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Directive 2009/67/EC of the European Parliament and of the Council of 13 July 2009 on the installation of lighting and light-signalling devices on two or three-wheel motor vehicles (codified version) (Text with EEA relevance) (repealed)
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THE EUROPEAN PARLIAMENT AND THE COUNCIL OF THE EUROPEAN UNION,
Having regard to the Treaty establishing the European Community, and in particular Article 95 thereof,
Having regard to the proposal from the Commission,
Having regard to the opinion of the European Economic and Social Committee(1),
Acting in accordance with the procedure laid down in Article 251 of the Treaty(2),
Whereas:
(1) Council Directive 93/92/EEC of 29 October 1993 on the installation of lighting and light-signalling devices on two or three-wheel motor vehicles(3) has been substantially amended(4). In the interests of clarity and rationality the said Directive should be codified.
(2) Directive 93/92/EEC is one of the separate Directives of the EC type-approval system provided for in Council Directive 92/61/EEC of 30 June 1992 relating to the type-approval of two or three-wheel motor vehicles as replaced by Directive 2002/24/EC of the European Parliament and of the Council of 18 March 2002 relating to the type-approval of two or three-wheel motor vehicles(5), and lays down technical prescriptions concerning the design and construction of two or three-wheel motor vehicles as regards the installation of lighting and light-signalling devices. Those technical prescriptions concern the approximation of the laws of the Member States to allow for the EC type-approval procedure provided for by Directive 2002/24/EC to be applied in respect of each type of vehicle. Consequently, the provisions laid down in Directive 2002/24/EC relating to two or three-wheel motor vehicle systems, components and separate technical units apply to this Directive.
(3) In each Member State the lighting and light-signalling devices fitted to two or three-wheel vehicles should display certain technical characteristics laid down by mandatory provisions. It is necessary to draw up harmonised requirements concerning the fitting of those devices in order to enable the EC type-approval procedure laid down in Directive 2002/24/EC to be applied for each such vehicle.
(4) It should be specified that lighting devices type-approved for vehicles in categories M1 and N1, in accordance with the relevant Directives, may also be installed on two or three-wheel motor vehicles. Provision should also be made to permit the optional installation of front fog lamps, rear fog lamps, reversing lamps and hazard warning devices on three-wheel mopeds and light quadricycles.
(5) In order to facilitate access to the markets of non-Community countries, an equivalence should exist, as far as two-wheel motorcycles are concerned, between the requirements of this Directive and those of Regulation No 53 of the United Nations Economic Commission for Europe(6) (UNECE).
(6) This Directive should be without prejudice to the obligations of the Member States relating to the time limits for transposition into national law and application of the Directives set out in Annex VII, Part B,
HAVE ADOPTED THIS DIRECTIVE:
This Directive applies to the installation of lighting and light-signalling devices on all types of vehicle as referred to in Article 1 of Directive 2002/24/EC.
The procedure governing the granting of EC component type-approval in respect of the installation of lighting and light-signalling devices on a type of two or three-wheel motor vehicle and the conditions governing the free movement of such vehicles shall be as laid down in Directive 2002/24/EC.
1.In accordance with Article 11 of Directive 2002/24/EC, equivalence between the requirements laid down in this Directive for two-wheel motorcycles and those laid down in UNECE Regulation No 53 is hereby acknowledged.
2.The authorities of the Member States which grant EC component type-approval shall accept approvals granted in accordance with the requirements of UNECE Regulation No 53 as well as component type-approval marks as an alternative to the corresponding approvals granted in accordance with the requirements of this Directive.
The amendments necessary to adapt to technical progress the requirements of Annexes I to VI shall be adopted in accordance with the procedure referred to in Article 18(2) of Directive 2002/24/EC.
1.Member States may not, on grounds relating to the installation of lighting and light-signalling devices:
refuse, in respect of a type of two or three-wheel motor vehicle, to grant EC type-approval, or
prohibit the registration, sale or entry into service of two or three-wheel motor vehicles,
if the installation of lighting and light-signalling devices complies with the requirements of this Directive.
2.Member States shall refuse to grant EC type-approval for any new type of two or three-wheel motor vehicle on grounds relating to the installation of lighting and light-signalling devices if the requirements of this Directive are not fulfilled.
3.Member States shall communicate to the Commission the text of the main provisions of national law which they adopt in the field covered by this Directive.
Directive 93/92/EEC, as amended by the Directive listed in Annex VII, Part A, is repealed, without prejudice to the obligations of the Member States relating to the time limits for transposition into national law and application of the Directives set out in Annex VII, Part B.
References to the repealed Directive shall be construed as references to this Directive and shall be read in accordance with the correlation table in Annex VIII.
This Directive shall enter into force on the 20th day following its publication in the Official Journal of the European Union.
It shall apply from 1 January 2010.
This Directive is addressed to the Member States.
Done at Brussels, 13 July 2009.
For the European Parliament
The President
H.-G. Pöttering
For the Council
The President
E. Erlandsson
For the purposes of this Directive the following definitions shall apply:
with regard to the installation of lighting and light-signalling devices, means vehicles which do not differ in such essential respects as:
the following are, likewise, considered not to be ‘vehicles of a different type’:
means a vertical plane perpendicular to the median longitudinal plane of the vehicle;
means the vehicle without a driver, passenger or load, but with a full complement of fuel and its normal on-board tool kit;
means a component or combination of components used in order to perform one or several functions;
means a device designed to illuminate the road or to emit a light signal to other road users. Rear registration-plate lamps and retro-reflectors are likewise regarded as lamps;
means a device or part of a device, having one function and one illuminating surface and one or more light sources. For the purpose of installation on a vehicle, a ‘single lamp’ also means any assembly of two independent or grouped lamps, whether identical or not, having the same function, if they are installed such that the projections of the illuminating surfaces of the lamps on a given transverse plane occupy not less than 60 % of the smallest rectangle circumscribing the projections of the said illuminating surfaces.
In such a case, each of these lamps is, where approval is required, to be approved as a type ‘D’ lamp;
means lamps having the same function and authorised in the country in which the vehicle is registered; such lamps may have different characteristics from those installed on the vehicle when it is approved on condition that they satisfy the requirements of this Annex;
means lamps having separate illuminating surfaces, light sources and lamp bodies;
means lamps having separate illuminating surfaces and light sources, but a common lamp body;
means lamps having separate illuminating surfaces but a common light source and a common lamp body;
means devices having separate light sources or a single light source operating under different conditions (e.g. optical, mechanical or electrical differences), totally or partially common illuminating surfaces and a common lamp body;
means the lamp used to illuminate the road over a long distance ahead of the vehicle;
means the lamp used to illuminate the road ahead of the vehicle without causing undue dazzle or discomfort to oncoming drivers or to other road users;
means the lamp used to indicate to other road users that the driver intends to change direction to the right or the left;
means the lamp used to indicate to other road users to the rear of the vehicle that the latter’s driver is applying the service brake;
means the lamp used to indicate the presence of the vehicle when viewed from the front;
means the lamp used to indicate the presence of the vehicle when viewed from the rear;
means the lamp used to improve the illumination of the road in case of fog, snowfall, rainstorms or dust clouds;
means the lamp used to render the vehicle more readily visible from the rear in dense fog;
means the lamp used to illuminate the road to the rear of the vehicle and to warn other road users that the vehicle is reversing or about to reverse;
means the simultaneous operation of all of a vehicle’s direction indicator lamps to draw attention to the fact that the vehicle temporarily constitutes a special danger to other road users;
means the device used to illuminate the space intended to accommodate the rear registration plate; it may consist of several optical elements;
means the device used to indicate the presence of a vehicle by the reflection of light emanating from a light source not connected to the vehicle, the observer being situated near that source; for the purposes of this Annex retro-reflecting number plates are not considered to be retro-reflectors;
means all or part of the exterior surface of the translucent material as declared in the request for approval by the manufacturer of the device on the drawing (see Appendix 1);
means the orthogonal projection of the full aperture of the reflector or in the case of headlamps with an ellipsoidal reflector of the projection lens, on a transverse plane. If the lighting device has no reflector, the definition of point 6.3 is applied. If the light-emitting surface of the lamp extends over part only of the full aperture of the reflector, then the projection of that part only is taken into account. In the case of a dipped-beam headlamp, the illuminating surface is limited by the apparent trace of the cut-off on to the lens. If the reflector and lens are adjustable relative to one another, the mean adjustment is used;
means the orthogonal projection of the lamp in a plane perpendicular to its axis of reference and in contact with the exterior light-emitting surface of the lamp, this projection being bounded by the edges of screens situated in this plane, each allowing only 98 % of the total luminous intensity of the light to persist in the direction of the axis of reference; to determine the lower, upper and lateral limits of the illuminating surface, only screens with horizontal or vertical edges are used;
means the orthogonal projection of a retro-reflector in a plane perpendicular to its axis of reference and bounded by planes touching the outer edges of the light projection surface of the retro-reflector and parallel to this axis. To determine the lower, upper and lateral limits of the illuminating surface, only horizontal and vertical planes are used;
for a defined direction of observation means, at the request of the manufacturer or his duly accredited representative, the orthogonal projection of either:
the boundary of the illuminating surface projected on the exterior surface of the lens (a-b), or
the light-emitting surface (c-d),
in a plane perpendicular to the direction of observation and tangential to the most exterior point of the lens (see drawings at Appendix 1);
means the characteristic axis of the lamp, determined by the manufacturer (of the lamp) for use as the direction of reference (H = 0°, V = 0°) for angles of field for photometric measurements and when fitting the lamp on the vehicle;
means the intersection of the axis of reference with the light-emitting surface, the centre of reference being specified by the lamp manufacturer;
means the angles which determine the field of the minimum solid angle in which the apparent surface of the lamp must be visible. That field is determined by the segments of the sphere of which the centre coincides with the centre of reference of the lamp and the equator is parallel with the ground. These segments are determined in relation to the axis of reference. The horizontal angles β correspond to the longitude and the vertical angles α to the latitude. There must be no obstacle on the inside of the angles of geometric visibility to the propagation of light from any part of the apparent surface of the lamp observed from infinity.
If measurements are taken closer to the lamp, there must be a parallel shift in the direction of observation to achieve the same accuracy. No account is taken of obstacles on the inside of the angles of geometric visibility, if they were already present when the lamp was type-approved.
If, when the lamp is installed, any part of the apparent surface of the lamp is hidden by any further parts of the vehicle, proof must be furnished that the part of the lamp not hidden by obstacles still conforms to the photometric values prescribed for the approval of the device as an optical unit (see Appendix 1);
on either side of the vehicle means the plane parallel to the median longitudinal plane of the vehicle and coinciding with its lateral outer edge, disregarding the projection(s) of:
means the distance between the two vertical planes defined in point 11;
means the distance between the orthogonal projections, in a plane perpendicular to the axes of reference, of the outlines of the two illuminating surfaces as defined, according to the case, in point 6;
means the telltale showing whether a device that has been actuated is operating correctly or not;
means a telltale showing that a device has been switched on but not showing whether it is operating correctly or not.
In addition, any specific instructions as regards fitting laid down by the manufacturer must be complied with.
In the absence of specific requirements, lamps constituting a pair must:
No red lamp must be visible towards the front and no white lamp other than any reversing lamp fitted visible towards the rear. This condition is checked as follows (see drawings according to the types of two or three-wheel vehicles set out in Appendix 1 to Annexes II to VI):
Zones 1 and 2, as seen by the observer, are limited in their respective planes as follows:
The colours emitted by the lamps are as follows:
:
white,
:
white,
:
white,
:
amber,
:
red,
:
white,
:
red,
:
white/yellow,
:
red,
:
white,
:
amber,
:
white,
:
amber,
:
red,
:
amber.
The definition of lamp colours must be as laid down in Appendix 2.
NB: Notwithstanding the drawing the apparent surface is to be considered as tangent to the light-emitting surface.
Red | Limit towards yellow | y ≤ 0,335 |
Limit towards purple | z ≤ 0,008 | |
White | Limit towards blue | x ≥ 0,310 |
Limit towards yellow | x ≤ 0,500 | |
Limit towards green | y ≤ 0,150 + 0,640x | |
Limit towards green | y ≤ 0,440 | |
Limit towards purple | y ≥ 0,050 + 0,750x | |
Limit towards red | y ≥ 0,382 | |
Yellow | Limit towards red | y ≥ 0,138 + 0,580x |
Limit towards green | y ≤ 1,29x — 0,100 | |
Limit towards white | y ≥ — x + 0,940 | |
y ≥ 0,440 | ||
Limit towards the spectral value | y ≤ — x + 0,992 | |
Amber | Limit towards yellow | y ≤ 0,429 |
Limit towards red | y ≥ 0,398 | |
Limit towards white | z ≤ 0,007 |
A source having a colour temperature of 2 856 K is used to check the above limits (International Commission on Illumination (ICI) Standard A).
Without prejudice to the provisions of point B(14) of Annex I, all two-wheel mopeds must be fitted with the lighting and light-signalling devices listed below:
In addition all two-wheel mopeds may be fitted with the following lighting and light-signalling devices:
an independent main-beam headlamp may be fitted above or below or to one side of another front lamp: if these lamps are one on top of the other the reference centre of the main-beam headlamp must be located within the median longitudinal plane of the vehicle; if these lamps are side by side their reference centre must be symmetrical in relation to the median longitudinal plane of the vehicle,
a main-beam headlamp that is reciprocally incorporated with another front lamp must be fitted in such a way that its reference centre lies within the median longitudinal plane of the vehicle; however, when the vehicle is also fitted with an independent dipped-beam headlamp alongside the main-beam headlamp their reference centres must be symmetrical in relation to the median longitudinal plan of the vehicle,
two main-beam headlamps of which either one or both are reciprocally incorporated with another front lamp must be fitted in such a way that their reference centres are symmetrical in relation to the median longitudinal plane of the vehicle,
Even in the zones which do not seem to be illuminated in the direction of observation under consideration, the illuminating surface must be visible within a divergent area limited by generatrices touching the entire contour of the illuminating surface and forming an angle of 5° at least with the headlamp reference axis. The contour of the projection of the illuminating surface on to a transverse plane that is tangent to the front part of the main-beam headlamp lens is considered to be the origin of the angles of geometrical visibility.
May pivot along with the steering angle.
May be reciprocal, incorporated:
The main-beam headlamps must light simultaneously. All main-beam headlamps must light when they are switched from dipped-beam to main-beam. All main-beam headlamps must be extinguished simultaneously when switched from main-beam to dipped-beam. The dipped-beam headlamps may remain lit at the same time as the main-beam headlamps.
Blue non-flashing warning light.
an independent dipped-beam headlamp may be installed above, below or to one side of another front lamp: if these lamps are one above the other the reference centre of the dipped-beam headlamp must be located in the median longitudinal plane of the vehicle; if these lamps are side by side their reference centres must be symmetrical in relation to the median longitudinal plane of the vehicle,
a dipped-beam headlamp that is reciprocally incorporated with another front lamp must be installed in such a way that its reference centre lies within the median longitudinal plane of the vehicle. However, where the vehicle is also fitted with an independent main-beam headlamp alongside the dipped-beam headlamp their reference centres must be symmetrical in relation to the median longitudinal plane of the vehicle,
two dipped-beam headlamps, of which either one or both are reciprocally incorporated with another front lamp must be installed in such a way that their reference centres are symmetrical in relation to the median longitudinal plane of the vehicle.
Determined by angles α and β as specified in point A(10) of Annex I:
=
15° upwards and 10° downwards;
=
45° to the left and to the right if there is only one dipped-beam headlamp;
45° outwards and 10° inwards if there are two dipped-beam headlamps.
The presence of panels or other items of equipment near the light must not give rise to secondary effects causing discomfort to other road users.
May move in line with the steering angle.
The control for changing over the dipped beam must switch off all main-beam headlamps simultaneously, whereas the dipped beams may remain switched on at the same time as the main beam.
Green non-flashing indicator light.
Width:
The following apply simultaneously to front indicator lamps:
75 mm in the case of a minimum indicator intensity of 90 cd,
40 mm in the case of a minimum indicator intensity of 175 cd,
20 mm in the case of a minimum indicator intensity of 250 cd,
≤ 20 mm in the case of a minimum indicator intensity of 400 cd.
Horizontal angles: see Appendix 2.
Vertical angles: 15° above and below the horizontal.
However, the vertical angle below the horizontal may be reduced to 5° if the lamps are less than 750 mm above the ground.
The front direction indicator lamps may move in line with the steering angle.
Direction indicator lamps must switch on independently of the other lamps. All direction indicator lamps on one side of a vehicle must be switched on and off by means of one control.
It may be optical or auditory or both. If it is optical it must be a green flashing light and visible under all normal operating conditions. It must be extinguished or remain alight without flashing or show a marked change of frequency in the event of the malfunction of any of the direction indicator lamps. If it is entirely auditory it must be clearly audible and show the same operating conditions as the optical telltale.
The characteristics listed below must be measured with the electrical generator supplying current only to those circuits that are essential to the operation of the engine and lighting devices.
In the case of all vehicles the direction indicator lamps of which are supplied with direct current:
Where a vehicle is fitted with direction indicator lamps which are supplied with alternating current, when the engine speed lies between 50 and 100 % of the speed corresponding to the maximum speed of the vehicle:
Where the direction indicator lamps fitted to a vehicle are supplied with alternating current, when the engine speed lies between the idling speed specified by the manufacturer and 50 % of the speed corresponding to the maximum speed of the vehicle:
Horizontal angle: 45° to the left and to the right.
Vertical angle: 15° above and below the horizontal.
However, the vertical angle below the horizontal may be reduced to 5° if the lamp is less than 750 mm above the ground.
one independent front position lamp may be fitted above or below or to one side of another front lamp: if these lamps are one above the other the reference centre of the front position lamp must be located within the median longitudinal plane of the vehicle; if these lamps are side by side their reference centres must be symmetrical in relation to the median longitudinal plane of the vehicle,
a front position lamp that is reciprocally incorporated with another front lamp must be installed in such a way that its reference centre is situated in the median longitudinal plane of the vehicle,
two front position lamps one or both of which is/are reciprocally incorporated with another front lamp must be installed in such a way that their reference centres are symmetrical in relation to the median longitudinal plane of the vehicle.
Horizontal angle: 80° to the left and to the right if there is a single position lamp; 80° to the outside and 45° towards the inside if there are two position lamps.
Vertical angle: 15° above and below the horizontal.
However, the vertical angle below the horizontal may be reduced to 5° if the lamp is less than 750 mm above the ground.
May pivot as a function of the steering angle.
Non-flashing green indicator light.
Horizontal angle: 80° to the left and to the right if there is a single position lamp; 80° towards the outside and 45° towards the inside if there are two position lamps.
Vertical angle: 15° above and below the horizontal.
However, the vertical angle below the horizontal may be reduced to 5° if the lamp is less than 750 mm above the ground.
Its function may be fulfilled by the device provided, where appropriate, for the front position lamp.
Horizontal angles: 30° towards the front and rear.
Vertical angles: 15° above and below the horizontal.
However, the vertical angle below the horizontal may be reduced to 5° if the reflector is less than 750 mm above the ground.
Retro-reflectors at the front may pivot in line with the steering angle.
Horizontal angle: 30° to the left and right.
Vertical angle: 15° above and below the horizontal.
However, the vertical angle below the horizontal may be reduced to 5° if the reflector is less than 750 mm above the ground.
The illuminating surface of the reflector may have parts in common with any other rear-mounted red lamp.
The illuminating surface of the retro-reflector must be recessed within its frame. The reflectors must be installed within the body of the pedal in such a way that they are clearly visible both to the front and to the rear of the vehicle. The reference axis of the reflectors, the shape of which must be adapted to that of the body of the pedal, and put at right angles to the axis of the pedal. The pedal reflectors need be mounted only on vehicle pedals which, by means of cranks or similar devices, may act as a means of propulsion instead of the engine. They need not be mounted on pedals acting as vehicle controls or solely as footrests for the driver or passenger.
Horizontal angle: 30° to the left and right
Vertical angle: 15° above and below the horizontal.
However, the vertical angle below the horizontal may be reduced to 5° if the reflector is less than 750 mm above the ground.
May pivot in line with the steering angle.
The lamp may consist of several optical elements intended to illuminate the position of the plate.
6.11.2. | Arrangement drawing | Such that the lamp illuminates the position reserved for the registration plate. |
6.11.3. | Position | |
6.11.3.1. | Width: | |
6.11.3.2. | Height: | |
6.11.3.3. | Length: | |
6.11.4. | Geometrical visibility | |
6.11.5. | Alignment |
Its operation must be ensured by the same telltale as provided for the position lamp.
(See point B(9) in Annex I and point 6.3.11.4.2 in this Annex)
(To be attached to the EC component type-approval application where this is submitted separately from the vehicle type-approval application)
Reference number (allocated by the applicant): …
The application for component type approval in respect of the installation of the lighting and light-signalling devices on a type of two-wheel moped shall contain the information set out in Annex II to Directive 2002/24/EC under A, points:
0.1,
0.2,
0.4 to 0.6,
8 to 8.4.
Name of administration
Report No … by technical service … on … (date)
EC component type-approval No … Extension No …
…
…
…
Mandatory lighting devices installed on the vehicle submitted for checks(9): …
Optional lighting devices present on the vehicle submitted for checks(9):
…
All three-wheel mopeds must be fitted with the following lighting and light-signalling devices:
In addition all three-wheel mopeds may be fitted with the following lighting and light-signalling devices:
However, in the case of three-wheel mopeds with a maximum width exceeding 1 300 mm, two main-beam headlamps are required.
an independent main-beam headlamp may be fitted above or below or to one side of another front lamp: if these lamps are one above the other the reference centre of the main-beam headlamp must be located within the median longitudinal plane of the vehicle; if these lamps are side by side their reference centres must be symmetrical in relation to the median longitudinal plane of the vehicle,
a main-beam headlamp that is reciprocally incorporated with another front lamp must be fitted in such a way that its reference centre lies within the median longitudinal plane of the vehicle; however, when the vehicle is also fitted with an independent dipped-beam headlamp alongside the main-beam headlamp their reference centres must be symmetrical in relation to the median longitudinal plan of the vehicle,
two main-beam headlamps of which either one or both are reciprocally incorporated with another front lamp must be fitted in such a way that their reference centres are symmetrical in relation of the median longitudinal plane of the vehicle.
Even in the zones which do not seem to be illuminated in the direction of observation under consideration, the illuminating surface must be visible within a divergent area limited by generatrices touching the entire contour of the illuminating surface and forming an angle of 5° at least with the headlamp reference axis. The contour of the projection of the illuminating surface on to a transverse plane that is tangent to the front part of the main-beam headlamp lens is considered to be the origin of the angles of geometrical visibility.
May move in line with the steering angle.
May be reciprocally incorporated:
The main-beam headlamps must light simultaneously. All main-beam headlamps must light when they are switched from dipped-beam to main-beam. All main-beam headlamps must be extinguished simultaneously when switched from main-beam to dipped-beam. The dipped-beam headlamps may remain lit at the same time as the main-beam headlamps.
Blue non-flashing warning light.
However, in the case of three-wheel mopeds, the maximum width of which exceeds 1 300 mm, two dipped-beam headlamps are required.
an independent dipped-beam headlamp may be installed above, below or to one side of another front lamp: if these lamps are one above the other the reference centre of the dipped-beam headlamp must be located in the median longitudinal plane of the vehicle; if these lamps are side by side their reference centres must be symmetrical in relation to the median longitudinal plane of the vehicle,
a dipped-beam headlamp that is reciprocally incorporated with another front lamp must be installed in such a way that its reference centre lies within the median longitudinal plane of the vehicle. However, where the vehicle is also fitted with an independent main-beam headlamp alongside the dipped-beam headlamp their reference centres must be symmetrical in relation to the median longitudinal plane of the vehicle,
two dipped-beam headlamps, of which either one or both are reciprocally incorporated with another front lamp must be installed in such a way that their reference centres are symmetrical in relation to the median longitudinal plane of the vehicle.
In the case of a vehicle with two dipped-beam headlamps:
the edges of the illuminating surfaces furthermost from the median longitudinal plane of the vehicle must not be more than 400 mm from the outermost edge of the vehicle,
the internal edges of the illuminating surfaces must be at least 500 mm apart. This distance may be reduced to 400 mm if the maximum width of the vehicle is less than 1 300 mm.
Determined by angles α and β as specified in point A(10) of Annex I:
=
15° upwards and 10° downwards;
=
45° to the left and to the right if there is only one dipped-beam headlamp;
45° outwards and 10° inwards if there are two dipped-beam headlamps.
May move in line with the steering angle.
The control for changing to the dipped beam must switch off all main-beam headlamps simultaneously, whereas the dipped beams may remain switched on at the same time as the main beam.
Green non-flashing indicator light.
the edges of the illuminating surface furthest from the median longitudinal plane must also not be more than 400 mm from the outermost part of the vehicle,
the internal edges of the illuminating surfaces must be at a distance of at least 500 mm,
there must be a minimum distance between the illuminating surfaces of the nearest indicators and dipped-beam headlamps of:
75 mm in the case of a minimum indicator intensity of 90 cd,
40 mm in the case of a minimum indicator intensity of 175 cd,
20 mm in the case of a minimum indicator intensity of 250 cd,
≤ 20 mm in the case of a minimum indicator intensity of 400 cd.
Horizontal angles: see Appendix 2.
Vertical angles: 15° above and below the horizontal.
However, the vertical angle below the horizontal may be reduced to 5° if the lamps are less than 750 mm above the ground.
The front direction indicator lamps may move in line with the steering angle.
Direction indicator lamps must switch on independently of the other lamps. All direction indicator lamps on one side of a vehicle must be switched on and off by means of one control.
This may be optical or auditory or both. If it is optical it must be green and of the flashing type. It must be visible under all normal operating conditions. It must be extinguished or remain alight without flashing or show a marked change of frequency in the event of the malfunction of any of the direction indicator lamps. If it is entirely auditory it must be clearly audible and show the same operating conditions as the optical telltale.
The characteristics listed below must be measured with the electrical generator supplying current only to those circuits that are essential to the operation of the engine and lighting devices.
In the case of all vehicles the direction indicator lamps of which are supplied with direct current:
Where a vehicle is fitted with direction indicator lamps which are supplied with alternating current, when the engine speed lies between 50 and 100 % of the speed corresponding to the maximum speed of the vehicle:
Where the direction indicator lamps fitted to a vehicle are supplied with alternating current, when the engine speed lies between the idling speed specified by the manufacturer and 50 % of the speed corresponding to the maximum speed of the vehicle:
However, for three-wheel mopeds with a maximum width exceeding 1 300 mm, two stop lamps are required.
Horizontal angle: 45° to the left and to the right.
Vertical angle: 15° above and below the horizontal.
However, the vertical angle below the horizontal may be reduced to 5° if the lamp is less than 750 mm above the ground.
However, in the case of three-wheel mopeds with a maximum width exceeding 1 300 mm, two front position lamps are required.
one independent front position lamp may be fitted above or below or to one side of another front lamp: if these lamps are one above the other the reference centre of the front position lamp must be located within the median longitudinal plane of the vehicle; if these lamps are side by side their reference centres must be symmetrical in relation to the median longitudinal plane of the vehicle,
a front position lamp that is reciprocally incorporated with another front lamp must be installed in such a way that its reference centre is situated in the median longitudinal plane of the vehicle,
two front position lamps one or both of them reciprocally incorporated with another front lamp must be installed in such a way that their geometric centres are symmetrical in relation to the median longitudinal plane of the vehicle.
In the case of a vehicle with two front position lamps:
the edges of the illuminating surface furthest from the median longitudinal plane of the vehicle must not be more than 400 mm from the outermost part of the vehicle,
the internal edges of the illuminating surfaces must be at least 500 mm apart. That distance may be reduced to 400 mm if the maximum width of the vehicle is less than 1 300 mm.
Horizontal angle: 80° to the left and to the right if there is a single position lamp; 80° to the outside and 45° to the inside if there are two position lamps.
Vertical angle: 15° above and below the horizontal.
However, the vertical angle below the horizontal may be reduced to 5° if the lamp is less than 750 mm above the ground.
May move in line with the steering angle.
Non-flashing green indicator light.
However, for three-wheel mopeds with a maximum width exceeding 1 300 mm, two rear position lamps are required.
Horizontal angle: 80° to the left and to the right if there is a single position lamp; 80° towards the outside and 45° towards the inside if there are two rear position lamps.
Vertical angle: 15° above and below the horizontal.
However, the vertical angle below the horizontal may be reduced to 5° if the lamp is less than 750 mm above the ground.
Its function may be fulfilled by the device provided, where appropriate, for the front position lamp.
However, in the case of three-wheel mopeds with a maximum width exceeding 1 000 mm, two non-triangular rear retro-reflectors are required.
In the case of a vehicle with two rear retro-reflectors:
the point of the illuminating surface furthest from the median longitudinal plane of the vehicle must not be more than 400 mm from the outermost part of the vehicle,
the internal edges of the retro-reflectors must be at least 500 mm apart. This distance may be reduced to 400 mm if the maximum width of the vehicle is less than 1 300 mm.
Horizontal angles: 30° to the left and right.
Vertical angle: 15° above and below the horizontal.
However, the vertical angle below the horizontal may be reduced to 5° if the reflector is less than 750 mm above the ground.
The illuminating surface of the retro-reflector may have parts in common with any other rear-mounted red lamp.
Each pedal of a three-wheel moped must be fitted with two retro-reflectors. They must be fitted in such a way that the operational surfaces are external to the pedal itself, and perpendicular to the bearing plane of the pedal, with their optical axis parallel to the median longitudinal plane of the vehicle.
The illuminating surface of the retro-reflector must be recessed within its frame. The reflectors must be installed within the body of the pedal in such a way that they are clearly visible both to the front and to the rear of the vehicle. The reference axis of the reflectors, the shape of which must be adapted to that of the body of the pedal, must be put at right angles to the axis of the pedal. The pedal reflectors must be mounted only on vehicle pedals which, by means of cranks or similar devices, may act as a means of propulsion instead of the engine. They must not be mounted on pedals acting as vehicle controls or solely as footrests for the driver or passenger.
Horizontal angles: 30° towards the front and back.
Vertical angles: 15° above and below the horizontal.
However, the vertical angle below the horizontal may be reduced to 5° if the reflector is less than 750 mm above the ground.
The lamp may consist of several optical elements intended to illuminate the position of the plate.
6.10.2. | Arrangement drawing | Such that the lamp illuminates the position reserved for the registration plate. |
6.10.3. | Position | |
6.10.3.1. | Width | |
6.10.3.2. | Height | |
6.10.3.3. | Length | |
6.10.4. | Geometric visibility | |
6.10.5. | Alignment |
Its operation must be ensured by the same telltale as provided for the position lamp.
(See point B(9) in Annex I and point 6.3.11.4.2 in this Annex)
Direction indicator lamp — Geometric visibility
(To be attached to the EC component type-approval application where this is submitted separately from the vehicle type approval application)
Reference number (allocated by the applicant): …
The application for component type approval in respect of the installation of the lighting and light-signalling devices on a type of three-wheel moped shall contain the information set out in Annex II to Directive 2002/24/EC under A, points:
0.1,
0.2,
0.4 to 0.6,
8 to 8.4.
Name of administration
Report No … by technical service … on … (date)
EC component type-approval No … Extension No …
…
…
…
Mandatory lighting devices installed on the vehicle submitted for checks(15): …
Optional lighting devices present on the vehicle submitted for checks(15):
…
All two-wheel motorcycles must be fitted with the following lighting and light-signalling devices:
In addition all two-wheel motorcycles may be fitted with the following lighting and light-signalling devices:
an independent main-beam headlamp may be fitted above, below or to one side of another front lamp: if these lamps are one above the other the reference centre of the main-beam headlamp must be located within the median longitudinal plane of the vehicle; if these lamps are side by side their reference centre must be symmetrical in relation to the median longitudinal plane of the vehicle,
a main-beam headlamp that is reciprocally incorporated with another front lamp must be fitted in such a way that its reference centre lies within the median longitudinal plane of the vehicle. However, when the vehicle is also fitted with an independent dipped-beam headlamp alongside the main-beam headlamp, their reference centres must be symmetrical in relation to the median longitudinal plan of the vehicle,
two main-beam headlamps of which either one or both are reciprocally incorporated with another front lamp must be fitted in such a way that their reference centres are symmetrical in relation of the median longitudinal plane of the vehicle.
Even in the zones which do not seem to be illuminated in the direction of observation under consideration, the illuminating surface must be visible within a divergent area limited by generatrices touching the entire contour of the illuminating surface and forming an angle of 5° at least with the headlamp reference axis. The contour of the projection of the illuminating surface on to a transverse plane that is tangent to the front part of the main-beam headlamp lens is considered to be the origin of the angles of geometrical visibility.
May move in line with the steering angle.
May be reciprocally incorporated:
The main-beam headlamps must light simultaneously. All main-beam headlamps must light when they are switched from dipped-beam to main-beam. All main-beam headlamps must be extinguished simultaneously when switched from main-beam to dipped-beam. The dipped-beam headlamps may remain lit at the same time as the main-beam headlamps.
Blue non-flashing warning light.
an independent dipped-beam headlamp may be installed above, below or to one side of another front lamp: if these lamps are one above the other the reference centre of the dipped-beam headlamp must be located in the medium longitudinal plane of the vehicle; if these lamps are side by side their reference centres must be symmetrical in relation to the median longitudinal plane of the vehicle,
a dipped-beam headlamp that is reciprocally incorporated with another front lamp must be installed in such a way that its reference centre lies within the median longitudinal plane of the vehicle. However, where the vehicle is also fitted with an independent main-beam headlamp alongside the dipped-beam headlamp, their reference centres must be symmetrical in relation to the median longitudinal plane of the vehicle,
two dipped-beam headlamps, of which either one or both are reciprocally incorporated with another front lamp must be installed in such a way that their reference centres are symmetrical in relation to the median longitudinal plane of the vehicle.
Determined by angles α and β as specified in point A(10) of Annex I:
=
15° upwards and 10° downwards;
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45° to the left and to the right if there is only one dipped-beam headlamps;
45° outwards and 10° inwards if there are two dipped-beam headlamps.
The presence of panels or other items of equipment near the light must not give rise to secondary effects causing discomfort to other road users.
May move in line with the steering angle.
The vertical inclination of the dipped beam must remain between -0,5 and -2,5 %, except in the case where an external adjusting device is present.
The control for changing to the dipped beam must switch off all main-beam headlamps simultaneously, whereas the dipped beam may remain switched on at the same time as the main beam.
Green non-flashing indicator light.
Width:
the following apply simultaneously to front indicator lamps:
75 mm in the case of a minimum indicator intensity of 90 cd,
40 mm in the case of a minimum indicator intensity of 175 cd,
20 mm in the case of a minimum indicator intensity of 250 cd,
≤ 20 mm in the case of a minimum indicator intensity of 400 cd.
Horizontal angles: see Appendix 2.
Vertical angles: 15° above and below the horizontal.
However, the vertical angle below the horizontal may be reduced to 5° if the lamps are less than 750 mm above the ground.
The front direction indicator lamps may move in line with the steering angle.
Direction indicator lamps must switch on independently of the other lamps. All direction indicator lamps on one side of a vehicle must be switched on and off by means of one control.
This may be optical or auditory or both. If it is optical it must be a green flashing light and visible under all normal operating conditions. It must be extinguished or remain alight without flashing or show a marked change of frequency in the event of the malfunction of any of the direction indicator lamps. If it is entirely auditory it must be clearly audible and show the same operating conditions as the optical telltale.
The characteristics listed below must be measured with the electrical generator supplying current only to those circuits that are essential to the operation of the engine and lighting devices.
In the case of all vehicles the direction indicator lamps of which are supplied with direct current:
Where a vehicle is fitted with direction indicator lamps which are supplied with alternating current, when the engine speed lies between 50 and 100 % of the speed corresponding to the maximum speed of the vehicle:
Where the direction indicator lamps fitted to a vehicle are supplied with alternating current, when the engine speed lies between the idling speed specified by the manufacturer and 50 % of the speed corresponding to the maximum speed of the vehicle:
Horizontal angle: 45° to the left and to the right.
Vertical angle: 15° above and below the horizontal.
However, the vertical angle below the horizontal may be reduced to 5° if the lamp is less than 750 mm above the ground.
one independent front position lamp may be fitted above or below or to one side of another front lamp: if these lamps are one above the other the reference centre of the front position lamp must be located within the median longitudinal plane of the vehicle; if these lamps are side by side their reference centres must be symmetrical in relation to the median longitudinal plane of the vehicle,
a front position lamp that is reciprocally incorporated with another front lamp must be installed in such a way that its reference centre is situated in the median longitudinal plane of the vehicle,
two front position lamps, one or both of them reciprocally incorporated with another front lamp must be installed in such a way that their reference centres are symmetrical in relation to the median longitudinal plane of the vehicle.
Horizontal angle: 80° to the left and to the right if there is a single position lamp; 80° to the outside and 45° to the inside if there are two position lamps.
Vertical angle: 15° above and below the horizontal.
However, the vertical angle below the horizontal may be reduced to 5° if the lamp is less than 750 mm above the ground.
May move in line with the steering angle.
Non-flashing green indicator light; this telltale is not required if the instrument panel lighting can only be switched on or off together with the position lamp.
Horizontal angle: 80° to the left and to the right if there is a single position lamp; 80° towards the outside and 45° to the inside if there are two-position lamps.
Vertical angle: 15° above and below the horizontal.
However, the vertical angle below the horizontal may be reduced to 5° if the lamp is less than 750 mm above the ground.
Its function may be fulfilled by the device provided, where appropriate, for the front position lamp.
a front fog lamp may be installed above, below or next to another front lamp; if these lamps are on top of each other, the reference centre of the front fog lamp must be located within the median longitudinal plane of the vehicle; if the two lamps are side by side, their reference centres must be symmetrical in relation of the median longitudinal plane of the vehicle,
a front fog lamp that is reciprocally incorporated with another front lamp must be installed in such a way that its reference centre is situated in the median longitudinal plane of the vehicle,
two front fog lamps, one or both of them reciprocally incorporated with another front lamp, must be installed in such a way that their reference centres are symmetrical in relation of the median longitudinal plane of the vehicle.
This is determined by the angles α and β as defined in point A(10) of Annex I:
=
5° upwards and downwards;
=
45° to the left and to the right in the case of a non-central lamp, in which case the internal angle must be β = 10°.
May move in line with the steering angle.
It must be possible to switch the front fog lamp on or off independently of the main-beam headlamp or the dipped-beam lamp.
Green non-flashing indicator light.
This is determined by the angles α and β as defined in point A(10) of Annex I:
=
5° upwards and 5° downwards;
=
25° to the left and to the right.
The lamp may not be alight unless one or more of the following lamps are lit: the main-beam headlamp, the dipped-beam headlamp or the front fog lamp.
If there is a front fog lamp, it must be possible to switch the rear fog lamp off independently of the front fog lamp.
Non-flashing amber indicator light.
The signal must be actuated by a separate control which enables all of the direction indicators to be supplied with current simultaneously.
A red flashing light or, if there is not a separate telltale, the simultaneous operation of the telltales specified in point 6.3.10.
A light flashing at the frequency of 90 ± 30 times per minute. Actuation of the light-signalling device must be followed by illumination of the lamp within a maximum of one second and initial extinction of the lamp within a maximum of one and a half seconds.
It must be possible to actuate the hazard warning signal even if the device for switching the engine on or off is in a position such that it is impossible for the latter to operate.
The lamp may consist of several optical elements intended to illuminate the position of the plate.
6.10.2. | Arrangement drawing | Such that the lamp illuminates the position reserved for the registration plate. |
6.10.3. | Position | |
6.10.3.1. | Width: | |
6.10.3.2. | Height: | |
6.10.3.3. | Length: | |
6.10.4. | Geometrical visibility | |
6.10.5. | Alignment |
Its operation must be ensured by the same telltale as provided for the position lamp.
Horizontal angles: 30° towards the front and rear.
Vertical angles: 15° above and below the horizontal.
However, the vertical angle below the horizontal may be reduced to 5° if the height of the retro-reflector is less than 750 mm.
Horizontal angle: 30° to the left and to the right.
Vertical angle: 15° above and below the horizontal.
However, the vertical angle below the horizontal may be reduced to 5° if the height of the retro-reflector is less than 750 mm.
(See point B(9) in Annex I and point 6.3.11.4.2 in this Annex)
(To be attached to the EC component type-approval application where this is submitted separately from the vehicle type-approval application)
Reference number (allocated by the applicant): …
The application for component type-approval in respect of the installation of the lighting and light-signalling devices on a type of two-wheel motorcycle shall contain the information set out in Annex II to Directive 2002/24/EC under A, points:
0.1,
0.2,
0.4 to 0.6,
8 to 8.4.
Name of administration
Report No … by technical service … on … (date)
EC component type-approval No … Extension No …
…
…
…
Mandatory lighting devices installed on the vehicle submitted for checks(19):
Optional lighting devices present on the vehicle submitted for checks(19):
…
All motorcycles with side-car must be fitted with the following lighting and light-signalling devices:
All motorcycles with side-car may also be fitted with the following lighting and light-signalling devices:
an independent main-beam headlamp may be fitted above, below or to one side of another front lamp: if these lamps are one above the other the reference centre of the main-beam headlamp must be located within the median longitudinal plane of the motorcycle; if these lamps are side by side their reference centre must be symmetrical in relation to the median longitudinal plane of the motorcycle,
a main-beam headlamp that is reciprocally incorporated with another front lamp must be fitted in such a way that its reference centre lies within the median longitudinal plane of the motorcycle. However, when the motorcycle is also fitted with an independent dipped-beam headlamp alongside the main-beam headlamp, their reference centres must be symmetrical in relation to the median longitudinal plane of the motorcycle,
two main-beam headlamps of which either one or both are reciprocally incorporated with another front lamp must be fitted in such a way that their reference centres are symmetrical in relation of the median longitudinal plane of the motorcycle.
Even in the zones which do not seem to be illuminated in the direction of observation under consideration, the illuminating surface must be visible within a divergent area limited by generatrices touching the entire contour of the illuminating surface and forming an angle of 5° at least with the headlamp reference axis. The contour of the projection of the illuminating surface on to a transverse plane that is tangent to the front part of the main-beam headlamp lens is considered to be the origin of the angles of geometrical visibility.
May move in line with the steering angle.
May be reciprocally incorporated:
The main-beam headlamps must switch on simultaneously. When switching from the dipped to the main-beam all of the main-beam headlamps must be lit. When switching from the main beam to the dipped-beams all of the main-beam headlamps must be switched off simultaneously. The dipped-beam headlamps may remain lit at the same time as the main-beam headlamps.
Blue non-flashing warning light.
an independent dipped-beam headlamp may be installed above, below or to one side of another front lamp: if these lamps are one above the other the reference centre of the dipped-beam headlamp must be located in the median longitudinal plane of the motorcycle; if these lamps are side by side their reference centres must be symmetrical in relation to the median longitudinal plane of the motorcycle,
a dipped-beam headlamp that is reciprocally incorporated with another front lamp must be installed in such a way that its reference centre lies within the median longitudinal plane of the motorcycle. However, where the motorcycle is also fitted with an independent main-beam headlamp alongside the dipped-beam headlamp, their reference centres must be symmetrical in relation to the median longitudinal plane of the motorcycle,
two dipped-beam headlamps, of which either one or both are reciprocally incorporated with another front lamp, must be installed in such a way that their reference centres are symmetrical in relation to the median longitudinal plane of the motorcycle.
Determined by angles α and β as specified in point A(10) of Annex I:
=
15° upwards and 10° downwards;
=
45° to the left and to the right if there is only one dipped-beam headlamp;
45° outwards and 10° inwards if there are two dipped-beam headlamps.
The presence of panels or other items of equipment near the light must not give rise to secondary effects causing discomfort to other road users.
May move in line with the steering angle.
The vertical inclination of the dipped beam must remain between -0,5 % and -2,5 %, except in the case where an external adjusting device is present.
The control for changing to the dipped-beam must switch off all main-beam headlamps simultaneously, whereas the dipped-beams may remain switched on at the same time as the main beam.
Green non-flashing indicator light.
the edges of the illuminating surfaces furthest from the median longitudinal plane must not be more than 400 mm from the outermost part of the vehicle,
the internal edges of the illuminating surfaces must be at least 600 mm apart,
there must be a minimum distance between the illuminating surfaces of the indicators and the nearest dipped-beam headlamps of:
75 mm in the case of a minimum indicator intensity of 90 cd,
40 mm in the case of a minimum indicator intensity of 175 cd,
20 mm in the case of a minimum indicator intensity of 250 cd,
≤ 20 mm in the case of a minimum indicator intensity of 400 cd.
Horizontal angles: see Appendix 2.
Vertical angles: 15° above and below the horizontal.
However, the vertical angle below the horizontal may be reduced to 5° if the lamps are less than 750 mm above the ground.
The front direction indicator lamps may move in line with the steering angle.
Direction indicator lamps must switch on independently of the other lamps. All direction indicator lamps on one side of a vehicle must be switched on and off by means of one control.
This may be optical or auditory or both. If it is optical it must be a green flashing light and visible under all normal operating conditions. It must be extinguished or remain alight without flashing or show a marked change of frequency in the event of the malfunction of any of the direction indicator lamps. If it is entirely auditory it must be clearly audible and show the same operating conditions as the optical telltale.
The characteristics listed below must be measured with the electrical generator supplying current only to those circuits that are essential to the operation of the engine and lighting devices.
In the case of all vehicles the direction indicator lamps of which are supplied with direct current:
Where a vehicle is fitted with direction indicator lamps which are supplied with alternating current, when the engine speed lies between 50 and 100 % of the speed corresponding to the maximum speed of the vehicle:
Where the direction indicator lamps fitted to a vehicle are supplied with alternating current, when the engine speed lies between the idling speed specified by the manufacturer and 50 % of the speed corresponding to the maximum speed of the vehicle:
Horizontal angle: 45° to the left and to the right. Where a stop lamp is fitted to the side-car: 45° to the outside and 10° to the inside.
Vertical angle: 15° above and below the horizontal.
However, the vertical angle below the horizontal may be reduced to 5° if the lamp is less than 750 mm above the ground.
Horizontal angle: 80° to the outside and 45° to the inside.
Vertical angle: 15° above and below the horizontal.
However, the vertical angle below the horizontal may be reduced to 5° if the lamp is less than 750 mm above the ground.
May move in line with the steering angle.
Non-flashing green pilot light; this telltale is not required where the dashboard lighting can only be switched on and off simultaneously with the position lamp.
Horizontal angle: 80° to the outside and 45° to the inside.
Vertical angle: 15° above and below the horizontal.
However, the vertical angle below the horizontal may be reduced to 5° if the lamp is less than 750 mm above the ground.
Its function may be fulfilled by the device provided, where appropriate, for the front position lamp.
one independent front fog lamp may be fitted above or below or to one side of another front lamp: if these lamps are one above the other the reference centre of the front fog lamp must be located within the median longitudinal plane of the vehicle; if these lamps are side by side their reference centres must be symmetrical in relation to the median longitudinal plane of the vehicle,
a front fog lamp that is reciprocally incorporated with another front lamp must be installed in such a way that its reference centre is situated in the median longitudinal plane of the vehicle,
two front fog lamps, one or both of them, reciprocally incorporated with another front lamp, must be installed in such a way that their reference centres are symmetrical in relation to the median longitudinal plane of the vehicle.
This is determined by the angles α and β as defined in point A(10) of Annex I:
=
5° upwards and downwards;
=
45° to the outside and 10° towards the inside.
May move in line with the steering angle.
It must be possible to switch the front fog lamp on or off independently of the main-beam headlamp or the dipped-beam headlamp.
Green non-flashing indicator light.
This is determined by the angles α and β as defined in point A(10) of Annex I:
=
5° upwards and 5° downwards;
=
25° to the left and to the right.
The lamp may not be lit unless one or more of the following lamps are lit: the main-beam headlamp, the dipped-beam headlamp or the front fog lamp.
If there is a front fog lamp, it must be possible to switch off the rear fog lamp independently of the front fog lamp.
Non-flashing amber indicator light.
The signal must be actuated by a separate control which enables all of the direction indicators to be supplied with current simultaneously.
A red flashing light or, if there is not a separate telltale, the simultaneous operation of the telltales specified in point 6.3.10.
A light flashing at the frequency of 90 ± 30 times per minute. Actuation of the light-signalling device must be followed by illumination of the lamp within a maximum of one second and initial extinction of the lamp within a maximum of one-and-a-half seconds.
It must be possible to actuate the hazard warning signal even if the device for switching the engine on or off is in a position such that it is impossible for the latter to operate.
The lamp may consist of several optical elements intended to illuminate the position of the plate.
6.10.2. | Arrangement drawing | Such that the lamp illuminates the position reserved for the registration plate. |
6.10.3. | Position | |
6.10.3.1. | Width | |
6.10.3.2. | Height | |
6.10.3.3. | Length | |
6.10.4. | Geometric visibility | |
6.10.5. | Alignment |
Its operation must be ensured by the same telltale as provided for the position lamp.
Horizontal angles: 30° towards the front and rear.
Vertical angles: 15° above and below the horizontal.
However, the vertical angle below the horizontal may be reduced to 5° if the height of the retro-reflector is less than 750 mm.
the edges of the illuminating surfaces furthest from the median longitudinal plane of the vehicle must not be more than 400 mm from the outermost edge of the vehicle,
the inner edges of the reflectors must be at least 500 mm apart. That distance may be reduced to 400 mm if the maximum width of the vehicle is less than 1 300 mm.
Horizontal angle: 30° to the outside and 10° to the inside.
Vertical angle: 15° above and below the horizontal.
However, the vertical angle below the horizontal may be reduced to 5° if the height of the retro-reflector is less than 750 mm.
(See point B(9) in Annex I and point 6.3.11.4.2 in this Annex)
Two direction indicator lamps at the front and rear
(To be attached to the EC component type-approval application where this is submitted separately from the vehicle type-approval application)
Reference number (allocated by the applicant): …
The application for component type-approval in respect of the installation of the lighting and light-signalling devices on a type of motorcycle combination shall contain the information set out in Annex II to Directive 2002/24/EC under A, points:
0.1,
0.2,
0.4 to 0.6
8 to 8.4.
Name of administration
Report No … by technical service … on … (date)
EC component type-approval No … Extension No …
…
…
…
Mandatory lighting devices installed on the vehicle submitted for checks(22): …
Optional lighting devices installed on the vehicle submitted for checks(22):
…
All tricycles must be fitted with the following lighting and light-signalling devices:
In addition all tricycles may be fitted with the following lighting and light-signalling devices:
However, for tricycles with a maximum width exceeding 1 300 mm, two main-beam headlamps are required.
an independent main-beam headlamp may be fitted above, below or to one side of another front lamp: if these lamps are one above the other the reference centre of the main-beam headlamp must be located within the median longitudinal plane of the vehicle; if these lamps are side by side their reference centre must be symmetrical in relation to the median longitudinal plane of the vehicle,
a main-beam headlamp that is reciprocally incorporated with another front lamp must be fitted in such a way that its reference centre lies within the median longitudinal plane of the vehicle. However, when the vehicle is also fitted with an independent dipped-beam headlamp alongside the main-beam headlamp, their reference centres must be symmetrical in relation to the median longitudinal plane of the vehicle,
two main-beam headlamps of which either one or both are reciprocally incorporated with another front lamp must be fitted in such a way that their reference centres are symmetrical in relation of the median longitudinal plane of the vehicle.
Even in the zones which do not seem to be illuminated in the direction of observation under consideration, the illuminating surface must be visible within a divergent area limited by generatrices touching the entire contour of the illuminating surface and forming an angle of 5° at least with the headlamp reference axis. The contour of the projection of the illuminating surface on to a transverse plane that is tangent to the front part of the main-beam headlamp lens is considered to be the origin of the angles of geometrical visibility.
May move in line with the steering angle.
May be reciprocally incorporated:
The main-beam headlamps must switch on simultaneously. When switching from the dipped to the main beam all of the main-beam headlamps must be lit. When switching from the main beam to the dipped beams all of the main-beam headlamps must be switched off simultaneously. The dipped-beam headlamps may remain lit at the same time as the main-beam headlamps.
Blue non-flashing warning light.
However, for tricycles with a maximum width exceeding 1 300 mm two dipped-beam headlamps are required.
an independent dipped-beam headlamp may be installed above, below or to one side of another front lamp: if these lamps are one above the other the reference centre of the dipped-beam headlamp must be located in the median longitudinal plane of the vehicle; if these lamps are side by side their reference centres must be symmetrical in relation to the median longitudinal plane of the vehicle,
a dipped-beam headlamp that is reciprocally incorporated with another front lamp must be installed in such a way that its reference centre lies within the median longitudinal plane of the vehicle; however, where the vehicle is also fitted with an independent main-beam headlamp alongside the dipped-beam headlamp, their reference centres must be symmetrical in relation to the median longitudinal plane of the vehicle,
two dipped-beam headlamps, of which either one or both are reciprocally incorporated with another front lamp, must be installed in such a way that their reference centres are symmetrical in relation to the median longitudinal plane of the vehicle.
In the case of a vehicle with two dipped-beam headlamps:
the edges of the illuminating surfaces furthermost from the median longitudinal plane of the vehicle must not be more than 400 mm from the outermost edge of the vehicle,
the innermost edges of the illuminating surfaces must be at least 500 mm apart. This distance may be reduced to 400 mm if the maximum width of the vehicle is less than 1 300 mm.
Determined by angles α and β as specified in point A(10) of Annex I:
=
15° upwards and 10° downwards;
=
45° to the left and to the right if there is only one dipped-beam headlamp;
45° outwards and 10° inwards if there are two dipped-beam headlamps.
The presence of panels or other items of equipment near the light must not give rise to secondary effects causing discomfort to other road users.
May move in line with the steering angle.
The vertical inclination of the dipped beam must remain between -0,5 and -2,5 %, except in the case where an external adjusting device is present.
The control for changing to the dipped beam must switch off all main-beam headlamps simultaneously, whereas the dipped beams may remain switched on at the same time as the main beam.
Green non-flashing indicator light.
One side direction indicator is also permitted per side.
the edges of the illuminating surfaces furthest from the median longitudinal plane must not be more than 400 mm from the outermost part of the vehicle,
the internal edges of the illuminating surfaces must be at least 500 mm apart,
there must be a minimum distance between the illuminating surfaces of the indicators and the nearest dipped-beam headlamps of:
75 mm in the case of a minimum indicator intensity of 90 cd,
40 mm in the case of a minimum indicator intensity of 175 cd,
20 mm in the case of a minimum indicator intensity of 250 cd,
≤ 20 mm in the case of a minimum indicator intensity of 400 cd.
Horizontal angles: see Appendix 2.
Vertical angles: 15° above and below the horizontal.
However, the vertical angle below the horizontal may be reduced to 5° if the lamps are less than 750 mm above the ground.
The front direction indicator lamps may move in line with the steering angle.
Direction indicator lamps must switch on independently of the other lamps. All direction indicator lamps on one side of a vehicle must be switched on and off by means of one control.
This may be optical or auditory or both. If it is optical it must be a green flashing light and visible under all normal operating conditions. It must be extinguished or remain alight without flashing or show a marked change of frequency in the event of the malfunction of any of the direction indicator lamps. If it is entirely auditory it must be clearly audible and show a marked change of frequency in the event of any malfunction.
The characteristics listed below must be measured with the electrical generator supplying current only to those circuits that are essential to the operation of the engine and lighting devices.
In the case of all vehicles the direction indicator lamps of which are supplied with direct current:
Where a vehicle is fitted with direction indicator lamps which are supplied with alternating current, when the engine speed lies between 50 and 100 % of the speed corresponding to the maximum speed of the vehicle:
Where the direction indicator lamps fitted to a vehicle are supplied with alternating current, when the engine speed lies between the idling speed specified by the manufacturer and 50 % of the speed corresponding to the maximum speed of the vehicle:
However, for tricycles with a maximum width exceeding 1 300 mm, two stop lamps are required.
In the case of vehicles with two rear wheels: at least 600 mm between the two lamps. The distance may be reduced to 400 mm of the maximum width if the vehicle is less than 1 300 mm.
Horizontal angle: 45° to the left and to the right.
Vertical angle: 15° above and below the horizontal.
However, the vertical angle below the horizontal may be reduced to 5° if the lamp is less than 750 mm above the ground.
However, in the case of tricycles with a maximum width exceeding 1 300 mm, two front position lamps are required.
one independent front position lamp may be fitted above or below or to one side of another front lamp: if these lamps are one above the other the reference centre of the front position lamps must be located within the median longitudinal plane of the vehicle; if these lamps are side by side their reference centres must be symmetrical in relation to the median longitudinal plane of the vehicle,
a front position lamp that is reciprocally incorporated with another front lamp must be installed in such a way that its reference centre is situated in the median longitudinal plane of the vehicle,
two front position lamps, of which one or both are combined with another front lamp, must be installed in such a way that their reference centres are symmetrical in relation to the median longitudinal plane of the vehicle.
In the case of a vehicle with two front position lamps:
the edges of the illuminating surfaces furthest from the median longitudinal plane of the vehicle must not be more than 400 mm from the outermost part of the vehicle,
the internal edges of the illuminating surfaces must be at least 500 mm apart. That distance may be reduced to 400 mm if the maximum width of the vehicle is less than 1 300 mm.
Horizontal angle: 80° to the left and right if there is a single position lamp; 80° to the outside and 45° to the inside, if there are two position lamps.
Vertical angle: 15° above and below the horizontal.
However, the vertical angle below the horizontal may be reduced to 5° if the lamp is less than 750 mm above the ground.
May move in line with the steering angle.
Non-flashing green pilot light; this telltale is not required where the dashboard lighting can only be switched on and off simultaneously with the position lamp.
However, for tricycles with a maximum width exceeding 1 300 mm, two rear position lamps are required.
Horizontal angle: 80° to the left and right if there is a single position lamp; 80° to the outside and 45° to the inside, if there are two position lamps.
Vertical angle: 15° above and below the horizontal.
However, the vertical angle below the horizontal may be reduced to 5° if the lamp is less than 750 mm above the ground.
Its function may be fulfilled by the device provided, where appropriate, for the front position lamp.
a front fog lamp may be installed above, below or next to another front lamp; if these lamps are on top of each other, the reference centre of the front fog lamp must be located within the median longitudinal plane of the vehicle; if the two lamps are side by side, their reference centres must be symmetrical in relation to the median longitudinal plane of the vehicle,
a front fog lamp that is reciprocally incorporated with another front lamp must be installed in such a way that its reference centre is situated in the median longitudinal plane of the vehicle,
two front fog lamps, one or both of them, reciprocally incorporated with another front lamp, must be installed in such a way that their reference centres are symmetrical in relation to the median longitudinal plane of the vehicle,
the edges of the illuminating surface furthermost from the median longitudinal plane of the vehicle must not be further than 400 mm from the outermost edge of the vehicle.
This is determined by the angles α and β as defined in point A(10) of Annex I:
=
5° upwards and downwards;
=
45° to the left and to the right in the case of a non-central lamp, in which case the internal angle must be β = 10°.
May move in line with the steering angle.
It must be possible to switch the front fog lamp on or off independently of the main-beam headlamp or the dipped-beam lamp.
Green non-flashing indicator light.
This is determined by the angles α and β as defined in point A(10) of Annex I:
=
5° upwards and 5° downwards;
=
25° to the left and to the right.
The lamp may not be lit unless one or more of the following lamps are lit: the main-beam headlamp, the dipped-beam headlamp or the front fog lamp.
Non-flashing amber indicator light.
This is determined by the angles α and β as specified in point A(10) of Annex I:
=
15° upwards and 5° downwards;
=
45° to the right and to the left if there is only one reversing lamp;
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45° outwards and 30° inwards if there are two reversing lamps.
The reversing lamp may not be alight unless the reverse gear is engaged and the device for switching off the engine is in a position such that it is possible for the engine to operate. It must not be possible for the lamp to be alight or remain lit if one of these conditions is unverified.
The signal must be actuated by a separate control which enables all of the direction indicators to be supplied with current simultaneously.
A red flashing light or, if there is no separate telltale, the simultaneous operation of the telltales specified in point 6.3.10.
A light flashing at a frequency of 90 ± 30 times per minute. Actuation of the light-signalling device must be followed by illumination of the lamp within a maximum of one second and initial extinction of the lamp within a maximum of one and a half seconds.
It must be possible to actuate the hazard warning signal even if the device for switching the engine on or off is in a position such that it is impossible for the later to operate.
The lamp may consist of several optical elements intended to illuminate the position of the plate.
6.11.2. | Arrangement drawing | Such that the lamp illuminates the position reserved for the registration plate. |
6.11.3. | Position | |
6.11.3.1. | Width | |
6.11.3.2. | Height | |
6.11.3.3. | Length | |
6.11.4. | Geometric visibility | |
6.11.5. | Alignment |
Its operation must be ensured by the same telltale as provided for the position lamp.
However, in the case of tricycles with a maximum width exceeding 1 000 mm, two non-triangular rear reflectors are required.
Horizontal angle: 30° to the left and to the right.
Vertical angle: 15° above and below the horizontal.
However, the vertical angle below the horizontal may be reduced to 5° if the height of the retro-reflector is less than 750 mm.
The illuminating surface of the retro-reflector may have parts in common with any other red rear lamp situated at the rear.
Horizontal angles: 30° towards the front and rear.
Vertical angles: 15° above and below the horizontal.
However, the vertical angle below the horizontal may be reduced to 5° if the height of the retro-reflector is less than 750 mm.
(See point B(9) in Annex I and points 6.3.11.3.2 and 6.3.11.4.2 in this Annex)
Direction indicator lamp — Geometric visibility
(To be attached to the EC component type-approval application where this is submitted separately from the vehicle type-approval application)
Reference number (allocated by the applicant): …
The application for component type-approval in respect of the installation of lighting and light-signalling devices on a type of tricycle shall contain the information set out in Annex II to Directive 2002/24/EC under A, points:
0.1,
0.2,
0.4 to 0.6
8 to 8.4.
Name of administration
Report No … by technical service … on … (date)
EC component type-approval No … Extension No …
…
…
…
Mandatory lighting equipment installed on the vehicle submitted for checks(25): …
Optional lighting devices fitted to the vehicle submitted for checks(25):
…
Council Directive 93/92/EEC | (OJ L 311, 14.12.1993, p. 1) |
Commission Directive 2000/73/EC | (OJ L 300, 29.11.2000, p. 20) |
a In conformity with the third subparagraph of Article 6(1) of Directive 93/92/EEC: From the date mentioned in the first subparagraph Member States may not, for reasons connected with the installation of lighting and light-signalling devices, prohibit the initial entry into service of vehicles which conform to this Directive.” | ||
b In conformity with Article 2 of Directive 2000/73/EC: 1.With effect from 1 January 2002, Member States may not, on grounds relating to the installation of lighting and light-signalling devices:
if the installation of the lighting and light-signalling devices complies with the requirements of Directive 93/92/EEC, as amended by this Directive. 2.With effect from 1 July 2002, Member States shall refuse to grant EC type-approval for any new type of two or three-wheel motor vehicle on grounds relating to the installation of lighting and light-signalling devices if the requirements of Directive 93/92/EEC, as amended by this Directive, are not fulfilled.” | ||
Directive | Time limit for transposition | Date of application |
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93/92/EEC | 1 May 1995 | 1 November 1995a |
2000/73/EC | 31 December 2001 | 1 January 2002b |
Directive 93/92/EEC | Directive 2000/73/EC | This Directive |
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Articles 1 and 2 | Articles 1 and 2 | |
Article 3 first paragraph | Article 3(1) | |
Article 3 second paragraph | Article 3(2) | |
Article 4 | Article 4 | |
Article 5 | — | |
Article 6(1) | — | |
Article 2(1) | Article 5(1) | |
Article 2(2) | Article 5(2) | |
Article 6(2) | Article 5(3) | |
— | Articles 6 and 7 | |
Article 7 | Article 8 | |
Annexes I-VI | Annexes I-VI | |
— | Annex VII | |
— | Annex VIII |
Opinion of the European Parliament of 17 June 2008 (not yet published in the Official Journal) and Council Decision of 22 June 2009.
See Annex VII, Part A.
E/ECE/TRANS/505/Add. 52/Amend. 1.
In accordance with the classification set out in Directive 76/757/EEC.
In accordance with the classification set out in Directive 76/757/EEC.
State on a separate sheet for each device the duly identified types of devices meeting the fitting requirements of this Annex.
Only for two-wheel mopeds fitted with pedals.
Excluding mopeds by an exemption such as provided for under point B(14) of Annex I.
Delete as appropriate.
In accordance with the classification set out in Directive 76/757/EEC.
In accordance with the classification set out in Directive 76/757/EEC.
State on a separate sheet for each device the duly identified types of devices meeting the fitting requirements of this Annex.
Only for two-wheel mopeds fitted with pedals.
Delete as appropriate.
In accordance with the classification set out in Directive 76/757/EEC.
State on a separate sheet for each device the duly identified types of devices meeting the fitting requirements of this Annex.
Delete as appropriate.
In accordance with the classification set out in Directive 76/757/EEC.
State on a separate sheet for each device the duly identified types of device meeting the fitting requirements of this Annex.
Delete as appropriate.
In accordance with the classification set out in Directive 76/757/EEC.
State on a separate sheet for each device the duly identified types of device meeting the fitting requirements of this Annex.
Delete as appropriate.
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