9208.0.55.001 - Survey of Motor Vehicle Use Fitness for Purpose Review: Information Paper, 2004
ARCHIVED ISSUE Released at 11:30 AM (CANBERRA TIME) 29/11/2004
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Appendix F. AustRoads and ABS vehicle classifications AustRoads vehicle classifications Source: Austroads Guide to Traffic Engineering Practice: Part 3 - Traffic Studies, 2004, p31. ABS (SMVU) Vehicle Classification The ABS has a separate trailer classification that can be used to cross tabulate with vehicle type. Vehicle type (published) Passenger vehicles Motor cycles Light commercial vehicles Rigid trucks Articulated trucks Non-freight trucks Buses Total Vehicle type (detailed) Data may be available on request for some of the individual vehicle types below. Car, station wagon or hatchback 4WD passenger vehicle (<10 seats) Passenger van (<10 seats) Utility (GVM <= 3.5T) Goods carrying van (GVM <= 3.5T) Panel van 4WD load carrying (GVM <= 3.5T) One tonne utility (GVM <= 3.5T) Light truck (GVM >3.5 T - <= 4.5T) 2 axle rigid truck (GVM > 4.5T) 3 axle rigid truck (GVM > 4.5T) 4 axle rigid truck (GVM > 4.5T) 2 axle prime mover 3 axle prime mover 4 axle prime mover Ambulance Tow truck Fire engine / truck Truck with machinery mounted occupying most of the load area e.g. cherry picker, mobile crane Campervan Pass vehicle 10 - 19 seats 2 axle bus > 19 seats 3 axle bus > 19 seats Articulated bus Other bus Motorcycle Other n.e.c. Trailer type (detailed) Single trailer B-double Two trailer road train Three trailer road train Other Number of axles is also collected.
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