Md. Code, Transportation § 11-136
Md. Code, Transportation § 11-136
in effect(a) “Motorcycle” means a motor vehicle that:
(1) (i) Has motive power;
(ii) Has a seat or saddle for the use of the rider;
(iii) Is designed to travel:
1. On not more than three wheels in contact with the ground; and
2. At speeds exceeding 35 miles per hour; and
(iv) Is of a type required to comply with all motor vehicle safety standards applicable to motorcycles under federal law; or
(2) Is an autocycle.
(b) A detachable sidecar is an accessory to and not a part of a motorcycle.
Source: Open US Law by Vaquill AI (CC BY 4.0)URL: https://mgaleg.maryland.gov/mgawebsite/Laws/StatuteText?article=gtr§ion=11-136&enactments=falseFetched: 10/17/2026