§ 11-135. Motor vehicle  


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  •    (a) In general. --

       (1) "Motor vehicle" means, except as provided in subsection (b) of this section, a vehicle that:

          (i) Is self-propelled or propelled by electric power obtained from overhead electrical wires; and

          (ii) Is not operated on rails.

       (2) "Motor vehicle" includes a low speed vehicle.

    (b) Moped or motor scooter. -- "Motor vehicle" does not include:

       (1) A moped, as defined in § 11-134.1 of this subtitle; or

       (2) A motor scooter, as defined in § 11-134.5 of this subtitle.


HISTORY: An. Code 1957, art. 66 1/2, § 1-149; 1977, ch. 14, § 2; 1984, ch. 255; 2001, ch. 557; 2005, ch. 366; 2006, ch. 44, § 5; 2008, ch. 578.