Ala. Code § 32-6A-1 (1975) Operation of Autocycles

• Library: Alabama Statutes
• Edition: 2023
• Currency: Current with legislation from the 2023 Regular and Special Sessions.
• Year: 2023
• Citation: Ala. Code § 32-6A-1 (1975)

(a) For the purposes of this chapter, an "autocycle" means a motor vehicle that is designed to travel with three wheels on the ground[,]; is equipped with a steering wheel or steering mechanism, a roll cage or roll hoops, a seat belt for each occupant, brakes that meet the requirements of Federal Motor Vehicle Safety Standard No. 122, and [equipped with] seating that does not require the operator to straddle or sit astride the seat[,]; and is manufactured and certified to comply with the applicable federal [safety requirements for a motorcycle including, but not limited to, Part 571 of Title 49, Code of Federal Regulations] motorcycle safety standards under 49 C.F.R. Part 571 by a manufacturer registered with the National Highway Transportation Safety Administration.

(b) The operator of an autocycle shall be required to have a regular driver's license and shall not be required to have a Class M displayed on his or her driver's license or a Class M motorcycle license.