Wisconsin's Roadway Users Responsibility Act Signed by Governor

ABATE of Wisconsin and Hupy and Abraham, S.C. team up again and get results


"Rights leaders gather in senators office before speaking to legislators about SB 528. Left to right, Kirk "Hardtail Willard, Deputy Director of ABATE of Wisconsin, Senator Dave Zien, author of the bill, Attorney Michael F. Hupy and Tony 'Pan" Sanfelipo, Founder, ABATE of Wisconsin

ABATE of Wisconsin requested legislation on behalf of its membership that would increase the penalty for right of way violations causing injury to motorcyclists. Included in the legislation was also language that would allow motorcyclists to proceed through a red light controlled by electronic sensors. If the motorcycle was not detected by the sensor, the cyclist could proceed after waiting 45 seconds and the traffic was clear.

On February 1, 2006, Attorney Michael F. Hupy and Tony Sanfelipo, Founder of ABATE of Wisconsin and an investigator for Hupy and Abraham, S.C. Law Firm, testified before the Senate Judiciary Committee in favor of SB 528. Also testifying was Dave Dwyer, ABATE Legislative Director and Kirk “Hardtail” Willard, ABATE of Wisconsin Deputy Director and MRF Vice President. Just eight days later, Dwyer and Sanfelipo returned to Madison, Wisconsin to testify before the Assembly Transportation Committee on the companion bill AB 964. Preceding the public testimony, Hupy and Sanfelipo joined other ABATE members on January 24, 2006, for the ABATE Lobby Day, speaking to dozens of lawmakers on behalf of these bills.

Hupy and Abraham S.C. has assisted ABATE of Wisconsin in getting key legislation enacted to benefit Wisconsin’s motorcyclists, including bills on bike confiscations and disallowing insurance companies to reduce damages because of non-use of a helmet.

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