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INFORMATION:
Remember to review the
MDRA Property Rules
before riding on the property


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(Source: Observer-Reporter 2004 Greene County Fair - Motocross)
 AMA District 5
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NEWS and INFORMATION:
SPRING 2008:
Next MDRA meeting on Tuesday, July 1, 2008 at 7:30 p.m. ~~ at the Waynesburg
Moose Lodge.
IT's THAT TIME AGAIN ~~ 2008 MDRA MEMBERSHIP DUES &
RIDING PASS
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2007 January MDRA ARENACROSS Race Results:
The 2007 District 5 Arenacross season kicked off early with three
consecutive weekends of Arenacross Competition, held at the Greene
County Fairgrounds in Waynesburg, PA. Following are the racing results
((Click date for results window)):
Sponsored by the Mason-Dixon Riders Association (MDRA), and AMA sanctioned event.
Source of results: www.amadistrict5.com
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Harley Davidson makes a Veterans Day Gift ~ The Harley-Davidson Foundation,
the company’s non-profit organization, has said "Happy Veterans Day"
in the form of a $1 million grant to the Disabled American Veterans (DAV) to help
provide free Services to thousands of veterans in communities across the country.
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PennDOT ~
Changes
Motorcylce Licensing Procedures (also visit
www.dmv.state.pa.us
for more information).
As of August 2005,
the MDRA Club members passed a moratorium that the club would no longer be
accepting new memberships, but will sell riding passes in place of memberships.
The passes will be $25 per person. Individuals may apply by filling out the
Riding Pass Form
and mailing it with a check to:
Mason Dixon Riders Association 340 Apple Hill Road Waynesburg, PA 15370
(Riding stickers will be issued to those individuals who have sent in their
Riding Pass Forms).
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January 1, 2007
Attention all Motocross and Arenacross riders:
The following is a list of Class changes for the 2007 racing season:
- The Honda CRF-150R is NOT Legal in any of the 85cc class.
- Open-Mini is now Super-Mini ages 12-15 80-112cc 2-Stroke and 75-150cc 4-stroke (CRF150R and B) (Includes big wheel)
- Schoolboy 86-125cc 2-stroke and 75-150cc 4-stroke, ages 12-15 Big wheels only, Minimum rear wheel 16" Minimum front wheel 19"
- Senior +40 NO more separate A and B class
- Vet B/C +30 NO more separate B and C class
- 50cc Stock Quad Changed to 50cc Production ages 6-8 for Arenacross
- The Honda CRF-150R and B are legal in the women's class
All other classes remain the same. Any questions, please contact Doc Holliday Sr.,
Technical Adviser at 412-835-6351 or E-mail:
Docwren74@aol.com
~~ American Motorcycle
Association (AMA) Sanction Events
~~ PA Off-Highway
Vehicle Association www.paohv.org
~~ A State Recognized Organization. Good Information to read!
~~
PennDOT,
WHAT's NEW??? ~~ Beginning January 9, 2006, new motorcycle learner's
permit changes go into effect. Applicants requesting a motorcycle learner's permit
are required to take and pass the knowledge test before a learner's permit is issued.
More information can be found at
PA
DMV FAQs.
HELMET LAW
~~ August 31, 2004 ~~ Nearly a year after Pennsylvania's motorcycle
helmet law was repealed, experts say it is too soon to tell definitively
whether the repeal has caused a spike in motorcycle injuries and deaths.
In the first four months that helmets became optional for riders 21 and
older, deaths among helmetless riders more than doubled, from six to 15,
compared with the year-ago period. Fatalities among riders wearing helmets
dropped 28 percent, from 25 to 18.
But state and federal transportation officials say it's still too early
to tie repeal of the law to deaths caused by a lack of head protection.
Source: Observer-Reporter, Associated Press 8/31/04
October 2003 ~~
PENNDOT Fact Sheet, Pennsylvania's Motorcycle Helmet Law
Source: PENNDOT Pub 7206 FS (10-03)
2004 Grant
News ~~ GOVERNOR RENDELL ADMINISTRATION ANNOUNCES $2.2 MILLION IN GRANTS
FOR ATV, SNOWMOBILE OPPORTUNITIES ~~ Acquisition of 6,000-acre parcel
for multi-use, motorized recreation highlights ceremony.
Read more about our "Incentive Program
for the MDRA Event Volunteers"
Check out our MDRA Club Merchandise
The
AMA outraged over mandatory motorcyclist organ-donor bill
~~ The American Motorcyclist Association has expressed its outrage over
a proposed law in California that could force some motorcyclists to be
organ donors against their wishes.
Click here for
legislative updates and quick easy send email & letter forms
to send to legislators on ATV and other recreation issues.
STATE LEGISLATION:
(B.3) OFF-ROAD VEHICLE RIDING ~~ October 13, 2004 ~~
PA Legislation Law B1779 amended:
- OFF-ROAD VEHICLE RIDING AREA OPERATORS SHALL HAVE NO DUTY TO PROTECT RIDERS
FROM COMMON, FREQUENT, EXPECTED AND NON-NEGLIGENT RISKS INHERENT TO THE
ACTIVITY, INCLUDING COLLISIONS WITH RIDERS OR OBJECTS.
- THE DOCTRINE OF KNOWING VOLUNTARY ASSUMPTION OF RISK SHALL APPLY TO ALL
ACTIONS TO RECOVER DAMAGES FOR NEGLIGENCE RESULTING IN DEATH OR INJURY TO
PERSON OR PROPERTY BROUGHT AGAINST ANY OFF-ROAD VEHICLE RIDING AREA
OPERATOR.
- NOTHING IN THIS SUBSECTION SHALL BE CONSTRUED IN ANY WAY TO ABOLISH OR
MODIFY A CAUSE OF ACTION AGAINST A POTENTIALLY RESPONSIBLE PARTY OTHER
THAN AN OFF-ROAD VEHICLE.
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RIDING AREA OPERATOR:
(D) DEFINITIONS -- AS USED IN THIS SECTION THE FOLLOWING WORDS AND PHRASES
SHALL HAVE THE MEANINGS GIVEN TO THEM IN THIS SUBSECTION:
- "DEFENDANT OR DEFENDANTS." INCLUDES IMPLEADED DEFENDANTS.
- "OFF-ROAD VEHICLE." A MOTORIZED VEHICLE THAT IS USED OFF-ROAD
FOR SPORT OR RECREATION. THE TERM INCLUDES SNOWMOBILES, ALL-TERRAIN
VEHICLES (ATVs), MOTORCYCLES & FOUR-WHEEL DRIVE VEHICLES.
- "OFF-ROAD VEHICLE RIDING AREA." ANY AREA OR FACILITY
PROVIDING RECREATIONAL ACTIVITIES FOR OFF-ROAD VEHICLES.
- "OFF-ROAD VEHICLE RIDING AREA OPERATOR." A PERSON OR
ORGANIZATION OWNING OR HAVING OPERATIONAL RESPONSIBILITY FOR ANY
OFF-ROAD VEHICLE RIDING AREA. THE TERM INCLUDES:
- AGENCIES AND POLITICAL SUBDIVISIONS OF THISCOMMONWEALTH.
- AUTHORITIES CREATED BY POLITICAL SUBDIVISIONS.
- PRIVATE COMPANIES.
- "PLAINTIFF." INCLUDES COUNTER CLAIMANTS &
CROSS-CLAIMANTS.
- SECTION 6. THIS ACT SHALL TAKE EFFECT IMMEDIATELY.
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