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Council Directive 93/92/EEC of 29 October 1993 on the installation of lighting and light-signalling devices on two or three-wheel motor vehicles (repealed)
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However, for tricyles with a maximum width exceeding 1 300 mm, two main-beam headlamps are required.
an independent main-beam headlamp may be fitted above, below or to one side of another front lamp: if these lamps are one above 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 plane 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 of the median longitudinal plane of the vehicle.
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.
May move in line with the steering angle.
The main-beam headlamps must switch on simultaneously. When switching from the dipped to the main beam all of the main-beam headlamps must be lit. When switching from the main beam to the dipped beams all of the main-beam headlamps must be switched off simultaneously. The dipped-beam headlamps may remain lit at the same time as the main-beam headlamps.
Blue non-flashing warning light.
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However, for tricycles with a maximum width exceeding 1 300 mm two dipped-beam headlamps are required.
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.
In the case of a vehicle with two dipped-beam headlamps:
the edges of the illuminating surfaces furthermost from the median longitudinal plane of the vehicle must not be more than 400 mm from the outermost edge of the vehicle,
the innermost edges of the illuminating surfaces must be at least 500 mm apart. This distance may be reduced to 400 mm if the maximum width of the vehicle is less than 1 300 mm.
Determined by angles α and β as specified in section A 10 of Annex I:
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15° upwards and 10° downwards;
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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.
May move in line with the steering angle.
The vertical inclination of the dipped beam must remain between -0,5 and -2,5 %, except in the case where an external adjusting device is present.
The control for changing to 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.
Green non-flashing indicator light.
One side direction indicator is also permitted per side.
the edges of the illuminating surfaces furthest from the median longitudinal plane must not be more than 400 mm from the outermost part of the vehicle,
the internal edges of the illuminating surfaces must be at least 500 mm apart,
there must be a minimum distance between the illuminating surfaces of the indicators and the nearest dipped-beam headlamps of:
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.
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.
The direction indicator lamps may move in line with the steering angle.
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.
This may be optical or auditory or both. If it is optical it must be green flashing light 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 a marked change of frequency in the event of any malfunction.
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.
However, for tricycles with a maximum width exceeding 1 300 mm, two stop lamps are required.
In the case of vehicles with two rear wheels: at least 600 mm between the two lamps. The distance may be reduced to 400 mm of the maximum width if the vehicle is less than 1 300 mm.
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.
However, in the case of tricycles with a maximum width exceeding 1 300 mm, two front position lamps are required.
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 main-beam headlamp 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, of which one or both are combined 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.
In the case of a vehicle with two front position lamps:
the edges of the illuminating surfaces furthest from the median longitudinal plane of the vehicle must not be more than 400 mm from the outermost part of the vehicle,
[F1the internal edges of the illuminating surfaces must be at least 500 mm apart. That distance may be reduced to 400 mm if the maximum width of the vehicle is less than 1 300 mm.]
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Horizontal angle: 80° to the left and right if there is a single position lamp; 80° to the outside and 45° to the inside, if there a 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.
May move in line with the steering angle.
Non-flashing green pilot light; this telltale is not required where the dashboard lighting can only be switched on and off simultaneously with the position lamp.
However, for tricycles with a maximum width exceeding 1 300 mm, two rear position lamps are required.
Horizontal angle: 80° to the left and right if there is a single position lamp; 80° to the outside and 45° to 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.
Its function may be fulfilled by the device provided, where appropriate, for the front position lamp.
a front fog lamp may be installed above, below or next to another front lamp; if these lamps are on top of each other, the reference centre of the front fog lamp must be located within the median longitudinal plane of the vehicle; if the two lamps are side by side, their reference centres must be symmetrical in relation to the median longitudinal plane of the vehicle,
a front fog 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 fog lamps, one or both of them, 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,
the edges of the illuminating surface furthermost from the median longitudinal plane of the vehicle must not be further than 400 mm from the outermost edge of the vehicle.
This is determined by the angles α and β as defined in section A 10 of Annex I:
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5° upwards and downwards;
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45° to the left and to the right in the case of a non-central lamp, in which case the internal angle must be β = 10°.
May move in line with the steering angle.
It must be possible to switch the front fog lamp on or off independently of the main-beam headlamp or the dipped-beam lamp.
Green non-flashing indicator light.
This is determined by the angles α and β as defined in section A 10 of Annex I:
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5° upwards and 5° downwards;
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25° to the left and to the right.
The lamp may not be lit unless one or more of the following lamps are lit: the main-beam headlamp, the dipped-beam headlamp or the front fog lamp.
Non-flashing amber indicator light.
This is determined by the angles α and β as specified in section A 10 of Annex I:
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15° upwards and 5° downwards;
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45° to the right and to the left if there is only one lamp;
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45° outwards and 30° inwards if there a two lamps.
The lamp may not be alight unless the reverse gear is engaged and the device for switching off the engine is in a position such that it is possible for the engine to operate.
It must not be possible for the lamp to be alight or remain lit if one of these conditions is unverified.
The signal must be actuated by a separate control which enables all of the direction indicators to be supplied with current simultaneously.
A red flashing light or, if there is no separate telltale, the simultaneous operation of the telltales specified in 6.3.10.
A light flashing at a frequency of 90 ± 30 times per minute. Actuation of the light-signalling device must be followed by illumination of the lamp within a maximum of one second and initial extinction of the lamp within a maximum of one-and-a-half seconds.
It must be possible to actuate the hazard warning signal even if the device for switching the engine on or off is in a position such that it is impossible for the later to operate.
6.11.1. | Number: one. 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. | Geometric visibility | |
6.11.5. | Position | |
6.11.6. | May be grouped with one or more rear lamps. | |
6.11.7. | May be combined with the rear position lamp. | |
6.11.8. | May not be reciprocally incorporated with any other lamp. | |
6.11.9. | Electrical connections: no individual specifications. | |
6.11.10. | Circuit-closed telltale: optional. Its operation must be ensured by the same telltale as provided for the position lamp. | |
6.11.11. | Other requirements: none. |
However, in the case of tricycles with a maximum width exceeding 1 000 mm, two non-triangular rear reflectors are required.
This distance may be reduced to 400 mm if the maximum width of the vehicle is less than 1 300 mm.
Horizontal angle: 30° 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 height of the retro-reflector is less than 750 mm.
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 height of the retro-reflector is less than 750 mm.
In accordance with the classification set out in Directive 76/757/EEC.
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