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Unannotated Code of Maryland (Last Updated: May 16, 2014) |
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TRANSPORTATION |
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TITLE 11. VEHICLE LAWS -- DEFINITIONS; GENERAL PROVISIONS |
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SUBTITLE 1. DEFINITIONS |
§ 11-136. Motorcycle
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(a) In general. -- "Motorcycle" means a motor vehicle that:
(1) Has motive power;
(2) Has a seat or saddle for the use of the rider;
(3) Is designed to travel:
(i) On not more than three wheels in contact with the ground; and
(ii) At speeds exceeding 35 miles per hour; and
(4) Is of a type required to comply with all motor vehicle safety standards applicable to motorcycles under federal law.
(b) Detachable sidecar. -- A detachable sidecar is an accessory to and not a part of a motorcycle.
HISTORY: An. Code 1957, art. 66 1/2, § 1-150; 1977, ch. 14, § 2; 1978, ch. 328; 1981, ch. 483; 1982, ch. 300; 1984, ch. 542; 1986, ch. 672; 1988, ch. 6, § 1; 2008, ch. 491.