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Division 5 Measurement of errorsF1F2

United Kingdom

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259 The measurement of errors on installation and during use shall be carried out under the following conditions, which are to be regarded as constituting standard test conditions:

  • vehicle unladen, in normal running order,

  • tyre pressures in accordance with the manufacturer's instructions,

  • tyre wear, within the limits allowed by national law,

  • vehicle movement:

    • the vehicle shall advance under its own engine power in a straight line on level ground and at a speed of 50 ± 5 km/h. The measuring distance shall be at least 1 000 m,

  • provided that it is of comparable accuracy, alternative methods, such as a suitable test bench, may also be used for the test.

Annotations

Textual amendments

F1

Inserted by Council Regulation (EC) No 2135/98 of 24 September 1998 amending Regulation (EEC) No 3821/85 on recording equipment in road transport and Directive 88/599/EEC concerning the application of Regulations (EEC) No 3820/85 and (EEC) No 3821/85.

F2

Substituted by Commission Regulation (EC) No 1360/2002 of 13 June 2002 adapting for the seventh time to technical progress Council Regulation (EEC) No 3821/85 on recording equipment in road transport (Text with EEA relevance).