EN   EN 
 
 
 EUROPEAN  
COMMISSION   
Brussels, XXX   
[…](2020) XXX  draft  
ANNEXES 1 to 8  
 
ANNEXES  
to the  
Commission Implementing Regulation (EU) .../...  
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       
       
        
  EN 1  EN ANNEX I  
TYPE -APPROVAL IN ARE AS COVERED BY UN REG ULATIONS  
 
PART  1 
 
Information  document  
 
MODEL  
Information  document  No ... relating  to the EU type-approval  of a vehicle  with regard  to a 
system  / component  / separate  technical  unit (1) with regard  to UN Regulation  No …, as 
amended  by [supplement  … to (1)] the … series,  concerning  … based  on and formatted  in 
accordance  with the item numbering  of Annex  I to Commission  Implementing  Regulation  
(EU)  2020/ 683(2) 
The following  information,  where  applicable,  shall  be supplied  in triplicate  and include  a list 
of contents.  Any drawings  or pictures  shall  be supplied  in appropriate  scale  and in sufficient  
detail  on size A4 or on a folder  of A4 format.  Photographs,  if any, shall  show  sufficient  detail.  
 
0. GENERAL  
0.1. Make  (trade  name  of manufacturer):  
0.2. Type: 
0.2.1.  Commercial  name(s)  (if available):  
0.3. Means  of identification  of type,  if marked  on the vehicle  / component  /  
separate  technical  unit   (1) (3):  
0.3.1.  Location  of that marking:  
0.4. Category  of vehicle  (4): 
0.5. Company  name  and address  of manufacturer : 
0.8. Name(s)  and address(es)  of assembly  plant(s):  
0.9. Name  and address  of the manufacturer's  representative  (if any):  
1. GEN ERAL  CONSTRUCTION  CHARACTERISTICS  OF THE  VEHICLE  
1.1. Photographs , pictures  and/or  drawings  of a representative  
vehicle/component/separate  technical  unit(1):  
All subsequent  items  and information  relevant  for the vehicle,  component  or separate  
technical  unit shall  be provided  in agreement  with the technical  service  and type-approval 
authority  responsible  for granting  the EU type-approval  for which  the application  was 
submitted.  It may be based  on a model  for an information  document  if provided  by UN 
Regulation  No …, otherwise  it shall  insofar  practicable  be based  on the item numbering  of 
Annex  I to Commission  Implementing  Regulation  (EU)  2020/ 683 (i.e. the complete  list of 
information  for the purpose  of EU type-approval  of vehicles,  components  and separate  EN 2  EN technical  units)  and any additional  information  or particulars  required  for approval  under  UN 
Regul ation  No … shall  be included.  
_______________________  
Explanatory  notes  
Information  document  numbering  in accordance  with the template  laid down  in Annex  I to 
Regulation  (EU)  2018/858  
(1) Delete  where  not applicable.  
(2) If a part (e.g. component  or separate  technical  unit)  has been  type-approved , that part need not 
be described  if reference  is made  to such approval.  Similarly,  a part need  not be described  if its 
construction  is clearly  apparent  from  the attached  diagrams  or drawings.  For each item for 
which  drawings,  pictures  or photographs  shall  be attached,  give numbers  of the corresponding  
attached  documents.  
(3) If the means  of identification  of type contains  characters  not relevant  to describe  the vehicle,  
component  or separate  technical  unit types  covered  by this informati on document,  such 
characters  shall  be represented  in the documentation  by the symbol  “?” (e.g. ABC??123??).  
(4) Classified  according  to the definitions  set out in Part A of Annex  I to Regu lation  (EU)  
2018/858.  
  EN 3  EN PART  2 
 
MODEL  
 
Format: A4 (210 × 297 mm)  
TYPE -APPROVAL  CERTIFICATE  
Identification  of type-approval  
authority  
 
 
Comm unication  concerning  granting  / extension  / refusal  / withdrawal  (1) of type-approval  of 
a type of vehicle  with regard  to a system  / component  / separate  technical  unit (1) complying  
with the requirements  laid down  in UN Regulation  No … as amended  by supplement  … to (1) 
the … series,  with regard  to Regulation  (EU)  2019/2144,  as last amended  by Regulation  (EU)  
No …/…  
Number  of the EU type-approval  certificate:  . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .  
 
Reason  for extension  / refusal  / withdrawal  (1): . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .  . . . . 
 
SECTION  I 
 
0. GENERAL  
0.1. Make (trade  name  of manufacturer):  
0.2. Type:  
0.2.1.  Commercial  name(s)  (if available):  
0.3. Means  of identification  of type,  if marked  on the vehicle  / component  /  
separate  technical  unit    (1):  
0.3.1.  Location  of that marking:  
0.4. Category  of vehicle  (2): 
0.5. Name and address  of manufacturer : 
0.8. Name(s)  and address(es)  of assembly  plant(s):  
0.9. Name and address  of the manufacturer's  representative  (if any):  
1. GENERAL  CONSTRUCTION  CHARACTERISTICS  OF THE  VEHICLE  
1.1. Photographs  and/or  drawings  of a representative  vehicle:  EN 4  EN  
SECTION  II 
 
1. Additional  information  (where  applicable):  see Addendum.  
2. Technical  service  responsible  for carrying  out the tests:  
3. Date  of test report:  
4. Number  of test report:  
5. Remarks  (if any):  see Addendum.  
6. Place:  
7. Date:  
8. Signature:  
____________________  
(1) Delete  where  not applicable.  
(2) Classified according to the definitions set out in Part A of Annex I to Regulation (EU) 
2018/858.  
 
Attachments:  - Information  package  
- Test report  
- Completed  communication  form  conforming  to the relevant  model  in the 
applicable  UN Regulation,  albeit  without  the mentioning  of an UN approval  
being  granted  or extended  as well as without  the mentioning  of an UN type-
approval  number  
  EN 5  EN Addendum  
to type-approval  certificate  number  … 
1. Based  on UN Regulation  using  EU type-approved  components  or separate  technical  units:  
yes / no (1) 
2. Approval  procedure  according  to Article  30(7)  of Regulation  EU 2018/858  (virtual  
testing):  yes / no (1) 
3. Approval  procedure  according  to Article  39 of Regulation  EU 2018/858  (new 
technologies or new concepts ): yes / no (1) 
4. Approval  procedure  according  to Article  72(1)  and Annex  VII of Regulation  EU 2018/858  
(in-house technical service ): yes / no (1) 
5. In case of components  and separate  technical  units,  example  of the type-approval  marking  
on the component  or separate  technical  unit:  
6. Remarks:    
 EN 6  EN ANNEX  II 
STATUTORY PLATE AND THE VEHICLE IDENTIFI CATION NUMBER  
 
PART 1  
 
Information document for EU type -approval of motor vehicles and their trailers with 
regard to the statutory plate and the vehicle  identification number (VIN)  
 
MODEL  
 
Information  document  No … relating  to the EU type-approval  of a vehicle  with regard  to the 
vehicle  statutory  plate  and the vehicle  identification  number.  
The following  information  shall  be supplied  in triplicate  and include  a list of contents.  Any 
drawings  or pictures  shall  be supplied  in appropriate  scale  and in sufficient  detail  on size A4 
or on a folder  of A4 format.  Photographs,  if any, shall  show  sufficient  detail.  
0.1. 
0.2. 
0.2.1.  
0.3. 
0.3.1.  
0.4. 
0.5. 
0.6. 
0.6.1.  
0.6.2.  
0.8. 
0.9. 
1. 
1.1. 
9. 
9.17.  
9.17.1.  
9.17.2.  
9.17.3.  EN 7  EN 9.17.4.  
9.17.4.1.  
9.17.4.2.  
9.17.4.3.  
_______________________  
Explanatory  notes  
Information  document  numbering  in accordance  with the template  laid down  in Annex  I to 
Commission  Implementing  Regulation  (EU)  2020/683. 
  EN 8  EN PART  2 
 
Section  A 
 
Technical requirements  
 
1. Manufacturer's statutory plate  
1.1. General provisions   
1.1.1.  Each vehicle shall be fitted with the manufacturer's statutory plate described in this 
section  
1.1.2.  The manufacturer's  statutory plate shall be affixed by the vehicle manufacturer or the 
vehicle manufacturer’s  representative.  
1.1.3.  The manufacturer's  statutory plate shall consist of  either  of the following : 
(a) a recta ngular sheet of metal  
(b) a rectangular  self-adhesive label  
1.1.4.  Metallic plates shall be fastened with rivets  or equivalent . 
1.1.5.  Labels shall be tamper evident, fraud resistant and self -destructive in case there is an 
attempt to remove  the label.  
1.2. Information  to be mentioned on the manufacturer's statutory  plate.  
1.2.1.  The following information shall be printed indelibly on the manufacturer's statutory 
plate in the order listed:  
(a) the manufacturer's company name;  
(b) the whole vehicle type -approval number;  
(c) the stage of completion, in the case of multi -stage built vehicles;  
(d) the vehicle identification number;  
(e) the technically permissible maximum laden mass;  
(f) the technically pe rmissible maximum mass of the combination;  
(g) the technically permissible maximum mass on each axle listed in order from 
front to rear.  
1.2.2.  The height of the characters referred to in point 1.2.1.( d) shall not be less than 4 mm. 
1.2.3.  The height of the characters of the information referred to in point 1.2.1, other than the 
vehicle identification number, shall not be less than 2  mm. 
1.3. Specific  provisions  
1.3.1.  Trailers  
1.3.1.1.  In the case of a trailer, the technically permissible maximum static vertical mass on the EN 9  EN coupling point shall be mentioned.  
1.3.1.2.  The coupling point shall be deemed the first axle and be numbered '0'.  
1.3.1.3.  The first axle shall be numbered '1', the second '2' and so on, separated  by a hyphen.  
1.3.1.4.  The mass of the combination referred to in point 1.2.1.( f) shall be omitted.  
1.3.2.  Heavy duty vehicles  
1.3.2.1.  With regard to vehicles of category N 3, O 3 or O 4, the technically permissible maxi mum 
mass on an axle group shall be mentioned. The entry corresponding to "Axle group" 
shall be identified by the letter 'T', followed by a hyphen.  
1.3.2.2.  With  respect to vehicles of category M 3, N3, O3 or O 4, the manufacturer may mention on 
the manufacturer's statutory  plate the intended registration/in -service maximum 
permissible laden mass.  
1.3.2.2.1.  The part of the manufacturer's statutory plate where the masses are mentioned shall be 
subdivided in two columns: the intended registration/in -service maximum permissible 
masses shall be mentioned in the left column and the technically permissible maximum 
laden masses in the right column.  
1.3.2.2.2.  The two -letter code of the country where the vehicle is intended to be registere d shall be 
indicated as header of the left column.  The code shall be in accordance with Standard 
ISO 3166 -1:2006.  
1.3.2.3.  The requirements of point 1.3.2.1 shall not apply where:  
(a) the technically permissible maximum mass on an axle group is the sum of the 
technically permissible maximum mass on the axles which are part of that axle 
group ; 
(b) the letter "T" is added as suffix to the maximum mass on each axle which is 
part of that axle group;  and 
(c) where the requirements of point 1.3.2.2 are applied, the registration/in -service 
maximum permissible mass on the group of axles is the sum of the 
registrat ion/in -service maximum permissible mass on the axles which are part 
of that axle group.  
1.4. Additional information  
1.4.1.  The manufacturer may provide  additional information below or along side the prescribed 
inscriptions, outside a clearly marked rectangle which shall enclose only the information 
referred to  in points 1.2. and 1.3.  
1.5. Models of the manufacturer's statutory plate  
1.5.1.  Examples of the various possible models of the manufacturer's statutory plate are gi ven in 
Section B . 
1.5.2.  The data given on the models are fictitious.  
1.6. Requirements for location on vehicle  EN 10  EN 1.6.1.  The manufacturer's statutory plate shall be firmly attached in a conspicuous and rea dily 
accessible position.  
1.6.2.  The location shall be chosen so that the part on which it  is affixed is not subject to 
replacement in use.  
2. Vehicle identification number (VIN)  
2.2.1.  The VIN shall consist of the following three  sections  and a check digit : 
(a) the world manufacturer identifier (WMI);  
(b) the vehicle descriptor section (VDS);  
(c) the vehicle indicator section (VIS).  
2.2.2.  The WMI shall consist of a code assigned to the vehicle manufacturer which enable s that 
manufacturer to be identified.  
2.2.2.1.  The code shall comprise three alphanumeric cha racters, capital roman letters or Arabic 
numerals, which shall be assigned by the competent authority in the country where the 
principal place of business  of the manufacturer is  situated . 
2.2.2.2.  The competent authority shall act in a ccordance  with the international organisation 
referred to in Standard ISO 3780:2009 on "Road vehicles – World manufacturer identifier 
(WMI) code".  
2.2.2.3.  Where the manufacturer's global production is less than 500 vehicles per year, the third 
character shall always be '9'. In order to identify such manufacturers, the competent 
authority referred to in  point 2.2.2. shall assign the third, the fourth and the fifth character 
of the VIS.  
2.2.3.  The VDS shall consist of five alphanumeric characters, capital roman letters or Arabic 
numerals, which shall serve to indicate the general characteristics of the vehicle. Where 
the manufacturer does not use one or more of the five characters, the unused sp aces shall 
be filled in with alphanumeric characters at the manufacturer's discretion so that the total 
number of characters is five .  
2.2.4.  The ninth position of the VIN shall be a check digit that is mathematically correct in 
accordance with the formula specified in Section C . 
2.2.5.  The VIS shall consist of eight alphanumeric characters, capital Roman letters or Ara bic 
numerals, of which the last four shall consist of digits only.  
The VIS shall provide, in conjunction with the WMI and the VDS, clear identification of 
a particular vehicle. Any unused space shall be filled in with the digit '0' so that the total 
numbe r of characters is eight . 
2.2.6.  The height of the characters of the VIN marked  on the chassis shall be no less than 7  mm. 
2.2.7.  There shall be no space between the characters.  
2.2.8.  The use of the letters 'I', 'O' or 'Q' shall not be permitted.  
2.2.9.  The beginning and the end of the VIN shall be limited by one symbol  at the choice of the EN 11  EN manufacturer . That symbol should neither be a Roman capital letter nor an Arabic 
numeral.  
2.2.9.1.  The requirement under point 2.2.9. may be waived whe re the VIN is marked on a single 
line. 
2.2.9.2.  Whe re the VIN is marked on two lines, th e requirement under point 2.2.9.  shall apply to 
each line.  
2.3. Requirements for location of the VIN on a vehicle  
2.3.1.  The VIN shall be marked on a single line.   
2.3.1.1.  Whe re, for technical reasons such as lack of space, the VIN cannot be marked on a single 
line, the national authority may, at the request of the manufacturer, allow the VIN to be 
marked on two lines.  In such case, the sections referred to  in point 2.2.1. may not be 
interrupted.  
2.3.2.  The VIN shall be marked by stamping or mechanical hammering on the chassis, frame or 
other similar structure.  
2.3.3.  Techniques that are proven to offer the same level of inalterability against tamperi ng or 
forgery as mechanical hammering may be used instead  of that technique.  
2.3.4.  The VIN shall be marked in a clearly visible and easily accessible location, in a way that 
the marking  cannot be obliterated or deteriorate.  
2.3.5.  The VIN shall be located on the right -hand side of the vehicle.  
 
Section B  
 
Model of statutory plate  
1. MODEL A  
for vehicles of category M 1 and N 1 
 JERMY CLARKFILS AUTOMOBILES S.A.  
e2*2018/858*11460  
VRZUA5FX29J276031  
1 850 kg  
3 290 kg  
 1 - 1 100 kg  
 2 -    880 kg  
Example of a manufacturer's statutory plate for a vehicle of category M 1 type-approved in 
France . 
2. MODEL  B 
for vehicles of category M 2, M 3, N2 and N 3 EN 12  EN  DEMURO VEICOLI COMMERCIALI S.P.A.  
e3*2018/858*52288  
ZCFC35A3405850414  
 (IT) 
17 990 kg  
40 000 kg  
1 -   7 100 kg  
2 - 11 500 kg  
 T -             kg  
17 990 kg  
44 000 kg  
1 -   7 100 kg  
2 - 11 500 kg  
 T -             kg 
Example of a manufacturer's statutory plate for a vehicle of category N 3 type-approved in 
Italy.  
Note:  the column  on the left side is optional  
3. MODEL  C 
for vehicles of category  O1 and O 2 
 KAPITÅN SLØW  
e5*2018/858*11460  
YSXFB56VX71134031  
 1 500 kg  
 0 -    100 kg  
 1 - 1 100 kg  
 2 -    880 kg  
Example of a manufacturer's statutory plate for a vehicle of category O 2 type-approved in 
Sweden.  
4. MODEL  D 
for vehicles of category O 3 and O 4 
 Jalo Pnik CO. TD  
e8*2018/858*10036  
2T0YX646XX7472266  
 (CZ)  
34.000 kg  
0  -  8.000 kg  
1  -  9.000 kg   
37.000 kg  
0  -   8.000 kg  
1  - 10.000 kg  EN 13  EN 2  -  9.000 kg  
3  -  9.000 kg  
T - 27.000 kg  2  - 10.000 kg  
3  - 10.000 kg  
T  - 30.000 kg  
Example of a manufacturer's statutory plate for a vehicle of category O 4 type-approved in 
Czech  Republic .  
Note:  the column  on the left side is optional  
5. MODEL  E 
additional  plate for vehicles built in multiple stages (in accordance with point 4.2. of 
Annex IX to Regulation (EU) 2018/858)  
 HaMsTeR conversions LLP  
e49*2018/858*01912  
Stage 3  
VRZUA5FX29J276031  
1 900 kg  
           kg 
 1 - 1 200 kg  
 2 -           kg 
Example of a manufacturer's statutory plate for a multi -stage vehicle of category N 1 type-
approved in Cyprus . The technically permissible mass is mentioned on this plate, meaning that 
it has been changed in the current stage of approval. The technically permissible maximum 
mass of the combination is not mentioned on this plate, meaning that it has not been changed 
in the current stage of approval. In addition, the entry ‘0’ is not mentioned meaning that the 
vehicle is permitted to tow a trailer. The technically permissible maximum mass on the first 
axle is mentioned on this plate, meaning that it has been changed in the current stage of 
approval. The technically permissible maximum mass on the second axle is not mentioned on 
this plate, meaning that it has not been changed in the current stage of approval.  
  EN 14  EN Section C  
Check digit  
1. The check digit shall be calculated by carrying out the mathematical computation 
specifi ed in points 1.1. to 1.4.  
1.1. Assign to each number in the VIN its actual mathematical value and assign to each 
letter the value specified below:  
 A = 1  
B = 2  
C = 3  
D = 4  
E = 5  
F = 6  
G = 7  
H = 8  J = 1  
K = 2  
L = 3  
M = 4  
N = 5  
P = 7  
R = 9  
 S = 2  
T = 3  
U = 4  
V = 5  
W = 6  
X = 7  
Y = 8  
Z = 9  
1.2. Multiply the assigned value for each character in the VIN by the position weight facto r 
specified below:  
 1st = 8 
2nd = 7 
3rd = 6 
4th = 5 
5th = 4 
6th = 3 
7th = 2 
8th = 10 
9th = check  digit 10th = 9 
11th = 8 
12th = 7 
13th = 6 
14th = 5 
15th = 4 
16th = 3 
17th = 2 
1.3. Add the resulting  products and divide the total by 11.  
1.4. The check digit (number 0 to 9 or letter X) is based on either the fractional remainder or 
the decimal  equivalent re mainder (rounded to the nearest thousandth) as listed in the 
table below.  
 Check  digit 
0 
1 
2 
3 
4 
5 
6 
7 
8 
9 
X Fractional  remainder  
0 
1/11 
2/11 
3/11 
4/11 
5/11 
6/11 
7/11 
8/11 
9/11 
10/11  Decimal  equivalent  remainder  
0 
0.091  
0.182  
0.273  
0.364  
0.455  
0.545  
0.634  
0.727  
0.818  
0.909  EN 15  EN   EN 16  EN PART 3  
 
EU TYPE -APPROVAL CERTIFICATE  (VEHICLE SYSTEM)  
 
Communication  concerning  granting  / extension  / refusal  / withdrawal  (1) of type-approval  of 
a type of vehicle  with regard  to the statutory  markings,  in accordance  with the requirements  
laid down  in Annex  II to Regulation  (EU)  2020/…  [Please  insert  reference  to this 
Regulation ], as last amended  by Regulation  (EU)  No …/…  
Number  of the EU type-approval  certificate:   
 
Reason  for extension  / refusal  / withdrawal  (1):  
 
SECTION  I 
[…] 
SECTION II  
[…] 
Addendum  
to EU type-approval  certificate  number  … 
 
1. Additional  information:  
1.1. Brief  description  of the vehicle  type as regards  its structure,  dimensions,  lines  and 
constituent  materials:  
2. Location  of the vehicle  identification  number:  
3. Location  of the statutory  plate:  
4. Statutory  plate  for vehicle  built in multi -stage:  yes / no (1) 
5. Remarks:  
 
___________   
(1) Delete  where  not applicable.   
 EN 17  EN ANNEX  III 
 
SPACE  FOR  MOUNTING  AND  FIXING  OF FRONT  AND  REAR  REGISTRATION  
PLATES  
 
PART  1 
 
Information  document  for EU type-approval  of motor  vehicles  and their  trailers  with  
regard  to the space  for mounting  and fixing  of front  and rear registration  plates  
 
MODEL  
 
Information  document  No … relating  to the EU type-approval  of a motor  vehicle  or a trailer  
with regard  to the space  for mounting  and the fixing  of front  and rear registration  plates.   
The following  information  shall  be supplied  in triplicate  and include  a list of contents.  Any 
drawings  or pictures  shall  be supplied  in appropriate  scale  and in sufficient  detail  on size A4 
or on a folder  of A4 format.  Photographs,  if any, shall  show  sufficient  detail.   
 
0. 
0.1. 
0.2. 
0.2.1.  
0.3. 
0.3.1.  
0.4. 
0.5. 
0.8. 
0.9. 
1. 
1.1. 
2. 
2.4. 
2.4.2.  
2.4.2.3.  
2.6. 
9. EN 18  EN 9.14.  
9.14.1.  
9.14.2.  
9.14.3.  
9.14.4.  
9.14.5.  
9.14.5.1.  
9.14.5.2.  
9.14.5.3.  
9.14.5.4.  
9.14.6.  
9.14.7.  
_______________________  
Explanatory  notes  
Information  document  numbering  in accorda nce with the template  laid down  in Annex  I to 
Commission  Implementing  Regulation  (EU)  2020/683. 
  EN 19  EN PART 2  
 
Technical requirements and test procedure  
1. For the purposes of this Annex , the following definitions shall apply : 
1.1. ‘virtually flat surface’  means a surface of solid material, which may also consist of 
patterned mesh or grille, with a radius of curvature of at least 3 000 mm ; 
1.2. ‘surface of patterned mesh’  means a surface consisting of an evenly spread pattern of 
shapes such as round, oval, diamond, rectangular or square holes spread evenly at 
intervals not exceeding 15 mm ; 
1.3. ‘surface of grille’  means a surface consisting of parallel bars which are spread evenly 
and have a mutual distance of not exceeding 15 mm ; 
1.4. ‘nominal surface’  means the theoretical geometrically perfect surface without taking 
into account surface irregularities such as protrusions or indentations ; 
1.5. ‘longitudinal median plane of the vehicle’  means the plane of symmetry of the vehicle 
or, if the vehicle is not symmetrical, the vertical longitudinal plane passing through the 
middle of the vehicle axles ; 
1.6. ‘inclination’  means the degree of the angular deviation in relation to a vertical plane.  
2. Technical  requirements  
2.1. Vehicles shall be equipped with a space for mounting and fixing of rear registration 
plates.  
 
2.1.1.  Motor vehicles of categories M and N shall in  addition be equipped with a space for 
mounting and fixing of front registration plates.  
2.1.2.  Vehicles of category O 2, O 3 and O 4 shall be equipped with two separate spaces for 
mounting and fixing of rear registration plates (i.e. allowing for the optional 
identification of a towing vehicle where required by a national authority).  
2.2. Shape and dimensions of the space for mounting  a registration plate  
2.2.1.  The designated space for mounting shall comprise a rectangular area with the 
following minimum dimensions:  
either (‘ wide  plate’)  
width: 520 mm  
height: 120 mm  
or (‘tall plate’)  
width: 340 mm  
height: 240 mm.  
2.3. Mounting and fixing of front and rear registration plates.  EN 20  EN 2.3.1.  The space for mounting a front or rear registration plate shall comprise a flat or 
virtually flat rectangular surface.  
2.3.1.1.  An adapter plate may form the basis of the space for mounting a registration plate 
when provided as standard equipment.  
2.3.1.2.  The vehicle manufacturer may provide optional or alternative registration plate spaces 
on the vehicle.  
2.3.2.  The surface to be covered by a front or rear registration plate may have holes or gaps; 
however  those holes or gaps shall be no more than 40 mm wide without tak ing into 
account their length (i.e. a gap or slot shall never be wider than 40 mm, but may be 
longer than 40 mm).  
2.3.3.  The surface to be covered by a front or rear registration plate may have protrusions, 
provided that those protrusions do not project more than 5.0 mm from the nominal 
surface. Patches of very soft materials, such as foam or felt to stop the registration 
plate vibrating, shall not be taken into account.  
2.3.4.  The space for mounting a front or rear registration plate shall be such that, with a test 
plate , as defined in point 3.4.,  being fixed in accord ance with  the manufacturer’s 
instructions, the plate shall have the following characteristics : 
2.3.4.1.  Location of the space for mounting a front or rear registration plate:  
2.3.4.1.1.  The space for mounting a registration plate at the front of the vehicle shall  be such that 
the plate can be positioned entirely within the two parallel longitudinal vertical planes 
passing through the outer extremities of the vehicle, not taking into account any 
devices for indirect vision. The designated space itself shall not for m the widest point 
of the vehicle.  
2.3.4.1.2.  The space for mounting a registration plate at the rear of the vehicle shall be such that 
the plate can be positioned entirely within the two parallel longitudinal vertical planes 
passing through the outer extremities of the vehicle, not taking into account any 
devices for indirect vision. The designated space itself shall not form the widest point 
of the vehicle.  
2.3.4.1.3.  Front and rear registration plates shall be perpendicular (± 5°) to the longitudinal 
median plane of the vehicle, measured anywhere on the plate.  
2.3.4.2.  Position of the front and rear plate in relation to the vertical transverse plane:  
2.3.4.2.1.  The plate may be inclined to the vertical at not less than -5° and not more than 30°, 
provided that the height of the upper edge of the plate is not more than 1 500 mm from 
the ground surface . 
2.3.4.2.2.  The plate may be inclined to the vertical at not less than -15° and not more than 5°, 
provided that the height of the upper edge of the plate is more than 1  500 mm from the 
ground surface . 
2.3.4.3.  Height of the front and rear plate from the ground surface:  
2.3.4.3.1.  The lower edge of the plate shall not be less than 200 mm from the ground surface . 
2.3.4.3.2.  The height of the upper edge of the plate from the ground surface shall not exceed 
1 500 mm.  EN 21  EN 2.3.4.3.2.1.  For special purpose vehicles , where it is not practicable to comply with the height 
provision for the registration plate space due to the construction of the vehicle, the 
maximum height may , by way of derogation from point 2.3.4.3.2.,  exceed 1  500 mm 
provided that it is as close to that limit as the constructional character istics of the 
vehicle allow.  
2.3.4.4.  Geometrical visibility:  
2.3.4.4.1.  Front and rear plates shall be visible in the whole space within the following four 
planes:  
(a) the two vertical planes touching the two lateral edges of the plate and forming 
an angle measured outwards to the left and to the right of the plate of 30  to 
the longitudinal median plane of the vehicle;  
(b) the plane touching the upper edge of the plate and forming an angle measured 
upwards of 15  to the horizontal;  
(c) the horizontal plane through the lower edge of the plate, in case the height of 
the upper edge of the plate from the ground surface does not exceed 1  500 
mm; 
(d) the plane touchi ng the lower edge of the plate and forming an angle measured 
downwards of 15° with the horizontal, in case the height of the upper edge of 
the plate from the ground surface exceeds 1 500 mm.  
The front plate shall be visible towards the front of the vehicle  and the rear plate shall 
be visible towards the rear of the vehicle.  
2.3.4.4.2.  No structural element, even when fully transparent, shall be located within the space 
described above.   
2.3.4.5.  The gap between the edges of a mounted and fixed registration plate and the actual 
surface of the plate space shall not exceed 5.0 mm along the complete outline of the 
plate.  
2.3.4.5.1.  This gap  may be exceeded  if measured  at a hole or gap in the surface  of patterned  
mesh  or between  the parallel  bars in the surface  of a grille.  
2.3.5.  The actual position and shape of the mounted and fixed test plate as determined above, 
in particular its resulting radius of curvature, shall be taken into account for the 
purpose of rear registration plate lighting device  requirements.  
2.4. Other requirements  
2.4.1.  The presence of a registration plate shall  not form the basis or part of the basis for 
attaching, mounting or clipping any other vehicle part, component or device onto it 
(e.g. lighting device supports may not be fixed onto a registration plate).  
2.4.2.  No vehicle part, adaptor plate, component or device shall become loosened or 
detached as a result of removal of a registration plate.  
2.4.3.  When a registration plate is fixed, its visibility shall not be reduced under normal 
conditions of use due, in particular, to vibrations and dynamic forces such as driving 
wind forces.  EN 22  EN 2.4.4.  It is not permitted to provide a registration plate mounting location which can easily 
pivot up and/or down beyond the angles l aid down in points 2.3.4.2.1. and 2.3.4.2.2. in 
relation to the vehicle structure in normal driving conditions (i.e. with doors or access 
panels closed).  
2.4.5.  Where it is declared by the vehicle manufacturer that a motor vehicle is suitable for 
towing loads (point 2.11.5 of the information document referred to in Article 24(1) of 
Regulation (EU) 2018/858) and any part of a suitable mechanical coupling device, 
whether fitted or not to the type of motor vehicle, could (partly) obscure the space for 
mounti ng and fixing the rear registration plate, the following shall apply:  
(a) the motor -vehicle’s user instructions (e.g. owner’s manual, vehicle handbook) 
shall clearly specify that installation of a mechanical coupling device that 
cannot be easily removed or rep ositioned is not permitted,  
(b) the instructions shall also clearly specify that, when fitted, a mechanical 
coupling device must always be removed or repositioned when it is not in 
use; and 
(c) in the case of vehicle system type -approval in accordance with UN 
Regulation No 55, it shall be ensured that the removal, repositioning and/or 
alternate location provisions are also fully complied with as regards lighting 
installation and space for mounting and fixing the r ear registration plate . 
3. Test procedure  
3.1. Determination of the vertical inclination and height of the registration test plate from 
the ground surface.  
3.1.1.  The vehicle shall be placed on a smooth horizontal surface. The steered wheels  shall 
be pointed in the straight -ahead position and the vehicle’s mass shall be adjusted to 
that of the mass in running order, but without the driver, before the measurements are 
made.  
3.1.2.  Where  the vehicle is equipped with hydro -pneumatic, hydraulic or pneumatic 
suspension or another device which can be adjusted in relation to load, it shall be 
tested with the suspension or device in the normal running condition, as specified by 
the manufacturer.  
3.1.3.  Where  the primary and visible side of the registration test plate is facing downwards, 
the inclination measurement shall be expressed as a negative (minus) angle.  
3.2. Projections shall be measured perpendicularly and directly towards the nominal 
surface to be covered by the registration plate.  
3.3. The gap between the edge of the mounted and fixed registration test plate and the 
surface shall be measured perpendicularly and directly towards the actual surface to be 
covered by the plate.  
3.4. The registration plate used for checking conformity shall have one of the two size as 
specified in paragraph 2.2.1. and a thickness not exceeding 4.0 mm.  
  EN 23  EN PART 3  
 
EU TYPE -APPROVAL CERTIFICATE  (VEHICLE SYSTEM)  
 
Communication  concerning  granting  / extension  / refusal  / withdrawal  (1) of type-approval  of 
a type of vehicle  with regard  to the registration  plate  spaces  in accordance  with the 
requirements  laid down  in Annex  III to Regulation  (EU)  2020/…  [Please  insert  reference  to 
this Regulation ], as last amended  by Regulation  (EU)  No …/…  
Number  of the EU type-approval  certificate:   
 
Reason  for extension  / refusal  / withdrawal  (1):  
 
SECTION I  
[…] 
SECTION II  
[…] 
 
Addendum  
to EU type-approval  certificate  number  … 
 
1. Additional  information:  
1.1. Brief  description  of the vehicle  type as regards  its structure,  dimensions,  lines  and 
constituent  materials:  
1.2. Description  of the registration  plate  space s (front  and rear):  
2. Registration  plate  space  is suitable  for fixing  a registration  plate  size up to (mm):  
2.1. Front:  520 × 120 / 340 × 240 (1) 
2.2. Rear:  520 × 120 / 340 × 240 (1) 
2.3. Second  rear registration  plate  in case of vehicles of category O 2, O 3 and O 4: 520 × 120 / 
340 × 240 (1) 
4. Rear  registration  plate  space  obscured  when  any mechanical  coupling  device  is fitted:  yes 
/ no (1) 
5. Remarks:  
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(1) Delete  where  not applicable.   EN 24  EN ANNEX IV 
 
WINDSCREEN WIPER AND  WASHER SYSTEMS  
 
PART 1  
 
Section A  
Information document  for EU type -approval of motor vehicles with regard to their 
windscreen wiper and washer systems  
 
MODEL  
 
Information  document  No … relating  to the EU type-approval  of a motor  vehicle  with regard  
to its windscreen  wiper  and washer  systems.  
The following  information  shall  be supplied  in triplicate  and include  a list of contents.  Any 
drawings  or pictures  shall  be supplied  in appropriate  scale  and in sufficient  detail  on size A4 
or on a folder  of A4 format.  Photographs,  if any, shall  show  sufficient  detail.  
 
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0.1. 
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3.2. 
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3.2.5.  
3.2.5.1.  EN 25  EN 3.2.5.2.  
3.2.5.2.1.  
3.2.5.2.2.  
3.3. 
3.3.1.1.  
3.3.1.2.  
3.3.2.  
3.3.2.3.  
3.4. 
3.4.1.  
3.4.2.  
3.4.4.  
3.4.4.5.  
3.4.4.6.  
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9.5.1.  
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9.5.1.2.  
9.5.1.3.  
9.5.1.4.  
9.5.1.5.  
9.6. 
9.6.1.  EN 26  EN 9.7. 
9.7.1.  
9.8. 
9.8.2.  
9.10.  
9.10.3.  
9.10.3.5.  
9.10.3.5.1.  
9.10.3.6.  
9.10.3.6. 1. 
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Explanatory  notes  
Information  document  numbering  in accorda nce with the template  laid down  in Annex  I to 
Commission  Implementing  Regulation  (EU)  2020/683. 
  EN 27  EN Section B  
 
Information documen t for EU type -approval of windscreen washer systems as separate 
technical units  
 
MODEL  
 
Information  document  No … relating  to the EU type-approval  as a separate  technical  unit of 
windscreen  washer  systems.  
The following  information  shall  be supplied  in triplicate  and include  a list of contents.  Any 
drawings  shall  be supplied  in appropriate  scale  and in sufficient  detail  on size A4 or on a 
folder  of A4 format.  Photographs,  if any, shall  show  sufficient  detail.  
Where  systems,  components  or separate  technical  units,  referred  to in this information  
document,  have  electronic  controls,  information  concerning  their performance  shall  be 
provided.  
0. 
0.1. 
0.2. 
0.3. 
0.3.1.  
0.4. 
0.5. 
0.7. 
0.8. 
0.9. 
9.7. 
9.7.1.  
_______________________  
Explanatory  notes  
Information  document  numbering  in accordance  with the template  laid down  in Annex  I to 
Commission  Implementing  Regulation  (EU)  2020/683. 
  EN 28  EN PART 2  
 
Technical requirements and test procedure  
1. For the purposes of this Annex , the following definitions shall apply : 
1.1. ‘wiper field’  means the area(s) on the windscreen which is wiped by the wiper blade(s) 
when the wiper system is operating under normal conditions;  
1.2. ‘intermittent operation of the wiper system’  means an automatic non -continuous mode 
of operation of the wiper system, where after each full cycle there is a period d uring 
which the wipers are stationary in one specific designated halting position;  
1.3. ‘washer control’  means the device by which the washer system is manually activated  
and deactivated;  
1.4. ‘washer pump’  means a device for transferring fluid from the wa sher system storage 
reservoir to the outer face of the windscreen;  
1.5. ‘nozzle’  means a device which serves to direct fluid onto the windscreen;  
1.6. ‘fully primed system’  means a system which has been activated normally for a period 
of time and where fluid has been transferred through the pump, tubing and has exited 
the nozzle(s);  
1.7. ‘cleaned area’  means the previously soiled area which does not have any traces of 
drops and remaining dirt after it has dried completely;  
1.8. ‘vision area A’  means tes t area A as defined in point 2.2. of Annex 21 to UN 
Regulation No 43  on u niform provisions concerning the approval of safety glazing 
materials and their installation on vehicles1; 
1.9. ‘vision area B’  means reduced test area B as defined in point 2.4. of Annex 21 to UN 
Regulation No 43, without the exclusion of the area defined in point 2.4.1. (i.e. vision 
area A is included) ; 
1.10. ‘three -dimensional reference system’  means a reference grid as described in Annex 1 
to the Consolidated Resolution on the Construction of Vehicles (R.E.3) ; 
1.11. ‘vehicle master control  switch ’ means the device by which the vehicle's on -board 
electronics s ystem is brought from being switched off, as is the case when a vehicle is 
parked without the driver being present, to normal operation mode.  
2. Technical requirements  
2.1. Windscreen wiper system.  
2.1.1.  Every vehicle that is fitted with a windscreen shall be equipped with a windscreen 
wiper system which is able to function when the vehicle master control  switch  has 
been activated, without any action by the driver other than switching the operating 
control, needed for starting and stopping the windscreen wiper system, to the on 
position.  
                                                 
1 Regulation No 43 of the Economic Commission for Europe of the United Nations (UN/ECE) — 
Uniform provisions concerning the approval of safety glazing materials an d their installation on 
vehicles ( OJ L 42, 12.2.2014, p. 1).  EN 29  EN 2.1.1.1.  The windscreen wiper system shall consist of one or more wiper arms which shall 
have wiper blades that are easily replaceable.  
2.1.2.  The windscreen wiper field shall cover at least 98% of vision area A.  
2.1.3.  The windscreen wiper field shall cover at least 80% of vision area B.  
2.1.4.  The windscreen wiper field shall meet the requirements of point 2.1.2. and 2.1.3. when 
the system is operating at a sweep frequency corresponding to point 2.1.5.1. and shall 
be tested under the conditions as set out in points 3.1.10. to 3.1.10.3.  
2.1.5.  The windscreen wiper system shall have at least two sweep frequency settings:  
2.1.5.1.  One frequency of not less than 10 and not more than 55 cycles per minute.  
2.1.5.2.  One frequency of not less than 45 complete cycles per minute.  
2.1.5.3.  The difference between the highest and a lower sweep frequency setting shall b e at 
least 15 cycles per minute.  
2.1.5.4.  Intermittent operation of the windscreen wip er system may be used to comply with the 
requirements of points 2.1.5.1. to 2.1.5.3.  
2.1.6.  The frequencies referred to in points 2.1.5. to 2.1.5.3. shall be tested under t he 
conditions as set out in points 3.1.1. to 3.1.6 and 3.1.8.  
2.1.7.  Whe re the windscreen wiper system is stopped as a result of switching the operating 
control to the off position, the wiper arm(s) and blade(s) shall return to their position 
of rest.  
2.1.8.  The windscreen wiper system shall be capable of withstanding stalling for at least 15 
seconds. The use of automatic circuit protection devices is allowed, provided that for 
possible resetting no action is required other than operation of the windscr een wiper 
operating control.  
2.1.9.  The capability to withstand stalling of the windscreen wiper system referred to in point 
2.1.8. shall be tested under the conditions as set out in point 3.1.7..  
2.1.10.  Where  the position of rest of the windscreen wipe r arm(s) or blade(s) is not outside of 
vision area B, it shall be possible to manually displace the wiper arm(s) in such a 
manner that the wiper blade(s) can be lifted from its /their  position on the windscreen 
to allow that the windscreen is manually clean ed. 
2.1.11.  The windscreen wiper system shall be capable of operating for 120 seconds  on a dry 
windscreen in an ambient temperature of -18°C, without degradation of performance.  
2.1.12.  The performance of the windscreen wiper system at -18ºC shall be tes ted under the 
conditions as set out in paragraph 3.1.11.  EN 30  EN 2.1.13.  The windscreen wiper system shall continue to meet the requirements of point 2.1.2. 
without any degradation of efficiency, when it is operating at maximum frequency and 
when the vehicle is subjected to a relative air speed equal to 80% of the vehicle’s 
maximum design speed or 160 km/h, whichever is lower. Vision area A of the 
windshield shall be prepared in accordance with points 3.1.8. and 3.1.9. The 
aerodynamic effects associated with the size and shape of the windscreen, wiper 
arm(s) and wiper blade(s) shall be verified under these conditions, also taking into 
account point 3.1.9.1. During the test, the wiper blade(s) shall remain in contact with 
the windscreen and complete lift -off shall not be permitted. The wiper blade(s) shall 
stay in full contact with the windscreen in the area as established in point 2.1.2. for 
each complete cycle and any partial lift -off during upwards as well as downwards 
stroke shall not be permitted.  
2.2. Windscr een washer system.  
2.2.1.  Every vehicle that is fitted with a windscreen shall be fitted with a windscreen washer 
system which is able to function when the vehicle master control switch has been 
activated, and which is capable of withstanding the loads and pressures resulting when 
the nozzles are plugged and the system is actuated in accordance with the procedure 
set out in points 3.2.1.1. to 3.2.1.1.2..  
2.2.2.  The performance of the windscreen washer system shall not be adversely affected by 
exposure to the temperature cycles in accordance with points 3.2.1. to 3.2.5..  
2.2.3.  The windscreen washer system shall have the ability to spray fluid onto the target area 
of the windscreen, without any trace of leakage, disconnection of any tubing and 
malfuncti oning of any nozzle, at normal conditions when subjected to ambient 
temperatures between -18ºC and 80ºC. In addition, when the nozzles are blocked, the 
system shall also show no signs of leakage and disconnection of any tubing.  
2.2.4.  The windscreen washe r system shall be capable of delivering sufficient fluid to clear at 
least 60% of vision area A, under the conditions as set out in points 3.2.6. to 3.2.6.4.  
2.2.5.  The windscreen washer system shall be capable of being manually activated by means 
of the washer control. In addition, activation and deactivation of the system may also 
be coordinated and combined with any other vehicle system.  
2.2.6.  The capacity of the reservoir containing the liquid shall be ≥ 1.0 litre.  
3. Test procedure  
3.1. Windscreen  wiper system test conditions.  
3.1.1.  The tests described below shall be carried out under the conditions as stated in points 
3.1.2. to 3.1.5. unless specified otherwise.  
3.1.2.  The ambient temperature shall be between 5°C and 40°C.  
3.1.3.  The windscree n shall be kept constantly wet.  
3.1.4.  In the case of an electric windscreen wiper system, the following additional conditions 
shall be met.  
3.1.4.1.  All batteries shall be fully charged at the start of the test.  EN 31  EN 3.1.4.2.  The engine, if fitted, shall run at a speed not exceeding 30% of the speed 
corresponding to its maximum power output. However, where  this is proven not to be 
practicable due to specific engine control strategies, for instance in the case of electric 
hybrid  vehicles, a realistic scenario taking into account the engine speeds, periodical 
absence or complete absence of a running engine during normal driving conditions, 
shall be determined. Where  the windscreen wiper system can meet the requirements 
without a r unning engine, the engine does not have to run.  
3.1.4.3.  The passing beam headlamps shall be switched on.  
3.1.4.4.  All fitted heating, ventilation, defrosting and demisting systems (regardless of the 
location in the vehicle) shall be operating at maximum  electrical consumption.  
3.1.5.  Compressed air or vacuum operated windscreen wiper systems shall be able to 
function continuously at the prescribed sweep frequencies whatever the engine speed 
and engine load or minimum and maximum battery charge levels sp ecified by the 
manufacturer for normal operation.  
3.1.6.  The sweep frequencies of the windscreen wiper system shall comply with the 
requirements of points 2.1.5. to 2.1.5.3. after a preliminary operating time of 20 
minutes on a wet windshield.  
3.1.7.  The requirements of point 2.1.8. shall be considered to be satisfied when the wiper 
arms are restrained in a position corresponding to half a cycle, for a period of 15 
seconds with the windscreen wiper control set at the maximum sweep frequency.  
3.1.8.  The outer face of the windscreen shall be thoroughly degreased by means of 
methylated spirit or an equivalent degreasing agent. After drying, a solution of 
ammonia of not less than 3 % and not more than 10 % shall be applied. The surface 
shall be allowed to dry again and shall then be wiped with a dry cotton cloth.  
3.1.9.  A coating of the test mixture, in accordance with the specifications as laid down in 
point  4., shall be applied uniformly to the outer surface of the windscreen and allowed 
to dry.  
3.1.9.1.  Where the outer face of the windscreen has been prepared in accordance with points 
3.1.8. and 3.1.9., the windscreen washer system may be used during the applicable 
tests.  
3.1.10.  The wiper field of the windscreen wiper system, as referred to  in point 2.1.4., shall be 
determined as follows.  
3.1.10.1.  The outer face of the windscreen shall be treated in accordance with points 3.1.8. and 
3.1.9.  
3.1.10.2.  In order to verify that the requirements of points 2.1.2. and 2.1.3. are met, the 
windscreen w iper system shall be activated, taking into account point 3.1.9.1., and a 
trace of the wiper field shall be made and compared to a trace of the vision areas A 
and B.  
3.1.10.3.  The technical service may agree to an alternative test procedure (eg. virtual t esting) to 
verify that the requirements of paragraphs 2.1.2. and 2.1.3..  
3.1.11.  The requirements of point 2.1.11. shall be met at an ambient temperature of  
-18 ± 3°C at which the vehicle has been stored for minimum four hours. The vehicle EN 32  EN shall be prepa red to operate under the conditions set out in points 3.1.4. and 3.1.5. 
During the test, the wiper system shall be operating normally, but at the maximum 
sweep frequency. The wiper field does not have to be observed.  
3.2. Windscreen washer system test con ditions.  
3.2.1.  Test No. 1  
The windscreen washer system shall be filled with water, fully primed, and placed in 
an ambient temperature of 20 ± 2°C for a minimum of four hours. The water shall be 
stabilized at that temperature.  
3.2.1.1.  All nozzle outlets shall be plugged  at the location where the fluid exits those nozzles  
and the windscreen washer control shall be actuated six times in one minute, each time 
for at least three seconds.  
3.2.1.1.1.  Where  the windscreen washer system is powered by the  muscular energy of the driver, 
the force applied shall be 11 ,0 to 13 ,5 daN in case of a hand operated pump. The force 
applied shall be 40 ,0 to 44 ,5 daN in case of a foot operated pump.  
3.2.1.1.2.  In case of electric pumps, the test voltage shall not be l ess than the rated voltage and 
not more than the rated voltage plus 2 Volt.  
3.2.1.2.  The performance of the windscreen washer system at the end of the test shall be in 
compliance with point 2.2.3.  
3.2.2.  Test No. 2   
The windscreen washer system shall be filled with water, fully primed, and placed in 
an ambient temperature of -18 ± 3°C for a minimum of four hours. The water does not 
have to be stabilized at this temperature.  
3.2.2.1.  The windscreen washer control shall be actuated six times in one minute,  each time for 
at least three seconds, in accordance with points 3.2.1.1.1. and 3.2.1.1.2. The system 
shall then be placed in an ambient temperature of 20 ± 2°C until the ice has completely 
thawed. The water does not have to be stabilized at this temperatu re. The performance 
of the windscreen washer system shall then be verified by actuating the system in 
accordance with points 3.2.1.1. and 3.2.1.2.  
3.2.3.  Test No. 3  
Low temperature cycle exposure test  
3.2.3.1.  The windscreen washer system shall be filled with water, fully primed, and placed in 
an ambient temperature of -18 ± 3°C for a minimum of four hours so that the total 
mass of the water in the washer system is frozen. The system shall then be placed in an 
ambient temperature of 20 ± 2ºC until the ice has completely thawed, but in any case 
no longer than four hours. This freeze/thaw cycle shall be repeated six times. Finally, 
when the windscreen washer system is placed in the ambient temperature of 20 ± 2ºC 
and the ice has completely thawed, although the water does not have to be stabilized at 
this temperature, the performance of the windscreen washer system shall be verified 
by actuating the system in accordance with points 3.2.1.1. and 3.2.1.2.  
3.2.3.2.  The windscreen washer system shall be filled and fully primed with a low -temperature 
windscreen washer fluid consisting of a 50% solution of methanol, or alternatively 
isopropyl alcohol, in water with a hardness not exceeding 205 mg/l (Ca). The system 
shall be placed in an ambient temperature of -18 ± 3°C for a minimum of four hours. EN 33  EN The fluid does not have to be stabilized at this temperature. The performance of the 
windscreen washer system shall then be verified by actuating the system in accordance 
with points 3.2.1.1. and 3.2.1.2.  
3.2.4.  Test No. 4  
High temperature cycle exposure test  
3.2.4.1.  If any part of the windscreen washer system is situated in the engine compartment, the 
system shall be filled with water, fully primed, and placed in an ambient temperature 
of 80 ± 3°C for a minimum of eight hours. The water does not have to be stabilized at 
this temperature. The performance of the windscreen washer system shall then be 
verified by actuating the system in accordance with points 3.2.1.1. and 3.2.1.2.  
3.2.4.2.  If no part of the windscreen washer system is situated in the engine compartment, the 
system shall be filled with water, fully primed, and placed in an ambient temperature 
of 80 ± 3°C for a minimum of eight hours. The water does not have to be stabilized at 
this temperature. Subsequently, the system is placed in an ambient temperature o f 20 ± 
2°C. When the temperature of the water has stabilized, the performance of the 
windscreen washer system shall be verified by actuating the system in accordance with 
points 3.2.1.1. and 3.2.1.2. After this, the system shall be filled with water, fully  
primed, and placed in an ambient temperature of 60 ± 3°C for a minimum of eight 
hours. The water does not have to be stabilized at this temperature. The performance 
of the windscreen washer system shall then be verified by actuating the system in 
accordan ce with points 3.2.1.1. and 3.2.1.2. Alternatively, the manufacturer may 
request that the windscreen washer system is tested under the conditions set out in 
point 3.2.4.1.  
3.2.5.  The windscreen washer tests as set out in points 3.2.1. to 3.2.4.2. shall be carried out in 
sequence on the same windscreen washer system. The system may be either tested as 
installed on the vehicle type for which EU type-approval is sought, or separately.  In 
case EU type-approval is sought for a separate technical unit, the system shall be 
tested separately.  
3.2.6.  Test No. 5  
Windscreen washer system capability test  
3.2.6.1.  The windscreen washer system shall be filled with water and fully primed. With the 
vehicle stationary and no significant wind effect, the nozzle(s) may be adjusted as to 
being pointed towards the target area on the outer face of the windscreen.  
3.2.6.2.  The outer face of the windscreen shall be treated as set out  in points 3.1.8 and  3.1.9.  
3.2.6.3.  The windscreen washer system shall be actuated in accord ance with the manufacturer's 
instructions, taking into account points 3.2.1.1.1 and 3.2.1.1.2. The total duration of 
the test shall not exceed 10 complete cycles of automatic operati on of the windscreen 
wiper system operating at the maximum sweep frequency.  
3.2.6.4.  In order to verify that the requirements of point 2.2.4. are met, a trace of the relevant 
cleaned area shall be made and compared to a trace of vision area A. If it is obvious to 
the observer that the requirements are met, it is not required that the traces are 
prepared.  
3.2.7.  The test as set out in points 3.2.6. to 3.2.6.4. shall always be performed on the vehicle 
type for which EU type -approval is sought, even in the  case when an approved EN 34  EN separate technical unit is installed on the vehicle.  
4. Specifications of the test mixture for testing the windscreen wiper and washer systems . 
4.1. The test mixture referred to in point 3.1.9. shall consist of the following:  
4.1.1  Water, with a hardness of less than 205 mg/l (Ca): 92.5% by volume.  
4.1.2. Aqueous saturated salt (sodium chloride), solution: 5.0% by volume.  
4.1.3. Dust, in accordance with the specifications of points 1. 2.1. to 1. 2.2.6. below: 2.5% by 
volume.  
4.1.3.1.  Specifications of the test dust analysis  
4.1.3.1.1.  68 ± 1% SiO2 by mass  
4.1.3.1. 2. 4 ± 1% Fe 2O3 by mass  
4.1.3.1. 3. 16 ± 1% Al 2O3 by mass  
4.1.3.1. 4. 3 ± 1% CaO by mass  
4.1.3.1. 5. 1.0 ± 0.5% MgO by mass  
4.1.3.1. 6. 4 ± 1% Alkalis by mass  
4.1.3.1. 7. 2.5 ± 0.5% Ignition loss by mass  
4.1.3.2.  Specifications of the particle -size distribution in course -grade dust  
4.1.3.2. 1. 12 ± 2% of 0 to 5 µm particle -size 
4.1.3.2. 2. 12 ± 3% of 5 to 10 µm particle -size 
4.1.3.2. 3. 14 ± 3% of 10 to 20 µm particle -size 
4.1.3.2. 4. 23 ± 3% of 20 to 40 µm particle -size 
4.1.3.2. 5. 30 ± 3% of 40 to 80 µm particle -size 
4.1.3.2. 6. 9 ± 3% of 80 to 200 µm particle -size EN 35  EN PART 3  
 
Section A  
 
EU TYPE -APPROVAL CERTIFICATE (VEHICLE SYSTEM)  
 
Communication  concerning  granting  / extension  / refusal  / withdrawal  (1) of type-approval  of 
a type of vehicle  with regard  to the windscreen wiper and washer systems, in accordance with 
the requirements  laid down  in Annex  IV to Regulation  (EU)  2020/…  [Please  insert  reference  
to this Regulation ], as last amended  by Regulation  (EU)  No …/…  
Number  of the EU type-approval  certificate:   
 
Reason  for extension  / refusal  / withdrawal  (1):  
 
SECTION I  
[…] 
SECTION II  
 
Addendum  
to EU  type-approval certificate number  . . . 
 
 
1. Additional information:  
1.1. Brief description of the vehicle type as regards its structure, dimensions, lines and 
constituent materials:  
1.2. Description  of the method of operation of the wiper and washing systems:  
1.3. Detailed  description of the wiper system (i.e. number of blades, blade lengths, wiper 
arm dimensions, etc.):  
1.4. Detailed  description of the washe r system (i.e. number of nozzles, number of outlet 
ports per nozzle, washer pump, fluid storage container, washer line hoses and their 
mounting to pump and nozzles, etc.)  
1.5. Fluid  storage capacity (litre):  
1.6. Maximum  vehicle design speed (km/h):  
2. Hand  of drive: left / right (1) 
3. Left hand drive and mirror -opposite right hand drive systems : yes / no (1) 
4. Aerodynamic  spoiler fitted onto the wiper arm / wiper blade (1) at driver side / centre / 
passenger side / … (1) 
5. Remarks:  
  EN 36  EN Section B  
 
EU TYPE -APPROVAL CERTIFICATE ( SEPARATE TECHNICAL UNIT ) 
 
Communication  concerning  granting  / extension  / refusal  / withdrawal  (1) of type-approval  of 
a STU  with regard  to type of windscreen washer systems in accordance with the requirements  
laid down  in Annex  IV to Regulation  (EU)  2020/… [Please  insert  reference  to this 
Regulation ], as last amended  by Regulation  (EU)  No …/…  
Number  of the EU type-approval  certificate:   
 
Reason  for extension  / refusal  / withdrawal  (1):  
 
SECTION I  
[…] 
SECTION II  
[…] 
 
Addendum  
to EU  type-approval certificate number  …  
 
1. Additional  information:  
1.1. Brief  description  of the type of separate  technical  unit:  
1.2. Detailed  description  of the washer  system:   
1.2.1.  Number  of nozzles:   
1.2.2.  Number  of outlet  ports  per nozzle:   
1.2.3.  Description  of washer  line hoses  and its mounting  to pump  and nozzles:   
1.2.4.  Description  of washer  pump:   
1.2.5.  Fluid  storage  capacity  (litre):   
2. Suitable  for hand  of drive:  left / right  (1) 
3. Any part of the system  may be situated  in the engine  compartment:  yes / no (1) 
4. Separate  technical  unit: universal  / vehicle  specific  (1) 
5. Remarks:   
6.  List of vehicle  types  for which  the separate  technical  unit has been  approved  
(where  applicable):   
_____________________  EN 37  EN (1) Delete  where  not applicable.  EN 38  EN Section C  
 
EU type-approval mark of separate techni cal unit  
 
1. The EU type -approval mark for separate technical units referred to in Article 38(2) 
of Regulation (EU) 2018/858 shall consist of  the following : 
1.1. A rectangle surrounding the lower -case letter ‘e’, followed by the distinguishing 
number of the Member State which has granted the EU type-approval for the 
component or separate  technical unit  in accordance with the following : 
1 for Germany  19  for Romania  
2 for France  20  for Poland   
3 for Italy  21 for Portugal  
4 for The Netherlands  23 for Greece  
5 for Sweden  24 for Ireland  
6 for Belgium  26  for Slovenia  
7 for Hungary   27 for Slovakia   
8 for the Czech  Republic   29  for Estonia   
9 for Spain  32  for Latvia   
12 for Austria  34 for Bulgaria  
13 for Luxembourg  36 for Lithuania   
17 for Finland  49  for Cyprus   
18 for Denmark  50  for Malta   
  
1.2. In the vicinity of the rectangle, two digits indicating the series of amendments 
laying down the requirements with which this separate technical units complies,  
“00” at present,  followed by a space and the five -digit number referred to in  point 
2.4 of Annex IV  of Regulation (EU) 2018/858 . 
2. The EU type-approval mark of the separate technical units shall be indelible and 
clearly legible.  
3. An example of an EU separate technical unit type -approva l mark is shown in 
Figure 1.  
 
  EN 39  EN Figure 1  
Example of EU separate technical unit type -approval mark  
 
_______________________  
Explanatory  note 
Legend  The EU separate  technical  unit type-approval  was issued  by The Netherlands  under  
number  00406. The first two digits  "00" indicate  that the separate  technical  unit was 
approve d in accor dance with this Regulation.  
 
EN 40  EN ANNEX V  
 
WHEEL GUARDS  
PART 1  
Information document for EU type -approval of vehicles with regard to wheel guards  
 
MODEL  
 
Information  document  No … relating  to the EU type-approval  of a vehicle  with regard  to 
wheel guards.  
The following  information  shall  be supplied  in triplicate  and include  a list of contents.  Any 
drawings  or pictures  shall  be supplied  in appropriate  scale  and in sufficient  detail  on size A4 
or on a folder  of A4 format.  Photographs,  if any, shall  show  sufficient  detail.  
 
0. 
0.1. 
0.2. 
0.2.1.  
0.3. 
0.3.1  
0.4. 
0.5. 
0.8. 
0.9. 
1. 
1.1. 
1.3. 
1.8. 
1.3.2.  
1.3.3.  
2. 
2.3. 
2.3.1.  
2.3.2.  EN 41  EN 2.3.3.  
2.3.4.  
2.4. 
2.4.1.  
2.4.1.2.  
2.4.1.3.  
2.4.2.  
2.4.2.2.  
2.4.2.3.  
2.6. 
6. 
6.2.1.  
6.6. 
6.6.1.  
6.6.1.1.  
6.6.1.1.1.  
6.6.1.1.2.  
etc. 
6.6.4.  
9. 
9.16.  
9.16.1.  
9.16.2.  
_______________________  
Explanatory  notes  
Information  document  numbering  in accordance  with the template  laid down  in Annex  I to 
Commission  Implementing  Regulation  (EU)  2020/683. 
  EN 42  EN PART 2  
 
Technical requirements and test procedure  
1. For the purposes of this Annex , the following definitions shall apply : 
1.1. ‘tyre envelope’  means the maximum section width and outer -diameter of a tyre, including 
tolerances, as permitted and specified according to its component approval;  
1.2. ‘snow traction device’  means a snow chain or other equivalent device providing traction 
in snow, which shall be able to be mounted onto the vehicle's tyre/wheel combination and 
which is not a snow tyre, winter tyre, all -season tyre or any other tyre by itself.  
2. Technical requirements  
2.1. General provisions:  
2.1.1.  The vehicle shall be provided with a wheel guard for each wheel.  
2.1.2.  The wheel guard may consist of parts of the bodywork or separate mudguards and shall  be 
so designed as to protect road users, as far as possible, against thrown -up stones, mud, ice, 
snow and water and to reduce the dangers due to contact with rotating wheels.  
2.2. Specific requirements:  
2.2.1.  The wheel guards shall meet the requirements from point 2.2.1.1. to 2.2.1.4. with the 
vehicle's mass adjusted to that of the manufacturer's declared mass in running order with 
one additional passenger on the first seating row , if applicable,  and any steere d wheels in 
the straight ahead position.  
2.2.1.1.  In the part formed by radial planes at an angle of 30° towards the front and 50° towards 
the rear of the centre of the wheels (see Figure 1), the overall width (q) of the wheel guard 
shall be at least sufficient to cover the total tyre width (b) taking into account the tyre 
envelope as well as the extremes of the tyre/wheel combination(s) as specified by the 
manufacturer. In the case of twin wheels, the tyre envelopes and total width over the two 
tyres (t) shall be taken into account.  
2.2.1.1.1.  For the purposes of determining the widths referred to in point 2.2.1.1, the labelling 
(marking) and decorations, protective bands or ribs on tyre walls shall  not be taken into 
account.  
2.2.1.2.  The rear of the  wheel guard shall not terminate above a horizontal plane 150 mm above 
the axis of rotation of the wheels, furthermore:  
2.2.1.2.1.  In case of single wheels, the intersection of the rear edge of the wheel guard with the 
horizontal plane as referred to  in point 2.2.1.2. (see Figure 1, point A) shall lie outwards 
of the median longitudinal plane of the tyre.  
2.2.1.2.2.  In the case of twin wheels, the intersection of the rear edge of the wheel guard with the 
horizontal plane as referred to  in point 2.2.1.2. (see Figure 1, point A) at the outside wheel 
shall lie outwards of the median longitudinal plane of the outermost tyre.  
2.2.1.3.  The contour and location of each wheel guard shall be such that they are as close to the 
tyres as possible. In particular with in the part formed by the radial planes referred to in 
point 2.2.1.1., the following requirements shall be satisfied:  EN 43  EN 2.2.1.3.1.  The depth (p) of the recess situated in the vertical plane of the tyre axis, measured from 
the outward and inward edges of the  wheel guard at the vertical longitudinal plane passing 
through the centre of the tyre inside the wheel guard, shall be at least 30 mm. Th at depth 
(p) may be reduced progressively to zero towards the radial planes specified in point 
2.2.1.1.  
2.2.1.3.2.  The distance (c) between the lower edges of the wheel guard and the axis passing through 
the centre of rotation of the wheels shall not exceed 2 × r, where the radius (r) is the static 
radius of the tyre.  
2.2.1.4.  In the case of vehicles having an adjustable suspension height, the requirements in points 
2.2.1.3.1. and 2.2.1.3.2. shall be met when the vehicle is in the normal running position as 
specified by the vehicle manufacturer.  
2.2.2.  The wheel guards may consist of several components, provided that no gaps exist between 
or within the individual parts when assembled.  
2.2.3.  The wheel guards shall be firmly attached. However, it is allowed for them to be 
detachable either as a unit or in parts.  
2.3. Use of  snow traction devices  
2.3.1.  In the case of vehicles where only two wheels are driven, the manufacturer shall certify  
that the vehicle is so designed that at least one type of snow traction device can be used on 
at least one of the tyre and wheel combina tions approved for the driven axle of the 
vehicle. The snow traction device and tyre/wheel combination(s) suitable for the vehicle 
type shall be specified by the manufacturer under item 6.6.4. of the information document.  
2.3.2.  In the case of vehicles where all wheels are driven, including vehicles where drive axles 
can be disengaged either manually or automatically, the manufacturer shall certify that the 
vehicle is so designed that at least one type of snow traction device can be used on at least 
one of the tyre and wheel combinations approved for the driven axle, which cannot be 
disengaged, of the vehicle. The snow traction device and tyre/wheel combination(s) 
suitable for the vehicle type shall be specified by the manufacturer  under item 6.6.4. of the 
information document.  
2.3.3.  The vehicle manufacturer shall include relevant instructions regarding the correct use of 
the specified snow traction devices in the motor vehicle’s user instructions (e.g. owner’s 
manual, vehicle han dbook ). 
Figure  1 
Diagram  of wheel  guard  
 
EN 44  EN _______________________  
Explanatory  note 
(1) The tyre width  (b) is determined  at the top part of the tyre (tyre  section  width  between  
the radial  planes  as referred  to in point  2.2.1.1.).  
  EN 45  EN PART 3  
 
EU TYPE -APPROVAL CERTIFICATE  (VEHICLE SYSTEM)  
 
Communication  concerning  granting  / extension  / refusal  / withdrawal  (1) of type-approval  of 
a type of vehicle  with regard  to the wheel guards in accordance with the requirements  laid 
down  in Annex  V to Regulation  (EU)  2020/… [Please  insert  reference  to this Regulation ], as 
last amended  by Regulation  (EU)  No …/…  
Number  of the EU type-approval  certificate:   
 
Reason  for extension  / refusal  / withdrawal  (1):  
 
SECTION I  
[…] 
SECTION II  
[…] 
 
Addendum  
to EU  type-approval certificate number  . . .  
 
1. Additional information:  
1.1. Brief description of the vehicle type as regards its structure, dimensions, lines and 
constituent materials:  
1.2. Description of the wheel guards:  
1.3. Tyre/wheel combination(s) (including tyre size, rim size and wheel off -set): 
1.4. Description of the type of snow traction device(s) which may be used:  
1.5. Tyre/wheel combination(s) (including tyre size, rim size and wheel off -set) to be used 
with the snow traction device(s):  
2. Permanently  driven axle(s): axle 1  / axle 2  / … (1) 
3. Suspension  height adjustable: yes / no (1) 
4. Wheel  guards detachable  / not detachable  (1) as a unit  / in parts  (1) 
5. Remarks : 
 EN 46  EN ANNEX VI  
 
WINDSCREEN DEFROSTIN G AND DEMISTING SYST EMS  
 
PART 1  
 
Information document for EU  type-approval of motor vehicles with regard to 
windscreen defrosting and demisting systems  
 
MODEL  
 
Information  document  No … relating  to the EU type-approval  of a motor  vehicle  with regard  
to windscreen  defrosting  and demisting  systems.  
The following  information  shall be supplied  in triplicate  and include  a list of contents.  Any 
drawings  or pictures  shall  be supplied  in appropriate  scale  and in sufficient  detail  on size A4 
or on a folder  of A4 format.  Photographs,  if any, shall  show  sufficient  detail.  
0.  
0.1.  
0.2.  
0.2.1.   
0.3.  
0.3.1   
0.4.  
0.5.  
0.8.  
0.9.  
1.  
1.1.  
1.6.  
1.8.  
3.  
3.1.  
3.1.1.   
3.2.  
3.2.1.   
3.2.1.1.   EN 47  EN 3.2.1.2.   
3.2.1.3.   
3.2.1.6.   
3.2.1.8.   
3.2.2.   
3.2.2.1.   
3.2.5.   
3.2.5.1.   
3.2.5.2.   
3.2.5.2.1.   
3.2.5.2.2.   
3.2.7.   
3.2.7.1.   
3.2.7.2.   
3.2.7.2.1.   
3.2.7.2.2.   
3.2.7.2.3.   
3.2.7.2.3.1.   
3.2.7.2.3.2.   
3.2.7.2.4.   
3.2.7.2.5.   
3.2.7.3.   
3.2.7.3.1.   
3.2.7.3.2.   
3.2.7.3.2.1.   
3.2.7.3.2.2.   
3.3.  
3.3.1.   
3.3.1.1. 1.  
3.3.1.2.   
3.3.2.   EN 48  EN 3.3.2.1.   
3.3.2.2.   
3.3.2.3.   
3.3.2.4.   
3.4.  
3.4.1.   
3.4.2.   
3.4.3.   
3.4.3.1.   
3.4.3.1.1.   
3.4.3.1.2.   
3.4.3.1.3.   
3.4.4.   
3.4.4.1.   
3.4.4.2.   
3.4.4.3.   
3.4.4.4.   
3.4.4.5.   
3.4.4.6.   
3.6.  
3.6.1.   
3.6.1.1.   
3.6.1.2.   
3.6.1.2.1.   
3.6.1.2.2.   
3.6.2.   
3.6.3.   
9.  
9.1.  
9.2.  
9.3.  
9.3.1.   EN 49  EN 9.4.  
9.4.1.   
9.4.2.   
9.5.  
9.5.1.   
9.5.1.1.   
9.5.1.2.   
9.5.1.3.   
9.5.1.4.   
9.5.1.5.   
9.6.  
9.6.1.   
9.7.  
9.7.1.   
9.8.  
9.8.1.   
9.8.2.   
9.10.   
9.10.1.   
9.10.1.1.   
9.10.1.3.   
9.10.3.   
9.10.3.1.   
9.10.3.1.1.   
9.10.3.5.   
9.10.3.5.1.   
9.10.3.6.   
9.10.3.6.1.   
_______________________  
Explanatory  notes  
Information  document  numbering  in accordance  with the template  laid down  in Annex  I to 
Commission  Implementing  Regulation  (EU)  2020/683. EN 50  EN PART  2 
 
Technica l requirements  and test procedure  
 
1. For the purposes of this Annex , the following definitions shall apply : 
1.1. ‘defrosted area’  means the area of the windscreen having a dry outside surface 
or an outside surface covered with melted or partially melted wet frost which 
can be removed by the vehicle's windscreen wiper system;  
1.2. ‘mist’  means a film of condensate on the inside face of the glazed surface o f the 
windscreen;  
1.3. ‘demisted area’  means the area of the windscreen having a dry inside surface , 
without any drops or traces of water, after previously being covered by mist;  
1.4. ‘vision area A’  means test area A as defined in point 2.2. of Annex 21 to UN 
Regulation 43;  
1.5. ‘vision area B’  means reduced test area B as defined in point 2.4. of Annex 21 
to UN Regulation 43, without the exclusion of the area defined in point 2.4.1. 
(i.e. vision area A is included) ; 
1.6. ‘vehicle master control  switch ’ means the device by which the vehicle's on -
board electronics system is brought from being switched off, as is the case 
when a vehicle i s parked without the driver being present, to normal operation 
mode;  
2. Technical requirements  
2.1. Windscreen defrosting  
2.1.1.  Every vehicle that is fitted with a windscreen shall be equipped with a sy stem 
for removing frost and ice from the exterior glazed surface of the windscreen. 
The windscreen defrosting system shall be effective enough to ensure adequate 
visibility through the windscreen in cold weather.  
2.1.2.  The efficiency of the system shall be verified by determining the defroste d area 
of the windscreen periodically after starting, the vehicle having been kept in a 
cold chamber for a certain amount of time.  
2.1.3.  The requirements of points 2.1.1. and 2.1.2. shall be checked using the method 
set out in point 3.1..  
2.1.4.  The following requirements shall be satisfied:  
2.1.4.1.  20 minutes after the start of the test period, vision area A shall be 80 % 
defrosted;  
2.1.4.2.  25 minutes after the start of the test period, the defrosted area of the  windscreen 
on the passenger side shall be comparable to th e area referred to specified in 
point 2.1.4.1. for the driver’s side;  
2.1.4.3.  40 minutes after the start of the test period, vision area B shall be 95  % 
defrosted.  EN 51  EN 2.2. Windscreen demisting  
2.2.1.  Every vehicle that is fitted with a windscreen shall be equipped with a sy stem 
for removing mist from the interior glazed surface of the windscreen.  
2.2.2.  The demisting system shall be effective enough to restore visibility throu gh the 
windscreen in case it is fogged up with mist. Its efficiency shall be verified in 
accordance with  the procedure described in point 3.2..  
2.2.3.  The following requirements shall be satisfied:  
2.2.3.1.  Vision area A shall be 90% demisted in 10 minutes;  
2.2.3.2.  Vision area B shall be 80% demisted in 10 minutes.  
3. Test procedures  
3.1. Windscreen defrosting  
3.1.1.  The test shall be carried out at a temperature of -8 ± 2°C or -18 ± 3°C, a s 
selected by the manufacturer.  
3.1.1.1.  The test shall be carried out in a cold chamber large enough to contain the 
complete vehicle and equipped to maintain one of the temperatures mentioned 
in point 3.1.1 in the chamber throughout the test and to circulate cold air. The 
cold chamber shall be maintained at or below the specified test temperature for 
not less than 2 4 hours before the start of the period during which the vehicle is 
exposed to cold.  
3.1.2.  Before the test, the inner and outer surfaces of the windscreen shall be 
thoroughly degreased by means of methylated spirit or an equivalent degreasing 
agent. After drying, a solution of ammonia of not less than 3% and not more 
than 10% shall be applied. The surface shall be allowed to dry again and then 
be wiped with a dry cott on cloth.  
3.1.3.  The vehicle shall be switched off and shall be kept at the test  temperature for 
not less than 10 hours prior to commencement of the test.  
3.1.3.1.  Where  it is possible to check whether the vehicle's engine coolant and lubricant 
are stabilized at the test temperature, th e period referred to in point 3.1.3. may 
be shortened.  
3.1.4.  Following the exposure period prescribed in point 3.1.3, an even layer of ice of 
0,044 g/cm2 shall be applied over the entire outside surface of the windscreen 
by means of a water spray gun working at 3 ,5 ± 0.2 bar operating pressure.  
3.1.4.1.  The spray nozzle, adjusted to full fan pattern and maximum flow, shall b e held 
perpendicular to and at a distance of between 200 and 250 mm from the glazed 
surface, and so directed as to form an even layer of ice right across the 
windscreen from one side to the other.  
3.1.4.1.1.  A spray gun having a nozzle of 1 ,7 mm diameter and a liquid flow rate of 0 ,395 
l/min, and capable of producing a fan pattern of 300 mm diameter on the glazed 
surface at a distance 200 mm from that surface, may be used to satisfy the 
requirements of point 3.1.5. Any other device by which the requirements can be 
satisfied shall also be permitted.  EN 52  EN 3.1.5.  After the ice has been formed on the windscreen, the vehicle shall be kept  in the 
cold chamber for an additional period of not less than 30 minutes and not more 
than 40 minutes.  
3.1.6.  After the period refer red to  in point 3.1.5. has elapsed, one or two observers 
shall enter the vehicle, subsequently the vehicle master operation control may 
be switched to the on position and any engine can be started, if necessary by 
some external means. The test period shall commen ce as soon as the vehicle 
master control switch  has been activated.  
3.1.6.1.  If the vehicle is fitted with an engine, the engine speeds may be adjust ed in 
accord ance with the  manufacturer's specification recommended for warming up 
when starting in cold weather, during the first five minutes of the test period.  
3.1.6.2.  During the final 35 minutes of the test period (or during the entire tes t period if 
the five -minute warming -up procedure is not followed)  the following shall 
apply : 
3.1.6.2.1.  The engine, if fitted, shall run at a speed not exceeding 50  % of the speed 
corresponding to its maximum power output. However, if this is proven not to 
be practicable due to specific engine control strategies, for instance in the c ase 
of electric hybrid vehicles, a realistic worst case scenario shall be determined. 
The scenario shall take into account the engine speeds, periodical absence or 
complete absence of a running engine during normal driving conditions at an 
ambient temperat ure of -8ºC or -18ºC, whichever has been selected by the 
manufacturer as the designated test temperature. If the system can meet the 
defrosting requirements without a running engine, the engine does not have to 
run at all.  
3.1.6.3.  All batteries shall be fully charged at the start of the test.  However, high voltage 
batteries of vehicles with an electric powertrain shall be charged > 60%.  
3.1.6.4.  During the test, the voltage at the terminals of the defrosting device m ay be not 
more than 20% above the nominal rating of the system.  
3.1.6.5.  The temperature in the test chamber shall be measured at the level of th e centre 
of the windscreen, at a point not significantly affected by heat from the vehicle 
under test.  
3.1.6.6.  The horizontal component of the speed of the air cooling the chamber, 
measured immediately prior to the test, in the median plane of the vehicle at a 
point 300 mm forward of the base of the windscreen and at a level half -way 
between the base and the top of the windscreen, shall be as low as possible and 
in any event less than 8 km/h.  
3.1.6.7.  If fitted, the engine bonnet, roof, all doors, windows and vents, except  the 
intakes and outlets of the heating and ventilating system, shall be closed; one or 
two windows may be opened for a total vertical distance of 25 mm if the 
vehicle manufacturer so requests.  
3.1.7.8.  The vehicle's defrosting system controls shall be set as recommended by the 
vehicle manufacturer for the test temperature.  EN 53  EN 3.1.6.9.  The windscreen wipers may be used during the test, but this shall be done 
without  any manual assistance apart from the operation of any controls in the 
interior of the vehicle.  
3.1.7.  The observer(s) shall outline the defrosted area on the inside surface of the 
windscreen, at five -minute intervals from the start of the test period.  
3.1.8.  On completion of the test, the pattern of the defrosted area outlined on t he inner 
face of the windscreen as required by point 3.1.7. shall be noted and marked to 
identify windscreen vision areas A and B.  
3.2. Windscreen demisting  
3.2.1.  Before the test, the inside and outer surface s of the windscreen shall be 
thoroughly degreased by means of methylated spirit, or an equivalent 
degreasing agent. After drying, a solution of ammonia of not less than 3% and 
not more than 10% shall be applied. The surface shall be allowed to dry again 
and then be wiped with a dry co tton cloth.  
3.2.2.  The test shall be carried out in an environmental chamber large enough to take 
the complete vehicle and capable of producing and maintaining a test 
temperature of -3 ± 1ºC throughout the test period.  
3.2.2.1.  The temperature in the test chamber shall be measured at the level of the centre 
of the windscreen, at a point not significantly affected by heat from the vehicle 
under test.  
3.2.2.2.  The horizontal component of the speed of the air cooling the chamber, 
measured immediately prior to the test, in the median plane of the vehicle at a 
point 300 mm forward of the base of the windscreen and at a level half -way 
between the base and the top of the windscreen, shall be as low as possible and 
in any event less than 8 km/h.  
3.2.2.3.  If fitted, the engine bonnet, roof, all doors, windows and vents, except  the 
intakes and outlets of the heating and ventilation system, shall be closed; one or 
two windows may be opened from the beginning of the demisting test for a total 
vertical distance of 25 mm if the vehicle manufacturer so requests.  
3.2.3.  The mist shall be produced by means of the steam generator described in point 
4. The generator  shall contain enough water to generate at least 70 ± 5 g/h of 
steam for each seating position designated by the manufacturer, in an ambient 
temperature of -3°C. 
3.2.4.  The inside surface of the windscreen shall be cleaned as set out  in point  3.2.1. 
once  the vehicle is placed in the environmental chamber. The ambient air 
temperature shall then be lowered and stabilized at -3 ± 1°C. The vehicle shall 
be switched off and shall be kept at the test temperature for not less than 10 
hours prior to co mmencement of the test. If it is possible to check whether the 
vehicle's engine coolant and lubricant are stabilized at the test temperature, that 
period may be shortened.  
3.2.5.  The steam generator shall be placed with its outlets in the median longitudinal 
plane of the vehicle at a height of 580 ± 80 mm above the R -point or seating 
reference point of the driver’s seat. It shall normally be placed behind the front 
seats, however, w here the design of the vehicle precludes this, the generator EN 54  EN may be placed in the nearest convenient forward position to that mentioned 
above.  
3.2.6.  After the generator has been operating for five minutes inside the vehicle , one 
or two observers shall quickly enter the vehicle, opening any access doors for a 
total duration not exceeding 8 seconds, and be seated on the front seating 
position(s), the output of the generator being then reduced by 70 ± 5 g/h for 
each observer.  
3.2.7.  One minute after the observer(s) have entered the vehicle, the vehicle master 
operation control may be switched to the on position and any engine can be 
started, if necessary by some external means. The test period shall commence as 
soon as the vehicle master control  switch  has been activated.  
3.2.7.1.  Where  the vehicle is fitted with an engine, it shall run at a speed not exceeding 
50% of the speed corresponding to its maximum power output. However, if this 
is proven not to be practicable due to specific engine control strategies, for 
instance in the case of electric hybrid vehicles, a realistic worst case scenario 
shall be  determined. The scenario shall take into account the engine speeds, 
periodical absence or complete absence of a running engine during normal 
driving conditions at an ambient temperature of -1ºC. If the system can meet the 
demisting requirements without a running engine, the engine does not have to 
run at all.  
3.2.7.2.  The vehicle's demisting system controls shall be set as recommended by t he 
vehicle manufacturer for the test temperature.  
3.2.7.3.  All batteries shall be fully charged at the start of the test.  However, high voltage 
batteries of vehicles with an electric powertrain shall be charged > 60 °%. 
3.2.7.4.  The voltage at the terminals of the demisting device may be not more tha n 20 % 
above the nominal rating of the system.  
3.2.8.  At the end of the test, th e demist pattern shall be recorded, noted and marked to 
identify windscreen vision areas A and B.  
4. Characteristics  of the steam generator.  
4.1. The steam generator used for the test shall have the following general 
characteristics:  
4.1.1. The water container shall have a capacity of at least 2 ,25 litres.  
4.1.2. The heat loss at boiling point shall not exceed 75 W in an ambient temperature 
of -3 ± 1°C.  
4.1.3. The fan shall have a capacity of 0 ,07 to 0 ,10 m3/min at 0 ,5 mbar static pressure.  
4.1.4. Six steam outlet holes shall be positioned at the top of the generator, around the 
perimeter spaced at equal distances (see Figure 1)  
4.1.5. The generator shall be calibrated at -3 ± 1°C to give reading for each 70 ± 5 g/h 
output up to a maximum of  n times this figure, where n is the maximum number 
of seating positions designated by the manufacturer.  
 EN 55  EN Figure  1 
Diagram  of steam  generator  
 
4.2. The specified parts shall have the following dimensional and material 
characteristics:  
4.2.1. Nozzle  
4.2.1.1.  Dimensions:  
4.2.1.1.1.  Length 100 mm.  
4.2.1.1.2.  Inside diameter 15 mm.  
4.2.1.2.  Material:  
4.2.1.2.1.  Brass.  
4.2.2. Dispersion chamber  
4.2.2.1.  Dimensions:  
4.2.2.1.1.  Pipe outside diameter 75 mm.  
4.2.2.1.2.  Wall thickness 0.38 mm.  
4.2.2.1.3.  Length 115 mm.  
4.2.2.1.4.  Six evenly spaced holes of 6.3 mm in diameter, 25 mm above the bottom of the 
dispersion chamber.  
4.2.2.2.  Material:  
4.2.2.2.1.  Brass.  
  
EN 56  EN PART  3 
EU TYPE -APPROVAL  CERTIFICATE  (VEHICLE SYSTEM)  
 
Communication  concerning  granting  / extension  / refusal  / withdrawal  (1) of type-approval  of 
a type of vehicle  with regard  to the windscreen defrosting and demisting system  in acco rdance 
with the requirements  laid down  in Annex  VI to Regulation  (EU)  2020/… [Please  insert  
reference  to this Regulation ], as last amended  by Regulation  (EU)  No …/…  
Number  of the EU type-approval  certificate:   
 
Reason  for extension  / refusal  / withdrawal  (1):  
 
SECTION I  
[…] 
SECTION II  
[…] 
 
Addendum  
 to the EU type-approval  certificate  number  . . .  
 
1. Additional information:  
1.1. Brief  description  of the vehicle  type as regards  its structure,  dimensions,  lines  and 
constituent  materials:  
1.2. Description  of the defrosting  and demisting  systems:  
1.3. Description  of the interior  arrangements  or fittings  that might  affect  the tests: 
1.4. Maximum  number  of seating  positions:  
1.5. Characteristics  of the windscreen:  
thickness  of component  parts  (mm): 
1.6. Rated  voltage  of the electrical  installation  (V): 
2. Hand  of drive:  left / right  (1) 
3. Power  plant:  positive  ignition  / compression  ignition  / electric  / hybrid  electric  / (1) 
4. Defrost  test temperature:  -8ºC / -18ºC (1) 
5. Remarks:  EN 57  EN ANNEX  VII 
 
TOWING  DEVICES  
 
PART  1 
Information  document  for EU type-approval  of motor  vehicles  with  regard  to towing  
devices  
 
MODEL  
 
Information  document  No … relating  to the EU type-approval  of a motor  vehicle  with regard  
to towing  devices.  
The following  information  shall  be supplied  in triplicate  and include  a list of contents.  Any 
drawings  or pictures  shall  be supplied  in appropriate  scale  and in sufficient  detail  on size A4 
or on a folder  of A4 format.  Photographs,  if any, shall  show  sufficient  detail.  
0.  
0.1.  
0.2.  
0.2.1.   
0.3.  
0.3.1.   
0.4.  
0.5.  
0.8.  
0.9.  
1.  
1.1.  
2.  
2.8.  
2.11.5.   
12.  
12.3.   
12.3.1.   
12.3.2.   
12.3.3.   EN 58  EN _______________________  
Explanatory  notes  
Information  document  numbering  in accordance  with the template  laid down  in Annex  I to 
Commission  Implementing  Regulation  (EU)  2020/683. 
  EN 59  EN PART  2 
 
Technical  requirements  and test procedure  
 
1. Technical requirements  
1.1. Minimum number of devices.  
1.1.1.  All motor vehicles shall  have a towing device fitted at the front.  
1.1.2.  Vehicles  in category M 1, as defined in Part A of Annex I to Regulation (EU) 
2018/858, except for those vehicles not suitable for towing any load, shall  also be 
fitted with a towing device at the rear.  
1.1.3.  A rear towing device may be substituted by a mechanical coupling device, as set 
out in UN Regulation No 552, provided that the requirements in point 1.2.1. are 
met.  
1.2. Load and stability  
1.2.1.  Each towing device fitted to the vehicle shall  be able to withstand a tractive and 
compressive static force equivalent to the force of gravity acting on at least half the 
technically permissible maximum l aden mass of the vehicle.  
2. Test procedure  
2.1. Both tractive and compressive test loads shall be  applied on each separate towing 
device fitted to the vehicle.  
2.2. The test loads shall be applied in horizontal longitudinal direction, in relation to the 
vehicle.  
  
                                                 
2 Regulation No 55 of the Economic Commission for Europe of the United Nations (UN/ECE) — 
Uniform provisions concerning the approval of mechanical coupling components of combinations of 
vehicles (OJ L 153, 15.6.2016, p. 179).  EN 60  EN PART  3 
 
EU TYPE -APPROVAL  CERTIFICATE  (VEHICLE  SYSTEM)  
 
Communication  concerning  granting  / extension  / refusal  / withdrawal  (1) of type-approval  of 
a type of vehicle  with regard  to the towing  devices  in accordance with the requirements  laid 
down  in Annex  VII to Regulation  (EU)  2020/… [Please  insert  reference  to this Regulation ], 
as last amended  by Regulation  (EU)  No …/…  
Number  of the EU type-approval  certificate:   
 
Reason  for extension  / refusal  / withdrawal  (1):  
 
SECTION I  
[…] 
SECTION II  
[…] 
 
Addendum  
to EU type-approval  certificate  Number  . . . 
 
 
1. Additional information:  
1.1. Brief description of the vehicle type as regards its structure, dimensions, lines and 
constituent materials:  
1.2. Total  number and location of towing device(s):  
1.3. Method of attachment to the vehicle:  
1.4. Technically permissible maximum laden mass of the vehicle (kg):  
2. Front towing device(s): removable  / not removable  (1) hook  / eye / other  (1) 
3. Rear towing device(s): removable  / not removable  (1) hook  / eye / other  / none  (1) 
4. Vehicle is / is not  (1) suitable for towing loads  
5. Remarks:  
 
  EN 61  EN ANNEX  VIII  
SPRAY SUPPRESSION SY STEMS  
 
PART 1  
 
Section A  
 
Information  document  for EU type-approval  of vehicles  with  regard  to spray  
suppression  systems  
 
MODEL  
 
Information  document  No … relating  to the EU type-approval  of a vehicle  with regard  to its 
spray  suppression  systems.  
The following  information  shall  be supplied  in triplicate  and include  a list of contents.  Any 
drawings  or pictures  shall  be supplied  in appropriate  scale  and in sufficient  detail  on size A4 
or on a folder  of A4 format.  Photographs,  if any, shall  show  sufficient  detail.  
0.  
0.1  
0.2.  
0.2.1.   
0.3.  
0.3.1.   
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0.5.  
0.8.  
0.9  
1.  
1.1.  
1.3.  
1.3.1.   
1.3.2.   
2.  
2.1.  
2.6.  EN 62  EN 2.6.1   
2.8.  
9.  
9.20.   
9.20.0.   
9.20.1.   
9.20.2.   
9.20.3.   
_______________________  
Explanatory  notes  
Information  document  numbering  in accordance  with the template  laid down  in Annex  I to 
Commission  Implementing  Regulation  (EU)  2020/683. 
  EN 63  EN Section  B 
 
Information  document  for EU type-approval  of a type of separate  technical  unit with  
regard  to spray  suppression  systems   
 
MODEL  
 
Information  document  No … relating  to the EU separate  technical  unit type-approval  of a 
spray  suppression  system.  
The following  information  shall  be supplied  in triplicate  and include  a list of contents.  Any 
drawings  or pictures  shall  be supplied  in appropriate  scale  and in sufficient  detail  on size A4 
or on a folder  of A4 format.  Photographs,  if any, shall  show  sufficient  detail.  
Where  systems,  components  or separate  technical  units,  referred  to in this information  
document , have  electronic  controls,  information  concerning  their performance  shall be 
provided.  
0.  
0.1.  
0.2.  
0.5.  
0.7.  
0.8.  
0.9  
1.  
1.1.  
1.2.  
1.3.  
_______________________  
Explanatory  notes  
Information  document  numbering  in accordance  with the template  laid down  in Annex  I to 
Commission  Implementing  Regulation  (EU)  2020/683. 
  EN 64  EN PART  2 
 
Technical  requirements  and test procedure   
1. For the purposes of this Annex , the following definitions shall apply : 
1.1. ‘mudguard’  means a rigid or semi -rigid component intended to trap the water 
thrown up by tyres in motion and to direct it towards the ground and which may 
entirely or partially form an integral part of the vehicle bodywork or other parts 
of the vehicle such as the l ower part of the load platform;  
1.2. ‘rain flap’  means a flexible component mounted vertically behind the wheel, on 
the lower part of the chassis or the loading surface, or on the mudguard and 
which reduce s the risk of small objects, in particular pebbles, being picked up 
from the ground by the tyres and thrown upwards or sideward  towards other road 
users;  
1.3. ‘air/water separator’  means a component forming part of the valance and/or of 
the rain flap through which air can pass whilst reducing pulverized water 
emissions;  
1.4. ‘energy absorber’  means a component forming part of the mudguard and/or 
valance an d/ or rain flap which absorbs the energy of water spray, thus reducing 
pulverized water spray;  
1.5. ‘outer valance’  means a component located approximately within a vertical plane 
that is parallel to the longitudinal plane of the vehicle and which may form part of 
a mudguard or of the vehicle bodywork;  
1.6. ‘steered wheels’  means the wheels actuate d by the vehicle's steering system;  
1.7. ‘self-tracking axle’  means an axle pivoted about a central point in such a way that 
it can describe a horizontal arc;  
1.8. ‘self-steered wheels’  means wheels not actuated by the vehicle's steering device, 
which may swivel through an angle not exceeding 20° owing to the friction 
exerted by the ground;  
1.9. 'retractable axle'  means an axle as defined in in Annex XIII, Part 2, Section A, 
point 1.9. ; 
1.10.  'unladen vehicle'  means a vehicle in running order as stated in in Annex XIII, 
Part 2, Section A, point 1.3. ; 
1.11.  'tread'  is the part of the tyre as defined in point 2.8. of UN Regulation No 303 or 
UN Regulation No 544 as appropriate ; 
2. Spray suppression  devices  
                                                 
3 Regulation No 30 of the Economic Commission for Europe of the United Nations (UN/ECE) — 
Uniform provisions concerning the approval of pneumatic tyres for motor vehicles and their trailers  (OJ 
L 307, 23.11.2011, p. 1).  
4 Regulation No 54 of the Economic Commission for Europe of the United Nations (UN/ECE) — 
Uniform provisions concerning the approval of pneumatic tyres for commercial vehicles and their 
trailers  (OJ L307, 23.11.2011, p. 2).  EN 65  EN 2.1. General  provision  
Spray suppression  devices shall  be constructed in such a way that they operate 
properly when used normally on wet roads. Moreover, those devices  shall  
incorporate no structural or manufacturing defect detrimental to their proper 
functioning or behaviour.  
2.2. Test to be carried out  
Depending on their physical operating principle, spray supp ression  devices shall 
be subjected to the relevant tests as described in points 3.1. and 3.2.  and shall  
deliver the results required in point 5.  
2.3. The following shall be submitted to the technical service responsible for 
conducti ng the type -approval tests:  
Three of the samples shall be used  for tests and the fourth shall  be kept by the test 
laboratory for any subsequent verification. The test laboratory may require 
further samples.  
2.4. Markings  
Each sample shall  be clearly and indelibly marked with the trade name or mark 
and an indication of the type and include a  space that is large enough for the EU 
component type -approval mark.  
2.5. A symbol "A" for devices of the energy -absorption type or a symbol "S" for 
devices of the air/water separator type shall be added to the approval mark in 
accordance with Section C in Part 3. 
3. Test procedures  
Depending on their physical operating principle, spray suppression  devices shall  
subjected to the tests described in Sections 3.1. and 3.2. and shall  deliver the 
results required in those sections (points 3.1.5. and 3.2.5.).  
3.1. Tests on spray suppression  devices of the energy -absorber type  
3.1.1.  Principle  
The aim of this test is to quantify the ability of a device to retain the water 
directed against it by a series of jets. The test assembly is intended to reproduce 
the conditions under which the device is to function when fitted to a vehicle as 
regards the volume and speed of the water thrown up from the ground by the tyre 
tread.  
3.1.2.  Equipment  
See Figure 8 in the Appendix  for a description of the test assembly.  
3.1.3.  Test conditions  
3.1.3.1.  The tests shall  be carried out in a closed room with a still -air environment.  
3.1.3.2.  The ambient temperature and the temperature of the test pieces shall  be 21 
(± 3)°C. EN 66  EN 3.1.3.3.  De-ionized water shall be  used.  
3.1.3.4.  The test pieces shall  be prepared for each test by wetting.  
3.1.4.  Procedure  
3.1.4.1.  A 500 (+0/ -5) mm wide 750 mm high sample of the equipment to be tested shall be 
secured to the vertical plate of the testing equipment, making sure that the sample lies 
well within the limits of the collector, and that no obstacle is able to deflect the water, 
either before or after its impact.  
3.1.4.2.  The water flow rate shall be set at 0,675 (+/ -0,01) l/s and direct at least 90  l, at most 
120 l , on to the sample from a horizontal distance of 500 (+/ -2) mm (Figure 8 in the 
Appendix ). 
3.1.4.3.  The water shall be allowed to trickle from the sample into the collector. The percentage 
of water collected in relation to  the quantity of water sprayed  shall be calculated . 
3.1.4.4.  The test shall be carried out five times on the sample in accordance with  points 3.1.4.2. 
and 3.1.4.3. The average percentage of the series of five tests  shall be calculated . 
3.1.5.  Results  
3.1.5.1.  The average percentage calculated in point 3.1.4.4. shall  be 70 % or higher.  
3.1.5.2.  Where,  within a series of five tests , the highest and lowest percentages of water 
collected depart from the average percentage by more than 5 %, the series of five tests 
shall  be repeated.  
Where,  within a second series of five tests , the highest and lowest percentages of water 
recovered again  depart from the average percentage by more than 5 % and if the lower 
value does not satisfy the requirements of point 3.1.5.1., type -approval shall be refused.  
3.1.5.3.  It shall be verified  whether the vertical position of the device influences the resul ts 
obtained. Where that  is the case, the procedure described in points 3.1.4.1. to 3.1.4.4. 
shall  be repeated in the positions giving the highest and lowest percentage of water 
collected; the requirements of point 3.1.5.2. shall apply . 
The mean of the individual results shall then be taken to give the average percentage. 
That average percentage shall  be 70 or higher.  
3.2. Test on spray suppression  devices of the air/water separator type  
3.2.1.  Principle  
This test is intended to determine the effectiveness of a porous material intended to 
retain the water with which it has been sprayed by means of a pressurized air/water 
pulveri ser. 
The equipment used for the test shall  simulate the conditions to which the  material 
would be submitted, with regard to the volume and speed of the water sprays produced 
by the tyres, if it were fitted to a vehicle.  EN 67  EN 3.2.2.  Equipment  
See Figure 9 in the Appendix for a description of the test assembly.  
3.2.3.  Test conditions  
3.2.3.1.  The tests shall  be carried out in a closed room with a still -air environment.  
3.2.3.2.  The ambient temperature and the temperature of the test pieces shall  be 21 (± 3)° C.  
3.2.3.3.  De-ionized water shall  be used.  
3.2.3.4.  The test pieces shall  be prepared for each test by wetting.  
3.2.4.  Procedure  
3.2.4.1.  A 305 × 100 mm sample shall be secured vertically in the test assembly . It shall be 
verified  that there is no space between the sample and the upper curved plate and that 
the tray is properly in position. The pulveri ser tank shall be filled with 1  ± 0,005 litres 
of water and place d as described in the diagram.  
3.2.4.2.  The pulveri ser shall  be regulated as follows:  
(a) pressure (at pulveri ser): 5 bar + 10 % / - 0 % 
(b) flowrate: 1 litre/minute ± 5 seconds  
(c) pulveri sation : circular, 50 ± 5 mm in diameter at 200 ± 5 mm from the sample, 
nozzle 5 ± 0 ,1 mm in diameter.  
3.2.4.3.  The water shall be pulverised  until there is no more water mist and the time taken  shall 
be noted . The water shall be allowed to flow out of the sample on to the tray for 60 
seconds and the volume of water collected  shall be measured . The quantity of water left 
in the pulver iser tank  shall be measured . The percentage of the  volume of water 
collected in relation to  the volume of water pulveri sed shall be calculated . 
3.2.4.4.  The test shall be carried out five times and the average percentage of the quantity 
collected  shall be  calculated . It shall be verified  before each test that the tray, pulveriser 
tank and measuring vessel are dry.  
3.2.5.  Results  
3.2.5.1.  The average percentage calculated in accordance with point 3.2.4.4. shall  be 85 % or 
higher.  
3.2.5.2.  Where,  within a  series of five tests , the highest and lowest percentages of water 
collected depart from the average percentage by more than 5 %, the series of five tests 
shall  be repeated. Where,  within a second series of five tests , the highest and lowest 
percentages of  water recovered again depart from the average percentage by more than 
5 %, and where  the lower value does not satisfy the requirements of point 3.2.5.1, type -
approval shall be refused.  EN 68  EN 3.2.5.3.  Where the vertical position of the device influences the res ults obtained, the procedure 
described in points 3.2.4.1 to 3.2.4.4. shall  be repeated in the positions giving the 
highest and lowest percentages of water collected; the requirements of point 3.2.5.2. 
shall apply . 
The requirement of point 3.2.5.1. apply  in order to give the results of each test.  
4. Requirements for vehicle type -approval with regard to their spray suppression  systems  
4.1. Category  N and O vehicles shall be constructed and/or fitted with spray suppression 
systems in such a way as to meet the requirements laid down in this Annex. In the case 
of chassis/cab vehicles, these requirements may only be applied to the wheels covered 
by the cab. 
At the manufacturer's discretion, for vehicles of category N 1, N 2 with a permissible 
maximum laden mass not exceeding 7,5 tonnes, O 1 and O 2, and off -road vehicles as 
defined in Appendix 1 to Annex I to Regulation (EU) 2018/858, the requirements of 
Part 2 of Annex V as set out for vehicle category M 1 may be applied instead of the 
requirements of this Annex. In case of off -road vehicles, the distance (c) between the 
lower edges of the wheel guard and the axis of the passing through the centre of 
rotation  of the wheels may exceed 2 × r  to enable sufficient space between the wheel 
guard and the tyre at maximum spring deflection of the wheel. In such a case, the 
information document shall include all the particulars relevant to wheel guards as laid 
down in P art 1 of Annex V.  
4.2. The requirements  of this Annex relating to spray suppression  devices, as defined in 
Article 2( 20), are not mandatory for categories N, O 1 and O 2 vehicles with a 
permissible maximum laden mass not exceeding 7,5 tonnes, chassis/cab vehicles, 
unbodied vehicles or vehicles on which the presence of spray suppression  devices 
would be incompatible with their use. However, where  such devices are fitted to  those 
vehicles, they shall  fulfil  the requirements set out in  this Regulation.  
4.3. A vehicle representative of the vehicle type to be approved, fitted with  
its spray suppression  system, shall  be submitted to the technical service  
conducting the approval  tests.  
 General requirements  
4.4. Axles  
4.4.1.  Retractable axles  
Where a vehicle is fitted with one or more retractable axles, the spray suppression  
system shall  cover all the wheels when the axle is lowered and the wheels in contact 
with the ground when the axle is raised.  
4.4.2.  Self-tracking axles  
For the purpose of this Regulation, a self -tracking axle of the ‘pivot steering’ type is 
considered to be, and treated as, an axle fitted with steered wheels.  
Where a vehicle is fitted with a self -tracking axle, the spray suppression  system shall  
satisfy the conditions applicable to non -steered wheels where  mounted on the pivoting EN 69  EN part. Where  not mounted on that part it shall  satisfy the conditions are applicable to 
steered wheels.  
4.5. Position of outer valance  
The distance 'c' between the longitudinal plane tangential to the outer tyre wall, apart 
from any tyre bulge near the ground, and the inner edge of the valance shall  not exceed 
100 mm (Figures 1a and 1b in the Appendix ). 
4.6. State  of the vehicle  
When verifying  compliance with this Regulation , the vehicle shall  be unladen and with 
the wheels in the straight -ahead position  and the tyres shall  be inflated to their normal 
pressure . 
In the case of semi -trailers, the loading surfaces shall  be horizontal  and the tyres shall  
be inflated to their normal pressure . 
4.7. Spray suppression  systems  
4.7.1.  The spray suppression  system shall  meet the specifications set out in point 4.8 or point 
4.10.  
4.7.2.  The spray suppression  system for non -steered or self -steered wheels that are covered by 
the bodywork floor, or by the lower part of the load platform, shall  meet either the 
specifications set out in point 4.8 or point 4.10 or the specifications set out  in point 4.9.  
 Specific  requirements  
4.8. Requirements concerning energy -absorption spray suppression systems for axles 
fitted with steered or self -steering or non -steered wheels  
4.8.1.  Mudguards  
4.8.1.1.  The mudguards shall  cover the zone immediately above, ahead and behind the tyre or 
tyres in the following manner:  
(a) in the case of a single or multiple axle, the forward edge (C) shall  extend 
forwards to reach a line O -Z where θ (theta) is no more than 45°  above the 
horizontal . 
The rearmost edge (Figure 2 in the Appendix) shall  extend downwards in 
such a way as not to be more than 100 mm above a horizontal line passing 
through the centre of the wheel;  
(b) in the case of multiple axles the angle θ relates only to the foremost axle a nd 
the requirement relating to the height of the rearmost edge shall apply only to 
the rearmost axle;  
(c) the mudguard shall  possess a total width 'q' (Figure 1a in the Appendix ) at 
least adequate to cover the width of the tyre 'b' or the entire width of two t yres 
't' in the case of twin wheels, account being taken of the extremes for the 
tyre/wheel unit specified by the manufacturer. Dimensions 'b' and 't' shall be 
measured at hub height, excluding any markings, ribs, protective bands, etc., EN 70  EN on the tyre walls.  
4.8.1.2.  The front side of the rear part of the mudguard shall  be fitted with a spray -reduction 
device complying with the specifications set out in point 3.1. This material shall  cover 
the inside of the mudguard up to a height determined by a straight line running from the 
centre of the wheel and forming an angle of at least 30° with the horizontal (Figure 3 in 
the Appendix ). 
4.8.1.3.  Where  the mudguards are made up of several co mponents, when fitted, they shall  not 
incorporate any aperture enabling spray to exit while the vehicle is in motion. Th at 
requirement shall be  deemed to be met where ( the vehicle being  either laden or 
unladen ) any radial jet running outwards from the whee l centre over the entire width of 
the tyre running surface and within the range covered by the mudguard always strikes 
against a part of the spray suppression system.  
4.8.2.  Outer Valances  
4.8.2.1.  In the case of single axles, the lower edge of the outer  valance may not be situated 
beyond the following distances and radii, as measured from the centre of the wheel, 
except at the lowest extremities , which  may be rounded (Figure 2 in the Appendix ). 
 Air suspension:  
(a) Axles fitted with steered wheels 
or self-steering wheels:  
From the front edge (towards the 
front of the vehicle) (tip C)  
To the rear edge (towards the rear 
of the vehicle) (tip A)    
 
Rv ≤ 1,5 R  
 
 
 (b) Axles fitted with non -steered 
wheels:  
From the front edge (tip C)  
To the rear edge (tip A)  Rv ≤ 1,25 R  
 Mechanical suspension  
(a) general case }  Rv ≤ 1,8 R  
(b) non -steered wheels for vehicles with a technically permissible laden mass more 
than 7.5 t }Rv ≤ 1,5 R  
where R is the radius of the tyre fitted to the vehicle, and Rv the distance, expressed as 
a radius, at which the lower edge of the outer valence is situated.  
4.8.2.2.  In the case of multiple axles the requirements laid down in point 4.8.2.1. shall  not 
apply between the vertical transversal planes passing through the centr e of the first and 
the last axles where the outer valance may be straight in order to ensure the continuity 
of the spray suppression system. (Figure 4 in the Appendix ). 
4.8.2.3.  The distance between the uppermost and the lowermost points of the spray 
suppr ession system (mudguard and outer valance) measured in any cross section 
 
 EN 71  EN perpendicular to the mudguard (see Figures 1b and 2 in the Appendix ) shall  extend to 
not less than 45 mm at all points behind a vertical line passing through the centre of 
the wheel o r the first wheel in the case of multiple axles. This dimension may be 
gradually reduced in front of th at vertical  line. 
4.8.2.4.  Openings enabling spray to emerge when the vehicle is moving shall not be  allowed in 
the outer valances or between the outer valances and the other parts of the mudguards.  
4.8.2.5.  The requirements of points 4.8.2.3 and 4.8.2.4 may not be respected locally when the 
valance is composed by different elements with relative movement.  
4.8.2.6.  Tractors for semi -trailers with a low chassis, namely those which may have a height of 
coupling face (defined in point 6.20 of standard ISO 612 :1978) equal to or less than 
1100 mm, may be designed in such a way as to be exempted from the requirements of 
points 4.8.1.1 (a), 4.8.1.3 and 4.8.2.4.  In that regard, mudguards and valances shall  not 
cover the area immediately above the tyres of the rear axles, where those tractors are 
coupled to a semi -trailer, in order to avoid the spray suppression  system being 
destroyed. However, the mudguards and valances of those vehicles shall  fulfill  the 
requirements of points  4.8.1.1 (a), 4.8.1.3 and 4.8.2.4. , in sectors more than 60° from 
the vertical line passing through the centre of the wheel, in front and  behind these 
tyres.  
The vehicles referred to in the first paragraph shall  therefore be designed in such a way 
as to meet the requirements set out in th at first paragraph when they are operated 
without a semi -trailer.  
In order to be able to meet the requir ements  set out in the first paragraph , mudguards 
and valances may comprise a removable part.  
4.8.3.  Rain Flaps  
4.8.3.1.  The width of the flap shall  fulfil the requirement for ‘q’ in point 4.8.1.1 (c), except for 
any part of the flap that is contained within the mudguards. In such cases this part of 
the flap shall  be at least equal in width to the tread of the tyre.  
The width of the part of the rain f laps positioned beneath the mudguard shall  satisfy 
the condition laid down in th e first  paragraph with a tolerance of ± 10  mm at each side.  
4.8.3.2.  The orientation of the flap shall  be basically vertical.  
4.8.3.3.  The maximum height of the bottom edge shall  not exceed 200  mm (Figure 3 in the 
Appendix).  
That distance shall be  increased to 300  mm for the last axle where the radial distance 
of the lower edge of the outer valancing, Rv, does not exceed the dimensions of the 
radius of the tyres fitted to the wheels on that axle.  
The maximum height of the bottom edge of the rain flap in relation to the ground, may 
be raised to 300 mm where  the manufacturer deems it technically appropriate with 
regard to the suspension characteristics.  
4.8.3.4.  The rain flap shall  not be more than 300 mm from the rearmost edge of the tyre, 
measured horizontally.  EN 72  EN 4.8.3.5.  For multiple axles where distance ‘d’ between the tyres on adjacent axles is less than 
250 mm, only the rear set of wheels shall  be fitted with rain flaps. There shall  be a rain 
flap behind each wheel when distance ‘d’ between the tyres on adjacent axles is at 
least 250 mm (Figure 4 in the Appendix ). 
4.8.3.6.  Rain flaps shall  not be deflected by more than 100 mm towards the rear under a force 
of 3 N per 100 mm of flap width, applied to a point located 50 mm above the lower 
edge of the flaps.  
4.8.3.7.  The whole of the front face of the part of the rain flap having the minimum dimensions 
required shall  be fitted with a spray suppression  device that meets the specifications 
set out in point 3.1.  
4.8.3.8.  Openings enabling spray to emerge shall not be allowed between the lower rear edge 
of the mudguard and the rain flaps.  
4.8.3.9.  Where the spray suppression  device meets the specifications relating to rain flaps set 
out in point 4.8.3, no additional rain flap shall be  required.  
4.9. Requirements relating to spray suppression  systems fitted with  
energy -absorption spray suppression  devices for certain axles that  
are fitted with non -steered or self -steering wheels (see point 5.2.)  
4.9.1.  Mudguards  
4.9.1.1.  Mudguards shall  cover the zone immediately above the tyre or tyres. Their front and 
rear extremities shall  extend to at least the horizontal plane that is tangent to the upper 
edge of the tyre or tyres (Figure 5 in the Appendix ). However, the rear extremity may 
be replaced by the rain flap, in which case th e rain flap  shall  extend to the upper part 
of the mudguard (or equivalent component).  
4.9.1.2.  All of the inner rear part of the mudguard shall  be fitted with a spray suppression  
device that meets the requirements set out in point 3.1.  
4.9.2.  Outer Valances  
4.9.2.1.  For single or multiple axles where the distance between the adjacent tyres is at least 
250 mm, the outer valance shall  cover the surface extending from the lower to the 
upper part of the mudguard up to a straight line formed by the tangent to the upper 
edge of the tyre or tyres and lying between the vertical plane formed by the tangent to 
the front of the tyre and the mud guard or rain flap located behind the wheel or wheels 
(Figure 5b in the Appendix).  
For multiple axles an outer valance shall  be located by each wheel.  
4.9.2.2.  Openings enabling spray to emerge shall not be  allowed between the outer valance and 
the inner part of the mudguard.  
4.9.2.3.  Where rain flaps are not fitted behind each wheel (see point 4.8.3.5.), the outer valance 
shall  be unbroken between the outer edge of the rain flap to the vertical plane that is 
tangent to the point furthest to the front of the tyre (Figure 5a in the Appendix ) of the 
first axle.  
4.9.2.4.  The entire inner surface of the outer valance, the height of which shall  not be less than 
100 mm, shall  be fitted with an energy -absorption spray suppression  device complying 
with the requirements of Section 3.1.  EN 73  EN 4.9.3.  Those flaps shall  extend to the lower part of the mudguard and comply with points 
4.8.3.1. to 4.8.3.9.  
4.10 Requirements concerning spray suppression  systems fitted with air/water 
separator spray suppression  devices for axles with steered and non -steered 
wheels  
4.10.1.  Mudguards  
4.10.1.1.  Mudguards shall  comply with the requirements of point 4.8.1.1 (c).  
4.10.1.2.  Mudguards for single or multiple axles where the distance between the tyres on 
adjacent axles exceeds 300 mm shall , in addition,  comply with point 4.8.1.1 (a).  
4.10.1.3.  For multiple axles where the distance between the tyres on adjacent axles does not 
exceed 300 mm the mudguards shall , in addition,  comply with the model shown in 
Figure 7.  
4.10.2.  Outer Valances  
4.10.2.1.  The lower edges of the outer valances shall  be fitted with air/water separator spray 
suppression  devices complying with the requirements set out in this Annex.  
4.10.2.2.  For single or multiple axles where the distance between the tyres on adjacent axles 
exceeds 300 mm, the lower edge of the spray suppression  device fitted to the outer 
valance shall  have the following maximum dimensions and radii, starting from the 
centre of the wheel (Figures 6 and 7 in the Appendix ): 
  (a) Axles fitted with steered 
wheels or self -steering wheels:  
from the front edge (towards the 
front of the vehicle) (tip C at 30°)  
to the rear edge (towards the rear 
of the vehicle) (tip A at 100mm)      
  
 Rv ≤ 1,05 
R 
  
  
  (b) Axles fitted with non -steered 
wheels :  
from the front edge (tip C at 20°)  
to the rear edge (tip A at 100mm)      
 Rv ≤ 1,00 
R 
  
 where  R = is the radius of tyre fitted to the vehicle;  
 Rv = the radial distance from the lowest edge of the outer valance
 to the centre of the wheel.  
  (a) Axles fitted with steered wheels or 
self-steering wheels:  
from the front edge (towards the front 
of the vehicle) (tip C at 30°)  
to the rear edge (towards the rear of 
the vehicle) (tip A at 100mm)    
 
Rv ≤ 1,05 R  
 
 
 (b) Axles fitted with non -steered 
wheels:  
from the front edge (tip C at 20°)  
to the rear edge (tip A at 
100mm)    
Rv ≤ 1,00 R  
 
 where  R = is the radius of tyre fitted to the vehicle;  
 Rv = the radial distance from the lowest edge of the outer valance
 to the centre of the wheel.  
 
4.10.2.3.  For multiple axles where the distance between the tyres on adjacent axles does not 
exceed 300 mm, the outer valances located in the inter -axle spaces shall  follow the 
path specified in point 8.1.3, and shall  extend downwards in such a way as to be not 
more th an 100 mm above a horizontal straight line passing through the wheel centres 
(Figure 7 in the Appendix ). 
 
 EN 74  EN 4.10.2.4.  The depth of the outer valance shall  extend to not less than 45 mm, at all points behind 
a vertical line passing through the centre of the wheel. Th at depth may be gradually 
reduced in front of that vertical  line. 
4.10.2.5.  Openings enabling spray to emerge shall not be allowed in the outer  valances or 
between the outer valances and the mudguards.  
4.10.3.  Rain Flaps  
4.10.3.1.  Rain flaps shall  comply with either of the following sets of requirements : 
(a) point 4.8.3. (Figure 3 in the Appendix );  
(b) points 4.8.3.1., 4.8.3.2., 4.8.3.5., 4.8.3.8 and 4.10.3.2 (Figure 6 in the 
Appendix ). 
4.10.3.2.  Spray  suppression equipment complying with the specifications set out in point 4 of 
the Appendix , shall  be fitted to the rain flaps referred to in point 4.10.3.1 (b), at least 
along the full edge.  
4.10.3.2.1.  The lower  edge  of the spray  suppression  device  shall  be not more  than 200 mm 
from  the ground.  The maximum height of the bottom edge of the rain flap in 
relation to the ground may be raised to 300 mm where  the manufacturer deems it 
technically appropriate with regard to the suspension characteristics.  
4.10.3.2.2.  The spray  suppression  device  shall  be at least 100 mm deep.  
4.10.3.2.3.  Apart  from  the lower  part, which includes  the spray  suppression  device,  the rain flap 
as referred  to in point  4.10.3.1(b)  shall  not bend  by more  than 100 mm towards  the 
rear under  the effect  of a force  of 3 N per 100 mm of width  of the rain flap measured  
at the intersection  of the rain flap with the spray  suppression  device  in its working  
position,  applied  at a distance  of 50 mm above  the lower  edge  of the rain flap. 
4.10.3.3.  The rain flap shall  not be more than 200 mm from the rearmost edge of the tyre, 
measured horizontally.  
4.11.  For multiple axles, it is not necessary that the spray suppression  system of one axle, 
which shall not be  the furthest back, cover s the entire width of the tread of the tyre 
when there is, locally, the possibility of interference between the spray suppression  
system and the structure of the axles or of the suspension or of the undercarriage.  
  EN 75  EN Appendix  
Figures  
 
Figure  1a 
Width  (q) of mudguard  (a) and position  of valance  (j) 
 
 
Note  : The figures refer to the corresponding point 4.8.1.1 (c) of Part 2 of this Annex . 
 
Figure  1b 
Example  of measurement  of the outer  valance  
 
  
EN 76  EN Figure  2 
Dimensions  of mudguard  and outer  valance  
 
 
 
Note:  
1. The figures quoted relate to points 4.8.2, 4.8.2.3, 4.8.1.1 and 4.8.1.1(a) of Part 2 of this Annex . 
2. T: extent of mudguard.  
  
EN 77  EN Figure  3 
Position  of mudguard  and rain flap 
 
 
Note : The figures quoted relate to points 4.8.1.2, 4.8.3 and 4.8.3.3 of Part 2 of this Annex  
Figure  4 
Diagram  show ing assembly  of a spray  suppression  system  (mudguard,  rain flap, outer  
valance)  incorporati ng spray  suppression  devices  (energy  absorbers)  for multiple  axles  
 
 
 
 
 
EN 78  EN  
Figure  5 
Diagram  showing  the assembly  of a spray  suppression  system  incorporating  spray  suppression  
devices  (energy absorbers)  for axles  fitted  with non-steered  or self-steering  wheels  
(Points  4.7.2.  and 4.9. of Part 2 of this Annex)  
 
 (a) Multiple  axles  where  the distance  between  the tyres  is less than 250 mm 
 
(b) Single  axles or multiple  axles  where  the distance  between  the tyres  is 
 not less than 250 mm 
Figure  6 
Diagram  showing  the assembly  of a spray  suppression  system  incorporating  spray  suppression  
devices  fitted  with air/water  separators  for axles  fitted  with steered,  self-steering  or non-
steered  wheels  
 
 
EN 79  EN  
Note:  
1. The figures relate to the corresponding points of Part 2 of this Annex . 
2. T: extent of mudguard  
 
Figure  7 
Diagram  showing  assembly  of a spray  suppression  system  incorporating  spray  suppre ssion  
devices  (mudguard,  rain flap, outer  valance)  for multiple  axles  where  the distance  between  the 
tyres  does not exceed  300 mm 
 
 
Note:   
1. The figures relate to the corresponding points of Part 2 of this Annex . 
2. T: extent of mudguard  
 
Figure  8 
Test assembly  for energy  absorption  spray  suppression  devices  
EN 80  EN (point  3.1.2.  of Part 2 of this Annex ) 
 
Note:  
A = water supply from pump  
B = flow towards collector tank  
C = collector with inside dimension of 500 (+5/ -0) mm length and 75 (+2/ -0) mm width  
D = stainless steel pipe, external diameter 54 mm, wall thickness 1 ,2 (+/ - 0,12) mm, inside 
and outside surface roughness Ra between 0 ,4 and 0 ,8 µm 
E = 12 cylindrical radially drilled holes with burr -free square edges. Their diameter, measured 
on the inside and on the outside of the tube, is 1 ,68 (+0 ,010/-0) mm  
F = 500 (+0/ -5) mm -wide sample to be tested  
G = rigid flat plate  
All linear dimensions are shown in millimetres.   
EN 81  EN Figure  9 
Test assembly  for air/water  separator  spray  suppression  devices  
(point  3.2.2. of Part 2 of this Annex ) 
 
 
 
  
EN 82  EN PART  3 
 
Section  A 
 
EU TYPE -APPROVAL  CERTIFICATE  (VEHICLE  SYSTEM)  
 
 
Communication  concerning  granting  / extension  / refusal  / withdrawal  (1) of type-approval  of 
a type of vehicle  with regard  to the spray suppression system in accordance with the 
requirements  laid down  in Annex  VIII to Regulation  (EU)  2020/… [Please  insert  reference  to 
this Regulation ], as last amended  by Regulation  (EU)  No …/…  
Number  of the EU type-approval  certificate:   
 
Reason  for extension  / refusal  / withdrawal  (1):  
 
SECTION I  
[…] 
SECTION II  
[…] 
Addendum  
to EU type-approval  certificate  number  … 
 
 
1. Additional information  
1.1. Characteristics of the spray suppression devices (type, brief description, trade mark or 
name, component type -approval number(s):  
5. Remarks (if any):  
  EN 83  EN Section B  
 
EU TYPE -APPROVAL CERTIFICATE (SEPARATE TECHNICAL UNIT ) 
 
Communication  concerning  granting  / extension  / refusal  / withdrawal  (1) of type-approval  of 
a type of STU  with regard  to the spray suppression systems in accordance with the 
requirements  laid down  in Annex  VIII to Regulation  (EU)  2020/… [Please  insert  reference  to 
this Regulation ], as last amended  by Regulation  (EU)  No …/… 
 
Number  of the EU type-approval  certificate:   
 
Reason  for extension  / refusal  / withdrawal  (1): 
 
SECTION  I 
[…] 
SECTION II  
[…] 
Addendum  
to EU type -approval certificate number  ... 
 
1. Additi onal information  
1.1. Operating principle of device: energy -absorption  / air / water separator (1): 
1.2. Characteristics of spray suppression devices (brief description, trademark or name, 
number(s):  
5. Remarks (if any):  
_________________  
(1) Delete  where  not applicable.  
  EN 84  EN Section C  
 
EU type-approval mark of separate technical unit s as regards  spray  suppression  system s 
 
1. The EU type -approval mark for separate technical units referred to in Article 38(2) 
of Regulation (EU) 2018/858 shall consist of  the following : 
1.1. A rectangle surrounding the lower -case letter ‘e’, followed by the distinguishing 
number of the Member State which has granted the EU type-approval for the 
component or separate  technical unit  in accordance with the following : 
1 for Germany  19  for Romania  
2 for France  20  for Poland   
3 for Italy  21 for Portugal  
4 for The Netherlands  23 for Greece  
5 for Sweden  24 for Ireland  
6 for Belgium  26  for Slovenia  
7 for Hungary   27 for Slovakia   
8 for the Czech  Republic   29  for Estonia   
9 for Spain  32  for Latvia   
12 for Austria  34 for Bulgaria  
13 for Luxembourg  36 for Lithuania   
17 for Finland  49  for Cyprus   
18 for Denmark  50  for Malta   
 
1.2. In the vicinity of the rectangle, two digits indicating the series of amendments laying down 
the requirements with which this separate technical units complies,  “00” at present,  
followed by a space and the five -digit number referred to in point 2.4 of A nnex IV  of 
Regulation (EU) 2018/858 . 
2. The EU separate technical unit type -approval mark shall be affixed to the spray 
suppression device in such a way as to be indelible as well as clearly and easily leg ible 
even if the device is fitted to a vehicle.  
3. An example of an EU separate technical unit type -approval mark is shown in Figure 1 . 
 
Figure 1  
Example of EU separate technical unit type -approval mark  EN 85  EN  
 
_______________________  
Explanatory  note 
Legend  The EU separate  technical  unit type-approval  was issued  by The Netherlands  under  
number  00406. The first two digits  "00" indicate  that the separate  technical  unit was 
approved  in accordance  with this Regulation.  The symbol  "A" indicates  it is a device  
of the energy -absorption  type.