A Message from the Executive Director
of
ABATE of California
AB 1890 was introduced by Assemblyman Jose Solorio on Feb. 22, 2012. The bill changes the requirement for toll road transponders to be mounted in a visible location, which on a motorcycle is subject to loss and theft to allow transponders to be stored in a pocket, pouch or bag for security purposes. The Assembly passed AB 1890 by a vote of 77-0 April 16, and the Senate approved it on June 18 with a vote of 33-0.
On July 13, California Governor Jerry Brown signed Assembly Bill 1047 into law, which prohibits motorcycle-only checkpoints.
AB 1047 was introduced by Assemblyman Kevin Jeffries on Feb. 18, 2011. The bill prohibits law enforcement agencies from establishing checkpoints where the only vehicles subject to inspection are motorcycles. The Assembly passed AB-1047 by a vote of 55-5 on Jan. 17, and the Senate approved it on June 28 by a vote of 36-0.
These laws will take effect on Jan. 1, 2013. This is a great accomplishment for the entire motorcycling community and is due mainly to the efforts of many individuals and groups writing letters and supporting ABATE of California in our continuous efforts to defend the privileges, rights and freedoms of motorcycle riders in California.
ABATE of California along with the U.S. Defenders Program, the MMA, and the AMA applaud Assemblyman Jeffries and Assemblyman Solorio for introducing these bills and thank Governor Brown for his signature.
Thank you,
Gregory M. Covel
Executive Director
ABATE of California