Virginia legal term
Autocycle in Virginia Criminal Law
Current through 2026 Virginia legislative session
In Virginia criminal law, “Autocycle” is a term defined by statute rather than by its everyday meaning. Its statutory definition — quoted verbatim below — controls how the term is applied throughout the Virginia criminal code.
What does “Autocycle” mean in Virginia criminal law?
"Autocycle" means a three-wheeled motor vehicle that has a steering wheel and seating that does not require the operator to straddle or sit astride and is manufactured to comply with federal safety requirements for motorcycles. (Va. Code Ann. § 46.2-100)
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