Regulation 4

In Schedule 3, after paragraph 13, add the following new paragraphs:—

“14

(1)

In the marking relating to item 16 in Schedule 2 there shall be added above the circle:

(a)

the letter “A” in the case of a three-point belt,

(b)

the letter “B” in the case of a lap belt, and

(c)

the letter “S” in the case of a safety belt which is neither a three-point belt nor a lap belt.

(2)

The letters referred to in sub-paragraph (1) above shall be preceded by the letter “Z” when the safety belt is part of a restraint system.

(3)

The letters referred to in sub-paragraph (1) above shall be supplemented by:—

(a)

in the case of a safety belt fitted with an energy absorber, the letter “e”; and

(b)

in the case of a safety belt fitted with a retractor, the letter “r” followed by:—

(i)

the figure “1” if the retractor is a non-locking retractor, or

(ii)

the figure “2” if the retractor is a manually unlocking retractor, or

(iii)

the figure “3” if the retractor is an automatically locking retractor, or

(iv)

the figure “4” if the retractor is an emergency locking retractor, and

(v)

the letter “m” if the retractor is an emergency locking retractor with multiple sensitivity.

15

The number mentioned in paragraph 2 above and the letter or letters mentioned in paragraph 14 above may be placed in any position round the circle in the marking so long as they are diametrically opposite each other in relation to the circle.”.