### Question
How is the "eligible vehicle" defined?


### Answer
The term **eligible vehicle** is defined in *49 U.S.C. § 31136* as follows -

> a commercial motor vehicle with a gross vehicle weight rating of at least 10,001 pounds, but not more than 26,000 pounds, other than a vehicle—


(i) designed to transport more than 15 passengers, including the driver

#### Citation:
  - *49 U.S.C. § 31136*
  - Heading: **SUBTITLE VI-MOTOR VEHICLE AND DRIVER PROGRAMS > PART B-COMMERCIAL > CHAPTER 311-COMMERCIAL MOTOR VEHICLE SAFETY > SUBCHAPTER III-SAFETY REGULATION**

