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ABATE of Lancaster County Pennsylvania was formed in 1991. We are a politically active chapter and are proud to have the support of all eight of our House members and one of the two Senators in our fight for freedom of choice. While Lancaster County is better known for its "horse and buggy" ways and its large Amish population, our members have become known throughout the motorcycle rights community as politically active. We have also led the way into the computer age for

On September 4, 2003
all riders over 21 years of age AND 2 years riding experience
OR
all riders 21 years of age AND has passed the Pennsylvania Motorcycle Safety Program
can decide for themselves IF they will wear a HELMET!

In an article date Friday November 24, 2000, the Pittsburg Post-Gazette wrote "Heads Without Helmets" regarding our quest to modify the mandatory helmet law. Our then ABATE State Coordinator (HDCowboy) responded with, what I believe is a very good explanation for my involvement with ABATE.

One of the founding members of our chapter, while a board member of the MRF, has gone on to represent the Northeast Region of the AMA. His paper "Defining the Debate" along with his wife Gail's article "Dying to be Safe" define their resolve to see our rights restored. Review Rick Gray's many contributions to motorcyclists at his website.

Anybody who has ever asked a fellow motorcyclist to join A.B.A.T.E. of Pennsylvania has been asked the question "What has ABATE ever done for me?" It's easy to think of A.B.A.T.E. as being "the anti-helmet group", but A.B.A.T.E. of Pa is much more than just "the anti-helmet group". Click below on the link for a reminder of all the good works done and the progress made since A.B.A.T.E. of Pa was reincorporated as the Alliance of Bikers Aimed Toward Education in 1983.

To learn more about A.B.A.T.E.'s position on the issues most effecting motorcyclists click on the links below.

Did you ever wonder IF your motorcycle helmet passed the NHTSA Compliance Testing for Motorcycle Helmets under the mandatory federal standard "FMVSS 218"? Well, I know you will be surprised to find out that few helmets pass. For the testing years 1994, 1995, 1996, 1997, 1998 and 1999 you can go to the National Highway Traffic Safety Administration ( NHTSA ) site for the cold hard facts. Then if those facts don't send shivers down your back, be sure to visit the NHTSA
"Recall Database" where you may be surprised to find ....

All motorcyclists need to read the latest on repairing you own motorcycle as viewed by the ENVIRNOMENTAL PROTECTION AGENCY. Then follow thru and contact the EPA concerning this rule, ANPRM A2000-01 on dirt bikes, ATVs and Motorcycles.

The first year of Florida's no-helmet law has gone by, and so far the results may be shocking: Motorcyclists in accidents were more likely to die wearing a helmet than not say Shawna Sundin a Times-Union staff writer.

Teresa Forcier represents Crawford County, Pa. in the House of Representatives. She has spearheaded our legislation for many years and feels that "PAC's Deserve Your Support".

While I believed myself to be a patriot, I now find out that Ted Nugent and I are
"Bad Americans".

Chapter Meeting ..Lancaster County (PA) ..are held on the second Tuesday every month at 7:30 pm at the Dirty Ol' Tavern, 917 South Prince Street, Lancaster

ABATE of WI, Washington County & Jefferson County are hosting 2 campgrounds for the HD 100th Anniversary. We can fit aprox.1000 people at each and the sites will be filled first come, first served. If you could list this web address &/or link in your newsletters and on your websites, you will help support the cause for 'Freedom of the Road' and ABATE of Wisconsin. All information and reservation forms are available on www.abatewis.org website and the link is http://www.abatewis.org/page.php?section=100thcamp

Lancaster County ABATE is part of District 9, we have an Events Calendar with meeting and event dates. If you would like your event included in this calendar, just e-mail the webmaster.