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Council Directive 93/92/EEC of 29 October 1993 on the installation of lighting and light-signalling devices on two or three-wheel motor vehicles (repealed)
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However, in the case of three-wheel mopeds with a maximum width exceeding 1 300 mm, two main-beam headlamps are required.
an independent main-beam headlamp may be fitted above or below or to one side of another front lamp: if these lamps are one above the other the reference centre of the main-beam headlamp must be located within the median longitudinal plane of the vehicle; if these lamps are side by side their reference centres must be symmetrical in relation to the median longitudinal plane of the vehicle,
a main-beam headlamp that is reciprocally incorporated with another front lamp must be fitted in such a way that its reference centre lies within the median longitudinal plane of the vehicle; however, when the vehicle is also fitted with an independent dipped-beam headlamp alongside the main-beam headlamp their reference centres must be symmetrical in relation to the median longitudinal plan of the vehicle,
two main-beam headlamps of which either one or both are reciprocally incorporated with another front lamp must be fitted in such a way that their reference centres are symmetrical in relation of the median longitudinal plane of the vehicle.
Even in the zones which do not seem to be illuminated in the direction of observation under consideration, the illuminating surface must be visible within a divergent area limited by generatrices touching the entire contour of the illuminating surface and forming an angle of 5° at least with the headlamp reference axis. The contour of the projection of the illuminating surface on to a transverse plane that is tangent to the front part of the main-beam headlamp lens is considered to be the origin of the angles of geometrical visibility.
May move in line with the steering angle.
The main-beam headlamps must light simultaneously. All main-beam headlamps must light when they are switched from dipped-beam to main-beam. All main-beam headlamps must be extinguished simultaneously when switched from main-beam to dipped-beam. The dipped-beam headlamps may remain lit at the same time as the main-beam headlamps.
Blue non-flashing warning light.
However, in the case of three-wheel mopeds, the maximum width of which exceeds 1 300 mm, two main-beam headlamps are required.
an independent dipped-beam headlamp may be installed above, below or to one side of another front lamp: if these lamps are one above the other the reference centre of the dipped-beam headlamp must be located in the median longitudinal plane of the vehicle; if these lamps are side by side their reference centres must be symmetrical in relation to the median longitudinal plane of the vehicle,
a dipped-beam headlamp that is reciprocally incorporated with another front lamp must be installed in such a way that its reference centre lies within the median longitudinal plane of the vehicle. However, where the vehicle is also fitted with an independent main-beam headlamp alongside the dipped-beam headlamp their reference centres must be symmetrical in relation to the median longitudinal plane of the vehicle,
two dipped-beam headlamps, of which either one or both are reciprocally incorporated with another front lamp must be installed in such a way that their reference centres are symmetrical in relation to the median longitudinal plane of the vehicle.
In the case of a vehicle with two main-beam headlamps:
the edges of the illuminating surfaces furthermost from the median longitudinal plane of the vehicle must not be more than 400 mm from the outermost edge of the vehicle,
the internal edges of the illuminating surfaces must be at least 500 mm apart. This distance may be reduced to 400 mm if the maximum width of the vehicle is less than 1 300 mm.
Determined by angles α and β as specified in section A 10 of Annex I:
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15° upwards and 10° downwards;
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45° to the left and to the right if there is only one dipped-beam headlamp;
45° outwards and 10° inwards if there are two dipped-beam headlamps.
May move in line with the steering angle.
The control for changing to the dipped beam must switch off all main-beam headlamps simultaneously, whereas the dipped beams may remain switched on at the same time as the main beam.
Green non-flashing indicator light.
the edges of the illuminating surface furthest from the median longitudinal plane must also not be more than 400 mm from the outermost part of the vehicle,
the internal edges of the illuminating surfaces must be at a distance of at least 500 mm,
there must be a minimum distance between the illuminating surfaces of the nearest indicators and dipped-beam headlamps of:
75 mm in the case of a minimum indicator intensity of 90 cd,
40 mm in the case of a minimum indicator intensity of 175 cd,
20 mm in the case of a minimum indicator intensity of 250 cd,
≤ 20 mm in the case of a minimum indicator intensity of 400 cd.
Horizontal angles: see Appendix 2.
Vertical angles: 15° above the horizontal.
However, the vertical angle below the horizontal may be reduced to 5° if the lamps are less than 750 mm above the ground.
The direction indicator lamps may move in line with the steering angle.
Direction indicator lamps must switch on independently of the other lamps. All direction indicator lamps on one side of a vehicle must be switched on and off by means of one control.
This may be optical or auditory or both. If it is optical it must be green and of the flashing type. It must be visible under all normal operating conditions. It must be extinguished or remain alight without flashing or show a marked change of frequency in the event of the malfunction of any of the direction indicator lamps. If it is entirely auditory it must be clearly audible and show the same operating conditions as the optical telltale.
The characteristics listed below must be measured with the electrical generator supplying current only to those circuits that are essential to the operation of the engine and lighting devices.
Horizontal angle: 45° to the left and to the right.
Vertical angle: 15° above and below the horizontal.
However, the vertical angle below the horizontal may be reduced to 5° if the lamp is less than 750 mm above the ground.
However, in the case of three-wheel mopeds with a maximum width exceeding 1 300 mm, two front position lamps are required.
one independent front position lamp may be fitted above or below or to one side of another front lamp: if these lamps are one above the other the reference centre of the front position lamp must be located within the median longitudinal plane of the vehicle; if these lamps are side by side their reference centres must be symmetrical in relation to the median longitudinal plane of the vehicle,
a front position lamp that is reciprocally incorporated with another front lamp must be installed in such a way that its reference centre is situated in the median longitudinal plane of the vehicle,
two front position lamps one or both of them reciprocally incorporated with another front lamp must be installed in such a way that their geometric centres are symmetrical in relation to the median longitudinal plane of the vehicle.
In the case of a vehicle with two front position lamps:
the edges of the illuminating surface furthest from the median longitudinal plane of the vehicle must not be more than 400 mm from the outermost part of the vehicle,
[F2the internal edges of the illuminating surfaces must be at least 500 mm apart. That distance may be reduced to 400 mm if the maximum width of the vehicle is less than 1 300 mm.]
Horizontal angle: 80° to the left and to the right if there is a single position lamp; 80° to the outside and 45° to the inside if there are two position lamps.
Vertical angle: 15° above and below the horizontal. However, the vertical angle below the horizontal may be reduced to 5° if the lamp is less than 750 mm above the ground.
May move in line with the steering angle.
Non-flashing green indicator light.
However, for three-wheel mopeds with a maximum width exceeding 1 300 mm, two rear position lamps are required.
Horizontal angle: 80° to the left and to the right if there is a single position lamp; 80° towards the outside and 45° towards the inside if there are two position lamps.
Vertical angle: 15° above and below the horizontal. However, the vertical angle below the horizontal may be reduced to 5° if the lamp is less than 750 mm above the ground.
Its function may be fulfilled by the device provided, where appropriate, for the front position lamp.
However, in the case of three-wheel mopeds with a maximum width exceeding 1 000 mm, two non-triangular rear reflectors are required.
In the case of a vehicle with two rear retro-reflectors:
the point of the illuminating surface furthest from the median longitudinal plane of the vehicle must not be more than 400 mm from the outermost part of the vehicle,
the internal edges of the retro-reflectors must be at least 500 mm apart. This distance may be reduced to 400 mm if the maximum width of the vehicle is less than 1 300 mm.
Horizontal angles: 30° to the left and right.
Vertical angle: 15° above and below the horizontal.
However, the vertical angle below the horizontal may be reduced to 5° if the reflector is less than 750 mm above the ground.
Each pedal of a three-wheel moped must be fitted with two retro-reflectors. They must be fitted in such a way that the operational surfaces are external to the pedal itself, and perpendicular to the bearing plane of the pedal, with their optical axis parallel to the median longitudinal plane of the vehicle.
The illuminating surface of the retro reflector must be recessed within its frame. The reflectors must be installed within the body of the pedal in such a way that they are clearly visible both to the front and to the rear of the vehicle. The reference axis of the reflectors the shape of which must be adapted to that of the body of the pedal, must be put at right angles to the axis of the pedal. The pedal reflectors must be mounted only on vehicle pedals which, by means of cranks or similar devices, may act as a means of propulsion instead of the engine. They must not be mounted on pedals acting as vehicle controls or solely as footrests for the driver or passenger.
Horizontal angles: 30° towards the front and back.
Vertical angles: 15° above and below the horizontal.
However, the vertical angle below the horizontal may be reduced to 5° if the reflector is less than 750 mm above the ground.
6.10.1. | Number: one. The lamp may consist of several optical elements intended to illuminate the position of the plate. | |
6.10.2. | Arrangement drawing | Such that the lamp illuminates the position reserved for the registration plate. |
6.10.3. | Position | |
6.10.3.1. | Width | |
6.10.3.2. | Height | |
6.10.3.3. | Length | |
6.10.4. | Geometric visibility | |
6.10.5. | Position | |
6.10.6. | May be grouped with one or more rear lamps. | |
6.10.7. | May be combined with the rear position lamp. | |
6.10.8. | May not be reciprocally incorporated with any other lamp. | |
6.10.9. | Operational electrical connections: no individual specifications. | |
6.10.10. | Circuit-closed telltale: optional. Its operation must be ensured by the same telltale as provided for the position lamp. | |
6.10.11. | Other requirements: none. |
(See point B.9 in Annex I and point 6.3.11.4.2 in this Annex)U.K.
Direction indicator lamp — Geometric visibilityU.K.
(To be attached to the component type-approval application where this is submitted separately from the vehicle type approval application)U.K.
In accordance with the classification set out in Directive 76/757/EEC.
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