Virginia legal term
Bicycle in Virginia Criminal Law
Current through 2026 Virginia legislative session
In Virginia criminal law, “Bicycle” is a term defined by statute rather than by its everyday meaning. Its statutory definition — quoted verbatim below — controls how the term is applied throughout the Virginia criminal code.
What does “Bicycle” mean in Virginia criminal law?
"Bicycle" means a device propelled solely by human power, upon which a person may ride either on or astride a regular seat attached thereto, having two or more wheels in tandem, including children's bicycles, except a toy vehicle intended for use by young children. (Va. Code Ann. § 46.2-100)
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