Vehicle Data Codes As of 6/02/2008
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VEHICLE DATA CODES TABLE OF CONTENTS 1--LICENSE PLATE TYPE (LIT) FIELD CODES 1.1 LIT FIELD CODES FOR REGULAR PASSENGER AUTOMOBILE PLATES 1.2 LIT FIELD CODES FOR AIRCRAFT 1.3 LIT FIELD CODES FOR ALL-TERRAIN VEHICLES AND SNOWMOBILES 1.4 SPECIAL LICENSE PLATES 1.5 LIT FIELD CODES FOR SPECIAL LICENSE PLATES 2--VEHICLE MAKE (VMA) AND BRAND NAME (BRA) FIELD CODES 2.1 VMA AND BRA FIELD CODES 2.2 VMA, BRA, AND VMO FIELD CODES FOR AUTOMOBILES, LIGHT-DUTY VANS, LIGHT- DUTY TRUCKS, AND PARTS 2.3 VMA AND BRA FIELD CODES FOR CONSTRUCTION EQUIPMENT AND CONSTRUCTION EQUIPMENT PARTS 2.4 VMA AND BRA FIELD CODES FOR FARM AND GARDEN EQUIPMENT AND FARM EQUIPMENT PARTS 2.5 VMA AND BRA FIELD CODES FOR MOTORCYCLES AND MOTORCYCLE PARTS 2.6 VMA AND BRA FIELD CODES FOR SNOWMOBILES AND SNOWMOBILE PARTS 2.7 VMA AND BRA FIELD CODES FOR TRAILERS AND TRAILER PARTS 2.8 VMA AND BRA FIELD CODES FOR TRUCKS AND TRUCK PARTS 2.9 VMA AND BRA FIELD CODES ALPHABETICALLY BY CODE 3--VEHICLE MODEL (VMO) FIELD CODES 3.1 VMO FIELD CODES FOR AUTOMOBILES, LIGHT-DUTY VANS, AND LIGHT-DUTY TRUCKS 3.2 VMO FIELD CODES FOR ASSEMBLED VEHICLES 3.3 VMO FIELD CODES FOR AIRCRAFT 3.4 VMO FIELD CODES FOR ALL-TERRAIN VEHICLES 3.5 VMO FIELD CODES FOR CONSTRUCTION EQUIPMENT 3.6 VMO FIELD CODES FOR DUNE BUGGIES 3.7 VMO FIELD CODES FOR FARM AND GARDEN EQUIPMENT 3.8 VMO FIELD CODES FOR GO-CARTS 3.9 VMO FIELD CODES FOR GOLF CARTS 3.10 VMO FIELD CODES FOR MOTORIZED RIDE-ON TOYS 3.11 VMO FIELD CODES FOR MOTORIZED WHEELCHAIRS 3.12 VMO FIELD CODES FOR MOTORCYCLES 3.13 VMO FIELD CODES FOR SNOWMOBILES 3.14 VMO FIELD CODES FOR TRAILERS 3.15 VMO FIELD CODES FOR TRUCKS (INCLUDING HEAVY-DUTY TRUCKS, BUSES, MOTORIZED HOMES, ETC.) 4--VEHICLE STYLE (VST) FIELD CODES 4.1 VST FIELD CODES FOR AIRCRAFT VEHICLE DATA CODES TABLE OF CONTENTS 4.2 VST FIELD CODES FOR ALL-TERRAIN VEHICLES, DUNE BUGGIES, GO-CARTS, GOLF CARTS, MOTORIZED RIDE-ON TOYS, AND MOTORIZED WHEELCHAIRS 4.3 VST FIELD CODES FOR AUTOMOBILES 4.4 VST FIELD CODES FOR CONSTRUCTION EQUIPMENT 4.5 VST FIELD CODES FOR FARM AND GARDEN EQUIPMENT 4.6 VST FIELD CODES FOR MOTORCYCLES 4.7 VST FIELD CODES FOR SNOWMOBILES 4.8 VST FIELD CODES FOR TRAILERS 4.9 VST FIELD CODES FOR TRUCKS 4.10 VST FIELD CODES ALPHABETICALLY BY CODE 5--VEHICLE COLOR (VCO) FIELD CODES 6--CATEGORY (CAT) FIELD CODES 6.1 CAT FIELD CODES ALPHABETICALLY BY NAME 6.2 CAT FIELD CODES ALPHABETICALLY BY CODE 7--ENGINE POWER OR DISPLACEMENT (EPD) FIELD CODES VEHICLE DATA CODES SECTION 1--LICENSE PLATE TYPE (LIT) FIELD CODES 1.1 LIT FIELD CODES FOR REGULAR PASSENGER AUTOMOBILE PLATES A regular plate is a standard 6" x 12" plate issued for use on a passenger automobile and containing no embossed wording, abbreviations, and/or symbols to indicate that the license plate is a special issue. Most license plates issued for use on private passenger automobiles fall in this category and should be coded as follows: Type of Plate Code Regular Passenger Automobile Plates PC 1.2 LIT FIELD CODES FOR AIRCRAFT Type Code Comments Civilian, Nonpassenger NP Includes all civilian aircraft designed and/or used for purposes other than transporting passengers. Civilian, Passenger PP Includes all civilian aircraft, whether commercially or privately operated, designed and/or used primarily for transporting passengers. Military MY Any type of military aircraft regardless of design or primary use. 1.3 LIT FIELD CODES FOR ALL-TERRAIN VEHICLES AND SNOWMOBILES For all-terrain vehicles and snowmobiles displaying a registration number, the code ZZ should be entered in the LIT Field. In instances where a license plate has been issued, the code AT (for all-terrain vehicle) or SN (for snowmobile) should be entered in the LIT Field. 1.4 SPECIAL LICENSE PLATES All plates other than regular passenger automobile plates are classified as special plates. The size (either larger or smaller than standard size plates, for example, motorcycle plates) and color or embossed wording/abbreviation/symbol(s) thereon distinguish special from regular plates. Special license plate codes are listed in Section 1.5 which follows. 1.5 LIT FIELD CODES FOR SPECIAL LICENSE PLATES Type of Plate Code Reference All others ZZ Includes camper (truck mounted), construction equipment, hearse, material handling equipment, motor/motorized home, repossession, wrecker, etc. All-Terrain Vehicle AT Amateur Radio or Citizens Band Radio AR Also called HAM Radio Operator. Operator Ambulance AM Antique AQ Includes classic, historic, street rod, pioneer, horseless carriage, vintage, or collector series. Apportioned AP The word APPORTIONED must appear on the plate. Armed Forces Reservist MR Personally owned vehicle plates. Bus BU Includes church, scouting franchise, school, public/private carrier, etc. See School Vehicle for school bus. Cab TX City-Owned or Municipal Vehicle CI Classic AQ Collector AQ Collegiate CL Includes colleges and universities. Commemorative CM Includes bicentennials, centennials, Pearl Harbor Survivor, and statehood anniversaries. Commercial CO Conservation CN Includes highway beautification, soil conservation, and wildlife (includes birds and water fowl.) Consular Corps CC County-Owned Vehicle CU Dealer DL Does not apply to motorcycle dealer. Dentist DD Diplomatic DP Includes diplomat and diplomatic staff. Disabled Person DX Entitles person to certain parking privileges. Also see Handicapped Person. Disabled Veteran DV Doctor PH 1.5 LIT FIELD CODES FOR SPECIAL LICENSE PLATES Type of Plate Code Reference Drive-Away DA Dune Buggy DB Duplicate, Reissue, or Replacement DU Only if this is indicated on the plate. Exempt EX All types of vehicles can display an exempt plate. Farm Vehicle FM Includes farm and agriculture plates. Fire Department FD For volunteer fire department and privately operated fire department plates. See City-Owned for city fire department plates. Foreign Government FG Handicapped Person DX International wheelchair symbol. Hearing Impaired HI Historic AQ Horseless Carriage AQ International Plate IP In-Transit IT Type of temporary plate. Judge or Justice JJ Law Enforcement LF Police department, state police, sheriff, etc. Legislative, State LS Senator, representative, assemblyman, delegate, etc. Legislative, U.S. LE Member of U.S. Congress. Manufacturer MF Medal of Honor VF Military Reservist MR Personally owned vehicle plates. Military Vehicle, Canadian ML Military Vehicle, U.S. MV Moped MP Motorcycle MC Motorized bikes and motorscooters are registered as motorcycles in some states. Motorcycle Dealer MD National Guard Member NG Personally owned vehicle plates. Omnibus OB OMNIBUS must appear on the plate. 1.5 LIT FIELD CODES FOR SPECIAL LICENSE PLATES Type of Plate Code Reference Organization OR Includes Girl Scouts, Kiwanis, Knights of Columbus, Ladies Auxiliary, Masons, and Farm Bureau. Personalized/Customized PE All types of vehicles. Pharmacist PX Physician PH Medical, veterinary, osteopathic, etc. Press PR Includes news media/television and news photographers. Prisoner of War VF Professional Sports Teams PS Professions PF Includes architects, chiropractors, educators, engineers, nurses, and visiting nurses. DO NOT use for dentists, judges, law enforcement, pharmacists, and physicians. Purple Heart VF Reciprocal (or Reciprocity) RE Rented Vehicle or Trailer RV Includes livery. School Vehicle SV Includes school bus and driver education car. Semitruck TR Senator LS Snowmobile SN Special Purpose Commercial Vehicle SC Street cleaners, welding trucks, etc. State-Owned Vehicle ST Includes highway department, department of public safety, etc. Street Cleaner SC Street Rod AQ Taxi TX Temporary TM Trailer TL Boat, camper, cargo, travel, house, mobile home, semi, utility, etc. Transporter TP Truck TK Truck-Tractor TR Also called semitruck. 1.5 LIT FIELD CODES FOR SPECIAL LICENSE PLATES Type of Plate Code Reference U.S. Government Vehicles US Veterans of Foreign Wars VF Includes Prisoner of War, Medal of Honor, Purple Heart, and Vietnam Veterans. Veterinary PH Vietnam Veteran VF Vintage AQ Welding Truck SC Wild Life CN See Conservation for additional information. SECTION 2--VEHICLE MAKE (VMA) AND BRAND NAME (BRA) FIELD CODES 2.1 VMA AND BRA FIELD CODES The following codes apply to the indicated vehicles (further explanation can be found in the NCIC 2000 Operating Manual, Vehicle File chapter). NCIC 2000 provides 24 characters in the VMA Field. The first two to four characters should be a valid code and the remainder of the field may be used to enter free text. Code Description AERO Aircraft ASVE Assembled vehicle without a manufacturer's VIN (not for manufacturer-assembled replica or kit cars) ATV All-terrain vehicle HMDE Homemade trailer HOMD Homemade motorcycle RCON Reconstructed trailer or motor home RECO Reconstructed motorcycle SNOW Snowmobile SPEC Dune buggy, go-cart, golf cart, motorized wheelchair, or motorized ride-on toy In cases where the make of a U.S. Military, U.S. Government, National Guard, or Civil Air Patrol vehicle is known, that make should be entered in the VMA Field. When the make is not known, the appropriate code from the following list should be entered in the VMA Field. Substitute Make Description Code U.S. Air Force USAF U.S. Army USA U.S. Coast Guard USCG U.S. Marine Corps USMC U.S. Navy USN Air National Guard* AG-- Civil Air Patrol (Auxiliary of USAF)* AP-- National Guard* NG-- *For National Guard or Civil Air Patrol entries, the two-character code representing the state where the unit is located should be placed after the respective