About Us
Purpose
The American Legion Riders are formed to promote the aims and purposes of The American Legion as a family oriented motorcycling activity for members of The American Legion, The American Legion Auxiliary, and Sons of The American Legion.
Road Rules
Section 1. (General) All official riders of the American Legion Riders will be the responsibility of the Road Captain. He will designate the route, the stops, and make sure that all participating riders have been briefed. The Road Captain and (2) Sergeant(s)-at-Arms are in charge. Disclaimer statements will be explained and each rider will be required to sign one, before they will be permitted to participate in any sanctioned event or function.
Section 2. (On the road) Riders must be familiar with the rules of the road and all hand and arm signals. Any participating riders must arrive early, with a full tank of gas and ready to ride the day’s event. The road captain will lead the group with the members riding in a staggered formation, closing to two abreast at a stop. An interval of 1-2 motorcycles should be maintained between you and the rider on your left or right. On two lane roads, do not leave enough space for a vehicle to separate the group. Tail riders must keep the group tight.
Section 3. (Communications) Oral communications will be kept to a minimum. Arm and hand signals will be used. It is the responsibility of the road captain to make sure that all riders know and understand the arm and hand signals. The American Legion Riders will start as a group and ride as a group. The road captain is the only authorized person to release a participant from the ride. If you have to break from the formation due to a mechanical problem, notify the road captain or the sergeant at arms.
Section 4. (At the stop) This is where we socialize, announce changes, refresh ourselves and fill our tanks. The (2) sergeants at arms will notify the road captain of any problems, safety violations or mechanical break downs. If asked to change your position in the group, do so with out complaints.
Section 5. (Speed) We are not in a hurry. In the city limits we will ride at or below the posted speed limit. On the highway, we will ride the speed limit. If splinter groups occur, a Sgt at arms will ride with the separated group. The road captain will decrease speed, slow down, or pull over and wait, until the splinter group(s) have caught up.
Section 6. (Safety) Safety is our main concern while participating in any function. If a safety violation is observed, do not approach the individual, inform someone that is in charge. Safety violations and infractions, or conduct unbecoming a member, are subject to disciplinary action as decided by the road captain.
Section 7. (Rules of Conduct)
- Members will conduct them selves in a professional and courteous manner at all times.
- No member will fight or argue in public with other members. There is a proper way to handle all situations.
- Members should not consume alcohol or illegal substances while riding in the group as a member of the American Legion Riders.
- Members will not discredit the American Legion, American Legion Auxiliary, SAL, or the American Legion Riders, in any manner.
- The constitution and by laws of the American Legion National, Department, District, and Post supersede and are the governing by laws of the American Legion Riders. These by-laws are in addition to those. Please make sure that you get a copy and/or fully understand the by laws of the American Legion and the American Legion Riders.
Department Links
PA Legion Department WebsiteComplete Department Wide Information
Vests & Jackets
Section 1. Members in good standing shall be authorized to wear the American Legion Riders small and large patches, on a vest or jacket. When wearing both patches, the small patch shall be worn on the left breast (heart side) and the large patch shall be worn on the back.
Section 2. The patches are available, and will be sold, to members of the American Legion Riders only. The large and small patches are only available for purchase at Emblem Sales, PA American Legion Headquarters.
Section 3. All authorized patches will have PENNSYLVANIA embroidered on them.
Section 4. A rocker patch should be worn beneath the large Riders patch, indicating the City and Post Number, (Example: Connellsville Post 301) with a separation of a ¼ of an inch or less, but not touching to appear as if they were a single patch.
Section 5. When the American Flag is worn, it should be the highest pin/patch on the left. Members should have a POW/MIA patch on the right or left breast.
Section 6. Other patches and pins may be worn on the front of the vest or jacket. Nothing is permitted on the back, except the large patch and rocker. Offensive patches are strictly prohibited.
Section 7. The large and small Legion Rider patches are the property of the American Legion Riders. When a person is no longer a member of the American Legion, or the American Legion Riders, the large and small patches must be returned.
Section 8. No property patches. We are members of the American Legion, not a bike club. We are veterans who ride motorcycles and enjoy associating with our families and other veterans.