{
  "url": "https://openlegislation.uk/eu-regulation-2009-78/annex-1/annex-III",
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  "legislation": "eur/2009/78",
  "legislation_title": "Regulation (EC) No 78/2009 of the European Parliament and of the Council of 14 January 2009 on the type-approval of motor vehicles with regard to the protection of pedestrians and other vulnerable road users, amending Directive 2007/46/EC and repealing Directives 2003/102/EC and 2005/66/EC (Text with EEA relevance)",
  "legislation_url": "https://openlegislation.uk/eu-regulation-2009-78",
  "path": "annex/1/annex/III",
  "kind": "appendix",
  "number": "ANNEX III",
  "heading": "GB type-approval model certificates",
  "text": "Part 1\nGB type-approval certificate relating to the type-approval of a vehicle with regard to pedestrian protection\nPart 2\nGB type-approval certificate relating to the type-approval of a vehicle with regard to it being fitted with a frontal protection system\nPart 3\nGB type-approval certificate relating to the type-approval of a frontal protection system to be supplied as a separate technical unit\nPART 1\nMODEL\n(maximum format: A4 (210 × 297 mm))\nGB TYPE-APPROVAL CERTIFICATE\nStamp of GB type-approval authority\nCommunication concerning the:\nGB type-approval\nextension of GB type-approval,\nrefusal of GB type-approval,\nwithdrawal of GB type-approval,\nof a type of vehicle with regard to pedestrian protection\nwith regard to Regulation (EC) No 78/2009 of the European Parliament and of the Council of 14 January 2009 as it has effect in domestic law, as last amended by S.I. …./….\nlast amended by Regulation (EC) No …/…\nGB type-approval No:\nReason for extension:\nSECTION I\n0.1.\nMake (trade name of manufacturer):\n0.2.\nType:\n0.2.1.\nCommercial name(s) (if available)\n0.3.\nMeans of identification of type, if marked on the vehicle:\n0.3.1.\nLocation of that marking:\n0.4.\nCategory of vehicle :\n0.5.\nName and address of manufacturer:\n0.8.\nNames and address(es) of assembly plant(s):\n0.9.\nName and address of the manufacturer’s representative (if any):\nSECTION II\n1.\nAdditional information (where applicable) (see Addendum)\n2.\nTechnical service responsible for carrying out the tests:\n3.\nDate of test report:\n4.\nNumber of test report:\n5.\nRemarks (if any) (see Addendum):\n6.\nPlace:\n7.\nDate:\n8.\nSignature:\nAttachmentsInformation package.\nTest report.\nAddendum to GB type-approval certificate No … concerning the type-approval of a vehicle with regard to pedestrian protection with regard to Regulation (EC) No 78/2009\n1.\nAdditional information\n1.1.\nBrief description of the vehicle type as regards its structure, dimensions, lines and constituent materials:\n1.2.\nSite of engine: forward/rear/central\n1.3.\nDrive: front-wheel/rear-wheel\n1.4.\nMass of vehicle submitted for testing (as defined in accordance with point 1.7 of Annex I to Regulation (EC) No 78/2009):\nFront axle:\nRear axle:\nTotal:\n1.5.\nTest results according to the requirements of Annex I to Regulation (EC) No 78/2009:\n1.5.1.\nSection 2 test results:\nAccording to the values specified in Section 2 of Annex I to Regulation (EC) No 78/2009.\nFor monitoring purposes only.\nTest\nValue recorded\nPass/fail\nLower legform to bumper (where performed)\nBending angle\n…\n…\ndegrees\nShear displacement\n…\n…\nmm\nAcceleration at tibia\n…\n…\ng\nUpper legform to bumper (where performed)\nSum of impact forces\n…\n…\nkN\nBending moment\n…\n…\nNm\nUpper legform to bonnet leading edge\nSum of impact forces\n…\n…\nkN\nBending moment\n…\n…\nNm\nChild/small adult headform (3,5 kg) to bonnet top\nHPC values\nin Zone A\n(12 results )\nHPC values\nin Zone B\n(6 results )\nAdult headform (4,8 kg) to windscreen\nHPC values\n(5 results )\n1.5.2.\nSection 3 test results:\nAccording to the values specified in Section 3 of Annex I to Regulation (EC) No 78/2009.\nFor monitoring purposes only.\nTest\nValue recorded\nPass/fail\nLower legform to bumper (where performed)\nBending angle\n…\n…\ndegrees\nShear displacement\n…\n…\nmm\nAcceleration at tibia\n…\n…\ng\nUpper legform to bumper (where performed)\nSum of impact forces\n…\n…\nkN\nBending moment\n…\n…\nNm\nUpper legform to bonnet leading edge\nSum of impact forces\n…\n…\nkN\nBending moment\n…\n…\nNm\nChild/small adult headform (3,5 kg) to bonnet top\nHPC values\n(9 results )\nAdult headform (4,5 kg) to windscreen\nHPC values\n(9 results )\nRemarks: (e.g., valid for left-hand drive and right-hand drive vehicles)\n1.5.3.\nSection 4 requirements:\nProvide details of system operation method.\nProvide details of testing completed to verify system.\nDetails of brake assist system supplied.\nRemarks:\nPART 2\nMODEL\n(maximum format: A4 (210 × 297 mm))\nGB TYPE-APPROVAL CERTIFICATE\nStamp of GB type-approval authority\nCommunication concerning the:\nGB type-approval\nextension of GB type-approval,\nrefusal of GB type-approval,\nwithdrawal of GB type-approval,\nof a type of a vehicle with regard to it being fitted with a frontal protection system\nwith regard to Regulation (EC) No 78/2009 of the European Parliament and of the Council of 14 January 2009 as it has effect in domestic law, as last amended by S.I. …./….\nlast amended by Regulation (EC) No …/…\nGB type-approval No:\nReason for extension:\nSECTION I\n0.1.\nMake (trade name of manufacturer):\n0.2.\nType:\n0.2.1.\nCommercial name(s) (if available):\n0.3.\nMeans of identification of type, if marked on the vehicle:\n0.3.1.\nLocation of that marking:\n0.4.\nCategory of vehicle :\n0.5.\nName and address of manufacturer:\n0.7.\nLocation and method of affixing of the GB type-approval:\n0.8.\nAddress(es) of assembly plant(s):\n0.9.\nName and address of the manufacturer’s representative (if any):\nSECTION II\n1.\nAdditional information (where applicable): See Addendum\n2.\nTechnical service responsible for carrying out the tests:\n3.\nDate of test report:\n4.\nNumber of test report:\n5.\nRemarks (if any): See Addendum\n6.\nPlace:\n7.\nDate:\n8.\nSignature:\nAttachmentsInformation package.\nTest report.\nAddendum to GB type-approval certificate No … concerning the type-approval of a vehicle with regard to it being fitted with a frontal protection system with regard to Regulation (EC) No 78/2009\n1.\nAdditional information, if any:\n2.\nRemarks:\n3.\nTest results according to the requirements of Section 5 of Annex I to Regulation (EC) No 78/2009\nTest\nValue recorded\nPass/fail\nLower legform to frontal protection system\n— three test positions\n(where performed)\nBending angle\n…\n…\ndegrees\nShear displacement\n…\n…\nmm\nAcceleration at tibia\n…\n…\ng\nUpper legform to frontal protection system\n— three test positions\n(where performed)\nSum of impact forces\n…\n…\nkN\nBending moment\n…\n…\nNm\nUpper legform to frontal protection system leading edge\n— three test positions\n(monitoring only)\nSum of impact forces\n…\n…\nkN\nBending moment\nNm\nChild/small adult headform (3,5 kg) to frontal protection system\nHPC values\n(at least three values)\nPART 3\nMODEL\n(maximum format: A4 (210 × 297 mm))\nGB TYPE-APPROVAL CERTIFICATE (SEPARATE TECHNICAL UNIT)\nStamp of GB type-approval authority\nCommunication concerning the:\nGB type-approval,\nextension of GB type-approval,\nrefusal of GB type-approval,\nwithdrawal of GB type-approval,\nof a type of frontal protection system to be supplied as a separate technical unit\nwith regard to Regulation (EC) No 78/2009 of the European Parliament and of the Council of 14 January 2009 as it has effect in domestic law, as last amended by S.I. …./….\nlast amended by Regulation (EC) No …/…\nGB type-approval No:\nReason for extension:\nSECTION I\n0.1.\nMake (trade name of manufacturer):\n0.2.\nType:\n0.3.\nMeans of identification of type if marked on the frontal protection system:\n0.3.1.\nLocation of that marking:\n0.5.\nName and address of manufacturer:\n0.7.\nLocation and method of the affixing of the GB approval mark:\n0.8.\nName(s) and address(es) of assembly plant(s):\n0.9.\nName and address of the manufacturer’s representative (if any):\nSECTION II\n1.\nAdditional information: See Addendum\n2.\nTechnical service responsible for carrying out the tests:\n3.\nDate of test report:\n4.\nNumber of test report:\n5.\nRemarks (if any): See Addendum\n6.\nPlace:\n7.\nDate:\n8.\nSignature:\nAttachmentsInformation package.\nTest report.\nAddendum to GB type-approval certificate No … concerning the type-approval of a type of frontal protection system to be supplied as a separate technical unit with regard to Regulation (EC) No 78/2009\n1.\nAdditional information\n1.1.\nMethod of attachment:\n1.2.\nAssembly and mounting instructions:\n1.3.\nList of vehicles on which the frontal protection system may be fitted, any usage restrictions and necessary conditions for fitting:\n…\n2.\nRemarks:\n3.\nTest results according to the requirements of Section 5 of Annex I to Regulation (EC) No 78/2009\nTest\nValue recorded\nPass/fail\nLower legform to frontal protection system\n— three test positions\n(where performed)\nBending angle\n…\n…\ndegrees\nShear displacement\n…\n…\nmm\nAcceleration at tibia\n…\n…\ng\nUpper legform to frontal protection system\n— three test positions\n(where performed)\nSum of impact forces\n…\n…\nkN\nBending moment\n…\n…\nNm\nUpper legform to frontal protection system leading edge\n— three test positions\n(monitoring only)\nSum of impact forces\n…\n…\nkN\nBending moment\nNm\nChild/small adult headform (3,5 kg) to frontal protection system\nHPC values\n(at least three values)",
  "extent": "E+W+S+N.I.",
  "status": null,
  "version": "current",
  "annotations": [
    {
      "type": "F",
      "label": "F1",
      "text": "Words in Annex 3 substituted (31.12.2022 at 11.00 p.m.) by The Road Vehicles and Non-Road Mobile Machinery (Type-Approval) (Amendment and Transitional Provisions) (EU Exit) Regulations 2022 (S.I. 2022/1273), regs. 1(2), 51(6)(a)"
    },
    {
      "type": "F",
      "label": "F2",
      "text": "Words in Annex 3 Pt. 1 substituted (31.12.2022 at 11.00 p.m.) by The Road Vehicles and Non-Road Mobile Machinery (Type-Approval) (Amendment and Transitional Provisions) (EU Exit) Regulations 2022 (S.I. 2022/1273), regs. 1(2), 51(6)(b)"
    },
    {
      "type": "F",
      "label": "F3",
      "text": "Words in Annex 3 Pt. 2 substituted (31.12.2022 at 11.00 p.m.) by The Road Vehicles and Non-Road Mobile Machinery (Type-Approval) (Amendment and Transitional Provisions) (EU Exit) Regulations 2022 (S.I. 2022/1273), regs. 1(2), 51(6)(b)"
    },
    {
      "type": "F",
      "label": "F4",
      "text": "Words in Annex 3 Pt. 3 heading inserted (31.12.2022 at 11.00 p.m.) by The Road Vehicles and Non-Road Mobile Machinery (Type-Approval) (Amendment and Transitional Provisions) (EU Exit) Regulations 2022 (S.I. 2022/1273), regs. 1(2), 51(6)(d)(i)"
    },
    {
      "type": "F",
      "label": "F5",
      "text": "Words in Annex 3 Pt. 3 substituted (31.12.2022 at 11.00 p.m.) by The Road Vehicles and Non-Road Mobile Machinery (Type-Approval) (Amendment and Transitional Provisions) (EU Exit) Regulations 2022 (S.I. 2022/1273), regs. 1(2), 51(6)(b)"
    },
    {
      "type": "F",
      "label": "F6",
      "text": "Word in Annex 3 Pt. 3 s. 1 substituted (31.12.2022 at 11.00 p.m.) by The Road Vehicles and Non-Road Mobile Machinery (Type-Approval) (Amendment and Transitional Provisions) (EU Exit) Regulations 2022 (S.I. 2022/1273), regs. 1(2), 51(6)(d)(ii)"
    },
    {
      "type": "F",
      "label": "F7",
      "text": "Annex 3 Pt. 3 s. 2: by The Road Vehicles and Non-Road Mobile Machinery (Type-Approval) (Amendment and Transitional Provisions) (EU Exit) Regulations 2022 (S.I. 2022/1273), regs. 1(2), 51(6)(d)(iii) it is provided that in para. 1.5.1 note (c) after the table the words \"Regulation (EU) 631/2020\" are substituted (31.12.2022 at 11.00 p.m.) for \"[implementing legislation]\""
    },
    {
      "type": "M",
      "label": "M1",
      "text": "As defined in [Article 4 of Regulation (EU) 2018/858 of the European Parliament and of the Council of 30 May 2018 on the approval and market surveillance of motor vehicles and their trailers, and of systems, components and separate technical units intended for such vehicles.] [Editorial Note: words in Annex 3 note substituted (31.12.2022 at 11.00 p.m.) by The Road Vehicles and Non-Road Mobile Machinery (Type-Approval) (Amendment and Transitional Provisions) (EU Exit) Regulations 2022 (S.I. 2022/1273), regs. 1(2), 51(6)(c)]"
    },
    {
      "type": "M",
      "label": "M2",
      "text": "According to [Commission Regulation (EU) 631/2010]. [Editorial Note: words in Annex 3 Pt. 1 Addendum note substituted (31.12.2022 at 11.00 p.m.) by The Road Vehicles and Non-Road Mobile Machinery (Type-Approval) (Amendment and Transitional Provisions) (EU Exit) Regulations 2022 (S.I. 2022/1273), regs. 1(2), 51(6)(e)]"
    },
    {
      "type": "footnote",
      "label": "f1",
      "text": "Delete where not applicable."
    },
    {
      "type": "footnote",
      "label": "f2",
      "text": "Insert number of amending Regulation."
    },
    {
      "type": "footnote",
      "label": "f3",
      "text": "If the means of identification of type contains characters not relevant to describe the vehicle, component or separate technical unit types covered by this information, such characters shall be represented in the documentation by the symbol ‘?’ (e.g. ABC??123??)."
    },
    {
      "type": "footnote",
      "label": "f4",
      "text": "Delete where not applicable."
    },
    {
      "type": "footnote",
      "label": "f5",
      "text": "According to the values specified in Section 2 of Annex I to Regulation (EC) No 78/2009."
    },
    {
      "type": "footnote",
      "label": "f6",
      "text": "For monitoring purposes only."
    },
    {
      "type": "footnote",
      "label": "f7",
      "text": "According to the values specified in Section 3 of Annex I to Regulation (EC) No 78/2009."
    },
    {
      "type": "footnote",
      "label": "f8",
      "text": "For monitoring purposes only."
    },
    {
      "type": "footnote",
      "label": "f9",
      "text": "Provide details of system operation method."
    },
    {
      "type": "footnote",
      "label": "f10",
      "text": "Provide details of testing completed to verify system."
    }
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