ABATE of Maryland, Charles County Chapter

06/05/2026

05/20/2026

TRAFFIC ADVISORY: 2026 Rolling to Remember Wednesday, May 20, 2026

On Sunday, May 24, 2026, Rolling to Remember will take place in the District of the Columbia. In conjunction with this event, there will be street closures and parking restrictions motorists should take into consideration:

On Sunday, May 24, 2026, from 12:01 a.m. to 5:00 p.m., the following streets will be posted as Emergency No Parking:

Madison Drive from 3rd Street to 14th Street, NW
Jefferson Drive from 3rd Street to 14th Street, SW
Constitution Avenue from 23rd Street to 3rd Street, NW
Pennsylvania Avenue from Constitution Avenue to 3rd Street, NW
3rd Street from Constitution Avenue, NW to Independence Avenue, SW
Maryland Avenue from Independence Avenue to 3rd Street, SW
Independence Avenue from 3rd Street to 14th Street, SW
6th Street from Pennsylvania Avenue, NW to Constitution Avenue, NW
7th Street from Constitution Avenue, NW to Independence Avenue, SW
14th Street from Constitution Avenue, NW to D Street, SW
4th Street from Jefferson Drive to Independence Avenue, SW
On Sunday, May 24, 2026, from approximately 10:30 a.m. to 5:00 p.m., the following streets will be closed to vehicle traffic:

Constitution Avenue from 23rd Street to 3rd Street, NW
Independence Avenue from 23rd Street to 3rd Street, SW
3rd Street from Constitution Avenue, NW to C Street, SW
4th Street from Pennsylvania Avenue, NW to C Street, SW
6th Street from Pennsylvania Avenue, NW to Maryland Avenue, SW
7th Street from Pennsylvania Avenue, NW to E Street, SW
9th Street from Pennsylvania Avenue to Constitution Avenue, NW
9th Street Tunnel
10th Street from Pennsylvania Avenue to Constitution Avenue, NW
12th Street from Pennsylvania Avenue to Constitution Avenue, NW
12th Street Tunnel
14th Street from Pennsylvania Avenue, NW to D Street, SW
Inbound 14th Street Bridge to Independence Avenue, SW (No traffic north on 14th Street - lanes to eastbound 395/695 will remain open)
Outbound HOV lanes of 14th Street Bridge
15th Street from Pennsylvania Avenue, NW to Maine Avenue, SW
17th Street from New York Avenue, NW to Independence Avenue, SW
18th Street from Virginia Avenue to Constitution Avenue, NW
19th Street from E Street to Constitution Avenue, NW
20th Street from E Street to Constitution Avenue, NW
21st Street from E Street to Constitution Avenue, NW
23rd Street from Virginia Avenue to Constitution Avenue, NW
Inbound TR Bridge ramp to Constitution Avenue, NW
For timely traffic information, please visit x.com/DCPoliceTraffic.

All street closures and listed times are subject to change based upon prevailing or unexpected conditions.

05/15/2026

The Greater Good 5050 update! This morning, ABATE is second on the leaderboard! Lets change that and be the number one supporter of this great program! Be a part of it now and help support ABATE at the same time! Get in before 8pm on Friday to qualify for the $500 Early Bird! The main fundraiser gets drawn at 8pm on Sunday. There is a guaranteed $2500 jackpot each week!

https://greatergood.5050raffle.org/give/mdgg/50-50-raffles/gg5050/charities/abate-of-maryland-inc

04/21/2026

Failing Brakes Spark Huge Recall Of Harley-Davidson Motorcycles
Nearly 17,000 Harley-Davidson motorcycles are being recalled due to a rear brake issue that can increase crash risks.

Harley-Davidson Motor Company issued the recall for 16,994 motorcycles, according to a National Highway Traffic Safety Administration report released on Monday, April 13. The recalled bikes are from the model years 2025 and 2026.

The issue involves the rear brake line, which may come into contact with the motorcycle's body control module. Over time, that contact can tear a hole in the brake line, allowing brake fluid to leak and reducing braking ability.

The issue comes from a lack of space between the rear brake line and the body control module in certain models with a new electrical system and a narrower frame. Riders may notice brake fluid underneath the motorcycle or experience poor rear brake performance.

The affected models include:
• Harley-Davidson FXLRST (2025-2026): 5,338 motorcycles
• Harley-Davidson FXBB (2025-2026): 4,799 motorcycles
• Harley-Davidson FLHC (2025-2026): 3,549 motorcycles
• Harley-Davidson FXLRS (2025-2026): 3,308 motorcycles

Harley-Davidson began investigating after receiving a service report on Thursday, March 5, involving inoperable brakes on a 2025 FXLRST. A review identified three more claims involving brake fluid loss or failing rear brakes before the company decided to issue a recall.

According to the NHTSA, Harley-Davidson isn't aware of any crashes or injuries tied to the issue. The motorcycles were built between October 2024 and March 2026.

Dealers will replace the body control module caddy and inspect the rear brake line for free. Owner notification letters are expected to be mailed starting on Monday, May 18.

You can learn more about the recall on the NHTSA's website or by calling Harley-Davidson customer service at 1-800-258-2464.

04/09/2026

Make sure you have everything tuned up for the spring ride

03/14/2025

Have YOU done this yet? DO IT NOW!

ABATE members, friends and any bikers out there that would like FREEDOM of CHOICE in Maryland. We need your help! The helmet bill in Maryland has been heard in the JPR committee. ABATE testified and we have been working the halls in Annapolis. However, this bill MUST get put on a voting list in committee, or it will never move along any further. We need YOU to to take a few minutes out of your day to contact the committee members and request that SB397 - Motorcycles - Protective Headgear Requirement - Exception (In Remembrance of Gary "Pappy" Boward), be placed on a voting list, and urge them to vote in favor of this bill.

Each committee member telephone number starts with 410-841. The remaining four numbers are provided below, beside their names.

Chairman William C. Smith Jr. 3634

Vice Chair Jeff Waldstreicher 3137

Senator Nick Charles 3127

Senator William G. Folden 3704

Senator Shaneka Henson 3578

Senator Mary Dulaney James 3158

Senator Sara Love 3124

Senator Mike McKay 3565

Senator C. Anhony Muse 3092

Senator Charles E. Sydnor III 3612

Senator Chris West 3648

Please call their offices, speake with the staff, and ask to have SB 397 placed on the voting list in the Senate Judicial Proceedings committee & ask for their support for a favorable vote.