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ED BERNER
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So here we are deep in the dog days of Summer.

The Delaware General Assembly is now in recess and there

doesn't appear to be much concerning our Freedoms looming. 

There has been some important Legislation passed during the run up to the recess.

SB 78 The Vulnerable Users Law, was passed by the House

on July 1st and now is waiting on the Governor's signature.

This law will enhance penalties for drivers who cause

serious physical injury to a vulnerable user as defined.

Motorcycles are included in the list of vulnerable users.

Perhaps now LEO's will charge drivers who Violate the Right

of Way, turning left in front of a biker causing a crash.

https://legis.delaware.gov/BillDetail?legislationId=25723

HB 114 Raises the minimum automobile bodily injury and property

damage limits to reflect the current economic conditions.

The minimums are now $25,000, because of bodily injury to, or death of one person

in any one accident and, subject to said limit for one person $50,000, because of

bodily injury to, or death of two or more persons in any one accident, and $10,000,

because of injury to, or destruction of property of others in any one accident.

Up from and 15,000, $30,000, and $5,000.

This was signed into law on June 13th and will take effect December 13th.

https://legis.delaware.gov/BillDetail?legislationId=25597

 

And finally HB 14 This would have required the Mandatory

use of helmets for all motorcyclists in the State of Delaware.

https://legis.delaware.gov/BillDetail?legislationId=25340

 

I am always happy to report the dedicated efforts of the membership of ABATE of Delaware as well as the efforts of BOLT (Bikers Of a Lesser Tolerance) and the bikers from the state and around the country, we were able to defeat this intrusion on our rights to choose for ourselves.

 

Never underestimate the power of making your voice heard.

 

Scores of bikers from around the country took the time to write and call the

Committee members to voice their opinion and that made all the difference.

 

Ride Safe

-Ed Berner

ABATE of Delaware - State Legislative Coordinator