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COMMISSION   
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COMMISSION IMPLEMENTING REGULATION (EU) …/...  
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laying down rules for the application of Regulation (EU) 2019/2144 of the European 
Parliament and of the Council as regards uniform procedures and technical 
specifications for the type -approval of vehicles, and of systems, components and separate 
technical  units intended for such vehicles, as regards their general construction 
characteristics and safety  
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of XXX  
laying down rules for the application of Regulation (EU) 2019/2144 of the European 
Parliament and  of the Council as regards uniform procedures and technical 
specifications for the type -approval of vehicles, and of systems, components and separate 
technical units intended for such vehicles, as regards their general construction 
characteristics and safe ty 
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THE EUROPEAN COMMISSION,  
Having regard to the Treaty on the Functioning of the European Union , 
Having regard to Regulation (EU) 2019/2144 of the European Parliament and of the Council 
of 27 November 2019 on type -approval requir ements for motor vehicles and their trailers, and  
systems, components and separate technical units intended for such vehicles, as regards their 
general safety and the protection of vehicle occupants and vulnerable road users, amending 
Regulation (EU) 2018 /858 of the European Parliament and of the Council and repealing 
Regulations (EC) No 78/2009, (EC) No 79/2009 and (EC) No 661/2009 of the European 
Parliament and of the Council and Commission Regulations (EC) No 631/200 9, (EU) No 
406/2010, (EU) No 672/2010 , (EU) No 1003/2010, (EU) No 1005/2010, (EU) No 1008/2010, 
(EU) No 1009/2010, (EU) No 19/2011, (EU) No 109/2011, (EU) No 458/2011, (EU) No 
65/2012, (EU) No 130/2012, (EU) 347/2012, (EU) No 351/2012, (EU) No 1230/2012 and 
(EU) 2015/1661, and in particular A rticle s 4(7), 8(3)  and 10(3)  thereof,  
Whereas:  
(1) Regulation (EC) No 78/2009 of the European Parliament and of the Council2, 
Regulation (EC) No 79/2009 of the European Parliament and of the Council3, 
Regulation (EC) No 661/2009  of the European Parliament and of the Council4 and 
Commission Regulations (EC) No 631/20095, (EU) No 406/20106, (EU) No 
                                                 
1 OJ L 325, 16.12.2019, p. 1.  
2 Regulation (EC) No 78/2009 of the European Parliament and of the Council of 14 January 2009 on the 
type-approval of motor vehicles with regard to the protection of pedestrians and other vulnerable road 
users, amending Directive 2007/46/EC and repealing Directives 2003/102/EC and 2005/66/EC ( OJ L 35 , 
4.2.2009, p. 1).  
3 Regulation (EC) No 79/2009 of the European Parliament and of the Council of 14 January 2009 on type -
approval of hydrogen -powered motor vehicles, and amending Directive 2007/46/EC (OJ L 35, 4.2.2009, 
p. 32).  
4 Regulation  (EC) No 661/2009 of the European Parliament and of the Council of 13 July 2009 concerning 
type-approval requirements for the general safety of motor vehicles, their trailers and systems, 
components and separate technical units intended therefor (OJ L 200, 31.7.2009, p. 1 ). 
5 Commission  Regulation (EC) No 631/2009 of 22 July 2009 laying down detailed rules for the 
implementation of Annex I to Regulation (EC) No 78/2009 of  the European Parliament and of the 
Council on the type -approval of motor vehicles with regard to the protection of pedestrians and other 
vulnerable road users, amending Directive 2007/46/EC and repealing Directives 2003/102/EC and 
2005/66/EC (OJ L 195, 25.7.2009, p. 1 ). EN 2  EN 672/20107, (EU) No 1003/20108, (EU) No 1005/20109, (EU) No 1008/201010, (EU) 
No 1009/201011, (EU) No 19/201112, (EU) No 109/201113, (EU) No 65/201214, (EU) 
No 130/201215, (EU) No 347/201216, (EU) No 351/201217, (EU) No 1230/201218 and 
(EU) 2015/16619 are repealed as of 6 July 2022 . Their provisions should be carried 
                                                                                                                                                         
6 Commission Regulation (EU) No 406/2010 of 26 April 2010 implementing Regulation (EC) No 79/2009 of the 
European Parliament and of the Council on type -approval of hydrogen -powered motor vehicles (OJ L 122, 
18.5.2010, p. 1 ). 
7 Commission Regulation (EU) No 672/2010 of 27 July 2010 concerning type -approval requirements for 
windscreen defrosting and demisting systems of certain motor vehicles and implementing Regulation (EC) No 
661/2009 of the European Parliament and of the Council concerning type -approval requirements for the general 
safety of motor vehicles, their trailers and systems, components and separate technical units intended therefor 
(OJ L 196, 28.7.2010, p. 5 ). 
8 Commission Regulation (EU) No 1003/2010 of 8 November 2010 concerning type -approval requirements for 
the space for mounting and the fixing of rear registration plates on motor vehicles and their trailers and 
implementing Regulation (EC) No 661/2009 of the European Parliament and of the Council concerning type -
approval requirements for the general safety of motor vehicles, their trailers and systems, components and 
separate  technical units intended therefor ( OJ L 291, 9.11.2010, p. 22 ). 
9 Commission Regulation (EU) No 1005/2010 of 8 November 2010 concerning type -approval requirements for 
motor vehicle towing devices and implementing Regulation (EC) No 661/2009 of the European Parliament and 
of the Council concerning type -approval requirements for the general safety of motor vehicles, their trailers and 
systems, components and separate techn ical units intended therefor ( OJ L 291, 9.11.2010, p. 36 ). 
10 Commission Regulation (EU) No 1008/2010 of 9 November 2010 concerning type -approval requirements for 
windscr een wiper and washer systems of certain motor vehicles and implementing Regulation (EC) No 
661/2009 of the European Parliament and of the Council concerning type -approval requirements for the general 
safety of motor vehicles, their trailers and systems, co mponents and separate technical units intended therefor 
(OJ L 292, 10.11.2010, p. 2 ). 
11 Commission Regulation (EU) No 1009/2010 of 9 November 2010 concerning type -approv al requirements for 
wheel guards of certain motor vehicles and implementing Regulation (EC) No 661/2009 of the European 
Parliament and of the Council concerning type -approval requirements for the general safety of motor vehicles, 
their trailers and systems , components and separate technical units intended therefor ( OJ L 292, 10.11.2010, p. 
21). 
12 Commission Regulation (EU) No 19/2011 of 11 January 2011 concerning type -approval requirements for the 
manufacturer’s statutory plate and for the vehicle identification number of motor vehicles and their trailers and 
implementing Regulation (EC) No 661/2009 of the European Parliament and of the Council concerning type -
approval req uirements for the general safety of motor vehicles, their trailers and systems, components and 
separate technical units intended therefor ( OJ L 8, 12.1.2011, p. 1 ). 
13 Commission Regulation (EU) No 109/2011 of 27 January 2011 implementing Regulation (EC) No 661/2009 of 
the European Parliament and of the Council as regards type -approval requirements for certain categories of 
motor vehicles and their trailers as regards sp ray suppression systems ( OJ L 34, 9.2.2011, p. 2 ). 
14 Commission Regulation (EU) No 65/2012 of 24 January 2012 implementing Regulation (EC) No 661/2009 of 
the European Pa rliament and of the Council as regards gear shift indicators and amending Directive 
2007/46/EC of the European Parliament and of the Council ( OJ L 28, 31.1.2012, p. 24 ). 
15 Commission Regulation (EU) No 130/2012 of 15 February 2012 concerning type -approval requirements for 
motor vehicles with regard to vehicle access and manoeuvrability and implementing Regulation (EC) No 
661/2009 of the European Parliament and of the Coun cil concerning type -approval requirements for the general 
safety of motor vehicles, their trailers and systems, components and separate technical units intended therefor 
(OJ L 43, 16.2.2012, p. 6 ). 
16 Commission Regulation (EU) No 347/2012 of 16 April 2012 implementing Regulation (EC) No 661/2009 of 
the European Parliament and of the Council with respect to type‐approval requirements for certain categories of 
motor vehicle s with regard to advanced emergency braking systems ( OJ L 109, 21.4.2012, p. 1 ). 
17 Commission Regulation (EU) No 351/2012 of 23 April 2012 implementing Regulation (EC) N o 661/2009 of 
the European Parliament and of the Council as regards type -approval requirements for the installation of lane 
departure warning systems in motor vehicles ( OJ L 110, 24.4.2012, p. 18 ). 
18 Commission Regulation (EU) No 1230/2012 of 12 December 2012 implementing Regulation (EC) No 
661/2009 of the European Parliament and of the Council with regard to type -approval requirements for masses 
and dimensions of motor v ehicles and their trailers and amending Directive 2007/46/EC of the European 
Parliament and of the Council ( OJ L 353, 21.12.2012, p. 31 ). 
19 Commission Regulation (EU) 20 15/166 of 3 February 2015 supplementing and amending Regulation (EC) No 
661/2009 of the European Parliament and of the Council as regards the inclusion of specific procedures, 
assessment methods and technical requirements, and amending Directive 2007/46/EC  of the European 
 EN 3  EN over and, where necessary, amended to take account of current practice and 
technolog ical development s. 
(2) Provisions concerning uniform administrative procedures and technical specifications 
for type -approval of vehicles  and of systems, components and separate technical units 
regarding their general safety  should be laid down in this Regulation.  
(3) The scope of this Regulat ion should be in line with that of Regulation (EU) 
2019/2144 , in particular as defined in its Annex II.  
(4) It is in particular necessary to set out specific procedures for type -approval in 
accordance with Article 30(1) of Regulation (EU) 2018/858 concerning virtual testing, 
Article 39(1) concerning new technologies or concepts incompatible with the existing 
requirements and Article 72(1) concerning in -house technical service with regard to 
areas covered by UN regulations, as such provisions are needed.  
(5) It is in principle not possible to obtain type -approval in accordance with UN 
regulations in the case of installed components or separate technical units which have 
only a valid EU type -approval. However, this should be made possible for the 
purposes of EU type -approval according to Regulation (EU) 2019/2144, based on the 
provisions of the UN regulations listed in Annex II to that Regulation.  
(6) UN regulations contain specific provisions on the particulars that must accompany an 
application for type -approval. In the  context of the procedures provided for in this 
Regulation, those particulars should equally be indicated in the information folder.  
(7) In order to harmonise further the provisions concerning the space for mounting and 
fixing of registration plates , the requirements applicable for rear registration plate 
space  should be  extended to also cover the front registration plate  space . 
(8) In order to prevent clerical errors  in the vehicle identification number  (VIN), the VIN 
should contain a check digit  and the meth od of calculation of that check digit should 
be defined . 
(9) Global harmonisation of safety requirements with respect to hydrogen -powered 
vehicles is an important step to promote alternative fuel vehicles. UN Regulation No 
13420 applies in the Union , however, i t does not contain any requirements on material 
compatibility and hydrogen embrittlement for hydrogen systems and components for 
hydrogen -powered vehicles. Such requirements are necessary to ensure a high level of 
safety as regards material selection in hydrogen systems.  
(10) Specific provisions for liquefied hydrogen storage systems as well as geometries of the 
fuelling receptacles are also not yet included in UN regulation 134, whereas they need 
to be carried over from Regulation (EC) No 79/2009 to ensure co nsistency.   
(11) To allow for a consistent approach with regard to the numbering of EU type -approval 
certificates and EU type -approval marks, it is further necessary to set out specific 
administrative provisions as well as a numbering and marking system under t his 
                                                                                                                                                         
Parliament and of the Council, and Commission Regulations (EU) No 1003/2010, (EU) No 109/2011 and (EU) 
No 458/2011 ( OJ L 28, 4.2.2015, p. 3 ). 
20 UN Regulation No 134 of the Economic Commission for Europe of the United Nations (UN/ECE) –
Uniform provisions concerning the approval of motor vehicles and their components with regard to 
the safety -related performance of hydrogen -fuelled vehicles ( OJ L 12 9, 17.5.2019, p. 43) . EN 4  EN Regulation.  For that purpose, Annex IV to Commission Implementing Regulation 
(EU) 2020/68321 needs to be amended.  
(12) The templates for the information documents and the type -approval certificates, 
contained in Annexes I and III to  Regulation (EU) 2020/683,  should also be modified 
to take into account the new requirements introduced by this Regulation. In addition, 
certain editorial errors are detected in the Appendix to Annex VIII to that Regulation 
that need to be corrected in order to ensure legal certain ty.   
(13) More time is needed for manufacturers to adjust to the new requirements with regard 
to the statutory markings and the space for mounting and fixing of front registration 
plates. Therefore, transitional provisions are needed to ensure that those requi rements 
will first apply to new vehicle types.  
(14) As far as this Regulation does not modify the requirements under Regulations (EC) No 
78/2009, (EC) No 79/2009 and (EC) No 661/2009 of the European Parliament and of 
the Council, type -approvals granted to vehic les, systems, components or separate 
technical units in accordance with those Regulations should remain valid and 
extensions of such approvals should remain possible under the terms of the repealed 
acts. 
(15) The empowerments contained in Articles 4( 7), 8(3)  and 10 (3) of Regulation (EU) 
2019/2144  aim at the introduction of uniform procedures and technical specifications 
for type-approval of vehicles, and of systems, components and separate technical units 
intended for such vehicles, as regards certain genera l characteristics of their 
construction and safety . As those empowerments are closely linked by their subject 
matter, they should be bundled in this Regulation.  
(16) The measures provided for in this Regulation are in accordance with the opinion of the 
Technica l Committee  – Motor Vehicles , 
HAS ADOPTED THIS REGULATION:  
 
CHAPTER I 
SUBJECT MATTER AND DEFINITIONS  
Article 1  
Subject matter  
 
1. This Regulation lays down provisions for the administrative procedures and technical 
specifications for EU type -approval of vehicles of categories M, N and O, as well as of 
systems, components and separate technical units in accordance with Articles 4(7), 8(3), and 
10(3)  of Regulation (EU) 2019/2144 of the European Parliament and of the Council.  
2. This Regulation also provides for procedures allowing type -approval in one or more 
of the following cases:  
                                                 
21 Commission Implementing Regulation (EU) 2020/683 of 15 April 2020 implementing Regulation (EU) 
2018/858 of the European Parliament and of the Council with regards to the administrative requirements 
for the approval and market survei llance of motor vehicles and their trailers, and of systems, components 
and separate technical units intended for such vehicles (OJ L 163, 26.5.2020, p. 1).  EN 5  EN (a) of new technologies or concepts in accordance with Article 39 of Regulati on 
(EU) 2018/858 of the European Parliament and of the Council;  
(b) of vehicle systems where components and separate technical units bearing an 
EU type-approval mark are applied instead of an UN type -approval mark in the 
context of measures implementing Regula tion (E U) 2019 /2144 setting out 
requirements in areas covered by UN regulations,  
 (c) where a manufacturer is designated as technical service in accordance with 
Article 72(1) and Annex V II to Regulation (EU) 2018/858 of the European 
Parliament and of the Council , and  
 (d) where virtual testing in accordance with Article 30(7) and Annex VIII to 
Regulation (EU) 2018/858 of the European Parliament and of the Council  has 
been applied.  
Article 2 
Definitions  
 
For the purposes of this Regulation, the following definitions shall apply:  
(1) ‘vehicle type ’ means a set of vehicles as defined  in Part B of Annex I to Regulation 
(EU) 2018/858 ; 
(2) ‘vehicle type with regard to the statutory markings ’ means vehicles which do not 
differ in such essential respects as:  
(a) the composition of the vehicle identification number;  
(b) the characteristics and location of the statutory markings;  
(3) 'statutory plate'  means a plate or label, affixed by the manufacturer on a vehicle that 
provide the main technical characteristics which are neces sary for the identification 
of the vehicle and provides the competent authorities with the relevant information 
concerning the permissible maximum laden masses;  
(4) 'vehicle identification number  (VIN) ' means the alphanumeric code assigned to a 
vehicle by the manufacturer in order to ensure proper identification of every vehicle;  
(5) ‘vehicle type with regard to the space for mounting and the fixing of [the front and 
rear] registration plates ’ means vehicles which do not differ in such essential 
respects as:  
(a) the dimensions  of the space for mounting and fixing of the front and rear 
registration plate s; 
(b) the location  of the space for mounting and fixing of the front and rear 
registration plate s; 
(c) the shape  of the surface for mounting and fixing of the front and rear 
registration plate s; 
(6) ‘vehicle type with regard to the windscreen wiper and washer system ’ means 
vehicles which do not differ in such essential respects as: the characteristics of the 
wiper and washer system or the shape, size and characteristics of the windsc reen and 
its mounting;  EN 6  EN (7) ‘type of windscreen washer system ’ means a group of windscreen washer systems 
which do not differ in such essential respects as the pump performance, materials 
used, storage capacity, number of nozzles, sizes, wall thicknesses or sha pe of the 
washer system;  
(8) ‘windscreen wiper system ’ means the system consisting of a device for wiping the 
outer face of the windscreen, together with the accessories and controls necessary for 
starting and stopping the device;  
(9) ‘windscreen washer system ’ means the system consisting of devices for storing, 
transferring and aiming fluid towards the outer face of the windscreen, together with 
the controls necessary for starting and stopping the device;  
(10) ‘vehicle type with regard to wheel guards ’ means vehicles  which do not differ in 
such essential respects as the characteristics of the wheel guards or the minimum and 
maximum tyre and wheel sizes suitable for fitment, taking into account the 
applicable tyre envelopes, rim sizes and wheel off -sets; 
(11) ‘vehicle type with regard to the windscreen defrosting and demisting systems ’ means 
vehicles which do not differ in such essential respects as:  
(a) the characteristics  of the defrosting and demisting systems;  
(b) the external and internal forms and arrangements within the 180° forward 
field of vision area of the driver which may affect visibility;  
(c) the shape, size, thickness and characteristics of the windscreen and its 
mounting;  
(d) the maximum number of seating positions;  
(12) ‘defrosting system ’ means the system intended to eliminate frost or ice on the outside 
surface of the windscreen;  
(13) ‘demisting system ’ means the system intended to remove mist on the inside surface 
of the windscreen;  
(14) ‘vehicle type with regard to the towing devices ’ means vehicles which do not differ 
in such essentia l respects as the characteristics of the towing devices;  
(15) ‘towing device ’ means a device in the shape of a hook, eye or other form, to which a 
connecting part, such as a towing bar or towing rope, can be fitted ; 
(16) 'vehicle type with regard to spray  suppression ' means complete, incomplete or 
completed vehicles, which do not differ with respect to the following aspects:  
(a) type of spray  suppression device installed on the vehicle ; 
(b) manufacturer's  spray  suppression system type designation ; 
(17) ‘type of spray  suppression device ’ means devices which do not differ with respect to 
the following main characteristics:  
(a) the physical principle adopted in order to reduce emissions (water -energy 
absorption, air/water separator);  
(b) materials;  
(c) shape;  
(d) dimensions, in so far as t hey may influence the behaviour of the material;  EN 7  EN (18) ‘spray  suppression system ’ means a system that reduce s the pulverization of water 
thrown upwards by the tyres of a vehicle in motion and which is made up of a 
mudguard, rain flaps and valances equipped with a spray  suppression device;  
(19) ‘spray  suppression device ’ means part of the spray  suppression system, whic h may 
comprise an air/water separator and an energy absorber;  
(20) ‘vehicle type with regard to the gear shift indicator (GSI) ’ means vehicles which do 
not differ with respect to functional characteristics of the GSI and the logic used by 
the GSI to determine w hen to indicate a gearshift point , including : 
(a) upshifts indicated at specified engine speeds ; 
(b) upshifts indicated when specific fuel consumption engine maps show that 
a specified minimum fuel consumption improvement will be delivered in 
the higher gear;  
(c) upsh ifts indicated when torque demand can be met in the higher gear;  
(21) ‘functional characteristics of the GSI ’ means the set of input parameters, such as 
engine speed, power demand, torque and their variation in time, determining the GSI 
indication and the funct ional dependence of the GSI indications on these parameters;  
(22) ‘vehicle type with regard to vehicle access ’ means vehicles which do not differ in 
such essential respects as  the characteristics of door entry steps, handholds and 
running boards;  
(23) ‘vehicle type with regard to reversin g motion ’ means vehicles which do not differ in 
such essential respects as t he characteristics of the reversing device;  ‘vehicle type 
with regard to the masses and dimensions ’ means vehicles which do not differ in any 
of the following aspects:  
(a) trade name or mark of their manufacturer;  
(b) classification;  
(c) main function;  
(24) ‘vehicle type with regard to the masses and dimensions ’ means vehicles which do not 
differ in any of the following aspects:  
(a) trade name or mark of their manufacturer;  
(b) classification;  
(c) main function;  
(25) ‘aerodynamic devices and equipment ’ means devices or equipment that are designed 
to reduce the aerodynamic drag of road vehicles with the exception of elongated 
cabs;  
(26) ‘type of hydrogen storage system ’ means a n assembly of components which do not 
differ in such essential respects as the state of stored hydrogen fuel  or compressed 
gas, the nominal working pressure, the structure, materials, capacity and physical 
dimensions of the container  as well as the structu re, materials and essential 
characteristics of the pressure relief devices, check valves and shut -off valves ; 
(27) ‘vehicle type with regard to hydrogen safety ’ means a group of vehicles which do not 
differ in such essential respects as the basic configuration and main characteristics of 
the vehicle ’s hydrogen  fuel system ; EN 8  EN (28) ‘type of hydrogen component ’ means a group of hydrogen components which do not 
differ in such essential respects as the state of stored hydrogen fuel  or compressed 
gas, the function of the com ponent and its structure, materials  and physical 
dimensions . 
 
CHAPTER II  
TYPE -APPROVAL IN ACCORDANCE WITH ESSENCIAL 
REQUIREMENTS BASED ON UN REGULATIONS  
Article 3  
Application for the EU type -approval  
 
1. In one or more of the cases referred to in Article 1(2)  of this Regulation, a pplications 
for EU type-approval of a type of vehicle, system, component or separate technical unit, in 
accordance with the requirements set out in the UN regulations listed in Annex II to 
Regulation (EU) 2019/2144 , shall be submitted  to the type -approval authority by 
manufacturers  or their representatives, using the model information document  laid down in 
Part 1 of Annex I.  
Any EU or UN type -approved components and separate technical units which are installed on 
a vehicle or incorporated within a second component or separate technical unit need not to be 
fully described in terms of their particulars in the information document referred to in 
paragraph 1 where the type -approval numbers and markings are provided in the informati on 
document and the relevant type -approval certificates with annexed information packages are 
made available to the type -approval authority.  
Components and separate technical units which have a valid EU type -approval mark shall be 
accepted even in cases wh ere they are applied instead of components and separate technical 
units that are required to bear an UN type -approval mark pursuant to  measures implementing 
Regulation (EU) 2019/2144 setting out provisions in areas covered by UN regulations.  
Article 4  
Gran ting of the EU t ype-approval  
 
1. Where the type of vehicle, system, component or separate technical unit presented for 
type-approval complies with the relevant technical requirements with the UN regulations, and 
where the applicant fulfils the relevant requir ements laid down in Article 3 of this Regulation, 
and where an authorisation is given in accordance with the procedure set out in Article 39 of 
Regulation (EU) 2018/858, the type -approval authority shall grant an EU type -approval and 
issue a type -approval number in accordance with the method set out in Annex IV of 
Regulation (EU) 2020/683.  
The type-approval authority shall not assign the same number to another type of vehicle, 
system, component or separate technical unit.  
The EU type-approval certificate , issued by the type-approval authority , shall follow  the 
model set out in Part 2 of Annex I together with the completed communication form 
corresponding to the relevant model in the applied UN regulation with the entry of its UN 
type-approval number left blank.  EN 9  EN Each  component  or separate technical unit conforming to a type in respect of which an EU 
type-approval has been granted pursuant to this Regulation shall bear an EU separate 
technical unit type -approval mark in accordance with paragraph 4 of Annex V  to Regulation 
(EU) 2020/683.  
 
CHAPTER I II 
EU VEHICLE TYPE -APPROVAL WITH REGARD TO 
CERTAIN SPECIFIC CONSTRUCTION  AND SAFETY 
REQUIREMENTS  
Article 5 
Application for the EU type -approval  of a vehicle type as regards certain vehicle systems  
 
1. A separate application for EU type -approval of a vehicle type as regards each of the 
following items shall be submitted to the type -approval authority by manufacturer s or their 
representative s, using the respective model information document : 
(a) the lay-out a nd the location of the statutory plate and the composition and the 
location of the vehicle identification number , using the model laid down in 
Part 1 of Annex II;  
(b) the space for mounting and the fixing of [front and rear ] registration plates , 
using the mode l laid down in Part 1 of Annex III;  
(c) the windscreen wiper and washer systems, using the model laid down in Annex 
IV, Part  1, Section A;  
(d) the wheel guards, using the model laid down in Part 1 of Annex V;  
(e) the windscreen defrosting and demis ting systems, using the model laid down in 
Part 1 of Annex VI;  
(f) the towing devices, using the model laid down in Part 1 of Annex VII;  
(g) the spray  suppression  system , using the model laid down in Annex VIII, Part  1, 
Section A;  
(h) the gear shift indicator , using the model laid down in Part  1 of Annex IX;  
(i) the vehicle access , using the model laid down in Part  1 of Annex X;  
(j) the revers ing motion , using the model laid down in Part  1 of Annex XI ; 
(k) the vehicle masses  and dimensions, using the model laid down in Annex XIII, 
Part 1, Section A ; 
(l) in case of hydrogen -powered vehicles, the hydrogen  system (liquefied 
hydrogen storage system (LHSS) or compressed hydrogen storage system 
(CHSS), or the vehicle fuel system, incorporating LHSS , using the model laid 
down in Annex XI V, Part 1, Section A . 
2. The application for the EU type -approval of a type of vehicle as regard the gear shift 
indicator referred to in point (h) of paragraph 1 shall be submitted together with a declaration 
of the manufacturer that the vehicle complies with the relevant requirements set out in this EN 10  EN Regulation and a certificate drawn up in accordance with the model set out in the Appendix to 
Part 1 of Annex IX.  
3. The manufacturer shall , when requested by the approval authority or the technical 
service, make available , for test purposes , a vehicle representative of the type to be approved.  
Article 6 
Granting the EU type -approval  of a vehicle type as regards certain ve hicle systems  
 
1. Where  the requirements set out in Part 2 of Annexes  II to XIII and in Annex XIV, Part 
2, Sections D and E to this Regulation are met, the approval authority shall grant an EU type -
approval and issue a type -approval number in accordance with  the method  set out in Annex 
IV of Commission Implementing Regulation (EU) 2020/ 683. 
The type -approval authority shall not assign the same number to another vehicle type.  
2. For the purpose of paragraph  1, the type -approval authority shall deliver an EU type-
approval certificate , drawn up in accordance with M odel B of Annex III to Commission 
Implementing Regulation (EU) 2020/ 683, and  an Addendum set out in: 
(a) Part 3 of Annex II for the item referred to in point (a) of Article 5(1);  
(b) Part 3 of Annex III for the item referred to in point (b) of Article 5(1); 
(c) Annex IV, Part 3, Section A for the item referred to in point (c) of Article 5(1); 
(d) Part 3 of Annex V for the item referred to in point (d) of Article 5(1); 
(e) Part 3 of Annex  VI for the item referred to in point (e) of Article 5(1); 
(f) Part 3 of Annex VII for the item referred to in point (f) of Article 5(1); 
(g) Annex VIII, Part 3, Section A for the item referred to in point (g) of 
Article  5(1); 
(h) Part 3 of Annex IX for the item referred  to in point (h) of Article 5(1); 
(i) Part 3 of Annex X for the item referred to in point (i) of Article 5(1);  
(j) Part 3 of Annex XI for the item referred to in point (j) of Article 5(1);  
(k) Annex XIII, Part 3, Section A for the item referred to in point ( k) of 
Article 5(1); and 
(l) Annex XIV, Part 3, Section A for the item referred to in point ( l) of 
Article  5(1). 
 EN 11  EN CHAPTER IV 
EU SEPARATE TECHNICAL UNIT AND EU COMPONENT 
TYPE -APPROVAL S WITH REGARD TO CERTAIN VEHICLE 
SYSTEMS AND CO MPONENTS  
Article 7 
Application for the EU separate technical unit type-approval of systems and equipment  
 
Applications for  EU separate technical unit type-approval with regard to each of the following 
systems and equipment shall be drawn up in accordance with  the respective model 
information docu ment:  
(a) the windscreen washer system, using the model laid down in Annex IV, Part  1, 
Section  B; 
(b) the spray suppression system, using the model laid down in Annex VIII, Part 1, 
Section  B; 
(c) the frontal protection system, using the model laid down in Part 1 of 
Annex  XII; 
(d) the aerodynamic device or equipment, using the model laid down in Annex 
XIII, Part  1, Section  B. 
Article 8 
Granting the EU type -approval  of a separate technical un it 
 
1. Where  the requirements set out in Part 2 of Annex I V to this Regulation with regard to  
the windscreen washer  systems , Part 2 of Annex VIII with regard to the spray suppression 
systems, Part 2 of Annex  XII with regard to the frontal protection systems and Annex XIII, 
Part 2, Section I  with regard to the aero dynamic devices and equipment  are met, the approval 
authority shall grant  an EU separate technical unit type -approval  for those types of systems 
and equipment, and issue a type-approval number in accordance with the method set out in 
Annex IV to Commission Implementing Regulation (EU) 2020/ 683. 
The type-approval  authority  shall  not assign  the same  number  to another  type of separate  
technical  unit or equipment . 
2. The EU type -approval certificate s for the systems and equipment referred to in Article 
5 shall follow  Model C of Annex III to Commission Implementing Regulation (EU) 
2020/ 683, and the Addendum set out in : 
(a) Annex IV, Part 3, Section B for the system referred to in point (a) of Article 7; 
(b) Annex VIII, Part 3, Section B for the system referred to in point (b) of Article 
7; 
(c) Annex XII, Part 3, Section B  for the system referred to in point (c) of Article 7; 
(d) Annex XIII, Part 3, Section B for the equipment referred to in point (d) of 
Article 7. EN 12  EN Article 9 
Application for the EU component  unit type -approval  
 
Applications  for EU component type -approval  with regard to the following hydrogen 
components shall be  drawn up in accordance with the model information document  laid down 
in Annex  XIV, Part  1, Section  B: 
(a) the liquefied hydrogen storage systems (LHSS), including their containers, 
pressure relief and shut -off devices , with respect to their safety performance 
and material compatibility ; 
(b) the compressed hydrogen storage systems (CHSS), including their  containers 
and primary closing devices , comprising TPRD, check valve and automatic 
shut-off valves , with respect to their material compatibility . 
Article 10 
Granting the EU component typ e-approval   
 
1. Where the requirements set out in Annex XIV, Part 2, Section s B, C and F, for 
component s referred to in point (a) of Article 9, and Section F, for components referred to in 
point (b) of that Article , are met , the approval authority shall grant  an E U component  type-
approval for the type of hydrogen component and issue a type -approval number in accordance 
with the method set out in Annex IV to Commission Implementing Regulation (EU) 
2020/ 683. 
The type-approval  authority  shall  not assign  the same  number  to another  type of component . 
2. The EU type -approval certific ate for the component s referred to in Article  9 shall 
follow Model C of Annex III to Commission Implementing Regulation (EU) 2020/683, and 
the Addendum set out in Annex XIV, Part 3, Section B . 
Article 11 
EU type -approval  mark  
 
1. The EU separate technical unit type -approval mark of a type of a system or equipment 
shall be composed and fixed in accordance with:  
(a) Annex IV, Part 3, Section C with regard to the system referred to in point (a) of 
Article 7; 
(b) Annex  VIII, Part 3, Section C  with regard to the system  referred to in point ( b) 
of Article 7; 
(c) Annex XII, Part 3 , Section B  with regard to the system  referred to in point ( c) 
of Article 7; 
(d) Annex XIII, Part 3, Section C with regard to the devices and equipment 
referred to in point (d) of Article 7. 
2. The EU component  type-approval mark of a type of a component  referred to in Article 
9 shall be composed and fixed in accordance with  Annex XIV, Part 3, Section C.  
 EN 13  EN CHAPTER V  
FINAL PROVISIONS  
Article 12 
Transitional provision  
 
1. With effect  from 6 July 2022, type -approval authorities shall refuse to grant EU type -
approval in respect of new types of vehicles , with regard to the statutory markings, which do 
not comply with the requirements set out in Part 2 of Annex II to this Regulation on or after 6 
July 2022.  
2. With effect from 7 July 2024, national authorities shall refuse the registration, placing 
on the market and entry into service of vehicles , which do not comply with the requirements 
set out in Part 2 of Annex II to this Regulation.  
3. With effect from 6 July 2022, type -approval authorities shall refuse to grant EU type -
approval in respect of new types of vehicles  with regard to the space for mounting and fixing 
of the registration plates,  which do not comply with the requirements set out in Part 2 of 
Annex III to this Regulation on or after 6 July 2022.  
4. With effect from 7 July 2024, national authorities shall refuse the registration, placing 
on the market and entry into service of vehicles , which do  not comply with the requirements 
set out in Part 2 of Annex III to this Regulation . 
5. In accordance with Article 15(1) of Regulation (EU) 2019/2144, national authorities 
shall permit the sale and entry into service of vehicles, systems, components and separ ate 
technical units type -approved before 6 July 2022, and continue to grant extension of 
approvals to those vehicles, systems, components and separate technical units under the terms 
of Regulation (EC) No 78/2009, Regulation (EC) No 79/2009 or Regulation ( EC) No 
661/2009 and their implementing measures, as regards the subject matter covered in Annexes 
II to XIV to this Regulation.  
Article  13 
Derogations  
 
1. By way of derogation from Article 6(1) of this Regulation,  an EU type -approval may 
be granted for vehicles intended for the transport of indivisible loads , the dimensions of which 
exceed the maximum authorised dimensions set out in point 1.1. of Sections B, C and D of 
Part 2 of Annex  XIII to this Regulation , in w hich case  the type -approval certificate and the 
certificate of conformity shall clearly indicate that the vehicle is intended for the transport of 
indivisible loads only.  
2. By way of derogation from Article 6(1) of this Regulation, Member States may grant 
national type -approval of vehicles produced in small series  under Article  42 of Regulation 
(EU)  2018/858, and national individual vehicle approval s under Article  45 of that for vehicles 
exceeding the maximum authorised dimensions set out in point 1.1. of S ections B, C and D of 
Part 2 of Annex  XIII to this Regulation . 
Type -approvals under Article  42 of Regulation (EU)  2018/858 shall be subject to the 
quantitative annual limits set out in point  3 of Part A of Annex  V to that Regulation . EN 14  EN Article  14 
Provision of information  
 
For the purpose of evaluating the need for further developments, manufacturers and type -
approval authorities shall make available to the Commission upon request the information set 
out in Parts 1, 2 and 3 of Annex IX. The information shall be treated in a confidential manner 
by the Commission and its representatives . 
Article 15 
Amendments to Commission Implementing Regulation (EU) 2020/ 683 
 
Annex es I, III, IV and VIII to Commission Implementing Regulation (EU) 2020/ 683 are 
amended in accorda nce with Annex X V to this Regulation.  
Article 16 
Entry into force  
 
This Regulation shall enter into force on the twentieth  day following that of its publication in 
the Official Journal of the European Union . 
 
This Regulation shall be binding in its entirety and directly applicable in all Member States.  
Done at Brussels,  
 For the Commission  
 The President  
 Ursula von der Leyen