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Commission Implementing Regulation (EU) 2021/535 of 31 March 2021 laying down rules for the application of Regulation (EU) 2019/2144 of the European Parliament and of the Council as regards uniform procedures and technical specifications for the type-approval of vehicles, and of systems, components and separate technical units intended for such vehicles, as regards their general construction characteristics and safety (Text with EEA relevance)

Type Implementing Regulation

Publication 2021-04-06

Last updated 2025-01-01

State In force

Department European Commission, GROW

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CHAPTER I SUBJECT MATTER AND DEFINITIONS

Article 1

Subject matter

This Regulation lays down provisions for uniform procedures and technical specifications for EU type-approval of vehicles of categories M, N and O, as well as of systems, components and separate technical units in accordance with Articles 4(7), 8(3), and 10(3) of Regulation (EU) 2019/2144 of the European Parliament and of the Council.

This Regulation also provides for uniform procedures allowing type-approval in one or more of the following cases:

(a) of vehicle systems where components and separate technical units bearing an EU type-approval mark are applied instead of an UN type-approval mark in the context of the requirements set out in the UN regulations listed in Annex II to Regulation (EU) 2019/2144 and,

(b) where a manufacturer is designated as technical service in accordance with Article 72(1) and Annex VII to Regulation (EU) 2018/858 of the European Parliament and of the Council, with regard to the requirements set out in the UN regulations listed in Annex II to Regulation (EU) 2019/2144, and

(c) where virtual testing in accordance with Article 30(7) and Annex VIII to Regulation (EU) 2018/858 of the European Parliament and of the Council, with regard to the requirements set out in the UN regulations listed in Annex II to Regulation (EU) 2019/2144, has been applied.

Article 2

Definitions

For the purposes of this Regulation, the following definitions shall apply:

(1) ‘vehicle type’ means a set of vehicles as defined in Part B of Annex I to Regulation (EU) 2018/858;

(2) ‘vehicle type with regard to the statutory markings’ means vehicles which do not differ in such essential respects as:
(a) the composition of the vehicle identification number;
(b) the characteristics and location of the statutory markings;

(3) ‘statutory plate’ means a plate or label, affixed by the manufacturer on a vehicle that provide the main technical characteristics which are necessary for the identification of the vehicle and provides the competent authorities with the relevant information concerning the permissible maximum laden masses;

(4) ‘vehicle identification number (VIN)’ means the alphanumeric code assigned to a vehicle by the manufacturer in order to ensure proper identification of every vehicle;

(5) ‘vehicle type with regard to the space for mounting and fixing of registration plates’ means vehicles which do not differ in such essential respects as:
(a) the dimensions of the space for mounting and fixing of the front and rear registration plates;
(b) the location of the space for mounting and fixing of the front and rear registration plates;
(c) the shape of the surface for mounting and fixing of the front and rear registration plates;

(6) ‘vehicle type with regard to the windscreen wiper and washer system’ means vehicles which do not differ in such essential respects as the characteristics of the wiper and washer system or the shape, size and characteristics of the windscreen and its mounting;

(7) ‘type of windscreen washer system’ means a group of windscreen washer systems which do not differ in such essential respects as the pump performance, materials used, storage capacity, number of nozzles, sizes, wall thicknesses or shape of the washer system;

(8) ‘windscreen wiper system’ means the system consisting of a device for wiping the outer face of the windscreen, together with the accessories and controls necessary for starting and stopping the device;

(9) ‘windscreen washer system’ means the system consisting of devices for storing, transferring and aiming fluid towards the outer face of the windscreen, together with the controls necessary for starting and stopping the device;

(10) ‘vehicle type with regard to wheel guards’ means vehicles which do not differ in such essential respects as the characteristics of the wheel guards or the minimum and maximum tyre and wheel sizes suitable for fitment, taking into account the applicable tyre envelopes, rim sizes and wheel off-sets;

(11) ‘vehicle type with regard to the windscreen defrosting and demisting systems’ means vehicles which do not differ in such essential respects as:
(a) the characteristics of the defrosting and demisting systems;
(b) the external and internal forms and arrangements within the 180^o forward field of vision area of the driver which may affect visibility;
(c) the shape, size, thickness and characteristics of the windscreen and its mounting;
(d) the maximum number of seating positions;

(12) ‘defrosting system’ means the system intended to eliminate frost or ice on the outside surface of the windscreen;

(13) ‘demisting system’ means the system intended to remove mist on the inside surface of the windscreen;

(14) ‘vehicle type with regard to the towing devices’ means vehicles which do not differ in such essential respects as the characteristics of the towing devices;

(15) ‘towing device’ means a device in the shape of a hook, eye or other form, to which a connecting part, such as a towing bar or towing rope, can be fitted;

(16) ‘vehicle type with regard to spray suppression’ means complete, incomplete or completed vehicles, which do not differ with respect to the following aspects:
(a) type of spray suppression device installed on the vehicle;
(b) manufacturer's spray suppression system type designation;

(17) ‘type of spray suppression device’ means devices which do not differ with respect to the following main characteristics:
(a) the physical principle adopted in order to reduce emissions (water-energy absorption, air/water separator);
(b) materials;
(c) shape;
(d) dimensions, in so far as they may influence the behaviour of the material;

(18) ‘spray suppression system’ means a system that reduces the pulverization of water thrown upwards by the tyres of a vehicle in motion and which is made up of a mudguard, rain flaps and valances equipped with a spray suppression device;

(19) ‘spray suppression device’ means part of the spray suppression system, which may comprise an air/water separator and an energy absorber;

(20) ‘vehicle type with regard to the gear shift indicator (GSI)’ means vehicles which do not differ in such essential respects as the functional characteristics of the GSI and the logic used by the GSI to determine when to indicate a gearshift point, including:
(a) upshifts indicated at specified engine speeds;
(b) upshifts indicated when specific fuel consumption engine maps show that a specified minimum fuel consumption improvement will be delivered in the higher gear;
(c) upshifts indicated when torque demand can be met in the higher gear;

(21) ‘functional characteristics of the GSI’ means the set of input parameters, such as engine speed, power demand, torque and their variation in time, determining the GSI indication and the functional dependence of the GSI indications on these parameters;

(22) ‘vehicle type with regard to vehicle access’ means vehicles which do not differ in such essential respects as the characteristics of door entry steps, handholds and running boards;

(23) ‘vehicle type with regard to reversing motion’ means vehicles which do not differ in such essential respects as the characteristics of the reversing device;

(24) ‘vehicle type with regard to the masses and dimensions’ means vehicles which do not differ in any of the following aspects:
(a) trade name or mark of their manufacturer;
(b) classification;
(c) main function;

(25) ‘aerodynamic devices and equipment’ means devices or equipment that are designed to reduce the aerodynamic drag of road vehicles with the exception of elongated cabs;

(26) ‘type of hydrogen storage system’ means an assembly of components which do not differ in such essential respects as the state of stored hydrogen fuel or compressed gas, the nominal working pressure, the structure, materials, capacity and physical dimensions of the container as well as the structure, materials and essential characteristics of the pressure relief devices, check valves and shut-off valves;

(27) ‘vehicle type with regard to hydrogen safety’ means a group of vehicles which do not differ in such essential respects as the basic configuration and main characteristics of the vehicle’s hydrogen fuel system;

(28) ‘type of hydrogen component’ means a group of hydrogen components which do not differ in such essential respects as the state of stored hydrogen fuel or compressed gas, the function of the component and its structure, materials and physical dimensions.

CHAPTER II TYPE-APPROVAL IN ACCORDANCE WITH ESSENTIAL REQUIREMENTS BASED ON UN REGULATIONS

Article 3

Application for type-approval

In one or more of the cases referred to in Article 1(2) of this Regulation, applications for approval of a type of vehicle, system, component or separate technical unit, in accordance with the requirements set out in the UN regulations listed in Annex II to Regulation (EU) 2019/2144, shall be submitted to the type-approval authority by manufacturers or their representatives, using the model information document laid down in Part 1 of Annex I.

Any EU or UN type-approved components and separate technical units which are installed on a vehicle or incorporated within a second component or separate technical unit need not to be fully described in terms of their particulars in the information document referred to in paragraph 1 where the type-approval certificate numbers and markings are provided in the information document and the relevant type-approval certificates, with their attachments, are made available to the type-approval authority.

Components and separate technical units which have a valid EU type-approval mark shall be accepted even in cases where they are applied instead of components and separate technical units that are required to bear an UN type-approval mark in accordance with Regulation (EU) 2019/2144 and the delegated acts and implementing acts adopted pursuant to it, setting out provisions in areas covered by UN regulations.

Article 4

Granting of the type-approval

Where the type of vehicle, system, component or separate technical unit, presented for type-approval, complies with the relevant technical requirements in the UN regulations, the EU type-approval certificate, issued by the type-approval authority in accordance with Article 28(1) of Regulation (EU) 2018/858, shall follow the model set out in Part 2 of Annex I together with the completed communication form corresponding to the relevant model in the applied UN regulation with the entry of its UN type-approval number left blank.

Each component or separate technical unit conforming to a type in respect of which a type-approval has been granted pursuant to Regulation (EU) 2019/2144 shall bear an EU separate technical unit type-approval mark in accordance with paragraph 4 of Annex V to Regulation (EU) 2020/683.

CHAPTER III EU VEHICLE TYPE-APPROVAL WITH REGARD TO CERTAIN SPECIFIC CONSTRUCTION AND SAFETY REQUIREMENTS

Article 5

Application for the EU type-approval of a vehicle type as regards certain vehicle systems

A separate application for EU type-approval of a vehicle type as regards each of the following items shall be submitted to the type-approval authority by manufacturers or their representatives, using the respective model information document in accordance with Article 24(1)(a) of Regulation (EU) 2018/858:

(a) the lay-out and the location of the statutory plate and the composition and the location of the vehicle identification number, using the model containing the information listed in Part 1 of Annex II;

(b) the space for mounting and fixing of front and rear registration plates, using the model containing the information listed in Part 1 of Annex III;

(c) the windscreen wiper and washer systems, using the model containing the information listed in Annex IV, Part 1, Section A;

(d) the wheel guards, using the model containing the information listed in Part 1 of Annex V;

(e) the windscreen defrosting and demisting systems, using the model containing the information listed in Part 1 of Annex VI;

(f) the towing devices, using the model containing the information listed in Part 1 of Annex VII;

(g) the spray suppression system, using the model containing the information listed in Annex VIII, Part 1, Section A;

(h) the gear shift indicator, using the model containing the information listed in Part 1 of Annex IX;

(i) the vehicle access, using the model containing the information listed in Part 1 of Annex X;

(j) the reversing motion, using the model containing the information listed in Part 1 of Annex XI;

(k) the vehicle masses and dimensions, using the model containing the information listed in Annex XIII, Part 1, Section A;

(l) in case of hydrogen-powered vehicles, the vehicle fuel system of which incorporates liquefied hydrogen storage system (LHSS) or compressed hydrogen storage system (CHSS), using the model containing the information listed in Annex XIV, Part 1, Section A.

The application for the EU type-approval of a type of vehicle as regard the gear shift indicator referred to in point (h) of paragraph 1 shall be submitted together with a declaration of the manufacturer that the vehicle complies with the relevant technical specifications set out in this Regulation and a certificate drawn up in accordance with the model set out in the Appendix to Part 1 of Annex IX.

The manufacturer shall, when requested by the approval authority or the technical service, make available, for test purposes, a vehicle representative of the type to be approved.

Article 6

Granting the EU type-approval of a vehicle type as regards certain vehicle systems

Where the technical specifications set out in Part 2 of Annexes II to XIII and in Annex XIV, Part 2, Sections D and E with regard to the respective requirements listed in Annex II to Regulation (EU) 2019/2144 are met, the type-approval authority shall grant an EU type-approval and issue a type-approval certificate number in accordance with the method set out in Annex IV of Commission Implementing Regulation (EU) 2020/683.

The EU type-approval certificate, referred to in Article 28(1) of Regulation (EU) 2018/858, shall be drawn up in accordance with:

(a) Part 3 of Annex II for the item referred to in point (a) of Article 5(1);

(b) Part 3 of Annex III for the item referred to in point (b) of Article 5(1);

(d) Part 3 of Annex V for the item referred to in point (d) of Article 5(1);

(e) Part 3 of Annex VI for the item referred to in point (e) of Article 5(1);

(f) Part 3 of Annex VII for the item referred to in point (f) of Article 5(1);

(g) Annex VIII, Part 3, Section A for the item referred to in point (g) of Article 5(1);

(h) Part 3 of Annex IX for the item referred to in point (h) of Article 5(1);

(i) Part 3 of Annex X for the item referred to in point (i) of Article 5(1);

(j) Part 3 of Annex XI for the item referred to in point (j) of Article 5(1);

(k) Annex XIII, Part 3, Section A for the item referred to in point (k) of Article 5(1); and

(l) Annex XIV, Part 3, Section A for the item referred to in point (l) of Article 5(1).

In accordance with the second subparagraph of Article 6(5) of Regulation (EU) 2018/858, an EU type-approval may be granted for vehicles exceeding the maximum authorised dimensions set out in point 1.1 of Sections C, D and E of Part 2 of Annex XIII to this Regulation, in which case the remark ‘maximum authorised dimensions derogation’ shall be included in point 52 of the type-approval certificate and the certificate of conformity.

An EU type-approval may be granted for vehicles intended for the transport of indivisible loads, the dimensions of which exceed the maximum authorised dimensions set out in point 1.1 of Sections C, D and E of Part 2 of Annex XIII to this Regulation, in which case the type-approval certificate and the certificate of conformity shall clearly indicate that the vehicle is intended for the transport of indivisible loads only.

CHAPTER IV EU SEPARATE TECHNICAL UNIT AND EU COMPONENT TYPE-APPROVALS WITH REGARD TO CERTAIN VEHICLE SYSTEMS AND COMPONENTS

Article 7

Application for the EU separate technical unit type-approval of systems and equipment

Applications for EU separate technical unit type-approval with regard to each of the following systems and equipment shall be drawn up in accordance with the respective model information document as referred to in Article 24(1)(a) of Regulation (EU) 2018/858:

(a) the windscreen washer system, using the model containing the information listed in Annex IV, Part 1, Section B;

(b) the spray suppression system, using the model containing the information listed in Annex VIII, Part 1, Section B;

(d) the aerodynamic device or equipment, using the model containing the information listed in Annex XIII, Part 1, Section B.

Article 8

Granting the EU type-approval of a separate technical unit

In accordance with Article 29 of Regulation (EU) 2018/858, where the technical specifications set out in Part 2 of Annex IV to this Regulation with regard to the requirements for the windscreen washer systems, Part 2 of Annex VIII with regard to the spray suppression systems, Part 2 of Annex XII with regard to the frontal protection systems and Annex XIII, Part 2, Section I with regard to the aerodynamic devices and equipment are met, the type-approval authority shall grant an EU separate technical unit type-approval for those types of systems and equipment, and issue a type-approval certificate number in accordance with the method set out in Annex IV to Commission Implementing Regulation (EU) 2020/683.

The EU type-approval certificates, issued in accordance with Article 28(1) of Regulation (EU) 2018/858, for the systems and equipment referred to in Article 5 shall be drawn up in accordance with:

(a) Annex IV, Part 3, Section B for the system referred to in point (a) of Article 7;

(b) Annex VIII, Part 3, Section B for the system referred to in point (b) of Article 7;

(d) Annex XIII, Part 3, Section B for the equipment referred to in point (d) of Article 7.

Article 9

Application for the EU component type-approval

Applications for EU component type-approval with regard to the following hydrogen components shall be drawn up in accordance with the respective model information document as referred to in Article 24(1)(a) of Regulation (EU) 2018/858 and contain the information listed in Annex XIV, Part 1, Section B:

(a) the liquefied hydrogen storage systems (LHSS), including their containers, pressure relief and shut-off devices, with respect to their safety performance and material compatibility;

(b) the compressed hydrogen storage systems (CHSS), including their containers and primary closing devices, comprising TPRD, check valve and automatic shut-off valves, with respect to their material compatibility.

Article 10

Granting the EU component type-approval

In accordance with Article 29 of Regulation (EU) 2018/858, where the technical specifications set out in Annex XIV, Part 2, Sections B, C and F, for components referred to in point (a) of Article 9, and Section F, for components referred to in point (b) of that Article, with regard to the respective requirements listed in Annex II to Regulation (EU) 2019/2144 are met, the type-approval authority shall grant an EU component type-approval for the type of hydrogen component and issue a type-approval certificate number in accordance with the method set out in Annex IV to Commission Implementing Regulation (EU) 2020/683.

The EU type-approval certificate for the components referred to in Article 9 shall be drawn up in accordance with Annex XIV, Part 3, Section B.

Article 11

Type-approval mark

The separate technical unit type-approval mark of a type of a system or equipment, as referred to in Article 38(2) of Regulation (EU) 2018/858, shall be composed and fixed in accordance with:

(a) Annex IV, Part 3, Section C with regard to the system referred to in point (a) of Article 7;

(b) Annex VIII, Part 3, Section C with regard to the system referred to in point (b) of Article 7;

(d) Annex XIII, Part 3, Section C with regard to the devices and equipment referred to in point (d) of Article 7.

The component type-approval mark of a type of a component referred to in Article 9 shall be composed and fixed in accordance with Annex XIV, Part 3, Section C.

CHAPTER V FINAL PROVISIONS

Article 12

Transitional provision

With effect from 6 July 2022, type-approval authorities shall refuse to grant EU type-approval in respect of new types of vehicles, with regard to the check digit of the vehicle identification number, which do not comply with the technical specifications set out in Annex II, Part 2, Section C with regard to the respective requirements listed in Annex II to Regulation (EU) 2019/2144.

With effect from 7 July 2026, national authorities shall refuse, on grounds relating to the check digit of the vehicle identification number, the registration, placing on the market and entry into service of vehicles, which do not comply with the technical specifications set out in Annex II, Part 2, Section C with regard to the respective requirements listed in Annex II to Regulation (EU) 2019/2144.

With effect from 6 July 2022, type-approval authorities shall refuse to grant EU type-approval in respect of new types of vehicles, with regard to the space for mounting and fixing of the front registration plates, which do not comply with the technical specifications set out in Part 2 of Annex III with regard to the respective requirements listed in Annex II to Regulation (EU) 2019/2144.

3a. With effect from 7 July 2024, type-approval authorities shall refuse to grant EU type-approval in respect of new types of vehicles, with regard to the space for mounting and fixing of the second rear registration plate for vehicle categories O3 and O4, which do not comply with the technical specifications set out in Part 2 of Annex III with regard to the respective requirements listed in Annex II to Regulation (EU) 2019/2144.

With effect from 7 July 2026, national authorities shall refuse, on grounds relating to the space for mounting and fixing of the front registration plates and to the space for mounting and fixing of the second rear registration plate for vehicle categories O3 and O4, the registration, placing on the market and entry into service of vehicles, which do not comply with the technical specifications set out in Part 2 of Annex III with regard to the respective requirements listed in Annex II to Regulation (EU) 2019/2144.

4a. With effect from 7 July 2025, type-approval authorities shall refuse to grant EU type-approval in respect of new types of vehicles, with regard to the towing devices, which do not comply with the technical specifications for towing capability set out in Part 2 of Annex VII with regard to the respective requirements listed in Annex II to Regulation (EU) 2019/2144.

4b. With effect from 7 July 2027, national authorities shall refuse, on grounds relating to the towing devices, the registration, placing on the market and entry into service of vehicles, which do not comply with the technical specifications for towing capability set out in Part 2 of Annex VII with regard to the respective requirements listed in Annex II to Regulation (EU) 2019/2144.

In accordance with Article 15(1) of Regulation (EU) 2019/2144, national authorities shall permit the sale and entry into service of vehicles, systems, components and separate technical units type-approved before 6 July 2022, and continue to grant extension of approvals to those vehicles, systems, components and separate technical units under the terms of Regulation (EC) No 78/2009, Regulation (EC) No 79/2009 or Regulation (EC) No 661/2009 and their implementing measures, as regards the subject matter covered in Annexes II to XIV to this Regulation.

Article 13

Provision of information

For the purpose of evaluating the need for further developments, manufacturers and type-approval authorities shall make available to the Commission upon request the information set out in Parts 1, 2 and 3 of Annex IX. The information shall be treated in a confidential manner by the Commission and its representatives.

Article 14

Entry into force

This Regulation shall enter into force on the twentieth day following that of its publication in the Official Journal of the European Union.

It shall apply from 6 July 2022.

This Regulation shall be binding in its entirety and directly applicable in all Member States.

ANNEX I

TYPE-APPROVAL IN AREAS COVERED BY UN REGULATIONS

PART 1 Information document

MODEL

Information document No … relating to the EU type-approval of a vehicle with regard to a system / component / separate technical unit (¹) with regard to UN Regulation No …, as amended by the … series of amendments / as amended by Supplement … to the … series of amendments (¹), concerning … based on and formatted in accordance with the item numbering of Annex I to Commission Implementing Regulation (EU) 2020/683 (²)

The following information, where applicable, shall be supplied in triplicate and include a list of contents. Any drawings or pictures shall be supplied in appropriate scale and in sufficient detail on size A4 or on a folder of A4 format. Photographs, if any, shall show sufficient detail.

0.GENERAL

0.1.Make (trade name of manufacturer):

0.2.Type:

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

0.3.Means of identification of type, if marked on the vehicle / component / separate technical unit (¹) (³):

0.3.1.Location of that marking:

0.4.Category of vehicle (⁴):

0.5.Company name and address of manufacturer:

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

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

1.GENERAL CONSTRUCTION CHARACTERISTICS OF THE VEHICLE

1.1.Photographs, pictures and/or drawings of a representative vehicle / component / separate technical unit (¹):

All subsequent items and information relevant for the vehicle, component or separate technical unit shall be provided in agreement with the technical service and type-approval authority responsible for granting the EU type-approval for which the application was submitted. It may be based on a model for an information document if provided by UN Regulation No …, otherwise it shall insofar practicable be based on the item numbering of Annex I to Commission Implementing Regulation (EU) 2020/683 (i.e. the complete list of information for the purpose of EU type-approval of vehicles, components and separate technical units) and any additional information or particulars required for approval under UN Regulation No … shall be included.

Explanatory notes:

Information document numbering in accordance with the template laid down in Annex I to Regulation (EU) 2018/858

(¹) Delete where not applicable.

(²) If a part (e.g. component or separate technical unit) has been type-approved, that part need not be described if reference is made to such approval. Similarly, a part need not be described if its construction is clearly apparent from the attached diagrams or drawings. For each item for which drawings, pictures or photographs shall be attached, give numbers of the corresponding attached documents.

(³) If the means of identification of type contains characters not relevant to describe the vehicle, component or separate technical unit types covered by this information document, such characters shall be represented in the documentation by the symbol ‘?’ (e.g. ABC??123??).

(⁴) Classified according to the definitions set out in Part A of Annex I to Regulation (EU) 2018/858.

PART 2

MODEL

Format: A4 (210 × 297 mm)

TYPE-APPROVAL CERTIFICATE

Identification of type-approval authority

Communication concerning granting / extension / refusal / withdrawal ([^E0001]) of type-approval of a type of vehicle with regard to a system / component / separate technical unit (1) complying with the requirements laid down in UN Regulation No … as amended by the … series of amendments / as amended by Supplement … to the … series of amendments (1) , with regard to Regulation (EU) 2019/2144, as last amended by Regulation (EU) No …/…

Number of the EU type-approval certificate:

Reason for extension / refusal / withdrawal (1) :

SECTION I

0.GENERAL

0.1.Make (trade name of manufacturer):

0.2.Type:

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

0.3.Means of identification of type, if marked on the vehicle / component / separate technical unit (1) :

0.3.1.Location of that marking:

0.4.Category of vehicle ([^E0002]):

0.5.Name and address of manufacturer:

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

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

1.GENERAL CONSTRUCTION CHARACTERISTICS OF THE VEHICLE

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

SECTION II

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

2.Technical service responsible for carrying out the tests:

3.Date of test report:

4.Number of test report:

5.Remarks (if any): see Addendum.

6.Place:

7.Date:

8.Signature:

Attachments:

— Information package

— Test report

— Completed communication form conforming to the relevant model in the applicable UN Regulation, albeit without the mentioning of an UN approval being granted or extended as well as without the mentioning of an UN type-approval number

Addendum

to type-approval certificate number …

1.Based on UN Regulation using EU type-approved components or separate technical units: yes / no ([^E0003])

2.Approval procedure according to Article 30(7) of Regulation EU 2018/858 (virtual testing): yes / no (³)

3.Approval procedure according to Article 72(1) and Annex VII of Regulation EU 2018/858 (in-house technical service): yes / no (³)

4.In case of components and separate technical units, example of the type-approval marking on the component or separate technical unit:

5.Remarks:

ANNEX II

STATUTORY PLATE AND THE VEHICLE IDENTIFICATION NUMBER

PART 1 Information document for EU type-approval of motor vehicles and their trailers with regard to the statutory plate and the vehicle identification number (VIN)

MODEL

Information document No … relating to the EU type-approval of a vehicle with regard to the vehicle statutory plate and the vehicle identification number.

The following information shall be supplied in triplicate and include a list of contents. Any drawings or pictures shall be supplied in appropriate scale and in sufficient detail on size A4 or on a folder of A4 format. Photographs, if any, shall show sufficient detail.

0.1.

0.2.

0.2.1.

0.3.

0.3.1.

0.4.

0.5.

0.6.

0.6.1.

0.6.2.

0.8.

0.9.

1.1.

9.17.

9.17.1.

9.17.2.

9.17.3.

9.17.4.

9.17.4.1.

9.17.4.2.

9.17.4.3.

Explanatory notes:

This information document is based on the template laid down in Annex I to Commission Implementing Regulation (EU) 2020/683 and shall be completed with the relevant information under the point numbers listed above as defined in that template.

PART 2

Section A

Technical specifications

1. Manufacturer's statutory plate

1.1.General provisions:

1.1.1.Each vehicle shall be fitted with the manufacturer's statutory plate described in this section

1.1.2.The manufacturer's statutory plate shall be affixed by the vehicle manufacturer or the vehicle manufacturer’s representative.

1.1.3.The manufacturer's statutory plate shall consist of either of the following:

(a) a rectangular sheet of metal;

(b) a rectangular self-adhesive label.

1.1.4.Metallic plates shall be fastened with rivets or equivalent.

1.1.5.Labels shall be tamper evident, fraud resistant and self-destructive in case there is an attempt to remove the label.

1.2.Information to be mentioned on the manufacturer's statutory plate.

1.2.1.The following information shall be printed indelibly on the manufacturer's statutory plate in the order listed:

(a) the manufacturer's company name;

(b) the whole vehicle type-approval number;

(c) the stage of completion, in the case of second and subsequent stages of multi-stage built vehicles as referred to in point 4.2. of Annex IX to Regulation (EU) 2018/858;

(d) the vehicle identification number;

(e) the technically permissible maximum laden mass;

(f) the technically permissible maximum mass of the combination;

(g) the technically permissible maximum mass on each axle listed in order from front to rear.

1.2.2.The height of the characters referred to in point 1.2.1.(d) shall not be less than 4 mm.

1.2.3.The height of the characters of the information referred to in point 1.2.1., other than the vehicle identification number, shall not be less than 2 mm.

1.3.Specific provisions

1.3.1.Trailers

1.3.1.1.In the case of a trailer, the technically permissible maximum static vertical mass on the coupling point shall be mentioned.

1.3.1.2.The coupling point shall be considered as an axle. This axle shall be numbered '0'.

1.3.1.3.The first axle shall be numbered '1', the second '2' and so on, separated by a hyphen.

1.3.1.4.The mass of the combination referred to in point 1.2.1.(f) shall be omitted.

1.3.2.Heavy duty vehicles

1.3.2.1.With regard to vehicles of category N3, O3 or O4, the technically permissible maximum mass on an axle group shall be mentioned. The entry corresponding to "Axle group" shall be identified by the letter 'T', followed by a hyphen.

1.3.2.2.With respect to vehicles of category M3, N3, O3 or O4, the manufacturer may mention on the manufacturer's statutory plate the intended registration/in-service maximum permissible laden mass.

1.3.2.2.1.The part of the manufacturer's statutory plate where the masses are mentioned shall be subdivided in two columns: the intended registration/in-service maximum permissible masses shall be mentioned in the left column and the technically permissible maximum laden masses in the right column.

1.3.2.2.2.The two-letter code of the country where the vehicle is intended to be registered shall be indicated as header of the left column. The code shall be in accordance with Standard ISO 3166-1:2006.

1.3.2.3.The requirements of point 1.3.2.1. shall not apply where:

(a) the technically permissible maximum mass on an axle group is the sum of the technically permissible maximum mass on the axles which are part of that axle group;

(b) the letter "T" is added as suffix to the maximum mass on each axle which is part of that axle group; and

(c) where the requirements of point 1.3.2.2. are applied, the registration/in-service maximum permissible mass on the group of axles is the sum of the registration/in-service maximum permissible mass on the axles which are part of that axle group.

1.4.Additional information

1.4.1.The manufacturer may provide additional information below or alongside the prescribed inscriptions, outside a clearly marked rectangle which shall enclose only the information referred to in points 1.2. and 1.3.

1.5.Models of the manufacturer's statutory plate

1.5.1.Examples of the various possible models of the manufacturer's statutory plate are given in Section B.

1.5.2.The data given on the models are fictitious.

1.6.Requirements for location on vehicle

1.6.1.The manufacturer's statutory plate shall be firmly attached in a conspicuous and readily accessible position.

1.6.2.The location shall be chosen so that the part on which it is affixed is not subject to replacement in use.

2. Vehicle identification number (VIN)

2.0.1.A VIN shall be marked on each vehicle.

2.0.2.The VIN shall be unique and unequivocally attributed to a particular vehicle.

2.0.3.The VIN shall be marked on the chassis or the vehicle when the vehicle leaves the production line.

2.0.4.The manufacturer shall ensure the traceability of the vehicle by means of the VIN over a period of 30 years.

2.0.5.The existence of measures taken by the manufacturer to ensure the traceability of the vehicle as referred to in point 2.0.4 may not be checked at the time of the type-approval.

2.1.The VIN shall consist of the following three sections and a check digit:

(a) the world manufacturer identifier (WMI);

(b) the vehicle descriptor section (VDS);

2.2.The WMI shall consist of a code assigned to the vehicle manufacturer which enables that manufacturer to be identified.

2.2.1.The code shall comprise three alphanumeric characters, capital roman letters or Arabic numerals, which shall be assigned by the competent authority in the country where the principal place of business of the manufacturer is situated.

2.2.2.The competent authority shall act in accordance with the international organisation referred to in Standard ISO 3780:2009 on "Road vehicles – World manufacturer identifier (WMI) code".

2.2.3.Where the manufacturer's global production is less than 500 vehicles per year, the third character shall always be '9'. In order to identify such manufacturers, the competent authority referred to in point 2.2. shall assign the third, the fourth and the fifth character of the VIS.

2.3.The VDS shall consist of five alphanumeric characters, capital roman letters or Arabic numerals, which shall serve to indicate the general characteristics of the vehicle. Where the manufacturer does not use one or more of the five characters, the unused spaces shall be filled in with alphanumeric characters at the manufacturer's discretion so that the total number of characters is five.

2.4.The ninth position of the VIN shall be a check digit that is mathematically correct in accordance with the formula specified in Section C.

2.5.The VIS shall consist of eight alphanumeric characters, capital Roman letters or Arabic numerals, of which the last four shall consist of digits only.

The VIS shall provide, in conjunction with the WMI and the VDS, clear identification of a particular vehicle. Any unused space shall be filled in with the digit '0' so that the total number of characters is eight.

2.6.The height of the characters of the VIN marked on the chassis shall be no less than 7 mm.

2.7.There shall be no space between the characters.

2.8.The use of the letters 'I', 'O' or 'Q' shall not be permitted.

2.9.The beginning and the end of the VIN shall be limited by one symbol at the choice of the manufacturer. That symbol should neither be a Roman capital letter nor an Arabic numeral.

2.9.1.The requirement under point 2.9. may be waived where the VIN is marked on a single line.

2.9.2.Where the VIN is marked on two lines, the requirement under point 2.9. shall apply to each line.

2.10.Requirements for location of the VIN on a vehicle

2.10.1.The VIN shall be marked on a single line.

2.10.1.1.Where, for technical reasons such as lack of space, the VIN cannot be marked on a single line, the national authority may, at the request of the manufacturer, allow the VIN to be marked on two lines. In such case, the sections referred to in point 2.1. may not be interrupted.

2.10.2.The VIN shall be marked by stamping or mechanical hammering on the chassis, frame or other similar structure.

2.10.3.Techniques that are proven to offer the same level of inalterability against tampering or forgery as mechanical hammering may be used instead of that technique.

2.10.4.The VIN shall be marked in a clearly visible and easily accessible location, in a way that the marking cannot be obliterated or deteriorate.

2.10.5.The VIN shall be located on the right-hand side of the vehicle.

Section B

Model of statutory plate

1. MODEL A

for vehicles of category M1 and N1


JERMY CLARKFILS AUTOMOBILES S.A. e22018/85811460 VRZUA5FX29J276031 1 850 kg 3 290 kg 1 - 1 100 kg 2 - 880 kg

Example of a manufacturer's statutory plate for a vehicle of category M1 type-approved in France.

2. MODEL B

for vehicles of category M2, M3, N2 and N3


DEMURO VEICOLI COMMERCIALI S.P.A. e32018/85852288 ZCFC35A3405850414	DEMURO VEICOLI COMMERCIALI S.P.A. e32018/85852288 ZCFC35A3405850414
(IT) 17 990 kg 40 000 kg 1 - 7 100 kg 2 - 11 500 kg T - kg	17 990 kg 44 000 kg 1 - 7 100 kg 2 - 11 500 kg T - kg

Example of a manufacturer's statutory plate for a vehicle of category N3 type-approved in Italy.

Note: the column on the left side is optional

3. MODEL C

for vehicles of category O1 and O2


KAPITÅN SLØW e52018/85811460 YSXFB56VX71134031 1 500 kg 0 - 100 kg 1 - 1 100 kg 2 - 880 kg

Example of a manufacturer's statutory plate for a vehicle of category O2 type-approved in Sweden.

4. MODEL D

for vehicles of category O3 and O4


Jalo Pnik CO. TD e82018/85810036 2T0YX646XX7472266	Jalo Pnik CO. TD e82018/85810036 2T0YX646XX7472266
(CZ) 34 000 kg 0 - 8 000 kg 1 - 9 000 kg 2 - 9 000 kg 3 - 9 000 kg T - 27 000 kg	37 000 kg 0 - 8 000 kg 1 - 10 000 kg 2 - 10 000 kg 3 - 10 000 kg T - 30 000 kg

Example of a manufacturer's statutory plate for a vehicle of category O4 type-approved in the Czech Republic.

Note: the column on the left side is optional

5. MODEL E

additional plate for vehicles built in multiple stages (in accordance with point 4.2. of Annex IX to Regulation (EU) 2018/858)


HaMsTeR conversions LLP e492018/85801912 Stage 3 VRZUA5FX29J276031 1 900 kg kg 1 - 1 200 kg 2 - kg

Example of a manufacturer's statutory plate for a multi-stage vehicle of category N1 type-approved in Cyprus. The technically permissible mass is mentioned on this plate, meaning that it has been changed in the current stage of approval. The technically permissible maximum mass of the combination is not mentioned on this plate, meaning that it has not been changed in the current stage of approval. In addition, the entry ‘0’ is not mentioned meaning that the vehicle is permitted to tow a trailer. The technically permissible maximum mass on the first axle is mentioned on this plate, meaning that it has been changed in the current stage of approval. The technically permissible maximum mass on the second axle is not mentioned on this plate, meaning that it has not been changed in the current stage of approval.

Section C

Check digit

1. The check digit shall be calculated by carrying out the mathematical computation specified in points 1.1. to 1.4.

1.1.Assign to each number in the VIN its actual mathematical value and assign to each letter the value specified below:


A = 1	J = 1	S = 2
B = 2	K = 2	T = 3
C = 3	L = 3	U = 4
D = 4	M = 4	V = 5
E = 5	N = 5	W = 6
F = 6	P = 7	X = 7
G = 7	R = 9	Y = 8
H = 8		Z = 9

1.2.Multiply the assigned value for each character in the VIN by the position weight factor specified below:


1^st = 8	10^th = 9
2^nd = 7	11^th = 8
3^rd = 6	12^th = 7
4^th = 5	13^th = 6
5^th = 4	14^th = 5
6^th = 3	15^th = 4
7^th = 2	16^th = 3
8^th = 10	17^th = 2
9^th = check digit

1.3.Add the resulting products and divide the total by 11.

1.4.The check digit (number 0 to 9 or letter X) is based on either the fractional remainder or the decimal equivalent remainder (rounded to the nearest thousandth) as listed in the table below.

Check digit	Fractional remainder	Decimal equivalent remainder
0	0	0
1	1/11	0,091
2	2/11	0,182
3	3/11	0,273
4	4/11	0,364
5	5/11	0,455
6	6/11	0,545

7	7/11	0,636

8	8/11	0,727
9	9/11	0,818
X	10/11	0,909

PART 3 EU TYPE-APPROVAL CERTIFICATE (VEHICLE SYSTEM)

Communication concerning granting / extension / refusal / withdrawal ([^E0004]) of type-approval of a type of vehicle with regard to the statutory plate and the vehicle identification number, in accordance with the requirements laid down in Annex II to Regulation (EU) 2021/535, as last amended by Regulation (EU) No …/…

Number of the EU type-approval certificate:

Reason for extension / refusal / withdrawal (4) :

SECTION I

(To be completed in accordance with Section I of the template of Model B in Annex III to Commission Implementing Regulation (EU) 2020/683)

SECTION II

(To be completed in accordance with Section II of the template of Model B in Annex III to Commission Implementing Regulation (EU) 2020/683)

Addendum

to EU type-approval certificate number …

1.Additional information:

1.1.Brief description of the vehicle type as regards its structure, dimensions, lines and constituent materials:

2.Location of the vehicle identification number:

3.Location of the statutory plate:

4.Statutory plate for vehicle built in multi-stage: yes / no (¹)

5.Remarks:

ANNEX III

SPACE FOR MOUNTING AND FIXING OF FRONT AND REAR REGISTRATION PLATES

PART 1 Information document for EU type-approval of motor vehicles and their trailers with regard to the space for mounting and fixing of front and rear registration plates

MODEL

Information document No … relating to the EU type-approval of a motor vehicle or a trailer with regard to the space for mounting and the fixing of front and rear registration plates.

0.1.

0.2.

0.2.1.

0.3.

0.3.1.

0.4.

0.5.

0.8.

0.9.

1.1.

2.4.

2.4.2.

2.4.2.3.

2.6.

9.14.

9.14.1.

9.14.2.

9.14.3.

9.14.4.

9.14.5.

9.14.5.1.

9.14.5.2.

9.14.5.3.

9.14.5.4.

9.14.6.

9.14.7.

Explanatory notes:

PART 2 TECHNICAL SPECIFICATIONS

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

1.1.‘virtually flat surface’ means a surface of solid material, which may also consist of patterned mesh or grille, with a radius of curvature of at least 3 000 mm;

1.2.‘surface of patterned mesh’ means a surface consisting of an evenly spread pattern of shapes such as round, oval, diamond, rectangular or square holes spread evenly at intervals not exceeding 15 mm;

1.3.‘surface of grille’ means a surface consisting of parallel bars which are spread evenly and have a mutual distance of not exceeding 15 mm;

1.4.‘nominal surface’ means the theoretical geometrically perfect surface without taking into account surface irregularities such as protrusions or indentations;

1.5.‘longitudinal median plane of the vehicle’ means the plane of symmetry of the vehicle or, if the vehicle is not symmetrical, the vertical longitudinal plane passing through the middle of the vehicle axles;

1.6.‘inclination’ means the degree of the angular deviation in relation to a vertical plane.

2.Technical requirements

2.1.Vehicles shall be equipped with a space for mounting and fixing of rear registration plates.

2.1.1.Motor vehicles of categories M and N shall in addition be equipped with a space for mounting and fixing of front registration plates.

2.1.2.Vehicles of category O3 and O4 shall be equipped with two separate spaces for mounting and fixing of rear registration plates (i.e. allowing for the optional identification of a towing vehicle where required by a national authority).

2.2.Shape and dimensions of the space for mounting a registration plate

2.2.1.The designated space for mounting shall comprise a rectangular area with the following minimum dimensions:

either (‘wide plate’)

width: 520 mm

height: 120 mm

or (‘tall plate’)

width: 340 mm

height: 240 mm.

2.3.Mounting and fixing of front and rear registration plates.

2.3.1.The space for mounting a front or rear registration plate shall comprise a flat or virtually flat rectangular surface.

2.3.1.1.An adapter plate or bracket may form the basis of the space for mounting a registration plate when provided as standard equipment. It may be designed in such a way that it is affixed to the vehicle only in combination with a registration plate.

2.3.1.2.The vehicle manufacturer may provide optional or alternative registration plate spaces on the vehicle provided that they also comply with the requirements.

2.3.2.The surface to be covered by a front or rear registration plate may have holes or gaps; however those holes or gaps shall be no more than 75 mm in height without taking into account their width.

2.3.3.The surface to be covered by a front or rear registration plate may have protrusions, provided that those protrusions do not project more than 5.0 mm from the nominal surface. Patches of very soft materials, such as foam or felt to stop the registration plate vibrating, shall not be taken into account.

2.3.4.The space for mounting a front or rear registration plate shall be such that, with a test plate, as defined in point 3.4., being fixed in accordance with the manufacturer’s instructions, the following requirements are met:

2.3.4.1.Location of the space for mounting a front or rear registration plate:

2.3.4.1.1.The space for mounting a registration plate at the front of the vehicle shall be such that the plate can be positioned entirely within the two parallel longitudinal vertical planes passing through the outer extremities of the vehicle, not taking into account any devices for indirect vision. The designated space itself shall not form the widest point of the vehicle.

2.3.4.1.2.The space for mounting a registration plate at the rear of the vehicle shall be such that the plate can be positioned entirely within the two parallel longitudinal vertical planes passing through the outer extremities of the vehicle, not taking into account any devices for indirect vision. The designated space itself shall not form the widest point of the vehicle.

2.3.4.1.3.Front and rear registration plates shall be perpendicular (± 5°) to the longitudinal median plane of the vehicle, measured in the centre of the plate. However, the type-approval authority may allow a tolerance up to ± 15° when requested by the manufacturer for the purpose of positioning the front registration plate off the centreline at the front of the vehicle for technical, aerodynamic or other reasons.

2.3.4.2.Position of the front and rear plate in relation to the vertical transverse plane:

2.3.4.2.1.The plate may be inclined to the vertical at not less than – 5° and not more than 30°, provided that the height of the upper edge of the plate is not more than 1 500 mm from the ground surface.

2.3.4.2.2.The plate may be inclined to the vertical at not less than – 15° and not more than 5°, provided that the height of the upper edge of the plate is more than 1 500 mm from the ground surface.

2.3.4.3.Height of the front and rear plate from the ground surface:

2.3.4.3.1.The lower edge of the front plate shall not be less than 100 mm from the ground surface.

2.3.4.3.2.The lower edge of the rear plate shall not be less than 200 mm from the ground surface.

2.3.4.3.3.The height of the upper edge of the front and rear plate from the ground surface shall not exceed 1 500 mm.

2.3.4.3.3.1.For special purpose vehicles, where it is not practicable to comply with the height provision for the front or rear registration plate space due to the construction of the vehicle, the maximum height may, by way of derogation from point 2.3.4.3.3., exceed 1 500 mm provided that it is as close to that limit as the constructional characteristics of the vehicle allow.

2.3.4.4.Geometrical visibility:

2.3.4.4.1.Front and rear plates shall be visible in the whole space within the following four planes:

(a) the two vertical planes touching the two lateral edges of the plate and forming an angle measured outwards to the left and to the right of the plate of 30° to the longitudinal median plane of the vehicle;

(b) the plane touching the upper edge of the plate and forming an angle measured upwards of 15° to the horizontal;

(c) the horizontal plane through the lower edge of the plate, in case the height of the upper edge of the plate from the ground surface does not exceed 1 500 mm;

(d) the plane touching the lower edge of the plate and forming an angle measured downwards of 15° with the horizontal, in case the height of the upper edge of the plate from the ground surface exceeds 1 500 mm.

The front plate shall be visible towards the front of the vehicle and the rear plate shall be visible towards the rear of the vehicle.

2.3.4.4.2.No structural element, even when fully transparent, shall be located within the space described above.

2.3.4.5.The gap between the edges of a mounted and fixed registration plate and the actual surface of the plate space shall not exceed 5.0 mm along the complete outline of the plate.

2.3.4.5.1.This gap may be exceeded if measured at a hole or gap in the surface of patterned mesh or between the parallel bars in the surface of a grille.

2.3.5.The actual position and shape of the mounted and fixed test plate as determined above, in particular its resulting radius of curvature, shall be taken into account for the purpose of rear registration plate lighting device requirements.

2.4.Other requirements

2.4.1.The presence of a registration plate shall not form the basis or part of the basis for attaching, mounting or clipping any other vehicle part, component or device onto it (e.g. lighting device supports may not be fixed onto a registration plate).

2.4.2.No vehicle part, adaptor plate, component or device shall become loosened or detached as a result of removal of a registration plate.

2.4.3.When a registration plate is fixed, its visibility shall not be reduced under normal conditions of use due, in particular, to vibrations and dynamic forces such as driving wind forces.

2.4.4.It is not permitted to provide a registration plate mounting location which can easily pivot up and/or down beyond the angles laid down in points 2.3.4.2.1. and 2.3.4.2.2. in relation to the vehicle structure in normal driving conditions (i.e. with doors or access panels closed).

2.4.5.Where it is declared by the vehicle manufacturer that a motor vehicle is suitable for towing loads (point 2.11.5. of the information document referred to in Article 24(1) of Regulation (EU) 2018/858) and any part of a suitable mechanical coupling device, whether fitted or not to the type of motor vehicle, could (partly) obscure the space for mounting and fixing the rear registration plate, the following shall apply:

(a) the motor-vehicle’s user instructions (e.g. owner’s manual, vehicle handbook) shall clearly specify that installation of a mechanical coupling device that cannot be easily removed or repositioned is not permitted,

(b) the instructions shall also clearly specify that, when fitted, a mechanical coupling device must always be removed or repositioned when it is not in use; and

(c) in the case of vehicle system type-approval in accordance with UN Regulation No 55 ([^E0005]), it shall be ensured that the removal, repositioning and/or alternate location provisions are also fully complied with as regards lighting installation and space for mounting and fixing the rear registration plate.

3.Test procedure

3.1.Determination of the vertical inclination and height of the registration test plate from the ground surface.

3.1.1.The vehicle shall be placed on a smooth horizontal surface. The steered wheels shall be pointed in the straight-ahead position and the vehicle’s mass shall be adjusted to that of the mass in running order, but without the driver, before the measurements are made.

3.1.2.Where the vehicle is equipped with hydro-pneumatic, hydraulic or pneumatic suspension or another device which can be adjusted in relation to load, it shall be tested with the suspension or device in the normal running condition, as specified by the manufacturer.

3.1.3.Where the primary and visible side of the registration test plate is facing downwards, the inclination measurement shall be expressed as a negative (minus) angle.

3.2.Projections shall be measured perpendicularly and directly towards the nominal surface to be covered by the registration plate.

3.3.The gap between the edge of the mounted and fixed registration test plate and the surface shall be measured perpendicularly and directly towards the actual surface to be covered by the plate.

3.4.The registration plate used for checking conformity shall have one of the two size as specified in point 2.2.1. and a thickness not exceeding 4.0 mm. The corners shall have a radius of 10 mm.

PART 3 EU TYPE-APPROVAL CERTIFICATE (VEHICLE SYSTEM)

Communication concerning granting / extension / refusal / withdrawal ([^E0006]) of type-approval of a type of vehicle with regard to the registration plate spaces in accordance with the requirements laid down in Annex III to Regulation (EU) 2021/535, as last amended by Regulation (EU) No …/…

Number of the EU type-approval certificate:

Reason for extension / refusal / withdrawal (6) :

SECTION I

(To be completed in accordance with Section I of the template of Model B in Annex III to Commission Implementing Regulation (EU) 2020/683)

SECTION II

(To be completed in accordance with Section II of the template of Model B in Annex III to Commission Implementing Regulation (EU) 2020/683)

Addendum

to EU type-approval certificate number …

1.Additional information:

1.1.Brief description of the vehicle type as regards its structure, dimensions, lines and constituent materials:

1.2.Description of the registration plate spaces (front and rear):

2.Registration plate space is suitable for fixing a registration plate size up to (mm):

2.1.Front: 520 × 120 / 340 × 240 (²)

2.2.Rear: 520 × 120 / 340 × 240 (²)

2.3.Second rear registration plate in case of vehicles of category O3 and O4: 520 × 120/340 × 240 (²)

4.Rear registration plate space obscured when any mechanical coupling device is fitted: yes / no (²)

5.Remarks:

ANNEX IV

WINDSCREEN WIPER AND WASHER SYSTEMS

PART 1

Section A

Information document for EU type-approval of motor vehicles with regard to their windscreen wiper and washer systems

MODEL

Information document No … relating to the EU type-approval of a motor vehicle with regard to its windscreen wiper and washer systems.

0.1.

0.2.

0.2.1.

0.3.

0.3.1.

0.4.

0.5.

0.8.

0.9.

1.1.

3.2.

3.2.1.8.

3.2.5.

3.2.5.1.

3.2.5.2.

3.2.5.2.1.

3.2.5.2.2.

3.3.

3.3.1.1.

3.3.1.2.

3.3.2.

3.3.2.3.

3.4.

3.4.1.

3.4.2.

3.4.4.

3.4.4.5.

3.4.4.6.

4.7.

9.2.

9.4.

9.4.1.

9.5.

9.5.1.

9.5.1.1.

9.5.1.2.

9.5.1.3.

9.5.1.4.

9.5.1.5.

9.6.

9.6.1.

9.7.

9.7.1.

9.8.

9.8.2.

9.10.

9.10.3.

9.10.3.5.

9.10.3.5.1.

9.10.3.6.

9.10.3.6.1.

Explanatory notes:

Section B

Information document for EU type-approval of windscreen washer systems as separate technical units

MODEL

Information document No … relating to the EU type-approval as a separate technical unit of windscreen washer systems.

The following information shall be supplied in triplicate and include a list of contents. Any drawings shall be supplied in appropriate scale and in sufficient detail on size A4 or on a folder of A4 format. Photographs, if any, shall show sufficient detail.

Where systems, components or separate technical units, referred to in this information document, have electronic controls, information concerning their performance shall be provided.

0.1.

0.2.

0.3.

0.3.1.

0.4.

0.5.

0.7.

0.8.

0.9.

9.7.

9.7.1.

Explanatory notes:

PART 2 TECHNICAL SPECIFICATIONS

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

1.1.‘wiper field’ means the area(s) on the windscreen which is wiped by the wiper blade(s) when the wiper system is operating under normal conditions;

1.2.‘intermittent operation of the wiper system’ means an automatic non-continuous mode of operation of the wiper system, where after each full cycle there is a period during which the wipers are stationary in one specific designated halting position;

1.3.‘washer control’ means the device by which the washer system is manually activated and deactivated;

1.4.‘washer pump’ means a device for transferring fluid from the washer system storage reservoir to the outer face of the windscreen;

1.5.‘nozzle’ means a device which serves to direct fluid onto the windscreen;

1.6.‘fully primed system’ means a system which has been activated normally for a period of time and where fluid has been transferred through the pump, tubing and has exited the nozzle(s);

1.7.‘cleaned area’ means the previously soiled area which does not have any traces of drops and remaining dirt after it has dried completely;

1.8.‘vision area A’ means test area A as defined in paragraph 2.2. of Annex 21 to UN Regulation No 43 on uniform provisions concerning the approval of safety glazing materials and their installation on vehicles ([^E0007]);

1.9.‘vision area B’ means reduced test area B as defined in paragraph 2.4. of Annex 21 to UN Regulation No 43, without the exclusion of the area defined in paragraph 2.4.1. (i.e. vision area A is included);

1.10.‘three-dimensional reference system’ means a reference grid as described in Annex 1 to the Consolidated Resolution on the Construction of Vehicles (R.E.3);

1.11.‘vehicle master control switch’ means the device by which the vehicle's on-board electronics system is brought from being switched off, as is the case when a vehicle is parked without the driver being present, to normal operation mode.

2.Technical requirements

2.1.Windscreen wiper system.

2.1.1.Every vehicle that is fitted with a windscreen shall be equipped with a windscreen wiper system which is able to function when the vehicle master control switch has been activated, without any action by the driver other than switching the operating control, needed for starting and stopping the windscreen wiper system, to the on position.

2.1.1.1.The windscreen wiper system shall consist of one or more wiper arms which shall have wiper blades that are easily replaceable.

2.1.2.The windscreen wiper field shall cover at least 98 % of vision area A.

2.1.3.The windscreen wiper field shall cover at least 80 % of vision area B.

2.1.4.The windscreen wiper field shall meet the requirements of point 2.1.2. and 2.1.3. when the system is operating at a sweep frequency corresponding to point 2.1.5.1. and shall be tested under the conditions as set out in points 3.1.10. to 3.1.10.3.

2.1.5.The windscreen wiper system shall have at least two sweep frequency settings:

2.1.5.1.One frequency of not less than 10 and not more than 55 cycles per minute.

2.1.5.2.One frequency of not less than 45 complete cycles per minute.

2.1.5.3.The difference between the highest and a lower sweep frequency setting shall be at least 15 cycles per minute.

2.1.5.4.Intermittent operation of the windscreen wiper system may be used to comply with the requirements of points 2.1.5.1. to 2.1.5.3.

2.1.6.The frequencies referred to in points 2.1.5. to 2.1.5.3. shall be tested under the conditions as set out in points 3.1.1. to 3.1.6. and 3.1.8.

2.1.7.Where the windscreen wiper system is stopped as a result of switching the operating control to the off position, the wiper arm(s) and blade(s) shall return to their position of rest.

2.1.8.The windscreen wiper system shall be capable of withstanding stalling for at least 15 seconds. The use of automatic circuit protection devices is allowed, provided that for possible resetting no action is required other than operation of the windscreen wiper operating control.

2.1.9.The capability to withstand stalling of the windscreen wiper system referred to in point 2.1.8. shall be tested under the conditions as set out in point 3.1.7.

2.1.10.Where the position of rest of the windscreen wiper arm(s) or blade(s) is not outside of vision area B, it shall be possible to manually displace the wiper arm(s) in such a manner that the wiper blade(s) can be lifted from its/their position on the windscreen to allow that the windscreen is manually cleaned.

2.1.11.The windscreen wiper system shall be capable of operating for 120 seconds on a dry windscreen in an ambient temperature of – 18 °C, without degradation of performance.

2.1.12.The performance of the windscreen wiper system at – 18 °C shall be tested under the conditions as set out in point 3.1.11.

2.1.13.The windscreen wiper system shall continue to meet the requirements of point 2.1.2. without any degradation of efficiency, when it is operating at maximum frequency and when the vehicle is subjected to a relative air speed equal to 80 % of the vehicle’s maximum design speed or 160 km/h, whichever is lower. Vision area A of the windshield shall be prepared in accordance with points 3.1.8. and 3.1.9. The aerodynamic effects associated with the size and shape of the windscreen, wiper arm(s) and wiper blade(s) shall be verified under these conditions, also taking into account point 3.1.9.1. During the test, the wiper blade(s) shall remain in contact with the windscreen and complete lift-off shall not be permitted. The wiper blade(s) shall stay in full contact with the windscreen in the area as established in point 2.1.2. for each complete cycle and any partial lift-off during upwards as well as downwards stroke shall not be permitted.

2.2.Windscreen washer system.

2.2.1.Every vehicle that is fitted with a windscreen shall be fitted with a windscreen washer system which is able to function when the vehicle master control switch has been activated, and which is capable of withstanding the loads and pressures resulting when the nozzles are plugged and the system is actuated in accordance with the procedure set out in points 3.2.1.1. to 3.2.1.1.2.

2.2.2.The performance of the windscreen washer system shall not be adversely affected by exposure to the temperature cycles in accordance with points 3.2.1. to 3.2.5.

2.2.3.The windscreen washer system shall have the ability to spray fluid onto the target area of the windscreen, without any trace of leakage, disconnection of any tubing and malfunctioning of any nozzle, at normal conditions when subjected to ambient temperatures between – 18 °C and 80 °C. In addition, when the nozzles are blocked, the system shall also show no signs of leakage and disconnection of any tubing.

2.2.3.1.Where the windscreen washer system is designed to incorporate a function to mitigate excessive pressures when the nozzles are blocked (e.g. relief valve), such function shall, by way of derogation from point 2.2.3, second sentence, be permitted provided that the following conditions are met:

(a) any fluid exiting the system does not enter any vehicle compartment including the under-bonnet area, unless specifically channeled or directed towards the ground surface, at standstill and under normal driving conditions;

(b) the windscreen washer system is capable of operating normally upon complete removal of the blockage of the nozzles;

(c) normal operation is ensured without any further user intervention necessary to manually engage, adjust, reconnect or replace any part of the windscreen washer system, the windscreen wiper system, the electrical system or any other relevant system.

2.2.4.The windscreen washer system shall be capable of delivering sufficient fluid to clear at least 60 % of vision area A, under the conditions as set out in points 3.2.6. to 3.2.6.4.

2.2.5.The windscreen washer system shall be capable of being manually activated by means of the washer control. In addition, activation and deactivation of the system may also be coordinated and combined with any other vehicle system.

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