South Carolina Motorcycle Rights Association

MRF Friends and Supporters:

A quick “FYI” for you, I understand that Representative Greg Walden of Oregon and Senator John Thune of South Dakota are working on national self-driving vehicle legislation that could replace state-by state rules and make it easier for automakers to test and deploy the technology.

We also expect a hearing in the Senate on June 14 and will be working with our champions on the Committee to ask questions concerning motorcycles and how they are factored into safety checks in the development of these vehicles.

And in related news, the U.S. Transportation Department said it would unveil revised self-driving guidelines within the next few months. You’ll recall they issued a draft in September and what is forthcoming will be an update. Your MRF will be taking a close look to see if motorcycles are impacted and in what way they are considered with this new technology.

Of course I will send out a link to any legislation once it is released and will likely follow up with an engagement with our software allowing you to contact your Member of Congress to give them our talking points on motorcycles and the relationship to autonomous vehicles on the road.

Best,

Megan J. Ekstrom

Vice-President, Government Affairs & Public Relations

Motorcycle Riders Foundation

2221 S. Clark Street, 11th Floor

Arlington, VA 22202

Phone:  (202) 725-5471

www.mrf.org