The New Hampshire Motorcyclists’ Rights Organization (NHMRO) was founded in February of 1975 by a group of men and women who felt that their way of life and freedoms were being systematically taken away.

NHMRO was incorporated as a non-profit organization, under the laws of the State of New Hampshire and the Internal Revenue tax codes, for the sole purpose of restoring certain freedoms lost and retaining freedoms that had not yet been tampered with.

In support of NHMRO’s purpose we welcome any and all motorcyclists as part of the organization so that they may help us in protecting the rights of ALL motorcyclists regardless of their preference in motorcycles, life styles, or where, when and how they enjoy riding.

We also encourage ALL motorcyclists to register and actively participate in helping to elect candidates who are supportive of our beliefs.

NHMRO supports the VOLUNTARY use of helmets, not mandatory laws.

What Have We Accomplished ?

NHMRO’s first victory was to defeat the proposed 1975 mandatory motorcycle headlight bill in New Hampshire.

Our second victory was our part in legislation preventing the DOT from withholding highway funding to the states without mandatory helmet laws. (This was in May of 1976. Not much has changed in the way Washington tries to blackmail the states.) We still fight every year to keep the state of New Hampshire Free and open to you to choose .

When the NH Legislature reconvened in January of 1977, NHMRO had an amendment filed to our mandatory helmet law exempting any rider over the age of 18. This was signed into law and took effect on August 7, 1977. (This made NHMRO the 1st rights group in the nation to do so.)

Since then NHMRO has been instrumental in defeating many attempts to pass a new helmet law or create a new lights-on law in NH.

NHMRO was “very” instrumental in the creation of a state sponsored MSF course in NH and even financed the training of the first group of instructors.

NHMRO has also worked closely with the state of New Hampshire on other issues of concern to the motorcyclists of the state such as: the motorcycle noise bill revisions of 1993; the law exempting motorcycles manufactured prior to 1973 from the law requiring directional signals; and the introduction of a bill to exempt motorcycles from the child restraint law.

NHMRO has also produced the 1991 MSF national award winning public service spots for television promoting motorcycle awareness. We have produced and distributed anti drinking and riding posters throughout the state. We have convinced our previous and current Governors to officially proclaim May as “Motorcycle Awareness Month” and we distribute posters and bumpers stickers to local businesses and schools to raise public awareness.

106 decibels NHMRO has Stood for You

Under state law, motorcycles’ noise levels are limited to 106 decibels under a series of conditions. This means most after market parts will still be able to be put on your bike.

The New Hampshire Motorcycle Rider Training Program

Training A New Generation of Motorcyclists

Course confirmation and ifo. please goto this website address

http://www.nh.gov/safety/divisions/dmv/motorcycle/documents/2008trainingschedule.pdf

NHMRO is proud of our role in establishing a rider training program for the motorcyclists of New Hampshire. We worked closely with the legislature to establish the program and even provided financing to train the first group of instructors.

We strongly believe that education (not legislation) paves the road to motorcycle safety and encourage both new and experienced riders alike to avail themselves of this program.

The New Hampshire Motorcycle Training Program is offered by the New Hampshire Division of Motor Vehicles with the objective of making your riding a safer and more enjoyable experience.

These training course are available to New Hampshire residents only and are designed to enhance your street survival skills by teaching the safe operation of a motorcycle. Whatever your age or experience, they have the training you need.

Motorcycle Requirements In The State Of N.H.

Copy and paste this link

http://search.dmv.org/dmv/new-hampshire/motorcycle%20requirements

What do we do for fun?

Time to Talk

Off season we meet at the Deerhead Sportsman Club 314 Londonderry Tpke Hooksett , NH ( 603-623-9083) to talk about Freedom and are rites in the state of New Hampshire. Just good people making good friends for life. You don’t need to be a Deerhead member to get in the day of are meetings. But you do need to join N.H.M.R.O. to sit in and vote in are organization.

New Hampshire Motor Rights Organizaton Toy Run for the Salvation Army

Every September we hold our annual NHMRO Toy Run which thousands of bikes collects thousands of toys which are distributed by the Salvation Army to needy children throughout the state of New Hampshire. We have been doing this for over 28 years. Making tears of joy in the heats of children in the state of New Hampshire.

New Hampshire Motorcycle Rights Organization . Has and will be there & Has proven it with hundreds of motorcycle turning out to help the Salvation Army & the needy children in New Hampshire.

N.H.M.R.O. & Salvation Army would like to thank all those that helped with the Toy Run Sept 7, 2008. It was very hard this year due to the hardship that most people are in and the rain storm that came through Sat. The Salvation Amy could not be there to give out coffee and such in Concord as they were helping out families in the state due to the storm. Some of our road guards also were helping out families in the state. Governor John Lynch and Mayor Frank Guinta could not be at the Union Leader to speak due to the flooding. We would like to thank the people for stepping into the Toy Run at the last minute to help out. The route changed at the last minute due to flooding in Hooksett, so it was a scramble to get a new route at the last minute. The good people of New Hampshire pulled together and saved the day. That shows how much we care about the kids. We here at N.H.M.R.O. can not express our thanks for all the help. Again, we thank you for giving a day out of your life to help a child in need. This day was for the children, not for anyone else. We must all do our part to help one another. The sun did come out that day. People made new friends & rode with the wind in their face. And gave a gift that will make a child smile.

N.H.M.R.O. would like to thank all of you for helping the kids . We all have responsibilities. Its great when we all do a little more for each other. These are memories that we are making for these kids . The smiles that will be made will make tears of joy in our hearts.

Heritage Harley 142 Manchester St Concord NH 603) 224-3268

Manchster Union Leader ( UnionLeader.com )

Iron Workers Local 7 195 Old Colony South Boston MA 617-268-4777

MOM’S Motorcycles 98 Willow St of Manchester NH (603) 627-3957

CGI Employee Benefit Group 603-622-4600

Deerhead Sportsmen Club 314 Londonderry Tpke Hooksett 603-623-9083

Manchester Motorcycle Club (603) 783-4426

Atlantic Upholstery 70 Old Derry Rd. Londonderry 603-432-3391

Evo Cycle 61 Rockingham Rd. Londonderry, NH 603-216-9202

Premium Home Inspections, Inc 603-483-2582

Demers Garden Center Inc 656 South Mammoth Road (603)-625-8298

Naults ( Paul Nault ) Windham Motorcycles 60 Range Rd, Windham, NH 603 898-4466

Graffitee Wear 8030 So. Willow St.Manchester, N.H. 603 625-1461

Ted Bantis Excavating 879 Londonderry Tpke, Auburn NH 603- 627-8519

American Drifter Motorcycles 26 Scobie Pond Rd. Derry, N.H. 603-434-7411

Phonemaster Communications eTelephonesystems.com serving & installing Telephone sysyem & voicemail 800-339-4588

Laffayette Press Inc. 455 Hayward ~ Manchester, NH 603-622-8142

Seacoast Harley-Davidson and Harley-Davidson Shop of Rochester 17 Lafayette Rd, North Hampton, NH - (603) 964-9959

A Special Thank’s to Joanne Packard , Timmy Thompson  , Manchester Police , Concord Police , New Hampshire State Police that always do extra for the kids

Remember it is not to early to get on the N.H.M.R.O. Toy Run for Salvation Army 2009 List .

See you next year !!

Events

NHMRO Post many events at no cost so you will have fun all riding season.

Our newsletter The Granite Statement provides updates to our membership on current issues and events of interest and much more!.