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Welcome to the ABATE Of Florida Polk County Chapter Website.

ABATE OF FLORIDA MISSION STATEMENT

WE will lobby and educate the government and the general public to promote motorcycling in a safe and positive image

We will endeavor to enlist the cooperation and participation of all organizations and individuals who share a similar interest in preserving our american tradition of


We will involve ourselves in fund-raising to achieve our goals


Goals and Purposes of ABATE


To print a newsletter to keep all bikers informed in regards to legislative actions and events around our state and throughout our country.
To become a powerful and viable political force in legislative matters concerning motorcyclist rights.
To promote voter registration and motivate members to write their legislators.
To promote safe riding habits without infringing on individual rights.
To educate the public about motorcycle awareness.
To provide for a lobbyist.

 What Is ABATE?

ABATE has been traditionally defined as `A Brotherhood Against Totalitarian Enactment'. The most recent definition is `American Bikers Aiming Towards Education'.

ABATE was originally formed by Lou Kimzey of California. The concept has since spread across the nation with many chapters in most states.

Most ABATE organizations are run at the state level with the various chapters or regions participating therein.

History of ABATE of Florida

ABATE came to Florida in the mid 1970's. At that time it was a group of individual and unaffiliated chapters. In 1979 ABATE of Florida, Inc. was formed by the individual chapters. This union was the basis for today's organization. Throughout the years ABATE of Florida, Inc. has striven to be an effective political force for the rights of motorcyclists in Florida. We have attempted to keep up to date on all legislation on a federal level and have tried to input our concerns to our federal officials.

ABATE of Florida, Inc. has hired a professional lobbyist to aid us in our fight for freedom of choice. Our lobbyist has been instructed to keep close watch on all State or National legislation that would affect all motorcyclists.

ABATE of Florida, Inc. is also a member of AMA (American Motorcyclists Association), NCOM (National Coalition Of Motorcyclists ) and the MRF (Motorcycle Riders Foundation).

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ABATE of Florida, Inc. does not condone drinking and driving. Donations to ABATE of Florida, Inc. are not deductible for Federal Income Tax purposes.

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