We are in the midst of trying to further empower our individual members to be able to carry out the many battles for rights at more local levels with grass-roots support. The Montana Department of Justice began issuing new design licenses for all drivers in mid-October. Also, for the first time, a motorcycle-only license will be available in a distinctive format. Several legislators have requested bill drafts for the 2001 Montana Legislature to implement graduated driver licensing for young drivers. A bill with similar intent was defeated by the 1999 Legislature.
Young drivers move up the privilege ladder through supervised experience or formal training.
Young motorcycle riders usually are included in graduated licensing models. Watch for more information on these bills. The American Motorcyclist Association has presented its Most Valuable People award to the Great Falls Tribune for a story that favorably reflected motorcycling. The Tribune ran a story in its September 19th edition entitled, Motorcycle Dealership Outstanding which described the 1999 MSF Outstanding Dealer award won by Bob s Cycle World of Havre. The award is one of 17 presented by the AMA this year.