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Regulation (EC) No 661/2009 of the European Parliament and of the Council of 13 July 2009 concerning type-approval requirements for the general safety of motor vehicles, their trailers and systems, components and separate technical units intended therefor (Text with EEA relevance)

[F1Validity and extension of approvals granted under the Directives repealed by this Regulation U.K.

In accordance with Article 13(14) of this Regulation, EC type-approval certificates for vehicles, components and separate technical units issued in accordance with the directives listed below may be used to demonstrate compliance with the relevant UNECE regulations.

Regulation Number Subject Corresponding Directive OJ Reference Applicability
10 Electromagnetic compatibility Directive 72/245/EEC OJ L 152, 6.7.1972, p. 15 . M, N, O, component, STU ( a )
11 Door latches and door retention components Directive 70/387/EEC OJ L 176, 10.8.1970, p. 5 . M 1 , N 1 ( b )
12 Protection of the driver against the steering mechanism in the event of impact Directive 74/297/EEC OJ L 165, 20.6.1974, p. 16 . M 1 , N 1 ( a )
14 Safety-belt anchorages, ISOFIX anchorages systems and ISOFIX top tether anchorages Directive 76/115/EEC OJ L 24, 30.1.1976, p. 6 . M ( c )
18 Protection of motor vehicles against unauthorized use Directive 74/61/EEC OJ L 38, 11.2.1974, p. 22 . M 2 , M 3 , N 2 , N 3 , component, STU
21 Interior fittings Directive 74/60/EEC OJ L 38, 11.2.1974, p. 2 . M 1
26 External projections Directive 74/483/EEC OJ L 266, 2.10.1974, p. 4 . M 1 , STU ( d )
28 Audible warning devices and signals Directive 70/388/EEC OJ L 176, 10.8.1970, p. 12 . M, N, component
30 Pneumatic tyres for motor vehicles and their trailers (Class C1) Directive 92/23/EEC OJ L 129, 14.5.1992, p. 95 . component ( e )
34 Prevention of fire risks (liquid fuel tanks) Directive 70/221/EEC OJ L 76, 6.4.1970, p. 23 . M, N, O ( f )
39 Speedometer equipment including its installation Directive 75/443/EEC OJ L 196, 26.7.1975, p. 1 . M, N ( g )
43 Safety glazing materials Directive 92/22/EEC OJ L 129, 14.5.1992, p. 11 . M, N, O, component
[F246 Devices for indirect vision and their installation Directive 2003/97/EC OJ L 25, 29.1.2004, p. 1 . M, N 1 , component]
48 Installation of lighting and light-signalling devices on motor vehicles Directive 76/756/EEC OJ L 262, 27.9.1976, p. 1 . M, N, O
55 Mechanical coupling components of combinations of vehicles Directive 94/20/EC OJ L 195, 29.7.1994, p. 1 . M, N, O, component
58 Rear underrun protective devices (RUPDs) and their installation; Rear underrun protection (RUP) Directive 70/221/EEC OJ L 76, 6.4.1970, p. 23 . M, N, O, STU
61 Commercial vehicles with regard to their external projections forward of the cab's rear panel Directive 92/114/EEC OJ L 409, 31.12.1992, p. 17 . N
73 Lateral protection of goods vehicles Directive 89/297/EEC OJ L 124, 5.5.1989, p. 1 . N 2 , N 3 , O 3 , O 4
79 Steering equipment Directive 70/311/EEC OJ L 133, 18.6.1970, p. 10 . M, N, O ( h )
89 Speed limitation devices Directive 92/24/EEC OJ L 129, 14.5.1992, p. 154 . M 2 , M 3 , N 2 , N 3 , STU
90 Replacement brake lining assemblies and drum brake linings for power-driven vehicles and their trailers Directive 71/320/EEC OJ L 202, 6.9.1971, p. 37 . STU ( i )
93 Front underrun protective devices (FUPDs) and their installation; front underrun protection (FUP) Directive 2000/40/EC OJ L 203, 10.8.2000, p. 9 . N 2 , N 3 , STU
97 Vehicle Alarm Systems (VAS) Directive 74/61/EEC OJ L 38, 11.2.1974, p. 22 . M 1 , N 1 , component, STU
116 Protection of motor vehicles against unauthorized use Directive 74/61/EEC OJ L 38, 11.2.1974, p. 22 . M 1 , N 1 , component, STU
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122 Heating system of vehicles Directive 2001/56/EC OJ L 292, 9.11.2001, p. 21 . M, N, O, component
125 Forward field of vision Directive 77/649/EEC OJ L 267, 19.10.1977, p. 1 . M 1
Notes to the table: U.K.
( a ) Not applicable for vehicle types equipped with electric propulsion. U.K.
( b ) Not applicable for vehicle types in case of design changes to and/or the introduction of any back door and/or sliding door. U.K.
( c ) Only applicable for special purpose completed vehicles of category M 1 , excluding motor-caravans, with a permissible maximum laden mass exceeding 2,0 tonnes, as well as for vehicle categories M 2 and M 3. U.K.
( d ) Not applicable for radio receiving or transmitting aerials considered as separate technical units. U.K.
( e ) Only applicable for Class C1 tyres manufactured before, on or after 1 November 2014 , to be sold and put into service after 1 November 2014 and being identified by means of the letter code Z placed within the tyre size designation. U.K.
( f ) Not covering Part II of UNECE Regulation No 34. U.K.
( g ) See Article 4 of Regulation (EU) No 130/2012 (Commission Regulation (EU) No 130/2012 of 15 February 2012 concerning type-approval requirements for motor vehicles with regard to vehicle access and manoeuvrability and implementing Regulation (EC) No 661/2009 of the European Parliament and of the Council concerning type-approval requirements for the general safety of motor vehicles, their trailers and systems, components and separate technical units intended therefor ( OJ L 43, 16.2.2012, p. 6 )). U.K.
( h ) Not applicable for vehicle types equipped with steering equipment containing complex electronic control systems. U.K.
( i ) Notwithstanding the provisions of Article 7(1) of Regulation (EU) 2015/166 and not applicable for brake discs and drums.] U.K.