Why the Need for a Motorcyclists’ Rights Organization

 Motorcyclists’, probably more than any other group, have become increasingly aware of the effect government regulations have on our daily lives. 

With the recent trend of the Federal government’s turning responsibility for regulation over to the States, the need to have an impact on Missouri’s legislative process to protect the rights of ALL motorcyclists has grown.  Some of the recent actions of State and local governments that infringe on the rights of motorcyclists include:

• Requiring personal injury protection insurance coverage (for motorcyclists only).  This does not occur in Missouri at this time.

• Banning ALL motorcycles from selected streets and roads.

• Outlawing certain types of motorcycles completely.

• Attempts to create a “Global” standard of motorcycle manufacturers, which could outlaw any attempts to customize your motorcycle.

• Insurance regulations that allow discrimination against motorcyclists (health coverage, liability, uninsured/underinsured motorists).

Individually, motorcyclists may have a small impact on the legislative and regulatory actions described here, but collectively, motorcyclists who take part in an organized Motorcyclists’ Rights Organization have greater strength.  In Missouri, the organization that guards the rights of motorcyclists is Freedom of Road Riders, Inc.

Want to know even more?  Checkout the FORR Pocket Guide!

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Updated 12/01/2007 by TANKER