# Nev. Rev. Stat. § 486.015: “Autocycle” defined

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URL: https://www.frixlaw.com/law-library/statutes/STATE_NV_T43_C486_S486.015

## Section

- **Citation:** Nev. Rev. Stat. § 486.015
- **Heading:** “Autocycle” defined
- **Jurisdiction:** Nevada
- **Kind:** Statutes
- **Status:** In force
- **Text as of:** August 14, 2026
- **Source:** Compiled text
- **Location:** NV Code / Title 43 / Chapter 486 / Section 486.015

## Text

“ Autocycle ” means a three-wheeled motor vehicle that:

1. Is designed with two front wheels and one rear wheel;

2. Is equipped with a steering wheel or handlebars;

3. Is equipped with safety belts for the driver and each passenger;

4. Uses foot pedals to control the braking and acceleration of the vehicle;

5. Does not require the operator or passengers to straddle or sit astride the vehicle; and

6. Has been manufactured to meet the federal safety requirements for a motorcycle.

## Nearby sections

- [Nev. Rev. Stat. § 486.011 Definitions](https://www.frixlaw.com/law-library/statutes/STATE_NV_T43_C486_S486.011.md)
- [Nev. Rev. Stat. § 486.015 “Autocycle” defined](https://www.frixlaw.com/law-library/statutes/STATE_NV_T43_C486_S486.015.md)
- [Nev. Rev. Stat. § 486.031 “Highway” defined](https://www.frixlaw.com/law-library/statutes/STATE_NV_T43_C486_S486.031.md)
- [Nev. Rev. Stat. § 486.038 “Moped” defined](https://www.frixlaw.com/law-library/statutes/STATE_NV_T43_C486_S486.038.md)
- [Nev. Rev. Stat. § 486.041 “Motorcycle” defined](https://www.frixlaw.com/law-library/statutes/STATE_NV_T43_C486_S486.041.md)
- [Nev. Rev. Stat. § 486.051 “Muffler” defined](https://www.frixlaw.com/law-library/statutes/STATE_NV_T43_C486_S486.051.md)
- [Nev. Rev. Stat. § 486.055 “Program” defined](https://www.frixlaw.com/law-library/statutes/STATE_NV_T43_C486_S486.055.md)
- [Nev. Rev. Stat. § 486.057 “Trimobile” defined](https://www.frixlaw.com/law-library/statutes/STATE_NV_T43_C486_S486.057.md)
- [Nev. Rev. Stat. § 486.061 License or permit required to operate motorcycle or trimobile; exception; motorcycle safety course in lieu of fine for violation](https://www.frixlaw.com/law-library/statutes/STATE_NV_T43_C486_S486.061.md)
- [Nev. Rev. Stat. § 486.071 Qualifications for license](https://www.frixlaw.com/law-library/statutes/STATE_NV_T43_C486_S486.071.md)
- [Nev. Rev. Stat. § 486.081 Application for license: Form; verification; contents; proof of full legal name and age; Department to adopt regulations prescribing documents acceptable to prove full legal name and age; proof of social security number; authority of Department to refuse to accept certain documents; additional regulations; prohibition on acceptance of consular identification cards as proof of age or identity](https://www.frixlaw.com/law-library/statutes/STATE_NV_T43_C486_S486.081.md)
- [Nev. Rev. Stat. § 486.084 Payment of child support: Statement by applicant for license; grounds for denial of license; duty of Department](https://www.frixlaw.com/law-library/statutes/STATE_NV_T43_C486_S486.084.md)
- [Nev. Rev. Stat. § 486.091 Application from person previously licensed in another state; copy of record from other state becomes part of Nevada record; Department to furnish records to other states](https://www.frixlaw.com/law-library/statutes/STATE_NV_T43_C486_S486.091.md)
- [Nev. Rev. Stat. § 486.101 Application of minors](https://www.frixlaw.com/law-library/statutes/STATE_NV_T43_C486_S486.101.md)

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