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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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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 | ||||||
[F1Spray-suppression systems | X | X | X | 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 | ||||||||
[F2Electric safety | X | X | X | X | X | X | ] |
Textual Amendments
F1 Substituted by Commission Regulation (EU) 2015/166 of 3 February 2015 supplementing and amending Regulation (EC) No 661/2009 of the European Parliament and of the Council as regards the inclusion of specific procedures, assessment methods and technical requirements, and amending Directive 2007/46/EC of the European Parliament and of the Council, and Commission Regulations (EU) No 1003/2010, (EU) No 109/2011 and (EU) No 458/2011 (Text with EEA relevance).
F2 Inserted by Commission Regulation (EU) 2015/166 of 3 February 2015 supplementing and amending Regulation (EC) No 661/2009 of the European Parliament and of the Council as regards the inclusion of specific procedures, assessment methods and technical requirements, and amending Directive 2007/46/EC of the European Parliament and of the Council, and Commission Regulations (EU) No 1003/2010, (EU) No 109/2011 and (EU) No 458/2011 (Text with EEA relevance).
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:
[X2points 3, 4, 5, 6, 7, 8, 9, 10, 12, 13, 14, 15, 16, 17, 18, 19, 20, 21, 22, 23, 24, 25, 26, 27, 28, 29, 30, 31, 32, 33, 34, 35, 36, 37, 38, 42, 43, 44, 45, 47, 48, 49, 50, 51, 52, 53, 54, 55, 56 and 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:
[X2points 3, 4, 5, 6, 7, 8, 9, 10, 12, 13, 14, 15, 16, 17, 18, 19, 20, 21, 22, 23, 24, 25, 26, 27, 28, 29, 30, 31, 32, 33, 34, 35, 36, 37, 44, 45, 50, 51, 52, 53 and 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:
[X2points 3, 4, 5, 6, 7, 8, 9, 10, 12, 13, 14, 15, 16, 17, 18, 19, 20, 21, 22, 23, 24, 25, 26, 27, 28, 29, 30, 31, 32, 33, 34, 35, 36, 37, 38, 44, 45, 47, 48, 49, 50, 51, 52, 53 and 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:
[X2points 3, 4, 5, 6, 7, 8, 9, 10, 12, 13, 14, 15, 16, 17, 18, 19, 20, 21, 22, 23, 24, 25, 26, 27, 28, 29, 30, 31, 32, 33, 34, 35, 36, 37, 38, 42, 43, 44, 45, 47, 48, 49, 50, 51, 52, 53, 54, 55, 56 and 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:
[X2points 3, 4, 5, 6, 7, 8, 9, 10, 12, 13, 14, 15, 16, 17, 18, 19, 20, 21, 22, 23, 24, 25, 26, 27, 28, 29, 30, 31, 32, 33, 34, 35, 36, 37, 44, 45, 50, 51, 52, 53 and 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:
[X2points 3, 4, 5, 6, 7, 8, 9, 10, 13, 14, 15, 16, 17, 18, 19, 20, 21, 22, 23, 24, 25, 26, 27, 28, 29, 30, 31, 32, 33, 34, 35, 36, 42, 43, 44, 45, 47, 48, 49, 50, 51, 52, 53, 54, 55, 56 and 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:
[X2points 3, 4, 5, 6, 7, 8, 9, 10, 12, 13, 14, 15, 16, 17, 18, 19, 20, 21, 22, 23, 24, 25, 26, 27, 28, 29, 30, 31, 32, 33, 34, 35, 36, 42, 43, 44, 45, 47, 48, 49, 50, 51, 52, 53, 54, 55, 56 and 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.
Editorial Information
X2 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).
Regulation Number | Subject | Series of amendments published in the OJ | OJ Reference | Scope covered by the UNECE Regulation |
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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 12 to the 02 series of amendments | OJ L 323, 6.12.2011, p. 1 . | M, N, O |
4 | Illumination of rear-registration plates of power-driven vehicles and their trailers | Supplement 15 to the original version of the Regulation | OJ L 4, 7.1.2012, p. 7 . | M, N, O |
6 | Direction indicators for power-driven vehicles and their trailers | Supplement 25 to the 01 series of amendments | OJ L 213, 18.7.2014, p. 1 . | 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 23 to the 02 series of amendments | OJ L 285, 30.9.2014, 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 | Supplement 1 to the 04 series of amendments | OJ L 254, 20.9.2012, 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 1 to the 04 series of amendments | OJ L 89, 27.3.2013, p. 1 . | M 1 , N 1 |
13 | Braking of vehicles and trailers | Supplement 3 to the 11 series of amendments | OJ L 297, 13.11.2010, p. 183 . | M 2 , M 3 , 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 1 to the 07 series of amendments | OJ L 109, 28.4.2011, p. 1 . | M, N |
16 | Safety-belts, restraint systems, child restraint systems and ISOFIX child restraint systems | Supplement 1 to the 06 series of amendments | OJ L 233, 9.9.2011, p. 1 . | M, N ( d ) |
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 unauthorized 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 6 to the 04 series of amendments | OJ L 250, 22.8.2014, p. 1 . | 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 19 to the original version of the Regulation | OJ L 237, 8.8.2014, p. 1 . | 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 1 |
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 323, 6.12.2011, p. 33 . | M, N |
29 | Protection of the occupants of the cab of a commercial vehicle | 03 series of amendments | OJ L 304, 20.11.2010, p. 21 . | N |
30 | Pneumatic tyres for motor vehicles and their trailers (Class C1) | Supplement 16 to the 02 series of amendments | OJ L 307, 23.11.2011, p. 1 . | M, N, O |
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 3 to the 02 series of amendments | OJ L 109, 28.4.2011, p. 55 . | M, N, O ( e ) |
37 | Filament lamps for use in approved lamp units of power-driven vehicles and their trailers | Supplement 42 to the 03 series of amendments | OJ L 213, 18.7.2014, p. 36 . | M, N, O |
38 | Rear fog lamps for power-driven vehicles and their trailers | Supplement 15 to the original version of the Regulation | OJ L 4, 7.1.2012, p. 20 . | 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 2 to the 01 series of amendments | OJ L 42, 12.2.2014, p. 1 . | M, N, O |
44 | Restraining devices for child occupants of power-driven vehicles ( ‘ child restraint system ’ ) | Corrigendum 4 to Revision 2 of the 04 series of amendments | OJ L 233, 9.9.2011, p. 95 . | M, N |
46 | Devices for indirect vision and their installation | Supplement 1 to the 04 series of amendments | OJ L 237, 8.8.2014, p. 24 . | M, N |
48 | Installation of lighting and light-signalling devices on motor vehicles | 05 series of amendments | OJ L 323, 6.12.2011, p. 46 . | M, N, O |
54 | Pneumatic tyres for commercial vehicles and their trailers (Classes C2 and C3) | Supplement 17 to the original version of the Regulation | OJ L 307, 23.11.2011, p. 2 . | 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 ( f ) |
58 | Rear underrun protective devices (RUPDs) and their installation; Rear underrun protection (RUP) | Supplement 3 to the 02 series of amendments | OJ L 89, 27.3.2013, p. 34 . | 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 |
64 | Temporary-use spare unit, run-flat tyres/system and tyre pressure monitoring system | Corrigendum 1 to the 02 series of amendments | OJ L 310, 26.11.2010, p. 18 . | M 1 , N 1 |
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 | 01 series of amendments | OJ L 122, 8.5.2012, p. 1 . | N 2 , N 3 , O 3 , O 4 |
77 | Parking lamps for power-driven vehicles | Supplement 14 to the original version of the Regulation | OJ L 4, 7.1.2012, p. 21 . | M, N |
79 | Steering equipment | Supplement 3 to the 01 series of amendments Corrigendum | OJ L 137, 27.5.2008, p. 25 . | M, N, O |
80 | Seats of large passenger vehicles | 03 series of amendments to the Regulation | OJ L 226, 24.8.2013, p. 20 . | M 2 , M 3 |
87 | Daytime running lamps for power-driven vehicles | Supplement 15 to the original version of the Regulation | OJ L 4, 7.1.2012, p. 24 . | M, N |
89 | Speed limitation devices | Supplement 2 to the original version of the Regulation | OJ L 4, 7.1.2012, p. 25 . | M, N ( g ) |
90 | Replacement brake lining assemblies and drum brake linings for power-driven vehicles and their trailers | 02 series of amendments | OJ L 185, 13.7.2012, p. 24 . | M, N, O |
91 | Side-marker lamps for motor vehicles and their trailers | Supplement 13 to the original version of the Regulation | OJ L 4, 7.1.2012, p. 27 . | 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 2 to the 02 series of amendments | OJ L 254, 20.9.2012, p. 77 . | M 1 |
95 | Protection of occupants in the event of a lateral collision | Supplement 1 to the 02 series of amendments Corrigendum | OJ L 313, 30.11.2007, p. 1 . | M 1 , N 1 |
97 | Vehicle Alarm Systems (VAS) | Supplement 6 to the 01 series of amendments | OJ L 122, 8.5.2012, p. 19 . | M 1 , N 1 |
98 | Motor vehicle headlamps equipped with gas-discharge light sources | Supplement 4 to the 01 series of amendments | OJ L 176, 14.6.2014, p. 64 . | M, N |
99 | Gas-discharge light sources for use in approved gas-discharge lamp units of power-driven vehicles | Supplement 9 to the original version of the Regulation | OJ L 285, 30.9.2014, p. 35 . | M, N |
100 | Electric safety | 01 series of amendments | 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 |
104 | Retro-reflective markings (heavy and long vehicles) | Supplement 7 to the original version | OJ L 75, 14.3.2014, p. 29 . | M 2 , M 3 , N, O 2 , O 3 , O 4 |
105 | Vehicles for the carriage of dangerous goods | 05 series of amendments | OJ L 4, 7.1.2012, p. 30 . | 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 9 to the original version of the Regulation | OJ L 120, 7.5.2011, p. 1 . | 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 4 to the 01 series of amendments | OJ L 250, 22.8.2014, p. 67 . | M, N |
116 | Protection of motor vehicles against unauthorized use | Supplement 3 to the original version of the Regulation | OJ L 45, 16.2.2012, p. 1 . | M 1 , N 1 |
117 | Tyres with regard to rolling sound emissions, adhesion on wet surfaces and rolling resistance (Classes C1, C2 and C3) | Corrigendum 3 to the 02 series of amendments | OJ L 307, 23.11.2011, p. 3 . | M, N, O |
118 | Burning behaviour of materials used in the interior construction of certain categories of motor vehicles | Original version of the Regulation | OJ L 177, 10.7.2010, p. 263 . | M 3 |
119 | Cornering lamps | Supplement 3 to the 01 series of amendments | OJ L 89, 25.3.2014, p. 101 . | M, N |
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 | 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 |
128 | Light Emitting Diode (LED) light sources | Supplement 2 to the original version of the Regulation | OJ L 162, 29.5.2014, p. 43 . | M, N, O |
The transitional provisions of the UNECE regulations listed in this table apply, except where specific alternative dates are provided for in this Regulation. Compliance with prescriptions in accordance with subsequent amendments to those listed in this table shall also be accepted. U.K.
The dates specified in the UNECE regulations listed in this table, as regards the obligations of Contracting Parties to the ‘ Revised 1958 Agreement ’ (Council Decision of 27 November 1997 with a view to accession by the European Community to the Agreement of the United Nations Economic Commission for Europe concerning the adoption of uniform technical prescriptions for wheeled vehicles, equipment and parts which can be fitted to and/or be used on wheeled vehicles and the conditions for reciprocal recognition of approvals granted on the basis of these prescriptions ( ‘ Revised 1958 Agreement ’ ) ( OJ L 346, 17.12.1997, p. 78 ).), linked to first registration, entry into service, making available on the market, sale, and any similar provisions, apply on a compulsory basis for the purposes of Articles 26 and 28 of Directive 2007/46/EC except in the case where alternative dates are specified in Regulation (EC) No 661/2009, which should then be taken instead. U.K.
In certain instances, a UNECE regulation listed in this table provides in its transitional provisions that as from a specified date, Contracting Parties to the ‘ Revised 1958 Agreement ’ , applying a certain series of amendments to that UNECE regulation, shall not be obliged to accept or may refuse to accept, for the purpose of national or regional type-approval, a type approved in accordance with a preceding series of amendments, or wording with similar intention and meaning. This shall be construed as a binding provision for national authorities to consider the certificates of conformity to be no longer valid for the purposes of Article 26 of Directive 2007/46/EC, except in the case where alternative dates are specified in Regulation (EC) No 661/2009, which should then be taken instead. U.K.
In accordance with Article 13(14) of this Regulation, EC type-approval certificates for vehicles, components and separate technical units issued in accordance with the directives listed below may be used to demonstrate compliance with the relevant UNECE regulations.
Regulation Number | Subject | Corresponding Directive | OJ Reference | Applicability |
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10 | Electromagnetic compatibility | Directive 72/245/EEC | OJ L 152, 6.7.1972, p. 15 . | M, N, O, component, STU ( a ) |
11 | Door latches and door retention components | Directive 70/387/EEC | OJ L 176, 10.8.1970, p. 5 . | M 1 , N 1 ( b ) |
12 | Protection of the driver against the steering mechanism in the event of impact | Directive 74/297/EEC | OJ L 165, 20.6.1974, p. 16 . | M 1 , N 1 ( a ) |
14 | Safety-belt anchorages, ISOFIX anchorages systems and ISOFIX top tether anchorages | Directive 76/115/EEC | OJ L 24, 30.1.1976, p. 6 . | M ( c ) |
18 | Protection of motor vehicles against unauthorized use | Directive 74/61/EEC | OJ L 38, 11.2.1974, p. 22 . | M 2 , M 3 , N 2 , N 3 , component, STU |
21 | Interior fittings | Directive 74/60/EEC | OJ L 38, 11.2.1974, p. 2 . | M 1 |
26 | External projections | Directive 74/483/EEC | OJ L 266, 2.10.1974, p. 4 . | M 1 , STU ( d ) |
28 | Audible warning devices and signals | Directive 70/388/EEC | OJ L 176, 10.8.1970, p. 12 . | M, N, component |
30 | Pneumatic tyres for motor vehicles and their trailers (Class C1) | Directive 92/23/EEC | OJ L 129, 14.5.1992, p. 95 . | component ( e ) |
34 | Prevention of fire risks (liquid fuel tanks) | Directive 70/221/EEC | OJ L 76, 6.4.1970, p. 23 . | M, N, O ( f ) |
39 | Speedometer equipment including its installation | Directive 75/443/EEC | OJ L 196, 26.7.1975, p. 1 . | M, N ( g ) |
43 | Safety glazing materials | Directive 92/22/EEC | OJ L 129, 14.5.1992, p. 11 . | M, N, O, component |
46 | Devices for indirect vision and their installation | Directive 2003/97/EC | OJ L 25, 29.1.2004, p. 1 . | M, N, component |
48 | Installation of lighting and light-signalling devices on motor vehicles | Directive 76/756/EEC | OJ L 262, 27.9.1976, p. 1 . | M, N, O |
55 | Mechanical coupling components of combinations of vehicles | Directive 94/20/EC | OJ L 195, 29.7.1994, p. 1 . | M, N, O, component |
58 | Rear underrun protective devices (RUPDs) and their installation; Rear underrun protection (RUP) | Directive 70/221/EEC | OJ L 76, 6.4.1970, p. 23 . | M, N, O, STU |
61 | Commercial vehicles with regard to their external projections forward of the cab's rear panel | Directive 92/114/EEC | OJ L 409, 31.12.1992, p. 17 . | N |
73 | Lateral protection of goods vehicles | Directive 89/297/EEC | OJ L 124, 5.5.1989, p. 1 . | N 2 , N 3 , O 3 , O 4 |
79 | Steering equipment | Directive 70/311/EEC | OJ L 133, 18.6.1970, p. 10 . | M, N, O ( h ) |
89 | Speed limitation devices | Directive 92/24/EEC | OJ L 129, 14.5.1992, p. 154 . | M 2 , M 3 , N 2 , N 3 , STU |
90 | Replacement brake lining assemblies and drum brake linings for power-driven vehicles and their trailers | Directive 71/320/EEC | OJ L 202, 6.9.1971, p. 37 . | STU ( i ) |
93 | Front underrun protective devices (FUPDs) and their installation; front underrun protection (FUP) | Directive 2000/40/EC | OJ L 203, 10.8.2000, p. 9 . | N 2 , N 3 , STU |
97 | Vehicle Alarm Systems (VAS) | Directive 74/61/EEC | OJ L 38, 11.2.1974, p. 22 . | M 1 , N 1 , component, STU |
116 | Protection of motor vehicles against unauthorized use | Directive 74/61/EEC | OJ L 38, 11.2.1974, p. 22 . | M 1 , N 1 , component, STU |
118 | Burning behaviour of materials used in the interior construction of certain categories of motor vehicles | Directive 95/28/EC | OJ L 281, 23.11.1995, p. 1 . | M 3 , component |
122 | Heating system of vehicles | Directive 2001/56/EC | OJ L 292, 9.11.2001, p. 21 . | M, N, O, component |
125 | Forward field of vision | Directive 77/649/EEC | OJ L 267, 19.10.1977, p. 1 . | 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 |
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