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  "url": "https://openlegislation.uk/eu-regulation-2015-166/annex-IV",
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  "legislation": "eur/2015/166",
  "legislation_title": "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)",
  "legislation_url": "https://openlegislation.uk/eu-regulation-2015-166",
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  "number": "IV",
  "heading": "Amendments to Directive 2007/46/EC",
  "text": "Directive 2007/46/EC is amended as follows:\n(1) Annex I is amended as follows:\n(a) the title is replaced by the following:\n‘Complete list of information for the purpose of EC type-approval of vehicles, components or separate technical units (a)’;\n(b) point 0.3 is replaced by the following:\n‘0.3.\nMeans of identification of type, if marked on the vehicle/component/separate technical unit (1) (b):’;\n(c) points 1 and 1.1 are replaced by the following:\n‘1.\nGENERAL CONSTRUCTION CHARACTERISTICS\n1.1.\nPhotographs and/or drawings of a representative vehicle/component/separate technical unit (1):’.\n(2) Part I of Annex IV is amended as follows:\n(a) item 6A is replaced by the following:\n‘\n6A\nVehicle access and manoeuvrability (steps, running boards and handholds)\nRegulation (EC) No 661/2009\nRegulation (EU) No 130/2012\nX\nX\nX\nX\n’\n(b) item 17A is replaced by the following:\n‘\n17A\nVehicle access and manoeuvrability (reverse gear)\nRegulation (EC) No 661/2009\nRegulation (EU) No 130/2012\nX\nX\nX\nX\nX\nX\n’\n(c) item 71 is added:\n‘\n71\nCab strength\nRegulation (EC) No 661/2009\nUNECE Regulation No 29\nX\nX\nX\n’\n(d) explanatory note 15 is replaced by the following:\n‘(15)\nCompliance with Regulation (EC) No 661/2009 is mandatory, however, type-approval under this single item is not provided for as the item covers the combination of individual items 3A, 3B, 4A, 5A, 6A, 6B, 7A, 8A, 9A, 9B, 10A, 12A, 13A, 13B, 14A, 15A, 15B, 16A, 17A, 17B, 18A, 19A, 20A, 21A, 22A, 22B, 22C, 23A, 24A, 25A, 25B, 25C, 25D, 25E, 25F, 26A, 27A, 28A, 29A, 30A, 31A, 32A, 33A, 34A, 35A, 36A, 37A, 38A, 42A, 43A, 44A, 45A, 46A, 46B, 46C, 46D, 46E, 47A, 48A, 49A, 50A, 50B, 51A, 52A, 52B, 53A, 54A, 56A, 57A and 64 to 71.’;\n(e) Appendix 1 to Part I of Annex IV is amended as follows:\n(i) in Table 1, item 13A is replaced by the following:\n‘\n13A\nProtection of motor vehicles against unauthorised use\nRegulation (EC) No 661/2009\nUNECE Regulation No 116\nA\nThe provisions of paragraph 8.3.1.1.1 of UNECE Regulation No 116 may be applied instead of paragraph 8.3.1.1.2 of that Regulation regardless of the type of powertrain\n’\n(ii) in Table 1, item 63 is replaced by the following:\n‘\n63\nGeneral Safety\nRegulation (EC) No 661/2009\nSee footnote (15) of the table in Part I of Annex IV with regulatory acts for EC type-approval of vehicles produced in unlimited series\n’\n(iii) in Table 2, item 13A is replaced by the following:\n‘\n13A\nProtection of motor vehicles against unauthorised use\nRegulation (EC) No 661/2009\nUNECE Regulation No 116\nA\nThe provisions of paragraph 8.3.1.1.1 of UNECE Regulation No 116 may be applied instead of paragraph 8.3.1.1.2 of that Regulation regardless of the type of powertrain\n’\n(iv) in Table 2, item 63 is replaced by the following:\n‘\n63\nGeneral Safety\nRegulation (EC) No 661/2009\nSee footnote (15) of the table in Part I of Annex IV with regulatory acts for EC type-approval of vehicles produced in unlimited series\n’\n(v) in Table 2, item 71 is added:\n‘\n71\nCab strength\nRegulation (EC) No 661/2009\nUNECE Regulation No 29\nC\n’\n(3) Annex VII is amended as follows:\n(a) in Section 2, the following paragraph is added:\n‘In case of EC type-approval for systems, components or separate technical units covered by the implementing measures of Regulation (EC) No 661/2009, the base Regulation reference shall be the Regulation number (i.e. the implementing act) adopted pursuant to Article 14(1)(a) to (e) of Regulation (EC) No 661/2009.’;\n(b) section 3 is amended as follows:\n(i) the first paragraph is replaced by the following:\n‘The number of the latest amending Directive or Regulation, including implementing acts applicable to the type-approval in accordance with the following indents. However, in case such amending Directive or Regulation or applicable implementing act does not yet exist, the number referred to in Section 2 is repeated in Section 3:’;\n(ii) the following indent is inserted after the third indent:\n‘—\nthis means the latest Regulation, containing amendments to implementing measures of Regulation (EC) No 661/2009, with which a system, component or technical unit complies,’;\n(c) in point 4.1, the following items are added:\n(c) ‘to Commission Regulation (EU) No 1008/2010 (windscreen wiper and washer systems)\ne2*1008/2010*1008/2010*00003*00\n(d) to Commission Regulation (EU) No 19/2011 as amended by Commission Regulation (EU) No 249/2012 (statutory markings)\ne2*19/2011*249/2012*0003*00’\n(d) point 5 is replaced by the following:\n‘5.\nAnnex VII does not apply to type-approvals granted in accordance with UNECE Regulations listed in Annex IV, as the relevant numbering system is provided for in the respective UNECE Regulations. However, Annex VII applies to EC type-approvals granted under Regulation (EC) No 661/2009 which are based on UNECE Regulations (i.e. incorporating new technologies, EC type-approved components and STUs, virtual testing and self-testing). In this case, the following numbering system is applied:\nSection 1: as above\nSection 2: “661/2009” (i.e. General Safety Regulation)\nSection 3: First portion is the UNECE Regulation No, followed by “R-”, the second portion is the series of amendments or “00” if it is the original series, followed by “-” and the third portion is the supplement level (with leading zeroes if applicable) or “00” when there is no supplement to the relevant series.\nSection 4: as above\nSection 5: as above\nExamples:\ne1*661/2009*13-HR-10-05*00001*00\n(granted by Germany, according to UNECE Regulation No 13-H, 10 series of amendments, supplement level 5, first approval issued, no extensions)\ne25*661/2009*28R-00-03*0123*05\n(granted by Croatia, according to UNECE Regulation No 28, original series of amendments, supplement 3, 123rd approval issued, 5th extension)’\n(e) in the Appendix, point 4 is added:\n‘4.\nThis Appendix does not apply to type-approvals granted in accordance with UNECE Regulations listed in Annex IV, as the relevant arrangements of approval marks are provided for in the respective UNECE Regulations. However, this Appendix applies to EC component and separate technical unit type-approvals granted under Regulation (EC) No 661/2009 which are based on UNECE Regulations (i.e. components or separate technical units incorporating new technologies). In this case, the following arrangement of markings is applied:\nThe distinguishing type-approval marking shall be as prescribed in the relevant UNECE Regulation and as if granted through conventional UNECE Regulation type-approval, however, the following shall be taken into account:\nWhen a circle surrounding the letter “E” is prescribed, this shall be not a circle, but a rectangle. Its height (a) shall at least correspond to the prescribed diameter size and its width shall exceed that value (i.e. > a). Instead of the upper-case letter “E”, the lower-case letter “e” shall be used, followed by the distinguishing number of the Member State which has granted the EC component or separate technical unit type-approval.\nExample:\n(granted by Germany, based on UNECE Regulation No 28, original series, first approval issued, for a Class II audible warning device incorporating new technologies)’\n(4) Annex XI is amended as follows:\n(a) in Appendix 3, item 1A is replaced by the following:\n‘\n1A\nSound level\nRegulation (EU) No 540/2014\nG + W9\n’\n(b) in Appendix 5, item 1A is replaced by the following:\n‘\n1A\nSound level\nRegulation (EU) No 540/2014\nT + Z1\n’\n(c) in Appendix 6, meaning of notes, the following note is inserted after W8:\n‘W9\nModification of the exhaust system length is permitted without the need for retesting, provided that the exhaust back pressure characteristics remain similar.’\n(5) In Annex XV, point 2 is replaced by the following:\n‘2.\nList of regulatory acts and restrictions\nSubject\nRegulatory act reference\n4\nRear registration plate space\nDirective 70/222/EEC\n4A\nSpace for mounting and fixing rear registration plates\nRegulation (EC) No 661/2009\nRegulation (EU) No 1003/2010\n7\nAudible warning\nDirective 70/388/EEC\n7A\nAudible warning devices and signals\nRegulation (EC) No 661/2009\nUNECE Regulation No 28\n10\nRadio interference (electromagnetic compatibility)\nDirective 72/245/EEC\n10A\nElectromagnetic compatibility\nRegulation (EC) No 661/2009\nUNECE Regulation No 10\n18\nPlates (statutory)\nDirective 76/114/EEC\n18A\nManufacturer's statutory plate and vehicle identification number\nRegulation (EC) No 661/2009\nRegulation (EU) No 19/2011\n20\nInstallation of lighting and light signalling devices\nDirective 76/756/EEC\n20A\nInstallation of lighting and light-signalling devices on vehicles\nRegulation (EC) No 661/2009\nUNECE Regulation No 48\n27\nTowing hooks\nDirective 77/389/EEC\n27A\nTowing device\nRegulation (EC) No 661/2009\nRegulation (EU) No 1005/2010\n33\nIdentification of controls, tell-tales and indicators\nDirective 78/316/EEC\n33A\nLocation and identification of hand controls, tell-tales and indicators\nRegulation (EC) No 661/2009\nUNECE Regulation No 121\n34\nDefrost/demist\nDirective 78/317/EEC\n34A\nWindscreen defrosting and demisting systems\nRegulation (EC) No 661/2009\nRegulation (EU) No 672/2010\n35\nWash/wipe\nDirective 78/318/EEC\n35A\nWindscreen wiper and washer systems\nRegulation (EC) No 661/2009\nRegulation (EU) No 1008/2010\n36\nHeating systems\nDirective 2001/56/EC\nExcept the provisions in Annex VIII relating to LPG combustion heaters and LPG heating systems\n36A\nHeating systems\nRegulation (EC) No 661/2009\nUNECE Regulation No 122\nExcept the provisions in Annex 8 relating to LPG combustion heaters and LPG heating systems\n37\nWheel guards\nDirective 78/549/EEC\n37A\nWheel guards\nRegulation (EC) No 661/2009\nRegulation (EU) No 1009/2010\n44\nMasses and dimensions (cars)\nDirective 92/21/EEC\n44A\nMasses and dimensions\nRegulation (EC) No 661/2009\nRegulation (EU) No 1230/2012\n45\nSafety glazing\nDirective 92/22/EEC\nRestricted to the provisions included in Annex III\n45A\nSafety glazing materials and their installation on vehicles\nRegulation (EC) No 661/2009\nUNECE Regulation No 43\nRestricted to the provisions included in Annex 21\n46\nTyres\nDirective 92/23/EEC\n46A\nInstallation of tyres\nRegulation (EC) No 661/2009\nRegulation (EU) No 458/2011\n48\nMasses and dimensions (other than vehicles referred to in item 44)\nDirective 97/27/EC\n48A\nMasses and dimensions\nRegulation (EC) No 661/2009\nRegulation (EU) No 1230/2012\n49\nExternal projections of cabs\nDirective 92/114/EEC\n49A\nCommercial vehicles with regard to their external projections forward of the cab's rear panel\nRegulation (EC) No 661/2009\nUNECE Regulation No 61\n50\nCouplings\nDirective 94/20/EC\nRestricted to the provisions included in Annex V (up to and including point 8) and Annex VII\n50A\nMechanical coupling components of combinations of vehicles\nRegulation (EC) No 661/2009\nUNECE Regulation No 55\nRestricted to the provisions included in Annex 5 (up to and including paragraph 8) and Annex 7\n61\nAir-conditioning system\nDirective 2006/40/EC\n’\n(6) Annex XVI is amended as follows:\n(a) point 1 is replaced by the following:\n‘1.\nList of regulatory acts\nSubject\nRegulatory act reference\n3\nFuel tanks/rear protective devices\nDirective 70/221/EEC\n3B\nRear underrun protective devices (RUPDs) and their installation; rear underrun protection (RUP)\nRegulation (EC) No 661/2009\nUNECE Regulation No 58\n6\nDoor latches and hinges\nDirective 70/387/EEC\n6A\nVehicle access and manoeuvrability\nRegulation (EC) No 661/2009\nRegulation (EU) No 130/2012\n6B\nDoor latches and door retention components\nRegulation (EC) No 661/2009\nUNECE Regulation No 11\n8\nIndirect vision devices\nDirective 2003/97/EC\n8A\nDevices for indirect vision and their installation\nRegulation (EC) No 661/2009\nUNECE Regulation No 46\n12\nInterior fittings\nDirective 74/60/EEC\n12A\nInterior fittings\nRegulation (EC) No 661/2009\nUNECE Regulation No 21\n16\nExterior projections\nDirective 74/483/EEC\n16A\nExternal projections\nRegulation (EC) No 661/2009\nUNECE Regulation No 26\n20\nInstallation of lighting and light signalling devices\nDirective 76/756/EEC\n20A\nInstallation of lighting and light-signalling devices on vehicles\nRegulation (EC) No 661/2009\nUNECE Regulation No 48\n27\nTowing hooks\nDirective 77/389/EEC\n27A\nTowing device\nRegulation (EC) No 661/2009\nRegulation (EU) No 1005/2010\n32\nForward vision\nDirective 77/649/EEC\n32A\nForward field of vision\nRegulation (EC) No 661/2009\nUNECE Regulation No 125\n35\nWash/wipe\nDirective 78/318/EEC\n35A\nWindscreen wiper and washer systems\nRegulation (EC) No 661/2009\nRegulation (EU) No 1008/2010\n37\nWheel guards\nDirective 78/549/EEC\n37A\nWheel guards\nRegulation (EC) No 661/2009\nRegulation (EU) No 1009/2010\n42\nLateral protection\nDirective 89/297/EEC\n42A\nLateral protection of goods vehicles\nRegulation (EC) No 661/2009\nUNECE Regulation No 73\n48A\nMasses and dimensions\nRegulation (EC) No 661/2009\nRegulation (EU) No 1230/2012\n49\nExternal projections of cabs\nDirective 92/114/EEC\n49A\nCommercial vehicles with regard to their external projections forward of the cab's rear panel\nRegulation (EC) No 661/2009\nUNECE Regulation No 61\n50\nCouplings\nDirective 94/20/EC\n50A\nMechanical coupling components of combinations of vehicles\nRegulation (EC) No 661/2009\nUNECE Regulation No 55\n50B\nClose-coupling device (CCD); fitting of an approved type of CCD\nRegulation (EC) No 661/2009\nUNECE Regulation No 102\n52\nBuses and coaches\nDirective 2001/85/EC\n52A\nM2 and M3 vehicles\nRegulation (EC) No 661/2009\nUNECE Regulation No 107\n52B\nStrength of the superstructure of large passenger vehicles\nRegulation (EC) No 661/2009\nUNECE Regulation No 66\n57\nFront underrun protection\nDirective 2000/40/EC\n57A\nFront underrun protective devices (FUPDs) and their installation; front underrun protection (FUP)\nRegulation (EC) No 661/2009\nUNECE Regulation No 93\n’\n(b) Appendix 2 is replaced by the following:\nAppendix 2\nSpecific conditions concerning virtual testing methods\n1.\nList of regulatory acts\nRegulatory act reference\nAnnex and paragraphs\nSpecific conditions\n3\nDirective 70/221/EEC\nAnnex II, points 5.2 and 5.4.5\nRear underrun dimensions and resistance to forces\n3B\nRegulation (EC) No 661/2009\nUNECE Regulation No 58\nParagraphs 2.3, 7.3 and 25.6\nDimensions and resistance to forces\n6\nDirective 70/387/EEC\nAnnex II, point 4.3\nEquivalent methods for tensile strength tests and resistance of latches to acceleration\n6A\nRegulation (EC) No 661/2009\nRegulation (EU) No 130/2012\nAnnex II, Part I and 2\nDimensions of steps, running boards and handholds\n6B\nRegulation (EC) No 661/2009\nUNECE Regulation No 11\nAnnex 3\nAnnex 4, point 2.1\nAnnex 5\nTensile strength tests and resistance of latches to acceleration\n8\nDirective 2003/97/EC\nAnnex III\nAll provisions in Sections 3, 4 and 5.\nPrescribed fields of vision of rear-view mirrors.\n8A\nRegulation (EC) No 661/2009\nUNECE Regulation No 46\nParagraph 15.2.4\nPrescribed fields of vision of rear-view mirrors.\n12\nDirective 74/60/EEC\n(a) Annex I, all provisions in point 5 (Specifications)\n(b) Annex II\n(a) Measurement of all radii of curvature and of all projections except for those requirements where a force has to be applied in order to check compliance with the provisions.\n(b) Determination of the head-impact zone.\n12A\nRegulation (EC) No 661/2009\nUNECE Regulation No 21\n(a) Paragraph 5 to 5.7\n(b) Paragraph 2.3\n(a) Measurement of all radii of curvature and of all projections except for those requirements where a force has to be applied in order to check compliance with the provisions.\n(b) Determination of the head-impact zone.\n16\nDirective 74/483/EEC\nAnnex I, all provisions in point 5 (General specifications) and point 6 (Particular specifications).\nMeasurement of all radii of curvature and of all projections except for those requirements where a force has to be applied in order to check compliance with the provisions.\n16A\nRegulation (EC) No 661/2009\nUNECE Regulation No 26\nParagraph 5.2.4\nMeasurement of all radii of curvature and of all projections except for those requirements where a force has to be applied in order to check compliance with the provisions.\n20\nDirective 76/756/EEC\nParagraph 6 (Individual specifications) of UNECE Regulation No 48.\nProvisions of Annexes 4, 5 and 6 to UNECE Regulation No 48.\nThe test drive provided for in point 6.22.9.2.2 shall be performed on a real vehicle.\n20A.\nRegulation (EC) No 661/2009\nUNECE Regulation No 48\nParagraph 6, Annexes 4, 5 and 6\nThe test drive provided for in point 6.22.9.2.2 shall be performed on a real vehicle.\n27\nDirective 77/389/EEC\nAnnex II, point 2\nTractive and compressive static force\n27A\nRegulation (EC) No 661/2009\nRegulation (EU) No 1005/2010\nAnnex II, point 1.2\nTractive and compressive static force\n32\nDirective 77/649/EEC\nAnnex I, point 5 (Specifications)\nObstructions and field of vision\n32A\nRegulation (EC) No 661/2009\nUNECE Regulation No 125\nParagraph 5\nObstructions and field of vision\n35\nDirective 78/318/EEC\nAnnex I, point 5.1.2\nDetermination of the swept area only.\n35A\nRegulation (EC) No 661/2009\nRegulation (EU) No 1008/2010\nAnnex III, points 1.1.2 and 1.1.3\nDetermination of the swept area only.\n37\nDirective 78/549/EEC\nAnnex I, point 2 (Special requirements)\n37A\nRegulation (EC) No 661/2009\nRegulation (EU) No 1009/2010\nAnnex II, point 2\nVerification of the dimensional requirements\n42\nDirective 89/297/EEC\nAnnex, point 2.8\nResistance under a horizontal force and deflection measurement.\n42A\nRegulation (EC) No 661/2009\nUNECE Regulation No 73\nParagraph 12.10\nResistance under a horizontal force and deflection measurement.\n48A.\nRegulation (EC) No 661/2009\nRegulation (EU) No 1230/2012\n(a) Annex I, Part B, points 7 and 8\n(b) Annex I, Part C, points 6 and 7\n(a) Check of compliance with the manoeuvrability requirements including manoeuvrability of vehicles fitted with lift- or loadable axles.\n(b) Measurement of the maximum rear swing-out.\n49\nDirective 92/114/EEC\nAnnex I, point 4 (Specific requirements)\nMeasurement of all radii of curvature and of all projections except for those requirements where a force has to be applied in order to check compliance with the provisions.\n49A\nRegulation (EC) No 661/2009\nUNECE Regulation No 61\nParagraphs 5 and 6\nMeasurement of all radii of curvature and of all projections except for those requirements where a force has to be applied in order to check compliance with the provisions.\n50\nDirective 94/20/EC\n(a) Annex V “Requirements for mechanical coupling Devices”\n(b) Annex VI, point 1.1\n(c) Annex VI, point 4 (Testing of mechanical coupling devices)\n(a) All provisions of points 1 to 8 included.\n(b) Strength tests on mechanicals couplings of simple design may be replaced by virtual tests.\n(c) Points 4.5.1 (Strength test), 4.5.2 (Resistance to buckling) and 4.5.3 (Resistance to bending moment) only.\n50A\nRegulation (EC) No 661/2009\nUNECE Regulation No 55\n(a) Annex 5 “Requirements for mechanical coupling Devices”\n(b) Annex 6, paragraph 1.1\n(c) Annex 6, paragraph 3\n(a) All provisions of paragraphs 1 to 8 included.\n(b) Strength tests on mechanicals couplings of simple design may be replaced by virtual tests.\n(c) Paragraphs 3.6.1 (Strength test), 3.6.2 (Resistance to buckling) and 3.6.3 (Resistance to bending moment) only.\n52\nDirective 2001/85/EC\n(a) Annex I\n(b) Annex IV Strength of superstructure\n(a) Point 7.4.5 Stability test under the conditions specified in the Appendix to Annex I.\n(b) Appendix 4 — Verification of strength of the superstructure by calculation.\n52A\nRegulation (EC) No 661/2009\nUNECE Regulation No 107\nAnnex 3\nParagraph 7.4.5 (calculation method)\n52B\nRegulation (EC) No 661/2009\nUNECE Regulation No 66\nAnnex 9\nComputer simulation of rollover test on complete vehicle as an equivalent approval method\n57\nDirective 2000/40/EC\nParagraph 3 of Annex 5 to UNECE Regulation 93.\nResistance under a horizontal force and deflection measurement.\n57A\nRegulation (EC) No 661/2009\nUNECE Regulation No 93\nAnnex 5, Paragraph 3.\nResistance under a horizontal force and deflection measurement.",
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      "text": "Commission Regulation (EU) No 1008/2010 of 9 November 2010 concerning type-approval requirements for windscreen wiper and washer systems of certain motor vehicles and implementing Regulation (EC) No 661/2009 of the European Parliament and of the Council concerning type-approval requirements for the general safety of motor vehicles, their trailers and systems, components and separate technical units intended therefor (OJ L 292, 10.11.2010, p. 2)."
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      "text": "Commission Regulation (EU) No 19/2011 of 11 January 2011 concerning type-approval requirements for the manufacturer's statutory plate and for the vehicle identification number of motor vehicles and their trailers and implementing Regulation (EC) No 661/2009 of the European Parliament and of the Council concerning type-approval requirements for the general safety of motor vehicles, their trailers and systems, components and separate technical units intended therefor (OJ L 8, 12.1.2011, p. 1)."
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      "text": "Commission Regulation (EU) No 249/2012 of 21 March 2012 amending Regulation (EU) No 19/2011 as regards type-approval requirements for the manufacturer's statutory plate of motor vehicles and their trailers (OJ L 82, 22.3.2012, p. 1).’"
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