Right. It is that "such as" that was the problem. It was discussed if the words "for example" were there instead. Ended the same. This is due to no definition for the term "recreational vehicle" in the code.Some google fu:
2010 Pennsylvania Code
Title 75 - VEHICLES
Chapter 96 - Motor Carriers Road Tax
9602 - Definitions.
"Recreational vehicle." Vehicles such as motor homes, pickup trucks with attached campers and buses when used exclusively for personal pleasure by individuals. In order to qualify as a recreational vehicle, the vehicle shall not be used in connection with any business endeavor."
Seems like 'SUCH AS" gives some wiggle room. I think this would get you out of a citation if properly framed.
My whole deal ended with the Judge saying he agreed to the point I'd made, however they have to go by "what the law says, not what we know it dean't mean". I paid $34.50 to the county and that was the end of it. Followed by a discussion of how to fix the issue. It is why my 109 trucks have some type of camping equipment in them, and I carry the laptop and briefcase in the other trucks. Both the Judge and State cop agreed that would cover it because I'm not using them for business. However it was pointed out that in another county it may not be seen the same.
This is why for many months I have been trying to get things changed as to the wording of the code. Though I don't see it changing because it closes a loophole for the state to make money.
While at the same time, as it stands, an individual can not fill out the form to obtain an IFTA sticker be it interstate or in-state. This again due to the wording.
This is how it is in PA. Other states are different I'm sure. You have to watch how it's worded.