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MVAs primarily register and title motorized vehicles which operate on public roads. However some MVAs are also responsible for registering and titling smaller watercraft. So this group includes element definitions for land vehicles and vessels (watercraft). The element descriptions indicate if an element is used to describe vehicles, vessels or both vehicles and vessels,

Most road vehicles are uniquely identified by their Vehicle Identification Number (VIN). A small percentage of VINs are not unique, which may lead to duplicate VINs recorded on state files.

Vehicles are commonly categorized by their Make and Model or by their Make, Model and Year. The manufacturers may also categorize their vehicles by Make, Model, Line, Series and Body-type.

Most vessels are uniquely identified by their Hull Identification Number (HIN). Alternately a vessel may be identified by the Vessel Number or Vessel Name.

Data about vessels over 5 net tons, normally would not be recorded by MVAs, but by the USCG.

Many federal regulations have a definition of "Vehicle" that is particular to the regulation. This leads to variations in the definition of what constitutes a Vehicle, based on the number of axles/wheels, number of seats, usage of the vehicle, size and the weight (note the different Vehicle Weight definitions). A vehicle object used to support multiple regulations will need these additional fields, so a determination can be made if a vehicle is subject to a particular regulation. The data elements in a Vehicle object which may be used to select a vehicle include:

VVHIDN - Vehicle Hull ID Number (VIN/HIN)
Source of Definition: SAE; NHTSA; D20/79; 49 CFR 565; 49 CFR 567; 33 CFR 181.25

A federal regulation covering the vehicle manufacturer requirements. For details see 33 CFR 181 on eCFR.

A federal regulation covering Certification of vehicles. For details see 49 CFR 567 on eCFR.

A federal regulation covering the Vehicle Identification Number (VIN) Requirements. For details see 49 CFR 565 on eCFR.

Source of Data: Vehicle (vessel) manufacturer; Commercial vehicle cab card; Labels on the vehicle

Synonyms: VIN; HIN; Serial number; Motor number; Chassis number; Hull number

A unique combination of alphanumeric characters that identifies a specific vehicle or vessel. The VIN is affixed to the vehicle in specific locations and formulated by the manufacturer. State agencies under some controlled instances may assign a VIN to a vehicle. This field is left justified and is large enough to accommodate VINs created before the VIN format was standardized:
- Land vehicles, have used a 17 character VIN, since 1982. See NHTSA Title 49 CFR 565 for the format and procedures. Most VINs issued before 1982 were 17 characters or less, but some U.S. truck manufacturers used longer numbers.
- Vessels, since 1973 vessels should have used a 12 character VIN. See 33 CFR 181.25 for the format and procedures.
  Logical Format (Type/Max Length): AN/30
VHMAK - Vehicle Make Code
Source of Definition: NCIC Code Manual; D20/79

Source of Data: Vehicle manufacturer; Crash report; Registration files

The distinctive (coded) name applied to a group of vehicles by a manufacturer.

The NCIC code values are listed in the Vehicle section of the NCIC Code Manual.

Logical Format (Type/Max Length): AN/4
VVHMNU - Vehicle Model Code and/or VVHMSM - Vehicle MCO Series Model
Source of Definition: MVA

Source of Data: Manufacturer, MVA

A name recorded on the MCO, denoting a family of vehicle/vessel, within a make, that has a degree of similarity in construction, such as body, chassis, etc.

Usage Note: Some manufacturers provide an internal model code.

Logical Format (Type/Max Length): AN/12

Source of Definition: D20/79; Manufacturer; MVAs

Source of Data: Vehicle manufacturer; Crash report; Registration files; MCO

Synonyms: Car line, Vehicle line

A code denoting a family of vehicles (within a make) which has a degree of similarity in construction, such as body, chassis, etc. A Vehicle Model is an identifier that a manufacturer applies to a family of vehicles of the same type, make, line, series and body type (ref: 49 CFR 565.12).

Usage Note: This field does not always contain a universal standard code, it may contain a non-standard code taken from a MCO.

The best practice for coding the data is to use the NCIC VMO code list. The NCIC code values are listed in the Vehicle section of the NCIC Code Manual. The NCIC VMO codes are only unique for a given manufacturer, e.g. INT can be used for an "Acura Integra" or a "Jensen Interceptor".

Logical Format (Type/Max Length): AN/6
VVHMYE - Vehicle Model Year
Source of Definition: MVA; 49 CFR 565

Source of Data: Vehicle manufacturer; Crash report; Registration files

A four digit year, which is assigned to a vehicle by the manufacturer.

For the purposes of 49 CFR 565.12, the year used to designate a discrete vehicle model, irrespective of the calendar year in which the vehicle was actually produced, provided that the production period does not exceed 24 months.

Logical Format (Type/Max Length): AN/4
VVHLEN - Vehicle Length
Source of Definition: MVA, D20/79

Source of Data: MVA, Vehicle manufacturer; inspector or registrant

The overall length (measured in feet or decimeters) of a vehicle (single-unit or truck combination) measured from the front bumper to the rear of the vehicle.

Logical Format (Type/Max Length): N/6
VVHNAX - Vehicle Number Of Axles and/or VVHNWL - Vehicle Number Wheels
Source of Definition: MVA

Source of Data: MVA

A count of the total number wheels used to support a vehicle. Wheels on truck axles that can be raised and lowered to the ground, are counted. Spare wheels are not counted.

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Usage Note: Most commonly:
- a motorcycle has 2 wheels,
- a trike 3,
- an automobile 4,
- a truck 4 or more. Note, each tandem axel on a truck contributes 4 wheels to the total number of wheels (see diagram).
  Logical Format (Type/Max Length): N/2
Source of Definition: D20

Source of Data: Manufacturer

A count of common axles of rotation of one or more wheels of a vehicle, whether power driven or freely rotating.

Usage Note: When counting axles on a vehicle towing a trailer, the count includes both the vehicle and trailer axles.

Logical Format (Type/Max Length): N/2
VVHNSE - Vehicle Number Of Seats
Source of Definition: MVAs

Source of Data: Manufacturer

The seat capacity of a commercial vehicle designed for transportation of more than eight passengers.

Usage Note: Regulations 49 CFR 383.91 (16 or more seats), 49 CFR 350.105 (16 or more seats) and 49 CFR 390.5 (8 (or 15) or more seats) specify rules for buses and mini-buses. The number of seats can be used to determine if a vehicle is subject to these rules.

Logical Format (Type/Max Length): N/3

Vehicle Weight

The MCO (Manufacturer Certificate of Origin) may be source of some of the vehicle data.

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Vehicle ADS Level Code

Alternate Model Year

Commercial Vehicle Seats

Commercial Vehicle/Trailer Model Identifier

Commercial Vehicle Type

Commercial Vehicle Width

Vehicle Emission Standards Code

Gross Combination Weight Rating

Gross Vehicle Weight

Gross Vehicle Weight Rating

Hazardous Materials, Placard

Insurance Verification Code

Manufacturers Statement Of Origin Indicator (MSO)

MCO Vehicle Horsepower

Vehicle Brake Type Code

Vehicle Brand Status

Vehicle Cargo Carrying Capacity

Vehicle Change Reason

Vehicle Commercial Class Code

Vehicle Disposition Code

Vehicle Emissions Inspection Count

Vehicle Engine Displacement

Vehicle Export Indicator

Vehicle Finance Indicator

Vehicle First Year Sold

Vehicle Fuel Type

Vehicle Garage Location ID

Vehicle Gross Axle Weight Rating

Vehicle Gross Curb Weight

Vehicle Gross Operating Weight

Vehicle History Indicator

Vehicle Horsepower

Vehicle / Hull ID Number

Vehicle Identification Number

Vehicle Invoice Date

Vehicle Invoice Number

Vehicle Lease Indicator

Vehicle License Fee Class

Vehicle Make Code

Vehicle Manufacture Month & Year

Vehicle/Vessel Manufacturer's Major Color

Vehicle/Vessel Manufacturer's Minor Color

Vehicle MCO Body/Type/Model

Vehicle MCO Manufacturer City & State

Vehicle MCO Manufacturer Name

Vehicle MCO Number

Vehicle MCO Series Model

Vehicle Model Year

Vehicle Model Code

Vehicle Motorcycle Mirror Quantity

Vehicle Nominal Ton Rate

Vehicle Number Of Active Liens

Vehicle Number Of Axles

Vehicle Number Of Brands

Vehicle Number Of Cylinders

Vehicle Number Of Doors

Vehicle Number Of Wheels

Vehicle Number Of Seats

Vehicle Out Of State Indicator

Vehicle Paper MCO Issued

Vehicle Pedalcycle Category Code

Vehicle Recall Compliance

Vehicle Ship Weight

Vehicle Stamped Engine Number

Vehicle Status Date

Vehicle Ship Date

Vehicle Transmission Code

Vehicle Type Code

Vehicle Type Classification Code

Vehicle Use Class Code

Vehicle Use Tax Indicator

Vehicle Unladen Weight

Vehicle/Vessel Body Type

Vehicle / Vessel Major Color

Vehicle / Vessel Minor Color

Vehicle/Vessel Model Name

Vehicle / Vessel Number Of Passengers

Vehicle / Vessel Series Model

Vessel Hull Material

Vessel Hull Shape

Vessel Propulsion

VIN/HIN Jurisdiction

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