(1) ‘vehicle type’ means a set of vehicles as defined in Part B of Annex II to Directive 2007/46/EC;

(2) ‘standard equipment’ means the basic configuration of a vehicle which is equipped with all the features that are required under the regulatory acts referred to in Annex IV and Annex XI to Directive 2007/46/EC, including all features that are fitted without giving rise to any further specifications on configuration or equipment level;

(3) ‘optional equipment’ means all the features not included in the standard equipment which are fitted to a vehicle under the responsibility of the manufacturer that can be ordered by the customer;

(4) ‘mass in running order’ means

(a) in the case of a motor vehicle:

(b) in the case of a trailer:

(5) ‘mass of the optional equipment’ means the maximum mass of the combinations of optional equipment which may be fitted to the vehicle in addition to the standard equipment in accordance with the manufacturer's specifications;

(6) ‘actual mass of the vehicle’ means the mass in running order plus the mass of the optional equipment fitted to an individual vehicle;

(7) ‘technically permissible maximum laden mass’ (M) means the maximum mass allocated to a vehicle on the basis of its construction features and its design performances; the technically permissible laden mass of a trailer or of a semi-trailer includes the static mass transferred to the towing vehicle when coupled;

(8) ‘technically permissible maximum laden mass of the combination’ (MC) means the maximum mass allocated to the combination of a motor vehicle and one or more trailers on the basis of its construction features and its design performances or the maximum mass allocated to the combination of a tractor unit and a semi-trailer;

(9) ‘technically permissible maximum towable mass’ (TM) means the maximum mass of one or more trailers that may be towed by a towing vehicle which corresponds to the total load transmitted to the ground by the wheels of an axle or a group of axles on any trailer coupled to the towing vehicle;

(10) ‘axle’ means the common axis of rotation of two or more wheels whether power-driven or freely rotating, and whether in one or more segments located in the same plane perpendicular to the longitudinal centre-line of the vehicle;

(11) ‘group of axles’ means a number of axles having an axle spacing that is restricted to one of the axle spacings referred to as distance ‘d’ in Annex I to Directive 96/53/EC and which interact due to the specific design of the suspension;

(12) ‘solo axle’ means an axle that cannot be considered as part of a group of axles;

(13) ‘technically permissible maximum mass on the axle’ (m) means the mass corresponding to the maximum permissible static vertical load transmitted to the ground by the wheels of the axle, on the basis of the construction features of the axle and of the vehicle and their design performances;

(14) ‘technically permissible maximum mass on a group of axles’ (μ) means the mass corresponding to the maximum permissible static vertical load transmitted to the ground by the wheels of the group of axles, on the basis of the construction features of the group of axles and of the vehicle and their design performances;

(15) ‘coupling’ means a mechanical device including component items as defined in points 2.1 to 2.6 of Regulation No 55 of the United Nations Economic Commission for Europe (UNECE) — Uniform provisions concerning the approval of mechanical coupling components of combinations of vehicles ( 1 ) and a close-coupling device as defined in point 2.1.1 of UNECE Regulation No 102 — Uniform provisions concerning the approval of I.A close-coupling device (CCD) II. Vehicles with regard to the fitting of an approved type of CCD ( 2 );

(16) ‘coupling point’ means the centre of engagement of the coupling fitted to a towed vehicle within the coupling fitted to a towing vehicle;

(17) ‘mass of the coupling’ means the mass of the coupling itself and of the parts necessary for the attachment of the coupling to the vehicle;

(18) ‘technically permissible maximum mass at the coupling point’ means:

(a) in the case of a towing vehicle, the mass, corresponding to the maximum permissible static vertical load on the coupling point (‘S’ or ‘U’ value) of a towing vehicle, on the basis of the construction features of the coupling and of the towing vehicle;

(b) in the case of a semi-trailer, a centre-axle trailer or a rigid drawbar trailer, the mass corresponding to the maximum permissible static vertical load (‘S’ or ‘U’ value) to be transferred by the trailer to the towing vehicle at the coupling point, on the basis of the construction features of the coupling and of the trailer;

(19) ‘mass of the passengers’ means a rated mass depending on the vehicle category multiplied by the number of seating positions including, if any, the seating positions for crew members and the number of standees, but not including the driver;

(20) ‘mass of the driver’ means a mass rated at 75 kg located at the driver’s seating reference point;

(21) ‘pay-mass’ means the difference between the technically permissible maximum laden mass and the mass in running order increased by the mass of the passengers and the mass of the optional equipment;

(22) ‘length’ means the dimension defined in points 6.1.1, 6.1.2 and 6.1.3 of Standard ISO 612:1978; this definition also applies also to articulated vehicles made up of two or more sections;

(23) ‘width’ means the dimension defined in point 6.2 of Standard ISO 612:1978;

(24) ‘height’ means the dimension defined in point 6.3 of Standard ISO 612:1978;

(25) ‘wheelbase’ means the following:

(a) the dimension referred to in point 6.4.1 of Standard ISO 612:1978;

(b) for a centre-axle trailer with one axle, the horizontal distance between the vertical axis of the coupling and the centre of the axle;

(c) for a centre-axle trailer with more than one axle, the horizontal distance between the vertical axis of the coupling and the centre of the first axle;

(26) ‘axle spacing’ means the distance between two consecutive axles referred to in point 6.4 of Standard ISO 612:1978 in the case of vehicles with more than two axles; where the vehicle is fitted with two axles only, or in the case of a semi-trailer, a drawbar trailer or a rigid drawbar trailer, the axle spacing referred to in point 6.4.2 of Standard ISO 612:1978 has the meaning of ‘wheelbase’ as defined in point (25);

(27) ‘track’ means the distance referred to in point 6.5 of Standard ISO 612:1978;

(28) ‘fifth wheel lead’ means the distance referred to in point 6.19.2 of Standard ISO 612: 1978, taking into account the note referred to in point 6.19 of the same standard;

(29) ‘front fitting radius of semi-trailer’ means the horizontal distance from the axis of the kingpin to any point at the front of the semi-trailer;

(30) ‘front overhang’ means the horizontal distance between the vertical plane passing through the first axle or the kingpin axle in the case of a semi-trailer and the foremost point of the vehicle;

(31) ‘rear overhang’ means the horizontal distance between the vertical plane passing through the last rear axle and the rearmost point of the vehicle; where the vehicle is fitted with a coupling that is not removable, the rearmost point of the vehicle is the coupling point;

(32) ‘length of the loading area’ means the distance from the foremost internal point to the rearmost internal point of the cargo area, measured horizontally in the longitudinal plane of the vehicle;

(33) ‘rear swing-out’ means the distance between the actual extreme point reached by the rear end of a vehicle when manoeuvring in the conditions specified in Section 7 of Part B or in Section 6 of Part C of Annex I to this Regulation;

(34) ‘axle-lift device’ means a mechanism fitted to a vehicle for the purpose of raising the axle clear off the ground and lowering it to the ground;

(35) ‘lift axle or retractable axle’ means an axle which can be raised from its normal position and re-lowered by an axle-lift device;

(36) ‘loadable axle’ means an axle the load on which can be varied without the axle being raised by the use of an axle-lift device;

(37) ‘air suspension’ means a suspension system on which at least 75 % of the spring effect is caused by the air spring;

(38) ‘class of a bus or of a coach’ means a set of vehicles as defined in points 2.1.1 and 2.1.2 of UNECE Regulation No 107 – Uniform provisions concerning the approval of category M2 or M3 vehicles with regard to their general construction ( 3 );

(39) ‘articulated vehicle’ means a vehicle of category M2 or M3 as defined in point 2.1.3 of UNECE Regulation No 107;

(40) ‘indivisible load’ means a load that cannot, for the purposes of carriage by road, be divided into two or more loads without undue expense or risk of damage and which, owing to its mass or dimension, cannot be carried by a vehicle the masses and dimensions of which comply with the maximum authorised masses and dimensions applicable in a Member State.

(a) the technically permissible maximum laden mass;

(b) the technically permissible maximum laden mass of the combination;

(c) the technically permissible maximum towable mass;

(d) the technically permissible maximum mass on the axles or the technically permissible maximum mass on a group of axles;

(e) the technically permissible maximum masses at the coupling point(s) taking into account the technical features of the couplings that are fitted or can be fitted to the vehicle as the case may be.

(a) the technically permissible maximum laden mass;

(b) the technically permissible maximum mass on the axles or group of axles;

(c) the technically permissible maximum towable mass;

(d) the technically permissible maximum mass at the coupling point(s);

(e) the technically permissible maximum laden mass of the combination.

(a) the registration/in-service maximum permissible laden mass;

(b) the registration/in-service maximum permissible mass on the axle(s);

(c) the registration/in-service maximum permissible mass on the group of axles;

(d) the registration/in-service maximum permissible towable mass;

(e) the registration/in-service maximum permissible laden mass of the combination.

1.1. The dimensions shall not exceed the following values:

1.1.1. Length: 12,00 m.

1.1.2. Width:

1.1.3. Height: 4,00 m.

1.2. For the purposes of measurement of the length, width and height, the vehicle shall be at its mass in running order, placed on a horizontal and flat surface with tyres inflated at the pressure recommended by the manufacturer.

1.3. Only the devices and equipment referred to in Appendix 1 of this Annex shall not be taken into account for the determination of the length, width and height.

5.1. The towing vehicle shall be able to start the vehicle combination five times on an uphill gradient of at least 12 % within five minutes.

5.2. In order to conduct the test described in point 5.1, the towing vehicle and the trailer shall be laden as to equal the technically permissible maximum laden mass of the combination.

1.1. The dimensions shall not exceed the following values:

1.1.1. Length

(a) Vehicle with two axles and one section: 13,50 m

(b) Vehicle with three or more axles and one section: 15,00 m

(c) Articulated vehicle: 18,75 m

1.1.2. Width: 2,55 m;

1.1.3. Height: 4,00 m

1.2. For the purposes of measurement of the length, width and height, the vehicle shall be at its mass in running order, placed on a horizontal and flat surface with tyres inflated at the pressure recommended by the manufacturer.

1.3. Only the devices and equipment referred to in Appendix 1 of this Annex shall not be taken into account for the determination of the length, width and height.

3.1. The technically permissible maximum laden mass of the combination shall not exceed the sum of the technically permissible maximum laden mass plus the technically permissible maximum towable mass.

3.2. The technically permissible maximum towable mass shall not exceed 3 500 kg.

4.1. The technically permissible maximum mass at the coupling point shall be at least equal to 4 % of its technically permissible maximum towable mass, or 25 kg, whichever is the greater.

4.2. The manufacturer shall specify in the owner’s manual the conditions for the attachment of the coupling to the motor vehicle.

4.2.1. Where appropriate the conditions referred to in point 4.2 shall include the technically permissible maximum mass at the coupling point of the towing vehicle, the maximum permissible mass of the coupling device, the mounting points of the coupling and the maximum permissible rear overhang of the coupling.

5.1. Vehicles designed to tow a trailer shall be capable of starting five times within five minutes at an up-hill gradient of at least 12 %.

5.2. For performing the test described in point 5.1, the towing vehicle and the trailer shall be laden so as to equal the technically permissible maximum laden mass of the combination.

6.1. The engine shall provide a power output of at least 5 kW per tonne of the technically permissible maximum laden mass of the combination or of the technically permissible maximum laden mass of the solo vehicle where the vehicle is not designed to tow a trailer.

6.2. The engine power shall be measured in accordance with Council Directive 80/1269/EEC ( 7 ) or UNECE Regulation No 85 ( 8 ).

7.1. The vehicle shall be capable of manoeuvring on either side of a complete trajectory of 360° as shown in Figure 1 in Appendix 3 to this Annex without any of the vehicle’s outermost points protruding beyond the outer circle or intruding inside the inner circle as the case may be.

7.1.1. The test shall be conducted with the vehicle in both the unladen conditions (i.e. at its mass in running order) and loaded to its technically maximum permissible laden mass.

7.1.2. For the purposes of point 7.1, the parts permitted to protrude beyond the vehicle width referred to in Appendix 1 to this Annex shall not be taken into account.

7.2. For vehicles fitted with a loadable axle, the requirement of point 7.1 shall also apply where the loadable axle(s) is in service.

7.3. The requirements of section 7.1 shall be verified as follows:

7.3.1. The vehicle shall manoeuvre inside a circular area defined by two concentric circles, the outer circle having a radius of 12,50 m and the inner circle having a radius of 5,30 m

7.3.2. The outermost front point of the motor vehicle shall be guided along the contour of the outer circle (see Figure 1 in Appendix 3 to this Annex).

1.1. The dimensions shall not exceed the following values:

1.1.1. Length: 12,00 m.

1.1.2. Width:

(a) 2,55 m for any vehicle;

(b) 2,60 m for vehicles fitted with a bodywork with insulated walls of at least 45 mm thick, as referred to in Appendix 2 to Annex II to Directive 2007/46/EC;

1.1.3. Height: 4,00 m

1.2. For the purposes of measurement of the length, width and height, the vehicle shall be at its mass in running order, placed on a horizontal and flat surface with tyres inflated at the pressure recommended by the manufacturer.

1.3. Only the devices and equipment referred to in Appendix 1 of this Annex shall not be taken into account for the determination of the length, width and height.

2.1.1. Suitable calculations shall be carried out in order to make sure that the requirements set out in points 2.2 and 2.3 are fulfilled for each technical configuration within the type.

2.1.2. In the case of vehicles fitted with loadable axles, the calculations required under points 2.2 and 2.3 shall be carried out with the suspension of loadable axles in the normal running configuration.

2.1.3. In the case of vehicles fitted with lift axles, the calculations required under points 2.2 and 2.3 shall be carried out with the axles lowered.

2.2.1. The sum of the technically permissible maximum mass on the solo axles plus the sum of the technically permissible maximum mass on the groups of axles shall not be less than the technically permissible maximum laden mass of the vehicle.

2.2.2. For each group of axles designated ‘j’, the sum of the technically permissible maximum mass on its axles shall not be less than the technically permissible maximum mass on the group of axles.

2.3.1. The mass of the vehicle in running order, plus the mass of the optional equipment plus the mass of the passengers, plus the mass of the coupling if not included in the mass in running order plus the technically permissible maximum mass at the coupling point shall not exceed the technically permissible maximum laden mass of the vehicle.

2.3.2. Where the vehicle is laden to its technically permissible maximum laden mass, the mass distributed on an axle ‘i’ shall not exceed the mass mi on that axle, and the mass on the group of axles ‘j’ shall not exceed the mass μj.

2.3.3. The requirements of point 2.3.2 shall be complied with in the following load configurations:

2.3.3.1. Uniform distribution of the pay-mass:

2.3.3.2. Non-uniform distribution of pay-mass:

2.3.3.3. Combination of uniform and non-uniform distribution:

2.3.3.4. Mass transferred by the fifth wheel coupling (tractor unit for semi-trailer):

2.3.3.5. The requirements of points 2.3.3.1 shall always be fulfilled where the vehicle is fitted with a flat cargo area.

2.3.4. Where the vehicle is laden to its technically permissible maximum laden mass, plus the mass of the coupling if not included in the mass in running order, plus the maximum permissible mass at the coupling point in such a way that the maximum permissible maximum mass on the rear group of axle (μ) or the maximum permissible maximum on the rear axle (m) is reached, the mass on the front steering axle(s) shall not be less than 20 % of the technically permissible maximum laden mass of the vehicle.

2.3.5. As regards special purposes vehicles of category N2 and N3, the technical service shall check compliance with the requirements of Section 2 in agreement with the manufacturer, taking into account the specific design of the vehicle (for example, mobile cranes).

3.1. The technically permissible maximum laden mass of the combination shall not exceed the sum of the technically permissible maximum laden mass plus the technically permissible maximum towable mass.

4.1. Vehicles designed to tow a trailer and laden to their technically permissible maximum laden mass of the combination shall be capable of starting five times within five minutes at an up-hill gradient of at least 12 %.

4.2. As regard gradeability, off road vehicles shall be tested against the technical requirements of Annex II.

4.2.1. The requirements of Section 5 of Appendix 1 to Annex II to Directive 2007/46/EC shall also apply.

5.1. Vehicles shall provide an engine power output of at least 5 kW per tonne of the technically permissible maximum laden mass of the combination.

5.1.1. In the case of a road tractor, or a tractor unit for semi-trailer intended for the transport of indivisible loads, the engine power shall be at least 2 kW per tonne of the technically permissible maximum laden mass of the combination.

5.2. The engine power shall be measured of in accordance with Directive 80/1269/EEC or UNECE Regulation No 85.

6.1. The vehicle shall be capable of manoeuvring on either side of a complete trajectory of 360° as shown in Figure 1 of Appendix 3 to this Annex without any of the vehicle’s outermost points protruding beyond the outer circle or intruding inside the inner circle as the case may be.

6.1.1. The test shall be conducted with the vehicle in both the unladen conditions (i.e. at its mass in running order) and loaded to its technically maximum permissible laden mass.

6.1.2. For the purposes of point 6.1, the parts permitted to protrude beyond the vehicle width referred to in Appendix 1 to this Annex shall not be taken into account.

6.2. For vehicles fitted with axle-lift devices, the requirement of point 6.1 shall also apply with the lift axle(s) in the lifted position and where the loadable axle(s) is in service.

6.3. The requirements of point 6.1 shall be verified as follows

6.3.1. The vehicle shall manoeuvre inside an area defined by two concentric circles, the outer circle having a radius of 12,50 m and the inner circle having a radius of 5,30 m

6.3.2. The outermost front point of the motor vehicle shall be guided along the contour of the outer circle (see Figure 1 of Appendix 3 to this Annex)

1.1. The dimensions shall not exceed the following values:

1.1.1. Length

(a) Trailer: 12,00 m including drawbar;

(b) Semi-trailer: 12,00 m plus the front overhang.

1.1.2. Width

(a) 2,55 m for any vehicle;

(b) 2,60 m for vehicles fitted with a bodywork with insulated walls of at least 45 mm thick, as referred to in Appendix 2 to Annex II to Directive 2007/46/EC.

1.1.3. Height: 4,00 m.

1.1.4. Front fitting radius of semi-trailer: 2,04 m.

1.2. For the purposes of measurement of the length, width and height, the vehicle shall be at its mass in running order, placed on a horizontal and flat surface with tyres inflated at the pressure recommended by the manufacturer.

1.3. The measurement of the length, height and front fitting radius shall be conducted where the loading surface or the reference surface referred to in point 1.2.1 second subparagraph of Annex 7 to UNECE Regulation No 55 is horizontal.

1.4. Only the devices and equipment referred to in Appendix 1 to this Annex shall not be taken into account for the determination of the dimensions referred to in point 1.1.

3.1. Trailers and semi-trailers shall be so designed that, when coupled to a towing vehicle, the combination is capable of manoeuvring on either side of a complete trajectory of 360° made up of two concentric circles, the outer circle having a radius of 12,50 m and the inner circle having a radius of 5,30 m without any of the vehicle’s outermost points of the towing vehicle protruding beyond the outer circle or any of the outermost points of the trailer or semi-trailer intruding inside the inner circle.

3.2. A semi-trailer shall be deemed to comply with the requirement of point 3.1. if its reference wheelbase ‘RWB’ meets the following requirement:

3.3. Where one or more of the non-steering axles has an axle lift device the reference wheelbase with the axle lowered or the axle lifted — whichever is the longest — shall be taken into account.

1. Subject to the additional restrictions provided in the following tables, the devices and equipment listed in Tables I, II and III are not required to be taken into account for the determination of the outermost dimensions where the following requirements are fulfilled:

(a) Where several devices are fitted at the front, the total protrusion of those devices shall not exceed 250 mm;

(b) The total protrusion of devices and equipment added to the length of the vehicle shall not exceed 750 mm;

(c) With the exception of rear-view mirrors, the total protrusion of devices and equipment added to the width of the vehicle shall not exceed 100 mm.

2. The requirements set out in points (a) and (b) of paragraph 1 shall not apply to devices for indirect vision.

1.1. Measurement of the overall length, width and height shall be carried out in accordance with point 1.2 of Parts A to D of this Annex.

1.2. Under the condition that the limits specified in point 1.1 of Part A to D of this Annex are not exceeded, the actual dimensions may differ from those stated by the manufacturer by not more than 3 %.

2.1. The mass in running order shall be checked from the actual mass by weighing the vehicle and deducting the mass of the optional equipment fitted. For such purposes the weighing instrument shall comply with the requirements of Directive 2009/23/EC of the European Parliament and of the Council ( 9 ).

2.2. The mass in running order determined in accordance with the requirements of point 2.1 may deviate from the nominal value stated in point 2.6(b) of Annex I or in Part I, section A or B of Annex III to Directive 2007/46/EC or in the relevant entry of the certificate of conformity by not more than:

(a) 3 % as regards the permissible lower and upper deviations (= the negative and positive deviation around the declared value) as regards M, N and O vehicles with the exception of special purpose vehicles;

(b) 5 % as regards the permissible lower and upper deviations (= the negative and positive deviation around the declared value) as regards special purpose vehicles;

(c) 5 % as regards the permissible lower and upper deviations (= the negative and positive deviation around the declared value) for the purposes of Article 12(2) of Directive 2007/46/EC.

2.1.1. The vehicle shall be set in the conditions recommended by the manufacturer and fitted with the equipment referred to in Annex I to Directive 2007/46/EC.

2.1.2. The adjustment of the brakes, clutch (or equivalent), engine and gear box shall be set in accordance with the manufacturer’s recommendations for the purposes of use off the normal roads.

2.1.3. The tyres shall be those recommended for off-roads use. They shall have a tread depth of not less than 90 % of the tread depth of a new tyre. The tyre pressure shall be adjusted to the value recommended by the tyre manufacturer.

2.1.4. The vehicle shall be loaded at its technically permissible maximum laden mass with a load distribution proportional to the distribution of the maximum mass on the axles as stated by the manufacturer.

2.2.1. The surface of the test track shall be dry, made of asphalt or concrete

2.2.2. The gradient shall show a continuous percentage of 25 % with a tolerance of + 3 % (θ = 14 degrees).

2.2.3. In agreement with the manufacturer, the test may be performed on a gradient that shows a percentage greater than 25 %. The test shall be conducted with maximum masses reduced in relation to the test conditions.

2.2.4. The surface of the track shall show a good coefficient of adhesion.

1. If a vehicle is fitted with one or more lift- or loadable axles it shall be ensured that under normal driving conditions the registration/in-service maximum permissible masses on solo axles or groups of axles are not exceeded. To that end the lift- or loadable axle(s) shall be lowered to the ground or be loaded automatically if the nearest axle(s) of the group or the front axle(s) of the motor vehicle is/are laden to its/their registration/in- service maximum permissible mass(es).

2. Every axle-lift device fitted to a vehicle, as well as the systems for its operation, shall be designed and installed in such a manner as to protect them against any improper use or tampering.

3. Requirements for moving off vehicles on slippery surfaces and to improve their manoeuvrability

3.1. By way of derogation from the requirements of point 1 and to help motor vehicles or vehicle combinations to move off on slippery ground and to increase the traction of the tyres on these surfaces as well to improve their manoeuvrability, the axle lift device may actuate the lift- or loadable axle(s) of a motor vehicle or semi-trailer to increase or decrease the mass on the driving axle of the motor vehicle, subject to the following conditions:

(a) the mass corresponding to the load on each axle of the vehicle may exceed the maximum authorised mass on the axle in force in the Member State by up to 30 % provided it does not exceed the value stated by the manufacturer for this special purpose;

(b) the mass corresponding to the remaining load on the front axle(s) shall remain above zero (i.e. in case of a rear loadable axle with long rear overhang, the vehicle may not tip up);

(c) the lift- or loadable axle(s) shall be actuated only by a specific control;

(d) after the vehicle has moved off and before its speed exceeds 30 km/h, the axle(s) shall automatically be lowered again to the ground or be reloaded.

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

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(l) This figure shall be rounded off to the nearest tenth of a millimetre.

(o) Determined in accordance with the requirements of Council Directive 80/1268/EEC ( 42 ).

1. The vehicle has been type-approved in accordance with Article 6(1) of this Regulation (i.e. the outermost dimensions of the vehicle exceeds the maximum dimensions mentioned in Part A, B, C or D of Annex I): … yes/no ( 43 )

2. The vehicle is fitted with air-suspensions: …… yes/no (43) 

3. The vehicle is fitted with a suspension recognised to be equivalent to air-suspension: … yes/no (43) 

4. The vehicle fulfils the requirements for off-road vehicle: … yes/no (43) 

(2) As defined in Annex II, Section A.

(1) Annex I is amended as follows:

(a) point 0.5 is replaced by the following:

(b) point 1.9 is replaced by the following:

(c) the following point 1.10 is added:

(d) point 2 is replaced by the following:

(e) points 2.1.1.1, 2.1.1.1.1 and 2.1.1.1.2 are replaced by the following:

(f) points 2.5 and 2.5.1 are replaced by the following:

(g) points 2.6 and 2.6.1 are replaced by the following:

(a) minimum and maximum for each variant: …

(b) mass of each version (a matrix must be provided): …

(h) The following point 2.6.2 is inserted to read:

(i) point 2.10 is replaced by the following:

(j) point 2.11 is replaced by the following:

(k) point 2.11.4. is replaced by the following:

(l) point 2.11.5 is replaced by the following:

(m) points 2.12, 2.12.1 and 2.12.2 are replaced by the following:

(n) points 2.16 to 2.16.5 are replaced by the following:

(o) the following point 13.12 is added:

(p) the explanatory notes are amended as follows:

(i) The following note (7) is inserted:

‘(7) Optional equipment that affects the dimensions of the vehicle shall be specified.’

(ii) Note (h) is replaced by the following:

‘(h) The mass of the driver is assessed at 75 kg.

(2) Part I of Annex III is amended as follows:

(a) Section A is amended as follows:

(i) point 0.5 is replaced by the following:

(ii) The following points 1.9 and 1.10 are added:

(iii) point 2 is replaced by the following:

(iv) The following point 2.5 is inserted:

(v) point 2.6 and 2.6.1 are replaced by the following:

(a) minimum and maximum for each variant: …

(b) mass of each version (a matrix must be provided): …

(vi) the following point 2.6.2 is inserted:

(vii) point 2.10 is replaced by the following:

(viii) point 2.11 is replaced by the following:

(ix) point 2.11.4 is replaced by the following:

(x) point 2.11.5 is replaced by the following:

(xi) points 2.12, 2.12.1 and 2.12.2 are replaced by the following:

(xii) points 2.16 to 2.16.5 are replaced by the following:

(b) Section B is amended as follows:

(i) point 0.5 is replaced by the following:

(ii) the following points 1.9 and 1.10 are added:

(iii) point 2. is replaced by the following:

(iv) points 2.6 and 2.6.1 are replaced by the following:

(a) minimum and maximum for each variant: …

(b) mass of each version (a matrix must be provided): …

(v) the following point 2.6.2 is inserted:

(vi) point 2.10 is replaced by the following:

(vii) points 2.12 and 2.12.2 are replaced by the following:

(viii) points 2.16 to 2.16.3 are replaced by the following:

(ix) point 2.16.5 is deleted

(3) Annex IX is amended as follows:

(a) in ‘Model A1 — Side 1 – Complete vehicles — EC Certificate of Conformity’, entry 0.5 is replaced by the following:

(b) in ‘Model A2 — Side 1 – Complete vehicles type-approved in small series – [Year] – [Sequential number] - EC Certificate of Conformity’, entry 0.5 is replaced by the following:

(c) in ‘Model B — Side 1 – Completed vehicles — EC Certificate of Conformity’, entry 0.5 is replaced by the following:

(d) in ‘Model C1 — Side 1 – Incomplete vehicles — EC Certificate of Conformity’, entry 0.5 is replaced by the following:

(e) in ‘Model C2 — Side 1 – Incomplete vehicles type-approved in small series – [Year] – [Sequential number] - EC Certificate of Conformity’, entry 0.5 is replaced by the following:

(f) in ‘Side 2 – Vehicle category M1 (complete and completed vehicles)’ entry 13 is replaced by the following:

(g) in ‘Side 2 – Vehicle category M1 (complete and completed vehicles)’, the following entry 13.2 is inserted:

(h) in ‘Side 2 – Vehicle category M2 (complete and completed vehicles)’, entry 13 is replaced by the following:

(i) in ‘Side 2 – Vehicle category M2 (complete and completed vehicles)’, the following entry 13.2 is inserted:

(j) in ‘Side 2 – Vehicle category M3 (complete and completed vehicles)’, entry 13 is replaced by the following:

(k) in ‘Side 2 – Vehicle category M3 (complete and completed vehicles)’, the following entry 13.2 is inserted:

(l) in ‘Side 2 – Vehicle category N1 (complete and completed vehicles)’, entry 13 is replaced by the following:

(m) in ‘Side 2 – Vehicle category N1 (complete and completed vehicles)’, the following entry 13.2 is inserted:

(n) in ‘Side 2 – Vehicle category N2 (complete and completed vehicles)’, entry 13. is replaced by the following:

(o) in ‘Side 2 – Vehicle category N2 (complete and completed vehicles)’, the following entry 13.2 is inserted:

(p) in ‘Side 2 – Vehicle category N3 (complete and completed vehicles)’, entry 13. is replaced by the following:

(q) in ‘Side 2 – Vehicle category N3 (complete and completed vehicles)’, the following entry 13.2 is inserted:

(r) in ‘Side 2 – Vehicle category O1 and O2 (complete and completed vehicles)’, entry 13 is replaced by the following:

(s) in ‘Side 2 – Vehicle category O1 and O2 (complete and completed vehicles)’, the following entry 13.2 is inserted:

(t) in ‘Side 2 – Vehicle category O3 and O4 (complete and completed vehicles)’, entry 13 is replaced by the following:

(u) in ‘Side 2 – Vehicle category M1 (incomplete vehicles)’, the following entry 13.2 is inserted:

(v) in ‘Side 2 – Vehicle category M1 (incomplete vehicles)’, entry 14 is replaced by the following:

(w) in ‘Side 2 – Vehicle category M2 (incomplete vehicles)’, entry 14 is replaced by the following:

(x) in ‘Side 2 – Vehicle category M3 (incomplete vehicles)’, entry 14 is replaced by the following:

(y) in ‘Side 2 – Vehicle category N1 (incomplete vehicles)’, entry 13 is inserted:

(z) in ‘Side 2 – Vehicle category N1 (incomplete vehicles)’, entry 14 is replaced by the following:

(aa) in ‘Side 2 – Vehicle category N2 (incomplete vehicles)’, entry 14 is replaced by the following:

(ab) in ‘Side 2 – Vehicle category N3 (incomplete vehicles)’, entry 14. is replaced by the following:

(ac) in ‘Side 2 – Vehicle category O1 and O2 (incomplete vehicles)’, entry 14 is replaced by the following:

(ad) in ‘Side 2 – Vehicle category O3 and O4 (incomplete vehicles)’, entry 14 is replaced by the following:

(ae) in the ‘Explanatory notes relating to Annex IX’, note (f) is deleted.

(4) Annex XVI is amended as follows:

(a) the following entry 44 is inserted in the list of regulatory acts:

(b) The following entry 44 is inserted in Appendix 2

1. The number of units of one type of vehicle to be registered, sold or put into service per year in the European Union pursuant to Article 22 may not exceed the figures shown below for the vehicle category in question:

2. The number of units of one type of vehicle to be registered, sold or put into service per year in one Member State pursuant to Article 23 shall be determined by that Member State but shall not exceed the figures shown below for the vehicle category in question:

3. The number of units of one type of vehicle to be registered, sold or put into service per year in one Member State for the purposes of Article 6(2) of Regulation (EU) No 1230/2012 shall be determined by each Member State but shall not exceed the figures shown below for the vehicle category in question:

1. the maximum number of vehicles of one or more types may not exceed 10 %, in the case of category M1, and may not exceed 30 % of the vehicles of all types concerned put into service in that Member State during the previous year, in the case of all other categories.

2. vehicles of any one type shall be restricted to those for which a valid certificate of conformity was issued on or after the date of manufacture and which remained valid for at least three months after its date of issue but subsequently lost its validity due to the entry into force of a regulatory act.’

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