Article 2Scope

1.

This Regulation shall apply to vehicles of categories M1 and N1 as defined in F1Article 4 of Regulation (EU) 2018/858 and to 112-based eCall in-vehicle systems, components and separate technical units designed and constructed for such vehicles.

It shall not apply to the following vehicles:

(a)

vehicles produced in F2medium and small series approved pursuant to F3Article 41 and 42 of Regulation (EU) 2018/858;

(b)

vehicles approved pursuant to F4Article 45 of Regulation (EU) 2018/858;

(c)

vehicles which cannot for technical reasons be equipped with an appropriate eCall triggering mechanism, as determined in accordance with paragraph 2.

2.

F5The Secretary of State may make regulations to identify classes of vehicles of categories M1 and N1 which cannot be equipped with an appropriate eCall triggering mechanism for technical reasons, on the basis of a study assessing the costs and benefits F6... and taking into account all relevant safety and technical aspects.

F7...

F83.

A type of vehicle which was subject to an approval under section 55(1A) or (1D) of the Road Traffic Act 1988 is not required to be approved in accordance with this Regulation.