Vehicle Type Code

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Vehicle Type Code

Source of Definition: MVA; 49 CFR 565

Source of Data: registration plate, MVA

A class of vehicle distinguished by common traits, including design and purpose. For vehicles operated for the transportation of persons or property in the furtherance of any commercial or industrial enterprise, for hire or not for hire. Not all states will use all values.

Value	Description	Value	Description
AU	Automobile	MT	Mobile Home Toter
BU	Bus	OT	Other vehicle
BV	Van-pool bus for 7 to 15 occupants	PU	Power Unit
CG	Converter gear	RT	Road Truck
CH	Motor Coach / DPU Vehicle	SB	School Bus
DB	Double Bottom	SQ	School Pupil van or wagon for up to 9 occupants
DL	Dollies	TA	Truck with any trailer
DT	Dump Truck	TC	Truck combination
FT	Full Trailer	TK	Single-unit truck
GN	Gooseneck	TL	Full trailer
LM	Limo / Public Livery	TR	Tractor
LO	Low Speed Vehicle (per 49 CFR 565.4)	TS	Truck with any semi-trailer
MB	Modular Building Section	TT	Truck transfer
MC	Motorcycle	TU	Truck
MH	Mobile Home	UN	Undercarriage
MS	Modular Section

Logical Format (Type/Max Length): AN/2

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