LegalizeS.I. No. 556/2020 - European Union (Road Vehicles: Type-Approval and Market Surveillance) Regulations 2020
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1 amending act · 2024-05-17, S.I. No. 201/2024 - European Union (Road Vehicles: Type - Approval and Market Surveillanc…
| Item | Subject | Technical Requirements Dates | Technical Requirements Dates | Applicability and Exemptions |
| Item | Subject | New Types | Extensions | Applicability and Exemptions |
| 1A | Sound level | Regulation (EU) No. 540/2014 Or UN Regulation No. 51 And UN Regulation No. 138 | Regulation (EU) No. 540/2014 Or UN Regulation No. 51 And UN Regulation No. 138 | Applicability: A or C |
| 1A | Sound level | Regulation (EU) No. 540/2014 Or UN Regulation No. 51 And UN Regulation No. 138 | Regulation (EU) No. 540/2014 Or UN Regulation No. 51 And UN Regulation No. 138 | Sections 1.1, 1.2 and 1.3 of Annex IV to Regulation (EU) No. 540/2014 shall not be compulsory. |
| 1A | Sound level | Regulation (EU) No. 540/2014 Or UN Regulation No. 51 And UN Regulation No. 138 | Regulation (EU) No. 540/2014 Or UN Regulation No. 51 And UN Regulation No. 138 | Sections 1.1, 1.2 and 1.3 of Annex 4 to UN Regulation No. 51 shall not be compulsory. |
| 1A | Sound level | Regulation (EU) No. 540/2014 Or UN Regulation No. 51 And UN Regulation No. 138 | Regulation (EU) No. 540/2014 Or UN Regulation No. 51 And UN Regulation No. 138 | Modification of the exhaust system length after last silencer not exceeding 2m is permissible without further test. Stationary Noise Test: Vehicles for which an approval or test report has been issued prior to modification of the exhaust system downstream of the catalyst, the Approval Authority will decide if a Stationary Noise Test will suffice. Stationary Noise Test means: a) in the case of a modified exhaust system a stationary test as defined in paragraphs 4.2.5.3.1. and 4.2.5.3.2. of Annex II to Regulation (EU) No. 540/2014 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 Appendix 2 of Annex I to Regulation (EU) No. 540/2014 except that this shall not apply if air brake silencers are fitted. |
| 1A | Sound level | Regulation (EU) No. 540/2014 Or UN Regulation No. 51 And UN Regulation No. 138 | Regulation (EU) No. 540/2014 Or UN Regulation No. 51 And UN Regulation No. 138 | For extensions: Until 30 June 2022, Directive 70/157/EEC can be accepted by the Approval Authority. |
| 2A | Emissions (Euro 6) light duty vehicles/access to information | Regulation (EC) No. 715/2007 as amended and as supplemented. | Regulation (EC) No. 715/2007 as amended and as supplemented. | Applicability: A |
| 2A | Emissions (Euro 6) light duty vehicles/access to information | Regulation (EC) No. 715/2007 as amended and as supplemented. | Regulation (EC) No. 715/2007 as amended and as supplemented. | Does not apply to N3. |
| 2A | Emissions (Euro 6) light duty vehicles/access to information | Regulation (EC) No. 715/2007 as amended and as supplemented. | Regulation (EC) No. 715/2007 as amended and as supplemented. | Regulation (EC) No. 715/2007 as amended and as supplemented |
| 2A | Emissions (Euro 6) light duty vehicles/access to information | Regulation (EC) No. 715/2007 as amended and as supplemented. | Regulation (EC) No. 715/2007 as amended and as supplemented. | This item does not apply to vehicles approved to item 41. |
| 2A | Emissions (Euro 6) light duty vehicles/access to information | Regulation (EC) No. 715/2007 as amended and as supplemented. | Regulation (EC) No. 715/2007 as amended and as supplemented. | Modification of exhaust system length after the last silencer is permissible without any further test. |
| 2A | Emissions (Euro 6) light duty vehicles/access to information | Regulation (EC) No. 715/2007 as amended and as supplemented. | Regulation (EC) No. 715/2007 as amended and as supplemented. | Until 31 December 2021:An EC type-approval or EU type-approval issued to the most representative base vehicle remains valid irrespective of change in the reference mass. |
| 2A | Emissions (Euro 6) light duty vehicles/access to information | Regulation (EC) No. 715/2007 as amended and as supplemented. | Regulation (EC) No. 715/2007 as amended and as supplemented. | Until 31 August 2021:Euro 5 is only acceptable in the case of vehicles which have a certificate of importation into Ireland prior to 1 July 2017. |
| 2A | Emissions (Euro 6) light duty vehicles/access to information | Regulation (EC) No. 715/2007 as amended and as supplemented. | Regulation (EC) No. 715/2007 as amended and as supplemented. | For extensions: Until 31 December 2020: The technical provisions of Regulation (EC) No. 715/2007. The technical provisions of Annex XXI in Commission Regulation (EU) 2017/1151 (WLTP). |
| 2A | Emissions (Euro 6) light duty vehicles/access to information | Regulation (EC) No. 715/2007 as amended and as supplemented. | Regulation (EC) No. 715/2007 as amended and as supplemented. | In service conformity does not apply. Compliance with one or more specific aspects included in the regulatory act may however be imposed. |
| 2A | Emissions (Euro 6) light duty vehicles/access to information | Regulation (EC) No. 715/2007 as amended and as supplemented. | Regulation (EC) No. 715/2007 as amended and as supplemented. | Until 31 December 2023: The fitting of an on-board fuel and/or energy consumption monitoring device shall not be required. If fitted, they shall comply with Annex XXII to Regulation (EU) No. 2017/1151. |
| 3A | Prevention of fire risks (liquid fuel tanks) | Regulation (EC) No. 661/2009 UN Regulation No. 34* | Regulation (EC) No. 661/2009 UN Regulation No. 34*** | Applicability: (Liquid fuel tanks) B |
| 3A | Prevention of fire risks (liquid fuel tanks) | Regulation (EC) No. 661/2009 UN Regulation No. 34* | Regulation (EC) No. 661/2009 UN Regulation No. 34*** | Applicability: (Installation in vehicle) B or C |
| 3A | Prevention of fire risks (liquid fuel tanks) | Regulation (EC) No. 661/2009 UN Regulation No. 34* | Regulation (EC) No. 661/2009 UN Regulation No. 34*** | For extensions: Until 31 December 2020: The technical provisions of Directive 70/221/EEC as last amended by Directive 2006/20/EC . From 1 January 2021: Directive 70/221/EEC^**** |
| 3B | Rear underrun protective devices (RUPDs) and their installation; rear underrun protection (RUP) | UN Regulation No. 58.02 From 1 January 2022 Regulation (EC) No. 661/2009 UN Regulation No. 58* | Until 31 December 2021: UN Regulation No. 58.02 From 1 January 2022: Regulation (EC) No. 661/2009 UN Regulation No. 58*** | Applicability: (Component) D |
| 3B | Rear underrun protective devices (RUPDs) and their installation; rear underrun protection (RUP) | UN Regulation No. 58.02 From 1 January 2022 Regulation (EC) No. 661/2009 UN Regulation No. 58* | Until 31 December 2021: UN Regulation No. 58.02 From 1 January 2022: Regulation (EC) No. 661/2009 UN Regulation No. 58*** | Applicability: (Installation) B or C |
| 3B | Rear underrun protective devices (RUPDs) and their installation; rear underrun protection (RUP) | UN Regulation No. 58.02 From 1 January 2022 Regulation (EC) No. 661/2009 UN Regulation No. 58* | Until 31 December 2021: UN Regulation No. 58.02 From 1 January 2022: Regulation (EC) No. 661/2009 UN Regulation No. 58*** | Vehicles where any RUPD (e.g. fixed, removable, foldable, adjustable, etc.) is incompatible with their use on roads may be partly or fully exempted from this Regulation, subject to the decision of the Approval Authority. |
| 3B | Rear underrun protective devices (RUPDs) and their installation; rear underrun protection (RUP) | UN Regulation No. 58.02 From 1 January 2022 Regulation (EC) No. 661/2009 UN Regulation No. 58* | Until 31 December 2021: UN Regulation No. 58.02 From 1 January 2022: Regulation (EC) No. 661/2009 UN Regulation No. 58*** | 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) a type-approval or test report has been issued; or (b) has been tested and witnessed by the Approval Authority; or (c) calculations 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. |
| 3B | Rear underrun protective devices (RUPDs) and their installation; rear underrun protection (RUP) | UN Regulation No. 58.02 From 1 January 2022 Regulation (EC) No. 661/2009 UN Regulation No. 58* | Until 31 December 2021: UN Regulation No. 58.02 From 1 January 2022: Regulation (EC) No. 661/2009 UN Regulation No. 58*** | For extensions: Until 31 December 2020: The technical provisions of Directive 70/221/EEC as last amended by Directive 2006/20/EC From 1 January 2021: Directive 70/221/EEC^**** |
| 4A | Space for mounting and fixing rear registration plates | Regulation (EC) No. 661/2009 Regulation (EU) No. 1003/2010 | Regulation (EC) No. 661/2009 Regulation (EU) No. 1003/2010 | Applicability: B or C |
| 4A | Space for mounting and fixing rear registration plates | Regulation (EC) No. 661/2009 Regulation (EU) No. 1003/2010 | Regulation (EC) No. 661/2009 Regulation (EU) No. 1003/2010 | For extensions: Until 31 December 2020: The technical provisions of Directive 70/222/EEC From 1 January 2021: Directive 70/222/EEC^***** |
| 5A | Steering equipment | Regulation (EC) No. 661/2009 UN Regulation No. 79* | Regulation (EC) No. 661/2009 UN Regulation No. 79*** | Applicability: A or C |
| 5A | Steering equipment | Regulation (EC) No. 661/2009 UN Regulation No. 79* | Regulation (EC) No. 661/2009 UN Regulation No. 79*** | 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. |
| 5A | Steering equipment | Regulation (EC) No. 661/2009 UN Regulation No. 79* | Regulation (EC) No. 661/2009 UN Regulation No. 79*** | For a modified system manoeuvrability test in accordance with paragraph 6 of UN Regulation No. 79. |
| 5A | Steering equipment | Regulation (EC) No. 661/2009 UN Regulation No. 79* | Regulation (EC) No. 661/2009 UN Regulation No. 79*** | For extensions: Until 31 December 2020: The essential technical provisions of Directive 70/311/EEC as last amended by Directive 1999/7/EC. From 1 January 2021: Directive 70/311/EEC^**** |
| 6A | Door latches and hinges | Regulation (EC) No. 661/2009 Regulation (EU) No. 130/2012 | Regulation (EC) No. 661/2009 Regulation (EU) No. 130/2012 | Applicability: A or C |
| 6A | Door latches and hinges | Regulation (EC) No. 661/2009 Regulation (EU) No. 130/2012 | Regulation (EC) No. 661/2009 Regulation (EU) No. 130/2012 | Evidence that suitable proprietary parts from approved vehicles are used. |
| 6A | Door latches and hinges | Regulation (EC) No. 661/2009 Regulation (EU) No. 130/2012 | Regulation (EC) No. 661/2009 Regulation (EU) No. 130/2012 | For extensions: Until 31 December 2020: The technical provisions of: Paragraph 3 of Annex 1 of Directive 70/387/EEC as last amended by Directive 2001/31/EC. From 1 January 2021: Directive 70/387/EEC^***** |
| 7A | Audible warning devices and signals | Regulation (EC) No. 661/2009 UN Regulation No. 28* | Regulation (EC) No. 661/2009 UN Regulation No. 28*** | Applicability: (Component) X |
| 7A | Audible warning devices and signals | Regulation (EC) No. 661/2009 UN Regulation No. 28* | Regulation (EC) No. 661/2009 UN Regulation No. 28*** | Applicability: (Installation) B or C |
| 7A | Audible warning devices and signals | Regulation (EC) No. 661/2009 UN Regulation No. 28* | Regulation (EC) No. 661/2009 UN Regulation No. 28*** | For extensions: Until 31 December 2020: The technical provisions of: Paragraph 2 of Annex I to Directive 70/388/EEC as last amended by Directive 87/354/EC. From 1 January 2021: Directive 70/388/EEC^**** |
| 8A | Devices for indirect vision and their installation | Regulation (EC) No. 661/2009 UN Regulation No. 46* | Regulation (EC) No. 661/2009 UN Regulation No. 46^*** | Applicability: (Component) X |
| 8A | Devices for indirect vision and their installation | Regulation (EC) No. 661/2009 UN Regulation No. 46* | Regulation (EC) No. 661/2009 UN Regulation No. 46^*** | Applicability: (Installation) B or C |
| 8A | Devices for indirect vision and their installation | Regulation (EC) No. 661/2009 UN Regulation No. 46* | Regulation (EC) No. 661/2009 UN Regulation No. 46^*** | For extensions: Until 31 December 2020: The technical provisions of: Directive 2003/97/EC . From 1 January 2021: Directive 2003/97/EC^**** |
| 8A | Devices for indirect vision and their installation | Regulation (EC) No. 661/2009 UN Regulation No. 46* | Regulation (EC) No. 661/2009 UN Regulation No. 46^*** | 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 UN Regulation No. 46; therefore, they are in no way a substitute for rear view mirrors. |
| 9A | Braking of vehicles and trailers | Regulation (EC) No. 661/2009 UN Regulation No. 13* | Regulation (EC) No. 661/2009 UN Regulation No. 13*** | Applicability: A or C |
| 9A | Braking of vehicles and trailers | Regulation (EC) No. 661/2009 UN Regulation No. 13* | Regulation (EC) No. 661/2009 UN Regulation No. 13*** | The Approval Authority shall not refuse type-approvals for existing types which have been granted according to the basis of the requirement that existed at the time of the original approval. |
| 9A | Braking of vehicles and trailers | Regulation (EC) No. 661/2009 UN Regulation No. 13* | Regulation (EC) No. 661/2009 UN Regulation No. 13*** | For vehicles with a maximum mass equal to or exceeding 2500kg the requirements according to the category of the base or incomplete vehicle based on maximum mass may apply. |
| 9A | Braking of vehicles and trailers | Regulation (EC) No. 661/2009 UN Regulation No. 13* | Regulation (EC) No. 661/2009 UN Regulation No. 13*** | For extensions: Until 31 December 2020: The technical provisions of paragraph 2 of Annex I to Directive 71/320/EEC as last amended by Directive 98/12/EC and tests as defined in associated Annexes as may be applicable. |
| 10A | Electromagnetic compatibility | Regulation (EC) No. 661/2009 UN Regulation No. 10* | Regulation (EC) No. 661/2009 UN Regulation No. 10*** | Applicability: A or B |
| 10A | Electromagnetic compatibility | Regulation (EC) No. 661/2009 UN Regulation No. 10* | Regulation (EC) No. 661/2009 UN Regulation No. 10*** | For extensions: Until 31 December 2021: 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 An Installation Check “Installation Check” means a manufacturer’s declaration that installed components are compliant with the requirements of column 1 and inspection of a sample of installed components as the approving authority deem necessary. From 1 January 2022: Directive 72/245/EEC**** |
| 13A | Protection of motor vehicles against unauthorised use | Regulation (EC) No. 661/2009 UN Regulation No. 18* | Regulation (EC) No. 661/2009 UN Regulation No. 18*** | Applicability: D |
| 13A | Protection of motor vehicles against unauthorised use | Regulation (EC) No. 661/2009 UN Regulation No. 18* | Regulation (EC) No. 661/2009 UN Regulation No. 18*** | The following shall not apply on a compulsory basis: UN Regulation No. 18, paragraphs 5.8, 6.1.3, 6.1.4, 6.2.4, 6.2.5., 6.2.6, 6.2.7., 6.3.5. |
| 13A | Protection of motor vehicles against unauthorised use | Regulation (EC) No. 661/2009 UN Regulation No. 18* | Regulation (EC) No. 661/2009 UN Regulation No. 18*** | If fitted, the protective device shall fulfil the requirements of UN Regulation No. 18. |
| 13A | Protection of motor vehicles against unauthorised use | Regulation (EC) No. 661/2009 UN Regulation No. 18* | Regulation (EC) No. 661/2009 UN Regulation No. 18*** | Immobilisers must be approved as part of the base vehicle or as a Separate Technical Unit. |
| 13A | Protection of motor vehicles against unauthorised use | Regulation (EC) No. 661/2009 UN Regulation No. 18* | Regulation (EC) No. 661/2009 UN Regulation No. 18*** | Alarms must be approved as part of the base vehicle or as a Separate Technical Unit. |
| 13A | Protection of motor vehicles against unauthorised use | Regulation (EC) No. 661/2009 UN Regulation No. 18* | Regulation (EC) No. 661/2009 UN Regulation No. 18*** | For vehicles with a maximum mass equal to or exceeding 2500kg the requirements according to the category of the base orincomplete vehicle based on maximum mass may apply. |
| 13A | Protection of motor vehicles against unauthorised use | Regulation (EC) No. 661/2009 UN Regulation No. 18* | Regulation (EC) No. 661/2009 UN Regulation No. 18*** | For extensions: Until 31 December 2020: The technical provisions of: Directive 74/61/EEC as last amended by Directive 95/56/EC . From 1 January 2021: Directive 74/61/EEC^**** |
| 13A | Protection of motor vehicles against unauthorised use | Regulation (EC) No. 661/2009 UN Regulation No. 18* | Regulation (EC) No. 661/2009 UN Regulation No. 18*** | For extensions: The following shall not apply on a compulsory basis: 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 |
| 15A | Seats, their anchorages and any head restraints | Regulation (EC) No. 661/2009 UN Regulation No. 17* | Regulation (EC) No. 661/2009 UN Regulation No. 17*** | Applicability: B or C |
| 15A | Seats, their anchorages and any head restraints | Regulation (EC) No. 661/2009 UN Regulation No. 17* | Regulation (EC) No. 661/2009 UN Regulation No. 17*** | The installation of side facing seats is prohibited in vehicles of categories M1, M2 (Class B or III) and M3 (Class B or III). |
| 15A | Seats, their anchorages and any head restraints | Regulation (EC) No. 661/2009 UN Regulation No. 17* | Regulation (EC) No. 661/2009 UN Regulation No. 17*** | For extensions: Until 31 December 2021: The technical provisions of: Directive 74/408/EEC as last amended by Directive 2005/39/EC. |
| 17A | Vehicle access and manoeuvrability (reverse gear) | Regulation (EC) No. 661/2009 Regulation (EU) No. 130/2012 | Regulation (EC) No. 661/2009 Regulation (EU) No. 130/2012 | Applicability: D |
| 17A | Vehicle access and manoeuvrability (reverse gear) | Regulation (EC) No. 661/2009 Regulation (EU) No. 130/2012 | Regulation (EC) No. 661/2009 Regulation (EU) No. 130/2012 | For extensions: Until 31 December 2020: The technical provisions of: Directive 75/443/EEC as last amended by Directive 97/39/EC, Annex I and Annex II, paragraphs 4.1 and 4.2. From 1 January 2021: Directive 75/443/EEC^***** |
| 17B | Speedometer equipment including its installation | Regulation (EC) No. 661/2009 UN Regulation No. 39* | Regulation (EC) No. 661/2009 UN Regulation No. 39*** | Applicability: B or C |
| 17B | Speedometer equipment including its installation | Regulation (EC) No. 661/2009 UN Regulation No. 39* | Regulation (EC) No. 661/2009 UN Regulation No. 39*** | This requirement does not apply to a vehicle fitted with a tachograph if the tachograph provides adequate visual indication of vehicle speed to the driver |
| 17B | Speedometer equipment including its installation | Regulation (EC) No. 661/2009 UN Regulation No. 39* | Regulation (EC) No. 661/2009 UN Regulation No. 39*** | For extensions: Until 31 December 2020: The technical provisions of: Directive 75/443/EEC as last amended by Directive 97/39/EC, Annex I and Annex II, paragraphs 4.1 and 4.2. From 1 January 2021: Directive 75/443/EEC^**** |
| 18A | Manufacturer’s statutory plate and VIN | Regulation (EC) No. 661/2009 Regulation (EU) No. 19/2011 | Regulation (EC) No. 661/2009 Regulation (EU) No. 19/2011 | Applicability: B or C |
| 18A | Manufacturer’s statutory plate and VIN | Regulation (EC) No. 661/2009 Regulation (EU) No. 19/2011 | Regulation (EC) No. 661/2009 Regulation (EU) No. 19/2011 | Inspection to confirm: the presence of a plate bearing details of Make, Approval number, 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 indelibly marked on the chassis or other structure on the right hand side of the vehicle. |
| 18A | Manufacturer’s statutory plate and VIN | Regulation (EC) No. 661/2009 Regulation (EU) No. 19/2011 | Regulation (EC) No. 661/2009 Regulation (EU) No. 19/2011 | Where the vehicle is the subject of a multi-stage build a plate is required on completion of each stage as appropriate. |
| 18A | Manufacturer’s statutory plate and VIN | Regulation (EC) No. 661/2009 Regulation (EU) No. 19/2011 | Regulation (EC) No. 661/2009 Regulation (EU) No. 19/2011 | For extensions: Until 31 December 2020: Directive 76/114/EEC as last amended by Directive 78/507/EEC; From 1 January 2021: Directive 76/114/EEC^***** |
| 19A | Safety-belt anchorages, ISOFIX anchorages systems and ISOFIX top tether anchorages | Regulation (EC) No. 661/2009 UN Regulation No. 14* | Regulation (EC) No. 661/2009 UN Regulation No. 14*** | Applicability: B or C |
| 19A | Safety-belt anchorages, ISOFIX anchorages systems and ISOFIX top tether anchorages | Regulation (EC) No. 661/2009 UN Regulation No. 14* | Regulation (EC) No. 661/2009 UN Regulation No. 14*** | For extensions: Until 31 December 2020: The technical provisions of: Directive 76/115/EEC as last amended by Directive 2005/41/EC. From 1 January 2021: Directive 76/115/EEC^**** |
| 20A | Installation of lighting and light signalling devices on vehicles | Regulation (EC) No. 661/2009 UN Regulation No. 48* | Regulation (EC) No. 661/2009 UN Regulation No. 48*** | Applicability: B or C |
| 20A | Installation of lighting and light signalling devices on vehicles | Regulation (EC) No. 661/2009 UN Regulation No. 48* | Regulation (EC) No. 661/2009 UN Regulation No. 48*** | For vehicles with a maximum mass equal to or exceeding 2500kg the requirements according to the category of the base/incomplete vehicle or of the corresponding M category vehicle based on maximum mass may apply to the cab, subject to the decision of the Approval Authority. |
| 20A | Installation of lighting and light signalling devices on vehicles | Regulation (EC) No. 661/2009 UN Regulation No. 48* | Regulation (EC) No. 661/2009 UN Regulation No. 48*** | Headlamp dipped beam must be suitable for left hand traffic. Cut-off shall be verified**. |
| 20A | Installation of lighting and light signalling devices on vehicles | Regulation (EC) No. 661/2009 UN Regulation No. 48* | Regulation (EC) No. 661/2009 UN Regulation No. 48*** | If there is only one rear fog lamp, it shall be on the right-hand side of the vehicle**. |
| 20A | Installation of lighting and light signalling devices on vehicles | Regulation (EC) No. 661/2009 UN Regulation No. 48* | Regulation (EC) No. 661/2009 UN Regulation No. 48*** | An Installation Check will be conducted including any check the Approval Authority considers necessary. |
| 20A | Installation of lighting and light signalling devices on vehicles | Regulation (EC) No. 661/2009 UN Regulation No. 48* | Regulation (EC) No. 661/2009 UN Regulation No. 48*** | Conspicuity Markings shall be red to the rear and white or yellow to the side and shall comply with UN Regulation No. 104 |
| 20A | Installation of lighting and light signalling devices on vehicles | Regulation (EC) No. 661/2009 UN Regulation No. 48* | Regulation (EC) No. 661/2009 UN Regulation No. 48*** | The manufacturer should provide a list of components, their “e” / “E” numbers and any alternatives covered by test reports. |
| 20A | Installation of lighting and light signalling devices on vehicles | Regulation (EC) No. 661/2009 UN Regulation No. 48* | Regulation (EC) No. 661/2009 UN Regulation No. 48*** | Amber side marker lamps may be wired to flash, provided that this flashing is in phase and at the same frequency with the direction indicator lamps at the same side of the vehicle. |
| 20A | Installation of lighting and light signalling devices on vehicles | Regulation (EC) No. 661/2009 UN Regulation No. 48* | Regulation (EC) No. 661/2009 UN Regulation No. 48*** | The requirements of paragraphs 6.5.4.2 and 6.5.5 of UNECE Regulation 48 do not apply to any optional rear direction indicator lamps. |
| 20A | Installation of lighting and light signalling devices on vehicles | Regulation (EC) No. 661/2009 UN Regulation No. 48* | Regulation (EC) No. 661/2009 UN Regulation No. 48*** | Directive 76/756/EEC**** |
| 21A | Retro-reflecting devices for power-driven vehicles and their trailers | Regulation (EC) No. 661/2009 UN Regulation No. 3* | Regulation (EC) No. 661/2009 UN Regulation No. 3*** | Applicability: X |
| 21A | Retro-reflecting devices for power-driven vehicles and their trailers | Regulation (EC) No. 661/2009 UN Regulation No. 3* | Regulation (EC) No. 661/2009 UN Regulation No. 3*** | UN Regulation No. 150 may apply as an alternative requirement. |
| 21A | Retro-reflecting devices for power-driven vehicles and their trailers | Regulation (EC) No. 661/2009 UN Regulation No. 3* | Regulation (EC) No. 661/2009 UN Regulation No. 3*** | For extensions: Until 31 December 2020: The technical and marking requirements of: Directive 76/757/EEC as last amended by Directive 97/29/EC. |
| 22A | Front and rear position lamps, stop-lamps and end-outline marker lamps for motor vehicles and their trailers | Regulation (EC) No. 661/2009 UN Regulation No. 7* | Regulation (EC) No. 661/2009 UN Regulation No. 7*** | Applicability: X |
| 22A | Front and rear position lamps, stop-lamps and end-outline marker lamps for motor vehicles and their trailers | Regulation (EC) No. 661/2009 UN Regulation No. 7* | Regulation (EC) No. 661/2009 UN Regulation No. 7*** | UN Regulation No. 148 may apply as an alternative requirement. |
| 22A | Front and rear position lamps, stop-lamps and end-outline marker lamps for motor vehicles and their trailers | Regulation (EC) No. 661/2009 UN Regulation No. 7* | Regulation (EC) No. 661/2009 UN Regulation No. 7*** | For extensions: Until 31 December 2020: The technical and marking requirements of: Directive 76/758/EEC as last amended by Directive 97/30/EC. |
| 22B | Daytime running lamps for power-driven vehicles | Regulation (EC) No. 661/2009 UN Regulation No. 87* | Regulation (EC) No. 661/2009 UN Regulation No. 87*** | Applicability: X |
| 22B | Daytime running lamps for power-driven vehicles | Regulation (EC) No. 661/2009 UN Regulation No. 87* | Regulation (EC) No. 661/2009 UN Regulation No. 87*** | UN Regulation No. 148 may apply as an alternative requirement. |
| 22B | Daytime running lamps for power-driven vehicles | Regulation (EC) No. 661/2009 UN Regulation No. 87* | Regulation (EC) No. 661/2009 UN Regulation No. 87*** | For extensions: Until 31 December 2020: The technical and marking requirements of: Directive 76/758/EEC as last amended by Directive 97/30/EC. |
| 22C | Side-marker lamps for motor vehicles and their trailers | Regulation (EC) No. 661/2009 UN Regulation No. 91* | Regulation (EC) No. 661/2009 UN Regulation No. 91*** | Applicability: X |
| 22C | Side-marker lamps for motor vehicles and their trailers | Regulation (EC) No. 661/2009 UN Regulation No. 91* | Regulation (EC) No. 661/2009 UN Regulation No. 91*** | UN Regulation No. 148 may apply as an alternative requirement. |
| 22C | Side-marker lamps for motor vehicles and their trailers | Regulation (EC) No. 661/2009 UN Regulation No. 91* | Regulation (EC) No. 661/2009 UN Regulation No. 91*** | For extensions: Until 31 December 2020: The technical and marking requirements of: Directive 76/758/EEC as last amended by Directive 97/30/EC. |
| 23A | Direction indicators for power-driven vehicles and their trailers | Regulation (EC) No. 661/2009 UN Regulation No. 6* | Regulation (EC) No. 661/2009 UN Regulation No. 6*** | Applicability: X |
| 23A | Direction indicators for power-driven vehicles and their trailers | Regulation (EC) No. 661/2009 UN Regulation No. 6* | Regulation (EC) No. 661/2009 UN Regulation No. 6*** | UN Regulation No. 148 may apply as an alternative requirement. |
| 23A | Direction indicators for power-driven vehicles and their trailers | Regulation (EC) No. 661/2009 UN Regulation No. 6* | Regulation (EC) No. 661/2009 UN Regulation No. 6*** | For extensions: Until 31 December 2020: The technical and marking requirements of: Directive 76/759/EEC as last amended by Directive 99/15/EC. |
| 24A | Illumination of rear-registration plates of power-driven vehicles and their trailers | Regulation (EC) No. 661/2009 UN Regulation No. 4* | Regulation (EC) No. 661/2009 UN Regulation No. 4*** | Applicability: X |
| 24A | Illumination of rear-registration plates of power-driven vehicles and their trailers | Regulation (EC) No. 661/2009 UN Regulation No. 4* | Regulation (EC) No. 661/2009 UN Regulation No. 4*** | UN Regulation No. 148 may apply as an alternative requirement. |
| 24A | Illumination of rear-registration plates of power-driven vehicles and their trailers | Regulation (EC) No. 661/2009 UN Regulation No. 4* | Regulation (EC) No. 661/2009 UN Regulation No. 4*** | For extensions: Until 31 December 2020: The technical and marking requirements of: Directive 76/760/EEC as last amended by Directive 97/31/EC. |
| 25A | Power-driven vehicle’s sealed beam headlamps (SB) emitting a European asymmetrical passing beam or a driving beam or both | Regulation (EC) No. 661/2009 UN Regulation No. 31* | Regulation (EC) No. 661/2009 UN Regulation No. 31*** | Applicability: X |
| 25A | Power-driven vehicle’s sealed beam headlamps (SB) emitting a European asymmetrical passing beam or a driving beam or both | Regulation (EC) No. 661/2009 UN Regulation No. 31* | Regulation (EC) No. 661/2009 UN Regulation No. 31*** | For extensions: Until 31 December 2020: The technical and marking requirements of: Directive 76/761/EEC as last amended by Directive 99/17/EC. |
| 25B | Filament lamps for use in approved lamp units of power-driven vehicles and their trailers | Regulation (EC) No. 661/2009 UN Regulation No. 37* | Regulation (EC) No. 661/2009 UN Regulation No. 37*** | Applicability: X |
| 25B | Filament lamps for use in approved lamp units of power-driven vehicles and their trailers | Regulation (EC) No. 661/2009 UN Regulation No. 37* | Regulation (EC) No. 661/2009 UN Regulation No. 37*** | For extensions: Until 31 December 2020: The technical and marking requirements of: Directive 76/761/EEC as last amended by Directive 99/17/EC. |
| 25C | Motor vehicle headlamps equipped with gas discharge light sources | Regulation (EC) No. 661/2009 UN Regulation No. 98* | Regulation (EC) No. 661/2009 UN Regulation No. 98*** | Applicability: X |
| 25C | Motor vehicle headlamps equipped with gas discharge light sources | Regulation (EC) No. 661/2009 UN Regulation No. 98* | Regulation (EC) No. 661/2009 UN Regulation No. 98*** | For extensions: Until 31 December 2020: The technical and marking requirements of: Directive 76/761/EEC as last amended by Directive 99/17/EC. |
| 25D | Gas-discharge light sources for use in approved gas-discharge lamp units of power-driven vehicles | Regulation (EC) No. 661/2009 UN Regulation No. 99* | Regulation (EC) No. 661/2009 UN Regulation No. 99*** | Applicability: X |
| 25D | Gas-discharge light sources for use in approved gas-discharge lamp units of power-driven vehicles | Regulation (EC) No. 661/2009 UN Regulation No. 99* | Regulation (EC) No. 661/2009 UN Regulation No. 99*** | For extensions: Until 31 December 2020: The technical and marking requirements of: Directive 76/761/EEC as last amended by Directive 99/17/EC. |
| 25E | Motor vehicle headlamps emitting an asymmetrical passing beam or a driving beam or both and equipped with filament lamps and/or LED modules | Regulation (EC) No. 661/2009 UN Regulation No. 112* | Regulation (EC) No. 661/2009 UN Regulation No. 112*** | Applicability: X |
| 25E | Motor vehicle headlamps emitting an asymmetrical passing beam or a driving beam or both and equipped with filament lamps and/or LED modules | Regulation (EC) No. 661/2009 UN Regulation No. 112* | Regulation (EC) No. 661/2009 UN Regulation No. 112*** | UN Regulation No. 149 may apply as an alternative requirement. |
| 25E | Motor vehicle headlamps emitting an asymmetrical passing beam or a driving beam or both and equipped with filament lamps and/or LED modules | Regulation (EC) No. 661/2009 UN Regulation No. 112* | Regulation (EC) No. 661/2009 UN Regulation No. 112*** | For extensions: Until 31 December 2020: The technical and marking requirements of: Directive 76/761/EEC as last amended by Directive 99/17/EC. |
| 25F | Adaptive front lighting systems (AFS) for motor vehicles | If fitted: Regulation (EC) No. 661/2009 UN Regulation No. 123* | If fitted: Regulation (EC) No. 661/2009 UN Regulation No. 123*** | Applicability: X |
| 25F | Adaptive front lighting systems (AFS) for motor vehicles | If fitted: Regulation (EC) No. 661/2009 UN Regulation No. 123* | If fitted: Regulation (EC) No. 661/2009 UN Regulation No. 123*** | UN Regulation No. 149 may apply as an alternative requirement |
| 26A | Power-driven vehicle front fog lamps | Regulation (EC) No. 661/2009 UN Regulation No. 19* | Regulation (EC) No. 661/2009 UN Regulation No. 19*** | Applicability: X |
| 26A | Power-driven vehicle front fog lamps | Regulation (EC) No. 661/2009 UN Regulation No. 19* | Regulation (EC) No. 661/2009 UN Regulation No. 19*** | UN Regulation No. 149 may apply as an alternative requirement |
| 26A | Power-driven vehicle front fog lamps | Regulation (EC) No. 661/2009 UN Regulation No. 19* | Regulation (EC) No. 661/2009 UN Regulation No. 19*** | For extensions: Until 31 December 2020: The technical and marking requirements of Directive 76/762/EEC as last amended by Directive 99/18/EC. |
| 27A | Towing device | Regulation (EC) No. 661/2009 Regulation (EU) No. 1005/2010 | Regulation (EC) No. 661/2009 Regulation (EU) No. 1005/2010 | Applicability: B or C |
| 27A | Towing device | Regulation (EC) No. 661/2009 Regulation (EU) No. 1005/2010 | Regulation (EC) No. 661/2009 Regulation (EU) No. 1005/2010 | Until 31 December 2020: The technical provisions of: Annex II to Directive 77/389/EEC as last amended by Directive 96/64/EC. From 1 January 2021: Directive 77/389/EEC^***** |
| 28A | Rear fog lamps for power-driven vehicles and their trailers | Regulation (EC) No. 661/2009 UN Regulation No. 38* | Regulation (EC) No. 661/2009 UN Regulation No. 38*** | Applicability: X |
| 28A | Rear fog lamps for power-driven vehicles and their trailers | Regulation (EC) No. 661/2009 UN Regulation No. 38* | Regulation (EC) No. 661/2009 UN Regulation No. 38*** | UN Regulation No. 148 may apply as an alternative requirement. |
| 28A | Rear fog lamps for power-driven vehicles and their trailers | Regulation (EC) No. 661/2009 UN Regulation No. 38* | Regulation (EC) No. 661/2009 UN Regulation No. 38*** | For extensions: Until 31 December 2020: The technical and marking requirements of: Directive 77/538/EEC as last amended by Directive 99/14/EC. |
| 29A | Reversing lights for power-driven vehicles and their trailers | Regulation (EC) No. 661/2009 UN Regulation No. 23* | Regulation (EC) No. 661/2009 UN Regulation No. 23*** | Applicability: X |
| 29A | Reversing lights for power-driven vehicles and their trailers | Regulation (EC) No. 661/2009 UN Regulation No. 23* | Regulation (EC) No. 661/2009 UN Regulation No. 23*** | UN Regulation No. 148 may apply as an alternative requirement. |
| 29A | Reversing lights for power-driven vehicles and their trailers | Regulation (EC) No. 661/2009 UN Regulation No. 23* | Regulation (EC) No. 661/2009 UN Regulation No. 23*** | For extensions: Until 31 December 2020: The technical and marking requirements of: Directive 77/539/EEC as last amended by Directive 97/32/EC. |
| 30A | Parking lamps for power-driven vehicles | Regulation (EC) No. 661/2009 UN Regulation No. 77* | Regulation (EC) No. 661/2009 UN Regulation No. 77*** | Applicability: X |
| 30A | Parking lamps for power-driven vehicles | Regulation (EC) No. 661/2009 UN Regulation No. 77* | Regulation (EC) No. 661/2009 UN Regulation No. 77*** | UN Regulation No. 148 may apply as an alternative requirement. |
| 30A | Parking lamps for power-driven vehicles | Regulation (EC) No. 661/2009 UN Regulation No. 77* | Regulation (EC) No. 661/2009 UN Regulation No. 77*** | For extensions: Until 31 December 2020: The technical and marking requirements of: Directive 77/540/EEC as last amended by Directive 99/16/EC. |
| 31A | Safety-belts, restraint systems, child restraint systems and ISOFIX child restraint systems | Regulation (EC) No. 661/2009 UN Regulation No. 16* | Regulation (EC) No. 661/2009 UN Regulation No. 16*** | Applicability: (Component) X |
| 31A | Safety-belts, restraint systems, child restraint systems and ISOFIX child restraint systems | Regulation (EC) No. 661/2009 UN Regulation No. 16* | Regulation (EC) No. 661/2009 UN Regulation No. 16*** | Applicability: (Installation) B or C |
| 31A | Safety-belts, restraint systems, child restraint systems and ISOFIX child restraint systems | Regulation (EC) No. 661/2009 UN Regulation No. 16* | Regulation (EC) No. 661/2009 UN Regulation No. 16*** | Full technical provisions of UN Regulation No. 16 are required for all seating positions. |
| 31A | Safety-belts, restraint systems, child restraint systems and ISOFIX child restraint systems | Regulation (EC) No. 661/2009 UN Regulation No. 16* | Regulation (EC) No. 661/2009 UN Regulation No. 16*** | Seat belts which have been specially designed or adapted for use by an adult or young person suffering from some disability and intended for use solely by such person are exempt. |
| 31A | Safety-belts, restraint systems, child restraint systems and ISOFIX child restraint systems | Regulation (EC) No. 661/2009 UN Regulation No. 16* | Regulation (EC) No. 661/2009 UN Regulation No. 16*** | Any vehicle not required to be fitted with seat belt anchorages is exempted from these requirements. |
| 31A | Safety-belts, restraint systems, child restraint systems and ISOFIX child restraint systems | Regulation (EC) No. 661/2009 UN Regulation No. 16* | Regulation (EC) No. 661/2009 UN Regulation No. 16*** | 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. |
| 31A | Safety-belts, restraint systems, child restraint systems and ISOFIX child restraint systems | Regulation (EC) No. 661/2009 UN Regulation No. 16* | Regulation (EC) No. 661/2009 UN Regulation No. 16*** | For extensions: Until 31 December 2020: The technical provisions of: Directive 77/541/EEC as last amended by Directive 2005/40/EC. |
| 33A | Location and identification of hand controls, tell tales and indicators | Regulation (EC) No. 661/2009 UN Regulation No. 121* | Regulation (EC) No. 661/2009 UN Regulation No. 121*** | Applicability: A or C |
| 33A | Location and identification of hand controls, tell tales and indicators | Regulation (EC) No. 661/2009 UN Regulation No. 121* | Regulation (EC) No. 661/2009 UN Regulation No. 121*** | Until 31 December 2020: The technical provisions of paragraph 5 of Annex I to Directive 78/316/EEC as last amended by Directive 94/53/EC. |
| 33A | Location and identification of hand controls, tell tales and indicators | Regulation (EC) No. 661/2009 UN Regulation No. 121* | Regulation (EC) No. 661/2009 UN Regulation No. 121*** | Inspection to confirm that the prescribed controls are marked in accordance with the requirements of the UN Regulation. Other optional controls should be readily identifiable and must not be confusable with other symbols shown in the Regulation. Electronic displays shall follow any appropriate priority protocol. |
| 34A | Windscreen defrosting and demisting systems | Vehicles of Category N1, N2 and N3 shall be fitted with a suitable windscreen defrosting and demisting device. | Vehicles of Category N1, N2 and N3 shall be fitted with a suitable windscreen defrosting and demisting device. | Applicability: N/A |
| 35A | Windscreen wiper and washer systems | Vehicles of this Category shall be fitted with a suitable windscreen washing and wiping devices. | Vehicles of this Category shall be fitted with a suitable windscreen washing and wiping devices. | Applicability: N/A |
| 35A | Windscreen wiper and washer systems | Vehicles of this Category shall be fitted with a suitable windscreen washing and wiping devices. | Vehicles of this Category shall be fitted with a suitable windscreen washing and wiping devices. | Wipers shall be suitable for left-hand traffic**. |
| 36A | Heating system | Regulation (EC) No. 661/2009 UN Regulation No. 122^* | Regulation (EC) No. 661/2009 UN Regulation No. 122^*** | Applicability: B or C |
| 36A | Heating system | Regulation (EC) No. 661/2009 UN Regulation No. 122^* | Regulation (EC) No. 661/2009 UN Regulation No. 122^*** | For extensions: Until 31 December 2020: If fitted, the technical provisions of: Directive 2001/56/EC as last amended by Directive 2006/119/EC, section 3 of Annex II, and Annexes III, VII and VIII. From 1 January 2021: If fitted, the technical provisions of: Directive 2001/56/EC^**** |
| 41A | Emissions (Euro VI) heavy duty vehicles/access to information | Regulation (EC) No. 595/2009 | Regulation (EC) No. 595/2009 | Applicability: A |
| 41A | Emissions (Euro VI) heavy duty vehicles/access to information | Regulation (EC) No. 595/2009 | Regulation (EC) No. 595/2009 | For vehicles with a reference mass exceeding 2,610kg which are not type-approved (at the manufacturer’s request and provided their reference mass does not exceed 2,840kg) under Regulation (EC) No. 715/2007. |
| 41A | Emissions (Euro VI) heavy duty vehicles/access to information | Regulation (EC) No. 595/2009 | Regulation (EC) No. 595/2009 | The requirements according to the category of the base or incomplete vehicle based on maximum mass may apply, provided that the reference mass is within the scope of Regulation (EC) No. 595/2009. |
| 41A | Emissions (Euro VI) heavy duty vehicles/access to information | Regulation (EC) No. 595/2009 | Regulation (EC) No. 595/2009 | Modification of exhaust system length after the last silencer is permissible without any further test. |
| 41A | Emissions (Euro VI) heavy duty vehicles/access to information | Regulation (EC) No. 595/2009 | Regulation (EC) No. 595/2009 | For extensions: Until 31 December 2020: Regulation (EC) No 595/2009 Annex I limit values. |
| 42A | Lateral protection of goods vehicles | Regulation (EC) No. 661/2009 UN Regulation No. 73* | Regulation (EC) No. 661/2009 UN Regulation No. 73*** | Applicability: (Component) D |
| 42A | Lateral protection of goods vehicles | Regulation (EC) No. 661/2009 UN Regulation No. 73* | Regulation (EC) No. 661/2009 UN Regulation No. 73*** | Applicability: (Installation) B or C |
| 42A | Lateral protection of goods vehicles | Regulation (EC) No. 661/2009 UN Regulation No. 73* | Regulation (EC) No. 661/2009 UN Regulation No. 73*** | Vehicles where any lateral protection device (e.g. fixed, removable, foldable, adjustable, etc.) is incompatible with their on-road use may be partly or fully exempted from this Regulation, subject to the decision of the Approval Authority. |
| 42A | Lateral protection of goods vehicles | Regulation (EC) No. 661/2009 UN Regulation No. 73* | Regulation (EC) No. 661/2009 UN Regulation No. 73*** | The test requirements of Paragraphs 12.10 and 14.4 of UN Regulation No. 73 do not apply if the component is designed to meet the strength characteristics equivalent to those needed to satisfy the requirements of those paragraphs. |
| 42A | Lateral protection of goods vehicles | Regulation (EC) No. 661/2009 UN Regulation No. 73* | Regulation (EC) No. 661/2009 UN Regulation No. 73*** | For extensions: Until 31 December 2020: The technical provisions of: paragraphs 1 to 4 of Directive 89/297/EEC. From 1 January 2021: Directive 89/297/EEC**** |
| 43A | Spray suppression systems | Regulation (EC) No. 661/2009 Regulation (EU) No. 109/2011 | Regulation (EC) No. 661/2009 Regulation (EU) No. 109/2011 | Applicability: (Component) B |
| 43A | Spray suppression systems | Regulation (EC) No. 661/2009 Regulation (EU) No. 109/2011 | Regulation (EC) No. 661/2009 Regulation (EU) No. 109/2011 | Applicability: (Installation) B or C |
| 43A | Spray suppression systems | Regulation (EC) No. 661/2009 Regulation (EU) No. 109/2011 | Regulation (EC) No. 661/2009 Regulation (EU) No. 109/2011 | Applies to N2 of maximum mass exceeding 7.5 tonnes and N3 vehicles. |
| 43A | Spray suppression systems | Regulation (EC) No. 661/2009 Regulation (EU) No. 109/2011 | Regulation (EC) No. 661/2009 Regulation (EU) No. 109/2011 | Does not apply to vehicles listed in Regulation 3(2) of S.I. No. 272/2011 or vehicles in which the presence of spray suppression devices is incompatible with their use, subject to the decision of the Approval Authority. |
| 43A | Spray suppression systems | Regulation (EC) No. 661/2009 Regulation (EU) No. 109/2011 | Regulation (EC) No. 661/2009 Regulation (EU) No. 109/2011 | For extensions: Until 31 December 2020: The technical provisions of Directive 91/226/EEC. From 1 January 2021: Directive 91/226/EEC* |
| 45A | Safety glazing materials and their installation on vehicles | Regulation (EC) No. 661/2009 UN Regulation No. 43* | Regulation (EC) No. 661/2009 UN Regulation No. 43*** | Applicability: (Component) X |
| 45A | Safety glazing materials and their installation on vehicles | Regulation (EC) No. 661/2009 UN Regulation No. 43* | Regulation (EC) No. 661/2009 UN Regulation No. 43*** | Applicability: (Installation) B or C |
| 45A | Safety glazing materials and their installation on vehicles | Regulation (EC) No. 661/2009 UN Regulation No. 43* | Regulation (EC) No. 661/2009 UN Regulation No. 43*** | For vehicles with a maximum mass equal to or exceeding 2500kg the requirements according to the category of the base/ incomplete vehicle based on maximum mass may apply, subject to the decision of the Approval Authority. |
| 45A | Safety glazing materials and their installation on vehicles | Regulation (EC) No. 661/2009 UN Regulation No. 43* | Regulation (EC) No. 661/2009 UN Regulation No. 43*** | The regular light transmission shall not be less than 70% in the case of a windscreen and other glazing that is located in a position requisite for driving visibility. |
| 45A | Safety glazing materials and their installation on vehicles | Regulation (EC) No. 661/2009 UN Regulation No. 43* | Regulation (EC) No. 661/2009 UN Regulation No. 43*** | Until 31 December 2020: Paragraph 4.1.2. of Annex 24 to UN Regulation No. 43 does not apply. |
| 45A | Safety glazing materials and their installation on vehicles | Regulation (EC) No. 661/2009 UN Regulation No. 43* | Regulation (EC) No. 661/2009 UN Regulation No. 43*** | Paragraph 4.1.3. of Annex 24 to UN Regulation 43 does not apply. |
| 45A | Safety glazing materials and their installation on vehicles | Regulation (EC) No. 661/2009 UN Regulation No. 43* | Regulation (EC) No. 661/2009 UN Regulation No. 43*** | For rigid plastic panes fitted inside the vehicle which are requisite for the driver forward vision, the abrasion requirements for Class M shall be accepted as an alternative to the Class L abrasion requirements specified in Annex 24, paragraph 4.2.1.2. |
| 45A | Safety glazing materials and their installation on vehicles | Regulation (EC) No. 661/2009 UN Regulation No. 43* | Regulation (EC) No. 661/2009 UN Regulation No. 43*** | For extensions: Until 31 December 2020: The technical provisions of: Directive 92/22/EEC as last amended by Directive 2001/92/EC. From 1 January 2021: 92/22/EEC^**** |
| 46A | Installation of tyres | Regulation (EC) No. 661/2009 Regulation (EU) No. 458/2011 | Regulation (EC) No. 661/2009 Regulation (EU) No. 458/2011 | Applicability: B or C |
| 46A | Installation of tyres | Regulation (EC) No. 661/2009 Regulation (EU) No. 458/2011 | Regulation (EC) No. 661/2009 Regulation (EU) No. 458/2011 | Installation Check required to ensure that all tyres are marked in accordance with the Regulation 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 bodywork. |
| 46A | Installation of tyres | Regulation (EC) No. 661/2009 Regulation (EU) No. 458/2011 | Regulation (EC) No. 661/2009 Regulation (EU) No. 458/2011 | For extensions: Until 31 December 2020: The technical provisions of: Directive 92/23/EEC as last amended by Directive 2005/11/EC. |
| 46C | Pneumatic tyres for commercial vehicles and their trailers (Classes C2 and C3) | Regulation (EC) No. 661/2009 UN Regulation No. 54* | Regulation (EC) No. 661/2009 UN Regulation No. 54*** | Applicability: X |
| 46C | Pneumatic tyres for commercial vehicles and their trailers (Classes C2 and C3) | Regulation (EC) No. 661/2009 UN Regulation No. 54* | Regulation (EC) No. 661/2009 UN Regulation No. 54*** | For extensions: Until 31 December 2020: The technical provisions of: Directive 92/23/EEC as last amended by Directive 2005/11/EC. |
| 46D | Tyre rolling sound emissions, adhesion on wet surfaces and rolling resistance (Classes C1, C2 and C3) | Regulation (EC) No. 661/2009 UN Regulation No. 117* | Regulation (EC) No. 661/2009 UN Regulation No. 117.01 From 1 January 2021: Regulation (EC) No. 661/2009 UN Regulation No. 117*** | Applicability: X |
| 46D | Tyre rolling sound emissions, adhesion on wet surfaces and rolling resistance (Classes C1, C2 and C3) | Regulation (EC) No. 661/2009 UN Regulation No. 117* | Regulation (EC) No. 661/2009 UN Regulation No. 117.01 From 1 January 2021: Regulation (EC) No. 661/2009 UN Regulation No. 117*** | For extensions: Until 31 December 2020: The technical provisions of: Directive 92/23/EEC as last amended by Directive 2005/11/EC. |
| 46E | Temporary-use spare unit, run-flat tyres/system and tyre pressure monitoring system | Regulation (EC) No. 661/2009 UN Regulation No. 64* | Regulation (EC) No. 661/2009 UN Regulation No. 64.01 From 1 January 2021: Regulation (EC) No. 661/2009 UN Regulation No. 64*** | Applicability: N/A |
| 46E | Temporary-use spare unit, run-flat tyres/system and tyre pressure monitoring system | Regulation (EC) No. 661/2009 UN Regulation No. 64* | Regulation (EC) No. 661/2009 UN Regulation No. 64.01 From 1 January 2021: Regulation (EC) No. 661/2009 UN Regulation No. 64*** | For extensions: Until 31 December 2020: The technical provisions of: Directive 92/23/EEC as last amended by Directive 2005/11/EC. |
| 47A | Speed limitation of vehicles | Regulation (EC) No. 661/2009 UN Regulation No. 89* | Regulation (EC) No. 661/2009 UN Regulation No. 89*** | Applicability: X |
| 47A | Speed limitation of vehicles | Regulation (EC) No. 661/2009 UN Regulation No. 89* | Regulation (EC) No. 661/2009 UN Regulation No. 89*** | For extensions: Until 31 December 2020: The technical provisions of: sections 1, 2 and 7 of Annex I to Directive 92/24/EC as last amended by Directive 2004/11/EC. From 1 January 2021: Directive 92/24/EEC^**** |
| 47A | Speed limitation of vehicles | Regulation (EC) No. 661/2009 UN Regulation No. 89* | Regulation (EC) No. 661/2009 UN Regulation No. 89*** | Installation Check for the set speed which must be indicated on a plate in a conspicuous position in the driver’s compartment. |
| 48A | Masses and dimensions | Regulation (EC) No. 661/2009 Regulation (EU) No. 1230/2012 | Regulation (EC) No. 661/2009 Regulation (EU) No. 1230/2012 | Applicability: B or C |
| 48A | Masses and dimensions | Regulation (EC) No. 661/2009 Regulation (EU) No. 1230/2012 | Regulation (EC) No. 661/2009 Regulation (EU) No. 1230/2012 | Masses and dimensions listed in the Road Traffic (Construction and Use of Vehicles) Regulations 2003 (Statutory Instrument No. 5 of 2003) as amended may apply. |
| 48A | Masses and dimensions | Regulation (EC) No. 661/2009 Regulation (EU) No. 1230/2012 | Regulation (EC) No. 661/2009 Regulation (EU) No. 1230/2012 | Paragraph 2.2.3 of Regulation (EU) 1230/2012 shall apply. |
| 48A | Masses and dimensions | Regulation (EC) No. 661/2009 Regulation (EU) No. 1230/2012 | Regulation (EC) No. 661/2009 Regulation (EU) No. 1230/2012 | For the purpose of Table I of Appendix 1 of Annex I to Regulation (EU) No. 1230/2012, the items specified must also include: (i) any plate, whether rigid or movable, fitted to a trailer constructed for the purpose of carrying other vehicles and designed to bridge the gap between the trailer and a motor vehicle constructed for that purpose and to which the trailer is designed to be attached such that vehicles carried on it may be moved from the trailer to the motor vehicle or from the motor vehicle to the trailer; (ii) any part of a trailer designed primarily for use as a means of attaching it to another vehicle and any fitting designed for use in connection with any such part. |
| 48A | Masses and dimensions | Regulation (EC) No. 661/2009 Regulation (EU) No. 1230/2012 | Regulation (EC) No. 661/2009 Regulation (EU) No. 1230/2012 | For extensions: Until 31 December 2020: 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. |
| 48A | Masses and dimensions | Regulation (EC) No. 661/2009 Regulation (EU) No. 1230/2012 | Regulation (EC) No. 661/2009 Regulation (EU) No. 1230/2012 | For extensions: Until 31 December 2020: The technical provisions of: Directive 97/27/EC as last amended by Directive 2003/19/EC, section 7 of Annex I. From 1 January 2021: Directive 97/27/EC^***** subject to S.I. No. 5/2003 |
| 49A | Commercial vehicles with regard to their external projections forward of the cab’s rear panel | Regulation (EC) No. 661/2009 UN Regulation No. 61^* | Regulation (EC) No. 661/2009 UN Regulation No. 61*** | Applicability: B |
| 49A | Commercial vehicles with regard to their external projections forward of the cab’s rear panel | Regulation (EC) No. 661/2009 UN Regulation No. 61^* | Regulation (EC) No. 661/2009 UN Regulation No. 61*** | For extensions: Until 31 December 2020: The technical provisions of: sections 3 & 4 of Annex I to Directive 92/114/EEC. From 1 January 2021: Directive 92/114/EEC**** |
| 50A | Mechanical coupling components of combinations of vehicles | Regulation (EC) No. 661/2009 UN Regulation No. 55* | Regulation (EC) No. 661/2009 UN Regulation No. 55*** Applicability (if fitted): (Component) A | |
| 50A | Mechanical coupling components of combinations of vehicles | Regulation (EC) No. 661/2009 UN Regulation No. 55* | Regulation (EC) No. 661/2009 UN Regulation No. 55*** Applicability (if fitted): (Component) A | Applicability (if fitted): (Installation) B or C |
| 50A | Mechanical coupling components of combinations of vehicles | Regulation (EC) No. 661/2009 UN Regulation No. 55* | Regulation (EC) No. 661/2009 UN Regulation No. 55*** Applicability (if fitted): (Component) A | Applies only to vehicles equipped with coupling(s). |
| 50A | Mechanical coupling components of combinations of vehicles | Regulation (EC) No. 661/2009 UN Regulation No. 55* | Regulation (EC) No. 661/2009 UN Regulation No. 55*** Applicability (if fitted): (Component) A | For extensions: Until 31 December 2020: Where fitted, the technical provisions of: Annex VII to Directive 94/20/EC. From 1 January 2021: Where fitted, directive 94/20/EC^**** |
| 50B | Close-coupling device (CCD); fitting of an approved type of CCD | Regulation (EC) No. 661/2009 UN Regulation No. 102* | Regulation (EC) No. 661/2009 UN Regulation No. 102*** Applicability (if fitted): (Component) X | |
| 50B | Close-coupling device (CCD); fitting of an approved type of CCD | Regulation (EC) No. 661/2009 UN Regulation No. 102* | Regulation (EC) No. 661/2009 UN Regulation No. 102*** Applicability (if fitted): (Component) X | Applicability (if fitted): (Installation) B or C |
| 56A | Vehicles for the carriage of dangerous goods | Regulation (EC) No. 661/2009 UN Regulation No. 105* | Regulation (EC) No. 661/2009 UN Regulation No. 105*** | Applicability: A or B |
| 56A | Vehicles for the carriage of dangerous goods | Regulation (EC) No. 661/2009 UN Regulation No. 105* | Regulation (EC) No. 661/2009 UN Regulation No. 105*** | Only applicable to vehicles intended for the transport of dangerous goods |
| 57A | Front underrun protective devices (FUPDs) and their installation | Regulation (EC) No. 661/2009 UN Regulation No. 93* | Regulation (EC) No. 661/2009 UN Regulation No. 93*** | Applicability: (Component) D |
| 57A | Front underrun protective devices (FUPDs) and their installation | Regulation (EC) No. 661/2009 UN Regulation No. 93* | Regulation (EC) No. 661/2009 UN Regulation No. 93*** | Applicability: (Installation) B or C |
| 57A | Front underrun protective devices (FUPDs) and their installation | Regulation (EC) No. 661/2009 UN Regulation No. 93* | Regulation (EC) No. 661/2009 UN Regulation No. 93*** | Does not apply to off-road vehicles and vehicles where the provision of a front underrun device is incompatible with its use, subject to the decision of the Approval Authority. |
| 57A | Front underrun protective devices (FUPDs) and their installation | Regulation (EC) No. 661/2009 UN Regulation No. 93* | Regulation (EC) No. 661/2009 UN Regulation No. 93*** | For extensions: Until 31 December 2020: The technical provisions of: section 3 of Annex II to Directive 2000/40/EC. From 1 January 2021: Directive 2000/40/EC^**** |
| 62 | Hydrogen system | Regulation (EC) No. 79/2009 | Regulation (EC) No. 79/2009 | Applicability: (Component) X |
| 62 | Hydrogen system | Regulation (EC) No. 79/2009 | Regulation (EC) No. 79/2009 | Applicability: (Installation) A |
| 62 | Hydrogen system | Regulation (EC) No. 79/2009 | Regulation (EC) No. 79/2009 | UN Regulation No. 134.00 may apply as an alternative. |
| 65 | Advanced emergency braking system | Regulation (EC) No. 661/2009 Commission Regulation (EU) No. 347/2012 Or UN Regulation No. 131.00 | Regulation (EC) No. 661/2009 Commission Regulation (EU) No. 347/2012 Or UN Regulation No. 131.00 | Applicability: X |
| 65 | Advanced emergency braking system | Regulation (EC) No. 661/2009 Commission Regulation (EU) No. 347/2012 Or UN Regulation No. 131.00 | Regulation (EC) No. 661/2009 Commission Regulation (EU) No. 347/2012 Or UN Regulation No. 131.00 | Not required for a completed vehicle where the complete or incomplete vehicle it is based upon was manufactured before 1 October 2017. |
| 65 | Advanced emergency braking system | Regulation (EC) No. 661/2009 Commission Regulation (EU) No. 347/2012 Or UN Regulation No. 131.00 | Regulation (EC) No. 661/2009 Commission Regulation (EU) No. 347/2012 Or UN Regulation No. 131.00 | Not required for a complete vehicle which was manufactured before 1 October 2017. |
| 65 | Advanced emergency braking system | Regulation (EC) No. 661/2009 Commission Regulation (EU) No. 347/2012 Or UN Regulation No. 131.00 | Regulation (EC) No. 661/2009 Commission Regulation (EU) No. 347/2012 Or UN Regulation No. 131.00 | Not required for exempt vehicles listed in Article 1 of EU Regulation 347/2012. |
| 65 | Advanced emergency braking system | Regulation (EC) No. 661/2009 Commission Regulation (EU) No. 347/2012 Or UN Regulation No. 131.00 | Regulation (EC) No. 661/2009 Commission Regulation (EU) No. 347/2012 Or UN Regulation No. 131.00 | Not required for 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. |
| 65 | Advanced emergency braking system | Regulation (EC) No. 661/2009 Commission Regulation (EU) No. 347/2012 Or UN Regulation No. 131.00 | Regulation (EC) No. 661/2009 Commission Regulation (EU) No. 347/2012 Or UN Regulation No. 131.00 | Not required for 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. |
| 65 | Advanced emergency braking system | Regulation (EC) No. 661/2009 Commission Regulation (EU) No. 347/2012 Or UN Regulation No. 131.00 | Regulation (EC) No. 661/2009 Commission Regulation (EU) No. 347/2012 Or UN Regulation No. 131.00 | Until 31 December 2021: Not required for a completed N2 or N3 vehicles based on a complete or incomplete vehicle of category M1 or N1. |
| 66 | Lane departure warning system | Regulation (EC) No. 661/2009 Commission Regulation (EU) No. 351/2012 Or UN Regulation No. 130.00 | Regulation (EC) No. 661/2009 Commission Regulation (EU) No. 351/2012 Or UN Regulation No. 130.00 | Applicability: X |
| 66 | Lane departure warning system | Regulation (EC) No. 661/2009 Commission Regulation (EU) No. 351/2012 Or UN Regulation No. 130.00 | Regulation (EC) No. 661/2009 Commission Regulation (EU) No. 351/2012 Or UN Regulation No. 130.00 | Not required for a completed vehicle where the complete or incomplete vehicle it is based upon was manufactured before 1 October 2017. |
| 66 | Lane departure warning system | Regulation (EC) No. 661/2009 Commission Regulation (EU) No. 351/2012 Or UN Regulation No. 130.00 | Regulation (EC) No. 661/2009 Commission Regulation (EU) No. 351/2012 Or UN Regulation No. 130.00 | Shall be suitable for left-hand traffic** |
| 66 | Lane departure warning system | Regulation (EC) No. 661/2009 Commission Regulation (EU) No. 351/2012 Or UN Regulation No. 130.00 | Regulation (EC) No. 661/2009 Commission Regulation (EU) No. 351/2012 Or UN Regulation No. 130.00 | Not required for a complete vehicle which was manufactured before 1 October 2017. |
| 66 | Lane departure warning system | Regulation (EC) No. 661/2009 Commission Regulation (EU) No. 351/2012 Or UN Regulation No. 130.00 | Regulation (EC) No. 661/2009 Commission Regulation (EU) No. 351/2012 Or UN Regulation No. 130.00 | Not required for exempt vehicles listed in Article 1 of EU Regulation 351/2012. |
| 66 | Lane departure warning system | Regulation (EC) No. 661/2009 Commission Regulation (EU) No. 351/2012 Or UN Regulation No. 130.00 | Regulation (EC) No. 661/2009 Commission Regulation (EU) No. 351/2012 Or UN Regulation No. 130.00 | Until 31 December 2021: Not required for a completed N2 or N3 vehicles based on a complete or incomplete vehicle of category M1 or N1. |
| 67 | Specific components for liquefied petroleum gases (LPG) and their installation on motor vehicles | Regulation (EC) No. 661/2009 UN Regulation No. 67* | Regulation (EC) No. 661/2009 UN Regulation No. 67*** | Applicability: (Components) X |
| 67 | Specific components for liquefied petroleum gases (LPG) and their installation on motor vehicles | Regulation (EC) No. 661/2009 UN Regulation No. 67* | Regulation (EC) No. 661/2009 UN Regulation No. 67*** | Applicability: (Installation) A or C |
| 69 | Electric safety | Regulation (EC) No. 661/2009 UN Regulation No. 100* | Regulation (EC) No. 661/2009 UN Regulation No. 100*** | Applicability: B |
| 70 | Specific components for CNG and their installation on motor vehicles | Regulation (EC) No. 661/2009 UN Regulation No. 110* | Regulation (EC) No. 661/2009 UN Regulation No. 110*** | Applicability: (Component) X |
| 70 | Specific components for CNG and their installation on motor vehicles | Regulation (EC) No. 661/2009 UN Regulation No. 110* | Regulation (EC) No. 661/2009 UN Regulation No. 110*** | Applicability: (Installation) A or C |
| 71 | Cab strength | From 30 January 2021: Regulation (EC) No. 661/2009 UN Regulation No. 29^* | From 30 July 2022: Regulation (EC) No. 661/2009 UN Regulation No. 29*** | Applicability: B |
| 72 | eCall system | Regulation (EU) No. 2015/758 | Regulation (EU) No. 2015/758 | Applicability: N/A |
Part 3 Technical Requirements for National Small Series Type-Approval for Category O Vehicles
(small series limit: for O1 and O2 is 500 vehicles per type per year;
for O3 or O4 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 compatible towing vehicle also capable of being laden to maximum authorised
must also be supplied.
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.
Where a type of system has been altered at the subsequent stage of completion of the vehicle, to the extent that the system has to be retested for type-approval purposes, that retesting shall be limited to only those parts of the system that have been altered or affected by the changes.
Table 5: Requirements for Category O Trailers
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