How often have you heard, why should I join A.B.A.T.E.? Or, how about, I don’t own a motorcycle, why should I spend $20.00 to join your organization? Well, read the excerpts of only PART of the recommended MVC changes below, then remember-

American Bikers Advocating Training & Education has a mission to fight for legislative justice and fairness, not only for bikers, but FOR EVERYONE!

Shortly, we will be taking up the standard to fights these below,
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Last week the NJ State Motor Vehicle Commission (MVC) announced certain rate increases. These increases, in my opinion, were aimed primarily at certain groups of people. First, from a biased view, was motorcyclist. Second were the holders of commercial driver license CDL Licenses (Bus drivers, truck drivers, etc.). The last significant group that I noticed was ALL VEHICLE owners in the State, they just didn’t notice!
Now, let me explain what I think they are doing.

RECOMMENDATION: They told us that they haven’t raised the motorcycle registration fee since 1968. Then they explained how they took the CPI (yearly rate increase schedule), computed the change, and it came to $75.04. So, being magnanimous, they only decided to raise the fee to $65.00 from the current $10.00.

RESPONSE: First of all, according the MVC Office, the States WEB site and MY LAST CHECK FOR REGISTRATION, I paid $31.50. Code 53 Motorcycle (pleasure) $31.50

Also, why would a motorcycle cost more than a car? They mention IT cost (computerization), but don’t address how much that has saved? If, by chance, using IT has raised the cost, then why are they still doing it? Why is the CPI the only governing factor? Have they done any actual efficiency studies to support these increases? Have they reviewed what the “contractors” (who now run the MVC offices) costs are?
REASON: Smallest group of people, least likely to complain and easiest to fend off. After all, were “bikers”, and everyone knows they don’t have to take us serious!

RECOMMENDATION: Raise the cost of the CDL License from $35.00 to $125.00. This was based on the CPI showing an increase that should really be $144.31. They claim that the actual cost to process a CDL, permits, exams, etc. is $436.65!

RESPONSE: Interesting, I checked the State WEB site and found that they may have made an error, again.
Commercial 42 + 2.00 per CDL endorsement 42 + 2.00 per CDL endorsement 11
Why is the CPI the only governing factor? Have they done any actual efficiency studies to support these increases? Have they reviewed what the “contractors” (who now run the MVC offices) costs are? Did anyone bother to get upset that it’s costing $436.65 to process the paperwork?

REASON: Small group of people, less likely to complain, since without the license they DON’T WORK!

RECOMMENDATION: Raise the rates on Titles, Certificates of Ownership, etc. from $20.00 - $30.00 to $60.00.
RESPONSE: What is their intention? Do they really know the cost involved, or was this a reach into the barrel and pull out something to raise?
REASON: This has the potential for being the must underrated raise in costs. Most of the time your dealer takes care of these transactions, and just pass the cost to the consumer. Usually, you never pay attention that the cost of your new car, boat, RV, motorcycles, etc. increased, because it in the financing! This is the only one that affects people in cars, and they hid it deep in the rate changes so you wouldn’t notice it.

Well, are you going to remain complacent while the State of New Jersey takes a huge bite out of your butt? Remember, every problem in history started with the leaders going after the little guys first. You may only own and drive a car, but if they get away with attacking motorcycle registrations and bus/truck driver licenses, how long do you think it will be before they come after you? I can’t think of a better time, or a better way to have your voice heard than to join us.

Contact me so that I can help you sign-up now. no1deuce@jandillc.com (2009)