Article 1Scope
Article 2Definitions
Article 3Provisions for EC type-approval of a type of vehicle with regard to the manufacturer’s statutory plate and the vehicle identification number
Article 4Validity and extension of EC type-approvals granted under Directive 76/114/EEC
Article 5Entry into force
ANNEX I TECHNICAL REQUIREMENTS
PART AManufacturer’s statutory plate 1.General provisions 1.1.Each vehicle shall be fitted with the manufacturer’s statutory plate...1.2.The manufacturer’s statutory plate shall be affixed by the vehicle...1.3.The manufacturer’s statutory plate shall consist either of: 1.4.Metallic plates shall be fastened with rivets. 1.5.Labels shall be tamper evident, fraud resistant and self destructive...2.Information to be mentioned on the manufacturer’s statutory plate 2.1.The following information shall be printed indelibly on the manufacturer’s...2.2.The height of the characters of the vehicle identification number...2.3.The height of the characters of the information referred to...3.Specific provisions 3.1.Trailers 3.1.1.In the case of a trailer, the technically permissible maximum...3.1.2.The coupling point shall be deemed the first axle and...3.1.3.The first axle shall be numbered ‘1’, the second ‘2’...3.1.4.The mass of the combination referred to in point 2.1.(e)...3.2.All heavy duty vehicles 3.2.1.With regard to vehicles of category N3, O3 or O4,...3.2.2.With respect to vehicles of category M3, N3, O3 or...3.2.2.1.In such a case, the part of the manufacturer’s statutory...3.2.2.2.The code of the country where the vehicle is intended...3.2.3.The requirements of point 3.2.1 shall not apply where: 4.Additional information 4.1.The manufacturer may indicate additional information below or to the...5.Models of the manufacturer’s statutory plate 5.1.Examples of the various possible models of the manufacturer’s statutory...5.2.The data given on the models are fictitious. PART BVehicle identification number (VIN) 1.General provisions 1.1.A VIN shall be marked on each vehicle. 1.2.The VIN shall be unique and unequivocally attributed to a...1.3.The VIN shall be marked on the chassis or the...1.4.The manufacturer shall ensure the traceability of the vehicle by...1.5.The existence of measures taken by the manufacturer to ensure...2.Composition of the VIN 2.1.The VIN shall consist of three sections: 2.2.The WMI shall consist of a code assigned to the...2.3.The VDS shall consist of six alphanumeric characters, capital roman...2.4.The VIS shall consist of eight alphanumeric characters, capital Roman...2.5.The height of the characters of the VIN stamped on...2.6.There shall be no space between the characters. 2.7.The use of the letters ‘I’, ‘O’ or ‘Q’ shall...2.8.The beginning and the end of the VIN shall be...
Appendix
Model of the manufacturer’s statutory plate 1.MODEL A for vehicles of category M1 or N1 2.MODEL B for vehicles of category M or N other...3.MODEL C for vehicles of category O1 or O2 4.MODEL D for vehicles of category O other than O1...
ANNEX II REQUIREMENTS FOR LOCATION ON VEHICLE
PART AManufacturer’s statutory plate 1.The manufacturer’s statutory plate shall be firmly attached in a...2.The location shall be chosen so that the part on...PART BVehicle Identification Number (VIN) 1.The VIN shall be marked on a single line. 1.1.When, for technical reasons such as the lack of space,...2.The VIN shall be marked by stamping or mechanical hammering...3.Techniques that are proven to offer the same level of...4.The VIN shall be in a clearly visible and accessible...5.The VIN shall be located on the right-hand side of...
ANNEX III
PART A Information document MODEL TO BE USED 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: … 0.6.Location and method of attachment of the manufacturer’s statutory plate:...0.6.1.On the chassis: … 0.6.2.On the bodywork: … 0.7.Location of the VIN: … 0.7.1.On the chassis: … 0.7.2.On the bodywork: … 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: … 9.BODYWORK 9.17.Manufacturer’s statutory plates and VIN 9.17.1.Photographs and/or drawings of the locations of the manufacturer’s statutory...9.17.2.Photographs and/or drawings of the manufacturer’s statutory plate and inscriptions...9.17.3.Photographs and/or drawings of the VIN (completed example with dimensions):...9.17.4.Manufacturer’s declaration of compliance with the requirements set out in...9.17.5.A detailed description of the composition of the VIN: …...Explanatory notes: PART B 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 (where applicable): see Addendum. 1.Additional information (where applicable): 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): … 6.Place: … 7.Date: … 8.Signature: …
Addendumto EC type-approval certificate No …
Not applicable.

Commission Regulation (EU) No 19/2011

of 11 January 2011

concerning type-approval requirements for the manufacturer’s statutory plate and for the vehicle identification number of motor vehicles and their trailers 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 type-approval provided for in 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 76/114/EEC of 18 December 1975 on the approximation of the laws of Member States relating to statutory plates and inscriptions for motor vehicles and their trailers, and their location and method of attachment3. 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 knowledge.

(3)

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

(4)

In the absence of harmonised legislation on the maximum permissible laden mass or maximum permissible masses for axles or axle groups of heavy duty vehicles, Directive 97/27/EC of the European Parliament and of the Council of 22 July 1997 relating to the masses and dimensions of certain categories of motor vehicles and their trailers and amending Directive 70/156/EEC4 provides for the determination of registration/in-service maximum permissible masses to be determined for the purposes of registration, of the entry into service or of the use of heavy duty vehicles in the territory of a Member State. It is therefore appropriate to include the registration/in-service maximum permissible masses in the model of the manufacturer’s statutory plate. For road safety reasons, it is also appropriate to include the maximum permissible mass on an axle group.

(5)

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

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