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Directive 2007/46/EC of the European Parliament and of the Council (repealed)Show full title
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components and separate technical units intended for such vehicles (Framework Directive) (Text with EEA relevance) (repealed)
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[F1Appendix 1
Textual Amendments
F1 Substituted by Commission Regulation (EU) No 678/2011 of 14 July 2011 replacing Annex II and amending Annexes IV, IX and XI 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).
Procedure for checking whether a vehicle can be categorised as off-road vehicle U.K.
0. General U.K.
0.1. For the purposes of classification of a vehicle as off-road vehicle, the procedure described in this Appendix shall apply. U.K.
1. Test conditions for geometric measurements U.K.
1.1. Vehicles belonging to category M 1 or N 1 shall be in unloaded conditions with a manikin of the 50th percentile male installed on the driver’s seat and fitted with coolant fluid, lubricants, fuel, tools, spare-wheel (if fitted as OEM equipment). U.K.
The manikin may be replaced by a similar device having the same mass.
1.2. Vehicles other than those referred to in point 1.1 shall be loaded to their technically permissible maximum laden mass. U.K.
The distribution of the mass on the axles shall be the one that represents the worst case with respect to compliance with the respective criteria.
1.3. A vehicle representative of the type shall be submitted to the technical service in the conditions specified in point 1.1 or 1.2. The vehicle shall be in a stationary position with its wheels set straight ahead. U.K.
The ground on which measurements are made shall be as flat and horizontal (maximum of inclination 0,5 %) as possible.
2. Measurement of approach, departure and ramp angles U.K.
2.1. The approach angle shall be measured in accordance with Item 6.10 of Standard ISO 612:1978. U.K.
2.2. The departure angle shall be measured in accordance with Item 6.11 of Standard ISO 612:1978. U.K.
2.3. The ramp angle shall be measured in accordance with Item 6.9 of Standard ISO 612:1978. U.K.
2.4. When measuring the departure angle rear underrun protection devices which are adjustable in height may be set in the upper position. U.K.
2.5. The prescription in point 2.4 shall not be construed as an obligation for the base vehicle to be fitted with a rear underrun protection as original equipment. However, the base vehicle manufacturer shall inform the next stage manufacturer that the vehicle has to comply with the requirements on departure angle when fitted with a rear underrun protection. U.K.
3. Measurement of ground clearance U.K.
3.1. Ground clearance between the axles U.K.
3.1.1. ‘ Ground clearance between the axles ’ means the shortest distance between the ground plane and the lowest fixed point of the vehicle. U.K.
For the application of the definition, the distance between the last axle of a front group of axle and the first axle of a rear group of axle shall be considered.
3.1.2. No rigid part of the vehicle may project into the shaded area shown on the figure. U.K.
3.2. Ground clearance beneath one axle U.K.
3.2.1. ‘ Ground clearance beneath one axle ’ means the distance beneath the highest point of the arc of a circle passing through the centre of the tyre footprint of the wheels on one axle (the inner wheels in the case of twin tyres) and touching the lowest fixed point of the vehicle between the wheels. U.K.
3.2.2. Where appropriate, the measurement of ground clearance shall be conducted on each of the several axles of a group of axles. U.K.
4. Gradeability U.K.
4.1. ‘ Gradeability ’ means the ability of a vehicle to negotiate a gradient. U.K.
4.2. To the effect of checking the gradeability of an incomplete and a complete vehicle of category M 2 , M 3 , N 2 and N 3 , a test shall be performed. U.K.
4.3. The test shall be conducted by the technical service on a vehicle representative of the type to be tested. U.K.
4.4. At the request of the manufacturer and under the conditions specified in Annex XVI, the gradeability of a vehicle type may be demonstrated by virtual testing. U.K.
5. Test conditions and pass-fail criterion U.K.
5.1. Until 31 October 2014 , the conditions set out in section 7.5 of Annex I to Directive 97/27/EC shall apply. U.K.
As from 1 November 2014 , test conditions adopted under Regulation (EC) No 661/2009 of the European Parliament and of the Council (1) in accordance with Article 14 of that Regulation shall apply.
5.2. The vehicle shall climb the gradient at a steady speed without any wheel slipping, longitudinally or laterally.] U.K.
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Textual Amendments
F1 Substituted by Commission Regulation (EU) No 678/2011 of 14 July 2011 replacing Annex II and amending Annexes IV, IX and XI 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).
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