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ABATE is a loose network of motorcycle enthusiasts in the United States best known for their opposition to mandatory motorcycle helmet laws. Imme R 100,Germany, 1948/1949 A 125 cc motorcycle, the Italian-manufactured Cagiva Planet. ... A motorcycle helmet is a type of protective headgear used by motorcycle riders. ...


The name is an acronym which alternatively stands for "American Bikers Against Totalitarian Enactments", "A Brotherhood Aimed Towards Education", and other combinations of these words. Acronyms and initialisms are abbreviations formed from the initial letter or letters of words, such as NATO and XHTML, and are pronounced in a way that is distinct from the full pronunciation of what the letters stand for. ...


ABATE doesn't really have a national organization per se. Instead, ABATE is organized into separate state level chapters. Anyone interested in ABATE should contact their own state chapter for more information. Many state chapters have websites. In Virginia, the state ABATE chapter is known as RACE (Riders Against Constitutional Erosion). In most other states the group goes by the ABATE name. State nickname: Old Dominion Other U.S. States Capital Richmond Largest city Virginia Beach Governor Mark R. Warner (D) Senators John Warner (R) George Allen (R) Official languages English Area 110,862 km² (35th)  - Land 102,642 km²  - Water 8,220 km² (7. ...


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ABATE Of California (633 words)
ABATE of California is a motorcyclists' rights organization dedicated to preserving individual freedom and promoting safety.
ABATE works to protect the rights of all motorcyclists through direct involvement in the political process.
ABATE feels that all of us, from lifestyle rider to off-road-fan, are brothers and sisters with a common interest — riding free!
Learn More About Abate Of North Dakota (220 words)
ABATE (American Bikers Aiming Toward Education) of North Dakota is a not-for-profit, safety, educational, charitable and advocacy motorcyclist organization.
ABATE feels that all of us, from lifestyle rider to off-road-fan, are brothers and sisters with a common interest...
ABATE of North Dakota believes education, not legislation, is the key to creating a safer environment for motorcycling.
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