# Commission Regulation (EU) No 678/2011 of 14 July 2011 replacing Annex II and amending Annexes IV, IX and XI to Directive 2007/46/EC of the European Parliament and of the Council establishing a framework for the approval of motor vehicles and their trailers, and of systems, components and separate technical units intended for such vehicles (Framework Directive) (Text with EEA relevance), Annex IV

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

Annex XI to Directive 2007/46/EC is amended as follows:
(1) item 43 of Appendix 2 to Annex XI is replaced by the following:
‘
43
Spray suppression systems
Directive 91/226/EEC
x
x
x
x
x
x
x
’
(2) item 43 of Appendix 4 to Annex XI is replaced by the following:
‘
43
Spray suppression systems
Directive 91/226/EEC
x
x
x
x
x
x
x
’
(3) the following Appendix 6 is inserted after Appendix 5 and before the "Meaning of letters":
'Appendix 6
Exceptional load transport trailers
Item
Subject
Regulatory act reference
Trailer of category O4
3
Fuel tanks/rear protective devices
Directive 70/221/EEC
X
4
Rear registration plate space
Directive 70/222/EEC
X
5
Steering effort
Directive 70/311/EEC
X
9
Braking
Directive 71/320/EEC
X
10
Radio interference (electromagnetic compatibility)
Directive 72/245/EEC
X
18
Plates (statutory)
Directive 76/114/EEC
X
20
Installation of lighting and light signalling devices
Directive 76/756/EEC
A + N
21
Reflex reflectors
Directive 76/757/EEC
X
22
End-outline, front position (side), rear-position (side), stop, side marker, daytime running lamps
Directive 76/758/EEC
X
23
Direction indicators
Directive 76/759/EEC
X
24
Rear registration plate lamps
Directive 76/760/EEC
X
28
Rear fog lamps
Directive 77/538/EEC
X
29
Reversing lamps
Directive 77/539/EEC
X
36
Heating systems
Directive 2001/56/EC
N/A
42
Lateral protection
Directive 89/297/EEC
A
43
Spray-suppression systems
Directive 91/226/EEC
A
46
Tyres
Directive 92/23/EEC
I
48
Masses and dimensions
Directive 97/27/EC
X
50
Couplings
Directive 94/20/EC
X
63
General safety Regulation
Regulation (EC) No 661/2009
P/A'
(4) the 'Meaning of letters' shall be amended as follows:
(a) point L shall be replaced by the following text:
'L Application limited to seats designated for normal use when the vehicle is travelling on the road. At least anchorages for lap belts are required in the rear seating positions. Seats which are not designated for use when the vehicle is travelling on the road shall be clearly identified to users by means of a pictogram or a sign with an appropriate text.;'
(b) the following point shall be inserted after point N/A:
'P/A This regulatory act is partially applicable. The precise scope of application is established in the implementing measures to Regulation (EC) No 661/2009.';
(c) the following point shall be inserted after point H
'I Tyres must be type-approved under the requirements of UNECE Regulation No 54 even if the maximum design speed of the vehicle is less than 80 km/h.
The load capacity may be adjusted in relation to the maximum design speed of the trailer in agreement with the tyre manufacturer.'.

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Source: https://www.legislation.gov.uk/eur/2011/678/annex/IV (the official version)
Page: https://openlegislation.uk/eu-regulation-2011-678/annex-IV
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