A light motor vehicle is a type of motor vehicle that has a maximum weight limit and is designed to carry a certain number of passengers. The exact definition of a light motor vehicle varies depending on the country and the context in which it is used. Here are some examples of how the term is defined:

• In India, a light motor vehicle license allows you to drive vehicles for personal purposes only, while a light motor vehicle transport license allows you to drive vehicles for commercial purposes.
• According to the Motor Vehicles Act of 1988 in India, a light motor vehicle is any motor vehicle constructed or adapted to carry more than six passengers, but not more than twelve passengers, excluding the driver.
• In the United States, the Environmental Protection Agency (EPA) classifies vehicles as either light-duty (GVWR < 8,500 lb) or heavy-duty (GVWR > 8,501 lb) .
• The Federal Highway Administration (FHWA) in the United States categorizes vehicles as light-duty (Class 1-2), medium-duty (Class 3-6), and heavy-duty (Class 7-8) based on their gross vehicle weight rating (GVWR) .

In general, a light motor vehicle is a type of vehicle that is smaller and less powerful than a heavy-duty vehicle, and is designed for personal or commercial use.