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Dear Mayor: ��
As an elected official, I would like to take this opportunity
to ask you and your city council to support my legislation dealing
with motorcycle safety, AB 55.
When AB 36, came before me last year I supported the bill in
both the Transportation Committee and on the Assembly Floor.
However, it was very apparent to me that a compromise between the
various concerned groups was needed.
Recently, I introduced Assembly Bill 55, a comprehensive
motorcycle safety measure. This bill is a compromise alternative
to Assemblyman Dick Floyd' s bill, AB 8 (AB 36 of 1988) .
There are many important differences between these two
measures . My bill, AB 55, addresses the need for required
motorcycle training and the problems of the unlicensed
motorcycle driver. Listed below are the major provisions of AB 55:
* Requires the use of protective helmets for motorcycle
riders under the age of 21 .
* Requires completion of the motorcycle safety program
for all motorcycle drivers under the age of 21.
* Increases the penalties for driving a motorcycle without
the proper classification of drivers ' license.
* Allows a court to impound the vehicle of anyone driving
without the required license.
* Increases the number of motorcycle licensing categories .
* Ensures the continuance of California ' s motorcycle safety
training program by deleting the existing sunset of this
program.
RECEIVED
JAN 2 31989
Crry CLERK
SAN LUlS0B 97O.CA
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This legislation is a realistic and positive approach to the
need for increased motorcycle safety. I have worked very closely
with the Governor's office and other concerned parties in drafting
this measure.
A strong show of support is vital to the successful passage
of this comprehensive motorcycle safety legislation. Your written
support of AB 55 is extremely important and would be deeply
appreciated.
I look forward to hearing from you. Please feel free to
contact me with any questions or concerns you may have regarding.
this legislation. Your correspondence may be sent to my Capitol
Office at State Capitol, Post Office Box 94289, Sacramento,
California 94249-0001 .
Sincerely,
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BEV HANSEN
8th Assembly District