The Road Vehicles (Approval) Regulations 2020

PART 3 U.K. Requirements for Part 3 vehicles

Commencement Information

I1 Sch. 2 Pt. 3 in force at 1.9.2020, see reg. 1(b)

Column 1Requirement	Column 2Definitions and supplementary provisions	Column 3Exemptions and modifications
1Noise
Directive 70/157/EEC, as last amended by Directive 92/97/EEC M1 , Annex I, paragraph 5.	A “Stationary Noise Test” means, in the case of a modified exhaust system, a stationary test as defined in paragraphs 5.2.3.4.2 and 5.2.3.4.3 of Annex I to Directive 70/157/EEC with a noise limit value measured on the dB(A) scale which must not exceed the equivalent stationary value recorded on the approval, certificate of conformity or test report for that vehicle by more than 2dB(A) at 0.5m.	1 Directive 70/157/EEC, Annex I, paragraphs 5.3.1.1, 5.3.1.2 and 5.3.1.3 do not apply.
		2 The requirements according to the category of the base or incomplete vehicle based on maximum mass may apply.
		3 Where evidence of compliance has been provided, subsequent modification to the exhaust system will be permitted provided— (a) it is downstream of any emissions control device (eg a catalyst), and (b) the emission control device and silencer are identical to that fitted at the time compliance was demonstrated.
		4 In the case of wheelchair accessible vehicles for which an approval or test report has been issued prior to modification of the exhaust system, a Stationary Noise Test is permitted.
2 Light Duty Emissions
1 Directive 70/220/EEC M2 as last amended by Directive 94/12/EC M3 , Annex I, paragraph 5.	“OBD” means On-Board Diagnostic systems, as defined in paragraph 2.13 of Annex I to Directive 70/220/EEC or paragraph 9 of Article 3 to Regulation (EC) No 715/2007.	1 Vehicles are exempt from the requirements of OBD.
2 Vehicles manufactured on or after 1st January 2001: Directive 70/220/EEC as last amended by Directive 98/69/EC M4 , Annex I, paragraph 5 (Row A limits).		2 Does not apply to vehicles approved to item 41.
3 Vehicles manufactured on or after 1st January 2006: Directive 70/220/EEC as last amended by Directive 98/69/EC Annex I, paragraph 5 (Row B limits).		3 Modification of exhaust system length after the last silencer is permissible without any further test.
4 Vehicles manufactured on or after 1st January 2012: Regulation (EC) 715/2007, Annex I, Table 1.		4 In the case of a completed vehicle, the requirements according to the category and date of completion of the base or incomplete vehicle based on maximum mass may apply.
5 Vehicles manufactured on or after 1st September 2016: Regulation (EC) 715/2007 Annex I, Table 2.		5 An approval issued to the most representative base vehicle remains valid irrespective of change in the reference mass or aerodynamic performance.
6 Complete or completed vehicles manufactured after 1st December 2018 in the case of M1 vehicles and 1st December 2019 otherwise: the technical provisions of Annex XXI to Commission Regulation (EU) 2017/1151 (WLTP).		6 In the case of wheelchair accessible vehicles— (a) the modification of the exhaust system is permitted without any further test provided the emission control devices including particulate filters (if any) are now not affected, and (b) no new evaporative test is required on the modified vehicle on condition that the evaporative control devices are kept as fitted by the manufacturer of the base vehicle.
		7 Diesel passenger vehicles manufactured before 1st January 2003 with a maximum permissible weight exceeding 2000kg, which have either more than 6 seats including the driver, or comply with the definition of an MIG (Off-Road vehicle as defined in Directive 2007/46/EC) are to be treated as a vehicle of category N1.
9 Braking
1 Vehicles manufactured on or after 1st October 1990: Directive 98/12/EC, Annex I, paragraph 2.1.1.3 (requirements for asbestos-free brake linings only).		1 The requirements in column 1 for the driver to be able to operate the service braking system while keeping both hands on the steering control, and the secondary braking system while keeping at least one hand on the steering control, do not apply to a disabled person's vehicle, so long as the vehicle is adapted for a disabled driver to enable him to control the steering at all times while operating either braking system.
2 Vehicles manufactured on or after 1st April 1995: Directive 71/320/EEC, Annex I, paragraph 2.		2 The requirements according to the category of the base or incomplete vehicle based on maximum mass may apply.
3 Vehicles manufactured on or after 31st March 2001: Directive 71/320/EEC as last amended by Directive 98/12/EC, Annex I, paragraph 2 (all requirements) and Annex II.		3 Evidence of compliance with column 1 remains valid where brake transmissions lines are repositioned.
13 Anti-Theft and Immobiliser
Vehicles manufactured on or after 1st October 1998: Directive 74/61/EEC, as last amended by Directive 95/56/EC, Annex V (electronic immobiliser), and Annex VI (alarm system).	Immobilisers must be approved as part of the base vehicle or as a separate technical unit.	1 The requirements according to the category of the base or incomplete vehicle based on maximum mass may apply.
	Alarms must be approved as part of the base vehicle or as a separate technical unit.	2 In the case of a panic alarm not forming part of an alarm system specified in column 1 the requirements of item 13 of Part 2 of this Schedule apply.
14 Protective Steering
Directive 74/297/EEC as last amended by Directive 91/662/EEC, Annex I, paragraphs 5 and 6.		1 This item does not apply to— (a) vehicles complying with the requirements of item 53; (b) vehicles of category N1 with a maximum permissible mass exceeding 1500kg.
		2 The requirements of this item do not apply to a disabled persons' vehicle insofar as the adaptation prevents the vehicle from complying with any of the requirements of this item, except that this exemption does not apply where such adaptations can easily be removed, if necessary with the use of tools, and in which case evidence of compliance before the vehicle was adapted is required.
		3 The requirements according to the category of the base or incomplete vehicle based on maximum mass may apply.
19 Seat Belt Anchorages
1 Directive 76/115/EEC as last amended by Directive 90/629/EEC M5 , Annex 1, paragraphs 4 and 5.		1 In the case of other special purpose vehicles, the requirements in column 1 do not apply to seats intended for use solely while the vehicle is stationary and any such seats must be clearly identified to users by means of a pictogram or a sign with appropriate text.
2 Vehicles manufactured on or after 29th April 2009: Directive 76/115/EEC as last amended by Directive 2005/41/EC.		2 In the case of a disabled person's vehicle adapted by a person other than the base vehicle manufacturer, any seat belt anchorage points fitted by that person may comply instead with the requirements of item 19 of Part 2 of this Schedule.
3 In the case of a wheelchair accessible vehicle the requirements of this item are substituted by item 19 of Part 2 of this Schedule.
31 Seat Belts
1 Vehicles manufactured on or after 1st July 1997: Directive 77/541/EEC as last amended by Directive 90/628/EEC M6 , Annex I, paragraphs 3.1 to 3.1.9 and 3.2.1 to 3.2.2.4.		1 In the case of other special purpose, the requirements in column 1 do not apply to seats intended for use solely while the vehicle is stationary and any such seats must be clearly identified to users by means of a pictogram or a sign with appropriate text.
2 Vehicles manufactured on or after 1st October 1999: Directive 77/541/EEC as last amended by Directive 96/36/EC M7 , Annex I, paragraphs 3.1 to 3.1.10, 3.1.11, 3.1.12 and 3.2.1 to 3.2.2.5.		2 Seat belts which have been specially designed or adapted for use by an adult or young person suffering from some physical or mental impairment and intended for use solely by such person are exempt.
3 Vehicles manufactured on or after 29th April 2009: Directive 77/541/EEC as last amended by Directive 2005/40/EC.		(Note: Seat belt anchorages for such belts must satisfy the requirements of item 19.)
		3 A seat belt bearing an approval mark in accordance with column 1 may be fitted, whether or not the seat belt has been type approved for the anchorages to which it is fitted, provided that the seat belt complies with the installation requirements of column 1.
41 Heavy Duty Emissions
1 Directive 88/77/EEC as last amended by Directive 91/542/EEC Row B limit values.		1 Does not apply to vehicles approved to item 2.
2 Vehicles manufactured on or after 1st October 2001: Directive 88/77/EEC as last amended by Directive 1999/96/EC Row A limit values.		2 In the case of a completed vehicle the requirements according to the category of the base or incomplete vehicle based on maximum mass may apply.
3 Vehicles manufactured on or after 1st October 2006: Directive 88/77/EEC as last amended by Directive 1999/96/EC Row B1 limit values.		3 Modification of exhaust system length after the last silencer is permissible without any further test.
4 Vehicles manufactured on or after 1st October 2009: Directive 88/77/EEC as last amended by Directive 1999/96/EC Row B2 limit values.
5 Complete or completed vehicles manufactured on or after 1st September 2018: Regulation (EC) No 595/2009 Annex I limit values.
53 Frontal impact
Vehicles manufactured on or after 1st October 2003: Directive 96/79/EC, Annex II, paragraph 3.		1 Category N1 vehicles and vehicles with a maximum mass exceeding 2500kg are exempt.
		2 The requirements according to the category of the base or incomplete vehicle based on maximum mass may apply.
		3 For wheelchair accessible vehicles, and disabled person's vehicles, the vehicle is not required to comply in respect of an adaptation for a disabled person affecting the “frontal impact”. Evidence of compliance of the unadapted vehicle is required.
54 Side impact
Vehicles manufactured on or after 1st October 2003: Directive 96/27/EC M8 , Annex II, paragraph 3.		1 Does not apply to vehicles where the R point of the lowest seat is more than 700mm above the ground.
		2 The requirements according to the category of the base or incomplete vehicle based on maximum mass may apply.
		3 For wheelchair accessible vehicles, and disabled person's vehicles, the vehicle is not required to comply in respect of an adaptation for a disabled person affecting the “side impact”. Evidence of compliance of the unadapated vehicle is required.
69 Electrical Safety
Vehicle: The technical provisions of UNECE Regulation 100.01.

Marginal Citations

M1 OJ No. L 371, 19.12.1992, p. 1.

M2 OJ No. L 76, 6.4.1970, p. 1 (English special edition: Series I Volume 1970(I) P. 171).

M3 OJ No. L 100, 19.4.1994, p. 42.

M4 OJ No. L 350, 28.12.1998, p. 1.

M5 OJ No. L 341, 6.12.1990, p. 14.

M6 OJ No. L 341, 6.12.1990, p. 1.

M7 OJ No. L 178, 17.7.1996, p. 15.

M8 OJ No. L 169, 8.7.1996, p. 1.