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| 26.2.2016 | EN | Official Journal of the European Union | C 75/214 |
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26.2.2016

EN

Official Journal of the European Union

C 75/214

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P7_TA(2013)0297

Roadworthiness tests for motor vehicles and their trailers ***I

Amendments adopted by the European Parliament on 2 July 2013 on the proposal for a regulation of the European Parliament and of the Council on periodic roadworthiness tests for motor vehicles and their trailers and repealing Directive 2009/40/EC (COM(2012)0380 — C7-0186/2012 — 2012/0184(COD)) (1)

1

(Ordinary legislative procedure: first reading)

(2016/C 075/34)

Amendment 1

Amendment 1

Proposal for a regulation

Proposal for a regulation

Recital 3

Recital 3

| Text proposed by the Commission | Amendment |
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| (3) | Roadworthiness testing is a part of a wider regime ensuring that vehicles are kept in a safe and environmental acceptable condition during their use. This regime should cover periodic roadworthiness tests for all vehicles and roadside technical inspection for vehicles used for commercial road transport activities as well as provisions on a vehicle registration procedure to ensure
  that
  vehicles which constitute an immediate risk to road safety
  are not used on roads
  . |

Text proposed by the Commission

Text proposed by the Commission

Amendment

Amendment

(3)

Roadworthiness testing is a part of a wider regime ensuring that vehicles are kept in a safe and environmental acceptable condition during their use. This regime should cover periodic roadworthiness tests for all vehicles and roadside technical inspection for vehicles used for commercial road transport activities as well as provisions on a vehicle registration procedure to ensure
  that
  vehicles which constitute an immediate risk to road safety
  are not used on roads
  .

that

are not used on roads

| (3) | Roadworthiness testing is a part of a wider regime ensuring that vehicles are kept in a safe and environmental acceptable condition during their use. This regime should cover periodic roadworthiness tests for all vehicles and roadside technical inspection for vehicles used for commercial road transport activities as well as provisions on a vehicle registration procedure
  . Periodic testing should be the main tool
  to ensure
  roadworthiness. Roadside inspections of commercial vehicles should only be complementary to periodic tests and should be targeted at
  vehicles which constitute an immediate risk to road safety. |
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(3)

Roadworthiness testing is a part of a wider regime ensuring that vehicles are kept in a safe and environmental acceptable condition during their use. This regime should cover periodic roadworthiness tests for all vehicles and roadside technical inspection for vehicles used for commercial road transport activities as well as provisions on a vehicle registration procedure
  . Periodic testing should be the main tool
  to ensure
  roadworthiness. Roadside inspections of commercial vehicles should only be complementary to periodic tests and should be targeted at
  vehicles which constitute an immediate risk to road safety.

. Periodic testing should be the main tool

roadworthiness. Roadside inspections of commercial vehicles should only be complementary to periodic tests and should be targeted at

Amendment 2

Amendment 2

Proposal for a regulation

Proposal for a regulation

Recital 3 a (new)

Recital 3 a (new)

| Text proposed by the Commission | Amendment |
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| | (3a) | All vehicles used on public roads, without prejudice to requirements of periodic roadworthiness testing, are required to be roadworthy at all times when they are used. |

Text proposed by the Commission

Text proposed by the Commission

Amendment

Amendment

(3a)

(3a)

All vehicles used on public roads, without prejudice to requirements of periodic roadworthiness testing, are required to be roadworthy at all times when they are used.

All vehicles used on public roads, without prejudice to requirements of periodic roadworthiness testing, are required to be roadworthy at all times when they are used.

Amendment 3

Amendment 3

Proposal for a regulation

Proposal for a regulation

Recital 3 b (new)

Recital 3 b (new)

| Text proposed by the Commission | Amendment |
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| | (3b) | Enforcement of roadworthiness measures should include awareness campaigns focusing on vehicle owners and aimed at developing good practices and habits resulting from basic checks on their vehicle. |

Text proposed by the Commission

Text proposed by the Commission

Amendment

Amendment

(3b)

(3b)

Enforcement of roadworthiness measures should include awareness campaigns focusing on vehicle owners and aimed at developing good practices and habits resulting from basic checks on their vehicle.

Enforcement of roadworthiness measures should include awareness campaigns focusing on vehicle owners and aimed at developing good practices and habits resulting from basic checks on their vehicle.

Amendments 4 and 115

Amendments 4 and 115

Proposal for a regulation

Proposal for a regulation

Recital 4

Recital 4

| Text proposed by the Commission | Amendment |
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| (4) | A number of technical standards and requirements on vehicle safety have been adopted within the Union. It is however necessary to ensure, through a regime of periodic roadworthiness tests, that after being placed on the market, vehicles continue to meet safety standards throughout their lifetime.
  This regime should apply to
  categories of vehicles as defined in Directive 2002/24/EC of the European Parliament and of the Council of 18 March 2002 relating to the type-approval of two or three-wheel motor vehicles and repealing Council Directive 92/61/EEC, Directive 2007/46/EC of the European Parliament and of the Council of 5 September 2007 establishing a framework for the approval for motor vehicles and their trailers, and of systems, components and separate technical units intended for such vehicles and Directive 2003/37/EC of the European Parliament and of the Council of 26 May 2003 on type-approval of agricultural or forestry tractors, their trailers and interchangeable towed machinery, together with their systems, components and separate technical units
  and repealing Directive 74/150/EEC
  . |

Text proposed by the Commission

Text proposed by the Commission

Amendment

Amendment

(4)

A number of technical standards and requirements on vehicle safety have been adopted within the Union. It is however necessary to ensure, through a regime of periodic roadworthiness tests, that after being placed on the market, vehicles continue to meet safety standards throughout their lifetime.
  This regime should apply to
  categories of vehicles as defined in Directive 2002/24/EC of the European Parliament and of the Council of 18 March 2002 relating to the type-approval of two or three-wheel motor vehicles and repealing Council Directive 92/61/EEC, Directive 2007/46/EC of the European Parliament and of the Council of 5 September 2007 establishing a framework for the approval for motor vehicles and their trailers, and of systems, components and separate technical units intended for such vehicles and Directive 2003/37/EC of the European Parliament and of the Council of 26 May 2003 on type-approval of agricultural or forestry tractors, their trailers and interchangeable towed machinery, together with their systems, components and separate technical units
  and repealing Directive 74/150/EEC
  .

This regime should apply to

and repealing Directive 74/150/EEC

| (4) | A number of technical standards and requirements on vehicle safety have been adopted within the Union. It is however necessary to ensure, through a regime of periodic roadworthiness tests, that after being placed on the market, vehicles continue to meet safety standards throughout their lifetime.
  Any retrofitted equipment affecting the safety and environmental characteristics of the vehicle should not adversely affect those characteristics as they were at the time of approval, first registration or entry into service. Member States might introduce national requirements concerning roadworthiness tests for
  categories of vehicles as defined in Directive 2002/24/EC of the European Parliament and of the Council of 18 March 2002 relating to the type-approval of two or three-wheel motor vehicles
  ; that national roadworthiness regime should apply to categories of vehicles as defined in
  Directive 2007/46/EC of the European Parliament and of the Council of 5 September 2007 establishing a framework for the approval for motor vehicles and their trailers, and of systems, components and separate technical units intended for such vehicles and Directive 2003/37/EC of the European Parliament and of the Council of 26 May 2003 on type-approval of agricultural or forestry tractors, their trailers and interchangeable towed machinery, together with their systems, components and separate technical units. |
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(4)

A number of technical standards and requirements on vehicle safety have been adopted within the Union. It is however necessary to ensure, through a regime of periodic roadworthiness tests, that after being placed on the market, vehicles continue to meet safety standards throughout their lifetime.
  Any retrofitted equipment affecting the safety and environmental characteristics of the vehicle should not adversely affect those characteristics as they were at the time of approval, first registration or entry into service. Member States might introduce national requirements concerning roadworthiness tests for
  categories of vehicles as defined in Directive 2002/24/EC of the European Parliament and of the Council of 18 March 2002 relating to the type-approval of two or three-wheel motor vehicles
  ; that national roadworthiness regime should apply to categories of vehicles as defined in
  Directive 2007/46/EC of the European Parliament and of the Council of 5 September 2007 establishing a framework for the approval for motor vehicles and their trailers, and of systems, components and separate technical units intended for such vehicles and Directive 2003/37/EC of the European Parliament and of the Council of 26 May 2003 on type-approval of agricultural or forestry tractors, their trailers and interchangeable towed machinery, together with their systems, components and separate technical units.

Any retrofitted equipment affecting the safety and environmental characteristics of the vehicle should not adversely affect those characteristics as they were at the time of approval, first registration or entry into service. Member States might introduce national requirements concerning roadworthiness tests for

; that national roadworthiness regime should apply to categories of vehicles as defined in

Amendment 5

Amendment 5

Proposal for a regulation

Proposal for a regulation

Recital 5 a (new)

Recital 5 a (new)

| Text proposed by the Commission | Amendment |
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| | (5a) | Early disclosure of a motor-vehicle roadworthiness deficiency helps to remedy that deficiency and hence prevent accidents, and accident-related costs saved should be used to part-fund the establishment of a bonus scheme. |

Text proposed by the Commission

Text proposed by the Commission

Amendment

Amendment

(5a)

(5a)

Early disclosure of a motor-vehicle roadworthiness deficiency helps to remedy that deficiency and hence prevent accidents, and accident-related costs saved should be used to part-fund the establishment of a bonus scheme.

Amendment 6

Amendment 6

Proposal for a regulation

Proposal for a regulation

Recital 6

Recital 6

| Text proposed by the Commission | Amendment |
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| (6) | A large fraction of total emissions of road transport, in particular CO2 emissions, is due to a minority of vehicles with malfunctioning emission control systems. It is estimated that 5 % of the vehicle fleet causes 25 % of all pollutant emissions. Therefore, a periodic regime of roadworthiness tests would also contribute to improve the environment through the reduction of the average vehicle emissions. |

Text proposed by the Commission

Text proposed by the Commission

Amendment

Amendment

(6)

A large fraction of total emissions of road transport, in particular CO2 emissions, is due to a minority of vehicles with malfunctioning emission control systems. It is estimated that 5 % of the vehicle fleet causes 25 % of all pollutant emissions. Therefore, a periodic regime of roadworthiness tests would also contribute to improve the environment through the reduction of the average vehicle emissions.

| (6) | A large fraction of total emissions of road transport, in particular CO2 emissions, is due to a minority of vehicles with malfunctioning emission control systems. It is estimated that 5 % of the vehicle fleet causes 25 % of all pollutant emissions.
  This also applies to an increase in particulates and NOx emissions from engines of modern design which require a more comprehensive emissions test, including a check, by means of an electronic control device, of the integrity and functionality of the vehicle's own on-board diagnostic (OBD) system, verified by existing tailpipe testing to ensure a complete emissions system test, since testing by reference to the OBD alone is not reliable
  . Therefore, a periodic regime of roadworthiness tests would also contribute to improve the environment through the reduction of the average vehicle emissions. |
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(6)

A large fraction of total emissions of road transport, in particular CO2 emissions, is due to a minority of vehicles with malfunctioning emission control systems. It is estimated that 5 % of the vehicle fleet causes 25 % of all pollutant emissions.
  This also applies to an increase in particulates and NOx emissions from engines of modern design which require a more comprehensive emissions test, including a check, by means of an electronic control device, of the integrity and functionality of the vehicle's own on-board diagnostic (OBD) system, verified by existing tailpipe testing to ensure a complete emissions system test, since testing by reference to the OBD alone is not reliable
  . Therefore, a periodic regime of roadworthiness tests would also contribute to improve the environment through the reduction of the average vehicle emissions.

This also applies to an increase in particulates and NOx emissions from engines of modern design which require a more comprehensive emissions test, including a check, by means of an electronic control device, of the integrity and functionality of the vehicle's own on-board diagnostic (OBD) system, verified by existing tailpipe testing to ensure a complete emissions system test, since testing by reference to the OBD alone is not reliable

Amendment 8

Amendment 8

Proposal for a regulation

Proposal for a regulation

Recital 8

Recital 8

| Text proposed by the Commission | Amendment |
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| (8) | Agricultural vehicles with a maximum design speed exceeding 40 km/h are
  more and more
  used to replace trucks
  in local transport activities. Their risk potential is comparable to that of trucks and therefore this vehicle category should be
  treated in the same way as trucks regarding roadworthiness testing. |

Text proposed by the Commission

Text proposed by the Commission

Amendment

Amendment

(8)

Agricultural vehicles with a maximum design speed exceeding 40 km/h are
  more and more
  used to replace trucks
  in local transport activities. Their risk potential is comparable to that of trucks and therefore this vehicle category should be
  treated in the same way as trucks regarding roadworthiness testing.

more and more

in local transport activities. Their risk potential is comparable to that of trucks and therefore this vehicle category should be

| (8) | Agricultural vehicles with a maximum design speed exceeding 40 km/h are
  in some instances being
  used to replace trucks
  for commercial road haulage purposes. It is important to ensure, where agricultural vehicles are used in this way, that they are
  treated in the same way as trucks regarding roadworthiness testing. |
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(8)

Agricultural vehicles with a maximum design speed exceeding 40 km/h are
  in some instances being
  used to replace trucks
  for commercial road haulage purposes. It is important to ensure, where agricultural vehicles are used in this way, that they are
  treated in the same way as trucks regarding roadworthiness testing.

in some instances being

for commercial road haulage purposes. It is important to ensure, where agricultural vehicles are used in this way, that they are

Amendment 9

Amendment 9

Proposal for a regulation

Proposal for a regulation

Recital 9

Recital 9

| Text proposed by the Commission | Amendment |
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| (9) | Vehicles of historic interest
  are supposed to
  conserve heritage of the époque

  they have been
  built
  and considered to be hardly used on public roads,
  it should be left to Member States to extend the period of periodic roadworthiness testing for such vehicles. It should also be for Member States to regulate roadworthiness testing of other types of specialised vehicles. |

Text proposed by the Commission

Text proposed by the Commission

Amendment

Amendment

(9)

Vehicles of historic interest
  are supposed to
  conserve heritage of the époque

  they have been
  built
  and considered to be hardly used on public roads,
  it should be left to Member States to extend the period of periodic roadworthiness testing for such vehicles. It should also be for Member States to regulate roadworthiness testing of other types of specialised vehicles.

are supposed to

époque

they have been

and considered to be hardly used on public roads,

| (9) | Vehicles of historic interest conserve heritage of the age

  in which they were
  built
  , are maintained in a historically correct condition and are rarely used as everyday vehicles.
  It should be left to Member States to extend the period of periodic roadworthiness testing for such vehicles
  or to otherwise regulate the regime for testing their roadworthiness
  . It should also be for Member States to regulate roadworthiness testing of other types of specialised vehicles. |
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(9)

Vehicles of historic interest conserve heritage of the age

  in which they were
  built
  , are maintained in a historically correct condition and are rarely used as everyday vehicles.
  It should be left to Member States to extend the period of periodic roadworthiness testing for such vehicles
  or to otherwise regulate the regime for testing their roadworthiness
  . It should also be for Member States to regulate roadworthiness testing of other types of specialised vehicles.

age

in which they were

, are maintained in a historically correct condition and are rarely used as everyday vehicles.

or to otherwise regulate the regime for testing their roadworthiness

Amendment 10

Amendment 10

Proposal for a regulation

Proposal for a regulation

Recital 10

Recital 10

| Text proposed by the Commission | Amendment |
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| (10) | Roadworthiness testing is a sovereign activity and should
  therefore
  be done by the Member
  States
  or by
  entrusted bodies under their supervision
  . Member States should
  remain responsible for roadworthiness testing in any cases even if the national system allows for authorisation of private bodies, including those involved in performing repairs
  . |

Text proposed by the Commission

Text proposed by the Commission

Amendment

Amendment

(10)

Roadworthiness testing is a sovereign activity and should
  therefore
  be done by the Member
  States
  or by
  entrusted bodies under their supervision
  . Member States should
  remain responsible for roadworthiness testing in any cases even if the national system allows for authorisation of private bodies, including those involved in performing repairs
  .

therefore

States

entrusted bodies under their supervision

remain responsible for roadworthiness testing in any cases even if the national system allows for authorisation of private bodies, including those involved in performing repairs

| (10) | Roadworthiness testing is a sovereign activity and
  as such
  should be done by the Member
  State concerned,
  or by
  a public body entrusted with that task by the State or by bodies or establishments designated and directly supervised by the State, including duly authorised private bodies
  .
  In particular, where establishments designated as vehicle testing centres also perform motor vehicle repairs,
  Member States should
  make every effort to ensure the objectivity and high quality of the vehicle testing
  . |
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(10)

Roadworthiness testing is a sovereign activity and
  as such
  should be done by the Member
  State concerned,
  or by
  a public body entrusted with that task by the State or by bodies or establishments designated and directly supervised by the State, including duly authorised private bodies
  .
  In particular, where establishments designated as vehicle testing centres also perform motor vehicle repairs,
  Member States should
  make every effort to ensure the objectivity and high quality of the vehicle testing
  .

as such

State concerned,

a public body entrusted with that task by the State or by bodies or establishments designated and directly supervised by the State, including duly authorised private bodies

In particular, where establishments designated as vehicle testing centres also perform motor vehicle repairs,

make every effort to ensure the objectivity and high quality of the vehicle testing

Amendment 11

Amendment 11

Proposal for a regulation

Proposal for a regulation

Recital 10 a (new)

Recital 10 a (new)

| Text proposed by the Commission | Amendment |
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| | (10a) | With a view to better application of the principle of free movement within the Union, the roadworthiness certificate issued in the original Member State of registration should be mutually recognised among Member States for the purpose of re-registration. |

Text proposed by the Commission

Text proposed by the Commission

Amendment

Amendment

(10a)

(10a)

With a view to better application of the principle of free movement within the Union, the roadworthiness certificate issued in the original Member State of registration should be mutually recognised among Member States for the purpose of re-registration.

With a view to better application of the principle of free movement within the Union, the roadworthiness certificate issued in the original Member State of registration should be mutually recognised among Member States for the purpose of re-registration.

Amendment 12

Amendment 12

Proposal for a regulation

Proposal for a regulation

Recital 10 b (new)

Recital 10 b (new)

| Text proposed by the Commission | Amendment |
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| | (10b) | When there is evidence that harmonisation of roadworthiness testing has been achieved to a sufficient degree, provisions for full mutual recognition of roadworthiness certificates throughout the Union should be established. |

Text proposed by the Commission

Text proposed by the Commission

Amendment

Amendment

(10b)

(10b)

When there is evidence that harmonisation of roadworthiness testing has been achieved to a sufficient degree, provisions for full mutual recognition of roadworthiness certificates throughout the Union should be established.

When there is evidence that harmonisation of roadworthiness testing has been achieved to a sufficient degree, provisions for full mutual recognition of roadworthiness certificates throughout the Union should be established.

Amendment 13

Amendment 13

Proposal for a regulation

Proposal for a regulation

Recital 11

Recital 11

| Text proposed by the Commission | Amendment |
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| (11) | For the inspection of vehicles and especially for their electronic safety components it is crucial to have access to the technical specifications of each single vehicle. Therefore vehicle manufacturers should not only provide the complete set of data as covered by the certificate of conformity (CoC) but also the access to data necessary for verification of the functionality of safety and environmental related
  components. The provisions related to access to repair and maintenance information should be applied similarly for this purpose, allowing inspection centres to have access to those information-elements necessary for roadworthiness testing. This is of crucial importance especially in the field of electronic controlled systems and should cover all elements that have been installed by the manufacturer
  . |

Text proposed by the Commission

Text proposed by the Commission

Amendment

Amendment

(11)

For the inspection of vehicles and especially for their electronic safety components it is crucial to have access to the technical specifications of each single vehicle. Therefore vehicle manufacturers should not only provide the complete set of data as covered by the certificate of conformity (CoC) but also the access to data necessary for verification of the functionality of safety and environmental related
  components. The provisions related to access to repair and maintenance information should be applied similarly for this purpose, allowing inspection centres to have access to those information-elements necessary for roadworthiness testing. This is of crucial importance especially in the field of electronic controlled systems and should cover all elements that have been installed by the manufacturer
  .

components. The provisions related to access to repair and maintenance information should be applied similarly for this purpose, allowing inspection centres to have access to those information-elements necessary for roadworthiness testing. This is of crucial importance especially in the field of electronic controlled systems and should cover all elements that have been installed by the manufacturer

| (11) | For the inspection of vehicles and especially for their electronic safety components it is crucial to have access to the technical specifications of each single vehicle. Therefore vehicle manufacturers should not only provide the complete set of data as covered by the certificate of conformity (CoC) but also the access to data necessary for verification of the functionality of safety and environmental related
  systems. The data should include the details that allow the functionality of the vehicle safety systems to be monitored in a way that allows them to be tested in a periodic technical inspection environment, in such a way as to establish a predictable pass or fail rate
  . |
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(11)

For the inspection of vehicles and especially for their electronic safety components it is crucial to have access to the technical specifications of each single vehicle. Therefore vehicle manufacturers should not only provide the complete set of data as covered by the certificate of conformity (CoC) but also the access to data necessary for verification of the functionality of safety and environmental related
  systems. The data should include the details that allow the functionality of the vehicle safety systems to be monitored in a way that allows them to be tested in a periodic technical inspection environment, in such a way as to establish a predictable pass or fail rate
  .

systems. The data should include the details that allow the functionality of the vehicle safety systems to be monitored in a way that allows them to be tested in a periodic technical inspection environment, in such a way as to establish a predictable pass or fail rate

Amendment 14

Amendment 14

Proposal for a regulation

Proposal for a regulation

Recital 12

Recital 12

| Text proposed by the Commission | Amendment |
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| (12) | To achieve a high quality of testing throughout the Union test equipment to be used during testing, its maintenance and calibration should be specified
  on
  Union level. |

Text proposed by the Commission

Text proposed by the Commission

Amendment

Amendment

(12)

To achieve a high quality of testing throughout the Union test equipment to be used during testing, its maintenance and calibration should be specified
  on
  Union level.

on

| (12) | To achieve a high quality of testing throughout the Union
  of
  test equipment to be used during testing, its maintenance and calibration should be specified
  at
  Union level.
  Incentives should be created for innovations in the areas of testing systems, procedures and equipment, thus making it possible to achieve further cost reductions and improvements in use. |
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(12)

To achieve a high quality of testing throughout the Union
  of
  test equipment to be used during testing, its maintenance and calibration should be specified
  at
  Union level.
  Incentives should be created for innovations in the areas of testing systems, procedures and equipment, thus making it possible to achieve further cost reductions and improvements in use.

of

at

Incentives should be created for innovations in the areas of testing systems, procedures and equipment, thus making it possible to achieve further cost reductions and improvements in use.

Amendment 15

Amendment 15

Proposal for a regulation

Proposal for a regulation

Recital 13

Recital 13

| Text proposed by the Commission | Amendment |
| --- | --- |
| (13) | Inspectors, when performing roadworthiness tests, should act independently and any conflict of interests should be avoided.
  The result of roadworthiness tests should not thus be linked to salary or any economic or personal benefit. |

Text proposed by the Commission

Text proposed by the Commission

Amendment

Amendment

(13)

Inspectors, when performing roadworthiness tests, should act independently and any conflict of interests should be avoided.
  The result of roadworthiness tests should not thus be linked to salary or any economic or personal benefit.

The result of roadworthiness tests should not thus be linked to salary or any economic or personal benefit.

| (13) | Inspectors, when performing roadworthiness tests, should act independently and any conflict of interests should be avoided.
  Member States should ensure that assessments are carried out properly and should pay particular attention to their objectivity. |
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(13)

Inspectors, when performing roadworthiness tests, should act independently and any conflict of interests should be avoided.
  Member States should ensure that assessments are carried out properly and should pay particular attention to their objectivity.

Member States should ensure that assessments are carried out properly and should pay particular attention to their objectivity.

Amendment 16

Amendment 16

Proposal for a regulation

Proposal for a regulation

Recital 13 a (new)

Recital 13 a (new)

| Text proposed by the Commission | Amendment |
| --- | --- |
| | (13a) | The quality and impartiality of roadworthiness testing centres is crucial for achieving the target of higher road safety. Therefore, testing centres carrying out roadworthiness tests should, for example, meet the minimum requirements in respect of ISO 17020 on general criteria for the operation of various types of bodies performing inspection. |

Text proposed by the Commission

Text proposed by the Commission

Amendment

Amendment

(13a)

(13a)

The quality and impartiality of roadworthiness testing centres is crucial for achieving the target of higher road safety. Therefore, testing centres carrying out roadworthiness tests should, for example, meet the minimum requirements in respect of ISO 17020 on general criteria for the operation of various types of bodies performing inspection.

The quality and impartiality of roadworthiness testing centres is crucial for achieving the target of higher road safety. Therefore, testing centres carrying out roadworthiness tests should, for example, meet the minimum requirements in respect of ISO 17020 on general criteria for the operation of various types of bodies performing inspection.

Amendment 17

Amendment 17

Proposal for a regulation

Proposal for a regulation

Recital 14

Recital 14

| Text proposed by the Commission | Amendment |
| --- | --- |
| (14) | Results of a test should not be altered for commercial purposes. Only, if the findings of the roadworthiness test performed by an inspector are manifestly incorrect, the supervising body
  should
  be able to modify the results of a roadworthiness test. |

Text proposed by the Commission

Text proposed by the Commission

Amendment

Amendment

(14)

Results of a test should not be altered for commercial purposes. Only, if the findings of the roadworthiness test performed by an inspector are manifestly incorrect, the supervising body
  should
  be able to modify the results of a roadworthiness test.

should

| (14) | Results of a test should not be altered for commercial purposes. Only if the findings of the roadworthiness test performed by an inspector are manifestly incorrect
  should
  the supervising body be able to modify the results of a roadworthiness test
  and impose the appropriate penalties on the body which issued the certificate
  . |
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(14)

Results of a test should not be altered for commercial purposes. Only if the findings of the roadworthiness test performed by an inspector are manifestly incorrect
  should
  the supervising body be able to modify the results of a roadworthiness test
  and impose the appropriate penalties on the body which issued the certificate
  .

should

and impose the appropriate penalties on the body which issued the certificate

Amendment 18

Amendment 18

Proposal for a regulation

Proposal for a regulation

Recital 15

Recital 15

| Text proposed by the Commission | Amendment |
| --- | --- |
| (15) | High standards of roadworthiness testing require a high level of skills and competences of the testing personnel. A training system including an initial training and periodic refresher trainings should be introduced. A transitional period should be defined to allow for a smooth transition of existing testing personnel into the periodic training regime. |

Text proposed by the Commission

Text proposed by the Commission

Amendment

Amendment

(15)

High standards of roadworthiness testing require a high level of skills and competences of the testing personnel. A training system including an initial training and periodic refresher trainings should be introduced. A transitional period should be defined to allow for a smooth transition of existing testing personnel into the periodic training regime.

| (15) | High standards of roadworthiness testing require a high level of skills and competences of the testing personnel. A training system including an initial training and periodic refresher trainings should be introduced. A transitional period should be defined to allow for a smooth transition of existing testing personnel into the periodic training regime.
  Member States which already apply more stringent training, competence and testing requirements than the minimum requirements should be allowed to maintain their high standards. |
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(15)

High standards of roadworthiness testing require a high level of skills and competences of the testing personnel. A training system including an initial training and periodic refresher trainings should be introduced. A transitional period should be defined to allow for a smooth transition of existing testing personnel into the periodic training regime.
  Member States which already apply more stringent training, competence and testing requirements than the minimum requirements should be allowed to maintain their high standards.

Member States which already apply more stringent training, competence and testing requirements than the minimum requirements should be allowed to maintain their high standards.

Amendment 19

Amendment 19

Proposal for a regulation

Proposal for a regulation

Recital 17

Recital 17

| Text proposed by the Commission | Amendment |
| --- | --- |
| (17) | Frequency of tests should be adapted according to the type of vehicle
  and to their mileage
  . Vehicles are more likely to present technical deficiencies when they reach a certain age
  and, in particular when intensively used, after a certain mileage
  . It is therefore appropriate to
  increase the test frequency for older vehicles and for vehicles with high mileage
  . |

Text proposed by the Commission

Text proposed by the Commission

Amendment

Amendment

(17)

Frequency of tests should be adapted according to the type of vehicle
  and to their mileage
  . Vehicles are more likely to present technical deficiencies when they reach a certain age
  and, in particular when intensively used, after a certain mileage
  . It is therefore appropriate to
  increase the test frequency for older vehicles and for vehicles with high mileage
  .

and to their mileage

and, in particular when intensively used, after a certain mileage

increase the test frequency for older vehicles and for vehicles with high mileage

| (17) | Frequency of tests should be adapted according to the type of vehicle. Vehicles are more likely to present technical deficiencies when they reach a certain age. It is therefore appropriate to
  test older vehicles more frequently
  . |
| --- | --- |

(17)

Frequency of tests should be adapted according to the type of vehicle. Vehicles are more likely to present technical deficiencies when they reach a certain age. It is therefore appropriate to
  test older vehicles more frequently
  .

test older vehicles more frequently

Amendment 20

Amendment 20

Proposal for a regulation

Proposal for a regulation

Recital 19

Recital 19

| Text proposed by the Commission | Amendment |
| --- | --- |
| (19) | Roadworthiness tests should cover all items relevant to the specific design, construction and equipment of the tested vehicle. Within these items and considering the current state of vehicle technology, modern electronic systems should be included in the list of items to be tested. To achieve a harmonisation of roadworthiness testing, testing methods should be provided for each of the test items. |

Text proposed by the Commission

Text proposed by the Commission

Amendment

Amendment

(19)

Roadworthiness tests should cover all items relevant to the specific design, construction and equipment of the tested vehicle. Within these items and considering the current state of vehicle technology, modern electronic systems should be included in the list of items to be tested. To achieve a harmonisation of roadworthiness testing, testing methods should be provided for each of the test items.

| (19) | Roadworthiness tests should cover all items relevant to the specific design, construction and equipment of the tested vehicle.
  Those items should be updated to take account of evolving research and technical progress on vehicle safety. Substandard wheels fitted onto non-standard axles should be treated as a critical safety item and should therefore be included in roadworthiness testing.
  Within these items and considering the current state of vehicle technology, modern electronic systems should be included in the list of items to be tested. To achieve a harmonisation of roadworthiness testing, testing methods should be provided for each of the test items. |
| --- | --- |

(19)

Roadworthiness tests should cover all items relevant to the specific design, construction and equipment of the tested vehicle.
  Those items should be updated to take account of evolving research and technical progress on vehicle safety. Substandard wheels fitted onto non-standard axles should be treated as a critical safety item and should therefore be included in roadworthiness testing.
  Within these items and considering the current state of vehicle technology, modern electronic systems should be included in the list of items to be tested. To achieve a harmonisation of roadworthiness testing, testing methods should be provided for each of the test items.

Those items should be updated to take account of evolving research and technical progress on vehicle safety. Substandard wheels fitted onto non-standard axles should be treated as a critical safety item and should therefore be included in roadworthiness testing.

Amendment 21

Amendment 21

Proposal for a regulation

Proposal for a regulation

Recital 20 a (new)

Recital 20 a (new)

| Text proposed by the Commission | Amendment |
| --- | --- |
| | (20a) | Roadworthiness test standards should be set at a common Union-wide high minimum level, allowing those Member States which already have roadworthiness test standards at a level higher than required by this Regulation to maintain their higher standards and to adapt them to technical progress where appropriate. |

Text proposed by the Commission

Text proposed by the Commission

Amendment

Amendment

(20a)

(20a)

Roadworthiness test standards should be set at a common Union-wide high minimum level, allowing those Member States which already have roadworthiness test standards at a level higher than required by this Regulation to maintain their higher standards and to adapt them to technical progress where appropriate.

Roadworthiness test standards should be set at a common Union-wide high minimum level, allowing those Member States which already have roadworthiness test standards at a level higher than required by this Regulation to maintain their higher standards and to adapt them to technical progress where appropriate.

Amendment 22

Amendment 22

Proposal for a regulation

Proposal for a regulation

Recital 21

Recital 21

| Text proposed by the Commission | Amendment |
| --- | --- |
| (21) | The holder of the registration of a vehicle subject to a roadworthiness test during which deficiencies are found, in particular those which represent a risk to road safety, should rectify such deficiencies without delay. In case of dangerous deficiencies, the
  registration of the
  vehicle should be
  withdrawn
  until those deficiencies are fully rectified. |

Text proposed by the Commission

Text proposed by the Commission

Amendment

Amendment

(21)

The holder of the registration of a vehicle subject to a roadworthiness test during which deficiencies are found, in particular those which represent a risk to road safety, should rectify such deficiencies without delay. In case of dangerous deficiencies, the
  registration of the
  vehicle should be
  withdrawn
  until those deficiencies are fully rectified.

those

represent

registration of the

withdrawn

| (21) | The holder of the registration of a vehicle subject to a roadworthiness test during which deficiencies are found, in particular a vehicle which represents a risk to road safety, should rectify such deficiencies without delay. In the case of dangerous deficiencies, the vehicle should
  not
  be
  driven on public roads
  until those deficiencies are fully rectified. |
| --- | --- |

(21)

The holder of the registration of a vehicle subject to a roadworthiness test during which deficiencies are found, in particular a vehicle which represents a risk to road safety, should rectify such deficiencies without delay. In the case of dangerous deficiencies, the vehicle should
  not
  be
  driven on public roads
  until those deficiencies are fully rectified.

a vehicle

represents

the

not

driven on public roads

Amendment 23

Amendment 23

Proposal for a regulation

Proposal for a regulation

Recital 22

Recital 22

| Text proposed by the Commission | Amendment |
| --- | --- |
| (22) | A roadworthiness certificate should be issued after each test
  , including inter alia information related to the identity of the vehicle and information on the results of the test. With a view to ensure a proper follow-up of roadworthiness tests
  , Member States should collect and keep such information in a database. |

Text proposed by the Commission

Text proposed by the Commission

Amendment

Amendment

(22)

A roadworthiness certificate should be issued after each test
  , including inter alia information related to the identity of the vehicle and information on the results of the test. With a view to ensure a proper follow-up of roadworthiness tests
  , Member States should collect and keep such information in a database.

, including inter alia information related to the identity of the vehicle and information on the results of the test. With a view to ensure a proper follow-up of roadworthiness tests

| (22) | To ensure the proper follow-up of testing results,
  a roadworthiness certificate should be issued after each test
  and should also be created in electronic format, with the same level of detail in relation to vehicle identity and test results as is contained in the original test certificate. Furthermore
  , Member States should collect and keep such information in a
  centralised
  database
  in order to ensure that the authenticity of the periodic technical inspection results can be easily verified
  . |
| --- | --- |

(22)

To ensure the proper follow-up of testing results,
  a roadworthiness certificate should be issued after each test
  and should also be created in electronic format, with the same level of detail in relation to vehicle identity and test results as is contained in the original test certificate. Furthermore
  , Member States should collect and keep such information in a
  centralised
  database
  in order to ensure that the authenticity of the periodic technical inspection results can be easily verified
  .

To ensure the proper follow-up of testing results,

and should also be created in electronic format, with the same level of detail in relation to vehicle identity and test results as is contained in the original test certificate. Furthermore

centralised

in order to ensure that the authenticity of the periodic technical inspection results can be easily verified

Amendment 24

Amendment 24

Proposal for a regulation

Proposal for a regulation

Recital 22 a (new)

Recital 22 a (new)

| Text proposed by the Commission | Amendment |
| --- | --- |
| | (22a) | Since some Member States do not require the registration of certain categories of vehicles, such as light trailers, the information on the successful passing of a roadworthiness test should be made available by a proof of test displayed in a visible manner on the vehicle. |

Text proposed by the Commission

Text proposed by the Commission

Amendment

Amendment

(22a)

(22a)

Since some Member States do not require the registration of certain categories of vehicles, such as light trailers, the information on the successful passing of a roadworthiness test should be made available by a proof of test displayed in a visible manner on the vehicle.

Since some Member States do not require the registration of certain categories of vehicles, such as light trailers, the information on the successful passing of a roadworthiness test should be made available by a proof of test displayed in a visible manner on the vehicle.

Amendment 25

Amendment 25

Proposal for a regulation

Proposal for a regulation

Recital 23

Recital 23

| Text proposed by the Commission | Amendment |
| --- | --- |
| (23) | Odometer fraud is considered to affect between 5 % and 12 % of used cars sales, resulting in a very important cost to society of several billions Euros yearly and in an incorrect evaluation of a roadworthiness condition of a vehicle. With a view to combat odometer fraud, the recording of mileage in the roadworthiness certificate combined with the obligation to present the certificate of the previous test would facilitate the detection of tampering or manipulation of the odometer. Odometer fraud should be more systematically considered as an offence liable to a penalty. |

Text proposed by the Commission

Text proposed by the Commission

Amendment

Amendment

(23)

Odometer fraud is considered to affect between 5 % and 12 % of used cars sales, resulting in a very important cost to society of several billions Euros yearly and in an incorrect evaluation of a roadworthiness condition of a vehicle. With a view to combat odometer fraud, the recording of mileage in the roadworthiness certificate combined with the obligation to present the certificate of the previous test would facilitate the detection of tampering or manipulation of the odometer. Odometer fraud should be more systematically considered as an offence liable to a penalty.

cars

important

billions Euros

a

condition

combat

| (23) | Odometer fraud is considered to affect between 5 % and 12 % of used car sales
  within a single country, while the figure is far higher in the case of cross-border sales
  , resulting in a very significant cost to society of several billion euros yearly and in an incorrect evaluation of the roadworthiness of a vehicle. With a view to combating odometer fraud, the recording of mileage in the roadworthiness certificate combined with the obligation to present the certificate of the previous test would facilitate the detection of tampering with, or manipulation of, the odometer.
  The establishment of an electronic vehicle information platform recording the mileage of vehicles and the serious accidents in which they have been involved throughout their lifetime, with due regard for data protection, would also help to prevent manipulation and to make important information accessible.
  Odometer fraud should
  moreover
  be more systematically considered as an offence liable to a penalty. |
| --- | --- |

(23)

Odometer fraud is considered to affect between 5 % and 12 % of used car sales
  within a single country, while the figure is far higher in the case of cross-border sales
  , resulting in a very significant cost to society of several billion euros yearly and in an incorrect evaluation of the roadworthiness of a vehicle. With a view to combating odometer fraud, the recording of mileage in the roadworthiness certificate combined with the obligation to present the certificate of the previous test would facilitate the detection of tampering with, or manipulation of, the odometer.
  The establishment of an electronic vehicle information platform recording the mileage of vehicles and the serious accidents in which they have been involved throughout their lifetime, with due regard for data protection, would also help to prevent manipulation and to make important information accessible.
  Odometer fraud should
  moreover
  be more systematically considered as an offence liable to a penalty.

car

within a single country, while the figure is far higher in the case of cross-border sales

significant

billion euros

the

combating

with,

The establishment of an electronic vehicle information platform recording the mileage of vehicles and the serious accidents in which they have been involved throughout their lifetime, with due regard for data protection, would also help to prevent manipulation and to make important information accessible.

moreover

Amendment 26

Amendment 26

Proposal for a regulation

Proposal for a regulation

Recital 25

Recital 25

| Text proposed by the Commission | Amendment |
| --- | --- |
| (25) | Roadworthiness testing is part of a wider regulatory scheme, governing vehicles throughout their lifetime from approval via registrations, inspections until scrapping. The development and interconnection of national and manufacturers' electronic vehicle databases
  should in principle
  contribute to improve the efficiency of the whole vehicle administrative chain and reduce costs and administrative burdens.
  The Commission should therefore carry out a study on the feasibility, costs and benefits of setting-up a European electronic vehicle information platform for this purpose. |

Text proposed by the Commission

Text proposed by the Commission

Amendment

Amendment

(25)

Roadworthiness testing is part of a wider regulatory scheme, governing vehicles throughout their lifetime from approval via registrations, inspections until scrapping. The development and interconnection of national and manufacturers' electronic vehicle databases
  should in principle
  contribute to improve the efficiency of the whole vehicle administrative chain and reduce costs and administrative burdens.
  The Commission should therefore carry out a study on the feasibility, costs and benefits of setting-up a European electronic vehicle information platform for this purpose.

should in principle

The Commission should therefore carry out a study on the feasibility, costs and benefits of setting-up a European electronic vehicle information platform for this purpose.

| (25) | Roadworthiness testing is part of a wider regulatory scheme, governing vehicles throughout their lifetime from approval via registrations, inspections until scrapping. The development and interconnection of national and manufacturers' electronic vehicle databases
  would
  contribute to improve the efficiency of the whole vehicle administrative chain and reduce costs and administrative burdens. |
| --- | --- |

(25)

Roadworthiness testing is part of a wider regulatory scheme, governing vehicles throughout their lifetime from approval via registrations, inspections until scrapping. The development and interconnection of national and manufacturers' electronic vehicle databases
  would
  contribute to improve the efficiency of the whole vehicle administrative chain and reduce costs and administrative burdens.

would

Amendment 27

Amendment 27

Proposal for a regulation

Proposal for a regulation

Recital 25 a (new)

Recital 25 a (new)

| Text proposed by the Commission | Amendment |
| --- | --- |
| | (25a) | Since the objective of this Regulation should be to encourage further harmonisation and standardisation of periodic roadworthiness testing of vehicles, which should eventually lead to the establishment of a single market for periodic roadworthiness testing in the Union with a system of mutual recognition of roadworthiness testing certificates which allows vehicles to be tested in any Member State, the Commission should draft a report on progress in the harmonisation process in order to determine when such a mutual recognition system could be established. |

Text proposed by the Commission

Text proposed by the Commission

Amendment

Amendment

(25a)

(25a)

Since the objective of this Regulation should be to encourage further harmonisation and standardisation of periodic roadworthiness testing of vehicles, which should eventually lead to the establishment of a single market for periodic roadworthiness testing in the Union with a system of mutual recognition of roadworthiness testing certificates which allows vehicles to be tested in any Member State, the Commission should draft a report on progress in the harmonisation process in order to determine when such a mutual recognition system could be established.

Since the objective of this Regulation should be to encourage further harmonisation and standardisation of periodic roadworthiness testing of vehicles, which should eventually lead to the establishment of a single market for periodic roadworthiness testing in the Union with a system of mutual recognition of roadworthiness testing certificates which allows vehicles to be tested in any Member State, the Commission should draft a report on progress in the harmonisation process in order to determine when such a mutual recognition system could be established.

Amendment 28

Amendment 28

Proposal for a regulation

Proposal for a regulation

Recital 26

Recital 26

| Text proposed by the Commission | Amendment |
| --- | --- |
| (26) | In order to
  supplement
  this Regulation
  with further technical details
  , the power to adopt acts in accordance with Article 290 of the Treaty on the Functioning of the European Union should be delegated to the Commission with a view to take into account, when appropriate, evolution of the Union type-approval legislation in relation with vehicle categories, as well as the need to update the Annexes in the light of technical progress. It is of particular importance that the Commission carry out appropriate consultations during its preparatory work, including at expert level. The Commission, when preparing and drawing up delegated acts, should ensure a simultaneous, timely and appropriate transmission of relevant documents to the European Parliament and to the Council. |

Text proposed by the Commission

Text proposed by the Commission

Amendment

Amendment

(26)

In order to
  supplement
  this Regulation
  with further technical details
  , the power to adopt acts in accordance with Article 290 of the Treaty on the Functioning of the European Union should be delegated to the Commission with a view to take into account, when appropriate, evolution of the Union type-approval legislation in relation with vehicle categories, as well as the need to update the Annexes in the light of technical progress. It is of particular importance that the Commission carry out appropriate consultations during its preparatory work, including at expert level. The Commission, when preparing and drawing up delegated acts, should ensure a simultaneous, timely and appropriate transmission of relevant documents to the European Parliament and to the Council.

supplement

with further technical details

| (26) | In order to
  update
  this Regulation, the power to adopt acts in accordance with Article 290 of the Treaty on the Functioning of the European Union should be delegated to the Commission with a view to take into account, when appropriate, evolution of the Union type-approval legislation in relation with vehicle categories, as well as the need to update the Annexes in the light of technical progress. It is of particular importance that the Commission carry out appropriate consultations during its preparatory work, including at expert level. The Commission, when preparing and drawing up delegated acts, should ensure a simultaneous, timely and appropriate transmission of relevant documents to the European Parliament and to the Council. |
| --- | --- |

(26)

In order to
  update
  this Regulation, the power to adopt acts in accordance with Article 290 of the Treaty on the Functioning of the European Union should be delegated to the Commission with a view to take into account, when appropriate, evolution of the Union type-approval legislation in relation with vehicle categories, as well as the need to update the Annexes in the light of technical progress. It is of particular importance that the Commission carry out appropriate consultations during its preparatory work, including at expert level. The Commission, when preparing and drawing up delegated acts, should ensure a simultaneous, timely and appropriate transmission of relevant documents to the European Parliament and to the Council.

update

Amendment 29

Amendment 29

Proposal for a regulation

Proposal for a regulation

Recital 29

Recital 29

| Text proposed by the Commission | Amendment |
| --- | --- |
| (29) | Since the objective of this Regulation, namely to lay down minimum common requirements and harmonised rules concerning the conduct of roadworthiness tests of vehicles within the Union, cannot be sufficiently achieved by the Member States and can therefore be better achieved at Union level, the Union may adopt measures, in accordance with the principle of subsidiarity as set out in Article 5 of the Treaty. In accordance with the principle of proportionality, as set out in that Article, this Regulation does not go beyond what is necessary in order to achieve that objective. |

Text proposed by the Commission

Text proposed by the Commission

Amendment

Amendment

(29)

Since the objective of this Regulation, namely to lay down minimum common requirements and harmonised rules concerning the conduct of roadworthiness tests of vehicles within the Union, cannot be sufficiently achieved by the Member States and can therefore be better achieved at Union level, the Union may adopt measures, in accordance with the principle of subsidiarity as set out in Article 5 of the Treaty. In accordance with the principle of proportionality, as set out in that Article, this Regulation does not go beyond what is necessary in order to achieve that objective.

| (29) | Since the objective of this Regulation, namely to lay down minimum common requirements and harmonised rules concerning the conduct of roadworthiness tests of vehicles within the Union, cannot be sufficiently achieved by the Member States and can therefore be better achieved at Union level, the Union may adopt measures, in accordance with the principle of subsidiarity as set out in Article 5 of the Treaty. In accordance with the principle of proportionality, as set out in that Article, this Regulation does not go beyond what is necessary in order to achieve that objective.
  Member States may decide to lay down requirements more stringent than the minimum standards. |
| --- | --- |

(29)

Since the objective of this Regulation, namely to lay down minimum common requirements and harmonised rules concerning the conduct of roadworthiness tests of vehicles within the Union, cannot be sufficiently achieved by the Member States and can therefore be better achieved at Union level, the Union may adopt measures, in accordance with the principle of subsidiarity as set out in Article 5 of the Treaty. In accordance with the principle of proportionality, as set out in that Article, this Regulation does not go beyond what is necessary in order to achieve that objective.
  Member States may decide to lay down requirements more stringent than the minimum standards.

Member States may decide to lay down requirements more stringent than the minimum standards.

Amendment 30

Amendment 30

Proposal for a regulation

Proposal for a regulation

Article 1

Article 1

| Text proposed by the Commission | Amendment |
| --- | --- |
| This Regulation establishes a regime of periodic roadworthiness tests of vehicles. | This Regulation establishes a regime of periodic roadworthiness tests of vehicles
  carried out on the basis of minimum technical standards and requirements with the aim of ensuring a high level of road safety and environmental protection
  . |

Text proposed by the Commission

Text proposed by the Commission

Amendment

Amendment

This Regulation establishes a regime of periodic roadworthiness tests of vehicles.

This Regulation establishes a regime of periodic roadworthiness tests of vehicles
  carried out on the basis of minimum technical standards and requirements with the aim of ensuring a high level of road safety and environmental protection
  .

carried out on the basis of minimum technical standards and requirements with the aim of ensuring a high level of road safety and environmental protection

Amendment 31

Amendment 31

Proposal for a regulation

Proposal for a regulation

Article 2 — paragraph 1 — indent 1

Article 2 — paragraph 1 — indent 1

| Text proposed by the Commission | Amendment |
| --- | --- |
| — | motor vehicles
  having at least four wheels, used
  for the carriage of
  passengers and with
  not more than eight seats in addition to the driver’s seat — vehicle category M1, |

Text proposed by the Commission

Text proposed by the Commission

Amendment

Amendment

—

motor vehicles
  having at least four wheels, used
  for the carriage of
  passengers and with
  not more than eight seats in addition to the driver’s seat — vehicle category M1,

having at least four wheels, used

passengers and with

| — | motor vehicles
  designed and constructed primarily
  for the carriage of
  persons and their luggage, comprising
  not more than eight seats in addition to the driver’s seat — vehicle category M1, |
| --- | --- |

—

motor vehicles
  designed and constructed primarily
  for the carriage of
  persons and their luggage, comprising
  not more than eight seats in addition to the driver’s seat — vehicle category M1,

designed and constructed primarily

persons and their luggage, comprising

Amendment 32

Amendment 32

Proposal for a regulation

Proposal for a regulation

Article 2 — paragraph 1 — indent 2

Article 2 — paragraph 1 — indent 2

| Text proposed by the Commission | Amendment |
| --- | --- |
| — | motor vehicles
  used
  for the carriage of
  passengers and with
  more than eight seats, excluding the driver’s seat — vehicle category M2 and M3, |

Text proposed by the Commission

Text proposed by the Commission

Amendment

Amendment

—

motor vehicles
  used
  for the carriage of
  passengers and with
  more than eight seats, excluding the driver’s seat — vehicle category M2 and M3,

used

passengers and with

| — | motor vehicles
  designed and constructed primarily
  for the carriage of
  persons and their luggage, comprising
  more than eight seats, excluding the driver’s seat — vehicle category M2 and M3, |
| --- | --- |

—

motor vehicles
  designed and constructed primarily
  for the carriage of
  persons and their luggage, comprising
  more than eight seats, excluding the driver’s seat — vehicle category M2 and M3,

designed and constructed primarily

persons and their luggage, comprising

Amendment 33

Amendment 33

Proposal for a regulation

Proposal for a regulation

Article 2 — paragraph 1 — indent 3

Article 2 — paragraph 1 — indent 3

| Text proposed by the Commission | Amendment |
| --- | --- |
| — | motor vehicles
  having at least four wheels, normally used
  for the
  road
  carriage of goods
  and with
  a maximum
  permissible
  mass not exceeding
  3 500 kg
  — vehicle category N1, |

Text proposed by the Commission

Text proposed by the Commission

Amendment

Amendment

—

motor vehicles
  having at least four wheels, normally used
  for the
  road
  carriage of goods
  and with
  a maximum
  permissible
  mass not exceeding
  3 500 kg
  — vehicle category N1,

having at least four wheels, normally used

road

and with

permissible

3 500 kg

| — | motor vehicles
  designed and constructed primarily
  for the carriage of goods
  , having
  a maximum mass not exceeding
  3,5 tonnes
  — vehicle category N1, |
| --- | --- |

—

motor vehicles
  designed and constructed primarily
  for the carriage of goods
  , having
  a maximum mass not exceeding
  3,5 tonnes
  — vehicle category N1,

designed and constructed primarily

, having

3,5 tonnes

Amendment 34

Amendment 34

Proposal for a regulation

Proposal for a regulation

Article 2 — paragraph 1 — indent 4

Article 2 — paragraph 1 — indent 4

| Text proposed by the Commission | Amendment |
| --- | --- |
| — | motor vehicles
  used
  for the carriage of goods
  and
  having a maximum
  permissible
  mass exceeding
  3 500 kg
  — vehicle categories N2 and N3, |

Text proposed by the Commission

Text proposed by the Commission

Amendment

Amendment

—

motor vehicles
  used
  for the carriage of goods
  and
  having a maximum
  permissible
  mass exceeding
  3 500 kg
  — vehicle categories N2 and N3,

used

and

permissible

3 500 kg

| — | motor vehicles
  designed and constructed primarily
  for the carriage of goods, having a maximum mass exceeding
  3,5 tonnes
  — vehicle categories N2 and N3, |
| --- | --- |

—

motor vehicles
  designed and constructed primarily
  for the carriage of goods, having a maximum mass exceeding
  3,5 tonnes
  — vehicle categories N2 and N3,

designed and constructed primarily

3,5 tonnes

Amendment 35

Amendment 35

Proposal for a regulation

Proposal for a regulation

Article 2 — paragraph 1 — indent 5

Article 2 — paragraph 1 — indent 5

| Text proposed by the Commission | Amendment |
| --- | --- |
| — | trailers
  and semi-trailers with a
  maximum
  permissible
  mass not exceeding
  3 500 kg
  — vehicle
  categories O1 and
  O2, |

Text proposed by the Commission

Text proposed by the Commission

Amendment

Amendment

—

trailers
  and semi-trailers with a
  maximum
  permissible
  mass not exceeding
  3 500 kg
  — vehicle
  categories O1 and
  O2,

and semi-trailers with a

permissible

3 500 kg

categories O1 and

| — | trailers
  designed and constructed for the carriage of goods or of persons as well as for the accommodation of persons, having a
  maximum mass
  of more than 750 kg but
  not exceeding
  3,5 tonnes
  – vehicle
  category
  O2 |
| --- | --- |

—

trailers
  designed and constructed for the carriage of goods or of persons as well as for the accommodation of persons, having a
  maximum mass
  of more than 750 kg but
  not exceeding
  3,5 tonnes
  – vehicle
  category
  O2

designed and constructed for the carriage of goods or of persons as well as for the accommodation of persons, having a

of more than 750 kg but

3,5 tonnes

category

Amendment 36

Amendment 36

Proposal for a regulation

Proposal for a regulation

Article 2 — paragraph 1 — indent 6

Article 2 — paragraph 1 — indent 6

| Text proposed by the Commission | Amendment |
| --- | --- |
| — | trailers
  and semi-trailers with
  a maximum
  permissible
  mass exceeding
  3 500 kg
  — vehicle categories O3 and O4, |

Text proposed by the Commission

Text proposed by the Commission

Amendment

Amendment

—

trailers
  and semi-trailers with
  a maximum
  permissible
  mass exceeding
  3 500 kg
  — vehicle categories O3 and O4,

and semi-trailers with

permissible

3 500 kg

| — | trailers
  designed and constructed for the carriage of goods or of persons as well as for the accommodation of persons, having
  a maximum mass exceeding
  3,5 tonnes
  — vehicle categories O3 and O4, |
| --- | --- |

—

trailers
  designed and constructed for the carriage of goods or of persons as well as for the accommodation of persons, having
  a maximum mass exceeding
  3,5 tonnes
  — vehicle categories O3 and O4,

designed and constructed for the carriage of goods or of persons as well as for the accommodation of persons, having

3,5 tonnes

Amendment 117/1

Amendment 117/1

Proposal for a regulation

Proposal for a regulation

Article 2 — paragraph 1 — indent 7

Article 2 — paragraph 1 — indent 7

| Text proposed by the Commission | Amendment |
| --- | --- |
| — | two- or three-wheel vehicles — vehicle categories
  L1e, L2e,
  L3e, L4e, L5e
  , L6e
  and L7e, |

Text proposed by the Commission

Text proposed by the Commission

Amendment

Amendment

—

two- or three-wheel vehicles — vehicle categories
  L1e, L2e,
  L3e, L4e, L5e
  , L6e
  and L7e,

L1e, L2e,

, L6e

| — | from 1 January 2016
  two- or three-wheel vehicles — vehicle categories L3e, L4e, L5e and L7e, |
| --- | --- |

—

from 1 January 2016
  two- or three-wheel vehicles — vehicle categories L3e, L4e, L5e and L7e,

from 1 January 2016

Amendment 38

Amendment 38

Proposal for a regulation

Proposal for a regulation

Article 2 — paragraph 1 — indent 8

Article 2 — paragraph 1 — indent 8

| Text proposed by the Commission | Amendment |
| --- | --- |
| — | wheeled tractors with a maximum design speed exceeding
  40 km/h — vehicle category T5
  . |

Text proposed by the Commission

Text proposed by the Commission

Amendment

Amendment

—

wheeled tractors with a maximum design speed exceeding
  40 km/h — vehicle category T5
  .

40 km/h — vehicle category T5

| — | wheeled tractors
  of category T5 used mainly on public roads
  with a maximum design speed exceeding
  40 km/h
  . |
| --- | --- |

—

wheeled tractors
  of category T5 used mainly on public roads
  with a maximum design speed exceeding
  40 km/h
  .

of category T5 used mainly on public roads

40 km/h

Amendment 39

Amendment 39

Proposal for a regulation

Proposal for a regulation

Article 2 — paragraph 1 a (new)

Article 2 — paragraph 1 a (new)

| Text proposed by the Commission | Amendment |
| --- | --- |
| | 1a.
     
  Mandatory periodic roadworthiness tests may be extended by Member States to other vehicle categories. Member States shall inform the Commission of any extension decisions taken by them, giving reasons for those decisions. |

Text proposed by the Commission

Text proposed by the Commission

Amendment

Amendment

1a.
     
  Mandatory periodic roadworthiness tests may be extended by Member States to other vehicle categories. Member States shall inform the Commission of any extension decisions taken by them, giving reasons for those decisions.

1a.

Mandatory periodic roadworthiness tests may be extended by Member States to other vehicle categories. Member States shall inform the Commission of any extension decisions taken by them, giving reasons for those decisions.

Amendment 117/2

Amendment 117/2

Proposal for a regulation

Proposal for a regulation

Article 2 — paragraph 1 b (new)

Article 2 — paragraph 1 b (new)

| Text proposed by the Commission | Amendment |
| --- | --- |
| | 1b.
     
  This Regulation shall apply as from 1 January 2018 to the following vehicle categories unless the Commission demonstrates in its report under Article 18a that such a measure would be ineffective: |
| | — | two- or three-wheel vehicles — vehicle categories L1e, L2e and L6e. |

Text proposed by the Commission

Text proposed by the Commission

Amendment

Amendment

1b.
     
  This Regulation shall apply as from 1 January 2018 to the following vehicle categories unless the Commission demonstrates in its report under Article 18a that such a measure would be ineffective:

1b.

This Regulation shall apply as from 1 January 2018 to the following vehicle categories unless the Commission demonstrates in its report under Article 18a that such a measure would be ineffective:

—

two- or three-wheel vehicles — vehicle categories L1e, L2e and L6e.

two- or three-wheel vehicles — vehicle categories L1e, L2e and L6e.

Amendment 40

Amendment 40

Proposal for a regulation

Proposal for a regulation

Article 2 — paragraph 2 — indent 2

Article 2 — paragraph 2 — indent 2

| Text proposed by the Commission | Amendment |
| --- | --- |
| — | vehicles
  belonging to
  armed forces, fire services, civil protection, emergency or rescue services, |

Text proposed by the Commission

Text proposed by the Commission

Amendment

Amendment

—

vehicles
  belonging to
  armed forces, fire services, civil protection, emergency or rescue services,

belonging to

| — | vehicles
  used by
  armed forces, fire services, civil protection, emergency or rescue services, |
| --- | --- |

—

vehicles
  used by
  armed forces, fire services, civil protection, emergency or rescue services,

used by

Amendment 41

Amendment 41

Proposal for a regulation

Proposal for a regulation

Article 2 — paragraph 2 — indent 4 a (new)

Article 2 — paragraph 2 — indent 4 a (new)

| Text proposed by the Commission | Amendment |
| --- | --- |
| | — | O2 category trailers having a maximum mass not exceeding 2,0 tonnes but not including O2 category trailers of the trailer caravan type. |

Text proposed by the Commission

Text proposed by the Commission

Amendment

Amendment

—

O2 category trailers having a maximum mass not exceeding 2,0 tonnes but not including O2 category trailers of the trailer caravan type.

O2 category trailers having a maximum mass not exceeding 2,0 tonnes but not including O2 category trailers of the trailer caravan type.

Amendment 42

Amendment 42

Proposal for a regulation

Proposal for a regulation

Article 3 — point 5

Article 3 — point 5

| Text proposed by the Commission | Amendment |
| --- | --- |
| (5) | ‘two- or three-wheel vehicles’ means any power-driven vehicle on two wheels with or without sidecar, tricycles and quadricycles; |

Text proposed by the Commission

Text proposed by the Commission

Amendment

Amendment

(5)

(5)

‘two- or three-wheel vehicles’ means any power-driven vehicle on two wheels with or without sidecar, tricycles and quadricycles;

‘two- or three-wheel vehicles’ means any power-driven vehicle on two wheels with or without sidecar, tricycles and quadricycles;

deleted

deleted

Amendment 43

Amendment 43

Proposal for a regulation

Proposal for a regulation

Article 3 — point 7

Article 3 — point 7

| Text proposed by the Commission | Amendment |
| --- | --- |
| (7) | ‘vehicle of historic interest’ means any vehicle which fulfils all the following conditions: |

Text proposed by the Commission

Text proposed by the Commission

Amendment

Amendment

(7)

‘vehicle of historic interest’ means any vehicle which fulfils all the following conditions:

| (7) | ‘vehicle of historic interest’ means any vehicle which
  is considered to be historic by the Member State of registration or one of its appointed authorising bodies and which
  fulfils all the following conditions: |
| --- | --- |

(7)

‘vehicle of historic interest’ means any vehicle which
  is considered to be historic by the Member State of registration or one of its appointed authorising bodies and which
  fulfils all the following conditions:

is considered to be historic by the Member State of registration or one of its appointed authorising bodies and which

| | — | It was manufactured at least 30 years ago, |
| --- | --- | --- |

—

It was manufactured at least 30 years ago,

| | — | it was manufactured
  or registered for the first time
  at least 30 years ago; |
| --- | --- | --- |

—

it was manufactured
  or registered for the first time
  at least 30 years ago;

or registered for the first time

| | — | It is maintained by use of replacement parts which reproduce the historic components of the vehicle; |
| --- | --- | --- |

—

It is maintained by use of replacement parts which reproduce the historic components of the vehicle;

It is maintained by use of replacement parts which reproduce the historic components of the vehicle;

| | — | its specific type, as defined by the relevant legal acts of the Union on type approval, is no longer in production; |
| --- | --- | --- |

—

its specific type, as defined by the relevant legal acts of the Union on type approval, is no longer in production;

its specific type, as defined by the relevant legal acts of the Union on type approval, is no longer in production;

| | — | It
  has not
  sustained any change in the
  technical characteristics
  of its main components such as engine, brakes, steering or suspension and |
| --- | --- | --- |

—

It
  has not
  sustained any change in the
  technical characteristics
  of its main components such as engine, brakes, steering or suspension and

It

sustained any change in the

of its main components such as engine, brakes, steering or suspension and

| | — | it is preserved and maintained in a historically correct condition, and therefore
  has not
  undergone major changes in its
  technical characteristics; |
| --- | --- | --- |

—

it is preserved and maintained in a historically correct condition, and therefore
  has not
  undergone major changes in its
  technical characteristics;

it is preserved and maintained in a historically correct condition, and therefore

undergone major changes in its

| | — | It has not been changed in its appearance
  ; |
| --- | --- | --- |

—

It has not been changed in its appearance
  ;

It has not been changed in its appearance

Amendment 44

Amendment 44

Proposal for a regulation

Proposal for a regulation

Article 3 — point 9

Article 3 — point 9

| Text proposed by the Commission | Amendment |
| --- | --- |
| (9) | ‘roadworthiness test’ means
  a verification that the parts and components of
  a vehicle
  comply with its
  safety and environmental characteristics
  in force
  at the time of approval, first registration or entry into service,
  as well as
  at the time of retrofitting; |

Text proposed by the Commission

Text proposed by the Commission

Amendment

Amendment

(9)

‘roadworthiness test’ means
  a verification that the parts and components of
  a vehicle
  comply with its
  safety and environmental characteristics
  in force
  at the time of approval, first registration or entry into service,
  as well as
  at the time of retrofitting;

a verification that the parts and components of

comply with its

in force

as well as

| (9) | ‘roadworthiness test’ means
  an inspection to ensure that
  a vehicle
  is safe to be used on public roads and complies with required
  safety and environmental characteristics at the time of approval, first registration or entry into service,
  or
  at the time of retrofitting; |
| --- | --- |

(9)

‘roadworthiness test’ means
  an inspection to ensure that
  a vehicle
  is safe to be used on public roads and complies with required
  safety and environmental characteristics at the time of approval, first registration or entry into service,
  or
  at the time of retrofitting;

an inspection to ensure that

is safe to be used on public roads and complies with required

or

Amendment 45

Amendment 45

Proposal for a regulation

Proposal for a regulation

Article 3 — point 13

Article 3 — point 13

| Text proposed by the Commission | Amendment |
| --- | --- |
| (13) | ‘inspector’ means a person authorised by a Member State to carry out roadworthiness tests in a testing centre or on behalf of a competent authority; |

Text proposed by the Commission

Text proposed by the Commission

Amendment

Amendment

(13)

‘inspector’ means a person authorised by a Member State to carry out roadworthiness tests in a testing centre or on behalf of a competent authority;

| (13) | ‘inspector’ means a person authorised by a Member State
  or its competent authority
  to carry out roadworthiness tests in a testing centre or on behalf of a competent authority; |
| --- | --- |

(13)

‘inspector’ means a person authorised by a Member State
  or its competent authority
  to carry out roadworthiness tests in a testing centre or on behalf of a competent authority;

or its competent authority

Amendment 46

Amendment 46

Proposal for a regulation

Proposal for a regulation

Article 4 — paragraph 2

Article 4 — paragraph 2

| Text proposed by the Commission | Amendment |
| --- | --- |
| 2.   Roadworthiness tests shall be carried out
  only
  by the competent authority of
  a
  Member State or by
  testing centres authorised by Member States
  . | 2.   Roadworthiness tests shall be carried out
  , in principle, in the Member State in which the vehicle is registered
  by the competent authority of
  that
  Member State or by
  a public body entrusted with the task by the State or by bodies or establishments certified and supervised by the State, including authorised private bodies. |

Text proposed by the Commission

Text proposed by the Commission

Amendment

Amendment

2.   Roadworthiness tests shall be carried out
  only
  by the competent authority of
  a
  Member State or by
  testing centres authorised by Member States
  .

only

a

testing centres authorised by Member States

2.   Roadworthiness tests shall be carried out
  , in principle, in the Member State in which the vehicle is registered
  by the competent authority of
  that
  Member State or by
  a public body entrusted with the task by the State or by bodies or establishments certified and supervised by the State, including authorised private bodies.

, in principle, in the Member State in which the vehicle is registered

that

a public body entrusted with the task by the State or by bodies or establishments certified and supervised by the State, including authorised private bodies.

Amendment 47

Amendment 47

Proposal for a regulation

Proposal for a regulation

Article 4 — paragraph 3

Article 4 — paragraph 3

| Text proposed by the Commission | Amendment |
| --- | --- |
| 3.   Vehicle manufacturers shall provide the testing centres or, when relevant, the competent authority, with access to the technical information necessary for roadworthiness testing, as set out in Annex I. The Commission shall adopt detailed rules concerning the procedures on access to the technical information set out in Annex I in accordance with the examination procedure referred to in Article 16(2). | 3.   Vehicle manufacturers shall provide
  , free of charge,
  the testing centres
  and test equipment manufacturers
  or, when relevant, the competent authority, with access to the technical information necessary for roadworthiness testing, as set out in Annex I
  . For test equipment manufacturers, that information shall include the information required to allow the test equipment to be used for the purposes of conducting a pass or fail assessment of the functionality of vehicle electronic control systems
  . The Commission shall adopt detailed rules concerning the procedures on access to the technical information set out in Annex I
  and examine the feasibility of a single point of access
  in accordance with the examination procedure referred to in Article 16(2). |

Text proposed by the Commission

Text proposed by the Commission

Amendment

Amendment

3.   Vehicle manufacturers shall provide the testing centres or, when relevant, the competent authority, with access to the technical information necessary for roadworthiness testing, as set out in Annex I. The Commission shall adopt detailed rules concerning the procedures on access to the technical information set out in Annex I in accordance with the examination procedure referred to in Article 16(2).

3.   Vehicle manufacturers shall provide
  , free of charge,
  the testing centres
  and test equipment manufacturers
  or, when relevant, the competent authority, with access to the technical information necessary for roadworthiness testing, as set out in Annex I
  . For test equipment manufacturers, that information shall include the information required to allow the test equipment to be used for the purposes of conducting a pass or fail assessment of the functionality of vehicle electronic control systems
  . The Commission shall adopt detailed rules concerning the procedures on access to the technical information set out in Annex I
  and examine the feasibility of a single point of access
  in accordance with the examination procedure referred to in Article 16(2).

, free of charge,

and test equipment manufacturers

. For test equipment manufacturers, that information shall include the information required to allow the test equipment to be used for the purposes of conducting a pass or fail assessment of the functionality of vehicle electronic control systems

and examine the feasibility of a single point of access

Amendment 48

Amendment 48

Proposal for a regulation

Proposal for a regulation

Chapter 3 — title

Chapter 3 — title

| Text proposed by the Commission | Amendment |
| --- | --- |
| REQUIREMENTS CONCERNING ROADWORTHINESS TESTS | MINIMUM
  REQUIREMENTS CONCERNING ROADWORTHINESS TESTS |

Text proposed by the Commission

Text proposed by the Commission

Amendment

Amendment

REQUIREMENTS CONCERNING ROADWORTHINESS TESTS

MINIMUM
  REQUIREMENTS CONCERNING ROADWORTHINESS TESTS

MINIMUM

Amendment 50

Amendment 50

Proposal for a regulation

Proposal for a regulation

Article 5 — paragraph 1 — indent 2

Article 5 — paragraph 1 — indent 2

| Text proposed by the Commission | Amendment |
| --- | --- |
| — | Vehicles of category M1, N1 and O2: four years after the date on which the vehicle was first registered,
  then two years
  and thereafter
  annually
  ; |

Text proposed by the Commission

Text proposed by the Commission

Amendment

Amendment

—

Vehicles of category M1, N1 and O2: four years after the date on which the vehicle was first registered,
  then two years
  and thereafter
  annually
  ;

then two years

annually

| — | Vehicles of category M1, N1 and O2: four years after the date on which the vehicle was first registered, and thereafter
  every two years
  ; |
| --- | --- |

—

Vehicles of category M1, N1 and O2: four years after the date on which the vehicle was first registered, and thereafter
  every two years
  ;

every two years

Amendment 51

Amendment 51

Proposal for a regulation

Proposal for a regulation

Article 5 — paragraph 1 — indent 3

Article 5 — paragraph 1 — indent 3

| Text proposed by the Commission | Amendment |
| --- | --- |
| — | Vehicles of category M1 registered as taxis or ambulances, vehicles of categories M2, M3, N2, N3,
  T5,
  O3 and O4: one year after the date on which the vehicle was first registered, and thereafter annually. |

Text proposed by the Commission

Text proposed by the Commission

Amendment

Amendment

—

Vehicles of category M1 registered as taxis or ambulances, vehicles of categories M2, M3, N2, N3,
  T5,
  O3 and O4: one year after the date on which the vehicle was first registered, and thereafter annually.

T5,

| — | Vehicles of category M1 registered as taxis or ambulances, vehicles of categories M2, M3, N2, N3, O3 and O4: one year after the date on which the vehicle was first registered, and thereafter annually; |
| --- | --- |

—

Vehicles of category M1 registered as taxis or ambulances, vehicles of categories M2, M3, N2, N3, O3 and O4: one year after the date on which the vehicle was first registered, and thereafter annually;

Amendment 52

Amendment 52

Proposal for a regulation

Proposal for a regulation

Article 5 — paragraph 1 — indent 3 a (new)

Article 5 — paragraph 1 — indent 3 a (new)

| Text proposed by the Commission | Amendment |
| --- | --- |
| | — | Vehicles of category T5 used mainly on public roads: one year after the date on which the vehicle was first registered, and thereafter annually; |

Text proposed by the Commission

Text proposed by the Commission

Amendment

Amendment

—

Vehicles of category T5 used mainly on public roads: one year after the date on which the vehicle was first registered, and thereafter annually;

Vehicles of category T5 used mainly on public roads: one year after the date on which the vehicle was first registered, and thereafter annually;

Amendment 53

Amendment 53

Proposal for a regulation

Proposal for a regulation

Article 5 — paragraph 1 — indent 3 b (new)

Article 5 — paragraph 1 — indent 3 b (new)

| Text proposed by the Commission | Amendment |
| --- | --- |
| | — | Other categories of vehicles: at intervals defined by the Member State of registration. |

Text proposed by the Commission

Text proposed by the Commission

Amendment

Amendment

—

Other categories of vehicles: at intervals defined by the Member State of registration.

Other categories of vehicles: at intervals defined by the Member State of registration.

Amendment 54

Amendment 54

Proposal for a regulation

Proposal for a regulation

Article 5 — paragraph 1 a (new)

Article 5 — paragraph 1 a (new)

| Text proposed by the Commission | Amendment |
| --- | --- |
| | 1a.
     
  Any Member State may provide funding for roadworthiness tests should a vehicle owner decide to reduce the inspection interval to one year. The funding period shall begin no sooner than 10 years following the date of first registration of the vehicle. |

Text proposed by the Commission

Text proposed by the Commission

Amendment

Amendment

1a.
     
  Any Member State may provide funding for roadworthiness tests should a vehicle owner decide to reduce the inspection interval to one year. The funding period shall begin no sooner than 10 years following the date of first registration of the vehicle.

1a.

Any Member State may provide funding for roadworthiness tests should a vehicle owner decide to reduce the inspection interval to one year. The funding period shall begin no sooner than 10 years following the date of first registration of the vehicle.

Amendment 55

Amendment 55

Proposal for a regulation

Proposal for a regulation

Article 5 — paragraph 1 b (new)

Article 5 — paragraph 1 b (new)

| Text proposed by the Commission | Amendment |
| --- | --- |
| | 1b.
     
  A Member State may require that vehicles of any class registered in its territory be subject to more frequent periodic roadworthiness testing. |

Text proposed by the Commission

Text proposed by the Commission

Amendment

Amendment

1b.
     
  A Member State may require that vehicles of any class registered in its territory be subject to more frequent periodic roadworthiness testing.

1b.

A Member State may require that vehicles of any class registered in its territory be subject to more frequent periodic roadworthiness testing.

Amendment 56

Amendment 56

Proposal for a regulation

Proposal for a regulation

Article 5 — paragraph 2

Article 5 — paragraph 2

| Text proposed by the Commission | Amendment |
| --- | --- |
| 2.
     
  In the case where a vehicle of categories M1 or N1 reaches a mileage of 160 000 km on the first roadworthiness test after the vehicle was first registered, it shall be subject to a roadworthiness test thereafter annually. | deleted |

Text proposed by the Commission

Text proposed by the Commission

Amendment

Amendment

2.
     
  In the case where a vehicle of categories M1 or N1 reaches a mileage of 160 000 km on the first roadworthiness test after the vehicle was first registered, it shall be subject to a roadworthiness test thereafter annually.

2.

In the case where a vehicle of categories M1 or N1 reaches a mileage of 160 000 km on the first roadworthiness test after the vehicle was first registered, it shall be subject to a roadworthiness test thereafter annually.

deleted

deleted

Amendment 57

Amendment 57

Proposal for a regulation

Proposal for a regulation

Article 5 — paragraph 3

Article 5 — paragraph 3

| Text proposed by the Commission | Amendment |
| --- | --- |
| 3.   The holder of the registration certificate may request the testing centre, or the competent authority if relevant, to carry out the roadworthiness test during a period extending from the beginning of the month preceding the month of the anniversary date referred to in paragraph 1 until the end of the second month following this date, without affecting the date for the next roadworthiness test. | 3.   The holder of the registration certificate may request the testing centre, or the competent authority
  or the bodies or establishments certified and supervised by the State
  if relevant, to carry out the roadworthiness test during a period extending from the beginning of the month preceding the month of the anniversary date referred to in paragraph 1 until the end of the second month following this date, without affecting the date for the next roadworthiness test. |

Text proposed by the Commission

Text proposed by the Commission

Amendment

Amendment

3.   The holder of the registration certificate may request the testing centre, or the competent authority if relevant, to carry out the roadworthiness test during a period extending from the beginning of the month preceding the month of the anniversary date referred to in paragraph 1 until the end of the second month following this date, without affecting the date for the next roadworthiness test.

3.   The holder of the registration certificate may request the testing centre, or the competent authority
  or the bodies or establishments certified and supervised by the State
  if relevant, to carry out the roadworthiness test during a period extending from the beginning of the month preceding the month of the anniversary date referred to in paragraph 1 until the end of the second month following this date, without affecting the date for the next roadworthiness test.

or the bodies or establishments certified and supervised by the State

Amendment 58

Amendment 58

Proposal for a regulation

Proposal for a regulation

Article 5 — paragraph 4 — indent 3

Article 5 — paragraph 4 — indent 3

| Text proposed by the Commission | Amendment |
| --- | --- |
| — | in case of a change of the holder of the registration certificate of a vehicle. |

Text proposed by the Commission

Text proposed by the Commission

Amendment

Amendment

—

in case of a change of the holder of the registration certificate of a vehicle.

in case of a change of the holder of the registration certificate of a vehicle.

deleted

deleted

Amendment 59

Amendment 59

Proposal for a regulation

Proposal for a regulation

Article 5 — paragraph 4 — indent 3 a (new)

Article 5 — paragraph 4 — indent 3 a (new)

| Text proposed by the Commission | Amendment |
| --- | --- |
| | — | when the vehicle has reached a mileage of 160 000 km. |

Text proposed by the Commission

Text proposed by the Commission

Amendment

Amendment

—

when the vehicle has reached a mileage of 160 000 km.

when the vehicle has reached a mileage of 160 000 km.

Amendment 60

Amendment 60

Proposal for a regulation

Proposal for a regulation

Article 6 — paragraph 1

Article 6 — paragraph 1

| Text proposed by the Commission | Amendment |
| --- | --- |
| 1.   The roadworthiness test shall cover the areas referred to in Annex II, point 2. | 1.   The roadworthiness test shall cover
  at least
  the areas referred to in Annex II, point 2. |

Text proposed by the Commission

Text proposed by the Commission

Amendment

Amendment

1.   The roadworthiness test shall cover the areas referred to in Annex II, point 2.

1.   The roadworthiness test shall cover
  at least
  the areas referred to in Annex II, point 2.

at least

Amendment 61

Amendment 61

Proposal for a regulation

Proposal for a regulation

Article 6 — paragraph 2

Article 6 — paragraph 2

| Text proposed by the Commission | Amendment |
| --- | --- |
| 2.   For each area referred to in paragraph 1, the competent authorities of the Member State or the testing centre shall carry out a roadworthiness test covering at least the items and using the method
  applicable to
  the testing of those items, as set out in Annex II, point 3. | 2.   For each area referred to in paragraph 1, the competent authorities of the Member State or the testing centre shall carry out a roadworthiness test covering at least the items and using the method applicable to the testing of those items, as set out in Annex II, point 3
  , or an equivalent alternative approved by a competent authority
  . |

Text proposed by the Commission

Text proposed by the Commission

Amendment

Amendment

2.   For each area referred to in paragraph 1, the competent authorities of the Member State or the testing centre shall carry out a roadworthiness test covering at least the items and using the method
  applicable to
  the testing of those items, as set out in Annex II, point 3.

applicable to

2.   For each area referred to in paragraph 1, the competent authorities of the Member State or the testing centre shall carry out a roadworthiness test covering at least the items and using the method applicable to the testing of those items, as set out in Annex II, point 3
  , or an equivalent alternative approved by a competent authority
  .

, or an equivalent alternative approved by a competent authority

Amendment 62

Amendment 62

Proposal for a regulation

Proposal for a regulation

Article 8 — paragraph 1

Article 8 — paragraph 1

| Text proposed by the Commission | Amendment |
| --- | --- |
| 1.   The testing centre or, if relevant, the competent authority that has conducted a roadworthiness test on a vehicle shall issue a roadworthiness certificate to that vehicle
  that contains
  at least the elements laid down in Annex IV. | 1.   The testing centre or, if relevant, the competent authority that has conducted a roadworthiness test on a vehicle shall issue a roadworthiness certificate to that vehicle,
  which shall also be available in electronic format, containing
  at least the elements laid down in Annex IV.
  To that end, the Commission shall draw up a standard European Union form for roadworthiness tests. |

Text proposed by the Commission

Text proposed by the Commission

Amendment

Amendment

1.   The testing centre or, if relevant, the competent authority that has conducted a roadworthiness test on a vehicle shall issue a roadworthiness certificate to that vehicle
  that contains
  at least the elements laid down in Annex IV.

that contains

1.   The testing centre or, if relevant, the competent authority that has conducted a roadworthiness test on a vehicle shall issue a roadworthiness certificate to that vehicle,
  which shall also be available in electronic format, containing
  at least the elements laid down in Annex IV.
  To that end, the Commission shall draw up a standard European Union form for roadworthiness tests.

which shall also be available in electronic format, containing

To that end, the Commission shall draw up a standard European Union form for roadworthiness tests.

Amendment 63

Amendment 63

Proposal for a regulation

Proposal for a regulation

Article 8 — paragraph 2

Article 8 — paragraph 2

| Text proposed by the Commission | Amendment |
| --- | --- |
| 2.   The testing centre or, if relevant, the competent authority, shall provide the person presenting the vehicle to the test with
  the
  roadworthiness certificate or,
  in case of electronic established roadworthiness
  certificate
  , a duly certified printout of such certificate
  . | 2.   
  As soon as the test has been satisfactorily completed,
  the testing centre or, if relevant, the competent authority shall provide the person presenting the vehicle to the test with
  a
  roadworthiness certificate or,
  where the
  certificate
  is in electronic form, shall make available a printout of the test results
  . |

Text proposed by the Commission

Text proposed by the Commission

Amendment

Amendment

2.   The testing centre or, if relevant, the competent authority, shall provide the person presenting the vehicle to the test with
  the
  roadworthiness certificate or,
  in case of electronic established roadworthiness
  certificate
  , a duly certified printout of such certificate
  .

the

in case of electronic established roadworthiness

, a duly certified printout of such certificate

2.   
  As soon as the test has been satisfactorily completed,
  the testing centre or, if relevant, the competent authority shall provide the person presenting the vehicle to the test with
  a
  roadworthiness certificate or,
  where the
  certificate
  is in electronic form, shall make available a printout of the test results
  .

As soon as the test has been satisfactorily completed,

a

where the

is in electronic form, shall make available a printout of the test results

Amendment 64

Amendment 64

Proposal for a regulation

Proposal for a regulation

Article 8 — paragraph 2 a (new)

Article 8 — paragraph 2 a (new)

| Text proposed by the Commission | Amendment |
| --- | --- |
| | 2a.
     
  Where an application for re-registration of a vehicle has been received, and the vehicle originates from another Member State, the registration authorities shall recognise the vehicle's roadworthiness certificate, once its validity has been verified at the time of re-registration. Such recognition shall cover the same period as the original validity period of the certificate, except where that original validity period extends beyond the maximum legal duration in the Member State where the vehicle is being re-registered. In that event, validity shall be aligned downwards, and calculated from the date on which the original roadworthiness certificate was issued for the vehicle. Before the date of application of this Regulation, Member States shall communicate to each other the format of the roadworthiness certificate recognised by their respective competent authorities as well as instructions on how to verify authenticity. |

Text proposed by the Commission

Text proposed by the Commission

Amendment

Amendment

2a.
     
  Where an application for re-registration of a vehicle has been received, and the vehicle originates from another Member State, the registration authorities shall recognise the vehicle's roadworthiness certificate, once its validity has been verified at the time of re-registration. Such recognition shall cover the same period as the original validity period of the certificate, except where that original validity period extends beyond the maximum legal duration in the Member State where the vehicle is being re-registered. In that event, validity shall be aligned downwards, and calculated from the date on which the original roadworthiness certificate was issued for the vehicle. Before the date of application of this Regulation, Member States shall communicate to each other the format of the roadworthiness certificate recognised by their respective competent authorities as well as instructions on how to verify authenticity.

2a.

Where an application for re-registration of a vehicle has been received, and the vehicle originates from another Member State, the registration authorities shall recognise the vehicle's roadworthiness certificate, once its validity has been verified at the time of re-registration. Such recognition shall cover the same period as the original validity period of the certificate, except where that original validity period extends beyond the maximum legal duration in the Member State where the vehicle is being re-registered. In that event, validity shall be aligned downwards, and calculated from the date on which the original roadworthiness certificate was issued for the vehicle. Before the date of application of this Regulation, Member States shall communicate to each other the format of the roadworthiness certificate recognised by their respective competent authorities as well as instructions on how to verify authenticity.

Amendment 65

Amendment 65

Proposal for a regulation

Proposal for a regulation

Article 8 — paragraph 4

Article 8 — paragraph 4

| Text proposed by the Commission | Amendment |
| --- | --- |
| 4.   For the purposes of checking the odometer reading, and where this information was not communicated electronically following the previous roadworthiness test, the inspector shall require the person presenting the vehicle to the test to show the certificate issued following the previous roadworthiness test. | 4.   For the purposes of checking the odometer reading,
  where fitted,
  and where the information on that reading was not communicated electronically following the previous roadworthiness test, the inspector shall require the person presenting the vehicle to the test to show the certificate issued following the previous roadworthiness test
  , if that certificate has not been issued electronically
  . |

Text proposed by the Commission

Text proposed by the Commission

Amendment

Amendment

4.   For the purposes of checking the odometer reading, and where this information was not communicated electronically following the previous roadworthiness test, the inspector shall require the person presenting the vehicle to the test to show the certificate issued following the previous roadworthiness test.

this

4.   For the purposes of checking the odometer reading,
  where fitted,
  and where the information on that reading was not communicated electronically following the previous roadworthiness test, the inspector shall require the person presenting the vehicle to the test to show the certificate issued following the previous roadworthiness test
  , if that certificate has not been issued electronically
  .

where fitted,

the

on that reading

, if that certificate has not been issued electronically

Amendment 66

Amendment 66

Proposal for a regulation

Proposal for a regulation

Article 8 — paragraph 5

Article 8 — paragraph 5

| Text proposed by the Commission | Amendment |
| --- | --- |
| 5.   The results of the roadworthiness test shall be notified to the registration authority of the vehicle. This notification shall contain the information mentioned in the roadworthiness certificate. | 5.   The results of the roadworthiness test shall be notified
  by electronic means
  to the registration authority of the vehicle
  without delay
  . That notification shall contain the information mentioned in the roadworthiness certificate. |

Text proposed by the Commission

Text proposed by the Commission

Amendment

Amendment

5.   The results of the roadworthiness test shall be notified to the registration authority of the vehicle. This notification shall contain the information mentioned in the roadworthiness certificate.

This

5.   The results of the roadworthiness test shall be notified
  by electronic means
  to the registration authority of the vehicle
  without delay
  . That notification shall contain the information mentioned in the roadworthiness certificate.

by electronic means

without delay

That

Amendment 67

Amendment 67

Proposal for a regulation

Proposal for a regulation

Article 9 — paragraph 2

Article 9 — paragraph 2

| Text proposed by the Commission | Amendment |
| --- | --- |
| 2.   In the case of major deficiencies, the competent authority
  shall
  decide on the conditions under which a vehicle may be used before undergoing another roadworthiness test. The latter test shall take place within six weeks following the initial test. | 2.   In the case of major deficiencies, the
  national
  competent authority
  may
  decide on the conditions under which a vehicle may be used before undergoing another roadworthiness test. The latter test shall take place within six weeks following the initial test. |

Text proposed by the Commission

Text proposed by the Commission

Amendment

Amendment

2.   In the case of major deficiencies, the competent authority
  shall
  decide on the conditions under which a vehicle may be used before undergoing another roadworthiness test. The latter test shall take place within six weeks following the initial test.

shall

2.   In the case of major deficiencies, the
  national
  competent authority
  may
  decide on the conditions under which a vehicle may be used before undergoing another roadworthiness test. The latter test shall take place within six weeks following the initial test.

national

may

Amendment 68

Amendment 68

Proposal for a regulation

Proposal for a regulation

Article 9 — paragraph 3

Article 9 — paragraph 3

| Text proposed by the Commission | Amendment |
| --- | --- |
| 3.   In the case of dangerous deficiencies, the
  vehicle shall not be used on publicly accessible roads and its registration shall be withdrawn in accordance with Article 3a of Directive XXX of the European Parliament and
  of the
  Council amending Council Directive 1999/37/EC on the registration documents for vehicles
  until
  the
  deficiencies are rectified
  and a new roadworthiness certificate is issued testifying that the vehicle is in a roadworthy condition
  . | 3.   In the case of dangerous deficiencies, the
  Member State or the competent authority may prevent or restrict the use
  of the
  vehicle on public roads
  until
  any dangerous
  deficiencies are rectified. |

Text proposed by the Commission

Text proposed by the Commission

Amendment

Amendment

3.   In the case of dangerous deficiencies, the
  vehicle shall not be used on publicly accessible roads and its registration shall be withdrawn in accordance with Article 3a of Directive XXX of the European Parliament and
  of the
  Council amending Council Directive 1999/37/EC on the registration documents for vehicles
  until
  the
  deficiencies are rectified
  and a new roadworthiness certificate is issued testifying that the vehicle is in a roadworthy condition
  .

vehicle shall not be used on publicly accessible roads and its registration shall be withdrawn in accordance with Article 3a of Directive XXX of the European Parliament and

Council amending Council Directive 1999/37/EC on the registration documents for vehicles

the

and a new roadworthiness certificate is issued testifying that the vehicle is in a roadworthy condition

3.   In the case of dangerous deficiencies, the
  Member State or the competent authority may prevent or restrict the use
  of the
  vehicle on public roads
  until
  any dangerous
  deficiencies are rectified.

Member State or the competent authority may prevent or restrict the use

vehicle on public roads

any dangerous

Amendment 69

Amendment 69

Proposal for a regulation

Proposal for a regulation

Article 10 — paragraph 1

Article 10 — paragraph 1

| Text proposed by the Commission | Amendment |
| --- | --- |
| The testing centre or, if relevant, the competent authority of the Member State that has carried out a roadworthiness test on a vehicle registered in its territory shall issue a proof to each vehicle having successfully passed such a test. The proof shall indicate the date of the next roadworthiness test. | The testing centre or, if relevant, the competent authority of the Member State that has carried out a roadworthiness test on a vehicle registered in its territory shall issue a proof to each vehicle having successfully passed such a test. The proof shall indicate the date of the next roadworthiness test.
  No proof of roadworthiness need be issued if it is possible to indicate in the vehicle registration document that the roadworthiness test has been conducted and the date of the next such test. |

Text proposed by the Commission

Text proposed by the Commission

Amendment

Amendment

The testing centre or, if relevant, the competent authority of the Member State that has carried out a roadworthiness test on a vehicle registered in its territory shall issue a proof to each vehicle having successfully passed such a test. The proof shall indicate the date of the next roadworthiness test.

The testing centre or, if relevant, the competent authority of the Member State that has carried out a roadworthiness test on a vehicle registered in its territory shall issue a proof to each vehicle having successfully passed such a test. The proof shall indicate the date of the next roadworthiness test.
  No proof of roadworthiness need be issued if it is possible to indicate in the vehicle registration document that the roadworthiness test has been conducted and the date of the next such test.

No proof of roadworthiness need be issued if it is possible to indicate in the vehicle registration document that the roadworthiness test has been conducted and the date of the next such test.

Amendment 70

Amendment 70

Proposal for a regulation

Proposal for a regulation

Article 10 — paragraph 1 a (new)

Article 10 — paragraph 1 a (new)

| Text proposed by the Commission | Amendment |
| --- | --- |
| | Where the tested vehicle belongs to a vehicle category not subject to registration in the Member State where it has been put into service, the proof of test shall be displayed in a visible manner on the vehicle. |

Text proposed by the Commission

Text proposed by the Commission

Amendment

Amendment

Where the tested vehicle belongs to a vehicle category not subject to registration in the Member State where it has been put into service, the proof of test shall be displayed in a visible manner on the vehicle.

Where the tested vehicle belongs to a vehicle category not subject to registration in the Member State where it has been put into service, the proof of test shall be displayed in a visible manner on the vehicle.

Amendment 71

Amendment 71

Proposal for a regulation

Proposal for a regulation

Article 10 — paragraph 2

Article 10 — paragraph 2

| Text proposed by the Commission | Amendment |
| --- | --- |
| Each Member State shall recognise the proof issued in accordance with paragraph 1. | Each Member State shall recognise the proof issued
  by another Member State
  in accordance with paragraph 1
  or a corresponding record in the vehicle registration document, provided that it was issued for a vehicle registered in that Member State
  . |

Text proposed by the Commission

Text proposed by the Commission

Amendment

Amendment

Each Member State shall recognise the proof issued in accordance with paragraph 1.

Each Member State shall recognise the proof issued
  by another Member State
  in accordance with paragraph 1
  or a corresponding record in the vehicle registration document, provided that it was issued for a vehicle registered in that Member State
  .

by another Member State

or a corresponding record in the vehicle registration document, provided that it was issued for a vehicle registered in that Member State

Amendment 72

Amendment 72

Proposal for a regulation

Proposal for a regulation

Article 11 — paragraph 1

Article 11 — paragraph 1

| Text proposed by the Commission | Amendment |
| --- | --- |
| 1.   Testing facilities and equipment used for carrying out roadworthiness tests shall comply with the minimum technical requirements laid down in Annex V. | 1.   Testing facilities and equipment used for carrying out roadworthiness tests shall comply with
  at least
  the minimum technical requirements laid down in Annex V. |

Text proposed by the Commission

Text proposed by the Commission

Amendment

Amendment

1.   Testing facilities and equipment used for carrying out roadworthiness tests shall comply with the minimum technical requirements laid down in Annex V.

1.   Testing facilities and equipment used for carrying out roadworthiness tests shall comply with
  at least
  the minimum technical requirements laid down in Annex V.

at least

Amendment 73

Amendment 73

Proposal for a regulation

Proposal for a regulation

Article 11 — paragraph 1 a (new)

Article 11 — paragraph 1 a (new)

| Text proposed by the Commission | Amendment |
| --- | --- |
| | 1a.
     
  Testing centres in which inspectors perform roadworthiness tests shall be authorised by a Member State or by its competent authority. |

Text proposed by the Commission

Text proposed by the Commission

Amendment

Amendment

1a.
     
  Testing centres in which inspectors perform roadworthiness tests shall be authorised by a Member State or by its competent authority.

1a.

Testing centres in which inspectors perform roadworthiness tests shall be authorised by a Member State or by its competent authority.

Amendment 74

Amendment 74

Proposal for a regulation

Proposal for a regulation

Article 11 — paragraph 1 b (new)

Article 11 — paragraph 1 b (new)

| Text proposed by the Commission | Amendment |
| --- | --- |
| | 1b.
     
  Testing centres which have already been authorised by Member States prior to the entry into force of this Regulation shall be retested for compliance with the minimum standards following a period of at least five years from the entry into force of this Regulation. |

Text proposed by the Commission

Text proposed by the Commission

Amendment

Amendment

1b.
     
  Testing centres which have already been authorised by Member States prior to the entry into force of this Regulation shall be retested for compliance with the minimum standards following a period of at least five years from the entry into force of this Regulation.

1b.

Testing centres which have already been authorised by Member States prior to the entry into force of this Regulation shall be retested for compliance with the minimum standards following a period of at least five years from the entry into force of this Regulation.

Amendment 75

Amendment 75

Proposal for a regulation

Proposal for a regulation

Article 11 — paragraph 2 a (new)

Article 11 — paragraph 2 a (new)

| Text proposed by the Commission | Amendment |
| --- | --- |
| | 2a.
     
  To meet minimum requirements in terms of quality management, testing centres shall comply with the requirements of the authorising Member State. Testing centres shall ensure the objectivity and the high quality of the vehicle testing. |

Text proposed by the Commission

Text proposed by the Commission

Amendment

Amendment

2a.
     
  To meet minimum requirements in terms of quality management, testing centres shall comply with the requirements of the authorising Member State. Testing centres shall ensure the objectivity and the high quality of the vehicle testing.

2a.

To meet minimum requirements in terms of quality management, testing centres shall comply with the requirements of the authorising Member State. Testing centres shall ensure the objectivity and the high quality of the vehicle testing.

Amendment 76

Amendment 76

Proposal for a regulation

Proposal for a regulation

Article 12 — paragraph 1

Article 12 — paragraph 1

| Text proposed by the Commission | Amendment |
| --- | --- |
| 1.   Roadworthiness tests shall be carried out by inspectors fulfilling the minimum competence and training requirements laid down in Annex VI. | 1.   Roadworthiness tests shall be carried out by inspectors fulfilling the minimum competence and training requirements laid down in Annex VI.
  Member States may lay down additional competence and training requirements. |

Text proposed by the Commission

Text proposed by the Commission

Amendment

Amendment

1.   Roadworthiness tests shall be carried out by inspectors fulfilling the minimum competence and training requirements laid down in Annex VI.

1.   Roadworthiness tests shall be carried out by inspectors fulfilling the minimum competence and training requirements laid down in Annex VI.
  Member States may lay down additional competence and training requirements.

Member States may lay down additional competence and training requirements.

Amendment 77

Amendment 77

Proposal for a regulation

Proposal for a regulation

Article 12 — paragraph 1 a (new)

Article 12 — paragraph 1 a (new)

| Text proposed by the Commission | Amendment |
| --- | --- |
| | 1a.
     
  Member States shall prescribe adequate training for inspectors in line with the qualification requirements. |

Text proposed by the Commission

Text proposed by the Commission

Amendment

Amendment

1a.
     
  Member States shall prescribe adequate training for inspectors in line with the qualification requirements.

1a.

Member States shall prescribe adequate training for inspectors in line with the qualification requirements.

Amendment 78

Amendment 78

Proposal for a regulation

Proposal for a regulation

Article 12 — paragraph 2

Article 12 — paragraph 2

| Text proposed by the Commission | Amendment |
| --- | --- |
| 2.   
  Member States
  shall deliver a certificate to inspectors who fulfil the minimum competence and training requirements. This certificate shall include at least the information mentioned in Annex VI, point 3. | 2.   
  The competent authorities or, where applicable, approved training centres
  shall deliver a certificate to inspectors who fulfil the minimum competence and training requirements. This certificate shall include at least the information mentioned in Annex VI, point 3. |

Text proposed by the Commission

Text proposed by the Commission

Amendment

Amendment

2.   
  Member States
  shall deliver a certificate to inspectors who fulfil the minimum competence and training requirements. This certificate shall include at least the information mentioned in Annex VI, point 3.

Member States

2.   
  The competent authorities or, where applicable, approved training centres
  shall deliver a certificate to inspectors who fulfil the minimum competence and training requirements. This certificate shall include at least the information mentioned in Annex VI, point 3.

The competent authorities or, where applicable, approved training centres

Amendment 79

Amendment 79

Proposal for a regulation

Proposal for a regulation

Article 12 — paragraph 3

Article 12 — paragraph 3

| Text proposed by the Commission | Amendment |
| --- | --- |
| 3.   Inspectors employed by competent authorities of the Member States or a testing centre at the date of application of this Regulation shall be exempted from the requirements laid down in Annex VI, point 1. The Member States shall deliver a certificate of equivalence to these inspectors. | 3.   Inspectors employed
  or authorised
  by competent authorities of the Member States or a testing centre at the date of application of this Regulation shall be exempted from the requirements laid down in Annex VI, point 1. The Member States shall deliver a certificate of equivalence to these inspectors. |

Text proposed by the Commission

Text proposed by the Commission

Amendment

Amendment

3.   Inspectors employed by competent authorities of the Member States or a testing centre at the date of application of this Regulation shall be exempted from the requirements laid down in Annex VI, point 1. The Member States shall deliver a certificate of equivalence to these inspectors.

3.   Inspectors employed
  or authorised
  by competent authorities of the Member States or a testing centre at the date of application of this Regulation shall be exempted from the requirements laid down in Annex VI, point 1. The Member States shall deliver a certificate of equivalence to these inspectors.

or authorised

Amendment 80

Amendment 80

Proposal for a regulation

Proposal for a regulation

Article 12 — paragraph 4 a (new)

Article 12 — paragraph 4 a (new)

| Text proposed by the Commission | Amendment |
| --- | --- |
| | 4a.
     
  A person who has performed repairs or maintenance on a vehicle shall not be involved as an inspector in the subsequent conducting of a periodic roadworthiness test of that same vehicle unless the supervising body has established to its satisfaction that a high level of objectivity can be guaranteed. Member States may prescribe stronger requirements regarding the separation of activities. |

Text proposed by the Commission

Text proposed by the Commission

Amendment

Amendment

4a.
     
  A person who has performed repairs or maintenance on a vehicle shall not be involved as an inspector in the subsequent conducting of a periodic roadworthiness test of that same vehicle unless the supervising body has established to its satisfaction that a high level of objectivity can be guaranteed. Member States may prescribe stronger requirements regarding the separation of activities.

4a.

A person who has performed repairs or maintenance on a vehicle shall not be involved as an inspector in the subsequent conducting of a periodic roadworthiness test of that same vehicle unless the supervising body has established to its satisfaction that a high level of objectivity can be guaranteed. Member States may prescribe stronger requirements regarding the separation of activities.

Amendment 81

Amendment 81

Proposal for a regulation

Proposal for a regulation

Article 12 — paragraph 5

Article 12 — paragraph 5

| Text proposed by the Commission | Amendment |
| --- | --- |
| 5.   The testing centre shall inform the person presenting the vehicle to the test of the
  necessary repairs to be carried out
  and shall not alter the results of the test for commercial purposes. | 5.   The testing centre shall inform the person
  or repair workshop
  presenting the vehicle to the test of the
  deficiencies identified on the vehicle
  and shall not alter the results of the test for commercial purposes. |

Text proposed by the Commission

Text proposed by the Commission

Amendment

Amendment

5.   The testing centre shall inform the person presenting the vehicle to the test of the
  necessary repairs to be carried out
  and shall not alter the results of the test for commercial purposes.

necessary repairs to be carried out

5.   The testing centre shall inform the person
  or repair workshop
  presenting the vehicle to the test of the
  deficiencies identified on the vehicle
  and shall not alter the results of the test for commercial purposes.

or repair workshop

deficiencies identified on the vehicle

Amendment 82

Amendment 82

Proposal for a regulation

Proposal for a regulation

Article 13 — paragraph 1 — subparagraph 1 a (new)

Article 13 — paragraph 1 — subparagraph 1 a (new)

| Text proposed by the Commission | Amendment |
| --- | --- |
| | Each Member State shall ensure that testing centres in its territory are supervised. |

Text proposed by the Commission

Text proposed by the Commission

Amendment

Amendment

Each Member State shall ensure that testing centres in its territory are supervised.

Each Member State shall ensure that testing centres in its territory are supervised.

Amendment 83

Amendment 83

Proposal for a regulation

Proposal for a regulation

Article 13 — paragraph 2

Article 13 — paragraph 2

| Text proposed by the Commission | Amendment |
| --- | --- |
| 2.   Testing centres directly operated by a competent authority shall be exempted from the requirements regarding authorisation and supervision. | 2.   Testing centres directly operated by a
  Member State's
  competent authority shall be exempted from the requirements regarding authorisation and supervision. |

Text proposed by the Commission

Text proposed by the Commission

Amendment

Amendment

2.   Testing centres directly operated by a competent authority shall be exempted from the requirements regarding authorisation and supervision.

2.   Testing centres directly operated by a
  Member State's
  competent authority shall be exempted from the requirements regarding authorisation and supervision.

Member State's

Amendment 84

Amendment 84

Proposal for a regulation

Proposal for a regulation

Article 15

Article 15

| Text proposed by the Commission | Amendment |
| --- | --- |
| The Commission shall examine the
  feasibility, costs and benefits of the establishment of
  an electronic vehicle information platform with a view to
  exchange
  information on data related to roadworthiness testing between the competent authorities of Member States responsible for testing, registration and vehicle approval, the testing centres and the vehicle manufacturers. | The Commission shall examine the
  most efficient and effective way to establish
  an electronic vehicle information platform
  by taking advantage of existing and already implemented IT solutions with regard to international data exchange so as to minimise costs and avoid duplication. The examination shall consider the most appropriate way to link the existing national systems
  with a view to
  exchanging
  information on data related to roadworthiness testing
  and odometer readings
  between the competent authorities of Member States responsible for testing, registration and vehicle approval, the testing centres, the test equipment manufacturers and the vehicle manufacturers. |
| | The Commission shall also examine the collection and storage of existing safety-related data concerning vehicles which have been involved in serious accidents. Those data should include at least information concerning components with a safety function which have been replaced and repaired. |
| | The information on the history of a vehicle should be made available to inspectors testing that vehicle and, in anonymised form, to Member States, so as to help them plan and carry out measures to improve road safety, and also to the holder of the registration certificate or the vehicle owner. |
| It shall,
  on the basis of that examination, put forward and evaluate different policy options, including the possibility to remove the requirement of a proof of test as provided for in Article 10. Within two years after the date of application of this Regulation, the Commission shall report to the European Parliament and to the Council on the results of the examination, and accompany it with a legislative proposal, if appropriate. | On the basis of that examination,
  the Commission shall
  put forward and evaluate different policy options, including the possibility of removing the requirement of a proof of test as provided for in Article 10
  and the establishment of a system for exchanging information between Member States, in the event of cross-border sales of vehicles, about the mileage readings of, and serious accidents suffered by, those vehicles throughout their lifetime.
  Within two years after the date of application of this Regulation, the Commission shall report to the European Parliament and to the Council on the results of the examination, and accompany it with a legislative proposal, if appropriate. |

Text proposed by the Commission

Text proposed by the Commission

Amendment

Amendment

The Commission shall examine the
  feasibility, costs and benefits of the establishment of
  an electronic vehicle information platform with a view to
  exchange
  information on data related to roadworthiness testing between the competent authorities of Member States responsible for testing, registration and vehicle approval, the testing centres and the vehicle manufacturers.

feasibility, costs and benefits of the establishment of

exchange

The Commission shall examine the
  most efficient and effective way to establish
  an electronic vehicle information platform
  by taking advantage of existing and already implemented IT solutions with regard to international data exchange so as to minimise costs and avoid duplication. The examination shall consider the most appropriate way to link the existing national systems
  with a view to
  exchanging
  information on data related to roadworthiness testing
  and odometer readings
  between the competent authorities of Member States responsible for testing, registration and vehicle approval, the testing centres, the test equipment manufacturers and the vehicle manufacturers.

most efficient and effective way to establish

by taking advantage of existing and already implemented IT solutions with regard to international data exchange so as to minimise costs and avoid duplication. The examination shall consider the most appropriate way to link the existing national systems

exchanging

and odometer readings

The Commission shall also examine the collection and storage of existing safety-related data concerning vehicles which have been involved in serious accidents. Those data should include at least information concerning components with a safety function which have been replaced and repaired.

The Commission shall also examine the collection and storage of existing safety-related data concerning vehicles which have been involved in serious accidents. Those data should include at least information concerning components with a safety function which have been replaced and repaired.

The information on the history of a vehicle should be made available to inspectors testing that vehicle and, in anonymised form, to Member States, so as to help them plan and carry out measures to improve road safety, and also to the holder of the registration certificate or the vehicle owner.

The information on the history of a vehicle should be made available to inspectors testing that vehicle and, in anonymised form, to Member States, so as to help them plan and carry out measures to improve road safety, and also to the holder of the registration certificate or the vehicle owner.

It shall,
  on the basis of that examination, put forward and evaluate different policy options, including the possibility to remove the requirement of a proof of test as provided for in Article 10. Within two years after the date of application of this Regulation, the Commission shall report to the European Parliament and to the Council on the results of the examination, and accompany it with a legislative proposal, if appropriate.

It shall,

to remove

On the basis of that examination,
  the Commission shall
  put forward and evaluate different policy options, including the possibility of removing the requirement of a proof of test as provided for in Article 10
  and the establishment of a system for exchanging information between Member States, in the event of cross-border sales of vehicles, about the mileage readings of, and serious accidents suffered by, those vehicles throughout their lifetime.
  Within two years after the date of application of this Regulation, the Commission shall report to the European Parliament and to the Council on the results of the examination, and accompany it with a legislative proposal, if appropriate.

the Commission shall

of removing

and the establishment of a system for exchanging information between Member States, in the event of cross-border sales of vehicles, about the mileage readings of, and serious accidents suffered by, those vehicles throughout their lifetime.

Amendment 85

Amendment 85

Proposal for a regulation

Proposal for a regulation

Article 17

Article 17

| Text proposed by the Commission | Amendment |
| --- | --- |
| The Commission shall be empowered to adopt delegated acts in accordance with Article
  19
  with a view: | The Commission shall be empowered to adopt delegated acts in accordance with Article
  18
  with a view
  to updating
  : |
| — | to update
  Article 2(1) and Article 5(1) and (2) as appropriate in
  order to take account of the
  changes to the vehicle categories stemming from amendments to the legislation referred to in Article
  3(1), |

Text proposed by the Commission

Text proposed by the Commission

Amendment

Amendment

The Commission shall be empowered to adopt delegated acts in accordance with Article
  19
  with a view:

19

The Commission shall be empowered to adopt delegated acts in accordance with Article
  18
  with a view
  to updating
  :

18

to updating

—

to update
  Article 2(1) and Article 5(1) and (2) as appropriate in
  order to take account of the
  changes to the vehicle categories stemming from amendments to the legislation referred to in Article
  3(1),

to update

order to take account of the

3(1),

| (a) | the designation of vehicle categories in
  Article 2(1) and Article 5(1) and (2) as appropriate in
  the event of
  changes to the vehicle categories stemming from amendments to the
  type approval
  legislation referred to in Article
  2(1), without affecting the scope or the frequency of testing; |
| --- | --- |

(a)

(a)

the designation of vehicle categories in
  Article 2(1) and Article 5(1) and (2) as appropriate in
  the event of
  changes to the vehicle categories stemming from amendments to the
  type approval
  legislation referred to in Article
  2(1), without affecting the scope or the frequency of testing;

the designation of vehicle categories in

the event of

type approval

2(1), without affecting the scope or the frequency of testing;

| — | to update the Annexes in the light of technical progress or in order to take account of the modification in international or Union legislation. |
| --- | --- |

—

to update the Annexes in the light of technical progress or in order to take account of the modification in international or Union legislation.

to update the Annexes in the light of technical progress or in order to take account of the modification in international or Union legislation.

| (b) | point 3 of Annex II in respect of methods and reasons for failure, and Annex V, in the event of the availability of more efficient and effective test methods, and Annex I, should additional information be required in order to carry out roadworthiness tests; |
| --- | --- |

(b)

(b)

point 3 of Annex II in respect of methods and reasons for failure, and Annex V, in the event of the availability of more efficient and effective test methods, and Annex I, should additional information be required in order to carry out roadworthiness tests;

point 3 of Annex II in respect of methods and reasons for failure, and Annex V, in the event of the availability of more efficient and effective test methods, and Annex I, should additional information be required in order to carry out roadworthiness tests;

| (c) | point 3 of Annex II in respect of the list of test items, methods, reasons for failure, Annex III in respect of the assessment of deficiencies, and Annex V, in order to adapt them to developments in Union safety or environmental legislation, and Annex I, should additional information be required in order to carry out roadworthiness tests. |
| --- | --- |

(c)

(c)

point 3 of Annex II in respect of the list of test items, methods, reasons for failure, Annex III in respect of the assessment of deficiencies, and Annex V, in order to adapt them to developments in Union safety or environmental legislation, and Annex I, should additional information be required in order to carry out roadworthiness tests.

point 3 of Annex II in respect of the list of test items, methods, reasons for failure, Annex III in respect of the assessment of deficiencies, and Annex V, in order to adapt them to developments in Union safety or environmental legislation, and Annex I, should additional information be required in order to carry out roadworthiness tests.

Amendment 86

Amendment 86

Proposal for a regulation

Proposal for a regulation

Article 18 — paragraph 2

Article 18 — paragraph 2

| Text proposed by the Commission | Amendment |
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| 2.   The
  delegation of
  power referred to in Article 17 shall be conferred
  for an indeterminate
  period of
  time
  from [the date of entry into force of this Regulation]. | 2.   The power
  to adopt delegated acts
  referred to in Article 17 shall be conferred
  on the Commission for a
  period of
  five years
  from [the date of entry into force of this Regulation].
  The Commission shall draw up a report in respect of the delegation of power not later than nine months before the end of the five-year period. The delegation of power shall be tacitly extended for periods of an identical duration, unless the European Parliament or the Council opposes such extension not later than three months before the end of each period. |

Text proposed by the Commission

Text proposed by the Commission

Amendment

Amendment

2.   The
  delegation of
  power referred to in Article 17 shall be conferred
  for an indeterminate
  period of
  time
  from [the date of entry into force of this Regulation].

delegation of

for an indeterminate

time

2.   The power
  to adopt delegated acts
  referred to in Article 17 shall be conferred
  on the Commission for a
  period of
  five years
  from [the date of entry into force of this Regulation].
  The Commission shall draw up a report in respect of the delegation of power not later than nine months before the end of the five-year period. The delegation of power shall be tacitly extended for periods of an identical duration, unless the European Parliament or the Council opposes such extension not later than three months before the end of each period.

to adopt delegated acts

on the Commission for a

five years

The Commission shall draw up a report in respect of the delegation of power not later than nine months before the end of the five-year period. The delegation of power shall be tacitly extended for periods of an identical duration, unless the European Parliament or the Council opposes such extension not later than three months before the end of each period.

Amendment 87

Amendment 87

Proposal for a regulation

Proposal for a regulation

Article 18 a (new)

Article 18 a (new)

| Text proposed by the Commission | Amendment |
| --- | --- |
| | Article 18a |
| | Reporting on two- or three-wheel vehicles |
| | No later than [three years from the date of publication of this Regulation], the Commission shall submit a report to the European Parliament and the Council on the inclusion of two- or three-wheel vehicles in the scope of this Regulation. The report shall assess the road safety situation in the Union for that category of vehicles. In particular, the Commission shall compare road safety results for that category of vehicles in Member States which carry out roadworthiness testing of that category of vehicles with those in Member States which do not test that category of vehicles, in order to assess whether roadworthiness testing of two- or three-wheel vehicles is proportionate to the road safety objectives set. The report shall be accompanied, if appropriate, by legislative proposals. |

Text proposed by the Commission

Text proposed by the Commission

Amendment

Amendment

Article 18a

Article 18a

Reporting on two- or three-wheel vehicles

Reporting on two- or three-wheel vehicles

No later than [three years from the date of publication of this Regulation], the Commission shall submit a report to the European Parliament and the Council on the inclusion of two- or three-wheel vehicles in the scope of this Regulation. The report shall assess the road safety situation in the Union for that category of vehicles. In particular, the Commission shall compare road safety results for that category of vehicles in Member States which carry out roadworthiness testing of that category of vehicles with those in Member States which do not test that category of vehicles, in order to assess whether roadworthiness testing of two- or three-wheel vehicles is proportionate to the road safety objectives set. The report shall be accompanied, if appropriate, by legislative proposals.

No later than [three years from the date of publication of this Regulation], the Commission shall submit a report to the European Parliament and the Council on the inclusion of two- or three-wheel vehicles in the scope of this Regulation. The report shall assess the road safety situation in the Union for that category of vehicles. In particular, the Commission shall compare road safety results for that category of vehicles in Member States which carry out roadworthiness testing of that category of vehicles with those in Member States which do not test that category of vehicles, in order to assess whether roadworthiness testing of two- or three-wheel vehicles is proportionate to the road safety objectives set. The report shall be accompanied, if appropriate, by legislative proposals.

Amendment 110

Amendment 110

Proposal for a regulation

Proposal for a regulation

Article 18 b (new)

Article 18 b (new)

| Text proposed by the Commission | Amendment |
| --- | --- |
| | Article 18b |
| | Reporting |
| | No later than [five years from the date of publication of this Regulation], the Commission shall submit a report to the European Parliament and the Council on the implementation and the effects of this Regulation, in particular as regards the frequency of testing, the level of harmonisation of periodic roadworthiness tests and the effectiveness of the provisions on the mutual recognition of roadworthiness certificates in cases of registration of vehicles originating from another Member State. The report shall also analyse whether there is a sufficient level of harmonisation to allow for full mutual recognition of roadworthiness certificates throughout the Union and whether there is a need for higher European standards in order to achieve that goal. The report shall be accompanied, if appropriate, by legislative proposals. |

Text proposed by the Commission

Text proposed by the Commission

Amendment

Amendment

Article 18b

Article 18b

Reporting

Reporting

No later than [five years from the date of publication of this Regulation], the Commission shall submit a report to the European Parliament and the Council on the implementation and the effects of this Regulation, in particular as regards the frequency of testing, the level of harmonisation of periodic roadworthiness tests and the effectiveness of the provisions on the mutual recognition of roadworthiness certificates in cases of registration of vehicles originating from another Member State. The report shall also analyse whether there is a sufficient level of harmonisation to allow for full mutual recognition of roadworthiness certificates throughout the Union and whether there is a need for higher European standards in order to achieve that goal. The report shall be accompanied, if appropriate, by legislative proposals.

No later than [five years from the date of publication of this Regulation], the Commission shall submit a report to the European Parliament and the Council on the implementation and the effects of this Regulation, in particular as regards the frequency of testing, the level of harmonisation of periodic roadworthiness tests and the effectiveness of the provisions on the mutual recognition of roadworthiness certificates in cases of registration of vehicles originating from another Member State. The report shall also analyse whether there is a sufficient level of harmonisation to allow for full mutual recognition of roadworthiness certificates throughout the Union and whether there is a need for higher European standards in order to achieve that goal. The report shall be accompanied, if appropriate, by legislative proposals.

Amendment 88

Amendment 88

Proposal for a regulation

Proposal for a regulation

Article 19 — paragraph 2

Article 19 — paragraph 2

| Text proposed by the Commission | Amendment |
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| 2.   Each Member State shall take the necessary measures to ensure that
  the
  manipulation or tampering
  of
  an odometer is regarded as an offence and is punishable by effective, proportionate, dissuasive and non-discriminatory penalties. | 2.   Each Member State shall take the necessary measures to ensure that manipulation
  of,
  or tampering
  with, vehicle components and systems which have a bearing on compliance with safety and environmental requirements or
  an odometer is regarded as an offence and is punishable by effective, proportionate, dissuasive and non-discriminatory penalties
  , and to ensure the accuracy of the odometer reading during the entire lifetime of a vehicle
  . |

Text proposed by the Commission

Text proposed by the Commission

Amendment

Amendment

2.   Each Member State shall take the necessary measures to ensure that
  the
  manipulation or tampering
  of
  an odometer is regarded as an offence and is punishable by effective, proportionate, dissuasive and non-discriminatory penalties.

the

of

2.   Each Member State shall take the necessary measures to ensure that manipulation
  of,
  or tampering
  with, vehicle components and systems which have a bearing on compliance with safety and environmental requirements or
  an odometer is regarded as an offence and is punishable by effective, proportionate, dissuasive and non-discriminatory penalties
  , and to ensure the accuracy of the odometer reading during the entire lifetime of a vehicle
  .

of,

with, vehicle components and systems which have a bearing on compliance with safety and environmental requirements or

, and to ensure the accuracy of the odometer reading during the entire lifetime of a vehicle

Amendment 89

Amendment 89

Proposal for a regulation

Proposal for a regulation

Annex I — part 5 — point 5.3 — indent 8 a (new)

Annex I — part 5 — point 5.3 — indent 8 a (new)

| Text proposed by the Commission | Amendment |
| --- | --- |
| | — | Recommended tyre pressure |

Text proposed by the Commission

Text proposed by the Commission

Amendment

Amendment

—

Recommended tyre pressure

Recommended tyre pressure

Amendment 90

Amendment 90

Proposal for a regulation

Proposal for a regulation

Annex II — part 1 — paragraph 4 a (new)

Annex II — part 1 — paragraph 4 a (new)

| Text proposed by the Commission | Amendment |
| --- | --- |
| | Where it is not possible to test a vehicle using a recommended test method set out in this Annex, the test centre may conduct the test in accordance with an alternative method which has been approved in writing by the appropriate competent authority. The competent authority must be satisfied that safety and environmental standards will be maintained. |

Text proposed by the Commission

Text proposed by the Commission

Amendment

Amendment

Where it is not possible to test a vehicle using a recommended test method set out in this Annex, the test centre may conduct the test in accordance with an alternative method which has been approved in writing by the appropriate competent authority. The competent authority must be satisfied that safety and environmental standards will be maintained.

Where it is not possible to test a vehicle using a recommended test method set out in this Annex, the test centre may conduct the test in accordance with an alternative method which has been approved in writing by the appropriate competent authority. The competent authority must be satisfied that safety and environmental standards will be maintained.

Amendment 91

Amendment 91

Proposal for a regulation

Proposal for a regulation

Annex II — part 3 — item 1.8 — point a

Annex II — part 3 — item 1.8 — point a

| Text proposed by the Commission |
| --- |
| 1.8 | Brake fluid |

Text proposed by the Commission

Text proposed by the Commission

1.8

Brake fluid

Measuring of boiling temperature or water content

| (a) | Brake fluid boiling temperature to low
  or water content to high |
| --- | --- |

(a)

Brake fluid boiling temperature to low
  or water content to high

or water content to high

| Amendment by Parliament |
| --- |
| 1.8 | Brake fluid |

Amendment by Parliament

Amendment by Parliament

1.8

Brake fluid

Measuring of boiling temperature or water content

| (a) | Brake fluid boiling temperature to low |
| --- | --- |

(a)

Brake fluid boiling temperature to low

Amendment 92

Amendment 92

Proposal for a regulation

Proposal for a regulation

Annex II — part 3 — item 3.3 — point a

Annex II — part 3 — item 3.3 — point a

| Text proposed by the Commission |
| --- |
| 3.3. | Rear-view mirrors or devices |

Text proposed by the Commission

Text proposed by the Commission

3.3.

Rear-view mirrors or devices

Visual inspection.

| (a) | Mirror or device missing or not fitted according to the requirements(1). |
| --- | --- |

(a)

Mirror or device missing or not fitted according to the requirements(1).

(1)

| Amendment by Parliament |
| --- |
| 3.3. | Rear-view mirrors or devices |

Amendment by Parliament

Amendment by Parliament

3.3.

Rear-view mirrors or devices

Visual inspection.

| (a) | Mirror or device missing or not fitted according to the requirements(1)

  including those outlined in Directive 2007/38/EC on the retrofitting of mirrors to heavy goods vehicles registered in the Community. |
| --- | --- |

(a)

Mirror or device missing or not fitted according to the requirements(1)

  including those outlined in Directive 2007/38/EC on the retrofitting of mirrors to heavy goods vehicles registered in the Community.

(1)

including those outlined in Directive 2007/38/EC on the retrofitting of mirrors to heavy goods vehicles registered in the Community.

Amendment 93

Amendment 93

Proposal for a regulation

Proposal for a regulation

Annex II — part 3 — item 4.1.2

Annex II — part 3 — item 4.1.2

| Text proposed by the Commission |
| --- |
| 4.1.2. | Alignment |

Text proposed by the Commission

Text proposed by the Commission

4.1.2.

Alignment

Determine the horizontal aim of each headlamp on dipped beam using a headlamp aiming device
  or a screen
  .

or a screen

Aim of a headlamp not within limits laid down in the requirements.

| Amendment by Parliament |
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| 4.1.2. | Alignment |

Amendment by Parliament

Amendment by Parliament

4.1.2.

Alignment

Determine the horizontal
  and vertical
  aim of each headlamp on dipped beam using a headlamp aiming device
  and an electronic control device in order to check the dynamic functionality where relevant
  .

and vertical

and an electronic control device in order to check the dynamic functionality where relevant

Aim of a headlamp not within limits laid down in the requirements.

Amendment 94

Amendment 94

Proposal for a regulation

Proposal for a regulation

Annex II — part 3 — item 4.1.3

Annex II — part 3 — item 4.1.3

| Text proposed by the Commission |
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| 4.1.3. | Switching |

Text proposed by the Commission

Text proposed by the Commission

4.1.3.

Switching

Visual inspection and by operation.

| (a) | Switch does not operate in accordance with the requirements(1) (Number of headlamps illuminated at the same time) |
| --- | --- |

(a)

Switch does not operate in accordance with the requirements(1) (Number of headlamps illuminated at the same time)

(1)

| (b) | Function of control device impaired. |
| --- | --- |

(b)

Function of control device impaired.

| Amendment by Parliament |
| --- |
| 4.1.3. | Switching |

Amendment by Parliament

Amendment by Parliament

4.1.3.

Switching

Visual inspection and by operation
  , and using where appropriate an electronic control device
  .

, and using where appropriate an electronic control device

| (a) | Switch does not operate in accordance with the requirements(1) (Number of headlamps illuminated at the same time) |
| --- | --- |

(a)

Switch does not operate in accordance with the requirements(1) (Number of headlamps illuminated at the same time)

(1)

| (b) | Function of control device impaired. |
| --- | --- |

(b)

Function of control device impaired.

Amendment 95

Amendment 95

Proposal for a regulation

Proposal for a regulation

Annex II — part 3 — item 4.1.5

Annex II — part 3 — item 4.1.5

| Text proposed by the Commission |
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| 4.1.5. | Levelling devices (where mandatory) |

Text proposed by the Commission

Text proposed by the Commission

4.1.5.

Levelling devices (where mandatory)

Visual inspection and by operation
  if possible
  .

if possible

| (a) | Device not operating. |
| --- | --- |

(a)

Device not operating.

| (b) | Manual device cannot be operated from driver’s seat. |
| --- | --- |

(b)

Manual device cannot be operated from driver’s seat.

| Amendment by Parliament |
| --- |
| 4.1.5. | Levelling devices (where mandatory) |

Amendment by Parliament

Amendment by Parliament

4.1.5.

Levelling devices (where mandatory)

Visual inspection and by operation
  , and using where appropriate an electronic control device
  .

, and using where appropriate an electronic control device

| (a) | Device not operating. |
| --- | --- |

(a)

Device not operating.

| (b) | Manual device cannot be operated from driver’s seat. |
| --- | --- |

(b)

Manual device cannot be operated from driver’s seat.

Amendment 96

Amendment 96

Proposal for a regulation

Proposal for a regulation

Annex II — part 3 — item 4.3.2

Annex II — part 3 — item 4.3.2

| Text proposed by the Commission |
| --- |
| 4.3.2. | Switching |

Text proposed by the Commission

Text proposed by the Commission

4.3.2.

Switching

Visual inspection and by operation

| (a) | Switch does not operate in accordance with the requirements |
| --- | --- |

(a)

Switch does not operate in accordance with the requirements

| (b) | Function of control device impaired. |
| --- | --- |

(b)

Function of control device impaired.

| Amendment by Parliament |
| --- |
| 4.3.2 | Stop lamps — emergency brake light
  switching |

Amendment by Parliament

Amendment by Parliament

4.3.2

Stop lamps — emergency brake light
  switching

Stop lamps — emergency brake light

Visual inspection and by operation
  , using an electronic control device to vary the brake pedal sensor input value and verify by observation the emergency brake light functionality.

, using an electronic control device to vary the brake pedal sensor input value and verify by observation the emergency brake light functionality.

| (a) | Switch does not operate in accordance with the requirements |
| --- | --- |

(a)

Switch does not operate in accordance with the requirements

| (b) | Function of control device impaired. |
| --- | --- |

(b)

Function of control device impaired.

| (ba) | Emergency brake light functions fail to operate, or do not operate correctly. |
| --- | --- |

(ba)

(ba)

Emergency brake light functions fail to operate, or do not operate correctly.

Emergency brake light functions fail to operate, or do not operate correctly.

Amendment 97

Amendment 97

Proposal for a regulation

Proposal for a regulation

Annex II — part 3 — item 4.5.2

Annex II — part 3 — item 4.5.2

| Text proposed by the Commission |
| --- |
| 4.5.2 | Alignment (X)(2) |

Text proposed by the Commission

Text proposed by the Commission

4.5.2

Alignment (X)(2)

(2)

by operation and using a headlamp aiming device

Front fog lamp out of horizontal alignment when the light pattern has cut-off line

| Amendment by Parliament |
| --- |
| 4.5.2 | Alignment (X)(2) |

Amendment by Parliament

Amendment by Parliament

4.5.2

Alignment (X)(2)

(2)

by operation and using a headlamp aiming device

Front fog lamp out of horizontal
  and vertical
  alignment when the light pattern has cut-off line

and vertical

Amendment 98

Amendment 98

Proposal for a regulation

Proposal for a regulation

Annex II — part 3 — item 5.2.2. — point d a (new)

Annex II — part 3 — item 5.2.2. — point d a (new)

| Text proposed by the Commission |
| --- |
| 5.2.2. | Wheels |

Text proposed by the Commission

Text proposed by the Commission

5.2.2.

Wheels

Visual inspection of both sides of each wheel with vehicle over a pit or on a hoist.

| (a) | Any fracture or welding defect |
| --- | --- |

(a)

Any fracture or welding defect

(...)

| Amendment by Parliament |
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| 5.2.2. | Wheels |

Amendment by Parliament

Amendment by Parliament

5.2.2.

Wheels

Visual inspection of both sides of each wheel with vehicle over a pit or on a hoist.

| (a) | Any fracture or welding defect |
| --- | --- |

(a)

Any fracture or welding defect

(...)

| (da) | Wheel not compatible with wheel hub |
| --- | --- |

(da)

(da)

Wheel not compatible with wheel hub

Wheel not compatible with wheel hub

Amendment 99

Amendment 99

Proposal for a regulation

Proposal for a regulation

Annex II — part 3 — item 5.2.3. — column 2

Annex II — part 3 — item 5.2.3. — column 2

| Text proposed by the Commission |
| --- |
| 5.2.3. | Tyres |

Text proposed by the Commission

Text proposed by the Commission

5.2.3.

Tyres

Visual inspection of the entire tyre by either rotating the road wheel with it off the ground and the vehicle over a pit or on a hoist, or by rolling the vehicle backwards and forwards over a pit.

| Amendment by Parliament |
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| 5.2.3. | Tyres |

Amendment by Parliament

Amendment by Parliament

5.2.3.

Tyres

Visual inspection of the entire tyre by either rotating the road wheel with it off the ground and the vehicle over a pit or on a hoist, or by rolling the vehicle backwards and forwards over a pit.

Use a pressure gauge to measure tyre pressure and compare it with the values given by the manufacturer.

Use a pressure gauge to measure tyre pressure and compare it with the values given by the manufacturer.

Amendment 100

Amendment 100

Proposal for a regulation

Proposal for a regulation

Annex II — part 3 — item 8.2.1.2

Annex II — part 3 — item 8.2.1.2

| Text proposed by the Commission |
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| 8.2.1.2 | Gaseous emissions |

Text proposed by the Commission

Text proposed by the Commission

8.2.1.2

Gaseous emissions

Measurement using an exhaust gas analyser in accordance with the requirements(1).
  Alternatively, for vehicles equipped with suitable on-board diagnostic systems, the proper functioning of the emission system can be checked by appropriate reading of the OBD device and checks on the proper functioning of the OBD system in place of emission measurements at engine idle in accordance with the manufacturer’s conditioning recommendations and other requirements(1).

(1)

Alternatively, for vehicles equipped with suitable on-board diagnostic systems, the proper functioning of the emission system can be checked by appropriate reading of the OBD device and checks on the proper functioning of the OBD system in place of emission measurements at engine idle in accordance with the manufacturer’s conditioning recommendations and other requirements(1)

| (a) | Either, gaseous emissions exceed the specific levels given by the manufacturer; |
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(a)

Either, gaseous emissions exceed the specific levels given by the manufacturer;

| (b) | Or, if this information is not available, the CO emissions exceed, |
| --- | --- |

(b)

Or, if this information is not available, the CO emissions exceed,

| | i) | for vehicles not controlled by an advanced emission control system, |
| --- | --- | --- |

i)

for vehicles not controlled by an advanced emission control system,

| | | — | 4,5 %, or |
| --- | --- | --- | --- |

—

4,5 %, or

| | | — | 3,5 % |
| --- | --- | --- | --- |

—

3,5 %

| | | according to the date of first registration or use specified in requirements(1). |
| --- | --- | --- |

according to the date of first registration or use specified in requirements(1).

(1)

| | ii) | for vehicles controlled by an advanced emission control system, |
| --- | --- | --- |

ii)

for vehicles controlled by an advanced emission control system,

| | | — | at engine idle: 0,5 % |
| --- | --- | --- | --- |

—

at engine idle: 0,5 %

| | | — | at high idle: 0,3 % |
| --- | --- | --- | --- |

—

at high idle: 0,3 %

| | | or |
| --- | --- | --- |

or

| | | — | at engine idle: 0,3 %6 |
| --- | --- | --- | --- |

—

at engine idle: 0,3 %6

6

| | | — | at high idle: 0,2 % |
| --- | --- | --- | --- |

—

at high idle: 0,2 %

| | | according to the date of first registration or use specified in requirements(1). |
| --- | --- | --- |

according to the date of first registration or use specified in requirements(1).

(1)

| (c) | Lambda outside the range 1± 0,03 or not in accordance with the manufacturer’s specification |
| --- | --- |

(c)

Lambda outside the range 1± 0,03 or not in accordance with the manufacturer’s specification

| (d) | OBD readout indicating significant malfunction |
| --- | --- |

(d)

OBD readout indicating significant malfunction

| Amendment by Parliament |
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| 8.2.1.2 | Gaseous emissions |

Amendment by Parliament

Amendment by Parliament

8.2.1.2

Gaseous emissions

Measurement using an exhaust gas analyser in accordance with the requirements(1).
  The tailpipe testing shall always be the default method of exhaust emission assessment, even if combined with OBD.

(1)

The tailpipe testing shall always be the default method of exhaust emission assessment, even if combined with OBD.

| (a) | Either, gaseous emissions exceed the specific levels given by the manufacturer; |
| --- | --- |

(a)

Either, gaseous emissions exceed the specific levels given by the manufacturer;

For vehicles equipped with OBD in accordance with requirements (1), reading of OBD information and checks (readiness) on the proper functioning of the OBD system at engine idle in accordance with the manufacturer's recommendations and other requirements(1).

For vehicles equipped with OBD in accordance with requirements (1)

(1)

Measurement of NOx levels by means of a suitable equipment/suitably equipped gas analyser, using existing tailpipe test methods.

Measurement of NOx levels by means of a suitable equipment/suitably equipped gas analyser, using existing tailpipe test methods.

| (b) | Or, if this information is not available, the CO emissions exceed, |
| --- | --- |

(b)

Or, if this information is not available, the CO emissions exceed,

| | i) | for vehicles not controlled by an advanced emission control system, |
| --- | --- | --- |

i)

for vehicles not controlled by an advanced emission control system,

| | | — | 4,5 %, or |
| --- | --- | --- | --- |

—

4,5 %, or

| | | — | 3,5 % |
| --- | --- | --- | --- |

—

3,5 %

| | | according to the date of first registration or use specified in requirements(1). |
| --- | --- | --- |

according to the date of first registration or use specified in requirements(1).

(1)

| | ii) | for vehicles controlled by an advanced emission control system, |
| --- | --- | --- |

ii)

for vehicles controlled by an advanced emission control system,

| | | — | at engine idle: 0,5 % |
| --- | --- | --- | --- |

—

at engine idle: 0,5 %

| | | — | at high idle: 0,3 % |
| --- | --- | --- | --- |

—

at high idle: 0,3 %

| | | or |
| --- | --- | --- |

or

| | | — | at engine idle: 0,3 %6 |
| --- | --- | --- | --- |

—

at engine idle: 0,3 %6

6

| | | — | at high idle: 0,2 % |
| --- | --- | --- | --- |

—

at high idle: 0,2 %

| | | or |
| --- | --- | --- |

or

or

| | | — | at engine idle: 0,2 %

   (2) |
| --- | --- | --- | --- |

—

at engine idle: 0,2 %

   (2)

at engine idle: 0,2 %

2

| | | — | at high idle: 0,1 %

   (2) |
| --- | --- | --- | --- |

—

at high idle: 0,1 %

   (2)

at high idle: 0,1 %

2

| | | according to the date of first registration or use specified in requirements(1). |
| --- | --- | --- |

according to the date of first registration or use specified in requirements(1).

(1)

| (c) | Lambda outside the range 1± 0,03 or not in accordance with the manufacturer’s specification |
| --- | --- |

(c)

Lambda outside the range 1± 0,03 or not in accordance with the manufacturer’s specification

| (d) | OBD readout indicating significant malfunction
  at engine idle speed. |
| --- | --- |

(d)

OBD readout indicating significant malfunction
  at engine idle speed.

at engine idle speed.

NOx level not in accordance with the requirements or in excess of the specific levels given by the manufacturer.

NOx level not in accordance with the requirements or in excess of the specific levels given by the manufacturer.

Amendment 101

Amendment 101

Proposal for a regulation

Proposal for a regulation

Annex II — part 3 — item 8.2.2.2

Annex II — part 3 — item 8.2.2.2

| Text proposed by the Commission |
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| 8.2.2.2 | Opacity |

Text proposed by the Commission

Text proposed by the Commission

8.2.2.2

Opacity

Vehicles registered or put into service before 1 January 1980 are exempted from this requirement

| (a) | Exhaust gas opacity to be measured during free acceleration (no load from idle up to cut-off speed) with gear lever in neutral and clutch engaged. |
| --- | --- |

(a)

Exhaust gas opacity to be measured during free acceleration (no load from idle up to cut-off speed) with gear lever in neutral and clutch engaged.

| (a) | For vehicles registered or put into service for the first time after the date specified in requirements(1), |
| --- | --- |

(a)

For vehicles registered or put into service for the first time after the date specified in requirements(1),

(1)

| (b) | Vehicle preconditioning: |
| --- | --- |

(b)

Vehicle preconditioning:

| | opacity exceeds the level recorded on the manufacturer’s plate on the vehicle; |
| --- | --- |

opacity exceeds the level recorded on the manufacturer’s plate on the vehicle;

| | 1. | Vehicles may be tested without preconditioning although for safety reasons checks should be made that the engine is warm and in a satisfactory mechanical condition. |
| --- | --- | --- |

1.

Vehicles may be tested without preconditioning although for safety reasons checks should be made that the engine is warm and in a satisfactory mechanical condition.

| (b) | Where this information is not available or requirements(1) do not allow the use of reference values, |
| --- | --- |

(b)

Where this information is not available or requirements(1) do not allow the use of reference values,

(1)

| | 2. | precondition requirements: |
| --- | --- | --- |

2.

precondition requirements:

| | for naturally aspirated engines: 2,5 m-1, |
| --- | --- |

for naturally aspirated engines: 2,5 m-1,

-1

| | | (i) | Engine shall be fully warm, for instance the engine oil temperature measured by a probe in the oil level dipstick tube to be at least 80 oC, or normal operating temperature if lower, or the engine block temperature measured by the level of infrared radiation to be at least an equivalent temperature. If, owing to vehicle configuration, this measurement is impractical, the establishment of the engine's normal operating temperature may be made by other means, for example by the operation of the engine cooling fan. |
| --- | --- | --- | --- |

(i)

Engine shall be fully warm, for instance the engine oil temperature measured by a probe in the oil level dipstick tube to be at least 80 oC, or normal operating temperature if lower, or the engine block temperature measured by the level of infrared radiation to be at least an equivalent temperature. If, owing to vehicle configuration, this measurement is impractical, the establishment of the engine's normal operating temperature may be made by other means, for example by the operation of the engine cooling fan.

o

| | for turbo-charged engines: 3,0 m-1, |
| --- | --- |

for turbo-charged engines: 3,0 m-1,

-1

| | | (ii) | Exhaust system shall be purged by at least three free acceleration cycles or by an equivalent method. |
| --- | --- | --- | --- |

(ii)

Exhaust system shall be purged by at least three free acceleration cycles or by an equivalent method.

| | or, for vehicles identified in requirements(1). or first registered or put into service for the first time after the date specified in requirements(1)., |
| --- | --- |

or, for vehicles identified in requirements(1). or first registered or put into service for the first time after the date specified in requirements(1).,

(1).

(1).

| (c) | Test procedure: |
| --- | --- |

(c)

Test procedure:

| | 1,5 m-1 7. |
| --- | --- |

1,5 m-1 7.

-1 7

| | 1. | Engine and any turbocharger fitted, to be at idle before the start of each free acceleration cycle. For heavy-duty diesels, this means waiting for at least 10 seconds after the release of the throttle. |
| --- | --- | --- |

1.

Engine and any turbocharger fitted, to be at idle before the start of each free acceleration cycle. For heavy-duty diesels, this means waiting for at least 10 seconds after the release of the throttle.

| | 2. | To initiate each free acceleration cycle, the throttle pedal must be fully depressed quickly and continuously (in less than one second) but not violently, so as to obtain maximum delivery from the injection pump. |
| --- | --- | --- |

2.

To initiate each free acceleration cycle, the throttle pedal must be fully depressed quickly and continuously (in less than one second) but not violently, so as to obtain maximum delivery from the injection pump.

| | 3. | During each free acceleration cycle, the engine shall reach cut-off speed or, for vehicles with automatic transmissions, the speed specified by the manufacturer or if this data is not available then two thirds of the cut-off speed, before the throttle is released. This could be checked, for instance, by monitoring engine speed or by allowing a sufficient time to elapse between initial throttle depression and release, which in the case of vehicles of category 1 and 2 of Annex 1, should be at least two seconds. |
| --- | --- | --- |

3.

During each free acceleration cycle, the engine shall reach cut-off speed or, for vehicles with automatic transmissions, the speed specified by the manufacturer or if this data is not available then two thirds of the cut-off speed, before the throttle is released. This could be checked, for instance, by monitoring engine speed or by allowing a sufficient time to elapse between initial throttle depression and release, which in the case of vehicles of category 1 and 2 of Annex 1, should be at least two seconds.

| | 4. | Vehicles shall only be failed if the arithmetic means of at least the last three free acceleration cycles are in excess of the limit value. This may be calculated by ignoring any measurement that departs significantly from the measured mean
  , or the result of any other statistical calculation that takes account of the scattering of the measurements
  . Member States may limit the number of test cycles. |
| --- | --- | --- |

4.

Vehicles shall only be failed if the arithmetic means of at least the last three free acceleration cycles are in excess of the limit value. This may be calculated by ignoring any measurement that departs significantly from the measured mean
  , or the result of any other statistical calculation that takes account of the scattering of the measurements
  . Member States may limit the number of test cycles.

, or the result of any other statistical calculation that takes account of the scattering of the measurements

| | 5. | To avoid unnecessary testing, Member States may fail vehicles which have measured values significantly in excess of the limit values after less than three free acceleration cycles or after the purging cycles. Equally to avoid unnecessary testing, Member States may pass vehicles which have measured values significantly below the limits after less than three free acceleration cycles or after the purging cycles |
| --- | --- | --- |

5.

To avoid unnecessary testing, Member States may fail vehicles which have measured values significantly in excess of the limit values after less than three free acceleration cycles or after the purging cycles. Equally to avoid unnecessary testing, Member States may pass vehicles which have measured values significantly below the limits after less than three free acceleration cycles or after the purging cycles

| Amendment by Parliament |
| --- |
| 8.2.2.2 | Opacity |

Amendment by Parliament

Amendment by Parliament

8.2.2.2

Opacity

Vehicles registered or put into service before 1 January 1980 are exempted from this requirement

| (a) | Exhaust gas opacity to be measured during free acceleration (no load from idle up to cut-off speed) with gear lever in neutral and clutch engaged.
  The tailpipe testing shall always be the default method of exhaust emission assessment, even if combined with OBD. |
| --- | --- |

(a)

Exhaust gas opacity to be measured during free acceleration (no load from idle up to cut-off speed) with gear lever in neutral and clutch engaged.
  The tailpipe testing shall always be the default method of exhaust emission assessment, even if combined with OBD.

The tailpipe testing shall always be the default method of exhaust emission assessment, even if combined with OBD.

| (a) | For vehicles registered or put into service for the first time after the date specified in requirements(1), |
| --- | --- |

(a)

For vehicles registered or put into service for the first time after the date specified in requirements(1),

(1)

| | For vehicles equipped with OBD in accordance with requirements (1), reading of OBD information and checks (readiness) on the proper functioning of the OBD system at engine idle in accordance with the manufacturer's recommendations and other requirements(1). |
| --- | --- |

For vehicles equipped with OBD in accordance with requirements (1), reading of OBD information and checks (readiness) on the proper functioning of the OBD system at engine idle in accordance with the manufacturer's recommendations and other requirements(1).

For vehicles equipped with OBD in accordance with requirements (1)

(1)

| (b) | Vehicle preconditioning: |
| --- | --- |

(b)

Vehicle preconditioning:

| | opacity exceeds the level recorded on the manufacturer’s plate on the vehicle; |
| --- | --- |

opacity exceeds the level recorded on the manufacturer’s plate on the vehicle;

| | 1. | Vehicles may be tested without preconditioning although for safety reasons checks should be made that the engine is warm and in a satisfactory mechanical condition. |
| --- | --- | --- |

1.

Vehicles may be tested without preconditioning although for safety reasons checks should be made that the engine is warm and in a satisfactory mechanical condition.

| (b) | Where this information is not available or requirements(1) do not allow the use of reference values, |
| --- | --- |

(b)

Where this information is not available or requirements(1) do not allow the use of reference values,

(1)

| | 2. | precondition requirements: |
| --- | --- | --- |

2.

precondition requirements:

| | for naturally aspirated engines: 2,5 m-1, |
| --- | --- |

for naturally aspirated engines: 2,5 m-1,

-1

| | | (i) | Engine shall be fully warm, for instance the engine oil temperature measured by a probe in the oil level dipstick tube to be at least 80 oC, or normal operating temperature if lower, or the engine block temperature measured by the level of infrared radiation to be at least an equivalent temperature. If, owing to vehicle configuration, this measurement is impractical, the establishment of the engine's normal operating temperature may be made by other means, for example by the operation of the engine cooling fan. |
| --- | --- | --- | --- |

(i)

Engine shall be fully warm, for instance the engine oil temperature measured by a probe in the oil level dipstick tube to be at least 80 oC, or normal operating temperature if lower, or the engine block temperature measured by the level of infrared radiation to be at least an equivalent temperature. If, owing to vehicle configuration, this measurement is impractical, the establishment of the engine's normal operating temperature may be made by other means, for example by the operation of the engine cooling fan.

o

| | for turbo-charged engines: 3,0 m-1, |
| --- | --- |

for turbo-charged engines: 3,0 m-1,

-1

| | | (ii) | Exhaust system shall be purged by at least three free acceleration cycles or by an equivalent method. |
| --- | --- | --- | --- |

(ii)

Exhaust system shall be purged by at least three free acceleration cycles or by an equivalent method.

| | or, for vehicles identified in requirements(1) or first registered or put into service for the first time after the date specified in requirements(1), |
| --- | --- |

or, for vehicles identified in requirements(1) or first registered or put into service for the first time after the date specified in requirements(1),

(1)

(1)

| (c) | Test procedure: |
| --- | --- |

(c)

Test procedure:

| | 1,5 m-1.7 |
| --- | --- |

1,5 m-1.7

-1

7

| | 1. | Engine and any turbocharger fitted, to be at idle before the start of each free acceleration cycle. For heavy-duty diesels, this means waiting for at least 10 seconds after the release of the throttle. |
| --- | --- | --- |

1.

Engine and any turbocharger fitted, to be at idle before the start of each free acceleration cycle. For heavy-duty diesels, this means waiting for at least 10 seconds after the release of the throttle.

| | or |
| --- | --- |

or

or

| | 2. | To initiate each free acceleration cycle, the throttle pedal must be fully depressed quickly and continuously (in less than one second) but not violently, so as to obtain maximum delivery from the injection pump. |
| --- | --- | --- |

2.

To initiate each free acceleration cycle, the throttle pedal must be fully depressed quickly and continuously (in less than one second) but not violently, so as to obtain maximum delivery from the injection pump.

| | 0,5 m-1


   (3) |
| --- | --- |

0,5 m-1


   (3)

0,5 m-1

3

| | 3. | During each free acceleration cycle, the engine shall reach cut-off speed or, for vehicles with automatic transmissions, the speed specified by the manufacturer or if this data is not available then two thirds of the cut-off speed, before the throttle is released. This could be checked, for instance, by monitoring engine speed or by allowing a sufficient time to elapse between initial throttle depression and release, which in the case of vehicles of category 1 and 2 of Annex 1, should be at least two seconds. |
| --- | --- | --- |

3.

During each free acceleration cycle, the engine shall reach cut-off speed or, for vehicles with automatic transmissions, the speed specified by the manufacturer or if this data is not available then two thirds of the cut-off speed, before the throttle is released. This could be checked, for instance, by monitoring engine speed or by allowing a sufficient time to elapse between initial throttle depression and release, which in the case of vehicles of category 1 and 2 of Annex 1, should be at least two seconds.

| | 4. | Vehicles shall only be failed if the arithmetic means of at least the last three free acceleration cycles are in excess of the limit value. This may be calculated by ignoring any measurement that departs significantly from the measured mean. Member States may limit the number of test cycles. |
| --- | --- | --- |

4.

Vehicles shall only be failed if the arithmetic means of at least the last three free acceleration cycles are in excess of the limit value. This may be calculated by ignoring any measurement that departs significantly from the measured mean. Member States may limit the number of test cycles.

| | 5. | To avoid unnecessary testing, Member States may fail vehicles which have measured values significantly in excess of the limit values after less than three free acceleration cycles or after the purging cycles. Equally to avoid unnecessary testing, Member States may pass vehicles which have measured values significantly below the limits after less than three free acceleration cycles or after the purging cycles |
| --- | --- | --- |

5.

To avoid unnecessary testing, Member States may fail vehicles which have measured values significantly in excess of the limit values after less than three free acceleration cycles or after the purging cycles. Equally to avoid unnecessary testing, Member States may pass vehicles which have measured values significantly below the limits after less than three free acceleration cycles or after the purging cycles

| | Measurement of NOx levels and particulates by means of suitable equipment/a suitably equipped gas analyser, using existing free acceleration test methods. |
| --- | --- |

Measurement of NOx levels and particulates by means of suitable equipment/a suitably equipped gas analyser, using existing free acceleration test methods.

Measurement of NOx levels and particulates by means of suitable equipment/a suitably equipped gas analyser, using existing free acceleration test methods.

| | NOx level or particulate values not in accordance with the requirements or in excess of the specific levels given by the manufacturer. |
| --- | --- |

NOx level or particulate values not in accordance with the requirements or in excess of the specific levels given by the manufacturer.

NOx level or particulate values not in accordance with the requirements or in excess of the specific levels given by the manufacturer.

Amendment 102

Amendment 102

Proposal for a regulation

Proposal for a regulation

Annex III — item 1.8 — point a

Annex III — item 1.8 — point a

| Text proposed by the Commission |
| --- |
| 1.8 | Brake fluid |

Text proposed by the Commission

Text proposed by the Commission

1.8

Brake fluid

| (a) | Brake fluid boiling temperature too low
  or water content too high |
| --- | --- |

(a)

Brake fluid boiling temperature too low
  or water content too high

or water content too high

| Amendment by Parliament |
| --- |
| 1.8 | Brake fluid |

Amendment by Parliament

Amendment by Parliament

1.8

Brake fluid

| (a) | Brake fluid boiling temperature too low |
| --- | --- |

(a)

Brake fluid boiling temperature too low

Amendment 103

Amendment 103

Proposal for a regulation

Proposal for a regulation

Annex III — item 5.2.2 — point d a (new)

Annex III — item 5.2.2 — point d a (new)

| Text proposed by the Commission |
| --- |
| | | Minor | Major | Dangerous |
| 5.2.2. | Wheels |

Text proposed by the Commission

Text proposed by the Commission

Minor

Major

Dangerous

5.2.2.

Wheels

| (a) | Any fracture or welding defect. |
| --- | --- |

(a)

Any fracture or welding defect.

x

(...)

| Amendment by Parliament |
| --- |
| | | Minor | Major | Dangerous |
| 5.2.2. | Wheels |

Amendment by Parliament

Amendment by Parliament

Minor

Major

Dangerous

5.2.2.

Wheels

| (a) | Any fracture or welding defect. |
| --- | --- |

(a)

Any fracture or welding defect.

x

(...)

| (da) | Wheel not compatible with wheel hub. |
| --- | --- |

(da)

(da)

Wheel not compatible with wheel hub.

Wheel not compatible with wheel hub.

x

x

Amendment 104

Amendment 104

Proposal for a regulation

Proposal for a regulation

Annex III — item 5.2.3

Annex III — item 5.2.3

| Text proposed by the Commission |
| --- |
| | | Minor | Major | Dangerous |
| 5.2.3. | Tyres |

Text proposed by the Commission

Text proposed by the Commission

Minor

Major

Dangerous

5.2.3.

Tyres

| (a) | Tyre size, load capacity, approval mark or speed rating not in accordance with the requirements(1) and effecting road safety |
| --- | --- |

(a)

Tyre size, load capacity, approval mark or speed rating not in accordance with the requirements(1) and effecting road safety

(1)

effecting

x

| | Insufficient load capacity or speed rating for actual use, tyre touches other fix vehicle parts impairing save driving |
| --- | --- |

Insufficient load capacity or speed rating for actual use, tyre touches other fix vehicle parts impairing save driving

x

| (b) | Tyres on same axle or on twin wheels of different sizes. |
| --- | --- |

(b)

Tyres on same axle or on twin wheels of different sizes.

x

| (c) | Tyres on same axle of different construction (radial/cross-ply). |
| --- | --- |

(c)

Tyres on same axle of different construction (radial/cross-ply).

x

| (d) | Any serious damage or cut to tyre. |
| --- | --- |

(d)

Any serious damage or cut to tyre.

x

| | Cord visible or damaged |
| --- | --- |

Cord visible or damaged

x

| (e) | Tyre tread
  depth not in accordance with the requirements(1). |
| --- | --- |

(e)

Tyre tread
  depth not in accordance with the requirements(1).

depth not in accordance with the requirements(1)

x

| | Less than 80 % of required
  tread depth |
| --- | --- |

Less than 80 % of required
  tread depth

Less than 80 % of required

x

| (f) | Tyre rubbing against other components (flexible anti spray devices). |
| --- | --- |

(f)

Tyre rubbing against other components (flexible anti spray devices).

x

| | Tyre rubbing against other components (save driving not impaired) |
| --- | --- |

Tyre rubbing against other components (save driving not impaired)

x

| (g) | Re-grooved tyres not in accordance with requirements(1). |
| --- | --- |

(g)

Re-grooved tyres not in accordance with requirements(1).

(1)

x

| | Cord protection layer affected |
| --- | --- |

Cord protection layer affected

x

| (h) | Air
  pressure monitoring system malfunctioning |
| --- | --- |

(h)

Air
  pressure monitoring system malfunctioning

Air

x

| | obviously inoperative |
| --- | --- |

obviously inoperative

x

| Amendment by Parliament |
| --- |
| | | Minor | Major | Dangerous |
| 5.2.3. | Tyres |

Amendment by Parliament

Amendment by Parliament

Minor

Major

Dangerous

5.2.3.

Tyres

| (a) | Tyre size, load capacity, approval mark or speed rating not in accordance with the requirements(1) and affecting road safety |
| --- | --- |

(a)

Tyre size, load capacity, approval mark or speed rating not in accordance with the requirements(1) and affecting road safety

(1)

affecting

x

| | Insufficient load capacity or speed rating for actual use, tyre touches other fix vehicle parts impairing save driving |
| --- | --- |

Insufficient load capacity or speed rating for actual use, tyre touches other fix vehicle parts impairing save driving

x

| (b) | Tyres on same axle or on twin wheels of different sizes. |
| --- | --- |

(b)

Tyres on same axle or on twin wheels of different sizes.

x

| (c) | Tyres on same axle of different construction (radial/cross-ply). |
| --- | --- |

(c)

Tyres on same axle of different construction (radial/cross-ply).

x

| (d) | Any serious damage or cut to tyre. |
| --- | --- |

(d)

Any serious damage or cut to tyre.

x

| | Cord visible or damaged |
| --- | --- |

Cord visible or damaged

x

| (e) | Tyre tread
  wear indicator becomes visible
  . |
| --- | --- |

(e)

Tyre tread
  wear indicator becomes visible
  .

wear indicator becomes visible

x

| | Tyre at legal
  tread depth.
  Tyres below legal tread depth. |
| --- | --- |

Tyre at legal
  tread depth.
  Tyres below legal tread depth.

Tyre at legal

Tyres below legal tread depth.

x

| (f) | Tyre rubbing against other components (flexible anti spray devices). |
| --- | --- |

(f)

Tyre rubbing against other components (flexible anti spray devices).

x

| | Tyre rubbing against other components (save driving not impaired) |
| --- | --- |

Tyre rubbing against other components (save driving not impaired)

x

| (g) | Re-grooved tyres not in accordance with requirements(1). |
| --- | --- |

(g)

Re-grooved tyres not in accordance with requirements(1).

(1)

x

| | Cord protection layer affected |
| --- | --- |

Cord protection layer affected

x

| (h) | Tyre
  pressure monitoring system malfunctioning
  or tyre obviously underinflated |
| --- | --- |

(h)

Tyre
  pressure monitoring system malfunctioning
  or tyre obviously underinflated

Tyre

or tyre obviously underinflated

x

| | obviously inoperative |
| --- | --- |

obviously inoperative

x

| (i) | In-service operating pressure in one of the vehicle tyres reduced by 20 %, but not below 150 kP |
| --- | --- |

(i)

(i)

In-service operating pressure in one of the vehicle tyres reduced by 20 %, but not below 150 kP

In-service operating pressure in one of the vehicle tyres reduced by 20 %, but not below 150 kP

x

x

| | Tyre pressure below 150 kPa |
| --- | --- |

Tyre pressure below 150 kPa

Tyre pressure below 150 kPa

x

x

Amendment 105

Amendment 105

Proposal for a regulation

Proposal for a regulation

Annex III — item 8.2.1.2 — point b

Annex III — item 8.2.1.2 — point b

| Text proposed by the Commission |
| --- |
| | | Minor | Major | Dangerous |
| 8.2.1.2 | Gaseous emissions |

Text proposed by the Commission

Text proposed by the Commission

Minor

Major

Dangerous

8.2.1.2

Gaseous emissions

| (b) | Or, if this information is not available, the CO emissions exceed, |
| --- | --- |

(b)

Or, if this information is not available, the CO emissions exceed,

x

(...)

| ii) | for vehicles controlled by an advanced emission control system, |
| --- | --- |

ii)

for vehicles controlled by an advanced emission control system,

| | — | at engine idle: 0,5 % |
| --- | --- | --- |

—

at engine idle: 0,5 %

| | — | at high idle: 0,3 % |
| --- | --- | --- |

—

at high idle: 0,3 %

| | or |
| --- | --- |

or

| | — | at engine idle: 0,3 % |
| --- | --- | --- |

—

at engine idle: 0,3 %

| | — | at high idle: 0,2 % |
| --- | --- | --- |

—

at high idle: 0,2 %

| | according to the date of first registration or use specified in requirements(1). |
| --- | --- |

according to the date of first registration or use specified in requirements(1).

(1)

| Amendment by Parliament |
| --- |
| | | Minor | Major | Dangerous |
| 8.2.1.2 | Gaseous emissions |

Amendment by Parliament

Amendment by Parliament

Minor

Major

Dangerous

8.2.1.2

Gaseous emissions

| (b) | Or, if this information is not available, the CO emissions exceed, |
| --- | --- |

(b)

Or, if this information is not available, the CO emissions exceed,

x

(...)

| ii) | for vehicles controlled by an advanced emission control system, |
| --- | --- |

ii)

for vehicles controlled by an advanced emission control system,

| | — | at engine idle: 0,5 % |
| --- | --- | --- |

—

at engine idle: 0,5 %

| | — | at high idle: 0,3 % |
| --- | --- | --- |

—

at high idle: 0,3 %

| | or |
| --- | --- |

or

| | — | at engine idle: 0,3 % |
| --- | --- | --- |

—

at engine idle: 0,3 %

| | — | at high idle: 0,2 % |
| --- | --- | --- |

—

at high idle: 0,2 %

| | or |
| --- | --- |

or

or

| | — | at engine idle: 0,2 %

   (4) |
| --- | --- | --- |

—

at engine idle: 0,2 %

   (4)

at engine idle: 0,2 %

4

| | — | at high idle: 0,1 %

   (4) |
| --- | --- | --- |

—

at high idle: 0,1 %

   (4)

at high idle: 0,1 %

4

| | according to the date of first registration or use specified in requirements(1). |
| --- | --- |

according to the date of first registration or use specified in requirements(1).

(1)

Amendment 106

Amendment 106

Proposal for a regulation

Proposal for a regulation

Annex III — item 8.2.2.2 — point b

Annex III — item 8.2.2.2 — point b

| Text proposed by the Commission |
| --- |
| | | Minor | Major | Dangerous |
| 8.2.2.2 | Opacity |

Text proposed by the Commission

Text proposed by the Commission

Minor

Major

Dangerous

8.2.2.2

Opacity

Vehicles registered or put into service before 1 January 1980 are exempted from this requirement

Where this information is not available or requirements(1) do not allow the use of reference values,

(1)

x

for naturally aspirated engines: 2,5 m-1,

-1

for turbo-charged engines: 3,0 m-1,

-1

or, for vehicles identified in requirements(1). or first registered or put into service for the first time after the date specified in requirements(1),

(1).

(1)

1,5 m-1.

-1

| Amendment by Parliament |
| --- |
| | | Minor | Major | Dangerous |
| 8.2.2.2 | Opacity |

Amendment by Parliament

Amendment by Parliament

Minor

Major

Dangerous

8.2.2.2

Opacity

Vehicles registered or put into service before 1 January 1980 are exempted from this requirement

Where this information is not available or requirements(1) do not allow the use of reference values,

(1)

x

for naturally aspirated engines: 2,5 m-1,

-1

for turbo-charged engines: 3,0 m-1,

-1

or, for vehicles identified in requirements(1) or first registered or put into service for the first time after the date specified in requirements(1),

(1)

(1)

1,5 m-1.

-1

or

or

0,5 m-1

   (5)

0,5 m-1

5

Amendment 107

Amendment 107

Proposal for a regulation

Proposal for a regulation

Annex IV — point 6 a (new)

Annex IV — point 6 a (new)

| Text proposed by the Commission | Amendment |
| --- | --- |
| | (6a) | Details of major repairs necessitated by an accident |

Text proposed by the Commission

Text proposed by the Commission

Amendment

Amendment

(6a)

(6a)

Details of major repairs necessitated by an accident

Amendment 108

Amendment 108

Proposal for a regulation

Proposal for a regulation

Annex V — part I — paragraph 2 a (new)

Annex V — part I — paragraph 2 a (new)

| Text proposed by the Commission | Amendment |
| --- | --- |
| | Alternative equipment implementing technological innovation in a neutral way may be used provided it ensures an equivalent high quality level of testing. |

Text proposed by the Commission

Text proposed by the Commission

Amendment

Amendment

Alternative equipment implementing technological innovation in a neutral way may be used provided it ensures an equivalent high quality level of testing.

Alternative equipment implementing technological innovation in a neutral way may be used provided it ensures an equivalent high quality level of testing.

Amendment 109

Amendment 109

Proposal for a regulation

Proposal for a regulation

Annex V — part 1 — paragraph 1 — point 15 a (new)

Annex V — part 1 — paragraph 1 — point 15 a (new)

| Text proposed by the Commission | Amendment |
| --- | --- |
| | 15a) | A pressure gauge to measure tyre pressure; |

Text proposed by the Commission

Text proposed by the Commission

Amendment

Amendment

15a)

15a)

A pressure gauge to measure tyre pressure;

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(1)  The matter was referred back to the committee responsible for reconsideration pursuant to Rule 57(2), second subparagraph (A7-0210/2013).

1

(2)  
  Type-approved according to limits of Table 1 of Annex I to Regulation (EC) No 715/2007 or first registered or put into service after 1 July 2007 (Euro 5).

2

Type-approved according to limits of Table 1 of Annex I to Regulation (EC) No 715/2007 or first registered or put into service after 1 July 2007 (Euro 5).

(3)  
  Type-approved according to limits of Table 1 of Annex I to Regulation (EC) No 715/2007 or first registered or put into service after 1 July 2007 (Euro 5).

3

Type-approved according to limits of Table 1 of Annex I to Regulation (EC) No 715/2007 or first registered or put into service after 1 July 2007 (Euro 5).

(4)  
  Type-approved according to limits of Table 1 of Annex I to Regulation (EC) No 715/2007 or first registered or put into service after 1 July 2007 (Euro 5).

4

Type-approved according to limits of Table 1 of Annex I to Regulation (EC) No 715/2007 or first registered or put into service after 1 July 2007 (Euro 5).

(5)  
  Type-approved according to limits of Table 1 of Annex I to Regulation (EC) No 715/2007 or first registered or put into service after 1 July 2007 (Euro 5).

5

Type-approved according to limits of Table 1 of Annex I to Regulation (EC) No 715/2007 or first registered or put into service after 1 July 2007 (Euro 5).

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