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Directive 2007/46/EC of the European Parliament and of the Council of 5 September 2007 establishing a framework for the approval of motor vehicles and their trailers, and of systems, components and separate technical units intended for such vehicles (Framework Directive) (Text with EEA relevance) (repealed)

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ANNEX IVList of requirements for the purpose of EC type-approval of vehicles

PART IList of regulatory acts

(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.)

a

Vehicles of this category shall be fitted with an adequate windscreen defrosting and demisting device.

b

Vehicles of this category shall be fitted with adequate windscreen washing and wiping devices.

c

The requirements of Directive 94/20/EC are only applicable for vehicles equipped with couplings.

d

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.

e

In case of LPG or CNG vehicles, pending the adoption of the relevant amendments to Directive 70/221/EEC in order to include LPG and CNG tanks, a vehicle approval in accordance with UNECE Regulation 67-01 or 110 is required.

f

Not exceeding 2,5 tonnes maximum mass.

g

Derived from M1 category vehicles.

h

Until the dates referred-to in Article 2 of Directive 2003/97/EC, approvals granted in accordance with Directive 71/127/EEC shall remain valid for the purpose of whole-vehicle type approval.

X

:

Regulatory act applicable.

SubjectRegulatory act referenceOfficial Journal referenceApplicability
M1M2M3N1N2N3O1O2O3O4
1.Sound levels70/157/EEC L 42, 23.2.1970, p. 16.XXXXXX
2.Emissions70/220/EEC L 76, 6.4.1970, p. 1.XXXXXX
3.Fuel tanks/rear protective devices70/221/EEC L 76, 6.4.1970, p. 23.XeXeXeXeXeXeXXXX
4.Rear registration plate space70/222/EEC L 76, 6.4.1970, p. 25.XXXXXXXXXX
5.Steering effort70/311/EEC L 133, 18.6.1970, p. 10.XXXXXXXXXX
6.Door latches and hinges70/387/EEC L 176, 10.8.1970, p. 5.XXXX
7.Audible warning70/388/EEC L 176, 10.8.1970, p. 12.XXXXXX
8.Indirect vision devices2003/97/ECh L 25, 29.1.2004, p. 1.XXXXXX
9.Braking71/320/EEC L 202, 6.9.1971, p. 37.XXXXXXXXXX
10.Suppression (radio)72/245/EEC L 152, 6.7.1972, p. 15.XXXXXXXXXX
11.Diesel smoke72/306/EEC L 190, 20.8.1972, p. 1.XXXXXX
12.Interior fittings74/60/EEC L 38, 11.2.1974, p. 2.X
13.Anti-theft and immobiliser74/61/EEC L 38, 11.2.1974, p. 22.XXXXXX
14.Protective steering74/297/EEC L 165, 20.6.1974, p. 16.XX
15.Seat strength74/408/EEC L 221, 12.8.1974, p. 1.XXXXXX
16.Exterior projections74/483/EEC L 256, 2.10.1974, p. 4.X
17.Speedometer and reverse gear75/443/EEC L 196, 26.7.1975, p. 1.XXXXXX
18.Plates (statutory)76/114/EEC L 24, 30.1.1976, p. 1.XXXXXXXXXX
19.Seat belt anchorages76/115/EEC L 24, 30.1.1976, p. 6.XXXXXX
20.Installation of lighting and light signalling devices76/756/EEC L 262, 27.9.1976, p. 1.XXXXXXXXXX
21.Retro reflectors76/757/EEC L 262, 27.9.1976, p. 32.XXXXXXXXXX
22.End-outline, front-position (side), rear-position (side), stop, side marker, daytime running lamps76/758/EEC L 262, 27.9.1976, p. 54.XXXXXXXXXX
23.Direction indicators76/759/EEC L 262, 27.9.1976, p. 71.XXXXXXXXXX
24.Rear registration plate lamps76/760/EEC L 262, 27.9.1976, p. 85.XXXXXXXXXX
25.Headlamps (including bulbs)76/761/EEC L 262, 27.9.1976, p. 96.XXXXXX
26.Front fog lamps76/762/EEC L 262, 27.9.1976, p. 122.XXXXXX
27.Towing hooks77/389/EEC L 145, 13.6.1977, p. 41.XXXXXX
28.Rear fog lamps77/538/EEC L 220, 29.8.1977, p. 60.XXXXXXXXXX
29.Reversing lamps77/539/EEC L 220, 29.8.1977, p. 72.XXXXXXXXXX
30.Parking lamps77/540/EEC L 220, 29.8.1977, p. 83.XXXXXX
31.Seat belts and restraint systems77/541/EEC L 220, 29.8.1977, p. 95.XXXXXX
32.Forward vision77/649/EEC L 267, 19.10.1977, p. 1.X
33.Identification of controls78/316/EEC L 81, 28.3.1978, p. 3.XXXXXX
34.Defrost/demist78/317/EEC L 81, 28.3.1978, p. 27.X a a a a a
35.Wash/wipe78/318/EEC L 81, 28.3.1978, p. 49.X b b b b b
36.Heating systems2001/56/EC L 292, 9.11.2001, p. 21.XXXXXXXXXX
37.Wheel guards78/549/EEC L 168, 26.6.1978, p. 45.X
38.Head restraints78/932/EEC L 325, 20.11.1978, p. 1.X
39.CO2 emissions/fuel consumption80/1268/EEC L 375, 31.12.1980, p. 36.XX
40.Engine power80/1269/EEC L 375, 31.12.1980, p. 46.XXXXXX
41.Diesel emissions88/77/EEC L 36, 9.2.1988, p. 33.XXXXXX
42.Lateral protection89/297/EEC L 124, 5.5.1989, p. 1.XXXX
43.Spray-suppression systems91/226/EEC L 103, 23.4.1991, p. 5.XXXX
44.Masses and dimensions (cars)92/21/EEC L 129, 14.5.1992, p. 1.X
45.Safety glass92/22/EEC L 129, 14.5.1992, p. 11.XXXXXXXXXX
46.Tyres92/23/EEC L 129, 14.5.1992, p. 95.XXXXXXXXXX
47.Speed limiters92/24/EEC L 129, 14.5.1992, p. 154.XXX
48.Masses and dimensions (other than vehicles referred to in item 44)97/27/EC L 233, 28.8.1997, p. 1.XXXXXXXXX
49.External projections of cabs92/114/EEC L 409, 31.12.1992, p. 17.XXX
50.Couplings94/20/EC L 195, 29.7.1994, p. 1.XcXcXcXcXcXcXXXX
51.Flammability95/28/EC L 281, 23.11.1995, p. 1.X
52.Buses and coaches2001/85/EC L 42, 13.2.2002, p. 1.XX
53.Frontal impact96/79/EC L 18, 21.1.1997, p. 7.X
54.Side impact96/27/EC L 169, 8.7.1996, p. 1.XX
55.
56.Vehicles intended for the transport of dangerous goods98/91/EC L 11, 16.1.1999, p. 25.XdXdXdXdXdXdXd
57.Front underrun protection2000/40/EC L 203, 10.8.2000, p. 9.XX
58.Pedestrian protection2003/102/EC L 321, 6.12.2003, p. 15.XfXf g

AppendixList of requirements for EC type-approval of vehicles belonging to the category M1, produced in small series.

(As appropriate, taking account of the latest amendment to each of the regulatory acts listed below)

a

Electronic sub-assembly

b

Component

c

Vehicle

d

Installation prescriptions

e

Until 26 January 2006 approvals according Directive 71/127/EEC can be accepted as alternative.

Key
X

:

Full compliance with regulatory act is required; EC type-approval certificate has to be issued; conformity of production shall be ensured.

A

:

No exemptions permitted except those specified in the regulatory act. Type-approval certificate and type-approval mark are not required. Test reports have to be established by a notified technical service.

B

:

The technical prescriptions of the regulatory act have to be fulfilled. The tests provided for in the regulatory act have to be performed in their entirety; subject to the agreement of the approval authority, they may be performed by the manufacturer himself; he may be allowed to issue the technical report; a type-approval certificate does not have to be issued and type-approval is not required.

C

:

The manufacturer has to demonstrate to the satisfaction of the approval authority that the essential requirements of the regulatory act are fulfilled.

N/A

:

This regulatory act is not applicable (no requirements).

SubjectRegulatory act referenceOfficial Journal referenceM1
1.Sound level70/157/EEC L 42, 23.2.1970, p. 16.A
2.Emissions with the exception of the whole set of requirements relating to On Board Diagnostics (OBDs)70/220/EEC L 76, 6.4.1970, p. 1.A
3.Fuel tanks/Rear protective devices70/221/EEC L 76, 6.4.1970, p. 23.B
4.Rear registration plate space70/222/EEC L 76, 6.4.1970, p. 25.B
5.Steering effort70/311/EEC L 133, 18.6.1970, p. 10.C
6.Door latches and hinges70/387/EEC L 176, 10.8.1970, p. 5.C
7.Audible warning70/388/EEC L 176, 10.8.1970, p. 12.B
8.Indirect vision devices2003/97/ECe L 25, 29.1.2004, p. 1.

Xb

Bd

9.Braking71/320/EEC L 202, 6.9.1971, p. 37.A
10.Suppression (radio)72/245/EEC L 152, 6.7.1972, p. 15.

Aa

Cc

11.Diesel smoke72/306/EEC L 190, 20.8.1972, p. 1.A
12.Interior fittings74/60/EEC L 38, 11.2.1974, p. 2.C
13.Anti-theft and immobiliser74/61/EEC L 38, 11.2.1974, p. 22.A
14.Protective steering74/297/EEC L 165, 20.6.1974, p. 16.C
15.Seat strength74/408/EEC L 221, 12.8.1974, p. 1.C
16.Exterior projections74/483/EEC L 266, 2.10.1974, p. 4.C
17.Speedometer and reverse gear75/443/EEC L 196, 26.7.1975, p. 1.B
18.Plates (statutory)76/114/EEC L 24, 30.1.1976, p. 1.B
19.Seat belt anchorages76/115/EEC L 24, 30.1.1976, p. 6.B
20.Installation of lighting and light signalling devices76/756/EEC L 262, 27.9.1976, p. 1.B
21.Retro reflectors76/757/EEC L 262, 27.9.1976, p. 32.X
22.End-outline, front position (side), rear-position (side), stop, side marker, daytime running lamps76/758/EEC L 262, 27.9.1976, p. 54.X
23.Direction indicators76/759/EEC L 262, 27.9.1976, p. 71.X
24.Rear registration plate lamps76/760/EEC L 262, 27.9.1976, p. 85.X
25.Headlamps (including bulbs)76/761/EEC L 262, 27.9.1976, p. 96.X
26.Front fog lamps76/762/EEC L 262, 27.9.1976, p. 122.X
27.Towing hooks77/389/EEC L 145, 13.6.1977, p. 41.B
28.Rear fog lamps77/538/EEC L 220, 29.8.1977, p. 60.X
29.Reversing lamps77/539/EEC L 220, 29.8.1977, p. 72.X
30.Parking lamps77/540/EEC L 220, 29.8.1977, p. 83.X
31.Seat belts and restraint systems77/541/EEC L 220, 29.8.1977, p. 95.

Ab

Bd

32.Forward vision77/649/EEC L 267, 19.10.1977, p. 1.A
33.Identification of controls78/316/EEC L 81, 28.3.1978, p. 3.X
34.Defrost/Demist78/317/EEC L 81, 28.3.1978, p. 27.C
35.Wash/Wipe78/318/EEC L 81, 28.3.1978, p. 49.C
36.Heating system2001/56/EC L 292, 9.11.2001, p. 21.C
37.Wheel guards78/549/EEC L 168, 26.6.1978, p. 45.B
39.Fuel consumption80/1268/EEC L 375, 31.12.1980, p. 36.A
40.Engine power80/1269/EEC L 375, 31.12.1980, p. 46.C
41.Diesel emissions88/77/EEC L 36, 9.2.1988, p. 33.A
44.Masses and dimensions (cars)92/21/EEC L 129, 14.5.1992, p. 1.C
45.Safety glass92/22/EEC L 129, 14.5.1992, p. 11.

Xb

Bd

46.Tyres92/23/EEC L 129, 14.5.1992, p. 95.

Xb

Bd

50.Couplings94/20/EC L 195, 29.7.1994, p. 1.

Xb

Ad

53.Frontal impact96/79/EC L 18, 21.1.1997, p. 7.N/A
54.Side impact96/27/EC L 169, 8.7.1996, p. 1.N/A
58.Pedestrian protection2003/102/EC L 321, 6.12.2003, p. 15.N/A

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 subsequent 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(2).

SubjectBasic UNECE Regulation NumberSeries of amendments
1.Sound levels5102
1.Replacement silencing systems5900
2.Emissions8303
2.Replacement catalytic converters10300
3.Rear protective device5801
3.Fuel tanks3401
3.Fuel tanks6701
3.Fuel tanks11000
5.Steering effort7901
6.Door latches and hinges1102
7.Audible warning2800
8.Rear view mirrors4601
8A.Devices for indirect vision4602
9.Braking1309
9.Braking13H00
9.Braking (lining)9001
10.Radio suppression1002
11.Diesel smoke2403
12.Interior fittings2101
13.Anti-theft1802
13.Immobiliser9700
13.Alarm systems9700
13.Unauthorised use11600
14.Behaviour of steering device under impact1203
15.Seat strength1706
15.Seat strength (buses and coaches)8001
16.Exterior projections2602
17.Speedometer3900
19.Seat belt anchorages1404
20.Installation of lighting and light signalling devices4801
21.Retro reflectors302
22.End-outline/front-position (side)/rear-position (side)/stop lamps702
22.Daytime running lamps8700
22.Side marker lamps9100
23.Direction indicators601
24.Rear registration plate lamp400
25.Headlamps (R2 and HS1)101
25.Headlamps (sealed beam)502
25.Headlamps (H1, H2, H3, HB3, HB4, H7, and/or H8)804
25.Headlamps (H4)2002
25.Headlamps (halogen sealed beam)3102
25.Filament lamps for use in approved lamp units3703
25.Headlamps with gas-discharge light sources9800
25.Gas-discharge light sources for use in approved gas-discharge lamp units9900
26.Front fog lamps1902
28.Rear fog lamps3800
29.Reversing lamps2300
30.Parking lamps7700
31.Seat belts and restraint systems1604
31.Child restraints4403
38.Head restraints (combined with seats)1706
38.Head restraints2504
39.Fuel consumption10100
40.Engine power8500
41.Diesel emission4902
42.Lateral protection7300
45.Safety glass4300
46.Tyres, motor vehicles and their trailers3002
46.Tyres, commercial vehicles and their trailers5400
46.Temporary-use spare wheels/tyres6400
46.Rolling sound11700
47.Speed limiters8900
50.Couplings5501
51.Flammability11800
52.Strength of superstructure (buses)6600
53.Frontal impact9401
54.Side impact9502
55.Front underrun protection9300
(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.

(2)

For subsequent amendments, see UNECE TRANS/WP.29/343 in its latest revision.

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