Ed Netterberg - 1929-2001 The following are some of Ed’s accomplishments South Dakota Lobbying Activities Lead the battles defeating helmet and &seat belt laws Increased funding for motorcycle safety and education with increased licensing fees Instrumental in getting the law changed regarding motorcycle handlebar height from “a depressed seat” to “shoulder height” Worked closely with Department of Transportation in successful introduction of handicapped motorcycle license plates For years it was against the law to carry a concealed weapon on a motorcycle even with a South Dakota concealed weapons permit. Ed successfully lobbied to change this law. A South Dakota resident with a concealed weapon permit may now carry their weapon on their motorcycle Lead the battles defeating helmet &and seat belt laws Increased funding for motorcycle safety and education with increased licensing fees Instrumental in getting the law changed regarding motorcycle handlebar height from “a depressed seat” to “shoulder height” Worked closely with Department of Transportation in successful introduction of handicapped motorcycle license plates For years it was against the law to carry a concealed weapon on a motorcycle even with a South Dakota concealed weapons permit. Ed successfully lobbied to change this law. A South Dakota resident with a concealed weapon permit may now carry their weapon on their motorcycle Was instrumental in the Governor declaring May as Motorcycle Safety and Awareness month for the first time in South Dakota. He pursued getting the official declaration for many years. Worked closely with Department of Transportation in establishing new procedures for taking the motorcycle rider test to be licensed to operate a motorcycle (changed from riding through cones to a street test with the examiner in a vehicle following the motorcyclist, instructions are given through a headset, making the motorcycle test similar to the driving test for other vehicles) National Lobbying Activities Arranged lobbying trips to Washington DC regarding Motorcycle Safety and Awareness. There were times when South Dakota legislators took time out of their busy schedules at Ed’s request to attend some lobbying activities at the Nations Capital. Served on national boards and committees to enhance motorcycle related lobbying in other states as well as our own Top Home Page Memorial Page |