Regulation (EU) 2018/858 of the European Parliament and of the CouncilShow full title

F1 Explanatory Notes on the applicability of the requirements in this Part U.K.

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The requirements set out in the relevant regulatory act are applicable. The series of amendments of the UN Regulations that apply on a compulsory basis are listed in Annex IV to Regulation (EC) No 661/2009. The series of amendments adopted subsequently are accepted as an alternative. [F1 The approval authority] may grant extensions to existing type-approvals granted in accordance with the Directives repealed by Regulation (EC) 661/2009 under the conditions laid down in Article 13(14) of that Regulation.

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This regulatory act is not applicable to this vehicle (no requirements).

(¹) For vehicles with a reference mass not exceeding 2 610 kg. At the manufacturer's request, Regulation (EC) No 715/2007 may apply to vehicles with a reference mass not exceeding 2 840 kg. U.K.

With regard to access to information, for other parts (e.g. living compartment) than the base vehicle, it is sufficient that the manufacturer provides access to vehicle repair and maintenance information in a readily accessible and prompt manner.

(²) In case of vehicles equipped with a LPG or CNG installation, a vehicle type-approval in accordance with UN Regulation No 67 or UN Regulation No 110 is required. U.K.

(³) The fitting of an ESC system is required by Article 12 and Article 13 of Regulation (EC) No 661/2009. However, in accordance with UN Regulation No 13, the fitting of an ESC system is not required for special purpose vehicles of categories M₂, M₃, N₂ and N₃ and for vehicles for exceptional load transport and trailers with areas for standing passengers. N₁ vehicles may be approved in accordance with UN Regulations No 13 or No 13-H. U.K.

(⁴) The fitting of an ESC system is required by Article 12 and Article 13 of Regulation (EC) No 661/2009. Therefore, the requirements set out in Part A of Annex 9 to UN Regulation No 13-H shall be fulfilled. N₁ vehicles may be approved in accordance with UN Regulation No 13 or UN Regulation No 13-H. U.K.

(^4A) If fitted, the protective device shall fulfil the requirements set out in UN Regulation No 18. U.K.

(^4B) This Regulation applies to seats not falling within the scope of UN Regulation No 80. For other options, see Article 2 of Regulation (EC) No 595/2009. U.K.

(⁵) Vehicles of categories other than M₁ do not need to fully comply with Regulation (EU) No 672/2010 but shall be fitted with a windscreen defrosting and demisting device. U.K.

(⁶) Vehicles of categories other than M₁ do not need to fully comply with Regulation (EU) No 1008/2010 but shall be fitted with a windscreen washing and wiping devices. U.K.

(⁸) For vehicles with a reference mass exceeding 2 610 kg and that did not benefit from the possibility offered in note (¹). U.K.

(⁹) For vehicles with a reference mass exceeding 2 610 kg that are not type-approved (at the manufacturer's request and provided their reference mass does not exceed 2 840 kg) under Regulation (EC) No 715/2007. For other parts than the base vehicle, it is sufficient that the manufacturer provides access to vehicle repair and maintenance information in a readily accessible and prompt manner. U.K.

(^9A) Applies only where such vehicles are fitted with equipment covered by UN Regulation No 64. Tyre pressure monitoring system for M₁ vehicles applies on a compulsory basis in accordance with Article 9(2) of Regulation (EC) No 661/2009. U.K.

(¹⁰) Applies only to vehicles equipped with coupling(s). U.K.

(¹¹) Applies to vehicles with a technically permissible maximum laden mass not exceeding 2,5 tonnes. U.K.

(¹²) Only applicable to vehicles where the ‘Seating Reference Point (“R” point)’ of the lowest seat is not more than 700 mm above the ground level. U.K.

(¹³) Applies only where the manufacturer applies for type-approval of vehicles intended for the transport of dangerous goods. U.K.

(¹⁴) Applies only for vehicles of category N₁, class I (reference mass ≤ 1 305 kg). U.K.

(¹⁵) At the request of the manufacturer, a type-approval may be granted under this item, as an alternative to obtaining type-approvals under each individual item covered by Regulation (EC) No 661/2009. U.K.

(¹⁶) The fitting of an advanced emergency braking system is not required for special purpose vehicles in accordance with Article 1 of Regulation (EU) No 347/2012. U.K.

(¹⁷) The fitting of a lane departure warning system is not required for special purpose vehicles in accordance with Article 1 of Regulation (EU) No 351/2012. U.K.

Textual Amendments

F1 Words in Annex 2 Pt. 3 substituted (31.12.2022 at 11.00 p.m.) by The Road Vehicles and Non-Road Mobile Machinery (Type-Approval) (Amendment and Transitional Provisions) (EU Exit) Regulations 2022 (S.I. 2022/1273), regs. 1(2), 41(6)(b)(i)