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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 | ||||||
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 |
For snow tyres, the limits in Table 2 shall be increased by 1 kg/tonne.
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 | |
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‘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 |
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‘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.
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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