Commission Delegated Regulation (EU) No 44/2014Show full title

2. Specific requirements

2.1. A stand shall be either a prop stand or centre stand.

2.2. Where the stand swivels below or about the lower part of the vehicle, its free end shall swing to the rear of the vehicle to reach the not-in-use position.

2.3. Specific requirements for prop stands

2.3.1. A prop stand shall be able to support the vehicle in such a way as to provide its lateral stability whether the vehicle is on a horizontal supporting surface or on a slope. It shall also prevent the stationary vehicle leaning more deeply or being moved too easily into an upright position to such an extent that it becomes unstable and can fall or tip over.

2.3.2. A prop stand shall be able to support the vehicle in such a way as to maintain full stability when the vehicle is parked on a slope. This requirement is checked in accordance with the procedures and performance requirements in points 3 to 3.2.5 and 3.4 to 3.4.3.4.

2.3.3. A prop stand shall be able to swing back automatically into the not-in-use position under the following conditions:

• when the vehicle is returned to its normal upright driving position, or

• when the vehicle starts to move forward as a result of deliberate action by the driver, while in its normal upright driving position.

2.3.4. The requirements in point 2.3.3 are not applicable if the vehicle is designed in such a way that it cannot be propelled when the prop stand is in the in-use position.

2.3.5. A prop stand shall be so designed and constructed that it does not swing back automatically if the vehicle is being leaned down in order to bring the free end of the prop stand into contact with the ground surface.

2.3.6. A prop stand shall be so designed and constructed that it does not swing back automatically if the angle of lean is altered unexpectedly or unintentionally (e.g. if the vehicle is pushed lightly by a third party or if the vehicle is subjected to a gust of wind arising from the passage of a large vehicle) under the following conditions:

• when the vehicle is left unattended in its parked position, and

• when the prop stand is in the in-use position.

Compliance with this requirement shall be checked in accordance with the procedure in points 3.3, 3.3.1 and 3.3.2.

2.4. Specific requirements for centre stands

2.4.1. A centre stand shall be able to support the vehicle, whether or not one or both wheels are in contact with the ground surface, so as to provide its lateral stability whether the vehicle is on a horizontal supporting surface or on a slope.

2.4.2. A centre stand shall be able to support the vehicle so as to maintain full stability when the vehicle is parked on a slope. This requirement is checked in accordance with the procedures and performance requirements in points 3 to 3.2.5 and 3.4 to 3.4.3.4.

2.4.3. A centre stand shall be able to swing back automatically into the not-in-use position when the vehicle is moved forward purposely so as to raise the centre stand from the ground surface.

2.4.4. The requirement in point 2.4.3 is not applicable if the vehicle is so designed that it cannot be propelled when the centre stand is in the in-use position.

2.5. Stand retention systems

2.5.1. Stands shall be provided with a retention system which holds them in the not-in-use position.

2.5.2. A retention system shall consist of:

• Two independent devices such as two separate springs or one spring and one other retaining device, or

• A single device which shall be able to operate without failing for at least 10 000 normal-use cycles if the vehicle has been fitted with two stands; or 15 000 normal-use cycles if the vehicle is fitted with only one stand.