Article 1Scope
Article 2Definitions
Article 3Provisions for EC type-approval of a vehicle with regard to towing devices
Article 4Validity and extension of approvals granted under Directive 77/389/EEC
Article 5Entry into force
ANNEX I Administrative documents for EC type-approval of motor vehicles with regard to towing devices
PART 1 Information document MODEL 0.GENERAL 0.1.Make (trade name of manufacturer): … 0.2.Type: … 0.2.1.Commercial name(s) (if available): … 0.3.Means of identification of type, if marked on the vehicle:...0.3.1.Location of that marking: … 0.4.Category of vehicle: … 0.5.Name and address of manufacturer: … 0.8.Name(s) and address(es) of assembly plant(s): … 0.9.Name and address of the manufacturer's representative (if any): …...1.GENERAL CONSTRUCTION CHARACTERISTICS OF THE VEHICLE 1.1.Photographs and/or drawings of a representative vehicle: … 2.MASSES AND DIMENSIONS 2.8.Technically permissible maximum laden mass stated by the manufacturer: …...2.11.5.Vehicle is/is not suitable for towing loads 12.MISCELLANEOUS 12.3.Towing device(s) 12.3.1.Front: hook/eye/other 12.3.2.Rear: hook/eye/other/none 12.3.3.Drawing or photograph of the chassis/area of the vehicle body...Explanatory notes PART 2 EC type-approval certificate MODEL Format: A4 (210 × 297 mm) EC TYPE-APPROVAL CERTIFICATE Stamp of type-approval authority...EC TYPE-APPROVAL CERTIFICATE Stamp of type-approval authority Communication concerning: Delete...SECTION I0.1. Make (trade name of manufacturer): … 0.1.Make (trade name of manufacturer): … 0.2.Type: … 0.2.1.Commercial name(s) (if available): … 0.3.Means of identification of type, if marked on the vehicle:...0.3.1.Location of that marking: … 0.4.Category of vehicle: … 0.5.Name and address of manufacturer: … 0.8.Name(s) and address(es) of assembly plant(s): … 0.9.Name and address of the manufacturer's representative (if any): …...SECTION II1. Additional information: see Addendum. 1.Additional information: see Addendum. 2.Technical service responsible for carrying out the tests: … 3.Date of test report: … 4.Number of test report: … 5.Remarks (if any): see Addendum. 6.Place: … 7.Date: … 8.Signature: …
Addendumto EC type-approval certificate No …
1.Additional information: 2.Front towing device(s): removable/not removable hook/eye/other 3.Rear towing device(s): removable/not removable hook/eye/other/none 4.Vehicle is/is not suitable for towing loads 5.Remarks: …
ANNEX II Requirements for towing devices
1.SPECIFIC REQUIREMENTS 1.1.Minimum number of devices. 1.1.1.All motor vehicles must have a towing device fitted at...1.1.2.Vehicles in category M1, as defined in Directive 2007/46/EC Part...1.1.3.A rear towing device may be substituted by a mechanical...1.2.Load and stability 1.2.1.Each towing device fitted to the vehicle must be able...2.TEST PROCEDURE 2.1.Both tractive and compressive test loads are applied on each...2.2.The test loads shall be applied in horizontal longitudinal direction,...

Commission Regulation (EU) No 1005/2010

of 8 November 2010

concerning type-approval requirements for motor vehicle towing devices and implementing Regulation (EC) No 661/2009 of the European Parliament and of the Council 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)

THE EUROPEAN COMMISSION,

Having regard to the Treaty on the Functioning of the European Union,

Having regard 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 therefor1, and in particular Article 14(1)(a) thereof,

Whereas:

(1)

Regulation (EC) No 661/2009 is a separate Regulation for the purposes of the Community type-approval procedure provided for by Directive 2007/46/EC of the European Parliament and of the Council of 5 September 2007 establishing a framework for the approval of motor vehicles and their trailers, and of systems, components and separate technical units intended for such vehicles (Framework Directive)2.

(2)

Regulation (EC) No 661/2009 repeals Council Directive 77/389/EEC of 17 May 1977 on the approximation of the laws of the Member States relating to motor vehicle towing devices3. The requirements set out in that Directive should be carried over to this Regulation and, where necessary, amended in order to adapt them to the development of scientific and technical knowledge.

(3)

The scope of this Regulation is in line with that of Directive 77/389/EEC and thus limited to vehicles of category M and N.

(4)

Regulation (EC) No 661/2009 lays down fundamental provisions on requirements for the type-approval of motor vehicles with regard to towing devices. Therefore, it is necessary to set out the specific procedures, tests and requirements for such type-approval.

(5)

The measures provided for in this Regulation are in accordance with the opinion of the Technical Committee – Motor Vehicles,

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