Legislative Update

Several riders have questioned what happens now with the helmet law not passing, should we buy the sticker. Our answer is that, each individual has to make that choice for his self. The law clearly states that if you show an insurance card or rider training certificate the officer can not write you a ticket. We have taken the time and expense to go to court with countless riders all over the state to have illegal tickets dismissed. We have told each rider upon dismissal you now have a lawsuit that you can't lose. To date not one rider has been willing to take that step.

Writing a ticket after you show proof of compliance with the law is illegal. That officer has violated your civil rights and the agency they work for is guilty of failure to train. A no helmet stop that leads to a fishing expedition is also illegal. However there is only so much an organization can do to protect your rights. It comes down to you being willing to do your part.

We ask that you report any stop for no helmet to TMRA 2. We will use this for munitions in the next session. A letter or Email will be fine. We can share that with the legislators during the off session. The battle doesn't end just because the session ends. It is always ongoing even during the off session.

Texas ABATE, Texas COC and TMRA 2 work hard to protect your rights. Report any illegal helmet tickets to one of these groups and we will share information. Report any action taken because of a no helmet stop that you believe to be illegal to these groups as well. For instance we have heard of colors being taken after a helmet stop. This is illegal as hell and should not be accepted without a court hearing.

We will always do OUR part but it is up to YOU to file the suits and hit them in the pocket book. That is our best remedy for now.