Until the 1960 s there was little need for government relations as regulation of motorcycles was minimal. That changed with the Highway Safety Act of 1966. This act established requirements for a Motorcycle Safety Standard that included direction for states to pass mandatory helmet laws or face the loss of a portion of their federal highway dollars. The above mission is for all motorcycle riders and passengers, clubs and organizations.
Government issues affect ALL riders.
It s not good to form a motorcycle club that states the membership is social only and not political. What these clubs don t understand is the sport of motorcycling affects all riders, including their social club. State and federal Issues are tracked through a variety of sources. A close relationship is kept with other organizations, such as the Motorcycle Riders Foundation, Motorcycle Safety Foundation, Motorcycle Industry Council, and Specialty Vehicle Institute of America. Members also keep the AMA informed on the introduction of a state bill, or implementation of a policy.