### Question
How does the law define heavy-duty vehicle?


### Answer
Under *42 U.S.C. § 16152*, **heavy-duty vehicle** is defined as:

> a motor vehicle that—


(A) is rated at more than 8,500 pounds gross vehicle weight

#### Citation:
  - *42 U.S.C. § 16152*
  - Heading: **CHAPTER 149-ENERGY POLICY, 2005 > SUBCHAPTER VIII-HYDROGEN**

