1. Introductory Text

  2. Article 1.(1) In order to improve road safety and the environment,...

  3. Article 2.For the purposes of this Directive: (a) ‘commercial vehicle’ shall...

  4. Article 3.(1) Each Member State shall introduce technical roadside inspections such...

  5. Article 4.(1) A technical roadside inspection shall comprise one, two or...

  6. Article 5.(1) The technical roadside inspection report relating to the inspection...

  7. Article 6.Every two years, before 31 March, Member States shall communicate...

  8. Article 7.(1) Member States shall assist one another in applying this...

  9. Article 8.Any amendments which are necessary to adapt Annex I or...

  10. Article 9.(1) The Commission shall be assisted by the Committee on...

  11. Article 10.Member States shall draw up arrangements for the penalties applicable...

  12. Article 11.Within a year of receiving the data referred to in...

  13. Article 12.(1) The Member States shall bring into force the laws,...

  14. Article 13.This Directive shall enter into force on the day of...

  15. Article 14.This Directive is addressed to the Member States.

    1. ANNEX I

      2. SPECIMEN TECHNICAL ROADSIDE INSPECTION REPORT INCORPORATING A CHECK-LIST

        1. 1. Place of check …

        2. 2. Date …

        3. 3. Time …

        4. 4. Vehicle nationality mark and registration number …

        5. 5. Vehicle identification/VIN number …

        6. 6. Category of vehicle

        7. 7. Undertaking carrying out transport

        8. 8. Nationality (driver) …

        9. 9. Driver name …

        10. 10. Checklist…

        11. 11. Result of inspection:

        12. 12. Miscellaneous/remarks: …

        13. 13. Authority/officer or inspector having carried out the inspection

        14. Notes:

          1. (a) Vehicle category according to Annex II to Directive 2007/46/EC (...

          2. (b) Number of seats including the driver’s seat (item S.1 of...

          3. (c) If available.

          4. (d) ‘ Checked ’ means that at least one or more...

          5. (e) Defects indicated on the rear side.

          6. (f) Methods for testing and guidelines for assessment of defects according...

        16. 0. IDENTIFICATION OF THE VEHICLE

          1. 0.1. Registration number plates

          2. 0.2. Vehicle identification/chassis/serial number

        17. 1. BRAKING EQUIPMENT

          1. 1.1. Mechanical condition and operation

          2. 1.1.1. Service brake pedal pivot

          3. 1.1.2. Pedal condition and travel of brake operating device

          4. 1.1.3. Vacuum pump or compressor and reservoirs

          5. 1.1.4. Low pressure warning gauge or indicator

          6. 1.1.5. Hand-operated brake control valve

          7. 1.1.6. Parking brake activator, lever control, parking brake ratchet

          8. 1.1.7. Braking valves (foot valves, un-loaders, governors)

          9. 1.1.8. Couplings for trailer brakes (electrical and pneumatic)

          10. 1.1.9. Energy storage reservoir pressure tank

          11. 1.1.10. Brake servo units, master cylinder (hydraulic systems)

          12. 1.1.11. Rigid brake pipes

          13. 1.1.12. Flexible brake hoses

          14. 1.1.13. Brake linings and pads

          15. 1.1.14. Brake drums, brake discs

          16. 1.1.15. Brake cables, rods, levers, linkages

          17. 1.1.16. Brake actuators (including spring brakes or hydraulic cylinders)

          18. 1.1.17. Load sensing valve

          19. 1.1.18. Slack adjusters and indicators

          20. 1.1.19. Endurance braking system (where fitted or required)

          21. 1.1.20. Automatic operation of trailer brakes

          22. 1.1.21. Complete braking system

          23. 1.1.22. Test connections

          24. 1.2. Service braking performance and efficiency

          25. 1.2.1. Performance

          26. 1.2.2. Efficiency

          27. 1.3. Secondary (emergency) braking performance and efficiency

          28. 1.3.1. Performance

          29. 1.3.2. Efficiency

          30. 1.4. Parking braking performance and efficiency

          31. 1.4.1. Performance

          32. 1.4.2. Efficiency

          33. 1.5. Endurance braking system performance

          34. 1.6. Anti-lock braking system

        18. 2. STEERING

          1. 2.1. Mechanical condition

          2. 2.1.1. Steering gear condition

          3. 2.1.2. Steering gear casing attachment

          4. 2.1.3. Steering linkage condition

          5. 2.1.4. Steering linkage operation

          6. 2.1.5. Power steering

          7. 2.2. Steering wheel and column

          8. 2.2.1. Steering wheel condition

          9. 2.2.2. Steering column

          10. 2.3. Steering play

          11. 2.4. Wheel alignment

          12. 2.5. Trailer steered axle turntable

        19. 3. VISIBILITY

          1. 3.1. Field of vision

          2. 3.2. Condition of glass

          3. 3.3. Rear-view mirrors

          4. 3.4. Windscreen wipers

          5. 3.5. Windscreen washers

          6. 3.6. Demisting system

        20. 4. LAMPS, REFLECTORS, ELECTRICAL EQUIPMENT

          1. 4.1. Headlamps

          2. 4.1.1. Condition and operation

          3. 4.1.2. Alignment

          4. 4.1.3. Switching

          5. 4.1.4. Compliance with requirements

          6. 4.1.5. Levelling devices

          7. 4.1.6. Headlamp cleaning device

          8. 4.2. Front and rear position lamps, side marker lamps and end...

          9. 4.2.1. Condition and operation

          10. 4.2.2. Switching

          11. 4.2.3. Compliance with requirements

          12. 4.3. Stop lamps

          13. 4.3.1. Condition and operation

          14. 4.3.2. Switching

          15. 4.3.3. Compliance with requirements

          16. 4.4. Direction indicator and hazard warning lamps

          17. 4.4.1. Condition and operation

          18. 4.4.2. Switching

          19. 4.4.3. Compliance with requirements

          20. 4.4.4. Flashing frequency

          21. 4.5. Front and rear fog lamps

          22. 4.5.1. Condition and operation

          23. 4.5.2. Alignment

          24. 4.5.3. Switching

          25. 4.5.4. Compliance with requirements

          26. 4.6. Reversing lamps

          27. 4.6.1. Condition and operation

          28. 4.6.2. Switching

          29. 4.6.3. Compliance with requirements

          30. 4.7. Rear registration plate lamp

          31. 4.7.1. Condition and operation

          32. 4.7.2. Compliance with requirements

          33. 4.8. Retro-reflectors, conspicuity markings and rear marker plates

          34. 4.8.1. Condition

          35. 4.8.2. Compliance with requirements

          36. 4.9. Tell-tales mandatory for lighting equipment

          37. 4.9.1. Condition and operation

          38. 4.9.2. Compliance with requirements

          39. 4.10. Electrical connections between towing vehicle and trailer or semi-trailer

          40. 4.11. Electrical wiring

          41. 4.12. Non-obligatory lamps and reflectors

          42. 4.13. Battery

        21. 5. AXLES, WHEELS, TYRES AND SUSPENSION

          1. 5.1. Axles

          2. 5.1.1. Axles

          3. 5.1.2. Stub axles

          4. 5.1.3. Wheel bearings

          5. 5.2. Wheels and tyres

          6. 5.2.1. Road wheel hub

          7. 5.2.2. Wheels

          8. 5.2.3. Tyres

          9. 5.3. Suspension system

          10. 5.3.1. Springs and stabilisers

          11. 5.3.2. Shock absorbers

          12. 5.3.3. Torque tubes, radius arms, wishbones and suspension arms

          13. 5.3.4. Suspension joints

          14. 5.3.5. Air suspension

        22. 6. CHASSIS AND CHASSIS ATTACHMENTS

          1. 6.1. Chassis or frame and attachments

          2. 6.1.1. General condition

          3. 6.1.2. Exhaust pipes and silencers

          4. 6.1.3. Fuel tank and pipes (including heating fuel tank and pipes)...

          5. 6.1.4. Bumpers, lateral protection and rear under-run devices

          6. 6.1.5. Spare wheel carrier

          7. 6.1.6. Coupling mechanisms and towing equipment

          8. 6.1.7. Transmission

          9. 6.1.8. Engine mountings

          10. 6.1.9. Engine performance

          11. 6.2. Cab and bodywork

          12. 6.2.1. Condition

          13. 6.2.2. Mounting

          14. 6.2.3. Doors and door catches

          15. 6.2.4. Floor

          16. 6.2.5. Driver’s seat

          17. 6.2.6. Other seats

          18. 6.2.7. Driving controls

          19. 6.2.8. Cab steps

          20. 6.2.9. Other interior and exterior fittings and equipment

          21. 6.2.10. Mudguards (wings), spray suppression devices

        23. 7. OTHER EQUIPMENT

          1. 7.1. Safety belts/buckles

          2. 7.1.1. Security of mounting

          3. 7.1.2. Condition

          4. 7.1.3. Safety belt load-limiter

          5. 7.1.4. Safety belt pre-tensioners

          6. 7.1.5. Airbag

          7. 7.1.6. SRS systems

          8. 7.2. Fire extinguisher

          9. 7.3. Locks and anti-theft device

          10. 7.4. Warning triangle

          11. 7.5. First aid kit

          12. 7.6. Wheel chocks (wedges)

          13. 7.7. Audible warning device

          14. 7.8. Speedometer

          15. 7.9. Tachograph

          16. 7.10. Speed limitation device

          17. 7.11. Odometer

          18. 7.12. Electronic stability control (ESC)

        24. 8. NOISE

          1. 8.1. 8.1 Noise suppression system

          2. 8.2. Exhaust emissions

          3. 8.2.1. Petrol engine emissions

          4. 8.2.1.1. Exhaust emission control equipment

          5. 8.2.1.2. Gaseous emissions

          6. 8.2.2. Diesel engine emissions

          7. 8.2.2.1. Exhaust emission control equipment

          8. 8.2.2.2. Opacity

          9. 8.3. Electromagnetic interference suppression

          10. 8.4. Other items related to the environment

          11. 8.4.1. Visible smoke

          12. 8.4.2. Fluid leaks

    2. ANNEX II

      1. 1. INTRODUCTION

      2. 2. INSPECTION REQUIREMENTS