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Vehicle Class/Type Classifications
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Vehicle Class/Type Classifications
Class 1 - 2-Axle Passenger Vehicles
passenger car
light truck
van
motorcycle (with or without sidecar)
Class 1 - Commercial Vehicles
any Class 1 vehicle with commercial licenses plates, including taxis, hearses, and 2-axle limousines
Class 2 - 3 to 5 axle vehicle
any Class 1 vehicle with a 1, 2 or 3 axle trailer
any Class 1 vehicle with a 1, 2 or 3 axle unit that straddles the vehicle body
a 3 or 4 axle RV with single wheels
a 3 or 4 axle limousine
Class 3 - 5 to 9 axle truck
tractor-trailer, car carrier or truck with 5 to 9 axles
Class 4 - not used
Class 5
any 2 axle vehicle with dual rear tires, including tow trucks
Class 6
tractor, tractor-trailer, truck or RV with dual wheels and 3 axles
Class 7
car carrier, truck, tractor-trailer, RV or any vehicle with dual wheels and 4 axles
Class 9
5 to 12 axle tandem-trailer (Double Bottom)
Class 8
any two or three-axle bus used to carry 15 or more passengers
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