ABATE stands for A Brotherhood Against Totalitarian Enactments.

In Memory of Max Badesheim Jr.

A United States Army Veteran, Proud American, and Cherished Brother of ABATE Funeral Service Date: Monday, November 4, 2024 Location: Alden-Waggoner Funeral Chapel, 5400 Fairview Ave, Boise, ID 83706 ⏰ Time: 11:00 AM Final Ride Escort / Funeral Procession Following the service, we’ll honor Max’s memory with a final ride escort. KSU at 12:00 PM, […]

Idaho 2024 Voter Measures

1. House Joint Resolution No. 5 (HJR 5): Citizens Only Voting Amendment What It Does: Proposes an amendment to Idaho’s Constitution to ensure that only U.S. citizens can vote in Idaho elections. Key Points of Support: Protects Election Integrity: By enshrining citizenship-only voting rights in the Constitution, this amendment strengthens Idaho’s commitment to secure, trustworthy […]

Thair S. Pond

Thair “Father “T”” Pond Date: Passed October 11th, 2024 ABATE Membership # 225 Member since 2016 Thair was a active member in ABATE of Idaho. He was big part of Black Thursday and the ABATE Christmas parties. Thair had a magnetic personality that drew people to him, he always had a story to tell with […]

JAMR Saturday, April 13th, 2024

ABATE of Idaho Presents the 2023 Jim Adams Memorial Ride (JAMR) Brothers, sisters, and supporters of freedom on the open road—get ready for the 2023 Jim Adams Memorial Ride (JAMR)! This annual ride honors the legacy of Jim Adams, a lifelong advocate for motorcyclist rights and a cornerstone of our community. Date: Saturday, April 15, […]

Halloween 2024

  As Halloween night rolls in, let’s remember what makes us ABATE: freedom, respect, and pride in the ride. With scattered showers, temps around 50°F, and wind at 11 mph, we’re facing slick roads and low visibility. Here are a few reminders if you head out: Stay Sharp: The roads could be slick with rain, […]

JAMR 2021 Check Presentation to VFW Post 63

  A check for $4,204 was presented to VFW Post 63 this afternoon. The presentation of the proceeds of the 2021 ABATE of Idaho Jim Adams Memorial Ride (JAMR) was made by ABATE of Idaho Coordinator Rory Smith, ABATE Legislative Affairs Officer Paul Booth, ABATE Treasurer Stacie Coulter and ABATE Founding Member Bree Walker. The […]

If you think this doesn’t happen in Idaho, guess again …

Idaho law enforcement targets motorcyclists daily, based solely on their appearance or the type of motorcycle they ride. Clubs, sport bike riders, or individuals, no one is immune.

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Freedom of the Road

If you believe, as we do, that motorcyclists in Idaho should be free from restrictive laws and regulations and not be targeted by law enforcement simply for their appearance or the type of motorcycle they ride, you belong with us.

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Make a Difference

Do not believe that laws affecting motorcyclists in Idaho are inevitable and unavoidable. We can make a difference, but only if we make ourselves heard by legislators.

The last 30 years have seen the progression of the nanny-state from lawmakers. The only way we can stop this in its tracks as it pertains to motorcyclists is to be involved.

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Awareness

Apathy is the root cause of loss of rights. Be aware of the legislative actions that may impact your life in a profound way. One of the missions of ABATE of Idaho is to track issues at the legislative level that may affect Idaho motorcyclists.

You can help us fulfill that mission by becoming involved. When you learn of something that might affect you, pick up the phone to your local Representative or Senator. Write an email. Write a letter (we do, often. snail mail is not dead).

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Profiling

ABATE of Idaho is not anti-law enforcement. We strongly advocate for anti-profiling legislation to stop the discrimination against motorcyclists simply for what they choose to wear or what they choose to ride.

Claims that profiling is necessary and useful in the effort by law enforcement authorities to fight street crime are patently false.

Such claims by some state and local law enforcement personnel were in large part responsible for the defeat of the latest ABATE-led attempt to pass anti-profiling legislation in Idaho.

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Help us stop profiling in Idaho

With progress at the national level against profiling of motorcyclists (see this), the State of Idaho, great as it is, is behind the times in protecting the rights of its citizens against misconduct by law enforcement. Work with ABATE to correct these injustices.

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How to Handle a Traffic Stop

David Devereaux (Double D) and Attorney Stephen Stubbs (Bowtie) discuss how to handle a traffic stop, what police can and cannot do, and constitutional law. Applying US Supreme Court cases that are valid in all 50 states, Double D and Bowtie explain how to curb motorcycle profiling and properly defend your rights at a traffic stop.