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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)

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[F1ANNEX IV U.K.

List of UNECE Regulations which apply on a compulsory basis

a

UNECE Regulations Nos 1, 8 and 20 are not applicable for EC type-approval of new vehicles.

b

Including, for the purpose of EC type-approval of new types of vehicles of category N 1 and of registration, sale and entry into service of new vehicles of category N 1 , the requirements on roll-over control and directional control set out in its Annex 21.

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Including, for the purposes of EC type-approval of new types of vehicles of categories N 1 and M 1 and of registration, sale and entry into service of new vehicles of categories N 1 and M 1 , the requirements set out in its Annex 9.]

Regulation number Subject Series of amendments OJ reference Applicability
1 Headlamps emitting an asymmetrical passing beam and/or driving beam equipped with filament lamps R2 and/or HS1 02 series of amendments OJ L 177, 10.7.2010, p. 1 M, N a
3 Retro-reflecting devices for power-driven vehicles Supplement 10 to the 02 series of amendments OJ L 31, 31.1.2009, p. 1 M, N, O
4 Illumination of rear-registration plates of power-driven vehicles and their trailers Supplement 14 to the original version of the Regulation OJ L 31, 31.1.2009, p. 35 M, N, O
6 Direction indicators for power-driven vehicles and their trailers Supplement 19 to the 01 series of amendments OJ L 177, 10.7.2010, p. 40 M, N, O
7 Front and rear position (side) lamps, stop-lamps and end-outline marker lamps for power-driven vehicles and their trailers Supplement 16 to the 02 series of amendments OJ L 148, 12.6.2010, p. 1 M, N, O
8 Motor vehicles headlamps (H1, H2, H3, HB3, HB4, H7, H8, H9, HIR1, HIR2 and/or H11)

05 series of amendments

Corrigendum 1 to Revision 4

OJ L 177, 10.7.2010, p. 71 M, N a
10 Electromagnetic compatibility 03 series of amendments OJ L 116, 8.5.2010, p. 1 M, N, O
11 Door latches and door retention components Supplement 2 to the 03 series of amendments OJ L 120, 13.5.2010, p. 1 M 1 , N 1
12 Protection of the driver against the steering mechanism in the event of impact Supplement 3 to the 03 series of amendments OJ L 165, 26.6.2008, p. 11 M 1 , N 1
13 Braking on vehicles of categories M, N and O

Supplement 5 to the 10 series of amendments

Corrigenda 1 and 2 to Revision 6

Supplement 3 to the 11 series of amendments

OJ L 257, 30.9.2010, p. 1

OJ L 297, 13.11.2010, p. 183

M, N, O b
13-H Braking of passenger cars Supplement 9 to the original version of the Regulation OJ L 230, 31.8.2010, p. 1 M 1 , N 1 c
14 Safety-belt anchorages, Isofix anchorages systems and Isofix top tether anchorages Supplement 2 to the 06 series of amendments OJ L 321, 6.12.2007, p. 1 M, N
16 Safety-belts, restraint systems, child restraint systems and Isofix child restraint systems Supplement 17 to the 04 series of amendments OJ L 313, 30.11.2007, p. 58 M, N
17 Seats, their anchorages and any head restraints 08 series of amendments OJ L 230, 31.8.2010, p. 81 M, N
18 Protection of motor vehicles against unauthorised use Supplement 2 to the 03 series of amendments OJ L 120, 13.5.2010, p. 29 M 2 , M 3 , N 2 , N 3
19 Power-driven vehicle front fog lamps Supplement 2 to the 03 series of amendments OJ L 177, 10.7.2010, p. 113 M, N
20 Headlamps emitting an asymmetrical passing beam or a driving beam or both and equipped with halogen filament lamps (H4) 03 series of amendments OJ L 177, 10.7.2010, p. 170 M, N a
21 Interior fittings Supplement 3 to the 01 series of amendments OJ L 188, 16.7.2008, p. 32 M 1
23 Reversing lights for power-driven vehicles and their trailers Supplement 15 to the original version of the Regulation OJ L 148, 12.6.2010, p. 34 M, N, O
25 Head restraints (headrests), whether or not incorporated in vehicle seats

04 series of amendments

Corrigendum 2 to Revision 1

OJ L 215, 14.8.2010, p. 1 M, N
26 External projections Supplement 1 to the 03 series of amendments OJ L 215, 14.8.2010, p. 27 M 1
28 Audible warning devices and signals Supplement 3 to the original version of the Regulation OJ L 185, 17.7.2010, p. 1 M, N
31 Power-driven vehicle’s sealed-beam headlamps (SB) emitting an European asymmetrical passing beam or a driving beam or both Supplement 7 to the 02 series of amendments OJ L 185, 17.7.2010, p. 15 M, N
34 Prevention of fire risks (liquid fuel tanks) Supplement 2 to the 02 series of amendments OJ L 194, 23.7.2008, p. 14 M, N, O
37 Filament lamps for use in approved lamp units of power-driven vehicles and their trailers Supplement 34 to the 03 series of amendments OJ L 297, 13.11.2010, p. 1 M, N, O
38 Rear fog lamps for power-driven vehicles and their trailers

Supplement 14 to the original version of the Regulation

Corrigendum 1 to Supplement 12

OJ L 148, 12.6.2010, p. 55 M, N, O
39 Speedometer equipment including its installation Supplement 5 to the original version of the Regulation OJ L 120, 13.5.2010, p. 40 M, N
43 Safety glazing materials Supplement 12 to the original version of the Regulation OJ L 230, 31.8.2010, p. 119 M, N, O
44 Restraining devices for child occupants of power-driven vehicles (child restraint system)

04 series of amendments

Corrigendum 3 to Revision 2

OJ L 306, 23.11.2007, p. 1 M, N
46 Devices for indirect vision and their installation

Supplement 4 to the 02 series of amendments

Corrigendum 1 to Supplement 4 to the 02 series

OJ L 177, 10.7.2010, p. 211 M, N
48 Installation of lighting and light-signalling devices on motor vehicles 04 series of amendments OJ L 135, 23.5.2008, p. 1 M, N, O
55 Mechanical coupling components of combinations of vehicles Supplement 1 to the 01 series of amendments OJ L 227, 28.8.2010, p. 1 M, N, O
58 Rear underrun protective devices (RUPDs) and their installation; Rear underrun protection (RUP) 02 series of amendments OJ L 232, 30.8.2008, p. 13 N 2 , N 3 , O 3 , O 4
61 Commercial vehicles with regard to their external projections forward of the cab’s rear panel Supplement 1 to the original version of the Regulation OJ L 164, 30.6.2010, p. 1 N
66 Strength of the superstructure of large passenger vehicles 02 series of amendments OJ L 84, 30.3.2011, p. 1 M 2 , M 3
67 Motor vehicles using LPG Supplement 7 to the 01 series of amendments OJ L 72, 14.3.2008, p. 1 M, N
73 Lateral protection of goods vehicles Supplement 1 to the original version of the Regulation OJ L 120, 13.5.2010, p. 49 N 2 , N 3 , O 3 , O 4
77 Parking lamps for power-driven vehicles Supplement 12 to the original version of the Regulation OJ L 130, 28.5.2010, p. 1 M, N
79 Steering equipment Supplement 3 to the 01 series of amendments OJ L 137, 27.5.2008, p. 25 M, N, O
80 Seats of large passenger vehicles

Supplement 3 to the 01 series of amendments

Corrigendum 1 to the 01 series of amendments

OJ L 164, 30.6.2010, p. 18 M 2 , M 3
87 Daytime running lamps for power-driven vehicles

Supplement 14 to the original version of the Regulation

Correction 1 to Revision 2

OJ L 164, 30.6.2010, p. 46 M, N
89 Speed limitation of vehicles Supplement 1 to the original version of the Regulation OJ L 158, 19.6.2007, p. 1 M, N
90 Replacement brake lining assemblies and drum brake linings for power-driven vehicles and their trailers Supplement 11 to the 01 series of amendments OJ L 130, 28.5.2010, p. 19 M, N, O
91 Side-marker lamps for motor vehicles and their trailers Supplement 11 to the original version of the Regulation OJ L 164, 30.6.2010, p. 69 M, N, O
93 Front underrun protective devices (FUPDs) and their installation; front underrun protection (FUP) Original version of the Regulation OJ L 185, 17.7.2010, p. 56 N 2 , N 3
94 Protection of occupants in the event of a frontal collision

Supplement 3 to the 01 series of amendments

Corrigendum 2 to the 01 series of amendments

Corrigendum 1 to Revision 1

OJ L 130, 28.5.2010, p. 50 M 1
95 Protection of occupants in the event of a lateral collision Supplement 1 to the 02 series of amendments OJ L 313, 30.11.2007, p. 1 M 1 , N 1
97 Vehicle alarm systems (VAS) Revision 1 — Amendment 1 OJ L 351, 30.12.2008, p. 1 M 1 , N 1
98 Motor vehicle headlamps equipped with gas-discharge light sources Supplement 13 to the original version of the Regulation OJ L 164, 30.6.2010, p. 92 M, N
99 Gas-discharge light sources for use in approved gas-discharge lamp units of power-driven vehicles Supplement 5 to the original version of the Regulation OJ L 164, 30.6.2010, p. 151 M, N
100 Electric safety

Supplement 1 to the original version of the Regulation

01 series of amendments

OJ L 45, 14.2.2009, p. 17

OJ L 57, 2.3.2011, p. 54

M, N
102 Close-coupling device (CCD); fitting of an approved type of CCD Original version of the Regulation OJ L 351, 30.12.2008, p. 44 N 2 , N 3 , O 3 , O 4
105 Vehicles for the carriage of dangerous goods Supplement 1 to the 04 series of amendments OJ L 230, 31.8.2010, p. 253 N, O
107 M 2 and M 3 vehicles 03 series of amendments OJ L 255, 29.9.2010 M 2 , M 3
110 Specific components for CNG Supplement 6 to the original version of the Regulation OJ L 72, 14.3.2008, p. 113 M, N
112 Motor vehicle headlamps emitting an asymmetrical passing beam or a driving beam or both and equipped with filament lamps and/or LED modules Supplement 12 to the original version of the Regulation OJ L 230, 31.8.2010, p. 264 M, N
116 Protection of motor vehicles against unauthorised use Supplement 2 to the original version of the Regulation OJ L 164, 30.6.2010, p. 181 M 1 , N 1
118 Burning behaviour of materials used in the interior construction of certain categories of motor vehicles Original Regulation OJ L 177, 10.7.2010, p. 263 M 3
121 Location and identification of hand controls, tell-tales and indicators Supplement 3 to the original version of the Regulation OJ L 177, 10.7.2010, p. 290 M, N
122 Heating system of vehicles of categories M, N and O Supplement 1 to the original version of the Regulation OJ L 164, 30.6.2010, p. 231 M, N, O
123 Adaptive front-lighting systems (AFS) for motor vehicles Supplement 4 to the original version of the Regulation OJ L 222, 24.8.2010, p. 1 M, N
125 Forward field of vision Supplement 2 to the original version of the Regulation OJ L 200, 31.7.2010, p. 38 M 1

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