S.I. No. 280/2017 - European Communities (Road Vehicles: Type Approval) (Amendment) Regulations 2017

Notice of the making of this Statutory Instrument was published in

“Iris Oifigiúil” of 4th July, 2017.

I, SHANE ROSS, Minister for Transport, Tourism and Sport, in exercise of the powers conferred on me by section 3 of the European Communities Act 1972 (No. 27 of 1972), as amended by the European Communities Act 2007 (No. 18 of 2007), and for the purpose of giving further effect to Directive 2007/46/EC of the European Parliament and of the Council of 5 September 2007¹ as amended by the Regulatory Acts listed in Schedule 6, in so far as those Regulatory Acts apply to the type approval of motor vehicles and their trailers, components, systems and separate technical units specified in Directive 2007/46/EC1, hereby make the following regulations:

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• (a) by substituting for the definition of “separate Community instrument” in Regulation 3(1) the following:

“separate Community instrument” means a directive or regulation listed in Part 1 of Annex IV of the Framework Directive. This term includes also their implementing acts;”,

• (b) by substituting for Schedule 1, as inserted by Regulation 2 of the European Communities (Road Vehicles: Type-Approval) (Amendment) Regulations 2013 ( S.I. No. 471 of 2013 ), the following:

“Schedule 1

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• (c) by substituting for Schedule 3, as inserted by Regulation 2(c) of the European Communities (Road Vehicles: Type-Approval) (Amendment) Regulations 2011 ( S.I. No. 422 of 2011 ), the following:

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Regulation 20

SCHEDULE 3

PART 1 Technical Specification and Technical Requirements for National Small Series Type-Approval for Category M Vehicles

(small series limit: for M1 is 100 vehicles per type per year; for M2 or M3 is 250 vehicles per type per year)

To enable representative testing the vehicle will be delivered in a presentable state and capable of being laden to maximum authorised weight.

A representative of the manufacturer must be present to enable access to all parts of the vehicle, to assist in explanation of features of that vehicle, and to cooperate in any testing.

Subject / Requirements	Exemptions / Variations	Test Conditions / Resulting Documentation
1. Sound Level The technical provisions of: • Paragraph 5 to Annex I to Directive 70/157/EEC as last amended by Directive 1999/101/EC or Directive 2007/34/EC Or • Paragraph 6 to UNECE Regulation 51.02	Directive 70/157/EEC, Annex I, paragraphs 5.3.1.1, 5.3.1.2. and 5.3.1.3 shall not apply. Vehicles for which an approval or test report has been issued prior to modification of the exhaust system down stream of the catalyst, a Stationary Noise Test “Stationary Noise Test” means: a) in the case of a modified exhaust system a stationary test as defined in paragraphs 5.2.3.4.2 and 5.2.3.4.3 of Annex I to Directive 70/157 and shall not exceed the equivalent stationary value recorded on the Certificate of Conformity, Approval Certificate or test report for that vehicle by more than 2dB(A) at 0.5m. b) in the case of vehicles having a maximum permissible mass exceeding 2800kg fitted with a modified air brake system, a test report is required to paragraph 5.4 of Annex I to Directive 70/157/EC except that this shall not apply if air brake silencers are fitted. Modification of the exhaust system length after last silencer not exceeding 2m is permissible without further test. For vehicles with a maximum mass equal to or exceeding 2500kg the requirements according to the category of the base or incomplete vehicle or of the corresponding N category vehicle based on maximum mass may apply.	Laden or unladen vehicle. Approval or Test Report And For modified systems a Stationary Noise Test
2. Emissions (Light Duty Vehicles) The technical provisions of Regulation (EC) 715/2007 as amended by Regulation (EC) 692/2008, Annex I, Table 1 (Euro 5)*Vehicles manufactured on or after 1st September 2016: The technical provisions of Regulation (EC) 715/2007 as amended by Regulation (EC) 692/2008, Annex I, Table 2 (Euro 6).	*Euro 5 is only acceptable in the case of vehicles which have a certificate of importation into Ireland prior to 1 July 2017. This item does not apply to vehicles approved to item 41. Modification of exhaust system length after the last silencer is permissible without any further test. In the case of a completed vehicle the requirements according to the category of the base or incomplete vehicle or of the corresponding N category vehicle based on maximum mass may apply. An EC type-approval issued to the most representative base vehicle remains valid irrespective of change in the reference mass Only modifications specified above will be accepted without further test. Any other modifications may be assessed at the discretion of the Approval Authority	Laden or unladen vehicle. Approval or Test Report And Inspection of modifications (if applicable)
3. Fuel Tanks / Rear Protective DevicesFor fuel tanks: The technical provisions of: • Directive 70/221/EEC as last amended by directive 2006/20/EC Or • For liquid fuel tanks: UNECE Regulation 34.02. For vehicles using gaseous fuels: UNECE Regulations 67.01 and 115 for LPG. UNECE Regulations 110.00 and 115 for CNG. Or The technical provisions of EU Regulation 79/2009 or ECE Regulation 134 for hydrogen And For rear underrun: The technical provisions of: • Paragraph 5 of Annex II to Directive 70/221/EEC as last amended by directive 2006/20/EC Or • UNECE Regulation 58.01	Fuel tanks for liquid fuels at ambient temperature must:comply with the requirements given in column 1 except that the approval or test report, need not be for the same vehicle type: and subsequent modifications to the pipework or relocation of a tank excluding the tank, the cap/filler device or the venting device, may be accepted by the Approval authority. Note: The requirements for liquid fuel tanks apply only to fuel tanks used primarily for the propulsion of the vehicle. Rear Protection Device:An Installation check must be made to confirm that the rear protective device as a separate technical unit is of a type for which: a type approval or test report has been issued;or has been tested and witnessed by the Approval Authority; orcalculations have been submitted to the satisfaction of the Approval Authority; and a visual inspection that the device has been correctly installed in accordance with the technical requirements. If the vehicle is fitted with a fuel tank for petrol the fuel tank shall be so constructed that it cannot readily be filled from a petrol pump delivery nozzle which has an external diameter of not less than 23.6mm without the aid of a device (such as a funnel) not fitted to the vehicle. The fuel system, including the fuel tank, shall be so designed, constructed and fitted as to withstand the forces, vibration and corrosive environment to which it is likely to be subject. It shall also be so fitted as to avoid the risk of damage, such as abrasion, due to fouling of other parts, and to minimise the risk of fire in the event of any leakage of fuel.	Installation Check that the fuel tank or rear underrun device has been correctly installed in accordance with the technical requirements. Fuel tanks for gaseous fuels: Approval or Test ReportFuel tanks for liquid fuels at ambient temperature: Approval or Test Report Rear Underrun: Approval or Test Report
4. Rear Registration Plate Space The technical provisions of paragraphs 1 and 2 to Directive 70/222/EEC	A check that the positional, dimensional and the visibility requirements are met.	Approval or Test Report Or A dimensional and the visibility check
5. Steering Effort The technical provisions of: • Directive 70/311/EEC as last amended Or • UNECE Regulation 79.01	Where a vehicle is constructed using a base vehicle of a different category the provisions applicable to the base vehicle category at its maximum mass may apply. For a modified system manoeuvrability test in accordance with paragraph 5 of 1992/62/EEC	Laden vehicle. Approval or Test Report
6. Door Latches and Hinges The technical provisions of: • Directive 70/387/EEC as last amended by Directive 2001/31/EC Or • UNECE Regulation 11.03.	Applies to M1 vehiclesDoes not apply to any power operated door which meets the technical requirements of paragraph 7.6.5 of Annex I to Directive 2001/85/EC	Approval or Test Report Or Evidence that suitable proprietary parts from approved vehicles are used
7. Audible Warning The technical provisions of: • Paragraph 2 of Annex I to Directive 70/388/EEC as last amended by 87/354/EC Or • Paragraph 14 to UNECE Regulation 28.00	Inspection to confirm the presence of approval marks and operation of the device including a Sound Level Check which is a vehicle test as described in the technical provisions given in column 1 except that a voltage test is not required.	Component: Approval or Device must be “e” / “E” marked Vehicle: Approval or Test Report Or Inspection to confirm the presence and operation of the device including a Sound Level Check.
8. Indirect Vision Devices The technical provisions of: • Directive 2003/97/EC Or • UNECE Regulation 46.02.	Field of view requirements do not apply to Optional mirrors. “Optional mirrors” are mirrors not intended to give a clear view to the rear, side or front of the vehicle within the fields of vision defined in 2003/97/EC; therefore they are in no way a substitute for rear view mirrors	Component Approval: Approval or Device must be “e” / “E” marked Vehicle Approval: Approval or Test Report Specify the numbers and class(es) of mirror required for each vehicle category.
9. Braking The technical provisions of: • Paragraph 2 of Annex I to Directive 71/320/EEC as last amended by Directive 1998/12/EC and tests as defined in associated Annexes as may be applicable. Or • Paragraph 5 of UNECE Regulation 13.09 or 13H.00 and tests as defined in associated Annexes as may be applicable.	For vehicles with a maximum mass equal to or exceeding 2500kg the requirements according to the category of the base or incomplete vehicle or of the corresponding N category vehicle based on maximum mass may apply.	Laden and Unladen vehicleApproval or Test Report
10. Radio Interference / Electro-magnetic Compatibility The technical provisions of: • Directive 72/245/EEC as last amended by Directive 2006/28/EC, section 6 of Annex I taking into consideration the exemptions in section 8 and tests specified in Annexes IV to X Or • UNECE Regulation 10.03	Items for which approval has been granted as part of the base of incomplete vehicle approval do not need re-approval. If adding additional electrical/electronic components to the vehicle then these additional components should be “e” / “E” marked. If they are not “e” / “E” marked then the additional components will require EMC testing as per 2004/104/EC and a test report will be required for evidence of this.	Components: Approval or Device must be “e” / “E” markedInstallation: Approval or Test Report Or A Test / Inspection restricted to a check for “e” / “E” marked components and ESA approval for safety critical items.
11. Diesel Smoke	Not Applicable
12. Interior Fittings The essential Technical requirements of: • Directive 74/60/EEC or • ECE Regulation 21.01	Applies to M1 vehiclesThe following shall not apply:Directive 74/60/EEC, Annex I, Paragraphs 5.1.2, 5.2.4, 5.3.4.1, 5.4.2.2, 5.7.1.2 and the second sentence of 5.2.3.1. And ECE Regulation 21.01,paragraphs 5.1.2, 5.2.3.1, 5.2.4, 5.3.4.1, 5.4.2.2, 5.4.2.3, 5.7.1.2. For vehicles with a maximum mass equal to or exceeding 2500kg the requirements according to the category of the base or incomplete vehicle or of the corresponding N category vehicle based on maximum mass may apply.	Approval or Test Report
13. Anti-theft and Immobiliser The technical provisions of: • Directive 74/61/EEC as last amended by Directive 95/56/EC. Or • UNECE Regulations 18.03, 97.01 and 116 as applicable.	Immobilisers must be approved as part of the base vehicle or as a Separate Technical Unit. Alarms must be approved as part of the base vehicle or as a Separate Technical Unit. The following shall not apply: Directive 74/61/EEC Annex IV, paragraphs 3.9, 4.1.3, 4.1.4, 4.2.4, 4.2.6, and 4.3.5; And UNECE Regulation 18, paragraphs 5.8, 6.1.3, 6.1.4, 6.2.4, 6.2.6, 6.3.5. In the case of devices to prevent unauthorised use the manufacturer may as an alternative to an approval or test report issue a declaration of the device(s) fitted and that they comply with column 1, and in such case an Installation Check will be conducted including any check the Approval Authority considers necessary and in the case of an immobiliser or alarm system a completed installation certificate. In the case of an immobiliser or alarm system an Installation Check An “Installation Check” means: An inspection of installed components as the approval authority deem necessary and in the case of an immobiliser or alarm system a completed installation certificate. For vehicles with a maximum mass equal to or exceeding 2500kg the requirements according to the category of the base or incomplete vehicle or of the corresponding N category vehicle based on maximum mass may apply.	Device to prevent unauthorised use: Approval or Test ReportImmobilisers and Alarm SystemsApproval or Test report And Installation Check
14. Protective Steering The essential technical provisions of: • Directive 74/297/EEC as last amended by Directive 91/662/EEC Or • UNECE Regulation 12.03	Applies to M1 vehiclesThe requirements according to the category of the base or incomplete vehicle based on maximum mass may apply.	Approval or Test Report
15. Seat Strength The technical provisions of: • Directive 74/408/EEC as amended by Directive 2005/39/EC Or • UNECE Regulation 17.07	The installation of side facing seats is prohibited in vehicles of categories M1, M2 (Class B or III) and M3 (Class B or III).	Approval or Test Report
16. Exterior Projections The essential technical requirements of: • Directive 74/483/EEC Or • ECE Regulation 26.03	Applies to M1 vehiclesFor vehicles with a maximum mass equal to or exceeding 2500kg the requirements according to the category of the base or incomplete vehicle or of the corresponding N category vehicle based on maximum mass may apply to the cab only.	Approval or Test Report
17. Speedometer and Reverse Gear The technical provisions of: • Directive 75/443/EEC as amended by Directive 97/39/EC Or • UNECE Regulation 39.00	This requirement does not apply to a vehicle fitted with a tachograph if the tachograph provides adequate visual indication of speed to the driver.	Speedometer Approval or Test Report Or Tachograph fitted and provides adequate visual indication of speed to the driver. Reverse Gear A test to confirm the presence and function of a reverse gear and operation from the driving position.
18. Plates (statutory) The technical provisions of: Directive 76/114/EEC as last amended by Directive 78/507/EEC. And Where the vehicle is the subject of a multi stage build a plate is required on completion of each stage as appropriate	Inspection to confirm: the presence of a plate bearing details of Make, Model, VIN (or equivalent unique vehicle identifier), and Masses (Maximum Design values for the Axles, Gross Vehicle and Gross Train, King Pin (for semi-trailers only)); the initial VIN or unique vehicle identifier is marked on the chassis or other structure on the right hand side of the vehicle. And that it is placed in a clearly visible and accessible position by a method such as hammering or stamping, in such a way that it cannot be obliterated or deteriorate. Where the vehicle is the subject of a multi stage build a plate is required on completion of each stage as appropriate.	Inspection
19. Seat Belt Anchorages The technical provisions of: • Directive 76/115/EEC as last amended by Directive 2005/41/EC Or • UNECE Regulation 14.06	Applies to M1, M2 (Class B or III), M3 (Class B or III), And, if fitted, M2 (Class A, I or II), M3 (Class A, I or II)	Approval or Test Report
20. Installation of Lighting and Light Signalling Devices The technical provisions of: • Annex II to Directive 76/756/EEC as last amended by 2007/35/EC Or • UNECE Regulation 48.03, And where applicable: Rear Marker Plates to Statutory Instrument 157 of 1985	For vehicles with a maximum mass equal to or exceeding 2500kg the requirements according to the category of the base or incomplete vehicle or of the corresponding N category vehicle based on maximum mass may apply to the cab.	Approval or Test Report All lighting devices must be “e” / “E” marked and of the correct categories to be fitted in appropriate locations; Headlamps must be appropriate for left-hand rule of the road. The manufacturer should provide a list of components, their “e” / “E” numbers and any alternatives covered by test reports.
21. Retro Reflectors, Rear Marker The technical and marking requirements of: • Directive 76/757/EEC as last amended by Directive 97/29/EC Or • UNECE Regulation 3.02 And, 2. Where applicable: Rear Marker Plates to Statutory Instrument 157 of 1985		Approval or Devices must be “e” / “E” marked.
22. End-outline, Front-position (side), Rear-position (side), Stop, Side Marker, Daytime Running Lamps The technical and marking requirements of: • Directive 76/758/EEC as last amended by Directive 97/30/EC Or • For End-Outline, Front-Position (side), Rear-Position (side), and Stop lamps UNECE Regulation 7.02. For Daytime Running Lamps UNECE Regulation 87.00. For Side Marker lamps, UNECE Regulation 91.00		Approval or Devices must be “e” / “E” marked
23. Direction Indicators The technical and marking requirements of: • Directive 76/759/EEC as last amended by Directive 99/15/EC Or • UNECE Regulation 6.01		Approval or Devices must be “e” / “E” marked
24. Rear Registration Plate Lamps The technical and marking requirements of: • Directive 76/760/EEC as last amended by Directive 97/31/EC Or • UNECE Regulation 4.00		Approval or Devices must be “e” / “E” marked
25. Headlamps including bulbs The technical and marking requirements of: • Directive 76/761/EEC as last amended by Directive 99/17/EC Or • Equivalent UNECE Regulations 1.02, 5.02, 8.05, 20.03, 31.02, 98.00 and 112 for headlamps, And UNECE Regulations 2, 37.03 and 99.00 for all lamps (bulbs).	An Installation Check will be conducted including any check the Approval Authority considers necessary. A check for left hand rule of the road traffic dipped beam cut off is required. If of self-levelling design then a self-certification is required.	Headlamps: Approval Or Approval and supplementary test report for modifications Lamps (bulbs): Approval or Devices must be “e” / “E” marked Components be “e” marked Installation check
25A. Cornering Lamps Where fitted: the technical and marking requirements of UNECE Regulation 119		Approval or Devices must be “e” / “E” marked
26. Front Fog Lamps Where fitted: the technical and marking requirements of: • Directive 76/762/EEC as last amended by Directive 99/18/EC Or • UNECE Regulation 19.02		Approval or Devices must be “e” / “E” marked
27. Towing Hooks The technical provisions of: Annex II to Directive 77/389/EEC as last amended by Directive 96/64/EC	Not Applicable for M1	Approval or Test Report
28. Rear Fog Lamps The technical and marking requirements of: • Directive 77/538/EEC as last amended by Directive 99/14/EC Or • UNECE Regulation 38.00		Approval or Devices must be “e” / “E” marked
29. Reversing Lamps The technical and marking requirements of: • Directive 77/539/EEC as last amended by Directive 97/32/EC Or • UNECE Regulation 23.00		Approval or Devices must be “e” / “E” marked
30. Parking Lamps Where fitted: the technical and marking requirements of: • Directive 77/540/EEC as last amended by Directive 99/16/EC Or • UNECE Regulation 77.00		Approval or Devices must be “e” / “E” marked
31. Seat Belts and Restraint Systems The technical provisions of: • Directive 77/541/EEC as last amended by Directive 2005/40/EC Or • UNECE Regulation 16.05	Full Directive specification required in all seating positionsSeat belts which have been specially designed or adapted for use by an adult or young person suffering from some physical defect or disability and intended for use solely by such person are exempt. Any vehicle not required to be fitted with seat belt anchorages is exempted from these requirements. A seat belt bearing an approval may be fitted, whether or not the seat belt has been type approved for the anchorages to which it is fitted, provided that the seat belt complies with the installation requirements.	List minimum numbers and classes of seat belt for each vehicle category Components: Approval or Test Report. Devices must be “e” / “E” marked Installation: Approval or Test Report or manufacturer’s test report
32. Forward VisionTechnical requirements of: • Directive 77/649/EEC as amended by 90/630/EEC Or • UNECE Regulation 125	Applies to M1 vehicles For vehicles with a maximum mass equal to or exceeding 2500kg the requirements according to the category of the base or incomplete vehicle or of the corresponding N category vehicle based on maximum mass may apply.	Approval or Test Report
33. Identification of Controls, Tell-tales and Indicators The technical provisions of: • Directive 78/316/EEC as amended by Directive 94/53/EC. Or • UNECE Regulation 121	Inspection to check that the prescribed controls are marked in accordance with the requirements of the directive. Other optional controls should be readily identifiable and must not be confusable with other symbols show in the Directive and Regulation. Electronic displays shall follow any appropriate priority protocol.	Approval or Test Report And Inspection
34. Defrost / Demist The essential technical requirements of Annex I paragraphs 5.1.1 and 5.2.1.of Directive 78/317/EEC	For M1 vehicles: For vehicles with a maximum mass equal to or exceeding 2500kg the requirements according to the category of the base or incomplete vehicle or of the corresponding N category vehicle based on maximum mass may apply if an adequate system is provided in the front. The defrost system must be capable of melting frost or ice on the surface of the windscreen thereby restoring visibility over the bulk of the area prescribed in the washer and wiper section. The demist system must be capable of removing a film of condensate on the inside surface of the windscreen thereby restoring visibility over the bulk of the area prescribed in the washer and wiper section [A test procedure to determine an adequate system is to be defined] For M2 and M3 vehicles: Vehicles shall be fitted with an adequate defrosting and demisting device. “Adequate” means sufficiently effective to ensure adequate visibility through the windscreen under all conditions.	Approval or Test Report Or Documented details of the system plus a functional check Or Where appropriate a check for adequate system.
35. Wash / Wipe The technical requirements of Annex I paragraph 5 of Directive 78/318/EEC	For M1 vehicles:For vehicles with a maximum mass equal to or exceeding 2500kg the requirements according to the category of the base or incomplete vehicle or of the corresponding N category vehicle based on maximum mass may apply if an adequate system is provided in the front. For M2 and M3 vehicles: Vehicles shall be fitted with adequate washing and wiping devices. “Adequate” means sufficiently effective to ensure adequate visibility through the windscreen under all conditions.	Approval or Test Report Or Visual inspectionTest to the specifications contained in paragraph 5 of 78/318/EEC.
36. Heating Systems The technical provisions of: • Directive 2006/119/EC, section 3 of Annex II, and Annexes III, VII and VIII. Or • UNECE Regulation 122	Systems using waste heat from the engine cooling system need only be checked for presence and operation. Vehicle manufacturer needs to demonstrate the essential requirements are fulfilled. If air is the medium for heat transfer, conduct a test to ensure that CO levels of air coming from vents is not more that 20ppm above the ‘ambient’ air. Normal exhaust measuring equipment may be sufficiently sensitive.	Combustion heaters (if fitted) Approval or Test Report Waste Heat Systems Approval or Test Report Or Installation Check
37. Wheel Guards The technical provisions of Directive 78/549/EEC as amended by 94/78/EC	Applies to M1 vehicles Vehicle to comply with dimensional requirements, which can be demonstrated by technical drawing	Approval or Test Report or and visual inspection
38. Head Restraints The technical provisions of Directive 78/932/EEC	Applies to M1 vehicles For vehicles with a maximum mass equal to or exceeding 2500kg the requirements according to the category of the base or incomplete vehicle or of the corresponding N category vehicle based on maximum mass may apply. This item does not apply to seats not intended for normal use while the vehicle is travelling on a road. Seats that are for use when travelling on a road must be clearly identified to users.	Approval or Test Report
39. CO2 Emissions / Fuel Consumption The technical provisions of: • Directive 80/1268/EEC as amended by Directive 2004/3/EC. Or • UNECE Regulation 101	Applies to M1 vehicles Does not apply to vehicles fitted with an engine approved to item 41. May be tested concurrent with Item 2. May accept validated test report from engine supplier or from another vehicle with proven equivalent characteristics.	Approval or Test Report
40. Engine Power The technical requirements of: • Directive 80/1269/EEC as amended by Directive 1999/99/EC Or • UNECE Regulation 85 where applicable	If standard power unit is fitted the use of the manufacturer’s data or a chassis dynamometer check is permitted.	Approval or Test Report
41. Emissions (Euro V and VI) Heavy-duty Vehicles Up to 30 June 2017, complete or incomplete vehicles: Directive 2005/55/EC as amended by 2006/51/EC, Annex I, and Row B2 limit values (Euro V). Up to 31 December 2017, completed vehicles: Directive 2005/55/EC as amended by 2006/51/EC, Annex I, and Row B2 limit values (Euro V). From 1 July 2017, complete or incomplete vehicles: Regulation (EC) No. 595/2009 Annex I limit values (Euro VI). From 1 January 2018, completed vehicles: Regulation (EC) No. 595/2009 Annex I limit values (Euro VI).	Does not apply to vehicles not fitted with a CI engine except for vehicles fuelled with natural gas or liquefied petroleum gas. Does not apply to vehicles approved under item 2. Modification of exhaust system length after the last silencer is permissible without any further test. For vehicles with a maximum mass equal to or exceeding 2500kg the requirements according to the category of the base or incomplete vehicle or of the corresponding N category vehicle based on maximum mass may apply. Other modifications may be assessed by the Approval Authority. A check will be made that an approved/tested engine is installed in the vehicle, and is marked in accordance with that approval or test report and the intake and exhaust systems are appropriate so as conform to the installation conditions. The approval label on the engine or control unit shall be checked	Approval or Test Report And Visual Check
42. Lateral Protection	Not Applicable
43. Spray-suppression systems	Not Applicable
44. Masses and Dimensions (cars) The essential technical requirements of Directive 92/21/EEC as amended by 95/48/EC	Applies to M1 vehiclesMasses and dimension listed in the Road Traffic (Construction and Use of Vehicles) Regulations 2003 (Statutory Instrument No. 5 of 2003) as amended may apply.	Approval or Test Report
45. Safety Glazing The technical and marking provisions of: • Directive 92/22/EEC as amended by Directive 2001/92/EC Or • UNECE Regulation 43.	Exclusions defined in paragraph 1 of Annex II to Directive 92/22/EEC as amended. For vehicles with a maximum mass equal to or exceeding 2500kg the requirements according to the category of the base or incomplete vehicle or of the corresponding N category vehicle based on maximum mass may apply. Directive 92/22/EEC, Annex III, paragraph 2.1.1 and 2.1.2 do not apply provided that driver’s forward vision is not distorted and that light transmission of at least 70% is maintained.	Component: Approval And all glazing must be e/E marked Installation: Approval or Test Report or manufacturer’s test report and installation check.
46. Tyres The technical provisions and marking requirements of: • Directive 92/23/EEC as last amended by Directive 2005/11/EC Or • UNECE Regulations 30.02 or 30.03, 54 for durability and 117.01 for noise. And In the case of a temporary use spare wheel (if fitted), The technical provisions and marking requirements of: UNECE Regulation 64.01 And The technical provisions and marking requirements of Regulation (EC) 661/2009 as it relates to tyre wet grip, rolling resistance and rolling noise from the dates shown in that Regulation	Installation Check required to ensure that all tyres (except those that are not accessible) are marked in accordance with the directive including the appropriate speed and load ratings for their particular axle locations and the intended use of the vehicle. Check that tyres don’t foul bodyworkFor vehicles with a maximum mass equal to or exceeding 2500kg the requirements according to the category of the base or incomplete vehicle or of the corresponding N category vehicle based on maximum mass may apply.	Component: Approval or Devices must be “e” / “E” markedInstallation: Approval or Test Report Or Installation Check Where markings cannot be checked a declaration will be required from the manufacturer
47. Speed Limitation Devices The technical provisions and marking requirements of: • Directive 92/24/EC as last amended by Directive 2004/11/EC. Or • UNECE Regulation 89.	Applies to M2 and M3 vehicles Installation Check for presence, component approval markings and the set speed which must be indicated on a plate in a conspicuous position inthe driver’s compartment.	Component: Approval or Devices must be “e” / “E” marked Installation: Approval or Test Report Or Installation Check
48. Masses and Dimensions The technical provisions of: • Directive 97/27/EC as amended by Directive 2003/19/EC, section 7 of Annex I. Or • UNECE Regulation 107.02, Annex 11.	Applies to M2 and M3 vehiclesMasses and dimension listed in the Road Traffic (Construction and Use of Vehicles) Regulations 2003 (Statutory Instrument No. 5 of 2003) as amended may apply. Directive 97/27/EC, Annex I, Paragraph 7.6. does not apply to a motor vehicle having 4 or more axles where the distance between the foremost and rearmost axles exceeds 6.4 m.	Approval or Test Report
49. External Projections of Cabs	Not Applicable
50. Couplings Where fitted, the technical provisions of: • Annex VII to Directive 94/20/EC Or • UNECE Regulation 55.01		Component: Approval Installation: Approval / Test Report
51. Flammability The technical provisions of: • Directive 95/28/EC, section 7 of Annex I. Or • UNECE Regulation 118.	Applies to M3 Class III vehicles Inspection shall confirm by physical examination, all materials are either marked as having an approval to the directive or, if this is not possible, documentary evidence (e.g. approval certificate, report).	Approval / Test Report
52. Buses and Coaches The technical provisions of: • Directive 2001/85/EC, section 7 of Annex I including references to Annex III, IV, V, VI and VIII. Accessibility for vehicles of Class I: The technical provisions of Directive 2001/85/EC Annex VII and Routes and Destination Displays. Vehicles other than Class I: If equipped with devices for people with reduced mobility and/or wheelchairs, shall comply with the relevant requirements of Annex VII as may be applicable to the devices fitted. Optional accessibility approval for vehicles of Class II or III:The technical provisions of Directive 2001/85/EC Annex VII and Routes and Destination Displays.	Applies to M2 and M3 vehiclesVehicles of Class 1, as an alternative to the Accessibility Requirements in Annex VII of the Directive or Annex 8 or the UNECE Regulation, may comply with Chapters I, II, and III of this Schedule. Requirements that are not compatible with the intended use do not apply to the following;• Vehicles containing seating for use only while the vehicle is stationary • vehicles for the secure transport of persons • Vehicles designed for use by the Garda Síochána, security and armed forces,In the case of armoured vehicles, exemption from one or more of the provisions is permitted where it can bedemonstrated to the satisfaction of the approval authority that the special purpose of the vehicle makes it impossible to fully comply. In the case of any deck of a vehicle without a permanent top, the handrails are required to extend to the ceiling or to a height of not less than 1500mm. A handhold may be substituted for a handrail. A door, not being a service door, may be fitted to the offside of a vehicle. Vehicles of Class B fitted with more than one wheelchair space: In the case of the second and subsequent wheelchair spaces, the space must be not less than 700 mm wide and 1200 mm long. Vehicles of Class I, II or IIIAs an alternative to Directive 2001/85/EC, Annex VIII, paragraph 7.6.1.14 the upper deck gangway shall be connected by one or more intercommunication staircases to the access passageway of a service door or to the lower deck gangway within 3m of a service door. Vehicles of Class A or BAs an alternative to Directive 2001/85/EC, Annex I, paragraph 7.11.3.1 a vehicle may be fitted with handrails or handholds on at least one side and in the case of double doors this requirement may be met by a central stanchion or handrail.	Approval / Test Report
	Vehicles of Class A or B: As an alternative to Directive 2001/85/EC, Annex VII paragraphs 3.6 to 3.8, may comply with Chapter I of this Schedule. Requirements that are not compatible with the intended use do not apply to the following vehicles:In the case of a vehicle of Class III specially designed for the carriage of school children, Annex I to Directive 2001/85/EC shall be amended as follows: (a) for 225mm in paragraphs 7.7.8.1.1 and 7.7.8.1.2 shall be substituted 200mm; (b) for 680mm in paragraph 7.7.8.4.1 shall be substituted 650mm; and (c) for 400mm in paragraph 7.7.8.2.2 shall be substituted 350mm. Paragraph 7.4 of Annex I to Directive 2001/85/EC shall not apply to: (a) a vehicle of Class B fitted with no more than 16 passenger seats; or (b) any other single deck vehicle fitted with a Vehicle Stability Function for which an approval has been issued in accordance with UN/ECE Regulation 13.11. Vehicles of Class A & B: The frontal barrier collision test in paragraph 7.6.7.2. of Annex I to Directive 2001/85/EC shall not apply to a vehicle in which all passengers have access to at least two doors, being either a service door or an emergency door, one of which is not a sliding door.
Or The technical provisions of UNECE Regulation 107.02 excluding Annex 8. Vehicles of Class I: The technical provisions of UNECE Regulation 107.02, Annex 8. Vehicles other than Class I: (a) If fitted with accommodation for a wheelchair the vehicle must comply with the technical provisions of Paragraphs 3.6 and 3.8 of Annex 8 to UNECE Regulation 107.02;	Vehicles of Class B: Directive 2001/85/EC, Annex VII, paragraph 3.3.1. shall not apply. Vehicles of Class B with a variable seating or wheelchair arrangement:Directive 2001/85/EC, Annex VII, paragraph 3.4.1. shall not apply to the extent that it requires a pictogram internally adjacent to a priority seat or a wheelchair space. Directive 2001/85/EC, Annex I, paragraph 7.6.7.6.: In the case of: (i) a manually operated sliding door fitted with a slam lock of the two stage type the activation of the device may be by movement of the door itself; (ii) a nearside rear door forming part of a pair of doors fitted at the rear of the vehicle the requirements do not apply if that door is capable of being held securely closed by the other door of that pair. Vehicles of Class I May as an alternative to the table in Directive 2001/85/EC, Annex I, paragraph 7.6.1.1. meet the requirements of Table 1.
(b) If fitted with a boarding aid the vehicle must comply with the technical provisions of Paragraph 3.11 of Annex 8 to UNECE Regulation 107.02.	Directive 2001/85/EC, Annex VIII, paragraph 7.6.1.4: for the words “emergency exits” shall be substituted the word “exits”. Vehicles of Class I, II or III: As an alternative to UNECE Regulation 107.02, Annex 3, Paragraph 7.6.1.14 the upper deck gangway shall be connected by one or more intercommunication staircases to the access passageway of a service door or to the lower deck gangway within 3 m of a service door. Vehicles of Class A or B: As an alternative to UNECE Regulation 107.02, Annex 3, Paragraph 7.11.3.1 a vehicle may be fitted with handrails or handholds on at least one side and in the case of double doors this requirement may be met by a central stanchion or handrail. In the case of a vehicle of Class III specially designed for the carriage of school children, Annex 3 to UNECE Regulation 107.02 is amended as follows:(a) for “225 mm” in Paragraphs 7.7.8.1.1.2 and 7.7.8.1.2.2 substitute “200 mm”; (b) for “680 mm” in Paragraph 7.7.8.4.1 substitute “650 mm”;and(c) for “400 mm” in Paragraph 7.7.8.2.2 substitute “350 mm”. Paragraph 7.4 of Annex 3 to UNECE Regulation 107.02 does not apply to: (a) a vehicle of Class B fitted with no more than 16 passenger seats; or (b) any other single deck vehicle fitted with a vehicle stability function for which an approval has been issued in accordance with UNECE Regulation 13.11. Vehicles of Class A and B: The frontal barrier collision test in 7.6.7.2. of Annex 3 to UNECE Regulation 107.02 does not apply to a vehicle in which all passengers have access to at least two doors, being either a service door or an emergency door, one of which is not a sliding door. UNECE Regulation 107.02, Annex 3, Paragraph 7.6.7.6. In the case of: (i) a manually operated sliding door fitted with a slam lock of the two stage type, the activation of the device may be by movement of the door itself; (ii) a nearside rear door forming part of a pair of doors fitted at the rear of the vehicle, the requirements do not apply if that door is capable of being held securely closed by the other door of that pair.
	Vehicles of Class I, II or III may, as an alternative to the table in UNECE Regulation 107.02, Annex 3, Paragraph 7.6.1.1, meet the requirements of Table 1. The test requirements of Paragraph 3.8. of Annex 8 to UNECE Regulation 107.02 do not apply if the vehicle is designed to meet the strength characteristics equivalent to those needed to satisfy the requirements of those paragraphs.
53. Frontal ImpactIf fitted with airbag, Technical requirements of 96/79/EC	Applies to M1 vehicles	Component: Approval Installation: Approval / Test Report
54. Side Impact	Not Applicable
55. Blank
56. Vehicles Intended for the Transport of Dangerous Goods	Not Applicable
57. Front Underrun Protection	Not Applicable
58. Pedestrian Protection Where Frontal Protection Systems fitted, the technical provisions of sections 5 and 6 of Annex I to Regulation (EC) 78/2009	Applies to M1 vehiclesApprovals given under superseded Directive 2006/96/EC and the test procedure in Commission Decision 2006/368/EC are acceptable	Component: Approval or Test Report Installation: Approval or Test Report
59. Recyclability	Not Applicable
60. Blank
61. Air-conditioning Systems Emission, gases, leakage, and marking requirements of 2006/40/EC	Applies to M1 vehicles	Component: Approval or Devices must be “e” / “E” marked
62. Hydrogen System The technical provisions and marking requirements of: Regulation (EC) 79/2009		Component: Approval or Test Report Installation: Approval or Test Report
63. General Safety	Not Applicable (except as it relates to Subject 46 Tyres)
64. AEBS The technical provisions of Regulation (EU) 347/2012 or UNECE Regulation 131.	Scope: Vehicles of categories M2 and M3 with the following exemptions; 1. A Completed vehicle where the Complete or Incomplete vehicle it is based upon was manufactured before 1 October 2017. 2. A Complete vehicle which was manufactured before 1 October 2017. 3. Exempt vehicles listed in Article 1 of EU Regulation 347/2012 4. A Completed vehicle where the Complete or Incomplete vehicle upon which it is based has a gross weight not more than 8 tonnes or has hydraulic brakes or is not equipped with pneumatic rear suspension; and was manufactured before 1 November 2020. 5. A Complete vehicle which has a gross weight not more than 8 tonnes or has hydraulic brakes or is not equipped with pneumatic rear suspension; and which was manufactured before 1 November 2020. 6. Completed vehicles based on a Complete or Incomplete vehicle of category N1.	Component: Approval or Test Report Installation: Approval or Test Report
65. LDWS. The technical provisions of Regulation (EU) 351/2012 or UNECE Regulation 130.	Scope: Vehicles of categories M2 and M3 with the following exemptions; 1. A Completed vehicle where the Complete or Incomplete vehicle it is based upon was manufactured before 1 October 2017. 2. A Complete vehicle which was manufactured before 1 October 2017. 3. Exempt vehicles listed in Article 1 of EU Regulation 351/2012 4. Completed vehicles based on a Complete or Incomplete vehicle of category N1.	Component: Approval or Test Report Installation: Approval or Test Report
66. Electric Safety.Vehicle: The technical provisions of UNECE Regulation 100.01		Approval/ Test Report

Table 1. Requirement for minimum number of exits in each separate compartment

This table may be used as an alternative to;

• • Table 7.6.1.1 in Annex 1 of EC Directive 2001/85/EC

and

• • Table 7.6.1.1 in Annex 3 of UNECE Regulation 107.02

Number of Passengers	Number of Service Doors	Number of Service Doors	Number of Service Doors
Class I and A	Class II	Class III and B
9 — 45	1	1	1
46 — 70	2	1	1
71 — 100	2*	2	1
>100	4	3	1

Note * Indicates where the requirement differs from the regulatory acts mentioned above

CHAPTER I WHEELCHAIR ACCESSIBILITY REQUIREMENTS

Definitions;

“the 1976 Directive” means Council Directive 76/115/EEC (as amended) of 18 December 1975 on the approximation of the laws of the member states relating to anchorages for motor vehicle safety belts;

“the 1977 Directive” means Council Directive 77/541/EEC (as amended) of 28 June 1977 on the approximation of the laws of the member states relating to safety belts and restraint systems of motor vehicles;

“boarding lift” means a lift fitted to a regulated public service vehicle for the purpose of allowing wheelchair users to board and alight from the vehicle;

“boarding ramp” means a ramp fitted to a regulated public service vehicle for the purpose of allowing wheelchair users to board and alight from the vehicle;

“contrast” means a contrast in the amount of light which is reflected by the surfaces of the parts of a regulated public service vehicle or its equipment which is required by these Regulations to contrast;

“dynamic test” means a test which complies with the requirements of paragraph 3(7);

“exit” means an exit from a regulated public service vehicle but does not include an exit which is provided for use only in case of emergency;

“gangway” means the space provided for obtaining access from any entrance to the passengers’ seats or from any such seat to an exit other than an emergency exit, but does not include a staircase or any space in front of a seat or row of seats which is required only for the use of passengers occupying the seat or row of seats;

“g” means 9.81 m/s2;

“kg” means kilogram(s);

“km/h” means kilometre(s) per hour;

“mm” means millimetre(s);

“m/s” means metre(s) per second and “m/s2” means metre(s) per second per second;

“N” means newton(s);

“optical device” means any system (including a mirror, closed circuit television and optical cable) which provides the driver of a regulated public service vehicle with a view of an area of the vehicle;

“portable ramp” means a ramp which is carried on a regulated public service vehicle for the purpose of allowing wheelchair users to board and alight from the vehicle;

“reference wheelchair” means an occupied wheelchair having the dimensions shown in diagram A of Part II to this Schedule;

“seat” means a seat intended for use by passengers and, accordingly, does not include the driver’s seat or any other seat intended to use solely by a crew member;

“static test” means a test which complies with the requirements of paragraph 3(5) and which applies the forces specified in paragraph 3(6);

“wheelchair restraint system” means a system which is designed to keep a wheelchair restrained within the wheelchair space;

“wheelchair user” means a disabled person using a wheelchair; and

“wheelchair user restraint” means a system which is designed to keep a wheelchair user restrained in the wheelchair.

Wheelchair spaces

• (2) Any wheelchair space shall be fitted to the lower deck of a double-deck bus or double-deck coach.

• (3) Any wheelchair space on a regulated public service vehicle-

• (a) shall comply with the requirements of paragraph 3; or

• (b) where the vehicle is adapted to carry standing passengers and is not fitted with any seat belts for passengers which are required to be fitted by regulation, may comply with the requirements of paragraph 4 as an alternative to the requirements of paragraph 3.

Forward-facing wheelchairs

• (a) a wheelchair space shall not be less than;

• (i) 1300mm measured in the longitudinal plane of the vehicle;

• (ii) 750mm measured in the transverse plane of the vehicle; and

• (iii) 1500mm measured vertically from any part of the floor of the wheelchair space;

• (b) a wheelchair space shall allow the carriage of a wheelchair and a wheelchair user facing the front of the vehicle;

• (c) a wheelchair space shall be fitted with a wheelchair restraint system suitable for general wheelchair application;

• (d) a wheelchair space shall be fitted with a wheelchair user restraint system which shall comprise a minimum of two anchorage points and a pelvic restraint (lap belt) designed and constructed of components intended to perform in a similar manner to those of a seat belt conforming to the 1977 Directive;

• (e) any wheelchair user restraint or wheelchair restraint system fitted to a wheelchair space shall be capable of being easily released in the case of an emergency;

• (f) any wheelchair restraint system shall either-

• (i) meet the dynamic test requirements described in sub-paragraph (7) and be securely attached to vehicle anchorages meeting the static test requirements in sub-paragraph (5); or

• (ii) be securely attached to vehicle anchorages such that the combination of restraint and anchorages meets the requirements of sub-paragraph (7) when the anchorages comply with sub-paragraph (7)(d)(ii); and

• (g) any wheelchair user restraint shall either-

• (i) meet the test requirements described in sub-paragraph (8) and be securely attached to vehicle anchorages meeting the static test requirements in sub-paragraph (5); or

• (ii) be securely attached to vehicle anchorages such that the combination of restraint and anchorages meets the test requirements described in sub-paragraph (8) when fitted to a representative section of the vehicle structure as described in sub-paragraph (5)(g).

• (2) One or more seats which are capable of being tipped, folded or otherwise moved may lie within the volume specified in sub-paragraph (1)(a) or within the gangway specified in paragraph 7 provided that the seat is capable of being easily moved out of the volume or out of the gangway. In the case of a single-deck or double-deck coach, this may include a seat which may be quickly dismantled or removed provided that the seat can be safely stowed.

• (3) The clear space in front of any seat may lie within the volume specified in sub-paragraph (1) (a) or within the gangway specified in paragraph 7.

• (4) There shall be a sign on or near a seat specified in sub-paragraphs (2) and (3) stating the following “Please give up this seat for a wheelchair user” or stating words of equivalent meaning.

• (5) A static test shall be carried out on the anchorage points for both the wheelchair restraint system and the wheelchair user restraint in accordance with the following requirements:

• (a) the forces specified in sub-paragraph (6) shall be applied by means of a device reproducing the geometry of the wheelchair restraint system;

• (b) the forces specified in sub-paragraph (6) shall be applied by means of a device reproducing the geometry of the wheelchair user restraint and by means of a traction device specified in paragraph 5.3.4 of Annex 1 of the 1976 Directive;

• (c) the forces in (a) and (b) above shall be applied simultaneously in the forward direction and at an angle of 10°±5° above the horizontal plane;

• (d) the forces in (a) above shall be applied in the rearward direction and at an angle of 10°±5° above the horizontal plane;

• (e) the forces shall be applied as rapidly as possible through the central vertical axis of the wheelchair space;

• (f) the force shall be maintained for a period of not less than 0.2 seconds; and

• (g) the test shall be carried out on a representative section of the vehicle structure together with any fitting provided in the vehicle which is likely to contribute to the strength or rigidity of the structure.

• (6) The forces referred to in sub-paragraph (5) are:

• (a) in the case of anchorages provided for a wheelchair restraint system fitted to a Category M2 vehicle-

• (i) 11100N applied in the longitudinal plane of the vehicle and towards the front of the vehicle at a height of not less than 200mm and not more than 300mm measured vertically from the floor of the wheelchair space, and

• (ii) 5500N applied in the longitudinal plane of the vehicle and towards the rear of the vehicle at a height of not less than 200mm and not more than 300mm measured vertically from the floor of the wheelchair space;

• (b) in the case of anchorages provided for a wheelchair restraint system fitted to a Category M3 vehicle-

• (i) 7400N applied in the longitudinal plane of the vehicle and towards the front of the vehicle at a height of not less than 200mm and not more than 300mm measured vertically from the floor of the wheelchair space, and

• (ii) 3700N applied in the longitudinal plane of the vehicle and towards the rear of the vehicle at a height of not less than 200mm and not more than 300mm measured vertically from the floor of the wheelchair space;

• (c) in the case of anchorages provided for a wheelchair user restraint system, the forces shall be in accordance with the requirements of paragraph 5.4 of Annex 1 of the 1976 Directive;

References to M2 and M3 vehicles are references to vehicles of those categories as defined in Annex II (A) to the 1970 Directive.

• (7) A wheelchair restraint system shall be subject to a dynamic test carried out in accordance with the following requirements:

• (a) a representative wheelchair test trolley of mass 85kg shall, from a speed of between 48km/h to 50km/h to rest, be subject to a deceleration-time pulse in the forward direction which-

• (i) exceeds 20g for a cumulative period of at least 0.015 seconds,

• (ii) exceeds 15g for a cumulative period of at least 0.04 seconds,

• (iii) is for an overall duration of at least 0.075 seconds and not more than 0.12 seconds,

• (iv) shall not, for a duration of more than 0.08 seconds, be at 28g, and

• (v) shall not exceed 28g;

• (b) except as provided in (c) below, a representative wheelchair test trolley of mass 85kg shall, from a speed of between 48km/h to 50km/h to rest, be subject to a deceleration-time pulse in the rearward direction which-

• (i) exceeds 5g for a cumulative period of at least 0.015 seconds,

• (ii) shall not, for a duration of more than 0.02 seconds, be at 8g, and

• (iii) shall not exceed 8g;

• (c) the test in (b) above shall not apply if the same restraints and direction of loading are used for the forward and rearward direction or if an equivalent test has been conducted; and

• (d) for the above tests the wheelchair restraint system shall be attached to either-

• (i) anchorages fixed to the test rig which represents the geometry of the anchorages in a vehicle for which the restraint system is intended, or

• (ii) anchorages forming part of a representative section of the vehicle for which the restraint system is intended, set up as described in sub-paragraph (5)(g).

• (8) A wheelchair occupant restraint shall comply with the test requirements specified in paragraph 2.7.8.4 of Annex 1 of the 1977 Directive or an equivalent test to the deceleration-time pulse in paragraph (7)(a). A seat belt which has been type approved in accordance with the 1977 Directive, and so marked, shall be deemed to comply.

• (9) A test in sub-paragraphs (5), (7) or (8) shall fail unless the following requirements are met:

• (a) no part of the system shall have failed, or shall have become detached from its anchorage or from the vehicle during the test;

• (b) mechanisms to release the wheelchair and user shall be capable of release after completion of the test;

• (c) in the case of the test specified in sub-paragraph (7), the wheelchair shall not move more than 200mm in the longitudinal plane of the vehicle during the test; and

• (d) no part of the system shall be deformed to such an extent after completion of the test that, because of sharp edges or other protrusions, the part is capable of causing injury.

Rearward-facing wheelchairs

• (a) a wheelchair space shall not be less than-

• (i) 1300mm measured in the longitudinal plane of the vehicle,

• (ii) 750mm measured in the transverse plane of the vehicle, and

• (iii) 1500mm measured vertically from any part of the floor of the wheelchair space;

• (b) a wheelchair space shall allow the carriage of a wheelchair and a wheelchair user seated in the wheelchair and facing the rear of the vehicle;

• (c) a wheelchair space shall be fitted with a backrest which shall-

• (i) be fitted to the front end of the wheelchair space,

• (ii) be positioned centrally with respect to the front end of the wheelchair space, and

• (iii) be fitted with a padded surface facing the rear of the vehicle; and

• (d) a wheelchair space shall be fitted with a horizontal handrail which shall-

• (i) be fitted along not less than one of the longitudinal sides of the wheelchair space,

• (ii) be at a height of not less than 850mm and not more than 1000mm measured vertically from the floor of the wheelchair space,

• (iii) run continuously from a point not more than 300mm to the rear of the front end of the wheelchair space measured horizontally to a point not less than 1000mm to the rear of the front end of the wheelchair space measured horizontally,

• (iv) not extend into the wheelchair space by more than 90mm measured horizontally from the edge of the wheelchair space,

• (v) be capable of being easily and firmly gripped by a wheelchair user,

• (vi) have a circular cross section with a diameter of not less than 30mm and not more than 35mm,

• (vii) have clear space of not less than 45mm between any part of the vehicle and all parts of a handrail other than its mountings,

• (viii) have a slip-resistant surface, and

• (ix) contrast with the parts of the vehicle adjacent to the handrail.

• (2) Any backrest fitted to a wheelchair space in accordance with sub-paragraph (1)(c) shall comply with the following requirements:

• (a) the bottom edge of a backrest shall be at a height of not less than 350mm and not more than 480mm measured vertically from the floor of the wheelchair space;

• (b) the top edge of a backrest shall be at a height of not less than 1300mm measured vertically from the floor of the wheelchair space;

• (c) a backrest shall have a width of-

• (i) not less than 270mm and not more than 420mm up to a height of 830mm measured vertically from the floor of the wheelchair space, and

• (ii) not less than 270mm and not more than 300mm at heights exceeding 830mm measured vertically from the floor of the wheelchair space;

• (d) a backrest shall be fitted at an angle of not less than 4° and not more than 8° to the vertical with the bottom edge of the backrest positioned closer to the rear of the vehicle than the top edge;

• (e) the padded surface of a backrest shall form a single and continuous plane;

• (f) the padded surface of a backrest shall pass through any point on an imaginary vertical plane situated to the rear of the front end of the wheelchair space and situated not less than 100mm and not more than 120mm from the front end of the wheelchair space measured horizontally and not less than 830mm and not more than 870mm from the floor of the wheelchair space measured vertically; and

• (g) a backrest shall be capable of bearing a load of 2000N applied for a minimum of 2 seconds by means of a block 200mm x 200mm square in the longitudinal plane of the vehicle towards the front of the vehicle to the centre of the padded surface of the backrest at a height of not less than 600mm and not more than 800mm measured vertically from the floor of the wheelchair space. The backrest shall not deflect more than 100mm or suffer permanent deformation or damage.

• (3) In the lateral plane of the wheelchair space, a clear space of not less than 750mm shall be maintained and, in order to restrict the lateral movement of a reference wheelchair, there shall be a distance not greater than 900mm (measured in the lateral plane of the wheelchair space) between any two of the following adjacent means of support fitted on each side of the wheelchair space:

• (a) a vertical stanchion situated to the rear of the front end of the wheelchair space and running continuously from the floor of the wheelchair space to a height of not less than 1500mm, which shall comply with the following requirements-

• (i) the base of the stanchion shall be not less than 400mm and not more than 560mm from the front end of the wheelchair space measured horizontally, and

• (ii) at heights exceeding 775mm measured vertically from the floor of the wheelchair space, the stanchion shall be not less than 540mm and not more than 560mm from the front end of the wheelchair space measured horizontally; or

• (b) a retractable rail extending continuously from a point not more than 200mm from the front end of the wheelchair space to a point not less than 540mm from the front end of the wheelchair space measured horizontally and at a height of not less than 600mm and not more than 800mm measured vertically from the floor of the wheelchair space; or

• (c) a partition extending continuously from a point not more than 200mm from the front end of the wheelchair space to a point not less than 540mm from the front end of the wheelchair space measured horizontally and at a height of not less than 600mm and not more than 800mm measured vertically from the floor of the wheelchair space; or

• (d) the side wall, or equipment fitted to the side wall, of the vehicle extending continuously from a point not more than 200mm from the front end of the wheelchair space to a point not less than 540mm from the front end of the wheelchair space measured horizontally and at a height of not less than 600mm and not more than 800mm measured vertically from the floor of the wheelchair space.

• (4) Any stanchion, retractable rail, partition, or side wall (in this sub-paragraph referred to as “the device”) fitted to a regulated public service vehicle in accordance with sub-paragraph (3) shall be capable of bearing a load of 1000N applied for a minimum of 2 seconds by means of a block 200mm x 200mm in the transverse plane of the wheelchair space and applied to the centre of the device at a height of not less than 600mm and not more than 800mm measured vertically from the floor of the wheelchair space. The device should not deflect more than 50mm or suffer permanent deformation or damage.

• (5) One or more seats which are capable of being tipped, folded or otherwise moved may lie within the volume specified in sub-paragraph (1)(a) or within the gangway specified in paragraph 7 provided that the seat is capable of being easily moved out of the volume or out of the gangway.

• (6) The clear space in front of any seat may lie within the volume specified in sub-paragraph (1)(a) or within the gangway specified in paragraph 7.

• (7) There shall be a sign on or near a seat specified in sub-paragraphs (5) and (6) stating the following “Please give up this seat for a wheelchair user” or stating words of equivalent meaning.

• (8) In this paragraph, the phrase “front end of a wheelchair space” means the end of a wheelchair space that is closer to the front of the regulated public service vehicle to which the wheelchair space is fitted.

Boarding lifts and ramps

• (2) Any boarding lift or boarding ramp fitted in accordance with sub-paragraph (1) shall:

• (a) have a safe working load of not less than 300kg;

• (b) when subject to a uniformly distributed mass equal to 125 per cent of the safe working load for a period of not less than 10 seconds, not suffer any permanent deformation or damage when the load is removed;

• (c) have its maximum safe working load marked in a position which is clearly visible to the operator of the lift or ramp; and

• (d) not allow the vehicle in the normal course to be driven away unless the lift or ramp is at its normal position of vehicle travel.

• (3) Any boarding ramp fitted to a regulated public service vehicle shall (subject to (d) below) comply with the following requirements:

• (a) a boarding ramp shall have a surface of not less than 800mm in width;

• (b) no part of the surface in sub-paragraph (3)(a), and no part of the vehicle, shall present an obstruction greater than 15mm in height measured along a plane parallel to, and above, the surface of the ramp, and in the direction of travel of a reference wheelchair when moved into or from the vehicle;

• (c) with the vehicle on a flat surface, in the normal condition for a wheelchair user to board or alight, and with the boarding ramp extended and sitting on a kerb of 125mm in height measured vertically from and parallel to the ground, the surface of a boarding ramp shall have a slope measured over the surface referred to in sub-paragraph (3)(a) of not more than [8°] measured relative to the ground;

• (d) notwithstanding (c) above, a boarding ramp may have-

• (i) at the intersection of the surface of the kerb and the surface of the ramp described above, a slope not exceeding 15° relative to the ground over a distance of not more than 150mm (measured along the surface of the ramp and parallel to the direction of travel of a reference wheelchair when it is moved from the kerb and onto the ramp surface), and

• (ii) at any other point a slope not exceeding 15° relative to the ground over a distance of not more than 150mm (measured along the surface of the ramp and parallel to the direction of travel of a reference wheelchair when it is moved into the vehicle) and rising to a height of not more than 15mm (measured above and parallel to the surface of the ramp or its sections);

• (e) with the vehicle on a flat surface and in the normal condition for a wheelchair user to board or alight, the boarding ramp shall be capable of being extended to and of sitting on that surface and in this position the surface of a boarding ramp shall have a slope of not more than 20° measured over the surface referred to in sub-paragraph (3)(a);

• (f) a boarding ramp shall be free of sharp edges or other protrusions capable of causing injury; and

• (g) around and abutting each of the edges of a boarding ramp there shall be a band of colour of not less than 50mm in width which shall contrast with the remainder of the ramp surface.

• (4) Any boarding lift fitted to a regulated public service vehicle shall comply with the following requirements:

• (a) a boarding lift platform shall be not less than 750mm in width and not less than 1200mm in length (excluding the device specified in (b) below);

• (b) unless a boarding lift platform is in the lowered position and resting on a surface from which a wheelchair user will board, the following shall apply-

• (i) along any side of the lift platform from which a wheelchair user will move on to, or move from, the lift platform, a device of a height not less than 100mm measured vertically above the surface of the lift platform shall operate automatically as the lift is raised above the lowered position, except that when in the raised position for a wheelchair user to move from the lift platform to the floor of the vehicle, the device shall permit unobstructed access to the floor of the vehicle,

• (ii) along any other side, there shall be a device or structure of a height not less than 25mm measured vertically above the surface of the lift platform, and

• (iii) part of the vehicle structure may fulfil the requirements in (i) or (ii) above throughout the operating range of the lift provided that any gaps in the structure are unlikely to cause injury while the lift is in motion;

• (c) the vertical operating speed of a boarding lift platform shall not exceed 0.15m/s;

• (d) with the vehicle on a flat surface and in the normal condition for a wheelchair user to board or alight, the lift shall be capable of being lowered to and of sitting on that surface;

• (e) where the vertical travel of the lift platform exceeds 500mm, at least one side of the lift platform shall be fitted with a handrail where-

• (i) in the case of a handrail fitted to the lift platform, a secure horizontal handrail shall be provided at a height of not less than 650mm or more than 1100mm measured vertically from the surface of the lift platform, or

• (ii) in the case of a handrail that does not move with the lift platform, a vertical handrail shall provide a grasping point at the same heights above the lift platform throughout the range of the vertical travel; and

• (f) around and abutting each of the edges of a boarding lift there shall be a band of colour of not less than 50mm in width which shall contrast with the remainder of the lift surface.

• (5) Any power-operated boarding lift or power-operated boarding ramp fitted to a regulated public service vehicle shall (subject to sub-paragraphs (6) to (9)):

• (a) be capable of operation-

• (i) by means of a control situated in the driver’s cab, or

• (ii) by means of a control situated adjacent to the lift or ramp which shall only be capable of operation by means of a master control situated in the driver’s cab;

• (b) produce an audible signal when in operation;

• (c) be capable of being manually operated, or where the vehicle is fitted with more than one lift or ramp, not less than one lift or ramp capable of being manually operated shall be accessible to each wheelchair user;

• (d) not be capable of operation when the vehicle is in motion;

• (e) be fitted with a safety device which stops the movement of the ramp if the ramp is subject to a reactive force not exceeding 150N in any direction and if that motion could cause injury to a passenger; and

• (f) be fitted with sensors capable of stopping the movement of the lift platform if it comes into contact with anything or person whilst it is in motion and, once stopped, the lift platform must be capable of being reversed.

• (6) Sub-paragraph (5)(f) shall not apply to a power-operated boarding lift which can only be operated by a control fitted in accordance with sub-paragraph (5)(a)(ii).