Directive 2007/46/EC of the European Parliament and of the Council (repealed)Show full title

[F1 ANNEX IV U.K. LIST OF REGULATORY ACTS SETTING THE REQUIREMENTS FOR THE PURPOSE OF EC TYPE-APPROVAL OF VEHICLES

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).

PART I U.K. List of regulatory acts for EC type-approval of vehicles produced in unlimited series

a Vehicles of this category shall be fitted with an adequate windscreen defrosting and demisting device.
b Vehicles of this category shall be fitted with adequate windscreen washing and wiping devices.
c The requirements of Directive 94/20/EC shall apply only to vehicles equipped with couplings.
d The requirements of Directive 98/91/EC shall apply only when the manufacturer applies for the type-approval of a vehicle intended for the transport of dangerous goods.
e In case of LPG or CNG vehicles, pending the adoption of the relevant amendments to Directive 70/221/EEC in order to include LPG and CNG tanks, a vehicle approval in accordance with UNECE Regulation No 67, as amended by the 01 series of amendments or UNECE Regulation No 110 is required.
f Not exceeding 2,5 tonnes technically permissible maximum laden mass.
g [ F2 ]
h Only for vehicles of category N 1 , class I as described in the first table in point 5.3.1.4 of Annex I to Directive 70/220/EEC.
i For vehicles with a reference mass not exceeding 2 610 kg. At the manufacturer's request may apply to vehicles with a reference mass not exceeding 2 840 kg.
j For vehicles with a reference mass exceeding 2 610 kg and which did not benefit from the opportunity offered in footnote (9).
l Only applicable to vehicles where the ‘ Seating reference point ( “ R ” point) ’ of the lowest seat is not more than 700 mm high above the ground level. The ‘ R ’ point is defined in Directive 77/649/EEC.
X Regulatory act applicable (see act for details).
Item	Subject	Regulatory act reference	Official Journal reference	Applicability
				M 1	M 2	M 3	N 1	N 2	N 3	O 1	O 2	O 3	O 4
1	Permissible sound level	Directive 70/157/EEC	L 42, 23.2.1970, p. 16	X	X	X	X	X	X
2	Emissions	Directive 70/220/EEC	L 76, 6.4.1970, p. 1	X	X	X	X	X	X
2a	Emissions (Euro 5 and 6) light-duty vehicles/access to information	Regulation (EC) No 715/2007	L 171, 29.6.2007, p. 1	X i	X i		X i	X i
3	Fuel tanks/rear protective devices	Directive 70/221/EEC	L 76, 6.4.1970, p. 23	X e	X e	X e	X e	X e	X e	X	X	X	X
4	Rear registration plate space	Directive 70/222/EEC	L 76, 6.4.1970, p. 25	X	X	X	X	X	X	X	X	X	X
5	Steering effort	Directive 70/311/EEC	L 133, 18.6.1970, p. 10	X	X	X	X	X	X	X	X	X	X
6	Door latches and hinges	Directive 70/387/EEC	L 176, 10.8.1970, p. 5	X			X	X	X
7	Audible warning	Directive 70/388/EEC	L 176, 10.8.1970, p. 12	X	X	X	X	X	X
8	Indirect vision devices	Directive 2003/97/EC	L 25, 29.1.2004, p. 1	X	X	X	X	X	X
9	Braking	Directive 71/320/EEC	L 202, 6.9.1971, p. 37	X	X	X	X	X	X	X	X	X	X
10	Radio interference (electromagnetic compatibility)	Directive 72/245/EEC	L 152, 6.7.1972, p. 15	X	X	X	X	X	X	X	X	X	X
11	Diesel smoke	Directive 72/306/EEC	L 190, 20.8.1972, p. 1	X	X	X	X	X	X
12	Interior fittings	Directive 74/60/EEC	L 38, 11.2.1974, p. 2	X
13	Anti-theft and immobiliser	Directive 74/61/EEC	L 38, 11.2.1974, p. 22	X	X	X	X	X	X
14	Protective steering	Directive 74/297/EEC	L 165, 20.6.1974, p. 16	X			X
15	Seat strength	Directive 74/408/EEC	L 221, 12.8.1974, p. 1	X	X	X	X	X	X
16	Exterior projections	Directive 74/483/EEC	L 256, 2.10.1974, p. 4	X
17	Speedometer and reverse gear	Directive 75/443/EEC	L 196, 26.7.1975, p. 1	X	X	X	X	X	X
18	Plates (statutory)	Directive 76/114/EEC	L 24, 30.1.1976, p. 1	X	X	X	X	X	X	X	X	X	X
19	Seat-belt anchorages	Directive 76/115/EEC	L 24, 30.1.1976, p. 6	X	X	X	X	X	X
20	Installation of lighting and light signalling devices	Directive 76/756/EEC	L 262, 27.9.1976, p. 1	X	X	X	X	X	X	X	X	X	X
21	Retro reflectors	Directive 76/757/EEC	L 262, 27.9.1976, p. 32	X	X	X	X	X	X	X	X	X	X
22	End-outline, front-position (side), rear-position (side), stop, side marker, daytime running lamps	Directive 76/758/EEC	L 262, 27.9.1976, p. 54	X	X	X	X	X	X	X	X	X	X
23	Direction indicators	Directive 76/759/EEC	L 262, 27.9.1976, p. 71	X	X	X	X	X	X	X	X	X	X
24	Rear registration plate lamps	Directive 76/760/EEC	L 262, 27.9.1976, p. 85	X	X	X	X	X	X	X	X	X	X
25	Headlamps (including bulbs)	Directive 76/761/EEC	L 262, 27.9.1976, p. 96	X	X	X	X	X	X
26	Front fog lamps	Directive 76/762/EEC	L 262, 27.9.1976, p. 122	X	X	X	X	X	X
27	Towing hooks	Directive 77/389/EEC	L 145, 13.6.1977, p. 41	X	X	X	X	X	X
28	Rear fog lamps	Directive 77/538/EEC	L 220, 29.8.1977, p. 60	X	X	X	X	X	X	X	X	X	X
29	Reversing lamps	Directive 77/539/EEC	L 220, 29.8.1977, p. 72	X	X	X	X	X	X	X	X	X	X
30	Parking lamps	Directive 77/540/EEC	L 220, 29.8.1977, p. 83	X	X	X	X	X	X
31	Seat-belts and restraint systems	Directive 77/541/EEC	L 220, 29.8.1977, p. 95	X	X	X	X	X	X
32	Forward vision	Directive 77/649/EEC	L 267, 19.10.1977, p. 1	X
33	Identification of controls, tell-tales and indicators	Directive 78/316/EEC	L 81, 28.3.1978, p. 3	X	X	X	X	X	X
34	Defrost/demist	Directive 78/317/EEC	L 81, 28.3.1978, p. 27	X	a	a	a	a	a
35	Wash/wipe	Directive 78/318/EEC	L 81, 28.3.1978, p. 49	X	b	b	b	b	b
36	Heating systems	Directive 2001/56/EC	L 292, 9.11.2001, p. 21	X	X	X	X	X	X	X	X	X	X
37	Wheel guards	Directive 78/549/EEC	L 168, 26.6.1978, p. 45	X
38	Head restraints	Directive 78/932/EEC	L 325, 20.11.1978, p. 1	X
39	CO 2 emissions/fuel consumption	Directive 80/1268/EEC	L 375, 31.12.1980, p. 36	X			X
40	Engine power	Directive 80/1269/EEC	L 375, 31.12.1980, p. 46	X	X	X	X	X	X
41	Emissions (Euro IV and V) heavy-duty vehicles.	Directive 2005/55/EC	L 275, 20.10.2005, p. 1	X j	X j	X	X j	X j	X
42	Lateral protection	Directive 89/297/EEC	L 124, 5.5.1989, p. 1					X	X			X	X
[F3 43	Spray suppression systems	Directive 91/226/EEC	L 103, 23.4.1991, p. 5				X	X	X	X	X	X	X]
44	Masses and dimensions (cars)	Directive 92/21/EEC	L 129, 14.5.1992, p. 1	X
45	Safety glazing	Directive 92/22/EEC	L 129, 14.5.1992, p. 11	X	X	X	X	X	X	X	X	X	X
46	Tyres	Directive 92/23/EEC	L 129, 14.5.1992, p. 95	X	X	X	X	X	X	X	X	X	X
47	Speed limitation devices	Directive 92/24/EEC	L 129, 14.5.1992, p. 154		X	X		X	X
48	Masses and dimensions (other than vehicles referred to in item 44)	Directive 97/27/EC	L 233, 28.8.1997, p. 1		X	X	X	X	X	X	X	X	X
49	External projections of cabs	Directive 92/114/EEC	L 409, 31.12.1992, p. 17				X	X	X
50	Couplings	Directive 94/20/EC	L 195, 29.7.1994, p. 1	X c	X c	X c	X c	X c	X c	X	X	X	X
51	Flammability	Directive 95/28/EC	L 281, 23.11.1995, p. 1			X
52	Buses and coaches	Directive 2001/85/EC	L 42, 13.2.2002, p. 1		X	X
53	Frontal impact	Directive 96/79/EC	L 18, 21.1.1997, p. 7	X f
54	Side impact	Directive 96/27/EC	L 169, 8.7.1996, p. 1	X l			X l
55	(empty)
56	Vehicles intended for the transport of dangerous goods	Directive 98/91/EC	L 11, 16.1.1999, p. 25				X d	X d	X d	X d	X d	X d	X d
57	Front under-run protection	Directive 2000/40/EC	L 203, 10.8.2000, p. 9					X	X
[F4 58	Pedestrian protection	Regulation (EC) No 78/2009	L 35, 4.2.2009, p. 1	X			X						]
59	Recyclability	Directive 2005/64/EC	L 310, 25.11.2005, p. 10	X			X		—
[ F2 ]
61	Air-conditioning systems	Directive 2006/40/EC	L 161, 14.6.2006, p. 12	X			X h
[F5 63	General safety	Regulation (EC) No 661/2009	OJ L 200, 31.7.2009, p. 1 .	X	X	X	X	X	X	X	X	X	X]

Textual Amendments

F2 Deleted by Regulation (EC) No 78/2009 of the European Parliament and of the Council of 14 January 2009 on the type-approval of motor vehicles with regard to the protection of pedestrians and other vulnerable road users, amending Directive 2007/46/EC and repealing Directives 2003/102/EC and 2005/66/EC (Text with EEA relevance).

F3 Substituted by Commission Directive 2010/19/EU of 9 March 2010 amending, for the purposes of adaptation to technical progress in the field of spray-suppression systems of certain categories of motor vehicles and their trailers, Council Directive 91/226/EEC, and Directive 2007/46/EC of the European Parliament and of the Council (Text with EEA relevance).

F4 Substituted by Regulation (EC) No 78/2009 of the European Parliament and of the Council of 14 January 2009 on the type-approval of motor vehicles with regard to the protection of pedestrians and other vulnerable road users, amending Directive 2007/46/EC and repealing Directives 2003/102/EC and 2005/66/EC (Text with EEA relevance).

F5 Inserted by Regulation (EC) No 661/2009 of the European Parliament and of the Council of 13 July 2009 concerning type-approval requirements for the general safety of motor vehicles, their trailers and systems, components and separate technical units intended therefor (Text with EEA relevance).

Appendix List of regulatory acts for type-approval of vehicles belonging to the category M ₁ , produced in small series pursuant to Article 22 U.K.

a Electronic sub-assembly.
b Component.
c Vehicle.
d Installation prescriptions.
e However, Article 7 of Directive 2005/64/EC applies.
f [F6 Any frontal protection system supplied with the vehicle shall comply with the requirements of Regulation (EC) No 78/2009, shall be provided with a type-approval number and shall be marked accordingly.]
Key X : EC type-approval certificate shall be issued; conformity of production shall be ensured. A : No exemptions permitted except those specified in the regulatory act. Type-approval certificate and type-approval mark are not required. Test reports shall be established by a notified technical service. B : The technical prescriptions of the regulatory act shall be fulfilled. The tests provided for in the regulatory act shall be performed in their entirety; subject to the agreement of the approval authority, they may be performed by the manufacturer himself; the manufacturer may be allowed to issue the technical report; a type-approval certificate does not have to be issued and type-approval is not required. C : The manufacturer shall demonstrate to the satisfaction of the approval authority that the essential requirements of the regulatory act are fulfilled. N/A This regulatory act is not applicable (no requirements). [F5 P/A This Regulation is partially applicable. The precise scope of application is established in the implementing measures to this Regulation.]
	Subject	Regulatory act reference	Official Journal reference	M 1
1	Permissible sound level	Directive 70/157/EEC	L 42, 23.2.1970, p. 16	A
2	Emissions with the exception of the whole set of requirements relating to On Board Diagnostics (OBDs)	Directive 70/220/EEC	L 76, 6.4.1970, p. 1	A
2a	Emissions (Euro 5 and 6) with the exception of the whole set of requirements relating to On Board Diagnostics (OBDs) and access to information	Regulation (EC) No 715/2007	L 171, 29.6.2007, p. 1	A
3	Fuel tanks/Rear protective devices	Directive 70/221/EEC	L 76, 6.4.1970, p. 23	B
4	Rear registration plate space	Directive 70/222/EEC	L 76, 6.4.1970, p. 25	B
5	Steering effort	Directive 70/311/EEC	L 133, 18.6.1970, p. 10	C
6	Door latches and hinges	Directive 70/387/EEC	L 176, 10.8.1970, p. 5	C
7	Audible warning	Directive 70/388/EEC	L 176, 10.8.1970, p. 12	B
8	Indirect vision devices	Directive 2003/97/EC	L 25, 29.1.2004, p. 1	X b B d
9	Braking	Directive 71/320/EEC	L 202, 6.9.1971, p. 37	A
10	Radio interference (electromagnetic compatibility)	Directive 72/245/EEC	L 152, 6.7.1972, p. 15	A a C c
11	Diesel smoke	Directive 72/306/EEC	L 190, 20.8.1972, p. 1	A
12	Interior fittings	Directive 74/60/EEC	L 38, 11.2.1974, p. 2	C
13	Anti-theft and immobiliser	Directive 74/61/EEC	L 38, 11.2.1974, p. 22	A
14	Protective steering	Directive 74/297/EEC	L 165, 20.6.1974, p. 16	C
15	Seat strength	Directive 74/408/EEC	L 221, 12.8.1974, p. 1	C
16	Exterior projections	Directive 74/483/EEC	L 266, 2.10.1974, p. 4	C
17	Speedometer and reverse gear	Directive 75/443/EEC	L 196, 26.7.1975, p. 1	B
18	Plates (statutory)	Directive 76/114/EEC	L 24, 30.1.1976, p. 1	B
19	Seat-belt anchorages	Directive 76/115/EEC	L 24, 30.1.1976, p. 6	B
20	Installation of lighting and light signalling devices	Directive 76/756/EEC	L 262, 27.9.1976, p. 1	B
21	Retro reflectors	Directive 76/757/EEC	L 262, 27.9.1976, p. 32	X
22	End-outline, front position (side), rear-position (side), stop, side marker, daytime running lamps	Directive 76/758/EEC	L 262, 27.9.1976, p. 54	X
23	Direction indicators	Directive 76/759/EEC	L 262, 27.9.1976, p. 71	X
24	Rear registration plate lamps	Directive 76/760/EEC	L 262, 27.9.1976, p. 85	X
25	Headlamps (including bulbs)	Directive 76/761/EEC	L 262, 27.9.1976, p. 96	X
26	Front fog lamps	Directive 76/762/EEC	L 262, 27.9.1976, p. 122	X
27	Towing hooks	Directive 77/389/EEC	L 145, 13.6.1977, p. 41	B
28	Rear fog lamps	Directive 77/538/EEC	L 220, 29.8.1977, p. 60	X
29	Reversing lamps	Directive 77/539/EEC	L 220, 29.8.1977, p. 72	X
30	Parking lamps	Directive 77/540/EEC	L 220, 29.8.1977, p. 83	X
31	Seat-belts and restraint systems	Directive 77/541/EEC	L 220, 29.8.1977, p. 95	A b B d
32	Forward vision	Directive 77/649/EEC	L 267, 19.10.1977, p. 1	A
33	Identification of controls, tell-tales and indicators	Directive 78/316/EEC	L 81, 28.3.1978, p. 3	A
34	Defrost/demist	Directive 78/317/EEC	L 81, 28.3.1978, p. 27	C
35	Wash/wipe	Directive 78/318/EEC	L 81, 28.3.1978, p. 49	C
36	Heating system	Directive 2001/56/EC	L 292, 9.11.2001, p. 21	C
37	Wheel guards	Directive 78/549/EEC	L 168, 26.6.1978, p. 45	B
39	CO 2 emissions/Fuel consumption	Directive 80/1268/EEC	L 375, 31.12.1980, p. 36	A
40	Engine power	Directive 80/1269/EEC	L 375, 31.12.1980, p. 46	C
41	Emissions (Euro IV and V) heavy-duty vehicles with the exception of the whole set of requirements relating to On Board Diagnostics (OBDs)	Directive 2005/55/EC	L 275, 20.10.2005, p. 1	A
44	Masses and dimensions (cars)	Directive 92/21/EEC	L 129, 14.5.1992, p. 1	C
45	Safety glazing	Directive 92/22/EEC	L 129, 14.5.1992, p. 11	X b B d
46	Tyres	Directive 92/23/EEC	L 129, 14.5.1992, p. 95	X b B d
50	Couplings	Directive 94/20/EC	L 195, 29.7.1994, p. 1	X b A d
53	Frontal impact	Directive 96/79/EC	L 18, 21.1.1997, p. 7	N/A
54	Side impact	Directive 96/27/EC	L 169, 8.7.1996, p. 1	N/A
[F4 58	Pedestrian protection	Regulation (EC) No 78/2009	L 35, 4.2.2009, p. 1	N/A] f
59	Recyclability	Directive 2005/64/EC	L 310, 25.11.2005, p 10	N/A e
[ F2 ]
61	Air-conditioning system	Directive 2006/40/EC	L 161, 14.6.2006, p. 12	X b B c
[F5 63	General safety	Regulation (EC) No 661/2009	OJ L 200, 31.7.2009, p. 1 .	P/A]

Textual Amendments

F6 Inserted by Regulation (EC) No 78/2009 of the European Parliament and of the Council of 14 January 2009 on the type-approval of motor vehicles with regard to the protection of pedestrians and other vulnerable road users, amending Directive 2007/46/EC and repealing Directives 2003/102/EC and 2005/66/EC (Text with EEA relevance).

PART II U.K. List of UNECE regulations recognised as an alternative to directives or regulations mentioned in Part I

Where reference is made to a separate Directive or Regulation in the table of Part I, an approval issued under the following UNECE Regulations to which the Community has acceded as a Contracting Party to the United Nations Economic Commission for Europe ‘Revised 1958 Agreement’ by virtue of Council Decision 97/836/EC (1) , or subsequent Council decisions as referred to in Article 3(3) of that Decision, shall be considered as equivalent to an EC type-approval granted under the relevant separate Directive or Regulation.

Any further amendment of the UNECE Regulations listed below (2) shall also be deemed to be equivalent, subject to the Community Decision as referred to in Article 4(2) of Decision 97/836/EC.

a The numbering of the entries in this table refers to the numbering used in the table of Part I.
Where the separate directive or regulation contains installation requirements, these apply also to components and separate technical units approved in accordance with the UNECE Regulations.]
	Subject	Basic UNECE Regulation number	Series of amendments
1 a	Permissible sound level	51	02
	Replacement silencing systems	59	00
2	Emissions	83	05
	Replacement catalytic converters	103	00
3	Fuel tanks	34	02
	LPG tanks	67	01
	CNG tanks	110	00
	Rear protective device	58	01
5	Steering effort	79	01
6	Door latches and hinges	11	02
7	Audible warning	28	00
8	Indirect vision devices	46	02
9	Braking	13	10
	Braking	13H	00
	Brake linings	90	01
10	Radio interference (electromagnetic compatibility)	10	02
11	Diesel smoke	24	03
12	Interior fittings	21	01
13	Anti-theft	18	03
	Anti-theft and immobiliser	116	00
	Vehicle Alarm Systems	97	01
		116	00
14	Behaviour of steering device under impact	12	03
15	Seat strength	17	07
	Seat strength (buses and coaches)	80	01
16	Exterior projections	26	03
17	Speedometer	39	00
19	Seat-belt anchorages	14	06
20	Installation of lighting and light signalling devices	48	03
21	Retro reflectors	3	02
22	End-outline/front-position (side)/rear-position (side)/stop lamps	7	02
	Daytime running lamps	87	00
	Side marker lamps	91	00
23	Direction indicators	6	01
24	Rear registration plate lamp	4	00
25	Headlamps (R 2 and HS 1 )	1	02
25	Headlamps (sealed beam)	5	02
	Headlamps (H 1 , H 2 , H 3 , HB 3 , HB 4 , H 7 , and/or H 8, H 9 ,HIR1, HIR2 and/or H 11 )	8	05
	Headlamps (H 4 )	20	03
	Headlamps (halogen sealed beam)	31	02
	Filament lamps for use in approved lamp units	37	03
	Headlamps with gas-discharge light sources	98	00
	Gas-discharge light sources for use in approved gas-discharge lamp units	99	00
	Headlamps (asymmetrical passing beam)	112	00
	Adaptative front-lighting systems	123	00
26	Front fog lamps	19	02
28	Rear fog lamps	38	00
29	Reversing lamps	23	00
30	Parking lamps	77	00
31	Seat-belts and restraint systems	16	04
	Child restraints	44	04
32	Front forward field of vision	125	00
33	Identification of controls, tell-tales and indicators	121	00
36	Heating systems	122	00
38	Head restraints (combined with seats)	17	07
	Head restraints	25	04
39	CO 2 emissions — Fuel consumption	101	00
40	Engine power	85	00
41	Emissions (Euro IV and V) heavy-duty vehicles	49	04
42	Lateral protection	73	00
45	Safety glazing	43	00
46	Tyres, motor vehicles and their trailers	30	02
	Tyres, commercial vehicles and their trailers	54	00
	Temporary-use spare wheels/tyres	64	01
	Rolling sound	117	01
47	Speed limitation devices	89	00
50	Couplings	55	01
	Close-coupling device	102	00
51	Flammability	118	00
52	Buses and coaches	107	02
	Strength of superstructure (buses and coaches)	66	00
53	Frontal impact	94	01
54	Side impact	95	02
56	Vehicles intended for the transport of dangerous goods	105	04
57	Front under-run protection	93	00

(1)

[F1 OJ L 346, 17.12.1997, p. 78 .

(2)

For subsequent amendments, see UNECE TRANS/WP.29/343 in its latest revision.]

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).