Description

Maryland 3 wheeler regulations as of December 2024

Maryland has a new classification for a 3 wheel vehicle called an autocycle.

An autocycle is:
HAS TWO FRONT WHEELS AND ONE REAR WHEEL;
• HAS A STEERING WHEEL;
• HAS PERMANENT SEATS ON WHICH THE OPERATOR OR PASSENGER IS NOT REQUIRED TO SIT ASTRIDE;
• HAS FOOT PEDALS TO CONTROL ACCELERATION, BRAKING AND IF APPLICABLE, A CLUTCH; AND
• IS MANUFACTURED TO COMPLY WITH FEDERAL SAFETY STANDARDS FOR MOTORCYCLES.
An autocycle will be registered as a class D motorcycle with autocycle printed on the registration card.

Important Note: If a person only has a class M, motorcycle driver’s license, they “are not authorized to drive an autocycle.”
Helmet(s) must be worn unless the vehicle has an enclosed cab. In addition, an eye-protective device is required unless the vehicle is equipped
with a windshield.

Autocycles are not to be used for driving skills tests.

Click here for a June 2016 bulletin from Maryland MVA