LegalizeS.I. No. 556/2020 - European Union (Road Vehicles: Type-Approval and Market Surveillance) Regulations 2020
This is the act as published. Later amendments are not folded into the text below: each one is a separate act in this repository and an entry in this law's history.
1 amending act · 2024-05-17, S.I. No. 201/2024 - European Union (Road Vehicles: Type - Approval and Market Surveillanc…
| Item | Subject | Alternatives / Variations related to vehicles offered for IVA | Applicability and variations |
| 1A | Sound level | Alternative to National Small Series Type-Approval | No Alterations or Variations |
| 1A | Sound level | Schedule 1 Vehicles | 1. The vehicle shall be fitted with an exhaust system including a silencer such that the exhaust gases shall not escape into the atmosphere without first passing through the silencer. 2. When- (a) the vehicle is held stationary on a level surface such that there is an unobstructed area not less than 3 metres wide all around the vehicle; and (b) the engine by which the vehicle is propelled is run at a constant rotational speed of 3/4 S (“S” means the rotational speed at which maximum power is produced). The noise measured at 0.5 metres from the exhaust outlet at 45 degrees to the axis of the outlet pipe in a horizontal plane, shall not exceed 99db(A). |
| 2A | Emissions (Euro 6) light duty vehicles/access to information | Alternative to National Small Series Type-Approval | No Alterations or Variations |
| 2A | Emissions (Euro 6) light duty vehicles/access to information | Schedule 1 Vehicles | The vehicle shall not emit any avoidable smoke or avoidable visible vapour. When the engine by which the vehicle is propelled is running without load at a normal idling speed, the carbon monoxide content of the exhaust emissions from the engine shall not exceed-0.3% of the total exhaust emissions from the engine by volume. If the engine by which the vehicle is propelled is run without a load at a rotational speed of 2,000 revolutions per minute, the hydrocarbon content of the exhaust emission from the engine shall not exceed 0.12% if the vehicle is one to which paragraph 2(b) or (c) applies and the engine by which it is propelled is run without a load at a fast idling speed- (a) the carbon monoxide content of the exhaust emissions from the engine shall not exceed 0.3% of the total exhaust emissions from the engine by volume; (b) the hydrocarbon content of the exhaust emissions from the engine shall not exceed 0.02% of the total exhaust emissions from the engine by volume; and (c) the lambda value shall be between the relevant limits. A free acceleration test such that the coefficient of absorption of the exhaust emissions from the engine immediately after leaving the exhaust shall not exceed – a) for an M1 or N1 vehicle, 1.5 per metre or b) for an N2, M2, N3 or M3 vehicle: i) if the engine of the vehicle is turbocharged, 3.0 per metre or ii) in any other case, 2.5 per metre is allowed as an alternative. “co-efficient of absorption” is to be construed in accordance with paragraph 3.5 of Annex VII to Directive 72/306/EEC; “free acceleration” has the same meaning as in Annex II to Directive 77/143/EEC as last amended by Directive 92/55/EEC. |
| 3A | Prevention of fire risks (liquid fuel tanks) | Alternative to National Small Series Type-Approval | No Alternatives or Variations |
| Schedule 1 Vehicles | 1. The technical provisions of Section 5 of Annex I of Directive 70/221/EC as last amended by 2006/20/EC, with the exception of paragraphs 5.1. 5.2. and 5.12. No dripping test shall be performed. 2. Vehicles (except those not fitted for fuels liquid at normal ambient conditions) must comply with the requirements of paragraphs 5.1.2 (run on unleaded petrol) of Directive 70/220/EEC as amended by 2001/100/EC. 3. For vehicles using gaseous fuels: UN Regulation No. 34 for liquid fuels. | ||
| 3B | Rear underrun protective devices (RUPDs) and their installation; rear underrun protection (RUP) | Alternative to National Small Series Type-Approval Schedule 1 vehicles | No Alternatives or Variations Rear Protective Devices: The technical provisions of paragraph 5 of Annex II to Directive 70/221/EEC as last amended by directive 2006/20/EC. As an alternative to the installation requirements above for a rear protective device fitted to a vehicle, an Installation Check where an Installation Check means: A check 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 provisions of paragraph 5 of Annex II to Directive 70/221/EEC as last amended by directive 2006/20/EC. |
| 4A | Space for mounting and fixing rear registration plates | Alternative to National Small Series Type-Approval | No Alternatives or Variations |
| 4A | Space for mounting and fixing rear registration plates | Schedule 1 Vehicles | The technical provisions of Directive 70/222/EEC Or Sufficient space (width 520mm, height 120mm. Or width 340mm, height 240mm) shall be provided for a registration plate. |
| 5A | Steering equipment | Modified systems | In the case of a Manual or Power Assisted System, and where an approval or test report has been issued for that system prior to its modification, a test will be conducted to ensure no obvious defect or undue stiffness is evident. “Manual or Power Assisted System” means: a system that will operate in the event of failure of any power supply or assistance. |
| 6A | Door latches and hinges | Alternative to National Small Series Type-Approval | No Alternatives or Variations |
| 6B | Door latches and door retention components | Alternative to National Small Series Type-Approval | No Alternatives or Variations |
| 7A | Audible warning devices and signals | Alternative to National Small Series Type-Approval | The vehicle shall be fitted with an audible warning device which when operated emits a continuous uniform sound capable of giving audible warning of the approach or position of the vehicle to which it is fitted. |
| 8A | Devices for indirect vision and their installation | Alternative to National Small Series Type-Approval | No Alternatives or Variations |
| 8A | Devices for indirect vision and their installation | Schedule 1 Vehicles | 1. Directive 2003/97/EC, Annex II, paragraph 1.4 shall not apply. 2. In the case where the longitudinal plane of the exterior bodywork on either side of the vehicle adjacent to the driver’s position on which an exterior rear-view mirror may be mounted is more than 150 mm inwards from a longitudinal plane passing through the outer edge of the rear tyre(s) on that side of the vehicle the following may apply: Directive 2003/97/EC, Annex III, paragraphs 5.3.1 and 5.3.2, in the second paragraph in each case, for 1m shall be substituted 2.125 m and for 4 m Shall be substituted 10 m. 3. Field of view requirements do not apply to optional mirrors. “Installation Check” means a check that the devices required are fitted, are securely attached to the vehicle so as to minimize the effects of vibration, and that the field of view requirements are met. |
| 9A | Braking of vehicles and trailers | Alternative to National Small Series Type-Approval | No Alterations or Variations |
| 9B | Braking of passenger cars | Alternative to National Small Series Type-Approval | No Alterations or Variations |
| 9B | Braking of passenger cars | Schedule 1 Vehicles | 1. The vehicle shall comply with the requirements of paragraph 2.1 and 2.2 of Annex 1 of Directive 71/320/EEC as last amended by Directive 98/12/EC; but in the application of that Annex (as so amended) for these purposes- (a) the second sentence of paragraph 2.2.1.2.4 shall not apply; (b) paragraph 2.2.1.4.2 shall not apply in relation to a vehicle which is fitted with a braking device having a split- circuit transmission which enables braking of not less than one wheel on each side of the vehicle, in the event of failure in a part of the transmission of the service braking; and (c) paragraph 2.2.1.5.1 shall apply as if for the last sentence there were substituted the words “This condition must be met by automatic means”. 2. If the vehicle is equipped with an anti-lock device it shall comply with paragraph 2.2.1.23 of 71/320/EEC as last amended by Directive 98/12/EC. 3. The vehicle shall comply with the requirements of paragraphs 2.2.1.11.1 and 2.2.1.11.2 of Directive 71/320/EEC as last amended by Directive 98/12/EC. 4. The secondary braking and service braking shall have the same control. 5. The brake efficiency shall be not less than- (a) for the service braking (i) in the case of a passenger vehicle, 60%; or (ii) in the case of a goods vehicle, 50% (b) for the secondary braking in the case when the servo-assistance provided for the service braking (if any) fails and a force is applied to the control (i) in the case of a passenger vehicle, 30% when the force applied is 50kg; or (ii) in the case of a goods vehicle, 25% when the force applied is 70kg. (c) 18% for the parking braking. 6. The vehicle shall comply with the braking distribution requirements of paragraph 1.1.4.2 of Annex II of 71/320/EEC as amended. A Park Brake Test means: A test for O2 and if fitted O1 category trailers that the park brake meets the performance requirement of Directive 71/320/EEC, Annex II, paragraph 2.2.2. |
| 10A | Electromagnetic compatibility | Alternative to National Small Series Type-Approval | No Alterations or Variations except the manufacturer may submit a declaration Compatibility of the relevant components installed, that they, or the vehicle as a whole comply with the requirements, and in such case an Installation Check will be conducted. “Installation Check” means a manufacturer’s declaration that installed components are compliant with the requirements and inspection of a sample of installed components as the approving authority deem necessary. |
| 12A | Interior fittings | Alternative to National Small Series Type-Approval | 1. No surface (other than a surface of a window) of the vehicle interior which can be contacted by a sphere of 165 mm diameter and which is within the specified zone, shall include any fittings (e.g. controls, including steering controls, and instruments) or design features which have any dangerous roughness or sharp edges. 2. Switches and other controls mounted on the instrument panel which project by more than 9.5 mm from the surface of the panel, can be contacted by a sphere of 165 mm diameter and which are within the specified zone, shall be so constructed and mounted that they would either retract into the surface of the panel or become detached from the panel when a horizontal force of 37.8 daN is applied to them. 3. The lower edge of the instrument panel which is within the specified zone shall be rounded to a radius of curvature of not less than 19 mm, or if it is covered with non-rigid material, not less than 5 mm. 4. The rearward and upward-facing parts of seat frames behind which there is a designated seating position, and which are within the head impact zone shall be both covered with non-rigid material and have a radius of curvature of not less than 5 mm. 5. The handbrake control in the fully released position and the gear-lever control in any forward gear position shall not have any radius of curvature of less than 3.2 mm on surfaces which can be contacted by a sphere of 165 mm diameter. 6. Shelves and other similar items fitted below the level of the highest part of the instrument panel shall be so constructed that their supports have no protruding edges and that all parts facing into the vehicle present a surface not less than 25 mm high with edges rounded to a radius of curvature of not less than 3.2 mm. This surface shall also be covered with non-rigid material. 7. On that part of the inner surface of the roof which is situated above or forward of the occupants and can be contacted by a sphere of 165 mm diameter, the width of projecting parts made of rigid material, shall not be less than the length of their projection from the surface and their edges shall have a radius of curvature of not less than 5 mm. Roof sticks or ribs made of rigid material with the exception of the header rail of the glazed surfaces and door frames, shall not project downwards by more than 19mm. |
| For the purposes of this item- “airbag” means a device installed to supplement safety belts and restraint systems in power-driven vehicles, i.e. systems which in the event of a severe impact affecting the vehicle automatically deploy a flexible structure intended to limit, by compression of the gas contained within it, the severity of the contacts of one or more parts of an occupant of the vehicle with the interior of the passenger compartment. “designated seating position” means a position where there is a seat designed for normal use while the vehicle is travelling on the road; “head impact zone” has the same meaning as in Directive 74/60/EEC; “non-rigid material” means a material which has a hardness of less than 50 shore A; “rigid material” means a material which has a hardness of no less than 50 shore A; “sharp edge” means an edge of rigid material having a radius of curvature of less than 2.5 mm, except in the case of projections of less than 3.2 mm from the panel. In this case, the minimum radius of curvature shall not apply provided that the height of the projection is not more than half its width and its edges are blunted; “specified zone” means the zone which- (a) is forward of the transverse plane of the torso reference line of the manikin as defined in paragraph 2.5 and appendix 1 of Annex 3 to Directive 7/649/EEC as last amended by Directive 90/630/EEC with the manikin positioned in the rearmost designated seating position; (b) is above the horizontal plane passing through the point 150 mm above the lowest part of the top of the front seat cushions; and (c) is outside the areas defined by paragraphs 2.3.1, 2.3.2 and 2.3.3 of Annex I to Directive 74/60/EEC as last amended by Directive 78/632/EEC. This item shall not apply to a goods vehicle. Paragraph 1 shall not apply to: (a) the edges of any interior fitting (if there is a gap of less than 20 mm wide between the edges); (b) any heating or ventilation grill element; or (c) any control mounted on the heating or ventilation grill element area; so long as they are blunted. Paragraph 1 shall not apply to foot pedal controls. Paragraphs 1 and 2 shall not apply to any switches, controls or associated equipment designed for the use by a disabled person and fitted in a disabled person’s vehicle so long as any edges are blunted. Paragraph 4 shall not apply to any seat designed for a disabled person and fitted in a disabled person’s vehicle. Paragraph 5 shall not apply to- (a) any floor-mounted hand-brake control if, in the fully released position, no part of the control is in the specified zone; or (b) any hand-brake control mounted on or under the instrument panel, if in the fully released position, there is no possibility of the occupants of the vehicle contacting it in the event of a frontal impact. Paragraph 7 shall not apply to parts covered with a non-rigid material and the hoodframes of convertible vehicles. For opening roofs, the requirements shall apply to parts, including devices for opening, closing and adjusting the roof, with the roof in the closed position. Paragraph 1 (in so far as it relates to the surface of an instrument panel) and paragraph 2 shall not apply to any vehicle if: (a) it is fitted with air bags for the protection of the driver and the front seat passenger; and (b) those air bags were fitted at the time the vehicle was manufactured, except that this exemption shall not apply to: (i) an amateur-built vehicle, (ii) a vehicle manufactured in very low volume, (iii) a vehicle manufactured using parts of a registered vehicle, and (iv) a rebuilt vehicle. | |||
| 13A | Protection of motor vehicles against unauthorised use | Alternative to National Small Series Type-Approval | No Alterations or Variations |
| 13B | Protection of motor vehicles against unauthorised use | Alternative to National Small Series Type-Approval | No Alterations or Variations |
| 13B | Protection of motor vehicles against unauthorised use | Schedule 1 vehicles | 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 the applicable regulatory act, and in such case an Installation Check will be conducted. The vehicle shall be fitted with some form of anti-theft device, that is to say, a mechanical, electrical or electronic immobiliser or a combination of these (in addition to any key operated switch normally used to start the engine) that prevents the vehicle being driven or moved under its own power. Such device(s) shall comply with the following: (a) No anti-theft device shall operate on the braking system. (b) If any anti-theft device is, or incorporates, any mechanical device that acts upon a system that affects the control of the vehicle (e.g. the steering control)- (i) it shall not be possible to start the engine in the normal way until every such mechanical device has been deactivated, (ii) it shall not be possible to activate any such mechanical device while the engine is running, and (iii) the action of activating any such mechanical device shall be distinct and separate from that of stopping the engine. Any alarm system or immobiliser fitted to a vehicle shall comply with paragraph 1 or 2 as applicable. Optional panic alarm not forming part of an alarm system under paragraphs 1 or 2 shall comply with the following: (a) The alarm signal shall be audible and in addition, may include optical alarm devices, or be a radio alarm, or any combination of the above. (b) The technical requirements of Directive 74/61/EEC as last amended by Directive 95/56/EC, Annex VI, Part II, paragraphs 8.2 to 8.8, 9.1.2 to 9.2.1, 9.2.3 to 9.4, 9.6, 9.9 to 9.10, and 9.11.2 to 11 inclusive. (c) Unsetting the panic alarm shall immediately cut the alarm signal. (d) Any reference to “alarm” or “AS” shall be taken to mean “panic alarm”. An “Installation Check” means an inspection of installed components as the approving authority deem necessary and in the case of an Immobiliser or Alarm system a completed installation certificate except that a panic alarm a test report is required. |
| 14A | Protection of the driver against the steering mechanism in the event of impact | Alternative to National Small Series Type-Approval | No Alterations or Variations |
| 14A | Protection of the driver against the steering mechanism in the event of impact | Schedule 1 vehicles | 1. No part of the steering control surface directed towards the driver which can be contacted by a sphere of 165mm in diameter shall present any roughness or sharp edges with a radius of curvature of less than 2.5mm. 2. The steering control shall be designed, constructed and fitted so as not to embody components or accessories, including the horn control and other assemblies, capable of catching in the driver’s clothing or jewellery in normal driving movements. 3. The steering control and column assembly as fitted to the vehicle or the steering control itself shall offer a degree of protection to the driver in the event of a frontal impact by absorbing energy. This requirement shall be treated as met if either- (a) the vehicle complies with the requirements of paragraph 5.2 of Annex 1 of Directive 74/297/EEC; or (b) the steering control complies with the requirements of paragraphs 5.2, 5.4.3, 5.4.4 and 5.4.5 of Directive 74/297/EEC as last amended by Directive 91/662/EEC. 4. The vehicle shall comply with the requirements of paragraph 5.1 of Annex 1 of Directive 74/297/EEC. |
| 15A | Seats, their anchorages and any head restraints | Alternative to National Small Series Type-Approval | No Alterations or Variations except For vehicles other than category M2 (Class B or III) and M3 (Class B or III) and not fitted with seat belts a Visual Inspection. |
| 15B | Seats of large passenger vehicles | Applicability | No Alterations or Variations |
| 16A | External projections | Applicability | Handles, hinges, push buttons and fuel tank filler caps shall not project more than 40 mm from the external surface unless they cannot under any circumstance project beyond the extreme outer edge of the vehicle, in which case they may project by up to 50 mm from the external surface. All handles shall be enclosed in a protective surround or be recessed, unless they cannot in any circumstances project beyond the extreme outer edge of the vehicle. The open ends of door handles which rotate parallel to the plane of the door shall be turned back towards the plane of the door. Such open ends shall be directed rearwards unless the handles cannot under any circumstances project beyond the extreme outer edge of the vehicle and at least one of the following requirements is met- (a) the open end of the handle is shielded to the front by a protective surround, or (b) the open end of the handle is recessed into the vehicle bodywork, or (c) the gap measured laterally between the open end of the handle and the vehicle body is no more than 2 mm when the handle is in its normal position with the door latched. The open ends of handles, which pivot outwards in any direction, shall face either rearwards or downwards, unless they have an independent return mechanism and cannot project more than 15 mm from the external surface should the return mechanism fail. |
| 17A | Vehicle access and manoeuvrability (reverse gear) | Alternative to National Small Series Type-Approval | No Alternatives or Variations |
| 17B | Speedometer equipment including its installation | Alternative to National Small Series Type-Approval | No Alternatives or Variations |
| 18A | Manufacturer’s statutory plate and VIN | Alternative to National Small Series Type-Approval | No Alternatives or Variations |
| 19A | Safety-belt anchorages, ISOFIX anchorages systems and ISOFIX top tether anchorages | Alternative to National Small Series Type-Approval | No Alterations or Variations |
| 19A | Safety-belt anchorages, ISOFIX anchorages systems and ISOFIX top tether anchorages | Schedule 1 vehicles | Tests need not be performed provided that the vehicle is designed to meet the strength characteristics equivalent to those needed to satisfy the requirements of this item. |
| 20A | Installation of lighting and light signalling devices on vehicles | Alternative to National Small Series Type-Approval | The requirements are limited to the installation of approved components as appropriate to the location, of the requisite number, installed in the specified positions, with the required geometric visibility and that operate in accordance with the technical requirements of UN Regulation No. 48. Dipped beam headlamps shall be suitable for left hand rule of the road traffic**. If there is only one rear fog lamp, it shall be on the right-hand side of the vehicle****. For category M1 and N1: 1. Paragraphs 6.2.6.2 and 6.2.6.3 (Headlamp levelling) shall not apply except where dipped beam headlamps with light sources having an objective luminous flux which exceeds 2000 lumens is fitted; 2. In the case of a rear direction indicator which is one of a number of lamps having a common housing and fitted to a left-hand drive vehicle, paragraph 6.5.4.1 of UN Regulation No. 48 shall apply as if for “400 mm” there were substituted “480 mm”. |
| 21A | Retro-reflecting devices for power-driven vehicles and their trailers | Alternative to National Small Series Type-Approval | No Alternatives or Variations |
| 22A | Front and rear position lamps, stop-lamps and end-outline marker lamps for motor vehicles and their trailers | Alternative to National Small Series Type-Approval | No Alternatives or Variations |
| 22B | Daytime running lamps for power-driven vehicles | Alternative to National Small Series Type-Approval | No Alternatives or Variations |
| 22C | Side-marker lamps for motor vehicles and their trailers | Alternative to National Small Series Type-Approval | No Alternatives or Variations |
| 23A | Direction indicators for power-driven vehicles and their trailers | Alternative to National Small Series Type-Approval | No Alternatives or Variations |
| 24A | Illumination of rear-registration plates of power-driven vehicles and their trailers | Alternative to National Small Series Type-Approval | No Alternatives or Variations |
| 25A | Power-driven vehicle’s sealed beam headlamps (SB) emitting a European asymmetrical passing beam or a driving beam or both | Alternative to National Small Series Type-Approval | No Alternatives or Variations |
| 25B | Filament lamps for use in approved lamp units of power-driven vehicles and their trailers | Alternative to National Small Series Type-Approval | No Alternatives or Variations |
| 25C | Motor vehicle headlamps equipped with gas discharge light sources | Alternative to National Small Series Type-Approval | No Alternatives or Variations |
| 25D | Gas-discharge light sources for use in approved gas-discharge lamp units of power-driven vehicles | Alternative to National Small Series Type-Approval | No Alternatives or Variations |
| 25E | Motor vehicle headlamps emitting an asymmetrical passing beam or a driving beam or both and equipped with filament lamps and/or LED modules | Alternative to National Small Series Type-Approval | No Alternatives or Variations |
| 25F | Adaptive front lighting systems (AFS) for motor vehicles | Alternative to National Small Series Type-Approval | No Alternatives or Variations |
| 26A | Power-driven vehicle front fog lamps | Alternative to National Small Series Type-Approval | No Alternatives or Variations |
| 27A | Towing device | Alternative to National Small Series Type-Approval | An Installation Check “Installation Check” means a check to confirm the presence and that towing hooks are securely attached to major structural aspects of the vehicle. |
| 28A | Rear fog lamps for power-driven vehicles and their trailers | Alternative to National Small Series Type-Approval | No Alternatives or Variations |
| 29A | Reversing lights for power-driven vehicles and their trailers | Alternative to National Small Series Type-Approval | No Alternatives or Variations |
| 30A | Parking lamps for power-driven vehicles | Alternative to National Small Series Type-Approval | No Alternatives or Variations |
| 31A | Safety-belts, restraint systems, child restraint systems and ISOFIX child restraint systems | Alternative to National Small Series Type-Approval | No Alterations or Variations |
| 31A | Safety-belts, restraint systems, child restraint systems and ISOFIX child restraint systems | Schedule 1 vehicles | Seat belts approved to an equivalent standard may be permitted. |
| 32A | Forward field of vision | Alternative to National Small Series Type-Approval | 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. |
| 33A | Location and identification of hand controls, tell tales and indicators | Alternative to National Small Series Type-Approval | No Alternatives or Variations |
| 34A | Windscreen defrosting and demisting systems | Alternative to National Small Series Type-Approval | No Alternatives or Variations |
| 35A | Windscreen wiper and washer systems | Alternative to National Small Series Type-Approval | No Alternatives or Variations |
| 36A | Heating system | Alternative to National Small Series Type-Approval | No Alternatives or Variations |
| 36A | Heating system | Schedule 1 vehicles | The technical provisions of: Directive 2001/56/EC, paragraph 3 of Annex II excluding paragraph 3.1. |
| 37A | Wheel guards | Alternative to National Small Series Type-Approval | No Alternatives or Variations |
| 38A | Head restraints (headrests), whether or not incorporated in vehicle seats | Alternative to National Small Series Type-Approval | No Alternatives or Variations |
| 41A | Emissions (Euro VI) heavy duty vehicles/access to information | Alternative to National Small Series Type-Approval | No Alternatives or Variations |
| 42A | Lateral protection of goods vehicles | Alternative to National Small Series Type-Approval | No Alternatives or Variations but tests are not required where the device is designed to meet the strength characteristics specified in the National Small Series Type-Approval requirements. |
| 43A | Spray suppression systems | Alternative to National Small Series Type-Approval | No Alternatives or Variations |
| 44A | Masses and dimensions | Alternative to National Small Series Type-Approval | No Alternatives or Variations |
| 45A | Safety glazing materials and their installation on vehicles | Alternative to National Small Series Type-Approval | Windscreen and windows to side of driver must comply with the technical and marking provisions of UN Regulation No. 43. All other glass must be safety glazing certified for land transport, and have the appropriate marking: “e” / “E” marked, or BS marked. 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. In the case of a motor caravan, ambulance, hearse, mobile crane, or other special purpose vehicle, the requirements for all window glazing, other than the driver’s cab glazing (windshield and side glazing), the material may be either safety glass or rigid plastic glazing that meets the requirements of UN Regulation No. 43. The regular light transmittance 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. Vehicles having a maximum design speed greater than 40km/h may not be fitted with a toughened windscreen. |
| 46A | Installation of tyres | Alternative to National Small Series Type-Approval | No Alternatives or Variations |
| 46B | Pneumatic tyres for motor vehicles and their trailers (Class C1) | Alternative to National Small Series Type-Approval | No Alternatives or Variations |
| 46C | Pneumatic tyres for commercial vehicles and their trailers (Classes C2 and C3) | Alternative to National Small Series Type-Approval | No Alternatives or Variations |
| 46D | Tyre rolling sound emissions, adhesion on wet surfaces and rolling resistance (Classes C1, C2 and C3) | Alternative to National Small Series Type-Approval | No Alternatives or Variations |
| 46E | Temporary-use spare unit, run-flat tyres/system and tyre pressure monitoring system | Alternative to National Small Series Type-Approval | No Alternatives or Variations |
| 47A | Speed limitation of vehicles | Alternative to National Small Series Type-Approval | No Alternative or Variations |
| 48A | Masses and dimensions | Alternative to National Small Series Type-Approval | 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. |
| 49A | Commercial vehicles with regard to their external projections forward of the cab’s rear panel | Alternative to National Small Series Type-Approval | No Alternative or Variations |
| 50A | Mechanical coupling components of combinations of vehicles | Alternative to National Small Series Type-Approval | No Alterations or Variations plus An Installation Check and Securely attached to structural parts of the vehicle. Couplings fitted as original equipment to mass produced vehicles which are compatible with trailer coupling devices complying with the requirements of Annex V to Directive 94/20/EC are permitted. “Installation Check” means confirmation that the components are “e” / “E” marked and securely installed in accordance with supporting information provided by the vehicle manufacturer. |
| 51A | Burning behaviour of materials used in the interior construction of certain categories of motor vehicles | Alternative to National Small Series Type-Approval | No Alterations or Variations |
| 52A | M2 and M3 vehicles | Alternative to National Small Series Type-Approval | No Alternative or Variations |
| 52B | Strength of the superstructure of large passenger vehicles | Alternative to National Small Series Type-Approval | No Alternative or Variations |
| 53A | Protection of occupants in the event of a frontal collision | Alternative to National Small Series Type-Approval | Alternative for M1 and N1 vehicles: Approval to the provisions listed in Directive 96/79/EC, Annex II, paragraph 3 or UN Regulation No. 94.01 is required. Category N1 vehicles and vehicles with a maximum mass exceeding 2500 kg are exempt. The requirements according to the category of the base or incomplete vehicle based on maximum mass may apply. For wheelchair accessible vehicles and disabled person’s vehicles the vehicle is not required to comply with respect to adaptation for a disabled person affecting the frontal impact. Evidence of compliance of the unadapted vehicle is required. |
| 53A | Protection of occupants in the event of a frontal collision | Schedule 1 vehicles | Not applicable for Schedule 1 vehicles. |
| 54A | Protection of occupants in the event of lateral collision | Alternative to National Small Series Type-Approval | Alternative for M1 and N1 vehicles: Approval to the provisions listed in Directive 96/27/EC Annex II paragraph 3 or UN Regulation No. 95 is required. Does not apply to vehicles where the R point of the lowest seat is more than 700 mm above the ground. The requirements according to the category of the base or incomplete vehicle based on maximum mass may apply. For wheelchair accessible vehicles and disabled person’s vehicles the vehicle is not required to comply with respect to adaptation for a disabled person affecting the side impact. Evidence of compliance of the unadapted vehicle is required. |
| 54A | Protection of occupants in the event of lateral collision | Schedule 1 vehicles | Not applicable for Schedule 1 Vehicles. |
| 56A | Vehicles for the carriage of dangerous goods | Alternative to National Small Series Type-Approval | No Alternatives or Variations |
| 57A | Front underrun protective devices (FUPDs) and their installation | Alternative to National Small Series Type-Approval | No Alterations or Variations |
| 58 | Pedestrian protection | Alternative to National Small Series Type-Approval | No Alternatives or Variations |
| 59 | Recyclability | Alternative to National Small Series Type-Approval | No Alterations or Variations |
| 61 | Air-conditioning systems | Alternative to National Small Series Type-Approval | Compliance with the essential provisions listed in the National Small Series Type-Approval Series and Technical Requirements for the category of vehicle is required. |
| 62 | Hydrogen system | Alternative to National Small Series Type-Approval | No Alterations or Variations |
| 64 | Gear shift indicators | Alternative to National Small Series Type-Approval | No Alterations or Variations |
| 65 | Advanced emergency braking system | Alternative to National Small Series Type-Approval | No Alterations or Variations |
| 66 | Lane departure warning system | Alternative to National Small Series Type-Approval | No Alterations or Variations |
| 67 | Specific components for liquefied petroleum gases (LPG) and their installation on motor vehicles | Alternative to National Small Series Type-Approval | No Alternatives or Variations |
| 68 | Vehicle alarm systems (VAS) | Alternative to National Small Series Type-Approval | N/A |
| 69 | Electric safety | Alternative to National Small Series Type-Approval | No Alternatives or Variations |
| 69 | Electric safety | Schedule 1 vehicles | For a vehicle with batteries with maximum voltage 48V - only compliance with the essential technical requirements of UN Regulation No. 100 is required. |
| 70 | Specific components for CNG and their installation on motor vehicles | Alternative to National Small Series Type-Approval | No Alternatives or Variations |
| 71 | Cab strength | Alternative to National Small Series Type-Approval | N/A |
| 72 | eCall system | Alternative to National Small Series Type-Approval | N/A |
1.
All aspects of the design and construction of the vehicle and its equipment which are not covered by other subject matters in this Schedule, shall be such that no danger is caused or likely to be caused
to any person in the vehicle or on a road.
2.
In particular, under all normal conditions likely to be encountered while the vehicle is being driven on a road, including when the vehicle is loaded to its maximum gross weight and the axle weight of any one axle equals its maximum permitted axle weight:
- (a) it shall be possible to control the vehicle safely, taking account of the vehicle’s speed and acceleration capabilities;
- (b) it shall at all times be possible for the driver, while controlling the vehicle, to have a full view of the road and traffic ahead of the vehicle;
- (c) the clearance between any of the following parts of the vehicle, namely the tyres, wheels, other rotating components associated with the transmission of engine power or braking, moveable parts of the steering mechanism and fixed parts shall be sufficient to ensure no risk of fouling and the wheels and wheel fixings shall be compatible;
- (d) the vehicle structure (chassis or integral chassis-body), shall be so designed and constructed as to withstand the forces and vibration to which it is likely to be subject;
- (e) all entries and exits provided for the vehicle occupants (other than doors) shall be so designed as to allow easy and safe use;
- (f) all aperture covers (other than doors) including tail gates, boot and bonnet lids, shall be capable of being securely latched in the fully closed position;
- (g) the steering, suspension, axles and wheels shall be so designed, constructed and fitted as to withstand the forces and vibration to which they are likely to be subject;
- (h) the electrical system, including the battery, electrical components and wires, shall be securely attached to the vehicle. In particular, the maximum distance between attachments
of wires, except those contained within hollow components, shall be 300 mm and wires shall be so fitted and protected as to avoid the risk of damage to insulation, such as abrasion.
All components shall be so constructed and fitted as to minimise the risk of corrosion and fire.
GIVEN under my Official Seal,
27 November, 2020.
EAMON RYAN,
Minister for Transport.
EXPLANATORY NOTE
(This note is not part of the Instrument and does not purport to be a legal interpretation)
These Regulations give further effect to Regulation (EU) 2018/858 on the approval and market surveillance of motor vehicles and their trailers, and of systems, components and separate technical units intended for such vehicles, amending Regulations (EC) No. 715/2007 and (EC) No. 595/2009 and repealing Directive 2007/46/EC.
These Regulations apply principally to:
- • New motor vehicles (including certain special-purpose vehicles) of categories M1, M2, M3, N1, N2, N3, and new trailers of categories O1, O2, O3, O4, whether the relevant motor vehicle or trailer is complete or incomplete; and
- • Systems, components, separate technical units, parts and equipment designed and constructed for such motor vehicles and trailers.
These Regulations provide that a relevant vehicle or trailer may be type-approved in accordance with:
- • The EU scheme, where such approval will be valid in every Member State (specific provisions apply to a small series of such vehicles, the number of which is strictly limited); or,
- • A national scheme in Ireland (relating only to a small series of such vehicles, the number of which is strictly limited, and to individual vehicles), setting out alternative administrative requirements for national small series type-approval and national individual vehicle approval as well as procedures for the withdrawal of national approvals.
These Regulations set out the requirements for the placing on the market and entry into service of new vehicles. Vehicles placed on the market are subject to the Road Traffic (Construction and Use of Vehicles) Regulations 2003( S.I. No. 5 of 2003 ) and must be constructed or adapted for left hand traffic. Essentially, no relevant vehicle under the scope of these Regulations may be sold, registered or enter into service unless it is the subject of a certificate of conformity with a type-approval granted by the Approval Authority for the State (the National Standards Authority of Ireland) or by an approval authority of another Member State, or it is the subject of an individual vehicle approval granted by such an authority.
These new Regulations provide for the establishment and appointment of an Automotive Market Surveillance Authority for the State (the Road Safety Authority) as required under Regulation (EU) 2018/858. Details of offences and penalties are provided, and the Regulations also permit the Automotive Market Surveillance Authority to appoint authorised officers to carry out investigations under the Regulations.
These Regulations also create an internal review procedure regarding decisions of the Approval Authority or Automotive Market Surveillance Authority.
These Regulations include two Schedules relating to national type approvals:
- • Schedule 1 - describes the certain varieties of vehicle that are eligible for national individual vehicle approval; and,
- • Schedule 2 - lays down the alternative technical requirements for national small series type approval and national individual vehicle approval, including the technical requirements for vehicles included in Schedule 1.
These Regulations also revoke a number of statutory instruments in full or part of, that have until now, regulated some of the matters that these Regulations address.
Footnotes
1
OJ No. L151, 14.6.2018, p.1
2
OJ No. L235, 17.9.1996, p. 59
3
OJ No. L67, 9.3.2002, p. 47
4
OJ No. L115, 6.5.2015, p. 1
5
OJ No. L164, 20.6.2019, p. 30
6
OJ No. L198, 25.7.2019, p. 202
7
OJ No. L163, 26.5.2020, p.1
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