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Directive 2007/46/EC of the European Parliament and of the Council (repealed)Show full title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components and separate technical units intended for such vehicles (Framework Directive) (Text with EEA relevance) (repealed)
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- 2007 No. 46
- ANNEX IX
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- Division SIDE 2
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Changes over time for: Division SIDE 2
Version Superseded: 10/01/2013
Alternative versions:
- 29/04/2009- Amendment
- 04/08/2011- Amendment
- 04/08/2011
Point in time - 10/01/2013- Amendment
- 01/07/2014- Amendment
- 27/07/2017- Amendment
- 18/01/2018- Amendment
- 01/01/2019- Amendment
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[F1SIDE 2 VEHICLE CATEGORY N 3 U.K. (complete and completed vehicles) U.K.
Side 2 U.K.
General construction characteristics U.K.
1. Number of axles: … and wheels: … U.K.
1.1.
Number and position of axles with twin wheels: …
2. Steered axles (number, position): … U.K.
3. Powered axles (number, position, interconnection): … … U.K.
Main dimensions U.K.
4. Wheelbase ( e ): … mm U.K.
4.1.
Axle spacing:
1-2: … mm
2-3: … mm
3-4: … mm
5. Length: … mm U.K.
6. Width: … mm U.K.
8. Fifth wheel lead for semi-trailer towing vehicle (maximum and minimum): … mm U.K.
9. Distance between the front end of the vehicle and the centre of the coupling device: … mm U.K.
11. Length of the loading area: … mm U.K.
12. Rear overhang: … mm U.K.
Masses U.K.
13. Mass of the vehicle in running order: … kg ( f ) U.K.
13.1.
Distribution of this mass amongst the axles:
1.
… kg
2.
… kg
3.
… kg
16. Technically permissible maximum masses U.K.
16.1.
Technically permissible maximum laden mass: … kg
16.2.
Technically permissible mass on each axle:
1.
… kg
2.
… kg
3.
… kg etc.
16.3.
Technically permissible mass on each axle group:
1.
… kg
2.
… kg
3.
… kg etc.
16.4.
Technically permissible maximum mass of the combination: … kg
17. Intended registration/in service maximum permissible masses in national/international traffic ( 1 )( o ) U.K.
17.1.
Intended registration/in service maximum permissible laden mass: … kg
17.2.
Intended registration/in service maximum permissible laden mass on each axle:
1.
… kg
2.
… kg
3.
… kg
17.3.
Intended registration/in service maximum permissible laden mass on each axle group:
1.
… kg
2.
… kg
3.
… kg
17.4.
Intended registration/in service maximum permissible mass of the combination: … kg
18. Technically permissible maximum towable mass in case of: U.K.
18.1.
Drawbar trailer: … kg
18.2.
Semi-trailer: … kg
18.3.
Centre-axle trailer: … kg
18.4.
Unbraked trailer: … kg
19. Technically permissible maximum static mass at the coupling point: … kg U.K.
Power plant U.K.
20. Manufacturer of the engine: … U.K.
21. Engine code as marked on the engine: … U.K.
22. Working principle: … U.K.
23. Pure electric: yes/no ( 1 ) U.K.
23.1.
Hybrid [electric] vehicle: yes/no ( 1 )
24. Number and arrangement of cylinders: … U.K.
25. Engine capacity: … cm 3 U.K.
26. Fuel: Diesel/petrol/LPG/NG — Biomethane/Ethanol/Biodiesel/Hydrogen ( 1 ) U.K.
26.1.
Mono fuel/Bi fuel/Flex fuel ( 1 )
27. Maximum net power ( g ): … kW at … min -1 or maximum continuous rated power (electric motor) … kW ( 1 ) U.K.
28. Gearbox (type): … U.K.
Maximum speed U.K.
29. Maximum speed: … km/h U.K.
Axles and suspension U.K.
[F231. Position of lift axle(s): …] U.K.
Textual Amendments
F2 Substituted by Commission Regulation (EU) No 678/2011 of 14 July 2011 replacing Annex II and amending Annexes IV, IX and XI 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).
32. Position of loadable axle(s): … U.K.
33. Drive axle(s) fitted with air suspension or equivalent: yes/no ( 1 ) U.K.
35. Tyre/wheel combination ( h ): … U.K.
Brakes U.K.
36. Trailer brake connections mechanical/electric/pneumatic/hydraulic ( 1 ) U.K.
37. Pressure in feed line for trailer braking system: … bar U.K.
Bodywork U.K.
38. Code for bodywork ( i ): … U.K.
41. Number and configuration of doors: … U.K.
42. Number of seating positions (including the driver) ( k ): … U.K.
Coupling device U.K.
44. Approval number or approval mark of coupling device (if fitted): … U.K.
45.1. Characteristics values ( 1 ): D: …/ V: …/ S: …/ U: … U.K.
Environmental performances U.K.
46. Sound level U.K.
Stationary: … dB(A) at engine speed: … min -1
Drive-by: … dB(A)
47. Exhaust emission level ( l ): Euro … U.K.
48. Exhaust emissions ( m ): U.K.
Number of the base regulatory act and latest amending regulatory act applicable: …
1.
test procedure: Type I or ESC ( 1 )
CO: …
HC: …
NO x : …
HC + NO x : …
Particulates: …
Smoke opacity (ELR): … (m -1 )
2.
test procedure: ETC (if applicable)
CO: …
NO x : …
NMHC: …
THC: …
CH 4 : …
Particulates: …
48.1.
Smoke corrected absorption coefficient: … (m -1 )
Miscellaneous U.K.
50. Type-approved according to the design requirements for transporting dangerous goods: yes/class(es): …/no ( l ): U.K.
51. For special purpose vehicles: designation in accordance with Annex II Section 5: … U.K.
52. Remarks ( n ): …] U.K.
Textual Amendments
F1 Substituted by Commission Regulation (EC) No 385/2009 of 7 May 2009 replacing Annex IX 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).
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