§ 27-20-101 — Definitions

As used in this subchapter: (1) "Motorcycle" means every motor vehicle having a seat or saddle for use of the rider and designed to travel on no more than three (3) wheels in contact with the ground and having a motor which displaces more than two hundred fifty cubic centimeters (250 cc); (2) "Motor-driven cycle" means every motor vehicle having a seat or saddle for use of the rider and designed to travel on no more than three (3) wheels in contact with the ground and having a motor which displaces two hundred fifty cubic centimeters (250 cc) or less, but this definition shall not include a motorized bicycle; (3) (A) "Motorized bicycle" means a bicycle with an automatic transmission and a motor which does not displace in excess of fifty cubic centimeters (50 cc). (B) "Motorized bicycle" does not include an electric bicycle as defined in § 27-51-1702 ; and (4) "Street or highway" means the entire width between property lines of every way or place of whatever nature when any part thereof is open to the use of the public, as a matter of right, for purposes of vehicular traffic.

Legislative History

Amended by Act 2017, No. 956,§ 1, eff. 4/7/2017. Acts 1959, No. 201, § 1; 1975, No. 206, § 1; 1977, No. 561, § 1; 1985, No. 972, § 1; A.S.A. 1947, § 75-1701; Acts 2005, No. 1942, § 1.