Article 1 Amendments to Delegated Regulation (EU) 2015/68

Delegated Regulation (EU) 2015/68 is amended as follows:

1. (1)

   Article 16 is replaced by the following:

   ‘Requirements applying to hydraulic connections of the single-line type and to tractors fitted with them

   Article 16

   1.

   The performance requirements applying to hydraulic connections of the single-line type of braking devices and trailer braking couplings and to tractors fitted with hydraulic connections of the single-line type are laid down in Annex XIII. Those requirements shall apply until 31 December 2024.

   2.

   Manufacturers shall not fit hydraulic connections of the single-line type to new tractors after 31 December 2024.’;

2. (2)

   Article 17 is amended as follows:

   1. (a)

      the second paragraph is deleted;

   2. (b)

      the fourth paragraph is replaced by the following:

      ‘With effect from 1 January 2025, national authorities shall prohibit the making available on the market, registration, or entry into service of new tractors fitted with hydraulic connections of the single-line type.’;

3. (3)

   Annexes I, IV and XIII to Delegated Regulation (EU) 2015/68 are amended in accordance with the Annex to this Regulation.