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ANNEX IV

Directive 97/24/EC is amended as follows:

(1)

In section II.1 of Appendix 2 to Annex III to Chapter 1, the fifth indent is deleted.

(2)

Chapter 3 is amended as follows:

(a)

Annex I is amended as follows:

(i)

The title is replaced by the following:

‘REQUIREMENTS APPLYING TO EXTERNAL PROJECTIONS FROM TWO-WHEEL MOTOR VEHICLES’;

(ii)

The following section 3.6 is added:

‘3.6. In the case of two-wheel vehicles that are fitted with a form of structure or panels intended to enclose, or partially enclose, the driver or passengers or to cover components of the vehicle, the type-approval authority or technical service may, at its discretion and in discussion with the vehicle manufacturer, apply the requirements of this Annex, or of Annex II, to all or part of the vehicle based on an assessment of the worst case condition.’;

(iii)

Section 6.2 is replaced by the following:

‘6.2. The end of the clutch and brake levers shall be perceptibly spherical and have a radius of curvature of at least 7 mm. The outer edges of these levers shall have a radius of curvature of not less than 2 mm. The verification is done with the levers in non-applied position.’

(b)

The title and ‘GENERAL’ section of ANNEX II are replaced by the following:

‘REQUIREMENTS APPLYING TO EXTERNAL PROJECTIONS FROM THREE-WHEEL MOTOR VEHICLES, LIGHT QUADRICYCLES AND QUADRICYCLES

GENERAL

The requirements set out in Directive 74/483/EEC(1) relating to the external projections of (category M1) motor vehicles shall apply to three-wheel motor vehicles intended for the carriage of passengers.

However, bearing in mind the variety of forms of construction of these vehicles, the type approval authority or technical service may, at its discretion and in discussion with the vehicle manufacturer, apply the requirements of this Annex, or of Annex I to all or part of the vehicle, based on an assessment of the worst case condition.

This shall also apply to the requirements given below with regard to the requirements for three-wheel vehicles, light quadricycles and quadricycles.

The following requirements shall apply to three-wheel motor vehicles, light quadricycles and quadricycles intended for the carriage of goods.’

(3)

In Annex I to Chapter 4 the following sections 14 and 15 are added:

‘14. “Unbodied vehicle” means a vehicle for which the passenger compartment is not bounded by at least four of all of the following features: windscreen, floor, roof and side and rear walls or doors.

15. “Bodied vehicle” means a vehicle for which the passenger compartment is bounded or may be bounded by at least four of the following elements: windscreen, floor, roof and side and rear walls or doors.’

(4)

Chapter 5 is amended as follows:

(a)

Annex I is amended as follows:

(i)

Section 2.3.2 is replaced by the following:

‘2.3.2. All original equipment catalytic converter(s) shall bear at least the following identifications:

• the “e” mark followed by the identification of the country which granted the type-approval,

• the vehicle manufacturer's name or trade mark,

• the make and identifying part number.

This reference must be legible and indelible and also visible, in the position at which it is to be fitted.’

(ii)

Section 5.2.1 is replaced by the following and sections 5.2.1.1 and 5.2.1.2 are deleted:

‘5.2.1. Markings

Original replacement catalytic converters shall bear at least the following identifications:

• the “e” mark followed by the identification of the country which granted the type-approval,

• the vehicle manufacturer's name or trade mark,

• the make and identifying part number.

This reference must be legible and indelible and also visible, in the position at which it is to be fitted.’;

(b)

Annex II is amended as follows:

(i)

Section 2.4.2 is replaced by the following:

‘2.4.2. All original equipment catalytic converter(s) shall bear at least the following identifications:

• the “e” mark followed by the identification of the country which granted the type-approval,

• the vehicle manufacturer's name or trade mark,

• the make and identifying part number.

This reference must be legible and indelible and also visible, in the position at which it is to be fitted.’

(ii)

Section 5.2.1 is replaced by the following and sections 5.2.1.1 and 5.2.1.2 are deleted:

‘5.2.1. Markings

Original replacement catalytic converters shall bear at least the following identifications:

• the “e” mark followed by the identification of the country which granted the type-approval,

• the vehicle manufacturer's name or trade mark,

• the make and identifying part number.

This reference must be legible and indelible and also visible, in the position at which it is to be fitted.’;

(c)

Section 4a of Annex VI is replaced by the following:

‘4a. Catalytic converters

4a.1. Original equipment catalytic converter tested to all the requirements of this directive

4a.1.1. Make and type of original equipment catalytic converter as listed in item 3.2.12.2.1 of Annex V (the information document).

4a.2. Original replacement catalytic converter tested to all the requirements of this directive

4a.2.1. Make(s) and type(s) of original replacement catalytic converter as listed in item 3.2.12.2.1 of Annex V (the information document)’;

(5)

Figure 1 of the Annex to chapter 7 is replaced by the following:

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(6)

Chapter 9 is amended as follows:

(a)

Section 2.3.2.2 of Annex II is replaced by the following:

‘2.3.2.2. All original silencers shall bear at least the following identifications:

• the “e” mark followed by the identification of the country which granted the type-approval,

• the vehicle manufacturer's name or trade mark,

• the make and identifying part number.

This reference must be legible and indelible and also visible, in the position at which it is to be fitted.’;

(b)

Section 2.3.2.2 of Annex III is replaced by the following:

‘2.3.2.2. All original silencers shall bear at least the following identifications:

• the “e” mark followed by the identification of the country which granted the type-approval,

• the vehicle manufacturer's name or trade mark,

• the make and identifying part number.

This reference must be legible and indelible and also visible, in the position at which it is to be fitted.’;

(c)

Section 2.4.2.2 of Annex IV is replaced by the following:

‘2.4.2.2. All original silencers shall bear at least the following identifications:

• the “e” mark followed by the identification of the country which granted the type-approval,

• the vehicle manufacturer's name or trade mark,

• the make and identifying part number.

This reference must be legible and indelible and also visible, in the position at which it is to be fitted.’;

(7)

Chapter 11 is amended as follows:

(a)

The title is replaced by the following:

‘SAFETY-BELT ANCHORAGES AND SAFETY-BELTS OF THREE-WHEEL MOPEDS, TRICYCLES AND QUADRICYCLES’;

(b)

Annex I is amended as follows:

(i)

Section 1.6 is replaced by the following and the following section 1.6a. is inserted:

‘1.6. “seat” means a structure, whether or not forming an integral part of the vehicle structure and including its trim, which offers a seated position for an adult, the term designating both an individual seat and part of a bench corresponding to a seating position. A saddle is not considered to be a seat for item 2.1.

1.6a. “saddle” means a seating position where the rider or passenger sits astride.’;

(ii)

Section 2 is replaced by the following:

‘2. GENERAL REQUIREMENTS

2.1. Whenever safety belt anchorages are fitted, these must comply with the prescriptions in this Chapter.

2.1.1. Safety belt anchorages must be fitted for all seats of three-wheeled mopeds, tricycles, light quadricycles and quadricycles.

2.1.1.1. Anchorage points suitable for three-point belts are required for all seats that meet both of the following conditions:

• when the seat has a back or when a support helps to determine the back rest angle of the dummy and may be considered as a seatback, and

• when there is a lateral or transversal structural element behind the H point at a height of more than 450 mm measured from the vertical plane of the H point.

2.1.1.2. For all other seats, anchorages suitable for lap belts are acceptable.

2.1.2. Safety belt anchorages are not mandatory for three-wheeled mopeds or quadricycles having an unladen mass of not more than 250 kg.’

(8)

Chapter 12 is amended as follows:

(a)

After the title of Annex I to Chapter 12 the following sentence is inserted:

‘For the purpose of this Chapter “bodied vehicle” means a vehicle for which the passenger compartment is bounded or may be bounded by at least four of the following elements: windscreen, floor, roof, side and rear walls or doors.’;

(b)

Section 2.3.1 of Annex II is replaced by the following:

‘2.3.1. All vehicles must be equipped with a windscreen de-icer and de-mister enabling any ice or frost covering the windscreen and any mist covering the inner surface of the windscreen to be removed.

However, this device is not required for bodied three-wheel mopeds having an engine developing not more than 4 kW or for vehicles where the windscreen is fitted such that there is no any supporting or other structure or panel attached to the windscreen extending rearwards for more than 100 mm. The device is required for any vehicle having a roof that is either permanent or detachable or retractable.’

(1)

OJ L 266, 2.10.1974, p. 4.’