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Commission Regulation (EU) No 1230/2012Show full title
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)
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Information document No … relating to the [F1GB type-approval] of a motor vehicle and their trailers with regard the masses and dimensions of a vehicle.U.K.
Textual Amendments
F1Words in Annex 5 Pt. A substituted (31.12.2022 at 11.00 p.m.) by The Road Vehicles and Non-Road Mobile Machinery (Type-Approval) (Amendment and Transitional Provisions) (EU Exit) Regulations 2022 (S.I. 2022/1273), regs. 1(2), 72(4)(b)(i)
The following information shall be supplied in triplicate and include a list of contents. Any drawings shall be supplied in appropriate scale and in sufficient detail on size A4 or on a folder of A4 format. Photographs, if any, shall show sufficient detail.
0.GENERALU.K.
0.1.Make (trade name of manufacturer): …U.K.
0.2.Type: …U.K.
0.2.1.Commercial name(s) (if available): …U.K.
0.4.Category of vehicle (c): …U.K.
0.5.Company name and address of manufacturer: …U.K.
0.8.Name(s) and address(es) of assembly plant(s): …U.K.
0.9.Name and address of the manufacturer’s representative (if any): …U.K.
1.GENERAL CONSTRUCTION CHARACTERISTICS OF THE VEHICLEU.K.
1.1.Photographs and/or drawings of a representative vehicle: …U.K.
1.2.Dimensional drawing of the whole vehicle: …U.K.
1.3.Number of axles and wheels: …U.K.
1.3.1.Number and position of axles with twin wheels: …U.K.
1.3.2.Number and position of steered axles: …U.K.
1.3.3.Powered axles (number, position, interconnection): …U.K.
1.4.Chassis (if any) (overall drawing): …U.K.
1.7.Driving cab (forward control or bonneted) (e): …U.K.
1.9.Specify if the towing vehicle is intended to tow semi-trailers or other trailers and, if the trailer is a semi-, drawbar-, centre-axle- or rigid drawbar trailer: …U.K.
1.10.Specify if the vehicles is specially designed for the controlled-temperature carriage of goods: …U.K.
2.MASSES AND DIMENSIONS (f)(g)(7)U.K.
(in kg and mm) (Refer to drawing where applicable)
2.1.Wheel base(s) (fully loaded) (g1): …U.K.
2.1.1.Two-axle vehicles: …U.K.
2.1.2.Vehicles with three or more axlesU.K.
2.1.2.1.Axle spacing between consecutive axles going from the foremost to the rearmost axle: …U.K.
2.1.2.2.Total axle spacing: …U.K.
2.2.Fifth wheelU.K.
2.2.1.In the case of semi-trailersU.K.
2.2.1.1.Distance between the axis of the fifth wheel kingpin and the rearmost end of the semi-trailer: …U.K.
2.2.1.2.Maximum distance between the axis of the fifth wheel king pin and any point on the front of the semi-trailer: …U.K.
2.2.1.3.Semi-trailer reference wheelbase (as required in point 3.2 of Part D of Annex I to Regulation (EU) No 1230/2012: …U.K.
2.2.2.In the case of semi-trailer towing vehiclesU.K.
2.2.2.1.Fifth wheel lead (maximum and minimum; indicate the permissible values in the case of an incomplete vehicle) (g2): …U.K.
2.3.Axle track(s) and width(s)U.K.
2.3.1.Track of each steered axle (g4): …U.K.
2.3.2.Track of all other axles (g4): …U.K.
2.4.Range of vehicle dimensions (overall)U.K.
2.4.1.For chassis without bodyworkU.K.
2.4.1.1.Length (g5): …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 (g6): …U.K.
2.4.1.2.Width (g7): …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 (g8) (for suspensions adjustable for height, indicate normal running position): …U.K.
2.4.1.4.Front overhang (g9): …U.K.
2.4.1.4.1.Approach angle (g10) (4): … degrees.U.K.
2.4.1.5.Rear overhang (g11): …U.K.
2.4.1.5.1.Departure angle (g12) (4): … degrees.U.K.
2.4.1.5.2.Minimum and maximum permissible overhang of the coupling point (g13): …U.K.
2.4.1.6.Ground clearance (as defined in points 3.1.1 and 3.2.1 of Appendix 1 to Annex II to Directive 2007/46/EC)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.
2.4.1.8.Position of the centre of gravity of the bodywork and/or interior fittings and/or equipment and/or pay-mass (minimum and maximum): …U.K.
2.4.2.For chassis with bodyworkU.K.
2.4.2.1.Length (g5): …U.K.
2.4.2.1.1.Length of the loading area: …U.K.
[F22.4.2.1.3.Elongated cab complying to [F3point 1.4 of Part C of Annex I to Commission Regulation (EU) No 2012/1230]: yes/no ( 1 )]U.K.Textual Amendments
F3Words in Annex 5 Pt. A point 2.4.2.1.3 substituted (31.12.2022 at 11.00 p.m.) by The Road Vehicles and Non-Road Mobile Machinery (Type-Approval) (Amendment and Transitional Provisions) (EU Exit) Regulations 2022 (S.I. 2022/1273), regs. 1(2), 72(4)(b)(ii)
Textual Amendments
F3Words in Annex 5 Pt. A point 2.4.2.1.3 substituted (31.12.2022 at 11.00 p.m.) by The Road Vehicles and Non-Road Mobile Machinery (Type-Approval) (Amendment and Transitional Provisions) (EU Exit) Regulations 2022 (S.I. 2022/1273), regs. 1(2), 72(4)(b)(ii)
Textual Amendments
F2Inserted by Commission Regulation (EU) 2019/1892 of 31 October 2019 amending Regulation (EU) No 1230/2012 as regards type-approval requirements for certain motor vehicles fitted with elongated cabs and for aerodynamic devices and equipment for motor vehicles and their trailers (Text with EEA relevance).
2.4.2.2.Width (g7): …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 (g8) (for suspensions adjustable for height, indicate normal running position): …U.K.
2.4.2.4.Front overhang (g9): …U.K.
2.4.2.4.1.Approach angle (g10) (4): … degrees.U.K.
2.4.2.5.Rear overhang (g11): …U.K.
2.4.2.5.1.Departure angle (g12) (4): … degrees.U.K.
2.4.2.5.2.Minimum and maximum permissible overhang of the coupling point (g13): …U.K.
2.4.2.6.Ground clearance (as defined in [F4points 4.1 and 4.2 of Part A of Annex I to Regulation (EU) 2018/858]) (4)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.
Textual Amendments
F4Words in Annex 5 Pt. A point 2.4.2.6 substituted (31.12.2022 at 11.00 p.m.) by The Road Vehicles and Non-Road Mobile Machinery (Type-Approval) (Amendment and Transitional Provisions) (EU Exit) Regulations 2022 (S.I. 2022/1273), regs. 1(2), 72(4)(b)(iii)
2.4.2.8.Positions of the centre of gravity of the pay-mass (in the case of non-uniform load): …U.K.
2.4.3.For bodywork approved without chassis (vehicles M2 and M3)U.K.
2.4.3.1.Length (g5): …U.K.
2.4.3.2.Width (g7): …U.K.
2.4.3.3.Height (g8) on intended chassis type(s) (for suspensions adjustable for height, indicate normal running position): …U.K.
2.5.Minimum mass on the steering axle(s) for incomplete vehicles: …U.K.
2.6. Mass in running order (h) U.K.
(a)minimum and maximum for each variant: …U.K.
2.6.1.Distribution of this mass among the axles and, in the case of a semi-trailer, centre-axle trailer or rigid drawbar trailer, the mass on the coupling point: …U.K.
(a)minimum and maximum for each variant: …U.K.
2.6.2.Mass of the optional equipment (see definition No 5 of Article 2 of Regulation (EU) No 1230/2012: …U.K.
[F22.6.4.F5Additional mass for alternative propulsion: … kg]U.K.Textual Amendments
F5Annex 5 Pt. A point 2.6.4: by The Road Vehicles and Non-Road Mobile Machinery (Type-Approval) (Amendment and Transitional Provisions) (EU Exit) Regulations 2022 (S.I. 2022/1273), regs. 1(2), 72(4)(b)(iv) it is provided that the words "Increase in mass" are substituted (31.12.2022 at 11.00 p.m.) for “Additional weight”
Textual Amendments
F5Annex 5 Pt. A point 2.6.4: by The Road Vehicles and Non-Road Mobile Machinery (Type-Approval) (Amendment and Transitional Provisions) (EU Exit) Regulations 2022 (S.I. 2022/1273), regs. 1(2), 72(4)(b)(iv) it is provided that the words "Increase in mass" are substituted (31.12.2022 at 11.00 p.m.) for “Additional weight”
2.8.Technically permissible maximum laden mass (i): …U.K.
2.8.1.Distribution of this mass among the axles and, in the case of a semi-trailer, centre-axle trailer or rigid drawbar trailer, load on the coupling point: …U.K.
2.9.Technically permissible maximum mass on each axle: …U.K.
2.10.Technically permissible maximum mass on each group of axles: …U.K.
2.11.Technically permissible maximum towable mass of the towing vehicleU.K.
in case of:
2.11.1.Drawbar trailer: …U.K.
2.11.2.Semi-trailer: …U.K.
2.11.3.Centre-axle trailer: …U.K.
[F62.11.3.1.]Maximum ratio of the coupling overhang (j) to the wheel base: …U.K.
Textual Amendments
F6Annex 5 Pt. A point 2.11.4.1 renumbered as Annex 5 Pt. A point 2.11.3.1 (31.12.2022 at 11.00 p.m.) by The Road Vehicles and Non-Road Mobile Machinery (Type-Approval) (Amendment and Transitional Provisions) (EU Exit) Regulations 2022 (S.I. 2022/1273), regs. 1(2), 72(4)(b)(v)
[F72.11.3.2.]Maximum V-value: … kN.U.K.
Textual Amendments
F7Annex 5 Pt. A point 2.11.4.2 renumbered as Annex 5 Pt. A point 2.11.3.2 (31.12.2022 at 11.00 p.m.) by The Road Vehicles and Non-Road Mobile Machinery (Type-Approval) (Amendment and Transitional Provisions) (EU Exit) Regulations 2022 (S.I. 2022/1273), regs. 1(2), 72(4)(b)(vi)
2.11.4.Rigid drawbar trailer: …U.K.
2.11.5.Technically permissible maximum laden mass of the combination: …U.K.
2.11.6.Maximum mass of unbraked trailer: …U.K.
2.12.Technically permissible maximum mass at the coupling point:U.K.
2.12.1.of a towing vehicle: …U.K.
2.12.2.of a semi-trailer, a centre-axle trailer or a rigid drawbar trailer: …U.K.
2.12.3.Maximum permissible mass of the coupling device (if not fitted by the manufacturer): …U.K.
2.16.Intended registration/in service maximum permissible masses (optional)U.K.
2.16.1.Registration/in service maximum permissible laden mass (5): …U.K.
2.16.2.Registration/in service maximum permissible mass on each axle and, in the case of a semi-trailer or centre-axle trailer, intended load on the coupling point stated by the manufacturer if lower than the technically permissible maximum mass on the coupling point (5): …U.K.
2.16.3.Registration/in service maximum permissible mass on each group of axles (5): …U.K.
2.16.4.Registration/in service maximum permissible towable mass (5): …U.K.
2.16.5.Registration/in service maximum permissible mass of the combination (5): …U.K.
3.POWER PLANT (k)U.K.
3.1.Manufacturer of the engine: …U.K.
3.2.Internal combustion engineU.K.
3.2.1.8.Maximum net power (n): … kW at … min–1 (manufacturer’s declared value)U.K.
Note:for the purposes of this Regulation, it is permitted to refer to the engine that shows the lowest powerU.K.
3.3.Electric motorU.K.
3.3.1.1.Maximum hourly output: … kWU.K.
3.4.Engine or motor combinationU.K.
3.4.1.Hybrid electric vehicle: yes/no (1)U.K.
3.4.5.4.Maximum power: … kWU.K.
[F23.9. List of equipment to for alternative propulsion (and indication of the mass of the parts): …]U.K.
4.TRANSMISSION (p)U.K.
4.1.Drawing of the transmission (4): …U.K.
5.AXLESU.K.
5.1.Description of each axle: …U.K.
5.2.Make: …U.K.
5.3.Type: …U.K.
5.4.Position of lift axle(s): …U.K.
5.5.Position of loadable axle(s): …U.K.
6.SUSPENSIONU.K.
6.1.Drawing of the suspension arrangements: …U.K.
6.2.Type and design of the suspension of each axle or group of axles or wheel: …U.K.
6.2.3.Air-suspension for driving axle(s): yes/no (1)U.K.
6.2.3.1.Suspension of driving axle(s) equivalent to air-suspension: yes/no (1)U.K.
6.2.3.2.Frequency and damping of the oscillation of the sprung mass: …U.K.
6.2.4.Air-suspension for non-driving axle(s): yes/no (1)U.K.
6.2.4.1.Suspension of non-driving axle(s) equivalent to air-suspension: yes/no (1)U.K.
6.2.4.2.Frequency and damping of the oscillation of the sprung mass: …U.K.
6.3.Distribution of the mass between the axles which are part of a group of axles (where necessary, provide appropriate graphs): …U.K.
6.6.Tyres and wheelsU.K.
6.6.1.Tyre/wheel combination(s) (r)U.K.
(a)
for tyres indicate
(i)
size designation: …
(ii)
load-capacity index: …
(iii)
speed category symbol: …
6.6.1.1.AxlesU.K.
6.6.1.1.1.Axle 1: …U.K.
6.6.1.1.2.Axle 2: …U.K.
etc.
9.BODYWORKU.K.
9.1.Type of bodywork using the codes defined in Part C of [F8Annex I to Regulation (EU) 2018/858]: …U.K.Textual Amendments
F8Words in Annex 5 Pt. A point 9.1 substituted (31.12.2022 at 11.00 p.m.) by The Road Vehicles and Non-Road Mobile Machinery (Type-Approval) (Amendment and Transitional Provisions) (EU Exit) Regulations 2022 (S.I. 2022/1273), regs. 1(2), 72(4)(b)(vii)
Textual Amendments
F8Words in Annex 5 Pt. A point 9.1 substituted (31.12.2022 at 11.00 p.m.) by The Road Vehicles and Non-Road Mobile Machinery (Type-Approval) (Amendment and Transitional Provisions) (EU Exit) Regulations 2022 (S.I. 2022/1273), regs. 1(2), 72(4)(b)(vii)
9.10.3.SeatsU.K.
9.10.3.1.Number of seating positions (s): …U.K.
9.10.3.1.1.Location and arrangement: …U.K.
9.10.3.5.Coordinates or drawing of the R-point (t)U.K.
9.10.3.5.1.Driver’s seat: …U.K.
9.10.3.5.2.All other seating positions: …U.K.
[F99.25. Elongated Cabs complying to [F10point 1.4 of Part C of Annex I to Commission Regulation 2012/1230] U.K.
9.25.1. Detailed technical description (including photographs and drawings, as well as description of the materials) of the vehicle parts relevant to Part C, point 1.4 of Annex I to Regulation (EU) No 1230/2012: … U.K.
Textual Amendments
F9Substituted by Commission Regulation (EU) 2019/1892 of 31 October 2019 amending Regulation (EU) No 1230/2012 as regards type-approval requirements for certain motor vehicles fitted with elongated cabs and for aerodynamic devices and equipment for motor vehicles and their trailers (Text with EEA relevance).
F10Words in Annex 5 Pt. A point 9.25 substituted (31.12.2022 at 11.00 p.m.) by The Road Vehicles and Non-Road Mobile Machinery (Type-Approval) (Amendment and Transitional Provisions) (EU Exit) Regulations 2022 (S.I. 2022/1273), regs. 1(2), 72(4)(b)(viii)
9.26. Aerodynamic device or equipment on the front of the vehicle U.K.
9.26.1. Vehicle equipped with aerodynamic device or equipment on the front: yes/no( 1 ) U.K.
9.26.2. Type-approval number of the aerodynamic device or equipment, if available: … or, if not available: U.K.
9.26.3. Detailed description (including photographs or drawings) of the aerodynamic device or equipment U.K.
9.26.3.1.Construction and materials: …U.K.
9.26.3.2.Locking and adjustment system: …U.K.
9.26.3.3.Attachment and mounting to the vehicle: …U.K.
9.27. Aerodynamic device or equipment on the rear of the vehicle U.K.
9.27.1. Vehicle equipped with aerodynamic device or equipment on the rear: yes/no( 1 ) U.K.
9.27.2. Type-approval number of the aerodynamic device or equipment, if available ... or, if not available: U.K.
9.27.3. Detailed description (including photographs or drawings) of the aerodynamic device or equipment U.K.
9.27.3.1.Construction and materials: …U.K.
9.27.3.2.Locking and adjustment system: …U.K.
9.27.3.3.Attachment and mounting to the vehicle: …]U.K.
11.CONNECTIONS BETWEEN TOWING VEHICLES AND TRAILERS AND SEMI-TRAILERSU.K.
11.1.Class and type of the coupling device(s) fitted or to be fitted: …U.K.
11.2.Characteristics D, U, S and V of the coupling device(s) fitted or minimal characteristics D, U, S and V of the coupling device(s) to be fitted: … daNU.K.
13.SPECIAL PROVISIONS FOR BUSES AND COACHESU.K.
13.1.Class of vehicle: Class I/Class II/Class III/Class A/Class B (1)U.K.
13.2.Area for passengers (m2)U.K.
13.2.1.Total (S0): …U.K.
13.2.2.Upper deck (S0a) (1): …U.K.
13.2.3.Lower deck (S0b) (1): …U.K.
13.2.4.For standing passengers (S1): …U.K.
13.3.Number of passengers (seated and standing)U.K.
13.3.1.Total (N): …U.K.
13.3.2.Upper deck (Na) (1): …U.K.
13.3.3.Lower deck (Nb) (1): …U.K.
13.4.Number of passengers seatedU.K.
13.4.1.Total (A): …U.K.
13.4.2.Upper deck (Aa) (1): …U.K.
13.4.3.Lower deck (Ab) (1): …U.K.
13.4.4.Number of wheelchair positions for category M2 and M3 vehicles: …U.K.
13.7.Volume of luggage compartments (m3): …U.K.
13.12.Drawing with dimensions showing the interior arrangement as regards the seating positions, area for standees, wheelchair user(s), luggage compartments including racks and ski-box, if anyU.K.
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