Directive 2014/45/EU of the European Parliament and of the Council of 3 April 2014 on periodic roadworthiness tests for motor vehicles and their trailers and repealing Directive 2009/40/EC (Text with EEA relevance) (c. 45)

1. Introductory Text

2. CHAPTER I SUBJECT MATTER, DEFINITIONS AND SCOPE

   1. Article 1. Subject matter

   2. Article 2. Scope

   3. Article 3. Definitions

3. CHAPTER II GENERAL OBLIGATIONS

   1. Article 4. Responsibilities

4. CHAPTER III MINIMUM REQUIREMENTS CONCERNING ROADWORTHINESS TESTS

   1. Article 5. Date and frequency of testing

   2. Article 6. Contents and methods of testing

   3. Article 7. Assessment of deficiencies

   4. Article 8. Roadworthiness certificate

   5. Article 9. Follow-up of deficiencies

   6. Article 10. Proof of test

5. CHAPTER IV ADMINISTRATIVE PROVISIONS

   1. Article 11. Testing facilities and equipment

   2. Article 12. Testing centres

   3. Article 13. Inspectors

   4. Article 14. Supervision of testing centres

6. CHAPTER V COOPERATION AND EXCHANGE OF INFORMATION

   1. Article 15. Administrative cooperation between Member States

   2. Article 16. Electronic vehicle information platform

7. CHAPTER VI DELEGATED AND IMPLEMENTING ACTS

   1. Article 17. Delegated acts

   2. Article 18. Exercise of delegation

   3. Article 19. Committee Procedure

8. CHAPTER VII FINAL PROVISIONS

   1. Article 20. Reporting

   2. Article 21. Penalties

   3. Article 22. Transitional provisions

   4. Article 23. Transposition

   5. Article 24. Repeal

   6. Article 25. Entry into force

   7. Article 26. Addressees

9. 1. ANNEX I

      MINIMUM REQUIREMENTS CONCERNING THE CONTENTS AND RECOMMENDED METHODS OF TESTING

      1. 1. GENERAL

      2. 2. SCOPE OF TEST

      3. 3. CONTENTS AND METHODS OF TESTING; ASSESSMENT OF DEFICIENCIES OF VEHICLES...

         1. 0. IDENTIFICATION OF THE VEHICLE

         2. 1. BRAKING EQUIPMENT

            1. 1.1. Mechanical condition and operation

            2. 1.2. Service braking performance and efficiency

            3. 1.3. Secondary (emergency) braking performance and efficiency (if met by separate...

            4. 1.4. Parking braking performance and efficiency

         3. 2. STEERING

            1. 2.1. Mechanical condition

            2. 2.2. Steering wheel, column and handle bar

         4. 3. VISIBILITY

         5. 4. LAMPS, REFLECTORS AND ELECTRICAL EQUIPMENT

            1. 4.1. Headlamps

            2. 4.2. Front and rear position lamps, side marker lamps, end outline...

            3. 4.3. Stop Lamps

            4. 4.4. Direction indicator and hazard warning lamps

            5. 4.5. Front and rear fog lamps

            6. 4.6. Reversing lamps

            7. 4.7. Rear registration plate lamp

            8. 4.8. Retro-reflectors, conspicuity (retro reflecting) markings and rear marking plates

            9. 4.9. Tell-tales mandatory for lighting equipment

         6. 5. AXLES, WHEELS, TYRES AND SUSPENSION

            1. 5.1. Axles

            2. 5.2. Wheels and tyres

            3. 5.3. Suspension system

         7. 6. CHASSIS AND CHASSIS ATTACHMENTS

            1. 6.1. Chassis or frame and attachments

            2. 6.2. Cab and bodywork

         8. 7. OTHER EQUIPMENT

            1. 7.1. Safety-belts/buckles and restraint systems

         9. 8. NUISANCE

            1. 8.1. Noise

            2. 8.2. Exhaust emissions

               1. 8.2.1. Positive ignition engine emissions

               2. 8.2.2. Compression ignition engine emissions

            3. 8.3. Electromagnetic interference suppression

            4. 8.4. Other items related to the environment

         10. 9. SUPPLEMENTARY TESTS FOR PASSENGER-CARRYING VEHICLES CATEGORIES M 2 , M...

             1. 9.1. Doors

             2. 9.4. Seats

             3. 9.10. Requirements regarding the transportation of children. (X) 2

             4. 9.11. Requirements regarding the transportation of persons with reduced mobility (X)...

             5. 9.12. Other special equipment (X) 2

   2. ANNEX II

      MINIMUM CONTENTS OF A ROADWORTHINESS CERTIFICATE

      1. The roadworthiness certificate issued following a roadworthiness test shall cover...

      2. Vehicle Identification Number (VIN number or chassis number) Registration plate...

   3. ANNEX III

      MINIMUM REQUIREMENTS CONCERNING ROADWORTHINESS FACILITIES AND TEST EQUIPMENT

      1. I. Facilities and equipment

      2. II. Calibration of equipment used for measurements

   4. ANNEX IV

      MINIMUM REQUIREMENTS CONCERNING THE COMPETENCE, TRAINING AND CERTIFICATION OF INSPECTORS

      1. 1. Competence

      2. 2. Initial and refresher training

         1. (a) Initial training or appropriate examination

         2. (b) Refresher training or appropriate examination

      3. 3. Certificate of competence

   5. ANNEX V

      SUPERVISING BODIES

      1. Rules and procedures concerning supervising bodies established by Member States...

      2. 1. Tasks and activities of the supervising bodies

      3. 2. Requirements concerning the supervising body

      4. 3. Contents of the rules and procedures