motorcycles to run red lights. It allows a motorcycle to proceed through a light that has not changed to green after sitting 120 seconds and it is safe to proceed. Have you sat in traffic and wondered why that motorcycle waited and eventually ran a red light? Some motorcycles do not trigger traffic signals. To maintain the flow of traffic this law is important.
The work of ABATE also affects the public through education. If you are a driver or passenger in a car or motorcycle, you could be sharing the road with someone who completed a motorcycle awareness program. In these high school presentations students are educated about looking out for motorcycles, realizing blind spots, texting, other driving distractions and topics that help to make new drivers safer. This program is accomplished through volunteer time from ABATE members.
ABATE is the organization that has helped to keep Illinois one of the three remaining states that are totally helmet free. The members believe wearing a helmet should be a choice. I believe citizens are losing basic rights. Motorcycle rights organizations along with other groups are protecting basic rights.
Farmers with four wheelers should look at the rights ABATE has protected and educate yourselves on how legislation has tried to put limits on riding on your own property. How many farmers know there has been legislation proposed to regulate dust? Would you like more information to show support or become involved in ABATE? Please visit www.abate-il.org.
Reed Best
Shelbyville
Bob Myers
State Legislative Coordinator
ABATE of Illinois, Inc.
BOB MYERS
LEGISLATIVE COORDINATOR
ABATE OF ILLINOIS
# 618-885-5769
Cell# 618-917-4919
http://www.mendotareporter.com/v2_news_articles.php?heading=0&story_id=6101&page=77 Kleckner honored by ABATE of Illinois
Posted: Tuesday, Jan 24th, 2012 BY: Staff
Dan Kleckner, left, accepts the Rich Neb Award from Mike Myers, state coordinator of ABATE of Illinois, Inc., at the state seminar on Jan. 21. (Photo contributed)
ABATE Starved Rock Chapter member, Dan Kleckner, received the “Rich Neb Award” on Jan. 21 at the 2012 ABATE of Illinois, Inc. state seminar. This award is ABATE of Illinois’ highest honor for outstanding contributions to motorcycling.
Requirements for the Rich Neb Award are sacrifice, success, sincerity, continuity and organization. These qualities are measured by a person’s character, contribution to motorcyclists’ rights, commitment to motorcycling, ability to work with others and length of service. This award is not given annually but by merit, and it is not given posthumously.
The mission of ABATE of Illinois is to preserve the universal right to a safe, unrestricted motorcycling environment, and to propose and advocate actions that can be taken by elected officials to protect and conserve the natural resources of the state of Illinois, and ensure through professional management that sustainable use, recreational opportunities and enjoyment of these resources is available for this and future generations.
http://www.thejournal-news.net/articles/2012/01/30/opinion/letters/letter02.txt
Sharing Information On Cycles And Red Lights
Dear Editor:
I am a high school senior and American citizen who will be of age to vote in March. I wish to encourage everyone to register and exercise that right to vote.
I also want to speak to the public about a new law that came into effect this January.
People say, "did you hear about that law allowing bikers to run red lights?"
I want to clear up what this law is, why it was created, and how it affects everyone. I also want to share information and thank ABATE (A Brotherhood Aimed Toward Education) of Illinois for their political efforts.
This new law does not allow motorcycles to run red lights. It allows a motorcycle to proceed through a light that has not changed to green after sitting 120 seconds and it is safe to proceed. Have you sat in traffic and wondered why that motorcycle waited and eventually ran a red light? Some motorcycles do not trigger traffic signals. To maintain the flow of traffic this law is important.
The work of ABATE also affects the public through education. If you are a driver or passenger in a car or motorcycle, you could be sharing the road with someone who completed a motorcycle awareness program. In these high school presentations students are educated about looking out for motorcycles, realizing blind spots, texting, other driving distractions and topics that help to make new drivers safer. This program is accomplished through volunteer time from ABATE members.
ABATE is the organization that has helped to keep Illinois one of the three remaining states that are totally helmet free. The members believe wearing a helmet should be a choice. I believe citizens are losing basic rights. Motorcycle rights organizations along with other groups are protecting basic rights.
Farmers with four wheelers should look at the rights ABATE has protected and educate yourselves on how legislation has tried to put limits on riding on your own property. How many farmers know there has been legislation proposed to regulate dust? Would you like more information to show support or become involved in ABATE? Please visit www.abate-il.org.
Reed Best
Shelbyville