Explanatory note
(This note is not part of the Regulations)
These Regulations amend the Motor Vehicles (EC Type Approval) Regulations 1992 and are made in consequence of Commission Directives 93/81/EEC, 93/91/EEC and 93/116/EEC.
Commission Directive 93/81/EEC further amends Council Directive 70/156/EEC which relates to the type approval of motor vehicles and trailers.
Commission Directive 93/91/EEC amends Council Directive 78/316/EEC relating to the interior fittings of motor vehicles (identification of controls, tell-tales and indicators).
Commission Directive 93/116/EEC further amends Council Directive 80/1268/EEC which will, as a result of the amendment, relate to the carbon dioxide emissions and the fuel consumption of motor vehicles.
The opportunity has also been taken to correct a minor drafting error.
Copies of the EEC Directives which are relevant to these Regulations can be obtained from Her Majesty’s Stationery Office. The details of the Directives are set out below.
| Principal Instrument | Amending Instruments |
|---|---|
| Council Directive 70/156/EEC (OJ No. L42, 23.2.70, p.1). | Council Directive 87/403/EEC (OJ No. L220, 8.8.87, p.44), Council Directive 92/53/EEC (OJ No. L225, 10.8.92, p.1) and Commission Directive 93/81/EEC (OJ No. L264, 23.10.93, p.49). |
| Council Directive 78/316/EEC (OJ No. L81, 28.3.78, p.3). | Commission Directive 93/91/EEC (OJ No. L284, 19.11.93, p.25). |
| Council Directive 80/1268/EEC (OJ No. L375, 31.12.80, p.36). | Commission Directive 93/116/EEC (OJ No. L329, 30.12.93, p.39). |