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ABATE: Helmet law has positive economic benefit in Michigan
By the Midland Daily News Sunday, July 14, 2013 11:15 am
Changes in the Michigan mandatory helmet law have had a positive effect on motorcycle riding in Michigan, according to ABATE of Michigan.
There has been an increase in motorcycle travel in Michigan since April of 2012, ABATE — American Bikers Aiming Toward Education — said.
“Motorcycle tourism is up. Motorcyclists across the country are coming to Michigan in droves. Very few out-of-state motorcyclists were seen in Michigan before the adult helmet requirement was modified. Cyclists from across the country are discovering the beauty of the lower and upper peninsulas of Michigan. There is an increase of out-of-state participation in Michigan motorcycle events by as much as five times during the summer of 2012,” ABATE said in a press release.
“Our members have reported an increase in motorcycle tourism since the enactment of the rider choice law,” added Scott Ellis, executive director of the Michigan Licensed Beverage Association, which represents more than 1,800 restaurant, bar, party store, hotel and casino establishments across the state. “From Monroe to Muskegon to the Keweenaw Peninsula, more out-of-state motorcyclists are stopping, staying and spending money at our restaurants, hotels and attractions.”
Motorcycle sales also are up in Michigan. And 2012 was the safest riding season in 10 years for licensed motorcyclists.
ABATE of Michigan supports public and private rider education. A current list of motorcycle rider education classes can be found at the Michigan Secretary of State website. ABATE of Michigan has partnered with public schools and private driving instructors to teach more than 80,000 new drivers about motorcycle awareness, using resources donated by ABATE members.
http://www.ourmidland.com/
ABATE: Helmet law has positive economic benefit in Michigan
By the Midland Daily News Sunday, July 14, 2013 11:15 am
Changes in the Michigan mandatory helmet law have had a positive effect on motorcycle riding in Michigan, according to ABATE of Michigan.
There has been an increase in motorcycle travel in Michigan since April of 2012, ABATE — American Bikers Aiming Toward Education — said.
“Motorcycle tourism is up. Motorcyclists across the country are coming to Michigan in droves. Very few out-of-state motorcyclists were seen in Michigan before the adult helmet requirement was modified. Cyclists from across the country are discovering the beauty of the lower and upper peninsulas of Michigan. There is an increase of out-of-state participation in Michigan motorcycle events by as much as five times during the summer of 2012,” ABATE said in a press release.
“Our members have reported an increase in motorcycle tourism since the enactment of the rider choice law,” added Scott Ellis, executive director of the Michigan Licensed Beverage Association, which represents more than 1,800 restaurant, bar, party store, hotel and casino establishments across the state. “From Monroe to Muskegon to the Keweenaw Peninsula, more out-of-state motorcyclists are stopping, staying and spending money at our restaurants, hotels and attractions.”
Motorcycle sales also are up in Michigan. And 2012 was the safest riding season in 10 years for licensed motorcyclists.
ABATE of Michigan supports public and private rider education. A current list of motorcycle rider education classes can be found at the Michigan Secretary of State website. ABATE of Michigan has partnered with public schools and private driving instructors to teach more than 80,000 new drivers about motorcycle awareness, using resources donated by ABATE members.