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Division 4.3 Stop LampsX1

United Kingdom

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4.3.1.

Condition and operation

Visual inspection and by operation.

(a)

Defective light source(multiple light source in the case of LED up to 1/3 not functioning).

X
Single light sources; in the case of LED less than 2/3 functioning. X
All light sources not functioning. X

(b)

Slightly defective lens (no influence on emitted light).

X
Heavily defective lens (emitted light affected). X

(c)

Lamp not securely attached.

X
Very serious risk of falling off. X

4.3.2.

Switching

Visual inspection and by operation or using the electronic vehicle interface.

(a)

Switch does not operate in accordance with the requirements 1 .

X
Delayed operation. X
No operation at all. X

(b)

Function of control device impaired.

X

(c)

System indicates failure via the electronic vehicle interface.

X

(d)

Emergency brake light functions fail to operate, or do not operate correctly.

X

4.3.3.

Compliance with requirements 1 .

Visual inspection and by operation. Lamp, emitted colour, position, brightness or marking not in accordance with the requirements 1 . X
White light to the rear; heavily reduced light brightness. X
Item Method Reasons for failure Assessment of deficiencies
Minor Major Dangerous

Annotations

Editorial notes

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Substituted by Corrigendum to Directive 2014/45/EU of the European Parliament and of the Council of 3 April 2014 on periodic roadworthiness tests for motor vehicles and their trailers and repealing Directive 2009/40/EC (Official Journal of the European Union L 127 of 29 April 2014).