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Directive 2007/46/EC of the European Parliament and of the Council (repealed)Show full title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components and separate technical units intended for such vehicles (Framework Directive) (Text with EEA relevance) (repealed)
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[F1 [F22. MASSES AND DIMENSIONS ( f )( g )( 7 ) U.K.
(in kg and mm) (Refer to drawing where applicable)]
2.1. Wheelbase(s) (fully loaded) ( g1 ): U.K.
2.1.1. Two-axle vehicles: … U.K.
2.1.2. Vehicles with three or more axles U.K.
2.1.2.1. Axle spacing between consecutive axles going from the foremost to the rearmost axle: … U.K.
2.1.2.2. Total axle spacing: … U.K.
2.3.1. Track of each steered axle ( g4 ): … U.K.
2.3.2. Track of all other axles ( g4 ): … U.K.
2.4. Range of vehicle dimensions (overall) U.K.
2.4.1. For chassis without bodywork U.K.
2.4.1.1. Length ( g5 ): … U.K.
2.4.1.1.1. Maximum permissible length: … U.K.
2.4.1.1.2. Minimum permissible length: … U.K.
2.4.1.1.3. In the case of trailers, maximum permissible drawbar length ( g6 ): … U.K.
2.4.1.2. Width ( g7 ): … U.K.
2.4.1.2.1. Maximum permissible width: … U.K.
2.4.1.2.2. Minimum permissible width: … U.K.
2.4.2. For chassis with bodywork U.K.
2.4.2.1. Length ( g5 ): … U.K.
2.4.2.1.1. Length of the loading area: … U.K.
2.4.2.1.2. In the case of trailers, maximum permissible drawbar length ( g6 ): … U.K.
2.4.2.2. Width ( g7 ): … U.K.
2.4.2.2.1. Thickness of the walls (in the case of vehicles designed for controlled-temperature transport of goods): … U.K.
2.4.2.3. Height (in running order) ( g8 ) (for suspension adjustable for height, indicate normal running position): … U.K.
[F22.6. Mass in running order ( h ) U.K.
(a)
minimum and maximum for each variant: …
(b)
mass of each version (a matrix must be provided): …
2.6.1. Distribution of this mass among the axles and, in the case of a semi-trailer a rigid drawbar trailer or a centre-axle trailer, the mass on the coupling: … U.K.
(a)
minimum and maximum for each variant: …
(b)
mass of each version (a matrix must be provided): …]
[F32.6.2. Mass of the optional equipment (as defined in point (5) of Article 2 of Regulation (EU) No 1230/2012: …] U.K.
Textual Amendments
F3 Inserted by Commission Regulation (EU) No 1230/2012 of 12 December 2012 implementing Regulation (EC) No 661/2009 of the European Parliament and of the Council with regard to type-approval requirements for masses and dimensions of motor vehicles and their trailers and amending Directive 2007/46/EC of the European Parliament and of the Council (Text with EEA relevance).
2.7. Minimum mass of the completed vehicle as stated by the manufacturer, in the case of an incomplete vehicle: … U.K.
2.8. Technically permissible maximum laden mass stated by the manufacturer ( i )( 3 ): … U.K.
2.8.1. Distribution of this mass among the axles, and in the case of a semi-trailer or centre-axle trailer, load on the coupling point ( 3 ): … U.K.
2.9. Technically permissible maximum mass on each axle : … U.K.
[F22.10. Technically permissible mass on each group of axles: …] U.K.
[F22.12. Technically permissible maximum mass at the coupling point: U.K.
2.12.2. Of a semi-trailer, a centre-axle trailer or a rigid drawbar trailer: …] U.K.
[F22.16. Registration/in service maximum permissible masses (optional) U.K.
2.16.1. Registration/in service maximum permissible laden mass: … U.K.
2.16.2. Registration/in service maximum permissible mass on each axle and, in the case of a semi-trailer or centre-axle trailer, intended load on the coupling point stated by the manufacturer if lower than the technically permissible maximum mass on the coupling point: … U.K.
2.16.3. Registration/in service maximum permissible mass on each group of axles: …] U.K.
2.16.4. Intended registration/in service maximum permissible towable mass (several entries possible for each technical configuration ( 5 )): …] U.K.
F42.16.5.. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .U.K.
Textual Amendments
F4 Deleted by Commission Regulation (EU) No 1230/2012 of 12 December 2012 implementing Regulation (EC) No 661/2009 of the European Parliament and of the Council with regard to type-approval requirements for masses and dimensions of motor vehicles and their trailers and amending Directive 2007/46/EC of the European Parliament and of the Council (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).
F2 Substituted by Commission Regulation (EU) No 1230/2012 of 12 December 2012 implementing Regulation (EC) No 661/2009 of the European Parliament and of the Council with regard to type-approval requirements for masses and dimensions of motor vehicles and their trailers and amending Directive 2007/46/EC of the European Parliament and of the Council (Text with EEA relevance).
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