Let Those Who Ride Decide

Work with members in your community and make a difference

​For more than 35 years, A.B.A.T.E. of PA - Erie County Chapter has devoted its energy to advocating for the rights of motorcyclists, promoting safety and awareness, and helping various charities in your community. Find out how you can contribute to the future of your motorcycling passion.

RIDER

SAFETY

PROTECTING

YOUR RIGHTS

7/29/23

11th Annual Amy's Ride Dice Run

Sign up is at 11:30 t0 1

at North East Vets Club

28 Vine St.

See Poster Below

8/3/23

​Chapter Meeting
7pm at south Erie Turners
2663 Peach St.

8/19 23

46th Annual Poker Run

Sign up is 10:30 to Noon

at The Cascade Park Club

301 Raspbeery St.

​See Poster Below

9/7/23

Chapter Meeting

7pm at South Erie Turners

2663 Peach St.

upcoming events

​HELPING

OUR COMMUNITY

help

those in need

A.B.A.T.E is the "Alliance of Bikers Aimed Toward Education". It is an organization of motorcyclists dedicated to the protection of the individual rights of motorcyclists through political change, public education, and charitable works. ABATE is active in the elimination of unfair legislation as it concerns motorcyclists; promoting motorcycle safety through both motorist and rider education; and improving the image of motorcyclists to the general public.

ABATE's goal and purpose is to keep motorcyclists, members, and the public informed, to promote safe riding habits, and to encourage favorable legislation for motorcyclists. This is accomplished through a monthly newsletter, e-mail alerts, safety & education programs, working with the state and federal legislators, and voter registration promotion.

Since 1983, A.B.A.T.E. has represented the interests of motorcyclists riding Pennsylvania's roads. Through a variety of programs, A.B.A.T.E. is working to protect and preserve the rights of over 800,000 licensed motorcyclists.

​JOin Us 

• Helmet Use
  
  • Modified the helmet law to allow adult motorcyclists 21 years of age and older with two years experience or successfully completing the PA Motorcycle Safety Course to choose weather or not to wear a helmet. (September 4, 2003)
    
• Tolls Reduction 
  
  • Motorcyclists using the PA Turnpike and taking advantage of the E-Z Pass now receive a 25% discount on tolls. (June 2003)
    
• Unrestricted Parking
  • Two (2) or more motorcycles may park within the same parking space without the risk of being arbitrarily ticketed in PA. (Act 123 of 2002)
    
• C.A.T. Fund Removal
  
  • Removed the unfair catastrophic trust fund surcharge on moving violations from never-eligible-to-participate motorcyclists.
    
    

EVENT  FLYERS

membership in Action

WHAT WE DO. . .

Represent Motorcyclists Throughout PA
Protect Against Road & Land Closures
Introduce Motorcycle Related Legislation
Conduct Fund Raisers To Benefit Our Community
Promote Motorcycle Safety Training Classes
Educate The Public About Motorcycle Awareness
Defend Against Harassment & Discrimination
Preserve Motorcycling As Transportation & Recreation

Come BE A PART OF IT ALL

​Enjoy the right to choose to ride helmet free? Like to customize your bike, whether it be ape hangers, aux. lighting, etc. This is just a sample of what your membership helps to achieve.

• License Plates -vanity, veteran, etc.
  
• Rider Education
  
  • Operation Save-A-Life is a motorcycle awareness program intended for school and civic groups. OSAL's goal is to teach automobile drivers to be alert to motorcycle operators on the highways with the aim of helping everyone to "share the road" safely.
    
  • Safety Programs & Courses
• Passengers - age limits (legislation defeated)
  
• EMISSIONS TESTING
  
  • Motorcycles are exempt from emissions testing.
    
• Handlebar Height 
  
  • Act 152 of 2002 eliminated any restriction on handlebar heights.
    

Questions on upcoming events?

Shoot us an email at 

​erieabate@gmail.com

Public Relation Questions

preriecoabate@gmail.com