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Traffic Counter Tester II User's Manual
FHWA Type F Vehicle Classification Scheme
Class 1 - Motorcycles. This class includes all two- or three-wheeled motor-
ized vehicles. These vehicles typically have a saddle-type of seat and are
steered by handlebars rather than a steering wheel. This includes motor-
cycles, motor scooters, mopeds, and three-wheel motorcycles.
Class 2 - Passenger cars. This class includes all sedans, coupes and station
wagons manufactured primarily for the purpose of carrying passengers,
including those pulling recreational or other light trailers.
Class 3 - Pickups, Vans and other 2-axle, 4-tire single unit vehicles. This
class includes all two-axle, four tire vehicles other than passenger cars,
which includes pickups, vans, campers, small motor homes, ambulances,
minibuses and carryalls. These types of vehicles which are pulling recre-
ational or other light trailers are included.
Class 4 - Buses. This class includes all vehicles manufactured as traditional
passenger-carrying buses with two axles and six tires or three or more axles.
This includes only traditional buses, including school and transit buses,
functioning as passenger-carrying vehicles. All two-axle, four tire minibuses
should be classified as Class 3. Modified buses should be considered to be
trucks and classified appropriately.
Class 5 - Two-Axle, Six-Tire Single Unit Trucks. This class includes all
vehicles on a single frame which have two axles and dual rear tires. This
includes trucks, camping and recreation vehicles, motor homes, etc.
Class 6 - Three-Axle Single Unit Trucks. This class includes all vehicles
on a single frame which have three axles. This includes trucks, camping
and recreation vehicles, motor homes, etc.
Class 7 - Four or More Axle Single Unit Trucks. This class includes all
vehicles on a single frame with four or more axles.
Class 8 - Four or Less Axle Single Trailer Trucks. This class includes all vehicles
with four or less axles consisting of two units, in which the pulling unit is a tractor
or single unit truck.
Class 9 - Five-Axle Single Trailer Trucks. This class includes all five-axle vehicles
consisting of two units in which the pulling unit is a tractor or single unit truck.
Class 10 - Six or More Axle Single Trailer Trucks. This class includes all vehicles
with six or more axles consisting of two units in which the pulling unit is a tractor
or single unit truck.
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