Legislative History - Accomplishments

Parade Bill - TCA 55-9-302 b4  18 years and older can ride in a parade without a helmet at speeds not to exceed 30 mph. Each incorporated community has its own parade ordinance as to whether a permit is required. No community as os this date had an ordinance to rescind the helmet choice provision of TCA 55-9-302 b4.

Ventilate Helmet is Legal - TCA 55-9-302 a2-4. Must have label stating approved by CPSC. Holes cannot exceed 1 1/2" in diameter. These helmets can be purchased in sports, department and specialty stores.

Have repeatedly staged Freedom Rallies on the Capitol and annual Lobby Days within Legislative plaza.

Initiated repeal of mandatory Crash Bar Law. 1984 Formerly TCA 55-9-301.

1984 TCA 55-9-304 Initiated legislative change in eye protection law from mandated windshields or goggles to allow clear or tinted glasses with impact resistant lens or face shields.

Brought legislation to Senator Henry, which created and funded the Tennessee Motorcycle Rider Education Program. Funded solely by $2 from each motorcycle registration and $1 of each M endorsement. Supported and lobbied for legislation which passed. In 1986, encouraged the Tennessee Dealers Association to also support and work for passage of this legislation. 1987 TCA 55-51-101, 107.

Handicap Plate available on motorcycle. 1988, Administrative decision involving TCA 55-21-101 et seq; DEFINITION OF MOTOR VEHICLE INCLUDES MOTORCYCLE in TCA 55-1-103c. Landmark decision by legal department of legislature and general counsel of Department of Safety that the two above mentioned TCA sections equal a definition that a motorcycle is a "vehicle" and is to be considered as such in all laws referencing vehicles, including the DISABLED DRIVERS LAW OF 1975.

1989 TCA 55-7-107, Open bed trucks. Legislative sponsor at request of CMT/ABATE Inc. was Rep. Joyce Hassell from Memphis. Provides that loose materials falling from bed of truck and causing damage to another vehicle will be paid for by the truck operator and/or owner. This is the first time CMT/ABATE Inc. was involved in the regulatory process as well as lawmaking. The regs stated that open bed trucks have a truck number on the bed of the truck so that vehicle could be identified for reimbursement purposes.

Have garnered many May is Motorcycle Awareness Month Proclamations and designations from several Governors and the Tennessee General Assembly

Passed HB395/SB469. Additional provisions to TCA 55-9-302. Allows removal of headgear during processions, memorial rides, and/or body escort details. Signed by Governor on 5/20/2015

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