Vehicle classes
Motorcycles
Two-wheeled motor vehicles, including trailers & side cars.
Cars
Four-wheel motor vehicles, including ride share and taxis.
Vehicle class remains the same when towing a caravan or trailer.
Light commercial vehicles (LCV)
Motor vehicles that are registered for commercial use and are:
- rigid trucks with two axles or load-carrying vans or utilities, having a gross vehicle mass between 1.5–4.5 tonnes, or
- similar in size to those mentioned above
Heavy commercial vehicles (HCV)
Motor vehicles that are:
- rigid trucks with two axles and a gross vehicle mass 4.5 tonnes or greater
- rigid trucks with three axles or more
- buses
- articulated trucks
- over 30 tonnes in gross vehicle mass
- similar in size to those mentioned above
Has your vehicle's purpose of use changed?
When you travel, we check your vehicle to see if it’s registered for commercial or private use. If there’s a mismatch, we’ll update your vehicle class in our system. If your vehicle’s purpose of use has changed, it’s important that you advise the Department of Transport and Main Roads first. We’ll apply any new tolling rates within 90 days but you can always contact us sooner if you prefer. Find out more about Updating your vehicle’s purpose of use.
Interstate travel
The way your trips are classified may differ from state to state and depending on what road you’re travelling on. Find out more about vehicle classifications in Melbourne and Sydney.