# The Motor Vehicles (Designation of Approval Marks) Regulations 1979

S.I. 1979/1088 · made 30 August 1979

1. Section 63(1) of the Road Traffic Act 1972, as amended by the Designation of Approval Marks (European Communities) Regulations 1973, enacts that where any international agreement to which the United Kingdom is a party, or a Community obligation, provides—for markings to be applied:to motor vehicle parts of any description to indicate conformity with a type approved by any country; orto a motor vehicle to indicate that the vehicle is fitted with motor vehicle parts of any description and either that the parts conform with a type approved by any country or that the vehicle is such that as so fitted it conforms with a type so approved; andfor motor vehicle parts or, as the case may be, motor vehicles, bearing those markings to be recognised as complying with the requirements imposed by the law of another country,

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## Introductory text

MERCHANDISE MARKS
Made 30th August 1979
Laid before Parliament 7th September 1979
Coming into Operation 1st October 1979
The Minister of Transport in exercise of the powers under section 63(1) of the Road Traffic Act 1972, and now vested in him, and of all other enabling powers, and after consultation with representative organisations in accordance with the provisions of section 199(2) of that Act, hereby makes the following Regulations:—

## 1 Commencement and citation

These Regulations shall come into operation on 1st October 1979 and may be cited as the Motor Vehicles (Designation of Approval Marks) Regulations 1979.

## 2 Revocation

The Regulations specified in Schedule 1 are hereby revoked.

## 3 Interpretation

(1) In these Regulations—
“Contracting State” means a state which is a party to the International Agreement;
“ECE Regulation” means a regulation annexed to the International Agreement;
“Member State” means any State which is a member of the European Economic Community;
“moped” has the same meaning as in regulation 46 of the Construction and Use Regulations 1978;
“the International Agreement” means the Agreement concerning the adoption of uniform conditions of approval for Motor Vehicle Equipment and Parts and reciprocal recognition thereof concluded at Geneva on 20th March 1958 as amended to which the United Kingdom is a party.
(2) A reference to a vehicle in category M1, M2, M3, N1, N2, or N3 is a reference to a vehicle described respectively as M1, M2, M3, N1, N2 or N3 in ECE Regulation 13 of 29th May 1969 as revised on 5th December 1973
(3) A reference in these Regulations to a Schedule followed by a number is a reference to the Schedule so numbered to these Regulations.
(4) A reference in these Regulations to provision being made by an ECE Regulation in relation to a marking is a reference to the provision being made in relation thereto by the International Agreement by virtue of that Regulation.

## 4 Approval marks required by ECE Regulations

(1) The Minister of Transport hereby designates as approval marks the markings which, subject to paragraphs (2) and (3) of this Regulation, are in the forms shown in the diagrams in column (2) of Schedule 2, and of the sizes specified in the ECE Regulations specified in column (5) of that Schedule in relation to those markings, each such marking being a marking which—
(a) relates to the motor vehicle or motor vehicle part specified in relation to that marking in column (3) of that Schedule, and is applied to the motor vehicle part, or to the motor vehicle itself, as indicated in relation to that marking in column (4) of that Schedule; and
(b) is a marking for which the ECE Regulation specified in column (5) of that Schedule in relation to that marking makes such provision as is mentioned in section 63(1)(a) and (b) of the Road Traffic Act 1972 as respects that vehicle or part.
(2) Where in relation to a marking shown in column (2) of Schedule 2 a numbered paragraph of Schedule 3 is specified in column (6) of Schedule 2 the requirements or permitted variations provided for in that paragraph shall apply to that marking.
(3) Where—
(a) under two or more of the ECE Regulations specified in column (5) of Schedule 2 a Contracting State has approved a motor vehicle or motor vehicle part as conforming to an approved type;
(b) at least one of those ECE Regulations provides for the application to the motor vehicle or motor vehicle part of a common mark followed by the numbers of the ECE Regulations under which approval has been given; and
(c) the United Kingdom has approved the use of a common mark in such cases,
the marking on the motor vehicle or motor vehicle part, as respects those aspects specified in column (3) of Schedule 2 in relation to those ECE Regulations, may consist of a diagram comprising—
(i) the common features and numbers in the markings specified in column (2) of Schedule 2 in relation to those aspects, and
(ii) a list (placed vertically to the right of the circle in the diagram) of the numbers of those ECE Regulations, and any features or numbers which are peculiar to any of the said markings.

## 5 Approval marks required by EU Instruments

(1) The Minister of Transport hereby designates as approval marks the markings which, subject to paragraphs (2) or (3) of this Regulation, are in the forms shown in the diagrams in column (2) of Schedule 4, and are of the sizes specified in the EU Instruments specified in column (5) of that Schedule in relation to those markings, each such marking being a marking which—
(a) relates to the motor vehicle or motor vehicle part specified in relation to that marking in column (3) of that Schedule, and is applied to the motor vehicle or motor vehicle part as indicated in relation to that marking in column (4) of that Schedule; and
(b) is a marking for which the EU Instrument specified in column (5) of that Schedule in relation to that marking makes such provision as is mentioned in section 63(1)(a) and (b) of the Road Traffic Act 1972 as respects that part.
(2) Where in relation to a marking shown in column (2) of Schedule 4 a numbered paragraph of Schedule 5 is specified in column (6) of Schedule 4 the requirements or permitted variations provided for in that paragraph shall apply to that marking.
(3) Where—
(a) under two or more of the EU Instruments specified in column (5) of Schedule 4 a Member State has approved a motor vehicle or motor vehicle part as conforming to an approved type;
(b) at least one of those EU Instruments provides for the application to the vehicle or vehicle part of a common mark; and
(c) the United Kingdom has approved the use of a common mark in such cases,
the marking on the vehicle or vehicle part as respects those aspects specified in column (3) of Schedule 4 in relation to those EU Instruments may consist of a diagram comprising—
(i) a rectangle surrounding the letter “e” followed by the distinguishing letter or letters or number of the Member State which granted the approval mentioned in sub-paragraph (a) above,
(ii) the number which related to such approval, and
(iii) the symbols required by the EU Instruments under which such approval was granted.

## 6 Approval marks required by EU Instruments

The Secretary of State for Transport hereby designates as an approval mark in respect of a replacement exhaust system to which Commission Directive 81/334/EEC relates, or any component of such a system (other than fixing hardware and pipes) a clearly legible and indelible marking consisting of—
(a) the trade mark or trade name of the manufacturer of the system or, as the case may be, the component;
(b) the manufacturer's commercial description of the system or, as the case may be, the component;
(c) the distinctive letters of the Member State whose competent authority granted type approval of the system or, as the case may be, the component as indicated in the footnote relating to paragraph 3.1.3 of Annex II of the said Commission Directive; and
(d) the number of the certificate given by the competent authority of a Member State in accordance with paragraph 4.1 of Annex II of the said Commission Directive.

## Signature

Kenneth Clarke
Parliamentary Secretary, on behalf of the Minister of Transport
30th August 1979

## Schedule 1 REGULATIONS REVOKED BY REGULATION 2

Title
Year and Number
The Motor Vehicles (Designation of Approval Marks) Regulations 1976.
S.I. 1976/2226.
The Motor Vehicles (Designation of Approval Marks) (Amendment) Regulations 1977.
S.I. 1977/1400.
The Motor Vehicles (Designation of Approval Marks) (Amendment) Regulations 1978.
S.I. 1978/1111.
The Motor Vehicles (Designation of Approval Marks) (Amendment) (No. 2) Regulations 1978.
S.I. 1978/1870.

## Schedule 2 APPROVAL MARKS REQUIRED BY ECE REGULATIONS—REQUIREMENTS AND PERMITTED VARIATIONS

(1)
(2)
(3)
(4)
(5)
(6)
ECE Regulation
Item number
Diagram showing marking
Motor vehicle or motor vehicle part to which the marking relates
Place where the marking is applied
(a) Number
(b) Date of ECE Regulation or, in the case of an amendment, date on which amendment takes effect
Paragraphs in Schedule 3 relating to requirements or variations with respect to the markings
1
Headlamp emitting both an asymmetrical passing beam and a driving beam designed for right-hand traffic only.
The headlamp
1
24th March 1960
1 and 2
1A
Headlamp emitting both an asymmetrical passing beam and a driving beam designed for left-hand traffic only.
The headlamp
1
24th March 1960
1 and 2
1B
Headlamp emitting both an asymmetrical passing beam and a driving beam designed for left-or right-hand traffic.
The headlamp
1
24th March 1960
1 and 2
1C
Headlamp emitting an asymmetrical passing beam designed for left-or right-hand traffic.
The headlamp
1
24th March 1960
1 and 2
1D
Headlamp emitting an asymmetrical passing beam designed for right-hand traffic only.
The headlamp
1
24th March 1960
1 and 2
1E
Headlamp emitting an asymmetrical passing beam designed for left-hand traffic only.
The headlamp
1
24th March 1960
1 and 2
1F
Headlamp emitting a driving beam.
The headlamp
1
24th March 1960
1 and 2
1G
Special headlamp emitting both an asymmetrical passing beam and a driving beam designed only for right-hand agricultural or forestry tractors.
The headlamp
1
26th October 1964
1 and 2
1H
Special headlamp emitting both an asymmetrical passing beam and a driving beam designed only for left-hand agricultural or forestry tractors.
The headlamp
1
26th October 1964
1 and 2
1I
Special headlamp emitting both an asymmetrical passing beam and a driving beam designed for left-or right-hand agricultural or forestry tractors.
The headlamp
1
26th October 1964
1 and 2
2
Filament lamp for headlamp emitting an asymmetrical passing beam or a driving beam, or both.
The filament lamp
2
24th March 1960
1 and 2
2A
Filament lamp for headlamp emitting an asymmetrical passing beam or a driving beam, or both.
The filament lamp
2
(amendment, 26th September 1978)
1 and 2
3
Reflex reflector.
The reflex reflector
3
23rd September 1964
1, 2, 3 and 4
3A
Reflex reflector.
The reflex reflector
3
(amendment, 20 March 1982)
1, 2, 3 and 4
3B
Reflex reflector incorporated with rear position side light.
The reflex reflector
3
(amendment, 20th March 1982)
1, 2, 3 and 4
4
Device for the illumination of rear registration plates of motor vehicles (except motorcycles) and their trailers.
The device
4
23rd September 1964
1 and 2
5
Sealed beam headlamp emitting both an asymmetrical passing beam and a driving beam and designed for right-hand traffic only.
The headlamp
5
22nd May 1967
1 and 2
5A
Sealed beam headlamp emitting both an asymmetrical passing beam and a driving beam and designed for left-hand traffic only.
The headlamp
5
22nd May 1967
1 and 2
5B
Sealed beam headlamp emitting both an asymmetrical passing beam and a driving beam designed for left-or right-hand traffic.
The headlamp
5
22nd May 1967
1 and 2
5C
Sealed beam headlamp emitting an asymmetrical passing beam and designed for left-or right-hand traffic.
The headlamp
5
22nd May 1967
1 and 2
5D
Sealed beam headlamp emitting an asymmetrical passing beam and designed for right-hand traffic only.
The headlamp
5
22nd May 1967
1 and 2
5E
Sealed beam headlamp emitting an asymmetrical passing beam and designed for left-hand traffic only.
The headlamp
5
22nd May 1967
1 and 2
5F
Sealed beam headlamp emitting a driving beam.
The headlamp
5
22nd May 1967
1 and 2
5G
Special sealed beam headlamp emitting both an asymmetrical passing beam and a driving beam and designed only for right-hand agricultural or forestry tractors.
The headlamp
5
22nd May 1967
1 and 2
5H
Special sealed beam headlamp emitting both an asymmetrical passing beam and a driving beam and designed only for left-hand agricultural or forestry tractors.
The headlamp
5
22nd May 1967
1 and 2
5I
Special sealed beam headlamp emitting both an asymmetrical passing beam and a driving beam and designed for left-or right-hand agricultural or forestry tractors.
The headlamp
5
22nd May 1967
1 and 2
6
Direction indicator for motor vehicles (except motor cycles) and their trailers.
The direction indicator
6
22nd May 1967
1, 2 and 8
7
Position (side) lamp for motor vehicles (except motor cycles) and their trailers.
The lamp
7
22nd May 1967
1, 2 and 9
7A
Red rear lamp for motor vehicles (except motor cycles) and their trailers.
The lamp
7
22nd May 1967
1, 2 and 9
7B
Stop lamp for motor vehicles (except motor cycles) and their trailers.
The lamp
7
22nd May 1967
1, 2 and 10
7C
Device comprising both a red rear lamp and a stop lamp for motor vehicles (except motor cycles) and their trailers.
The device
7
22nd May 1967
1, 2 and 9 and 10
7D
S3
E11
O22439
Centre mounted stop lamp for motor vehicles (except motor cycles) and their trailers
The lamp
7
(amendment,, 26th January 1994)
1 and 2
8
Halogen filament lamp fitted to a headlamp emitting an asymmetrical passing beam or a driving beam, or both.
The filament lamp
8
12th June 1967
1 and 2
8A
Halogen filament lamp headlamp emitting both an asymmetrical passing beam and a driving beam and designed for right-hand traffic only.
The headlamp
8
12th June 1967
1 and 2
8B
Halogen filament lamp headlamp emitting both an asymmetrical passing beam and a driving beam and designed for right-hand traffic only.
The headlamp
8
(amendment, 6th May 1974)
1 and 2 and 6
8C
Halogen filament lamp headlamp emitting both an asymmetrical passing beam and a driving beam and designed for left-hand traffic only.
The headlamp
8
12th June 1967
1 and 2
8D
Halogen filament lamp headlamp emitting both an asymmetrical passing beam and a driving beam and designed for left-hand traffic only.
The headlamp
8
(amendment, 6th May 1974)
1, 2 and 6
8E
Halogen filament lamp headlamp emitting both an asymmetrical passing beam and a driving beam designed for left-or right-hand traffic.
The headlamp
8
12th June 1967
1 and 2
8F
Halogen filament lamp headlamp emitting both an asymmetrical passing beam and a driving beam designed for left or right-hand traffic.
The headlamp
8
(amendment 6th May 1974)
1, 2 and 6
8G
Halogen filament lamp headlamp emitting an asymmetrical passing beam designed for left-or right-hand traffic.
The headlamp
8
12th June 1967
1 and 2
8H
Halogen filament lamp headlamp emitting an asymmetrical passing beam designed for left-or right-hand traffic.
The headlamp
8
(amendment, 6th May 1974)
1 and 2
8I
Halogen filament lamp headlamp emitting an asymmetrical passing beam designed for right-hand traffic only.
The headlamp
8
12th June 1967
1 and 2
8J
Halogen filament lamp headlamp emitting an asymmetrical passing beam designed for right-hand traffic only.
The headlamp
8
(amendment, 6th May 1974)
1 and 2
8K
Halogen filament lamp headlamp emitting an asymmetrical passing beam designed for left-hand traffic only.
The headlamp
8
12th June 1967
1 and 2
8L
Halogen filament lamp headlamp emitting an asymmetrical passing beam designed for left-hand traffic only.
The headlamp
8
(amendment 6th May 1974)
1 and 2
8M
Halogen filament lamp headlamp emitting a driving beam.
The headlamp
8
12the June 1967
1 and 2
8N
Halogen filament lamp headlamp emitting a driving beam.
The headlamp
8
(amendment, 6th May 1974)
1, 2 and 6
10
Motor vehicle approved in respect of radio interference suppression.
The vehicle
10
17th December 1968
1 and 2
10A
Motor vehicle approved in respect of radio interference suppression.
The vehicle
10
(amendment, 19th March 1978)
1 and 2
11
Motor vehicle approved in respect of side door latches and hinges.
The vehicle
11
8th January 1969
1 and 2
11A
Motor vehicle approved in respect of side door latches and hinges.
The vehicle
11
(amendment, 6th May 1974)
1
11B
Motor vehicle approved in respect of side door latches and hinges.
The vehicle
11
(amendment, 15th March 1981)
1 and 2
12
Motor vehicle approved in respect of the protection of the driver against the steering mechanism in the event of impact.
The vehicle
12
14th April 1969
1 and 2
12A
Motor vehicle approved in respect of the protection of the driver against the steering mechanism in the event of impact.
The vehicle
12
(amendment, 20th October 1974)
1
12B
Motor vehicle approved in respect of the protection of the driver against the steering mechanism in the event of impact.
The vehicle
12
(amendment, 14th November 1982)
1 and 2
13
Motor vehicle approved in respect of its brakes ....
The vehicle
13
(amendment, 4th January 1979)
1 and 2
13A
Motor vehicle in category M2 or M3 approved in respect of its brakes and which has satisfied the type II bis test prescribed in ECE Regulation 13.
The vehicle
13
(amendment, 4th January 1979)
1 and 2
13B
Motor vehicle approved in respect of its brakes.
The vehicle
13
(amendment, 11th August 1981)
1 and 2
13C
Motor vehicle in category M2 or M3 approved in respect of its brakes and which has satisfied the type II bis test prescribed in ECE Regulation 13.
The vehicle
13
(amendment, 11th August 1981)
1 and 2
13D
Motor vehicle approved in respect of its brakes.
The vehicle
13
(amendment, 26th November 1984)
1 and 2
13E
Motor vehicle in category M2 or M3 approved in respect of its brakes and which has satisfied the type II bis test prescribed in ECE Regulation 13.
The vehicle
13
(amendment, 26th November 1984)
1 and 2
14
Motor vehicle approved in respect of the safety-belt anchorages.
The vehicle
14
(amendment, 28th April 1976)
1 and 2
14A
Motor vehicle approved in respect of the safety-belt anchorages.
The vehicle
14
(amendment, 22nd November 1984)
1 and 2
14B
Motor vehicle approved in respect of the safety-belt anchorages.
The vehicle
14
(amendment, 29th January 1992)
1 and 2
15
Motor vehicle equipped with a spark-ignition engine approved in respect of the emission of gaseous pollutants by the engine.
The vehicle
15
11th March 1970
1 and 2
15A
Motor vehicle equipped with a spark-ignition engine approved in respect of the emission of gaseous pollutants by the engine.
The vehicle
15
(amendment, 11th December 1974)
1
15B
Motor vehicle equipped with a spark-ignition engine approved in respect of the emission of gaseous pollutants by the engine.
The vehicle
15
(amendment, 1st March 1977)
1
15C
Motor vehicle equipped with a spark-ignition engine approved in respect of the emission of gaseous pollutants by the engine.
The vehicle
15
(amendment, 6th March 1978)
1
15D
Motor vehicle equipped with a spark–ignition engine (or compression ignition engined vehicle of category M1 or N1) approved in respect of the emission of gaseous pollutants by the engine.
The vehicle
15
(amendment, 20th October 1981)
1
16
Safety belt.
The safety belt
16
(amendment, 9th December 1979)
1, 2, 14 and 15
16A
Safety belt
The safety belt
16
(amendment, 22 December 1985)
1, 2, 14 and 15
17
Motor vehicle approved in respect of the strength of the seats and their anchorages.
The vehicle
17
14th August 1970
1 and 2
17A
Motor vehicle approved in respect of the strength of the seats and their anchorages.
The vehicle
17
(amendment, 11th September 1973)
1
17B
Motor vehicle approved in respect of the strength of the seats and their anchorages.
The vehicle
17
(amendment, 9th March 1981)
1 and 2
18
Motor vehicle approved in respect of protection against unauthorised use.
The vehicle
18
14th September 1970
1 and 2
18A
Motor vehicle approved in respect of protection against unauthorised use.
The vehicle
18
(amendment, 24th November 1981)
1 and 2
19
Fog lamp.
The lamp
19
14th September 1970
1 and 2
19A
Fog lamp.
The lamp
19
(amendment, 18th December 1974)
1 and 2
20
Halogen filament lamp (H4), fitted to a headlamp emitting an asymmetrical passing beam or a driving beam, or both.
The filament lamp
20
1st March 1971
1 and 2
20A
Halogen (H4) headlamp emitting both a driving beam and an asymmetrical passing beam and fitted with a halogen filament lamp (H4) designed for right-hand traffic only.
The headlamp
20
1st March 1971
1, 2 and 6
20B
Halogen (H4) headlamp emitting both a driving beam and an asymmetrical passing beam and fitted with a halogen filament lamp (H4) designed for right-hand traffic only.
The headlamp
20
(amendment, 15th August 1976)
1, 2 and 6
20C
Halogen (H4) headlamp emitting both a driving beam and an asymmetrical passing beam and fitted with a halogen filament lamp (H4) designed for left-hand traffic only.
The headlamp
20
1st March 1971
1, 2 and 6
20D
Halogen (H4) headlamp emitting both a driving beam and an asymmetrical passing beam and fitted with a halogen filament lamp (H4) designed for left-hand traffic only.
The headlamp
20
(amendment, 15th August 1976)
1, 2 and 6
20E
Halogen (H4) headlamp emitting both a driving beam and an asymmetrical passing beam and fitted with a halogen filament lamp (H4) designed for left-or right-hand traffic.
The headlamp
20
1st March 1971
1, 2 and 6
20F
Halogen (H4) headlamp emitting both a driving beam and an asymmetrical passing beam and fitted with a halogen filament lamp (H4) designed for left-or right-hand traffic.
The headlamp
20
(amendment, 15th August 1976)
1, 2 and 6
20G
Headlamp emitting an asymmetrical passing beam and fitted with a halogen filament lamp (H4) designed for left-or right-hand traffic.
The headlamp
20
1st March 1971
1 and 2
20H
Headlamp emitting an asymmetrical passing beam and fitted with a halogen filament lamp (H4) designed for left-or right-hand traffic.
The headlamp
20
(amendment, 15th August 1976)
1 and 2
20I
Headlamp emitting an asymmetrical passing beam and fitted with a halogen filament lamp (H4) designed for right-hand traffic only.
The headlamp
20
1st March 1971
1 and 2
20J
Headlamp emitting an asymmetrical passing beam and fitted with a halogen filament lamp (H4) designed for right-hand traffic only.
The headlamp
20
(amendment, 15th August 1976)
1 and 2
20K
Headlamp emitting an asymmetrical passing beam and fitted with a halogen filament lamp (H4) designed for left-hand traffic only.
The headlamp
20
1st March 1971
1 and 2
20L
Headlamp emitting an asymmetrical passing beam and fitted with a halogen filament lamp (H4) designed for left-hand traffic only.
The headlamp
20
(amendment, 15th August 1976)
1 and 2
20M
Headlamp emitting a driving beam and fitted with a halogen filament lamp (H4).
The headlamp
20
1st March 1971
1 and 2 and 6
20N
Headlamp emitting a driving beam and fitted with a halogen filament lamp (H4).
The headlamp
20
(amendment, 15th August 1976)
1 and 2 and 6
21
Motor vehicle approved in respect of its interior fittings.
The vehicle
21
2nd June 1971
1 and 2
21A
Motor vehicle approved in respect of its interior fittings.
The vehicle
21
(amendment, 8th October 1980)
1 and 2
23
Reversing lamp for motor vehicles and their trailers.
The reversing lamp
23
20th August 1971
1 and 2
23A
Reversing lamp for motor vehicles and their trailers.
The reversing lamp
23
(amendment, 22nd March 1977)
1 and 2 and 13
24
Motor vehicle approved in respect of the emission of pollutants by a diesel engine.
The vehicle
24
(amendment, 11th September 1973)
1 and 5
24A
Motor vehicle approved in respect of the emission of pollutants by a diesel engine.
The vehicle
24
(amendment, 11th February 1980)
1, 2 and 16
25
Head restraint incorporated in a vehicle seat.
The head restraint
25
30th December 1971
1 and 2
25A
Head restraint not incorporated in a vehicle seat.
The head restraint
25
30th December 1971
1 and 2
25B
Head restraint incorporated in a vehicle seat.
The head restraint
25
(amendment, 11th August 1981)
1 and 2
25C
Head restraint not incorporated in a vehicle seat.
The head restraint
25
(amendment, 11th August 1981)
1 and 2
26
Motor vehicle approved in respect of its external projections.
The vehicle
26
28th April 1972
1 and 2
26A
Motor vehicle approved in respect of its external projections.
The vehicle
26
(amendment, 11th September 1973)
1
27
Advance-warning triangle.
The advance-warning triangle
27
7th June 1972
1 and 2
27A
Advance-warning triangle.
The advance-warning triangle
27
(amendment, 3rd March 1985)
1 and 2
28
Motor vehicle approved in respect of its audible warning signal.
The vehicle
28
31st October 1972
1
28A
Audible warning device.
The device
28
31st October 1972
1 and 2
30
Pneumatic tyre for motor vehicles and their trailers.
The tyre
30
1st April 1975
1 and 2
30A
Pneumatic tyre for motor vehicles and their trailers.
The tyre
30
(amendment, 25th September 1977)
1 and 2
30B
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Pneumatic tyre for motor vehicles and their trailers.
The tyre
117
16th October 1995
1, 2 and 20
31
Halogen sealed beam (H4SB) headlamp emitting both a driving beam and an asymmetrical passing beam designed for right-hand traffic only.
The headlamp
31
2nd June 1975
1 and 6
31A
Halogen sealed beam (H4SB) headlamp emitting both a driving beam and an asymmetrical passing beam designed for left-hand traffic only.
The headlamp
31
2nd June 1975
1 and 6
31B
Halogen sealed beam (H4SB) headlamp emitting an asymmetrical passing beam designed for right-hand traffic only.
The headlamp
31
2nd June 1975
1
31C
Halogen sealed beam (H4SB) headlamp emitting an asymmetrical passing beam designed for left-hand traffic only.
The headlamp
31
2nd June 1975
1
31D
Halogen sealed beam (H4SB) headlamp emitting a driving beam.
The headlamp
31
2nd June 1975
1 and 6
31E
Halogen sealed beam (HSB) headlamp emitting both a driving beam and a passing beam designed for right-hand traffic only.
The headlamp
31
(amendment, 7th February 1983)
1 and 6
31F
Halogen sealed beam (HSB) headlamp emitting both a driving beam and a passing beam designed for left-hand traffic only.
The headlamp
31
(amendment, 7th February 1983)
1 and 6
31G
Halogen sealed beam (HSB) headlamp emitting a passing beam designed for right-hand traffic only.
The headlamp
31
(amendment, 7th February 1983)
1
31H
Halogen sealed beam (HSB) headlamp emitting a passing beam designed for left-hand traffic only.
The headlamp
31
(amendment, 7th February 1983)
1
31I
Halogen sealed beam (HSB) headlamp emitting a driving beam.
The headlamp
31
(amendment, 7th February 1983)
1 and 6
32
Motor vehicle approved in respect of the behaviour of the structure of the passenger compartment in the event of a rear-end collision.
The vehicle
32
14th July 1975
1
33
Motor vehicle approved in respect of the behaviour of the structure of the passenger compartment in the event of a head-on collision.
The vehicle
33
25th July 1975
1
34
Motor vehicle approved in respect of the prevention of fire risks.
The vehicle
34
25th July 1975
1
34A
Motor vehicle approved in respect of the prevention of fire risks.
The vehicle
34
(amendment, 18th January 1979)
1
35
Motor vehicle approved in respect of the arrangement of its foot controls.
The vehicle
35
18th September 1975
1
36
Motor vehicle approved in respect of its structural features.
The vehicle
36
12th November 1975
1 and 7
36A
Motor vehicle approved in respect of its structural features.
The vehicle
36
(amendment, 8th February 1982)
1 and 7
36B
36IIR-022439
Motor Vehicle approved in respect of its structural features.
The vehicle
36
(amendment, 7th September 1986)
1, 2A and 7
36C
36IIR-032439
Motor vehicle approved in respect of its structural features.
The vehicle
36
(amendment, 14th December 1992)
1, 2A and 7
37
Incandescent filament lamp for approved lights of power driven vehicles and their trailers.
The filament lamp
37
4th October 1977
1, 2 and 11
37A
Incandescent filament lamp for approved lights of power driven vehicles and their trailers.
The filament lamp
37
4th October 1977
1, 2 and 11
37B
Incandescent filament lamp for approved lights of mopeds and motor cycles.
The filament lamp
37
(amendment, 29th October 1981)
1 and 2
37C
Incandescent filament lamp for approved lights of mopeds and motor cycles.
The filament lamp
37
(amendment, 29th October 1981)
1 and 2
37D
Incandescent filament lamp for approved lights of power driven vehicles and their trailers.
The filament lamp
37
(amendment, 27th October 1983)
1, 2 and 11
38
Rear fog lamp.
The lamp
38
7th July 1978
1, 2 and 12
39
Motor vehicle approved in respect of speedometer.
The vehicle
39
11th July 1978
1 and 2
43
Glass pane other than a windscreen.
The glass pane
43
15th September 1980
1 and 2
43A
Toughened-glass windscreen.
The windscreen
43
15th September 1980
1 and 2
43B
Ordinary laminated-glass windscreen.
The windscreen
43
15th September 1980
1 and 2
43C
Treated laminated-glass windscreen.
The windscreen
43
15th September 1980
1 and 2
44
Child restraint.
The child restraint
44
1st September 1980
1, 2 and 17.
44A
Child restraint.
The child restraint
44
(amendment, 17th November 1982)
1, 2 and 17
44B
Child restraint
The child restraint
44
(amendment, 4 April 1986)
1, 2 and 17
44C
Universal 9-36Kg
032439
Child restraint.
The child restraint
44
(amendment, 12th September 1995)
1, 2 and 17A
48
Motor vehicle approved in respect of its installation of lighting and light signalling devices.
The vehicle
48
1st January 1982
1 and 2
50
Direction indicator for mopeds and motor cycles.
The direction indicator
50
11th January 1983
1, 2, 9 and 18
50A
Front position lamp, rear position lamp, stop lamp and rear registration plate illuminating device, for mopeds and motor cycles.
The lamp or the device
50
11th January 1983
1, 2 and 19
51
51R-012439
Motor vehicle approved in respect of its noise emissions.
The vehicle
51
(amendment, 27th April 1988)
1 and 2A
51A
51R-022439
Motor vehicle approved in respect of its noise emissions.
The vehicle
51
(amendment, 18th April 1995)
1 and 2A
54
Pneumatic tyre for commercial vehicles and their trailers.
The tyre
54
1st March 1983
1 and 2
70
002439
Rear marking plates for heavy and long vehicles.
The rear marking plate
70
15th May 1987
1 and 2

## Schedule 3 APPROVAL MARKS REQUIRED BY ECE REGULATIONS—REQUIREMENTS AND PERMITTED VARIATIONS



## 1 

The number shown inside the circle in a marking in column (2) of Schedule 2 will be varied, where appropriate, so as to be the number assigned by the relevant ECE Regulation to the Contracting State which granted the approval in relation to the particular vehicle or vehicle part on which the marking is placed.

## 2 

The number shown outside and below the circle in any such marking will be varied, where appropriate, so as to be the number assigned by the competent authority of a Contracting State to distinguish the manufacturer of the motor vehicle or motor vehicle part concerned. The said number will be close to and outside the circle in such a position relative thereto as may be authorised by the relevant ECE Regulation, so however that it shall be read in the same direction as the number inside the circle.

## 2A 

The number shown outside and on the right of the circle in any such marking will be varied, where appropriate, so as to be the number assigned by the competent authority of a Contracting State to each type approved. The said number will be close to and outside the circle in such a position relative thereto as may be authorised by the relevant ECE Regulation, so however that it shall be read in the same direction as the number inside the circle.

## 3 

The Roman numeral shown outside and on the left of the circle in the marking relating to item No. 3 in Schedule 2 will be varied, where appropriate, to be either I or III in cases where the motor vehicle part to which the marking relates was placed in Class I or in Class III, and not in Class II, when it was approved in accordance with the requirements of the ECE Regulation specified in column (5) of Schedule 2 in relation to that marking.

## 4 

The number mentioned in paragraph 2 above and the Roman numeral mentioned in paragraph 3 above may be placed in any position in relation to the circle in the said marking so long as they are diametrically opposite to each other.

## 5 

The figure following the number 24 shown outside and on the right of the circle in the marking relating to item No. 24 in Schedule 2 (which indicates the corrected absorption coefficient of the vehicle part to which that marking relates) will be varied, where appropriate, in accordance with the requirements of the ECE Regulation specified in column (5) of Schedule 2 in relation to that marking.

## 6 

The number shown outside and on the right of the circle in the markings relating to the items numbered 8B, 8D, 8F, 8N, 20A, 20B, 20C, 20D, 20E, 20F, 20M, 20N, 31, 31A, 31D, 31E, 31F and 31I in Schedule 2 will be varied, where appropriate, in accordance with the requirements of the ECE Regulation specified in column (5) of Schedule 2 in relation to those markings.

## 7 

The Roman numeral shown outside and on the right of the circle in the markings relating to items No. 36, 36A, 36B and 36C in Schedule 2 will be varied, where appropriate, in cases where the vehicle to which a marking relates was placed in a class other than Class II when it was approved in accordance with the requirements of the ECE Regulation specified in column (5) of Schedule 2 in relation to that marking.

## 8 

The arrow shown below the circle in the marking relating to item No. 6 in Schedule 2 will point right or left according to whether the category of the motor vehicle part to which the marking relates, specified in the ECE Regulation referred to in column (5) of Schedule 2 in relation to that item, is such that the said ECE Regulation requires the arrow to point right or left. The number shown above the circle in the marking relating to the said item No. 6 will be varied, where appropriate, to the numbers 1, 2a, 2b, 3 or 5 according to the requirements of the said ECE Regulation as to the minimum angle required for the light distribution and the level of illumination of the category of motor vehicle part to which that marking relates.

## 9 

The arrow shown below the circle in the markings relating to items numbered 7, 7A, 7C and 50 in Schedule 2 will—
(1) point right in cases where the photometric specifications in the ECE Regulation referred to in column (5) of Schedule 2 in relation to those items are satisfied as to the angle specified in that ECE Regulation on the right side of the vehicle;
(2) point left in cases where the photometric specifications in the said ECE Regulation are satisfied as to the angle specified in that ECE Regulation on the left side of the vehicle; and
(3) be omitted in cases where the photometric specifications in the said ECE Regulation are satisfied as to the angle specified in that ECE Regulation on both the right and the left of the vehicle.

## 10 

The figure “1” which follows the letter “S” in the markings relating to items numbered 7B and 7C in Schedule 2 will be varied, where appropriate, to the figure “2” according to whether the category of motor vehicle part to which those markings relate has one level of illumination or two levels of illumination in accordance with the requirements of the ECE Regulation referred to in column (5) of Schedule 2 in relation to those items.

## 11 

The marking relating to item 37A or 37D may be used as an alternative to the marking relating to item 37 where there is insufficient space to affix on the lamp the marking relating to item 37.

## 12 

The number mentioned in paragraph 2 above and the additional symbol prescribed by the ECE Regulation which relates to item No. 38 in Schedule 2 may be placed in any position round the circle in the marking so long as they are diametrically opposite to each other in relation to the circle.

## 13 

The additional symbol AR shown above the circle in the marking relating to item No. 23A in Schedule 2 must be placed close to the circle and either above or below the “E” or to the left or right of that letter.

## 14 

(1) In the marking relating to items No. 16 and 16A 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 rectractor, or
(v) the figure and letters “4N” if the retractor is an emergency locking retractor with higher response threshold,
followed by the letter “m” if the retractor is an emergency locking retractor with multiple sensitivity.
(4) In the case of a marking prescribed at item 16A in Schedule 2, the marking shall bear a symbol consisting of a rectangle with a motor vehicle in category M1 crossed out if the safety belt is fitted with a retractor which during normal driving conditions does not restrict the freedom of movement by the wearer of the safety belt, but has special properties as regards its use in vehicles in categories M2, M3, N1, N2 and N3.

## 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.

## 16 

The figure in the rectangle above the circle in the marking relating to item No. 24A in Schedule 2 (which indicates the corrected absorption coefficient of the vehicle part to which that marking relates) will be varied in accordance with the requirements of the ECE Regulation specified in column (5) of Schedule 2 in relation to that marking.

## 17 

In relation to the markings prescribed at items No. 44, 44A and 44B in Schedule 2—
(1) the approval number and any additional symbol outside the marking in relation to this item must be placed close to the circle, and either above or below the “E” or to the left or right of it, the digits of the approval number must be on the same side of the “E” and oriented in the same direction, and any additional symbol must be diametrically opposite the approval number;
(2) the word “universal” shall form part of the marking if the child restraint is manufactured for use in all types of vehicle, but the word “non-universal” shall form part of the marking instead of the word “universal” if the child restraint is not manufactured for use in all types of vehicle; ...
(3) the figures “9–36” following the word “universal” or, as the case may be, “non-universal” shall be varied so as to show the weight group for which the child restraint is manufactured being—
(a) in the case of a marking prescribed at item 44B–
0–10 kilogrammes,
0–18 kilogrammes,
0–25 kilogrammes,
0-36 kilogrammes,
9–18 kilogrammes,
15–25 kilogrammes,
22–36 kilogrammes,
9–25 kilogrammes, or
15–36 kilogrammes;
(b) in any other case–
9–18 kilogrammes,
15–25 kilogrammes,
22–36 kilogrammes,
9–25 kilogrammes, or
15–36 kilogrammes ; and
(4) the symbol “Y” shall form part of the marking prescribed at item 44B if the child restraint contains a crotch strap in conformity with the requirements of the ECE Regulation specified in column (5) of Schedule 2 in relation to that marking.

## 17A 

In relation to the marking prescribed at item No. 44C in Schedule 2 —
(1) the approval number and any additional symbol outside the marking in relation to this item must be placed close to the circle, and either above or below the “E” or to the left or right of it, the digits of the approval number must be on the same side of the “E” and orientated in the same direction, and any additional symbol must be diatmetrically opposite the approval number;
(2) the words “universal”, “restricted”, “semi-universal” or “vehicle specific” shall form part of the marking depending on the category of child restraint as defined in the ECE Regulation specified in column (5) of Schedule 2 in relation to that marking;
(3) the figures “9-36” following the word “universal” or, as the case may be, “restricted”, “semi-universal” or “vehicle specific”, shall be varied so as to show the weight group for which the child restraint is manufactured being —
0-10 kilogrammes,
0-13 kilogrammes,
0-18 kilogrammes,
0-25 kilogrammes,
0-36 kilogrammes,
9-18 kilogrammes,
15-25 kilogrammes,
22-36 kilogrammes,
9-25 kilogrammes, or
15-36 kilogrammes;
(4) the symbol “S” shall form part of the marking if the child restraint is designed for children who have special needs as a result of either a physical or mental handicap; and
(5) the symbol “Y” shall form part of the marking if the child restraint contains a crotch strap in conformity with the requirements of the ECE Regulation specified in column (5) of Schedule 2 in relation to that marking.

## 18 

In relation to the marking prescribed at item 50, “11” shall appear above the circle where the direction indicator is fitted to the front of the vehicle, “12” shall appear above the circle where the direction indicator is fitted to the rear of the vehicle and “31” shall appear above the circle where the direction indicator is fitted to the side of the vehicle. In the case of a direction indicator which does not on one side attain the minimum luminous intensity prescribed up to a minimum horizontal angle for spacial light distribution H=80° (according to paragraph 7.7.1 of, and Annex 1 to ECE Regulation 50), a horizontal arrow shall appear, the tip of which is oriented to the side where the minimum luminous intensity according to the said paragraph 7.7.1. is complied with up to an angle of at least 80°.

## 19 

In relation to the marking prescribed at item 50A, the letter “M” shall appear on a lamp being a rear position lamp for a moped that has a minimum value of 2 cd.

## 20 

In relation to the marking prescribed at item 30B, the suffix “S” shall be added to the number mentioned in paragraph 2 above to show that the tyre complies with the requirements on tyre rolling noise sound emissions in the ECE Regulation referred to in column (5) of Schedule 2.

## Schedule 4 APPROVAL MARKS REQUIRED BY EU INSTRUMENTS—LIST

(1)
(2)
(3)
(4)
(5)
(6)
EU Instrument
Item number
Diagram showing marking
Motor vehicle part to which the marking relates
Place where the marking is applied
(a)Description
(b)Official Journal reference
Paragraphs in Schedule 5 relating to requirements or variations with respect to the marking
1
Audible warning device.
The audible warning device
Council Directive 70/388/EEC of 27th July 1970
O.J. L176, 10.8.70, p. 12 (S.E. 1970 (II), p. 571)
1 and 2
2
Rear-view mirror.
The rear-view mirror
Council Directive 71/127/EEC of 1st March 1971
O.J. L68, 22.3.71, p. 1 (S.E. 1971 (I), p. 136)
1, 2, 3 and 4
2A
Rear-view mirror.
The rear-view mirror
Commission Directive 79/795/EEC of 20th July 1979
O.J. L239, 22.9.79, p.1
1, 2, and 11
2B
Rear-view mirror
The rear-view mirror
Commission Directive 85/205/EEC of 18th February 1985
O.J.L90, 29.3.85, p.1
1, 2 and 11
3
Vehicle unit, motion sensor, model record sheet and tachograph card
The vehicle unit, motion sensor, model record sheet and tachograph card
Regulation (EU) No 165/2014 of the European Parliament and of the Council of 4th February 2014
OJ L60, 28.2.2014, p 1
1 and 2
3A
Control device, distance and speed sensor, model record sheet and memory card.
The control device, distance and speed sensor, model record sheet and memory card.
Regulation (EC) No 561/2006 of the European Parliament and of the Council of 15th March 2006, so far it applies the European Agreement concerning the Work of Crews of Vehicles Engaged in International Road Transport (see Article 2(3) of that Regulation)
OJ L102, 11.4.06, p 1
1 and 2
4
Reflex reflector.
The reflex reflector
Council Directive 76/757/EEC of 27th July 1976
O.J. L262, 27.9.76, p. 32
1, 2, 3 and 4
5
Front position (side) lamp.
The lamp
Council Directive 76/758/EEC of 27th July 1976
O.J. L262, 27.9.76, p. 54
1, 2 and 5
6
Rear position (side) lamp.
The lamp
Council Directive 76/758/EEC of 27th July 1976
O.J. L262, 27.9.76, p. 54
1, 2 and 6
7
Stop lamp.
The lamp
Council Directive 76/758/EEC of 27th July 1976
O.J. L262, 27.9.76, p. 54
1 and 2
8
Both rear position (side) lamp and stop lamp.
The lamps
Council Directive 76/758/EEC of 27th July 1976
O.J. L262 27.9.76, p. 54
1, 2 and 5
9
Direction indictor for motor vehicles (except motor cycles) and their trailers.
The direction indicator
Council Directive 76/759/EEC of 27th July 1976
O.J. L262, 27.9.76, p. 71
1, 2 and 7
10
Device for the illumination of rear registration plates of motor vehicles (except motor cycles) and their trailers.
The device
Council Directive 76/760/EEC of 27th July 1976
O.J. L262, 27.9.76, p. 85
1 and 2
11
Headlamp emitting both a dipped beam and a main beam and designed for right-hand traffic only.
The headlamp
Council Directive 76/761/EEC of 27th July 1976
O.J. L262, 27.9.76, p. 96
1 and 2
12
Headlamp emitting both a dipped beam and a main beam and designed for left-hand traffic only.
The headlamp
Council Directive 76/761/EEC of 27th July 1976
O.J. L262, 27.9.76, p. 96
1 and 2
13
Headlamp emitting both a dipped beam and a main beam and designed for both left-hand traffic and right-hand traffic.
The headlamp
Council Directive 76/761/EEC of 27th July 1976
O.J. L262, 27.9.76, p. 96
1 and 2
14
Headlamp emitting a dipped beam only and designed for both left-hand traffic and right-hand traffic.
The headlamp
Council Directive 76/761/EEC of 27th July 1976
O.J. L262, 27.9.76, p. 96
1 and 2
15
Headlamp emitting a dipped beam only and designed for right-hand traffic only.
The headlamp
Council Directive 76/761/EEC of 27th July 1976
O.J. L262, 27.9.76, p. 96
1 and 2
16
Headlamp emitting a dipped beam only and designed for left-hand traffic only.
The headlamp
Council Directive 76/761/EEC of 27th July 1976
O.J. L262, 27.9.76, p. 96
1 and 2
17
Headlamp emitting a main beam only.
The headlamp
Council Directive 76/761/EEC of 27th July 1976
O.J. L262, 27.9.76, p. 96
1 and 2
18
Filament lamp for a headlamp emitting either a dipped beam only, or a main beam only, or both a dipped beam and a main beam.
The filament lamp
Council Directive 76/761/EEC of 27th July 1976
O.J. L262, 27.9.76, p. 96
1 and 2
19
Front fog lamp.
The lamp
Council Directive 76/762/EEC of 27th July 1976
O.J. L262, 27.9.76, p. 96
1 and 2
20
Rear fog lamp.
The lamp
Council Directive 76/538/EEC of 28th June 1977
O.J. L220, 29.8.77, p. 60
1 and 8
21
Reversing lamp.
The lamp
Council Directive 77/539/EEC of 28th June 1977
O.J. L220, 29.8.77, p. 72
1 and 8
22
Parking lamp.
The lamp
Council Directive 77/540/EEC of 28th June 1977
O.J. L220, 29.8.77, p. 83
1 and 8
23
Safety belt.
The belt
Council Directive 77/541/EEC of 28th June 1977
O.J.L220, 29.8.77, p. 95
1, 2 and 10
23A
Safety belt.
The belt
Council Directive 77/541/EEC of 28th June 1977 as amended by Commission Directive 82/319/EEC of 2nd April 1982.
O.J. L139, 19.5.82, p. 17
1, 2 and 10
23B
Safety belt
The belt
Council Directive 77/541/EEC of 28th June 1977 as amended by Commission Directives 82/319/EEC of 2nd April 1982 and 90/628/EEC of 30th October 1990
O.J. L341, 6.12.90, p.1
1, 2 and 10
24
Head restraint incorporated in a vehicle seat.
The head restraint
Council Directive 78/932/EEC of 16th October 1978
O.J. L325, 20.11.78, p. 1
1 and 8
25
Head restraint not incorporated in a vehicle seat.
The head restraint
Council Directive 78/932/EEC of 16th October 1978
O.J. L325, 20.11.78 p. 1
1 and 8
26
Headlamp emitting both a dipped beam and a main beam and designed for right-hand agricultural or forestry tractors.
The headlamp
Council Directive 79/532/EEC of 17th May 1979
O.J. L145, 13.6.79, p. 16
1 and 2
27
Headlamp emitting both a dipped beam and a main beam and designed for left-hand agricultural or forestry tractors.
The headlamp
Council Directive 79/532/EEC of 17th May 1979
O.J. L145, 13.6.79, p. 16
1 and 2
28
Headlamp emitting both a dipped beam and a main beam and designed for both left or right-hand agricultural or forestry tractors.
The headlamp
Council Directive 79/532/EEC of 17th May 1979
O.J. L145, 13.6.79, p. 16
1 and 2
29
Rear-view mirror for two-wheeled motor vehicles.
The rear-view mirror
Council Directive 80/780/EEC of 22nd July 1980
O.J. L229, 30.8.80, p. 49
1 and 2
30
Spray Suppression Device
The Spray Suppression Device
Council Directive 91/226/EEC of 27th March 1991
O.J.L103, 23.4.91, p.5
1, 2 and 12
31
Windscreen
The Windscreen
Council Directive 92/22/EEC of 31st March 1992
O.J. L129, 14.5.92, p.11
1,2 and 13
32
Window other than a windscreen
The window
Council Directive 92/22/EEC of 31st March 1992
O.J. L129, 14.5.92, p.11
1,2 and 14
33
Tyre
The tyre
Council Directive 92/23/EEC of 31st March 1992 as amended by Directive 2001/43/EC of 27 June 2001
O.J. L129, 14.5.92, p.95 and O.J. L211, 4.8.2001, p.25
1,2 and 15
34
Materials used in the internal construction of vehicles in category M3 carrying more than 22 passengers (not being designed for standing passengers or urban use).
The material
Directive 95/28/EC of the European Parliament and of the Council of 24th October 1995
O.J. L281, 23.11.95, p.1
1 and 16
35
A1-001406
Device to prevent the unauthorised use of motor vehicles.
The alarm system or immobilizer
Council Directive 74/61/EEC of 17th December 1973 as amended by Commission Directive 95/56/EC of 8th November 1995
O.J. L286, 29.11.95, p1.
1 and 17
36
020148
Electrical/electronic sub-assembly intended for use in vehicles.
The sub-assembly
Council Directive 72/245/EEC of 20th June 1972 as amended by Commission Directives 89/491/EEC of 17th July 1989 and 95/54/EC of 31st October 1995
O.J. L266 8.11.95, p.1
1 and 18
37
030148
Replacement exhaust system or component thereof.
The replacement exhaust system or component,
Council Directive 70/157/EEC of 6th February 1970 as amended by Council Directive 92/97/EEC of 10th November 1992 and Commission Directive 96/20/EC of 27th March 1996
O.J L.92, 13.4.96,
1 and 18

## Schedule 5: APPROVAL MARKS REQUIRED BY EU INSTRUMENTS—REQUIREMENTS AND VARIATIONS

## 1 

The number shown inside the rectangle in the markings in column (2) of Schedule 4 will be varied, where appropriate, so as to be the number assigned by the relevant EU Instrument to the country which has granted the approval.

## 2 

Subject to paragraph 15 below the number shown outside and below the rectangle in any of the said markings will be varied, where appropriate, so as to be the number of the approval document issued for the motor vehicle part concerned. The number will be close to and outside the rectangle in such a position relative to it as may be authorised by the relevant EU Instrument but will be aligned so as to be read in the same direction as the number inside the rectangle.

## 3 

The Roman numeral shown outside and immediately above the rectangle in the marking relating to item No. 2 in Schedule 4 will be varied, where appropriate, to be the Roman numeral signifying the class of the motor vehicle part concerned.

## 4 

The number mentioned in paragraph 2 above and the Roman numeral mentioned in paragraph 3 above may be placed in any position in relation to the rectangle in the said marking so long as they are diametrically opposite to each other.

## 5 

The arrow shown outside and immediately below the rectangle in the markings relating to item Nos. 5 and 8 in Schedule 4 indicate the side on which the photometric specifications are satisfied up to an angle of 80°H on front position (side) lamps or rear position (side) lamps whose geometric angles of visibility are asymmetrical in relation to the reference axis in a horizontal direction. The absence of an arrow means that, both left and right, the photometric specifications are satisfied up to an angle of 80°H on such lamps.

## 6 

The absence of an arrow immediately below the rectangle in the marking relating to item No. 6 in Schedule 4 indicates that, both left and right, the photometric specifications are satisfied up to an angle of 80°H on rear position (side) lamps whose geometric angles of visibility are asymmetrical in relation to the reference axis in a horizontal direction. In cases where such lamps satisfy the said specifications up to an angle of 80°H only to the left or only to the right an arrow indicating the side to which the said specifications are so satisfied shall be added immediately below the rectangle in the said marking.

## 7 

The number shown outside and immediately above the rectangle in the marking relating to item 9 in Schedule 4 will be varied, where appropriate, to be the number 1 or 2 where the direction indicator to which the marking relates belongs to category 1 or category 2, as the case may be, specified in the EU Instrument referred to in column (5) in relation to that item. The arrow shown outside and immediately below the said rectangle indicates in what position such of the direction indicators to which the said marking relates as can be mounted on one side of the vehicle shall be placed. The arrow shall be directed outwards from the vehicle in the case of a direction indicator in category 1 or category 2 specified in the said EU Instrument, and towards the front of the vehicle in the case of a direction indicator in category 5 specified in the said EU Instrument.

## 8 

The number shown in the marking relating to items 20, 21, 22, 24 and 25 in Schedule 4 below the rectangle surrounding the letter “e” shall be varied so as to be the type approval number relating to the motor vehicle part specified in column (3) of the said items, and that number may be placed in any convenient position near the said rectangle.

## 9 

. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .

## 10 

(1) In the markings relating to items 23, 23A and 23B in Schedule 4 there shall be added above the rectangle:—
(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”; ...
(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, or
(v) the figure and letter “4N” if the retractor is an emergency locking retractor with higher response threshold,
followed by the letter “m” if the retractor is an emergency locking retractor with multiple sensitivity; and
(c) in the case of a safety belt with a pre-loading device, the letter “p”.
(4) In the case of a marking prescribed at either item 23A or item 23B in Schedule 4, the marking shall bear a symbol consisting of a rectangle with a motor vehicle of category M1 crossed out, if the safety belt is fitted with a retractor which, in normal driving conditions, does not restrict the freedom of movement of the wearer of the safety belt, but has special properties as regards use in vehicles of categories M2, M3, N1, N2 and N3.

## 11 

The Roman numeral shown outside and above the rectangle in the marking relating to item No. 2A in Schedule 4 will—
(a) be I if the mirror is an interior rear-view mirror, II if the mirror is an exterior rear-view mirror fitted on a vehicle in category M2, M3, N2 or N3, and either II or III if the mirror is an exterior rear-view mirror fitted on a vehicle in category M1 or N1;
(b) be supplemented by the letter “s” if the mirror is an additional rear-view mirror as defined in Commission Directive 79/795/EEC.

## 12 

In the marking relating to item 30 in Schedule 4–
(a) the number referred to in paragraph 2 above will be placed close to the rectangle, either below the letter "e', or to the left or the right of that letter; and
(b) there shall be added, above and close to the rectangle:–
(i) the letter “A” if the device is of the energy absorption type, or
(ii) the letter “S” if the device is of the air/water separator type.

## 13 

The Roman numeral shown outside and above the rectangle in the marking relating to item 31 in Schedule 4 shall be—
(a) II, if the windscreen is made of ordinary laminated glass;
(b) III, if the windscreen is made of treated laminated glass which is not coated; or
(c) IV, if the windscreen is made of plastic glass;
and, in the case of a windscreen made of ordinary or laminated glass which is coated, the Roman numeral shall be followed by “/P”.

## 14 

In the marking relating to item 32 in Schedule 4, there shall be added above the rectangle—
(a) the Roman numeral V, if the window has a regular light transmittance of less than 70%;
(b) the Roman numeral VI, if the window is a double-glazed unit; or
(c) the Roman numerals V and VI separated by a hyphen, if the window is a double-glazed unit with a regular light transmittance of less than 70%.

## 15 

Paragraph 2 above shall not apply to the marking shown in item 33, but the number shown outside and below the rectangle in the marking relating to that item shall be varied, where appropriate, so as to be the number of the relevant approval document preceded by—
(a) “00”, if approval has been granted on the basis of the tyres to which the approval applies being commercial vehicle tyres as defined in the EU Instrument referred to in column (3) in relation to that item;
(b) “02”, if approval has been granted on the basis of the tyres to which the approval applies being passenger car tyres as defined in that EU Instrument;
The number shall be close to and outside the rectangle but may be above or below or to the left or to the right of it but shall be aligned so as to be read in the same direction as the number inside the rectangle. The suffix “-s” shall be added to the number to show that the tyre complies with the noise emission requirements in Annex V of the EU Instrument referred to in column (5) of Schedule 4.

## 16 

In relation to the marking prescribed at item No. 34 in Schedule 4 —
(a) the symbol , indicating that the burning rate of the material has been determined for both the horizontal and the vertical directions, shall be varied, where appropriate, to either of the symbols or to indicate respectively that the burning rate has been determined for either the horizontal or vertical direction;
(b) the symbol shall only form part of the marking if the component has been approved according to its melting behaviour;
(c) the symbol shall only form part of the marking if the component has been approved as a complete device;
(d) the last four digits of the number below the rectangle shall be varied so as to be the number of the approval document issued for the motor vehicle part concerned; and
(e) the symbols referred to in sub-paragraphs (a), (b) and (c) above and the number referred to in sub-paragraph (d) shall be placed in the vicinity of the rectangle.

## 17 

In relation to the marking prescribed at item No 35 in Schedule 4 —
(a) the symbol “AI”, indicating that the component or the separate technical unit is a combination of both a vehicle alarm system and an immobilizer, shall be varied, where appropriate, to either of the symbols “A” or “I” to indicate respectively that the component or separate technical unit is either a vehicle alarm system or an immobilizer;
(b) the last four digits of the number to the right of the rectangle shall be varied so as to be the number of the approval document issued for the motor vehicle part concerned; and
(c) the combination of any symbol referred to in sub-paragraph (a) above and the number referred to in sub-paragraph (b) shall be placed in the vicinity of the rectangle.

## 18 

The number shown outside and below the rectangle shall be in the vicinity of the rectangle and its last four digits shall be varied so as to be the number of the approval document issued for the motor vehicle part concerned.

## Explanatory note

1. Section 63(1) of the Road Traffic Act 1972, as amended by the Designation of Approval Marks (European Communities) Regulations 1973, enacts that where any international agreement to which the United Kingdom is a party, or a Community obligation, provides—
(a)for markings to be applied:
(i)to motor vehicle parts of any description to indicate conformity with a type approved by any country; or
(ii)to a motor vehicle to indicate that the vehicle is fitted with motor vehicle parts of any description and either that the parts conform with a type approved by any country or that the vehicle is such that as so fitted it conforms with a type so approved; and
(b)for motor vehicle parts or, as the case may be, motor vehicles, bearing those markings to be recognised as complying with the requirements imposed by the law of another country,
the Secretary of State may by regulations designate the markings as approval marks, and any markings so designated shall be deemed for the purposes of the Trade Descriptions Act 1968 (c. 29) to be a trade description, whether or not the markings fall within the definition of that expression in section 2 of that Act. This power is now vested in the Minister of Transport.
2. These Regulations revoke and, with amendments, re-enact the Motor Vehicles (Designation of Approval Marks) Regulations 1976 and the amending Regulations listed in Schedule 1. The chief amendments—
(1)provide (in paragraph (3) of Regulation 5) for a marking which includes the common features and numbers of two or more Community Instruments at least one of which provides for the application of a common mark where the United Kingdom has approved the use of such mark (this provision has rendered superfluous paragraph 10 of Schedule 5 to the Regulations of 1976 as amended by the Motor Vehicles (Designation of Approval Marks) Regulations 1978 with the result that that paragraph is not re-enacted);
(2)add to the markings which are designated as approval marks—
(a)three markings relating to special headlamps for agricultural or forestry tractors (items 1G, 1Hand 1I in Schedule 2),
(b)a marking relating to a filament lamp for a headlamp (item 2A in Schedule 2),
(c)three markings relating to special sealed beam headlamps for agricultural or forestry tractors (items 5G, 5H and 5I in Schedule 2),
(d)three markings relating to headlamps (items 8H, 8J and 8L in Schedule 2),
(e)two markings relating to a vehicle approved in respect of its brakes (items 13 and 13A in Schedule 2),
(f)a marking relating to reversing lamps (item 23A in Schedule 2),
(g)a marking relating to a vehicle approved in respect of the prevention of fire risks (item 34A in Schedule 2),
(h)two markings relating to head restraints (items 24 and 25 in Schedule 4), and
(i)three markings relating to headlamps for agricultural or forestry tractors (items 26, 27 and 28 in Schedule 4); and
(3)permit a variation in relation to the marking designated as an approval mark and shown at item 23A in Schedule 2 (paragraph 13 of Schedule 3).
3. Copies of the EEC Regulations referred to in these Regulations may be obtained from Her Majesty's Stationery Office.

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Source: https://www.legislation.gov.uk/uksi/1979/1088 (the official version)
Page: https://openlegislation.uk/motor-vehicles-designation-of-approval-marks-regulations-1979
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