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Directive 94/20/EC of the European Parliament and of the Council of 30 May 1994 relating to the mechanical coupling devices of motor vehicles and their trailers and their attachment to those vehicles (repealed)

EU Directive 1994/20 · Adopted 30 May 1994 · Extends to United Kingdom

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Directive 94/20/EC of the European Parliament and of the Council

of 30 May 1994

relating to the mechanical coupling devices of motor vehicles and their trailers and their attachment to those vehicles (repealed)

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Textual amendments

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Repealed by Regulation (EC) No 661/2009 of the European Parliament and of the Council of 13 July 2009 concerning type-approval requirements for the general safety of motor vehicles, their trailers and systems, components and separate technical units intended therefor (Text with EEA relevance).

Contents

  1. 1Article 1 Repealed
  2. 2Article 2 Repealed
  3. 3Article 3 Repealed
  4. 4Article 4 Repealed
  5. Annex I Repealed
  6. SCOPE Repealed
  7. 1.1Division 1.1 Repealed
  8. 1.2Division 1.2 Repealed
  9. 1.3Division 1.3 Repealed
  10. DEFINITIONS Repealed
  11. 2.1Division 2.1 Repealed
  12. 2.1.1Division 2.1.1 Repealed
  13. 2.1.2Division 2.1.2 Repealed
  14. 2.1.3Division 2.1.3 Repealed
  15. 2.1.4Division 2.1.4 Repealed
  16. 2.1.5Division 2.1.5 Repealed
  17. 2.1.6Division 2.1.6 Repealed
  18. 2.1.7Division 2.1.7 Repealed
  19. 2.1.8Division 2.1.8 Repealed
  20. 2.1.9Division 2.1.9 Repealed
  21. 2.1.10Division 2.1.10 Repealed
  22. 2.1.11Division 2.1.11 Repealed
  23. 2.1.12Division 2.1.12 Repealed
  24. 2.1.13Division 2.1.13 Repealed
  25. 2.1.14Division 2.1.14 Repealed
  26. 2.1.15Division 2.1.15 Repealed
  27. 2.1.16Division 2.1.16 Repealed
  28. 2.1.16.1Division 2.1.16.1 Repealed
  29. 2.1.16.2Division 2.1.16.2 Repealed
  30. 2.1.16.3Division 2.1.16.3 Repealed
  31. 2.1.16.4Division 2.1.16.4 Repealed
  32. 2.1.17Division 2.1.17 Repealed
  33. 2.1.18Division 2.1.18 Repealed
  34. 2.1.19Division 2.1.19 Repealed
  35. 2.1.20Division 2.1.20 Repealed
  36. 2.1.2.1Division 2.1.2.1 Repealed
  37. 2.1.22Division 2.1.22 Repealed
  38. EEC TYPE-APPROVAL FOR A COMPONENT Repealed
  39. Application for EEC type-approval Repealed
  40. 3.1.1Division 3.1.1 Repealed
  41. 3.1.2Division 3.1.2 Repealed
  42. 3.1.3Division 3.1.3 Repealed
  43. 3.1.3.1Division 3.1.3.1 Repealed
  44. 3.1.3.2Division 3.1.3.2 Repealed
  45. 31.3.3Division 31.3.3 Repealed
  46. Marking of specimen Repealed
  47. 3.2.1Division 3.2.1 Repealed
  48. 3.2.2Division 3.2.2 Repealed
  49. 3.2.3Division 3.2.3 Repealed
  50. 3.2.4Division 3.2.4 Repealed
  51. Granting of EEC type-approval Repealed
  52. 3.3.1Division 3.3.1 Repealed
  53. 3.3.2Division 3.3.2 Repealed
  54. 3.3.3Division 3.3.3 Repealed
  55. 3.3.4Division 3.3.4 Repealed
  56. 3.3.4.1Division 3.3.4.1 Repealed
  57. 3.3.4.2Division 3.3.4.2 Repealed
  58. 3.3.4.3Division 3.3.4.3 Repealed
  59. 3.3.5Division 3.3.5 Repealed
  60. 3.3.6Division 3.3.6 Repealed
  61. Modification of the type of mechanical coupling device and extension of EEC component type-approval Repealed
  62. 3.4.1Division 3.4.1 Repealed
  63. EEC TYPE-APPROVAL FOR A VEHICLE Repealed
  64. Application for EEC type-approval Repealed
  65. 4.1.1Division 4.1.1 Repealed
  66. 4.1.2Division 4.1.2 Repealed
  67. 4.1.3Division 4.1.3 Repealed
  68. 4.1.3.1Division 4.1.3.1 Repealed
  69. 4.1.3.2Division 4.1.3.2 Repealed
  70. Granting of EEC type-approval Repealed
  71. 4.2.1Division 4.2.1 Repealed
  72. 4.2.2Division 4.2.2 Repealed
  73. 4.2.3Division 4.2.3 Repealed
  74. Modification of the type of vehicle and extension of EEC vehicle type-approval Repealed
  75. 4.3.1Division 4.3.1 Repealed
  76. 4.3.2Division 4.3.2 Repealed
  77. 4.3.2.1Division 4.3.2.1 Repealed
  78. 4.3.2.2Division 4.3.2.2 Repealed
  79. 4.3.2.3Division 4.3.2.3 Repealed
  80. 4.3.3Division 4.3.3 Repealed
  81. REQUIREMENTS Repealed
  82. 5.1Division 5.1 Repealed
  83. 5.2Division 5.2 Repealed
  84. 5.3Division 5.3 Repealed
  85. 5.4Division 5.4 Repealed
  86. 5.5Division 5.5 Repealed
  87. 5.6Division 5.6 Repealed
  88. 5.7Division 5.7 Repealed
  89. 5.8Division 5.8 Repealed
  90. Loading requirements Repealed
  91. 5.9.1Division 5.9.1 Repealed
  92. 5.9.2Division 5.9.2 Repealed
  93. 5.10Division 5.10 Repealed
  94. 5.11Division 5.11 Repealed
  95. CONFORMITY OF PRODUCTION Repealed
  96. 6.1Division 6.1 Repealed
  97. 6.2Division 6.2 Repealed
  98. Annex II Repealed
  99. (a)Specimen EEC approval marking for a drawbar coupling Repealed
  100. (b)Specimen EEC approval marking for a drawbar eye Repealed
  101. (c)Specimen EEC approval mark for a fifth wheel coupling Repealed
  102. (d)Specimen EEC approval marking for a fifth wheel coupling pin Repealed
  103. (e)Specimen EEC approval marking for a coupling ball and towing brackets Repealed
  104. (f)Specimen EEC approval marking for a coupling head Repealed
  105. (g)Specimen EEC approval marking for a drawbar Repealed
  106. Annex IIIAnnex III Repealed
  107. Annex IVAnnex IV Repealed
  108. IAppendix I Repealed
  109. Annex V: Requirements for mechanical coupling devices Repealed
  110. 1COUPLING BALLS AND TOWING BRACKETS Repealed
  111. 1.1Division 1.1 Repealed
  112. 1.2Division 1.2 Repealed
  113. 1.3Division 1.3 Repealed
  114. 1.4Division 1.4 Repealed
  115. 1.5Division 1.5 Repealed
  116. 1.5.1Division 1.5.1 Repealed
  117. 1.5.2Division 1.5.2 Repealed
  118. 1.5.3Division 1.5.3 Repealed
  119. COUPLING HEADS Repealed
  120. 2.1Division 2.1 Repealed
  121. 2.2Division 2.2 Repealed
  122. 2.3Division 2.3 Repealed
  123. 2.4Division 2.4 Repealed
  124. 3DRAWBAR COUPLINGS Repealed
  125. 3.1Load requirements Repealed
  126. 3.2Suitable drawbar eyes Repealed
  127. 3.3Automatic operation Repealed
  128. 3.4Jaw Repealed
  129. 3.5Minimum freedom of movement of the coupled drawbar eye Repealed
  130. 3.6Minimum angle for coupling-up and uncoupling Repealed
  131. 3.6.1Division 3.6.1 Repealed
  132. 3.6.2Division 3.6.2 Repealed
  133. 3.6.3Division 3.6.3 Repealed
  134. 3.7Locking to prevent inadvertent uncoupling Repealed
  135. 3.8Hand levers Repealed
  136. Special requirements for standard drawbar couplings of Class C 50-1 to C 50-6. Repealed
  137. 3.9.1Division 3.9.1 Repealed
  138. 3.9.2Division 3.9.2 Repealed
  139. 3.9.3Division 3.9.3 Repealed
  140. 3.9.4Division 3.9.4 Repealed
  141. 3.9.5Division 3.9.5 Repealed
  142. 4DRAWBAR EYES Repealed
  143. 4.1General requirements for drawbar eyes Repealed
  144. 4.2Special requirements for drawbar eyes of Class D 50-A Repealed
  145. 4.3Special requirements for drawbar eyes of Class D 50-B Repealed
  146. 4.4Special requirements for drawbar eyes of Class D 50-C Repealed
  147. 4.5Load values for standard drawbar eyes Repealed
  148. DRAWBARS Repealed
  149. 5.1Division 5.1 Repealed
  150. 5.2Division 5.2 Repealed
  151. 5.3Division 5.3 Repealed
  152. Height adjusting devices for hinged drawbars Repealed
  153. 5.4.1Division 5.4.1 Repealed
  154. 5.4.2Division 5.4.2 Repealed
  155. 5.4.3Division 5.4.3 Repealed
  156. 5.4.4Division 5.4.4 Repealed
  157. 5.5Division 5.5 Repealed
  158. 5.6Division 5.6 Repealed
  159. MOUNTING FRAMES Repealed
  160. 6.1Division 6.1 Repealed
  161. 6.2Division 6.2 Repealed
  162. 6.3Division 6.3 Repealed
  163. 7FIFTH WHEEL COUPLINGS AND STEERING WEDGES Repealed
  164. 7.1Suitable fifth wheel coupling pins Repealed
  165. 7.2Automatic operation Repealed
  166. 7.3Guides Repealed
  167. 7.4Minimum free movement of the fifth wheel coupling with the coupling pin engaged (but with the fifth wheel coupling not attached to a mounting plate or vehicle) Repealed
  168. 7.4.1Division 7.4.1 Repealed
  169. 7.4.2Division 7.4.2 Repealed
  170. 7.4.3Division 7.4.3 Repealed
  171. 7.5Locking devices to prevent uncoupling of fifth wheel couplings Repealed
  172. 7.6Operating devices Repealed
  173. 7.7Surface finish Repealed
  174. 7.8Load requirements Repealed
  175. 7.9Steering wedges Repealed
  176. 7.9.1Division 7.9.1 Repealed
  177. 7.9.2Division 7.9.2 Repealed
  178. Special requirements for standard fifth wheels couplings Repealed
  179. 7.10.1Division 7.10.1 Repealed
  180. 7.10.2Division 7.10.2 Repealed
  181. 7.10.3Division 7.10.3 Repealed
  182. 7.10.4Division 7.10.4 Repealed
  183. 8FIFTH WHEEL COUPLING PINS Repealed
  184. 8.1Division 8.1 Repealed
  185. 8.2Division 8.2 Repealed
  186. MOUNTING PLATES Repealed
  187. 9.1Division 9.1 Repealed
  188. 9.2Division 9.2 Repealed
  189. 9.3Division 9.3 Repealed
  190. DEVICES FOR REMOTE INDICATION AND REMOTE CONTROL Repealed
  191. 10.1General requirements Repealed
  192. Remote indication Repealed
  193. 10.2.1Division 10.2.1 Repealed
  194. 10.2.2Division 10.2.2 Repealed
  195. 10.2.3Division 10.2.3 Repealed
  196. 10.2.4Division 10.2.4 Repealed
  197. 10.2.5Division 10.2.5 Repealed
  198. 10.2.6Division 10.2.6 Repealed
  199. 10.2.7Division 10.2.7 Repealed
  200. 10.2.8Division 10.2.8 Repealed
  201. 10.2.9Division 10.2.9 Repealed
  202. Remote control Repealed
  203. 10.3.1Division 10.3.1 Repealed
  204. 10.3.2Division 10.3.2 Repealed
  205. 10.3.3Division 10.3.3 Repealed
  206. 10.3.4Division 10.3.4 Repealed
  207. 10.3.5Division 10.3.5 Repealed
  208. 10.3.6Division 10.3.6 Repealed
  209. 10.3.7Division 10.3.7 Repealed
  210. Annex VI: TESTING OF MECHANICAL COUPLING DEVICES Repealed
  211. GENERAL TESTING REQUIREMENTS Repealed
  212. 1.1Division 1.1 Repealed
  213. 1.2Division 1.2 Repealed
  214. 1.3Division 1.3 Repealed
  215. 1.4Division 1.4 Repealed
  216. 1.5Division 1.5 Repealed
  217. 1.6Division 1.6 Repealed
  218. TEST PROCEDURES Repealed
  219. 2.1Division 2.1 Repealed
  220. 2.2Division 2.2 Repealed
  221. 2.3Division 2.3 Repealed
  222. 2.4Division 2.4 Repealed
  223. 2.5Division 2.5 Repealed
  224. 2.6Division 2.6 Repealed
  225. 3SYMBOLS AND DEFINITIONS IN ANNEX VI Repealed
  226. SPECIFIC TESTING REQUIREMENTS Repealed
  227. 4.1Coupling balls and towing brackets Repealed
  228. 4.1.1Division 4.1.1 Repealed
  229. 4.1.2Division 4.1.2 Repealed
  230. 4.1.3Division 4.1.3 Repealed
  231. 4.1.4Division 4.1.4 Repealed
  232. 4.1.5Division 4.1.5 Repealed
  233. 4.1.6Division 4.1.6 Repealed
  234. 4.1.6.1Division 4.1.6.1 Repealed
  235. 4.1.6.2Division 4.1.6.2 Repealed
  236. 4.1.6.3Division 4.1.6.3 Repealed
  237. 4.1.6.3.1Division 4.1.6.3.1 Repealed
  238. 4.1.6.3.2Division 4.1.6.3.2 Repealed
  239. 4.1.6.3.3Division 4.1.6.3.3 Repealed
  240. COUPLING HEADS Repealed
  241. 4.2.1Division 4.2.1 Repealed
  242. 4.2.2Division 4.2.2 Repealed
  243. 4.2.3Division 4.2.3 Repealed
  244. 4.3Drawbar couplings and draw beams Repealed
  245. 4.3.1Division 4.3.1 Repealed
  246. 4.3.2Drawbar couplings for hinged drawbars (S=0) Repealed
  247. Drawbar couplings for use with centre-axle trailers (S > 0). Repealed
  248. 4.3.3.1Centre-axle trailer masses up to and including 3,5 tonnes Repealed
  249. 4.3.3.2Centre-axle trailer masses exceeding 3,5 tonnes Repealed
  250. 4.3.4Static test on coupling pin locking device Repealed
  251. Drawbar eyes Repealed
  252. 4.4.1Division 4.4.1 Repealed
  253. 4.4.2Division 4.4.2 Repealed
  254. Drawbars Repealed
  255. 4.5.1Division 4.5.1 Repealed
  256. 4.5.2Division 4.5.2 Repealed
  257. 4.5.3Division 4.5.3 Repealed
  258. Fifth wheel couplings Repealed
  259. 4.6.1Division 4.6.1 Repealed
  260. Static tests Repealed
  261. 4.6.2.1Division 4.6.2.1 Repealed
  262. 4.6.2.2Division 4.6.2.2 Repealed
  263. 4.6.3Dynamcic test Repealed
  264. 4.6.3.1Division 4.6.3.1 Repealed
  265. 4.6.3.2Division 4.6.3.2 Repealed
  266. 4.6.3.3Division 4.6.3.3 Repealed
  267. 4.7Mounting plates for fifth wheel couplings Repealed
  268. Fifth wheel coupling pins of semi-trailers Repealed
  269. 4.8.1Division 4.8.1 Repealed
  270. 4.8.2Division 4.8.2 Repealed
  271. Annex VII: REQUIREMENTS RELATING TO THE TYPE-APPROVAL OF THE VEHICLE TYPE WITH REGARD TO THE OPTIONAL ATTACHMENT OF MECHANICAL COUPLING DEVICES TO THIS VEHICLE. Repealed
  272. GENERAL REQUIREMENTS Repealed
  273. 1.1Division 1.1 Repealed
  274. 1.2Division 1.2 Repealed
  275. 1.3Division 1.3 Repealed
  276. 1.4Division 1.4 Repealed
  277. SPECIAL REQUIREMENTS Repealed
  278. Attachment of coupling balls and towing brackets Repealed
  279. 2.1.1Division 2.1.1 Repealed
  280. 2.1.2Division 2.1.2 Repealed
  281. 2.1.3Division 2.1.3 Repealed
  282. 2.1.4Division 2.1.4 Repealed
  283. 2.2Attachment of coupling heads Repealed
  284. 2.2.1Division 2.2.1 Repealed
  285. 2.2.2Division 2.2.2 Repealed
  286. 2.3Attachment of drawbar couplings and mounting blocks Repealed
  287. 2.3.1Mounting dimensions for standard drawbar couplings Repealed
  288. 2.3.2Need for remote controlled couplings Repealed
  289. 2.3.3Easy and safe coupling operation Repealed
  290. 2.3.4Accessibility Repealed
  291. 2.3.5Clearance for the hand lever Repealed
  292. 2.3.6Clearance for free movement of drawbar coupling Repealed
  293. 2.3.7Admissibility of drawbar couplings with a special joint for vertical rotation (see Figure 6). Repealed
  294. Attachment of drawbar eyes and drawbars on trailers. Repealed
  295. 2.4.1Division 2.4.1 Repealed
  296. 2.4.2Division 2.4.2 Repealed
  297. Attachment of fifth wheel couplings, mounting plates and coupling pins on vehicles. Repealed
  298. 2.5.1Division 2.5.1 Repealed
  299. 2.5.2Division 2.5.2 Repealed
  300. 2.5.3Division 2.5.3 Repealed
  301. 2.5.4Division 2.5.4 Repealed
  302. Annex VIIIAnnex VIII Repealed
  303. Annex IXAnnex IX Repealed
  304. IAppendix I Repealed