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SCHEDULE 2E+W+SCOMMUNITY DIRECTIVES AND ECE REGULATIONS

Commencement Information

I1Sch. 2 in force at 11.8.1986, see reg. 1

TABLE I

Community Directives

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ItemReference No.Community DirectivesItem No. in Schedule 1 to—
(a) (b)(c)(d)(a)(b)
DateOfficial Journal ReferenceSubject matter Previous Directives included The Type Approval (Great Britain) Regulations The Type Approval for Goods Vehicles Regulations
170/1576.2.70L42, 23.2.70, p.16The permissible sound level and the exhaust system of motor vehicles
270/22020.3.70L76, 6.4.70, p.1Measures to be taken against air pollution by gases from spark ignition engines of motor vehicles
370/22120.3.70L76, 6.4.70, p. 23 Liquid fuel tanks and rear protective devices for motor vehicles and their trailers
470/38827.7.70L176, 10.8.70, p. 12Audible warning devices for motor vehicles
571/1271.3.71L68, 22.3.71, p. 1The rear-view mirrors of motor vehicles10
671/320 [F126.7.71]L202, 6.9.71, p. 37The braking devices of certain categories of motor vehicles and their trailers
772/24520.6.72L152, 6.7.72, p. 15 The suppression of radio interference produced by spark ignition engines fitted to motor vehicles2A5A
872/3062.8.72L190, 20.8.72, p. 1The emission of pollutants from diesel engines for use in vehicles53
973/3507.11.73L321, 22.11.73, p. 33The permissible sound level and the exhaust system of motor vehicles70/1574A
1074/13211.2.74L74, 19.3.74, p. 7 The braking devices of certain categories of motor vehicles and their trailers71/320
1174/1514.3.74L84, 28.3.74, p. 25 Parts and characteristics of agricultural motor vehicles (see Note 1)
1274/29028.5.74L159, 15.6.74, p. 61Measures to be taken against air pollution by gases from spark ignition engines for motor vehicles70/220
1374/34625.6.74L191, 15.7.74, p. 1Rear view mirrors for agricultural motor vehicles (see Note 1)
1474/34725.6.74L191, 15.7.74, p. 5Field of vision and windscreen wipers for agricultural motor vehicles (see Note 1)
1574/48317.9.74L266, 2.10.74, p. 4External projections of motor vehicles 19
1675/32220.5.75L147, 9.6.75, p. 28Suppression of radio interference from spark ignition engines of agricultural motor vehicles (see Note 1)
1775/44326.6.75L196, 26.7.75, p. 1Reverse and speedometer equipment of motor vehicles20
1875/52425.7.75L236, 8.9.75, p. 3The braking devices of certain categories of motor vehicles and their trailers71/320 as amended by 74/13213A
1976/11418.12.75L24, 30.1.76, p. 1Statutory plates and inscriptions for motor vehicles and trailers
2076/11518.12.75L24, 30.1.76, p. 6Anchorages for motor vehicle seat belts12A
2176/4326.4.76L122, 8.5.76, p. 1Braking devices of agricultural vehicles (see Note 1)
2277/10230.11.76L32, 3.2.77, p. 32Measures to be taken against air pollution by gases from spark ignition engines of motor vehicles70/220 as amended by 74/290
2377/2128.3.77L66, 12.3.77, p. 33 The permissible sound level and the exhaust system of motor vehicles70/157 as amended by 73/35014B4B, 4C, 4D
2477/53728.6.77L220, 29.8.77, p. 38Emission of pollution from diesel engines for agricultural motor vehicles (see Note 1)
2577/54128.6.77L220, 29.8.77, p. 95Seat belts and restraint systems for motor vehicles12A
2677/64927.9.77L267, 19.10.77, p. 1Field of vision of motor vehicle drivers
2778/31821.12.77L81, 28.3.78, p. 49Wiper and washer systems of motor vehicles22
2878/50719.5.78L155, 13.6.78, p. 31Statutory plates and inscriptions for motor vehicles and trailers76/114
2978/54912.6.78L168, 26.6.78, p. 45Wheel guards of motor vehicles
3078/66514.7.78L223, 14.8.78, p. 48Measures to be taken against air pollution by gases from spark ignition engines of motor vehicles70/220 as amended by 74/290 and 77/1024B, 4C2
3178/101523.11.78L349, 13.12.78, p. 21The permissible sound level and exhaust system of motorcycles
3279/48818.4.79L128, 26.5.79, p. 1External projections of motor vehicles74/48319A
3379/48918.4.79L128, 26.5.79, p. 12The braking devices of certain categories of motor vehicles and their trailers71/320 as amended by 74/132 and 75/52413B6, 6C
3479/49018.4.79L128, 26.5.79, p. 22Liquid fuel tanks and rear under-run protection70/221
3579/79520.7.79L239, 22.9.79, p. 1The rear-view mirrors of motor vehicles 71/12710A
3679/107322.11.79L331, 27.12.79, p. 20Field of vision and windscreen wipers for agricultural motor vehicles74/347
3780/78022.7.80L229, 30.8.80, p. 49Rear view mirrors for motor cycles
3880/126916.12.80L375, 31.12.80, p. 46The engine power of motor vehicles
3981/33413.4.81L131, 18.5.81, p. 6The permissible sound level and exhaust system of motor vehicles70/157 as amended by 73/350 and 77/21214C4B, 4C, 4D
4081/57529.7.81L209, 29.7.81, p. 30Anchorages for motor vehicle seat belts76/11512A
4181/57629.7.81L209, 29.7.81, p. 32Seat belts and restraint systems for motor vehicles77/54112A
4281/64329.7.81L231, 15.8.81, p. 41Field of vision of motor vehicles drivers77/649
4382/3182.4.82L139, 19.5.82, p. 9 Anchorages for motor vehicle seat belts 76/115 as amended by 81/57512A
4482/3192.4.82L139, 19.5.82, p. 17Seat belts and restraint systems for motor vehicles77/541 as amended by 81/57612A
4582/89017.12.82L378, 31.12.82, p. 45Agricultural motor vehicles
4683/35116.6.83L197, 20.7.83, p. 1Air pollution by gases from positive ignition engines of motor vehicles70/220 as amended by 74/290, 77/102 and 78/6654C
4784/3723.7.84L196, 26.7.84, p. 47The permissible sound level and exhaust system of motor vehicles70/157 as amended by 73/350, 77/212 and 81/334
4884/4243.9.84L238, 6.9.84, p. 31 The permissible sound level and exhaust system of motor vehicles70/157 as amended by 73/350, 77/212, 81/334 and 84/372
[F248A85/319.12.84L2, 3.1.85, p.14The weights dimensions and other technical characteristics of certain road vehicles]
4985/20518.2.85L90, 29.3.85, p. 1 Mirrors71/127 as amended by 79/79510B
[F349A 85/21020.3.85L96, 3.4.85, p.25 The lead content of petrol]
[F450] [F585/647] [F623.12.85] [F7L380, 31.12.85, p.1] [F8The braking devices of certain motor vehicles and their trailers] [F971/320 as amended by 74/132, 75/524 and 79/489]
[F1050A86/36024.7.86L217, 5.8.86, p.19The weights dimensions and other technical characteristics of certain road vehicles85/3]
[F1151 86/5626.11.86L327, 27.11.86, p.49Mirrors71/127 as amended by 79/795 and 85/205]
[F1251A 87/5618.12.86L24, 27.1.87, p.42.The permissible sound level and exhaust system of motorcycles78/1015]
[F1352 88/763.12.87L36, 9.2.88, p.1Measures to be taken against air pollution by gases from the engines of motor vehicles70/220 as amended by 74/290, 77/102, 78/665, and 83/3514D 2B]
[F1453 89/29713.4.89L124, 5.5.89,p.1.Lateral protection (side guards) of certain motor vehicles and their trailers]
[F155488/773.12.87L36, 9.2.88, p. 33Measures to be taken against the emission of gaseous pollutants from diesel engines for use in vehicles4E2D
[F1654A 88/19424.3.88L92, 9.4.88 p.47The braking devices of certain categories of motor vehicles and their trailers71/320 as amended by 74/132, 75/524, 79/489 and 85/647]
[F175588/19524.3.88L92, 9.4.88, p.50Engine power of motor vehicles80/1269
55A88/21811.4.88L98, 15.4.88, p.48The weights dimensions and other technical characteristics of certain road vehicles85/3 as amended by 86/360
55B88/32116.5.88L147, 14.6.88, p.77Mirrors71/127 as amended by 79/795, 85/205 and 86/56210C
55C88/36617.5.88L181, 12.7.88, p.40Field of vision of motor vehicle drivers77/649 as amended by 81/643
5688/43616.6.88L124, 6.8.88, p.1Measures to be taken against air pollution by gases from engines of motor vehicles (restriction of particulate pollution emissions from diesel engines)70/220 as amended by 74/290, 77/102, 78/665, 83/351 and 88/764D2C]
[F1856A89/23513.3.89L98, 11.4.89. p.1The permissible sound level and exhaust systems of motor cycles78/1015 amended by 87/56]
[F19 56AA][F2089/33827.4.89L142, 25.5.89, p.3The weights dimensions and other technical characteristics of certain road vehicles85/3 as amended by 86/360 and 88/218]
5789/45818.7.89L226, 3.8.89, p. 1Measures to be taken against air pollution by emissions from motor vehicles70/220 as amended by 74/290, 77/102, 78/665, 83/351, 88/76 and 88/436]
[F2157A89/46018.7.89L226, 3.8.89, p.5The weights dimensions and other technical characteristics of certain road vehicles85/3 as amended by 86/360, 88/218 and 89/338]
[F2157B89/46118.7.89L226, 3.8.89, p.7The weights dimensions and other technical characteristics of certain road vehicles85/3 as amended by 86/360, 88/218, 89/338 and 89/460]
[F2258 90/62830.10.90L341, 6.12.90, p.1Safety belts and restraint systems of motor vehicles77/541 as amended by 81/576 and 82/31912A
59 [F2390/629]30.10.90L341, 6.12.90, p.14Anchorages for motor vehicle safety belts76/115 as amended by 81/575 and 82/31812A
6090/36030.10.90L341, 6.12.90, p.20Field of vision of motor vehicle drivers77/649 as amended by 81/643 and 88/366]
[F2460A91/604.2.91L37, 9.2.91, p.37The weights dimensions and other technical characteristics of certain vehicles85/3 as amended by 86/360, 88/218, 89/338, 89/460 and 89/641]
[F256191/226 27.3.91 L103, 23.4.91, p.5 Spray-suppression systems of certain categories of motor vehicles and their trailers]
[F2661A91/42215.7.91L233, 22.8.91, p.21The braking devices of certain categories of motor vehicles and their trailers71/320 as amended by 74/132, 75/524, 79/489, 85/647 and 88/194]
[F276292/710.2.91L57, 2.3.92, p.29The weights dimensions and other technical characteristics of certain road vehicles85/3 as amended by 86/360, 88/218, 89/338, 89/460 and 89/641]
[F286391/44126.6.9L242, 30.8.91, p.1Measures to be taken against air pollution by emissions from motor vehicles70/220 as amended by 74/290, 77,102, 78/665, 83/351, 88/76, 88/436 and 89/4584G2F]
[F286491/5421.10.91L295, 25.10.91, p.1Measures to be taken against the emission of gaseous pollutants from diesel engines for use in vehicles88/774H2G]
[F2964A92/610.2.92L57, 2.3.92, p.27The installation and use of speed limitation devices]
[F306592/2231.3.92L129, 14.5.92, p. 11Safety glazing and glazing materials on motor vehicles and their trailers]
[F306692/2331.3.92L129, 14.5.92, p.95Tyres of motor vehicles and their trailers and their fitting]
[F316792/2431.3.92L129, 14.5.92, p154Speed limitation devices or similar speed limitation onboard certain categories of motor vehicles]
[F3267A93/145.4.93L121, 15.5.93, p.1The braking of two or three-wheel motor vehicles]
[F336893/5928.6.93Measures to be taken against air pollution by emissions from motor vehicles70/220 as amended by 74/290, 77/102, 78/665, 83/351, 88/76, 88/436, 89/458 and 91/4414K2I]
[F346994/1223.3.94.L100, 19.4.94, p.42Measures to be taken against air pollution by emissions from motor vehicles70/220 as amended by 74/290, 77/102, 78/665, 83/351, 88/76, 88/436, 89/458, 91/441 and 93/594L2J]
[F3569A94/2030.5.94L195, 29.7.94, p.1Mechanical coupling devices of motor vehicles and their trailers]
[F367092/9710.11.92L371, 19.12.92, p.1Permissible sound level and the exhaust system of motor vehicles70/157 as amended by 73/350, 77/212, 81/334, 84/372 and 84/42414G4F
7195/5431.10.95L266, 8.11.95, p.1The suppression of radio interference of motor vehicles72/2452B5B
7296/122.1.96L40, 17.2.96, p.1Measures to be taken against the emission of gaseous pollutants from diesel engines for use in vehicles88/77 as amended by 91/5424N2L
7396/2027.3.96L92, 13.4.96, p.23Permissible sound level and the exhaust system of motor vehicles70/157 as amended by 73/350, 77/212, 81/334, 84/372, 84/424 and 92/971414G]
[F3773A96/3617.6.96L178, 17.7.96, p.15Safety belts and restraint systems of motor vehicles77/541 as amended by 81/576, 82/319 and 90/628
73B96/3817.6.96L187, 26.7.96, p.95Anchorages for motor vehicle safety belts76/115 as amended by 81/575, 82/318 and 90/629]
[F387496/5325.7.96L 234, 17.9.96, p.59Maximum dimensions in national and international traffic and maximum weights in international traffic
[F3974A96/6330.9.96L253, 5.10.96, p.13Braking devices of wheeled agricultural or forestry tractors76/432]
[F4074B96/6908.10.96L282,1.11.96, p.64Measures to be taken against air pollution by emissions from motor vehicles70/220 as amended by 74/290, 77/102, 78/665, 83/351, 88/76, 88/436, 89/491, 91/441, 93/59, 94/12, and 96/44]
7597/1918.4.97L 125, 16.5.97, p.1Liquid fuel tanks and rear under-run protection of motor vehicles and their trailers70/221 as amended by 79/490 and 81/333
7697/2722.7.97L 233, 25.8.97, p.1Masses and dimensions of certain categories of vehicle and their trailers
7797/3927.4.97L 177, 5.7.97, p.15Reverse and speedometer equipment of motor vehicles75/443]
[F4177A 98/1227.1.98L81,18.3.98, p.1The braking devices of certain vehicles and their trailers71/320 as amended by 74/132, 75/524, 79/489, 85/647, 88/184, 91/422 and 98/12]
[F427898/6913.10.98L350, 28.12.98, p.1Measures to be taken against air pollution by emissions from motor vehicles70/220 as amended by 74/290, 77/102, 78/665, 83/351, 88/76, 88/436, 89/491, 91/441, 93/59, 94/12, 96/44 and 96/69
791999/9613.12.99L44, 16.2.2000, p.1Measures to be taken against the emission of gaseous and particulate pollutants from compression ignition engines for use in vehicles and the emission of gaseous pollutants from positive ignition engines fuelled with natural gas or liquefied petroleum gas for use in vehicles88/77 as amended by 91/542 and 96/1
801999/10215.12.99L334, 28.12.99, p.43Measures to be taken against air pollution by emissions from motor vehicles70/220 as amended by 74/290, 77/102, 78/665, 83/351, 88/76, 88/436, 89/491, 91/441, 93/59, 94/12, 96/44, 96/69 and 98/69]
[F43812001/122.01.2001L35, 06.2.2001, p. 34Measures to be taken against air pollution by emissions from motor vehicles70/220 as amended by 74/290, 77/102, 78/665, 83/351, 88/76, 88/436, 89/491, 91/441, 93/59, 94/12, 96/44, 96/69, 98/69, and 1999/102]
[F4482 2001/2710.4.01L107, 18.4.2001 p.10Measures to be taken against the emission of gaseous and particulate pollutants from compression- ignition engines for use in vehicles, and the emission of gaseous pollutants from positive-ignition engines fuelled with natural gas or liquefied petroleum gas for use in vehicles 88/77 as amended by 91/542 and 1999/96]

Textual Amendments

NOTE 1. This item is to be interpreted as including reference to the amendments made by Community Directive 82/890 (item 45).

TABLE II

ECE REGULATIONS

1234
Item Reference No.ECE RegulationsItem No. in Schedule 1 to—
(a)(b)(c)(d)(a)(b)
NumberDateSubject matter Date of amendmentThe Type Approval (Great Britain) RegulationsThe Type Approval for Goods Vehicles Regulations
1101017.12.68Radio interference suppression 25
210.011017.12.68Radio interference suppression19.3.782A5A
[F452A 10.028.12.97Radio interference suppression]
[F452B10.02Amend. 19.7.99Radio interference suppression]
[F452C10.02Corr. 111.2.00Radio interference suppression]
313.03 1329.5.69Brakes4.1.7913C, 13D6A, 6B, 6D
413.041329.5.69Brakes 11.8.81 13C, 13D6A, 6B, 6D
[F464A]13.05 13 29.5.69Brakes26.11.84
[F474B13.06 13 29.5.69 Brakes 22.11.90]
[F484C13.071329.5.69Brakes18.9.94]
[F494D 13.081329.5.69Brakes26.3.95]
[F494E 13.091329.5.69Brakes28.8.96]
[F505A 141430.1.70Anchorages for seat belts]
614.01 1430.1.70Anchorages for seat belts 28.4.7612A
[F516A 14.021430.1.70Anchorages for seat belts22.11.8412A]
[F526B 14.031430.1.70Anchorages for seat belts29.1.92
6C14.041430.1.70Anchorages for seat belts18.1.98
6D14.051430.1.70Anchorages for seat belts4.2.99]
[F536C14.0330.1.70Anchorages for seat belts29.1.9212A]
715.031511.3.70Emission of gaseous pollutants6.3.784B2
8 15.0415 11.3.70Emission of gaseous pollutants 20.10.814C2
916.031614.8.70 Seat belts and restraint systems9.12.7912A
1024.012423.8.71 Emission of pollutants by a diesel engine 11.9.73 53
1124.022423.8.71Emission of pollutants by a diesel engine11.2.805A 3A
1224.032423.8.71Emission of pollutants by a diesel engine20.4.86
1326.012628.4.72 External projections11.9.7319
[F5413A30301.4.75Pneumatic tyres for motor vehicles and their trailers17,17A]
[F5413B3030.011.4.75Pneumatic tyres for motor vehicles and their trailers25.9.7717,17A]
[F55[F5613C]30.02301.4.75Pneumatic tyres for motor vehicles and their trailers5.10.8717,17A]
1434 3425.7.75Prevention of fire risks
1534.01 3425.7.75Prevention of fire risks 18.1.79
16363612.11.75Construction of public service vehicles
17393911.7.78Speedometers 20
18 4343 15.9.80Safety glass and glazing materials 15B
19 43.0143 15.9.80Safety glass and glazing materials 12.11.8215B
2044441.2.81Child restraints
2144.01 441.2.81Child restraints1.2.84
[F5721A46.0146.21.10.84Mirrors30.5.88]
[F5821AA49.014914.5.90emissions of gaseous pollutants]
[F5921AB49.024915.4.82Emissions of gaseous pollutants30.12.92]
[F6021BA51.025118.4.95Noise emissions from motor vehicles having at least 4 wheels14E4D(4) or 4E]
[F61[F6221B]494915.4.82.Emissions of gaseous pollutants]
[F63[F6421C]54541.3.83Pneumatic tyres for commercial vehicles and their trailers17A]
2264641.8.85Vehicles with temporary-use spare wheels/tyres
[F6522A676727.04.90Vehicles using liquefied petroleum gas
22B67.016713.11.99Vehicles using liquefied petroleum gas]
[F66[F6723]787815.10.88Brakes]
[F66[F6724]78.017815.10.88Brakes22.11.90]
[F682583835.11.89Emissions of gaseous pollutants4F2H]
[F682683.01835.11.89Emissions of gaseous pollutants30.12.924K2F]

Textual Amendments

F46Sch. 2 Table 2 Item 5 renumbered as Sch. 2 Table 2 Item 4A (1.4.1992) by The Road Vehicles (Construction and Use) (Amendment) Regulations 1992 (S.I. 1992/352), regs. 1, 8(a)

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