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Nice turnout for the Toys for Tots Event Sunday, Oct 18. Weather was damn near perfect!
Thank you to USMC Reserve, West Bay Community Action, Kingstown Bowl and especially the
RI Coalition of Clubs for making the day a great success!
We had a nice surprise with a visit from RIMA President, Paul Bond and Lifetime Achievement Award Winner Kim Bond. These two incredible people have given countless years towards the continued success of RIMA. Now as they both deal with some medical issues that require some time away, it was really special to see them both make it out and participate in the Toys for Tot’s event. We hope you will join us as we continue to pray for their health and Paul’s return to the helm of this organization sooner rather than later.
As we move closer to Thanksgiving and Christmas we all look forward to the holiday season with family and friends. Let’s also remember to be aware of road conditions that deteriorate the colder that it gets. And the party goers and the always present distracted drivers as well.
In January the Legislative session starts on 1/05/2027 at the State House, RIMA will be there to greet our legislators, both new & old. We will be looking at all Bills for good or bad that will affect Bikers here in Rhode Island. We will continue right up until the session ends June 30 2027.
We are expecting a very busy upcoming year with legislation aimed at mandatory helmet requirements, cameras, noise monitors in Providence, and a host of bills in favor of Lane Sharing, Trade In Sales tax rebates, and Right to Repair legislation to name a few.
WE NEED YOU! Without RIMA there would not be a unified voice at the State House for motorcycle riders and our rights.
RIMA remains committed to a nonpartisan motorcycle focused effort and look forward to working with any elected officials that are willing to work with us.
Over the last several years RIMA has had a very good relationship with the leaders and legislators of the State Senate and House, as well as with the Governor’s office and look forward to the same in the near future. With New leadership comes uncertainty, but also great opportunity.
Our next RIMA meeting will be on 11/17/2026 @ 7pm. 9 Lincoln Ave. Coventry RI.
Ride safe Ride Free.
Bud, For Paul Bond
President/ RIMA
Nice turnout for the Toys for Tots Event Sunday, Oct 18. Weather was damn near perfect!
Thank you to USMC Reserve, West Bay Community Action, Kingstown Bowl and especially the
RI Coalition of Clubs for making the day a great success!
We had a nice surprise with a visit from RIMA President, Paul Bond and Lifetime Achievement Award Winner Kim Bond. These two incredible people have given countless years towards the continued success of RIMA. Now as they both deal with some medical issues that require some time away, it was really special to see them both make it out and participate in the Toys for Tot’s event. We hope you will join us as we continue to pray for their health and Paul’s return to the helm of this organization sooner rather than later.
As we move closer to Thanksgiving and Christmas we all look forward to the holiday season with family and friends. Let’s also remember to be aware of road conditions that deteriorate the colder that it gets. And the party goers and the always present distracted drivers as well.
In January the Legislative session starts on 1/05/2027 at the State House, RIMA will be there to greet our legislators, both new & old. We will be looking at all Bills for good or bad that will affect Bikers here in Rhode Island. We will continue right up until the session ends June 30 2027.
We are expecting a very busy upcoming year with legislation aimed at mandatory helmet requirements, cameras, noise monitors in Providence, and a host of bills in favor of Lane Sharing, Trade In Sales tax rebates, and Right to Repair legislation to name a few.
WE NEED YOU! Without RIMA there would not be a unified voice at the State House for motorcycle riders and our rights.
RIMA remains committed to a nonpartisan motorcycle focused effort and look forward to working with any elected officials that are willing to work with us.
Over the last several years RIMA has had a very good relationship with the leaders and legislators of the State Senate and House, as well as with the Governor’s office and look forward to the same in the near future. With New leadership comes uncertainty, but also great opportunity.
Our next RIMA meeting will be on 11/17/2026 @ 7pm. 9 Lincoln Ave. Coventry RI.
Ride safe Ride Free.
Bud, For Paul Bond
President/ RIMA
Legislative Message
The State House Legislature has closed for the 2026 year and will reconvene on the 1st Tuesday of January 2027 (01/05/2027)
At that time RIMA will once again post weekly updates on any motorcycling issues
Cam B., RIMA Secretary;
(401) 742 2560 (text = ok)
rijcbigscape@gmail.com
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At that time RIMA will once again post weekly updates on any motorcycling issues
Cam B., RIMA Secretary;
(401) 742 2560 (text = ok)
rijcbigscape@gmail.com
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Other Notices and Comments
The riding season may be coming to a close, but the legislative session will be heating up!
Support RI Motorcycle and your freedom to ride!
You can join on line at www.rimotorcycle.com and click on the JOIN button.
2027 promises to be an incredibly eventful year with many legislative attacks on our freedoms and liberties. Every year we can expect a helmet bill trying to mandate our equipment choices. RIMA believes it is the rider that is best able to make the choice of what protective gear is best for them. If mandatory helmet legislation were to pass, then what's next? Seat Belts? Bright Orange Flags?
Will we see action to require specific kinds of clothing, boots, gloves or jackets? All fine choices to wear, but what of high summer temps, and humidity? Will you have the choice? Do you want the choice?
Other legislative pushes are coming including cameras that record both video and audio with decibel meters to issue fines for aftermarket exhaust systems. There are already test sites set up in Newport and Providence. There are also more speed camera bills attempting to place cameras in other so called safety zones not just in school zones. Connecticut and several other states are already installing speed cameras on interstates meaning Rhode Island won't be far behind. Ever wonder what those toll gantries are really for? Stay informed and support your right to ride by joining and supporting RI Motorcycle Association.
Since 1974, the Rhode Island Motorcycle Association, also known as R.I.M.A has been dedicated to the rights of all motorcyclists. R.I.M.A is a political grassroots organization dedicated to the Freedom of the Road. R.I.M.A.'s goal is to provide the motorcyclists of Rhode Island a strong, united voice with regard to their future way of life, safety and their legal rights as motorcyclists and citizens. Find out more at www.rimotorcycle.com
Be heard, make a difference, protect and defend your rights as a motorcyclist.
Support RI Motorcycle and your freedom to ride!
You can join on line at www.rimotorcycle.com and click on the JOIN button.
2027 promises to be an incredibly eventful year with many legislative attacks on our freedoms and liberties. Every year we can expect a helmet bill trying to mandate our equipment choices. RIMA believes it is the rider that is best able to make the choice of what protective gear is best for them. If mandatory helmet legislation were to pass, then what's next? Seat Belts? Bright Orange Flags?
Will we see action to require specific kinds of clothing, boots, gloves or jackets? All fine choices to wear, but what of high summer temps, and humidity? Will you have the choice? Do you want the choice?
Other legislative pushes are coming including cameras that record both video and audio with decibel meters to issue fines for aftermarket exhaust systems. There are already test sites set up in Newport and Providence. There are also more speed camera bills attempting to place cameras in other so called safety zones not just in school zones. Connecticut and several other states are already installing speed cameras on interstates meaning Rhode Island won't be far behind. Ever wonder what those toll gantries are really for? Stay informed and support your right to ride by joining and supporting RI Motorcycle Association.
Since 1974, the Rhode Island Motorcycle Association, also known as R.I.M.A has been dedicated to the rights of all motorcyclists. R.I.M.A is a political grassroots organization dedicated to the Freedom of the Road. R.I.M.A.'s goal is to provide the motorcyclists of Rhode Island a strong, united voice with regard to their future way of life, safety and their legal rights as motorcyclists and citizens. Find out more at www.rimotorcycle.com
Be heard, make a difference, protect and defend your rights as a motorcyclist.