Governor Phil Murphy • Lt. Governor Tahesha Way

Department of Transportation

Vehicle Classification

Scheme Descriptions

The vehicle classification scheme is a standard designation system for differentiating vehicle classes.

Class 0 Unclassified vehicles which do not fit into any other classification. Vehicles which do not activate the system sensors are also unclassified.
Class 1 Motorcycles.All two- or three wheeled motorized vehicles.This category includes motorcycles, motor scooters, mopeds, and all three-wheel motorcycles.
Class 2 Passenger Cars. All sedans, coupes, and station wagons manufactured primarily for purpose of carrying passengers.
Class 3 Other two-axle, four-tire single units.Included in this classification are pickups, vans, campers, ambulances.
Class 4 Buses. All vehicles manufactured as traditional passenger-carrying buses with two axles and six tires or three or more axles.
Class 5 Two-Axle, Single Unit Trucks. All vehicles on a single frame including trucks, camping and recreation vehicles.
Class 6 Three Axle Single Unit Trucks. All vehicles on a single frame including trucks, camping and recreational vehicles.
Class 7 Four or more Axle Single Unit Trucks. All vehicles on a single frame with four or more axles.
Class 8 Four or Less Axle Single Trailer Trucks. All vehicles with four or less axles consisting of two units, one of which is tractor or straight truck power unit.
Class 9 Five-Axle Single Trailer Trucks. All five-axle vehicles consisting of two units, one of which is a tractor or straight truck power unit.
Class 10 Six or More Axle Single Trailer Trucks. All vehicles with six or more axles consisting of two units, one of which is a tractor or straight truck power unit.
Class 11 Five or Less Axle Multi-Trailer Trucks. All vehicles with five or less axles consisting of three or more units, one of which is a tractor or straight truck power unit.
Class 12 Six Axle Multi-Trailer Trucks.All six-axle vehicles consisting of three or more units, one of which is a tractor or straight truck power unit
Class 13 Seven or More Axle Multi-Trailer Trucks. All vehicles with seven or more axles consisting of three or more units, one of which is a tractor or straight truck power unit


Last updated date: January 12, 2021 12:54 PM