# 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 (Text with EEA relevance), Division 4.9: Tell-tales mandatory for lighting equipment

Extent: E+W+S+N.I.

4.9.1.
Condition and operation
Visual inspection and by operation.
Not operating.
X
Not operating for main beam headlamp or rear fog lamp.
X
4.9.2.
Compliance with requirements 1
Visual inspection and by operation.
Not in accordance with the requirements 1 .
X
4.10.
Electrical connections between towing vehicle and trailer or semi-trailer
Visual inspection: if possible examine the electrical continuity of the connection.
(a)
Fixed components not securely attached.
X
Loose socket.
X
(b)
Damaged or deteriorated insulation.
X
Likely to cause a short-circuit fault.
X
(c)
Trailer or towing vehicle electrical connections not functioning correctly.
X
Trailer brake lights not working at all.
X
4.11.
Electrical wiring
Visual inspection with vehicle over a pit or on a hoist, including inside the engine compartment (if applicable).
(a)
Wiring insecure or not adequately secured.
X
Fixings loose, touching sharp edges, connectors likely to be disconnected.
X
Wiring likely to touch hot parts, rotating parts or the ground, connectors disconnected (relevant parts for braking, steering).
X
(b)
Wiring slightly deteriorated.
X
Wiring heavily deteriorated.
X
Wiring extremely deteriorated (relevant parts for braking, steering).
X
Item
Method
Reasons for failure
Assessment of deficiencies
Minor
Major
Dangerous
(c)
Damaged or deteriorated insulation.
X
Likely to cause a short-circuit fault.
X
Imminent risk of fire, formation of sparks.
X
4.12.
Non obligatory lamps and retro-reflectors (X) 2
Visual inspection and by operation.
(a)
A lamp/retro-reflector fitted not in accordance with the requirements 1 .
X
Emitting/reflecting red light to the front or white light to the rear.
X
(b)
Lamp operation not in accordance with the requirements 1 .
X
Number of headlights simultaneously operating exceeding permitted light brightness; Emitting red light to the front or white light to the rear.
X
(c)
Lamp/retro-reflector not securely attached.
X
Very serious risk of falling off.
X
4.13.
Battery(ies)
Visual inspection.
(a)
Insecure.
X
Not properly attached; likely to cause a short-circuit fault.
X
(b)
Leaking.
X
Loss of hazardous substances.
X
(c)
Defective switch (if required).
X
(d)
Defective fuses (if required).
X
(e)
Inappropriate ventilation (if required).
X
Item
Method
Reasons for failure
Assessment of deficiencies
Minor
Major
Dangerous

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Source: https://www.legislation.gov.uk/eudr/2014/45/annex/I/division/3/division/4/division/4.9 (the official version)
Page: https://openlegislation.uk/eu-directive-2014-45/annex-I/division-3/division-4/division-4.9
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