Directive 2007/46 EC
Directive 2007/46 EC
Directive 2007/46 EC
I
(Acts adopted under the EC Treaty/Euratom Treaty whose publication is obligatory)
DIRECTIVES
THE EUROPEAN PARLIAMENT AND THE COUNCIL OF THE EURO- acts should primarily seek to ensure a high level of road
PEAN UNION, safety, health protection, environmental protection, energy
efficiency and protection against unauthorised use.
Having regard to the Treaty establishing the European Commu-
nity, and in particular Article 95 thereof,
(6) Until now, manufacturers who produce vehicles in small the Commission should be empowered to make the nec-
series have been partially excluded from the benefits of the essary adaptations to this Directive. Since those measures
internal market. Experience has shown that road safety are of general scope and are designed to amend non-
and protection of the environment could be significantly essential elements of this Directive or to supplement it by
improved if small series vehicles were totally integrated the addition of new non-essential elements, they should
into the Community vehicle type-approval system, start- be adopted in accordance with the regulatory procedure
ing with category M1. with scrutiny provided for in Article 5a of Decision
1999/468/EC.
(16) The list of parts and equipment, the essential systems con- (21) With the aim of simplifying and accelerating the proce-
cerned as well as the testing and implementation measures dure, measures implementing the separate directives or
should be determined in accordance with Decision regulations as well as measures for adapting the annexes
1999/468/EC. Since those measures are of general scope to this Directive and the separate directives or regulations,
and are designed to amend non-essential elements of this in particular to the development of scientific and techni-
Directive or to supplement it by the addition of new non- cal knowledge, should be adopted in accordance with
essential elements, they should be adopted in accordance Decision 1999/468/EC. Since those measures are of gen-
with the regulatory procedure with scrutiny provided for eral scope and are designed to amend non-essential ele-
in Article 5a of that Decision. ments of this Directive or of the separate directives or
regulations, or to supplement them by the addition of new
non-essential elements, they should be adopted in accor-
dance with the regulatory procedure with scrutiny pro-
(17) This Directive constitutes a set of specific safety require- vided for in Article 5a of that Decision. The same
ments within the meaning of Article 1(2) of Directive procedure should apply to adaptations needed for the
2001/95/EC of the European Parliament and of the Coun- type-approval of vehicles intended for persons with
cil of 3 December 2001 on general product safety (1), lay- disabilities.
ing down specific requirements for protecting the health
and safety of consumers. Therefore, it is important to
establish provisions to ensure that, in case a vehicle pre-
sents a serious risk for consumers resulting from the appli- (22) Experience shows that appropriate measures may have to
cation of this Directive or of the regulatory acts listed in be taken without delay with a view to ensuring a better
Annex IV, the manufacturer has taken effective protective protection of road users where shortcomings have been
measures, including the recall of vehicles. Approval identified in the existing legislation. For such urgent cases,
authorities should therefore be able to assess whether the the necessary amendments to the separate directives or
proposed measures are sufficient or not. regulations should be adopted in accordance with Deci-
sion 1999/468/EC. Since those measures are of general
scope and are designed to amend non-essential elements
of the separate directives or regulations or to supplement
them by the addition of new non-essential elements, they
(18) It is important that manufacturers supply relevant infor-
mation to vehicle owners in order to prevent misuse of should be adopted in accordance with the regulatory pro-
safety devices. It is appropriate to include provisions cedure with scrutiny provided for in Article 5a of that
thereon in this Directive. Decision.
(26) This Directive should be without prejudice to the obliga- This Directive also applies to parts and equipment intended for
tions of the Member States relating to the time-limits for vehicles covered by this Directive.
transposition into national law and application of the
directives set out in Part B of Annex XX.
2. This Directive does not apply to the type-approval or indi-
vidual approval of the following vehicles:
(27) The requirements of this Directive are in accordance with
the principles enshrined in the Action plan entitled ‘Sim-
plifying and improving the regulatory environment’. (a) agricultural or forestry tractors, as defined in Directive
2003/37/EC of the European Parliament and of the Council
of 26 May 2003 on type-approval of agricultural or forestry
(28) It is of particular importance that future measures pro- tractors, their trailers and interchangeable towed machin-
posed on the basis of this Directive or procedures to be ery, together with their systems, components and separate
implemented in application of it should comply with these technical units (1) and trailers designed and constructed spe-
principles, which have been restated by the Commission cifically to be towed by them;
in its communication on a Competitive Automotive Regu-
latory framework for the 21st Century,
(b) quadricycles as defined in Directive 2002/24/EC of the Euro-
pean Parliament and of the Council of 18 March 2002 relat-
ing to the type-approval of two or three-wheel motor
HAVE ADOPTED THIS DIRECTIVE: vehicles (2);
Article 1 (a) vehicles designed and constructed for use principally on con-
struction sites or in quarries, port or airport facilities;
Subject matter
This Directive establishes a harmonised framework containing (b) vehicles designed and constructed for use by the armed ser-
the administrative provisions and general technical requirements vices, civil defence, fire services and forces responsible for
for approval of all new vehicles within its scope and of the sys- maintaining public order; and
tems, components and separate technical units intended for those
vehicles, with a view to facilitating their registration, sale and
entry into service within the Community. (c) mobile machinery,
This Directive also establishes the provisions for the sale and to the extent that these vehicles fulfil the requirements of this
entry into service of parts and equipment intended for vehicles Directive. Such optional approvals shall be without prejudice to
approved in accordance with this Directive. the application of Directive 2006/42/EC of the European Parlia-
ment and of the Council of 17 May 2006 on machinery (3).
23. ‘system’ means an assembly of devices combined to perform 30. ‘competent authority’ in Article 42 means either the approval
one or more specific functions in a vehicle and which is sub- authority or a designated authority, or an accreditation body
ject to the requirements of any of the regulatory acts; acting on their behalf;
24. ‘component’ means a device subject to the requirements of 31. ‘technical service’ means an organisation or body designated
a regulatory act and intended to be part of a vehicle, which by the approval authority of a Member State as a testing
may be type-approved independently of a vehicle where the laboratory to carry out tests, or as a conformity assessment
regulatory act makes express provisions for so doing; body to carry out the initial assessment and other tests or
inspections, on behalf of the approval authority, it being pos-
sible for the approval authority itself to carry out those
functions;
25. ‘separate technical unit’ means a device subject to the
requirements of a regulatory act and intended to be part of
a vehicle, which may be type-approved separately, but only
in relation to one or more specified types of vehicle where 32. ‘virtual testing method’ means computer simulations includ-
the regulatory act makes express provisions for so doing; ing calculations which demonstrate whether a vehicle, a sys-
tem, a component or a separate technical unit fulfils the
technical requirements of a regulatory act. For testing pur-
poses, a virtual method does not require the use of a physi-
26. ‘original parts or equipment’ means parts or equipment cal vehicle, system, component or separate technical unit;
which are manufactured according to the specifications and
production standards provided by the vehicle manufacturer
for the production of parts or equipment for the assembly
33. ‘type-approval certificate’ means the document whereby the
of the vehicle in question. This includes parts or equipment
approval authority officially certifies that a type of vehicle,
which are manufactured on the same production line as
system, component or separate technical unit is approved;
these parts or equipment. It is presumed unless the contrary
is proven, that parts constitute original parts if the part
manufacturer certifies that the parts match the quality of the
components used for the assembly of the vehicle in ques-
34. ‘EC type-approval certificate’ means the certificate set out in
tion and have been manufactured according to the specifi-
Annex VI or in the corresponding annex to a separate direc-
cations and production standards of the vehicle
tive or regulation, the communication form set out in the
manufacturer;
relevant Annex to one of the UNECE Regulations listed in
Part I or Part II of Annex IV to this Directive, being deemed
to be equivalent thereto;
27. ‘manufacturer’ means the person or body who is respon-
sible to the approval authority for all aspects of the type-
approval or authorisation process and for ensuring 35. ‘individual approval certificate’ means the document whereby
conformity of production. It is not essential that the person the approval authority officially certifies that a particular
or body be directly involved in all stages of the construction vehicle is approved;
of the vehicle, system, component or separate technical unit
which is the subject of the approval process;
39. ‘information package’ means the information folder accom- involved in all stages of the construction of a vehicle, system,
panied by the test reports and all other documents added by component or separate technical unit.
the technical service or by the approval authority to the
information folder in the course of carrying out their func-
tions, it being permissible to supply the information pack- 2. In the case of multi-stage type-approval, each manufacturer
age in the form of an electronic file; is responsible for the approval and conformity of production of
the systems, components or separate technical units added at the
stage of vehicle completion handled by him.
40. ‘index to the information package’ means the document list-
ing the contents of the information package, suitably num- The manufacturer who modifies components or systems already
bered or otherwise marked so as to identify clearly all the approved at earlier stages shall be responsible for the approval
pages, the format of that document being such as to present and conformity of production of those components and systems.
a record of the successive steps in the management of the
EC type-approval, in particular the dates of the revisions and
updating. 3. For the purposes of this Directive, a manufacturer estab-
lished outside the Community shall appoint a representative
established in the Community to represent him before the
approval authority.
CHAPTER II
GENERAL OBLIGATIONS
CHAPTER III
EC TYPE-APPROVAL PROCEDURES
Article 4
Obligations of Member States
Article 6
Procedures to be followed for the EC type-approval
1. Member States shall ensure that manufacturers applying for of vehicles
approval comply with their obligations under this Directive.
3. Member States shall register or permit the sale or entry into (b) single-step type-approval;
service only of such vehicles, components and separate technical
units as satisfy the requirements of this Directive.
(c) mixed type-approval.
5. Without prejudice to paragraphs 2, 3 and 4, the following 4. The manufacturer shall make available to the approval
information shall be supplied for the purposes of multi-stage authority as many vehicles, components or separate technical
type-approval: units as are required under the relevant separate directives or
regulations for the performance of the required tests.
(a) at the first stage, those parts of the information folder and
the EC type-approval certificates required for a complete
vehicle which are relevant to the state of completion of the CHAPTER IV
base vehicle;
CONDUCT OF EC TYPE-APPROVAL PROCEDURES
(b) at the second and subsequent stages, those parts of the infor-
mation folder and the EC type-approval certificates which
are relevant to the current stage of construction, together Article 8
with a copy of the EC type-approval certificate for the vehicle General provisions
issued at the preceding stage of construction; in addition, the
manufacturer shall supply full details of any changes or addi-
tions that he has made to the vehicle.
1. Member States may not grant any EC type-approval with-
out first ensuring that the procedures referred to in Article 12
The information specified in points (a) and (b) may be sup- have been duly and satisfactorily implemented.
plied in accordance with the mixed type-approval procedure
set out in paragraph 4.
2. Member States shall grant EC type-approvals in accordance
with Articles 9 and 10.
6. The manufacturer shall submit the application to the
approval authority. Only one application may be submitted in
respect of a particular type of vehicle and it may be submitted in 3. If a Member State finds that a type of vehicle, system, com-
only one Member State. ponent or separate technical unit, albeit in conformity with the
required provisions, presents a serious risk to road safety or seri-
ously harms the environment or seriously harms public health,
A separate application shall be submitted for each type to be it may refuse to grant EC type-approval. In this case, it shall
approved. immediately send the other Member States and the Commission
a detailed file explaining the reasons for its decision and setting
7. The approval authority may, by reasoned request, call upon out the evidence for its findings.
the manufacturer to supply any additional information needed
to enable a decision to be taken on what tests are required or to
facilitate the execution of those tests. 4. EC type-approval certificates shall be numbered in accor-
dance with the method set out in Annex VII.
2. Member States shall grant a multi-stage type-approval in 2. Member States shall grant a component or separate techni-
respect of a type of incomplete or completed vehicle which con- cal unit EC type-approval in respect of a component or separate
forms to the particulars in the information folder and which technical unit which conforms to the particulars in the informa-
meets the technical requirements specified by the relevant regu- tion folder and which meets the technical requirements laid down
latory acts listed in Annex IV or Annex XI, having regard to the in the relevant separate directive or regulation, as prescribed in
state of completion of the vehicle. Annex IV.
The multi-stage type-approval shall apply also to complete 3. Where components or separate technical units, whether or
vehicles converted or modified by another manufacturer. not intended for repair, servicing or maintenance, are also cov-
ered by a system type-approval with respect to a vehicle, no addi-
The procedures set out in Annex XVII shall apply. tional component or separate technical unit approval shall be
required unless provided for under the relevant regulatory act.
2. The required tests shall be performed on vehicles, compo- 3. When a Member State which has granted an EC type-
nents and separate technical units which are representative of the approval establishes that the arrangements referred to in para-
type to be approved. graph 1 are not being applied, deviate significantly from the
arrangements and control plans agreed, or have ceased to be
applied, although production is not discontinued, that Member
However, the manufacturer may select, in agreement with the State shall take the necessary measures, including the withdrawal
approval authority, a vehicle, a system, a component or a sepa- of the type-approval, to ensure that the conformity of produc-
rate technical unit which, while not representative of the type to tion procedure is followed correctly.
be approved, combines a number of the most unfavourable fea-
tures with regard to the required level of performance. Virtual
testing methods may be used to aid decision-making during the
CHAPTER V
selection process.
AMENDMENTS TO EC TYPE-APPROVALS
3. As alternatives to the test procedures referred to in para-
graph 1 and with the agreement of the approval authority, vir-
tual testing methods may be used at the request of the Article 13
manufacturer with respect to the regulatory acts listed in General provisions
Annex XVI.
5. The Commission shall establish the list of the regulatory 2. An application for the amendment of an EC type-approval
acts for which virtual testing methods are permitted, the specific shall be submitted exclusively to the Member State that granted
conditions and the administrative provisions related thereto. the original EC type-approval.
These measures, designed to amend non-essential elements of
this Directive, inter alia by supplementing it, shall be established 3. If the Member State finds that, for the purposes of making
and updated in accordance with the regulatory procedure with an amendment, fresh inspections or fresh tests are necessary, it
scrutiny referred to in Article 40(2). shall inform the manufacturer accordingly. The procedures
referred to in Articles 14 and 15 shall apply only after the req-
uisite fresh inspections or fresh tests have been successfully car-
Article 12 ried out.
Conformity of production arrangements
Article 14
1. The Member State which grants an EC type-approval shall
take the necessary measures in accordance with Annex X to Specific provisions concerning vehicles
verify, if need be in cooperation with the approval authorities of
the other Member States, that adequate arrangements have been 1. If particulars recorded in the information package have
made to ensure that production vehicles, systems, components changed, the amendment shall be designated a ‘revision’.
or separate technical units, as the case may be, conform to the
approved type.
In such cases, the approval authority shall issue the revised page
of the information package as necessary, marking each revised
2. The Member State which has granted an EC type-approval pages to show clearly the nature of the change and the date of
shall take the necessary measures in accordance with Annex X re-issue. A consolidated, updated version of the information
in relation to that approval to verify, if need be in cooperation package, accompanied by a detailed description of the changes,
with the approval authorities of the other Member States, that shall be deemed to meet this requirement.
the arrangements referred to in paragraph 1 continue to be
adequate and that production vehicles, systems, components or
separate technical units, as the case may be, continue to con- 2. The revision shall be designated an ‘extension’ if, in addi-
form to the approved type. tion to the provisions of paragraph 1:
Verification to ensure that products conform to the approved (a) further inspections or fresh tests are required;
type shall be limited to the procedures set out in Annex X and
in those regulatory acts that contain specific requirements. To (b) any information on the EC type-approval certificate, with
that end, the approval authority of the Member State which has the exception of its attachments, has changed;
granted the EC type-approval may carry out any of the checks
or tests prescribed in any of the regulatory acts listed in Annex IV
or Annex XI on samples taken in the premises of the manufac- (c) new requirements under any of the regulatory acts appli-
turer, including production facilities. cable to the approved vehicle type enter into force.
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In such cases, the approval authority shall issue a revised EC type- 3. Whenever amended pages or a consolidated, updated ver-
approval certificate denoted by an extension number, incre- sion are issued, the index to the information package attached to
mented in accordance with the number of successive extensions the approval certificate shall be amended accordingly to show
already granted. the date of the most recent extension or revision, or the date of
the most recent consolidation of the updated version.
The approval certificate shall show clearly the reason for the
extension and the date of re-issue.
Article 16
3. Whenever amended pages or a consolidated, updated ver- Issue and notification of amendments
sion are issued, the index to the information package attached to
the approval certificate shall be amended accordingly to show
the date of the most recent extension or revision, or the date of 1. In the case of an extension, the approval authority shall
the most recent consolidation of the updated version. update all relevant sections of the EC type-approval certificate,
the attachments thereto, and the index to the information pack-
age. The updated certificate and its attachments shall be issued
4. No amendment to the approval of a type of vehicle shall to the applicant without unjustified delay.
be required if the new requirements referred to in paragraph 2(c)
are, from a technical point of view, irrelevant to that type of
vehicle or concern categories of vehicle other than the category 2. In the case of a revision, the revised documents or the con-
to which it belongs. solidated, updated version, as appropriate, including the revised
index to the information package, shall be issued by the approval
authority to the applicant without unjustified delay.
Article 15
Specific provisions concerning systems, components
3. The approval authority shall notify any amendment made
or separate technical units
to EC type-approvals to the approval authorities of the other
Member States in accordance with the procedures referred to in
1. If particulars recorded in the information package have Article 8.
changed, the amendment shall be designated a ‘revision’.
CHAPTER VI
In such cases, the approval authority shall issue the revised pages
of the information package as necessary, marking each revised
VALIDITY OF AN EC TYPE-APPROVAL OF VEHICLES
page to show clearly the nature of the change and the date of
re-issue. A consolidated, updated version of the information
package, accompanied by a detailed description of the changes,
shall be deemed to meet this requirement. Article 17
Termination of validity
2. The revision shall be designated an ‘extension’ if, in addi-
tion to the provisions of paragraph 1:
1. An EC type-approval of a vehicle shall cease to be valid in
any of the following cases:
(a) further inspections or fresh tests are required;
(b) any information on the EC type-approval certificate, with (a) new requirements in any regulatory act applicable to the
the exception of its attachments, has changed; approved vehicle become mandatory for the registration, sale
or entry into service of new vehicles, and it is not possible
to update the approval accordingly;
(c) new requirements under any of the regulatory acts appli-
cable to the approved system, component or separate tech-
nical unit enter into force. (b) production of the approved vehicle is definitively discontin-
ued voluntarily;
In such cases, the approval authority shall issue a revised EC type-
approval certificate denoted by an extension number, incre-
mented in accordance with the number of successive extensions (c) the validity of the approval expires by virtue of a special
already granted. In cases where the amendment is necessitated restriction.
by the application of paragraph 2(c), the third section of the
approval number shall be updated.
2. Where only one variant within a type or one version within
a variant becomes invalid, the EC type-approval of the vehicle in
The approval certificate shall show clearly the reason for the question shall lose validity only in so far as the particular variant
extension and the date of re-issue. or version is concerned.
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3. When production of a particular type of vehicle is defini- 5. The certificate of conformity as set out in Part I of Annex IX
tively discontinued, the manufacturer shall notify the approval for vehicles approved in accordance with the provisions of
authority that granted the EC type-approval for that vehicle. Article 20(2) shall display in the title thereof the phrase ‘For
Upon receiving such notification, that authority shall inform the complete/completed vehicles, type-approved in application of
approval authorities of the other Member States accordingly Article 20 (provisional approval).’.
within 20 working days.
Article 18
1. The manufacturer of a component or separate technical
Certificate of conformity unit, whether or not it is part of a system, shall affix to each
component or unit manufactured in conformity with the
approved type the EC type-approval mark, required by the rel-
1. The manufacturer, in his capacity as the holder of an EC evant separate directive or regulation.
type-approval of a vehicle, shall deliver a certificate of confor-
mity to accompany each vehicle, whether complete, incomplete
or completed, that is manufactured in conformity with the 2. Where no EC type-approval mark is required, the manufac-
approved vehicle type. turer shall affix at least his trade name or trade mark, and the
type number and/or an identification number.
In the case of an incomplete or completed vehicle, the manufac- 3. The EC type-approval mark shall be in accordance with the
turer shall complete only those items on side 2 of the certificate Appendix to Annex VII.
of conformity which have been added or changed at the current
stage of approval and, if applicable, shall attach to the certificate
all certificates of conformity delivered at the previous stage.
CHAPTER VIII
2. Pending the decision as to whether or not authorisation is Where the exemption pursuant to Article 20 relates to a UNECE
granted, the Member State may grant a provisional approval, Regulation, the Commission shall propose an amendment to the
valid only in its territory, in respect of a type of vehicle covered relevant UNECE Regulation in accordance with the procedure
by the exemption sought, provided that it informs the Commis- applicable under the Revised 1958 Agreement.
sion and the other Member States thereof without delay by means
of a file containing the following elements:
2. As soon as the relevant regulatory acts have been amended,
any restriction attaching to the exemption shall be lifted
(a) the reasons why the technologies or concepts in question immediately.
make the system, component or separate technical unit
incompatible with the requirements; If the necessary steps to adapt the regulatory acts have not been
taken, the validity of an exemption may be extended, at the
request of the Member State which granted the approval, by
(b) a description of the safety and environmental considerations another decision adopted in accordance with the procedure
concerned and the measures taken; referred to in Article 40(3).
4. The Commission shall decide, in accordance with the pro- 1. At the request of the manufacturer and within the quanti-
cedure referred to in Article 40(3), whether or not to allow the tative limits set out in Section 1 of Part A of Annex XII, Member
Member State to grant an EC type-approval in respect of that States shall grant, in accordance with the procedure referred to
type of vehicle. in Article 6(4), an EC type-approval in respect of a type of vehicle
which satisfies at least the requirements listed in the Appendix
to Part I of Annex IV.
Where appropriate, the decision shall also specify whether its
validity is subject to any restrictions, such as time-limits. In
all cases, the validity of the approval shall not be less than 2. Paragraph 1 shall not apply to special purpose vehicles.
36 months.
3. EC type-approval certificates shall be numbered in accor-
If the Commission decides to refuse authorisation, the Member dance with Annex VII.
State shall immediately give notice to the holder of the provi-
sional type-approval referred to in paragraph 2 of this Article
that the provisional approval will be revoked six months after Article 23
the date of the Commission’s decision. However, vehicles manu-
National type-approval of small series
factured in conformity with the provisional approval before it
was revoked shall be permitted to be registered, sold or enter ser-
vice in any Member State that accepted the provisional approval. 1. In the case of vehicles produced within the quantitative lim-
its specified in Section 2 of Part A of Annex XII, Member States
may waive one or more of the provisions of one or more of the
5. This Article does not apply where a system, component or regulatory acts listed in Annex IV or Annex XI, provided that
separate technical unit complies with a UNECE Regulation to they lay down relevant alternative requirements.
which the Community has acceded.
1. Where the Commission finds that there are sound grounds 2. Member States may, in the case of the vehicles referred to
for granting an exemption pursuant to Article 20, it shall imme- in paragraph 1, waive one or more of the provisions of this
diately take the necessary steps to adapt the separate directives Directive.
or regulations concerned to technological developments. These
measures, designed to amend non-essential elements of the sepa-
rate directives or regulations listed in Part I of Annex IV shall be 3. The provisions referred to in paragraphs 1 and 2 shall only
adopted in accordance with the regulatory procedure with scru- be waived where a Member State has reasonable grounds for so
tiny referred to in Article 40(2). doing.
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4. For the purpose of type-approval of vehicles under this ‘Alternative requirements’ means administrative provisions and
Article, Member States shall accept systems, components or sepa- technical requirements which aim to ensure a level of road safety
rate technical units which are type-approved in accordance with and environmental protection, which is equivalent to the great-
the regulatory acts listed in Annex IV. est extent practicable to the level provided for by the provisions
of Annex IV or Annex XI, as appropriate.
CHAPTER X
INDIVIDUAL APPROVALS Where an applicant wishes to sell, register or put into service in
another Member State a vehicle which has been granted an indi-
vidual approval, the Member State that granted the approval shall,
on request, provide the applicant with a statement of the techni-
Article 24 cal provisions against which the vehicle was approved.
Individual approvals
The provisions referred to in subparagraph 1 shall only be waived (1) OJ L 138, 1.6.1999, p. 57. Directive as last amended by Directive
where a Member State has reasonable grounds for so doing. 2006/103/EC (OJ L 363, 20.12.2006, p. 344).
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7. At the request of the manufacturer or of the owner of the conforming to a type of vehicle whose EC type-approval is no
vehicle, Member States shall grant an individual approval to a longer valid.
vehicle which complies with the provisions of this Directive and
with the regulatory acts listed in Annex IV or Annex XI, as
appropriate. The first subparagraph shall apply only to vehicles within the ter-
ritory of the Community which were covered by a valid EC type-
In such a case, Member States shall accept the individual approval approval at the time of their production, but which had not been
and shall permit the sale, registration and entry into service of registered or put into service before that EC type-approval lost
the vehicle. its validity.
8. The provisions of this Article may apply to vehicles which 2. The option provided for in paragraph 1 shall be available,
have been type-approved in accordance with this Directive and in the case of complete vehicles, for a period of twelve months
which have been modified before their first registration or entry from the date on which validity of the EC type-approval expired
into service. and, in the case of completed vehicles, for a period of eighteen
months from that date.
Article 25
Specific provisions 3. A manufacturer who wishes to benefit from the provisions
of paragraph 1 shall submit a request to the competent author-
ity of each Member State concerned by the entry into service of
1. The procedure set out in Article 24 may apply to a particu-
the vehicles in question. The request must specify any technical
lar vehicle during the successive stages of its completion in accor-
dance with a multi-stage type-approval procedure. or economic reasons preventing those vehicles from complying
with the new technical requirements.
2. The procedure set out in Article 24 may not replace an
intermediate stage within the normal sequence of a multi-stage The Member States concerned shall decide, within three months
type-approval procedure and may not apply for the purposes of of receiving such a request, whether and in what number to per-
obtaining the first-stage approval of a vehicle. mit the registration of those vehicles within their territory.
1. Without prejudice to the provisions of Articles 29 and 30, 5. Member States shall apply appropriate measures to ensure
Member States shall register, and permit the sale or entry into that the number of vehicles to be registered or put into service
service of, vehicles only if they are accompanied by a valid cer- in the framework of the procedure set out in this Article is effec-
tificate of conformity issued in accordance with Article 18. tively monitored.
Article 27
3. By way of derogation from paragraph 1, Member States
Registration, sale and entry into service may permit the sale and entry into service of components or
of end-of-series vehicles separate technical units that have been exempted from one or
more provisions of a regulatory act in application of Article 20
1. Subject to the limits specified in Section B of Annex XII, or are intended for mounting on vehicles covered by approvals
and in respect only of a limited period of time, Member States granted under Articles 22, 23 or 24 that concern the compo-
may register and permit the sale or entry into service of vehicles nent or separate technical unit in question.
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4. By way of derogation from paragraph 1, and unless other- 4. Where the measures referred to in paragraph 1 are attrib-
wise provided for in a regulatory act, Member States may permit uted to incorrect application of the relevant requirements, the
the sale and entry into service of components or separate tech- Commission shall take the appropriate measures to ensure com-
nical units that are intended for mounting on vehicles which, at pliance with such requirements.
the time of their entry into service, were not required, by this
Directive or by Directive 70/156/EEC to be EC type-approved.
Article 30
CHAPTER XII
Vehicles, systems, components or separate technical units
SAFEGUARD CLAUSES
not in conformity with the approved type
— incorrect application of the relevant requirements. 3. If a Member State demonstrates that new vehicles, compo-
nents or separate technical units accompanied by a certificate of
conformity or bearing an approval mark do not conform to the
2. The Commission shall consult the parties concerned as approved type, it may ask the Member State which granted the
soon as possible and, in particular, the approval authority that EC type-approval to verify that vehicles, systems, components or
granted the type-approval in order to prepare the decision. separate technical units in production continue to conform to
the approved type. On receipt of such a request, the Member
State concerned shall take the requisite action as soon as pos-
sible and in any case within six months of the date of the request.
3. Where the measures referred to in paragraph 1 are attrib-
uted to shortcomings in the relevant regulatory acts, the appro-
priate measures shall be taken as follows:
4. The approval authority shall request the Member State
which granted the system, component, separate technical unit or
— where separate directives or regulations listed in Part I of incomplete vehicle type-approval to take the necessary action to
Annex IV are concerned, the Commission shall amend them ensure that vehicles in production are brought back into confor-
in accordance with the regulatory procedure with scrutiny mity with the approved type in the following cases:
referred to in Article 40(2),
— where UNECE Regulations are concerned, the Commission (a) in relation to an EC vehicle type-approval, where the non-
shall propose the necessary draft amendments to the rel- conformity of a vehicle is attributable exclusively to the non-
evant UNECE Regulations in accordance with the procedure conformity of a system, component or separate technical
applicable under the Revised 1958 Agreement. unit;
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(b) in relation to a multi-stage type-approval, where the non- 3. Paragraph 1 shall not apply to original parts or equipment
conformity of a completed vehicle is attributable exclusively which are covered by a system type-approval with respect to a
to the non-conformity of a system, component or separate vehicle and to parts or equipment which are type-approved in
technical unit being part of the incomplete vehicle, or of the accordance with the provisions of one of the regulatory acts listed
incomplete vehicle itself. in Annex IV, except where those approvals relate to aspects other
than those covered in paragraph 1. Paragraph 1 shall not apply
to parts or equipment exclusively produced for racing vehicles
not intended for use on public roads. If parts or equipment
On receipt of such a request, the Member State concerned shall included in Annex XIII have a dual use for racing and on the
take the requisite action, if necessary in conjunction with the road, these parts or equipment may not be sold or offered for
Member State making the request, as soon as possible and in any sale to the general public for use in on-road vehicles unless they
case within six months of the date of the request. Where a fail- comply with the requirements of this Article.
ure to conform is established, the approval authority of the Mem-
ber State which granted the system, component or separate
technical unit EC type-approval or the approval of the incom-
plete vehicle shall take the measures set out in paragraph 1.
Where appropriate, the Commission shall adopt provisions for
identifying the parts or equipment referred to in this paragraph.
5. The approval authorities shall inform each other within
20 working days of any withdrawal of EC type-approval and of
the reasons therefor.
4. The Commission shall, after consulting stakeholders, estab-
lish the procedure and the requirements of the authorisation pro-
cess referred to in paragraph 1, and adopt the provisions for the
6. If the Member State that granted EC type-approval disputes subsequent updating of the list established in Annex XIII. Those
the failure to conform notified to it, the Member States con- requirements shall include prescriptions for safety, environmen-
cerned shall endeavour to settle the dispute. The Commission tal protection and, where needed, for testing standards. They may
shall be kept informed and, where necessary, shall hold appro- be based on the regulatory acts listed in Annex IV, may be devel-
priate consultations with a view to reaching a settlement. oped according to the relevant state of safety, environmental and
testing technology, or, if this is an appropriate way of achieving
the required safety or environmental objectives, may consist of a
comparison of the part or equipment with the environmental or
Article 31 safety performance of the original vehicle, or of any of its parts,
as appropriate.
Sale and entry into service of parts or equipment which
are capable of posing a significant risk to the correct func-
tioning of essential systems
2. Parts or equipment subject to authorisation in accordance The application shall include details concerning the manufacturer
with paragraph 1 shall be inserted in the list to be established in of the parts or equipment, the type, identification and part num-
Annex XIII. Such a decision shall be preceded by an evaluation bers of the parts or equipment for which authorisation is sought,
resulting in a report and strive for a fair balance between the fol- as well as the vehicle manufacturer’s name, type of vehicle and,
lowing elements: if appropriate, years of construction or any other information
permitting the identification of the vehicle for which the fitting
of such parts or equipment is intended.
6. Each part or piece of equipment authorised in application Once such a decision in this regard has been taken, the national
of this Article shall be appropriately marked. provisions dealing with the parts or equipment in question shall
cease to be valid.
Article 33 Article 35
Notification of decisions and remedies available Equivalence of UNECE Regulations with directives
or regulations
All decisions taken pursuant to the provisions adopted in imple-
mentation of this Directive and all decisions refusing or with- 1. The UNECE Regulations listed in Part II of Annex IV are
drawing EC type-approval, or refusing registration or prohibiting recognised as being equivalent to the corresponding separate
sales, shall state in detail the reasons on which they are based. directives or regulations in as much as they share the same scope
and subject matter.
Any such decision shall be notified to the party concerned who
shall, at the same time, be informed of the remedies available to The approval authorities of the Member States shall accept
him under the laws in force in the Member State concerned and approvals granted in accordance with those UNECE Regulations
of the time limits allowed for the exercise of such remedies. and, where applicable, the pertaining approval marks, in lieu of
the corresponding approvals and approval marks granted in
accordance with the equivalent separate directive or regulation.
CHAPTER XIII
INTERNATIONAL REGULATIONS 2. Where the Community has decided to apply, for the pur-
poses of paragraph 1, a new UNECE Regulation or a UNECE
Regulation as amended, Part II of Annex IV shall be amended as
Article 34 appropriate. These measures, designed to amend non-essential
elements of this Directive shall be adopted in accordance with
UNECE Regulations required for EC type-approval the regulatory procedure with scrutiny referred to in
Article 40(2).
1. UNECE Regulations to which the Community has acceded
and which are listed in Part I of Annex IV and in Annex XI are
part of the EC type-approval of a vehicle in the same way as the Article 36
separate directives or regulations. They shall apply to the catego- Equivalence with other regulations
ries of vehicles listed in the relevant columns in the table of Part I
of Annex IV and Annex XI.
The Council may, acting by qualified majority on a proposal from
the Commission, recognise the equivalence between the condi-
2. When the Community has decided to apply on a compul- tions or provisions for EC type-approval of systems, components
sory basis a UNECE Regulation for the purpose of EC vehicle and separate technical units established by this Directive and the
type-approval in accordance with Article 4(4) of Decision procedures established by international regulations or regulations
97/836/EC, the annexes to this Directive shall be amended as of third countries, in the framework of multilateral or bilateral
appropriate in accordance with the regulatory procedure with agreements between the Community and third countries.
scrutiny referred to in Article 40(2) of this Directive. The act
amending the Annexes to this Directive shall also specify the
dates of compulsory application of the UNECE Regulation or of
its amendments. Member States shall repeal or adapt any national CHAPTER XIV
legislation that is incompatible with the UNECE Regulation in
PROVISION OF TECHNICAL INFORMATION
question.
4. Direct references may be made in this Directive or in the That information shall be supplied in the official languages of
separate directives or regulations to international standards and the Community. It shall be provided, in agreement with the
regulations without reproducing them in the Community legal approval authority, in an appropriate supporting document, such
framework. as the owner’s manual or the maintenance book.
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1. The vehicle manufacturer shall make available to the manu- 5. The Commission shall adopt amendments which are nec-
facturers of components or separate technical units all those par- essary in the interest of good administration and in particular
ticulars including, as the case may be, drawings specifically listed those needed to ensure the coherence of the separate directives
in the annex or appendix to a regulatory act that are necessary or regulations listed in Part I of Annex IV either amongst them-
for EC type-approval of components or separate technical units, selves or with other pieces of Community law.
or necessary to obtain an authorisation under Article 31.
6. When, in application of Decision 97/836/EC, new UNECE
The vehicle manufacturer may impose a binding agreement on Regulations or amendments to existing UNECE Regulations to
the manufacturers of components or separate technical units to which the Community has acceded are adopted, the Commis-
protect the confidentiality of any information that is not in the sion shall amend the annexes to this Directive accordingly.
public domain, including what is related to intellectual property
rights. 7. Each new separate directive or regulation shall introduce
the appropriate amendments to the annexes to this Directive.
CHAPTER XVI
2. The Commission shall adopt amendments to the annexes
to this Directive or to the provisions of the separate directives or DESIGNATION AND NOTIFICATION
OF TECHNICAL SERVICES
regulations listed in Part I of Annex IV, which are necessary to
adapt them to the development of scientific and technical knowl-
edge or to the specific needs of persons with disabilities.
Article 41
Designation of technical services
3. The Commission shall adopt amendments to this Directive
which are necessary to lay down technical requirements for small
series vehicles, vehicles approved under the individual approval 1. When a Member State designates a technical service, the
procedure and special purpose vehicles. latter shall comply with the provisions of this Directive.
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(b) category B, technical services which supervise the tests 3. The assessment report shall be communicated to the Com-
referred to in this Directive and in the regulatory acts listed mission upon request.
in Annex IV, performed in the manufacturer’s facilities or in
the facilities of a third party;
4. The approval authority which acts as a technical service
shall demonstrate compliance through documentary evidence.
(c) category C, technical services which assess and monitor on
a regular basis the manufacturer’s procedures for control-
ling conformity of production; This includes an assessment conducted by auditors independent
of the activity being assessed. Such auditors may be from within
the same organisation provided that they are managed autono-
(d) category D, technical services which supervise or perform mously from personnel undertaking the assessed activity.
tests or inspections in the framework of the surveillance of
conformity of production. 5. A manufacturer or a subcontracting party acting on his
behalf, designated as a technical service, shall comply with the
4. Technical services shall demonstrate appropriate skills, spe- relevant provisions of this Article.
cific technical knowledge and proven experience in the specific
fields covered by this Directive and the regulatory acts listed in
Annex IV. Article 43
Procedures for notification
In addition, technical services shall comply with the standards
listed in Appendix 1 to Annex V which are relevant for the activi- 1. Member States shall notify to the Commission the name,
ties they carry out. However, this requirement does not apply for the address including electronic address, the responsible persons
the purposes of the last stage of a multi-stage type-approval pro- and the category of activities with respect to each designated
cedure as referred to in Article 25(1). technical service. They shall notify it of any subsequent modifi-
cations thereto.
5. An approval authority may act as a technical service for
one or more of the activities referred to in paragraph 3. The notification act shall state in respect of which regulatory acts
the technical services have been designated.
7. The entities referred to in paragraphs 5 and 6 shall comply 4. Where a specific organisation or competent body, the activ-
with the provisions of this Article. ity of which is not included in those referred to in Article 41,
needs to be designated in application of a regulatory act, the noti-
fication shall be made in accordance with the provisions of this
8. Technical services, other than those designated in accor-
Article.
dance with paragraph 6, of a third country may be notified for
the purposes of Article 43 only in the framework of a bilateral
agreement between the Community and the third country in 5. The Commission shall publish a list and details regarding
question. the approval authorities and technical services on its web-site.
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CHAPTER XVII 4. At the request of the manufacturer, and until the dates
specified in column 3 of rows 6 and 9 of the table set out in
FINAL PROVISIONS
Annex XIX, Member States shall continue to grant national type-
approvals as an alternative to EC vehicle type-approval for
vehicles of category M2 or M3 on the condition that those
Article 44 vehicles and their systems, components and separate technical
Transitional provisions units have been type-approved in accordance with the regula-
tory acts listed in Part I of Annex IV to this Directive.
With respect to vehicles of the same type, other Member States Member States shall determine the penalties applicable for
shall accept a certified true copy as proof that the requisite tests infringement of the provisions of this Directive, and in particu-
have been carried out. lar of the prohibitions contained in or resulting from Article 31,
and of the regulatory acts listed in Part I of Annex IV and shall
take all necessary measures for their implementation. The penal-
3. Where a particular vehicle covered by an individual ties determined shall be effective, proportionate and dissuasive.
approval has to be registered in another Member State, that Mem- Member States shall notify these provisions to the Commission
ber State may require, from the approval authority that has issued no later than 29 April 2009 and shall notify any subsequent
the individual approval, any additional information stating in modifications thereof as soon as possible.
detail the nature of the technical requirements satisfied by that
particular vehicle.
Article 47
4. Pending the harmonisation of registration and taxation sys- Assessment
tems of the Member States in relation to vehicles covered by this
Directive, Member States may use national codes in order to
facilitate registration and taxation in their territory. For this pur- 1. No later than 29 April 2011, Member States shall inform
pose, Member States may subdivide the versions shown in Part II the Commission of the application of the type-approval proce-
of Annex III, provided that the particulars used for the subdivi- dures laid down in this Directive and, in particular, of the appli-
sion are expressly stated in the information package or can be cation of the multi-stage process. Where appropriate, the
derived from it by a simple calculation. Commission shall propose the amendments deemed necessary to
improve the type-approval process.
Article 48
2. On application by the manufacturer, Member States may
grant EC approval to new types of vehicle from 29 April 2009. Transposition
3. Until the dates specified in the fourth column of the table 1. Member States shall adopt and publish, before 29 April
set out in Annex XIX, Article 26(1) shall not apply to new 2009, the laws, regulations and administrative provisions neces-
vehicles for which a national approval has been granted before sary to comply with the substantive amendments of this Direc-
the dates specified in the third column thereof or for which there tive. They shall forthwith communicate to the Commission the
has been no approval. text of those provisions.
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They shall apply those provisions from 29 April 2009. References to the repealed Directive shall be construed as refer-
ences to this Directive and shall be read in accordance with the
When Member States adopt those provisions, they shall contain correlation table set out in Annex XXI.
a reference to this Directive or be accompanied by such a refer-
ence on the occasion of their official publication. They shall also Article 50
include a statement that references in existing laws, regulations
and administrative provisions to the Directive repealed by this Entry into force
Directive shall be construed as references to this Directive. Mem-
ber States shall determine how such reference is to be made and This Directive shall enter into force on the 20th day following
how that statement is to be formulated. its publication in the Official Journal of the European Union.
LIST OF ANNEXES
Appendix: List of requirements for EC type-approval of vehicles belonging to category M1, produced
in small series
Appendix 1: Standards with which the entities referred to in Article 41 have to comply
Appendix: List of the regulatory acts to which the type of vehicle complies
Annex XIII List of parts or equipment which are capable of posing a significant risk to the correct functioning of sys-
tems that are essential for the safety of the vehicle or its environmental performance, their performance
requirements, appropriate test procedures, marking and packaging provisions
Annex XV List of the regulatory acts for which a manufacturer may be designated as technical service
Annex XVI List of the regulatory acts for which virtual testing methods may be used by a manufacturer or a technical
service
Annex XVIII Certificate of origin of the vehicle — Manufacturer’s declaration of base/incomplete vehicle which is not
provided with a Certificate of Conformity
Annex XIX Timetable for the enforcement of this Directive in respect of type-approval
Annex XX Time-limits for the transposition of repealed directives into national law
ANNEX I
All information documents in this Directive and in separate directives or regulations must consist only of extracts from,
and adhere to the item numbering system of, this total list.
The following information, if applicable, must be supplied in triplicate and include a list of contents. Any drawings must
be supplied in appropriate scale and in sufficient detail on size A4 or on a folder of A4 format. Photographs, if any, must
show sufficient detail.
If the systems, components or separate technical units have electronic controls, information concerning their performance
must be supplied.
0. GENERAL
0.2. Type:
0.2.0.1. Chassis:
0.3. Means of identification of type, if marked on the vehicle/component/separate technical unit (b) (1):
0.3.0.1. Chassis:
0.3.1.1. Chassis:
0.4.1. Classification(s) according to the dangerous goods which the vehicle is intended to transport:
0.6. Location and method of attachment of statutory plates and location of vehicle identification number
0.7. In the case of components and separate technical units, location and method of affixing of the EC
approval mark:
1.9. Specify if the motor vehicle is intended to tow semi-trailers or other trailers and, if the trailer is a semi-,
drawbar or centre-axle trailer, specify vehicles specially designed for the controlled-temperature carriage
of goods:
2. MASSES AND DIMENSIONS (e) (in kg and mm) (Refer to drawing where applicable)
2.1.1.1. Distance between the axis of the fifth wheel kingpin and the rearmost end of the semi-trailer:
2.1.1.2. Maximum distance between the axis of the fifth wheel kingpin and any point on the front of the
semi-trailer:
2.1.1.3. Semi-trailer special wheelbase (as defined in Section 7.6.1.2 of Annex I to Directive 97/27/EC):
2.2.1. Fifth wheel lead (maximum and minimum; indicate the permissible values in the case of an incomplete
vehicle) (g):
2.3.4. Width of the foremost axle (measured at the outermost part of the tyres excluding the bulging of the
tyres close to the ground):
2.4.1.3. Height (in running order) (l) (for suspensions adjustable for height, indicate normal running position):
2.4.1.5.2. Minimum and maximum permissible overhang of the coupling point (nd):
2.4.1.6. Ground clearance (as defined in point 4,5 of Section A of Annex II)
2.4.1.8. Extreme permissible positions of the centre of gravity of the body and/or interior fittings and/or equip-
ment and/or payload:
2.4.2.2.1. Thickness of the walls (in the case of vehicles designed for controlled-temperature carriage of goods):
2.4.2.3. Height (in running order) (l) (for suspensions adjustable for height, indicate normal running position):
2.4.2.5.2. Minimum and maximum permissible overhang of the coupling point (nd):
2.4.2.6. Ground clearance (as defined in point 4,5 of Section A of Annex II)
2.4.2.8. Extreme permissible positions of the centre of gravity of the payload (in the case of non-uniform load):
2.4.2.9. Position of centre of gravity of the vehicle (M2 and M3) at its technically permissible maximum laden
mass in the longitudinal, transverse and vertical directions:
2.4.3.3. Nominal height (in running order) (l) on intended chassis type(s) (for suspensions adjustable for height,
indicate normal running position):
2.5. Mass of the bare chassis (without cab, coolant, oils, fuel, spare wheel, tools and driver):
2.6. Mass of the vehicle with bodywork and, in the case of a towing vehicle of category other than M1, with
coupling device, if fitted by the manufacturer, in running order, or mass of the chassis or chassis with
cab, without bodywork and/or coupling device if the manufacturer does not fit the bodywork and/or cou-
pling device (including liquids, tools, spare wheel, if fitted, and driver and, for buses and coaches, a crew
member if there is a crew seat in the vehicle) (o) (maximum and minimum for each variant):
2.6.1. Distribution of this mass among the axles and, in the case of a semi-trailer or centre-axle trailer, load on
the coupling point (maximum and minimum for each variant):
2.7. Minimum mass of the completed vehicle as stated by the manufacturer, in the case of an incomplete
vehicle:
2.7.1. Distribution of this mass among the axles and, in the case of a semi-trailer or centre-axle trailer, load on
the coupling point:
2.8. Technically permissible maximum laden mass stated by the manufacturer (y) (*):
2.8.1. Distribution of this mass among the axles and, in the case of a semi-trailer or centre-axle trailer, load on
the coupling point (*):
2.11. Technically permissible maximum towable mass of the motor vehicle in case of
2.11.2. Semi-trailer:
2.11.3.1. Maximum ratio of the coupling overhang (p) to the wheel base:
2.11.5. Vehicle is/is not (1) suitable for towing loads (item 1.2 of Annex II to Directive 77/389/EEC).
2.12. Technically permissible maximum static vertical load/mass on the vehicle’s coupling point
2.12.3. Maximum permissible mass of the coupling device (if not fitted by the manufacturer):
2.14.1. Engine power/technically permissible maximum laden mass of the combination ratio (as defined in Sec-
tion 7,10 of Annex I to Directive 97/27/EC): … kW/kg.
2.16. Intended registration/in service maximum permissible masses (optional: where these values are given, they
shall be verified in accordance with the requirements of Annex IV to Directive 97/27/EC):
2.16.1. Intended registration/in service maximum permissible laden mass (several entries possible for each tech-
nical configuration (#)):
2.16.2. Intended registration/in service maximum permissible mass on each axle and, in the case of a semi-
trailer or centre-axle trailer, intended load on the coupling point stated by the manufacturer if lower
than the technically permissible maximum mass on the coupling point (several entries possible for each
technical configuration (#)):
2.16.3. Intended registration/in service maximum permissible mass on each axle group (several entries possible
for each technical configuration (#)):
2.16.4. Intended registration/in service maximum permissible towable mass (several entries possible for each
technical configuration (#)):
2.16.5. Intended registration/in service maximum permissible mass of the combination (several entries possible
for each technical configuration (#)):
3. POWER PLANT (q) (In the case of a vehicle that can run either on petrol, diesel, etc., or also in combi-
nation with another fuel, items shall be repeated (+))
3.1. Manufacturer:
3.2.1.1. Working principle: positive ignition/compression ignition, four stroke/two stroke (1)
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3.2.1.5. Drawings of combustion chamber, piston crown and, in the case of positive ignition engines, piston
rings:
3.2.1.7. Carbon monoxide content by volume in the exhaust gas with the engine idling (2): … % as stated by the
manufacturer (positive ignition engines only)
3.2.3.1.2. Drawing and technical description of the tank(s) with all connections and all lines of the breathing and
venting system, locks, valves, fastening devices:
3.2.3.1.3. Drawing clearly showing the position of the tank(s) in the vehicle:
3.2.3.2.2. Drawing and technical description of the tank(s) with all connections and all lines of the breathing and
venting system, locks, valves, fastening devices:
3.2.3.2.3. Drawing clearly showing the position of the tank(s) in the vehicle:
3.2.4.1.1. Make(s):
3.2.4.1.2. Type(s):
3.2.4.1.4.1. Jets: …
3.2.4.1.4.2. Venturis: …
Or the curve of fuel delivery plotted against the air
3.2.4.1.4.3. Float-chamber level: …
flow and settings required to keep to the curve
3.2.4.2.3.1. Make(s):
3.2.4.2.3.2. Type(s):
3.2.4.2.3.3. Maximum fuel delivery (1) (2): … mm3/stroke or cycle at a pump speed of: … min–1 or, alternatively, a
characteristic diagram:
3.2.4.2.4. Governor
3.2.4.2.4.1. Type:
3.2.4.2.5.1. Length: … mm
3.2.4.2.6. Injector(s)
3.2.4.2.6.1. Make(s):
3.2.4.2.6.2. Type(s):
3.2.4.2.7.1. Make(s):
3.2.4.2.7.2. Type(s):
3.2.4.2.7.3. Description:
3.2.4.2.8.1. Make(s):
3.2.4.2.8.2. Type(s):
3.2.4.2.9.1. Make(s):
3.2.4.3.1. Working principle: intake manifold (single-/multi-point (1))/direct injection/other (specify) (1)
3.2.4.3.2. Make(s):
3.2.4.3.3. Type(s):
3.2.4.3.4.6.
Type of pressure regulator: …
3.2.5.2. Generator
3.2.5.2.1. Type:
3.2.6. Ignition
3.2.6.1. Make(s):
3.2.6.2. Type(s):
3.2.7.2. Liquid
3.2.7.2.3. Characteristics: or
3.2.7.2.3.1. Make(s):
3.2.7.2.3.2. Type(s):
3.2.7.3. Air
3.2.7.3.2. Characteristics: or
3.2.7.3.2.1. Make(s):
3.2.7.3.2.2. Type(s):
3.2.8.1.1. Make(s):
3.2.8.1.2. Type(s):
3.2.8.1.3. Description of the system (e. g. maximum charge pressure: … kPa; wastegate if applicable):
3.2.8.4. Description and drawings of inlet pipes and their accessories (plenum chamber, heating device, addition-
al air intakes, etc.):
3.2.8.4.2.1. Make(s):
3.2.8.4.2.2. Type(s):
3.2.8.4.3.1. Make(s):
3.2.8.4.3.2. Type(s):
3.2.9.3. Maximum allowable exhaust back pressure at rated engine speed and at 100 % load: … kPa
3.2.9.4. Exhaust silencer(s): For front, centre, rear silencer: construction, type, marking; where relevant for exte-
rior noise: reducing measures in the engine compartment and on the engine:
3.2.11.1. Maximum lift of valves, angles of opening and closing, or timing details of alternative distribution sys-
tems, in relation to dead centres:
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3.2.12.2. Additional anti-pollution devices (if any, and if not covered by another heading)
3.2.12.2.1.9. Location of the catalytic converter(s) (place and reference distance in the exhaust line):
3.2.12.2.2.1. Type:
3.2.12.2.2.2. Location:
3.2.12.2.5.5. Schematic drawing of the fuel tank with indication of capacity and material:
3.2.12.2.5.6. Drawing of the heat shield between tank and exhaust system:
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3.2.12.2.7.2. List and purpose of all components monitored by the OBD system:
3.2.12.2.7.4. Criteria for MI activation (fixed number of driving cycles or statistical method):
3.2.12.2.7.5. List of all OBD output codes and formats used (with explanation of each):
3.2.13. Location of the absorption coefficient symbol (compression ignition engines only):
3.2.14. Details of any devices designed to influence fuel economy (if not covered by other items):
3.2.15.1. EC type-approval number according to Directive 70/221/EEC (when the Directive will be amended to
cover tanks for gaseous fuels.):
3.2.15.2.1. Make(s):
3.2.15.2.2. Type(s):
3.2.15.3.1. Description of the safeguarding of the catalyst at switch-over from petrol to LPG or back:
3.2.15.3.2. System lay-out (electrical connections, vacuum connections compensation hoses, etc.):
3.2.16.1. EC type-approval number according to Directive 70/221/EEC (when the Directive will be amended to
cover tanks for gaseous fuels):
3.2.16.2.1. Make(s):
3.2.16.2.2. Type(s):
3.2.16.3.1. Description of the safeguarding of the catalyst at switch-over from petrol to NG or back:
3.2.16.3.2. System lay-out (electrical connections, vacuum connections compensation hoses, etc.):
3.3.2. Battery
3.3.2.2. Mass: … kg
3.3.2.4. Position:
3.4. Other engines or motors or combinations thereof (particulars regarding the parts of such engines
or motors):
3.6.3. Maximum exhaust temperature at the point in the exhaust pipe(s) adjacent to the outer flange(s) of the
exhaust manifold: … K
minimum: … K
maximum: … K
minimum: … K
maximum: … K
Maximum permissible power absorbed by the engine-driven equipment as specified in and under the
operating conditions of Directive 80/1269/EEC, Annex I, item 5.1.1, at each engine speed as defined in
item 4.1 in Annex III to Directive 88/77/EEC
3.7.1. Idling: … kW
3.7.2. Intermediate: … kW
3.7.3. Rated: … kW
3.8.1.2. Feed system (by pump/injection into intake/mixing with fuel, etc.) (1)
3.8.2.1. Make(s):
3.8.2.2. Type(s):
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3.8.3.1. Percentage:
3.8.4.1. Drawing(s):
or
3.8.4.1.1. Make(s):
3.8.4.1.2. Type(s):
3.9. GAS FUELLED ENGINES (In the case of systems laid-out in a different manner, supply equivalent
information).
3.9.2.1. Make(s):
3.9.2.2. Type(s):
minimum: … kPa
maximum: … kPa
3.9.4.1. Number:
3.9.4.2. Make(s):
3.9.4.3. Type(s):
3.9.4.4. Location:
3.9.5.3.1. Make(s):
3.9.5.3.2. Type(s):
3.9.5.4.1. Make(s):
3.9.5.4.2. Type(s):
3.9.5.5. Injector(s)
3.9.5.5.1. Make(s):
3.9.5.5.2. Type(s):
3.9.6.1.1. Make(s):
3.9.6.1.2. Type(s):
3.9.6.2. Injector(s)
3.9.6.2.1. Make(s):
3.9.6.2.2. Type(s):
3.9.7.1. Make(s):
3.9.7.2. Type(s):
3.9.8.1. Variant 1 (only in the case of approvals of engines for several specific fuel compositions)
inert (N2, He, etc.): basis: … %mole min. … %mole max. … %mole
3.9.8.1.2. Injector(s)
3.9.8.1.2.1. Make(s):
3.9.8.1.2.2. Type(s):
minimum: … K
maximum: … K
minimum: … kPa
maximum: … kPa
3.9.8.2. Variant 2 (only in the case of approvals for several specific fuel compositions)
4. TRANSMISSION (v)
4.5. Gearbox
Internal gearbox
Final drive ratio(s)
ratios (ratios of
(ratio of gearbox out-
Gear engine to gearbox Total gear ratios
put shaft to driven
output shaft revolu-
wheel revolutions)
tions)
4.8. Speedometer (in the case of tachograph give approval mark only)
4.8.3. Tolerance of the measuring mechanism (pursuant to item 2.1.3 of Annex II to Directive 75/443/EEC):
4.8.4. Overall transmission ratio (pursuant to item 2.1.2 of Annex II to Directive 75/443/EEC) or equivalent
data:
5. AXLES
5.2. Make:
5.3. Type: …
6. SUSPENSION
6.2. Type and design of the suspension of each axle or group of axles or wheel:
6.3. Characteristics of the springing parts of the suspension (design, characteristics of the materials
and dimensions):
6.6.1. Tyre/wheel combination(s) (for tyres indicate size designation, minimum load-capacity index, minimum
speed category symbol; for tyres of category Z intended to be fitted on vehicles whose maximum speed
exceeds 300 km/h equivalent information shall be provided; for wheels indicate rim size(s) and off-set(s))
6.6.1.1. Axles
6.6.1.1.1. Axle 1:
6.6.1.1.2. Axle 2:
etc.
6.6.2.1. Axle 1:
6.6.2.2. Axle 2:
etc.
6.6.4. Chain/tyre/wheel combination on the front and/or rear axle that is suitable for the type of vehicle, as
recommended by the manufacturer:
7. STEERING
7.2.1. Type of steering transmission (specify for front and rear, if applicable):
7.2.2. Linkage to wheels (including other than mechanical means; specify for front and rear, if applicable):
7.2.4. Diagram of the steering equipment as a whole, showing the position on the vehicle of the various devices
influencing its steering behaviour:
7.2.6. Range and method of adjustment (if any), of the steering control:
7.3.1. To the right: … degrees; number of turns of the steering wheel (or equivalent data):
7.3.2. To the left: … degrees; number of turns of the steering wheel (or equivalent data):
8. BRAKES
The following particulars, including means of identification, where applicable, are to be given:
8.1. Type and characteristics of the brakes (as defined in Annex I, item 1,6 to Directive 71/320/EEC) with a
drawing (e.g. drums or discs, wheels braked, connection to braked wheels, make and type of shoe/pad
assemblies and/or linings, effective braking areas, radius of drums, shoes or discs, mass of drums, adjust-
ment devices, relevant parts of the axle(s) and suspension):
8.2. Operating diagram, description and/or drawing of the following braking systems (as defined in Annex I,
item 1.2 to Directive 71/320/EEC) with, for example, transmission and control (construction, adjustment,
lever ratios, accessibility of control and its position, ratchet controls in the case of mechanical transmis-
sion, characteristics of the main parts of the linkage, cylinders and control pistons, brake cylinders or
equivalent components in the case of electrical braking systems)
8.3. Control and transmission of trailer braking systems in vehicles designed to tow a trailer:
8.4. Vehicle is equipped to tow a trailer with electric/pneumatic/hydraulic (1) service brakes: yes/no (1)
8.5.1. For vehicles with anti-lock systems, description of system operation (including any electronic parts),
electric block diagram, hydraulic or pneumatic circuit plan:
8.6. Calculation and curves according to the Appendix to item 1.1.4.2 of Annex II to Directive 71/320/EEC
(or the Appendix to Annex XI, if applicable):
8.7. Description and/or drawing of the energy supply (also to be specified for power-assisted braking systems):
8.7.1. In the case of compressed-air braking systems, working pressure p2 in the pressure reservoir(s):
8.7.2. In the case of vacuum braking systems, the initial energy level in the reservoir(s):
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8.8. Calculation of the braking system: Determination of the ratio between the total braking forces at the
circumference of the wheels and the force applied to the braking control:
8.9. Brief description of the braking systems (according to item 1.6 of the Addendum to Appendix 1 of
Annex IX to Directive 71/320/EEC):
8.10. If claiming exemptions from the Type I and/or Type II or Type III tests, state the number of the report
in accordance with Appendix 2 of Annex VII to Directive 71/320/EEC:
9. BODYWORK
9.3.2. Drawing of latches and hinges and of their position in the doors:
9.3.4. Details (including dimensions) of entrances, steps and necessary handles where applicable:
9.4.1. Particulars of the primary reference marks in sufficient detail to enable them to be readily identified and
the position of each in relation to the others and to the R-point to be verified:
9.4.2. Drawing(s) or photograph(s) showing the location of component parts within the 180° forward field of
vision:
9.5.1. Windscreen
9.5.1.5. Windscreen accessories and the position in which they are fitted together with a brief description of
any electrical/electronic components involved:
9.5.2.3. A brief description of the electrical/electronic components (if any) of the window lifting mechanism:
9.7.1. Detailed technical description (including photographs or drawings) or, if approved as separate technical
unit, EC type-approval number:
9.9.1.1. Make:
9.9.1.3. Variant:
9.9.1.4. Drawing(s) for the identification of the mirror showing the position of the mirror relative to the vehicle
structure:
9.9.1.5. Details of the method of attachment including that part of the vehicle structure to which it is attached:
9.9.1.6. Optional equipment which may affect the rearward field of vision:
9.9.1.7. A brief description of the electronic components (if any) of the adjustment system: …
9.9.2.1.1. In the case of a camera-monitor device, the detection distance (mm), contrast, luminance range, glare
correction, display performance (black and white/colour), image repetition frequency, luminance reach
of the monitor:
9.9.2.1.2. Sufficiently detailed drawings to identify the complete device, including installation instructions; the posi-
tion for the EC type-approval mark has to be indicated on the drawings.
9.10.1.1. Layout drawing or photographs showing the position of the attached sections or views:
9.10.1.2. Photograph or drawing showing the reference line including the exempted area (Annex I, item 2.3.1 to
Directive 74/60/EEC):
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9.10.1.3. Photographs, drawings and/or an exploded view of the interior fittings, showing the parts in the passen-
ger compartment and the materials used (with the exception of interior rear view mirrors), arrangement
of controls, roof and opening roof, backrest, seats and the rear part of seats (Annex I, item 3.2 to Direc-
tive 74/60/EEC):
9.10.2.1. Photographs and/or drawings of the arrangement of symbols and controls, tell-tales and indicators:
9.10.2.2. Photographs and/or drawings of the identification of controls, tell-tales and indicators and of the vehicle
parts mentioned in Directive 78/316/EEC where relevant:
The vehicle is equipped with the following controls, indicators and tell-tales pursuant to Annexes II
and III to Directive 78/316/EEC:
Controls, tell-tales and indicators for which, when fitted, identification is mandatory,
and symbols to be used for that purpose
Control/
Identified Identified
Symbol indicator Tell-tale
Device by sym- Where (2) by sym- Where (2)
No avail- available
bol (1) bol (1)
able (1)
Controls, tell-tales and indicators for which, when fitted, identification is optional,
and symbols which must be used if they are to be identified
Control/
Identified Identified
Symbol indicator Tell-tale
Device by sym- Where (2) by sym- Where (2)
No avail- available
bol (1) bol (1)
able (1)
1 Parking brake
2 Rear window wiper
3 Rear window washer
4 Rear window wiper and
washer
5 Intermittent windscreen wiper
6 Audible warning device (horn)
7 Front hood (bonnet)
8 Rear hood (boot)
9 Seat belt
10 Engine oil pressure
11 Unleaded petrol
…
…
…
(1 ) x = yes
- = no or not separately available
o = optional.
(2 ) d = directly on control, indicator or tell-tale
c = in close vicinity.
9.10.3. Seats
9.10.3.1. Number:
9.10.3.2.2. Seat(s) designated for use only when the vehicle is stationary:
9.10.3.3. Mass:
9.10.3.4. Characteristics: for seats not EC type-approved as components, description and drawings of
9.10.3.4.4. the seat belt anchorages (if incorporated in the seat structure):
9.10.4.3.1. A detailed description of the head restraint, specifying in particular the nature of the padding material
or materials and, where applicable, the position and specifications of the braces and anchorage pieces
for the type of seat for which approval is sought:
9.10.4.3.2.1. A detailed description of the structural zone to which the head restraint is intended to be fixed:
9.10.4.3.2.2. Dimensional drawings of the characteristic parts of the structure and the head restraint:
9.10.5.1. A brief description of the vehicle type with regard to the heating system if the heating system uses the
heat of the engine cooling fluid:
9.10.5.2. A detailed description of the vehicle type with regard to the heating if the cooling air or the exhaust gases
of the engine are used as heat source, including:
9.10.5.2.1. layout drawing of the heating system showing its position in the vehicle:
9.10.5.2.2. layout drawing of the heat exchanger for heating systems using the exhaust gases for heating, or of the
parts where the heat exchange takes place (for heating systems using the engine cooling air for heating):
9.10.5.2.3. sectional drawing of the heat exchanger or the parts respectively where the heat exchange takes place
indicating the thickness of the wall, used materials and characteristics of the surface:
9.10.5.2.4. Specifications shall be given for further important components of the heating system such as, for
example, the heater fan, with regard to their method of construction and technical data:
9.10.5.3. A brief description of the vehicle type with regard to the combustion heating system and the automatic
control:
9.10.5.3.1. layout drawing of the combustion heater, the air inlet system, the exhaust system, the fuel tank, the fuel
supply system (including the valves) and the electrical connections showing their positions in the vehicle.
9.10.6. Components influencing the behaviour of the steering mechanism in the event of an impact
(Directive 74/297/EEC)
9.10.6.1. A detailed description, including photograph(s) and/or drawing(s), of the vehicle type with respect to
the structure, the dimensions, the lines and the constituent materials of that part of the vehicle forward
of the steering control, including those components designed to contribute to the absorption of energy
in the event of an impact against the steering control:
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9.10.6.2. Photograph(s) and/or drawing(s) of vehicle components other than those described in 9.10.6.1 as iden-
tified by the manufacturer in agreement with the technical service, as contributing to the behaviour of
the steering mechanism in case of impact:
9.10.7. Burning behaviour of materials used in the interior construction of certain categories of motor vehicles
(Directive 95/28/EC)
9.10.7.8. Components approved as complete devices (seats, separation walls, luggage racks, etc.)
9.10.7.8.2. For the complete device: seat, separation wall, luggage racks, etc. (1)
9.11.1. General arrangement (drawing or photographs) indicating the position of the attached sections and
views:
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9.11.2. Drawings and/or photographs, for example, and where relevant, of the door and window pillars, air-
intake grilles, radiator grille, windscreen wipers, rain gutter channels, handles, slide rails, flaps, door
hinges and locks, hooks, eyes, decorative trim, badges, emblems and recesses and any other external
projections and parts of the exterior surface which can be regarded as critical (e.g. lighting equipment).
If the parts listed in the previous sentence are not critical, for documentation purposes they may be
replaced by photographs, accompanied if necessary by dimensional details and/or text:
9.11.3. Drawings of parts of the external surface in accordance with Annex I, item 6.9.1 to Directive 74/483/EEC:
9.12.1. Number and position of safety belts and restraint systems and seats on which they can be used:
L
First row of seats C
R
L
Second row of seats (1)
C
R
(1) The table may be extended as necessary for vehicles with more than two rows of seats or if there are more than
three seats across the width of the vehicle.
L
First row of seats C
R
L
Second row of seats (1)
C
R
( ) The table may be extended as necessary for vehicles with more than two rows of seats or if there are more than
1
9.12.3. Number and position of safety belt anchorages and proof of compliance with Directive 76/115/EEC,
(i.e. EC type-approval number or test report):
9.13.1. Photographs and/or drawings of the bodywork showing the position and dimensions of the actual and
the effective anchorages including the R-points:
9.13.2. Drawings of the belt anchorages and parts of the vehicle structure where they are attached (with the
material indication):
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9.13.3. Designation of the types (**) of safety belt authorised for fitting to the anchorages with which the vehicle
is equipped:
Anchorage location
Vehicle
Seat structure
structure
9.13.4. Description of a particular type of safety belt where an anchorage is located in the seat backrest or
incorporates an energy dissipating device:
9.14. Space for mounting rear registration plates (give range where appropriate, drawings may be used where
applicable)
9.14.3. Distance of the centre line from the longitudinal median plane of the vehicle:
9.15.1. Drawing of the vehicle parts relevant to the rear underrun protection, i.e. drawing of the vehicle and/or
chassis with position and mounting of the widest rear axle, drawing of the mounting and/or fitting of
the rear underrun protection. If the underrun protection is not a special device, the drawing must clearly
show that the required dimensions are met:
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9.15.2. In case of a special device, full description and/or drawing of the rear underrun protection (including
mountings and fittings), or, if approved as separate technical unit, EC type-approval number:
9.16.1. Brief description of the vehicle with regard to its wheel guards:
9.16.2. Detailed drawings of the wheel guards and their position on the vehicle showing the dimensions speci-
fied in Figure 1 of Annex I to Directive 78/549/EEC and taking account of the extremes of tyre/wheel
combinations:
9.17.1. Photographs and/or drawings of the locations of the statutory plates and inscriptions and of the vehicle
identification number:
9.17.2. Photographs and/or drawings of the official part of the plates and inscriptions (completed example with
dimensions):
9.17.3. Photographs and/or drawings of the vehicle identification number (completed example with dimensions):
9.17.4. Manufacturer’s declaration of compliance with the requirement of item 1.1.1 of Annex II to Directive
76/114/EEC
9.17.4.1. The meaning of characters in the second section and, if applicable, in the third section used to comply
with the requirements of section 5.3 of ISO Standard 3779-1983 shall be explained:
9.17.4.2. If characters in the second section are used to comply with the requirements of section 5.4 of ISO Stan-
dard 3779-1983 these characters shall be indicated:
9.18.1. Description and drawings/photographs of the shapes and constituent materials of the part of the body
forming the engine compartment and the part of the passenger compartment nearest to it:
9.18.2. Drawings or photographs of the position of metal components housed in the engine compartment (e.g.
heating appliances, spare wheel, air filter, steering mechanism, etc.):
9.18.4. Particulars of the nominal value of the direct current resistance, and, in the case of resistive ignition
cables, of their nominal resistance per metre:
9.19.1. Drawing of the vehicle parts relevant to the lateral protection, i.e. drawing of the vehicle and/or chassis
with position and mounting of the axle(s), drawing of the mountings and/or the fittings of lateral pro-
tection device(s). If the lateral protection is achieved without lateral protection device(s) the drawing
must clearly show that the required dimensions are met:
9.19.2. In the case of lateral protection device(s), full description and/or drawing of such device(s) (including
mountings and fittings) or its/their component EC type-approval number(s):
9.20.1. Brief description of the vehicle with regard to its spray-suppression system and the constituent
components:
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9.20.2. Detailed drawings of the spray-suppression system and its position on the vehicle showing the dimen-
sions specified in the figures in Annex III to Directive 91/226/EEC and taking account of the extremes
of tyre/wheel combinations:
9.21.1. A detailed description, including photographs and/or drawings, of the vehicle with respect to the struc-
ture, the dimensions, the lines and the constituent materials of the side walls of the passenger compart-
ment (exterior and interior), including specific details of the protection system, where applicable:
9.22.1. Drawing of the vehicle parts relevant to the front underrun protection, i.e. drawing of the vehicle and/or
chassis with position and mounting and/or fitting of the front underrun protection. If the underrun
protection is no special device, the drawing must clearly show that the required dimensions are met:
9.22.2. In the case of special device, full description and/or drawing of the front underrun protection (including
mountings and fittings), or, if approved as a separate technical unit, EC type-approval number:
9.23.1. A detailed description, including photographs and/or drawings, of the vehicle with respect to the struc-
ture, the dimensions, the relevant reference lines and the constituent materials of the frontal part of the
vehicle (interior and exterior) shall be provided. This description should include detail of any active pro-
tection system installed.
10.1. Table of all devices: number, make, model, EC type-approval mark, maximum intensity of main-beam
headlamps, colour, tell-tale:
10.3. For every lamp and reflector specified in Directive 76/756/EEC supply the following information (in writ-
ing and/or by diagram)
10.3.2. Method used for the definition of the apparent surface (paragraph 2.10 of the documents referred to in
Annex II to Directive 76/756/EEC, item 1):
10.4. Dipped beam lamps: normal orientation as per paragraph 6.2.6.1 of the documents referred to in An-
nex II to Directive 76/756/EEC, item 1
10.5. A brief description of electrical/electronic components other than lamps (if any):
11.2. Characteristics D, U, S and V of the coupling device(s) fitted or minimal characteristics D, U, S and V of
the coupling device(s) to be fitted: … daN
11.3. Instructions for attachment of the coupling type to the vehicle and photographs or drawings of the
fixing points at the vehicle as stated by the manufacturer; additional information, if the use of the cou-
pling type is restricted to certain variants or versions of the vehicle type:
12. MISCELLANEOUS
12.1.1. Location, method of affixing, placement and orientation of the device(s), with dimensions:
12.2.1.1. A detailed description of the vehicle type with regard to the arrangement and design of the control or
of the unit on which the protective device acts:
12.2.1.2. Drawings of the protective device and of its mounting on the vehicle:
12.2.1.5.2.1. A detailed technical description of the vehicle immobiliser and of the measures taken against inadvert-
ent activation:
12.2.2.2.1. A detailed description of the alarm system and of the vehicle parts related to the alarm system installed:
12.3.3. Drawing or photograph of the chassis/area of the vehicle body showing the position, construction and
mounting of the towing device(s):
12.4. Details of any non-engine related devices designed to influence fuel consumption (if not covered by
other items):
12.5. Details of any non-engine related devices designed to reduce noise (if not covered by other items):
12.6.1. Manufacturer(s):
12.6.2. Type(s):
12.6.4. Speed or range of speeds at which the speed limitation may be set: … km/h
Frequency bands (Hz) max. output power (W) antenna position at vehicle, spe-
cific conditions for installation
and/or use
Appendix 1
A list (with make(s) and type(s) of all electrical and/or electronic components concerned by this Direc-
tive (see points 2.1.9. and 2.1.10. of Directive 2004/104/EC) and not previously listed.
Appendix 2
Schematics or drawing of the general arrangement of electrical and/or electronic components (con-
cerned by Directive 2004/104/EC) and the general wiring harness arrangement.
Appendix 3
Body style:
Wheelbase:
Appendix 4
Relevant test report(s) supplied by the manufacturer or approved/recognised laboratories for the pur-
pose of drawing up the type-approval certificate.
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12.7.1. Vehicle equipped with a 24 GHz short-range radar equipment: Yes/No (strike out which is not applicable).
12.7.2. Vehicle equipped with a 79 GHz short-range radar equipment: Yes/No (strike out which is not applicable)
13. SPECIAL PROVISIONS FOR VEHICLES USED FOR THE CARRIAGE OF PASSENGERS COMPRISING
MORE THAN EIGHT SEATS IN ADDITION TO THE DRIVER’S SEAT
13.1. Class of vehicle (Class I, Class II, Class III, Class A, Class B):
13.1.2. Chassis types where the EC type-approved bodywork can be installed (manufacturer(s), and types of
incomplete vehicle):
13.6. Number of emergency exits (doors, windows, escape hatches, intercommunication staircase and half
staircase):
13.6.1. Total:
13.9. Technical devices facilitating the access to vehicles (e.g. ramp, lifting platform, kneeling system), if fitted:
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13.10.2.1. Detailed description of the superstructure of the vehicle type including its dimensions, configuration
and constituent materials and its attachment to any chassis frame:
13.10.2.2. Drawings of the vehicle and those parts of its interior arrangement which have an influence on the
strength of the superstructure or on the residual space:
13.10.2.3. Position of centre of gravity of the vehicle in running order in the longitudinal, transverse and vertical
directions:
13.10.2.4. Maximum distance between the centre lines of the outboard passenger seats:
13.11. Points of the Directive […/…/EC] to be accomplished and demonstrated for this technical unit:
14. SPECIAL PROVISIONS FOR VEHICLES INTENDED FOR THE TRANSPORT OF DANGEROUS GOODS
(Directive 98/91/EC)
14.1.6. Construction and protection of electrical installation situated to the rear of the driver’s compartment:
14.2.2. Type of heat shield behind the driver’s compartment (if applicable):
14.2.5. Type and design of the endurance braking systems heat protection:
14.3.1. Description of measures to comply with the requirements for Type EX/II and Type EX/III vehicles:
14.3.2. In the case of Type EX/III vehicles, resistance against heat from the outside:
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Explanatory notes
(*) Please fill in here the upper and lower values for each variant.
(**) For symbols and marks to be used, see Annex III, items 1.1.3 and 1.1.4 to Directive 77/541/EEC. In the case of ‘S’
type belts, specify the nature of the type(s).
(***) The information in respect of components need not be given here so long as such information is included in the
relevant installation approval certificate.
(+) Vehicles can be fuelled with both petrol and a gaseous fuel but, where the petrol system is fitted for emergency
purposes or starting only and of which the petrol tank cannot contain more than 15 litres of petrol, will be regarded
for the test as vehicles which can only run a gaseous fuel.
(#) Set out in such a way as to make the actual value clear for each technical configuration of the vehicle type.
(1) Delete where not applicable (there are cases where nothing needs to be deleted when more than one entry is
applicable).
(a) If a part has been type-approved, that part need not be described if reference is made to such approval. Similarly, a
part need not be described if its construction is clearly apparent from the attached diagrams or drawings. For each
item for which drawings or photographs must be attached, give numbers of the corresponding attached documents.
(b) If the means of identification of type contains characters not relevant to describe the vehicle, component or sepa-
rate technical unit types covered by this information document, such characters shall be represented in the docu-
mentation by the symbol ‘?’ (e.g. ABC??123??).
— yield point,
— Brinell hardness.
(e) Where there is one version with a normal cab and another with a sleeper cab, both sets of masses and dimensions
are to be stated.
(j) ISO Standard 612 – 1978, term No 6.1 and for vehicles other than those of category M1: Directive 97/27/EC,
Annex I, Section 2.4.1.
(k) ISO Standard 612 – 1978, term No 6.2 and for vehicles other than those of category M1: Directive 97/27/EC,
Annex I, Section 2.4.2.
(l) ISO Standard 612 – 1978, term No 6.3 and for vehicles other than those of category M1: Directive 97/27/EC,
Annex I, Section 2.4.3.
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(o) The mass of the driver and, if applicable, of the crew member is assessed at 75 kg (subdivided into 68 kg occupant
mass and 7 kg luggage mass according to ISO Standard 2416 – 1992), the fuel tank is filled to 90 % and the other
liquid containing systems (except those for used water) to 100 % of the capacity specified by the manufacturer.
(p) ‘Coupling overhang’ is the horizontal distance between the coupling for centre-axle trailers and the centreline of the
rear axle(s).
(q) In the case of non-conventional engines and systems, particulars equivalent to those referred to here shall be sup-
plied by the manufacturer.
(r) This figure must be rounded off to the nearest tenth of a millimetre.
(s) This value must be calculated (π = 3,1416) and rounded off to the nearest cm3.
(v) The specified particulars are to be given for any proposed variants.
(x) ‘R-point’ or ‘seating reference point’ means a design point defined by the vehicle manufacturer for each seating
position and established with respect to the three dimensional reference system as specified in Annex III to Direc-
tive 77/649/EEC.
( y) For trailers or semi-trailers, and for vehicles coupled with a trailer or a semi-trailer, which exert a significant vertical
load on the coupling device or the fifth wheel, this load, divided by standard acceleration of gravity, is included in
the maximum technically permissible mass.
( z) ‘Forward control’ means a configuration in which more than half of the engine length is rearward of the foremost
point of the windshield base and the steering wheel hub in the forward quarter of the vehicle length.
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ANNEX II
Vehicle categories are defined according to the following classification: (Where reference is made to ‘maximum mass’ in
the following definitions, this means ‘technically permissible maximum laden mass’ as specified in item 2.8 of Annex I.)
1. Category M: Motor vehicles with at least four wheels designed and constructed for the carriage of passengers.
Category M1: Vehicles designed and constructed for the carriage of passengers and comprising no more than
eight seats in addition to the driver’s seat.
Category M2: Vehicles designed and constructed for the carriage of passengers, comprising more than eight
seats in addition to the driver’s seat, and having a maximum mass not exceeding 5 tonnes.
Category M3: Vehicles designed and constructed for the carriage of passengers, comprising more than eight
seats in addition to the driver’s seat, and having a maximum mass exceeding 5 tonnes.
The types of bodywork and codifications pertinent to the vehicles of category M are defined in Part C of this
Annex paragraph 1 (vehicles of category M1) and paragraph 2 (vehicles of categories M2 and M3) to be used for
the purpose specified in that Part.
2. Category N: Motor vehicles with at least four wheels designed and constructed for the carriage of goods.
Category N1: Vehicles designed and constructed for the carriage of goods and having a maximum mass not
exceeding 3,5 tonnes.
Category N2: Vehicles designed and constructed for the carriage of goods and having a maximum mass exceed-
ing 3,5 tonnes but not exceeding 12 tonnes.
Category N3: Vehicles designed and constructed for the carriage of goods and having a maximum mass exceed-
ing 12 tonnes.
In the case of a towing vehicle designed to be coupled to a semi-trailer or centre-axle trailer, the mass to be con-
sidered for classifying the vehicle is the mass of the tractor vehicle in running order, increased by the mass corre-
sponding to the maximum static vertical load transferred to the tractor vehicle by the semi-trailer or centre-axle
trailer and, where applicable, by the maximum mass of the tractor vehicles own load.
The types of bodywork and codifications pertinent to the vehicles of category N are defined in Part C of this Annex
paragraph 3 to be used for the purpose specified in that Part.
In the case of a semi-trailer or centre-axle trailer, the maximum mass to be considered for classifying the trailer
corresponds to the static vertical load transmitted to the ground by the axle or axles of the semi-trailer or centre-
axle trailer when coupled to the towing vehicle and carrying its maximum load.
The types of bodywork and codifications pertinent to the vehicles of category O are defined in Part C of this Annex
paragraph 4 to be used for the purpose specified in that Part.
4.1. Vehicles in category N1 with a maximum mass not exceeding two tonnes and vehicles in category M1 are consid-
ered to be off-road vehicles if they have:
— at least one front axle and at least one rear axle designed to be driven simultaneously including vehicles where
the drive to one axle can be disengaged,
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— at least one differential locking mechanism or at least one mechanism having a similar effect and if they can
climb a 30 % gradient calculated for a solo vehicle.
In addition, they must satisfy at least five of the following six requirements:
— the ground clearance under the front axle must be at least 180 mm,
— the ground clearance under the rear axle must be at least 180 mm,
— the ground clearance between the axles must be at least 200 mm.
4.2. Vehicles in category N1 with a maximum mass exceeding two tonnes or in category N2, M2 or M3 with a maxi-
mum mass not exceeding 12 tonnes are considered to be off-road vehicles either if all their wheels are designed to
be driven simultaneously, including vehicles where the drive to one axle can be disengaged, or if the following
three requirements are satisfied:
— at least one front and at least one rear axle are designed to be driven simultaneously, including vehicles where
the drive to one axle can be disengaged,
— there is at least one differential locking mechanism or at least one mechanism having a similar effect,
4.3. Vehicles in category M3 with a maximum mass exceeding 12 tonnes or in category N3 are to be considered to be
off-road vehicles either if the wheels are designed to be driven simultaneously, including vehicles where the drive
to one axle can be disengaged, or if the following requirements are satisfied:
— there is at least one differential locking mechanism or at least one mechanism having a similar effect,
— the ground clearance under the front axle must be at least 250 mm,
— the ground clearance between the axles must be at least 300 mm,
— the ground clearance under the rear axle must be at least 250 mm.
4.4.1. Vehicles in category N1 with a maximum mass not exceeding two tonnes and vehicles in category M1 must be in
running order, namely with coolant fluid, lubricants, fuel, tools, spare-wheel and driver (see footnote (o) in Annex I).
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4.4.2. Motor vehicles other than those referred to in 4.4.1 must be loaded to the technically permissible maximum mass
stated by the manufacturer.
4.4.3. The ability to climb the required gradients (25 % and 30 %) is verified by simple calculation. In exceptional cases,
however, the technical services may ask for a vehicle of the type concerned to be submitted to it for an actual test.
4.4.4. When measuring approach and departure angles and ramp angles, no account is taken of underrun protective
devices.
4.5. Definitions and sketches of ground clearance. (For definitions of approach angle, departure angle, ramp angle, see
Annex I, footnotes (na), (nb) and (nc)).
4.5.1. ‘Ground clearance between the axles’ means the shortest distance between the ground plane and the lowest fixed
point of the vehicle. Multi-axled bogies are considered to be a single axle.
4.5.2. ‘Ground clearance beneath one axle’ means the distance beneath the highest point of the arc of a circle passing
through the centre of the tyre footprint of the wheels on one axle (the inner wheels in the case of twin tyres) and
touching the lowest fixed point of the vehicle between the wheels.
No rigid part of the vehicle may project to the shaded area of the diagram. Where appropriate, the ground clear-
ance of several axles is indicated in accordance with their arrangement, for example 280/250/250.
Symbol ‘G’ shall be combined with either symbol ‘M’ or ‘N’. For example, a vehicle of category N1 which is suited
for off-road use shall be designated as N1G.
5. ‘Special purpose vehicle’ means a vehicle intended to perform a function which requires special body arrangements
and/or equipment. This category shall include wheel-chair accessible vehicles.
5.1. ‘Motor Caravan’ means a special purpose M category vehicle constructed to include living accommodation which
contains at least the following equipment:
— storage facilities.
This equipment shall be rigidly fixed to the living compartment; however, the table may be designed to be easily
removable.
5.2. ‘Armoured vehicles’ means vehicles intended for the protection of conveyed passengers and/or goods and comply-
ing with armour plating anti-bullet requirements.
5.3. ‘Ambulances’ means motor vehicles of category M intended for the transport of sick or injured people and having
special equipment for such purpose.
5.4. ‘Hearses’ means motor vehicles of category M intended for the transport of deceased people and having special
equipment for such purpose.
5.5. ‘Wheelchair accessible vehicle’ means vehicles of category M1 constructed or converted specifically so that they
accommodate one or more person(s) seated in their wheelchair(s) when travelling on the road.
5.7. ‘Mobile cranes’ means a special purpose vehicle of category N3, not fitted for the carriage of goods, provided with
a crane whose lifting moment is equal to or higher than 400 kNm.
5.8. ‘Other special purpose vehicles’ means vehicles as defined in item 5 above, with the exception of those mentioned
in items 5.1 to 5.6.
The codifications pertinent to ‘special purpose vehicles’ are defined in Part C of this Annex, paragraph 5 to be used
for the purpose specified in that Part.
A ‘type’ shall consist of vehicles which do not differ in at least the following essential respects:
— the manufacturer,
‘Variant’ of a type means vehicles within a type which do not differ in at least the following essential respects:
— body style (e.g. saloon, hatchback, coupé, convertible, station-wagon, multi-purpose vehicle),
— power plant:
— power differences of more than 30 % (the highest is more than 1,3 times the lowest),
— capacity differences of more than 20 % (the highest is more than 1,2 times the lowest),
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‘Version’ of a variant means vehicles, which consist of a combination of items shown in the information package
subject to the requirements in Annex VIII.
Multiple entries of the following parameters may not be combined within one version:
— engine capacity,
A ‘type’ shall consist of vehicles which do not differ in at least the following essential respects:
— the manufacturer,
— category,
— number of axles,
‘Variant’ of a type means vehicles within a type which do not differ in at least the following essential respects:
— class as defined in Directive 2001/85/EC of the European Parliament and of the Council of 20 November
2001 relating to special provisions for vehicles used for the carriage of passengers comprising more than
eight seats in addition to the driver’s seat (1) (only for complete vehicles),
— power plant:
— power differences of more than 50 % (the highest is more than 1,5 times the lowest),
— capacity differences of more than 50 % (the highest is more than 1,5 times the lowest),
— technically permissible maximum laden mass differences of more than 20 % (the highest is more than 1,2 times
the lowest),
‘Version’ of a variant means vehicles, which consist of a combination of items shown in the information package
subject to the requirements in Annex VIII.
A ‘type’ shall consist of vehicles, which do not differ in at least the following essential respects:
— the manufacturer,
— category,
— number of axles,
‘Variant’ of a type means vehicles within a type which do not differ in at least the following essential respects:
— body structural concept (e.g. platform truck/tipper/tanker/semi-trailer towing vehicle) (only for complete
vehicles),
— power plant:
— power differences of more than 50 % (the highest is more than 1,5 times the lowest),
— capacity differences of more than 50 % (the highest is more than 1,5 times the lowest),
— technically permissible maximum laden mass differences of more than 20 % (the highest is more than 1,2 times
the lowest),
‘Version’ of a variant means vehicles, which consist of a combination of items shown in the information package
subject to the requirements in Annex VIII.
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A ‘type’ shall consist of vehicles which do not differ in at least the following essential respects:
— the manufacturer,
— category,
— number of axles,
‘Variant’ of a type means vehicles within a type which do not differ in at least the following essential respects:
— technically permissible maximum laden mass differences of more than 20 % (the highest is more than 1,2 times
the lowest),
‘Version’ of a variant means vehicles, which consist of a combination of items shown in the information package.
Full identification of the vehicle just from the designations of type, variant and version must be consistent with a
single accurate definition of all the technical characteristics required for the vehicle to be put into service.
The type of bodywork in Annex I, Annex III, Part 1, item 9,1 and in Annex IX, item 37 shall be indicated by the following
codification:
AA Saloon ISO Standard 3833-1977, term No 3.1.1.1, but including also vehicles with more than
four side windows.
AB Hatchback Saloon (AA) with a hatch at the rear end of the vehicle.
AC Station wagon ISO Standard 3833-1977, term No 3.1.1.4 (estate car)
AD Coupé ISO Standard 3833-1977, term No 3.1.1.5
AE Convertible ISO Standard 3833-1977, term No 3.1.1.6
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AF Multi-purpose Motor vehicle other than those mentioned in AA to AE intended for carrying passengers
vehicle and their luggage or goods, in a single compartment. However, if such a vehicle meets
both of the following conditions:
(i) the number of seating positions, excluding the driver, is not more than six;
a ‘seating position’ shall be regarded as existing if the vehicle is provided with ‘acces-
sible’ seat anchorages;
‘accessible’ shall mean those anchorages, which can be used. In order to prevent
anchorages being ‘accessible’, the manufacturer shall physically obstruct their use, for
example by welding over cover plates or by fitting similar permanent fixtures which
cannot be removed by use of normally available tools; and
where:
CA Single deck
CB Double deck
CC Articulated single deck
CD Articulated double deck
CE Low-floor single deck
CF Low-floor double deck
CG Articulated low-floor single deck
CH Articulated low-floor double deck
CI Single deck
CJ Double deck
CK Articulated single deck
CL Articulated double deck
CM Low-floor single deck
CN Low-floor double deck
CO Articulated low-floor single deck
CP Articulated low-floor double deck
CQ Single deck
CR Double deck
CS Articulated single deck
CT Articulated double deck
CU Single deck
CV Low-floor single deck
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CW Single deck
BA Lorry See Directive 97/27/EC of the European Parliament and of the Council of
22 July 1997 relating to the masses and dimensions of certain categories
of motor vehicles and their trailers (1) Annex I item 2.1.1
BB Van Lorry with the cab integrated into the body
BC Semi-trailer towing vehicle See Directive 97/27/EC Annex I item 2.1.1
BD Trailer towing vehicle (road See Directive 97/27/EC Annex I item 2.1.1
tractor)
— However, if a vehicle defined as BB with a technically permissible maximum mass not exceeding 3 500 kg:
or
(i) the number of seating positions, excluding the driver, is not more than 6 and
(ii) P – (M + N × 68) ≤ N × 68
— However, if a vehicle defined as BA, BB with a technically permissible maximum mass exceeding 3 500 kg,
BC or BD meets at least one of the following conditions:
(i) the number of seating positions, excluding the driver, is more than 8 or
(ii) P – (M + N × 68) ≤ N × 68
See Part C, item of this Annex for the definitions of ‘seating positions’, P, M and N.
4. Vehicles of category O
(1) OJ L 233, 25.8.1997, p. 1. Directive as last amended by Commission Directive 2003/19/EC (OJ L 79, 26.3.2003, p. 6).
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ANNEX III
PART I
The following information, if applicable, must be supplied in triplicate and include a list of contents. Any drawings must
be supplied in appropriate scale and in sufficient detail on size A4, or on a folder of A4 format. Photographs, if any, must
show sufficient detail.
If the systems, components or separate technical units have electronic controls, information concerning their performance
must be supplied.
0. GENERAL
0.2. Type: …
0.4.1. Classification(s) according to the dangerous goods which the vehicle is intended to transport: …
2.4.2.2.1. Thickness of the walls (in the case of vehicles designed for controlled-temperature transport of goods):
2.4.2.3. Height (in running order) (l) (for suspensions adjustable for height, indicate normal running position):
2.6. Mass of the vehicle with bodywork and, in the case of a towing vehicle of a category other than M1, with cou-
pling device, if fitted by the manufacturer, in running order, or mass of the chassis or chassis with cab, without
bodywork and/or coupling device, if the manufacturer does not fit the bodywork and/or coupling device (in-
cluding liquids, tools, spare wheel, if fitted, and driver and, for buses and coaches, a crew member if there is a
crew seat in the vehicle) (o) (maximum and minimum for each variant):
2.6.1. Distribution of this mass among the axles and, in the case of a semi-trailer or centre-axle trailer, load on the
coupling point (maximum and minimum for each variant):
2.7. Minimum mass of the completed vehicle as stated by the manufacturer, in the case of an incomplete vehicle:
2.8. Technically permissible maximum laden mass stated by the manufacturer (y) (*):
2.8.1. Distribution of this mass among the axles and, in the case of a semi-trailer or centre-axle trailer, load on the
coupling point (*):
2.11. Technically permissible maximum towable mass of the motor vehicle in case of
2.11.2. Semi-trailer:
2.11.5. Vehicle is/is not (1) suitable for towing loads (item 1.2 of Annex II to Directive 77/389/EEC)
2.12. Technically permissible maximum static vertical load/mass on the vehicle’s coupling point
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2.16. Intended registration/in service maximum permissible masses (optional: where these values are given, they shall
be verified in accordance with the requirements of Annex IV to Directive 97/27/EC):
2.16.1. Intended registration/in service maximum permissible laden mass (Several entries possible for each technical
configuration (#)):
2.16.2. Intended registration/in service maximum permissible mass on each axle and, in the case of a semi-trailer or
centre-axle trailer, intended load on the coupling point stated by the manufacturer if lower than the techni-
cally permissible maximum mass on the coupling point (Several entries possible for each technical configura-
tion (#)):
2.16.3. Intended registration/in service maximum permissible mass on each axle group (Several entries possible for
each technical configuration (#)):
2.16.4. Intended registration/in service maximum permissible towable mass (Several entries possible for each techni-
cal configuration (#)):
2.16.5. Intended registration/in service maximum permissible mass of the combination (Several entries possible for
each technical configuration (#)):
3. POWER PLANT (q) (In the case of a vehicle that can run either on petrol, diesel, …, or also, in combination
with another fuel, items shall be repeated (+))
3.1. Manufacturer:
3.2.1.1. Working principle: positive ignition/compression ignition, four stroke/two stroke (1)
3.2.12.2. Additional anti-pollution devices (if any, and if not covered by another heading)
3.2.13. Location of the absorption coefficient symbol (compression ignition engines only):
3.3.2. Battery
3.3.2.4. Position:
minimum: … K
maximum: … K
4. TRANSMISSION (v)
4.5. Gearbox
5. AXLES
5.2. Make:
5.3. Type: …
6. SUSPENSION
6.6.1. Tyre/Wheel combination(s) (for tyres indicate size designation, minimum load-capacity index, minimum speed
category symbol; for wheels indicate rim size(s) and off-set(s))
6.6.1.1. Axles
6.6.1.1.1. Axle 1:
6.6.1.1.2. Axle 2:
etc.
6.6.2.1. Axle 1:
6.6.2.2. Axle 2:
etc.
7. STEERING
7.2.1. Type of steering transmission (specify for front and rear, if applicable):
7.2.2. Linkage to wheels (including other than mechanical means; specify for front and rear, if applicable):
8. BRAKES
8.9. Brief description of the braking systems (according to item 1,6 of the Addendum to Appendix 1 of Annex IX
to Directive 71/320/EEC):
9. BODYWORK
9.9.1.1. Make:
9.9.1.3. Variant:
9.9.1.4. Drawing(s) for the identification of the mirror showing the position of the mirror relative to the vehicle
structure:
9.9.1.5. Details of the method of attachment including that part of the vehicle structure to which it is attached:
9.9.1.6. Optional equipment which may affect the rearward field of vision:
9.9.1.7. A brief description of the electronic components (if any) of the adjustment system:
9.9.2.1.1. In the case of a camera-monitor device, the detection distance (mm), contrast, luminance range, glare correc-
tion, display performance (black and white/colour), image repetition frequency, luminance reach of the
monitor:
9.9.2.1.2. Sufficiently detailed drawings to identify the complete device, including installation instructions; the position
for the EC type-approval mark has to be indicated on the drawings.
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9.10.3. Seats
9.10.3.1. Number:
9.10.3.2.2. Seat(s) designated for use only when the vehicle is stationary:
9.17.1. Photographs and/or drawings of the locations of the statutory plates and inscriptions and of the vehicle iden-
tification number:
9.17.4. Manufacturer’s declaration of compliance with the requirement of item 1.1.1 of Annex II to
Directive 76/114/EEC
9.17.4.1. The meaning of characters in the second section and, if applicable, in the third section used to comply with
the requirements of section 5,3 of ISO Standard 3779-1983 shall be explained:
9.17.4.2. If characters in the second section are used to comply with the requirements of section 5,4 of ISO Stan-
dard 3779-1983, these characters shall be indicated:
9.23.1. A detailed description, including photographs and/or drawings, of the vehicle with respect to the structure,
the dimensions, the relevant reference lines and the constituent materials of the frontal part of the vehicle
(interior and exterior) shall be provided. This description should include detail of any active protection sys-
tem installed.
11.3. Instructions for attachment of the coupling type to the vehicle and photographs or drawings of the fixing
points at the vehicle as stated by the manufacturer; additional information, if the use of the coupling type is
restricted to certain variants or versions of the vehicle type:
12.7.1. vehicle equipped with a 24 GHz short-range radar equipment: Yes/No (strike out which is not applicable).
12.7.2. vehicle equipped with a 79 GHz short-range radar equipment: Yes/No (strike out which is not applicable).
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13. SPECIAL PROVISIONS FOR VEHICLES USED FOR THE CARRIAGE OF PASSENGERS COMPRISING MORE
THAN EIGHT SEATS IN ADDITION TO THE DRIVER’S SEAT
13.1. Class of vehicle (Class I, Class II, Class III, Class A, Class B):
13.1.1. Chassis types where the EC type-approved bodywork can be installed (manufacturer(s), and vehicle(s) types):
B: For category O
0. GENERAL
0.2. Type:
0.4.1. Classification(s) according to the dangerous goods which the vehicle is intended to transport:
2.4.2.2.1. Thickness of the walls (in the case of vehicles designed for controlled-temperature transport of goods):
2.4.2.3. Height (in running order) (l) (for suspension adjustable for height, indicate normal running position):
2.6. Mass of the vehicle with bodywork and, in the case of a towing vehicle of a category other than M1, with cou-
pling device, if fitted by the manufacturer, in running order, or mass of the chassis or chassis with cab, without
bodywork and/or coupling device if the manufacturer does not fit the bodywork and/or coupling device (in-
cluding liquids, tools, spare wheel, if fitted, and driver and, for buses and coaches, a crew member if there is a
crew seat in the vehicle) (o) (maximum and minimum for each variant):
2.6.1. Distribution of this mass among the axles and, in the case of a semi-trailer or centre-axle trailer, load on the
coupling point (maximum and minimum for each variant):
2.7. Minimum mass of the completed vehicle as stated by the manufacturer, in the case of an incomplete vehicle:
2.8. Technically permissible maximum laden mass stated by the manufacturer (y) (*):
2.8.1. Distribution of this mass among the axles, and in the case of a semi-trailer or centre-axle trailer, load on the
coupling point (*):
2.12. Technically permissible maximum static vertical load/mass on the vehicle’s coupling point
2.16. Intended registration/in service maximum permissible masses (optional: where these values are given, they shall
be verified in accordance with the requirements of Annex IV to Directive 97/27/EC):
2.16.1. Intended registration/in service maximum permissible laden mass (Several entries possible for each technical
configuration (#)):
2.16.2. Intended registration/in service maximum permissible mass on each axle and, in the case of a semi-trailer or
centre-axle trailer, intended load on the coupling point stated by the manufacturer if lower than the techni-
cally permissible maximum mass on the coupling point (Several entries possible for each technical
configuration (#)):
2.16.3. Intended registration/in service maximum permissible mass on each axle group (Several entries possible for
each technical configuration (#)):
2.16.4. Intended registration/in service maximum permissible towable mass (Several entries possible for each techni-
cal configuration (#)):
2.16.5. Intended registration/in service maximum permissible mass of the combination (Several entries possible for
each technical configuration (#)):
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5. AXLES
5.2. Make:
5.3. Type: …
6. SUSPENSION
6.6.1. Tyre/wheel combination(s) (for tyres indicate size designation, minimum load-capacity index, minimum speed
category symbol; for wheels indicate rim size(s) and off-set(s))
6.6.1.1. Axles
6.6.1.1.1. Axle 1:
6.6.1.1.2. Axle 2:
etc.
6.6.2.1. Axle 1:
6.6.2.2. Axle 2:
etc.
7. STEERING
7.2.1. Type of steering transmission (specify for front and rear, if applicable):
7.2.2. Linkage to the wheels (including other than mechanical means; specify for front and rear, if applicable):
8. BRAKES
8.9. Brief description of the braking devices (according to item 1.6 of the addendum to Appendix 1 of Annex IX
to Directive 71/320/EEC):
9. BODYWORK
9.17.1. Photographs and/or drawings of the locations of the statutory plates and inscriptions and of the vehicle iden-
tification number:
9.17.4. Manufacturer’s declaration of compliance with the requirement of item 1.1.1 of Annex II to
Directive 76/114/EEC
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9.17.4.1. The meaning of characters in the second section and, if applicable, in the third section used to comply with
the requirements of section 5.3 of ISO Standard 3779-1983 shall be explained:
9.17.4.2. If characters in the second section are used to comply with the requirements of section 5.4 of ISO Standard
3779-1983 these characters shall be indicated:
PART II
Matrix showing the permissible combinations into vehicle versions of those items in Part I for which there are multiple
entries. For those multiple entry items each entry is denoted by a prefix letter which will be used in this matrix to denote
which entry (or entries) from a particular item are applicable to a particular version.
A separate matrix must be compiled for each variant within the type.
Multiple entries for which there are no restrictions on their combination within a variant should be listed in the column
headed ‘all’.
This information may be presented in an alternative format or layout so long as the original purpose is fulfilled.
Each variant and each version must be identified by a numerical code or number consisting of a combination of letters
and numbers, which must also be indicated in the certificate of conformity (Annex IX) of the vehicle concerned.
In the case of (a) variant(s) pursuant to Annex XI or to Article 20 the manufacturer shall assign a special code.
PART III
Type-approval numbers
Supply the information required by the following table in respect of the applicable subjects (***) for this vehicle in Annex IV
or Annex XI. (All relevant approvals for each subject must be included)
Signed:
Position in company:
Date:
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ANNEX IV
PART I
(As appropriate, taking account of the scope and latest amendment to each of the regulatory acts listed below. In respect of United Nations Economic
Commission for Europe (UNECE) Regulations, the reference for the regulatory act shows the relevant series of amendments of the UNECE Regulations to
which the Community has acceded.)
Appendix
(As appropriate, taking account of the latest amendment to each of the regulatory acts listed below)
Regulatory
Subject Official Journal reference M1
act reference
Regulatory
Subject Official Journal reference M1
act reference
PART II
Where reference is made to a separate directive or regulation, an approval issued under the following UNECE Regulations
(taking account of the scope (1), and the amendment to each of the UNECE Regulations listed below) shall be recognised
as an alternative to an EC type-approval granted under the relevant separate directive or regulation in the table of Part I.
These UNECE Regulations are the ones to which the Community has adhered as a Contracting Party to the United Nations
Economic Commission for Europe ‘Revised 1958 Geneva Agreement’ by virtue of Council Decision 97/836/EC, or subse-
quent Council decisions as referred to in Article 3(3) of that Decision.
Any further amendment of the UNECE Regulations listed below has also to be deemed to be equivalent, subject to the
Community decision as referred to in Article 4(2) of Decision 97/836/EC (++).
1. Sound levels 51 02
1. Replacement silencing systems 59 00
2. Emissions 83 03
2. Replacement catalytic converters 103 00
3. Rear protective device 58 01
3. Fuel tanks 34 01
3. Fuel tanks 67 01
3. Fuel tanks 110 00
5. Steering effort 79 01
6. Door latches and hinges 11 02
7. Audible warning 28 00
8. Rear view mirrors 46 01
8A. Devices for indirect vision 46 02
9. Braking 13 09
9. Braking 13H 00
9. Braking (lining) 90 01
10. Radio suppression 10 02
11. Diesel smoke 24 03
12. Interior fittings 21 01
13. Anti-theft 18 02
13. Immobiliser 97 00
13. Alarm systems 97 00
13. Unauthorised use 116 00
14. Behaviour of steering device under impact 12 03
15. Seat strength 17 06
15. Seat strength (buses and coaches) 80 01
16. Exterior projections 26 02
17. Speedometer 39 00
19. Seat belt anchorages 14 04
20. Installation of lighting and light signalling devices 48 01
21. Retro reflectors 3 02
22. End-outline/front-position (side)/rear-position (side)/stop 7 02
lamps
(1) Where the separate directive or regulation contains installation requirements, these apply also to components and separate technical
units approved in accordance with the UNECE Regulations.
(++) For subsequent amendments, see UNECE TRANS/WP.29/343 in its latest revision.
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ANNEX V
1. In the case of an application for a whole vehicle type-approval, the EC type-approval authority must:
(a) verify that all EC type-approval certificates issued pursuant to the regulatory acts which are applicable for vehicle
type-approval cover the vehicle type and correspond to the prescribed requirements;
(b) by reference to the documentation make sure that the vehicle specification(s) and data contained in Part I of the
vehicle information document are included in the data in the information packages and in the EC type-approval
certificates in respect of the relevant regulatory acts; and when an item number in Part I of the information docu-
ment is not included in the information package of any of the regulatory acts, confirm that the relevant part or
characteristic conforms to the particulars in the information folder;
(c) on a selected sample of vehicles from the type to be approved carry out or arrange to be carried out inspections of
vehicle parts and systems to verify that the vehicle(s) is/are built in accordance with the relevant data contained in
the authenticated information package in respect of the relevant EC type-approval certificates;
(d) carry out or arrange to be carried out relevant installation checks in respect of separate technical units where
applicable;
(e) carry out or arrange to be carried out necessary checks in respect of the presence of the devices provided for in
footnotes (1) and (2) of Part I of Annex IV where applicable.
2. The number of vehicles to be inspected for the purposes of paragraph 1.c must be sufficient to permit the proper con-
trol of the various combinations to be type-approved according to the following criteria:
Vehicle category M1 M2 M3 N1 N2 N3 O1 O2 O3 O4
Criteria
Engine X X X X X X — — — —
Gear box X X X X X X — — — —
Number of axles — X X X X X X X X X
Powered axles (number, posi- X X X X X X — — — —
tion, interconnection)
Steered axles (number X X X X X X X X X X
and position)
Body styles X X X X X X X X X X
Number of doors X X X X X X X X X X
Hand of drive X X X X X X — — — —
Number of seats X X X X X X — — — —
Level of equipment X X X X X X — — — —
3. In the case where no approval certificates for any of the relevant regulatory acts are available, the EC type-approval
authority must:
(a) arrange for the necessary tests and checks as required by each of the relevant regulatory acts;
(b) verify that the vehicle conforms to the particulars in the vehicle information folder and that it meets the technical
requirements of each of the relevant regulatory acts;
(c) carry out or arrange to be carried out relevant installation checks in respect of separate technical units where
applicable;
(d) carry out or arrange to be carried out necessary checks in respect of the presence of the devices provided for in
footnotes (1) and (2) of Part I of Annex IV where applicable.
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Appendix 1
1. Activities related to testing for type-approval, to be carried out in accordance with the regulatory acts listed in An-
nex IV to this Directive:
EN ISO/IEC 17025: 2005 on the general requirements for the competence of testing and calibration laboratories.
A technical service designated for category A activities may carry out or supervise the tests provided for in the regu-
latory acts for which it has been designated, in the facilities of a manufacturer or of a third party.
1.2. Category B (supervising of tests performed in the manufacturer’s facilities or in the facilities of a third party:
EN ISO/IEC 17020: 2004 on the general criteria for the operation of various types of bodies performing inspection.
Before performing or supervising any test in the facilities of a manufacturer or of a third party, the technical service
shall check that the tests facilities and measurement devices comply with the appropriate requirements of the standard
referred to in point 1.1.
2.1. Category C (procedure for the Initial Assessment and surveillance audits of the manufacturer’s quality management
system):
EN 45012: 1998 on the general requirements for bodies operating assessment and certification/registration of quality
systems.
EN ISO/IEC 17020: 2004 on the general criteria for the operation of various types of bodies performing inspection.
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Appendix 2
1.1. This Appendix establishes the conditions according to which the assessment procedure of the technical services
should be conducted by the competent authority referred to in Article 42 of this Directive.
1.2. These requirements shall apply mutatis mutandis to all technical services, irrespective of their legal status (indepen-
dent organization, manufacturer or approval authority acting as technical service).
2. PRINCIPLES OF ASSESSING
— independance which is the basis for the impartiality and objectivity of the conclusions,
Auditors must show trust and integrity, and must respect confidentiality and discretion. They must report truthfully
and accurately findings and conclusions.
3.1. The assessments may only be conducted by auditors having the technical and administrative knowledge necessary
for such purposes.
3.2. The auditors must have been trained specifically for assessment activities. In addition, they must have the specific
knowledge of the technical area in which the technical service will exercise its activities.
3.3. Without prejudice to the provisions of points 3.1. and 3.2., the assessment referred to in Article 42 paragraph 4 must
be conducted by auditors independent of the activities for which the assessment is conducted.
4.1. A duly authorised representative of the applicant technical service must make a formal application to the competent
authority that includes the following:
(a) general features of the technical service, including corporate entity, name, addresses, legal status and human
and technical resources;
(b) general information concerning the technical service such as its activities, its relationship in a larger corporate
entity if any, and addresses of all its physical location(s) to be covered by the scope of designation;
(c) an agreement to fulfil the requirements for designation and the other obligations of the technical service as
applicable in the relevant directives;
(d) a description of the conformity assessment services that the technical service undertakes in the framework of
the applicable directives and a list of the directives for which the technical service seeks designation, including
limits of capability where applicable;
4.2. The competent authority must review for adequacy the information supplied by the technical service.
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5. RESOURCE REVIEW
The competent authority must review its ability to carry out the assessment of the technical service, in terms of its
own policy, its competence and the availability of suitable auditors and experts.
6.1. The competent authority may subcontract parts of the assessment to another designation authority or ask for sup-
port from technical experts provided by other competent authorities. The subcontractors and experts have to be
accepted by the applicant technical service.
6.2. The competent authority must take into account accreditation certificates with adequate scope in order to complete
its global assessment of the technical service.
7.1. The competent authority must formally appoint an assessment team. The former must ensure that the expertise
brought to each assignment is appropriate. In particular, the team as a whole:
(a) must have appropriate knowledge of the specific scope for which designation is sought, and
(b) must have understanding sufficient to make a reliable assessment of the competence of the technical service to
operate within its scope of designation.
7.2. The competent authority must clearly define the assignment given to the assessment team. The task of the assess-
ment team is to review the documents collected from the applicant technical service and to conduct the on-site
assessment.
7.3. The competent authority must agree, together with the technical service and the assigned assessment team, to the
date and schedule for the assessment. However, it remains the responsibility of the competent authority to pursue a
date that is in accordance with the surveillance and reassessment plan.
7.4. The competent authority must ensure that the assessment team is provided with the appropriate criteria documents,
previous assessment records, and the relevant documents and records of the technical service.
8. ON-SITE ASSESSMENT
The assessment team must conduct the assessment of the technical service at the premises of the technical service
from which one or more key activities are performed and, where relevant, must perform witnessing at other selected
locations where the technical service operates.
9.1. The assessment team must analyse all relevant information and evidence gathered during the document and record
review and the on-site assessment. This analysis must be sufficient to allow the team to determine the extent of com-
petence and conformity of the technical service with the requirements for designation.
9.2. The competent authority’s reporting procedures must ensure that the following requirements are fulfilled.
9.2.1. A meeting must take place between the assessment team and the technical service prior to leaving the site. At this
meeting, the assessment team must provide a written and/or oral report on its findings obtained from the analysis.
An opportunity must be provided for the technical service to ask questions about the findings, including noncon-
formities, if any, and their basis.
9.2.2. A written report on the outcome of the assessment must be promptly brought to the attention of the technical ser-
vice. This assessment report must contain comments on competence and conformity, and must identify noncon-
formities, if any, to be resolved in order to conform to all of the requirements for designation.
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9.2.3. The technical service must be invited to respond to the assessment report and to describe the specific actions taken
or planned to be taken, within a defined time, to resolve any identified nonconformities.
9.3. The competent authority must ensure that the responses of the technical service to resolve nonconformities are
reviewed to see if the actions appear to be sufficient and effective. If the technical service responses are found not to
be sufficient, further information must be requested. Additionally, evidence of effective implementation of actions
taken may be requested, or a follow-up assessment may be carried out to verify effective implementation of correc-
tive actions.
(f) a statement on the adequacy of the internal organisation and procedures adopted by the technical service to
give confidence in its competence, as determined through its fulfilment of the requirements for designation;
(h) a recommendation of whether the applicant should be designated or confirmed as technical service and, if so,
the scope of designation.
10.1. The approval authority must, without undue delay, make the decision on whether to grant, confirm or extend des-
ignation on the basis of the report(s) and any other relevant information.
10.2. The approval authority must provide a certificate to the technical service. This certificate must identify the following:
(c) the effective date of granting of designation and the expiry date;
(d) a brief indication of or a reference to the scope of designation (applicable directives, regulations or part of them);
11.1. Reassessment is similar to an initial assessment except that experience gained during previous assessments must be
taken into account. Surveillance on-site assessments are less comprehensive than reassessments.
11.2. The competent authority must design its plan for reassessment and surveillance of each designated technical service
so that representative samples of the scope of designation are assessed on a regular basis.
The interval between on-site assessments, whether reassessment or surveillance, depends on the proven stability that
the technical service has reached.
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11.3. When, during surveillance or reassessments, nonconformities are identified, the competent authority must define
strict time limits for corrective actions to be implemented.
11.4. When the corrective or improvement actions have not been taken within the agreed timeframe or are not deemed to
be sufficient, the competent authority must adopt appropriate measures such as, conducting a further assessment,
suspending/withdrawing the designation for one or more of the activities for which the technical service has been
designated.
11.5. When the competent authority decides to suspend or withdraw the designation of a technical service, it must inform
the latter by registered mail. In any case, the competent authority must adopt all the necessary measures to ensure
the continuity of the activities already undertaken by the technical service.
12.1. The competent authority must maintain records on technical services to demonstrate that requirements for desig-
nation, including competence, have been effectively fulfilled.
12.2. The competent authority must keep the records on technical services secure to ensure confidentiality.
ANNEX VI
MODEL A
EC TYPE-APPROVAL CERTIFICATE
Stamp of
EC type-approval authority
EC type-approval number:
SECTION I
0.2. Type:
Name and address of manufacturer of the latest built stage of the incomplete vehicle (1) (4):
SECTION II
The undersigned hereby certifies the accuracy of the manufacturer’s description in the attached information document of
the vehicle(s) described above ((a) sample(s) having been selected by the EC type-approval authority and submitted by the
manufacturer as prototype(s) of the vehicle type) and that the attached test results are applicable to the vehicle type.
The vehicle type meets/does not meet (1) the technical requirements of all the relevant regulatory acts as prescribed in
Annex IV and Annex XI (1) (2) to Directive 2007/46/EC.
The vehicle type meets/does not meet (1) the technical requirements of the regulatory acts listed in the table on side 2.
4. The approval is granted in accordance with Article 20 and the validity of the approval is thus limited to dd/mm/yy.
NB: If this model is used for type-approval pursuant to Articles 20, 22 or 23, it may not bear the heading ‘EC Vehicle Type-
Approval Certificate’, except:
— in the case mentioned in Article 20 where the Commission has decided to allow a Member State to grant a type-approval
in accordance with this Directive,
— in the case of vehicles of the category M1, type-approved according to the procedure prescribed in Article 22.
Side 2
This EC type-approval is, where incomplete and completed vehicles or variants are concerned, based on the approval(s) for
incomplete vehicles listed below:
EC type-approval number:
Dated:
Applicable to variants:
Stage 2: Manufacturer:
EC type-approval number:
Dated:
Applicable to variants:
Stage 3: Manufacturer:
EC type-approval number:
Dated:
Applicable to variants:
In the case where the approval includes one or more incomplete variants, list those variants which are complete or completed.
Complete/completed variant(s):
List of requirements applicable to the approved incomplete vehicle type or variant (as appropriate, taking account of the
scope and latest amendment to each of the regulatory acts listed below).
In the case of special purpose vehicles, exemptions granted or special provisions applied pursuant to Annex XI and exemp-
tions granted pursuant to Article 20:
Appendix
(to be filled in only in the case of type-approval in accordance with Article 6(3)
MODEL B
(to be used for system type-approval or vehicle type-approval with regard to a system)
EC TYPE-APPROVAL CERTIFICATE
Stamp of
EC type-approval authority
Communication concerning:
EC type-approval (1)
extension of EC type-approval (1)
a type of system/type of a vehicle with regard to a system (1)
refusal of EC type-approval (1)
withdrawal of EC type-approval (1)
with regard to Directive …/…/EC/Regulation (EC) No …/… (1), as last amended by Directive …/…/EC/Regulation (EC)
No …/… (1)
EC type-approval number:
SECTION I
0.2. Type:
SECTION II
6. Place:
7. Date:
8. Signature:
Addendum
to EC type-approval certificate No …
1. Additional information
1.1. […]:
1.1.1. […]:
[…]
2. Type-approval number of each component or separate technical unit installed on the vehicle type to comply with
this Directive or Regulation
2.1. […]:
3. Remarks
3.1. […]:
MODEL C
EC TYPE-APPROVAL CERTIFICATE
Stamp of
EC type-approval authority
Communication concerning:
EC type-approval (1)
extension of EC type-approval (1)
of a type of component/separate technical unit (1)
refusal of EC type-approval (1)
withdrawal of EC type-approval (1)
with regard to Directive …/…/EC/Regulation (EC) No …/… (1), as last amended by Directive …/…/EC/Regulation (EC)
No …/… (1)
EC type-approval number:
SECTION I
0.2. Type:
0.3. Means of identification of type, if marked on the component/separate technical unit (1) (2):
0.7. In the case of components and separate technical units, location and method of affixing of the EC approval mark:
SECTION II
6. Place:
7. Date:
8. Signature:
Addendum
to EC type-approval certificate No …
1. Additional information
1.1. […]:
1.1.1. […]:
[…]
2.1. […]:
3. Remarks
3.1. […]:
ANNEX VII
1. The EC type-approval number shall consist of four sections for whole vehicle type-approvals and five sections for
system, component, and separate technical unit type-approvals as detailed below. In all cases, the sections shall be
separated by the ‘*’ character.
Section 1: The lower case letter ‘e’ followed by the distinguishing number of the Member State issuing the EC
type-approval:
1 for Germany;
2 for France;
3 for Italy;
5 for Sweden;
6 for Belgium;
7 for Hungary;
9 for Spain;
12 for Austria;
13 for Luxembourg;
17 for Finland;
18 for Denmark;
19 for Romania;
20 for Poland;
21 for Portugal;
23 for Greece;
24 for Ireland;
26 for Slovenia;
27 for Slovakia;
29 for Estonia;
32 for Latvia;
34 for Bulgaria;
36 for Lithuania;
49 for Cyprus;
50 for Malta.
(1) Components and separate technical units shall be marked in accordance with the provisions of the relevant regulatory acts.
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Section 3: The number of the latest amending directive or regulation applicable to the EC type-approval.
— In the case of whole vehicle EC type-approvals, this means the latest directive or regulation amend-
ing an Article (or Articles) of Directive 2007/46/EC.
— In the case of EC whole vehicle type-approvals granted in accordance with the procedure described
in Article 22, this means the latest directive or regulation amending an Article (or Articles) of
Directive 2007/46/EC, except that the two first digits are replaced by the letters KS in block capi-
tals.
— This means the latest directive or regulation containing the actual provisions with which the sys-
tem, component or technical unit conforms.
— Should a directive or regulation contain different implementation dates referring to different tech-
nical standards, an alphabetical character shall be added to specify to which standard the approval
was granted.
Section 4: A four-digit sequential number (with leading zeros as applicable) for EC Whole vehicle type-approvals,
or four or five digits for EC type-approval pursuant to a separate directive or regulation to denote the
base type-approval number. The sequence shall start from 0001 for each base directive or regulation.
Section 5: A two-digit sequential number (with leading zeros if applicable) to denote the extension. The sequence
shall start from 00 for each base approval number.
In the case of a national type-approval granted for vehicles produced in small series pursuant Article 23, Section 2
shall be replaced by the letters NKS in block capitals.
4. Example of the third system approval (with as yet no extension) issued by France to the braking Directive:
e2*71/320*98/12*0003*00
or
5. Example of the second extension to the fourth vehicle type-approval issued by the United Kingdom:
e11*98/14*0004*02
Directive 98/14/EC being up to now the latest directive amending the Articles of Directive 70/156/EEC.
6. Example of an EC whole vehicle type-approval granted to a vehicle produced in small series issued by Luxembourg,
pursuant to Article 22:
e13*KS[…/…]*0001*00
7. Example of a national type-approval granted to a vehicle produced in small series issued by the Netherlands, pursuant
to Article 23:
e4*NKS*0001*00
e11*98/14*0004
9. Annex VII does not apply to UNECE Regulations listed in Annex IV of this Directive. Type-approvals granted in accor-
dance with UNECE Regulations shall continue to use the appropriate numbering provided for in the respective
Regulations.
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Appendix
1. The EC component and separate technical unit type-approval mark shall consist of:
1.1. a rectangle surrounding the lower-case letter ‘e’ followed by the distinguishing letter(s) or number of the Member State
which has granted the EC component or separate technical unit type-approval:
21 For Portugal
4 For The Netherlands
23 For Greece
5 For Sweden
24 For Ireland
6 For Belgium
26 For Slovenia
7 For Hungary
27 For Slovakia
8 For the Czech Republic
29 For Estonia
9 For Spain
32 For Latvia
11 For the United Kingdom
34 For Bulgaria
1.2. In the vicinity of the rectangle the ‘base approval number’ contained in Section 4 of the type-approval number pre-
ceded by the two figures indicating the sequence number assigned to the latest major technical amendment to the rel-
evant separate directive or regulation.
1.3. An additional symbol or symbols located above the rectangle, enabling certain characteristics to be identified. This fur-
ther information is specified in the relevant separate directives or regulations.
2. The component or separate technical unit type-approval mark is affixed to the separate technical unit or component
in such a way as to be indelible and clearly legible.
3. An example of a component or separate technical unit type-approval mark is contained in the Addendum.
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Addendum to appendix 1
Legend: the above component type-approval was issued by Belgium under number 0004.01 is a sequential number denot-
ing the level of technical requirements to which this component fulfils. The sequential number is attributed in accordance
with the relevant separate directive or regulation.
ANNEX VIII
TEST RESULTS
(To be completed by the type-approval authority and attached to the vehicle EC type-approval certificate)
In each case, the information must make clear to which variant and version it is applicable. One version may not have more
than one result. However, a combination of several results per version indicating the worst case is permissible. In the latter
case, a note shall state that for items marked (*) only worst case results are given.
Number of the base regulatory act and latest amending regulatory act applicable to the approval. In case of a regu-
latory act with two or more implementation stages, indicate also the implementation stage:
Variant/Version: … … …
Moving (dB(A)/E): … … …
Stationary (dB(A)/E): … … …
–1
at (min ): … … …
Indicate the latest amending regulatory act applicable to the approval. In case the regulatory act has two or more
implementation stages, indicate also the implementation stage:
Fuel(s) (1) … (diesel, petrol, LPG, NG, Bi-fuel: petrol/LPG, Bi-fuel: petrol/NG, ethanol …)
2.1.1. Test type I (2) vehicle emissions in the test cycle after a cold start
Variant/Version: … … …
CO … … …
HC … … …
NOx
HC + NOx
Particulates … … …
Variant/Version: … … …
CO % … … …
Engine speed … … …
Engine oil temperature … … …
(1) When restrictions for the fuel are applicable, indicate these restrictions (e.g. for natural gas the L range or the H range).
(2) Repeat for petrol and gaseous fuel in the case of a vehicle that can run either on petrol or on a gaseous fuel. The vehicles can be fuelled
with both petrol and a gaseous fuel but, where the petrol system is fitted for emergency purposes or starting only and of which the petrol
tank cannot contain more than 15 litres of petrol will be regarded for the test as vehicles which can only run a gaseous fuel.
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Variant/Version: … … …
CO % … … …
Lambda Value … … …
Engine speed
Engine oil temperature … … …
— Value of specification:
CO: …
HC: …
NOx: …
Variant/Version: … … …
CO g/km
HC g/km
Indicate and latest amending regulatory act applicable to the approval. In case the regulatory act has two or more
implementation stages, indicate also the implementation stage: …
CO: g/kWh
THC: g/kWh
NOx: g/kWh
PT: g/kWh
CO: g/kWh
THC: g/kWh (1)
NMHC: g/kWh (1)
CH4: g/kWh (1)
NOx: g/kWh (1)
PT: g/kWh (1)
Indicate the latest amending regulatory act applicable to the approval. In case the regulatory act has two or more
implementation stages, indicate also the implementation stage:
Variant/Version: … … …
Corrected value of the … … …
absorption coefficient
(m–1):
Normal engine idling
speed
Maximum engine speed
Oil temperature
(min./max.)
Number of the base regulatory act and the latest amending regulatory act applicable to the approval:
Variant/Version: … … …
CO2 mass emission (urban … … …
conditions) (g/km)
CO2 mass emission (extra- … … …
urban conditions) (g/km)
CO2 mass emission (com- … … …
bined) (g/km)
Fuel consumption (urban … … …
conditions) (l/100 km) (3)
Fuel consumption … … …
(extra-urban conditions)
(l/100 km) (3)
Fuel consumption (com- … … …
bined) (l/100 km) (3)
(1) If applicable.
(2) Repeat for petrol and gaseous fuel in the case of a vehicle that can run either on petrol or on a gaseous fuel. The vehicles can be fuelled
with both petrol and a gaseous fuel but, where the petrol system is fitted for emergency purposes or starting only and of which the petrol
tank cannot contain more than 15 litres of petrol will be regarded for the test as vehicles which can only run a gaseous fuel.
(3) For vehicles fuelled with NG, the unit ‘l/100 km’ is replaced by ‘m3/100 km’.
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ANNEX IX
EC CERTIFICATE OF CONFORMITY
PART I
Side 1
The undersigned:
(Full name)
0.2. Type:
variant (2):
version (2):
0.4. Category:
Name and address of the manufacturer of the latest built stage of the vehicle (1):
Base Vehicle:
Manufacturer:
EC type-approval number:
Dated:
Stage 2: Manufacturer:
EC type-approval number:
Dated:
EC type-approval number:
Dated:
The vehicle can be permanently registered without further EC type-approvals in Member States having right/left (2)
hand traffic and using metric/imperial (3) units for the speedometer.
(Place) (Date):
(Signature) (Position)
Attachments (only applicable to multi-stage vehicle types): Certificate of conformity for each stage.
Side 2
(The values and units indicated below are those given in the type-approval documentation of the relevant regulatory acts. In
case of conformity of production (COP) tests, the values must be verified according to the methods laid down in the relevant
regulatory acts taking into account the COP test tolerances allowed in those regulatory acts.)
2. Powered axles:
3. Wheel base: … mm
5. Axle(s) track: 1. … mm 2. … mm 3. … mm
6.1. Length: … mm
7.1. Width: … mm
8. Height: … mm
25. Fuel:
32. Tyres and wheels Axle 1: … Axle 2: … Axle 3: … (for tyres of category Z intended to be fitted on vehicles whose
maximum speed exceeds 300 km/h essential tyre characteristics shall be indicated);
Number of the base regulatory act and latest amending regulatory act applicable to the EC type-approval. In case of
a regulatory act with two or more implementation stages, indicate also the implementation stage: …
Drive-by: … dB(A)
Number of the base regulatory act and latest amending regulatory act applicable to the EC type-approval. In case of
a regulatory act with two or more implementation stages, indicate also the implementation stage: …
1. test procedure: …
Number of the base regulatory act and latest amending regulatory act applicable to the EC type-approval: …
(1) Repeat for petrol and gaseous fuel in the case of a vehicle that can run either on petrol or on a gaseous fuel. The vehicles can be fuelled
with both petrol and a gaseous fuel but, where the petrol system is fitted for emergency purposes or starting only and of which the petrol
tank cannot contain more than 15 litres of petrol, will be regarded for the test as vehicles which can only run a gaseous fuel.
(2) Delete where not applicable.
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51. Exemptions:
Side 2
(The values and units indicated below are those given in the type-approval documentation of the relevant regulatory acts. In
case of conformity of production tests, the values must be verified according to the methods laid down in the relevant regu-
latory acts taking into account the conformity of production test tolerances allowed in those regulatory acts).
2. Powered axles: …
3. Wheelbase: … mm
5. Axle(s) track: 1. … mm 2. … mm 3. … mm 4. … mm
6.1. Length: … mm
6.3. Distance between the front end of the vehicle and the centre of the coupling device: … mm
7.1. Width: … mm
8. Height: … mm
19.1. Technically permissible maximum mass on the coupling point of a motor vehicle … kg
(1) If the vehicle is equipped with 24 GHz short-range radar equipment in accordance with Decision 2005/50/EC, the manufacturer must
indicate here: ‘Vehicle equipped with 24 GHz short-range radar equipment’.
(2) Delete where not applicable.
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25. Fuel:
33.1. Drive axle(s) fitted with air suspension or equivalent: yes/no (1)
Number of the base regulatory act and latest amending regulatory act applicable to the approval.
In case of a regulatory act with two or more implementation stages, indicate also the implementation stage:
Drive-by: … dB(A)
Number of the base regulatory act and latest amending regulatory act applicable to the EC type-approval. In case of
a regulatory act with two or more implementation stages, indicate also the implementation stage:
1. test procedure: …
51. Exemptions:
Side 2
(The values and units indicated below are those given in the type-approval documentation of the relevant regulatory acts. In
case of conformity of production tests, the values must be verified according to the methods laid down in the relevant regu-
latory acts taking into account the conformity of production test tolerances allowed in those regulatory acts).
2. Powered axles: …
3. Wheelbase: … mm
4.1. Fifth wheel lead (maximum and minimum in case of an adjustable fifth wheel): … mm
5. Axle(s) track: 1. … mm 2. … mm 3. … mm 4. … mm
6.1. Length: … mm
6.3. Distance between the front end of the vehicle and the centre of the coupling device: … mm
7.1. Width: … mm
8. Height: … mm
(1) If the vehicle is equipped with 24 GHz short-range radar equipment in accordance with Decision 2005/50/EC, the manufacturer must
indicate here: ‘Vehicle equipped with 24 GHz short-range radar equipment’.
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17. Technically permissible maximum towable mass of the motor vehicle in case of
17.2. Semi-trailer:
19.1. Technically permissible maximum mass on the coupling point of a motor vehicle: … kg
25. Fuel:
33.1. Drive axle(s) fitted with air suspension or equivalent: yes/no (1)
Number of the base regulatory act and latest amending regulatory act applicable to the EC type-approval. In case of
a regulatory act with two or more implementation stages, indicate also the implementation stage:
Drive-by: … dB(A)
Number of the base regulatory act and latest amending regulatory act applicable to the approval. In case of a regu-
latory act with two or more implementation stages, indicate also the implementation stage: …
1. test procedure: …
Number of the base regulatory act and latest amending regulatory act applicable to the EC type-approval: …
(1) Indicate only the basic colour(s) as follows: white, yellow, orange, red, violet, blue, green, grey, brown or black.
(2) Repeat for petrol and gaseous fuel in the case of a vehicle that can run either on petrol or on a gaseous fuel. The vehicles can be fuelled
with both petrol and a gaseous fuel but, where the petrol system is fitted for emergency purposes or starting only and of which the petrol
tank cannot contain more than 15 litres of petrol, will be regarded for the test as vehicles which can only run a gaseous fuel.
(3) In the case of a vehicle that can run either on petrol or on a gaseous fuel, repeat for petrol and gaseous fuel. Vehicles where the petrol
system is fitted for emergency purposes or starting only, and of which the petrol tank cannot contain more than 15 litres of petrol, will
be regarded for the test as vehicles which can only run on a gaseous fuel.
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48.1. EC type-approved according to the design requirements for transporting dangerous goods:yes/class(es): …/no (1)
48.2. EC type-approved according to the design requirements for transporting certain animals: yes/class(es): …/no (1)
51. Exemptions:
Side 2
3. Wheelbase: … mm
5. Axle(s) track: 1. … mm 2. … mm 3. … mm
6.1. Length: … mm
6.4. Distance between the centre of the coupling device and the rear end of the vehicle: … mm
7.1. Width: … mm
8. Height: … mm
14.5. Distribution of this mass among the axles and, in the case of a semi-trailer or centre-axle trailer, mass on the cou-
pling point: 1. … kg 2. … kg 3. … kg coupling point: … kg
14.6. Technically permissible mass on each axle/axle group: 1. … kg 2. … kg 3. … and, in the case of a semi-trailer or
centre-axle trailer, mass on the coupling point: … kg
19.2. For coupling devices of classes B, D, E and H: maximum mass of the towing vehicle (T) or of the vehicle combination
(if T < 32 000 kg): … kg
48.1. EC type-approved according to the design requirements for transporting dangerous goods: yes/class(es): …/no (1)
48.2. EC type-approved according to the design requirements for transporting certain animals: yes/class(es): …/no (1)
51. Exemptions:
PART II
EC CERTIFICATE OF CONFORMITY
Side 1
The undersigned:
(Full name)
0.2. Type:
Variant (1):
Version (1):
0.4. Category:
Name and address of the manufacturer of the latest built stage of the vehicle (2)
EC type-approval number: …
Dated: …
Stage 2: Manufacturer: …
EC type-approval number: …
Dated: …
EC type-approval number: …
Dated: …
(1) Indicate also the numerical or combined number/letter identification code. This code shall contain not more than 25 or 35 positions for
a variant or verion respectively.
(2) Delete where not applicable.
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Side 2
(The values and units indicated below are those given in the type-approval documentation of the relevant regulatory acts. In
case of conformity of production (COP) tests, the values must be verified according to the methods laid down in the relevant
regulatory acts taking into account the COP test tolerances allowed in those regulatory acts.)
2. Powered axles:
3. Wheel base: … mm
5. Axle(s) track: 1. … mm 2. … mm 3. … mm
25. Fuel:
Number of the base regulatory act and latest amending regulatory act applicable to the approval. In case of a regu-
latory act with two or more implementation stages, indicate also the implementation stage: …
Drive-by: … dB(A)
Number of the base regulatory act and latest amending regulatory act applicable to the EC type-approval. In case of
a regulatory act with two or more implementation stages, indicate also the implementation stage: …
1. test procedure: …
51. Exemptions:
Side 2
(The values and units indicated below are those given in the type-approval documentation of the relevant regulatory acts. In
case of conformity of production tests, the values must be verified according to the methods laid down in the relevant regu-
latory acts taking into account the conformity of production test tolerances allowed in those regulatory acts).
2. Powered axles: …
3. Wheelbase: … mm
5. Axle(s) track: 1. … mm 2. … mm 3. … mm 4. … mm
6.3. Distance between the front end of the vehicle and the centre of the coupling device: … mm
19.1. Technically permissible maximum mass on the coupling point of a motor vehicle … kg
25. Fuel:
33.1. Drive axle(s) fitted with air suspension or equivalent: yes/no (1)
Number of the base regulatory act and latest amending regulatory act applicable to the approval. In case of a regu-
latory act with two or more implementation stages, indicate also the implementation stage:
Drive-by: … dB(A)
Number of the base regulatory act and latest amending regulatory act applicable to the EC type-approval. In case of
a regulatory act with two or more implementation stages, indicate also the implementation stage:
1. test procedure:
51. Exemptions:
(1) Repeat for petrol and gaseous fuel in the case of a vehicle that can run either on petrol or on a gaseous fuel. The vehicles can be fuelled
with both petrol and a gaseous fuel but, where the petrol system is fitted for emergency purposes or starting only and of which the petrol
tank cannot contain more than 15 litres of petrol, will be regarded for the test as vehicles which can only run a gaseous fuel.
(2) Delete where not applicable.
(3) If the vehicle is equipped with 24 GHz short-range radar equipment in accordance with Decision 2005/50/EC, the manufacturer must
indicate here: ‘Vehicle equipped with 24 GHz short-range radar equipment’.
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Side 2
(The values and units indicated below are those given in the type-approval documentation of the relevant regulatory acts. In
case of conformity of production tests, the values must be verified according to the methods laid down in the relevant regu-
latory acts taking into account the conformity of production test tolerances allowed in those regulatory acts).
2. Powered axles: …
3. Wheelbase: … mm
4.2. Fifth wheel lead for semi-trailer towing vehicle (maximum and minimum): … mm
5. Axle(s) track: 1. … mm 2. … mm 3. … mm 4. … mm
6.3. Distance between the front end of the vehicle and the centre of the coupling device: … mm
17. Technically permissible maximum towable mass of the motor vehicle in case of
17.2. Semi-trailer:
25. Fuel:
33.1. Drive axle(s) fitted with air suspension or equivalent: yes/no (1)
Number of the base regulatory act and latest amending regulatory act applicable to the approval. In case of a regu-
latory act with two or more implementation stages, indicate also the implementation stage:
Drive-by: … dB(A)
Number of the base regulatory act and latest amending regulatory act applicable to the EC type-approval. In case of
a regulatory act with two or more implementation stages, indicate also the implementation stage:
1. test procedure:
48.1. EC type-approved according to the design requirements for transporting dangerous goods: yes/class(es): …/no (2)
48.2. EC type-approved according to the design requirements for transporting certain animals: yes/class(es): …/no (2)
51. Exemptions:
Side 2
3. Wheelbase: … mm
(1) Repeat for petrol and gaseous fuel in the case of a vehicle that can run either on petrol or on a gaseous fuel. The vehicles can be fuelled
with both petrol and a gaseous fuel but, where the petrol system is fitted for emergency purposes or starting only and of which the petrol
tank cannot contain more than 15 litres of petrol, will be regarded for the test as vehicles which can only run a gaseous fuel.
(2) Delete where not applicable.
(3) If the vehicle is equipped with 24 GHz short-range radar equipment in accordance with Decision 2005/50/EC, the manufacturer must
indicate here: ‘Vehicle equipped with 24 GHz short-range radar equipment’.
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5. Axle(s) track: 1. … mm 2. … mm 3. … mm
6.4. Distance between the centre of the coupling device and the rear end of the vehicle: … mm
14.5. Distribution of this mass among the axles and, in the case of a semi-trailer or centre-axle trailer, load on the coupling
point: 1. … kg 2. … kg 3. … kg coupling point: … kg
14.6. Technically permissible mass on each axle/axle group: 1. … kg 2. … kg 3. … and, in the case of a semi-trailer or
centre-axle trailer, load on the coupling point: … kg
19.2. For coupling devices of classes B, D, E and H: maximum mass of the towing vehicle (T) or of the vehicle combination
(if T < 32 000 kg): … kg
48.1. EC type-approved according to the design requirements for transporting dangerous goods: yes/class(es): …/no (1)
48.2. EC type-approved according to the design requirements for transporting certain animals: yes/class(es): …/no (1)
50. Remarks:
51. Exemptions:
ANNEX X
0. OBJECTIVES
The conformity of production procedure aims to ensure that each produced vehicle, system, component and tech-
nical separate unit is in conformity with the approved type.
Procedures include inseparably, the assessment of quality management systems, referred to below as the initial
assessment (1) and verification of the approval subject and product-related controls, and referred to as product con-
formity arrangements.
1. INITIAL ASSESSMENT
1.1. The EC type-approval authority of a Member State must verify, before granting EC type-approval, the existence of
satisfactory arrangements and procedures for ensuring effective control so that components, systems, separate tech-
nical units or vehicles when in production conform to the approved type.
1.2. The requirements in point 1.1 shall be verified to the satisfaction of the authority granting EC type-approval.
That authority shall be satisfied with the initial assessment and the initial product conformity arrangements at sec-
tion 2 below, taking account, as necessary, of one of the arrangements described at paragraphs 1.2.1 to 1.2.3, or
a combination of those arrangements in full or in part as appropriate.
1.2.1. The actual initial assessment and/or verification of product conformity arrangements shall be carried out by the
EC type-approval authority granting the approval or an appointed body acting on behalf of the EC type-approval
authority.
1.2.1.1. When considering the extent of the initial assessment to be carried out, the EC type-approval authority may take
account of available information relating to:
— the manufacturer’s certification described in 1.2.3 below, which has not been qualified or recognised under
that paragraph,
— in the case of component or separate technical unit EC type-approval, quality system assessments performed
in the component or separate technical unit manufacturer’s premises by vehicle manufacturer(s), according
to one or more of the industry sector specifications satisfying the requirements in harmonised standard EN
ISO 9002-1994, or EN ISO 9001-2000 with the permissible exclusion of the requirements related to the con-
cepts of design and development, sub-clause 7.3 ‘Customer Satisfaction and Continual Improvement’.
1.2.2. The actual initial assessment and/or verification of product conformity arrangements may also be carried out by
the EC type-approval authority of another Member State or the appointed body designated for this purpose by the
EC type-approval authority. In that case, the EC type-approval authority of the other Member State shall prepare
a statement of compliance outlining the areas and production facilities it has covered as relevant to the product(s)
to be EC type-approved and to the directive or regulation according to which these products are to be approved (2).
On receiving an application for a compliance statement from the EC type-approval authority of a Member State
granting EC type-approval, the EC type-approval authority of another Member State shall send forthwith the state-
ment of compliance or advise that it is not in a position to provide such a statement. The statement of compliance
should at least include:
(1) Guidance on the planning and conduct of assessment is to be found in harmonised standard ISO 10011, Parts 1, 2 and 3, 1991.
(2) For example, the relevant separate directive or regulation, if the product to be approved is a system, component or technical unit, and
Directive 2007/46/EC if it is a whole vehicle.
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1.2.3. The EC type-approval authority must also accept the manufacturer’s suitable certification to harmonised standard
EN ISO 9002-1994 (whose scope covers the locations of production and product(s) to be approved), or EN ISO
9001-2000 with the permissible exclusion of the requirements related to the concepts of design and development,
sub-clause 7.3 ‘Customer Satisfaction and Continual Improvement’, or an equivalent harmonised standard as sat-
isfying the initial assessment requirements of point 1.2. The manufacturer must provide details of the certification
and undertake to inform the EC type-approval authority of any revisions to its validity or scope.
1.3. For the purpose of the whole vehicle EC type-approval, the initial assessments carried out for granting of approv-
als for systems, components and technical units of the vehicle need not be repeated, but shall be completed by an
assessment covering the locations and activities relating to the assembly of the whole vehicle not covered by the
former assessments.
2.1. Every vehicle, system, component or separate technical unit approved pursuant to this Directive or a separate direc-
tive or regulation must be so manufactured as to conform to the type approved by meeting the requirements of
this Directive or a separate directive or regulation contained in the complete list set out in Annex IV or XI.
2.2. The EC type-approval authority of a Member State, at the time of granting an EC type-approval, must verify the
existence of adequate arrangements and documented control plans, to be agreed with the manufacturer for each
approval, to carry out at specified intervals those tests or associated checks necessary to verify continued confor-
mity with the approved type including specifically, where applicable, tests specified in the separate directives or
regulations.
2.3.1. ensure the existence and application of procedures for effective control of the conformity of products (vehicles,
systems, components or separate technical units) to the approved type;
2.3.2. have access to the testing or other appropriate equipment necessary for checking the conformity to each approved
type;
2.3.3. ensure that test or check results data are recorded and that annexed documents remain available for a period to be
determined in agreement with the type-approval authority. This period is not required to exceed 10 years;
2.3.4. analyse the results of each type of test or check, in order to verify and ensure the stability of the product charac-
teristics, making allowance for variation of an industrial production;
2.3.5. ensure that for each type of product, at least the checks prescribed in this Directive and the tests prescribed in the
applicable separate directives or regulations contained in the complete list set out in Annex IV or XI, are carried
out;
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2.3.6. ensure that any set of samples or test pieces, giving evidence of non-conformity in the type of test or check in ques-
tion gives rise to a further sampling and test or check. All the necessary steps shall be taken to restore conformity
of the corresponding production;
2.3.7. in the case of whole-vehicle EC type-approval, the checks referred to in point 2.3.5 are restricted to those verifying
the correct build specification in relation to the approval and especially to the information document laid down in
Annex III and the information required for certificates of conformity given in Annex IX to this Directive.
3.1. The authority which has granted EC type-approval may at any time verify the conformity control methods applied
in each production facility.
3.1.1. The normal arrangements shall be to monitor the continued effectiveness of the procedures established at 1.2 (ini-
tial assessment and product conformity) of this Annex.
3.1.1.1. Surveillance activities carried out by a certification body (qualified or recognised as required by paragraph 1.2.3 of
this Annex) must be accepted as satisfying the requirements of 3.1.1 with regard to the procedures established at
initial assessment (paragraph 1.2.3).
3.1.1.2. The normal frequency of verifications by the EC type-approval authority (other than those at 3.1.1.1) shall be such
as to ensure that the relevant controls applied in accordance with Sections 1 and 2 of this Annex are reviewed over
a period consistent with the climate of trust established by the type-approval authority.
3.2. At every review, records of tests or checks and records of production shall be made available to the inspector; in
particular, records of those tests or checks documented as required by point 2.2 of this Annex.
3.3. Where the nature of the test is appropriate, the inspector may select samples at random to be tested in the manu-
facturer’s laboratory (or by the technical service where the separate directive or regulation so provides). The mini-
mum number of samples may be determined according to the results of the manufacturer’s own verification.
3.4. Where the level of control appears unsatisfactory, or when it seems necessary to verify the validity of the tests car-
ried out in application of point 3.2, the inspector must select samples to be sent to the technical service which
conducted the EC type-approval tests.
3.5. In cases where unsatisfactory results are found during an inspection or a monitoring review, the EC type-approval
authority must ensure that all necessary steps are taken to restore conformity of production as rapidly as possible.
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ANNEX XI
Appendix 1
Appendix 2
Armoured Vehicles
Regulatory act
Item Subject M1 M2 M3 N1 N2 N3 O1 O2 O3 O4
reference
2 Emissions 70/220/EEC A A A A A A
9 Braking 71/320/EEC X X X X X X X X X X
20 Installation of lighting and 76/756/EEC A+N A+N A+N A+N A+N A+N A+N A+N A+N A+N
light signalling devices
Regulatory act
Item Subject M1 M2 M3 N1 N2 N3 O1 O2 O3 O4
reference
34 Defrost/demist 78/317/EEC A O O O O O
35 Wash/wipe 78/318/EEC A O O O O O
45 Safety glass 92/22/EEC N/A N/A N/A N/A N/A N/A N/A N/A N/A N/A
46 Tyres 92/23/EEC A A A A A A A A A A
50 Couplings 94/20/EC X X X X X X X X X X
51 Flammability 95/28/EC X
(1) The requirements of Directive 98/91/EC are only applicable when the manufacturer applies for the EC type-approval of a vehicle intended for the transport of dangerous
goods.
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Appendix 3
2 Emissions 70/220/EEC G + W1
9 Braking 71/320/EEC X
34 Defrost/demist 78/317/EEC X
35 Wash/wipe 78/318/EEC X
46 Tyres 92/23/EEC X
50 Couplings 94/20/EC X
Appendix 4
Application of the exemptions is only permitted if the manufacturer demonstrates to the satisfaction of the approval authority that the vehicle, due to the
special function, can not meet all the requirements.
Regulatory act
Item Subject M2 M3 N1 N2 N3 O1 O2 O3 O4
reference
2 Emissions 70/220/EEC Q Q Q Q Q
4 Rear registration plate space 70/222/EEC A+R A+R A+R A+R A+R A+R A+R A+R A+R
9 Braking 71/320/EEC X X X X X X X X X
20 Installation of lighting and 76/756/EEC A+N A+N A+N A+N A+N A+N A+N A+N A+N
light signalling devices
Regulatory act
Item Subject M2 M3 N1 N2 N3 O1 O2 O3 O4
reference
34 Defrost/demist 78/317/EEC O O O O O
35 Wash/wipe 78/318/EEC O O O O O
46 Tyres 92/23/EEC X X X X X X X X X
50 Couplings 94/20/EC X X X X X X X X X
51 Flammability 95/28/EC X
Appendix 5
Mobile Cranes
2 Emissions 70/220/EEC X
9 Braking 71/320/EEC U
34 Defrost/demist 78/317/EEC O
35 Wash/wipe 78/318/EEC O
50 Couplings 94/20/EC X
Meaning of letters
L Application limited to seats designated for normal use when the vehicle is travelling on the road. At least anchor-
ages for lap belts are required in the rear seating positions. Seats which are designated for use when the vehicle is
travelling on the road must be clearly identified to users either by means of a pictogram or a sign with an appro-
priate text.
M Application limited to seats designated for normal use when the vehicle is travelling on the road. At least lap belts
are required in all rear seating positions. Seats which are designated for use when the vehicle is travelling on the
road must be clearly identified to users either by means of a pictogram or a sign with an appropriate text.
N Provided that all mandatory lighting devices are installed and that the geometric visibility is not affected.
Q Modification of exhaust system length after the last silencer not exceeding 2 m is permissible without any further
test. An EC type-approval issued to the most representative base vehicle remains valid irrespective of change in the
reference weight.
R Provided that the registration plates of all Member States can be mounted and remain visible.
S The light transmission factor is at least 60 %, also the ‘A’ pillar obstruction angle is not more than 10°.
T Test to be performed only with the complete/completed vehicle. The vehicle can be tested according to
Directive 70/157/EEC as last amended by 1999/101/EC. Concerning item 5.2.2.1 of Annex I to
Directive 70/157/EEC the following limit values are applicable:
81 dB(A) for vehicles with an engine power of less than 75 kW
83 dB(A) for vehicles with an engine power of not less than 75 kW but less than 150 kW
84 dB(A) for vehicles with an engine power of not less than 150 kW
U Test to be performed only with the complete/completed vehicle. Vehicles up to 4 axles shall comply with all the
requirements laid down by Directive 71/320/EEC. Derogations are admitted for vehicles having more than 4 axles,
provided that:
they are justified by the particular construction
all the braking performances, related to parking, service and secondary braking laid down by Directive 71/320/EEC
are fulfilled.
W1 Requirements must be complied with, but modification in the exhaust system is permitted without any further test
provided the emission control devices including particulate filters (if any) are not affected. No new evaporative test
shall be required on the modified vehicle on condition that the evaporative control devices are kept as fitted by the
manufacturer of the base vehicle.
An EC type approval issued to the most representative base vehicle remains valid irrespective of change in the ref-
erence mass.
W2 Requirements must be complied with, but modification of the routing, length of the refuelling duct, fuel hoses and
fuel vapour pipes is permitted. Re-location of the original fuel tank is permitted.
W3 A wheel-chair location is considered as a seating position. For each wheel-chair sufficient space shall be provided.
The longitudinal plane of the special area shall be parallel to the longitudinal plane of the vehicle.
Appropriate information shall be made available to the vehicle owner that a wheel-chair used as a seat in the vehicle
must be capable of withstanding the forces transmitted by the tie-down mechanism during the various driving con-
ditions.
Appropriate adaptations may be made to the seats of the vehicle provided that their anchorages, mechanisms and
head restraints guarantee the same level of performance provided for in the Directive.
W4 Compliance with Directive shall be required for the boarding aids when in the resting position.
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W5 Each wheel-chair location shall be fitted with an integrated restraint system which consists of a restraint system
for the wheel-chair and a restraint system for the wheel-chair user.
Anchorages for restraint systems shall resist forces as prescribed in Directive 76/115/EEC and in Standard
ISO 10542-1: 2001.
Webbings and hardware intended to secure the wheel-chair (tie-down mechanisms) shall meet the requirements of
Directive 77/541/EEC and of the relevant part of Standard ISO 10542.
Tests shall be performed by the technical service which has been appointed for testing and checking in accordance
with the Directives referred to above. The criteria are those included in these Directives. Tests shall be performed
with the surrogate wheel-chair described in Standard ISO 10542.
W6 When, due to the conversion, anchorage points for the safety belts need to be moved outside the tolerance pro-
vided for in point 2.7.8.1. of Annex I to Directive 77/541/EEC, the technical service shall check whether the alter-
ation constitutes a worst case or not. If that is the case, the test provided for in Annex VII to Directive 77/541/EEC
shall be performed. Extension to the EC type-approval does not need to be issued.
W7 A new measurement relating to CO2 emissions does not need to be performed when, in application of the pro-
visions under W1, no fresh tests have to be performed with regard to tail pipe emissions.
W8 For the purposes of calculations, the mass of the wheel-chair including the user shall be assumed to be 100 kg.
The mass shall be concentrated at the H point of the three-dimensional machine.
The technical service shall also consider the possibility to use electric wheelchair(s), the mass of which, including
the user, is assumed to be 250 kg. Any limitation in the passenger capacity resulting from the use of electric wheel-
chair(s) shall be recorded in the type-approval certificate and an appropriate language thereto shall be included in
the certificate of conformity.
W9 No new test shall be required on the modified vehicle on condition that the front part of the chassis located in
front of the R point of the driver is not affected by the conversion of the vehicle and no part of the supplementary
restraint system (air-bag(s)) has been removed or deactivated.
W10 No new test shall be required on the modified vehicle on condition that the side reinforcements have not been
altered and no part of the supplementary restraint system (side air-bag(s)) has been removed or deactivated.
Y Provided that all mandatory lighting devices are installed.
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ANNEX XII
1. The number of units of one type of vehicle to be registered, sold or put into service per year in the Community in appli-
cation of Article 22 shall not exceed the figures shown below for the vehicle category in question:
Category Units
M1 1 000
M2, M3 0
N1 0
N2, N3 0
O1, O2 0
O3, O4 0
2. The number of units of one type to be registered, sold or put into service per year in one Member State in application
of Article 23 shall be determined by that Member State but shall not exceed the figures shown below for the vehicle
category in question:
Category Units
M1 75
M2, M3 250
N1 500
N2, N3 250
O1, O2 500
O3, O4 250
B. END-OF-SERIES LIMITS
The maximum number of complete and completed vehicles put into service in each Member State under the procedure
‘End-of-Series’ shall be restricted in one of the following ways to be chosen by the Member State:
— the maximum number of vehicles of one or more types may, in the case of category M1, not exceed 10 % and in
the case of all other categories not exceed 30 % of the vehicles of all types concerned put into service in that Mem-
ber State during the previous year. Should 10 %, respectively 30 %, be less than 100 vehicles, then the Member
State may allow the putting into service of a maximum of 100 vehicles,
— vehicles of any one type shall be restricted to those for which a valid certificate of conformity was issued on or
after the date of manufacture and which remained valid for at least three months after its date of issue but subse-
quently lost its validity because of coming into force of a regulatory act.
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ANNEX XIII
LIST OF PARTS OR EQUIPMENT WHICH ARE CAPABLE OF POSING A SIGNIFICANT RISK TO THE COR-
RECT FUNCTIONING OF SYSTEMS THAT ARE ESSENTIAL FOR THE SAFETY OF THE VEHICLE OR ITS EN-
VIRONMENTAL PERFORMANCE, THEIR PERFORMANCE REQUIREMENTS, APPROPRIATE TEST
PROCEDURES, MARKING AND PACKAGING PROVISIONS
Item No Item description Performance Test procedure Marking requirement Packaging requirements
requirement
1 […]
2
3
II. Parts or equipment having a significant impact on the environmental performance of the vehicle
Item No Item description Performance Test procedure Marking requirement Packaging requirements
requirement
1 […]
2
3
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ANNEX XIV
List number:
The following information in respect of each EC type-approval granted, refused or withdrawn in the above mentioned
period must be given:
Manufacturer:
EC type-approval number:
Make:
Type:
Date of issue:
ANNEX XV
ANNEX XVI
LIST OF THE REGULATORY ACTS FOR WHICH VIRTUAL TESTING METHODS MAY
BE USED BY A MANUFACTURER OR A TECHNICAL SERVICE
[…]
(+) See Annex IV Part II for details.
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Appendix 1
The following scheme must be used as basis structure for describing and conducting virtual testing:
(a) purpose;
(e) calculation;
(f) assessment;
(g) documentation.
The simulation/calculation model supplied by the applicant must reflect the complexity of the vehicle and/or com-
ponent structure in combination with the requirements of the regulatory act and its boundary conditions.
The model must be validated in comparison with the actual test conditions. Comparability of the results of the model
with results of conventional test procedures must be proven.
2.3. Documentation
The data and auxiliary tools used for the simulation and calculation must be made available by the applicant, be
documented in a suitable way and kept on file.
Appendix 2
ANNEX XVII
1. GENERAL
1.1. The satisfactory operation of the process of multi-stage EC type-approval requires joint action by all the manufactur-
ers concerned. To this end approval authorities must ensure, before granting first and subsequent stage approval, that
suitable arrangements exist between the relevant manufacturers for the supply and interchange of documents and
information such that the completed vehicle type meets the technical requirements of all the relevant regulatory acts
as prescribed in Annex IV or Annex XI. Such information must include details of relevant system, component and sepa-
rate technical unit approvals and of vehicle parts which form part of the incomplete vehicle but are not yet approved.
1.2. EC type-approvals in accordance with this Annex are granted on the basis of the current state of completion of the
vehicle type and must incorporate all approvals granted at earlier stages.
1.3. Each manufacturer in a multi-stage EC type-approval process is responsible for the approval and conformity of pro-
duction of all systems, components or separate technical units manufactured by him or added by him to the previ-
ously built stage. He is not responsible for subjects which have been approved in an earlier stage except in those cases
where he modifies relevant parts to an extent that the previously granted approval becomes invalid.
2. PROCEDURES
(a) verify that all EC type-approval certificates issued pursuant to the regulatory acts which are applicable for vehicle
type-approval cover the vehicle type at its state of completion and correspond to the prescribed requirements;
(b) ensure that all the relevant data, taking account of the state of completion of the vehicle, is included in the infor-
mation folder;
(c) by reference to the documentation make sure that the vehicle specification(s) and data contained in Part I of the
vehicle information folder are included in the data in the information packages and in the EC type-approval cer-
tificates, in respect of the relevant regulatory acts; and in the case of a completed vehicle, where an item number
in Part I of the information folder is not included in the information package of any of the regulatory acts, con-
firm that the relevant part of characteristic conforms to the particulars in the information folder;
(d) on a selected sample of vehicles from the type to be approved carry out or arrange to be carried out inspections
of vehicle parts and systems to verify that the vehicle(s) is/are built in accordance with the relevant data con-
tained in the authenticated information package in respect of all relevant regulatory acts;
(e) carry out or arrange to be carried out relevant installation checks in respect of separate technical units where
applicable.
3. The number of vehicles to be inspected for the purposes of paragraph 2(d) must be sufficient to permit the proper
control of the various combinations to be EC type-approved according to the state of completion of the vehicle and
the following criteria:
— engine,
— gearbox,
— body styles,
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— number of doors,
— hand of drive,
— number of seats,
— level of equipment.
(a) The identification number of the base vehicle (VIN) prescribed by Directive 76/114/EEC shall be retained during
all the subsequent stages of the type-approval process to ensure the ‘traceability’ of the process.
(b) However, at the final stage of completion, the manufacturer concerned by this stage may replace, in agreement
with the approval authority, the first and second sections of the vehicle identification number by his own vehicle
manufacturer code and the vehicle identification code if, and only if, the vehicle has to be registered under his
own trade name. In such a case, the complete vehicle identification number of the base vehicle shall not be
deleted.
At the second and subsequent stages, in addition to the statutory plate prescribed by Directive 76/114/EEC, each manu-
facturer must affix to the vehicle an additional plate the model of which is shown in the appendix to this Annex. This
plate must be firmly attached, in a conspicuous and readily accessible position on a part not subject to replacement in
use. It must show clearly and indelibly the following information in the order listed:
— maximum permissible laden mass of the combination (where the vehicle is permitted to tow a trailer) (a),
— maximum permissible mass on each axle, listed in order from front to rear (a),
— in the case of a semi-trailer or centre axle trailer, the maximum permitted mass on the coupling device (a).
Unless otherwise provided for above, the plate must comply with the requirements of Directive 76/114/EEC.
(a) Only where the value has changed during the current stage of approval.
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Stage 3
WD9VD58D98D234560
1 500 kg
2 500 kg
1-700 kg
2-810 kg
ANNEX XVIII
I, the undersigned, hereby declare that the vehicle as specified below, has been manufactured in our own factory and that it
is a newly manufactured vehicle.
Moreover, the undersigned declares that the vehicle when delivered complied with the following regulatory acts:
1. Sound level
2. Emissions
3. …
etc.
(+) Contracting Parties to the Revised 1958 Agreement.
(++) To be indicated if not obtainable from the type-approval numbers.
The present declaration is issued according to the provisions established in Annex XI to Directive 2007/46/EC.
ANNEX XIX
Enforcement dates
Categories concerned New types of vehicles New types of vehicles Existing types of vehicles
Optional Obligatory Obligatory
ANNEX XX
PART A
Directives/regulations Comments
Directive 70/156/EEC ( ) 1
PART B
ANNEX XXI
CORRELATION TABLE
— Article 1
Article 1, first subparagraph Article 2(1)
Article 1, second subparagraph Article 2(2)(a) and (b)
— Article 2(2)(c)
— Article 2(3) and (4)
Article 2 Article 3
— Article 4
— Article 5
— Article 6(1)
Article 3(1) Article 6(2)
Article 3(2) Article 6(3)
— Article 6(4)
Article 3(3) Article 6(5)
Article 3(4) Article 7(1) and (2)
Article 3(5) Articles 6(6) and 7(1)
— Article 6(7) and (8)
— Article 7(3) and (4)
Article 4(1), first subparagraph, point (a) Article 9(1)
Article 4(1), first subparagraph, point (b) Article 9(2)
Article 4(1), first subparagraph, point (c) Article 10(1)
Article 4(1), first subparagraph, point (d) Article 10(2)
— Article 10(3)
Article 4(1), second subparagraph Article 9(4)
Article 4(1), third subparagraph Article 9(5)
— Article 9(6) and (7)
— Article 8(1) and (2)
Article 4(2) Article 8(3)
Article 4(3), first and third sentences Article 9(3)
Article 4(3), second sentence Article 8(4)
Article 4(4) Article 10(4)
Article 4(5) Article 8(5) and (6)
Article 4(6) Article 8(7) and (8)
— Article 11
Article 5(1) Article 13(1)
Article 5(2) Article 13(2)
Article 5(3), first subparagraph Article 15(1)
Article 5(3), second subparagraph Article 15(3)
Article 5(3), third subparagraph Articles 15(2), 16(1) and 16(2)
Article 5(3), fourth subparagraph Article 13(3)
Article 5(4), first subparagraph Article 14(1)
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