Congressional Bill To Stop Funding Motorcycle-Only Checkpoints
U.S. Lawmaker Introduces Bill To Stop Funding For Motorcycle-Only Checkpoints
A U.S. lawmaker has introduced a bill to not only end funding for
motorcycle-only checkpoints but also to put more emphasis on
motorcycle safety programs, the American Motorcyclist Association
reports.
On May 7, U.S. Rep. Jim Sensenbrenner (R-Wis.) introduced H.R. 1861
to prohibit the U.S. Transportation Department from providing funds
to state and local authorities for motorcycle-only checkpoints. The
bill, called the Stop Motorcycle Checkpoint Funding Act, also has
language to force U.S. transportation officials to focus motorcycle
safety efforts on crash prevention programs rather than national
helmet mandates.
"Current law states that highway safety plans must prevent
accidents and reduce injuries," Sensenbrenner said. "The Stop
Motorcycle Checkpoint Funding Act would require highway safety
plans to include programs that prevent accidents in order to reduce
injuries and deaths resulting from accidents involving motor
vehicles and motorcycles.
"This small change will make a significant impact because it
highlights that preventing accidents is the best way to save
motorcyclists' lives," he said.
For more information, go to www.americanmotorcyclist.com/rights/issueslegislation.
About the American Motorcyclist Association
Founded in 1924, the AMA is a not-for-profit member-based association whose mission is to promote the motorcycle lifestyle and protect the future of motorcycling. As the world's largest motorcycling rights and event sanctioning organization, the AMA advocates for riders' interests at all levels of government and sanctions thousands of competition and recreational events every year. The AMA also provides money-saving discounts on products and services for its members. Through the AMA Motorcycle Hall of Fame in Pickerington, Ohio, the AMA honors the heroes and heritage of motorcycling. For more information, please visit www.americanmotorcyclist.com.
