Directive 2005/66/EC of the European Parliament and of the Council of 26 October 2005 relating to the use of frontal protection systems on motor vehicles and amending Council Directive 70/156/EEC (repealed) (c. 66)

ANNEX IU.K.TECHNICAL PROVISIONS

1.DEFINITIONSU.K.

For the purposes of this Directive the following definitions shall apply:

1.1.‘Vehicle type’ means a category of motor vehicle which, forward of the A-pillars, does not differ in such essential respects as:U.K.

(a)

the structure,

(b)

the main dimensions,

(c)

the materials of the outer surfaces of the vehicle,

(d)

the component arrangement (external or internal),

(e)

the method of fixing a frontal protection system,

in so far as they may be considered to have an effect on the validity of the results of the impact tests prescribed in this Directive.

For the purposes of frontal protection systems to be type-approved as separate technical units, any reference to vehicle may be interpreted as referring to the frame on which the system is mounted for testing and which is intended to represent the front end outer dimensions of the particular vehicle type for which the system is being type-approved;

1.2.‘normal ride attitude’ means the vehicle attitude in running order, positioned on the ground, with the tyres inflated to the recommended pressures and the front wheels in the straight-ahead position, with maximum capacity of all fluids necessary for operation of the vehicle, with all standard equipment as provided by the vehicle manufacturer, with a 75 kg mass placed on the driver's seat and a 75 kg mass placed on the front passenger's seat and with the suspension set for a driving speed of 40 km/h or 35 km/h in normal running conditions specified by the manufacturer (especially for vehicles with an active suspension or a device for automatic levelling);U.K.

1.3.‘external surface’ means the outside of the vehicle, forward of the A-pillars, including the bonnet, the wings, the lighting and light-signalling devices and the visible strengthening components;U.K.

1.4.‘radius of curvature’ means the radius of the arc of a circle which comes closest to the rounded form of the component under consideration;U.K.

1.5.‘extreme outer edge’ of the vehicle means, in relation to the sides of the vehicle, the plane parallel to the median longitudinal plane of the vehicle coinciding with its outer lateral edge, and, in relation to the front and rear ends, the perpendicular transverse plane of the vehicle coinciding with its outer front and rear edges, account not being taken of the projection:U.K.

(a)

of tyres near their point of contact with the ground, and connections for tyre pressure gauges;

(b)

of any anti-skid devices which may be mounted on the wheels;

(c)

of rear-view mirrors;

(d)

of side direction indicator lamps, end outline marker lamps, front and rear position (side) lamps and parking lamps;

(e)

in relation to the front and rear ends, of parts mounted on the bumpers, of towing devices and of exhaust pipes;

1.6.‘bumper’ means the front, lower, outer structure of the vehicle as type-approved. It includes all structures of the vehicle that are intended to give protection to the vehicle when involved in a low speed frontal collision with another vehicle and also any attachments, such as registration fixing plates, to this structure. It does not include equipment which is fitted to the vehicle following type-approval and intended to provide additional frontal protection for the vehicle;U.K.

1.7.‘frontal protection system’ means a separate structure or structures, such as a bull bar or a supplementary bumper, which is intended to protect the external surface of the vehicle, above and/or below the original-equipment bumper, from damage in the event of a collision with an object. Structures, with a maximum mass of less than 0,5 kg, intended to protect only the lights, are excluded from this definition;U.K.

1.8.‘bonnet leading edge reference line’ means the geometric trace of the points of contact between a straight edge 1 000 mm long and the front surface of the bonnet, when the straight edge, held parallel to the vertical longitudinal plane of the car and inclined rearwards by 50° and with the lower end 600 mm above the ground, is traversed across and in contact with the bonnet leading edge. For vehicles having the bonnet top surface inclined at essentially 50°, so that the straight edge makes a continuous contact or multiple contacts rather than a point contact, the reference line is determined with the straight edge inclined rearwards at an angle of 40°. For vehicles of such shape that the bottom end of the straight edge makes first contact, then that contact is taken to be the bonnet leading edge reference line, at that lateral position. For vehicles of such shape that the top end of the straight edge makes first contact, then the geometric trace of 1 000 mm wrap around distance as defined in paragraph 1.13 will be used as the bonnet leading edge reference line at that lateral position. The top edge of the bumper shall also be regarded as the bonnet leading edge for the purposes of this Directive, if it is touched by the straight edge during this procedure;U.K.

1.9.‘upper frontal protection system reference line’ means the upper limit to significant points of pedestrian contact with the frontal protection system or the vehicle. It is the geometric trace of the uppermost points of contact between a straight edge 700 mm long and the frontal protection system or the vehicle front (whichever is touched), when the straight edge, held parallel to the vertical longitudinal plane of the vehicle and inclined rearwards by 20°, is traversed across the front of the vehicle, while maintaining contact with the ground and with the surface of the frontal protection system or vehicle;U.K.

1.10.‘lower frontal protection system reference line’ means the lower limit to significant points of pedestrian contact with the frontal protection system or the vehicle. It is the geometric trace of the lowermost points of contact between a straight edge 700 mm long and the frontal protection system, when the straight edge, held parallel to the vertical longitudinal plane of the vehicle and inclined forwards by 25°, is traversed across the front of the vehicle, while maintaining contact with the ground and with the surface of the frontal protection system or the vehicle;U.K.

1.11.‘upper frontal protection system height’ means the vertical distance between the ground and the upper frontal protection system reference line, defined in paragraph 1.9 with the vehicle positioned in its normal ride attitude.U.K.

1.12.‘lower frontal protection system height’ means the vertical distance between the ground and the lower frontal protection system reference line, defined in paragraph 1.10 with the vehicle positioned in its normal ride attitude;U.K.

1.13.‘1 000 mm wrap around distance’ means the geometric trace described on the frontal upper surface by one end of a 1 000 mm long flexible tape, when it is held in a vertical fore and aft plane of the car and traversed across the front of the bonnet bumper and frontal protection system. The tape is held taut throughout the operation with one end held in contact with the ground, vertically below the front face of the bumper and the other end held in contact with the frontal upper surface. The vehicle is positioned in the normal ride attitude;U.K.

1.14.‘frontal protection system leading edge reference line’ means the geometric trace of the points of contact between a straight edge 1 000 mm long and the front surface of the frontal protection system, when the straight edge, held parallel to the vertical longitudinal plane of the car and inclined rearwards by 50°, is traversed across and in contact with the frontal protection system leading edge. For vehicles having the frontal protection system top surface inclined at essentially 50°, so that the straight edge makes a continuous contact or multiple contacts rather than a point contact, the reference line is determined with the straight edge inclined rearwards at an angle of 40°;U.K.

1.15.‘Head performance criterion (HPC)’ shall be calculated using the expression:U.K.

where ‘a’ is the resultant acceleration at the centre of gravity of the head (m/s² as a multiple of ‘g’, recorded versus time and filtered at a channel frequency class 1 000 Hz; t₁ and t₂ are two times defining the beginning and the end of the relevant recording period for which the value of HPC is a maximum between the first and last instants of contact. Values of HPC for which the time interval (t₁ - t₂) is greater than 15 ms are ignored for the purposes of calculating the maximum value.

2.CONSTRUCTION AND INSTALLATION PROVISIONSU.K.

2.1.Frontal protection systemsU.K.

The following requirements apply equally to frontal protection systems as supplied fitted to new vehicles and to frontal protection systems supplied as separate technical units for fitting to specified vehicles.

However, with the agreement of the competent approval authority, the requirements contained in paragraph 3 can be considered to have been satisfied wholly or in part by any equivalent testing carried out on the frontal protection system pursuant to another type-approval directive.

2.1.1.The components of the frontal protection system shall be so designed that all rigid surfaces which can be contacted by a 100 mm sphere, have a minimum radius of curvature of 5 mm.U.K.

2.1.2.The total mass of the frontal protection system, including all brackets and fixings, shall not exceed 1,2 % of the mass of the vehicle for which it is designed, subject to a maximum of 18 kg.U.K.

2.1.3.The height of the frontal protection system, when fitted to a vehicle, shall be no more than 50 mm higher at any point than the bonnet leading edge reference line, as defined in paragraph 1.8, measured on a vertical longitudinal plane through the vehicle at that point.U.K.

2.1.4.The frontal protection system shall not increase the width of the vehicle to which it is fitted. If the overall width of the frontal protection system is more than 75 % of the width of the vehicle, the ends of the system shall be turned in towards the external surface in order to minimise the risk of fouling. This requirement is considered to be satisfied if either the frontal protection system is recessed or integrated within the bodywork or the end of the system is turned so that it is not contactable by a 100 mm sphere and the gap between the end of the system and the surrounding bodywork does not exceed 20 mm.U.K.

2.1.5.Subject to paragraph 2.1.4, the gap between the components of the frontal protection system and the underlying external surface shall not exceed 80 mm. Local discontinuities in the general contour of the underlying body (such as apertures in grilles, air intakes, etc.) shall be ignored.U.K.

2.1.6.At any lateral position across the vehicle, in order to preserve the benefits of the vehicle bumper, the longitudinal distance between the most forward part of the bumper and the most forward part of the frontal protection system shall not exceed 50 mm.U.K.

2.1.7.The frontal protection system shall not reduce significantly the effectiveness of the bumper. This requirement shall be considered to be satisfied if there are no more than two vertical components and no horizontal components of the frontal protection system overlapping the bumper.U.K.

2.1.8.The frontal protection system shall not be inclined forward of the vertical. The top parts of the frontal protection system shall not extend upwards or rearwards (towards the windscreen) more than 50 mm from the bonnet leading edge reference line of the vehicle, as defined in paragraph 1.8, with the frontal protection system removed. Each point of measurement is made on a vertical longitudinal plane through the vehicle through that point.U.K.

2.1.9.Conformity with the requirements of other vehicle type-approval directives shall not be compromised by the fitting of a frontal protection system.U.K.

2.2.Frontal protection systems that are separate technical units may not be distributed, offered for sale or sold unless accompanied by a list of vehicle types for which the frontal protection system is type approved and clear assembly instructions. The assembly instructions shall contain specific instructions on installation including fixing modes for the vehicles for which the unit has been approved and to enable the approved components to be mounted on that vehicle in a manner that complies with the relevant provisions of paragraph 2.1.U.K.

3.TEST PROVISIONSU.K.

3.1.In order to be approved, frontal protection systems must pass the following tests:U.K.

3.1.1.Lower Legform to Frontal Protection System. The test is performed at an impact speed of 40 km/h. The maximum dynamic knee bending angle shall not exceed 21,0°, the maximum dynamic knee shearing displacement shall not exceed 6,0 mm, and the acceleration measured at the upper end of the tibia shall not exceed 200 g.U.K.

3.1.1.1.However, with respect to frontal protection systems approved as separate technical units for use only on specified vehicles of total permissible mass not exceeding 2,5 tonnes which have been type approved before 1 October 2005, or vehicles of total permissible mass exceeding 2,5 tonnes, the provisions of paragraph 3.1.1 may be replaced by the provisions of either paragraph 3.1.1.1.1 or paragraph 3.1.1.1.2.U.K.

3.1.1.1.1.The test is performed at an impact speed of 40 km/h. The maximum dynamic knee bending angle shall not exceed 26,0°, the maximum dynamic knee shearing displacement shall not exceed 7,5 mm, and the acceleration measured at the upper end of the tibia shall not exceed 250 g.U.K.

3.1.1.1.2.Tests are performed on the vehicle with the frontal protection system fitted and without the frontal protection system fitted at an impact speed of 40 km/h. The two tests shall be performed in equivalent locations as agreed with the relevant test authority. The values for the maximum dynamic knee bending angle, the maximum dynamic knee shearing displacement and the acceleration measured at the upper end of the tibia shall be recorded. In each case the value recorded for the vehicle fitted with the frontal protection system shall not exceed 90 % of the value recorded for the vehicle without the frontal protection system fitted.U.K.

3.1.1.2.If the lower frontal protection system height is greater than 500 mm this test must be replaced by the Upper Legform to Frontal Protection System test, as specified in paragraph 3.1.2.U.K.

3.1.2.Upper Legform to Frontal Protection System. The test is performed at an impact speed of 40 km/h. The instantaneous sum of the impact forces with respect to time shall not exceed 7,5 kN and the bending moment on the test impactor shall not exceed 510 Nm.U.K.

The Upper Legform to Frontal Protection System test shall be carried out if the lower frontal protection system height at the test position is more than 500 mm.

3.1.2.1.However, with respect to frontal protection systems approved as separate technical units for use only on specified vehicles of total permissible mass not exceeding 2,5 tonnes which have been type approved before 1 October 2005, or vehicles of total permissible mass exceeding 2,5 tonnes, the provisions of paragraph 3.1.2 may be replaced by the provisions of either paragraph 3.1.2.1.1 or paragraph 3.1.2.1.2.U.K.

3.1.2.1.1.The test is performed at an impact speed of 40 km/h. The instantaneous sum of the impact forces with respect to time shall not exceed 9,4 kN and the bending moment on the test impactor shall not exceed 640 Nm.U.K.

3.1.2.1.2.Tests are performed on the vehicle with the frontal protection system fitted and without the frontal protection system fitted at an impact speed of 40 km/h. The two tests shall be performed in equivalent locations as agreed with the relevant test authority. The values for the instantaneous sum of the impact forces and the bending moment on the test impactor shall be recorded. In each case the value recorded for the vehicle fitted with the frontal protection system shall not exceed 90 % of the value recorded for the vehicle without the frontal protection system fitted.U.K.

3.1.2.2.If the lower frontal protection system height is less than 500 mm this test is not required.U.K.

3.1.3.Upper Legform to Frontal Protection System Leading Edge. The test is performed at an impact speed of up to 40 km/h. The instantaneous sum of the impact forces with respect to time, to the top and the bottom of the impactor, should not exceed a possible target of 5,0 kN and the bending moment on the impactor should not exceed a possible target of 300 Nm. Both results shall be recorded for monitoring purposes only.U.K.

3.1.4.Child/Small Adult Headform to Frontal Protection System. The test is performed at an impact speed of 35 km/h using a 3,5 kg headform test impactor for the child/small adult. The headform performance criterion (HPC), calculated from the resultant of the accelerometer time histories, in accordance with paragraph 1.15, shall not exceed 1 000 in all cases.U.K.

ANNEX IIU.K.ADMINISTRATIVE PROVISIONS FOR TYPE-APPROVAL

1.APPLICATION FOR EC TYPE-APPROVALU.K.

1.1.Application for EC type-approval of a vehicle type in respect of it being fitted with a frontal protection system.U.K.

1.1.1.A model of the information document required, pursuant to Article 3(1) of Directive 70/156/EEC, is given in Appendix 1.U.K.

1.1.2.A vehicle representative of the type of vehicle, fitted with a frontal protection system, for which the approval is required, shall be submitted to the technical service responsible for type-approval. At the request of the technical service, specific components or samples of materials used shall likewise be submitted.U.K.

1.2.Application for EC type-approval in respect of frontal protection systems considered to be separate technical units.U.K.

1.2.1.A model of the information document required, pursuant to Article 3(4) of Directive 70/156/EEC, is given in Appendix 2.U.K.

1.2.2.One sample of the type of frontal protection system to be approved shall be submitted to the technical service responsible for the type-approval tests. Should the service consider it necessary, it may request further samples. The samples shall be clearly and indelibly marked with the applicant's trade name or mark and the type designation. Provision shall be made for the subsequent compulsory display of the EC type-approval mark.U.K.

2.GRANTING OF EC TYPE-APPROVALU.K.

2.1.Models of the EC type-approval certificates, pursuant to Article 4(3) and, if applicable, 4(4) of Directive 70/156/EEC, are provided in:U.K.

(a)

Appendix 3 for applications referred to in paragraph 1.1,

(b)

Appendix 4 for applications referred to in paragraph 1.2.

3.EC TYPE-APPROVAL MARKU.K.

3.1.Every frontal protection system conforming to the type approved pursuant to this Directive shall bear an EC type-approval mark.U.K.

3.2.This mark shall consist of:U.K.

3.2.1.A rectangle surrounding the letter ‘e’ followed by the distinguishing number or letters of the Member State which has granted type-approval:U.K.

for Germany

for France

for Italy

for the Netherlands

for Sweden

for Belgium

for Spain

for the United Kingdom

for Austria

for Luxembourg

for Finland

for Denmark

for Portugal

for Greece

IRL

for Ireland

for Cyprus

for the Czech Republic

for Estonia

for Hungary

for Latvia

for Lithuania

for Malta

for Poland

for the Slovak Republic

for Slovenia

3.2.2.In the vicinity of the rectangle the ‘base approval number’ contained in section 4 of the type-approval number referred to in Annex VII of Directive 70/156/EEC, preceded by the two figures indicating the sequence number assigned to the most recent major technical amendment to this Directive on the date the EC type-approval was granted. In this Directive the sequence number is 01.U.K.

An asterisk inserted after the sequence number will indicate that the frontal protection system was approved under the consideration, for the legform impactor test, allowed by paragraph 3.1.1.1 or 3.1.2.1 of Annex I. If this consideration is not granted by the approval authority the asterisk is replaced by a space.

3.3.The EC type-approval mark shall be affixed to the frontal protection system in such a way as to be indelible and clearly legible even when the system is fitted to the vehicle.U.K.

3.4.An example of the EC type-approval mark is given in Appendix 5.U.K.

Appendix 1INFORMATION DOCUMENT No […]

Pursuant to Annex I of Council Directive 70/156/EEC relating to EC type-approval of vehicles with respect to the provision of frontal protection systemsU.K.

The following information, if applicable, must be supplied in triplicate and include a list of contents. Any drawings must be supplied in appropriate scale and in sufficient detail on size A4 or folder of A4 format. Photographs, if any, must show sufficient detail.

If the systems, components or separate technical units make use of specialist materials, information concerning their performance must be supplied.

0.GENERALU.K.

0.1.Make (trade name of manufacturer):U.K.

0.2.Type and general commercial description(s):U.K.

0.3.Means of identification of type, if marked on the vehicle:U.K.

0.3.1.Location of that marking:U.K.

0.4.Category of vehicle:U.K.

0.5.Name and address of manufacturer:U.K.

0.8.Address(es) of assembly plant(s):U.K.

1.GENERAL CONSTRUCTION CHARACTERISTICS OF THE VEHICLEU.K.

1.1.Photographs and/or drawings of a representative vehicle:U.K.

2.MASSES AND DIMENSIONS (in kg and mm)U.K.

(Refer to drawings where applicable)

2.8.Technically permissible maximum laden mass stated by the manufacturer (max. and min.):U.K.

2.8.1.Distribution of this mass among the axles (max. and min.):U.K.

9.BODYWORKU.K.

9.1.Type of bodywork:U.K.

9.[11].Frontal protection systemU.K.

9.[11].1.General arrangement (drawings or photographs) indicating the position and attachment of the frontal protection systems:U.K.

9.[11].2.Drawings and/or photographs, where relevant, of air intake grilles, radiator grille, decorative trim, badges, emblems and recesses and any other external projections and parts of the exterior surface which can be regarded as critical (e.g. lighting equipment). If the parts listed in the previous sentence are not critical, for documentation purposes they may be replaced by photographs, accompanied if necessary by dimensional details and/or text:U.K.

9.[11].3.Complete details of fittings required and full instructions, including torque requirements, for fitting:U.K.

9.[11].4.Drawing of bumpers:U.K.

9.[11].5Drawing of the floor line at the vehicle front end:U.K.

Date:

Appendix 2INFORMATION DOCUMENT No […]

Relating to EC type approval of frontal protection systems as separate technical units (2005/66/EC)U.K.

If the systems, components or separate technical units make use of specialist materials, information concerning their performance must be supplied.

0.GENERALU.K.

0.1.Make (trade name of manufacturer):U.K.

0.2.Type and general commercial description(s):U.K.

0.5.Name and address of manufacturer:U.K.

0.7.Location and method of affixing of the EC type-approval mark:U.K.

1.DESCRIPTION OF THE DEVICEU.K.

1.1.Detailed technical description (including photographs or drawings):U.K.

1.2.Assembly and mounting instructions, including required torques:U.K.

1.3.Listing of vehicle types to which it may be fitted.U.K.

1.4Any restrictions of use and conditions for fitting:U.K.

Appendix 3(MODEL)
(maximum format: A4 (210 × 297 mm))

EC TYPE-APPROVAL CERTIFICATEU.K.

STAMP OF ADMINISTRATION

Communication concerning the

type-approval
extension of type-approval
refusal of type-approval
withdrawal of type-approval

of a type of a vehicle with frontal protection system fitted with regard to Directive 2005/66/EC.

Type-approval number:

Reason for extension:

SECTION IU.K.

0.1.Make (trade name of manufacturer):U.K.

0.2.Type and general commercial description(s):U.K.

0.3.Means of identification of type if marked on the vehicle:U.K.

0.3.1.Location of that marking:U.K.

0.4.Category of vehicle:U.K.

0.5.Name and address of manufacturer:U.K.

0.7.In the case of the frontal protection system, the location and method of the affixing of the EC type-approval mark:U.K.

0.8.Address(es) of assembly plant(s):U.K.

SECTION IIU.K.

1.Additional information (where applicable): See AddendumU.K.

2.Technical service responsible for carrying out the tests:U.K.

3.Date of test report:U.K.

4.Number of test report:U.K.

5.Remarks (if any): See AddendumU.K.

6.Place:U.K.

7.Date:U.K.

8.Signature:U.K.

9.The index to the information package lodged with the approval authority, which may be obtained on request, is attached.U.K.

Addendumto EC type-approval certificate No […]

concerning the type approval of a vehicle with regard to the fitting of a frontal protection system

1.Additional information, if any:U.K.

2.Remarks:U.K.

3.Annex I, paragraph 3, test resultsU.K.

Test	Values recorded
Lower Legform to Frontal Protection System —three test positions (where performed)	Bending angle	…… …… Degrees ……
	Shear displacement	…… …… mm ……
	Acceleration at tibia	…… …… g ……
Upper Legform to Frontal Protection System —three test positions (where performed)	Sum of impact forces	…… …… kN ……
	Bending moment	…… …… Nm ……
Upper Legform to Frontal Protection System Leading Edge —three test positions (monitoring only)	Sum of impact forces	…… …… kN ……
	Bending moment	…… …… Nm ……
Child/Small Adult Headform (3,5 kg) to Frontal Protection System	HPC values (at least three values)	…… …… ……

Appendix 4(MODEL)
(maximum format: A4 (210 × 297 mm))

EC TYPE-APPROVAL CERTIFICATEU.K.

STAMP OF ADMINISTRATION

Communication concerning the

type-approval
extension of type-approval
refusal of type-approval
withdrawal of type-approval

of a type of frontal protection system as a separate technical unit with regard to Directive 2005/66/EC.

Type-approval number:

Reason for extension:

SECTION IU.K.

0.1.Make (trade name of manufacturer):U.K.

0.2.Type and general commercial description(s):U.K.

0.3.Means of identification of type if marked on the frontal protection system:U.K.

0.3.1.Location of that marking:U.K.

0.5.Name and address of manufacturer:U.K.

0.7.Location and method of the affixing of the EC type-approval mark:U.K.

0.8.Assembly plant address(es):U.K.

SECTION IIU.K.

1.Additional information: See AddendumU.K.

2.Technical service responsible for carrying out the tests:U.K.

3.Date of test report:U.K.

4.Number of test report:U.K.

5.Remarks (if any): See AddendumU.K.

6.Place:U.K.

7.Date:U.K.

8.Signature:U.K.

9.The index to the information package lodged with the approval authority, which may be obtained on request, is attached.U.K.

Addendumto EC type-approval certificate No […]

concerning the type approval of a frontal protection system with regard to Directive 2005/66/EC

1.Additional information:U.K.

1.1.Method of attachment:U.K.

1.2.Assembly and mounting instructions:U.K.

1.3.List of vehicles on which the frontal protection system may be fitted, any usage restrictions and necessary conditions for fitting:U.K.

2.Remarks:U.K.

3.Annex I, paragraph 3, test resultsU.K.

Test	Values recorded
Lower Legform to Frontal Protection System —three test positions (where performed)	Bending angle	…… …… Degrees ……
	Shear displacement	…… …… mm ……
	Acceleration at tibia	…… …… g ……
Upper Legform to Frontal Protection System —three test positions (where performed)	Sum of impact forces	…… …… kN ……
	Bending moment	…… …… Nm ……
Upper Legform to Frontal Protection System Leading Edge —three test positions (monitoring only)	Sum of impact forces	…… …… kN ……
	Bending moment	…… …… Nm ……
Child/Small Adult Headform (3,5 kg) to Frontal Protection System	HPC values (at least three values)	…… …… ……

Appendix 5Example of the EC type-approval mark

(a ≥ 12mm)U.K.

The device bearing the EC type-approval mark shown above is for a frontal protection system type-approved in Germany (e1) pursuant to this Directive (01) under the base approval number 1471.

The asterisk indicates that the frontal protection system was approved under the consideration, for the legform impactor test, allowed by paragraph 3.1.1.1 or 3.1.2.1 of Annex I. If this consideration is not granted by the approval authority the asterisk is replaced by a space.

ANNEX IIIU.K.AMENDMENTS TO DIRECTIVE 70/156/EEC

The Annexes to Directive 70/156/EEC shall be amended as follows:

In Annex I the following points shall be inserted:

‘9.[24].Frontal protection systems

9.[24].1.A detailed description, including photographs and/or drawings, of the vehicle with respect to the structure, the dimensions, the relevant reference lines and the constituent materials of the frontal protection system and the frontal part of the vehicle shall be provided.

9.[24].2.A detailed description, including photographs and/or drawings, of the method of fitting the frontal protection system to the vehicle shall be provided. This description shall include all bolt dimensions and required torques.’

In Annex III, Part I, Section A, the following points shall be inserted:

‘9.[24].

9.[24].1.A detailed description, including photographs and/or drawings, of the vehicle with respect to the structure, the dimensions, the relevant reference lines and the constituent materials of the frontal protection system and the frontal part of the vehicle shall be provided.

9.[24].2.A detailed description, including photographs and/or drawings, of the method of fitting the frontal protection system to the vehicle shall be provided. This description shall include all bolt dimensions and required torques.’

In Annex IV, Part I, the following item shall be added:

Subject	Directive number	Official Journal reference	Applicability
^a Not exceeding 3,5 tonnes total permissible mass.’
Subject	Directive number	Official Journal reference	M₁	M₂	M₃	N₁	N₂	N₃	O₁	O₂	O₃	O₄
‘[60]. Frontal protection system	2005/66/EC	L 309, 25.11.2005, p. 37.	X^a	—	—	X	—	—

Annex XI shall be amended as follows:

(a)

In Appendix 1, the following item shall be added:

Item	Subject	Directive number	M₁ ≤ 2 500 (¹) kg	M₁ > 2 500 (¹) kg	M₂	M₃
^a Not exceeding 3,5 tonnes total permissible mass.
‘[60]	Frontal protection system	2005/66/EC	X	X^a	—	—

(b)

In Appendix 2, the following item shall be added:

Item	Subject	Directive number	M₁	M₂	M₃	N₁	N₂	N₃	O₁	O₂	O₃	O₄
[60]	Frontal protection system	2005/66/EC	—	—	—	—	—	—	—	—	—	—’

(c)

In Appendix 3, the following item shall be added:

Item	Subject	Directive number	M₂	M₃	N₁	N₂	N₃	O₁	O₂	O₃	O₄
‘[60]	Frontal protection system	2005/66/EC	—	—	—	—	—	—	—	—	—’

ANNEX IU.K.TECHNICAL PROVISIONS

1.DEFINITIONSU.K.

1.1.‘Vehicle type’ means a category of motor vehicle which, forward of the A-pillars, does not differ in such essential respects as:U.K.

1.3.‘external surface’ means the outside of the vehicle, forward of the A-pillars, including the bonnet, the wings, the lighting and light-signalling devices and the visible strengthening components;U.K.

1.4.‘radius of curvature’ means the radius of the arc of a circle which comes closest to the rounded form of the component under consideration;U.K.

1.11.‘upper frontal protection system height’ means the vertical distance between the ground and the upper frontal protection system reference line, defined in paragraph 1.9 with the vehicle positioned in its normal ride attitude.U.K.

1.12.‘lower frontal protection system height’ means the vertical distance between the ground and the lower frontal protection system reference line, defined in paragraph 1.10 with the vehicle positioned in its normal ride attitude;U.K.

1.15.‘Head performance criterion (HPC)’ shall be calculated using the expression:U.K.

2.CONSTRUCTION AND INSTALLATION PROVISIONSU.K.

2.1.Frontal protection systemsU.K.

2.1.1.The components of the frontal protection system shall be so designed that all rigid surfaces which can be contacted by a 100 mm sphere, have a minimum radius of curvature of 5 mm.U.K.

2.1.2.The total mass of the frontal protection system, including all brackets and fixings, shall not exceed 1,2 % of the mass of the vehicle for which it is designed, subject to a maximum of 18 kg.U.K.

2.1.3.The height of the frontal protection system, when fitted to a vehicle, shall be no more than 50 mm higher at any point than the bonnet leading edge reference line, as defined in paragraph 1.8, measured on a vertical longitudinal plane through the vehicle at that point.U.K.

2.1.5.Subject to paragraph 2.1.4, the gap between the components of the frontal protection system and the underlying external surface shall not exceed 80 mm. Local discontinuities in the general contour of the underlying body (such as apertures in grilles, air intakes, etc.) shall be ignored.U.K.

2.1.6.At any lateral position across the vehicle, in order to preserve the benefits of the vehicle bumper, the longitudinal distance between the most forward part of the bumper and the most forward part of the frontal protection system shall not exceed 50 mm.U.K.

2.1.7.The frontal protection system shall not reduce significantly the effectiveness of the bumper. This requirement shall be considered to be satisfied if there are no more than two vertical components and no horizontal components of the frontal protection system overlapping the bumper.U.K.

2.1.9.Conformity with the requirements of other vehicle type-approval directives shall not be compromised by the fitting of a frontal protection system.U.K.

3.TEST PROVISIONSU.K.

3.1.In order to be approved, frontal protection systems must pass the following tests:U.K.

3.1.1.1.1.The test is performed at an impact speed of 40 km/h. The maximum dynamic knee bending angle shall not exceed 26,0°, the maximum dynamic knee shearing displacement shall not exceed 7,5 mm, and the acceleration measured at the upper end of the tibia shall not exceed 250 g.U.K.

3.1.1.2.If the lower frontal protection system height is greater than 500 mm this test must be replaced by the Upper Legform to Frontal Protection System test, as specified in paragraph 3.1.2.U.K.

3.1.2.Upper Legform to Frontal Protection System. The test is performed at an impact speed of 40 km/h. The instantaneous sum of the impact forces with respect to time shall not exceed 7,5 kN and the bending moment on the test impactor shall not exceed 510 Nm.U.K.

3.1.2.1.1.The test is performed at an impact speed of 40 km/h. The instantaneous sum of the impact forces with respect to time shall not exceed 9,4 kN and the bending moment on the test impactor shall not exceed 640 Nm.U.K.

3.1.2.2.If the lower frontal protection system height is less than 500 mm this test is not required.U.K.

ANNEX IIU.K.ADMINISTRATIVE PROVISIONS FOR TYPE-APPROVAL

1.APPLICATION FOR EC TYPE-APPROVALU.K.

1.1.Application for EC type-approval of a vehicle type in respect of it being fitted with a frontal protection system.U.K.

1.1.1.A model of the information document required, pursuant to Article 3(1) of Directive 70/156/EEC, is given in Appendix 1.U.K.

1.2.Application for EC type-approval in respect of frontal protection systems considered to be separate technical units.U.K.

1.2.1.A model of the information document required, pursuant to Article 3(4) of Directive 70/156/EEC, is given in Appendix 2.U.K.

2.GRANTING OF EC TYPE-APPROVALU.K.

2.1.Models of the EC type-approval certificates, pursuant to Article 4(3) and, if applicable, 4(4) of Directive 70/156/EEC, are provided in:U.K.

3.EC TYPE-APPROVAL MARKU.K.

3.1.Every frontal protection system conforming to the type approved pursuant to this Directive shall bear an EC type-approval mark.U.K.

3.2.This mark shall consist of:U.K.

3.2.1.A rectangle surrounding the letter ‘e’ followed by the distinguishing number or letters of the Member State which has granted type-approval:U.K.

3.3.The EC type-approval mark shall be affixed to the frontal protection system in such a way as to be indelible and clearly legible even when the system is fitted to the vehicle.U.K.

3.4.An example of the EC type-approval mark is given in Appendix 5.U.K.

Appendix 1INFORMATION DOCUMENT No […]

Pursuant to Annex I of Council Directive 70/156/EEC relating to EC type-approval of vehicles with respect to the provision of frontal protection systemsU.K.

0.GENERALU.K.

0.1.Make (trade name of manufacturer):U.K.

0.2.Type and general commercial description(s):U.K.

0.3.Means of identification of type, if marked on the vehicle:U.K.

0.3.1.Location of that marking:U.K.

0.4.Category of vehicle:U.K.

0.5.Name and address of manufacturer:U.K.

0.8.Address(es) of assembly plant(s):U.K.

1.GENERAL CONSTRUCTION CHARACTERISTICS OF THE VEHICLEU.K.

1.1.Photographs and/or drawings of a representative vehicle:U.K.

2.MASSES AND DIMENSIONS (in kg and mm)U.K.

2.8.Technically permissible maximum laden mass stated by the manufacturer (max. and min.):U.K.

2.8.1.Distribution of this mass among the axles (max. and min.):U.K.

9.BODYWORKU.K.

9.1.Type of bodywork:U.K.

9.[11].Frontal protection systemU.K.

9.[11].1.General arrangement (drawings or photographs) indicating the position and attachment of the frontal protection systems:U.K.

9.[11].3.Complete details of fittings required and full instructions, including torque requirements, for fitting:U.K.

9.[11].4.Drawing of bumpers:U.K.

9.[11].5Drawing of the floor line at the vehicle front end:U.K.

Appendix 2INFORMATION DOCUMENT No […]

Relating to EC type approval of frontal protection systems as separate technical units (2005/66/EC)U.K.

0.GENERALU.K.

0.1.Make (trade name of manufacturer):U.K.

0.2.Type and general commercial description(s):U.K.

0.5.Name and address of manufacturer:U.K.

0.7.Location and method of affixing of the EC type-approval mark:U.K.

1.DESCRIPTION OF THE DEVICEU.K.

1.1.Detailed technical description (including photographs or drawings):U.K.

1.2.Assembly and mounting instructions, including required torques:U.K.

1.3.Listing of vehicle types to which it may be fitted.U.K.

1.4Any restrictions of use and conditions for fitting:U.K.

Appendix 3(MODEL)(maximum format: A4 (210 × 297 mm))

EC TYPE-APPROVAL CERTIFICATEU.K.

SECTION IU.K.

0.1.Make (trade name of manufacturer):U.K.

0.2.Type and general commercial description(s):U.K.

0.3.Means of identification of type if marked on the vehicle:U.K.

0.3.1.Location of that marking:U.K.

0.4.Category of vehicle:U.K.

Appendix 3(MODEL)
(maximum format: A4 (210 × 297 mm))

Appendix 4(MODEL)
(maximum format: A4 (210 × 297 mm))