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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components and separate technical units intended for such vehicles (Framework Directive) (Text with EEA relevance) (repealed)

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[F1ANNEX IV U.K. LIST OF REGULATORY ACTS SETTING THE REQUIREMENTS FOR THE PURPOSE OF EC TYPE-APPROVAL OF VEHICLES

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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
[F343 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
[F458 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
[F562 Hydrogen system Regulation (EC) No 79/2009 L 35, 4.2.2009, p. 32 X X X X X X ]
[F663 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]

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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

[F7Any 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).

[F6P/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
[F458 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

[F562 Hydrogen system Regulation (EC) No 79/2009 L 35, 4.2.2009, p. 32 X]
[F663 General safety Regulation (EC) No 661/2009 OJ L 200, 31.7.2009, p. 1 . P/A]

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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
(2)

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

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