ABATE of Louisiana - St. Tammany Parish, 70117 Highway 59 Abita Springs La 70420, Covington, LA (2026)

This is an acronym for American Bikers Active Towards Education, we are the only recognized Motorcycle Rights Organization in the State of Louisiana. We are a non-profit organization dedicated to motorcycle safety, awareness, and realistic motorcycle legislation. A.B.A.T.E. is not a club. Membership is open to all motorcyclists from all walks of life, riding all types of motorcycles. We are members of the Louisiana State CoC (Confederation of Clubs). We are members of the MRF (Motorcycle Riders Foundation) which is a national rights organization and we are affiliated with the AMA (American Motorcycle Association) and NCOM (National Coalition of Motorcyclist). Our affiliations with these organizations are what make us the only state and nationally recognized motorcycle rights organization from the state of Louisiana.

10/18/2026

Tesla has begun using the name "Tesla Assisted Driving" on its European websites as it seeks approval for its driver-assistance system there. In the United States, the company continues to market the same technology as "Full Self-Driving (Supervised)." The change follows years of questions from regulators, safety advocates and some Tesla owners, who have said the "Full Self-Driving" label suggests the car can drive itself, even though the driver must stay alert and ready to take control.

How these systems are described matters to American motorcyclists. Rider safety depends on the driver alongside us watching the road. The Motorcycle Riders Foundation (MRF) has long warned that language suggesting full autonomy can lead drivers to rely on the technology more than they should. The concern is not theoretical: in 2024, a motorcyclist was killed near Seattle in a crash that Washington State Patrol investigators determined involved a Tesla operating on Full Self-Driving.

Tesla's move in Europe shows that clearer marketing is possible. American riders should not have to wait for it to happen one market at a time. The Know Before You Drive Act, which cleared a House subcommittee in February, would set a national standard by barring automakers from marketing driver-assistance systems as self-driving and requiring dealers to explain their limits at the time of sale. Any vehicle that drives itself should also be required to prove it can reliably detect motorcycles before it shares the road with riders.

The MRF welcomes any step toward clearer labeling of driver-assistance technology and will continue making that case in Washington. Riders should urge their members of Congress to require clear, accurate descriptions of these systems.

10/12/2026

Mid-Event Colors Ban At Las Vegas BikeFest 2026

Before Las Vegas BikeFest 2026 in North Las Vegas, the Southern Nevada Confederation of Clubs was assured there would not be a "no colors" policy. Midway through the event, colors and cuts were banned. Multiple entities gave shifting explanations, and no one took responsibility for the policy change. Among those banned was the International Vice President of the Soldiers for Jesus Motorcycle Club, an MRF Board Member who had a booth at the event.

"Clubs did what was asked of them. They got assurances and showed up in good faith," said Kirk "Hardtail" Willard, MRF President. "Changing the rules midway through, then refusing to say who made the call, is the kind of treatment riders across this country are tired of."

This is what many in the motorcycling community deal with every day. The MRF has fought motorcyclist profiling in Washington for years, winning passage of anti-profiling resolutions in the Senate (S.Res. 154, 2018) and House (H.Res. 366, 2022) and backing 2026 language in the House BUILD America 250 Act that bars federal funds for programs that profile motorcyclists.

Riders can help. Take the Motorcycle Profiling Project's National Motorcycle Profiling Survey every year. Each year the questions shift to gather new data for future state and federal legislative efforts. What stays the same each year is that the survey includes only five (5) anonymous questions and takes about a minute. Take the survey at https://www.motorcycleprofilingproject.com/survey

Data from thousands of past survey participants has been central to the MRF's case on Capitol Hill, and every new response makes that case stronger.

10/11/2026

For sale: 2006 Springer classic,garage kept. All new cables, brakes, tires, fluids, battery, clutch barring and handle bar change. Asking 9000.00 OBO. Louisiana area.

09/27/2026

A. A law enforcement officer may stop a person in a public place whom he reasonably suspects is committing, has committed, or is about to commit an offense and may demand of him his name, address, and an explanation of his actions.

09/12/2026

Last week, the U.S. Department of Transportation (DOT) announced a new national strategy for developing and deploying automated vehicles (AVs), outlining the Trump Administration’s approach to safety, regulation, and innovation in this rapidly evolving technology. In a statement, Department of Transportation Secretary Sean Duffy said the strategy “Outlines specific actions that DOT will take over the next few years, while laying the groundwork for the longer-term future.”

The Motorcycle Riders Foundation (MRF) will continue to closely monitor the Administration’s AV policies and remain committed to ensuring motorcycles are part of the conversation.

Motorcycles present unique challenges for automated driving systems. Their smaller size, maneuverability, and riding characteristics require AVs to accurately read, react to and respond to motorcycles in real-world traffic conditions. As the DOT moves forward with this strategy, the MRF will continue advocating for motorcycle safety to be incorporated into AV testing, research, standards and regulations.

“Motorcycles cannot be an afterthought as automated vehicle technology develops,” said MRF President Kirk “Hardtail” Willard. “We will continue to make sure the interests and safety of motorcyclists are represented as the federal government establishes the rules of the road for this emerging technology.”

Read the new DOT AV Rules here:
https://www.transportation.gov/sites/dot.gov/files/2026-09/AV%20National%20Strategy_508_3Sep2026.pdf

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70433

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