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Annex I Scope of application of the requirements referred to in Article 5(1) and (2)

United Kingdom

Original text. Later amendments are not shown.

Vehicles of this category shall be fitted with an adequate windscreen defrosting and demisting device.

Vehicles of this category shall be fitted with adequate windscreen washing and wiping devices.

Only if the vehicle is fitted with couplings.

Not exceeding 2,5 tonnes technically permissible maximum laden mass.

Only applicable to vehicles where the ‘Seating reference point (“R” point)’ of the lowest seat is not more than 700 mm above ground level. The ‘R’ point is defined in UNECE Regulation 95.

Only when the manufacturer applies for type-approval of a vehicle intended for the transport of dangerous goods.

SubjectApplicability
M1 M2 M3 N1 N2 N3 O1 O2 O3 O4
Fuel tanks/rear protective devicesXXXXXXXXXX
Rear registration plateXXXXXXXXXX
Steering effortXXXXXXXXXX
Door latches and hingesXXXX
Audible warningXXXXXX
Indirect vision devicesXXXXXX
BrakingXXXXXXXXXX
Radio interference (electromagnetic compatibility)XXXXXXXXXX
Interior fittingsX
Anti-theft and immobiliserXXXXXX
Protective steeringXX
Seat strengthXXXXXX
Exterior projectionsX
SpeedometerXXXXXX
Plates (statutory)XXXXXXXXXX
Seat belt anchoragesXXXXXX
Installation of lighting and light signalling devicesXXXXXXXXXX
Retro reflectorsXXXXXXXXXX
End-outline, front-position (side), rear-position (side), stop, side marker, daytime running lampsXXXXXXXXXX
Direction indicatorsXXXXXXXXXX
Rear registration plate lampsXXXXXXXXXX
Headlamps (including bulbs)XXXXXX
Front fog lampsXXXXXX
Towing hooksXXXXXX
Rear fog lampsXXXXXXXXXX
Reversing lampsXXXXXXXXXX
Parking lampsXXXXXX
Seat belts and restraint systemsXXXXXX
Forward visionX
Identification of controls, tell-tales and indicatorsXXXXXX
Defrost/demistXf1
Wash/wipeXf2
Heating systemsXXXXXXXXXX
Wheel guardsX
Head restraintsX
Lateral protectionXXXX
F1Spray-suppression systems X X X X X X X
Safety glazingXXXXXXXXXX
TyresXXXXXXXXXX
Speed limitation devicesXXXX
Masses and dimensionsXXXXXXXXXX
External projections of cabsXXX
CouplingsXf3 X X X X X XXXX
FlammabilityX
Buses and coachesXX
Frontal impactXf4
Side impactXf5 X
Vehicles intended for the transportation of dangerous goodsXf6 X X X X X X
Front underrun protectionXX
F2Electric safety X X X X X X
F3Child restraint anchorages XXXXXX

Annotations

Textual amendments

F1

Substituted by Commission Regulation (EU) 2015/166 of 3 February 2015 supplementing and amending Regulation (EC) No 661/2009 of the European Parliament and of the Council as regards the inclusion of specific procedures, assessment methods and technical requirements, and amending Directive 2007/46/EC of the European Parliament and of the Council, and Commission Regulations (EU) No 1003/2010, (EU) No 109/2011 and (EU) No 458/2011 (Text with EEA relevance).

F2

Inserted by Commission Regulation (EU) 2015/166 of 3 February 2015 supplementing and amending Regulation (EC) No 661/2009 of the European Parliament and of the Council as regards the inclusion of specific procedures, assessment methods and technical requirements, and amending Directive 2007/46/EC of the European Parliament and of the Council, and Commission Regulations (EU) No 1003/2010, (EU) No 109/2011 and (EU) No 458/2011 (Text with EEA relevance).

F3

Words in Annex 1 inserted (3.7.2025) by The Road Vehicles (Type-Approval) (Amendment) Regulations 2025 (S.I. 2025/661), regs. 1(2), 3(2)

Footnotes

f1

Vehicles of this category shall be fitted with an adequate windscreen defrosting and demisting device.

f2

Vehicles of this category shall be fitted with adequate windscreen washing and wiping devices.

f3

Only if the vehicle is fitted with couplings.

f4

Not exceeding 2,5 tonnes technically permissible maximum laden mass.

f5

Only applicable to vehicles where the ‘Seating reference point (“R” point)’ of the lowest seat is not more than 700 mm above ground level. The ‘R’ point is defined in UNECE Regulation 95.

f6

Only when the manufacturer applies for type-approval of a vehicle intended for the transport of dangerous goods.