What is a commercial vehicle in accordance with the Carrier Services Law?
- Any commercial vehicle used for paid transportation only.
- Vehicles used for passenger transportation only.
- Correct answer: A vehicle with an all up weight of 10,000 kg or more and a vehicle transporting hazardous materials of any weight.
- A commercial vehicle, as per its lawful definition, that was given a permit to carry goods and transport passengers.
Why this is the answer
The correct answer in the official bank: A vehicle with an all up weight of 10,000 kg or more and a vehicle transporting hazardous materials of any weight.
Under the Carrier Services Law, a commercial vehicle is a vehicle with an all-up weight of 10,000 kg or more, and also a vehicle transporting hazardous materials, of any weight. The definition is set by the weight and the type of cargo, not by whether the vehicle carries goods for payment or transports passengers.