Spray-suppression systems for motor vehicles
Regulation (EU) No 109/2011 - spray-suppression systems
ACT
Commission Regulation (EU) No 109/2011 of 27 January 2011 implementing Regulation (EC) No 661/2009 of the European Parliament and of the Council as regards type-approval requirements for certain categories of motor vehicles and their trailers as regards spray-suppression systems
SUMMARY
WHAT DOES THIS REGULATION DO?
The regulation defines the requirements for type-approval of spray-suppression systems* for certain categories of motor vehicles. It implements Regulation (EC) No 661/2009 relating to the general safety of motor vehicles.
KEY POINTS
Categories of motor vehicle
The regulation applies to categories N and O, consisting of motor vehicles designed and constructed for transporting goods, having at least four wheels, as well as to trailers.
Spray-suppression system requirements
Spray-suppression devices are generally situated above the wheels of the vehicle and may comprise a mudguard*, outer valances* and rain flaps*.
The device must be able to operate properly when used normally on wet roads. The following types of device are recognised:
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energy-absorber type devices;
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air/water separator type devices.
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Type-approval
The manufacturer of the device and the manufacturer of the vehicle are both required to submit applications for EC type-approval to the competent national authority. This application must contain certain information, specifically:
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the make and type of the device or vehicle;
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the number of axles and wheels of the vehicle;
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the description of the spray-suppression system and its constituent parts.
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The manufacturer of the spray-suppression device is required to provide administrative documents relating to the EC type-approval of spray-suppression systems as a separate technical unit.
The manufacturer of the vehicle is required to provide administrative documents relating to:
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the EC type-approval of the vehicle as regards the installation of spray-suppression devices;
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the type-approval certificate of the fitted device.
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If the competent authority considers that the device or vehicle satisfies all the requirements concerning spray-suppression systems, it shall grant EC type-approval and issue a type-approval number in accordance with Directive 2007/46/EC.
KEYWORDS
* Spray-suppression system: system that reduces road spray by means of mudguards, valances and rain flaps (see below).
* Type-approval: Indicates that tests have been done to ensure that the relevant regulatory, technical and safety requirements have been met.
* Mudguard: a rigid part of a vehicle that prevents road spray from the tyre being thrown into the air.
* Valance: normally attached to the rear bumper, this prevents rain and mud being sprayed onto other cars and passers-by.
* Rain flap: a flexible component mounted vertically behind a wheel which reduces the spray from a wet road.
REFERENCES
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Entry into force |
Deadline for transposition in the Member States |
Official Journal |
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Regulation (EU) No 109/2011 |
1.3.2011 |
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Amending act(s) |
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Deadline for transposition in the Member States |
Official Journal |
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Regulation (EU) 2015/166 |
24.2.2015 |
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RELATED ACTS
Regulation (EC) No 661/2009 of the European Parliament and of the Council of 13 July 2009 concerning type-approval requirements for the general safety of motor vehicles, their trailers and systems, components and separate technical units intended therefor (OJ L 200, 31.7.2009, pp. 1-24)
last update 24.09.2015