Directive 2009/67/EC of the European Parliament and of the Council (repealed)Dangos y teitl llawn

6. SPECIFIC FITTING REQUIREMENTS U.K.

6.1. Main-beam headlamps U.K.

6.1.1. Number: one or two. U.K.

6.1.2. Arrangement drawing: no individual specifications. U.K.

6.1.3. Position U.K.

6.1.3.1. Width: U.K.

• an independent main-beam headlamp may be fitted above or below or to one side of another front lamp: if these lamps are one on top of the other the reference centre of the main-beam headlamp must be located within the median longitudinal plane of the vehicle; if these lamps are side by side their reference centre must be symmetrical in relation to the median longitudinal plane of the vehicle,

• a main-beam headlamp that is reciprocally incorporated with another front lamp must be fitted in such a way that its reference centre lies within the median longitudinal plane of the vehicle; however, when the vehicle is also fitted with an independent dipped-beam headlamp alongside the main-beam headlamp their reference centres must be symmetrical in relation to the median longitudinal plan of the vehicle,

• two main-beam headlamps of which either one or both are reciprocally incorporated with another front lamp must be fitted in such a way that their reference centres are symmetrical in relation to the median longitudinal plane of the vehicle,

6.1.3.2. The length: at the front of the vehicle. This requirement is considered to have been met if the light emitted does not disturb the driver either directly or indirectly by means of the rear-view mirrors and/or reflective surfaces on the vehicle. U.K.

6.1.3.3. In any case, the distance between the edge of the illuminating surface of any independent main-beam headlamp and the edge of that of the dipped-beam headlamp must not exceed 200 mm. U.K.

6.1.3.4. The distance separating the illuminating surfaces of two main-beam headlamps must not exceed 200 mm. U.K.

6.1.4. Geometrical visibility U.K.

Even in the zones which do not seem to be illuminated in the direction of observation under consideration, the illuminating surface must be visible within a divergent area limited by generatrices touching the entire contour of the illuminating surface and forming an angle of 5° at least with the headlamp reference axis. The contour of the projection of the illuminating surface on to a transverse plane that is tangent to the front part of the main-beam headlamp lens is considered to be the origin of the angles of geometrical visibility.

6.1.5. Alignment: towards the front. U.K.

May pivot along with the steering angle.

6.1.6. May be grouped together with the dipped-beam headlamp and the front position lamp. U.K.

6.1.7. May not be combined with any other lamp. U.K.

6.1.8.

May be reciprocal, incorporated: U.K.

6.1.8.1. with the dipped-beam headlamp; U.K.

6.1.8.2. with the front position lamp. U.K.

6.1.9. Electrical connections U.K.

The main-beam headlamps must light simultaneously. All main-beam headlamps must light when they are switched from dipped-beam to main-beam. All main-beam headlamps must be extinguished simultaneously when switched from main-beam to dipped-beam. The dipped-beam headlamps may remain lit at the same time as the main-beam headlamps.

6.1.10. Circuit-closed telltale: optional. U.K.

Blue non-flashing warning light.

6.2. Dipped-beam headlamps U.K.

6.2.1. Number: one or two. U.K.

6.2.2. Arrangement drawing: no individual specifications. U.K.

6.2.3. Position U.K.

6.2.3.1. Width: U.K.

• an independent dipped-beam headlamp may be installed above, below or to one side of another front lamp: if these lamps are one above the other the reference centre of the dipped-beam headlamp must be located in the median longitudinal plane of the vehicle; if these lamps are side by side their reference centres must be symmetrical in relation to the median longitudinal plane of the vehicle,

• a dipped-beam headlamp that is reciprocally incorporated with another front lamp must be installed in such a way that its reference centre lies within the median longitudinal plane of the vehicle. However, where the vehicle is also fitted with an independent main-beam headlamp alongside the dipped-beam headlamp their reference centres must be symmetrical in relation to the median longitudinal plane of the vehicle,

• two dipped-beam headlamps, of which either one or both are reciprocally incorporated with another front lamp must be installed in such a way that their reference centres are symmetrical in relation to the median longitudinal plane of the vehicle.

6.2.3.2. Height: a minimum of 500 mm and a maximum of 1 200 mm above the ground. U.K.

6.2.3.3. Length: at the front of the vehicle this requirement is regarded as satisfied if the light emitted does not cause discomfort to the driver either directly or indirectly by means of the rear-view mirrors and/or other reflecting surfaces of the vehicle. U.K.

6.2.3.4. In the case of two dipped-beam headlamps the distance separating the illuminating surfaces must not exceed 200 mm. U.K.

6.2.4. Geometric visibility U.K.

Determined by angles α and β as specified in point A(10) of Annex I:

α

=

15° upwards and 10° downwards;

β

=

45° to the left and to the right if there is only one dipped-beam headlamp;

45° outwards and 10° inwards if there are two dipped-beam headlamps.

The presence of panels or other items of equipment near the light must not give rise to secondary effects causing discomfort to other road users.

6.2.5. Alignment: towards the front. U.K.

May move in line with the steering angle.

6.2.6. May be grouped together with the main-beam headlamp and the front position lamp. U.K.

6.2.7. May not be combined with any other lamps. U.K.

6.2.8. May be reciprocally incorporated with the main-beam headlamp and the front position lamp. U.K.

6.2.9. Electrical connections U.K.

The control for changing over the dipped beam must switch off all main-beam headlamps simultaneously, whereas the dipped beams may remain switched on at the same time as the main beam.

6.2.10. Circuit-closed telltale: optional. U.K.

Green non-flashing indicator light.

6.2.11. Other requirements: none. U.K.

6.3. Direction indicator lamps U.K.

6.3.1. Number: Two per side. U.K.

6.3.2. Arrangement drawing: two front and two rear indicator lamps. U.K.

6.3.3. Position U.K.

6.3.3.1.

Width: U.K.

6.3.3.1.1.

The following apply simultaneously to front indicator lamps: U.K.

6.3.3.1.1.1. there must be a minimum distance of 240 mm between the illuminating surfaces; U.K.

6.3.3.1.1.2. they must be situated outside the vertical longitudinal planes that are tangent to the outer edges of the illuminating surfaces of the headlamp(s). U.K.

6.3.3.1.1.3. A minimum distance between the illuminating surfaces of the indicators and the closest dipped-beam headlamps of: U.K.

• 75 mm in the case of a minimum indicator intensity of 90 cd,

• 40 mm in the case of a minimum indicator intensity of 175 cd,

• 20 mm in the case of a minimum indicator intensity of 250 cd,

• ≤ 20 mm in the case of a minimum indicator intensity of 400 cd.

6.3.3.1.2. The distance between the inner edges of the illuminating surfaces of the rear indicator lamps must be at least 180 mm. U.K.

6.3.3.2. Height: minimum 350 mm, maximum 1 200 mm above the ground. U.K.

6.3.3.3. Length: the distance towards the front between the transverse plane corresponding to the extreme longitudinal rearmost extremity of the vehicle and the centre of reference of the rear indicators must not exceed 300 mm. U.K.

6.3.4. Geometric visibility U.K.

Horizontal angles: see Appendix 2.

Vertical angles: 15° above and below the horizontal.

However, the vertical angle below the horizontal may be reduced to 5° if the lamps are less than 750 mm above the ground.

6.3.5. Alignment U.K.

The front direction indicator lamps may move in line with the steering angle.

6.3.6. May be grouped with one or more lamps. U.K.

6.3.7. May not be combined with any other lamp. U.K.

6.3.8. May not be reciprocally incorporated with another lamp. U.K.

6.3.9. Electrical connections U.K.

Direction indicator lamps must switch on independently of the other lamps. All direction indicator lamps on one side of a vehicle must be switched on and off by means of one control.

6.3.10. Operational telltale: optional. U.K.

It may be optical or auditory or both. If it is optical it must be a green flashing light and visible under all normal operating conditions. It must be extinguished or remain alight without flashing or show a marked change of frequency in the event of the malfunction of any of the direction indicator lamps. If it is entirely auditory it must be clearly audible and show the same operating conditions as the optical telltale.

6.3.11. Other requirements U.K.

The characteristics listed below must be measured with the electrical generator supplying current only to those circuits that are essential to the operation of the engine and lighting devices. U.K.

6.3.11.1. Actuation of the light-signalling device control must be followed by illumination of the lamp within a maximum of one second and extinction of the first lamp within a maximum of one and a half seconds. U.K.

6.3.11.2.

In the case of all vehicles the direction indicator lamps of which are supplied with direct current: U.K.

6.3.11.2.1. the flashing-light frequency must be 90 ± 30 times per minute; U.K.

6.3.11.2.2. the direction indicator lamps on the same side of the vehicle must flash at the same frequency and in phase. U.K.

6.3.11.3.

Where a vehicle is fitted with direction indicator lamps which are supplied with alternating current, when the engine speed lies between 50 and 100 % of the speed corresponding to the maximum speed of the vehicle: U.K.

6.3.11.3.1. the lights must flash at a frequency of 90 ± 30 times per minute; U.K.

6.3.11.3.2. the direction indicator lamps may flash on the same side of the vehicle either simultaneously or alternately. The front lamps must not be visible to the rear nor the rear lamps to the front within the zones defined in Appendix 1. U.K.

6.3.11.4.

Where the direction indicator lamps fitted to a vehicle are supplied with alternating current, when the engine speed lies between the idling speed specified by the manufacturer and 50 % of the speed corresponding to the maximum speed of the vehicle: U.K.

6.3.11.4.1. the flashing frequency must lie between 90 + 30 and 90 – 45 times per minute; U.K.

6.3.11.4.2. direction indicator lamps on the same side of the vehicle may flash either simultaneously or alternately. The front lamps must not be visible to the rear, nor the rear lamps visible to the front within the zones defined in Appendix 1. U.K.

6.3.11.5. In the event of failure, other than a short circuit, of one direction indicator lamp, the other must continue to flash, or remain lit, but the frequency in this state may be different from that specified. U.K.

6.4. Stop lamps U.K.

6.4.1. Number: one or two. U.K.

6.4.2. Arrangement drawing: no individual specifications. U.K.

6.4.3. Position U.K.

6.4.3.1. Width: if there is only one stop lamp its centre of reference must lie within the median longitudinal plane of the vehicle, or if there are two stop lamps they must be symmetrical to the median longitudinal plane of the vehicle. U.K.

6.4.3.2. Height: minimum 250 mm, maximum 1 500 mm above ground. U.K.

6.4.3.3. Length: at the rear of the vehicle. U.K.

6.4.4. Geometric visibility U.K.

Horizontal angle: 45° to the left and to the right.

Vertical angle: 15° above and below the horizontal.

However, the vertical angle below the horizontal may be reduced to 5° if the lamp is less than 750 mm above the ground.

6.4.5. Alignment: towards the rear of the vehicle. U.K.

6.4.6. May be grouped with one or more other rear lamps. U.K.

6.4.7. May not be combined with another lamp. U.K.

6.4.8. May be reciprocally incorporated with the rear position lamp. U.K.

6.4.9. Operational electrical connection: must light up whenever at least one of the service brakes is applied. U.K.

6.4.10. Circuit-closed telltale: prohibited. U.K.

6.5. Front position lamps U.K.

6.5.1. Number: one or two. U.K.

6.5.2. Arrangement drawing: no individual specifications. U.K.

6.5.3. Position U.K.

6.5.3.1. Width: U.K.

• one independent front position lamp may be fitted above or below or to one side of another front lamp: if these lamps are one above the other the reference centre of the front position lamp must be located within the median longitudinal plane of the vehicle; if these lamps are side by side their reference centres must be symmetrical in relation to the median longitudinal plane of the vehicle,

• a front position lamp that is reciprocally incorporated with another front lamp must be installed in such a way that its reference centre is situated in the median longitudinal plane of the vehicle,

• two front position lamps one or both of which is/are reciprocally incorporated with another front lamp must be installed in such a way that their reference centres are symmetrical in relation to the median longitudinal plane of the vehicle.

6.5.3.2. Height: minimum 350 mm, maximum 1 200 mm above the ground. U.K.

6.5.3.3. Length: at front of vehicle. U.K.

6.5.4. Geometric visibility U.K.

Horizontal angle: 80° to the left and to the right if there is a single position lamp; 80° to the outside and 45° towards the inside if there are two position lamps.

Vertical angle: 15° above and below the horizontal.

However, the vertical angle below the horizontal may be reduced to 5° if the lamp is less than 750 mm above the ground.

6.5.5. Alignment: towards the front. U.K.

May pivot as a function of the steering angle.

6.5.6. May be grouped with any other front lamp. U.K.

6.5.7. May be reciprocally incorporated with any other front lamp. U.K.

6.5.8. Operational electrical connections: no individual specifications. U.K.

6.5.9. Circuit-closed telltale: optional. U.K.

Non-flashing green indicator light.

6.5.10. Other requirements: none. U.K.

6.6. Rear position lamps U.K.

6.6.1. Number: one or two. U.K.

6.6.2. Arrangement drawing: no individual specifications. U.K.

6.6.3. Position U.K.

6.6.3.1. Width: the reference centre must be located within the median longitudinal plane of the vehicle if there is only one position lamp, or if there are two position lamps these must be symmetrical to the median longitudinal plane of the vehicle. U.K.

6.6.3.2. Height: minimum 250 mm, maximum 1 500 mm above the ground. U.K.

6.6.3.3. Length: at rear of vehicle. U.K.

6.6.4. Geometric visibility U.K.

Horizontal angle: 80° to the left and to the right if there is a single position lamp; 80° towards the outside and 45° towards the inside if there are two position lamps.

Vertical angle: 15° above and below the horizontal.

However, the vertical angle below the horizontal may be reduced to 5° if the lamp is less than 750 mm above the ground.

6.6.5. Alignment: towards the rear. U.K.

6.6.6. May be grouped with any other rear lamp. U.K.

6.6.7. May be reciprocally incorporated with the stop lamp or non-triangular rear retro-reflector, or with both. U.K.

6.6.8. Operational electric connections: no individual specification. U.K.

6.6.9. Circuit-closed telltale: optional. U.K.

Its function may be fulfilled by the device provided, where appropriate, for the front position lamp.

6.6.10. Other requirements: none. U.K.

6.7. Non-triangular side retro-reflectors U.K.

6.7.1. Number per side: one or two Class IA(1). U.K.

6.7.2. Arrangement drawing: no individual specifications. U.K.

6.7.3. Position U.K.

6.7.3.1. Width: no individual specifications. U.K.

6.7.3.2. Height: 300 mm minimum, 900 mm maximum above the ground. U.K.

6.7.3.3. Length: should be such that, under normal conditions, the device cannot be masked by the driver or passenger, nor by their clothing. U.K.

6.7.4. Geometric visibility U.K.

Horizontal angles: 30° towards the front and rear.

Vertical angles: 15° above and below the horizontal.

However, the vertical angle below the horizontal may be reduced to 5° if the reflector is less than 750 mm above the ground.

6.7.5. Alignment: the reference axis of the retro-reflectors must be perpendicular to the median longitudinal plane of the vehicle and positioned outwards. U.K.

Retro-reflectors at the front may pivot in line with the steering angle.

6.7.6. May be grouped with other signalling devices. U.K.

6.8. Non-triangular rear retro-reflectors U.K.

6.8.1. Number: one Class IA(2). U.K.

6.8.2. Arrangement drawing: no individual specifications. U.K.

6.8.3. Position U.K.

6.8.3.1. Width: the reference centre must be located within the median longitudinal plane of the vehicle. U.K.

6.8.3.2. Height: minimum 250 mm, maximum 900 mm above the ground. U.K.

6.8.3.3. Length: at rear of vehicle. U.K.

6.8.4. Geometric visibility U.K.

Horizontal angle: 30° to the left and right.

Vertical angle: 15° above and below the horizontal.

However, the vertical angle below the horizontal may be reduced to 5° if the reflector is less than 750 mm above the ground.

6.8.5. Alignment: towards the rear. U.K.

6.8.6. May be grouped with any other lamp. U.K.

6.8.7. Other requirements: U.K.

The illuminating surface of the reflector may have parts in common with any other rear-mounted red lamp.

6.9. Pedal retro-reflectors U.K.

6.9.1. Each pedal of a two-wheel moped must be fitted with two retro-reflectors. U.K.

6.9.2. Arrangement drawing: no individual specification. U.K.

6.9.3. Other requirements U.K.

The illuminating surface of the retro-reflector must be recessed within its frame. The reflectors must be installed within the body of the pedal in such a way that they are clearly visible both to the front and to the rear of the vehicle. The reference axis of the reflectors, the shape of which must be adapted to that of the body of the pedal, and put at right angles to the axis of the pedal. The pedal reflectors need be mounted only on vehicle pedals which, by means of cranks or similar devices, may act as a means of propulsion instead of the engine. They need not be mounted on pedals acting as vehicle controls or solely as footrests for the driver or passenger.

6.10. Non-triangular front retro-reflector U.K.

6.10.1. Number: one Class IA(2). U.K.

6.10.2. Arrangement drawing: no individual specification. U.K.

6.10.3. Position U.K.

6.10.3.1. Width: the reference centre must be located within the median longitudinal plane of the vehicle; U.K.

6.10.3.2. Height: minimum 400 mm, maximum 1 200 mm above the ground; U.K.

6.10.3.3. Length: at front of vehicle. U.K.

6.10.4. Geometric visibility U.K.

Horizontal angle: 30° to the left and right

Vertical angle: 15° above and below the horizontal.

However, the vertical angle below the horizontal may be reduced to 5° if the reflector is less than 750 mm above the ground.

6.10.5. Alignment: towards the front. U.K.

May pivot in line with the steering angle.

6.10.6. May be grouped with one or more lamps. U.K.

6.10.7. Other specifications: none. U.K.

6.11. Rear registration-plate lamp U.K.

6.11.1. Number: one. U.K.

The lamp may consist of several optical elements intended to illuminate the position of the plate.

6.11.2.	Arrangement drawing	Such that the lamp illuminates the position reserved for the registration plate.
6.11.3.	Position
6.11.3.1.	Width:
6.11.3.2.	Height:
6.11.3.3.	Length:
6.11.4.	Geometrical visibility
6.11.5.	Alignment

6.11.6. May be grouped with one or more rear lamps. U.K.

6.11.7. May be combined with the rear position lamp. U.K.

6.11.8. May not be reciprocally incorporated with any other lamp. U.K.

6.11.9. Operational electrical connections: no individual specifications. U.K.

6.11.10. Circuit-closed telltale: optional. U.K.

Its operation must be ensured by the same telltale as provided for the position lamp.

6.11.11. Other requirements: none. U.K.

(1)

In accordance with the classification set out in Directive 76/757/EEC.

(2)

In accordance with the classification set out in Directive 76/757/EEC.