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Commission Regulation (EU) No 1230/2012 of 12 December 2012 implementing Regulation (EC) No 661/2009 of the European Parliament and of the Council with regard to type-approval requirements for masses and dimensions of motor vehicles and their trailers and amending Directive 2007/46/EC of the European Parliament and of the Council (Text with EEA relevance)
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Article 4.Provisions for EC type-approval of a type of vehicle with regard to its masses and dimensions
Article 4a. EC separate technical unit type-approval of aerodynamic devices and equipment
Article 5.Registration/in-service maximum permissible masses
PART A Vehicles of category M1 and N1
2.1. The sum of the technically permissible maximum mass on the...
2.2. The technically permissible maximum laden mass of the vehicle shall...
2.3. Where the vehicle is laden to the technically permissible maximum...
2.4. Where the vehicle is laden to the technically permissible maximum...
2.5. Where a vehicle is equipped with removable seats, the verification...
2.6. For the purposes of verifying the requirements laid down in...
2.7. Additional requirements where the vehicle is capable of towing a...
3. Towable mass and mass at the coupling
3.1. As regards the technically permissible maximum towable mass, the following...
3.2. The technically permissible maximum mass at the coupling point shall...
3.3. The manufacturer shall specify in the owner’s manual the technically...
3.4. The technically permissible maximum towable mass shall not be defined...
PART B Vehicles of category M2 and M3
1. Maximum authorised dimensions
1.2. For the purposes of measurement of the length, width and...
1.3. The devices and equipment referred to in Appendix 1 shall...
1.3.1. Additional requirements for aerodynamic devices referred to in Appendix 1...
1.3.1.1. Aerodynamic devices and equipment not exceeding 500 mm in length...
1.3.1.1.1. The devices and equipment shall be type-approved in accordance with...
1.3.1.1.2. It shall be possible for the operator to vary the...
1.3.1.1.3. It is not required for devices and equipment to be...
1.3.1.2. Aerodynamic devices and equipment exceeding 500 mm in length in...
1.3.1.2.1. The devices and equipment shall be type-approved in accordance with...
1.3.1.2.2. It shall be possible for the operator to vary the...
1.3.1.2.3. Each main vertical element or combination of elements and main...
1.3.1.2.4. Each main vertical element or combination of elements and main...
1.3.1.3. It shall be verified by the technical service, to the...
2. Mass distribution for vehicles fitted with bodywork
2.2.1. The sum of the technically permissible maximum mass on the...
2.2.2. The mass of the vehicle in running order, plus the...
2.2.3.2. The mass Q and Qc of the seated passengers shall...
2.2.3.3. The mass corresponding to the number SP of standing passengers...
2.2.3.4. Where appropriate, the mass WP shall be uniformly distributed over...
2.2.3.5. A mass equal to B (kg) shall be uniformly distributed...
2.2.3.7. The technically permissible maximum mass at the coupling point shall...
2.2.3.9. The number of standing passengers shall not exceed the value...
2.2.3.10. The value of the maximum permissible mass of the luggage...
2.2.5. Where the vehicle is laden as specified in point 2.2.2...
2.2.6. Where a vehicle is to be type-approved to more than...
4. Technically permissible maximum mass at the coupling point
7.1. The vehicle shall be capable of manoeuvring on either side...
7.1.1. The test shall be conducted with the vehicle in both...
7.1.2. For the purposes of point 7.1, the parts permitted to...
7.2. For vehicles fitted with a loadable axle, the requirement of...
7.3. The requirements of section 7.1 shall be verified as follows:...
7.4 With the agreeement of the Technical Service and the Type-Approval...
PART C Vehicles of category N2 and N3
1. Maximum authorised dimensions
1.2. For the purposes of measurement of the length, width and...
1.3. The devices and equipment referred to in Appendix 1 shall...
1.3.1. Additional requirements for aerodynamic devices referred to in Appendix 1...
1.3.1.1. Aerodynamic devices and equipment not exceeding 500 mm in length...
1.3.1.1.1. The devices and equipment shall be type-approved in accordance with...
1.3.1.1.2. It shall be possible for the operator to vary the...
1.3.1.1.3. It is not required for devices and equipment to be...
1.3.1.2. Aerodynamic devices and equipment exceeding 500 mm in length in...
1.3.1.2.1. The devices and equipment shall be type-approved in accordance with...
1.3.1.2.2. It shall be possible for the operator to vary the...
1.3.1.2.3. Each main vertical element or combination of elements and main...
1.3.1.2.4. Each main vertical element or combination of elements and main...
1.3.1.3. Aerodynamic devices and equipment of cabs, both in the retracted...
1.3.1.3.1. Aerodynamic devices and equipment for cabs shall be type-approved in...
1.3.1.3.2. When installed on a vehicle and both in the retracted...
1.3.1.3.3. The device and equipment shall be covered with energy absorbing...
1.3.1.3.4. The device and equipment shall not be constructed of material...
1.3.1.4. It shall be verified by the technical service, to the...
1.4.1. Where the front fascia of the motor vehicle’s cab location,...
1.4.2. In the case referred to in point 1.4.1, the manufacturer...
2. Mass distribution for vehicles fitted with bodywork
2.1.1. Suitable calculations shall be carried out in order to make...
2.1.2. In the case of vehicles fitted with loadable axles, the...
2.1.3. In the case of vehicles fitted with lift axles, the...
2.1.4. In the case of alternatively fuelled or zero-emission motor vehicles:...
2.1.4.1. The additional weight required for alternative fuel or zero-emission technology...
2.1.4.2. The manufacturer shall indicate the following additional symbol as well...
2.3.1. The mass of the vehicle in running order, plus the...
2.3.2. Where the vehicle is laden to its technically permissible maximum...
2.3.3. The requirements of point 2.3.2 shall be complied with in...
2.3.4. Where the vehicle is laden to its technically permissible maximum...
2.3.5. As regards special purposes vehicles of category N2 and N3,...
6.1. The vehicle shall be capable of manoeuvring on either side...
6.1.1. The test shall be conducted with the vehicle in both...
6.1.2. For the purposes of point 6.1, the parts permitted to...
6.2. For vehicles fitted with axle-lift devices, the requirement of point...
6.3. The requirements of point 6.1 shall be verified as follows...
6.4 With the agreement of the Technical Service and the Type-Approval...
1. Maximum authorised dimensions
1.2. For the purposes of measurement of the length, width and...
1.3. The measurement of the length, height and front fitting radius...
1.4. The devices and equipment referred to in Appendix 1 shall...
1.4.1. Additional requirements for aerodynamic devices referred to in Appendix 1...
1.4.1.1. Aerodynamic devices and equipment not exceeding 500 mm in length...
1.4.1.1.1. The devices and equipment shall be type-approved in accordance with...
1.4.1.1.2. It shall be possible for the operator to vary the...
1.4.1.1.3. It is not required for devices and equipment to be...
1.4.1.2. Aerodynamic devices and equipment exceeding 500 mm in length in...
1.4.1.2.1. The devices and equipment shall be type-approved in accordance with...
1.4.1.2.2. It shall be possible for the operator to vary the...
1.4.1.2.3. Each main vertical element or combination of elements and main...
1.4.1.2.4. Each main vertical element or combination of elements and main...
1.4.1.3. It shall be verified by the technical service, to the...
Aerodynamic device and equipment crash test
1.1. At the request of the manufacturer the test shall be...
1.2. Where the test is conducted as referred to in points...
1.3. At the request of the manufacturer the test procedure described...
1.4.2. Any front wheels shall be in the straight ahead position....
1.4.3. The tyres shall be inflated to the pressure recommended by...
1.4.5. The vehicle may, if necessary to achieve the test force...
1.4.6. Vehicles equipped with hydropneumatic, hydraulic or pneumatic suspension or a...
1.5.1.1. A force shall be applied parallel to the longitudinal axis...
1.6.1. The aerodynamic device and equipment shall be so fitted that,...
1.6.2. The aerodynamic device and equipment shall not endanger the occupants...
Three-dimensional cab envelope
1. General procedure for the checking of conformity of the motor...
1.1. Vertical boundaries of the motor vehicle cab assessment zone
1.1.1. The maximum width of the vehicle at cab location W...
1.1.2. The assessment zone of the motor vehicle’s cab location shall...
1.1.3. The horizontal longitudinal distance L t shall be established from...
1.1.4. The intersections of the rear plane forming the side of...
1.2. Horizontal boundaries of the motor vehicle cab assessment zone
1.2.1. In the assessment zone, the lower front fascia boundary line...
1.3. Specific provisions for the motor vehicle cab assessment zone
1.3.1. For the purposes of this Appendix, the front fascia at...
1.3.2.1. For the purposes of this Appendix, ‘ rake ’ shall...
1.3.2.2. For the assessment zone of the rake, the most forward...
1.3.2.3. A plane rotating around the base envelope line referred to...
1.3.2.4. No point of the actual surface of the front fascia,...
1.3.3.1. In the assessment zone of the motor vehicle’s cab location,...
1.3.3.2. Two symmetrical vertical planes, one on the left side and...
1.3.3.3. No point of the actual surface of the front fascia,...
GRADEABILITY OF OFF-ROAD VEHICLES
CONDITIONS OF EQUIVALENCE OF A SUSPENSION TO AIR-SUSPENSION
1. This Annex lays down the technical conditions relating to the...
2. In order to be recognised as equivalent to air suspension,...
TECHNICAL REQUIREMENTS FOR THE INSTALLATION OF LIFT- OR LOADABLE AXLE(S) ON VEHICLES
2.4. Range of vehicle dimensions (overall)
2.4.3. For bodywork approved without chassis (vehicles M2 and M3)
2.5. Minimum mass on the steering axle(s) for incomplete vehicles: …...
2.10. Technically permissible maximum mass on each group of axles: …...
2.11. Technically permissible maximum towable mass of the towing vehicle
2.12. Technically permissible maximum mass at the coupling point:
2.16. Intended registration/in service maximum permissible masses (optional)
2.16.1. Registration/in service maximum permissible laden mass: …
2.16.2. Registration/in service maximum permissible mass on each axle and, in...
2.16.3. Registration/in service maximum permissible mass on each group of axles:...
2.16.4. Registration/in service maximum permissible towable mass: …
2.16.5. Registration/in service maximum permissible mass of the combination: …
9.25. Elongated Cabs complying to Article 9a of Directive 96/53/EC
9.26. Aerodynamic device or equipment on the front of the vehicle...
9.27. Aerodynamic device or equipment on the rear of the vehicle...
11. CONNECTIONS BETWEEN TOWING VEHICLES AND TRAILERS AND SEMI-TRAILERS
Addendum to EC type-approval certificate No ...
1.1. The vehicle has been type-approved in accordance with Article 6(1)...
1.2. The vehicle has been type-approved for the purposes of Article...
1.3. The vehicle has been type-approved for the purposes of with...
1.4. The vehicle has been type-approved for the purposes of Article...
1.4.1. Additional weight of alternatively fuelled vehicles: yes/no
3. The vehicle is fitted with a suspension recognised to be...
4. The vehicle fulfils the requirements for an off-road vehicle: yes/no...
PART C EC type-approval of an aerodynamic device or equipment as a separate technical unit
0.3. Means of identification of type, if marked on the separate...
0.7. Location and method of affixing the EC type- approval mark:...
0.9. Name and address of the manufacturer’s representative (if any): …...
9.26. Aerodynamic device or equipment on the front of the vehicle...
9.26.1. Vehicle equipped with aerodynamic device or equipment on the front:...
9.26.2. Type-approval number of the aerodynamic device or equipment, if available:...
9.26.3. Detailed description (including photographs or drawings) of the aerodynamic device...
9.27. Aerodynamic device or equipment on the rear of the vehicle...
9.27.1. Vehicle equipped with aerodynamic device or equipment on the rear:...
9.27.2. Type-approval number of the aerodynamic device or equipment, if available...
9.27.3. Detailed description (including photographs or drawings) of the aerodynamic device...
( b ) If the means of identification of type contains characters not...
Addendum to EC type-approval certificate No ...
1. Brief description of the type of separate technical unit: …...
2. Detailed description of the aerodynamic device or equipment:
2.4. Description of attachment and mounting to the vehicle: …
2.5. Separate technical unit: semi-universal/vehicle specific ( 1 )
3. List of specific vehicle types for which the separate technical...
4. Detailed description of the specific mounting area specifications on vehicles...
PART E EC separate technical unit type-approval mark
1. The EC separate technical unit type-approval mark shall consist of:...
1.1. A rectangle surrounding the lower-case letter ‘e’ followed by the...
1.2. In the vicinity of the rectangle the ‘ base approval...
1.3. In case of an aerodynamic device or equipment of cabs,...
2. The EC separate technical unit type-approval mark shall be affixed...
3. An example of an EC separate technical unit type-approval mark...
Figure 1 Example of EC separate technical unit type-approval mark
Amendments to Annexes I, III, IX, and XVI to Directive 2007/46/EC
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