Our Details

ABATE of Idaho is an Idaho SMRO (State Motorcyclist Rights Organization). Our objectives are:

• To join the general public together in an effort to stop unreasonable and unfair legislation and practices that diminish the rights of the motorcyclists of Idaho

• To end the discrimination experienced by motorcyclists

• To organize and conduct seminars, conferences, research, discussion groups, and publications on the subject of motorcycle rights

As found in our Bylaws,

"the purpose of the organization is to form a political, educational and charitable group, to promote motorcycle rights, awareness, education, freedom of choice legislation and to provide a more favorable environment for motorcycle riders and the communities in which they reside. ABATE seeks to eliminate laws and perceptions that infringe upon motorcyclist rights, and preclude proposed legislation that may infringe upon those rights…"

Although we attempt to work with other SMROs in Idaho, at times our objectives differ. As Bree says below, “There is a big difference between motorcycle rights and motorcycle safety, and many times the two don’t go together.”

ABATE of Idaho is dedicated to freedom of the road, just like it says on our logo. We embrace the original conception of ABATE: A Brotherhood Against Totalitarian Enactments. Over the years, ABATE groups in other parts of the country have watered this down to things like, American Bikers Aimed Toward Education, A Brotherhood Aimed Towards Education, American Bikers for Awareness, Training & Education, American Bikers Advocating Training & Education, and others — versions that detract from the original meaning in an attempt to be less “confrontational”. That’s not us.

ABATE of Idaho is a member of the National Coalition of Motorcyclists (NCOM) and the Motorcycle Riders Foundation (MRF), both national Motorcycle Rights Organizations. Several of our members are individual members of MRF.