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►B	COUNCIL DIRECTIVE of 6 February 1970 on the approximation of the laws of the Member States relating to the type-approval of motor vehicles and their trailers (70/156/EEC) (OJ L 042, 23.2.1970, p.1)

Amended by:

		Official Journal
		No	page	date
M1	COUNCIL DIRECTIVE 78/315/EEC of 21 December 1977	L 81	1	28.3.1978
M2	COUNCIL DIRECTIVE 78/547/EEC of 12 June 1978	L 168	39	26.6.1978
M3	COUNCIL DIRECTIVE 80/1267/EEC of 16 December 1980	L 375	34	31.12.1980
M4	COUNCIL DIRECTIVE 87/358/EEC of 25 June 1987	L 192	51	11.7.1987
M5	COUNCIL DIRECTIVE 87/403/EEC of 25 June 1987	L 220	44	8.8.1987
►M6	COUNCIL DIRECTIVE No 92/53/EEC of 18 June 1992	L 225	1	10.8.1992
M7	COMMISSION DIRECTIVE 93/81/EEC of 29 September 1993	L 264	49	23.10.1993
M8	COMMISSION DIRECTIVE 95/54/EC of 31 October 1995	L 266	1	8.11.1995
M9	DIRECTIVE 96/27/EC OF THE EUROPEAN PARLIAMENT AND OF THE COUNCIL of 20 May 1996	L 169	1	8.7.1996
M10	DIRECTIVE 96/79/EC OF THE EUROPEAN PARLIAMENT AND OF THE COUNCIL of 16 December 1996	L 18	7	21.1.1997
M11	DIRECTIVE 97/27/EC OF THE EUROPEAN PARLIAMENT AND OF THE COUNCIL of 22 July 1997	L 233	1	25.8.1997
►M12	COMMISSION DIRECTIVE 98/14/EC Text with EEA relevance of 6 February 1998	L 91	1	25.3.1998
M13	DIRECTIVE 98/91/EC OF THE EUROPEAN PARLIAMENT AND OF THE COUNCIL of 14 December 1998	L 11	25	16.1.1999
M14	DIRECTIVE 2000/40/EC OF THE EUROPEAN PARLIAMENT AND OF THE COUNCIL of 26 June 2000	L 203	9	10.8.2000
M15	COMMISSION DIRECTIVE 2001/92/EC Text with EEA relevance of 30 October 2001	L 291	24	8.11.2001
M16	DIRECTIVE 2001/56/EC OF THE EUROPEAN PARLIAMENT AND OF THE COUNCIL of 27 September 2001	L 292	21	9.11.2001
►M17	COMMISSION DIRECTIVE 2001/116/EC Text with EEA relevance of 20 December 2001	L 18	1	21.1.2002
►M18	DIRECTIVE 2001/85/EC OF THE EUROPEAN PARLIAMENT AND OF THE COUNCIL of 20 November 2001	L 42	1	13.2.2002
►M19	COUNCIL REGULATION (EC) No 807/2003 of 14 April 2003	L 122	36	16.5.2003
►M20	DIRECTIVE 2003/102/EC OF THE EUROPEAN PARLIAMENT AND OF THE COUNCIL of 17 November 2003	L 321	15	6.12.2003
►M21	DIRECTIVE 2003/97/EC OF THE EUROPEAN PARLIAMENT AND OF THE COUNCIL Text with EEA relevance of 10 November 2003	L 25	1	29.1.2004
M22	DIRECTIVE 2004/3/EC OF THE EUROPEAN PARLIAMENT AND OF THE COUNCIL Text with EEA relevance of 11 February 2004	L 49	36	19.2.2004
►M23	COMMISSION DIRECTIVE 2004/78/EC Text with EEA relevance of 29 April 2004	L 231	69	30.6.2004
►M24	COMMISSION DIRECTIVE 2004/104/EC Text with EEA relevance of 14 October 2004	L 337	13	13.11.2004
►M25	COMMISSION DIRECTIVE 2005/49/EC Text with EEA relevance of 25 July 2005	L 194	12	26.7.2005

Amended by:

A1	Act of Accession of Denmark, Ireland and the United Kingdom of Great Britain and Northern Ireland	L 73	14	27.3.1972
	(adapted by Council Decision of 1 January 1973)	L 002	1	..
A2	Act of Accession of Greece	L 291	17	19.11.1979
A3	Act of Accession of Spain and Portugal	L 302	23	15.11.1985
A4	Act of Accession of Austria, Sweden and Finland	C 241	21	29.8.1994
	(adapted by Council Decision 95/1/EC, Euratom, ECSC)	L 001	1	..
►A5	Act concerning the conditions of accession of the Czech Republic, the Republic of Estonia, the Republic of Cyprus, the Republic of Latvia, the Republic of Lithuania, the Republic of Hungary, the Republic of Malta, the Republic of Poland, the Republic of Slovenia and the Slovak Republic and the adjustments to the Treaties on which the European Union is founded	L 236	33	23.9.2003

Corrected by:

C1	Consolidated text of corrigenda to instruments published in Special Editions 1952-72, p. 71 (70/156)
C2	Corrigendum, OJ L 265, 19.9.1981, p. 28  (80/1267)
C3	Corrigendum, OJ L 102, 19.4.1997, p. 46  (96/27)
►C4	Corrigendum, OJ L 145, 15.5.1998, p. 63  (92/53)
►C5	Corrigendum, OJ L 291, 13.11.1999, p. 39  (98/14)
►C6	Corrigendum, OJ L 103, 19.4.2002, p. 32  (01/116)

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COUNCIL DIRECTIVE

of 6 February 1970

on the approximation of the laws of the Member States relating to the type-approval of motor vehicles and their trailers

(70/156/EEC)

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Article 1

Scope

This Directive applies to the type-approval of motor vehicles and their trailers built in one or more stages, of systems, components and separate technical units intended for use on such vehicles and trailers.

It does not apply to:

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Article 2

Definitions

For the purpose of this Directive:

Article 3

Application for type-approval

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1.  Applications for vehicle type-approval shall be submitted by the manufacturer to the approval authority of a Member State. An application shall be accompanied by an information folder containing the information required by Annex III, and by the approval certificates for each of the applicable separate Directives as required in Annex IV or XI; also, the information package for system and separate technical unit approvals in respect of each separate Directive shall be made available to the approval authority throughout the period up to the date when the approval is either issued or refused.

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2.  By way of derogation from paragraph 1, in the case where no approval certificates for any of the relevant separate Directives are available, the documents accompanying an application shall comprise an information folder containing the relevant information required by Annex I in relation to the separate Directives specified in Annex IV or XI and, where applicable, Part II of Annex III.

3.  In the case of multi-stage type-approval the information to be supplied shall consist of:

4.  Applications for system component or separate technical unit type-approval shall be submitted by the manufacturer to the approval authority of a Member State. An application shall be accompanied by an information folder, the contents of which is given in the information document in the relevant separate Directive.

5.  No application in respect of one type of vehicle, system, component or separate technical unit may be submitted to more than one Member State. A separate application shall be submitted for each type to be approved.

Article 4

The type-approval process

1.  Each Member State shall grant:

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In the case of a vehicle approval relating to Annex XI or to Article 8(2)(c), or in case of a system, component, or separate technical unit approval relating to Annex XI or to Article 8(2)(c) and including restrictions or exemptions from some provisions of the relevant separate Directive, the approval certificate shall include the restrictions on its validity and the exemptions granted ►M17   ►C6  ————— ◄  ◄ .

Where particulars in the information folders referred to in (a), (b), (c), and (d) above specify provisions for special purpose vehicles as denoted in the relevant columns of Annex XI and its Appendices, the type-approval certificate shall also specify such provisions and exemptions.

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2.  However, if a Member State finds that a vehicle, system, component or separate technical unit which complies with the provisions of paragraph 1 is nevertheless, a serious risk to road safety, it may refuse to grant the type-approval. It shall forthwith inform the other Member States and the Commission thereof, stating the reasons on which its decision is based.

3.  Each Member State shall complete all applicable sections of a type-approval certificate (models for which are given in Annex VI to this Directive and in an Annex to each of the separate Directives) for each type of vehicle, system, component or separate technical unit which it approves and, in addition, shall complete the relevant sections of the test results attachment to the vehicle approval certificate (the model for which is given in Annex VIII) and shall compile or verify the contents of the index to the information package. Approval certificates shall be numbered in accordance with the method described in Annex VII. The completed certificate and its attachments shall be delivered to the applicant.

4.  Where the component or the separate technical unit to be approved fulfils its function or offers a specific feature only in conjunction with other parts of the vehicle and for this reason compliance with one or more requirements can be verified only when the component or separate technical unit to be approved operates in conjunction with other vehicle parts, whether real or simulated, the scope of the type-approval of the component or the separate technical unit must be restricted accordingly. The type-approval certificate for a component or a separate technical unit shall then include any restrictions on its use and shall indicate any conditions for fitting it. Observance of these restrictions and conditions shall be verified at the time of type-approval of the vehicle.

5.  The approval authority of each Member State shall, within one month, send to the approval authorities of the other Member States a copy of the vehicle type-approval certificate (together with its attachments) for each vehicle type which it has approved or refused to approve or withdrawn.

6.  The approval authority of each Member State shall send monthly to the approval authorities of the Member States a list (containing the particulars shown in Annex XIII) of the system, component or separate technical unit approvals it has granted, refused to grant or withdrawn during that month; in addition, on receiving an application from the approval authority of another Member State, it shall send forthwith a copy of the system, component or separate technical unit type-approval certificate and/or information package for each type of system, component or separate technical unit which it has approved or refused to approve or withdrawn.

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Article 5

Amendments to type-approvals

1.  The Member State which has granted type-approval must take the necessary measures to ensure that it is informed of any change in the particulars appearing in the information package.

2.  The application for amendment of a type-approval shall be submitted exclusively to the Member States which granted the original type-approval.

3.  In the case of system, component or separate technical unit approval, if particulars appearing in the information package have changed, the approval authority of the Member State in question shall issue revised page(s) of the information package as necessary, marking each revised page to show clearly the nature of the change and the date of re-issue; a consolidated, updated version of the information package accompanied by a detailed description of the change shall also be deemed to meet this requirement.

On any occasion when revised pages or a consolidated, updated version are issued, the index to the information package (which is attached to the approval certificate) shall also be amended to show the latest dates of revised pages or the date of the consolidated, updated version.

If, in addition, any information on the approval certificate (excluding its attachments) has changed or the requirements of the Directive have changed since the date currently on the approval, the amendment shall be designated as ‘extension’ and the approval authority of the Member State in question shall issue a revised approval certificate (denoted by an extension number) which shall show clearly the reason for extension and the date of re-issue.

If the approval authority of the Member State in question finds that an amendment to an information package warrants fresh tests or checks, it shall inform the manufacturer thereof and issue the documents mentioned in the first, second and third subparagraphs only after the conduct of successful fresh tests or checks.

4.  In the case of vehicle type-approval, if particulars appearing in the information package have changed, the approval authority of the Member State in question shall issue revised page(s) of the information package as necessary, marking each revised page to show clearly the nature of the change and the date of re-issue; a consolidated, updated version of the information package accompanied by a detailed description of the change shall also be deemed to meet this requirement.

On any occasion when revised pages or a consolidated, updated version are issued, the index to the information package (which is attached to the approval certificate) shall also be amended to show the latest dates of revised pages or the date of the consolidated, updated version.

►C5  If, in addition, either further inspections ◄ are required or any information on the approval certificate (excluding its attachments) has changed or the requirements of any of the separate Directives applicable to the date from which first entry into service is prohibited have changed since the date currently on the vehicle approval, the amendment shall be designated as ‘extension’ and the approval authority of the Member State in question shall issue a revised approval certificate (denoted by an extension number) which shall show clearly the reason for extension and the date of re-issue.

If the approval authority of the Member State in question finds that an amendment to an information package warrants fresh inspections, it shall inform the manufacturer thereof and issue the documents mentioned in the first, second and third subparagraphs only after the conduct of successful fresh inspections. Any revised document shall be sent to all other approval authorities within one month.

5.  Where it becomes apparent that a vehicle type-approval is about to become invalid because one or more of the separate Directive approvals referred to in its information package is about to become invalid or because of the introduction of a new separate Directive in Annex IV, Part I, the approval authority of the Member State which granted that approval shall, not less than one month before the vehicle type-approval ceases to be valid, communicate that fact to the approval authorities of the other Member States together with an indication of the relevant date or the vehicle identification number of the last vehicle produced in conformity with the old certificate.

6.  For vehicle categories not affected by a change of requirements in separate Directives or in this Directive, no amendment to the approval shall be required.

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Article 6

Certificate of conformity

1.  The manufacturer, in his capacity as the holder of a vehicle type-approval, shall issue a certificate of conformity (models for which are given in Annex IX), which shall accompany each vehicle, whether complete or incomplete, manufactured in conformity with the approved vehicle type. In the case of an incomplete or completed vehicle type, the manufacturer shall complete only those items on side 2 of the certificate of conformity which have been added or changed at the current stage of approval and, if applicable, shall attach to this certificate all certificates of conformity delivered at the previous stage(s).

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The certificate of conformity shall be made in such a way to prevent any forgery. For this purpose, the printing shall be made on paper protected either by coloured graphics or watermarked with the manufacturer's identification mark.

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2.  However, Member States may, for purposes of vehicle taxation or registration, after giving at least three months' notice to the Commission and the other Member States, request particulars not mentioned in Annex IX to be added to the certificate provided that such particulars are explicitly stated in the information package or can be derived from it by a simple calculation.

Member States may also request that the certificate of conformity contained in Annex IX be completed in such a way as to highlight the data necessary and sufficient for the purposes of taxation and registration by the national competent authorities.

3.  The manufacturer, in his capacity as the holder of a type-approval for a component or separate technical unit shall affix to each component or unit manufactured in conformity with the approved type the trade name or mark, the type and/or, if the separate Directive so provides, the type-approval mark or number. However, in the latter case, the manufacturer may choose not to affix the trade name or mark and type.

4.  The manufacturer, in his capacity as the holder of a type-approval certificate, which in accordance with the provisions of Article 4 (4) includes restrictions on its use, shall deliver with each component or unit manufactured detailed information on these restrictions and shall indicate any conditions for fitting it.

Article 7

Registration and entry into service

1.  Each Member State shall register, permit the sale or entry into service of new vehicles on grounds relating to their construction and functioning if, and only if, they are accompanied by a valid certificate of conformity. In the case of incomplete vehicles, each Member State shall permit the sale of such vehicles but may refuse their permanent registration and entry into service so long as they are not completed.

2.  Each Member State shall permit the sale or entry into service of components or separate technical units if, and only if, they comply with the requirement of the relevant separate Directive and the requirements referred to in Article 6 (3) provided that this shall not apply to components and separate technical units intended for use on vehicles which are fully or partially exempt from or not covered by this Directive.

3.  If a Member State finds that vehicles, components or separate technical units of a particular type are a serious risk to road safety although they are accompanied by a valid certificate of conformity or are properly marked, then that State may, for a maximum period of six months, refuse to register such vehicles or may prohibit the sale or entry into service in its territory of such vehicles, components or separate technical units. It shall forthwith notify the other Member States and the Commission thereof, stating the reasons on which its decision is based. If the Member State which granted type-approval disputes the risk to road safety notified to it the Member States concerned shall endeavour to settle the dispute. The Commission shall be kept informed and shall, where necessary, hold appropriate consultations for the purpose of reaching a settlement.

Article 8

Exemptions and alternative procedures

1.  The requirements of Article 7 (1) do not apply to:

2.  Each Member State may, at the request of the manufacturer, exempt from one or more of the provisions of one or more of the separate Directives:

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3.  Approval certificates issued in accordance with paragraph 2, the models for which are shown in Annex VI, may not carry the heading ‘EEC Vehicle Type-Approval Certificate’, except in the case mentioned in 2 (c) where the Commission has approved the report.

Article 9

Acceptance of equivalent approvals

1.  The Council may, acting by a qualified majority on a proposal from the Commission, acknowledge the equivalence between the conditions or provisions for type-approval of systems, components and separate technical units established by the present Directive and the procedures established by international regulations or regulations of third countries, in the framework of multilateral or bilateral agreements between the Community and third countries.

2.  The equivalence of the international regulations listed in Part II of Annex IV with the corresponding separate Directives shall be recognized. The approval authorities of the Member States shall accept approvals according to those regulations and, where applicable, the pertaining approval marks, in lieu of the corresponding approvals and/or approvals marks according to the equivalent separate Directives. The listed international regulations shall be published in the Official Journal of the European Communities.

Article 10

Conformity of production arrangements

1.  A Member State granting type-approval shall take the necessary measures in accordance with Annex X in relation to that approval to verify, if need be in cooperation with the approval authorities of the other Member States, that adequate arrangements have been made to ensure that production vehicles, systems, components or separate technical units, as the case may be, conform to the approved type.

2.  A Member State which has granted a type approval shall take the necessary measures in accordance with Annex X in relation to that approval to verify, if need be in cooperation with the approval authorities of the other Member States, that the arrangements referred to in paragraph 1 continue to be adequate and that production vehicles, systems, components or separate technical units, as the case may be, continue to conform to the approved type. ►M12  Verification to ensure that products conform to the approved type shall be limited to the procedures set out in Sections 2 and 3 of Annex X and in those separate Directives that contain specific requirements. ◄

Article 11

Nonconformity with the approved type

1.  There shall be failure to conform to the approved type where deviations from the particulars in the type-approval certificate and/or the information package are found to exist und where these deviations have not been authorized under Article 5 (3) or (4), by the Member State which granted the type-approval. A vehicle shall not be considered to deviate from the approved type where tolerances are permitted by separate Directives and these tolerances are respected.

2.  If a Member State which has granted type-approval finds that vehicles, components or separate technical units accompanied by a certificate of conformity or bearing an approval mark do not conform to the type it has approved, it shall take the necessary measures to ensure that production vehicles, components or separate technical units, as the case may be, again conform to the approved type. The approval authorities of that Member State shall advise those of the other Member States of the measures taken which may, where necessary, extend to withdrawal of type-approval.

3.  If a Member State demonstrates that vehicles, components or separate technical units accompanied by a certificate of conformity or bearing an approval mark do not conform to the approved type it may request the Member State which granted the type-approval to verify that vehicles, components or separate technical units, as the case may be, in production conform to the approved type. Such action shall be taken as soon as possible and in any case within six months of the date of the request.

4.  In the case of:

the vehicle-approval authority shall request the Member State(s) which granted any relevant system, component, separate technical unit or incomplete vehicle type-approval(s) to take the necessary action to ensure that vehicles in production again conform to the approved type. Such action shall be taken as soon as possible and in any case within six months of the date of the request, if necessary in conjunction with the Member State making the request. Where a failure to conform is established, the approval authorities of the Member State which granted the system, component or separate technical unit type-approval or the approval of the incomplete vehicle shall take the measures set out in paragraph 2.

5.  The approval authorities of the Member States shall inform each other within one month of any withdrawal of type-approval and of the reasons for such a measure.

6.  If the Member State which granted type-approval disputes the failure to conform notified to it the Member States concerned shall endeavour to settle the dispute. The Commission shall be kept informed and shall, where necessary, hold appropriate consultations for the purpose of reaching a settlement.

Article 12

Notification of decisions and remedies available

All decisions taken pursuant to the provisions adopted in implementation of this Directive and refusing or withdrawing type-approval, or refusing registration or prohibiting sale, shall state in detail the reasons on which they are based. Any decisions shall be notified to the party concerned who shall, at the same time, be informed of the remedies available to him under the laws in force in the Member States and of the time limits allowed for the exercise of such remedies.

Article 13

Adaptation of the Annexes

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1.  The Commission shall be assisted by a committee referred to as the ‘Committee for Adaptation to Technical Progress’.

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2.  All the amendments necessary for adapting:

shall be adopted in accordance with the procedure laid down in paragraph 3. This procedure shall also apply to the introduction of provisions on the type-approval of separate technical units into the separate Directives.

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3.  Where reference is made to this Article, Articles 5 and 7 of Decision 1999/468/EC ( 4 ) shall apply.

The period laid down in Article 5(6) of Decision 1999/468/EC shall be set at three months.

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4.  Should the Council, acting on a proposal from the Commission, adopt a new separate Directive, it shall on the basis of that same proposal adopt appropriate amendments to the relevant Annexes to this Directive.

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5.  Should the Commission adopt amendments to a separate Directive, it shall on the basis of the same amendments adopt appropriate amendments to the relevant Annexes to this Directive.

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6.  The committee shall adopt its rules of procedure.

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Article 14

Notification of approval authorities and technical services

1.  The Member States shall notify to the Commission and to the other Member States the names and addresses of:

2.  A notified service shall be presumed to satisfy the harmonized standard but, where appropriate, the Commission may request Member States to provide supporting evidence.

Third country services may only be notified as an appointed technical service in the framework of a bilateral or multilateral agreement between the Community and the third country.

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LIST OF ANNEXES

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ANNEX I (a)

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ANNEX II

DEFINITION OF VEHICLE CATEGORIES AND VEHICLE TYPES

A.   DEFINITION OF VEHICLE CATEGORY

Vehicle categories are defined according to the following classification:

(Where reference is made to ‘maximum mass’ in the following definitions, this means ‘technically permissible maximum laden mass’ as specified in point 2.8 of Annex I.)

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Category M : Motor vehicles with at least four wheels designed and constructed for the carriage of passengers. Category M1 : Vehicles designed and constructed for the carriage of passengers and comprising no more than eight seats in addition to the driver's seat. Category M2 : Vehicles designed and constructed for the carriage of passengers, comprising more than eight seats in addition to the driver's seat, and having a maximum mass not exceeding 5 tonnes. Category M3 : Vehicles designed and constructed for the carriage of passengers, comprising more than eight seats in addition to the driver's seat, and having a maximum mass exceeding 5 tonnes. The types of bodywork and codifications pertinent to the vehicles of category M are defined in Part C of this Annex paragraph 1 (vehicles of category M1) and paragraph 2 (vehicles of categories M2 and M3) to be used for the purpose specified in that Part.

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Category N : Motor vehicles with at least four wheels designed and constructed for the carriage of goods. Category N1 : Vehicles designed and constructed for the carriage of goods and having a maximum mass not exceeding 3,5 tonnes. Category N2 : Vehicles designed and constructed for the carriage of goods and having a maximum mass exceeding 3,5 tonnes but not exceeding 12 tonnes. Category N3 : Vehicles designed and constructed for the carriage of goods and having a maximum mass exceeding 12 tonnes. In the case of a towing vehicle designed to be coupled to a semi-trailer or centre-axle trailer, the mass to be considered for classifying the vehicle is the mass of the tractor vehicle in running order, increased by the mass corresponding to the maximum static vertical load transferred to the tractor vehicle by the semi-trailer or centre-axle trailer and, where applicable, by the maximum mass of the tractor vehicles own load. The types of bodywork and codifications pertinent to the vehicles of category N are defined in Part C of this Annex paragraph 3 to be used for the purpose specified in that Part.

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Category O : Trailers (including semi-trailers). Category O1 : Trailers with a maximum mass not exceeding 0,75 tonnes Category O2 : Trailers with a maximum mass exceeding 0,75 tonnes but not exceeding 3,5 tonnes. Category O3 : Trailers with a maximum mass exceeding 3,5 tonnes but not exceeding 10 tonnes. Category O4 : Trailers with a maximum mass exceeding 10 tonnes. In the case of a semi-trailer or centre-axle trailer, the maximum mass to be considered for classifying the trailer corresponds to the static vertical load transmitted to the ground by the axle or axles of the semi-trailer or centre-axle trailer when coupled to the towing vehicle and carrying its maximum load. The types of bodywork and codifications pertinent to the vehicles of category O are defined in Part C of this Annex paragraph 4 to be used for the purpose specified in that Part.

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OFF-ROAD VEHICLES (symbol G) 4.1. Vehicles in category N1 with a maximum mass not exceeding two tonnes and vehicles in category M1 are considered to be off-road vehicles if they have: — at least one front axle and at least one rear axle designed to be driven simultaneously including vehicles where the drive to one axle can be disengaged, — at least one differential locking mechanism or at least one mechanism having a similar effect and if they can climb a 30 % gradient calculated for a solo vehicle. In addition, they must satisfy at least five of the following six requirements: — the approach angle must be at least 25o, — the departure angle must be at least 20o, — the ramp angle must be at least 20o, — the ground clearance under the front axle must be at least 180 mm, — the ground clearance under the rear axle must be at least 180 mm, — the ground clearance between the axles must be at least 200 mm. 4.2. Vehicles in category N1 with a maximum mass exceeding two tonnes or in category N2, M2 or M3 with a maximum mass not exceeding 12 tonnes are considered to be off-road vehicles either if all their wheels are designed to be driven simultaneously, including vehicles where the drive to one axle can be disengaged, or if the following three requirements are satisfied: — at least one front and at least one rear axle are designed to be driven simultaneously, including vehicles where the drive to one axle can be disengaged, — there is at least one differential locking mechanism or at least one mechanism having a similar effect, — they can climb a 25 % gradient calculated for a solo vehicle. 4.3. Vehicles in category M3 with a maximum mass exceeding 12 tonnes or in category N3 are to be considered to be off-road vehicles either if the wheels are designed to be driven simultaneously, including vehicles where the drive to one axle can be disengaged, or if the following requirements are satisfied: — at least half the wheels are driven, — there is at least one differential locking mechanism or at least one mechanism having a similar effect, — they can climb a 25 % gradient calculated for a solo vehicle, at least four of the following six requirements are satisfied: — the approach angle must be at least 25o, — the departure angle must be at least 25o, — the ramp angle must be at least 25o, — the ground clearance under the front axle must be at least 250 mm, — the ground clearance between the axles must be at least 300 mm, — the ground clearance under the rear axle must be at least 250 mm. 4.4. Load and checking conditions. 4.4.1. Vehicles in category N1 with a maximum mass not exceeding two tonnes and vehicles in category M1 must be in running order, namely with coolant fluid, lubricants, fuel, tools, spare-wheel and driver ( see footnote (o) in Annex I). 4.4.2. Motor vehicles other than those referred to in 4.4.1 must be loaded to the technically permissible maximum mass stated by the manufacturer. 4.4.3. The ability to climb the required gradients (25 % and 30 %) is verified by simple calculation. In exceptional cases, however, the technical services may ask for a vehicle of the type concerned to be submitted to it for an actual test. 4.4.4. When measuring approach and departure angles and ramp angles, no account is taken of underrun protective devices. 4.5. Definitions and sketches of ground clearance. (For definitions of approach angle, departure angle, ramp angle, see Annex I, footnotes (na), (nb) and (nc)). 4.5.1. ‘Ground clearance between the axles’ means the shortest distance between the ground plane and the lowest fixed point of the vehicle. Multi-axled bogies are considered to be a single axle. 4.5.2. ‘Ground clearance beneath one axle’ means the distance beneath the highest point of the arc of a circle passing through the centre of the tyre footprint of the wheels on one axle (the inner wheels in the case of twin tyres) and touching the lowest fixed point of the vehicle between the wheels. No rigid part of the vehicle may project to the shaded area of the diagram. Where appropriate, the ground clearance of several axles is indicated in accordance with their arrangement, for example 280/250/250. 4.6. Combined designation Symbol ‘G’ shall be combined with either symbol ‘M’ or ‘N’. For example, a vehicle of category N1 which is suited for off-road use shall be designated as N1G.

5.

‘Special purpose vehicle’ means a vehicle of category M, N or O for conveying passengers or goods and for performing a special function for which special body arrangements and/or equipment are necessary. 5.1. ‘Motor caravan’ means a special purpose M category vehicle constructed to include living accommodation which contains at least the following equipment: — seats and table, — sleeping accommodation which may be converted from the seats, — cooking facilities, and — storage facilities. This equipment shall be rigidly fixed to the living compartment; however, the table may be designed to be easily removable. 5.2. ‘Armoured vehicles’ means vehicles intended for the protection of conveyed passengers and/or goods and complying with armour plating anti-bullet requirements. 5.3. ‘Ambulances’ means motor vehicles of category M intended for the transport of sick or injured people and having special equipment for such purpose. 5.4. ‘Hearses’ means motor vehicles of category M intended for the transport of deceased people and having special equipment for such purpose. 5.5. ‘Trailer caravans’ see ISO Standard 3833 — 1977, term No 3.2.1.3. 5.6. ‘Mobile cranes’ means a special purpose vehicle of category N3, not fitted for the carriage of goods, provided with a crane whose lifting moment is equal to or higher than 400 kNm. 5.7. ‘Other special purpose vehicles’ means vehicles as defined in point 5 with the exception of those mentioned in points 5.1 to 5.6. The codifications pertinent to ‘special purpose vehicles’ are defined in Part C of this Annex paragraph 5 to be used for the purpose specified in that Part.

B.   DEFINITION OF VEHICLE TYPE

1.

For the purposes of category M1: A ‘type’ shall consist of vehicles which do not differ in at least the following essential respects: — the manufacturer, — the manufacturer's type designation, — essential aspects of construction and design: —  — chassis/floor pan (obvious and fundamental differences), — power plant (internal combustion/electric/hybrid). ‘Variant’ of a type means vehicles within a type which do not differ in at least the following essential respects: — body style (e.g. saloon, hatchback, coupé, convertible, station-wagon, multi-purpose vehicle), — power plant: —  — working principle (as in point 3.2.1.1 of Annex III), — number and arrangement of cylinders, — power differences of more than 30 % (the highest is more than 1,3 times the lowest), — capacity differences of more than 20 % (the highest is more than 1,2 times the lowest), — powered axles (number, position, interconnection), — steered axles (number and position). ‘Version’ of a variant means vehicles, which consist of a combination of items shown in the information package subject to the requirements in Annex VIII. Multiple entries of the following parameters may not be combined within one version: — technically permissible maximum laden mass, — engine capacity, — maximum net power, — type of gearbox and number of gears, — maximum number of seating positions as defined in Annex II C.

2.

For the purpose of categories M2 and M3: A ‘type’ shall consist of vehicles which do not differ in at least the following essential respects: — the manufacturer, — the manufacturer's type designation, — category, — essential aspects of construction and design: —  — chassis/self-supporting body, single-/double deck, rigid/articulated (obvious and fundamental differences), — number of axles, — power plant (internal combustion/electric/hybrid), ‘Variant’ of a type means vehicles within a type which do not differ in at least the following essential respects: — class as defined in Directive 2001/…/EC ‘Buses and coaches’ (only for complete vehicles), — extent of build (e.g. complete/incomplete), — power plant: —  — working principle (as in point 3.2.1.1 of Annex III), — number and arrangement of cylinders, — power differences of more than 50 % (the highest is more than 1,5 times the lowest), — capacity differences of more than 50 % (the highest is more than 1,5 times the lowest), — location (front, mid, rear) — technically permissible maximum laden mass differences of more than 20 % (the highest is more than 1,2 times the lowest), — powered axles (number, position, interconnection), — steered axles (number and position). ‘Version’ of a variant means vehicles, which consist of a combination of items shown in the information package subject to the requirements in Annex VIII.

3.

For the purpose of categories N1, N2 and N3: A ‘type’ shall consist of vehicles, which do not differ in at least the following essential respects: — the manufacturer, — the manufacturer's type designation, — category, — essential aspects of construction and design: —  — chassis/floor pan (obvious and fundamental differences), — number of axles, — power plant (internal combustion/electric/hybrid), ‘Variant’ of a type means vehicles within a type which do not differ in at least the following essential respects: — body structural concept (e.g. platform truck/tipper/tanker/semi-trailer towing vehicle) (only for complete vehicles), — extent of build (e.g. complete/incomplete), — power plant: —  — working principle (as in point 3.2.1.1 of Annex III), — number and arrangement of cylinders, — power differences of more than 50 % (the highest is more than 1,5 times the lowest), — capacity differences of more than 50 % (the highest is more than 1,5 times the lowest), — technically permissible maximum laden mass differences of more than 20 % (the highest is more than 1,2 times the lowest), — powered axles (number, position, interconnection), — steered axles (number and position), ‘Version’ of a variant means vehicles, which consist of a combination of items shown in the information package subject to the requirements in Annex VIII.

4.

For the purpose of categories O1, O2, O3 and O4: A ‘type’ shall consist of vehicles which do not differ in at least the following essential respects: — the manufacturer, — the manufacturer's type designation, — category, — essential aspects of construction and design: —  — chassis/self supporting body (obvious and fundamental differences), — number of axles, — drawbar trailer/semi-trailer/centre axle trailer, — type of braking system (e.g. unbraked/inertia/power). ‘Variant’ of a type means vehicles within a type which do not differ in at least the following essential respects: — extent of build (e.g. complete/incomplete), — body style (e.g. caravans/platform/tanker) (only for complete/completed vehicles), — technically permissible maximum laden mass differences of more than 20 % (the highest is more than 1,2 times the lowest), — steered axles (number and position), ‘Version’ of a variant means vehicles, which consist of a combination of items shown in the information package.

5.	For all categories: Full identification of the vehicle just from the designations of type, variant and version must be consistent with a single accurate definition of all the technical characteristics required for the vehicle to be put into service.

C.   DEFINITION OF TYPE OF BODYWORK

(only for complete/completed vehicles)

The type of bodywork in Annex I, Annex III, Part 1, point 9.1 and in Annex IX, point 37 shall be indicated by the following codification:

1.

Passenger cars (M1) AA Saloon ISO Standard 3833 — 1977, term No 3.1.1.1, but including also vehicles with more than four side windows. AB Hatchback Saloon (AA) with a hatch at the rear end of the vehicle. AC Station wagon ISO Standard 3833 — 1977, term No 3.1.1.4 (estate car) AD Coupé ISO Standard 3833 — 1977, term No 3.1.1.5 AE Convertible ISO Standard 3833 — 1977, term No 3.1.1.6 AF Multi-purpose vehicle Motor vehicle other than those mentioned in AA to AE intended for carrying passengers and their luggage or goods, in a single compartment. However, if such a vehicle meets both of the following conditions: (a) the number of seating positions, excluding the driver, is not more than six. a ‘seating position’ shall be regarded as existing if the vehicle is provided with ‘accessible’ seat anchorages. ‘accessible’ shall mean those anchorages, which can be used. In order to prevent anchorages being ‘accessible’, the manufacturer shall physically obstruct their use, for example by welding over cover plates or by fitting similar permanent fixtures which cannot be removed by use of normally available tools; and (b) P − (M + N × 68) > N × 68 where: P = technically permissible maximum laden mass in kg M = mass in running order in kg N = number of seating positions excluding the driver This vehicle is not considered to be a vehicle of category M1.

2.

Motor vehicles of category M2 or M3 Vehicles of Class I (see Directive 2001/…/EC ‘Buses and coaches’) CA Single deck CB Double deck CC Articulated single deck CD Articulated double deck CE Low-floor single deck CF Low-floor double deck CG Articulated low-floor single deck CH Articulated low-floor double deck Vehicles of Class II (see Directive 2001/…/EC ‘Buses and coaches’) CI Single deck CJ Double deck CK Articulated single deck CL Articulated double deck CM Low-floor single deck CN Low-floor double deck CO Articulated low-floor single deck CP Articulated low-floor double deck Vehicles of Class III (see Directive 2001/…/EC ‘Buses and coaches’) CQ Single deck CR Double deck CS Articulated single deck CT Articulated double deck Vehicles of Class A (see Directive 2001/…/EC ‘Buses and coaches’) CU Single deck CV Low-floor single deck Vehicles of Class B (see Directive 2001/…/EC ‘Buses and coaches’) CW Single deck

3.

Motor vehicles of category N BA Lorry See Directive 1997/27/EC ‘Masses and dimensions of certain categories of motor vehicles and their trailers’ Annex I, point 2.1.1 BB Van Lorry with the cab integrated into the body. BC Semi-trailer towing vehicle See Directive 1997/27/EC ‘Masses and dimensions of certain categories of motor vehicles and their trailers’ Annex I, point 2.1.1 BD Trailer towing vehicle (road tractor) See Directive 1997/27/EC ‘Masses and dimensions of certain categories of motor vehicles and their trailers’ Annex I, point 2.1.1 — However, if a vehicle defined as BB with a technically permissible maximum mass not exceeding 3 500 kg: —  — has more than six seating positions excluding the driver — or — meets both of the following conditions: —  (a) the number of seating positions, excluding the driver, is not more than six, and (b) P − (M + N × 68) ≤ N × 68 — this vehicle is not considered to be a vehicle of category N. — However, if a vehicle defined as BA, BB with a technically permissible maximum mass exceeding 3 500 kg, BC or BD meets at least one of the following conditions: —  (a) the number of seating positions, excluding the driver, is more than eight, or (b) P − (M + N × 68) ≤ N × 68 — this vehicle is not considered to be a vehicle of category N. See Part C, item of this Annex for the definitions of ‘seating positions’, P, M and N.

4.

Vehicles of category O DA Semi-trailer See Directive 1997/27/EC ‘Masses and dimensions of certain categories of motor vehicles and their trailers’ Annex I, point 2.1.2 DB Drawbar trailer See Directive 1997/27/EC ‘Masses and dimensions of certain categories of motor vehicles and their trailers’ Annex I, point 2.2.3 DC Centre-axle trailer See Directive 1997/27/EC ‘Masses and dimensions of certain categories of motor vehicles and their trailers’ Annex I, point 2.2.4

5.

Special purpose vehicles SA Motor caravans (See Annex IIA, point 5.1) SB Armoured vehicles (See Annex IIA, point 5.2) SC Ambulances (See Annex IIA, point 5.3) SD Hearses (See Annex IIA, point 5.4) SE Trailer caravans (See Annex IIA, point 5.5) SF Mobile cranes (See Annex IIA, point 5.6) SG Other special purpose vehicles (See Annex IIA, point 5.7)

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ANNEX III

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►(1) M21  

►(1) M20  

►(1) M25  

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ANNEX IV

LIST OF REQUIREMENTS FOR THE PURPOSES OF VEHICLE EC TYPE-APPROVAL

PART I

PART II

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ANNEX V

PROCEDURES TO BE FOLLOWED DURING VEHICLE EC TYPE-APPROVAL

1.

In the case of an application for a whole vehicle type-approval, the EC type-approval authority must: (a) verify that all separate Directive EC type-approvals are applicable to the appropriate standard in the relevant separate Directive; (b) by reference to the documentation make sure that the vehicle specification(s) and data contained in Part I of the vehicle information document are included in the data in the information packages and/or the approval certificates of the relevant separate Directive approvals; and when an item number in Part I of the information document is not included in the information package of any of the separate Directives, confirm that the relevant part or characteristic conforms to the particulars in the information folder; (c) on a selected sample of vehicles from the type to be approved carry out or arrange to be carried out inspections of vehicle parts and systems to verify that the vehicle(s) is/are built in accordance with the relevant data contained in the authenticated information package in respect of all separate Directive EC type-approvals; (d) carry out or arrange to be carried out relevant installation checks in respect of separate technical units where applicable; (e) carry out or arrange to be carried out necessary checks in respect of the presence of the devices provided for in footnotes (1) and (2) of Part I of Annex IV where applicable.

2.

The number of vehicles to be inspected for the purposes of paragraph 1.c must be sufficient to permit the proper control of the various combinations to be type-approved according to the following criteria: Vehicle category M1 M2 M3 N1 N2 N3 O1 O2 O3 O4 Criteria                     Engine X X X X X X - - - - Gear box X X X X X X - - - - Number of axles - X X X X X X X X X Powered axles (number, position, interconnection) X X X X X X - - - - Steered axles (number and position) X X X X X X X X X X Body styles X X X X X X X X X X Number of doors X X X X X X X X X X Hand of drive X X X X X X - - - - Number of seats X X X X X X - - - - Level of equipment X X X X X X - - - -

3.

In the case where no approval certificates for any of the relevant separate Directives are available, the EC type-approval authority must: (a) arrange for the necessary tests and checks as required by each of the relevant separate Directives; (b) verify that the vehicle conforms to the particulars in the vehicle information folder and that it meets the technical requirements of each of the relevant separate Directives; (c) carry out or arrange to be carried out relevant installation checks in respect of separate technical units where applicable; (d) carry out or arrange to be carried out necessary checks in respect of the presence of the devices provided for in footnotes (1) and (2) of Part I of Annex IV where applicable.

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ANNEX VI

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ANNEX VII

EC TYPE-APPROVAL CERTIFICATE NUMBERING SYSTEM ( 5 )

1.

The EC type-approval number shall consist of four sections for whole vehicle type-approvals and five sections for system, component, and separate technical unit type-approvals as detailed below. In all cases, the sections shall be separated by the ‘*’ character. Section 1 : The lower case letter ‘e’ followed by the distinguishing number of the Member State issuing the EC type-approval: ▼A5 1 for Germany; 2 for France; 3 for Italy; 4 for the Netherlands; 5 for Sweden; 6 for Belgium; 7 for Hungary; 8 for the Czech Republic; 9 for Spain; 11 for the United Kingdom; 12 for Austria; 13 for Luxembourg; 17 for Finland; 18 for Denmark; 20 for Poland; 21 for Portugal; 23 for Greece; 24 for Ireland; 26 for Slovenia; 27 for Slovakia; 29 for Estonia; 32 for Latvia; 36 for Lithuania; CY for Cyprus; MT for Malta. ▼M17 Section 2 : The number of the base Directive. Section 3 : The number of the latest amending Directive applicable to the EC type-approval. — In the case of whole vehicle EC type-approvals, this means the latest Directive amending an Article (or Articles) of Directive 70/156/EEC. — Means the latest Directive containing the actual provisions with which the system, component or technical unit conforms. — Should a Directive contain different implementation dates referring to different technical standards, an alphabetical character shall be added to specify to which standard the approval was granted. Section 4 : A four-digit sequential number (with leading zeros as applicable) for EC whole vehicle type-approvals, or four or five digits for EC type-approval pursuant to a separate Directive to denote the base type-approval number. The sequence shall start from 0001 for each base Directive. Section 5 : A two-digit sequential number (with leading zeros if applicable) to denote the extension. The sequence shall start from 00 for each base approval number.

2.	In the case of an EC type-approval for a whole vehicle, Section 2 shall be omitted.

3.	On the vehicle's statutory plate(s) only, Section 5 shall be omitted.

4.	Example of the third-system approval (with as yet no extension) issued by France to the braking Directive: e2*71/320*98/12*0003*00 or e2*88/77*91/542A*0003*00 in the case of a Directive with two implementation stages A and B.

5.	Example of the second extension to the fourth vehicle type-approval issued by the United Kingdom: e11*98/14*0004*02 Directive 98/14/EC being up to now the latest Directive amending the Articles of Directive 70/156/EEC.

6.	Example of the EC type-approval number stamped on the vehicle's statutory plate(s): e11*98/14*0004

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ANNEX VIII

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ANNEX IX

►(2) A5  

►(2) M25  

►(2) A5  

►(2) M25  

►(2) A5  

►(2) M25  

►(1) A5  

►(1) M25  

►(2) A5  

►(2) M25  

►(2) A5  

►(2) M25  

►(1) A5  

►(1) M25  

►(1) A5  

►(1) M25  

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ANNEX X

CONFORMITY OF PRODUCTION PROCEDURES

0.   CONFORMITY OF PRODUCTION

Conformity of production to ensure conformity to the approved type including assessment of quality management systems referenced below as initial assessment ( 6 ) and verification of the approval subject and product related controls referenced below as product conformity arrangements.

1.   INITIAL ASSESSMENT

1.1.	The EC type-approval authority of a Member State must verify, before granting EC type-approval, the existence of satisfactory arrangements and procedures for ensuring effective control so that components, systems, separate technical units or vehicles when in production conform to the approved type.

1.2.

The requirement in point 1.1 must be verified to the satisfaction of the authority granting EC type-approval. That authority shall be satisfied with the initial assessment and the initial product conformity arrangements at Section 2, taking account, as necessary, of one of the arrangements described in points 1.2.1 to 1.2.3, or a combination of those arrangements in full or in part as appropriate. 1.2.1. The actual initial assessment and/or verification of product conformity arrangements may be carried out by the EC type-approval authority granting EC type-approval or a technical service on behalf of the EC type-approval authority. 1.2.1.1. When considering the extent of the initial assessment to be carried out, the EC type-approval authority may take account of available information relating to: the manufacturer's certification described in point 1.2.3, which has not been qualified or recognised under that paragraph, in the case of component or separate technical unit EC type-approval, quality system assessments performed in the component or separate technical unit manufacturer's premises by vehicle manufacturer(s), according to one or more of the industry sector specifications satisfying the requirements in harmonised standard EN ISO 9002 — 1994, or EN ISO 9001 — 2000 with the permissible exclusion of the requirements related to the concepts of design and development, point 7.3 ‘Customer satisfaction and continual improvement’. 1.2.2. The actual initial assessment and/or verification of product conformity arrangements may also be carried out by the EC type-approval authority of another Member State or the technical service designated for this purpose by the EC type-approval authority. In that case, the EC type-approval authority of the other Member State shall prepare a statement of compliance outlining the areas and production facilities it has covered as relevant to the product(s) to be EC type-approved and to the Directive according to which these products are to be approved ( 7 ). On receiving an application for a compliance statement from the EC type-approval authority of a Member State granting EC type-approval, the EC type-approval authority of another Member State shall send forthwith the statement of compliance or advise that it is not in a position to provide such a statement. The statement of compliance should at least include: Group or company: (e.g. XYZ Automotive) Particular organisation: (e.g. European Division) Plants/sites: (e.g. Engine Plant 1 (United Kingdom) Vehicle Plant 2 (Germany)) Vehicle/component range: (e.g. All Category M1 models) Areas assessed: (e.g. Engine assembly, body pressing and assembly, vehicle assembly) Documents examined: (e.g. Company and site quality manual and procedures) Assessment: (e.g. Conducted: 18-30.9.2001) (e.g. Planned monitor visit: March 2002) 1.2.3. The EC type-approval authority must also accept the manufacturer's suitable certification to harmonised standard EN ISO 9002 — 1994 (whose scope covers the locations of production and product(s) to be approved), or EN ISO 9001 — 2000 with the permissible exclusion of the requirements related to the concepts of design and development, point 7.3 ‘Customer satisfaction and continual improvement’, or an equivalent harmonised standard as satisfying the initial assessment requirements of point 1.2. The manufacturer must provide details of the certification and undertake to inform the EC type-approval authority of any revisions to its validity or scope. ‘Suitable’ means granted by a certification body complying with harmonised standard EN 45012, and either qualified as such by the EC type-approval authority of a Member State itself, or accredited as such by a national accreditation organisation of a Member State and recognised by that Member State's EC type-approval authority. The EC type-approval authorities of the Member State shall inform each other of the certification bodies they have qualified or recognised as abovementioned, and of any revision to the validity or scope of these bodies.

1.3.

For the purpose of the whole vehicle EC type-approval, the initial assessments carried out for granting of approvals for systems, components and technical units of the vehicle need not be repeated, but shall be completed by an assessment covering the locations and activities relating to the assembly of the whole vehicle not covered by the former assessments.

2.   PRODUCT CONFORMITY ARRANGEMENTS

2.1.

Every vehicle, system, component or separate technical unit approved pursuant to this Directive or a separate Directive must be so manufactured as to conform to the type approved by meeting the requirements of this Directive or a separate Directive contained in the complete list set out in Annex IV or XI.

2.2.

The EC type-approval authority of a Member State, at the time of granting an EC type-approval, must verify the existence of adequate arrangements and documented control plans, to be agreed with the manufacturer for each approval, to carry out at specified intervals those tests or associated checks necessary to verify continued conformity with the approved type including specifically, where applicable, tests specified in the separate Directives.

2.3.

The holder of the EC type-approval must, in particular: 2.3.1. ensure the existence and application of procedures for effective control of the conformity of products (vehicles, systems, components or separate technical units) to the approved type; 2.3.2. have access to the testing or other appropriate equipment necessary for checking the conformity to each approved type; 2.3.3. ensure that test or check results data are recorded and that annexed documents remain available for a period to be determined in agreement with the type-approval authority. This period is not required to exceed 10 years; 2.3.4. analyse the results of each type of test or check, in order to verify and ensure the stability of the product characteristics, making allowance for variation of an industrial production; 2.3.5. ensure that for each type of product, at least the checks prescribed in this Directive and the tests prescribed in the applicable separate Directives contained in the complete list set out in Annex IV or XI, are carried out; 2.3.6. ensure that any set of samples or test pieces, giving evidence of non-conformity in the type of test or check in question gives rise to a further sampling and test or check. All the necessary steps shall be taken to restore conformity of the corresponding production; 2.3.7. in the case of whole-vehicle EC type-approval, the checks referred to in point 2.3.5 are restricted to those verifying the correct build specification in relation to the approval and especially to the information document laid down in Annex III and the information required for certificates of conformity given in Annex IX to this Directive.

3.   CONTINUED VERIFICATION ARRANGEMENTS

3.1.

The authority which has granted EC type-approval may at any time verify the conformity control methods applied in each production facility. 3.1.1. The normal arrangements shall be to monitor the continued effectiveness of the procedures established at 1.2 (initial assessment and product conformity) of this Annex. 3.1.1.1. Surveillance activities carried out by a certification body (qualified or recognised as required by point 1.2.3 of this Annex) must be accepted as satisfying the requirements of point 3.1.1 with regard to the procedures established at initial assessment (point 1.2.3). 3.1.1.2. The normal frequency of verifications by the EC type-approval authority (other than those at point 3.1.1.1) shall be such as to ensure that the relevant controls applied in accordance with Sections 1 and 2 of this Annex are reviewed over a period consistent with the climate of trust established by the type-approval authority.

3.2.	At every review, records of tests or checks and records of production shall be made available to the inspector; in particular, records of those tests or checks documented as required by point 2.2 of this Annex.

3.3.

Where the nature of the test is appropriate, the inspector may select samples at random to be tested in the manufacturer's laboratory (or by the technical service where the separate Directive so provides). The minimum number of samples may be determined according to the results of the manufacturer's own verification.

3.4.	Where the level of control appears unsatisfactory, or when it seems necessary to verify the validity of the tests carried out in application of point 3.2, the inspector must select samples to be sent to the technical service which conducted the EC type-approval tests.

3.5.	The EC type-approval authority may carry out any check or test prescribed in this Directive or in the applicable separate Directives contained in the complete list set out in Annex IV or XI.

3.6.	In cases where unsatisfactory results are found during an inspection or a monitoring review, the EC type-approval authority must ensure that all necessary steps are taken to restore conformity of production as rapidly as possible.

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ANNEX XI

NATURE OF AND PROVISIONS FOR SPECIAL PURPOSE VEHICLES

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Appendix 1

Motor-caravans, ambulances and hearses

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Appendix 2

Armoured Vehicles

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Appendix 3

Other special purpose vehicles (including trailer caravans)

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Appendix 4

Mobile cranes

Meaning of letters

X	No exemptions except those specified in the separate Directive.

N/A	This Directive is not applicable to this vehicle (no requirements).

A	Exemption permitted where special purposes make it impossible to fully comply. The manufacturer shall demonstrate this to the satisfaction of the type-approval authority that the vehicle cannot meet the requirements due to its special purpose.

B

Application limited to doors giving access to the seats designated for normal use when the vehicle is travelling on the road and where the distance between the R point of the seat and the average plane of the door surface, measured perpendicular to the longitudinal medium plane of the vehicle, does not exceed 500 mm.

C	Application limited to that part of the vehicle in front of the rearmost seat designated for normal use when the vehicle is travelling on the road and also limited to the head impact zone as defined in Directive 74/60/EEC.

D	Application limited to seats designated for normal use when the vehicle is travelling on the road.

E	Front only.

F	Modification to the routing and length of the refuelling duct and re-positioning of the tank inboard is permissible.

G

Requirements according to the category of the base/incomplete vehicle (the chassis of which was used to built the special purpose vehicle). In the case of incomplete/completed vehicles, it is acceptable that the requirements for vehicles of the corresponding category N (based on maximum mass) are satisfied.

H	Modification of exhaust system length after the last silencer not exceeding 2 m is permissible without any further test.

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J	For all window glazing other than driver's cab glazing (windshield and side glasses), the material may be either of safety glass or rigid plastic glazing.

K	Additional panic alarm devices permitted.

L	Application limited to seats designated for normal use when the vehicle is travelling on the road. At least anchorages for lap belts are required in the rear seating positions.

M	Application limited to seats designated for normal use when the vehicle is travelling on the road. At least lap belts are required in all rear seating positions.

N	Provided that all mandatory lighting devices are installed and that the geometric visibility is not affected.

O	The vehicle shall be fitted with an adequate system in the front.

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Q	Modification of exhaust system length after the last silencer not exceeding 2 m is permissible without any further test. An EC type-approval issued to the most representative base vehicle remains valid irrespective of change in the reference weight.

R	Provided that the registration plates of all member states can be mounted and remain visible.

S	The light transmission factor is at least 60 %, also the ‘A’ pillar obstruction angle is not more than 10 degrees.

T

Test to be performed only with the complete/completed vehicle. The vehicle can be tested according to Directive 70/157/EEC as last amended by 99/101/EC. Concerning point 5.2.2.1 of Annex I to Directive 70/157/EEC the following limit values are applicable: 81 dB(A) for vehicles with an engine power of less than 75 kW 83 dB(A) for vehicles with an engine power of not less than 75 kW but less than 150 kW 84 dB(A) for vehicles with an engine power of not less than 150 kW

U

Test to be performed only with the complete/completed vehicle. Vehicles up to four axles shall comply with all the requirements laid down by Directive 1971/320/EEC. Derogations are admitted for vehicles having more than four axles, provided that: they are justified by the particular construction all the braking performances, related to parking, service and secondary braking laid down by Directive 1971/320/EEC are fulfilled.

V	The compliance with Directive 1997/68/EC can be accepted.

Y	Provided that all mandatory lighting devices are installed.

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ANNEX XII

SMALL SERIES AND END-OF-SERIES LIMITS

A.   SMALL SERIES LIMITS

A ‘family of types’ shall consist of vehicles do not differ in the following essential respects:

B.   END-OF-SERIES LIMITS

The maximum number of complete and completed vehicles put into service in each Member State under the procedure ‘end-of-series’ shall be restricted in one of the following ways to be chosen by the Member State:

A special entry shall be made on the certificate of conformity of the vehicles put into service under this procedure.

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ANNEX XIII

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ANNEX XIV

PROCEDURES TO BE FOLLOWED DURING MULTI-STAGE EC TYPE-APPROVAL

1.   GENERAL

1.1.

The satisfactory operation of the process of multi-stage EC type-approval requires joint action by all the manufacturers concerned. To this end approval authorities must ensure, before granting first and subsequent stage approval, that suitable arrangements exist between the relevant manufacturers for the supply and interchange of documents and information such that the completed vehicle type meets the technical requirements of all the relevant separate Directives as prescribed in Annex IV or Annex XI. Such information must include details of relevant system, component and separate technical unit approvals and of vehicle parts which form part of the incomplete vehicle but are not yet approved.

1.2.	EC type-approvals in accordance with this Annex are granted on the basis of the current state of completion of the vehicle type and must incorporate all approvals granted at earlier stages.

1.3.

Each manufacturer in a multi-stage EC type-approval process is responsible for the approval and conformity of production of all systems, components or separate technical units manufactured by him or added by him to the previously built stage. He is not responsible for subjects which have been approved in an earlier stage except in those cases where he modifies relevant parts to an extent that the previously granted approval becomes invalid.

2.   PROCEDURES

The type-approval authority must:

3.

The number of vehicles to be inspected for the purposes of paragraph 2(d) must be sufficient to permit the proper control of the various combinations to be EC type-approved according to the state of completion of the vehicle and the following criteria: — engine, — gearbox, — powered axles (number, position, interconnection), — steered axles (number and position), — body styles, — number of doors, — driving position, — number of seats, — level of equipment.

4.

IDENTIFICATION OF THE VEHICLE At the second and subsequent stages, in addition to the statutory plate prescribed by Directive 76/114/EEC, each manufacturer must affix to the vehicle an additional plate the model of which is shown in the appendix to this Annex. This plate must be firmly attached, in a conspicuous and readily accessible position on a part not subject to replacement in use. It must show clearly and indelibly the following information in the order listed: — name of the manufacturer, — Sections 1, 3 and 4 of the EC type-approval number, — the stage of approval, — vehicle identification number, — maximum permissible laden mass of the vehicle ( 8 ) — maximum permissible laden mass of the combination (where the vehicle is permitted to tow a trailer) (8) , — maximum permissible mass on each axle, listed in order from front to rear (8) , — in the case of a semi-trailer or centre axle trailer, the maximum permitted mass on the coupling device (8) . — Unless otherwise provided for above, the plate must comply with the requirements of Directive 1976/114/EEC.

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Appendix

Model of the manufacturer's additional plate

The example below is given as a guide only.

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ANNEX XV

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( 1 ) OJ No C 160, 18.12.1969, p. 7.

( 2 ) OJ No C 48, 16.4.1969, p. 14.

( 3 ) OJ L 225, 10.8.1992, p. 72.

( 4 ) OJ L 184, 17.7.1999, p. 23.

( 5 ) Components and separate technical units shall be marked in accordance with the provisions of the relevant separate Directive.

( 6 ) Guidance on the planning and conduct of assessment is to be found in harmonised standard ISO 10011, Parts 1, 2 and 3, 1991.

( 7 ) For example, the relevant separate Directive, if the product to be approved is a system, component or technical unit, and Directive 70/156/EEC if it is a whole vehicle.

( 8 ) Only where the value has changed during the current stage of approval.