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Regulation (EC) No 78/2009 of the European Parliament and of the CouncilShow full title

Regulation (EC) No 78/2009 of the European Parliament and of the Council of 14 January 2009 on the type-approval of motor vehicles with regard to the protection of pedestrians and other vulnerable road users, amending Directive 2007/46/EC and repealing Directives 2003/102/EC and 2005/66/EC (Text with EEA relevance)

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  1. Introductory Text

  2. CHAPTER I SUBJECT MATTER, SCOPE AND DEFINITIONS

    1. Article 1.Subject matter

    2. Article 2.Scope

    3. Article 3.Definitions

  3. CHAPTER II OBLIGATIONS OF THE MANUFACTURERS

    1. Article 4.Technical requirements

    2. Article 5.Application for GB type-approval

  4. CHAPTER III OBLIGATIONS OF THE SECRETARY OF STATE AND THE APPROVAL AUTHORITY

    1. Article 6.Granting of GB type-approval

    2. Article 7.GB type-approval mark

    3. Article 8.Modification of the type and amendments to approvals

    4. Article 9.Timetable for application to vehicles

    5. Article 10.Application to frontal protection systems

    6. Article 11.Collision avoidance systems

    7. Article 12.Monitoring

    8. Article 13.Penalties

  5. CHAPTER IV TRANSITIONAL AND FINAL PROVISIONS

    1. Article 14.Amendments to Directive 2007/46/EC

    2. Article 15.Repeal

    3. Article 16.Entry into force

  6. Signature

    1. LIST OF ANNEXES

      1. Annex I Technical provisions for the testing of vehicles and frontal protection...

      2. Annex II Model Information documents to be supplied by the manufacturer

      3. Annex III GB type-approval model certificates

      4. Annex IV GB type-approval mark

      5. Annex V Amendments to Directive 2007/46/EC

      6. ANNEX I

        Technical provisions for the testing of vehicles and frontal protection systems

        1. 1. For the purposes of this Annex, the following definitions shall...

          2. 1.1. ‘bonnet leading edge’ means the front of the upper outer...

          3. 1.2. ‘bonnet leading edge reference line’ means the geometric trace of...

          4. 1.3. ‘1 000 mm wrap around distance’ means the geometric trace described...

          5. 1.4. ‘bonnet top’ means the outer structure which includes the upper...

          6. 1.5. ‘frontal upper surface’ means the outer structure that includes the...

          7. 1.6. ‘ground reference level’ means the horizontal plane parallel to the...

          8. 1.7. ‘normal ride attitude’ means the vehicle attitude in running order...

          9. 1.8. ‘windscreen’ means the frontal glazing of the vehicle situated between...

          10. 1.9. ‘Head performance criterion’ (HPC) means a calculation, over a specified...

          11. 1.10. ‘radius of curvature’ means the radius of the arc of...

        2. 2. The following tests are required to be performed on vehicles:...

          2. 2.1. Legform to bumper:

          3. 2.2. Upper legform to bonnet leading edge:

          4. 2.3. Child/small adult headform to bonnet top:

          5. 2.4. Adult headform to windscreen:

        3. 3. The following tests are required to be performed on vehicles:...

          2. 3.1. Legform to bumper:

          3. 3.2. Upper legform to bonnet leading edge:

          4. 3.3. Child/small adult headform to bonnet top:

          5. 3.4. Adult headform to bonnet top:

          6. 3.5. The HPC recorded shall not exceed 1 000 over one...

        4. 4. The following tests are required to be performed on vehicles:...

          2. 4.1. A reference test to identify the system operation point at...

          3. 4.2. A test to verify that the operation of the brake...

        5. 5. The following tests are required to be performed on frontal...

          2. 5.1. One of the following legform tests, under points 5.1.1 or 5.1.2, is...

            2. 5.1.1. Lower legform to FPS: All the tests shall be performed...

              2. 5.1.1.1. For an FPS approved for fitting to vehicles that comply...

              3. 5.1.1.2. For an FPS approved for fitting to vehicles that comply...

              4. 5.1.1.3. For an FPS approved for fitting only to vehicles which...

                2. 5.1.1.3.1. The maximum dynamic knee bending angle shall not exceed 24,0 °,...

                3. 5.1.1.3.2. A pair of tests shall be performed on the vehicle,...

            3. 5.1.2. Upper legform to FPS: All the tests shall be performed...

              2. 5.1.2.1. The instantaneous sum of the impact forces with respect to...

              3. 5.1.2.2. For an FPS approved for fitting only to vehicles which...

                2. 5.1.2.2.1. The instantaneous sum of the impact forces with respect to...

                3. 5.1.2.2.2. A pair of tests shall be performed on the vehicle,...

          3. 5.2. Upper legform to FPS leading edge

          4. 5.3. Child/small adult headform to FPS

        6. 6. Construction and installation provisions for FPS:

          2. 6.1. The following requirements apply equally to FPS fitted to new...

            2. 6.1.1. The components of the FPS shall be so designed that...

            3. 6.1.2. The total mass of the FPS, including all brackets and...

            4. 6.1.3. The height of the FPS, when fitted to a vehicle,...

            5. 6.1.4. The FPS shall not increase the width of the vehicle...

            6. 6.1.5. Subject to point 6.1.4, the gap between the components of the...

            7. 6.1.6. At any lateral position across the vehicle, in order to...

            8. 6.1.7. The FPS shall not reduce significantly the effectiveness of the...

            9. 6.1.8. The FPS shall not be inclined forward of the vertical....

            10. 6.1.9. Conformity with the requirements of the vehicle type-approval shall not...

        7. 7. By derogation to Sections 2, 3 and 5, the relevant approval authority...

      7. ANNEX II

        Model Information documents to be supplied by the manufacturer

        1. Part 1

        2. Part 2

        3. Part 3

        4. PART 1 MODEL

          2. 0. GENERAL

            1. 0.1. Make (trade name of manufacturer):

            2. 0.2. Type:

              2. 0.2.1. Commercial name(s) (if available):

            3. 0.3. Means of identification of type, if marked on the vehicle:...

              2. 0.3.1. Location of that marking:

            4. 0.4. Category of vehicle:

            5. 0.5. Name and address of manufacturer:

            6. 0.8. Name(s) and address(es) of assembly plant(s):

            7. 0.9. Name and address of the manufacturer’s representative (if any):

          3. 1. GENERAL CONSTRUCTION CHARACTERISTICS OF THE VEHICLE

            1. 1.1. Photographs and/or drawings of a representative vehicle:

            2. 1.6. Position and arrangement of the engine:

          4. 9. BODYWORK

            1. 9.1. Type of bodywork:

            2. 9.2. Materials used and methods of construction:

            3. 9.23. Pedestrian protection

              2. 9.23.1. A detailed description, including photographs and/or drawings, of the vehicle...

        5. PART 2 MODEL

          2. 0. GENERAL

            1. 0.1. Make (trade name of manufacturer):

            2. 0.2. Type:

              2. 0.2.1. Commercial name(s) (if available):

            3. 0.3. Means of identification of type, if marked on the vehicle:...

              2. 0.3.1. Location of that marking:

            4. 0.4. Category of vehicle:

            5. 0.5. Name and address of manufacturer:

            6. 0.7. Location and method of affixing of the GB type-approval mark:...

            7. 0.8. Name(s) and address(es) of assembly plant(s):

            8. 0.9. Name and address of the manufacturer’s representative (if any):

          3. 1. GENERAL CONSTRUCTION CHARACTERISTICS OF THE VEHICLE

            1. 1.1. Photographs and/or drawings of a representative vehicle:

          4. 2. MASSES AND DIMENSIONS: (in kg and mm) (Refer to drawing where...

            1. 2.8. Technically permissible maximum laden mass stated by the manufacturer:

              2. 2.8.1. Distribution of this mass among the axles (maximum and minimum):

          5. 9. BODYWORK

            1. 9.1. Type of bodywork:

            2. 9.24. Frontal protection system

              2. 9.24.1. General arrangement (drawings or photographs) indicating the position and attachment of...

              3. 9.24.2. Drawings and/or photographs, where relevant, of air intake grilles, radiator...

              4. 9.24.3. Complete details of fittings required and full instructions, including torque...

              5. 9.24.4. Drawing of bumpers:

              6. 9.24.5. Drawing of the floor line at the vehicle front end:...

        6. PART 3 MODEL

          2. 0. GENERAL

            1. 0.1. Make (trade name of manufacturer):

            2. 0.2. Type:

              2. 0.2.1. Commercial name(s) (if available):

            3. 0.5. Name and address of manufacturer:

            4. 0.7. Location and method of affixing of the GB type-approval mark:...

            5. 0.8. Name(s) and address(es) of assembly plant(s):

            6. 0.9. Name and address of the manufacturer’s representative (if any):

          3. 1. DESCRIPTION OF THE DEVICE

            1. 1.1. Detailed technical description (including photographs or drawings):

            2. 1.2. Assembly and mounting instructions, including required torques:

            3. 1.3. Listing of vehicle types to which it may be fitted:...

            4. 1.4. Any restrictions of use and conditions for fitting:

      8. ANNEX III

        GB type-approval model certificates

        1. Part 1

        2. Part 2

        3. Part 3

        4. PART 1 MODEL

          3. SECTION I

            1. 0.1. Make (trade name of manufacturer):

            2. 0.2. Type:

              2. 0.2.1. Commercial name(s) (if available)

            3. 0.3. Means of identification of type, if marked on the vehicle:...

              2. 0.3.1. Location of that marking:

            4. 0.4. Category of vehicle :

            5. 0.5. Name and address of manufacturer:

            6. 0.8. Names and address(es) of assembly plant(s):

            7. 0.9. Name and address of the manufacturer’s representative (if any):

          4. SECTION II

            1. 1. Additional information (where applicable) (see Addendum)

            2. 2. Technical service responsible for carrying out the tests:

            3. 3. Date of test report:

            4. 4. Number of test report:

            5. 5. Remarks (if any) (see Addendum):

            6. 6. Place:

            7. 7. Date:

            8. 8. Signature:

              1. Addendum to GB type-approval certificate No … concerning the type-approval of a vehicle with regard to pedestrian protection with regard to Regulation (EC) No 78/2009 1. Additional information 1.1. Brief description of the vehicle type...

                1. 1. Additional information

                  2. 1.1. Brief description of the vehicle type as regards its structure,...

                  3. 1.2. Site of engine: forward/rear/central

                  4. 1.3. Drive: front-wheel/rear-wheel

                  5. 1.4. Mass of vehicle submitted for testing (as defined in accordance...

                  6. 1.5. Test results according to the requirements of Annex I to Regulation...

                    2. 1.5.1. Section 2 test results:

                    3. 1.5.2. Section 3 test results:

                    4. 1.5.3. Section 4 requirements:

        5. PART 2 MODEL

          3. SECTION I

            1. 0.1. Make (trade name of manufacturer):

            2. 0.2. Type:

              2. 0.2.1. Commercial name(s) (if available):

            3. 0.3. Means of identification of type, if marked on the vehicle...

              2. 0.3.1. Location of that marking:

            4. 0.4. Category of vehicle :

            5. 0.5. Name and address of manufacturer:

            6. 0.7. Location and method of affixing of the GB type-approval :...

            7. 0.8. Address(es) of assembly plant(s):

            8. 0.9. Name and address of the manufacturer’s representative (if any):

          4. SECTION II

            1. 1. Additional information (where applicable): See Addendum

            2. 2. Technical service responsible for carrying out the tests:

            3. 3. Date of test report:

            4. 4. Number of test report:

            5. 5. Remarks (if any): See Addendum

            6. 6. Place:

            7. 7. Date:

            8. 8. Signature:

              1. Addendum to GB type-approval certificate No … concerning the type-approval of a vehicle with regard to it being fitted with a frontal protection system with regard to Regulation (EC) No 78/2009 1. Additional information, if any:

                1. 1. Additional information, if any:

                2. 2. Remarks:

                3. 3. Test results according to the requirements of Section 5 of Annex I...

        6. PART 3 MODEL

          3. SECTION I

            1. 0.1. Make (trade name of manufacturer):

            2. 0.2. Type:

            3. 0.3. Means of identification of type if marked on the frontal...

              2. 0.3.1. Location of that marking:

            4. 0.5. Name and address of manufacturer:

            5. 0.7. Location and method of the affixing of the GB approval...

            6. 0.8. Name(s) and address(es) of assembly plant(s):

            7. 0.9. Name and address of the manufacturer’s representative (if any):

          4. SECTION II

            1. 1. Additional information: See Addendum

            2. 2. Technical service responsible for carrying out the tests:

            3. 3. Date of test report:

            4. 4. Number of test report:

            5. 5. Remarks (if any): See Addendum

            6. 6. Place:

            7. 7. Date:

            8. 8. Signature:

              1. Addendum to GB type-approval certificate No … concerning the type-approval of a type of frontal protection system to be supplied as a separate technical unit with regard to Regulation (EC) No 78/2009 1. Additional information 1.1. Method of attachment: 1.2. Assembly and...

                1. 1. Additional information

                  2. 1.1. Method of attachment:

                  3. 1.2. Assembly and mounting instructions:

                  4. 1.3. List of vehicles on which the frontal protection system may...

                2. 2. Remarks:

                3. 3. Test results according to the requirements of Section 5 of Annex I...

      9. ANNEX IV

        GB TYPE-APPROVAL MARK

        1. 1. This mark shall consist of:

          2. 1.1. A rectangle surrounding the lower-case letter ‘g’ followed by the...

          3. 1.2. In the vicinity of the rectangle the ‘base approval number’...

          4. 1.3. The following additional letters located above the rectangle:

            2. 1.3.1. ‘A’ to indicate that the frontal protection system was approved...

            3. 1.3.2. ‘B’ to indicate that the frontal protection system was approved...

            4. 1.3.3. ‘X’ to indicate that the frontal protection system was approved...

          5. 1.4. The GB type-approval mark shall be clearly legible, indelible and...

          6. 1.5. An example of the approval mark is given in the...

        2. APPENDIX

          Example of the GB type-approval mark

          1.  

          2. The device bearing the GB type-approval mark shown above is...

          3. The letter ‘X’ indicates that the frontal protection system was...

      10. ANNEX V

        Amendments to Directive 2007/46/EC

        1. Directive 2007/46/EC is hereby amended as follows:

        2. in Annex I, Section 9.24 shall be replaced by the following: 9.24....

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