The term outlaw was first used by the sheriff of Riverside to distinguish southern California bikers such as the POBOBs from those motorcycle enthusiasts affiliated with the mainstream American Motorcycle Association (AMA).

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The term outlaw was first used by the sheriff of Riverside to distinguish southern California bikers such as the POBOBs from those motorcycle enthusiasts affiliated with the mainstream American Motorcycle Association (AMA).​

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The statement is accurate and true. The term "outlaw" was coined by the sheriff of Riverside to differentiate between bikers associated with the AMA and those belonging to independent motorcycle clubs such as the POBOBs in southern California. This use of the term eventually spread and became commonly associated with motorcycle clubs that engaged in criminal activity.

The Term Outlaw Was First Used by the Sheriff of Riverside