15A NCAC 02D .1003 DEFINITIONS
The following definitions of terms apply throughout this Section: (1) "Heavy-duty Vehicle" means a motor vehicle which is designed primarily for:
(a) (b) (c)
transportation of property and has a GVWR (Gross Vehicle Weight Rating) of more than 8500 pounds; transportation of persons and has a capacity of more than 12 persons; or use as a recreational motor vehicle, which is designed primarily to provide temporary or permanent living quarters for travel, camping, or other recreational use and has a GVWR of more than 8500 pounds.
(2) "Light-duty Vehicle" means a motor vehicle which is designed primarily for:
(a) (b) transportation of property and has a GVWR of 8500 pounds or less; or transportation of persons and has a capacity of 12 persons or less.
(3) (4)
History Note:
"Motor Vehicle" means any self-propelled vehicle used for transporting property or persons. "Motorcycle" means any motor vehicle having a seat or saddle for the use of the rider and designed to travel on not more than three wheels in contact with the ground. Authority G.S. 143-215.3(a)(1); Eff. December 1, 1982.
