Regulation 5 Amendment of Commission Regulation (EU)1008/2010
Commission Regulation (EU)1008/2010 is amended as follows.
In Annex III (requirements for windscreen wiper and washer systems)—
after paragraph 1.2.3, insert—
“1.2.3.1. If the windscreen washer system is designed to incorporate a function to mitigate excessive pressures when the nozzles are blocked, such as a relief valve, this function shall, by way of derogation from paragraph 1.2.3, be permitted if the conditions in paragraphs 1.2.3.2 to 1.2.3.4 are satisfied.
1.2.3.2. Fluid exiting the system shall not enter any vehicle compartment, including the under-bonnet area, unless specifically channelled or directed towards the ground surface at standstill and under normal driving conditions.
1.2.3.3. The windscreen washer system shall operate normally upon complete removal of the blockage of the nozzles.
1.2.3.4. Normal operation shall be possible without any further user intervention necessary to manually engage, adjust, reconnect or replace any part of the windscreen washer system, the windscreen wiper system, the electrical system or any other relevant system.”;
in paragraph 2.2.1.1—
after “plugged”, insert—
“at the location where the fluid exists those outlets”;
at the end, insert—
“Plugging at a location inside the nozzle outlet is permitted if, for technical reasons, it is not feasible to plug a nozzle outlet where the fluid exits.”.