STEP TWO:

Define Technical or Confusing Terms Within the Policy

A set of definitions should be supplied that explain unfamiliar fleet terminology, such as the difference in weight classes between vehicles (light-duty, medium-duty, etc.) and the common vehicle emission categories (ULEV, ZEV, etc.). Note that it is not necessary to write a policy that contains a lot of technical jargon. Indeed, the policy will be more easily understood by all if jargon is kept to a minimum.

This step will not be necessary for many cities or counties.

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Example:

From San Francisco

(m) “Light Duty Truck” means any motor vehicle, with a manufacturer’s gross vehicle weight rating of 6,000 pounds or less, which is designed primarily for purposes of transportation of property or is a derivative of such a vehicle, or is available with special features enabling off-street or off-highway operation and use.

(n) “Medium Duty Vehicle” means any 1995 and subsequent-model year vehicle having a manufacturer’s gross vehicle weight rating of 14,000 pounds or less and which is not a passenger vehicle or light-duty truck.

(aa) “Ultra-Low Emission Vehicle” means any motor vehicle that meets or exceeds the standards set forth in 13 California Code of Regulations § 1960.1 for Ultra-Low Emission Vehicles.

(ab) “Zero-Emission Vehicle” means (i) any motor vehicle that produces zero exhaust emissions of all criteria pollutants, as defined by 17 California Code of Regulations §90701(b), (or precursors thereof) under any and all possible operational modes and conditions or (ii) any vehicle that has been certified by the California Air Resources Board as a zero-emission vehicle.