Heavy motor vehicle types and definitions

Listed below are definitions of the various heavy motor vehicles and the corresponding inspection sheet for these vehicle types:

Truck

Photograph of side view of a rigid truck
Caption—example of rigid truck

Photograph of side view of a prime mover
Caption—example of prime mover

A bus is a heavy motor vehicle built or fitted to carry more than 9 adults, including the driver
Complete rigid bus inspection sheet (F2876)

Photograph of front and side of bus
Caption—Example of bus

An articulated bus is a bus with 2 or more rigid sections connected to one another in a way that allows:
- passenger access between the sections
- rotary movement between the sections
Complete articulated bus inspection sheet (F2873)

Photograph of the side view of an articulated bus
Caption—Example of articulated bus

Photograph of 2 amphibious vehicles parked on the ground
Caption—Example of amphibious vehicle/vessel

A motorhome is a motor vehicle with a GVM >4.5t and is manufactured to include accommodation space which contains at least:
- a table (may be easily removable)
- sleeping facilities
- cooking facilities
- storage
- a fire extinguisher
- an outward opening or sliding door opening to the left or rear of the vehicle that allows clear and unobstructed access to the cabin
The number of transport seats in the vehicle must be equal to or exceed the number of sleeping positions (for example, sleeping positions for 4 people must have a minimum seating capacity of 4)
If the vehicle has a possible dual purpose, the vehicle must be registered as a truck
Complete motorhome/campervan inspection sheet (4550)

Photograph of front view of a motorhome
Caption—example of motorhome