EC TYPE-APPROVAL OF MOTOR VEHICLES

THEIR TRAILERS [ S.L.427.23 1 SUBSIDIARY LEGISLATION 427.23 EC TYPE-APPROVAL OF MOTOR VEHICLES

THEIR TRAILERS REGULATIONS * 18th May, 2009 LEGAL NOTICE 148 of 2009, as amended by Legal Notice 330 of 2009; Act XV of 2009;

Legal Notices 7 of 2011, 447 of 2012, 169 of 2013, 190 of 2014, 363 of 2015,

62, 418

419 of 2016

71 of

2. The title of these regulations is the EC Type-Approval of Motor Vehicles

their Trailers Regulations. Citation. 2.

of the Council of 5 September, 2007 establishing a framework for the approval of motor vehicles

their trailers,

of systems, components

separate technical units intended for such vehicles,

Commission Regulation (EC) No 1060/2008 of 7 October, 2008 replacing Annexes I, III, IV, VI, VII, XI

XV to Directive 2007/46/EC of the European Parliament

of the Council establishing a framework for the approval of motor vehicles

their trailers,

of systems, components

separate technical units intended for such vehicles (Framework Directive); (b) Commission Regulation (EC) No 1060/2008 of 7 October 2008, replacing Annexes I, III, IV, VI, VII, XI

XV to Directive 2007/46/EC of the European Parliament

of the Council establishing a framework for the approval of motor vehicles

their trailers,

of systems, components

separate technical units intended for such vehicles (Framework Directive); (c) Commission Regulation (EC) 692/2008 of 18 July 2008 implementing

amending Regulation (EC) 715/2007 of the European Parliament

of the Council on type-approval of motor vehicles with respect to emissions form light passenger

commercial vehicles (Euro5

Euro6)

on access to vehicle repair

maintenance information; the provisions of Articles 4

such transposed provisions shall apply from 1 September 2011 for the type-approval of new types of vehicles

from 1 January 2014 for all new vehicles sold, *These regulations have been repealed by Legal Notice 260 of 2025. 2 EC TYPE-APPROVAL OF MOTOR VEHICLES

THEIR TRAILERS [ S.L.427.23 registered or put into service into the Community; (d) Commission Directive 2009/1/EC of 7 January 2009 amending, for the purpose of its adaptation to technical progress, Directive 2005/64/EC of the European Parliament

of the Council on the typeapproval of motor vehicles with regard to their reusability, recyclability

recoverability; the provisions of Commission Directive 2009/1/EC are transposed in Schedule XXI of the principal regulations,

such transposed provisions shall apply from 4 February 2010; (e) Commission Regulation (EC) 78/2009 of the European Parliament

of the Council of 14 January 2009 on type-approval of motor vehicles with regard to the protection of pedestrians

other vulnerable road users, amending Directive 2007/EC

repealing Directives 2003/102/EC

2005/66/EC; the provisions of Commission Regulation (EC) 78/2009 are transposed in Schedules I, III, IV, VI, XI

XXII of the principal regulations,

such transposed provisions shall apply from 24 November 2009 with the exception of the transposition of Article 4

Article 9

the transposition of Article 9

of the Council of 14 January 2009 on type-approval of hydrogen-powered motor vehicles,

amending Directive 2007/46/EC; the provisions of Commission Regulation (EC) 79/2009 are transposed in Schedules IV, VI, XI

XXII of the principal regulations,

such transposed provisions shall apply from 24 February 2011, with the exception of the transposition of Article 11

Article 12

of the said Commission Regulation (EC) 79/2009, which shall apply from 3rd February 2009,

the transposition of Article 11

such transposed provisions shall apply from 2 October 2009; (h) Commission Regulation (EC) 385/2009 of 7 May 2009 replacing Annex IX to Directive 2007/46/EC of the European Parliament

of the Council establishing a EC TYPE-APPROVAL OF MOTOR VEHICLES

THEIR TRAILERS [ S.L.427.23 framework for the approval of motor vehicles

their trailers,

of systems, components

separate technical units intended for such vehicles; the provisions of Commission Regulation (EC) 385/2009 are transposed in Schedules IX

XXII of the principal regulations,

such transposed provisions shall be deemed to have entered into force on the 29 April 2009; (i) Commission Regulation (EC) 595/2009 on typeapproval of motor vehicles

engines with respect to emissions from heavy duty vehicles (Euro VI)

on access to vehicle repair

maintenance information

amending Commission Regulation (EC) 715/2007

Directive 2007/46/EC

repealing Directives 80/ 1269/EEC

2005/78/EC; the provisions of Commission Regulation (EC) 595/2009 are transposed in Schedules XXI

XXII of the principal regulations,

such transposed provisions shall apply from 7 August 2009, with the exception of the transposition of Articles 8

10 of the said Commission Regulation (EC) 595/2009, which shall apply from 7 August 2009,

the transposition of points 1(a)(i), 1(b)(i), 2(a), 3(a)(i), 3(b)(i), 3(c)(i), 3(d)(i)

3(e)(

1. i)of Annex II of the said Commission Regulation (EC) 595/2009, which shall apply from 31 December 2013; (
2. j)Commission Regulation (EC) 631/2009 on detailed rules for the implementation of Annex I to Regulation 1 of Commission Regulation (EC) 78/2009 on the type-approval of motor vehicles with regard to the protection of pedestrians

other vulnerable road users; the provisions of Commission Regulation (EC) 631/2009 are transposed in Schedule XXII of the principal regulations,

such transposed provisions shall be deemed to have entered into force on 10 August 2009; (k) Commission Regulation (EU) No 1003/2010 of 8 November 2010 concerning type-approval requirements for the space for mounting

the fixing of rear registration plates on motor vehicles

their trailers

implementing Regulation (EC) No 661/ 2009 of the European Parliament

of the Council concerning type-approval requirements for the general safety of motor vehicle, their trailers

systems, components

separate technical units intended therefore. This Regulation amends Schedule to the principal regulations shall be deemed to have entered into force on 29 November 2010; (l) Commission Regulation (EU) No 1005/2010 of 8 November 2010 concerning type-approval requirements for motor vehicles towing devices

implementing Regulation (EC) No 661/2009 of the European Parliament

of the Council concerning 3 4 [ S.L.427.23 EC TYPE-APPROVAL OF MOTOR VEHICLES

THEIR TRAILERS type-approval requirements for the general safety of motor vehicles, their trailers

systems, components

separate technical units intended therefor. This Regulation amends Schedule XXI to the principal regulations

shall be deemed to have entered into force on 29 November 2010; (m) Commission Regulation (EU) No. 1008/2010 of 9 November 2010 concerning type-approval requirements for windscreen wiper

washer systems of certain motor vehicles

implementing Regulation (EC) No 661/2009 of the European Parliament

of the Council concerning typeapproval requirements for the general safety of motor vehicles, their trailers

systems, components

separate technical units intended therefor. This Regulation amends Schedule XXI to the principal regulations

shall be deemed to have entered into force on 30 November 2010; (n) Commission Regulation (EU) No. 1009/2010 of 9 November 2010 concerning type-approval requirements for wheel guards of certain motor vehicles

implementing Regulation (EC) No 661/ 2009 of the European Parliament

of the Council concerning type-approval requirements for the general safety of motor vehicles, their trailers

systems, components

separate technical units intended therefor. This Regulation amends Schedule XXI to the principal regulations

shall be deemed to have entered into force on 30 November 2010; (o) Commission Regulation (EU) No 19/2011 of 11 January 2011 concerning type-approval requirements for the manufacturer’s statutory plate

for the vehicle identification number of motor vehicles

their trailers

implementing Regulation (EC) No 661/2009 of the European Parliament

of the Council concerning type-approval requirements for the general safety of motor vehicles, their trailers

systems, components

separate technical units intended therefore. This Regulation amends Schedule XXI to the principal regulations

shall be deemed to have entered into force on 1 February 2011; (p) Commission Regulation (EU) No 109/2011 of 27 January 2011 implementing Regulation (EC) No 661/ 2009 of the European Parliament

of the Council as regards type-approval requirements for certain categories of motor vehicles

their trailers as regards spray suppression systems. This Regulation amends Schedule XXI to the principal regulations

shall be deemed to have entered into force on 1 March 2011; (q) Commission Regulation (EU) No 183/2011 of 22 February 2011 amending Annexes IV

VI to EC TYPE-APPROVAL OF MOTOR VEHICLES

THEIR TRAILERS [ S.L.427.23 Directive 2007/46/EC of the European Parliament

of the Council establishing a framework for the approval of motor vehicles

their trailers

of systems, components

separate technical units intended for such vehicles. Commission Regulation (EU) No.672/2010 shall enter into force 26 February 2012. This Regulation amends Schedules IV, VI, XXI,

XXII to the principal regulations; (r) Commission Regulation (EU) No 407/2011 of 27 April 2011 amending Regulation (EC) No 661/2009 of the European Parliament

of the Council as regards the inclusion of certain Regulations of the United Nations Economic Commission for Europe on the typeapproval of motor vehicles, their trailers

systems, components

separate technical units intended therefore. This Regulation amends Schedule XXI to the principal regulations

shall be deemed to have entered into force on 2 April 2011; (s) Commission Regulation (EU) No 458/2011 of 12 May 2011 concerning type-approval requirements for motor vehicles

their trailers with regard to the installation of their tyres

implementing Regulation (EC) No 661/2009 of the European Parliament

of the Council concerning type-approval requirements for the general safety of motor vehicles, their trailers

systems, components

separate technical units intended therefore. This Regulation amends Schedule XXI to the principal regulations

shall be deemed to have entered into force on 2 June 2011; (t) Commission Regulation (EU) No 459/2011 of 12 May amending the Annex to Regulation (EC) No 631/2009 laying down detailed rules for the implementation of Annex I to Regulation (EC) No 78/2009 of the European Parliament

of the Council on the typeapproval of motor vehicles with regard to the protection of pedestrians

other vulnerable road users. This Regulation amends Schedule XXI to the principal regulations

shall be deemed to have entered into force on 2 June 2011; (u) Commission Regulation (EU) No 582/2011 of 25 May 2011 implementing

amending Regulation (EC) No 595/2009 of the European Parliament

of the Council with respect to emissions from heavy duty vehicles (Euro VI)

amending Annexes I

III to Directive 2007/46/EC of the European Parliament

of the Council. This Regulation amends Schedules I, III, XXI

XXII to the principal regulations

shall be deemed to have entered into force on 15 July 2011; (v) Commission Regulation (EU) No 566/2011 of 8 June 2011 amending Regulation (EC) No 715/2007 of the European Parliament

of the Council

5 6 [ S.L.427.23 EC TYPE-APPROVAL OF MOTOR VEHICLES

THEIR TRAILERS Commission Regulation (EC) No 692/2008 as regards access to vehicle repair

maintenance information. This Regulation amends Schedule XXI to the principal regulations

shall be deemed to have entered into force on 19 June 2011; (w) Commission Regulation (EU) No 678/2011 of 14 July 2011 replacing Annex II

amending Annexes IV, IX

XI to Directive 2007/46/EC of the European Parliament

of the Council establishing a framework for the approval of motor vehicles

their trailers,

of systems, components

separate technical units intended for such vehicles. This Regulation amends Schedules II, IV, IX, XI, XXII to the principal regulations

shall be deemed to have entered into force on 15 July 2011; (x) Commission Regulation (EU) No 195/2013 amending Directive 2007/46/EC of the European Parliament

of the Council

Commission Regulation (EC) No 692/2008 as concerns innovative technologies for reducing CO₂ emissions from light passenger

commercial vehicles. This Regulation amends Schedules I, IX, XXI, XXII to the principal regulations

shall be deemed to have entered into force 1 July 2013; (y) Commission Regulation (EU) No 171/2013 amending Annexes I

IX, replacing Annex VIII to Directive 2007/46/EC of the European Parliament

of the Council establishing a framework for the approval of motor vehicles

their trailers,

of systems, components

separate technical units intended for such vehicles (Framework Directive),

amending Annexes I

XII to Commission Regulation (EC) No 692/2008 implementing

amending Regulation (EC) No 715/2007 of the European Parliament

of the Council on type-approval of motor vehicles with respect to emissions from light passenger

commercial vehicles (Euro 5

Euro 6)

on access to vehicle repair

maintenance information. This Regulation amends Schedules I, IX, VIII, XXI, XXII to the principal regulations

shall be deemed to have entered into force 18 March 2013; (z) Commission Regulation (EU) No 143/2013 amending Directive 2007/46/EC of the European Parliament

of the Council

Commission Regulation (EC) No 692/2008 as regards the determination of CO₂ emissions from vehicles submitted to multi-stage typeapproval. This Regulation amends Schedules I, IX, XXI, XXII to the principle regulations

shall be deemed to have entered into force 1 January 2014, with the exception of Article 4

THEIR TRAILERS [ S.L.427.23 implementing Regulation (EC) No 661/2009 of the European Parliament

of the Council with regard to type-approval requirements for masses

dimensions of motor vehicles

their trailers

amending Directive 2007/46/EC of the European Parliament

of the Council. This Regulation amends Schedules I, III, IX, XVI, XXI

replaces Schedule XII to the principle regulations. This Regulation shall be deemed to have entered into force 1 November 2012; (ab) Commission Regulation (EU) No 1229/2012 amending Annexes IV

XII to Directive 2007/46/EC of the European Parliament

of the Council establishing a framework for the approval of motor vehicles

their trailers,

of systems, components

separate technical units intended for such vehicles (Framework Directive). This Regulation amends Schedules IV, XII

XXII to the principle regulations

shall be deemed to have entered into force 30 December 2012; (ac) Commission Regulation (EU) No 630/2012 amending Regulation (EC) No 692/2008, as regards typeapproval requirements for motor vehicles fuelled by hydrogen

mixtures of hydrogen

natural gas with respect to emissions,

the inclusion of specific information regarding vehicles fitted with an electric power train in the information document for the purpose of EC type-approval. This Regulation amends Schedule XXI to the principle regulations

shall be deemed to have entered into force 1 August 2012; (ad) Commission Regulation (EU) No 523/2012 amending Regulation (EC) No 661/2009 of the European Parliament

of the Council as regards the inclusion of certain Regulations of the United Nations Economic Commission for Europe on the type-approval of motor vehicles, their trailers

systems, components

separate technical units intended therefor. This Regulation amends Schedule XXI to the principle regulations

shall be deemed to have entered into force 10 July 2012; (ae) Commission Regulation (EU) No 459/2012 amending Regulation (EC) No 715/2007 of the European Parliament

of the Council

Commission Regulation (EC) No 692/2008 as regards emissions from light passenger

commercial vehicles (Euro 6). This Regulation amends Schedule XXI to the principle regulations

shall be deemed to have entered into force 1 June 2012; (af) Commission Regulation (EU) No 351/2012 implementing Regulation (EC) No 661/2009 of the European Parliament

of the Council as regards type-approval requirements for the installation of lane departure warning systems in motor vehicles. This Regulation amends Schedule XXI to the principle 7 8 [ S.L.427.23 EC TYPE-APPROVAL OF MOTOR VEHICLES

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shall be deemed to have entered into force 13 May 2012; (ag) Commission Regulation (EU) No 347/2012 implementing Regulation (EC) No 661/2009 of the European Parliament

of the Council with respect to type-approval requirements for certain categories of motor vehicles with regard to advanced emergency braking systems. This Regulation amends Schedule XXI to the principle regulations

shall be deemed to have entered into force 6 May 2012; (ah) Commission Regulation (EU) No 249/2012 amending Regulation (EU) No 19/2011 as regards type-approval requirements for the manufacturer’s statutory plate of motor vehicles

their trailers. This Regulation amends Schedule XXI to the principle regulations

shall be deemed to have entered into force 10 April 2012; (ai) Commission Regulation (EU) No 130/2012 concerning type-approval requirements for motor vehicles with regard to vehicle access

manoeuvrability

implementing Regulation (EC) No 661/2009 of the European Parliament

of the Council concerning type-approval requirements for the general safety of motor vehicles, their trailers

systems, components

separate technical units intended therefor. This Regulation amends Schedule XXI to the principle regulations

shall be deemed to have entered into force 7 March 2012; (aj) Commission Regulation (EU) No 65/2012 implementing Regulation (EC) No 661/2009 of the European Parliament

of the Council as regards gear shift indicators

amending Directive 2007/46/ EC of the European Parliament

of the Council. This Regulation amends Schedules I, III, IV, VI, XI,

XXI to the principle regulations

shall be deemed to have entered into force 13 February 2012; (ak) Commission Regulation (EU) No 64/2012 amending Regulation (EU) No 582/2011 implementing

amending Regulation (EC) No 595/2009 of the European Parliament

of the Council with respect to emissions from heavy duty vehicles (Euro VI). This Regulation amends Schedule XXI to the principle regulations

shall be deemed to have entered into force 26 January 2012; (

1. al)Council Directive 2013/15/EU of 13 May 2013 adapting certain directives in the field of free movement of goods, by reason of the accession of the Republic of Croatia; (
2. am)Commission Regulation (EU) No 133/2014 of 31 January 2014 amending, for the purposes of adapting to technical progress as regards emission limits, EC TYPE-APPROVAL OF MOTOR VEHICLES

THEIR TRAILERS [ S.L.427.23 Directive 2007/46/EC of the European Parliament

of the Council, Regulation (EC) No 595/2009 of the European Parliament

of the Council

Commission Regulation (EU) No 582/2011. This Regulation amends Schedules I, III,IV, IX, XXI, XXII to the principal regulations

shall be deemed to have entered into force 1 January 2014 with the exception of point 4 of Annex I, which shall be deemed to have entered into force from 1 July 2014; (an) Commission Regulation (EU) No 136/2014 of 11 February 2014 amending Directive 2007/46/EC of the European Parliament

of the Council, Commission Regulation (EC) No 692/2008 as regards emissions from light passenger

commercial vehicles (Euro 5

Euro 6)

Commission Regulation (EU) No 582/ 2011 as regards emissions from heavy duty vehicles (Euro VI). This Regulation amends Schedules I, III, IV, IX, XI, XXI, XXII

shall deemed to have entered into force on the twentieth day following its publication; (ao) Commission Regulation (EU) No 214/2014 of 25 February 2014 amending Annexes II, IV, XI, XII

XVIII to Directive 2007/46/EC of the European Parliament

of the Council establishing a framework for the approval of motor vehicles

their trailers,

of systems, components

separate technical units intended for such vehicles. This Regulation amends Schedules II, IV, XI, XII, XVIII, XXII

shall deemed to have entered into force on the 20 th day following that of the publication. Article 1, point

Points 1(a)

2(b)(

1. i)of the Annex shall deemed to have entered into force from 1 November 2014; (
2. ap)Commission Regulation (EU) No 627/2014 of 12 June 2014 amending Regulation (EU) No 582/2011 for the purposes of adapting it to technical progress as regards particulate matter monitoring by the on-board diagnostic system. This regulation amends Schedule XXI

shall be deemed to have entered into force on the 20 th day following that of its publication; (aq) Commission Regulation (EU) No 1171/2014 of 31 October 2014 amending

correcting Annexes I, III, VI, IX, XI

XVII to Directive 2007/46/EC of the European Parliament

of the Council establishing a framework for the approval of motor vehicles

their trailers,

of systems, components

separate technical units intended for such vehicles. This Regulation amends Schedules I, III, VI, IX, XVIII, XXII

shall deemed to have entered into force on the 20 th day following that of the publication; (ar) Commission Regulation (EU) 2015/45 of 14 January 2015 amending Directive 2007/46/EC of the European 9 10 [ S.L.427.23 EC TYPE-APPROVAL OF MOTOR VEHICLES

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of the Council

Commission Regulation (EC) No 692/2008 as regards innovative technologies for reducing CO2 emissions from light commercial vehicles. This regulation amends Schedules I, IX, XXI, XXII

shall deemed to have entered into force 20 days following that if its publication; (as) Commission Regulation (EU) No 540/2014 of 16 April 2014 on the sound level of motor vehicles

of replacement silencing systems amending, for the purposes of limiting or reducing traffic noise, Directive 2007/46/EC of the European Parliament

of the Council

repealing Directive 70/157/EEC. This Regulation concentrates heavily the repercussions traffic noise may produce on the human physical reserves

disrupt the regulatory capacity of organ functions

limit their effectiveness. Also, the regulation should further reduce sound level limits. This regulation also binds car distributors to ensure that the sound level of each vehicle in decibels (dB(a)) is displayed prominently at the point of sale

on any promotional material. This Regulation amends Schedules IV,VI

XI to the principal regulations

will come into force on 1st July 2016. Point 3.1.1 of Annex II shall apply from 1 July 2019

Part B of Annex XI shall apply from 1 July 2027; (at) Commission Regulation (EU) 2015/166 of 3 February 2015 supplementing

amending Regulation (EC) No 661/2009 of the European Parliament

of the Council as regards the inclusion of specific procedures, assessment methods

technical requirements,

amending Directive 2007/46/EC of the European Parliament

of the Council,

Commission Regulations (EU) No 1003/2010, (EU) No 109/2011

(EU) No 458/2011, lays down detailed rules concerning the specific procedures, technical requirements

tests for the type-approval of vehicles of categories M, N

O, as well as components

separate technical units intended for such vehicles. This Regulation amends Schedules I, IV, VII, XI, XV

XVI of Directive 2007/46/EC

shall deemed to have entered into force on the twentieth day following its publication; (au) Commission Regulation (EU) 2015/562 of 8 April 2015 amending Regulation (EU) No 347/2012 implementing Regulation (EC) No 661/2009 of the European Parliament

of the Council with respect to type-approval requirements for certain categories of motor vehicles with regard to advanced emergency braking systems; (av) Commission Regulation (EU) 2015/758 of the European Parliament

of the Council of 29 April 2015 concerning EC TYPE-APPROVAL OF MOTOR VEHICLES

THEIR TRAILERS [ S.L.427.23 type-approval requirements for the deployment of the eCall in-vehicle system based on the 112 service

amending Directive 2007/46/EC. This Regulation establishes the general requirements for the EC typeapproval of vehicles in respect of the 112-based eCall invehicle systems,

of 112-based eCall in-vehicle systems, components

separate technical units. This Regulation amends Schedules I, III, IV, XI of Directive 2007/46/EC. Article 2

commercial vehicles (Euro 6); (ax) Commission Regulation (EU) 2016/646 of 20 April 2016 both amending Regulation (EC) No 692/2008 as regards emissions from light passenger

commercial vehicles (Euro 6); (ay) Commission Regulation (EU) 2016/1004 of 22 June 2016 amending Regulation (EC) No 661/2009 of the European Parliament

of the Council; (az) These regulations also implement the requirements of the UNECE Regulation No 124 regarding the uniform provisions concerning the approval of wheels for passenger cars

their trailers. (bb) Commission Implementing Regulation (EU) 2017/78 of 15 July 2016 establishing administrative provisions for the EC type-approval of motor vehicles with respect to their 112-based eCall in-vehicle systems

uniform conditions for the implementation of Regulation (EU) 2015/758 of the European Parliament

of the Council with regard to the privacy

data protection of users of such systems; (bc) Commission Delegated Regulation (EU) 2017/79 of 12 September 2016 establishing detailed technical requirements

test procedures for the EC typeapproval of motor vehicles with respect to their 112based eCall in-vehicles systems, of 112-based eCall invehicle separate technical units

components

supplementing

amending Regulation (EU) 2015/758 of the European Parliament

of the Council with regard to the exemptions

applicable standards.

to ensure that it functions properly, the scope of these regulations covers all vehicle categories: M, N,

O, EC small series vehicles,

EC type-approval. In accordance with Schedule XIX, in respect of type-approval, lead time is allowed by the Directive before Community type-approvals become compulsory for vehicles belonging to categories other than M 1 that are built in one stage

vehicles that require a multi-stage approval.

THEIR TRAILERS S.L. 427.59 (a) agricultural or forestry tractors, as defined in the TypeApproval of Agricultural or Forestry Tractors Regulations;

S.L. 427.43 (b) two or three-wheel motor vehicles

quadricycles as defined in the Two or Three-wheel Motor Vehicles (EC type-approval) Regulations;

(c) tracked vehicles. Definitions. Amended by: XV. 2009.49; L.N. 418 of

1. Cap.
3. For the purposes of these regulations, the following definitions shall apply: "the 1958 Agreement" means the Revised Agreement Concerning the Adoption of Uniform Conditions of Approval

Reciprocal Recognition of Approval for Motor Vehicle Equipment

Parts, done at Geneva on 20 March 1958; "the Act" means the Product Safety Act; "ap proval au tho ri ty" mea ns t he au tho ri ty, in Malt a, wi th competence for all aspects of the approval of a type of vehicle, system, component or separate technical unit; for the authorisation process, for issuing

, if appropriate, withdrawing approval certificates; for acting as the contact point for the approval authorities of other Member States; for designating the technical services

for ensuring that the manufacturer meets his obligations regarding the conformity of production; "base vehicle" means any vehicle which is used at the initial stage of a multi-stage type-approval process; "certificate of conformity" means the document set out in Schedule IX, issued by the manufacturer

certifying that a vehicle belonging to the series of the type approved in accordance with these regulations complied with all regulatory acts at the time of its production; "competent authority" means the approval authority in Malta; "complete vehicle" means any vehicle which need not be completed in order to meet the relevant technical requirements of these regulations; "completed vehicle" means a vehicle, resulting from the process of multi-stage type-approval, which meets the relevant technical requirements of these regulations; "component" means a device subject to the requirements of a regulatory act

intended to be part of a vehicle, which may be type-approved independently of a vehicle where the regulatory act makes express provisions for so doing; "the Directive" means Directive 2007/46/EC of the European Parliament

of the Council of 5 September, 2007 establishing a framework for the approval of motor vehicles

their trailers,

of systems, components

separate technical units intended for such vehicles; "Director" shall have the same meaning assigned to it by article 2 of the Act; EC TYPE-APPROVAL OF MOTOR VEHICLES

THEIR TRAILERS [ S.L.427.23 "EC type-approval" means the procedure whereby the Regulatory Affairs Directorate within the Malta Standards Authority hereinafter referred to as the approval authority in Malta - or its equivalent authority in another Member State certifies that a type of vehicle, system, component or separate technical unit satisfies the relevant administrative provisions

technical requirements of these regulations

of the regulatory acts listed in Schedule IV or XI; "EC type-approval certificate" means the certificate set out in Schedule VI or in the corresponding schedule to a separate directive or regulation, the communication form set out in the relevant Schedule to one of the UNECE Regulations listed in Schedule IV, Part I or Part II, being deemed to be equivalent thereto; "hybrid electric vehicle" means a hybrid vehicle that, for the purpose of mechanical propulsion, draws energy from both of the following on-vehicle sources of stored energy

, or power: - a consumable fuel, - an electrical energy

, or power storage device, such as a battery, a capacitor, a flywheel

, or a generator, or other such-like equipment; "hybrid motor vehicle" means a vehicle with at least two different energy converters

two different energy storage systems (on-vehicle) for the purpose of vehicle propulsion; "incomplete vehicle" means any vehicle which must undergo at least one further stage of completion in order to meet the relevant technical requirements of these regulations; "index to the information package" means the document listing the contents of the information package, suitably numbered or otherwise marked so as to identify clearly all the pages, the format of that document being such as to present a record of the successive steps in the management of the EC type-approval, in particular the dates of the revisions

updating; "information document" means the document set out in Schedule I or Schedule III, or in the corresponding schedule to a separate directive, or regulation, that prescribes the information to be supplied by an applicant, it being permissible to supply the information document in the form of an electronic file; "information folder" means the complete folder, including the information document, file, data, drawings, photographs,

other related data, supplied by the applicant, it being permissible to supply the information folder in the form of an electronic file; "information package" means the information folder accompanied by the test reports

all other documents added by the technical service or by the approval authority to the information folder in the course of carrying out their functions, it being permissible to supply the information package in the form of an electronic file; "manufacturer" means the person or body who is responsible to 13 14 [ S.L.427.23 EC TYPE-APPROVAL OF MOTOR VEHICLES

THEIR TRAILERS the approval authority for all aspects of the type-approval or authorisation process

for ensuring conformity of production. It is not essential that the person or body be directly involved in all stages of the construction of the vehicle, system, component or separate technical unit which is the subject of the approval process; "manufacturer ’s representative" means any natural or legal person established in the Community who is duly appointed by the manufacturer to represent him before the approval authority

to act on his behalf in matters covered by these regulations,

where reference is made to the term "manufacturer", it is to be understood as indicating either the manufacturer or his representative; "mixed type-approval" means a step-by-step type-approval procedure for which one or more system approvals are achieved during the final stage of the approval of the whole vehicle, without it being necessary to issue the EC type-approval certificates for those systems; "mobile machinery" means any self-propelled vehicle which is designed

constructed specifically to perform work which, because of its construction characteristics, is not suitable for carrying passengers or for transporting goods. Machinery mounted on a motor vehicle chassis shall not be considered as mobile machinery; "motor vehicle" means any power-driven vehicle which is moved by its own means, having at least four wheels, being complete, completed or incomplete, with a maximum design speed exceeding 25 km per hour; "multi-stage type-approval" means the procedure whereby one or more approval authorities, depending on the state of completion, an incomplete or completed type of vehicle satisfies the relevant administrative provisions

technical requirements of these regulations; "original parts or equipment" means parts or equipment which are manufactured according to the specifications

production standards provided by the vehicle manufacturer for the production of parts or equipment for the assembly of the vehicle in question. This includes parts or equipment which are manufactured on the same production line as these parts or equipment. It is presumed, unless the contrary is proven, that parts constitute original parts if the part manufacturer certifies that the parts match the quality of the components used for the assembly of the vehicle in question

have been manufactured according to the specifications

production standards of the vehicle manufacturer; "regulatory act" means a separate directive or regulation or a UNECE Regulation annexed to the Revised 1958 Agreement; "separate directive or regulation" means a directive or regulation l ist ed i n Sche du le I V, P art I. T h is te rm in clu de s al so t hei r implementing acts; "separate technical unit" means a device, subject to the requirements of a regulatory act

intended to be part of a vehicle, which may be type-approved separately, but only in EC TYPE-APPROVAL OF MOTOR VEHICLES

THEIR TRAILERS [ S.L.427.23 relation to one or more specified types of vehicle where the regulatory act makes express provisions for so doing; "single-step type-approval" means a procedure consisting in the approval of a vehicle as a whole by means of a single operation; "step-by-step type-approval" means a vehicle approval procedure consisting in the step-by-step collection of the whole set of EC type-approval certificates for the systems, components

separate technical units relating to the vehicle,

which leads, at the final stage, to the approval of the whole vehicle; "system" means an assembly of devices combined to perform one or more specific functions in a vehicle

which is subject to the requirements of any of the regulatory acts; "technical service" means an organisation or body, designated by the approval authority, as a testing laboratory to carry out tests, or as a conformity assessment body to carry out the initial assessment

other tests or inspections, on behalf of the approval authority, it being possible for the approval authority itself to carry out those functions; "trailer" means any non-self-propelled vehicle on wheels which is designed

constructed to be towed by a motor vehicle; "type-approval" means the procedure whereby the approval authority or its equivalent in another Member State certifies that a type of vehicle, system, component or separate technical unit satisfies the relevant administrative provisions

technical requirements; "type-approval certificate" means the document whereby the approval authority officially certifies that a type of vehicle, system, component or separate technical unit is approved; "type of vehicle" means vehicles of a particular category which do not differ in at least the essential respects specified in Schedule II, Section B. A type of vehicle may contain variants

versions as defined in Schedule II, Section B; "UNECE Regulation" means the United Nations Economic Commission for Europe (UNECE) Regulation which is annexed to the Revised 1958 Agreement concerning uniform provisions concerning the approval of wheels for passenger cars

their trailers

any amendments thereto; "vehicle" means any motor vehicle or its trailer as defined in the definitions of "motor vehicle"

"trailer"; "vehicle registration authority" means the Authority for Transport in Malta as established by the Authority for Transport in Malta Act; "virtual testing method" means computer simulations including calculations which demonstrate whether a vehicle, a system, a component or a separate technical unit fulfils the technical requirements of a regulatory act. For testing purposes, a virtual method does not require the use of a physical vehicle, system, component or separate technical unit. Cap. 499. 15 16 [ S.L.427.23 Approval authority. Amended by: L.N. 418 of 2016 EC TYPE-APPROVAL OF MOTOR VEHICLES

THEIR TRAILERS 4.

Consumer Affairs Authority is the approval authority

the market surveillance authority within the meaning of UNECE Regulation No 124.

for ensuring conformity of production, whether or not the manufacturer is directly involved in all stages of the construction of a vehicle, system, component or separate technical unit.

conformity of production of the systems, components or separate technical units added at the stage of vehicle completion handled by him. The manufacturer who modifies components or systems already approved at earlier stages shall be responsible for the approval

conformity of production of those components

systems.

shall be accompanied by the complete set of typeapproval certificates required pursuant to each of the applicable regulatory acts listed in Schedule IV or Schedule XI. In the case of the type-approval of a system or separate technical unit, pursuant to the applicable regulatory acts, the approval authority shall have access to the related information package until such time as the approval is either issued or refused.

, where applicable, in Schedule III, Part II. EC TYPE-APPROVAL OF MOTOR VEHICLES

THEIR TRAILERS [ S.L.427.23 17

the EC type-approval certificates required for a complete vehicle which are relevant to the state of completion of the base vehicle; (b) at the second

subsequent stages, those parts of the information folder

the EC type-approval certificates which are relevant to the current stage of construction, together with a copy of the EC typeapproval certificate for the vehicle issued at the preceding stage of construction; in addition, the manufacturer shall supply full details of any changes or additions that he has made to the vehicle. The information specified in paragraphs (a)

(b) may be supplied in accordance with the mixed type-approval procedure set out in sub-regulation

it may be submitted in only one Member State. A separate application shall be submitted for each type to be approved.

it may be submitted in only one Member State. A separate application shall be subm itted for each type to be approved.

THEIR TRAILERS enable a decision to be taken on what tests are required or to facilitate the execution of those tests.

satisfactorily implemented.

10.

the Commission a detailed file explaining the reasons for its decision

setting out the evidence for its findings.

which meets the technical requirements specified by the relevant regulatory acts listed in Schedule IV; EC TYPE-APPROVAL OF MOTOR VEHICLES

THEIR TRAILERS [ S.L.427.23 19 (b) a type of special-purpose vehicle which conforms to the particulars in the information folder

which meets the technical requirements specified by the relevant regulatory acts listed in Schedule XI. The procedures set out in Schedule V shall apply.

which meets the technical requirements specified by the relevant regulatory acts listed in Schedules IV or XI, having regard to the state of completion of the vehicle. The multi-stage type-approval shall apply also to complete vehicles converted or modified by another manufacturer. The procedures set out in Schedule XVII shall apply.

append that list to the EC typeapproval certificate. 10.

which meets the technical requirements laid down in the relevant separate directive or regulation, as prescribed in Schedules IV or XI.

THEIR TRAILERS separate technical unit which conforms to the particulars in the information folder

which meets the technical requirements laid down in the relevant separate directive or regulation, as prescribed in Schedule IV.

shall indicate the special conditions for its mounting. When such a component or separate technical unit is fitted by the vehicle manufacturer, compliance with any applicable restrictions on use or conditions for mounting shall be verified at the time when the vehicle is approved. Tests required for EC type-approval. 11.

in the regulatory acts listed in Schedule IV shall be demonstrated by means of appropriate tests performed by designated technical services. The test procedures, the specific equipment

tools necessary to perform those tests shall be described in each of the regulatory acts.

separate technical units which are representative of the type to be approved. However, the manufacturer may select, in agreement with the approval authority, a vehicle, a system, a component or a separate technical unit which, while not representative of the type to be approved, combines a number of the most unfavourable features with regard to the required level of performance. Virtual testing methods may be used to aid decisionmaking during the selection process.

with the agreement of the approval authority, virtual testing methods may be used at the request of the manufacturer with respect to the regulatory acts listed in Schedule XVI.

the administrative provisions related thereto shall be laid down in Appendix 2 to that Schedule. Conformity of production arrangements. 12.

THEIR TRAILERS [ S.L.427.23 21 authorities of the other Member States, that adequate arrangements have been made to ensure that production vehicles, systems, components or separate technical units, as the case may be, conform to the approved type.

that production vehicles, systems, components or separate te c h n i c a l u n it s , a s th e ca s e m a y b e , c o n t in u e to conform to the approved type. (b) Verification to ensure that products conform to the approved type shall be limited to the procedures set out in Schedule X

in those regulatory acts that contain specific requirements. To that end, the approval authority may carry out any of the checks or tests prescribed in any of the regulatory acts listed in Schedule IV or Schedule XI on samples taken in the premises of the manufacturer, including production facilities.

control plans agreed, or have ceased to be applied, although production is not discontinued, the type-approval a u t h o r i t y s h a l l t a k e t he n e c e s s a r y m e a s u r e s , i n c l u d i n g t h e withdrawal of the type-approval, to ensure that the conformity of production procedure is followed correctly. 13.

16, which procedure is to be followed. Where necessary, the approval authority may decide, in consultation with the manufacturer, that a new EC type-approval is to be granted. Amendments to EC type-approvals.

15 shall apply only after the requisite fresh inspections or fresh tests have been successfully carried out. 14.

the date of re-issue. A Specific provisions concerning vehicles. 22 [ S.L.427.23 EC TYPE-APPROVAL OF MOTOR VEHICLES

THEIR TRAILERS c on s o l id a t e d , u pd a t e d v e r s i on of t he i n f or m a ti o n p a c ka ge , accompanied by a detailed description of the changes, shall be deemed to meet this requirement.

the date of re-issue.

the date of re-issue. A c on s o l id a t e d , u pd a t e d v e r s i on of t he i n f or m a ti o n p a c ka ge , accompanied by a detailed description of the changes, shall be deemed to meet this requirement.

THEIR TRAILERS [ S.L.427.23 23 certificate shall show clearly the reason for the extension

the date of re-issue.

the index to the information package. The updated certificate

its attachments shall be issued to the applicant without unjustified delay. Issue

notification of amendments.

it is not possible to update the approval accordingly; (

1. b)production of the approved vehicle is definitively discontinued voluntarily; (
2. c)the validity of the approval expires by virtue of a special restriction.

THEIR TRAILERS communication shall specify, in particular, the date of production

the vehicle identification number of the last vehicle produced. Certificate of conformity

markings. 18.

, if applicable, shall attach to the certificate all certificates of conformity delivered at the previous stage.

shall not contain restrictions as regards the use of the vehicle other than those provided for in a regulatory act.

in close proximity thereto the year of production followed by a sequential number, between 1

the limit indicated in the table set out in Schedule XII, denoting, in respect of each year of production, the position of that vehicle within the production allocated for that year.

THEIR TRAILERS [ S.L.427.23 25 component or unit manufactured in conformity with the approved type the EC type-approval mark, required by the relevant separate directive or regulation.

the type number

, or an identification number.

the other Member States thereof without delay by means of a file containing the following elements: (

1. a)the reasons why the technologies or concepts in question make the system, component or separate technical unit incompatible with the requirements; (
2. b)a description of the safety

environmental considerations concerned

the measures taken; (c) a description of the tests, including their results, demonstrating that, by comparison with the requirements from which exemption is sought, at least an equivalent level of safety

environmental protection is ensured.

within the quantitative limits set out in Schedule XII, Part A, Section 1, the approval authority shall grant, in accordance with the procedure referred to in regulation 6

THEIR TRAILERS [ S.L.427.23 Sale

entry into service of components

separate technical units. 22.

are properly marked in accordance with regulation 19.

entry into service of components or separate technical units that have been exempted from one or more provisions of a regulatory act in application of regulation 20 or are intended for mounting on vehicles covered by approvals granted under regulation 21 that concern the component or separate technical unit in question.

unless otherwise provided for in a regulatory act, the approval authority may permit the sale

entry into service in Malta of components or separate technical units that are intended for mounting on vehicles which, at the time of their entry into service, were not required, by these regulations or by the Motor Vehicles (EC Typeapproval) Regulations, 2002. Vehicles, systems, components or separate technical units in compliance with these regulations. Amended by: XV. 2009.49. 23.

, in particular, whether it is the result of: (

1. i)shortcomings in the relevant regulatory acts, or (
2. ii)incorrect application of the relevant requirements. Vehicles, systems, components or separate technical units not in conformity with the approved type. 24.

THEIR TRAILERS [ S.L.427.23 package shall be deemed to constitute failure to conform to the approved type. A vehicle shall not be deemed to deviate from the approved type where tolerances are permitted by the relevant regulatory acts

those tolerances are respected.

in any case within six months of the date of the request.

in any case within six months of the date of the request. Where a failure to conform is established, the approval authority of the Member State which granted the system, component or separate technical unit EC type-approval or the approval of the incomplete vehicle shall take the measures set out in sub-regulation

of the reasons therefor.

, where necessary, shall hold appropriate consultations with a view to reaching a settlement. 27 28 [ S.L.427.23 Sale

entry into service of parts or equipment which are capable of posing a significant risk to the correct functioning of essential systems. EC TYPE-APPROVAL OF MOTOR VEHICLES

THEIR TRAILERS 25.

strive for a fair balance between the following elements: (a) the existence of a serious risk to the safety or environmental performance of vehicles fitted with the parts or equipment under consideration;

(b) the effect on consumers

manufacturers in the aftermarket of the imposition under this regulation of a possible authorisation requirement on the parts or equipment under consideration.

to parts or equipment which are typeapproved in accordance with the provisions of one of the regulatory acts listed in Schedule IV, except where those approvals relate to aspects other than those covered in sub-regulation

on the road, these parts or equipment may not be sold or offered for sale to the general public for use in on-road vehicles unless they comply with the requirements of this regulation.

part numbers of the parts or equipment for which authorisation is sought, as well as the vehicle manufacturer’s name, type of vehicle

, if appropriate, years of construction or any other information permitting the identification of the vehicle for which the fitting of such parts or equipment is intended. (b) When the approval authority is satisfied, taking account of the test report

other evidence, that the parts or equipment in question comply with the EC TYPE-APPROVAL OF MOTOR VEHICLES

THEIR TRAILERS [ S.L.427.23 requirements it shall issue a certificate to the manufacturer without unjustified delay. This certificate shall authorise the parts or equipment to be sold, offered for sale or fitted to vehicles in the Community subject to sub-regulation

whether fresh tests are necessary. (b) The manufacturer shall be responsible for ensuring that the parts

equipment are produced

continue to be produced under the conditions under which the certificate was issued.

procedures for ensuring effective control of the conformity of production. (b) Where the approval authority finds that the conditions for issuing the authorisation are no longer fulfilled, it shall request the manufacturer to take the necessary measures to ensure that the parts or equipment are brought back into conformity. If necessary, it shall withdraw the authorisation.

obtain an authorisation. At the same time a date may be fixed, where appropriate, to exclude parts

equipment designed for vehicles type-approved before that date from the application of this regulation.

THEIR TRAILERS that are essential for the safety of the vehicle or its environmental performance. (b) Once such a decision in this regard has been taken, the national provisions dealing with the parts or equipment in question shall cease to be valid.

equipment which can affect the correct functioning of systems that are essential for the safety of the vehicle or its environmental performance. Recall of vehicles. S.L. 427.55 26.

Recall Regulations, to recall vehicles already sold, registered or put into service because one or more systems, components or separate technical units fitted to the vehicle, whether or not duly approved in accordance with these regulations, presents a serious risk to road s a f e t y, p u b l i c h e a l t h o r e n v i r o n m e n t a l p r o t e c t i o n , s u c h manufacturer shall immediately inform the approval authority that granted the vehicle approval thereof.

implement effective corrective measures. In case of withdrawal of the EC vehicle typeapproval, the approval authority shall notify the manufacturer, the approval authorities of the other Member States

the Commission by registered letter or equivalent electronic means within twenty working days.

remedies available. 27.

all decisions refusing or w i t h d r a w i n g E C t yp e - a p p r o v a l , o r r e f u s i n g r e g i s tr a t i o n o r prohibiting sales, shall state in detail the reasons on which they are based.

THEIR TRAILERS [ S.L.427.23 31 to him under the laws in force in the Member State concerned

of the time limits allowed for the exercise of such remedies. 28. UNECE Regulations to which the Community has acceded

which are listed in Schedule IV, Part I

in Schedule XI are part of the EC type-approval of a vehicle in the same way as the s e p a r at e d i r e c t i v e s o r r e g u l a t i o n s . T h e y sh a l l a p p l y t o t h e categories of vehicles listed in the relevant columns in the table of Schedule IV, Part I

Schedule XI. UNECE Regulations required for EC type-approval. 29.

subject matter. Equivalence of UNECE Regulations with directives or regulations.

, where applicable, the pertaining approval marks, in lieu of the corresponding approvals

approval marks granted in accordance with the equivalent separate directive or regulation.

necessary instructions describing any special conditions or restrictions attaching to the use of a vehicle, a component or a separate technical unit.

THEIR TRAILERS units, in his capacity as the holder of an EC type-approval certificate which, in accordance with regulation 10

in the regulatory acts listed in Schedule IV; (b) category B, technical services which supervise the tests referred to in these regulations

in the regulatory acts listed in Schedule IV, performed in the manufacturer’s facilities or in the facilities of a third party; (c) category C, technical services which assess

monitor on a regular basis the manufacturer’s procedures for controlling conformity of production; (d) category D, technical services which supervise or perform tests or inspections in the framework of the surveillance of conformity of production.

proven experience in the specific fields covered by these regulations

the regulatory acts listed in Schedule IV. In addition, technical services shall comply with the standards listed in Appendix 1 to Schedule V which are relevant for the activities they carry out.

THEIR TRAILERS [ S.L.427.23 33 comply with the provisions of this regulation.

the third country in question. 33.

the cat egory o f act ivit ies wi th respect to each designated technical service. The approval authority shall notify the Commission of any subsequent modifications thereto. The notification act shall state in respect of which regulatory acts the technical services have been designated. Procedures for notification.

notified by several Member States irrespective of the category of activities which it conducts.

THEIR TRAILERS may grant EC approval to new types of vehicle from the date of the entry into force of these regulations.

until the dates specified in column 3 of rows 6

9 of the table set out in Schedule XIX, the Vehicle Registration Authority shall continue to grant national type-approvals as an alternative to EC vehicle typeapproval for vehicles of category M 2 or M 3 on the condition that th ose vehicles

their systems, com ponents

separate technical units have been type-approved in accordance with the regulatory acts listed in Schedule IV, Part I.

penalties applicable for the infringements of the provisions within these regulations shall be those provided for in Part IV of the Act. EC TYPE-APPROVAL OF MOTOR VEHICLES

THEIR TRAILERS SCHEDULE I [Regulations 3, 6

in separate directives or regulations shall consist only of extracts from,

adhere to the item numbering system of, this total list. The following information shall be supplied in triplicate

include a list of contents. Any drawings shall be supplied in appropriate scale

in sufficient detail on size A4 or on a folder of A4 format. Photographs, if any, shall show sufficient detail. If the systems, components or separate technical units referred to in this annex have electronic controls, information concerning their performance shall be supplied.

1. GENERAL 0.
2. Make (trade name of manufacturer): 0.
3. Type: 0.2.0.
4. Chassis: 0.2.0.
5. Bodywork/complete vehicle: 0.2.
6. Commercial name(s) (if available): 0.2.
7. For multi-stage approved vehicles, type-approval information of the base/previous stage vehicle (list the information for each stage. This can be done with a matrix) Type: Variant(s): Version(s): Type-approval number, including extension number 0.
8. Means of identification of type, if marked on the vehicle/component/ separate technical unit

address of manufacturer: 0.5.1. For multi-stage approved vehicles, company name

address of the manufacturer of the base/previous stage(s) vehicle 0.6. Location

method of attachment of statutory plates

location of 36 0.6.

1. 0.6.
2. 0.
3. 0.
4. 0.
6. 1.
7. 1.
8. 1.
9. 1.3.
10. 1.3.
11. 1.3.
12. 1.
13. 1.
14. 1.
15. 1.
16. 1.
17. 1.8.
18. 1.
19. 1.
21. 2.
22. 2.1.
23. 2.1.
24. 2.1.2.
25. 2.1.2.
26. 2.
27. 2.2.
28. 2.2.1.
29. 2.2.1.
30. 2.2.1.
31. 2.2.
32. 2.2.2.
33. 2.2.2.
34. [ S.L.427.23 EC TYPE-APPROVAL OF MOTOR VEHICLES

THEIR TRAILERS vehicle identification number: On the chassis: On the bodywork: (Not attributed) Name(s)

address(es) of assembly plant(s): Name

address of the manufacturer's representative (if any): GENERAL CONSTRUCTION CHARACTERISTICS Photographs

/or drawings of a representative vehicle/component/ separate technical unit

wheels: Number

position of axles with twin wheels: Number

position of steered axles: Powered axles (number, position, interconnection): Chassis (if any) (overall drawing): Material used for the side-members (d): Position

arrangement of the engine: Driving cab (forward control or bonneted) (e): Hand of drive: left/right

, if the trailer is a semi-, drawbar-, centre-axle- or rigid drawbar trailer: Specify if the vehicle is specially designed for the controlledtemperature carriage of goods: MASSES

DIMENSIONS (f) (g)

1. mm)(Refer to drawing where applicable) Wheelbase(
2. s)(fully loaded) (g1): Two-axle vehicles: Vehicles with three or more axles Axle spacing between consecutive axles going from the foremost to the rearmost axle: Total axle spacing: Fifth wheel In the case of semi-trailers Distance between the axis of the fifth wheel kingpin

the rearmost end of the semi-trailer: Maximum distance between the axis of the fifth wheel kingpin

any point on the front of the semi-trailer: Semi-trailer special wheelbase (as defined in Section 7.6.1.2 of Annex I to Directive 97/27/EC): In the case of semi-trailer towing vehicles Fifth wheel lead (maximum

minimum; indicate the permissible values in the case of any incomplete vehicle) (g2): Maximum height of the fifth wheel (standardised) (g3): EC TYPE-APPROVAL OF MOTOR VEHICLES

THEIR TRAILERS 2.

1. 2.3.
2. 2.3.
3. 2.3.
4. 2.3.
5. 2.
6. 2.4.
7. 2.4.1.
8. 2.4.1.1.
9. 2.4.1.1.
10. 2.4.1.1.
11. 2.4.1.
12. 2.4.1.2.
13. 2.4.1.2.
14. 2.4.1.
15. 2.4.1.
16. 2.4.1.4.
17. 2.4.1.
18. 2.4.1.5.
19. 2.4.1.5.
20. 2.4.1.
21. 2.4.1.6.
22. 2.4.1.6.
23. 2.4.1.6.
24. 2.4.1.
25. 2.4.1.
26. 2.4.
27. 2.4.2.
28. 2.4.2.1.
29. 2.4.2.1.
30. 2.4.2.
31. 2.4.2.2.
32. 2.4.2.
33. 2.4.2.
34. 2.4.2.4.
35. 2.4.2.
36. 2.4.2.5.
37. 2.4.2.5.
38. [ S.L.427.23 37 Axle track(s)

width(s) Track of each steered axle (g4): Track of all other axles (g4): Width of the widest rear axle: Width of the foremost axle (measured at the outermost part of the tyres excluding the bulging of the tyres close to the ground): Range of vehicle dimensions (overall) For chassis without bodywork Length (g5): . Maximum permissible length: Minimum permissible length: In the case of trailers, maximum permissible drawbar length (g6): Width (g7): Maximum permissible width: Minimum permissible width: Height (in running order) (g8) (for suspensions adjustable for height, indicate normal running position): Front overhang (g9): Approach angle (g10): …… degrees. Rear overhang (g11): Departure angle (g12): …… degrees. Minimum

maximum permissible overhang of the coupling point (g13): Ground clearance (as defined in point 4.5 of Section A of Schedule II) Between the axles: Under the front axle(s): Under the rear axle(s): Ramp angle (g14): …… degrees. Extreme permissible positions of the centre of gravity of the body

/or interior fittings

/or equipment

/or payload: For chassis with bodywork Length (g5): . Length of the loading area: In the case of trailers, maximum permissible drawbar length (g6): Width (g7): Thickness of the walls (in the case of vehicles designed for controlled-temperature carriage of goods): Height (in running order) (g8) (for suspensions adjustable for height, indicate normal running position): Front overhang (g9) : Approach angle (g10): …… degrees. Rear overhang (g11): Departure angle (g12): …… degrees. Minimum

maximum permissible overhang of the coupling point 38 [ S.L.427.23 2.4.2.

1. 2.4.2.6.
2. 2.4.2.6.
3. 2.4.2.6.
4. 2.4.2.
5. 2.4.2.
6. 2.4.2.
7. 2.4.
8. 2.4.3.
9. 2.4.3.
10. 2.4.3.
11. 2.
12. 2.
13. 2.6.
14. 2.6.
15. 2.
16. 2.7.
17. 2.
18. 2.8.
19. 2.
20. 2.
21. 2.
22. 2.11.
23. 2.11.
24. 2.11.
25. 2.11.3.
26. 2.11.3.
27. 2.11.
28. EC TYPE-APPROVAL OF MOTOR VEHICLES

THEIR TRAILERS (g13): Ground clearance (as defined in point 4.5 of Section A of Schedule II) Between the axles: Under the front axle(s): Under the rear axle(s): Ramp angle (g14): …… degrees. Extreme permissible positions of the centre of gravity of the payload (in the case of non-uniform load): Position of centre of gravity of the vehicle (M2

M3) at its technically permissible maximum laden mass in the longitudinal, transverse

vertical directions: For bodywork approved without chassis (vehicles M2

M3) Length (g5): . Width (g7): Nominal height (in running order) (g8) on intended chassis type(

1. s)(for suspensions adjustable for height, indicate normal running position): Minimum mass on the steering axle(
2. s)for incomplete vehicles: Mass in running order (
3. h)(
4. a)minimum

maximum for each variant: (b) mass of each version (a matrix must be provided): Distribution of this mass among the axles

, in the case of a semitrailer, a centre-axle trailer or a rigid drawbar trailer, the mass on the coupling point: (a) minimum

maximum for each variant: (b) mass of each version (a matrix must be provided): Mass of the optional equipment (see the definition set out in point

, in the case of a semitrailer or centre-axle trailer, load on the coupling point: . Technically permissible maximum laden mass stated by the manufacturer (i)

, in the case of a semitrailer or centre-axle trailer, load on the coupling point

THEIR TRAILERS 2.11.

1. 2.11.
2. 2.
3. 2.12.
4. 2.12.
5. 2.12.
6. 2.
7. 2.
8. 2.14.
9. 2.
10. 2.
11. 2.16.
12. 2.16.
13. 2.16.
14. 2.16.
15. 2.16.
16. 2.
17. 2.17.
18. 2.17.
20. 3.
21. 3.1.
22. 3.1.
23. 3.
24. 3.2.
25. 3.2.1.
26. 3.2.1.1.
27. 3.2.1.1.
28. 3.2.1.
29. 3.2.1.2.
30. 3.2.1.2.
31. 3.2.1.2.
32. [ S.L.427.23 39 Technically permissible maximum laden mass of the combination

7.6.3. of Annex I to Directive 97/27/ EC): Engine power/maximum mass ratio: . kW/kg. Engine power/technically permissible maximum laden mass of the combination ratio (Section 7.10 of Annex I to Directive 97/27/EC): ……kW/kg. Hill-starting ability (solo vehicle)

, in the case of a semi-trailer or centre-axle trailer, intended load on the coupling point stated by the manufacturer if lower than the technically permissible maximum mass on the coupling point: Registration/in service maximum permissible mass on each group of axles: Registration/in service maximum permissible towable mass: Registration/in service maximum permissible mass of the combination: Vehicle submitted to multi-stage type-approval (only in the case of incomplete or completed vehicles of category N1 within the scope of Regulation (EC) No 715/2007: yes/no

arrangement of cylinders: Bore (l): …… mm Stroke (l): …… mm Firing order: 40 [ S.L.427.23 3.2.1.

1. 3.2.1.
2. 3.2.1.
3. 3.2.1.
4. 3.2.1.6.
5. 3.2.1.6.
6. 3.2.1.
7. 3.2.1.
8. 3.2.1.
9. 3.2.1.
10. 3.2.1.
11. 3.2.
12. 3.2.2.
13. 3.2.2.
14. 3.2.2.2.
15. 3.2.2.
16. 3.2.2.
17. 3.2.2.
18. 3.2.
19. 3.2.3.
20. 3.2.3.1.
21. 3.2.3.1.1.
22. 3.2.3.1.
23. 3.2.3.1.
24. 3.2.3.
25. 3.2.3.2.
26. 3.2.3.2.1.
27. 3.2.3.2.
28. 3.2.3.2.
29. EC TYPE-APPROVAL OF MOTOR VEHICLES

THEIR TRAILERS Engine capacity (m): …… cm3 Volumetric compression ratio

, in the case of positive ignition engines, piston rings: Normal engine idling speed

9 of Regulation (EU) No 582/ 2011 enabling the approval authority to evaluate the emission control strategies

the Systems on-board the engine to ensure the correct operation of NOx control measures Fuel Light-duty vehicles: Diesel/Petrol/LPG/NG or Biomethane/ Ethanol (E 85)/Biodiesel/Hydrogen H2NG

capacity of each tank: Material: Drawing

technical description of the tank(s) with all connections

all lines of the breathing

venting system, locks, valves, fastening devices: Drawing clearly showing the position of the tank(s) in the vehicle: Reserve fuel tank(s) Number

capacity of each tank: Material: Drawing

technical description of the tank(s) with all connections

all lines of the breathing

venting system, locks, valves, fastening devices: Drawing clearly showing the position of the tank(s) in the vehicle: EC TYPE-APPROVAL OF MOTOR VEHICLES

THEIR TRAILERS 3.2.

1. 3.2.4.
2. 3.2.4.
3. 3.2.4.2.
4. 3.2.4.2.
5. 3.2.4.2.
6. 3.2.4.2.3.
7. 3.2.4.2.3.
8. 3.2.4.2.3.
9. 3.2.4.2.3.
10. 3.2.4.2.3.
11. 3.2.4.2.3.
12. 3.2.4.2.
13. 3.2.4.2.4.
14. 3.2.4.2.4.
15. 3.2.4.2.4.2.
16. 3.2.4.2.4.2.
17. 3.2.4.2.4.2.
18. 3.2.4.2.
19. 3.2.4.2.5.
20. 3.2.4.2.5.
21. 3.2.4.2.5.
22. 3.2.4.2.
23. 3.2.4.2.6.
24. 3.2.4.2.6.
25. 3.2.4.2.6.
26. 3.2.4.2.
27. 3.2.4.2.7.
28. 3.2.4.2.7.
29. 3.2.4.2.7.
30. 3.2.4.2.
31. 3.2.4.2.8.
32. 3.2.4.2.8.
33. 3.2.4.2.8.
34. 3.2.4.2.
35. 3.2.4.2.9.
36. 3.2.4.2.9.
37. 3.2.4.2.9.3 3.2.4.2.9.3.
38. [ S.L.427.23 41 Fuel feed By carburettor(s): yes/no

boost pressure versus engine speed) Static injection timing

type: Injector(s) Make(s): Type(s): Opening pressure

type of the control unit (ECU): 42 [ S.L.427.23 3.2.4.2.9.3.

1. 3.2.4.2.9.3.
2. 3.2.4.2.9.3.
3. 3.2.4.2.9.3.
4. 3.2.4.2.9.3.
5. 3.2.4.2.9.3.
6. 3.2.4.2.9.3.
7. 3.2.4.2.9.3.
8. 3.2.4.
9. 3.2.4.3.
10. 3.2.4.3.
11. 3.2.4.3.
12. 3.2.4.3.
13. 3.2.4.3.4.
14. 3.2.4.3.4.
15. 3.2.4.3.4.
16. 3.2.4.3.4.
17. 3.2.4.3.4.
18. 3.2.4.3.4.
19. 3.2.4.3.4.
20. 3.2.4.3.4.
21. 3.2.4.3.4.
22. 3.2.4.3.4.
23. 3.2.4.3.4.
24. 3.2.4.3.4.
25. 3.2.4.3.
26. 3.2.4.3.5.
27. 3.2.4.3.5.
28. 3.2.4.3.
29. 3.2.4.3.
30. 3.2.4.3.7.
31. 3.2.4.3.7.
32. 3.2.4.
33. 3.2.4.4.
34. 3.2.
35. 3.2.5.
36. 3.2.5.
37. 3.2.5.2.
38. 3.2.5.2.
39. 3.2.
40. 3.2.6.
41. EC TYPE-APPROVAL OF MOTOR VEHICLES

THEIR TRAILERS Make

type of the fuel regulator: Make

type of the air-flow sensor: Make

type of fuel distributor: Make

type of the throttle housing: Make

type of water temperature sensor: Make

type of air temperature sensor: Make

type of air pressure sensor: Software calibration number(s): By fuel injection (positive ignition only): yes/no

type of the control unit (ECU): Make

type of fuel regulator: Make

type of air-flow sensor: Make

type of fuel distributor: Make

type of pressure regulator: Make

type of micro switch: Make

type of idling adjustment screw: Make

type of throttle housing: Make

type of water temperature sensor: Make

type of air temperature sensor: Make

type of air pressure sensor: Software calibration number(s): Injectors: opening pressure

THEIR TRAILERS 3.2.6.

1. 3.2.6.
2. 3.2.6.
3. 3.2.6.
4. 3.2.6.
5. 3.2.6.6.
6. 3.2.6.6.
7. 3.2.6.6.
8. 3.2.6.
9. 3.2.6.7.
10. 3.2.6.7.
11. 3.2.
12. 3.2.7.
13. 3.2.7.
14. 3.2.7.2.
15. 3.2.7.2.
16. 3.2.7.2.
17. 3.2.7.2.3.
18. 3.2.7.2.3.
19. 3.2.7.2.
20. 3.2.7.2.
21. 3.2.7.
22. 3.2.7.3.
23. 3.2.7.3.
24. 3.2.7.3.2.
25. 3.2.7.3.2.
26. 3.2.7.3.
27. 3.2.
28. 3.2.8.
29. 3.2.8.1.
30. 3.2.8.1.
31. 3.2.8.1.
32. 3.2.8.
33. 3.2.8.2.
34. 3.2.8.
35. 3.2.8.3.
36. 3.2.8.3.
37. 3.2.8.3.
38. 3.2.8.
39. 3.2.8.4.
40. [ S.L.427.23 43 Type(s): Working principle: Ignition advance curve or map

its drive mechanism: Air Fan: yes/no

at 100% load (compression ignition engines only) Minimum allowable: ………. kPa Maximum allowable: ……… kPa (Euro VI only) Actual Intake system depression at rated engine speed

at 100% load on the vehicle: . . . . . . kPa Description

drawings of inlet pipes

their accessories (plenum chamber, heating device, additional air intakes, etc.): Intake manifold description (include drawings

/or photos): 44 [ S.L.427.23 3.2.8.4.

1. 3.2.8.4.2.
2. 3.2.8.4.2.
3. 3.2.8.4.
4. 3.2.8.4.3.
5. 3.2.8.4.3.
6. 3.2.
7. 3.2.9.
8. 3.2.9.
9. 3.2.9.2.
10. 3.2.9.
11. 3.2.9.3.
12. 3.2.9.
13. 3.2.9.
14. 3.2.9.
15. 3.2.9.
16. 3.2.9.7.
17. 3.2.9.7.
18. 3.2.
19. 3.2.
20. 3.2.11.
21. 3.2.11.
22. 3.2.
23. 3.2.12.
24. 3.2.12.1.
25. 3.2.12.
26. 3.2.12.2.
27. 3.2.12.2.1.
28. 3.2.12.2.1.
29. 3.2.12.2.1.
30. 3.2.12.2.1.
31. EC TYPE-APPROVAL OF MOTOR VEHICLES

THEIR TRAILERS Air filter, drawings: or Make(s): Type(s): Intake silencer, drawings: or Make(s): Type(s): Exhaust system Description

/or drawing of the exhaust manifold: Description

/or drawing of the exhaust system: (Euro VI only) Description

/or drawing of the elements of the exhaust system that are part of the engine system Maximum allowable exhaust back pressure at rated engine speed

at 100% load (compression ignition engines only): …… kPa (Euro VI only) Actual exhaust back pressure at rated engine speed

at 100% load on the vehicle (compression-ignition engines only): ..... kPa Type, marking of exhaust silencer(s): Where relevant for exterior noise, reducing measures in the engine compartment

on the engine: Location of the exhaust outlet: Exhaust silencer containing fibrous materials: Complete exhaust system volume: ..... dm3 (Euro VI only) Acceptable Exhaust system volume: ...... dm3 (EURO VI only) Volume of the exhaust system that is part of the engine system: … dm3’ Minimum cross-sectional areas of inlet

outlet ports: Valve timing or equivalent data Maximum lift of valves, angles of opening

closing, or timing details of alternative distribution systems, in relation to dead centres. For variable timing system, minimum

maximum timing: Reference

/or setting ranges

drawings): (Euro VI only) Device for recycling crankcase gases: yes/no

drawings: If no, compliance with Annex V to Regulation (EU) No 582/2011 required Additional pollution control devices (if any,

if not covered by another heading) Catalytic converter: yes/no

elements (provide the information below for each separate unit): Dimensions, shape

volume of the catalytic converter(s): Type of catalytic action: Total charge of precious metals: EC TYPE-APPROVAL OF MOTOR VEHICLES

THEIR TRAILERS 3.2.12.2.1.

1. 3.2.12.2.1.
2. 3.2.12.2.1.
3. 3.2.12.2.1.
4. 3.2.12.2.1.
5. 3.2.12.2.1.
6. 3.2.12.2.1.
7. 3.2.12.2.1.11.
8. 3.2.12.2.1.11.
9. 3.2.12.2.1.11.
10. 3.2.12.2.1.11.
11. 3.2.12.2.1.11.
12. 3.2.12.2.1.11.
13. 3.2.12.2.1.11.
14. 3.2.12.2.1.11.
15. 3.2.12.2.1.11.
16. 3.2.12.2.1.11.
17. 3.2.12.2.1.
18. 3.2.12.2.1.
19. 3.2.12.2.
20. 3.2.12.2.2.
21. 3.2.12.2.2.
22. 3.2.12.2.2.
23. 3.2.12.2.2.
24. 3.2.12.2.2.
25. 3.2.12.2.
26. 3.2.12.2.3.
27. 3.2.12.2.
28. 3.2.12.2.4.
29. 3.2.12.2.4.
30. 3.2.12.2.
31. 3.2.12.2.5.
32. 3.2.12.2.5.
33. 3.2.12.2.5.
34. 3.2.12.2.5.
35. 3.2.12.2.5.
36. [ S.L.427.23 45 Relative concentration: Substrate (structure

material): Cell density: Type of casing for the catalytic converter(s): Location of the catalytic converter(s) (place

reference distance in the exhaust line): Heat shield: yes/no

concentration of reagent needed for catalytic action: Normal operational temperature range of reagent: ……… K International standard: Frequency of reagent refill: continuous/maintenance

their state of tune: Drawing of the evaporative control system: Drawing of the carbon canister: Mass of dry charcoal: …… g Schematic drawing of the fuel tank with indication of capacity

material: . 46 [ S.L.427.23 3.2.12.2.5.

1. 3.2.12.2.
2. 3.2.12.2.6.
3. 3.2.12.2.6.
4. 3.2.12.2.6.
5. 3.2.12.2.6.
6. 3.2.12.2.6.4.
7. 3.2.12.2.6.4.
8. 3.2.12.2.6.4.
9. 3.2.12.2.6.4.4 3.2.12.2.6.
10. 3.2.12.2.6.
11. 3.2.12.2.6.
12. 3.2.12.2.6.
13. 3.2.12.2.6.8.
14. 3.2.12.2.6.8.1.
15. 3.2.12.2.6.8.
16. 3.2.12.2.6.8.2.
17. 3.2.12.2.6.
18. 3.2.12.2.6.9.
19. 3.2.12.2.
20. 3.2.12.2.7.0.
21. 3.2.12.2.7.0.
22. 3.2.12.2.7.0.
23. 3.2.12.2.7.0.
24. 3.2.12.2.7.0.
25. 3.2.12.2.7.0.
26. 3.2.12.2.7.
27. 3.2.12.2.7.
28. EC TYPE-APPROVAL OF MOTOR VEHICLES

THEIR TRAILERS Drawing of the heat shield between tank

exhaust system: Particulate trap (PT): yes/no

capacity of the particulate trap: Design of the particulate trap: Location (reference distance in the exhaust line): Method or system of regeneration, description

/or drawing: Number of Type I operating cycles (or equivalent engine bench cycles) between two cycles where regenerative phases occur under the conditions equivalent to Type I test (Distance ‘D’ in Figure 1 in Annex 13 to UNECE Regulation No 83): Description of method employed to determine the number of cycles between two cycles where regenerative phases occur: Parameters to determine the level of loading required before regeneration occurs (i.e. temperature, pressure etc.): Description of method used to load system in the test procedure described in paragraph 3.1 of Annex 13 to UNECE Regulation No 83): Make of particulate trap: Identifying part number: Normal operating temperature: (K)

pressure range (KPa) (heavyduty vehicles only) In the case of periodic regeneration (heavy-duty vehicles only) Number of ETC test cycles between 2 regenerations (n1): (not applicable to Euro VI) (Euro VI only) Number of WHTC test cycles without regeneration (n): Number of ETC cycles during regeneration (n2): (not applicable to Euro VI) (Euro VI only) Number of WHTC test cycles with re-generation (nR): Other systems: yes/no

operation On-board-diagnostic (OBD) system: yes/no

Article 9

specified in Annex X to that Regulation for the purpose of approving the OBD system When appropriate, manufacturer reference of the Documentation for i