Vehicle Gross Curb Weight

Source of Definition: 49 CFR 571.3; 40 CFR 1803 ; MVAs

A federal regulation overseen by the EPA, covering the Control Of Air Pollution on trucks. For details see 40 CFR 1803 on eCFR.

A federal regulation covering Federal Motor Vehicle Safety Standards. For details see 49 CFR 571 on eCFR.

Source of Data: MVA

A weight of a motor vehicle with standard equipment; maximum capacity of engine fuel, oil, and coolant; and, if so equipped, air conditioning and additional weight optional engine. Incomplete light-duty trucks shall have the curb weight specified by the manufacturer.

Passengers, cargo and other items are not included in this weight. In an RV, equipment fluids such as tanks of water and propane are counted in this weight.

This element holds the numeric quantity, using the default units of measure of the jurisdiction. Given a source document showing "14,500 LB/6,577 KG", this element would hold a value of 14500 in a U.S. jurisdiction.

Logical Format (Type/Max Length): N/9

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