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Directive 2007/46/EC of the European Parliament and of the Council (repealed)Show full title
Directive 2007/46/EC of the European Parliament and of the Council of 5 September 2007 establishing a framework for the approval of motor vehicles and their trailers, and of systems, components and separate technical units intended for such vehicles (Framework Directive) (Text with EEA relevance) (repealed)
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[F112. MISCELLANEOUS U.K.
12.1. Audible warning device(s) U.K.
12.1.1. Location, method of affixing, placement and orientation of the device(s), with dimensions: … U.K.
12.1.2. Number of device(s): … U.K.
12.1.3. Type-approval number(s): … U.K.
12.1.4. Electrical/pneumatic (2) circuit diagram: … U.K.
12.1.5. Rated voltage or pressure: … U.K.
12.1.6. Drawing of the mounting device: … U.K.
12.2. Devices to prevent unauthorised use of the vehicle U.K.
12.2.1. Protective device U.K.
12.2.1.1. A detailed description of the vehicle type with regard to the arrangement and design of the control or of the unit on which the protective device acts: … U.K.
12.2.1.2. Drawings of the protective device and of its mounting on the vehicle: … U.K.
12.2.1.3. A technical description of the device: … U.K.
12.2.1.4. Details of the lock combinations used: … U.K.
12.2.1.5. Vehicle immobiliser U.K.
12.2.1.5.1. Type-approval number, if available: … U.K.
12.2.1.5.2. For immobilisers not yet approved U.K.
12.2.1.5.2.1. A detailed technical description of the vehicle immobiliser and of the measures taken against inadvertent activation: … U.K.
12.2.1.5.2.2. The system(s) on which the vehicle immobiliser acts: … U.K.
12.2.1.5.2.3. Number of effective interchangeable codes, if applicable: … U.K.
12.2.2. Alarm system (if any) U.K.
12.2.2.1. Type-approval number, if available: … U.K.
12.2.2.2. For alarm systems not yet approved U.K.
12.2.2.2.1. A detailed description of the alarm system and of the vehicle parts related to the alarm system installed: … U.K.
12.2.2.2.2. A list of the main components comprising the alarm system: … U.K.
12.2.3. A brief description of the electrical/electronic components (if any): … U.K.
12.3. Towing device(s) U.K.
12.3.1. Front: Hook/eye/other (2) U.K.
12.3.2. Rear: Hook/eye/other/none (2) U.K.
12.3.3. Drawing or photograph of the chassis/area of the vehicle body showing the position, construction and mounting of the towing device(s): … U.K.
12.4. Details of any non-engine related devices designed to influence fuel consumption (if not covered by other items): … U.K.
12.5. Details of any non-engine related devices designed to reduce noise (if not covered by other items): … U.K.
12.6. Speed limitation devices U.K.
12.6.1. Manufacturer(s): … U.K.
12.6.2. Type(s): … U.K.
12.6.3. Type-approval number(s), if available: … U.K.
12.6.4. Speed or range of speeds at which the speed limitation may be set: …… km/h U.K.
12.7. Table of installation and use of RF transmitters in the vehicle(s), if applicable: … U.K.
| Frequency bands (Hz) | Maximum output power (W) | Antenna position at vehicle, specific conditions for installation and/or use |
|---|---|---|
The applicant for type-approval shall also supply, where appropriate:
Appendix 1
A list containing make and type of all electrical and/or electronic components concerned by Commission Directive 72/245/EEC ( OJ L 152, 6.7.1972, p. 15 ).
Appendix 2
Schematics or drawing of the general arrangement of electrical and/or electronic components concerned by Directive 72/245/EEC and the general wiring harness arrangement.
Appendix 3
Description of vehicle chosen to represent the type
Body style:
Left- or right-hand drive (2)
Wheelbase:
Appendix 4
Relevant test report(s) supplied by the manufacturer or approved/recognised laboratories for the purpose of drawing up the type-approval certificate
12.7.1. Vehicle equipped with a 24 GHz short-range radar equipment: yes/no (2) U.K.
[F212.8. eCall system U.K.
Textual Amendments
12.8.1. Presence: yes/no (2) U.K.
12.8.2. Technical description or drawings of the device: …] U.K.
[F312.8. Devices or systems with driver selectable modes which influence CO 2 emissions and/or criteria emissions and do not have a predominant mode: yes/no (2) U.K.
12.8.1. Charge sustaining test (if applicable) (state for each device or system) U.K.
12.8.1.1. Best case mode: … U.K.
12.8.1.2. Worst case mode: … U.K.
12.8.2. Charge depleting test (if applicable) (state for each device or system) U.K.
12.8.2.1. Best case mode: … U.K.
12.8.2.2. Worst case mode: … U.K.
12.8.3. Type 1 test (if applicable) (state for each device or system) U.K.
12.8.3.1. Best case mode: … U.K.
12.8.3.2. Worst case mode: …] U.K.
Textual Amendments
F3 Inserted by Commission Regulation (EU) 2018/1832 of 5 November 2018 amending Directive 2007/46/EC of the European Parliament and of the Council, Commission Regulation (EC) No 692/2008 and Commission Regulation (EU) 2017/1151 for the purpose of improving the emission type approval tests and procedures for light passenger and commercial vehicles, including those for in-service conformity and real-driving emissions and introducing devices for monitoring the consumption of fuel and electric energy (Text with EEA relevance).
[F412.9. Acoustic Vehicle Alerting System (AVAS) U.K.
12.9.1. Type-approval number of a type of vehicle with regard to its sound emission in accordance with UN Regulation No 138 ( OJ L 9, 13.1.2017, p. 33 ). U.K.
12.9.2. Complete reference of the test results of AVAS sound emission levels, measured in accordance with Regulation (EU) No 540/2014 of the European Parliament and of the Council (3) .] ] U.K.
Textual Amendments
F4 Inserted by Commission Regulation (EU) 2019/543 of 3 April 2019 amending Annex IV to Regulation (EC) No 661/2009 of the European Parliament and of the Council and Annexes I, III and IV to Directive 2007/46/EC of the European Parliament and of the Council as regards updating the references to and including certain Regulations of the United Nations Economic Commission for Europe on the type-approval of motor vehicles (Text with EEA relevance).
Textual Amendments
F1 Substituted by Commission Regulation (EC) No 1060/2008 of 7 October 2008 replacing Annexes I, III, IV, VI, VII, XI and XV to Directive 2007/46/EC of the European Parliament and of the Council establishing a framework for the approval of motor vehicles and their trailers, and of systems, components and separate technical units intended for such vehicles (Framework Directive) (Text with EEA relevance).
(1)
[F1 [F1If a part has been type-approved, that part need not be described if reference is made to such approval. Similarly, a part need not be described if its construction is clearly apparent from the attached diagrams or drawings. For each item for which drawings or photographs shall be attached, give numbers of the corresponding attached documents.]
(2)
Delete where not applicable (there are cases where nothing needs to be deleted when more than one entry is applicable).
(3)
[F4Regulation (EU) No 540/2014 of the European Parliament and of the Council of 16 April 2014 on the sound level of motor vehicles and of replacement silencing systems, and amending Directive 2007/46/EC and repealing Directive 70/157/EEC ( OJ L 158, 27.5.2014, p. 131 ).] ]
Textual Amendments
F1 Substituted by Commission Regulation (EC) No 1060/2008 of 7 October 2008 replacing Annexes I, III, IV, VI, VII, XI and XV to Directive 2007/46/EC of the European Parliament and of the Council establishing a framework for the approval of motor vehicles and their trailers, and of systems, components and separate technical units intended for such vehicles (Framework Directive) (Text with EEA relevance).
F1 Substituted by Commission Regulation (EU) 2015/166 of 3 February 2015 supplementing and amending Regulation (EC) No 661/2009 of the European Parliament and of the Council as regards the inclusion of specific procedures, assessment methods and technical requirements, and amending Directive 2007/46/EC of the European Parliament and of the Council, and Commission Regulations (EU) No 1003/2010, (EU) No 109/2011 and (EU) No 458/2011 (Text with EEA relevance).
F4 Inserted by Commission Regulation (EU) 2019/543 of 3 April 2019 amending Annex IV to Regulation (EC) No 661/2009 of the European Parliament and of the Council and Annexes I, III and IV to Directive 2007/46/EC of the European Parliament and of the Council as regards updating the references to and including certain Regulations of the United Nations Economic Commission for Europe on the type-approval of motor vehicles (Text with EEA relevance).
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