Tuesday, June 29, 2004
FOR IMMEDIATE RELEASE
Contact: Tom Lindsay
Phone: (614) 856-1900 x1357
E-mail: [email protected]

MOTORCYCLING GROUPS SUPPORT AMA’S ‘JUSTICE FOR ALL’

The American Motorcyclist Association (AMA) has announced that a number of state and national motorcycling organizations have formally voiced their support of the AMA’s “Justice for All” campaign.

Among the groups backing the goals of Justice for All are the Gold Wing Road Riders Association, ABATE of Indiana, ABATE for Missouri, ABATE of South Dakota, ABATE of Wisconsin, BikePAC of Colorado, the Connecticut Motorcycle Riders Association, and the Massachusetts Motorcycle Association.

Although Justice for All focuses the public’s attention on inadequate sentencing of drivers who seriously injure or kill motorcyclists, the AMA advocates legislation establishing tougher penalties when traffic offenses or criminal actions by any motorist result in another’s death or serious injury.

“By endorsing the goals of Justice for All, these organizations demonstrate their commitment to working in the best interests of American motorcyclists,” said Edward Moreland, Vice President of AMA Government Relations. “We’re gratified to have their leadership and support, and we look forward to working with them to effect change that benefits riders nationwide.”

In August, the AMA will take Justice for All to South Dakota for the 64th annual Sturgis Motorcycle Rally. Sturgis rallygoers can visit the AMA’s Justice for All information center at the Sturgis Music Festival grounds, located one block off Main Street at the corner of 2nd and Lazelle, from Tuesday, August 10 through Friday, August 13. Card-carrying AMA members will have access to special parking (as space is available), as well as a 10% discount at the Sturgis Music Festival’s food court and access to the Sturgis Music Festival VIP area.

For more information about Justice for All, or to order a Justice for All kit, visit www.AMADirectlink.com/justice, e-mail [email protected], or call 800-AMA-JOIN.