Paragraph 1
(1)
For the purposes of these Regulations a vehicle meets the requirements of an item in the Table below if its sound level does not exceed by more than 1dB(A) the relevant limit specified in column 2 in that item when measured under the conditions specified in column 3 in that item by the method specified in column 4 in that item using the apparatus prescribed in regulation 66(7).
(2)
In this Part of the Schedule, “moped” has the same meaning as in regulation 69.
TABLE
| (1) | (2) | (3) | (4) | |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Limits of sound level | ||||
| Item | Mopeds | Vehicles other than mopeds | Conditions of measurement | Methods of measurement |
| 1. | 73dB(A) | Limit determined in accordance with paragraph 2.1.1 of Annex I to Community Directive 78/1015 by reference to the cubic capacity of the vehicle | Conditions specified in paragraph 2.1.3 to Annex I to Community Directive 78/1015 | Methods specified in paragraph 2.1.4 of Annex I to Community Directive 78/1015 |
| 2. | 73dB(A) | First stage limit determined in accordance with paragraph 2.1.1 of Annex I to Community Directive 87/56 by reference to the cubic capacity of the vehicle | Conditions specified in paragraph 2.1.3 to Annex I to Community Directive 87/56 | Methods specified in paragraph 2.1.4 of Annex I to Community Directive 87/56 |
| 3. | 74dB(A) | The limit specified in item 2 plus 1dB(A) | As in item 2 | As in item 2 |