Alabama § 32-6A-1 - Operation of Autocycles.
Full text of Alabama Code of Alabama § 32-6A-1 — Operation of Autocycles., with citation guidance and answers to common questions.
§ 32-6A-1. Operation of Autocycles.
(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 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 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.
(c) The operator of an autocycle shall be subject to the requirements of the seat belt law when operating the vehicle.
(d) For the purposes of this title and Title 40, an autocycle shall be registered, taxed, and titled in the same manner as a motorcycle and shall otherwise be considered a motorcycle for the purposes of this title and Title 40.
(e) A person 17 years of age or younger operating an autocycle shall be subject to the operating hours, exceptions, and suspensions provided in Section 32-6-7.2.
Source: official Alabama text · Last verified 2026-08-27
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What does Code of Alabama § 32-6A-1 cover?
Section 32-6A-1 ("Operation of Autocycles.") is part of the Code of Alabama, the codified statutory law of Alabama. It sets out the legal rule or procedure described in the text above. Statutes are amended regularly, so always verify against the official source.
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