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. | ||||||||||
Subject | Applicability | |||||||||
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M1 | M2 | M3 | N1 | N2 | N3 | O1 | O2 | O3 | O4 | |
Fuel tanks/rear protective devices | X | X | X | X | X | X | X | X | X | X |
Rear registration plate | X | X | X | X | X | X | X | X | X | X |
Steering effort | X | X | X | X | X | X | X | X | X | X |
Door latches and hinges | X | X | X | X | ||||||
Audible warning | X | X | X | X | X | X | ||||
Indirect vision devices | X | X | X | X | X | X | ||||
Braking | X | X | X | X | X | X | X | X | X | X |
Radio interference (electromagnetic compatibility) | X | X | X | X | X | X | X | X | X | X |
Interior fittings | X | |||||||||
Anti-theft and immobiliser | X | X | X | X | X | X | ||||
Protective steering | X | X | ||||||||
Seat strength | X | X | X | X | X | X | ||||
Exterior projections | X | |||||||||
Speedometer | X | X | X | X | X | X | ||||
Plates (statutory) | X | X | X | X | X | X | X | X | X | X |
Seat belt anchorages | X | X | X | X | X | X | ||||
Installation of lighting and light signalling devices | X | X | X | X | X | X | X | X | X | X |
Retro reflectors | X | X | X | X | X | X | X | X | X | X |
End-outline, front-position (side), rear-position (side), stop, side marker, daytime running lamps | X | X | X | X | X | X | X | X | X | X |
Direction indicators | X | X | X | X | X | X | X | X | X | X |
Rear registration plate lamps | X | X | X | X | X | X | X | X | X | X |
Headlamps (including bulbs) | X | X | X | X | X | X | ||||
Front fog lamps | X | X | X | X | X | X | ||||
Towing hooks | X | X | X | X | X | X | ||||
Rear fog lamps | X | X | X | X | X | X | X | X | X | X |
Reversing lamps | X | X | X | X | X | X | X | X | X | X |
Parking lamps | X | X | X | X | X | X | ||||
Seat belts and restraint systems | X | X | X | X | X | X | ||||
Forward vision | X | |||||||||
Identification of controls, tell-tales and indicators | X | X | X | X | X | X | ||||
Defrost/demist | X | a | a | a | a | a | ||||
Wash/wipe | X | b | b | b | b | b | ||||
Heating systems | X | X | X | X | X | X | X | X | X | X |
Wheel guards | X | |||||||||
Head restraints | X | |||||||||
Lateral protection | X | X | X | X | ||||||
Spray-suppression systems | X | X | X | X | ||||||
Safety glazing | X | X | X | X | X | X | X | X | X | X |
Tyres | X | X | X | X | X | X | X | X | X | X |
Speed limitation devices | X | X | X | X | ||||||
Masses and dimensions | X | X | X | X | X | X | X | X | X | X |
External projections of cabs | X | X | X | |||||||
Couplings | Xc | Xc | Xc | Xc | Xc | Xc | X | X | X | X |
Flammability | X | |||||||||
Buses and coaches | X | X | ||||||||
Frontal impact | Xd | |||||||||
Side impact | Xe | Xe | ||||||||
Vehicles intended for the transportation of dangerous goods | Xf | Xf | Xf | Xf | Xf | Xf | Xf | |||
Front underrun protection | X | X |
Class C1 tyres shall meet the following requirements:
Category of use | Wet grip index (G) |
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snow tyre with a speed symbol (‘Q’ or below, excluding ‘H’) indicating a maximum permissible speed not greater than 160 km/h | ≥ 0,9 |
snow tyre with a speed symbol (‘R’ and above, including ‘H’) indicating a maximum permissible speed greater than 160 km/h | ≥ 1,0 |
normal (road type) tyre | ≥ 1,1 |
The maximum values for the rolling resistance coefficient for each tyre type, measured in accordance with ISO 28580, shall not exceed the following:
Tyre class | Max value (kg/tonne)1st stage |
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C1 | 12,0 |
C2 | 10,5 |
C3 | 8,0 |
Tyre class | Max value (kg/tonne)2nd stage |
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C1 | 10,5 |
C2 | 9,0 |
C3 | 6,5 |
[X1For snow tyres, the limits in Table 1 and Table 2 shall be increased by 1 kg/tonne.]
Editorial Information
X1 Substituted by Corrigendum to 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 (Official Journal of the European Union L 200 of 31 July 2009).
Tyre class | Nominal section width (mm) | Limit values in dB(A) |
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C1A | ≤ 185 | 70 |
C1B | > 185 ≤ 215 | 71 |
C1C | > 215 ≤ 245 | 71 |
C1D | > 245 ≤ 275 | 72 |
C1E | > 275 | 74 |
For snow tyres, extra load tyres or reinforced tyres, or any combination of these classifications, the above limits shall be increased by 1 dB(A).
Tyre class | Category of use | Limit values in dB(A) |
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C2 | Normal tyres | 72 |
Traction tyres | 73 | |
C3 | Normal tyres | 73 |
Traction tyres | 75 |
For special use tyres, the above limits shall be increased by 2 dB(A). An additional 2 dB(A) shall be allowed for snow tyres in the C2 traction tyre category. For all other categories of C2 and C3 tyres, an additional 1 dB(A) shall be allowed for snow tyres.
Directive 2007/46/EC is hereby amended as follows:
Part I of Annex IV shall be amended as follows:
the table shall be amended as follows:
points 3 to 10, 12 to 38, 42 to 45 and 47 to 57 shall be deleted;
point 46 shall be deleted;
the following row shall be added:
Item | Subject | Regulatory act reference | Official Journal reference | Applicability | |||||||||
---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
M1 | M2 | M3 | N1 | N2 | N3 | O1 | O2 | O3 | O4 | ||||
‘63 | General safety | Regulation (EC) No 661/2009 | OJ L 200, 31.7.2009, p. 1. | X | X | X | X | X | X | X | X | X | X’ |
the Appendix shall be amended as follows:
points 3 to 10, 12 to 37, 44, 45 and 50 to 54 of the table shall be deleted;
point 46 of the table shall be deleted;
the following row shall be added to the table:
Subject | Regulatory act reference | Official Journal reference | M1 | |
---|---|---|---|---|
‘63 | General safety | Regulation (EC) No 661/2009 | OJ L 200, 31.7.2009, p. 1. | P/A’ |
in the ‘Key’, the following text shall be added:
:
This Regulation is partially applicable. The precise scope of application is established in the implementing measures to this Regulation.’
In the Appendix to Annex VI, the table shall be amended as follows:
points 3 to 10, 12 to 38, 42 to 45 and 47 to 57 shall be deleted;
point 46 shall be deleted;
the following row shall be added:
Subject | Regulatory act reference (1) | As amended by | Applicable to versions | |
---|---|---|---|---|
‘63 | General safety | Regulation (EC) No 661/2009’ |
Annex XI shall be amended as follows:
in Appendix 1, the table shall be amended as follows:
points 3 to 10, 12 to 38, 44, 45 and 47 to 54 shall be deleted;
point 46 shall be deleted;
the following row shall be added:
Item | Subject | Regulatory act reference | M1 ≤ 2 500 (1) kg | M1 > 2 500 (1) kg | M2 | M3 |
---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
‘63 | General safety | Regulation (EC) No 661/2009 | P/A | P/A | P/A | P/A’ |
in Appendix 2, the table shall be amended as follows:
points 3 to 10, 12 to 38, 42 to 45 and 47 to 57 shall be deleted;
point 46 shall be deleted;
the following row shall be added:
Item | Subject | Regulatory act reference | M1 | M2 | M3 | N1 | N2 | N3 | O1 | O2 | O3 | O4 |
---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
‘63 | General safety | Regulation (EC) No 661/2009 | P/A | P/A | P/A | P/A | P/A | P/A | P/A | P/A | P/A | P/A’ |
in Appendix 3, the table shall be amended as follows:
points 3 to 10, 12 to 37, 44, 45 and 50 to 54 shall be deleted;
point 46 shall be deleted;
the following row shall be added:
Item | Subject | Regulatory act reference | M1 |
---|---|---|---|
‘63 | General safety | Regulation (EC) No 661/2009 | P/A’ |
in Appendix 4, the table shall be amended as follows:
points 3 to 10, 13 to 36, 42 to 45 and 47 to 57 shall be deleted;
point 46 shall be deleted;
the following row shall be added:
Item | Subject | Regulatory act reference | M2 | M3 | N1 | N2 | N3 | O1 | O2 | O3 | O4 |
---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
‘63 | General safety | Regulation (EC) No 661/2009 | P/A | P/A | P/A | P/A | P/A | P/A | P/A | P/A | P/A’ |
in Appendix 5, the table shall be amended as follows:
points 3 to 10, 12 to 36, 42 to 45 and 47 to 57 shall be deleted;
point 46 shall be deleted;
the following row shall be added:
Item | Subject | Regulatory act reference | Mobile crane of category N3 |
---|---|---|---|
‘63 | General safety | Regulation (EC) No 661/2009 | P/A’ |
the ‘Meaning of letters’ shall be amended as follows:
points C, U, W5, and W6 shall be deleted;
the following text shall be added:
:
This regulatory act is partially applicable. The precise scope of application is established in the implementing measures of this Regulation.’
In the table in Annex XV, point 46 shall be deleted.
Textual Amendments
F1 Substituted by Commission Regulation (EU) No 407/2011 of 27 April 2011 amending Regulation (EC) No 661/2009 of the European Parliament and of the Council as regards the inclusion of certain Regulations of the United Nations Economic Commission for Europe on the type-approval of motor vehicles, their trailers and systems, components and separate technical units intended therefor (Text with EEA relevance).
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. | ||||
c 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 |
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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 | 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 | 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 |
Vehicle category | Implementation date |
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M2 | 11 July 2013 |
M3 (Class III) | 1 November 2011 |
M3 < 16 tonnes (pneumatic transmission) | 1 November 2011 |
M3 (Class II and B) (hydraulic transmission) | 11 July 2013 |
M3 (Class III) (hydraulic transmission) | 11 July 2013 |
M3 (Class III) (pneumatic control transmission and hydraulic energy transmission) | 11 July 2014 |
M3 (Class II) (pneumatic control transmission and hydraulic energy transmission) | 11 July 2014 |
M3 (other than above) | 1 November 2011 |
N2 (hydraulic transmission) | 11 July 2013 |
N2 (pneumatic control transmission and hydraulic energy transmission) | 11 July 2014 |
N2 (other than above) | 11 July 2012 |
N3 (2 axle tractors for semi-trailers) | 1 November 2011 |
N3 (2 axle tractors for semi-trailers with pneumatic control transmission (ABS)) | 1 November 2011 |
N3 (3 axles with electric control transmission (EBS)) | 1 November 2011 |
N3 (2 and 3 axles with pneumatic control transmission (ABS)) | 11 July 2012 |
N3 (other than above) | 1 November 2011 |
O3 (combined axle load between 3.5 and 7.5 tonnes) | 11 July 2012 |
O3 (other than above) | 1 November 2011 |
O4 | 1 November 2011 |
Vehicle category | Implementation date |
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M2 | 11 July 2015 |
M3 (Class III) | 1 November 2014 |
M3 < 16 tonnes (pneumatic transmission) | 1 November 2014 |
M3 (Class II and B) (hydraulic transmission) | 11 July 2015 |
M3 (Class III) (hydraulic transmission) | 11 July 2015 |
M3 (Class III) (pneumatic control transmission and hydraulic energy transmission) | 11 July 2016 |
M3 (Class II) (pneumatic control transmission and hydraulic energy transmission) | 11 July 2016 |
M3 (other than above) | 1 November 2014 |
N2 (hydraulic transmission) | 11 July 2015 |
N2 (pneumatic control transmission and hydraulic energy transmission) | 11 July 2016 |
N2 (other than above) | 1 November 2014 |
N3 (2 axle tractors for semi-trailers) | 1 November 2014 |
N3 (2 axle tractors for semi-trailers with pneumatic control transmission (ABS)) | 1 November 2014 |
N3 (3 axles with electric control transmission (EBS)) | 1 November 2014 |
N3 (2 and 3 axles with pneumatic control transmission (ABS)) | 1 November 2014 |
N3 (other than above) | 1 November 2014 |
O3 (combined axle load between 3.5 and 7.5 tonnes) | 1 November 2014 |
O3 (other than above) | 1 November 2014 |
O4 | 1 November 2014 |