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components and separate technical units intended for such vehicles (Framework Directive) (Text with EEA relevance) (repealed) (c. 46)

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[F1 ANNEX I U.K. [F2 COMPLETE LIST OF INFORMATION FOR THE PURPOSE OF EC TYPE-APPROVAL OF VEHICLES, COMPONENTS OR SEPARATE TECHNICAL UNITS] (1)

Textual Amendments

F1 Substituted by Commission Regulation (EC) No 1060/2008 of 7 October 2008 replacing Annexes I, III, IV, VI, VII, XI and XV to Directive 2007/46/EC of the European Parliament and of the Council 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).

F2 Substituted by Commission Regulation (EU) 2015/166 of 3 February 2015 supplementing and amending Regulation (EC) No 661/2009 of the European Parliament and of the Council as regards the inclusion of specific procedures, assessment methods and technical requirements, and amending Directive 2007/46/EC of the European Parliament and of the Council, and Commission Regulations (EU) No 1003/2010, (EU) No 109/2011 and (EU) No 458/2011 (Text with EEA relevance).

[F3 2. MASSES AND DIMENSIONS] (2) (3) (4) U.K.

2.4. Range of vehicle dimensions (overall) U.K.

2.4.1. For chassis without bodywork U.K.

2.4.1.1. Length (5) : … U.K.

2.4.1.1.1. Maximum permissible length: … U.K.

2.4.1.1.2. Minimum permissible length: … U.K.

2.4.1.1.3. In the case of trailers, maximum permissible drawbar length (6) : … U.K.

2.4.1.2. Width (7) : … U.K.

2.4.1.2.1. Maximum permissible width: … U.K.

2.4.1.2.2. Minimum permissible width: … U.K.

2.4.1.3. Height (in running order) (8) (for suspensions adjustable for height, indicate normal running position): … U.K.

2.4.1.4. Front overhang (9) : … U.K.

2.4.1.4.1. Approach angle (10) : …… degrees. U.K.

2.4.1.5. Rear overhang (11) : … U.K.

2.4.1.5.1. Departure angle (12) : …… degrees. U.K.

2.4.1.5.2. Minimum and maximum permissible overhang of the coupling point (13) : … U.K.

2.4.1.6. Ground clearance (as defined in point 4.5 of Section A of Annex II) U.K.

2.4.1.6.1. Between the axles: … U.K.

2.4.1.6.2. Under the front axle(s): … U.K.

2.4.1.6.3. Under the rear axle(s): … U.K.

2.4.1.7. Ramp angle (14) : …… degrees. U.K.

2.4.1.8. Extreme permissible positions of the centre of gravity of the body and/or interior fittings and/or equipment and/or payload: … U.K.

2.4.2. For chassis with bodywork U.K.

2.4.2.1. Length (5) : … U.K.

2.4.2.1.1. Length of the loading area: … U.K.

2.4.2.1.2. In the case of trailers, maximum permissible drawbar length (6) : … U.K.

2.4.2.2. Width (7) : … U.K.

2.4.2.2.1. Thickness of the walls (in the case of vehicles designed for controlled-temperature carriage of goods): … U.K.

2.4.2.3. Height (in running order) (8) (for suspensions adjustable for height, indicate normal running position): … U.K.

2.4.2.4. Front overhang (9) : … U.K.

2.4.2.4.1. Approach angle (10) : …… degrees. U.K.

2.4.2.5. Rear overhang (11) : … U.K.

2.4.2.5.1. Departure angle (12) : …… degrees. U.K.

2.4.2.5.2. Minimum and maximum permissible overhang of the coupling point (13) : … U.K.

2.4.2.6. Ground clearance (as defined in point 4.5 of Section A of Annex II) U.K.

2.4.2.6.1. Between the axles: … U.K.

2.4.2.6.2. Under the front axle(s): … U.K.

2.4.2.6.3. Under the rear axle(s): … U.K.

2.4.2.7. Ramp angle (14) : …… degrees. U.K.

2.4.2.8. Extreme permissible positions of the centre of gravity of the payload (in the case of non-uniform load): … U.K.

2.4.2.9. Position of centre of gravity of the vehicle (M ₂ and M ₃ ) at its technically permissible maximum laden mass in the longitudinal, transverse and vertical directions: … U.K.

2.4.3. For bodywork approved without chassis (vehicles M ₂ and M ₃ ) U.K.

2.4.3.1. Length (5) : … U.K.

2.4.3.2. Width (7) : … U.K.

2.4.3.3. Nominal height (in running order) (8) on intended chassis type(s) (for suspensions adjustable for height, indicate normal running position): …] U.K.

Textual Amendments

F3 Substituted by Commission Regulation (EU) No 1230/2012 of 12 December 2012 implementing Regulation (EC) No 661/2009 of the European Parliament and of the Council with regard to type-approval requirements for masses and dimensions of motor vehicles and their trailers and amending Directive 2007/46/EC of the European Parliament and of the Council (Text with EEA relevance).

(1)

[F1 [F2 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 shall be attached, give numbers of the corresponding attached documents.]

(2)

[F3 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.

(3)

Standard ISO 612: 1978 — Road vehicles — Dimensions of motor vehicles and towed vehicles — terms and definitions.

(4)

Optional equipment that affects the dimensions of the vehicle shall be specified.]

(5)

( ^g5 ) Term No 6.1 and for vehicles other than those of category M1: point 2.4.1 of Annex I to Directive 97/27/EC of the European Parliament and of the Council ( OJ L 233, 25.8.1997, p. 1 ). U.K.

In the case of trailers, the lengths shall be specified as mentioned in term No 6.1.2 of Standard ISO 612: 1978.

(6)

( ^g6 ) Term No 6.17. U.K.

(7)

( ^g7 ) Term No 6.2 and for vehicles other than those of category M ₁ : point 2.4.2 of Annex I to Directive 97/27/EC. U.K.

(8)

( ^g8 ) Term No 6.3 and for vehicles other than those of category M ₁ : point 2.4.3 of Annex I to Directive 97/27/EC. U.K.

(9)

( ^g9 ) Term No 6.6. U.K.

(10)

( ^g10 ) Term No 6.10. U.K.

(11)

( ^g11 ) Term No 6.7. U.K.

(12)

( ^g12 ) Term No 6.11. U.K.

(13)

( ^g13 ) Term No 6.18.1. U.K.

(14)

( ^g14 ) Term No 6.9.] U.K.

Textual Amendments

F1 Substituted by Commission Regulation (EC) No 1060/2008 of 7 October 2008 replacing Annexes I, III, IV, VI, VII, XI and XV to Directive 2007/46/EC of the European Parliament and of the Council 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).

F2 Substituted by Commission Regulation (EU) 2015/166 of 3 February 2015 supplementing and amending Regulation (EC) No 661/2009 of the European Parliament and of the Council as regards the inclusion of specific procedures, assessment methods and technical requirements, and amending Directive 2007/46/EC of the European Parliament and of the Council, and Commission Regulations (EU) No 1003/2010, (EU) No 109/2011 and (EU) No 458/2011 (Text with EEA relevance).

F3 Substituted by Commission Regulation (EU) No 1230/2012 of 12 December 2012 implementing Regulation (EC) No 661/2009 of the European Parliament and of the Council with regard to type-approval requirements for masses and dimensions of motor vehicles and their trailers and amending Directive 2007/46/EC of the European Parliament and of the Council (Text with EEA relevance).