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VIRP 13.135: Unladen or Tare Weight (VC §660)

Commercial Vehicles

Executive Summary

California DMV VIRP section 13.135 (Unladen or Tare Weight (VC §660)) covers unladen weight (sometimes shown as tare weight) is defined as the weight of a vehicle equipped and ready for operation on the road and includes: The body,. The oil in the motor, a radiator full of water, and five gallons of gasoline. Part of Commercial Vehicles. Tags Clinic hosts the official manual text unchanged below for dealers and registration services in California.

Key Takeaways

  • Unladen weight (sometimes shown as tare weight) is defined as the weight of a vehicle equipped and ready for operation on the road and includes: The body,….
  • The oil in the motor, a radiator full of water, and five gallons of gasoline.
  • Any machinery, equipment, or attachment which is necessary for the efficient operation of the body or vehicle.
  • Refer to the Unladen Weight Exclusions section in this chapter for exclusions from unladen weight information.
  • The following policy shall apply when determining whether or not a specific piece of equipment is necessary for the efficient operation of a body or vehicle:….

Important Facts

Manual section
13.135
Chapter
Commercial Vehicles
Manual text
Verbatim DMV VIRP source below the overview
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