Section R. 257.971 - DefinitionsRule 1.
(1) As used in these rules:(a) "Act" means Act No. 300 of the Public Acts of 1949, as amended, being S257.1 et seq. of the Michigan Compiled Laws.(b) "Applicant" means a person who makes an application for a motorcycle indorsement on an operator's or chauffeur's license or on a temporary instruction permit.(c) "Department" means the department of state.(d) "Indorsement" means a motorcycle indorsement on an operator's or chauffeur's license or temporary instruction permit which is issued pursuant to the act.(e) "Motorcycle" means a motor vehicle which has a saddle or seat for the use of a rider and which is designed to travel on not more than 3 wheels in contact with the ground. A motorcycle does not include a tractor or a moped.(2) A term defined in the act has the same meaning when used in these rules, unless defined differently in these rules.Mich. Admin. Code R. 257.971