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Arlington ABATE ABATE, is a not-for-profit, motorcycle rights organization. Arlington ABATE meets the third Sunday each month, 12:00 pm, at VFW Post 6111, 1200 W.

An alliance dedicated to
the protection of the individual rights of motorcyclists through political change and awareness, charitable
works, public education & the promotion of motorcycling. Harris Road, Arlington, TX 76001

Wow! 480 CUBs, dressed and bagged. All that remains is sealing… thanks to our AMAZING volunteers from FCCLA at Juan Segu...
10/19/2026

Wow! 480 CUBs, dressed and bagged. All that remains is sealing… thanks to our AMAZING volunteers from FCCLA at Juan Seguin HS!

Huge shout out to Plush-in-a-Rush and those who were able to join us today for Phase 2. Tomorrow we begin Phase 3, packa...
10/18/2026

Huge shout out to Plush-in-a-Rush and those who were able to join us today for Phase 2. Tomorrow we begin Phase 3, packaging, 2-5pm, at VFW Post 6111, after chapter meeting at 12noon.

10/16/2026

Tesla has begun using the name "Tesla Assisted Driving" on its European websites as it seeks approval for its driver-assistance system there. In the United States, the company continues to market the same technology as "Full Self-Driving (Supervised)." The change follows years of questions from regulators, safety advocates and some Tesla owners, who have said the "Full Self-Driving" label suggests the car can drive itself, even though the driver must stay alert and ready to take control.

How these systems are described matters to American motorcyclists. Rider safety depends on the driver alongside us watching the road. The Motorcycle Riders Foundation (MRF) has long warned that language suggesting full autonomy can lead drivers to rely on the technology more than they should. The concern is not theoretical: in 2024, a motorcyclist was killed near Seattle in a crash that Washington State Patrol investigators determined involved a Tesla operating on Full Self-Driving.

Tesla's move in Europe shows that clearer marketing is possible. American riders should not have to wait for it to happen one market at a time. The Know Before You Drive Act, which cleared a House subcommittee in February, would set a national standard by barring automakers from marketing driver-assistance systems as self-driving and requiring dealers to explain their limits at the time of sale. Any vehicle that drives itself should also be required to prove it can reliably detect motorcycles before it shares the road with riders.

The MRF welcomes any step toward clearer labeling of driver-assistance technology and will continue making that case in Washington. Riders should urge their members of Congress to require clear, accurate descriptions of these systems.

09/16/2026

Last week, the U.S. Department of Transportation (DOT) announced a new national strategy for developing and deploying automated vehicles (AVs), outlining the Trump Administration’s approach to safety, regulation, and innovation in this rapidly evolving technology. In a statement, Department of Transportation Secretary Sean Duffy said the strategy “Outlines specific actions that DOT will take over the next few years, while laying the groundwork for the longer-term future.”

The Motorcycle Riders Foundation (MRF) will continue to closely monitor the Administration’s AV policies and remain committed to ensuring motorcycles are part of the conversation.

Motorcycles present unique challenges for automated driving systems. Their smaller size, maneuverability, and riding characteristics require AVs to accurately read, react to and respond to motorcycles in real-world traffic conditions. As the DOT moves forward with this strategy, the MRF will continue advocating for motorcycle safety to be incorporated into AV testing, research, standards and regulations.

“Motorcycles cannot be an afterthought as automated vehicle technology develops,” said MRF President Kirk “Hardtail” Willard. “We will continue to make sure the interests and safety of motorcyclists are represented as the federal government establishes the rules of the road for this emerging technology.”

Read the new DOT AV Rules here:
https://www.transportation.gov/sites/dot.gov/files/2026-09/AV%20National%20Strategy_508_3Sep2026.pdf

What’s new in motorcycle news? Find out more about upcoming events. Monthly chapter meeting, Sunday, 9/20, at 12 noon.
09/14/2026

What’s new in motorcycle news? Find out more about upcoming events. Monthly chapter meeting, Sunday, 9/20, at 12 noon.

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