### Question
How is the "heavy-duty vehicle" defined?


### Answer
The term **heavy-duty vehicle** is defined in *42 U.S.C. § 16104* as follows -

> a vehicle that—


(A) has a gross vehicle weight rating greater than 8,500 pounds

#### Citation:
  - *42 U.S.C. § 16104*
  - Heading: **CHAPTER 149-NATIONAL ENERGY POLICY AND PROGRAMS > SUBCHAPTER VII-VEHICLES AND FUELS > Part D-Miscellaneous**

