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Changes and effects yet to be applied to Schedule 2 Part I:
- Sch. 2 Pt. I coming into force by S.I. 1980/1182 reg. 1
- Sch. 2 Pt. 1 item 39 40 inserted by S.I. 1982/7 reg. 4(c)
- Sch. 2 Pt. 1 Item 11A inserted by S.I. 1988/1103 reg. 6(c)
- Sch. 2 Pt. 1 item 41 inserted by S.I. 1989/1578 reg. 2(3)
- Sch. 2 Pt. 1 Item 42 inserted by S.I. 1991/2681 reg. 3(c)
- Sch. 2 Pt. 1 item 43 44 inserted by S.I. 1992/2154 reg. 2(4)
- Sch. 2 Pt. 1 revoked by S.I. 1992/3107 reg. 17(1)
- Sch. 2 Pt. 1 words added by S.I. 1987/524 reg. 2
- Sch. 2 Pt. 1 Item 2 words added by S.I. 1988/1103 reg. 6(a)
- Sch. 2 Pt. 1 Item 9 words added by S.I. 1988/1103 reg. 6(b)
- Sch. 2 Pt. 1 Item 40 words added by S.I. 1988/1103 reg. 6(d)
- Sch. 2 Pt. 1 item 1 words inserted by S.I. 1982/7 reg. 4(a)(i)
- Sch. 2 Pt. 1 item 1 words inserted by S.I. 1982/7 reg. 4(a)(ii)
- Sch. 2 Pt. 1 item 1 words inserted by S.I. 1982/7 reg. 4(a)(iii)
- Sch. 2 Pt. 1 item 3 words inserted by S.I. 1982/7 reg. 4(b)(i)
- Sch. 2 Pt. 1 item 3 words inserted by S.I. 1982/7 reg. 4(b)(ii)
- Sch. 2 Pt. 1 item 3 words inserted by S.I. 1982/7 reg. 4(b)(iii)
- Sch. 2 Pt. 1 item 2 words inserted by S.I. 1988/1669 reg. 2(2)(a)
- Sch. 2 Pt. 1 item 8 words inserted by S.I. 1988/1669 reg. 2(2)(b)
- Sch. 2 Pt. 1 item 32 words inserted by S.I. 1988/1669 reg. 2(2)(c)
- Sch. 2 Pt. 1 item 20 words inserted by S.I. 1989/1578 reg. 2(2)(a)
- Sch. 2 Pt. 1 item 23 words inserted by S.I. 1989/1578 reg. 2(2)(b)
- Sch. 2 Pt. 1 item 1 words inserted by S.I. 1989/2262 reg. 2(2)(a)
- Sch. 2 Pt. 1 item 2 words inserted by S.I. 1989/2262 reg. 2(2)(b)
- Sch. 2 Pt. 1 item 10 words inserted by S.I. 1989/2262 reg. 2(2)(c)
- Sch. 2 Pt. 1 item 11 words inserted by S.I. 1989/2262 reg. 2(2)(d)
- Sch. 2 Pt. 1 item 22 words inserted by S.I. 1989/2262 reg. 2(2)(e)
- Sch. 2 Pt. 1 item 25 words inserted by S.I. 1989/2262 reg. 2(2)(f)
- Sch. 2 Pt. 1 item 28 words inserted by S.I. 1989/2262 reg. 2(2)(g)
- Sch. 2 Pt. 1 item 39 words inserted by S.I. 1989/2262 reg. 2(2)(h)
- Sch. 2 Pt. 1 item 40 words inserted by S.I. 1989/2262 reg. 2(2)(i)
- Sch. 2 Pt. 1 Item 2 words inserted by S.I. 1991/2681 reg. 3(a)
- Sch. 2 Pt. 1 Item 9 words inserted by S.I. 1991/2681 reg. 3(b)
- Sch. 2 Pt. 1 item 11A words inserted by S.I. 1991/2830 reg. 2(2)
- Sch. 2 Pt. 1 item 19 words inserted by S.I. 1991/820 reg. 2(2)(a)
- Sch. 2 Pt. 1 item 31 words inserted by S.I. 1991/820 reg. 2(2)(b)
- Sch. 2 Pt. 1 item 32 words inserted by S.I. 1991/820 reg. 2(2)(c)
- Sch. 2 Pt. 1 item 14 words inserted by S.I. 1992/2154 reg. 2(2)
- Sch. 2 Pt. 1 item 20 words inserted by S.I. 1992/2154 reg. 2(3)
- Sch. 2 Pt. 1 item 2 words omitted by S.I. 1988/1669 reg. 2(3)
Changes and effects yet to be applied to the whole Instrument associated Parts and Chapters:
- Blanket amendment words substituted by S.I. 2011/1043 art. 3-6 8-10
Whole provisions yet to be inserted into this Instrument (including any effects on those provisions):
- reg. 5(1A) added by S.I. 1988/1103 reg. 3
- reg. 9(1)(c) and word added by S.I. 1988/1103 reg. 4
- reg. 12A inserted by S.I. 2019/453 reg. 23(4)
Prospective
PART IU.K.The Community Directives relating to the design, construction, equipment and marking of vehicles or vehicle components
Commencement Information
I1Sch. 2 Pt. I in force at 9.9.1980, see reg. 1
| 1 | 2 | 3 | ||
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Community Directive | ||||
| Item Number | Subject Matter | |||
| (a) | (b) | (c) | ||
| Reference Number | Date | Official Journal Reference | ||
| 1 | 70/157/EEC or 70/157/EEC as amended by 73/350/EEC or 70/157/EEC as amended by 73/350/EEC and by 77/212/EEC | 6 February 1970 7 November 1973 8 March 1977 | O.J. L42, 23.2.1970, p. 16 (S.E. 1970 (I), p. 111) O.J. L321, 22.11.1973, p. 33 O.J. L66, 12.3.1977, p. 33 | The permissible sound level and the exhaust system of motor vehicles |
| 2 | 70/220/EEC or 70/220/EEC as amended by 74/290/EEC or 70/220/EEC as amended by 74/290/EEC and by 77/102/EEC or 70/220/EEC as amended by 74/290/EEC and by 77/102/EEC and by 78/665/EEC | 20 March 1970 28 May 1974 30 November 1976 14 July 1978 | O.J. L76, 6.4.1970, p. 1 (S.E. 1970(I), p. 171) O.J. L159, 15.6.1974, p. 61 O.J. L32, 3.2.1977, p. 32 O.J. L223, 14.8.1978, p. 48 | Measures to be taken against air pollution by gases from positive ignition engines of motor vehicles |
| 3 | 70/221/EEC or 70/221/EEC as amended by 79/490/EEC | 20 March 1970 18 April 1979 | O.J. L76, 6.4.1970, p. 23 (S.E. 1970(I), p. 192) O.J. L128, 26.5.1979, p. 22 | Liquid fuel tanks and rear underrun protection for motor vehicles and their trailers |
| 4 | 70/222/EEC | 20 March 1970 | O.J. L76, 6.4.1970, p. 25 (S.E. 1970(I), p. 194) | The mounting and fixing of rear registration plates on motor vehicles and their trailers |
| 5 | 70/311/EEC | 8 June 1970 | O.J. L133, 18.6.1970, p. 10 (S.E. 1970(II), p. 375) | The steering equipment for motor vehicles and their trailers |
| 6 | 70/387/EEC | 27 July 1970 | O.J. L176, 10.8.1970, p. 5 (S.E. 1970(II), p. 564) | The doors of motor vehicles and their trailers |
| 7 | 70/388/EEC | 27 July 1970 | O.J. L176, 10.8.1970, p. 12 (S.E. 1970(II), p. 571) | Audible warning devices for motor vehicles |
| 8 | 71/127/EEC or 71/127/EEC as amended by 79/795/EEC | 1 March 1971 20 July 1979 | O.J. L68, 22.3.1971, p. 1 (S.E. 1971(I), p. 136) O.J. L239, 22.9.1979, p. 1 | The rear view mirrors of motor vehicles |
| 9 | 71/320/EEC or 71/320/EEC as amended by 74/132/EEC or 71/320/EEC as amended by 74/132/EEC and by 75/524/EEC or 71/320/EEC as amended by 74/132/EEC and by 75/524/EEC and by 79/489/EEC | 26 July 1971 11 February 1974 25 July 1975 18 April 1979 | O.J. L202, 6.9.1971, p. 37 (S.E. 1971(III), p. 746) O.J. L74, 19.3.1974, p. 7 O.J. L236, 8.9.1975, p. 3 O.J. L128, 26.5.1979, p. 12 | The braking devices of certain categories of motor vehicles and their trailers |
| 10 | 72/245/EEC | 20 June 1972 | O.J. L152, 6.7.1972, p. 15 (S.E. 1972(II), p. 637) | The suppression of radio interference produced by spark-ignition engines fitted to motor vehicles |
| 11 | 72/306/EEC | 2 August 1972 | O.J. L190, 20.8.1972, p. 1 (S.E. 1972(III), p. 889) | The emission of pollutants from diesel engines for use in vehicles |
| 12 | 74/60/EEC or 74/60/EEC as amended by 78/632/EEC | 17 December 1973 19 May 1978 | O.J. L38, 11.2.1974, p. 2 O.J. L206, 29.7.1978, p. 26 | The interior fittings of motor vehicles (interior parts of the passenger compartment other than the interior rear-view mirrors, layout of the controls, the roof, sliding roof or opening roof, the back rest and rear part of the seats) |
| 13 | 74/61/EEC | 17 December 1973 | O.J. L38, 11.2.1974, p. 22 | Devices to prevent the unauthorised use of motor vehicles |
| 14 | 74/297/EEC | 4 June 1974 | O.J. L165, 20.6.1974, p. 16 | The interior fittings of motor vehicles (the behaviour of the steering mechanism in the event of an impact) |
| 15 | 74/408/EEC | 22 July 1974 | O.J. L221, 12.8.1974, p. 1 | The interior fittings of motor vehicles (strength of seats and of their anchorages) |
| 16 | 74/483/EEC or 74/483/EEC as amended by 79/488/EEC | 17 September 1974 18 April 1979 | O.J. L266, 2.10.1974, p. 4 O.J. L128, 26.5.79, p. 1 | The external projections of motor vehicles |
| 17 | 75/443/EEC | 26 June 1975 | O.J. L196, 26.7.1975, p. 1 | Reverse and speedometer equipment of motor vehicles |
| 18 | 76/114/EEC or 76/114/EEC as amended by 78/507/EEC | 18 December 1975 19 May 1978 | O.J. L24, 30.1.1976, p. 1 O.J. L155, 13.6.1978, p. 31 | Statutory plates and inscriptions for motor vehicles and their trailers, and their location and method of attachment |
| 19 | 76/115/EEC | 18 December 1975 | O.J. L24, 30.1.1976, p. 6 | Anchorages for motor vehicle safety belts |
| 20 | 76/756/EEC or 76/756/EEC as amended by 80/233/EEC | 27 July 1976 21 November 1979 | O.J. L262, 27.9.1976, p. 1 O.J. L51, 25.2.1980, p. 8 | Installation of lighting and light signalling devices on motor vehicles and their trailers |
| 21 | 76/757/EEC | 27 July 1976 | O.J. L262, 27.9.1976, p. 32 | Reflex reflectors for motor vehicles and their trailers |
| 22 | 76/758/EEC | 27 July 1976 | O.J. L262, 27.9.1976, p. 54 | End-outline marker lamps, front position (side) lamps, rear position (side) lamps and stop lamps for motor vehicles and their trailers |
| 23 | 76/759/EEC | 27 July 1976 | O.J. L262, 27.9.1976, p. 71 | Direction indicator lamps for motor vehicles and their trailers |
| 24 | 76/760/EEC | 27 July 1976 | O.J. L262, 27.9.1976, p. 85 | Rear registration plate lamps for motor vehicles and their trailers |
| 25 | 76/761/EEC | 27 July 1976 | O.J. L262, 27.9.1976, p. 96 | Motor vehicle headlamps which function as main beam and/or dipped beam headlamps and incandescent electric filament lamps for such headlamps |
| 26 | 76/762/EEC | 27 July 1976 | O.J. L262, 27.9.1976, p. 122 | Front fog lamps for motor vehicles and filament lamps for such lamps |
| 27 | 77/389/EEC | 17 May 1977 | O.J. L145, 13.6.1977, p. 41 | Motor vehicle towing devices |
| 28 | 77/538/EEC | 28 June 1977 | O.J. L220, 29.8.1977, p. 60 | Rear fog lamps for motor vehicles and their trailers |
| 29 | 77/539/EEC | 28 June 1977 | O.J. L220, 29.8.1977, p. 72 | Reversing lamps for motor vehicles and their trailers |
| 30 | 77/540/EEC | 28 June 1977 | O.J. L220, 29.8.1977, p. 83 | Parking lamps for motor vehicles |
| 31 | 77/541/EEC | 28 June 1977 | O.J. L220, 29.8.1977, p. 95 | Safety belts and restraint systems of motor vehicles |
| 32 | 77/649/EEC | 27 September 1977 | O.J. L267, 19.10.1977, p. 1 | The field of vision of motor vehicle drivers |
| 33 | 78/316/EEC | 21 December 1977 | O.J. L81, 28.3.1978, p. 3 | Interior fittings of motor vehicles (identification of controls, tell-tales and indicators) |
| 34 | 78/317/EEC | 21 December 1977 | O.J. L81, 28.3.1978, p. 27 | Defrosting and demisting systems of glazed surfaces of motor vehicles |
| 35 | 78/318/EEC | 21 December 1977 | O.J. L81, 28.3.1978, p. 49 | Wiper and washer systems of motor vehicles |
| 36 | 78/548/EEC | 12 June 1978 | O.J. L168, 26.6.1978, p. 40 | Heating systems for the passenger compartment of motor vehicles |
| 37 | 78/549/EEC | 12 June 1978 | O.J. L168, 26.6.1978, p. 45 | Wheel guards of motor vehicles |
| 38 | 78/932/EEC | 16 October 1978 | O.J. L325, 20.11.78, p. 1 | Head restraints of seats of motor vehicles |
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