Directive 2007/46/EC of the European Parliament and of the Council (repealed)Show full title

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Textual Amendments

F1 Substituted by Commission Regulation (EU) No 214/2014 of 25 February 2014 amending Annexes II, IV, XI, XII and XVIII 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 (Text with EEA relevance).

Exceptional load transport vehicles U.K.

Item	Subject	Reference to regulatory act	N 3	O 4
1	Permissible sound level	Directive 70/157/EEC	T
3	Fuel tanks/rear protective devices	Directive 70/221/EEC	X ( 2 )	X
3A	Prevention of fire risks (liquid fuel tanks)	Regulation (EC) No 661/2009 UNECE Regulation No 34	X	X
3B	Rear underrun protective devices (RUPDs) and their installation; rear underrun protection (RUP)	Regulation (EC) No 661/2009 UNECE Regulation No 58	A	A
4	Rear registration plate space	Directive 70/222/EEC	X	A+R
4A	Space for mounting and fixing rear registration plates	Regulation (EC) No 661/2009 Regulation (EU) No 1003/2010	X	A+R
5	Steering effort	Directive 70/311/EEC	X Crab steering allowed	X
5A	Steering equipment	Regulation (EC) No 661/2009 UNECE Regulation No 79	X Crab steering allowed	X
6	Door latches and hinges	Directive 70/387/EEC	X
6A	Vehicle access and manoeuvrability	Regulation (EC) No 661/2009 Regulation (EU) No 130/2012	X
7	Audible warning	Directive 70/388/EEC	X
7A	Audible warning devices and signals	Regulation (EC) No 661/2009 UNECE Regulation No 28	X
8	Indirect vision devices	Directive 2003/97/EC	X
8A	Devices for indirect vision and their installation	Regulation (EC) No 661/2009 UNECE Regulation No 46	X
9	Braking	Directive 71/320/EEC	U	X
9A	Braking of vehicles and trailers	Regulation (EC) No 661/2009 UNECE Regulation No 13	U ( 3 )	X ( 3 )
10	Radio interference (electromagnetic compatibility)	Directive 72/245/EEC	X	X
10A	Electromagnetic compatibility	Regulation (EC) No 661/2009 UNECE Regulation No 10	X	X
13	Anti-theft and immobiliser	Directive 74/61/EEC	X
13A	Protection of motor vehicles against unauthorised use	Regulation (EC) No 661/2009 UNECE Regulation No 18	X ( 4A )
15	Seat strength	Directive 74/408/EEC	X
15A	Seats, their anchorages and any head restraints	Regulation (EC) No 661/2009 UNECE Regulation No 17	X
17	Speedometer and reverse gear	Directive 75/443/EEC	X
17A	Vehicle access and manoeuvrability	Regulation (EC) No 661/2009 Regulation (EU) No 130/2012	X
17B	Speedometer equipment including its installation	Regulation (EC) No 661/2009 UNECE Regulation No 39	X
18	Statutory plates	Directive 76/114/EEC	X	X
18A	Manufacturer’s statutory plate and vehicle identification number	Regulation (EC) No 661/2009 Regulation (EU) No 19/2011	X	X
19	Seat belt anchorages	Directive 76/115/EEC	X
19A	Safety-belt anchorages, Isofix anchorages systems and Isofix top tether anchorages	Regulation (EC) No 661/2009 UNECE Regulation No 14	X
20	Installation of lighting and light signalling devices	Directive 76/756/EEC	X	A+N
20A	Installation of lighting and light-signalling devices on vehicles	Regulation (EC) No 661/2009 UNECE Regulation No 48	X	A+N
21	Retro reflectors	Directive 76/757/EEC	X	X
21A	Retro-reflecting devices for power-driven vehicles and their trailers	Regulation (EC) No 661/2009 UNECE Regulation No 3	X	X
22	End-outline, front-position (side), rear-position (side), stop, side marker, daytime running lamps	Directive 76/758/EEC	X	X
22A	Front and rear position lamps, stop-lamps and end-ouline marker lamps for motor vehicles and their trailers	Regulation (EC) No 661/2009 UNECE Regulation No 7	X	X
22B	Daytime running lamps for power-driven vehicles	Regulation (EC) No 661/2009 UNECE Regulation No 87	X
22C	Side-marker lamps for motor vehicles and their trailers	Regulation (EC) No 661/2009 UNECE Regulation No 91	X	X
23	Direction indicators	Directive 76/759/EEC	X	X
23A	Direction indicators for power-driven vehicles and their trailers	Regulation (EC) No 661/2009 UNECE Regulation No 6	X	X
24	Rear registration plate lamps	Directive 76/760/EEC	X	X
24A	Illumination of rear-registration plates of power-driven vehicles and their trailers	Regulation (EC) No 661/2009 UNECE Regulation No 4	X	X
25	Headlamps (including bulbs)	Directive 76/761/EEC	X
25A	Power-driven vehicle’s sealed-beam headlamps (SB) emitting an European asymmetrical passing beam or a driving beam or both	Regulation (EC) No 661/2009 UNECE Regulation No 31	X
25B	Filament lamps for use in approved lamp units of power-driven vehicles and their trailers	Regulation (EC) No 661/2009 UNECE Regulation No 37	X	X
25C	Motor vehicle headlamps equipped with gas-discharge light sources	Regulation (EC) No 661/2009 UNECE Regulation No 98	X
25D	Gas-discharge light sources for use in approved gas-discharge lamp units of power-driven vehicles	Regulation (EC) No 661/2009 UNECE Regulation No 99	X
25E	Motor vehicle headlamps emitting an asymmetrical passing beam or a driving beam or both and equipped with filament lamps and/or LED modules	Regulation (EC) No 661/2009 UNECE Regulation No 112	X
25F	Adaptive front-lighting systems (AFS) for motor vehicles	Regulation (EC) No 661/2009 UNECE Regulation No 123	X
26	Front fog lamps	Directive 76/762/EEC	X
26A	Power-driven vehicle front fog lamps	Regulation (EC) No 661/2009 UNECE Regulation No 19	X
27	Towing hooks	Directive 77/389/EEC	A
27A	Towing device	Regulation (EC) No 661/2009 Regulation (EU) No 1005/2010	A
28	Rear fog lamps	Directive 77/538/EEC	X	X
28A	Rear fog lamps for power-driven vehicles and their trailers	Regulation (EC) No 661/2009 UNECE Regulation No 38	X	X
29	Reversing lamps	Directive 77/539/EEC	X	X
29A	Reversing lights for power-driven vehicles and their trailers	Regulation (EC) No 661/2009 UNECE Regulation No 23	X	X
30	Parking lamps	Directive 77/540/EEC	X
30A	Parking lamps for power-driven vehicles	Regulation (EC) No 661/2009 UNECE Regulation No 77	X
31	Seat belts and restraint systems	Directive 77/541/EEC	X
31A	Safety-belts, restraint systems, child restraint systems and Isofix child restraint systems	Regulation (EC) No 661/2009 UNECE Regulation No 16	X
33	Identification of controls, tell-tales and indicators	Directive 78/316/EEC	X
33A	Location and identification of hand controls, tell-tales and indicators	Regulation (EC) No 661/2009 UNECE Regulation No 121	X
34	Defrost/demist	Directive 78/317/EEC	( 5 )
34A	Windscreen defrosting and demisting systems	Regulation (EC) No 661/2009 Regulation (EU) No 672/2010	( 5 )
35	Wash/wipe	Directive 78/318/EEC	( 6 )
35A	Windscreen wiper and washer systems	Regulation (EC) No 661/2009 Regulation (EU) No 1008/2010	( 6 )
36	Heating systems	Directive 2001/56/EC	X
36A	Heating systems	Regulation (EC) No 661/2009 UNECE Regulation No 122	X
41	Emissions (Euro IV and V) heavy duty vehicles.	Directive 2005/55/EC	X ( 8 )
41A	Emissions (Euro VI) heavy duty vehicles/access to information	Regulation (EC) No 595/2009	X ( 9 )
42	Lateral protection	Directive 89/297/EEC	X	A
42A	Lateral protection of goods vehicles	Regulation (EC) No 661/2009 UNECE Regulation No 73	X	A
43	Spray-suppression systems	Directive 91/226/EEC	X	A
43A	Spray suppression systems	Regulation (EC) No 661/2009 Regulation (EU) No 109/2011	X	A
45	Safety glazing	Directive 92/22/EEC	X
45A	Safety glazing materials and their installation on vehicles	Regulation (EC) No 661/2009 UNECE Regulation No 43	X
46	Tyres	Directive 92/23/EEC	X	I
46A	Installation of tyres	Regulation (EC) No 661/2009 Regulation (EU) No 458/2011	X	I
46C	Pneumatic tyres for commercial vehicles and their trailers (Classes C2 and C3)	Regulation (EC) No 661/2009 UNECE Regulation No 54	X	I
46D	Tyre rolling sound emissions, adhesion on wet surfaces and rolling resistance (Classes C1, C2 and C3)	Regulation (EC) No 661/2009 UNECE Regulation No 117	X	I
47	Speed limitation devices	Directive 92/24/EEC	X
47A	Speed limitation of vehicles	Regulation (EC) No 661/2009 UNECE Regulation No 89	X
48	Masses and dimensions (other than vehicles referred to in item 44)	Directive 97/27/EC	X	X
48A	Masses and dimensions	Regulation (EC) No 661/2009 Regulation (EU) No 1230/2012	A	A
49	External projections of cabs	Directive 92/114/EEC	A
49A	Commercial vehicles with regard to their external projections forward of the cab’s rear panel	Regulation (EC) No 661/2009 UNECE Regulation No 61	A
50	Couplings	Directive 94/20/EC	X ( 10 )	X
50A	Mechanical coupling components of combinations of vehicles	Regulation (EC) No 661/2009 UNECE Regulation No 55	X( 10 )	X
50B	Close-coupling device (CCD); fitting of an approved type of CCD	Regulation (EC) No 661/2009 UNECE Regulation No 102	X( 10 )	X( 10 )
56	Vehicles intended for the transport of dangerous goods	Directive 98/91/EC	X ( 13 )	X( 13 )
56A	Vehicles for the carriage of dangerous goods	Regulation (EC) No 661/2009 UNECE Regulation No 105	X( 13 )	X( 13 )
57	Front underrun protection	Directive 2000/40/EC	A
57A	Front underrun protective devices (FUPDs) and their installation; front underrun protection (FUP)	Regulation (EC) No 661/2009 UNECE Regulation No 93	A
62	Hydrogen system	Regulation (EC) No 79/2009	X
63	General Safety	Regulation (EC) No 661/2009	X ( 15 )	X( 15 )
65	Advanced emergency braking system	Regulation (EC) No 661/2009 Regulation (EU) No 347/2012	N/A ( 16 )
66	Lane departure warning system	Regulation (EC) No 661/2009 Regulation (EU) No 351/2012	N/A ( 17 )
67	Specific components for liquefied petroleum gases (LPG) and their installation on motor vehicles	Regulation (EC) No 661/2009 UNECE Regulation No 67	X
69	Electric safety	Regulation (EC) No 661/2009 UNECE Regulation No 100	X
70	Specific components for CNG and their installation on motor vehicules	Regulation (EC) No 661/2009 UNECE Regulation No 110	X

Meaning of notes : U.K.

X The requirements of the relevant act are applicable. The series of amendments of the UNECE Regulations which applies on a compulsory basis are listed in Annex IV to Regulation (EC) No 661/2009. Series of amendments adopted subsequently are accepted as an alternative. Member States may grant extensions to existing type-approvals granted according to the former EU Directives repealed by Regulation (EC) 661/2009 under the conditions fixed by Article 13(14) of Regulation (EC) 661/2009. U.K.

N/A This regulatory act is not applicable to this vehicle (no requirements). U.K.

( ¹ ) 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. With regard to Access to information, for other parts (e.g. living compartment) than the base vehicle, it is sufficient that the manufacturer provide access to repair and maintenance information in a readily accessible and prompt manner. U.K.

( ² ) In case of vehicles equipped with a LPG or CNG installation, a vehicle type-approval in accordance with UNECE Regulation No 67 or UNECE Regulation No 110 is required. U.K.

( ³ ) The fitting of an ESC system is required in accordance with Article 12 of Regulation (EC) No 661/2009. The implementation dates set out in Annex V to Regulation (EC) No 661/2009 apply. In accordance with UNECE Regulation 13, the fitting of an electronic stability control (‘ESC’) system is not required for special purpose vehicles of categories M ₂ , M ₃ , N ₂ and N ₃ and for vehicles for exceptional load transport and trailers with areas for standing passengers. N ₁ vehicles may be approved according to UNECE Regulation 13 or UNECE Regulation 13-H. U.K.

( ⁴ ) The fitting of an ESC system is required in accordance with Article 12 of Regulation (EC) No 661/2009. Therefore, the requirements set out in Part A of Annex 9 to UNECE Regulation No 13-H shall be complied with for the purposes of EC type-approval of new types of vehicles as well as for the registration, sale and entry into service of new vehicles. The implementation dates set out in Article 13 of Regulation (EC) No 661/2009 apply. N ₁ vehicles may be approved according to UNECE Regulation 13 or UNECE Regulation 13-H. U.K.

( ^4A ) If fitted, the protective device shall fulfill the requirements of UNECE Regulation No 18. U.K.

( ^4B ) This Regulation applies to seats not falling within the scope of UNECE Regulation No 80. U.K.

For other options, see Article 2 of Regulation (EC) No 595/2009.

( ⁵ ) Vehicles of categories other than M ₁ do not need to fully comply with act but shall be fitted with a suitable windscreen defrosting and demisting device. U.K.

( ⁶ ) Vehicles of categories other than M ₁ do not need to fully comply with act but shall be fitted with a suitable windscreen washing and wiping devices. U.K.

( ⁸ ) For vehicles with a reference mass exceeding 2 610 kg and which did not benefit from the possibility offered in note ( ¹ ). U.K.

( ⁹ ) For vehicles with a reference mass exceeding 2 610 kg which are not type-approved (at the manufacturer’s request and provided their reference mass does not exceed 2 840 kg) under Regulation (EC) No 715/2007. For other parts than the base vehicle, it is sufficient that the manufacturer provide access to repair and maintenance information in a readily accessible and prompt manner U.K.

( ^9A ) Applies only where such vehicles are fitted with equipment covered by UNECE Regulation No 64. Tyre pressure monitoring system for M1 vehicles applies on a compulsory basis in accordance with Article 9(2) of Regulation (EC) No 661/2009. U.K.

( ¹⁰ ) Applies only to vehicles equipped with coupling(s). U.K.

( ¹¹ ) Applies to vehicles with a technically permissible maximum laden mass not exceeding 2,5 tonnes. U.K.

( ¹² ) Only applicable to vehicles where the ‘ Seating Reference Point ( “ R ” point) ’ of the lowest seat is not more than 700 mm above the ground level. U.K.

( ¹³ ) Applies only when the manufacturer applies for type-approval of vehicles intended for the transport of dangerous goods. U.K.

( ¹⁴ ) Applies only for vehicles of category N ₁ , class I (reference mass ≤ 1 305 kg) U.K.

( ¹⁵ ) At the request of the manufacturer, a type-approval may be granted under this item, as an alternative to obtaining type-approvals under each individual item covered by Regulation (EC) No 661/2009. U.K.

( ¹⁶ ) The fitting of an Advanced emergency braking system is not required for special purpose vehicles in accordance with Article 1 of Regulation (EU) No 347/2012. U.K.

( ¹⁷ ) The fitting of a Lane departure warning system is not required for special purpose vehicles in accordance with Article 1 of Regulation (EU) No 351/2012. U.K.

A The requirements shall be fulfilled to the greatest extent. The type-approval authority may only grant exemption(s) if the manufacturer demonstrates that the vehicle cannot meet the requirements due to its special purpose. The exemptions granted shall be described on the vehicle type-approval certificate and the certificate of conformity (remark –entry 52). U.K.

A ₁ The fitting of ESC is not mandatory. In the case of multi-stage approvals, where the modifications made at a particular stage are likely to affect the function of the base vehicle’s ESC system, the manufacturer may either disable the system or demonstrate that the vehicle has not been rendered unsafe or unstable. This may be demonstrated, e.g., by performing rapid double lane-change manoeuvres in each direction at 80 km/h with sufficient severity to cause intervention by the ESC system. These interventions shall be well-controlled and shall act to improve stability of the vehicle. The Technical Service shall have the right to request further testing if deemed necessary. U.K.

B Application limited to doors giving access to the seats designated for normal use when the vehicle is travelling on the road and where the distance between the R point of the seat and the average plane of the door surface, measured perpendicular to the longitudinal medium plane of the vehicle, does not exceed 500 mm. U.K.

C Application limited to that part of the vehicle in front of the rearmost seat designated for normal use when the vehicle is travelling on the road and also limited to the head impact zone as defined in the legal act. U.K.

D Application limited to seats designated for normal use when the vehicle is travelling on the road. Seats which are not designated for use when the vehicle is travelling on the road shall be clearly identified to users either by means of a pictogram or a sign with an appropriate text. The luggage retention requirements of UNECE Regulations No. 17 shall not apply. U.K.

E Front only. U.K.

F Modification to the routing and length of the refuelling duct and re-positioning of the tank inboard is permissible. U.K.

G In case of multi-stage approval, requirements according to the category of the base/incomplete vehicle (e.g. the chassis of which was used to build the special purpose vehicle) may also be used. U.K.

H Modification of exhaust system length after the last silencer not exceeding 2 m is permissible without any further test. U.K.

I Tyres shall be type-approved according to the requirements of UNECE Regulation No. 54 even if the design speed of the vehicle is less than 80 km/h. The load capacity may be adjusted in relation to the maximum design speed of the trailer in agreement with the tyre manufacturer. U.K.

J For all window glazing other than driver's cab glazing (windshield and side glasses), the material may be either of safety glass or rigid plastic glazing. U.K.

K Additional panic alarm devices permitted. U.K.

L Application limited to seats designated for normal use when the vehicle is travelling on the road. At least anchorages for lap belts are required in the rear seating positions. Seats which are not designated for use when the vehicle is travelling on the road shall be clearly identified to users either by means of a pictogram or a sign with an appropriate text. ISOFIX is not required on Ambulances and hearses. U.K.

M Application limited to seats designated for normal use when the vehicle is travelling on the road. At least lap belts are required in all rear seating positions. Seats which are not designated for use when the vehicle is travelling on the road shall be clearly identified to users either by means of a pictogram or a sign with an appropriate text. ISOFIX is not required on Ambulances and hearses. U.K.

N Provided that all mandatory lighting devices are installed and that the geometric visibility is not affected. U.K.

Q Modification of exhaust system length after the last silencer not exceeding 2 m is permissible without any further test. An EC type-approval issued to the most representative base vehicle remains valid irrespective of change in the reference weight. U.K.

R Provided that the registration plates of all Member States can be mounted and remain visible. U.K.

S The light transmission factor is at least 60 %, also the ‘A’ pillar obstruction angle is not more than 10 ^o . U.K.

T Test to be performed only with the complete/completed vehicle. The vehicle can be tested according to Directive 70/157/EEC. Concerning item 5.2.2.1 of Annex I to Directive 70/157/EEC the following limit values are applicable: U.K.

(a)

81 dB(A) for vehicles with an engine power of less than 75 kW;

(b)

83 dB(A) for vehicles with an engine power of not less than 75 kW but less than 150 kW;

(c)

84 dB(A) for vehicles with an engine power of not less than 150 kW.

U Test to be performed only with the complete/completed vehicle. Vehicles up to 4 axles shall comply with all the requirements laid down by regulatory act. Derogations are admitted for vehicles having more than 4 axles, provided that: U.K.

• they are justified by the particular construction

• all the braking performances, related to parking, service and secondary braking laid down by the regulatory act are fulfilled.

U ₁ ABS is not mandatory for vehicles with hydrostatic drive. U.K.

V As alternative, Directive 97/68/EC may also be applied. U.K.

V ₁ For vehicles with hydrostatic drive, Directive 97/68/EC may also be aplied as alternative. U.K.

W ₀ Modification of exhaust system length is permitted without any further test, provided the back pressure is similar. If a new test is required, an extra 2dB(A) above the applicable limit shall be allowed. U.K.

W ₁ Requirements shall be complied with, but modification in the exhaust system is permitted without any further test of tailpipe emissions and CO ₂ /fuel consumption provided the emission control devices including particulate filters (if any) are not affected. No new evaporative test shall be required on the modified vehicle on condition that the evaporative control devices are kept as fitted by the manufacturer of the base vehicle. U.K.

An EC type approval issued to the most representative base vehicle remains valid irrespective of change in the reference mass.

W ₂ Modification of the routing, length of the refuelling duct, fuel hoses and fuel vapour pipes is permitted without further test. Re-location of the original fuel tank is permitted provided all requirements are met. However further testing according to Annex 5 to UNECE Regulation No. 34 shall not be required. U.K.

W ₃ The longitudinal plane of the intended wheelchair-travelling position shall be parallel to the longitudinal plane of the vehicle. U.K.

Appropriate information shall be made available to the vehicle owner that, in order to be capable of withstanding the forces transmitted by the tie-down mechanism during the various driving conditions, a wheelchair with a structure meeting the relevant part of ISO 7176-19:2008 is recommended.

Appropriate adaptations may be made to the seats of the vehicle without further testing provided if it can be demonstrated to the technical service that their anchorages, mechanisms and head restraints provide the same level of performance.

The luggage retention requirements of UNECE Regulation No. 17 shall not apply.

W ₄ Compliance with the legal act(s) shall be required for the boarding aids when in the resting position. U.K.

W ₅ Each wheelchair location shall be provided with anchorages to which a wheelchair tie-down and occupant restraint system (WTORS) shall be fitted, and which comply with the additional provisions of Appendix 3. U.K.

W ₆ Each wheelchair location shall be provided with occupant restraint belt that comply with the additional provisions of Appendix 3 U.K.

When, due to the conversion, anchorage points for the safety belts need to be moved outside the tolerance provided for in point 7.7.1 of UNECE Regulation No.16-06, the technical service shall check whether the alteration constitutes a worst case or not. If that is the case, the test provided for in point 7.7.1. of UNECE Regulation No.16-06 shall be performed. Extension to the EC type-approval does not need to be issued. The test may be performed using components that have not undergone the conditioning test prescribed by UNECE Regulation No.16-06.

W ₈ For the purposes of calculations, the mass of the wheel-chair including the user shall be assumed to be 160 kg. The mass shall be concentrated at the P point of the surrogate wheelchair in its travelling position declared by the manufacturer. U.K.

Any limitation in the passenger capacity resulting from the use of wheelchair(s) shall be recorded in the owner’s handbook, on side 2 of the EU type-approval certificate and in the the certificate of conformity (remark section).

[F2 W ₉ Modification of the exhaust system length is permitted without the need for retesting, provided that the exhaust back pressure characteristics remain similar.] U.K.

Textual Amendments

F2 Inserted 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).

Y Provided that all mandatory lighting devices are installed. U.K.

Z The requirements on the protrusion of open windows shall not apply to the living compartment. U.K.

Z ₁ Mobile cranes with more than six axles are considered to be off-road vehicles (N3G) when at least three axles are driven and provided they meet the provisions of Annex II, point 4.3 b) ii) and iii) as well as point 4.3 c).] U.K.