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  "url": "https://openlegislation.uk/eu-directive-2014-47/annex-III/division-II/division-3",
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  "legislation": "eudr/2014/47",
  "legislation_title": "Directive 2014/47/EU of the European Parliament and of the Council of 3 April 2014 on the technical roadside inspection of the roadworthiness of commercial vehicles circulating in the Union and repealing Directive 2000/30/EC (Text with EEA relevance)",
  "legislation_url": "https://openlegislation.uk/eu-directive-2014-47",
  "path": "annex/III/division/II/division/3",
  "kind": "division",
  "number": "3",
  "heading": "Assessment of deficiencies",
  "text": "Table 1 sets out rules that may be applied during a cargo securing inspection to determine whether the condition of the transport is acceptable.\nThe categorisation of the deficiencies shall be determined on the basis of the classifications set out in Section 1 of this chapter, on a case-by-case basis.\nThe values stated in Table 1 are of an indicative nature and should be seen as a guideline for determining the category of a given deficiency in light of the specific circumstances — depending in particular on the nature of the cargo and the discretion of the inspector.\nIn the case of a transport falling within the scope of Council Directive 95/50/EC, more specific requirements may apply.\nTable 1\nItem\nDeficiencies\nDeficiencies assessment\nMinor\nMajor\nDangerous\nA\nTransport packaging does not allow proper load securing.\nAt discretion of inspector\nB\nOne or more load units are not properly positioned.\nAt discretion of inspector\nC\nThe vehicle is not suitable for the loaded cargo (deficiency other than those listed under item 10).\nAt discretion of inspector\nD\nObvious defects of the vehicle superstructure (deficiency other than those listed under item 10).\nAt discretion of inspector\n10\nSuitability of the vehicle\n10.1.\nFront wall (if used for the securing of cargo)\n10.1.1.\nPart-weakening rust damage or deformations\nx\nPart cracked risking the integrity of the cargo compartment\nx\n10.1.2.\nInsufficient strength (certificate or label if applicable)\nx\nInsufficient height relevant to cargo carried\nx\n10.2.\nBoard walls (if used for the securing of cargo)\n10.2.1.\nPart-weakening rust damage, deformations, insufficient condition of hinges or catches\nx\nPart cracked; hinges or catches missing or inoperative\nx\n10.2.2.\nStayer insufficient strength (certificate or label if applicable)\nx\nInsufficient height relevant to cargo carried\nx\n10.2.3.\nBoard wall planks, insufficient condition\nx\nPart cracked\nx\n10.3.\nRear wall (if used for the securing of cargo)\n10.3.1.\nPart-weakening rust damage, deformations, insufficient condition of hinges or catches\nx\nPart cracked; hinges or catches missing or inoperative\nx\n10.3.2.\nInsufficient strength (certificate or label if applicable)\nx\nInsufficient height relevant to cargo carried\nx\n10.4.\nStanchions (if used for the securing of cargo)\n10.4.1.\nPart-weakening rust damage, deformations or insufficient attachment to vehicle\nx\nPart cracked; attachment to vehicle instable\nx\n10.4.2.\nInsufficient strength or design\nx\nInsufficient height relevant to cargo carried\nx\n10.5.\nLashing points (if used for the securing of cargo)\n10.5.1.\nInsufficient condition or design\nx\nNot capable of bearing required lashing forces\nx\n10.5.2.\nInsufficient number\nx\nInsufficient number for bearing required lashing forces\nx\n10.6.\nRequired special structures (if used for the securing of cargo)\n10.6.1.\nInsufficient condition, damaged\nx\nPart cracked; not able to bear restraint forces\nx\n10.6.2.\nNot suitable for transported cargo\nx\nMissing\nx\n10.7.\nFloor (if used for the securing of cargo)\n10.7.1.\nInsufficient condition, damaged\nx\nPart cracked; not able to bear cargo\nx\n10.7.2.\nInsufficient load rating\nx\nNot able to bear cargo\nx\n20.\nRestraining methods\n20.1.\nLocking, blocking and direct lashing\n20.1.1.\nDirect attachment of the load (blocking)\n20.1.1.1.\nDistance forward to the front wall, if used for direct securing of cargo, too great\nx\nMore than 15 cm and danger of penetrating the wall\nx\n20.1.1.2.\nLateral distance to the board wall, if used for direct securing of cargo, too great\nx\nMore than 15 cm and danger of penetrating the wall\nx\n20.1.1.3.\nDistance backwards to the rear board wall, if used for direct securing of cargo, too great\nx\nMore than 15 cm and danger of penetrating the wall\nx\n20.1.2.\nSecuring devices such as lashing rails, blocking beams, battens and wedges to the front, to the sides and to the rear\n20.1.2.1.\nImproper attachment to vehicle\nx\nInsufficient attachment\nx\nNot able to bear restraint forces, loose\nx\n20.1.2.2.\nSecuring improper\nx\nInsufficient securing\nx\nCompletely ineffective\nx\n20.1.2.3.\nInsufficient suitability of the securing equipment\nx\nSecuring equipment complete unsuitable\nx\n20.1.2.4.\nSuitability of the chosen method for securing the packaging suboptimal\nx\nChosen method completely inadequate\nx\n20.1.3.\nDirect securing with nets and blankets\n20.1.3.1.\nCondition of the nets and blankets (label missing/damaged but device still in good order)\nx\nLoad-restraint devices damaged\nx\nLoad-restraint devices seriously deteriorated and no longer suitable for use\nx\n20.1.3.2.\nInsufficient strength of the nets and blankets\nx\nCapability less than 2/3 of the required restraint forces\nx\n20.1.3.3.\nInsufficient fastening of the nets and blankets\nx\nFastening less capable to bear 2/3 of the required restraint forces\nx\n20.1.3.4.\nInsufficient suitability of the nets and blankets for securing the cargo\nx\nCompletely unsuitable\nx\n20.1.4.\nSeparation and padding of the loading units or clearance spaces\n20.1.4.1.\nUnsuitability of the separation and padding unit\nx\nExtensive separation or clearance spaces\nx\n20.1.5.\nDirect lashing (horizontal, transverse, diagonal, loop and spring lashings)\n20.1.5.1.\nThe required securing strengths inadequate\nx\nLess than 2/3 of required strength\nx\n20.2.\nFriction-lock securing\n20.2.1.\nAttainment of the required securing strengths\n20.2.1.1.\nThe required securing strengths inadequate\nx\nLess than 2/3 of required strength\nx\n20.3.\nLoad-restraint devices used\n20.3.1.\nUnsuitability of the load-restraint devices\nx\nCompletely unsuitable device\nx\n20.3.2.\nLabel (e.g. patch/test trailer) is missing/damaged but device still in good order\nx\nLabel (e.g. patch/test trailer) is missing/damaged but device shows considerable deterioration\nx\n20.3.3.\nLoad-restraint devices damaged\nx\nLoad-restraint devices seriously deteriorated and no longer suitable for use\nx\n20.3.4.\nLashing winches incorrect used\nx\nDefective lashing winches\nx\n20.3.5.\nUse of the load-restraint wrong (e.g. absence of edge protection)\nx\nUse of the load-restraint devices defective (e.g. knots)\nx\n20.3.6.\nFastening of the load-restraint devices inappropriate\nx\nLess than 2/3 of required strength\nx\n20.4.\nAdditional equipment (e.g. anti-slip mats, edge protectors, edge slides)\n20.4.1.\nUnsuitable equipment used\nx\nWrong or defective equipment used\nx\nEquipment used completely unsuitable\nx\n20.5.\nTransport of bulk material, light and loose material\n20.5.1.\nBulk material blown away during operation of the vehicle on the road likely to distract traffic\nx\nPosing a danger to traffic\nx\n20.5.2.\nBulk materials are not adequately secured\nx\nLoss of cargo posing a danger to traffic\nx\n20.5.3.\nAbsence of covering for light goods\nx\nLoss of cargo posing a danger to traffic\nx\n20.6.\nRound timber transports\n20.6.1.\nTransport material (logs) partially loose\nx\n20.6.2.\nSecuring strengths of the loading unit inadequate\nx\nLess than 2/3 of required strength\nx\n30.\nLoad entirely unsecured\nx",
  "extent": "E+W+S+N.I.",
  "status": null,
  "version": "current",
  "annotations": [
    {
      "type": "footnote",
      "label": "f1",
      "text": "Council Directive 95/50/EC of 6 October 1995 on uniform procedures for checks on the transport of dangerous goods by road (OJ L 249, 17.10.1995, p. 35)."
    }
  ],
  "outstanding_effects": [],
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