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ABATE of Florida Inc SOUTHWEST CHAPTER
BATE of Florida, Inc. and its’ members have made a
commitment to the motorcyclist of Florida to try and help
make riding the roads of Florida less dangerous. For many
years they have worked to make an impact by informing the
non-riding public about motorcycle awareness and safe
ways to share the road with motorcycles.
Members throughout the state are trained to become instructors in our
MSAP program. They then visit schools, expos and other organizations spreading motorcycle
awareness.
Abate of Florida, Inc. has held four workshops on Motorcycle Safety and has a fifth planned for
May of 2008. At these seminars experts from all over the country speak on Motorcycle Safety.
Presentations were given on Two Trauma 1st Responder, Motorcycle Safety and Awareness
Program, being properly insured, from the Eyes of the Law, and much more.
In 2006, ABATE of Florida, Inc., in cooperation with the Florida Department of Highways increased
their efforts in motorcycle awareness with items such as billboards, public service announcements,
posters, an additional Motorcycle Awareness video and various other items.
We work each year with the Governor to proclaim May as Motorcycle Safety and Awareness
month.
With the increase of vehicles on our highways, motorcycle safety has become an even larger
concern. Too many motorcyclists are being injured or killed due to the negligence of others.
Not only must we educate the non-riding public, we must educate the riding public about the laws
of Florida and other states as well as federal laws so they can be safe when they ride. Safety
begins the moment you get on a motorcycle or get behind the wheel of any four wheeled motor
vehicle.
ABATE of Florida, Inc. is working diligently to get the message, “WATCH FOR MOTORCYCLES”.
The following links are provided for those who desire more information concerning Motorcycle
Safety and Awareness
Homepage of the Motorcycle Safety Foundation
Home Page of the National Association of Motorcycle Safety Administrators (SMSA)
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