3.12 Motorcycle Classification by Type
3.12.1 introduction: The purpose of this classification is to describe the type of motorcycle involved in a motor vehicle crash.
3.12.2 categories: Categories of motorcycle include:
• Large motorcycle (See 2.2.9.2)
• Motor-driven cycle (See 2.2.9.1)
• Autocycle (See 2.2.9.7)
• Speed-limited motor-driven cycle (See 2.2.9.3)
Moped (See 2.2.9.4)
Other speed-limited motor-driven cycle
Other motor-driven cycle
3.12.3 general: Motorcycles include a broad range of transport devices. To support traffic safety programs, it is desirable that motor vehicle crash records permit distinction at least between large motorcycles and motor-driven cycles. Where distinctive license plates are used for motor-driven cycles, speed-limited motor-driven cycles, or mopeds, they facilitate accurate identification of these vehicles.