(a) As used in this subchapter, “autocycle” means a motorcycle as defined in § 27-49-114(9) that is equipped with:
(1) Three (3) tires;
(2) A steering wheel;
(3) Seating that does not require the operator to straddle or sit astride the seat;
(4) Headlights as required under § 27-20-104(a)(1);
(5) Tail lamps as required under § 27-20-104(a)(3);
(6) Brakes as required under § 27-20-104(a)(4);
(7) A working horn as required under § 27-20-104(a)(5); and
(8) Signal lamps as provided under § 27-36-216.
(b) An autocycle that is operated by electricity shall not be required to have a muffler.
(c) An autocycle is a motor vehicle for the purposes of minimum insurance liability under the Motor Vehicle Safety Responsibility Act, § 27-19-101 et seq., and § 27-22-101 et seq.
(d) An autocycle is not an all-terrain vehicle under § 27-20-201 et seq. or § 27-21-101 et seq.