PICKERINGTON, Ohio — The American Motorcyclist Association (AMA) has announced that California has enacted a law supporting the goals of the AMA’s “Justice for All” campaign. California SB-1021, which was signed into law by Governor Arnold Schwarzenegger on September 30, imposes additional fines when a motorist is convicted of a traffic offense that causes “bodily injury” or “serious bodily injury” to another person. The new law also mandates that the California Driver’s Handbook and the curriculum of traffic-violator schools include information about “respecting the right-of-way of others, particularly pedestrians, bicycle riders, and motorcycle riders.” “California’s new law shows what can be accomplished when lawmakers and motorcyclists work together,” said Nick Haris, AMA Western States Representative. “Riders nationwide have embraced the goals of ‘Justice for All’ to get laws passed, state by state, and we believe that this momentum will continue to build.” The AMA recognizes the legislative leadership shown by bill sponsor Senator Debra Bowen (D-28) and co-sponsor Assembly Member Bonnie Garcia (R-80), along with the activism of ABATE of California, in achieving this victory. California joins 15 other states in passing legislation that supports the goals of Justice for All: Arkansas, Georgia, Iowa, Louisiana, Maine, Missouri, New Hampshire, New York, North Carolina, Oklahoma, Pennsylvania, Virginia, Washington, West Virginia, and Wisconsin. For more information about the AMA’s Justice for All campaign, visit www.AMADirectlink.com/justice. The American Motorcyclist Association: rights. riding. racing. Founded in 1924, the AMA is a non-profit organization with more than 280,000 members. The Association’s purpose is to pursue, protect and promote the interests of motorcyclists, while serving the needs of its members. The AMA also is the world’s largest motorsports-sanctioning body. For more information, visit the AMA website at www.AMADirectlink.com, or call 1-800-AMA-JOIN.