(a) 'Autocycle' means only those motor vehicles that: (1) Do not have more than three (3) wheels in contact with the ground; (2) Are designed to be controlled with a steering wheel and foot pedals for acceleration, braking, or shifting; (3) Are equipped with seating that does not require occupants to straddle or sit astride the seating; and (4) Are manufactured and certified to comply with federal safety requirements for a motorcycle. (b) Except as otherwise provided in this title, an 'autocycle' shall be considered to be a 'motorcycle' as defined in § 31-1-3. History of Section.P.L. 2016, ch. 390, § 1; P.L. 2016, ch. 404, § 1.
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