Regulation (EU) 2018/858 of the European Parliament and of the Council of 30 May 2018 on the approval and market surveillance of motor vehicles and their trailers, and of systems, components and separate technical units intended for such vehicles, amending Regulations (EC) No 715/2007 and (EC) No 595/2009 and repealing Directive 2007/46/EC (Text with EEA relevance) (c. 858)

ANNEX I U.K. GENERAL DEFINITIONS, CRITERIA FOR VEHICLE CATEGORISATION, TYPES OF VEHICLE AND TYPES OF BODYWORK

Appendix 1 Procedure for checking whether a vehicle can be categorised as off-road vehicle

3. Measurement of approach, departure and ramp angles U.K.

3.1. The approach angle shall be measured in accordance with paragraph 6.10 of international standard ISO 612:1978. U.K.

3.2. The departure angle shall be measured in accordance with paragraph 6.11 of international standard ISO 612:1978. U.K.

3.3. The ramp angle shall be measured in accordance with paragraph 6.9 of international standard ISO 612:1978. U.K.

3.4. When measuring the departure angle rear underrun protection devices which are adjustable in height may be set in the upper position. U.K.

3.5. The prescription in point 3.4 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.