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Article: Pennsylvania Motorcyclists 'Tax Themselves' to Ensure Safer Riding; Increased funding for state Motorcycle Safety Program is the best way to prevent motorcycling accidents, injuries and deaths, says ABATE of Pa.
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- October 5, 2002
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HARRISBURG, Pa. -- The Alliance of Bikers Aimed Toward Education (A.B.A.T.E.) today hailed Gov. Schweiker's signature on Act 114, a measure that substantially increases funding for Pennsylvania's Motorcycle Safety Program, as "the best possible way to prevent motorcycling accidents, injuries and deaths on Pennsylvania's roads and highways."
The legislation was initiated by A.B.A.T.E. shortly after that organization's President, Joe Dickey, became a certified Motorcycle Safety Instructor in the program. "It quickly became apparent to me," said Dickey, "that the demand by students for rider training was far greater than the current program's capabilities. I felt ...