Lawmakers are constantly creating laws that affect motorcyclists. Stay aware by joining these organizations today!
The First Sunday in May in my state of Illinois is the “Freedom Ride.” This is a ride to the State Capital to show the law makers that motorcyclists are watching and we have a voice in government. You may or may not know that there are organizations that are watching what happens at the local, state, and federal level that could affect you as a motorcyclist. If you want have a voice in that you should join these organizations today!
Today I will give you a quick overview of those organizations so you know how they work for you.
At the local and state level there are usually:
- The COC (Coalition of Clubs or Confederation of Clubs or Council of Clubs). As the name says that organization is made up mostly of the motorcycle clubs in the state or area. Some of these do allow independent riders but some don’t.
- State Motorcycle Rights Organizations (SMROs) are also in most states. Most states have an ABATE (A Brotherhood Aimed Toward Education) or other organization like that. This is open to all riders, club members and independents alike. Click here to look for one in your area!
At the Federal Level there are a few more organizations:
- The NCOC (National Council of Clubs) is an organization of Motorcycle Clubs from across the country. GO!
- The MPP (Motorcycle Profiling Project) is dedicated to the grassroots effort to pass laws addressing profiling and discrimination. The MPP is not intended to replace other organizations. Rather, the project is intended to coordinate and unify the different elements and organizations in each state towards this common goal. GO!
- The NCOM (National Coalition of Motorcyclists) is an organization of both Motorcycle Clubs and Independent riders – This usually is the SMROs and COCs and a few independents. GO!
- MRF (Motorcycle Riders Foundation) is an organization that is also made up of independents, SMRO’s and Motorcycle Clubs. This organization has a paid lobbyist that is in DC to watch for anything that may affect Motorcyclist. GO!
- National COIR (National Council of Informed Riders) was established to inform, network and unite all riders nationwide, to protect their rights and freedoms as motorcyclists. Registration is free. GO!
- AMA(American Motorcyclist Association) is the oldest Motorcycle rights organization. They started with the first Motorcycle racing clubs and are still fighting for Motorcyclist. They also have people in DC working for your rights. GO!
