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The New Hampshire Motorcyclists’ Rights Organization (NHMRO) was founded in
freedoms were being systematically taken away.
NHMRO was incorporated as a non-profit organization, under the laws of the State of
New Hampshire and the Internal Revenue tax codes, for the sole purpose of restoring
certain freedoms lost and retaining freedoms that had not yet been tampered with.
In support of NHMRO’s purpose we welcome any and all motorcyclists as part of the
organization so that they may help us in protecting the rights of ALL motorcyclists
regardless of their preference in motorcycles, life styles, or where, when and how they
enjoy riding.
We also encourage ALL motorcyclists to register and actively participate in helping to
elect candidates who are supportive of our beliefs.
NHMRO supports the VOLUNTARY use of helmets, not mandatory laws.
freedoms were being systematically taken away.
NHMRO was incorporated as a non-profit organization, under the laws of the State of
New Hampshire and the Internal Revenue tax codes, for the sole purpose of restoring
certain freedoms lost and retaining freedoms that had not yet been tampered with.
In support of NHMRO’s purpose we welcome any and all motorcyclists as part of the
organization so that they may help us in protecting the rights of ALL motorcyclists
regardless of their preference in motorcycles, life styles, or where, when and how they
enjoy riding.
We also encourage ALL motorcyclists to register and actively participate in helping to
elect candidates who are supportive of our beliefs.
NHMRO supports the VOLUNTARY use of helmets, not mandatory laws.
What Have We Accomplished ?
NHMRO’s first victory was to defeat the proposed 1975 mandatory
motorcycle headlight bill in New Hampshire.
Our second victory was our part in legislation preventing the DOT from
withholding highway funding to the states without mandatory helmet laws.
(This was in May of 1976. Not much has changed in the way Washington
tries to blackmail the states.) We still fight every year to keep the state of
New Hampshire Free and open to you to choose .
When the NH Legislature reconvened in January of 1977, NHMRO had an
amendment filed to our mandatory helmet law exempting any rider over the
age of 18. This was signed into law and took effect on August 7, 1977. (This
made NHMRO the 1st rights group in the nation to do so.)
Since then NHMRO has been instrumental in defeating many attempts to
pass a new helmet law or create a new lights-on law in NH.
NHMRO was “very” instrumental in the creation of a state sponsored MSF
course in NH and even financed the training of the first group of instructors.
NHMRO has also worked closely with the state of New Hampshire on other
issues of concern to the motorcyclists of the state such as: the motorcycle
noise bill revisions of 1993; the law exempting motorcycles manufactured
prior to 1973 from the law requiring directional signals; and the introduction
of a bill to exempt motorcycles from the child restraint law.
NHMRO has also produced the 1991 MSF national award winning public
service spots for television promoting motorcycle awareness. We have
produced and distributed anti drinking and riding posters throughout the
state. We have convinced our previous and current Governors to officially
proclaim May as “Motorcycle Awareness Month” and we distribute posters
and bumpers stickers to local businesses and schools to raise public
awareness.
NHMRO provided support in helping motorcyclists with
handicaps in New Hampshire to obtain a handicapped plate
for their motorcycles.
In the summer of 1990 NHMRO’s resolve to institute a quality
motorcycle education program was finally accomplished.
Because of NHMRO’s diligent lobbying efforts and financial
commitment, this program is available today for a small fee. In
order to implement the program, NHMRO provided the
introductory financing to train the first group of instructors
from New Hampshire. Each year the program has expanded to
include new instructors and additional training sites.
Approximately 3,000 plus riders attend this training each year.
NHMRO has produced and distributed anti-drinking and
driving posters throughout New Hampshire.
NHMRO produced and supplied to all television stations in
NH, a public service announcement with the Governor of
NH, asking all citizens to be aware of motorcycles. This public
service announcement won a national award from the MSF
(Motorcycle Safety Foundation) in 1991. Each year NHMRO
requests to have the month of May officially proclaimed by the
Governor as “Motorcycle Awareness Month” in the State of
New Hampshire.
In 1993,NHMRO worked with the Division of Motor Vehicles,
motorcycle dealers and legislators on revising the motorcycle
noise regulation to ensure that it is fair and reasonable, accommodating
both antique and custom motorcycles.
1994, NHMRO introduced and worked with the legislature
to pass into law a bill exempting directional lights on motorcycles
manufactured prior to January 1, 1973.
In 1998,NHMRO defeated a $1 million mandatory insurance
bill and a mandatory helmet bill.
2003, NHMRO amended the handlebar law, so now handlebars
can be shoulder height.
In 2006, NHMRO was instrumental in passing two pieces of
legislation, one that requires all driver education schools to
teach at least 45 minutes of motorcycle awareness and another
that requires anyone failing the DMV licensing test twice
will be required to take a motorcycle education course. This is
part of our continuing effort to reduce fatalities and accidents.
NHMRO publishes & distributes a newsletter to all members.
NHMRO supports the voluntary use of helmets, not
mandatory laws.
NHMRO’s website www.nhmro.org has information on
advertisers and businesses that give discounts to NHMRO
members with current membership cards and listing of events.
NHMRO, in cooperation with the Salvation Army and the
Union Leader Corporation, sponsors a “Toys For Tots Run”
in the fall of every year collecting thousands of toys for the
needy children of New Hampshire.
motorcycle headlight bill in New Hampshire.
Our second victory was our part in legislation preventing the DOT from
withholding highway funding to the states without mandatory helmet laws.
(This was in May of 1976. Not much has changed in the way Washington
tries to blackmail the states.) We still fight every year to keep the state of
New Hampshire Free and open to you to choose .
When the NH Legislature reconvened in January of 1977, NHMRO had an
amendment filed to our mandatory helmet law exempting any rider over the
age of 18. This was signed into law and took effect on August 7, 1977. (This
made NHMRO the 1st rights group in the nation to do so.)
Since then NHMRO has been instrumental in defeating many attempts to
pass a new helmet law or create a new lights-on law in NH.
NHMRO was “very” instrumental in the creation of a state sponsored MSF
course in NH and even financed the training of the first group of instructors.
NHMRO has also worked closely with the state of New Hampshire on other
issues of concern to the motorcyclists of the state such as: the motorcycle
noise bill revisions of 1993; the law exempting motorcycles manufactured
prior to 1973 from the law requiring directional signals; and the introduction
of a bill to exempt motorcycles from the child restraint law.
NHMRO has also produced the 1991 MSF national award winning public
service spots for television promoting motorcycle awareness. We have
produced and distributed anti drinking and riding posters throughout the
state. We have convinced our previous and current Governors to officially
proclaim May as “Motorcycle Awareness Month” and we distribute posters
and bumpers stickers to local businesses and schools to raise public
awareness.
NHMRO provided support in helping motorcyclists with
handicaps in New Hampshire to obtain a handicapped plate
for their motorcycles.
In the summer of 1990 NHMRO’s resolve to institute a quality
motorcycle education program was finally accomplished.
Because of NHMRO’s diligent lobbying efforts and financial
commitment, this program is available today for a small fee. In
order to implement the program, NHMRO provided the
introductory financing to train the first group of instructors
from New Hampshire. Each year the program has expanded to
include new instructors and additional training sites.
Approximately 3,000 plus riders attend this training each year.
NHMRO has produced and distributed anti-drinking and
driving posters throughout New Hampshire.
NHMRO produced and supplied to all television stations in
NH, a public service announcement with the Governor of
NH, asking all citizens to be aware of motorcycles. This public
service announcement won a national award from the MSF
(Motorcycle Safety Foundation) in 1991. Each year NHMRO
requests to have the month of May officially proclaimed by the
Governor as “Motorcycle Awareness Month” in the State of
New Hampshire.
In 1993,NHMRO worked with the Division of Motor Vehicles,
motorcycle dealers and legislators on revising the motorcycle
noise regulation to ensure that it is fair and reasonable, accommodating
both antique and custom motorcycles.
1994, NHMRO introduced and worked with the legislature
to pass into law a bill exempting directional lights on motorcycles
manufactured prior to January 1, 1973.
In 1998,NHMRO defeated a $1 million mandatory insurance
bill and a mandatory helmet bill.
2003, NHMRO amended the handlebar law, so now handlebars
can be shoulder height.
In 2006, NHMRO was instrumental in passing two pieces of
legislation, one that requires all driver education schools to
teach at least 45 minutes of motorcycle awareness and another
that requires anyone failing the DMV licensing test twice
will be required to take a motorcycle education course. This is
part of our continuing effort to reduce fatalities and accidents.
NHMRO publishes & distributes a newsletter to all members.
NHMRO supports the voluntary use of helmets, not
mandatory laws.
NHMRO’s website www.nhmro.org has information on
advertisers and businesses that give discounts to NHMRO
members with current membership cards and listing of events.
NHMRO, in cooperation with the Salvation Army and the
Union Leader Corporation, sponsors a “Toys For Tots Run”
in the fall of every year collecting thousands of toys for the
needy children of New Hampshire.
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