Virginia legal term
Motor-driven cycle in Virginia Criminal Law
Current through 2026 Virginia legislative session
In Virginia criminal law, “Motor-driven cycle” 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 “Motor-driven cycle” mean in Virginia criminal law?
"Motor-driven cycle" means every motorcycle that has a gasoline engine that (i) displaces less than 150 cubic centimeters; (ii) has a seat less than 24 inches in height, measured from the middle of the seat perpendicular to the ground; and (iii) has no manufacturer-issued vehicle identification number. (Va. Code Ann. § 46.2-100)
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