Regulation (EC) No 661/2009 of the European Parliament and of the CouncilShow full title

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

ANNEX IU.K. Scope of application of the requirements referred to in Article 5(1) and (2)

a

Vehicles of this category shall be fitted with an adequate windscreen defrosting and demisting device.

b

Vehicles of this category shall be fitted with adequate windscreen washing and wiping devices.

c

Only if the vehicle is fitted with couplings.

d

Not exceeding 2,5 tonnes technically permissible maximum laden mass.

e

Only applicable to vehicles where the ‘Seating reference point (“R” point)’ of the lowest seat is not more than 700 mm above ground level. The ‘R’ point is defined in UNECE Regulation 95.

f

Only when the manufacturer applies for type-approval of a vehicle intended for the transport of dangerous goods.

SubjectApplicability
M1M2M3N1N2N3O1O2O3O4
Fuel tanks/rear protective devicesXXXXXXXXXX
Rear registration plateXXXXXXXXXX
Steering effortXXXXXXXXXX
Door latches and hingesXXXX
Audible warningXXXXXX
Indirect vision devicesXXXXXX
BrakingXXXXXXXXXX
Radio interference (electromagnetic compatibility)XXXXXXXXXX
Interior fittingsX
Anti-theft and immobiliserXXXXXX
Protective steeringXX
Seat strengthXXXXXX
Exterior projectionsX
SpeedometerXXXXXX
Plates (statutory)XXXXXXXXXX
Seat belt anchoragesXXXXXX
Installation of lighting and light signalling devicesXXXXXXXXXX
Retro reflectorsXXXXXXXXXX
End-outline, front-position (side), rear-position (side), stop, side marker, daytime running lampsXXXXXXXXXX
Direction indicatorsXXXXXXXXXX
Rear registration plate lampsXXXXXXXXXX
Headlamps (including bulbs)XXXXXX
Front fog lampsXXXXXX
Towing hooksXXXXXX
Rear fog lampsXXXXXXXXXX
Reversing lampsXXXXXXXXXX
Parking lampsXXXXXX
Seat belts and restraint systemsXXXXXX
Forward visionX
Identification of controls, tell-tales and indicatorsXXXXXX
Defrost/demistX a a a a a
Wash/wipeX b b b b b
Heating systemsXXXXXXXXXX
Wheel guardsX
Head restraintsX
Lateral protectionXXXX
[F1Spray-suppression systems X X X X X X X]
Safety glazingXXXXXXXXXX
TyresXXXXXXXXXX
Speed limitation devicesXXXX
Masses and dimensionsXXXXXXXXXX
External projections of cabsXXX
CouplingsXcXcXcXcXcXcXXXX
FlammabilityX
Buses and coachesXX
Frontal impactXd
Side impactXeXe
Vehicles intended for the transportation of dangerous goodsXfXfXfXfXfXfXf
Front underrun protectionXX
[F2Electric safety X X X X X X ]