[F1SCHEDULE 7AE+W+SMOTOR CYCLE NOISE AND MOTOR CYCLE SILENCERS

PART IE+W+S

1.(1) For the purposes of these Regulations a vehicle meets the requirements of an item in the Table below if its sound level does not exceed by more than 1 dB(A) the relevant limit specified in column 2 in that item when measured under the conditions specified in column 3 in that item by the method specified in column 4 in that item using the apparatus prescribed in regulation 55(6).E+W+S

(2) In this Part of this Schedule, “moped” has the same meaning as in regulation 57.

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Limits of sound level
ItemMopedsVehicles other than mopedsConditions of measurementMethods of measurement
173 dB(A)Limit determined in accordance with paragraph 2.1.1 of Annex I to Community Directive 78/1015 by reference to the cubic capacity of the vehicleConditions specified in paragraph 2.1.3 of Annex I to Community Directive 78/1015Methods specified in paragraph 2.1.4 of Annex I to Community Directive 78/1015
273 dB(A)First stage limit determined in accordance with paragraph 2.1.1 of Annex I to Community Directive 87/56 by reference to the cubic capacity of the vehicleConditions specified in paragraph 2.1.3 of Annex I to Community Directive 87/56Methods specified in paragraph 2.1.4 of Annex I to Community Directive 87/56
374 dB(A)The limit specified in item 2 plus 1 dB(A)As in item 2As in item 2]