Handlebar height restrictions limit motorcycle owners from being able to constitutionally express themselves and impairs the operator's ability to be as comfortable as possible while riding. This is a personal choice issue, not a safety issue, argue concerned Pennsylvania riders.

"The Eastern Pennsylvania Confederation of Clubs and NCOM Member Groups in Pennsylvania applaud Representative Civera, and thank him for his past and future support of motorcycle issues such as this and our continuing effort to repeal the helmet law," said Rocky Gambale, Confederation Liaison and NCOM National Council member.

Restrictions on handlebar height evolved from the original laws written to use as a tool by law enforcement to selectively stop and harass bikers who chose in the 50's and 60's to wear club jackets and colors, explained Gambale.

"Our Eastern PA COC has taken the stance that Constitutional freedoms are at risk with this statute, as are the risks of being forced to ride outside the comfort zone for those riders who prefer these types of high handlebars," he added.

Handlebar height laws have been repealed or modified recently in Iowa, Arizona, Oregon and Washington.