LegalizeThe Motor Vehicles (Approval) Regulations 2001
Made: 9th January 2001
Laid before Parliament: 10th January 2001
Coming into force: 1st February 2001
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PART I — GENERAL
Citation and commencement
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Revocation
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Interpretation
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PART II — APPROVAL REQUIREMENTS FOR RELEVANT VEHICLES
Application of Regulations
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Approval requirements for relevant vehicles
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PART III — MISCELLANEOUS
Application for Minister’s approval certificate
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Assignment of vehicle identification numbers
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Criteria for determining design weights
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Appeals
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Refusal of application or appeal without an examination or a complete examination
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Form of certificate
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Replacement certificates
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Notices
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Obligatory certificates
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Licences not to be issued for vehicles unless appropriate certificates are in force
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SCHEDULE 1 — INSTRUMENTS REVOKED
| Instrument | Number |
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| The Motor Vehicles (Approval) Regulations 1996 | S.I.1996/3013 |
| The Motor Vehicles (Approval) (Amendment) Regulations 1997 | S.I.1997/1366 |
| The Motor Vehicles (Approval) (Amendment) (No. 2) Regulations 1997 | S.I.1997/2934 |
| The Motor Vehicles (Approval) (Amendment) Regulations 1998 | S.I.1998/1008 |
| The Motor Vehicles (Approval) (Amendment) Regulations 1999 | S.I.1999/2082 |
| The Motor Vehicles (Approval) (Amendment) (No. 2) Regulations 1999 | S.I.1999/3226 |
| The Motor Vehicles (Approval) (Amendment) Regulations 2000 | S.I.2000/1972 |
SCHEDULE 2 — SCHEDULE 2 VEHICLES
Meaning of “Schedule 2 vehicle”
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Personally imported vehicles
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Amateur built vehicles
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Vehicles manufactured in very low volume
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Vehicles manufactured using parts of a registered vehicle
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Disabled person’s vehicle
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Rebuilt vehicles
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SCHEDULE 3 — APPROVAL REQUIREMENTS FOR RELEVANT VEHICLES
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All doors, provided on the vehicle for the entry and exit of occupants, shall be designed as to allow easy and safe use. Doors shall have both intermediate and fully latched positions and their latches shall be designed to prevent the doors from opening accidentally. However, latching in an intermediate position is not required if a safety-bolt with an audible warning device is provided as specified in paragraph 2(b) below.
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Where hinges are used, the hinges shall be fitted at the front edge of the door. However, they may be fitted at the top or rear edge if either—
- (a) a device is fitted which automatically closes the door at least to the intermediate latched position if it is unlatched when the vehicle is moving in the forward direction; or
- (b) a safety-bolt is fitted to prevent such unlatching and an audible warning device is provided which activates an audible warning if the vehicle is driven without the bolt in place.
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On hinged doors, the latch and striker assembly shall be capable of withstanding any load which is likely to be applied in the course of normal driving (i.e. excluding crash impacts) in both the intermediate and fully latched positions. However if a safety-bolt with an audible warning device is provided as specified in paragraph 2(b) above, the requirement need be met only with the bolt in place.
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No part of the steering control surface directed towards the driver which can be contacted by a sphere of 165mm in diameter shall present any roughness or sharp edges with a radius of curvature of less than 2.5mm.
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The steering control shall be designed, constructed and fitted so as not to embody components or accessories, including the horn control and other assemblies, capable of catching in the driver’s clothing or jewellery in normal driving movements.
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The steering control and column assembly as fitted to the vehicle or the steering control itself shall offer a degree of protection to the driver in the event of a frontal impact by absorbing energy. This requirement shall be treated as met if either—
- (a) the vehicle complies with the requirements of paragraph 5.2 of Annex 1 of Directive 74/297/EEC; or
- (b) the steering control complies with the requirements of paragraphs 5.2, 5.4.3, 5.4.4 and 5.4.5 of Directive 74/297/EEC as last amended by Directive 91/662/EEC.
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The vehicle shall comply with the requirements of paragraph 5.1 of Annex 1 of Directive 74/297/EEC.
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The vehicle shall not emit any avoidable smoke or avoidable visible vapour.
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When the engine by which it is propelled is running without load at a normal idling speed, the carbon monoxide content of the exhaust emissions from the engine shall not exceed—
- (a) if the vehicle has an effective date before 1st August 1986, 4.5%; or
- (b) if the vehicle has an effective date on or after 1st August 1986 and not being a vehicle to which sub-paragraph (c) or (d) below applies, 3.5%; or
- (c) if the vehicle is of a description mentioned in the Annex to the emissions publication and is either—
- (i) a passenger car having an effective date on or after 1st August 1992; or
- (ii) any other vehicle having four or more wheels and an effective date on or after 1st August 1994, the relevant percentage; or
- (d) if the vehicle is not of a description mentioned in the Annex to the emissions publication and is either—
- (i) a passenger car having an effective date on or after 1st August 1995; or
- (ii) any other vehicle having four or more wheels and an effective date on or after 1st August 1997, 0.5%;
of the total exhaust emissions from the engine by volume.
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If the engine by which the vehicle is propelled is run without a load at a rotational speed of 2,000 revolutions per minute, the hydrocarbon content of the exhaust emission from the engine shall not exceed 0.12% if the vehicle either—
- (a) has not more than three wheels; or
- (b) is a vehicle to which paragraph 2(a) or (b) applies;
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If the vehicle is one to which paragraph 2(c) or (d) applies and the engine by which it is propelled is run without a load at a fast idling speed—
- (a) the carbon monoxide content of the exhaust emissions from the engine shall not exceed 0.3% of the total exhaust emissions from the engine by volume;
- (b) the hydrocarbon content of the exhaust emissions from the engine shall not exceed 0.02% of the total exhaust emissions from the engine by volume; and
- (c) the lambda value shall be between the relevant limits.
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The vehicle shall be fitted with at least one offside exterior mirror which meets—
- (a) if the vehicle is right hand drive or has a central driving position, the adjustment, rear view, and vibration requirements; or
- (b) if the vehicle is left hand drive, the rear view, and vibration requirements.
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It shall also be fitted with at least one interior mirror which meets the adjustment, rear view and vibration requirements unless no interior mirror could provide any view to the rear.
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If no interior mirror is fitted or if no interior mirror meets the rear view requirements, a nearside exterior mirror shall be fitted which meets—
- (a) if the vehicle is right hand drive or has a central driving position, the rear view and vibration requirements; or
- (b) if the vehicle is left hand drive, the adjustment, rear view, and vibration requirements.
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Each rear view mirror fitted to the vehicle shall either—
- (a) comply with the requirements (including marking requirements) of Annex II to Directive 71/127/EEC as last amended by Directive 88/321/EEC or of Part I of ECE Regulation 46.01 for a Class I mirror in the case of an interior mirror and a Class III or a Class II mirror in the case of an exterior mirror; or
- (b) comply with the dimension requirements and the following requirements—
- (i) the edge of the reflective surface shall be enclosed within a protective housing;
- (ii) all parts of the external surface of the mirror which are, in the case of an interior mirror, contactable by a sphere of 165 mm diameter, and in the case of an exterior mirror, by a sphere of 100 mm diameter, shall have a radius of curvature of not less than 2.5 mm, with the exception of fixing holes or recesses less than 12 mm wide if these are blunted;
- (iii) exterior mirrors shall be capable of rotating inwards towards the vehicle when a force of 10 kg is applied horizontally at the extreme outer edge in a longitudinal plane from both the front and the rear. The axis of rotation shall lie within 50 mm of the surface at which the mirror is attached to the vehicle bodywork.
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The vehicle shall be fitted with some form of anti-theft device, that is to say, a mechanical, electrical or electronic immobiliser or a combination of these (in addition to any key operated switch normally used to start the engine) that prevents the vehicle being driven or moved under its own power.
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No anti-theft device shall operate on the braking system.
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If any anti-theft device is, or incorporates, any mechanical device that acts upon a system that affects the control of the vehicle (e.g. the steering control)—
- (a) it shall not be possible to start the engine in the normal way until every such mechanical device has been deactivated,
- (b) it shall not be possible to activate any such mechanical device while the engine is running, and
- (c) the action of activating any such mechanical device shall be distinct and separate from that of stopping the engine.
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Every adult belt fitted to the vehicle, not being a harness belt or a passive belt, shall comply with the requirements of regulation 47(7) of Construction and Use Regulations to the extent (if any) that it would apply were the said paragraph 7 to apply to all motor vehicles.
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If the vehicle is fitted with one or more passive belts, every such belt shall—
- (a) bear a mark as described in regulation 47(4)(c)(i) of the Construction and Use Regulations; or
- (b) meet the requirements referred to in regulation 47(4)(c)(iii) of those Regulations.
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If the vehicle is fitted with one or more harness belts, every such belt shall—
- (a) bear a mark as described in regulation 47(4)(c)(ii) of the Construction and Use Regulations; or
- (b) meet the requirements referred to in regulation 47(4)(c)(iv) of those Regulations.
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The vehicle shall comply with the requirements of paragraph 4.3 of Annex I to Directive 76/115/EEC. For outboard seating positions other than in the front, two lower anchorages are allowed.
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Without prejudice to paragraph 1, the vehicle shall be fitted with an anchorage in every position required to hold securely every adult belt or any part of an adult belt fitted to the vehicle.
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Every anchorage intended for an adult belt shall comply with the requirements of paragraphs 4.2, 4.4 and 4.5 of Annex I to Directive 76/115/EEC.
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The vehicle shall comply with the requirements of paragraph 5 of Annex I to Directive 76/115/EEC.
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The vehicle shall be fitted with, a harness belt, a passive belt or a three point belt for the driver’s seat and the specified passenger seat (if any).
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If the vehicle has an effective date on or after 1st April 1987, in addition to the seat belts required by paragraph 1 above, it shall be fitted with an appropriate belt for every other forward-facing seat in the front alongside the driver’s seat, not being a specified passenger’s seat.
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If the vehicle has an effective date on or after 1st April 1987, in addition to the seat belts required by paragraph 1 and 2 above, it shall be fitted with a harness belt, a lap belt, a passive belt or three-point belt for every other forward-facing seat.
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Every adult belt and every disabled person’s belt fitted to the vehicle shall be properly secured to anchorages provided for it and installed so that it can be used properly to restrain an occupant (e.g. in the case of a lap belt by passing over the pelvic region and in the case of a harness belt, a passive belt or a three-point belt by also restraining the upper torso and not being liable to slip off the shoulder). Also, there shall be no sharp edges liable to cause abrasion or damage to the belts in normal use. In the case of every lap belt, passive belt and three point belt, provision shall be made for their safe and convenient storage.
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The vehicle shall comply with the requirements of paragraph 2.1 and 2.2 of Annex 1 of Directive 71/320/EEC as last amended by Directive 85/647/EEC; but in the application of that Annex (as so amended) for these purposes—
- (a) the second sentence of paragraph 2.2.1.2.4 shall not apply; and
- (b) paragraph 2.2.1.4.2 shall not apply in relation to a vehicle which is fitted with a braking device having a split-circuit transmission which enables braking of not less than one wheel on each side of the vehicle, in the event of failure in a part of the transmission of the service braking;
- (c) paragraph 2.2.1.5.1 shall apply as if for the last sentence there were substituted the words “This condition must be met by automatic means”.
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If the vehicle is equipped with an anti-lock device it shall comply with paragraph 2.2.1.23 of 71/320/EEC as last amended by Directive 88/194/EEC.
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The vehicle shall comply with the requirements of paragraphs 2.2.1.11.1 and 2.2.1.11.2 of Directive 71/320/EEC as last amended by Directive 91/422/EEC.
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The secondary braking and service braking shall have the same control.
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The brake efficiency shall be not less than—
- (a) for the service braking
- (i) in the case of a passenger vehicle, 60%; or
- (ii) in the case of a goods vehicle, 50%
- (b) for the secondary braking in the case when the servo-assistance provided for the service braking (if any) fails and a force is applied to the control
- (i) in the case of a passenger vehicle, 30% when the force applied is 50kg; or
- (ii) in the case of a goods vehicle, 25% when the force applied is 70kg.
- (c) 18% for the parking braking.
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The lateral brake distribution for the service braking shall—
- (a) in relation to each steering axle; and
- (b) for all values of total breaking force and vehicle speed,
be not less than 70%.
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The longitudinal brake distribution for the service braking shall, for all values of total braking force, vehicle speed and adjustment settings (if any), be greater than the ratio of the vertical forces transmitted to the road through the front and rear wheels respectively when the vehicle is in running order and being braked on a level surface.
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The capacity of the braking device to absorb and dissipate energy shall be sufficient to ensure that all the required aspects of braking performance can be maintained under all normal operating conditions of the vehicle, including long hill descents, taking account of the vehicle’s speed capability, weight and weight distribution.
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The vehicle shall be fitted with an exhaust system including a silencer such that the exhaust gases shall not escape into the atmosphere without first passing through the silencer.
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When—
- (a) the vehicle is held stationary on a level surface such that there is an unobstructed area not less than 3 metres wide all around the vehicle; and
- (b) the engine by which the vehicle is propelled is run at a constant rotational speed of 3/4 S,
the noise measured at 0.5 metres from the exhaust outlet at 45 degrees to the axis of the outlet pipe in a horizonatal plane, shall not exceed 101db(A).
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Every seat and seat back adjustment and displacement system provided shall incorporate a locking system which operates automatically in all positions provided for normal use and all seats, including those which can be tipped forward or have fold-down backs, shall lock automatically in their normal upright position.
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The unlocking controls for displacement systems which facilitate access by passengers shall be accessible from outside the vehicle when the door is open. They shall be easily accessible, even to the occupant of the seat immediately behind the seat concerned if such a seat is designated as suitable for an adult.
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Seats shall be constructed and firmly attached to the vehicle such that they and their anchorages comply with the design, construction and fitting requirements of paragraph 6.2 to Annex I of Directive 74/408/EEC.
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Every tyre (not being a retreaded tyre) fitted to the vehicle shall bear an approval mark in accordance with the requirements of Directive 92/23/EEC or ECE Regulation 30.
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Every retreaded tyre fitted to the vehicle shall bear a mark in accordance with paragraph 6 of BS AU 144e–1988 or a corresponding standardand the indication given by the mark must not be false in a material particular.
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Each tyre fitted to the vehicle shall bear marks that were moulded on to or into the tyre at the time that it was manufactured which provide the following service information—
- (a) nominal size;
- (b) construction type (e.g. radial ply);
- (c) load capacity; and
- (d) speed capability.
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Each tyre fitted to the vehicle shall be of a nominal size appropriate to the wheel to which it is fitted.
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Tyres on the same axle shall be of the same nominal size and of the same construction type. If radial tyres are fitted to the front axle, they shall also be fitted to the rear and if bias-belted tyres are fitted to the front axle, radial or bias-belted tyres shall be fitted to the rear.
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Each wheel on each axle shall be equipped with a tyre which has a load capacity such that when the axle is loaded to its maximum permitted axle weight, the weight transmitted to the road surface by that tyre does not exceed that load capacity.
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The speed capability of all tyres fitted shall be not less than the maximum design speed of the vehicle.
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No surface (other than a surface of a window) of the vehicle interior which can be contacted by a sphere of 165mm diameter and which is within the specified zone, shall include any fittings (e.g. controls and instruments) or design features which have any dangerous roughness or sharp edges.
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Switches and other controls mounted on the instrument panel which project by more than 9.5mm from the surface of the panel, can be contacted by a sphere of 165mm diameter and which are within the specified zone, shall be so constructed and mounted that they would either retract into the surface of the panel or become detached from the panel when a horizontal force of 40kg is applied to them.
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The lower edge of the instrument panel shall be rounded to a radius of curvature of not less than 19mm, or if it is covered with non-rigid material, not less than 5mm.
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The rearward and upward-facing parts of seat frames behind which there is a designated seating position, shall be both covered with non-rigid material and have a radius of curvature of not less than 5mm.
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The handbrake control in the fully released position and the gear-lever control in any forward gear position shall not have any radius of curvature of less than 3.2mm on surfaces which can be contacted by a sphere of 165mm diameter.
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Shelves and other similar items shall be so constructed that their supports have no protruding edges and that all parts facing into the vehicle present a surface not less than 25mm high with edges rounded to a radius of curvature of not less than 3.2mm. This surface shall also be covered with non-rigid material.
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On that part of the inner surface of the roof which is situated above or forward of the occupants and can be contacted by a sphere of 165mm diameter, the width of projecting parts made of rigid material, shall not be less than the length of their projection from the surface and their edges shall have a radius of curvature of not less than 5mm. Roof sticks or ribs made of rigid material with the exception of the header rail of the glazed surfaces and door frames, shall not project downwards by more than 19mm.
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The vehicle shall not be fitted with any mascot, emblem or other ornamental object unless it complies with the requirements of regulation 53 of the Construction and Use Regulations.
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The radius of curvature of all hard parts on or protruding from the external surface of the vehicle andwhich can be contacted by a sphere of 100 mm diameter, shall be not less than 2.5 mm.
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Headlamp visors and rims shall not project more than30 mm beyond the lens surface.
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The ends of bumpers shall be turned inwards or recessed or integrated within the bodywork.
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Handles, hinges, push buttons and fuel tank filler caps shall not project more than 40 mm from the external surface unless they cannot under any circumstance project beyond the extreme outer edge of the vehicle, in which case they may project by up to 50 mm from the external surface. All handles shall be enclosed in a protective surround or be recessed, unless they cannot in any circumstances project beyond the extreme outer edge of the vehicle.
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The open ends of door handles which rotate parallel to the plane of the door shall be turned back towards the plane of the door. Such open ends shall be directed rearwards unless the handles cannot under any circumstances project beyond the extreme outer edge of the vehicle and at least one of the following requirements is met—
- (a) the open end of the handle is shielded to the front by a protective surround, or
- (b) the open end of the handle is recessed into the vehicle bodywork, or
- (c) the gap measured laterally between the open end of the handle and the vehicle body is no more than 2 mm when the handle is in its normal position with the door latched.
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The open ends of handles which pivot outwards in any direction shall face either rearwards or downwards, unless they have an independent return mechanism and cannot project more than 15 mm from the external surface should the return mechanism fail.
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Windows which open outwards from the external surface of the vehicle shall have no forward facing exposed edge and shall not project beyond the extreme outer edge of the vehicle.
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No jacking bracket shall project by more than 10 mm beyond the vertical projection of the floor line lying directly above it.
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No exhaust pipe shall project by more than 10 mm beyond the vertical projection of the floor line lying directly above it, unless it terminates in a rounded edge having a radius of curvature of no less than 2.5 mm.
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The vehicle shall be fitted with a speedometer capable of indicating speed in mph at uniform intervals not exceeding 20 mph at all speeds up to the maximum speed of the vehicle and capable of being read by the driver at all times of the day or night.
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For all true speeds up to the design speed of the vehicle, the true speed shall not exceed the indicated speed.
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For all true speeds of between 25 mph and 70 mph (or the maximum speed if lower), the difference between the indicated speed and the true speed shall not exceed—
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The vehicle shall be fitted with one or more wipers which when switched on, operate automatically to clear the windscreen of water so that the driver has an adequate view of the road ahead, both directly in front of the vehicle and in front of both sides of the vehicle, in wet weather.
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The wiper or wipers shall have at least one operating frequency at which it or they shall operate continuously at no less than 45 cycles per minute.
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The wiper blade or blades shall return automatically to a position of rest which shall be at or beyond the outer edge of the area swept by the wiper and shall be capable of being displaced from this position on the windscreen to allow for windscreen cleaning.
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The vehicle shall be fitted with a windscreen washer system capable of cleaning, in conjunction with the wiper or wipers, the area of windscreen swept by the wiper or wipers.
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When this system is actuated with the nozzles plugged, it shall be capable of withstanding the pressures produced.
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The capacity of the liquid reservoir for this system shall not be less than 1 litre.
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The vehicle shall be equipped with a system for removing frost and ice from the glazed surfaces of the windscreen. This system shall be effective enough to ensure that the driver has an adequate view of the road ahead, both directly in front of the vehicle and in front of both sides of the vehicle, in cold weather.
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The vehicle shall be equipped with a system for removing mist from the interior glazed surface of the windscreen. This system shall be effective enough to ensure that the driver has an adequate view of the road ahead, both directly in front of the vehicle and in front of both sides of the vehicle, in wet and humid weather.
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The maximum gross weight of the vehicle shall be no less than the sum of the kerbside weight, and—
- (a) in the case of a vehicle other than a motor caravan, 75kg for each seat; and
- (b) in the case of a motor caravan, 85kg for each seat and 10kg for each metre of the total length of the vehicle.
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For all vehicles—
- (a) the sum of the maximum permitted axle weights must not be less than the maximum gross weight of the vehicle;
- (b) when the vehicle is loaded to its maximum gross weight by placing a weight of 68kg in each seat and by distributing the remaining weight evenly in the areas designed to accommodate luggage (all in accordance with paragraph 2 of the Appendix to Directive 92/21/EEC as last amended by Directive 95/48/EC), the axle weight of each axle shall not exceed the maximum permitted axle weight; and
- (c) when the vehicle is loaded to its maximum gross weight, and at the same time, its rear axle is loaded to its maximum permitted axle weight, the front axle weight shall not be less than 30% of the maximum gross weight.
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All aspects of the design and construction of the vehicle and its equipment which are not covered by other subject matters in this Schedule, shall be such that no danger is caused or likely to be caused to any person in the vehicle or on a road.
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In particular, under all normal conditions likely to be encountered while the vehicle is being driven on a road, including when the vehicle is loaded to its maximum gross weight and the axle weight of any one axle equals its maximum permitted axle weight—
- (a) it shall be possible to control the vehicle safely, taking account of the vehicle’s speed and acceleration capabilities;
- (b) it shall at all times be possible for the driver, while controlling the vehicle, to have a full view of the road and traffic ahead of the vehicle;
- (c) the clearance between any of the following parts of the vehicle, namely the tyres, wheels, other rotating components associated with the transmission of engine power or braking, moveable parts of the steering mechanism and fixed parts shall be sufficient to ensure no risk of fouling and the wheels and wheel fixings shall be compatible;
- (d) the vehicle structure (chassis or integral chassis-body), shall be so designed and constructed as to withstand the forces and vibration to which it is likely to be subject;
- (e) all entries and exits provided for the vehicle occupants (other than doors) shall be so designed as to allow easy and safe use.
- (f) all aperture covers (other than doors) including tail gates, boot and bonnet lids, shall be capable of being securely latched in the fully closed position;
- (g) the steering, suspension, axles and wheels shall be so designed, constructed and fitted as to withstand the forces and vibration to which they are likely to be subject;
- (h) the fuel system, including the fuel tank, shall be so designed, constructed and fitted as to withstand the forces, vibration and corrosive environment to which it is likely to be subject. It shall also be so fitted as to avoid the risk of damage, such as abrasion, due to fouling of other parts, and to minimise the risk of fire in the event of any leakage of fuel. The fuel tank shall comply with regulation 39 of the Construction and Use Regulations, except that it need not be made of metal.
- (i) the electrical system, including the battery, electrical components and wires, shall be securely attached to the vehicle. In particular, the maximum distance between attachments of wires, except those contained within hollow components, shall be 300 mm and wires shall be so fitted and protected as to avoid the risk of damage to insulation, such as abrasion. All components shall be so constructed and fitted as to minimise the risk of corrosion and fire.
SCHEDULE 4 — APPROVAL REQUIREMENTS FOR RELEVANT VEHICLES EXCEPT SCHEDULE 2 VEHICLES
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SCHEDULE 5 — FORM OF APPROVAL CERTIFICATE
SCHEDULE 6 — COMMUNITY INSTRUMENTS AND ECE REGULATIONS
PART I
References to Community Instruments
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References to ECE Regulations
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PART II — REFERENCES TO COMMUNITY DIRECTIVES
References in Schedule 3
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| Subject matter of Directive | Principal Directive | Amending Directive | Official Journal reference |
| Radio interference suppression | 72/245/EEC | L152, 6.7.72, p. 15 | |
| 89/491/EEC* | L238, 15.8.89, p. 43 | ||
| 95/54/EC | L226, 8.11.95, p. 1 | ||
| Protective steering | 74/297/EEC | L165, 20.6.74, p. 16 | |
| 91/662/EEC* | L366, 31.12.91, p. 1 | ||
| Diesel smoke | 72/306/EEC | L190, 20.8.72, p. 1 | |
| 97/20/EC* | L125, 16.5.97, p. 21 | ||
| Roadworthiness | 77/143/EEC | L47, 18.2.77, p. 47 | |
| 88/449/EEC | L222, 12.8.88, p. 10 | ||
| 91/225/EEC | L103, 24.4.91, p. 3 | ||
| 91/328/EEC | L178, 6.7.91, p. 29 | ||
| 92/55/EEC | L225, 10.8.92, p. 68 | ||
| Rear view mirrors | 71/127/EEC | L68, 22.3.71, p. 1 | |
| 79/795/EEC* | L239, 22.9.79, p. 1 | ||
| 85/205/EEC* | L90, 29.3.85, p. 1 | ||
| 86/562/EEC* | L327, 02.11.86, p. 49 | ||
| 88/321/EEC* | L147, 14.6.88, p. 77 | ||
| Seat belt anchorages | 76/115/EEC | L24, 30.1.76, p. 6 | |
| 81/575/EEC | L209, 29.7.81, p. 30 | ||
| 82/318/EEC* | L139, 19.5.82, p. 9 | ||
| 90/629/EEC* | L341, 6.12.90, p. 14 | ||
| 96/38/EC* | L187, 26.7.96, p. 95 | ||
| Seat belts | 77/541/EEC | L220, 29.8.77, p. 95 | |
| 81/576/EEC | L209, 29.7.81, p. 32 | ||
| 82/319/EEC* | L139, 19.5.82, p. 17 | ||
| 90/628/EEC* | L341, 6.12.90, p. 1 | ||
| 96/36/EC* | L178. 17.7.96, p. 15 | ||
| Braking | 71/320/EEC | L202, 6.9.71, p. 37 | |
| 74/132/EEC* | L74, 19.3.74, p. 7 | ||
| 75/524/EEC* | L236, 8.9.75, p. 3 | ||
| 79/489/EEC* | L128, 26.5.79, p. 12 | ||
| 85/647/EEC* | L38, 31.12.85, p. 1 | ||
| 88/194/EEC* | L92, 9.4.88, p. 47 | ||
| 91/422/EEC* | L233, 22.9.91. p. 21 | ||
| 98/12/EC* | L81, 18.3.98, p. 1 | ||
| Braking of 2/3 wheeled vehicles | 93/14/EEC | L121, 15.5.93, p. 1 | |
| Seat strength | 74/408/EEC | L221, 12.8.74, p. 1 | |
| 81/577/EEC | L209, 29.7.81, p. 34 | ||
| 96/37/EC* | L187, 25.7.96, p. 28 | ||
| Tyres | 92/23/EEC | L129, 14.5.92, p. 95 | |
| Interior fittings | 74/60/EEC | L38, 11.2.74, p. 2 | |
| 78/632/EEC* | L206, 29.7.68, p. 26 | ||
| Forward vision | 77/649/EEC | L267, 19.10.77, p. 1 | |
| 81/643/EEC* | L231, 15.8.81, p. 41 | ||
| 88/366/EEC* | L181, 12.7.88, p. 40 | ||
| 90/630/EEC* | L341, 6.12.90, p. 20 | ||
| External projections | 74/483/EEC | L266, 2.10.74, p. 4 | |
| 79/488/EEC* | L128, 26.5.79, p. 1 | ||
| Masses and dimensions | 92/21/EEC | L129, 14.5.92, p. 1 | |
| 95/48/EEC* | L233, 30.9.95, p. 73 |
References in Schedule 4
| (1) | (2) | (3) | (4) |
|---|---|---|---|
| Subject matter of Directive | Principal Directive | Amending Directive | Official Journal reference |
| Protective steering | 74/297/EEC | L165, 20.6.74, p. 16 | |
| 91/662/EEC* | L366, 31.12.91, p. 1 | ||
| Exhaust emissions | 70/220/EEC | L76, 6.4.70, p. 1 | |
| 91/441/EEC | L242, 30.8.91, p. 1 | ||
| 93/59/EEC | L186, 28.7.93, p. 21 | ||
| 94/12/EC+ | L100, 19.4.94, p. 42 | ||
| 96/69/EC+ | L282, 1.11.96, p. 64 | ||
| 98/77/EC+ | L286, 23.10.98, p. 34 | ||
| 98/69/EC+ | L350, 28.12.98, p. 1 | ||
| Anti-theft devices | 74/61/EEC | L38, 11.2.70, p. 22 | |
| 95/56/EC* | L286, 29.11.95, p. 1 | ||
| Seat belt anchorages | 76/115/EEC | L24, 30.1.76, p. 1 | |
| 82/318/EEC* | L139, 19.5.82, p. 9 | ||
| 90/629/EEC* | L341, 6.12.90, p. 14 | ||
| 96/38/EC* | L187, 26.7.96, p. 95 | ||
| Seat belts | 77/541/EEC | L220, 29.8.77, p. 45 | |
| 90/628/EEC | L341, 6.12.90, p. 1 | ||
| 96/36/EC* | L178, 17.7.90, p. 15 | ||
| Braking | 71/320/EEC | L202, 6.9.71, p. 37 | |
| 91/422/EEC* | L238, 27.8.91, p. 25 | ||
| 98/12/EC* | L81, 18.3.98, p. 1 | ||
| Noise and silencers | 70/157/EEC | L42, 23.2.70, p. 16 | |
| 84/424/EEC | L238, 6.9.84, p. 31 | ||
| 92/97/EEC | L371, 19.12.92, p. 1 | ||
| Carbon dioxide emissions and fuel consumption | 80/1268/EEC | L375, 31.12.80, p. 46 | |
| 93/116/EC* | L329, 30.12.93, p. 39 | ||
| Frontal impact | 96/79/EC+ | L18, 21.1.97, p. 7 | |
| Side impact | 96/27/EC+ | L169, 8.7.96, p. 1 |
PART III — REFERENCES TO ECE REGULATIONS
References in Schedule 3
| (1) | (2) | (3) | (4) |
|---|---|---|---|
| Subject matter of Regulation | ECE Regulation | Amending Series | Date |
| Radio interference suppression | 10 | 17 Dec 1968 | |
| 10.01 | 23 June 1978 | ||
| 10.02 | 3 Sept 1997 | ||
| Rear reflectors | 3 | 1 Nov 1963 | |
| 3.01 | 18 Aug 1982 | ||
| 3.02 | 11 July 1985 | ||
| Rear view mirrors | 46 | 29 Sept 1975 | |
| 46.01 | 5 Oct 1987 | ||
| Tyres | 30 | 1 April 1975 | |
| 30.01 | 10 Oct 1977 | ||
| 30.02 | 21 April 1981 |
References in Schedule 4
| (1) | (2) | (3) | (4) |
|---|---|---|---|
| Subject matter of Regulation | ECE Regulation | Amending Series | Date |
| Protective steering | 12 | 1 June 1969 | |
| 12.01 | 8 Oct 1980 | ||
| 12.02 | 14 Nov 1982 | ||
| 12.03 | 24 Aug 1993 | ||
| Exhaust emissions | 83 | 5 Nov 1989 | |
| 83.01 | 30 Dec 1992 | ||
| 83.02 | 7 Dec 1996 | ||
| 83.04 | 13 Nov 1999 | ||
| Anti-theft devices | 18 | 1 March 1971 | |
| 18.02 | 3 Sept 1997 | ||
| Alarm systems | 97 | 1 Jan 1996 | |
| 97.01 | 13 Jan 2000 | ||
| Seat belt anchorages | 14 | 1 April 1970 | |
| 14.02 | 22 Nov 1984 | ||
| 14.03 | 29 Jan 1992 | ||
| 14.04 | 18 Jan 1998 | ||
| 14.05 | 4 Feb 1999 | ||
| Seat belts | 16 | 1 Dec 1970 | |
| 16.04 | 22 Dec 1985 | ||
| Braking | 13 | 1 June 1970 | |
| 13.06 | 22 Nov 1990 | ||
| 13.07 | 18 Sep 1994 | ||
| 13.08 | 26 March 1995 | ||
| 13.09 | 28 Aug 1996 | ||
| 13H | 11 May 1998 | ||
| Noise and silencers | 51 | 15 July 1982 | |
| 51.01 | 27 April 1988 | ||
| 51.02 | 18 April 1995 | ||
| Carbon dioxide emissions from fuel consumption | 101 | 1 Jan 1997 | |
| Frontal impact | 94 | 1 Oct 1995 | |
| 94.01 | 2 Aug 1998 | ||
| Side impact | 95 | 6 July 1995 | |
| 95.01 | 12 Aug 1998 |
Signed
Signed by authority of the Secretary of State
Gus Macdonald — Minister of State, — Department of the Environment, Transport and the Regions — 9th January 2001
Explanatory note
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Footnotes
[^f00001]: 1988 c. 52; section 61 was amended by the Road Traffic Act 1991 (c. 40), Schedule 8 and section 63 was amended by S.I. 1992/3107.
[^f00004]: S.I.1982/1271; relevant amending instruments are S.I.1987/1508,1988/1523, 1989/1579, 1991/1021, 1992/25, 1342 and 3084, 1993/2200 and 1995/1323.
[^f00005]: S.I. 1984/981; relevant amending instruments are S.I. 1984/1761, 1987/1509, 1988/1522, 1989/1580, 1991/1022, 1992/1341, 2161 and 2908, 1993/2201 and 1995/1322.
[^f00006]: S.I. 1986/1078; relevant amending instruments are S.I. 1987/676 and 1333, 1988/1178, 1989/1478, 1990/2212, 1992/2016, 3088 and 3285 and 1994/3270.
[^f00008]: S.I. 1989/1796; the relevant amending instrument is S.I. 1994/2280.
[^f00009]: 1994 c. 22.
[^f00010]: S.I. 1996/3013; relevant amending instruments are set out in Schedule 1.
[^f00011]: O.J.L24, 18.12.75, p.1.
[^f00012]: O.J. L155 19.05.78, p.31.
[^f00013]: 1952 c. 67. See sections 10 and 12.
[^f00014]: 1994 c. 22.
[^f00017]: Cmnd. 2535.
[^f00018]: Cmnd. 3562.
[^f00019]: By an instrument of accession dated 14th January 1963 deposited with the Secretary General of the United Nations on 15th January 1963.
| (1) | (2) | (3) | (4) | |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Subject matter of | Directive | Principal Directive | Amending Directive | Official Journal reference |
| Radio interference suppression | 72/245/EEC | L152, 6.7.72, p. 15 | ||
| 89/491/EEC* | L238, 15.8.89, p. 43 | |||
| 95/54/EC | L226, 8.11.95, p. 1 | |||
| Protective steering | 74/297/EEC | L165, 20.6.74, p. 16 | ||
| 91/662/EEC* | L366, 31.12.91, p. 1 | |||
| Diesel smoke | 72/306/EEC | L190, 20.8.72, p. 1 | ||
| 97/20/EC* | L125, 16.5.97, p. 21 | |||
| Roadworthiness | 77/143/EEC | L47, 18.2.77, p. 47 | ||
| 88/449/EEC | L222, 12.8.88, p. 10 | |||
| 91/225/EEC | L103, 24.4.91, p. 3 | |||
| 91/328/EEC | L178, 6.7.91, p. 29 | |||
| 92/55/EEC | L225, 10.8.92, p. 68 | |||
| Rear view mirrors | 71/127/EEC | L68, 22.3.71, p. 1 | ||
| 79/795/EEC* | L239, 22.9.79, p. 1 | |||
| 85/205/EEC* | L90, 29.3.85, p. 1 | |||
| 86/562/EEC* | L327, 02.11.86, p. 49 | |||
| 88/321/EEC* | L147, 14.6.88, p. 77 | |||
| Seat belt anchorages | 76/115/EEC | L24, 30.1.76, p. 6 | ||
| 81/575/EEC | L209, 29.7.81, p. 30 | |||
| 82/318/EEC* | L139, 19.5.82, p. 9 | |||
| 90/629/EEC* | L341, 6.12.90, p. 14 | |||
| 96/38/EC* | L187, 26.7.96, p. 95 | |||
| Seat belts | 77/541/EEC | L220, 29.8.77, p. 95 | ||
| 81/576/EEC | L209, 29.7.81, p. 32 | |||
| 82/319/EEC* | L139, 19.5.82, p. 17 | |||
| 90/628/EEC* | L341, 6.12.90, p. 1 | |||
| 96/36/EC* | L178. 17.7.96, p. 15 | |||
| 2000/03/EC* | L53, 25.2.00, p.1 | |||
| Braking | 71/320/EEC | L202, 6.9.71, p. 37 | ||
| 74/132/EEC* | L74, 19.3.74, p. 7 | |||
| 75/524/EEC* | L236, 8.9.75, p. 3 | |||
| 79/489/EEC* | L128, 26.5.79, p. 12 | |||
| 85/647/EEC* | L38, 31.12.85, p. 1 | |||
| 88/194/EEC* | L92, 9.4.88, p. 47 | |||
| 91/422/EEC* | L233, 22.9.91. p. 21 | |||
| 98/12/EC* | L81, 18.3.98, p. 1 | |||
| Braking of 2/3 wheeled vehicles | 93/14/EEC | L121, 15.5.93, p. 1 | ||
| Seat strength | 74/408/EEC | L221, 12.8.74, p. 1 | ||
| 81/577/EEC | L209, 29.7.81, p. 34 | |||
| 96/37/EC* | L187, 25.7.96, p. 28 | |||
| Tyres | 92/23/EEC | L129, 14.5.92, p. 95 | ||
| 2001/43/EC+ | L211, 4.8.01, p.25 | |||
| Interior fittings | 74/60/EEC | L38, 11.2.74, p. 2 | ||
| 78/632/EEC* | L206, 29.7.68, p. 26 | |||
| 2000/04/EC+ | L87, 8.4.00, p.22 | |||
| Forward vision | 77/649/EEC | L267, 19.10.77, p. 1 | ||
| 81/643/EEC* | L231, 15.8.81, p. 41 | |||
| 88/366/EEC* | L181, 12.7.88, p. 40 | |||
| 90/630/EEC* | L341, 6.12.90, p. 20 | |||
| External projections | 74/483/EEC | L266, 2.10.74, p. 4 | ||
| 79/488/EEC* | L128, 26.5.79, p. 1 | |||
| Masses and dimensions | 92/21/EEC | L129, 14.5.92, p. 1 | ||
| 95/48/EEC* | L233, 30.9.95, p. 73 |
References in Schedule 4
| (1) | (2) | (3) | (4) | |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Subject matter of Directive | Principal Directive | Amending Directive | Official Journal reference | |
| Protective steering | 74/297/EEC | L165, 20.6.74, p. 16 | ||
| 91/662/EEC* | L366, 31.12.91, p. 1 | |||
| Exhaust emissions | 70/220/EEC | L76, 6.4.70, p. 1 | ||
| 91/441/EEC | L242, 30.8.91, p. 1 | |||
| 93/59/EEC | L186, 28.7.93, p. 21 | |||
| 94/12/EC+ | L100, 19.4.94, p. 42 | |||
| 96/69/EC+ | L282, 1.11.96, p. 64 | |||
| 98/77/EC+ | L286, 23.10.98, p. 34 | |||
| 98/69/EC+ | L350, 28.12.98, p. 1 | |||
| 1999/102/EC* | L334, 28.12.99, p. 43 | |||
| 2001/01/EC+ | L35, 6.2.01, p.34 | |||
| 2001/100/EC+ | L16, 18.1.02, p. 32 | |||
| Anti-theft devices | 74/61/EEC | L38, 11.2.70, p. 22 | ||
| 95/56/EC* | L286, 29.11.95, p. 1 | |||
| Seat belt anchorages | 76/115/EEC | L24, 30.1.76, p. 1 | ||
| 82/318/EEC* | L139, 19.5.82, p. 9 | |||
| 90/629/EEC* | L341, 6.12.90, p. 14 | |||
| 96/38/EC* | L187, 26.7.96, p. 95 | |||
| Seat belts | 77/541/EEC | L220, 29.8.77, p. 45 | ||
| 90/628/EEC | L341, 6.12.90, p. 1 | |||
| 96/36/EC* | L178, 17.7.90, p. 15 | |||
| 2000/03/EC* | L53, 25.2.00, p.1 | |||
| Braking | 71/320/EEC | L202, 6.9.71, p. 37 | ||
| 91/422/EEC* | L238, 27.8.91, p. 25 | |||
| 98/12/EC* | L81, 18.3.98, p. 1 | |||
| Noise and silencers | 70/157/EEC | L42, 23.2.70, p. 16 | ||
| 84/424/EEC | L238, 6.9.84, p. 31 | |||
| 92/97/EEC | L371, 19.12.92, p. 1 | |||
| 1999/101/EC* | L334, 28.12.99, p.41 | |||
| Carbon dioxide emissions and fuel consumption | 80/1268/EEC | L375, 31.12.80, p. 46 | ||
| 93/116/EC* | L329, 30.12.93, p. 39 | |||
| 1999/100/EC* | L334, 28.12.99, p.36 | |||
| Frontal impact | 96/79/EC+ | L18, 21.1.97, p. 7 | ||
| 1999/98/EC* | L9, 13.1.00, p.14 | |||
| Side impact | 96/27/EC+ | L169, 8.7.96, p. 1 | ||
| (1) | (2) | (3) | (4) | |
| --- | --- | --- | --- | |
| Subject matter of Regulation | ECE Regulation | Amending Series | Date | |
| Radio interference suppression | 10 | 17 Dec 1968 | ||
| 10.01 | 23 June 1978 | |||
| 10.02 | 3 Sept 1997 | |||
| Rear reflectors | 3 | 1 Nov 1963 | ||
| 3.01 | 18 Aug 1982 | |||
| 3.02 | 11 July 1985 | |||
| Rear view mirrors | 46 | 29 Sept 1975 | ||
| 46.01 | 5 Oct 1987 | |||
| Tyres | 30 | 1 April 1975 | ||
| 30.01 | 10 Oct 1977 | |||
| 30.02 | 21 April 1981 |
References in Schedule 4
| (1) | (2) | (3) | (4) |
|---|---|---|---|
| Subject matter of Regulation | ECE Regulation | Amending Series | Date |
| Protective steering | 12 | 1 June 1969 | |
| 12.01 | 8 Oct 1980 | ||
| 12.02 | 14 Nov 1982 | ||
| 12.03 | 24 Aug 1993 | ||
| Exhaust emissions | 83 | 5 Nov 1989 | |
| 83.01 | 30 Dec 1992 | ||
| 83.02 | 7 Dec 1996 | ||
| 83.04 | 13 Nov 1999 | ||
| 83.05 | 29 March 2001 | ||
| Anti-theft devices | 18 | 1 March 1971 | |
| 18.02 | 3 Sept 1997 | ||
| Alarm systems | 97 | 1 Jan 1996 | |
| 97.01 | 13 Jan 2000 | ||
| Seat belt anchorages | 14 | 1 April 1970 | |
| 14.02 | 22 Nov 1984 | ||
| 14.03 | 29 Jan 1992 | ||
| 14.04 | 18 Jan 1998 | ||
| 14.05 | 4 Feb 1999 | ||
| Seat belts | 16 | 1 Dec 1970 | |
| 16.04 | 22 Dec 1985 | ||
| Braking | 13 | 1 June 1970 | |
| 13.06 | 22 Nov 1990 | ||
| 13.07 | 18 Sep 1994 | ||
| 13.08 | 26 March 1995 | ||
| 13.09 | 28 Aug 1996 | ||
| 13H | 11 May 1998 | ||
| Noise and silencers | 51 | 15 July 1982 | |
| 51.01 | 27 April 1988 | ||
| 51.02 | 18 April 1995 | ||
| Carbon dioxide emissions from fuel consumption | 101 | 1 Jan 1997 | |
| Frontal impact | 94 | 1 Oct 1995 | |
| 94.01 | 2 Aug 1998 | ||
| Side impact | 95 | 6 July 1995 | |
| 95.01 | 12 Aug 1998 |
Editorial notes
1
No part of the steering control surface directed towards the driver which can be contacted by a sphere of 165mm in diameter shall present any roughness or sharp edges with a radius of curvature of less than 2.5mm.
2
The steering control shall be designed, constructed and fitted so as not to embody components or accessories, including the horn control and other assemblies, capable of catching in the driver’s clothing or jewellery in normal driving movements.
3
The steering control and column assembly as fitted to the vehicle or the steering control itself shall offer a degree of protection to the driver in the event of a frontal impact by absorbing energy. This requirement shall be treated as met if either—
- (a) the vehicle complies with the requirements of paragraph 5.2 of Annex 1 of Directive 74/297/EEC; or
- (b) the steering control complies with the requirements of paragraphs 5.2, 5.4.3, 5.4.4 and 5.4.5 of Directive 74/297/EEC as last amended by Directive 91/662/EEC.
4
If the vehicle is one to which paragraph 2(c) or (d) applies and the engine by which it is propelled is run without a load at a fast idling speed—
- (a) the carbon monoxide content of the exhaust emissions from the engine shall not exceed 0.3% of the total exhaust emissions from the engine by volume;
- (b) the hydrocarbon content of the exhaust emissions from the engine shall not exceed 0.02% of the total exhaust emissions from the engine by volume; and
- (c) the lambda value shall be between the relevant limits.
5
Tyres on the same axle shall be of the same nominal size and of the same construction type. If radial tyres are fitted to the front axle, they shall also be fitted to the rear and if bias-belted tyres are fitted to the front axle, radial or bias-belted tyres shall be fitted to the rear.
6
Each wheel on each axle shall be equipped with a tyre which has a load capacity such that when the axle is loaded to its maximum permitted axle weight, the weight transmitted to the road surface by that tyre does not exceed that load capacity.
7
The speed capability of all tyres fitted shall be not less than the maximum design speed of the vehicle.
8
Windows, which open outwards from the external surface of the vehicle, shall have no forward facing exposed edge and shall not project beyond the extreme outer edge of the vehicle.
9
No jacking bracket shall project by more than 10 mm beyond the vertical projection of the floor line lying directly above it.
10
No exhaust pipe shall project by more than 10 mm beyond the vertical projection of the floor line lying directly above it, unless it terminates in a rounded edge having a radius of curvature of no less than 2.5 mm.
| 1 | 2 | 3 | 3 | 3 | 4 | 5 |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Item | Subject matter | Design, construction and equipment requirements | Design, construction and equipment requirements | Design, construction and equipment requirements | Definitions and supplementary provisions | Exemptions and modifications |
| (a) | (b) | (c) | ||||
| Date of manufacture of the vehicle | Community Instrument | ECE Regulation | ||||
| 3 | Protective steering | If any vehicle has been adapted from a vehicle, the effect of which is to change the category of the vehicle, then it shall be sufficient to show compliance either with the protective steering requirements for the category of the unadapted vehicle, or of the adapted vehicle.If (i) a disabled person’s vehicle has been adapted from a vehicle; and (ii) the reason for the adaptation is to enable a disabled person to drive the vehicle or travel as a passenger in it; then the requirements of this item shall not apply, but only insofar as the adaptation prevents the disabled person’s vehicle from complying with any of the requirements of this item. | ||||
| 1st July 1991 | Directive 74/297/EEC, annex 1, paragraphs 5 and 6 | ECE Regulation 12.01, paragraphs 5 and 6 | ||||
| 1st October 1996 | Directive 74/297/EEC as amended by Directive 91/662/EEC, annex 1, paragraphs 5 and 6 | ECE Regulation 12.03, paragraphs 5 and 6 | ||||
| 4 | Exhaust emissions | If any vehicle has been adapted from a vehicle, the effect of which is to change the category of the vehicle, then so long as the adaptation has not been to a system which would directly affect the amount of exhaust emissions emitted from the vehicle, it shall be sufficient to show compliance either with the exhaust emission requirements for the category of the unadapted vehicle, or of the adapted vehicle.If the exhaust system of any vehicle has been adapted (as permitted below), then the requirements of this item shall be deemed to be met, so long as the unadapted vehicle complied with the relevant emission requirements for that category of vehicle before it was adapted.Any adaptation to an exhaust system of a vehicle shall be permitted so long as:any adaptation is down stream of any emission control device fitted to the vehicle; andthe emission control device is identical to that which would have been fitted had the vehicle not been adapted. | ||||
| 1st January 1993 | Directive 70/220/EEC as amended by: Directive 91/441/EEC, annex 1, paragraphs 5, 7 and 8 (applies only to passenger cars) | ECE Regulation 83.01, paragraphs 5, 8 and 13 | For the purposes of this item—“passenger car” means a motor vehicle whichis constructed or adapted to carry passengers and is not a goods vehicle; has no more than 6 seats including the driver’s seat; andhas a maximum gross weight not exceeding 2,500 kg.Note: paragraph (b) does not apply to vehicles manufactured after 1st January 2001. | |||
| 1st October 1994 | Directive 93/59/EEC, annex 1, paragraphs 5, 7 and 8 (applies only to vehicles other than passenger cars) | ECE Regulation 83.01, paragraphs 5, 8 and 13 | ||||
| 1st January 1997 | Directive 94/12/EC, annex 1, paragraph 5 (applies only to passenger cars) | ECE Regulation 83.02, paragraph 5 | ||||
| 1st October 1997 | Directive 96/69/EC, annex 1, paragraph 5 (applies from this date to Class I vehicles) | ECE Regulation 83.03, paragraph 5 | “Reference mass” has the same meaning as in Directive 70/220/EEC, as amended by Directive 96/69/EC.“Class I vehicle” means a goods vehicle (category N1) which has a reference mass not exceeding 1,250kg (1,305 kg from 1st January 2001). | |||
| 1st October 1998 | Directive 96/69/EC, annex 1, paragraph 5 (applies from this date to vehicles of category M1 other than passenger cars, Class II and Class III vehicles) | “Class II vehicle” means a goods vehicle (category N1) which has a reference mass exceeding 1,250 kg (1,305 kg from 2001) but not exceeding 1,700 kg (1,760 kg from 2001).“Class III vehicle” means a goods vehicle (category N1) which has a reference mass exceeding 1,700 kg (1,760 kg from 2001). | ||||
| 1st October 1999 | Directive 98/77/EC, annex 1, paragraph 5 (applies to vehicles fuelled by liquid petroleum gas or compressed natural gas) | ECE Regulation 83.04, paragraph 5 | ||||
| 1st January 2001 | Directive 98/69/EC, annex 1, paragraph 5 (Phase I limits) (applies from this date to passenger cars and Class I vehicles) | |||||
| 1st January 2002 | Directive 98/69/EC, annex 1, paragraph 5 (Phase 1 limits) (applies from this date to vehicles of category M1 other than passenger cars, Class II and Class III vehicles) | |||||
| 1st January 2003 | Directive 98/69/EC, annex 1, paragraph 5 (Phase 1 limits) (applies from this date to diesel passenger vehicles. Until this date, diesel passenger vehicles are treated as a vehicle of category N1) | “Diesel passenger vehicle” means a vehicle of category M1 the maximum mass of which exceeds 2,000 kg, fitted with a compression ignition engine, and which is:constructed or adapted to carry more than 6 occupants including the driver, oran off-road vehicle as defined in Annex II to the 1970 Directive. | ||||
| 1st January 2006 | Directive 98/69/EC annex 1, paragraph 5 (Phase 2 limits) (applies from this date to passenger cars and Class I vehicles) | |||||
| 1st January 2007 | Directive 98/69/EC annex 1, paragraph 5 (Phase 2 limits) (applies from this date to vehicles of category M1 other than passenger cars, Class II and Class III vehicles) | |||||
| 8 | Anti-theft devices | 1st October 1998 | Directive 74/61/EEC, as amended by: Directive 95/56/EC, annex V (electronic immobiliser) and annex VI (alarm system if fitted). | ECE Regulation 18.02, paragraph 7 and ECE Regulation 97.01 paragraphs 5, 6 and 7 (alarm system) and paragraphs 31, 32 and 33 (immobiliser) | ||
| 10 | Seat belt anchorages | 1st July 1991 | Directive 76/115/EEC as amended by: Directive 82/318/EEC, annex 1, paragraphs 4 and 5 | ECE Regulation 14.02, paragraphs 5, 6 and 7 | In the case of a seat belt anchorage fitted to a seating position of a disabled person’s vehicle after the manufacture of the vehicle, for the requirements of this item, shall be substituted the requirements in item 10 of Schedule 3.If any vehicle has been adapted to a vehicle of category M1, for the requirements of this item shall be substituted the requirements in item 10 of Schedule 3. | |
| 1st July 1997 | Directive 90/629/EEC, annex 1, paragraphs 4 and 5 | ECE Regulation 14.03, paragraphs 5, 6 and 7 | ||||
| 11 | Installation of seat belts | 1st July 1997 | Directive 77/541/EEC as amended by: Directive 90/628/EEC, annex 1, paragraphs 3.1 to 3.1.9 and 3.2.1 to 3.2.2.4 | This item shall not apply to a seat belt, fitted to an anchorage that has been fitted to a disabled person’s vehicle during the course of it being adapted to become a disabled person’s vehicle. | ||
| 1st October 1999 | Directive 96/36/EC, annex 1, paragraphs 3.1 to 3.1.10, 3.1.11, 3.1.12 and 3.2.1 to 3.2.2.5 | ECE Regulation 16.04, (Supplement 8) paragraphs 8.1 to 8.1.10.3, 8.1.11 to 8.1.12 and 8.2.1 to 8.2.2.5.2 | ||||
| 12 | Brakes | 1st April 1995 | Directive 71/320/EEC as amended by: Directive 91/422/EEC, annex 1, paragraph 2 | ECE Regulation 13.06 paragraph 5 | If any vehicle has been adapted from a vehicle, the effect of which is to change the category of the vehicle, then so long as the adaptation has not been to a system which would directly affect the brakes, it shall be sufficient to show compliance either with the brake requirements for the category of the unadapted vehicle, or of the adapted vehicle. | |
| 1st October 1999 | Directive 98/12/EC, annex 1, paragraph 2.1.1.3 (Requirements for asbestos-free brake linings only) | ECE Regulation 13.09, paragraph 5.1.1.3 or ECE Regulation 13H, paragraph 5.1.1.3 (Requirements for asbestos-free brake linings only) | If the braking system of a disabled person’s vehicle has been adapted so as to enable a disabled person to drive the vehicle, then the requirements of this item shall not apply to any such adaptation. | |||
| 31st March 2001 | Directive 98/12/EC, annex 1, paragraph 2 (All requirements) | ECE Regulation 13.09, paragraph 5 or ECE Regulation 13H, paragraph 5 (All requirements) | ||||
| 13 | Noise and silencers | If any vehicle has been adapted from a vehicle, the effect of which is to change the category of vehicle, then so long as the adaptation has not been to a system which would directly effect the amount of noise emitted from the vehicle, it shall be sufficient to show compliance either with the requirements for the category of the unadapted vehicle, or of the adapted vehicle.If the exhaust system of any vehicle has been adapted (as permitted below), then the requirements of this item shall be deemed to be met, so long as the unadapted vehicle complied with the relevant noise and silencer requirements for that category of vehicle before it was adapted.Any adaptation to an exhaust system of a vehicle shall be permitted so long as:any adaptation is downstream of any emission control device fitted within the system; andthe emission control device and silencer are identical to those which would have been fitted had the vehicle not been adapted. | ||||
| 1st July 1991 | Directive 70/157/EEC as amended by: Directive 84/424/EEC, annex 1, paragraph 5 | ECE Regulation 51.01, paragraph 5 | ||||
| 1st January 1997 | Directive 92/97/EEC or Directive 96/20/EC, annex 1, paragraph 5 | ECE Regulation 51.02, paragraph 5 | ||||
| 26 | Carbon dioxide emissions and fuel consumption | 1st January 1997 | Directive 80/1268/EEC as amended by: Directive 93/116/EC, annex 1, paragraph 5 | ECE Regulation 101, paragraph 5 | If any vehicle has been adapted from a vehicle, the effect of which is to change the category of vehicle, then so long as the adaptation has not been to a system which would directly affect the carbon dioxide emissions emitted from the vehicle or its fuel consumption, it shall be sufficient to show compliance either with the carbon dioxide emissions and fuel consumption requirements for the category of the unadapted vehicle, or of the adapted vehicle.If the exhaust system of any vehicle has been adapted (as permitted below), then the requirements of this item shall be deemed to be met, so long as the unadapted vehicle complied with the relevant carbon dioxide emission and fuel consumption requirements for that category of vehicle before it was adapted.Any adaptation to an exhaust system shall be permitted so long as:any such adaptation is down stream of any emission control device fitted within the system; andthe emission control device is identical to that which would have been fitted had the vehicle not been adapted. | |
| 27 | Frontal impact | 1st October 2003 | Directive 96/79/EC, annex 2, paragraph 3 | ECE Regulation 94.01, paragraph 5 | If any vehicle has been adapted from a vehicle, the effect of which is to change the category of vehicle, then it shall be sufficient to show compliance either with the frontal impact requirements for the category of the unadapted vehicle, or of the adapted vehicle.If (i) a disabled person’s vehicle has been adapted from a vehicle which before it was adapted was of a category which was required to comply with the requirements of this item; and (ii) the reason for the adaptation is to enable a disabled person to drive the vehicle or travel as a passenger in it; then the requirements of this item shall not apply, but only insofar as the adaptation prevents the disabled person’s vehicle from complying with any of the requirements of this item. | |
| 28 | Side impact | 1st October 2003 | Directive 96/27/EC, annex 2, paragraph 3 | ECE Regulation 95.01, paragraph 5 | If any vehicle has been adapted from a vehicle, the effect of which is to change the category of vehicle, then it shall be sufficient to show compliance either with the side impact requirements for the category of the unadapted vehicle, or of the adapted vehicle.If (i) a disabled person’s vehicle has been adapted from a vehicle which was of a category, which was required to comply with the requirements of this item; and (ii) the reason for the adaptation is to enable a disabled person to drive the vehicle or travel as a passenger in it; then the requirements of this item shall not apply to the disabled person’s vehicle, but only insofar as the adaptation prevents the disabled person’s vehicle from complying with any of the requirements of this item. |
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