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Directive 2009/63/EC of the European Parliament and of the Council (repealed)Show full title
Directive 2009/63/EC of the European Parliament and of the Council of 13 July 2009 on certain parts and characteristics of wheeled agricultural or forestry tractors (codified version) (Text with EEA relevance) (repealed)
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2. LOCATION OF THE SPACE FOR MOUNTING AND THE FIXING OF THE PLATES
The space for mounting shall be such that, after correct fixing, the plates shall have the following characteristics:
2.1. Lateral position of the plate
The centre of the plate may not be further to the right than the plane of symmetry of the tractor.
The left lateral edge of the plate may not be further to the left than the vertical plane parallel to the plane of symmetry of the tractor and tangent to the point where the cross section of the tractor is at its widest.
2.2. Position of the plate in relation to the longitudinal plane of symmetry of the tractor
The plate shall be perpendicular or practically perpendicular to the plane of symmetry of the tractor.
2.3. Position of the plate in relation to the vertical plane
The plate shall be vertical within a tolerance of 5°. However, where the shape of the tractor so requires, it may be inclined to the vertical:
2.3.1.
at not more than 30° when the surface bearing the registration number is inclined upwards, provided that the height of the upper edge of the plate is not more than 1,2 metres from the ground.
2.3.2.
at not more than 15° when the surface bearing the registration number is inclined downwards, provided that the height of the upper edge of the plate is more than 1,2 metres from the ground.
2.4. Height of the plate from the ground
The height of the lower edge of the plate above ground may not be less than 0,3 metres; the height of the upper edge of the plate above ground must not exceed 4 metres.
2.5. Determination of the height of the plate from the ground
The heights given in points 2.3 and 2.4 shall be measured with the tractor unladen.
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