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►B COMMISSION DELEGATED REGULATION (EU) 2015/208  
of 8 December 2014  
supplementing Regulation (EU) No 167/2013 of the European Parliament and of the Council with 
regard to vehicle functional safety requirements for the approval of agricultural and forestry 
vehicles  
(Text with EEA relevance)  
(OJ L 42, 17.2.2015, p. 1)  
Amended by:  
Official Journal  
No page  date  
►M1 Commission Delegated Regulation (EU) 2016/1788 of 14 July 2016  L 277  1  13.10.2016  
►M2 Commission Delegated Regulation (EU) 2018/829 of 15 February 2018  L 140  8  6.6.2018  02015R0208 — EN — 09.06.2018 — 002.001 — 1
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COMMISSION DELEGATED REGULATION (EU) 2015/208  
of 8 December 2014  
supplementing Regulation (EU) No 167/2013 of the European 
Parliament and of the Council with regard to vehicle functional safety requirements for the approval of agricultural and forestry 
vehicles
 
(Text with EEA relevance)  
CHAPTER I  
SUBJECT MATTER AND DEFINITIONS  
Article 1  
Subject matter  
This Regulation establishes the detailed technical requirements and test 
procedures regarding functional safety, except with respect to braking performance, for the approval and market surveillance of agricultural and forestry vehicles and the systems, components and separate technical units intended for such vehicles in accordance with Regulation (EU) No 167/2013.
 
Article 2  
Definitions  
The definitions of Regulation (EU) No 167/2013 shall apply. In 
addition, the following definitions shall apply:  
(1) ‘Towing device’ means a component on the tractor designed to 
provide a mechanical link between the tractor and a towing vehicle to tow the tractor away in case it cannot be self-propelled;
 
(2) ‘Unladen mass in running order’ of a vehicle means the mass of 
the unladen vehicle ready for normal use and including the standard equipment in accordance with the manufacturer’s specifi ­
cations, coolant, lubricants, fuel, tools and driver (considered equal to 75 kg) and excluding optional accessories;
 
(3) ‘Steering control’ means the part directly operated by the driver in 
order to steer the tractor;  
(4) ‘Steering effort’ means the force exerted by the driver on the 
steering control in order to steer the tractor;  
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(5) ‘Tyres normally fitted’ means the type or types of tyre provided by 
the manufacturer on the vehicle type in question and specified in 
the information document the template of which is set out in Article 2 of Commission Implementing Regulation (EU) 2015/504 (
 1 ); ▼B 
( 1 ) Commission Implementing Regulation (EU) 2015/504 of 11 March 2015 
implementing Regulation (EU) No 167/2013 of the European Parliament 
and of the Council with regard to the administrative requirements for the approval and market surveillance of agricultural and forestry vehicles (OJ L 85, 28.3.2015, p. 1).
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(6) ‘Tracks normally fitted’ means the type or types of track provided 
by the manufacturer on the vehicle type in question and specified in the information document the template of which is set out in Article 2 of Implementing Regulation (EU) 2015/504;  
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B 
(7) ‘Rear-view mirror’ means any device intended to give, within the 
field of vision geometrically defined in point 5 of Annex IX, a 
clear view to the rear which, within reasonable limits, is not blocked by component parts of the tractor or by the occupants of the tractor itself;
 
(8) ‘Interior rear-view mirror’ means a rear-view mirror which is fitted 
inside the cab or frame of a tractor;  
(9) ‘Class of rear-view mirror’ means all rear-view mirrors having one 
or more common characteristics or functions;  
(10) ‘Lamp’ means a device designed to illuminate the road (headlamp) 
or to emit a light signal;  
(11) ‘Tractor wheelbase’ or ‘Vehicle wheelbase’ means the distance 
between the vertical planes perpendicular to the median longi ­
tudinal plane of the tractor or of the vehicle passing through the axles of the tractor or of the vehicle;  
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(12) ‘Laden vehicle’ means a vehicle loaded at its technically 
permissible maximum laden mass;  
(13) ‘Cab’ means the operator enclosure which surrounds the operator 
by means of a physical barrier and prevents the free passage of external air into the area of the operator.  
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B 
CHAPTER II  
VEHICLE FUNCTIONAL SAFETY REQUIREMENTS  
Article 3  
Fitting and demonstration requirements related to functional safety  
1. Manufacturers shall equip agricultural and forestry vehicles with 
systems, components and separate technical units affecting their func ­
tional safety that are designed, constructed and assembled so as to enable the vehicle in normal use and maintained according to the prescriptions of the manufacturer to comply with the detailed technical requirements and testing procedures laid down in Articles 5 to 38.  ▼
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2. Manufacturers shall demonstrate by means of physical demon ­
stration testing to the approval authority that the agricultural and forestry vehicles made available on the market, registered or entering into service in the Union comply with the functional safety requirements laid down in Article 17 of Regulation (EU) No 167/2013 and Annex I to that Regulation and comply with the detailed technical requirements and test procedures laid down in Articles 5 to 38 of this Regulation.
 
3. Manufacturers shall ensure that spare parts that are made available 
on the market or are entering into service in the Union comply with the detailed technical requirements and test procedures laid down in this Regulation.
 
4. Manufacturers shall submit to the approval authority a description 
of the measures taken to prevent tampering with, and modification of, the powertrain management system, including the functional safety elec ­
tronic control computers, where fitted.
 
Article 4  
Application of UNECE regulations  
The UNECE regulations and amendments thereto set out in Annex I to 
this Regulation shall apply to type-approval of agricultural and forestry vehicles.
 
Article 5  
Technical specifications on functional safety requirements and test 
procedures  
1. The functional safety performance test procedures shall be 
performed in accordance with the test requirements laid down in this Regulation.
 
2. The tests shall be carried out or witnessed by the approval 
authority or, where authorised by the approval authority, by the 
technical service.  
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3. The measurement methods and test results shall be reported to the 
approval authority in the test report format set out in Article 9 of Implementing Regulation (EU) 2015/504.  
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B 
Article 6  
Requirements on vehicle structure integrity  
The performance requirements applying to vehicle structure integrity 
referred to in Article 17(2)(a) of Regulation (EU) No 167/2013 shall be verified in accordance with Annex II to this Regulation.  ▼
B
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Article 7  
Requirements on the maximum design speed, speed governors and 
speed-limitation devices  
The test procedures and performance requirements applying to speed, 
speed governors and speed-limitation devices referred to in Article 17(2)(b) of Regulation (EU) No 167/2013 shall be conducted and verified in accordance with Annex III to this Regulation.
 
Article 8  
Requirements on steering for fast tractors  
The test procedures and performance requirements applying to steering 
for fast tractors referred to in Article 17(2)(b) of Regulation (EU) No 167/2013 shall be conducted and verified in accordance with Annex IV to this Regulation.
 
Article 9  
Requirements on steering  
The test procedures and performance requirements applying to steering 
referred to in Article 17(2)(b) of Regulation (EU) No 167/2013 shall be conducted and verified in accordance with Annex V to this Regulation.
 
Article 10  
Requirements on speedometers  
The test procedures and performance requirements applying to spee ­
dometer referred to in Article 17(2)(b) of Regulation (EU) No 167/2013 
shall be conducted and verified in accordance with Annex VI to this 
Regulation.  
Article 11  
Requirements on the field of vision and windscreen wipers  
The test procedures and performance requirements applying to field of 
vision and windscreen wipers referred to in Article 17(2)(c) of Regu ­
lation (EU) No 167/2013 shall be conducted and verified in accordance with Annex VII to this Regulation.
 
Article 12  
Requirements on glazing  
The test procedures and requirements applying to glazing referred to in 
Article 17(2)(c) of Regulation (EU) No 167/2013 shall be conducted and verified in accordance with Annex VIII to this Regulation.  ▼
B
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Article 13  
Requirements on rear-view mirrors  
The test procedures and performance requirements applying to rear view 
mirrors referred to in Article 17(2)(c) of Regulation (EU) No 167/2013 shall be conducted and verified in accordance with Annex IX to this Regulation.
 
Article 14  
Requirements on driver information systems  
The test procedures and requirements applying to driver information 
systems referred to in Article 17(2)(c) of Regulation (EU) No 167/2013 
shall be conducted and verified in accordance with Annex X to this Regulation.
 
Article 15  
Requirements on lighting, light-signalling devices and their light 
sources  
The test procedures and performance requirements applying to lighting, 
light-signalling devices and their light sources referred to in Article 17(2)(d) of Regulation (EU) No 167/2013 shall be conducted 
and verified in accordance with Annex XI to this Regulation.
 
Article 16  
Requirements on lighting installations  
The test procedures and requirements applying to lighting installations 
referred to in Article 17(2)(d) of Regulation (EU) No 167/2013 shall be conducted and verified in accordance with Annex XII to this Regu ­
lation.
 
Article 17  
Requirements on vehicle occupant protection, including interior 
fittings, head restraints, seat belts, vehicle doors  
The test procedures and performance requirements applying to occupant 
protection, including interior fittings, head restraint, seat belts and vehicle doors referred to in Article 17(2)(e) of Regulation (EU) No 167/2013 shall be conducted and verified in accordance with Annex XIII to this Regulation.
 
Article 18  
Requirements on vehicle exterior and accessories  
The test procedures and requirements applying to vehicle exterior and 
accessories referred to in Article 17(2)(f) of Regulation (EU) No 167/2013 shall be conducted and verified in accordance with Annex XIV to this Regulation.  ▼
B
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Article 19  
Requirements on the electromagnetic compatibility  
The test procedures and performance requirements applying to electrom ­
agnetic compatibility referred to in Article 17(2)(g) of Regulation (EU) No 167/2013 shall be conducted and verified in accordance with Annex XV to this Regulation.
 
Article 20  
Requirements on audible warning devices  
The test procedures and performance requirements applying to audible 
warning devices referred to in Article 17(2)(h) of Regulation (EU) No 167/2013 shall be conducted and verified in accordance with Annex XVI to this Regulation.
 
Article 21  
Requirements on heating systems  
The test procedures and performance requirements applying to heating 
systems referred to in Article 17(2)(i) of Regulation (EU) No 167/2013 shall be conducted and verified in accordance with Annex XVII to this Regulation.
 
Article 22  
Requirements on devices to prevent unauthorised use  
The test procedures and performance requirements applying to devices 
to prevent unauthorised use referred to in Article 17(2)(j) of Regulation 
(EU) No 167/2013 shall be conducted and verified in accordance with 
Annex XVIII to this Regulation.  
Article 23  
Requirements on registration plates  
The test procedures and requirements applying to registration plates 
referred to in Article 17(2)(k) of Regulation (EU) No 167/2013 shall be conducted and verified in accordance with Annex XIX to this Regu ­
lation.
 
Article 24  
Requirements on statutory plates and markings  
The requirements applying to statutory plates and marking referred to in 
Article 17(2)(k) of Regulation (EU) No 167/2013 shall be verified in accordance with Annex XX to this Regulation.  ▼
B
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Article 25  
Requirements on dimensions and trailer masses  
The test procedures and requirements applying to dimensions and trailer 
masses referred to in Article 17(2)(l) of Regulation (EU) No 167/2013 shall be conducted and verified in accordance with Annex XXI to this Regulation.
 
Article 26  
Requirements on the maximum laden mass  
The test procedures and requirements applying to the maximum laden 
mass referred to in Article 17(2)(l) of Regulation (EU) No 167/2013 shall be conducted and verified in accordance with Annex XXII to this Regulation.
 
Article 27  
Requirements on ballast masses  
The test procedures and requirements applying to ballast masses referred 
to in Article 17(2)(l) of Regulation (EU) No 167/2013 shall be conducted and verified in accordance with Annex XXIII to this Regu ­
lation.
 
Article 28  
Requirements on the safety of electrical systems  
The requirements applying to electrical systems referred to in 
Article 17(2)(m) of Regulation (EU) No 167/2013 shall be verified in 
accordance with Annex XXIV to this Regulation.  
Article 29  
Requirements on fuel tanks  
The test procedures and performance requirements applying to fuel 
tanks referred to in Article 17(2)(a) and (m) and 18(2)(l) of Regulation (EU) No 167/2013 shall be conducted and verified in accordance with Annex XXV to this Regulation.
 
Article 30  
Requirements on rear protective structures  
The test procedures and performance requirements applying to rear 
protective structures referred to in Article 17(2)(n) of Regulation (EU) No 167/2013 shall be conducted and verified in accordance with Annex XXVI to this Regulation.  ▼
B
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Article 31  
Requirements on lateral protection  
The test procedures and requirements applying to lateral protection 
referred to in Article 17(2)(o) of Regulation (EU) No 167/2013 shall be conducted and verified in accordance with Annex XXVII to this Regulation.
 
Article 32  
Requirements on load platforms  
The test procedures and requirements applying to load platforms 
referred to in Article 17(2)(p) of Regulation (EU) No 167/2013 shall be conducted and verified in accordance with Annex XXVIII to this Regulation.
 
Article 33  
Requirements on towing devices  
The performance requirements applying to towing devices referred to in 
Article 17(2)(q) of Regulation (EU) No 167/2013 shall be verified in 
accordance with Annex XXIX to this Regulation.  
Article 34  
Requirements on tyres  
The test procedures and performance requirements applying to tyres 
referred to in Article 17(2)(r) of Regulation (EU) No 167/2013 shall be conducted and verified in accordance with Annex XXX to this Regulation.
 
Article 35  
Requirements on spray-suppression systems  
The test procedures and performance requirements applying to spray- 
suppression systems referred to in Article 17(2)(s) of Regulation (EU) No 167/2013 shall be conducted and verified in accordance with Annex XXXI to this Regulation.
 
Article 36  
Requirements on the reverse gear  
The requirements applying to the reverse gear referred to in 
Article 17(2)(t) of Regulation (EU) No 167/2013 shall be verified in accordance with Annex XXXII to this Regulation.  ▼
B
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Article 37  
Requirements on tracks  
The test procedures and performance requirements applying to tracks 
referred to in Article 17(2)(u) of Regulation (EU) No 167/2013 shall be conducted and verified in accordance with Annex XXXIII to this Regu ­
lation.
 
Article 38  
Requirements on mechanical couplings  
The test procedures and performance requirements applying to mech ­
anical couplings referred to in Article 17(2)(v) of Regulation (EU) No 167/2013 shall be conducted and verified in accordance with Annex XXXIV to this Regulation.
 
CHAPTER III  
OBLIGATIONS OF THE MEMBER STATES  
Article 39  
Type-approval of vehicles, systems, components and separate 
technical units  
With effect from 1 January 2018, national authorities shall, in the case 
of new vehicles that do not comply with Regulation (EU) No 167/2013 and this Regulation on functional safety, prohibit the making available on the market, registration, or entry into service of such vehicles.
 
Article 40  
National type-approval of vehicles, systems, components and 
separate technical units  
National authorities shall not refuse to grant national type-approval to a 
type of vehicle, system, component or separate technical unit on grounds relating to functional safety where the vehicle, system, component or separate technical unit complies with the requirements set out in this Regulation, with the exception of requirements on the following:
 
(a) vehicle dimensions and trailer mass set out in Article 25;  
(b) maximum laden mass set out in Article 26;  
(c) mean ground contact pressure and maximum load per track roller 
for tractors of category C set out in Article 37;  
(d) signalling panels and foils, set out in Article 16, of S-category 
vehicles with width exceeding 2,55 m.  ▼B
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CHAPTER IV  
FINAL PROVISIONS  
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Article 40a  
Transitional provisions  
1. Notwithstanding the application of the provisions of this Regu ­
lation, as amended by Commission Delegated Regulation (EU) 
2018/829 (  1 ), national authorities shall, until 31 December 2018, also 
continue to grant type-approvals to agricultural and forestry vehicle types, or types of systems, components or separate technical units in accordance with this Regulation, in its version applicable on 8 June 2018.
 
2. Notwithstanding the application of the provisions of this Regu ­
lation, as amended by Delegated Regulation (EU) 2018/829, the Member States shall, until 30 June 2019, also permit the placing on 
the market, registration or entry into service of agricultural and forestry 
vehicles, systems, components or separate technical units based on a type approved in accordance with this Regulation, in its version applicable on 8 June 2018.  
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B 
Article 41  
Entry into force and application  
This Regulation shall enter into force on the twentieth day following 
that of its publication in the  Official Journal of the European Union . 
It shall apply as of 1 January 2016.  
This Regulation shall be binding in its entirety and directly applicable in 
all Member States.  ▼B 
( 1 ) Commission Delegated Regulation (EU) 2018/829 of 15 February 2018 
amending and correcting Delegated Regulation (EU) 2015/208 supplementing 
Regulation (EU) No 167/2013 of the European Parliament and of the Council with regard to vehicle functional safety requirements for the approval of agricultural and forestry vehicles (OJ L 140, 6.6.2018, p. 8).
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LIST OF ANNEXES  
Annex 
Number  Annex title  
I List of applicable UNECE regulations  
II Requirements on vehicle structure integrity  
III Requirements on the maximum design speed, speed governors and 
speed limitation devices  
IV Requirements on steering for fast tractors  
V Requirements on steering  
VI Requirements on speedometers  
VII Requirements on the field of vision and windscreen wipers  
VIII Requirements on glazing  
IX Requirements on rear-view mirrors  
X Requirements on driver information systems  
XI Requirements on lighting, light-signalling devices and their light 
sources  
XII Requirements on lighting installations  
XIII Requirements on vehicle occupant protection, including interior 
fittings, head restraints, seat belts, vehicle doors  
XIV Requirements on vehicle exterior and accessories  
XV Requirements on the electromagnetic compatibility  
XVI Requirements on audible warning devices  
XVII  Requirements on heating systems  
XVIII  Requirements on devices to prevent unauthorised use  
XIX Requirements on registration plates  
XX Requirements on statutory plates and markings  
XXI Requirements on dimensions and trailer masses  
XXII  Requirements on the maximum laden mass  
XXIII  Requirements on ballast masses  
XXIV  Requirements on the safety of electrical systems  
XXV  Requirements on fuel tanks  ▼B
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Annex 
Number  Annex title  
XXVI  Requirements on rear protective structures  
XXVII  Requirements on lateral protection  
XXVIII  Requirements on load platforms  
XXIX  Requirements on towing devices  
XXX  Requirements on tyres  
XXXI  Requirements on spray-suppression systems  
XXXII  Requirements on the reverse gear  
XXXIII  Requirements on tracks  
XXXIV  Requirements on mechanical couplings  ▼B
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ANNEX I  
List of applicable UNECE regulations  
Regu­
lation 
Number  Subject  Series of amendments  OJ Reference  Applicability  
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1 Lighting installation  Incorporating all valid text up to 
02 series of amendments  OJ L 177, 10.7.2010, p. 1  T and C  
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3 Lighting, light-signalling 
devices and their light sources
 Supplement 12 to the 02 series of 
amendments  OJ L 323, 6.12.2011, p. 1  T, C, R and S  
4 Lighting, light-signalling 
devices and their light 
sources  Supplement 14 to the original 
version of the Regulation 
Supplement 15 to the original 
version of the Regulation  OJ L 31, 31.1.2009, p. 35 
OJ L 4, 7.1.2012, p. 17  T, C, R and S  
5 Lighting, light-signalling 
devices and their light 
sources  Incorporating all valid text up to 
03 series of amendments  OJ L 162, 29.5.2014, p. 1  T and C  
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▼M1 
6 Lighting, light signalling 
devices and their light sources
 Supplement 18 to the 01 series of 
amendments 
Corrigendum 1 to Supplement 18 Supplement 19 to the 01 series of 
amendments
 OJ L 177, 10.7.2010, p. 40  T, C, R and S  
▼B 
7 Lighting, light-signalling 
devices and their light 
sources 
Lighting installation  Supplement 16 to the 02 series of 
amendments  OJ L 148, 12.6.2010, p. 1  T, C, R and S  
▼M1 
8 Lighting installation  Incorporating all valid text up to 
05 series of amendments 
Corrigendum 1 to Revision 4 of 
the Regulation  OJ L 177, 10.7.2010, p. 71  T and C  
▼B 
10 Electromagnetic 
compatibility  04 series of amendments 
Corrigendum 1 to the Revision 4 
Supplement 1 to the 04 series of 
amendments  OJ L 254, 20.9.2012, p. 1  T and C  ▼B
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Regu­
lation 
Number  Subject  Series of amendments  OJ Reference  Applicability  
18 Devices to prevent 
unauthorised use  Supplement 2 to the 03 series of 
amendments  OJ L 120, 13.5.2010, p. 29  T and C  
19 Lighting, light-signalling 
devices and their light 
sources  Supplement 2 to the 03 series of 
amendments  OJ L 177, 10.7.2010, 
p. 113  T and C  
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20 Lighting installation  Incorporating all valid text up to 
03 series of amendments  OJ L 177, 10.7.2010, 
p. 170  T and C  
▼B 
21 Interior fittings – doors  Supplement 3 to the 01 series of 
amendments  OJ L 188, 16.7.2008, p. 32  T and C  
▼M2 
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▼M1 
23 Lighting, light signalling 
devices and their light 
sources  Supplement 17 to the original 
version of the Regulation  OJ L 4, 7.1.2012, p. 18  T, C, R and S  
▼B 
25 Head restraints  04 series of amendments 
Corrigendum 2 to Revision 1 of 
the Regulation  OJ L 215, 14.8.2010, p. 1  T and C  
28 Audible warning devices  Supplement 3 to the original 
version of the Regulation  OJ L 323, 6.12.2011, p. 33  T and C  
30 Tyres  Supplement 15 to the 02 series of 
amendments 
Supplement 16 to the 02 series of 
amendments  OJ L 201, 30.7.2008, p. 70 
OJ L 307, 23.11.2011, p. 1  T, R and S  
31 Lighting, light-signalling 
devices and their light sources
 Supplement 7 to the 02 series of 
amendments  OJ L 185, 17.7.2010, p. 15  T and C  
37 Lighting, light-signalling 
devices and their light sources
 Supplement 34 to the 03 series of 
amendments  OJ L 297, 13.11.2010, p. 1  T, C and R  
38 Lighting, light-signalling 
devices and their light sources
 Supplement 15 to the original 
version of the Regulation 
Corrigendum 1 to Supplement 12 
Amendments to Regulation 38 
incorporating Supplement 15 to the original version of the Regu ­
lation
 OJ L 148, 12.6.2010, p. 55 
OJ L 4, 7.1.2012, p. 20  T and C  
43 Glazing  Supplement 2 to the 01 series of 
amendments  OJ L 42, 12.02.2014, p. 1  T and C  ▼B
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Regu­
lation 
Number  Subject  Series of amendments  OJ Reference  Applicability  
46 Rear view mirrors  Supplement 4 to the 02 series of 
amendments 
Corrigendum 1 to supplement 4  OJ L 177, 10.7.2010, 
p. 211  T and C  
48 Lighting installation  Supplement 6 to the 04 series of 
amendments 
05 series of amendments  OJ L 323, 6.12.2011, p. 46  T, C, R and S  
54 Tyres  Supplement 16 to the original 
version of the Regulation 
Supplement 17 to the original 
version of the Regulation  OJ L 183, 11.7.2008, p. 41 
OJ L 307, 23.11.2011, p. 2  T, R and S  
55 Mechanical couplings  Supplement 1 to the 01 series of 
amendments  OJ L 227, 28.8.2010, p. 1  T, C, R and S  
62 Devices to prevent 
unauthorised use  Supplement 2 to the original 
version of the Regulation  OJ L 89, 27.3.2013, p. 37  T and C  
69 Lighting, light-signalling 
devices and their light sources 
Lighting installation
 Supplement 5 to the 01 series of 
amendments  OJ L 200, 31.7.2010, p. 1  T and C 
T, C, R and S  
73 Lateral protection  01 series of amendments  OJ L 122, 8.5.2012, p. 1  R3b and R4B  
75 Tyres  Supplement 13 to the Regulation 
in its original form  OJ L 84, 30.3.2011, p. 46  T, R and S  
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▼M1 
77 Lighting installation  Supplement 14 to the original 
version of the Regulation  OJ L 4, 7.1.2012, p. 21  T, C, R and S  
▼B 
79 Steering for fast tractors  Supplement 3 to the 01 series of 
amendments  OJ L 137, 27.5.2008, p. 25  Tb and Cb  
81 Rear view mirrors  Supplement 2 to the original 
version of the Regulation  OJ L 185, 13.7.2012, p. 1  T and C with 
straddle seat 
and handlebar  
87 Lighting, light-signalling 
devices and their light sources
 Supplement 14 to the original 
version of the Regulation 
Correction 1 to Revision 2 
Supplement 15 to the original 
version of the Regulation  OJ L 164, 30.6.2010, p. 46 
OJ L 4, 7.1.2012, p. 24  T and C  
89 Maximum design speed, 
speed governors and 
speed limitation devices  Supplement 1 to the original 
version of the Regulation  OJ L 158, 19.6.2007, p. 1  T and C  ▼B
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Regu­
lation 
Number  Subject  Series of amendments  OJ Reference  Applicability  
91 Lighting, light-signalling 
devices and their light sources
 Supplement 11 to the original 
version of the Regulation 
Supplement 12 to the original 
version of the Regulation 
Supplement 13 to the original 
version of the Regulation  OJ L 164, 30.6.2010, p. 69 
OJ L 4, 7.1.2012, p. 27  R and S  
98 Lighting, light-signalling 
devices and their light 
sources  Supplement 4 to the 01 series of 
amendments  OJ L 176, 14.6.2014, p. 64  T and C  
99 Lighting, light-signalling 
devices and their light sources
 Supplement 5 to the original 
version of the Regulation  OJ L 164, 30.6.2010, 
p. 151  T and C  
104 Lighting installation  Amendments incorporating all 
valid text up to: Supplement 7 to 
the original version of the Regu ­
lation  OJ L 75, 14.3.2014, p. 29  T, C, R and S  
106 Tyres  Supplement 8 to the original 
version of the Regulation  OJ L 257, 30.9.2010, 
p. 231  T, R and S  
112 Lighting, light-signalling 
devices and their light sources
 Supplement 12 to the original 
version of the Regulation  OJ L 230, 31.8.2010, 
p. 264  T and C  
113 Lighting, light-signalling 
devices and their light sources
 Amendments incorporating all 
valid text up to Supplement 3 to the 01 series of amendments to the Regulation
 OJ L 176, 14.6.2014, 
p. 128  T and C  
117 Tyres  02 series of amendments 
Corrigendum 1 to the 02 series of 
amendments 
Corrigendum 2 to the 02 series of 
amendments 
Corrigendum 3 to the 02 series of 
amendments  OJ L 307, 23.11.2011, p. 3  T, R and S  
119 Lighting, light-signalling 
devices and their light sources
 Amendments incorporating all 
valid text up to Supplement 3 to the 01 series of amendments
 OJ L 89, 25.3.2014, p. 101  T and C  
122 Heating systems  Corrigendum 2 to the original 
version of the Regulation 
Supplement 1 to the original 
version of the Regulation  OJ L 164, 30.6.2010, 
p. 231  T and C  
123 Adaptive front lighting 
systems  Incorporating all valid text up to 
Supplement 4 to the original 
version of the Regulation  OJ L 222, 24.8.2010, p. 1  T and C  ▼B
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Regu­
lation 
Number  Subject  Series of amendments  OJ Reference  Applicability  
128 Light emitting diode 
(LED) light sources  Incorporating all valid text up to 
Supplement 2 to the original version of the Regulation
 OJ L 162, 29.5.2014, p. 43  T, C and R  
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The transitional provisions of the UNECE regulations listed in this table apply, except where specific alternative dates 
are provided for in this Regulation. Compliance with prescriptions in accordance with subsequent amendments to those 
listed in this table shall also be accepted.  ▼B
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ANNEX II  
Requirements on vehicle structure integrity  
1. Vehicles shall be designed and constructed in order to be sufficiently robust 
to withstand their intended use over their normal lifetime, taking into account regular and scheduled maintenance and specific equipment 
adjustments clearly and unambiguously set out in the operator’s manual 
provided with the vehicle. The vehicle manufacturer shall provide a signed statement to this effect.
 
2. Vehicle assembly and construction in the assembly plants, in particular the 
processes relating to the vehicle frame, chassis and body and the drivetrain, shall be covered by a quality assurance system to ensure that essential 
mechanical connections, such as welds and threaded connections, as well 
as other relevant material characteristics, are checked and verified as appro ­
priate.
 
3. The approval authority shall verify the quality assurance system as part of 
the conformity of production arrangements referred to in Article 28 of Regulation (EU) No 167/2013.
 
4. The type-approval authority shall verify that in the event of a recall due to a 
serious safety risk, specific analysis of vehicle structures, components and/or 
parts by means of engineering calculations, virtual testing methods and/or 
structural testing can upon request be made available without delay to the approval authority and the European Commission.
 
5. Vehicle type-approval shall not be granted if there is reason to doubt that the 
vehicle manufacturer is able to make available the analysis referred to in point 4. This doubt could relate either to the accessibility or the existence of 
such analysis (e.g. application for type-approval of a limited batch of 
vehicles from a non-established manufacturer represented by a party unlikely to have any meaningful access to such analysis).
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ANNEX III  
Requirements on the maximum design speed, speed governors and speed 
limitation devices  
1. Definitions  
For the purposes of this Annex:  
1.1. ‘Speed governor’ means a device used to measure and regulate the speed 
of the engine and/or vehicle.  
1.2. ‘Powertrain’ means a group of components that generate power and 
deliver it to the road surface, including the engine, transmission, drive 
shafts, differentials and drive wheels or tracks.  
1.3. ‘Tampering’ means unauthorised modifications which may prejudice func ­
tional safety, in particular by increasing vehicle performance, and damage 
the environment.  
1.4. ‘Speed limitation device’ means a device whose primary function is to 
control the fuel feed to the engine in order to limit the vehicle speed to the 
specified value.  
REQUIREMENTS  
2. Maximum design speed  
2.1. For the type-approval tests, the average speed shall be measured on a 
straight track, which the tractor shall traverse in both directions from a flying start. The soil of the track shall be stabilised; the track shall be flat 
and at least 100 metres long; however, it may include slopes of not more 
than 1,5 %.
 
2.2. During the test, the tractor shall be unladen and in running order without 
ballast weights or special equipment and the tyre pressures shall be those specified for road use.
 
2.3. During the test the tractor shall be fitted with new pneumatic tyres having 
the greatest tyre rolling radius, expressed by the speed radius index, intended by the manufacturer for the tractor.
 
2.4. The gear ratio used during the test shall be that producing the maximum 
vehicle speed and the throttle shall be fully open.  
2.5. In order to take account of various unavoidable errors due, in particular, to 
the measuring technique and to the increase in running speed of the engine 
with a partial load, a measured speed exceeding the value for the 
maximum design speed by 3 km/h shall be acceptable for the type- approval test. An additional 5 % tolerance shall be permitted in order to take into account variations due to tyre size.
 
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2.6. In order for approval authorities may calculate their maximum theoretical 
speed, the manufacturer shall specify as a guide the gear ratio, the actual 
forward movement of the powered wheels corresponding to one complete 
revolution, and the rpm at maximum power output or the cut-off initiation speed under full load with the throttle fully open, whichever is higher, and the speed governor, if fitted, adjusted as laid down by the manufacturer. 
The maximum theoretical speed shall be calculated without the tolerances 
referred to in point 2.5.
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3. Speed governor  
3.1. If a speed governor is fitted as standard by the manufacturer, it shall be 
installed and designed in such a way that the tractor complies with point 2 
the above provisions on maximum design speed.  
4. Requirements on speed limitation device and on powertrain and speed 
limitation device tampering prevention measures (anti-tampering)  
4.1. Requirements on speed limitation device  
Vehicles of categories T and C, with maximum design speed exceeding 
60 km/h, shall be equipped with adjustable speed limitation devices that 
comply with the requirements set out in this Annex.  
4.1.1. Adjustable speed limitation devices shall comply with the requirements for 
N2 and N3 vehicles set out in points 1 and 2, Part II point 13.2, Part III points 21.2 and 21.3, Annex 5 point 1 and Annex 6 to UNECE Regulation 
No 89, as referenced in Annex I.
 
4.2. Anti-tampering of powertrain and speed-limitation device  
4.2.1. Purpose and scope  
The powertrain tampering prevention measures are aimed at ensuring that 
a vehicle which meets the environmental and propulsion performance requirements, the vehicle construction requirements as well as the func ­
tional safety requirements at type approval remains compliant over its 
useful life and that adverse changes to the vehicle’s powertrain which have negative impacts on functional safety and/or on the environment are discouraged.
 
4.3. General requirements  
4.3.1. The manufacturer shall ensure that the approval authority and technical 
service are provided with the necessary information and, where appro ­
priate, the necessary vehicles, propulsion systems, components and separate technical units to enable them to verify that the requirements 
set out in this Annex have been met.
 
4.3.2. The manufacturer shall declare in the application for type approval its 
commitment not to market the interchangeable components which could involve an increase in the propulsion performance above that applicable to the relevant variant.
 
4.4. The manufacturer shall ensure that the approved vehicle complies with the 
following points on electronic system security limiting the vehicle’s performance.
 
4.4.1. For vehicles equipped with (an) electrical/electronic device(s) which limit 
its propulsion performance, the vehicle manufacturer shall provide data 
and evidence to the technical services to demonstrate that modification or 
disconnection of the device or its wiring system will not increase the propulsion performance.
 
4.4.2. Any vehicle equipped with electronic control shall include features to 
prevent modification, except as permitted by the manufacturer. The manu ­
facturer shall permit modifications if those modifications are necessary for 
the diagnosis, servicing, inspection, retrofitting or repair of the vehicle.  ▼B
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4.4.3. Any reprogrammable computer codes or operating parameter shall be 
resistant to tampering.  
4.4.4. Computer-coded propulsion operating parameters shall not be changeable 
without the use of specialised tools and procedures, e.g. soldered or potted 
computer components, sealed or soldered computer enclosures.  
4.4.5. Any removable calibration memory chips shall be potted, encased in a 
sealed container or protected by electronic algorithms and shall not be 
changeable without the use of specialised tools and procedures.  
4.4.6. Manufacturers using programmable computer code systems (e.g. electrical 
erasable programmable read-only memory, EEPROM) shall deter unauth ­
orised reprogramming. Manufacturers shall include enhanced tamper- protection strategies and write-protect features requiring electronic access 
to an off-site computer maintained by the manufacturer, to which inde ­
pendent operators shall also have adequately protected access.
 
4.4.7. Stored on-board diagnostic trouble codes in the powertrain or engine 
control unit(s), that is numeric or alphanumeric identifiers which identify or label a malfunction in them, shall not be erased by discon ­
nection of the on board computer from the vehicle power supply or by 
disconnection or failure of the vehicle battery or ground.
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ANNEX IV  
Requirements on steering for fast tractors  
1. The requirements set out in sections 2, 5 and 6 and in Annexes 4 and 6 to 
UNECE Regulation No 79, as referenced in Annex I, for the steering of motor vehicles apply to vehicles of categories Tb and Cb with maximum design 
speed exceeding 60 km/h.
 
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2. The requirements of ISO 10998:2008, Amd 1 2014 shall apply to the steering 
of vehicles belonging to categories Tb and Cb with maximum design speed 
exceeding 40 km/h and not exceeding 60 km/h.  
3. The steering action of Cb tractors shall be in accordance with the 
requirements laid down in point 3.9 of Annex XXXIII.  
4. The requirements on steering effort for the vehicles referred to in points 1 
shall be the same as the requirements for vehicles of N2 category set out in 
section 6 of UNECE Regulation No 79 as referenced in Annex I.  
For a vehicle equipped with a straddle seat and handlebars, the same steering 
effort requirements shall apply at the middle of the grip.  ▼B
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ANNEX V  
Requirements on steering  
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1. Definitions  
For the purposes of this Annex, the definitions in section 1 of Annex 
XXXIII shall apply. The following definitions shall also apply:  
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1.1. ‘Steering equipment’ means all the equipment the purpose of which is 
to alter the direction of movement of the tractor.  
The steering equipment may be considered to include the steering 
control, the steering gear, the steered wheels, and, where applicable, special equipment to produce additional or independent power.
 
1.2. ‘Steering gear’ means all the components between the steering control 
and the steered wheels, with the exception of the special equipment defined in point 1.3. The steering gear may be mechanical, hydraulic, 
pneumatic, electric or a combination of any of these.
 
1.3. ‘Special equipment’ means the part of the steering equipment by 
which additional or independent power is produced. Additional or independent power may be produced by any mechanical, hydraulic, pneumatic or electrical system, or by any combination of these (for 
example by an oil pump, air pump or battery, etc.).
 
1.4. ‘Assisted steering equipment’ means the equipment in which the 
power for the deflection of the steered wheels is provided both by 
the muscular power of the driver and by the special equipment; this includes steering equipment where the steering power is normally 
provided solely by the special equipment, but which in the event of 
failure of the special equipment enables the muscular power of the driver to be used for steering.
 
1.5. ‘Servo-steering equipment’ means the equipment in which the power 
for the deflection of the steered wheels is provided solely by the special equipment.
 
1.6. ‘Differential steering’ means a method of steering on wheels or on 
tracks where the orientation of the tractor is done by creating a 
different rotational speed between the left and the right hand wheels 
or track assemblies.  
1.7. ‘Steered wheels’ means one of the following:  
(a) the wheels the alignment of which may be altered directly or 
indirectly in relation to that of the tractor in order to obtain a change in the direction of movement of the tractor,
 
(b) all wheels of articulated tractors,  
(c) wheels on the same axle, the speed of which may be varied in 
order to obtain a change in the direction of movement of the tractor.
 
CONSTRUCTION, FITTING AND INSPECTION REQUIREMENTS  
2. General requirements  
2.1. The steering equipment shall ensure easy and safe handling of the 
tractor and shall comply with the detailed requirements set out in 
point 3.  ▼B
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2.2. The steering action of C-category tractors is in accordance with the 
requirements set out in point 3.9 of Annex XXXIII.  
2.3. ►M1 The requirements set out in point 2.2 are not applicable to C- 
category tractors with steel track chains equipped with differential steering. ◄ The rotational speed difference, as referred to in point 
1.6, is either realised by a combination of mechanical components, 
such as brakes and a differential, or by a separate transmission path to the left and the right hand side, such as separated hydrostatic trans ­
missions.  ►
M1 If the steering system is combined with the braking 
system, the requirements laid down in Commission Delegated Regu ­
lation (EU) 2015/68 (  1 ) shall apply. ◄ 
3. Detailed requirements  
3.1. Steering control  
3.1.1. The steering control shall be easy to use and grip for the foreseeable 
range of adult operators in terms of variations in their size and 
strength. It shall be designed in such a way as to permit gradual deflection. The direction of movement of the steering control shall correspond to the desired change in the direction of the tractor.
 
3.1.2.  ►M2 The steering effort required to achieve a turning circle of 12 m 
radius, starting from the straight ahead position, shall not exceed 25 daN in the case of intact steering equipment. ◄ In the case of assisted 
steering equipment that is not connected to other equipment, if the 
auxiliary power supply fails the steering effort required shall not 
exceed 60 daN.
 
3.1.3. In order to check compliance with point 3.1.2, the tractor shall 
describe a spiral movement at a speed of 10 kilometres per hour, 
starting from the straight ahead position, on a dry, flat road surface 
offering good tyre adhesion. The steering effort on the steering control shall be noted until it reaches the position corresponding to the tractor entering a turning circle of 12 m radius. The duration of the 
manoeuvre (time between the moment when the steering control is 
first operated and the moment when it reaches the position where the measurements are taken) shall not exceed five seconds in normal cases and eight seconds if the special equipment fails. One manoeuvre 
shall be made to the left and one to the right.
 
For the test, the tractor shall be loaded to its technically permissible 
maximum mass; tyre pressures and mass distribution between the axles shall conform to the manufacturer’s instructions. The tracks pressure in 
particular shall not exceed the value provided for in point 3.3 of 
Annex XXXIII.
 
3.2. Steering gear  
3.2.1. The steering equipment may not include either electrical or wholly 
pneumatic steering gear.  
3.2.2. The steering gear shall be so designed as to meet any operational 
requirements. It shall be easily accessible for maintenance and inspection.
 
3.2.3. In the case of steering gear which is not wholly hydraulic, it shall be 
possible to drive the tractor even in the event of failure of the hydraulic or pneumatic components of the steering gear.
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( 1 ) Commission Delegated Regulation (EU) 2015/68 of 15 October 2014 supplementing 
Regulation (EU) No 167/2013 of the European Parliament and of the Council with 
regard to vehicle braking requirements for the approval of agricultural and forestry 
vehicles (OJ L 17, 23.1.2015, p. 1).
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3.2.4. Steering gear which is operated purely hydraulically and the special 
equipment shall meet the following requirements:  
3.2.4.1. One or more pressure limitation devices shall protect the whole or part 
of the circuit against excess pressure;  
3.2.4.2. The pressure limitation devices shall be set so as not to exceed a 
pressure T equal to the maximum operating pressure stated by the manufacturer;
 
3.2.4.3. The characteristics and dimensions of the pipe work shall be such that 
the pipes withstand four times the pressure T (permitted by the 
pressure limitation devices), and shall be protected in places and arranged in such a way that the risks of damage by impact or inter ­
ference are reduced to a minimum, and the risks of damage by rubbing 
can be considered negligible.
 
3.3. Steered wheels  
3.3.1. All the wheels may be steered wheels.  
3.4. Special equipment  
3.4.1. The special equipment, used in the types of steering equipment, shall 
be acceptable in the following circumstances:  
3.4.1.1. If the tractor is equipped with assisted steering equipment, it shall be 
possible to drive it even in the event of failure of the special 
equipment. If the assisted steering equipment does not have its own 
source of power, it shall be fitted with a power reservoir. This power reservoir may be replaced by a self-contained device providing power supply to the steering equipment with priority over the other systems 
which are linked to the common energy source.  ►
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prejudice to the requirements laid down in Delegated Regulation (EU) 2015/68, if there is a hydraulic connection between the hydraulic steering equipment and the hydraulic braking equipment, 
and if both are supplied from the same energy source, the force 
required to activate the steering equipment shall not exceed 40 daN if either of the systems should fail. ◄ If the source of power is 
compressed air, the air reservoir shall be protected by a non-return 
valve.
 
Where the steering power is provided solely by the special equipment, 
the assisted steering equipment shall be fitted with a device such that if, in the event of failure of the special equipment, the steering effort exceeds 25 daN, a visual or acoustic signal shall give warning of such 
failure.
 
3.4.1.2. If the tractor is fitted with servo-steering equipment and provided that 
such equipment has a wholly hydraulic steering gear, it shall be possible, should the special device or motor fail, to carry out the two manoeuvres specified in point 3.1.3 using a special additional 
device. The special additional device may be a compressed air or 
gas reservoir. An oil pump or compressor may be used as the special additional device if that device is worked by the rotation of the tractor wheels and cannot be disconnected from them. In the event 
of failure of the special equipment, a visual or acoustic signal shall 
give warning of such failure.
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3.4.1.2.1. If the special device is pneumatic, it shall be fitted with a compressed 
air reservoir protected by a non-return valve. The capacity of the 
compressed air reservoir shall be calculated so that at least seven complete turns (from lock to lock) are possible before the reservoir pressure falls to half its operating pressure; the test shall be carried out 
with the steered wheels off the ground.
 
4. Manufacturers may choose whether to apply either the requirements 
set out in this Annex or the requirements set out in Annex IV.  ▼B
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ANNEX VI  
Requirements on speedometers  
1. Definitions  
For the purposes of this Annex:  
1.1. ‘Normal running pressure’ means the cold inflation pressure specified by 
the vehicle manufacturer increased by 0.2 bar.  
1.2. ‘Speedometer’ means that part of the speedometer equipment which 
indicates to the driver the speed of his vehicle at any given moment.  
2. Requirements  
2.1. All tractors with maximum design speed exceeding 30 km/h shall be 
equipped with a speedometer according to the requirements set out in this Annex.
 
2.1.1. Tractors of the categories T4.1 and C4.1 with a maximum design speed 
not exceeding 30 km/h shall be equipped with a speedometer according to the requirements set out in this Annex.
 
2.1.2. The speedometer display shall be situated in the driver’s direct field of 
vision and shall be clearly legible both by day and by night. The range 
of speeds indicated shall be large enough to include the maximum speed given by the manufacturer for the type of vehicle.
 
2.2. Where the speedometer has a scale, as distinct from a digital display, it 
shall be clearly legible.  
2.2.1. The graduations shall be of 1, 2, 5 or 10 km/h. The values of the speed 
shall be indicated on the dial as follows:  
2.2.1.1. when the highest value on the dial does not exceed 40 km/h, speed 
values shall be indicated at intervals not exceeding 10 km/h and gradu ­
ations not exceeding 5 km /h;  
2.2.1.2. when the highest value on the dial exceeds 40 km/h, the speed values 
shall be indicated at intervals not exceeding 20 km/h and graduations not exceeding 5 km /h.
 
2.2.2. Member States in which vehicle speed is, at the date of entry into force 
of this Regulation, measured in miles per hour, shall be permitted to require speedometer equipment fitted to vehicles sold in their countries to be marked both in kilometres per hour and in miles per hour, in 
accordance with Directive 2009/3/EC of the European Parliament and 
of the Council (
 1 ). 
In the case of a speedometer manufactured for sale in any Member State 
where imperial units of measurement are used, the speedometer shall 
also be marked in mph (miles per hour); the graduations shall be of 1, 2, 5 or 10 mph. The values of the speed shall be indicated on the dial at intervals not exceeding 20 mph.
 
2.2.3. The indicated speed value intervals need not be uniform.  ▼B 
( 1 ) Directive 2009/3/EC of the European Parliament and of the Council of 11 March 2009 
amending Council Directive 80/181/EEC on the approximation of the laws of the 
Member States relating to units of measurement (OJ L 114, 7.5.2009, p. 10).
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2.3. The accuracy of the speedometer equipment shall be tested in 
accordance with the following procedure:  
2.3.1. the vehicle is equipped with one of the types of tyre or track normally 
fitted; the test shall be repeated for each of the types of speedometer 
specified by the manufacturer;  
2.3.2. the load on the axle driving the speedometer equipment shall correspond 
to the part of mass in running order undertaken by that axle;  
2.3.3. the reference temperature at the speedometer shall be 23 ± 5 °C;  
2.3.4. during each test the pressure of the tyres shall be the normal running 
pressure;  
2.3.5. the vehicle is tested at the following three speeds: 20, 30 and 40 km/h, 
or 80 % of the maximum speed specified by the manufacturer, for fast 
tractors;  
2.3.6. the test instrumentation used for measuring the true vehicle speed shall 
be accurate to ± 1,0 %;  
2.3.6.1. the surface of a test track when used be flat and dry, and shall provide 
sufficient adhesion.  
2.4. The speed indicated shall never be less than the true speed. At the 
speeds specified for the test in 2.3.5 above and between these speeds, 
there shall be the following relationship between the speed indicated on 
the dial of the speedometer (V  1 ) and the true speed (V  2 ): 
0 Ï V 1 Ä V 2 Ï ðV 2=10Þ þ 4 k m =h. ▼B
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ANNEX VII  
Requirements on the field of vision and windscreen wipers  
Vehicles of categories T and C shall comply with the following requirements:  
1. ISO 5721-1:2013 on the field of vision forward and the windscreen wipers;  
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2. The part concerning the vision beside the tractor, in ISO 5721-2:2014 on the 
field of vision to the side and to the rear of agricultural tractors. The requirements of point 5.1.3 of ISO 5721-2:2014 may be fulfilled by a combination of direct and indirect view.  ►
M2 The tests and acceptance 
criteria set out in ISO 5721-2:2014 shall also apply to tractors exceeding a 
width of 2,55 m. ◄ ▼B
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ANNEX VIII  
Requirements on glazing  
1. Definitions  
For the purposes of this Annex:  
1.1 ‘Driver’s eyes reference point’ means the position, fixed by convention, 
of the tractor driver’s eyes notionally located at a single point. That point is situated in the plane parallel to the longitudinal median plane of the tractor and passing through the centre of the seat, 700 mm 
vertically above the line of intersection of that plane and the surface 
of the seat and 270 mm in the direction of the pelvic support from the vertical plane passing through the front edge of the surface of the seat and perpendicular to the longitudinal median plane of the tractor (Figure 
1). The reference point thus determined relates to the seat when 
unoccupied and fitted in the central position specified by the tractor manufacturer.
 
1.2 ‘Safety glazing material requisite for the driver’s rearward vision’ means 
all glazing situated behind a plane passing through the driver’s eyes reference point perpendicular to the longitudinal median plane of the vehicle through which the driver can view the road when driving or 
manoeuvring the vehicle.
 
2. Requirements  
2.1. Glazing of vehicles of category T shall comply with the requirements of 
UNECE Regulation No 43 as referenced in Annex I to this Regulation, 
except for Annex 21 to that UNECE Regulation.  
2.2. Glazing of vehicles of category C shall comply with the same 
requirements set out for the corresponding vehicles within T category.  
2.3. Safety glazing installation on vehicles of category T and C with a 
maximum design speed exceeding 60 km/h shall comply with the provisions for vehicles of category N in Annex 21 to UNECE Regu ­
lation No 43 as referenced in Annex I.
 
2.4. Safety glazing installation on vehicles of category T and C with a 
maximum design speed not exceeding 60 km/h.  
2.4.1. Safety glazing shall be installed in a way to ensure a high level of safety 
for the occupants and, in particular, to provide the driver with a high degree of visibility in all use conditions, not only forwards but also 
rearwards and laterally.
 
2.4.2. Safety glazing shall be fitted in such a way that, despite the stresses to 
which the vehicle is submitted under normal operating conditions, it 
remains in position and continues to afford visibility and safety to the 
occupants of the vehicle  
2.4.3. Safety glazing shall bear the appropriate component type-approval mark 
specified in paragraph 5.4. of UNECE Regulation No 43, as referenced 
in Annex I, followed, when required, by one of the additional symbols provided for in paragraph 5.5 of UNECE Regulation No 43 as referenced in Annex I.
 
2.4.4. Safety glazing for windscreens  
2.4.4.1. The regular light transmittance shall not be less than 70 %.  ▼B
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2.4.4.2. The windscreen shall be correctly fitted with reference to the driver’s 
eye reference point.  
2.4.4.3. Vehicles of categories T and C, with maximum design speed not 
exceeding 40 km/h, shall be fitted with one of the types of safety 
glazing material specified in Annex 4, Annex 5, Annex 6, Annex 8 or Annex 10 to UNECE Regulation No 43 as referenced in Annex I.
 
2.4.4.4. Vehicles of categories T and C, with maximum design speed exceeding 
40 km/h, shall be fitted with one of the types of safety glazing material referred to in point 2.4.4.3 with the exception of Annex 5 to UNECE 
Regulation No 43 as referenced in Annex I.
 
2.4.5. Safety glazing other than windscreens  
2.4.5.1. The safety glazing shall have a regular light transmittance of at least 
70 %.  
2.4.5.2. Plastic safety glazing material requisite for the driver’s rearward vision 
shall bear a symbol A/L or B/L, as specified in paragraphs 5.5.5 and 
5.5.7 of UNECE Regulation No 43 as referenced in Annex I, in addition to the component type-approval mark specified in point 2.4.3.
 
2.4.5.3. Safety glazing material not needed for the driver’s rearward vision or 
driver’s vision to the sides shall bear the symbol V specified in paragraph 5.5.2. of UNECE Regulation No 43 as referenced in Annex 
I, in addition to the component type-approval mark specified in point 
2.4.3, if the light transmittance is below 70 %.
 
2.4.5.4. Plastic safety glazing material not needed for the driver’s forward or 
rearward vision shall bear one of the symbols specified in paragraphs 5.5.5, 5.5.6 and 5.5.7 of UNECE Regulation No 43 as referenced in Annex I, in addition to the component type-approval mark specified in 
point 2.4.3.
 
2.4.5.5. In the case of plastic safety glazing, the provisions related to abrasion 
resistance referred to in point 2.4.5.2 do not apply to sunroofs and 
glazing located in the roof of a vehicle. No abrasion test/symbol is required.
 
Figure 1  
Driver’s eyes reference point
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ANNEX IX  
Requirements on rear-view mirrors  
1. Equipment requirements  
All tractors shall be equipped with two exterior rear-view mirrors and 
optionally with an interior rear-view mirror.  
2. General  
2.1. Interior rear-view mirrors are grouped in class I. Exterior rear-view mirrors 
are grouped in class II. Tractors shall be fitted with two rear-view mirrors of class II and optionally with a rear-view mirror of class I, bearing the type- approval mark of UNECE Regulation No 46 as referenced in Annex I, in 
accordance with Article 34 of Regulation (EU) No 167/2013 and Annex XX 
to this Regulation.
 
2.2. Rear-view mirrors shall be fixed in such a way that they remain steady 
under normal driving conditions.  
2.3. Vehicles equipped with a straddle seat and handlebars are required to 
comply with the requirements set out in UNECE Regulation No 81, as referenced in Annex I, instead of the requirements set out in points 2.1 
and 2.2, and points 3 to 6.
 
2.4. The additional mirrors and rear-view mirrors designed in order to monitor 
the implements while working in the fields are not necessarily open to component type-approval but shall be located in accordance with the 
setting requirements contained in points 3.1 to 3.5.
 
3. Position  
3.1. The exterior rear-view mirror of class II shall be so placed that the driver, 
when sitting on the driving seat in a normal driving position, has a clear view of the part of the road specified in point 5.
 
3.2. The exterior rear-view mirror shall be visible through the portion of the 
windscreen that is swept by the windscreen wiper or through the side windows if the tractor is fitted with them.
 
3.3. The external rear-view mirrors shall not protrude beyond the external 
bodywork of the tractor or the tractor-trailer combination more than is 
necessary to obtain the fields of vision specified in point 5.  
3.4. Where the bottom edge of an exterior rear-view mirror is less than 2 m 
above the ground when the tractor is laden, this rear-view mirror shall not 
project more than 0,20 m beyond the overall width of the tractor or tractor- trailer combination measured without rear-view mirrors.
 
3.5. Subject to the requirements set out in points 3.3 and 3.4, rear-view mirrors 
may project beyond the tractor’s permissible maximum width.  
4. Adjustment  
4.1. Any interior rear-view mirror shall be adjustable by the driver from his 
driving position.  
4.2. The driver shall be able to adjust the exterior rear-view mirror without 
leaving the driving position. The mirror may, however, be locked into 
position from the outside.  ▼B
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4.3. The requirements set out in point 4.2 do not apply to exterior rear-view 
mirrors which, after being displaced, are returned automatically to their 
original position or can be restored to their original position without the use of tools.
 
5. Fields of vision for rear view mirror of class II  
5.1. The field of vision of the left hand or right hand exterior rear-view mirror 
shall be such that the driver can see to the rear at least that level part of the road, as far as the horizon, which is to the left or to the right, respectively, 
of the plane parallel to the vertical longitudinal median plane and which 
passes through the leftmost or rightmost, respectively, point of the overall width of the tractor or tractor-trailer combination.
 
5.2. Manufacturers may choose whether to apply either the requirements set out 
in point 5.1 or the requirements of ISO 5721-2: 2014.  ▼B
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ANNEX X  
Requirements on driver information systems  
1. Definitions  
‘Virtual terminals’ means electronic on-board information systems with 
display screens that provide an operator with visual information on the performance of the vehicle and its systems, and that allow the operator to 
monitor and control various functions via a touch screen or keypad.
 
2. Requirements  
2.1 Driver information systems shall be designed so as to minimize distraction 
of the driver whilst conveying the necessary information  
2.2 Information provided in a non-language format on a digital screen shall 
meet the requirements of ISO 3767: part 1 (1998 +A2:2012) and part 2 
(2008).  ▼M1
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ANNEX XI  
Requirements on lighting, light-signalling devices and their light sources  
1. Lights and light-signalling devices, if fitted to vehicles of categories T and C, 
shall comply with all the relevant requirements set out in UNECE regulations applicable to those vehicles, as referenced in Annex I.
 
2. Filament lamps, gas discharge lamps and LED for lights and light-signalling 
devices, fitted on vehicles of category R shall comply with all the relevant 
requirements set out in UNECE Regulations Nos 37, 99 and 128, respectively, 
as referenced in Annex I.  
3. Lights and light-signalling devices, if fitted to vehicles of category R and S, 
shall comply with all the relevant requirements of the O category vehicles in UNECE regulations, as referenced in Annex I.
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ANNEX XII  
Requirements on lighting installations  
1. Definitions  
For the purposes of this Annex:  
1.1. ‘Transverse plane’ means a vertical plane perpendicular to the median 
longitudinal plane of the vehicle;  
1.2. ‘Independent lamps’ means lamps having separate lenses, separate 
light sources, and separate lamp bodies;  
1.3. ‘Grouped lamps’ means lamps having separate lenses and separate 
light sources, but a common lamp body;  
1.4. ‘Combined lamps’ means lamps having separate lenses but a 
common light source and a common lamp body;  
1.5. ‘Reciprocally incorporated lamps’ means lamps having separate light 
sources (or a single light source operating under different conditions), totally or partially common lenses and a common lamp body;
 
1.6. ‘Variable position lamps’ means lamps installed on the vehicle which 
can move in relation to the vehicle, without being detached;  
1.7. ‘Main-beam headlamp’ means the lamp used to illuminate the road 
over a long distance ahead of the vehicle;  
1.8. ‘Dipped-beam headlamp’ means the lamp used to illuminate the road 
ahead of the vehicle without causing undue dazzle or discomfort to 
oncoming drivers and other road-users;  
1.9. ‘Concealable lamp’ means a headlamp capable of being partly or 
completely hidden when not in use. This result may be achieved by means of a movable cover, by displacement of the headlamp or by any other suitable means. The term 'retractable' is used more 
particularly to describe a concealable lamp the displacement of 
which enables it to be inserted within the bodywork;
 
1.10. ‘Front fog-lamp’ means the lamp used to improve the illumination of 
the road in case of fog, snowfall, rainstorms or dust clouds;  
1.11. ‘Reversing lamp’ means the lamp used to illuminate the road to the 
rear of the vehicle and to warn other road-users that the vehicle is reversing or about to reverse;
 
1.12. ‘Direction-indicator lamp’ means the lamp used to indicate to other 
road-users that the driver intends to change direction to the right or to 
the left;  
1.13. ‘Hazard-warning signal’ means the device permitting the simul ­
taneous operation of all of a vehicle’s direction indicator lamps to draw attention to the fact that the vehicle temporarily constitutes a 
special danger to other road-users;
 
1.14. ‘Stop lamp’ means the lamp used to indicate to other road-users to 
the rear of the vehicle that the longitudinal movement of the vehicle 
is intentionally retarded;  ▼B
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1.15. ‘Rear registration plate lamp’ means the device used to illuminate the 
space intended to accommodate the rear registration plate; it may 
consist of several optical components;  
1.16. ‘Front position lamp’ means the lamp used to indicate the presence 
and the width of the vehicle when the latter is viewed from the front;  
1.17. ‘Rear position lamp’ means the lamp used to indicate the presence 
and the width of the vehicle when the width is viewed from the rear;  
1.18. ‘Rear fog-lamp’ means the lamp used to make the vehicle more 
easily visible from the rear in dense fog;  
1.19. ‘Parking lamp’ means the lamp used to draw attention to the presence 
of a stationary vehicle in a built-up area. In such circumstances, it 
replaces the front and rear position lamps;  
1.20. ‘End-outline marker lamp’ means the lamp fitted to the extreme outer 
edge as close as possible to the top of the vehicle and intended clearly to indicate the vehicle’s overall width. This signal is 
intended, for certain vehicles, to complement the vehicle’s front 
and rear position lamps by drawing particular attention to its bulk;
 
1.21. ‘Work lamp’ means a device for illuminating a working area or 
process;  
1.22. ‘Retro-reflector’ means a device used to indicate the presence of a 
vehicle by reflection of light emanating from a light source uncon ­
nected with the vehicle, the observer being situated near that source. 
For the purposes of this Annex, the following are not considered as retro-reflectors:
 
— retro-reflecting number plates,  
— other plates and retro-reflecting signals which shall be used to 
comply with a Contracting Party’s specifications for use as 
regards certain categories of vehicles or certain methods of oper ­
ation.  
1.23. ‘Side marker lamp’ means a lamp used to indicate the presence of the 
vehicle when viewed from the side;  
1.24. ‘Daytime running lamp’ means a lamp facing in a forward direction 
used to make the vehicle more easily visible when driving during 
daytime;  
1.25. ‘Cornering lamp’ means a lamp used to provide supplementary 
illumination of that part of the road which is located near the forward corner of the vehicle at the side towards which the vehicle is going to turn;
 
1.26. ‘Exterior Courtesy lamp’ means a lamp used to provide supple ­
mentary illumination to assist the entry and exit of the vehicle 
driver and passenger or in loading operations.  ▼B
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1.27. ‘Manoeuvring lamp’ means a lamp used to provide supplementary 
illumination to the side of the vehicle to assist during slow 
manoeuvres.  
1.28. ‘Adaptive front lighting system’ means a lighting device, type- 
approved in accordance with UNECE Regulation No. 123, as 
referenced in Annex I, providing beams with differing characteristics for automatic adaptation to varying conditions of use of the dipped- beam (passing-beam) and, if applicable, the main-beam (driving- 
beam).
 
1.29. ‘Illuminating surface’ means the orthogonal projection of the full 
aperture of the reflector, in the case of the main-beam headlamp 
with reflector, dipped-beam headlamp with reflector, front fog-lamp with reflector, or in the case of headlamps with an ellipsoidal reflector of the projection lens, on a transverse plane. If the light 
emitting surface of the lamp extends over part only of the full 
aperture of the reflector, the projection of that part only is taken into account.
 
In the case of a dipped-beam headlamp, the illuminating surface is 
limited by the apparent trace of the cut-off on to the lens. If the reflector and lens are adjustable relative to one another, the mean adjustment should be used.
 
1.30. ‘Illuminating surface’ means the orthogonal projection of the lamp in 
a plane perpendicular to its axis of reference and in contact with the 
exterior light-emitting surface of the lamp, this projection being 
bounded by the edges of screens situated in this plane, each allowing only 98 % of the total luminous intensity of the light to persist in the direction of the axis of reference in the case of rear 
position lamp, parking lamp, and of main-beam headlamp, dipped- 
beam headlamp, front fog-lamp, which are without reflector.
 
In the case of a light-signalling device whose illuminating surface 
encloses either totally or partially the illuminating surface of another 
function or encloses a non-lighted surface, the illuminating surface may be considered to be the light emitting surface itself.
 
1.31. ‘Illuminating surface’ of a retro-reflector or of a signalling panel or of 
a signalling foil means, as declared by the applicant during the component approval procedure for the retro-reflectors, the orthogonal 
projection of a retro-reflector in a plane perpendicular to its axis of 
reference and delimited by planes contiguous to the declared outermost parts of the retro-reflectors’ optical system and parallel to that axis. For the purposes of determining the lower, upper and 
lateral edges of the device, only horizontal and vertical planes shall 
be considered.
 
1.32. ‘Exterior light-emitting surface’ means the part of the exterior surface 
of the transparent lens that encloses the lighting or light-signalling 
device and allows it to emit light.  
1.33. ‘Apparent surface’ for a defined direction of observation, means the 
orthogonal projection of either the boundary of the illuminating surface projected on the exterior surface of the lens or the light- emitting surface in a plane perpendicular to the direction of obser ­
vation and tangential to the most exterior point of the lens.
 
1.34. ‘Axis of reference’ means the characteristic axis of the light signal 
determined by the manufacturer of the lamp for use as the direction 
of reference (H = 0°, V = 0°) for photometric measurements and 
when fitting the lamp on the vehicle.  ▼B
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1.35. ‘Centre of reference’ means the intersection of the axis of reference 
with the exterior light-emitting surface, specified by the manufacturer 
of the lamp;  
1.36. ‘Angles of geometric visibility’ means the angles which determine 
the field of the minimum solid angle in which the apparent surface of 
the lamp is visible. That field of the solid angle is determined by the 
segments of the sphere of which the centre coincides with the centre of reference of the lamp and the equator is parallel with the ground. These segments are determined in relation to the axis of reference. 
The horizontal angles β correspond to the longitude and the vertical 
angles α to the latitude.
 
1.37. ‘Extreme outer edge’ on either side of the vehicle means the plane 
parallel with the median longitudinal plane of the vehicle and 
coinciding with its lateral outer edge, disregarding the projection:  
(1) of tyres near their point of contact with the ground and 
connections for tyre-pressure gauges and tyre inflating/deflating devices/ducts;
 
(2) of any anti-skid devices which may be mounted on the wheels;  
(3) of rear-view mirrors;  
(4) of side direction indicator lamps, end-outline marker lamps, front 
and rear position lamps, parking lamps and side retro-reflectors;  
(5) of customs seals affixed to the vehicle and devices for securing 
and protecting such seals.  
1.38. ‘Overall width’ means the distance between the two vertical planes 
defined in the definition of the extreme outer edge, above.  
1.39. ‘A single lamp’ means:  
1.39.1. a device or part of a device having one lighting or light-signalling 
function, one or more light source(s) and one apparent surface in the direction of the reference axis, which may be a continuous surface or 
composed of two or more distinct parts; or
 
1.39.2. any assembly of two independent lamps, whether identical or not, 
having the same function, both approved as type ‘D’ lamp and installed so that:
 
1.39.2.1. the projection of their apparent surfaces in the direction of the 
reference axis occupies not less than 60 % of the smallest quad ­
rilateral circumscribing the projections of the said apparent surfaces in the direction of the reference axis; or
 
1.39.2.2. the distance between two adjacent/tangential distinct parts does not 
exceed 15 mm when measured perpendicularly to the reference axis; or
 
1.39.3. any assembly of two independent retro-reflectors, whether identical or 
not, that have been approved separately and are installed in such a 
way that:  ▼B
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1.39.3.1. the projection of their apparent surfaces in the direction of the 
reference axis occupies not less 60 % of the smallest quadrilateral 
circumscribing the projections of the said apparent surfaces in the direction of the reference axis; or
 
1.39.3.2. the distance between two adjacent/tangential distinct parts does not 
exceed 15 mm when measured perpendicularly to the reference axis.  
1.40. ‘Two lamps’ means a single light- emitting surface in the shape of a 
band or strip if such band or strip is placed symmetrically in relation to the median longitudinal plane of the vehicle, extends on both sides 
to within at least 0,4 m of the extreme outer edge of the vehicle, and 
is not less than 0,8 m in length; the illumination of such surface shall be provided by not less than two light sources placed as close as possible to its ends; the light-emitting surface may be constituted by a 
number of juxtaposed elements on condition that the projections of 
the several individual light-emitting surfaces on a transverse plane occupy not less than 60 % of the area of the smallest rectangle circumscribing the projections of the said individual light-emitting 
surfaces.
 
1.41. ‘Distance between two lamps’ which face in the same direction 
means the distance between the orthogonal projections in a plane 
perpendicular to the direction in question of the outlines of the two illuminating surfaces.
 
1.42. ‘Optional’ means that the installation of a light-signalling device is 
left to the discretion of the manufacturer.  
1.43. ‘Operating tell-tale’ means a visual or auditory signal or any 
equivalent signal indicating that a device has been switched on and 
is operating correctly.  
1.44. ‘Colour of the light emitted from a device’ means the colour of the 
light emitted as specified in UNECE Regulation No. 48 as referenced 
in Annex I.  
1.45. ‘Conspicuity marking’ means a device intended to increase the 
conspicuity of a vehicle, when viewed from the side or rear or in the case of trailers, additionally from the front, by the reflection of light emanating from a light source not connected to the vehicle, the 
observer being situated near the source.
 
1.46. ‘Circuit-closed tell-tale’ means a tell-tale showing that a device has 
been switched on but not showing whether it is operating correctly or not.
 
1.47. ‘SMV rear marking plate’, a triangular plate with truncated corners 
with a characteristic pattern faced with retro-reflective and fluorescent material or devices (class 1); or with retro-reflective materials or 
devices only (class 2) (see e.g. UNECE Regulation No. 69 as 
referenced in Annex I).
 
1.48. ‘Pair’ means the set of lamps of the same function on the left- and 
right hand side of the vehicle.  
1.49. ‘H plane’ means the horizontal plane containing the centre of 
reference of the lamp.  
1.50. ‘Lighting function’ means the light emitted by a device to illuminate 
the road and objects in the direction of vehicle movement.  ▼B
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1.51. ‘Light-signalling function’ means the light emitted or reflected by a 
device to give to other road users visual information on the presence, 
identification and/or the change of movement of the vehicle.  
1.52. ‘Light source’ means one or more elements for visible radiation, 
which may be assembled with one or more transparent envelopes and with a base for mechanical and electrical connection.
 
A light source may also be constituted by the extreme outlet of a 
light guide, as part of a distributed lighting or light-signalling system 
not having a built-in outer lens.  
1.53. ‘Light emitting surface’ of a lighting device, light-signalling device or 
a retro-reflector means the surface as declared in the request for approval by the manufacturer of the device on the drawing.
 
2. Test procedure for EU type-approval  
The application for EU type-approval shall be accompanied by the 
documents referred to in points 2.1-2.4 in triplicate and the following 
particulars:  
2.1. A description of the vehicle type with regard to the dimensions and 
exterior shape of the vehicle and the number and positioning of 
lighting and light-signalling devices; the vehicle type duly identified 
shall be specified.  
2.2. A list of the devices intended by the manufacturer to form the 
lighting and signalling equipment; the list may include several types of device for each function; in addition, the list may include 
in respect of each function the additional annotation 'or equivalent 
devices'.
 
2.3. A diagram of the lighting and signalling installation as a whole, 
showing the position of the various devices on the vehicle.  
2.4. A drawing or drawings of each lamp showing the illuminating 
surface of a lamp or a lighting device or a signalling lamp other 
than a retro-reflector or a reflex-reflector.  
The light emitting surface of a lighting device, light-signalling device 
or a retro-reflector shall be declared according to one of the following conditions:
 
2.4.1 In the case where the outer lens is textured, the declared light 
emitting surface shall be all or part of the exterior surface of the 
outer lens.  
2.4.2 In the case where the outer lens is non-textured the outer lens may be 
disregarded and the light emitting surface shall be as declared on the drawing.
 
2.5. An unladen vehicle fitted with a complete set of lighting and 
signalling equipment and representative of the vehicle type to be 
approved shall be submitted to the technical service conducting 
approval tests.  ▼B
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3. Approval  
The templates of the documents referred to in points 2.1 to 2.4, to be 
submitted during the EU type-approval process, shall be those set out 
in Annex I of Implementing Regulation (EU) 2015/504.  
4. Approval number and markings  
Each vehicle approved in accordance with the requirements set out in 
this Annex shall be assigned an approval number and marking, in accordance with the model set out in Annex IV of Implementing 
Regulation (EU) 2015/504.
 
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5. General Specifications  
5.1. The lighting and light-signalling devices shall be so fitted that under 
normal conditions of use, and notwithstanding any vibration to which 
they may be subjected, they retain the characteristics laid down in 
points 5.2-5.21 and 6 and Appendices 1, 2 and 3and enable the vehicle to comply with the requirements set out in points 5.2, 5.4, 5.5, 5.7, 5.9, 5.10.1, 5.11.1, 5.11.2, 5.11.3.2, 5.17.1.1, 5.18.3 and 6. 
In particular, it shall not be possible for the adjustment of the lamps 
to be inadvertently disturbed.
 
5.2. Vehicles shall be fitted with the permanently connected socket outlet 
specified in ISO 1724:2003 (Electrical connections for vehicles with 
6 or 12 volt electrical systems applying more specifically to private 
motor cars and lightweight trailers or caravans), or ISO 1185: 2003 (Electrical connections between tractors and towed vehicles having 24 volt electrical systems used for international commercial transport 
purposes) or both when they have a connection for attaching trailed 
vehicles or mounted machines. In addition, vehicles may be fitted with the supplementary 7-pin connector according to ISO 3732:2003 (Connectors for the electrical connection of towing and towed 
vehicles — 7-pole connector type 12 S (supplementary) for 
vehicles with 12 V nominal supply voltage).
 
5.3. The illuminating main-beam headlamps, dipped-beam headlamps and 
front fog-lamps shall be so installed that correct adjustment of their 
orientation can easily be carried out.  
5.4. For all light-signalling devices, the reference axis of the lamp when 
fitted to the vehicle shall be parallel with the bearing plane of the vehicle on the road; in addition it shall be perpendicular to the 
median longitudinal plane of the vehicle in the case of side retro- 
reflectors and of side-marker lamps and parallel to that plane in the case of all other signalling devices. In each direction a tolerance of ± 3° shall be allowed. In addition, any specific instructions as regards 
fitting laid down by the manufacturer shall be complied with.
 
5.5. In the absence of specific instructions, the height and orientation of 
the lamps shall be verified with the vehicle unladen and placed on a flat horizontal surface.
 
5.6. In the absence of specific instructions, lamps constituting a pair shall:  
5.6.1. Be mounted symmetrically in relation to the median longitudinal 
plane;  ▼M1
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5.6.2. Be symmetrical to one another in relation to the median longitudinal 
plane;  
5.6.3. Satisfy the same colorimetric requirements; and  
5.6.4. Have substantially identical photometric characteristics.  
5.7. On vehicles whose external shape is asymmetrical, the requirements 
set out in points 5.6.1 and 5.6.2 shall be satisfied as far as possible. 
Those requirements shall be regarded as having been met if the 
distance of the two lamps from the median longitudinal plane and from the bearing plane on the ground is the same.
 
5.8. Grouped, combined or reciprocally incorporated lamps  
5.8.1 Lamps may be grouped, combined or reciprocally incorporated with 
one another provided that all requirements regarding colour, position, 
orientation, geometric visibility, electrical connections and other requirements, if any, are fulfilled.
 
5.8.1.1. The photometric and colorimetric requirements of a lamp shall be 
fulfilled when all other functions with which this lamp is grouped, 
combined or reciprocally incorporated are switched OFF.  
However, when a front or rear position lamp is reciprocally incor ­
porated with one or more other function(s) which can be activated 
together with them, the requirements regarding colour of each of 
these other functions shall be fulfilled when the reciprocally incor ­
porated function(s) and the front or rear position lamps are switched ON.
 
5.8.1.2. Stop lamps and direction-indicator lamps are not permitted to be 
reciprocally incorporated.  
5.8.1.3. Where stop lamps and direction-indicator lamps are grouped, the 
following conditions shall be met:  
5.8.1.3.1. Any horizontal or vertical straight line passing through the 
projections of the apparent surfaces of these functions on a plane perpendicular to the reference axis, shall not intersect more than two borderlines separating adjacent areas of different colour;
 
5.8.1.3.2. Their apparent surfaces in the direction of the reference axis, based 
upon the areas bounded by the outline of their light emitting surfaces, do not overlap.
 
5.8.2. Where the apparent surface of a single lamp is composed of two or 
more distinct parts, it shall comply with the following requirements:  
5.8.2.1. Either the total area of the projection of the distinct parts on a plane 
tangent to the exterior surface of the outer lens and perpendicular to the reference axis shall occupy not less than 60 % of the smallest quadrilateral circumscribing the said projection, or the distance 
between two adjacent/tangential distinct parts shall not exceed 
15 mm when measured perpendicularly to the reference axis. This requirement shall not apply to a retro-reflector.
 
5.8.2.2. In the case of interdependent lamps, the distance between adjacent 
apparent surfaces in the direction of the reference axis does not 
exceed 75 mm when measured perpendicularly to the reference axis.  ▼B
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5.9. The maximum height above the ground shall be measured from the 
highest point and the minimum height from the lowest point of the 
apparent surface in the direction of the reference axis.  
Where the maximum and minimum heights above the ground clearly 
meet the requirements of the Regulation, the exact edges of any surface need not be determined.
 
Lamps shall be installed in such a way that the vehicle complies with 
applicable legislation concerning its maximum height.  
5.9.1. For the purposes of reducing the geometric visibility angles, the 
position of a lamp with regard to height above the ground, shall be measured from the H plane.
 
5.9.2. In the case of dipped-beam headlamp, the minimum height in relation 
to the ground is measured from the lowest point of the effective 
outlet of the optical system (e.g. reflector, lens, projection lens) inde ­
pendent of its utilisation.  
5.9.3. The position, as regards width, will be determined from that edge of 
the apparent surface in the direction of the reference axis which is the furthest from the median longitudinal plane of the vehicle when 
referred to the overall width, and from the inner edges of the 
apparent surface in the direction of the reference axis when referred to the distance between lamps.
 
Where the position, as regards width, clearly complies with the 
requirements set out in this Regulation, the exact edges of any surface need not be determined.
 
5.10. In the absence of specific instructions, the photometric characteristics 
(e.g. intensity, colour, apparent surface, etc.) of a lamp shall not be 
intentionally varied during the period of activation of the lamp.  
5.10.1. Direction-indicator lamps and the vehicle-hazard warning signal shall 
be flashing lamps.  
5.10.2. The photometric characteristics of any lamp may varying relation to 
the ambient light, as a consequence of the activation of other lamps, or when the lamps is being used to provide another lighting function, provided that any variation in the photometric characteristics is in 
compliance with the technical provisions for the lamp concerned.
 
5.11. No red light which could give rise to confusion shall be emitted from 
a lamp in a forward direction and no white light which could give 
rise to confusion, shall be emitted from a lamp in a rearward direction. No account shall be taken of lighting devices fitted for the interior lighting of the vehicle. In case of doubt, this requirement 
shall be verified as follows:
 
5.11.1. For the visibility of red light towards the front of a vehicle, with the 
exception of a red rearmost side-marker lamp, there shall be no direct 
visibility of the apparent surface of a red lamp if viewed by an observer moving within Zone 1 as specified in Appendix 1;
 
5.11.2. For the visibility of white light towards the rear, with the exception 
of reversing lamps and white side conspicuity markings fitted to the vehicle, there shall be no direct visibility of the apparent surface of a 
white lamp if viewed by an observer moving within Zone 2 in a 
transverse plane situated 25 m behind the vehicle (see Appendix 1);
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5.11.3. In their respective planes, the zones 1 and 2 explored by the eye of 
the observer are bounded:  
5.11.3.1. In height, by two horizontal planes 1 m and 2,2 m respectively above 
the ground;  
5.11.3.2. In width, by two vertical planes which, forming to the front and to 
the rear respectively an angle of 15° outwards from the vehicle's median longitudinal plane, pass through the point or points of contact of vertical planes parallel to the vehicle's median longitudinal 
plane delimiting the vehicle's overall width; if there are several points 
of contact, the foremost shall correspond to the forward plane and the rearmost to the rearward plane.
 
5.12. The electrical connections shall be such that the front and rear 
position lamps, the end-outline marker lamps, if they exist, the side-marker lamps, if they exist, and the rear registration plate lamp can only be switched ON and OFF simultaneously.
 
This condition does not apply:  
5.12.1. When front and rear position lamps are switched ON, as well as side- 
marker lamps when combined or reciprocally incorporated with said 
lamps, as parking lamps;  
5.12.2. To front position lamps when their function is substituted under point 
5.13.1.  
5.13. The electrical connections shall be such that the main-beam and 
dipped-beam headlamps and the front fog lamps cannot be switched on unless the lamps referred to in point 5.12 are also 
switched on. This requirement shall not apply, however, to main- 
beam or dipped-beam headlamps when their luminous warnings consist of the intermittent lighting up at short intervals of the main-beam headlamp or the intermittent lighting up at short 
intervals of the dipped-beam headlamp or the alternate lighting up 
at short intervals of the main-beam and dipped-beam headlamps.
 
5.13.1. The dipped-beam headlamps and/or the main-beam headlamps and/or 
the front fog lamps may substitute the function of the front position 
lamps, provided that:  
5.13.1.1. Their electrical connections are such that in case of failure of any of 
these lighting devices the front position lamps are automatically re- 
activated; and  
5.13.1.2. The substituting lamp/function meets, for the respective position 
lamp, the requirements set out in points 6.8.1. to 6.8.6., and  
5.13.1.3. appropriate evidence demonstrating compliance with the requirements 
set out in point 5.13.1.2 is provided in the test reports of the substi ­
tuting lamp.  
5.14. The function of the circuit-closed tell-tales may be fulfilled by 
operating tell-tales.  ▼B
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5.15. The colours of the light emitted by the lamps (  1 ) are the following:  
5.15.1. main-beam headlamp: white;  
5.15.2. dipped-beam headlamp: white;  
5.15.3. front fog lamp: white or selective yellow;  
5.15.4. reversing lamp: white;  
5.15.5. direction-indicator lamp: amber;  
5.15.6. hazard warning signal: amber;  
5.15.7. stop lamp: red;  
5.15.8. rear registration plate lamp: white;  
5.15.9. front position lamp: white;  
5.15.10. rear position lamp: red;  
5.15.11. rear fog lamp: red;  
5.15.12. parking lamp: white in front, red at the rear, amber if reciprocally 
incorporated in the side direction indicator lamps or in the side- marker lamps;
 
5.15.13. side-marker lamp: amber; however, the rearmost side-marker lamp 
can be red if it is grouped or combined or reciprocally incorporated with the rear position lamp, the rear end-outline marker lamp, the rear fog lamp, the stop lamp or is grouped or has part of the light emitting 
surface in common with the rear retro-reflector;
 
5.15.14. end-outline marker lamp: white in front, red at the rear;  
5.15.15. daytime running lamp: white;  
5.15.16. rear retro-reflector, non-triangular: red;  
5.15.17. rear retro-reflector, triangular: red;  
5.15.18. front retro-reflector, non-triangular: white or colourless;  
5.15.19. side retro-reflector, non- triangular: amber; however the rearmost side 
retro-reflector can be red if it is grouped or has part of the light emitting surface in common with the rear position lamp, the rear 
end outline marker lamp, the rear fog lamp, the stop-lamp, the red 
rearmost side-marker lamp or the rear retro-reflector, non- triangular;
 
5.15.20. cornering lamp: white;  
5.15.21. conspicuity marking: white or yellow to the side; red or yellow to the 
rear; 
5.15.22. exterior courtesy lamp: white;  
5.15.23. manoeuvring lamp: white.  ▼B 
( 1 ) Measurement of the chromaticity coordinates of the light emitted by the lamps is not part 
of this Annex.
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5.16. Concealable lamps  
5.16.1. The concealment of lamps shall be prohibited, with the exception of 
main-beam headlamps, dipped-beam headlamps, and front fog-lamps.  
5.16.2. An illuminating device in the position of use shall remain in that 
position if the malfunction referred to in point 5.16.2.1 occurs alone 
or in conjunction with one of the malfunctions described in point 
5.16.2.2.  
5.16.2.1. The absence of power for manipulating the lamp;  
5.16.2.2. A break, impedance, or short-circuit to earth in the electrical circuit, 
defects in the hydraulic or pneumatic leads, Bowden cables, solenoids or other components controlling or transmitting the energy intended to activate the concealment device.
 
5.16.3. In the event of any failure affecting the operation of the concealment 
device(s) the lamps shall remain in the position of use, if already in use, or shall be capable of being moved into the position of use 
without the aid of tools.
 
5.16.4. Illuminating devices which are manipulated by power shall be 
brought into the position of use and switched on by means of a 
single control, without excluding the possibility of moving them 
into the position of use without switching them on. However, in the case of grouped- main-beam headlamps and dipped-beam head ­
lamps, the control referred to above is required only to activate the 
dipped-beam headlamps.
 
5.16.5. It shall not be possible deliberately, from the driver's seat, to stop the 
movement of switched-on headlamps before they reach the position 
of use. If there is a danger of dazzling other road users by the 
movement of headlamps, they may light up only when they have reached their final position.
 
5.16.6. At temperatures of – 30 °C to + 50 °C an illuminating device which 
is manipulated by power shall be capable of reaching the position of 
use within three seconds of initial operation of the control.  
5.17. Variable position lamps  
5.17.1. The position of all lamps may be varied except main-beam head ­
lamps, dipped-beam headlamps and at least one pair of rear reflectors, provided that:
 
5.17.1.1. These lamps remain attached to the vehicle when their position is 
altered;  
5.17.1.2. These lamps shall be capable of being locked in the position required 
by traffic conditions. Locking shall be automatic.  
5.18. General provisions relating to geometric visibility  
5.18.1. There shall be no obstacle on the inside of the angles of geometric 
visibility to the propagation of light from any part of the apparent surface of the lamp observed from infinity. However, no account is 
taken of obstacles, if they were already presented when the lamp was 
type-approved.
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5.18.2. If measurements are taken closer to the lamp, the direction of obser ­
vation shall be shifted parallel to achieve the same accuracy.  
5.18.3. If, when the lamp is installed, any part of the apparent surface of the 
lamp is hidden by any further parts of the vehicle, proof shall be furnished that the part of the lamp not hidden by obstacles still conforms to the photometric values prescribed for the approval of 
the device.
 
5.19. Number of lamps  
5.19.1. The number of lamps mounted on the vehicle shall be equal to the 
number indicated in the individual specifications of this Regulation.  
5.20. General provisions relating to the illuminating surface of reversing 
lamps, hazard-warning signals, rear position lamps, rear fog-lamps, 
parking lamps, daytime running lamps and of main-beam headlamps, 
dipped-beam headlamps, front fog-lamps, reversing lamps and cornering lamp, the last five ones being without reflector:
 
To determine the lower, upper and lateral limits of the illuminating 
surface only screens with horizontal or vertical edges shall be used to 
verify the distance to the extreme edges of the vehicle and the height 
above the ground.  
For other applications of the illuminating surface, e.g. distance 
between two lamps or functions, the shape of the periphery of this 
illuminating surface shall be used. The screens shall remain parallel, 
but other orientations are allowed to be used.  
5.21. Retro-reflectors shall likewise be regarded as lamps and thus will 
comply with the requirements of this Annex.  
6. Individual specifications  
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6.1. Main-beam headlamps (UNECE Regulations Nos 1, 8, 20, 98, 112 
and 113, as referenced in Annex I to this Regulation)  
6.1.1. Presence: Mandatory for tractors with maximum design speed 
exceeding 40 km/h. Optional for other tractors. Main-beam headlamps are prohibited on R- and S-category vehicles. Main- 
beam head lamps, as prescribed in UNECE Regulation No 1, as 
referenced in Annex I, are only allowed on tractors with maximum design speed not exceeding 40 km/h. Main-beam head lamps, as prescribed in UNECE Regulations Nos 1, 8 and 20, as referenced 
in Annex I, are only allowed on new tractor types until 31 December 
2020 and are only allowed on new tractors until 31 December 2022.
 
▼B 
6.1.2. Number: Two or four.  
6.1.3. Arrangement: No individual specifications.  
6.1.4 Position in:  
6.1.4.1. Width: The outer edges of the illuminating surface shall in no case be 
closer to the extreme outer edge of the vehicles than the outer edges 
of the illuminating surface of the dipped-beam headlamps.  
6.1.4.2. Height: No individual specifications.  ▼B
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6.1.4.3. Length: At the front of the vehicle. This requirement shall be deemed 
to be satisfied if the light emitted does not cause discomfort to the 
driver either directly or indirectly through the rear-view mirrors and/or other reflecting surfaces of the vehicle.
 
6.1.5. Geometric visibility: The visibility of the illuminating surface, 
including its visibility in areas which do not appear to be illuminated in the direction of observation considered, shall be ensured within a divergent space defined by generating lines based on the perimeter of 
the illuminating surface and forming an angle of not less than 5° with 
the axis of reference of the headlamp.
 
6.1.6. Orientation: Towards the front.  
Apart from the devices necessary to maintain correct adjustment and 
when there are two pairs of main-beam headlamps, one pair, 
consisting of headlamps functioning as main-beam headlamp only, 
may swivel, according to the angle of lock on the steering, about an approximately vertical axis.
 
6.1.7. Electrical connections: The main-beam headlamp may be switched on 
either simultaneously or in pairs. For changing over from the dipped to the main-beam at least one pair of main beams shall be switched 
on. For changing over from the main to the dipped-beam all main- 
beam headlamps shall be switched off simultaneously.
 
The dipped beams may remain switched on at the same time as the 
main beams.  
6.1.8. Circuit closed tell-tale: Mandatory.  
6.1.9. Other requirements:  
6.1.9.1. The aggregate maximum intensity of the main beams which can be 
switched on simultaneously shall not exceed 430 000 cd, which corresponds to a reference value of 100.
 
6.1.9.2. This maximum intensity shall be obtained by adding together the 
individual maximum reference marks which are indicated on the several headlamps. The reference mark ‘10’ shall be given to each of the headlamps marked ‘R’ or ‘CR’.
 
▼M1 
6.2. Dipped-beam headlamps (UNECE Regulations Nos 1, 8, 20, 98, 112 
and 113, as referenced in Annex I to this Regulation)  
6.2.1. Presence: Tractors shall be equipped with dipped-beam headlamps. 
Dipped-beam headlamps are prohibited on R- and S-category vehicles. Dipped-beam head lamps, as prescribed in UNECE Regu ­
lation No 1, as referenced in Annex I, are only allowed on tractors 
with maximum design speed not exceeding 40 km/h. Dipped-beam 
head lamps, as prescribed in UNECE Regulations Nos 1, 8 and 20, as referenced in Annex I, are only allowed on new tractor types until 31 December 2020 and are only allowed on new tractors until 
31 December 2022.
 
▼B 
6.2.2. Number: Two (or four - see point 6.2.4.2.4).  
6.2.3. Arrangement: No individual specifications.  
6.2.4. Position in:  
6.2.4.1. Width: No individual specifications.  
6.2.4.2. Height:  ▼B
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6.2.4.2.1. Minimum 500 mm; this value may be reduced to 350 mm for 
vehicles with a maximum width not exceeding 1 300 mm.  
6.2.4.2.2. Maximum 1 500 mm  
6.2.4.2.3. The above value may be increased to 2 500 m where the shape, 
structure, design or operational conditions of the vehicle prevent 
compliance with the 1 500 mm value.  
6.2.4.2.4. In the case of vehicles equipped for the fitting of portable devices at 
the front, two dipped-beam headlamps in addition to the lamps posi ­
tioned according to the requirements of points 6.2.4.2.1-6.2.4.2.3 shall be allowed at a height not exceeding 4 000 mm if the electrical 
connections are such that two pairs of dipped-beam headlamps cannot 
be switched on at the same time.
 
6.2.4.3. Length: As near to the front of the vehicle as possible; however, the 
light emitted shall not in any circumstances cause discomfort to the driver either directly or indirectly through the rear-view mirrors 
and/or other reflecting surfaces of the vehicle.
 
6.2.5. Geometric visibility: Defined by angles of geometric visibility α and β. 
α = 15° upwards and 10° downwards,  
β = 45° outwards and 5° inwards.  
Within this field, virtually the whole of the apparent surface of the 
lamp shall be visible.  
The presence of partitions or other items of equipment near the 
headlamp shall not give rise to secondary effects causing discomfort 
to other road users.  
6.2.6. Orientation: Towards the front.  
6.2.6.1. Vertical orientation:  
6.2.6.1.1. If the height of the dipped-beam headlamps is equal to or greater than 
500 mm and equal to or less than 1 500 mm, it shall be possible to lower the dipped beam by between 0,5 and 6 %;
 
6.2.6.1.2. The dipped-beam headlamps shall be aligned in such a way that, 
measured at 15 m from the lamp, the horizontal line separating the lit zone from the unlit zone is situated at a height equivalent to only 
half the distance between the ground and the centre of the lamp.
 
6.2.6.2. Dipped beam headlamp levelling device (optional)  
6.2.6.2.1. A headlamp levelling device may be automatic or manually 
adjustable.  
6.2.6.2.2. Devices which are adjusted manually, either continuously or non- 
continuously, shall have a stop position at which the lamps can be returned to the initial inclination by means of the usual adjusting 
screws or similar means.
 
These manually adjustable devices shall be operable from the driver's 
seat. 
Continually adjustable devices shall have reference marks indicating 
the loading conditions that require adjustment of the dipped-beam.  
6.2.6.2.3. The dipped-beam shall not assume a position in which the dip is less 
than it was at original adjustment.  ▼B
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6.2.7. Electrical connections: The control for changing over to the dipped 
beam shall switch off all main-beam headlamps simultaneously.  
The dipped-beam headlamps may remain switched on at the same 
time as the main beam headlamps.  
In the case where the pair of additional dipped-beam headlamps is 
installed (as in point 6.2.2), electrical connections shall be such that 
two pairs of dipped- beam headlamps are never switched on at the same time.
 
6.2.8. Circuit closed tell-tale: Optional.  
6.2.9. Other requirements Dipped-beam headlamps with light source(s) 
producing the principal dipped beam (as defined in UNECE Regu ­
lation No 48, as referenced in Annex I) and having a total objective luminous flux which exceeds 2 000 lumens are prohibited
 
6.3. Front fog lamps (UNECE Regulation No 19, as referenced in Annex I)  
6.3.1. Presence: Optional on tractors. Prohibited on R- and S-category 
vehicles.  
6.3.2. Number: Two.  
6.3.3. Arrangement: No individual specifications.  
6.3.4. Position in:  
6.3.4.1. Width: No individual specifications.  
6.3.4.2. Height: No less than 250 mm above the ground. No point on the 
illuminating surface shall be higher than the highest point on the illuminating surface of the dipped-beam headlamp.
 
6.3.4.3. Length: As near to the front of the vehicle as possible; however, the 
light emitted shall not in any circumstances cause discomfort to the 
driver either directly or indirectly through the rear-view mirrors and/or other reflecting surfaces of the vehicle.
 
6.3.5. Geometric visibility: Defined by angles of geometric visibility α and β. 
α = 5° upwards and downwards;  
β = 45° outwards and 5° inwards.  
6.3.6. Orientation: Towards the front.  
They shall be directed forwards without causing undue dazzle or 
discomfort to oncoming drivers and other road users.  
6.3.7. Electrical connections: It shall be possible to switch the fog lamps on 
or off independently of the main-beam headlamp and dipped-beam 
headlamps and vice versa.  
6.3.8. Circuit closed tell-tale: Optional.  
6.4. Reversing lamps (UNECE Regulation No 23, as referenced in Annex I)  
6.4.1. Presence: Optional.  
6.4.2. Number: One or two.  
6.4.3. Arrangement: No individual specifications.  ▼B
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6.4.4. Position:  
6.4.4.1. Width: No individual specifications.  
6.4.4.2. Height: Not less than 250 mm and not more than 1 200 mm above 
the ground.  
However, if the shape, structure, design or operational conditions of 
the vehicle makes it impossible to keep the lamp within 1 200 mm it is allowed to increase the height up to 4 000 mm.
 
In the latter case the lamp shall be installed with an downwards 
inclination of at least 3° for a mounting height larger than 
2 000 mm and not more than 3 000 mm and at least 6° for a mounting height larger than 3 000 mm and not more than 4 000 mm.
 
No inclination is needed for mounting height up to 2 000 mm.  
6.4.4.3. Length: At the back of the vehicle.  
6.4.5. Geometric visibility: Defined by angles of geometric visibility α and β. 
α = 15° upwards and 5° downwards;  
β = 45° to right and to left if there is only one 
lamp;  
β = 45° outwards and 30° inwards if there are 
two lamps.  
6.4.6. Orientation: Rearwards.  
6.4.7. Electrical connections: It can only be lit up or remain alight if the 
reverse gear is engaged and if:  
— either the engine is running,  
— or one of the devices controlling the starting and stopping of the 
engine is in such a position that operation of the engine is possible.
 
6.4.8. Tell-tale: Optional.  
6.5. Direction-indicator lamps (UNECE Regulation No 6, as referenced in 
Annex I).  
6.5.1. Presence: Tractors and vehicles of R- and S-category shall be 
equipped with direction-indicator lamps. Types of indicators fall 
into categories (1, 1a, 1b, 2a, 2b and 5) the assembly of which on 
one tractor constitutes an arrangement (A to D).  
Arrangement A shall be allowed only on tractors whose overall 
length does not exceed 4,60 m and in the case of which the distance between the outer edges of the illuminating surfaces is not 
more than 1,60 m.
 
Arrangements B, C and D shall apply to all tractors.  
For trailers and towed machines category 2 lamps shall be used.  
Vehicles may be equipped with additional direction-indicator lamps.  ▼B
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6.5.2. Number: The number of devices shall be such that they can emit 
signals which correspond to one of the arrangements referred to in 
point 6.5.3.  
6.5.3. Arrangement: The number, position and horizontal visibility of the 
indicator lamps shall be such that they can give indications corresponding to at least one of the arrangements defined below 
(see also Appendix 2). The angles of visibility are hatched on the 
diagrams; the angles shown are minimum values which may be exceeded; all the angles of visibility are measured from the centre of the illuminating surface.
 
6.5.3.1. A Two front direction-indicator lamps (category 1, 1a or 1b),  
Two rear direction-indicator lamps (category 2a).  
These lamps may be independent, grouped or combined.  
B Two front direction-indicator lamps (category 1, 1a or 1b),  
Two repeating side direction-indicator lamps (category 5),  
Two rear direction-indicator lamps (category 2a).  
The front and repeating side lamps may be independent, grouped, or 
combined.  
C Two front direction-indicator lamps (category 1, 1a or 1b),  
Two rear direction-indicator lamps (category 2a),  
Two repeating side indicator lamps (category 5)  
D Two front direction-indicator lamps (category 1, 1a or 1b),  
Two rear direction-indicator lamps (category 2a).  
6.5.3.2. For trailers and towed machines:  
Two rear direction-indicator lamps (category 2).  
6.5.4. Position:  
6.5.4.1. Width: Except in the case of category 1 direction indicator lamps of 
arrangement C and for additional direction indicator lamps, the edge 
of the illuminating surface furthest from the median longitudinal 
plane of the vehicle shall not be more than 400 mm from the extreme outer edge of the vehicle. The distance between the inner edges of the two illuminating surfaces of a pair of lamps shall be not 
less than 500 mm.
 
Where the vertical distance between the rear direction-indicator lamp 
and the corresponding rear position lamp is not more than 300 mm, the distance between the extreme outer edge of the vehicle and the outer edge of the rear direction-indicator lamp shall not exceed by 
more than 50 mm the distance between the extreme outer edge of the 
vehicle and the outer edge of the corresponding rear position lamp.
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For front direction-indicator lamps the illuminating surface should be 
not less than 40 mm from the illuminating surface of the dipped- 
beam headlamps or front fog lamps, if any.  
A smaller distance is permitted if the luminous intensity in the 
reference axis of the direction-indicator lamp is equal to at least 
400 cd.  
6.5.4.2. Height: Above the ground not less than 400 mm and not more than 
2 500 mm and up to 4 000 mm for additional direction-indicator 
lamps.  
For vehicles with a maximum width not exceeding 1 300 mm not less 
than 350 mm above the ground.  
6.5.4.3. Length: The distance between the centre of reference of illuminating 
surface of the category 1 indicator (arrangement B), category 5 
indicator (arrangement B and C) and the transverse plane which 
marks the forward boundary of the tractor's overall length normally shall not exceed 1 800 mm. If the structure of the tractor makes it impossible to keep to the minimum angles of visibility, this distance 
may be increased to 2 600 mm.
 
6.5.5. Geometric visibility: Horizontal angles: See Appendix 2.  
Vertical angles: 15° above and below the hori ­
zontal.  
The vertical angle below the horizontal may be reduced to 10° in the 
case of side repeating direction-indicator lamps of arrangements B and C if their height is less than 1 900 mm. The same applies in the case of direction-indicator lamps in category 1 of arrangements B and D.
 
6.5.6. Orientation: If individual specifications for installations are laid down 
by the manufacturer of the lamp they shall be observed.  
6.5.7. Electrical connections: Direction-indicator lamps shall switch on 
independently of the other lamps. All direction-indicator lamps on one side of a vehicle shall be switched on and off by means of one control and shall flash in phase.
 
6.5.8. Operating tell-tale: Tractors shall be equipped with operational tell- 
tales for all direction-indicator lamps not directly visible to the driver. 
It may be optical or audible or both.  
If it is optical, it shall be a green flashing light which, in the event of 
the malfunction of any of the direction-indicator lamps other than the 
repeating side direction-indicator lamps, is either extinguished, or 
remains alight without flashing, or shows a marked change of frequency.
 
If it is entirely auditory, it shall be clearly audible and shall show a 
marked change of frequency in the event of any malfunction.  
If a tractor is equipped to tow a trailer, it shall be equipped with a 
special optical operating tell-tale for the direction indicator lamps on 
the trailer unless the tell-tale of the drawing vehicle allows the failure of any one of the direction-indicator lamps on the tractor combination thus formed to be detected.
 
6.5.9. Other requirements: The lamps shall be a flashing lamp flashing 
90 ± 30 times per minute. Operation of the light-signal control shall be followed within not more than one second by the appearance 
of the light and within not more than one and one-half seconds by the 
first extinction.
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If a tractor is authorised to tow a trailer, the control of the direction- 
indicators on the tractor shall also operate the indicators of the trailer.  
In the event of failure, other than a short circuit, of one direction- 
indicator, the others shall continue to flash but the frequency under 
this condition may be different from that specified.  
6.6. Hazard warning signal  
6.6.1. Presence: Mandatory on tractors and R- and S-category vehicles.  
6.6.2. Number  
6.6.3. Arrangement  
6.6.4. Position  
6.6.4.1. Width  
6.6.4.2. Height  
6.6.4.3. Length  
6.6.5. Geometric visibility  
6.6.6. Orientation  
As specified in the corresponding headings of point 6.5.  
6.6.7. Electrical connections: The signal shall be operated by means of a 
separate control enabling all the direction-indicator lamps to function 
in phase.  
6.6.8. Circuit-closed tell-tale: Mandatory. Flashing warning light, which can 
operate in conjunction with tell-tale(s) specified in point 6.5.8.  
6.6.9. Other requirements: As specified in point 6.5.9. If a tractor is 
equipped to tow a trailer the hazard-warning signal control shall also be capable of activating the direction-indicator lamps on the trailer. The hazard-warning signal shall be able to function even if 
the device which starts or stops the engine is in a position which 
makes it impossible to start the engine.
 
6.7. Stop lamps (UNECE Regulation No 7, as referenced in Annex I)  
6.7.1. Presence:  
S1 or S2 of devices as described in UNECE Regulation No 7: 
tractors and vehicles of R- and S-categories shall be equipped with 
such stop lamps.  
S3 or S4 of devices as described in UNECE Regulation No 7: 
tractors and vehicles of R- and S-categories may be equipped with such stop lamps.
 
6.7.2. Number: Two S1 or S2 category devices and one S3 or S4 category 
device.  
6.7.2.1. Except in the case where a category S3 or S4 device is installed, two 
optional category S1 or S2 devices may be installed on vehicles.  ▼B
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6.7.2.2. Only, when the median longitudinal plane of the vehicle is not 
located on a fixed body panel but separates one or two movable 
parts of the vehicle (e.g. doors), and lacks sufficient space to be equipped with a single device of the S3 or S4 category on the median longitudinal plane above such movable parts, either:
 
— two devices of the S3 or S4 category type ‘D’ may be installed, 
or 
— one device of the S3 or S4 category may be installed offset to the 
left or to the right of the median longitudinal plane.  
6.7.3. Arrangement: No individual specifications.  
6.7.4. Position:  
6.7.4.1. Width:  
S1 or S2 categories: The distance in between the inner edges of the 
apparent surfaces in the direction of the reference axes shall be not less than 500 mm 
apart. This distance may be reduced to 
400 mm if the overall width of the vehicle is less than 1 400 mm.
 
S3 or S4 categories: For S3 or S4 category devices: the centre of 
reference shall be situated on the median 
longitudinal plane of the vehicle. However, in the case where the two devices of the S3 or S4 category are installed, according to point 
6.7.2., they shall be positioned as close as 
possible to the median longitudinal plane, one on each side of this plane.
 
In the case where one S3 or S4 category lamp offset from the median 
longitudinal plane is permitted according to point 6.7.2., this offset 
shall not exceed 150 mm from the median longitudinal plane to the 
centre of reference of the lamp.  
6.7.4.2. Height:  
S1 or S2 categories: Above the ground, not less than 400 mm and 
not more than 2 500 mm and up to 4 000 mm 
for optional stop lamps.  
S3 or S4 categories: Above the mandatory stop lamps and in the 
horizontal plane tangential to the lower edge of the apparent surface of a S3 or S4 category device and above the horizontal plane 
tangential to the upper edge of the apparent 
surface of S1 or S2 categories devices.
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Vehicles may be equipped with two additional devices of category S1 
or S2:  
Above the ground, not less than 400 mm and not more than 
4 000 mm  
6.7.4.3. Length:  
S1 or S2 categories: At the rear of the vehicle.  
S3 or S4 categories: No individual specification.  
6.7.5. Geometric visibility: Horizontal angle: 45° outwards and inwards.  
Vertical angle: 15° above and below the hori ­
zontal.  
The vertical angle below the horizontal may be reduced to 10° or 5° 
where the lamp has its H plane at or below 1 900 mm respectively 
950 mm from the ground.  
6.7.6. Orientation: Towards the rear of the vehicle.  
6.7.7. Electrical connections: Shall light up when the service brake is 
applied and/or when the vehicle speed is reduced intentionally.  
6.7.8. Operating tell-tale: Vehicles may be equipped with tell-tale for stop 
lamps. If fitted, it shall be a non-flashing warning lamp which comes 
on in the event of the malfunctioning of the stop lamps.  
6.7.9. Other requirements: The luminous intensity of the stop lamps shall be 
markedly greater than that of the rear position lamps.  
6.8. Front position lamps (UNECE Regulation No 7, as referenced in 
Annex I)  
6.8.1. Presence: Mandatory on tractors. Mandatory on R- and S-category 
vehicles with width exceeding 1,6 m and maximum design speed exceeding 40 km/h.
 
6.8.2. Number: Two or four (see point 6.8.4.2).  
6.8.3. Arrangement: No individual specifications  
6.8.4. Position:  
6.8.4.1. Width: That point on the illuminating surface which is farthest from 
the vehicle’s median longitudinal plane shall be not more than 400 mm from the extreme outer edge of the vehicle. The clearance 
between the respective inner edges of the two illuminating surfaces 
shall be not less than 500 mm.
 
6.8.4.2. Height: Above the ground, not less than 400 mm and not more than 
2 500 mm  
In the case of vehicles equipped for the fitting of portable devices at 
the front, which may obscure the front position lamps, two additional front position lamps may be fitted at a height not exceeding 4 000 mm.
 
6.8.4.3. Length: No specifications provided that the lamps are aligned 
forwards and the angles of geometrical visibility specified in point 
6.8.5 are complied with.  ▼B
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6.8.5. Geometric visibility: Horizontal angle: For the two front position 
lamps: 10° inwards and 80° outwards. 
However, the angle of 10° inwards may be reduced to 5° if the shape of the bodywork makes it impossible to keep to 10°. For 
vehicles with any overall width not exceeding 
1 400 mm this angle may be reduced to 3° if the shape of the bodywork makes it impossible to keep to 10°.
 
Vertical angle: 15° above and below the hori ­
zontal. The vertical angle below the horizontal 
may be reduced to 10° if the height of the lamp above the ground is less than 1 900 mm, and to 5° if this height is less than 750 mm.
 
6.8.6. Orientation: Towards the front.  
6.8.7. Electrical connections: No individual specifications (see point 5.12).  
6.8.8. Tell-tale: Mandatory. This tell-tale shall be non-flashing. It shall not 
be required if the instrument panel lighting can only be turned on simultaneously with the front position lamps.
 
6.9. Rear position lamps (UNECE Regulation No 7, as referenced in 
Annex I)  
6.9.1. Presence: Mandatory on tractors and on R- and S-category vehicles.  
6.9.2. Number: Two or more (see points 6.9.4.3 and 6.9.5.1).  
6.9.3. Arrangement: No individual specifications. If four rear position lamps 
according to point 6.9.5.1 are fitted, at least one pair of rear position lamps shall be fixed.
 
6.9.4. Position:  
6.9.4.1. Width: Except as provided in point 6.9.5.1 that point on the illumi ­
nating surface which is farthest from the vehicle’s median longi ­
tudinal plane shall be not more than 400 mm from the extreme outer edge of the vehicle.
 
The distance between the inner edges of the two illuminating surfaces 
shall be not less than 500 mm. This distance may be reduced to 
400 mm where the overall width of the vehicle is less than 1 400 mm.
 
6.9.4.2. Height: Except as provided in point 6.9.5.1, above the ground not 
less than 400 mm and not more than 2 500 mm.  
For vehicles with a maximum width not exceeding 1 300 mm above 
the ground not less than 250 mm.  
6.9.4.3. Length: At the rear of vehicle. Not more than 1 000 mm from the 
rearmost point of the vehicle.  
Parts of the vehicle that extend the rearmost point of the illuminating 
surface of the rear position lamps by more than 1 000 mm shall be 
fitted with an additional rear position lamp.  ▼B
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6.9.5. Geometric visibility: Horizontal angle: For the two rear position 
lamps: either 45° inwards and 80° outwards, 
or 80° inwards and 45° outwards.  
Vertical angle: 15° above and below the hori ­
zontal. The angle below the horizontal may be 
reduced to 10° if the height of the lamp above 
the ground is less than 1 900 mm, and to 5° if this height is less than 750 mm.
 
6.9.5.1. If it is impossible to observe the above position and visibility require ­
ments, four rear position lamps may be fitted in accordance with the 
following installation specifications:  
6.9.5.1.1. Two rear position lamps shall keep within the maximum height of 
2 500 mm above the ground.  
A distance of at least 300 mm between interior edges of the rear 
position lamps shall be observed, and they shall have a vertical angle of visibility above the horizontal of 15°.
 
6.9.5.1.2. The other two shall keep within a maximum height of 4 000 mm 
above the ground and shall be bound by the requirements of point 6.9.4.1.
 
6.9.5.1.3. The combination of the two pairs shall meet the requirements for 
geometric visibility as specified in 6.9.5 above.  
6.9.6. Orientation: Towards the rear.  
6.9.7. Electrical connections: No individual specifications.  
6.9.8. Circuit closed tell-tale: Mandatory (see point 5.11). It shall be 
combined with that of the front position lamps.  
6.10. Rear fog lamps (UNECE Regulation No 38, as referenced in Annex 
I) 
6.10.1. Presence: Optional.  
6.10.2. Number: One or two.  
6.10.3. Arrangement: This shall satisfy the conditions of geometric visibility.  
6.10.4. Position:  
6.10.4.1. Width: If there is only one rear fog lamp, it shall be on the opposite 
side of the median longitudinal plane of the vehicle to the direction of traffic prescribed in the country of registration. In all cases the 
distance between the rear fog lamp and the stop lamp shall be more 
than 100 mm.
 
6.10.4.2. Height: Above the ground, not less than 400 mm and not more than 
1 900 mm, or not more than 2 500 mm if the shape of the bodywork 
makes it impossible to keep within 1 900 mm.  
6.10.4.3. Length: At the rear of vehicle  ▼B
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6.10.5. Geometric visibility: Horizontal angle: 25° inwards and outwards.  
Vertical angle: 5° above and below the hori ­
zontal.  
6.10.6. Orientation: Towards the rear.  
6.10.7. Electrical connections: These shall be such that the rear fog lamp can 
light up only when the dipped-beam headlamps or the front fog 
lamps are in use.  
If the front fog lamps exist, the extinguishing of the rear fog lamp 
shall be possible independently from that of the front fog lamps.  
6.10.8. Circuit closed tell-tale: Mandatory. An independent, fixed-intensity 
warning light.  
6.11. Parking lamps (UNECE Regulations Nos 77 or 7, as referenced in 
Annex I)  
6.11.1. Presence: Vehicles may be equipped with parking lamps.  
6.11.2. Number: Dependent upon the arrangement.  
6.11.3. Arrangement: Either two front lamps and two rear lamps, or one 
lamp on each side.  
6.11.4. Position:  
6.11.4.1. Width: That point on the illuminating surface which is farthest from 
the vehicle’s median longitudinal plane shall not be more than 
400 mm from the extreme outer edge of the vehicle. Furthermore, in the case of a pair of lamps, the lamps shall be on the side of the vehicle.
 
6.11.4.2. Height: Above the ground, not less than 400 mm and not more than 
2 500 mm.  
6.11.4.3. Length: No individual specifications.  
6.11.5. Geometric visibility: Horizontal angle: 45° outwards, towards the 
front and towards the rear.  
Vertical angle: 15° above and below the hori ­
zontal. The vertical angle below the horizontal 
may be reduced to 10° if the height of the 
lamp above the ground is less than 1 500 mm; and to 5° if this height is less than 750 mm.
 
6.11.6. Orientation: Such that the lamps meet the requirements concerning 
visibility towards the front and towards the rear.  
6.11.7. Electrical connections: The connections shall allow the parking 
lamp(s) on the same side of the vehicle to be lit independently of any other lamps.
 
6.11.8. Tell-tale: Vehicles may be equipped with tell-tale for parking lamps. 
If there is one, it shall not be possible to confuse it with the tell-tale for the position lamps.
 
6.11.9. Other requirements: The function of this lamp may also be performed 
by the simultaneous switching on of the front and rear position lamps on one side of the vehicle.
 
6.12. End-outline marker lamps (UNECE Regulation No 7, as referenced in 
Annex I)  ▼B
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6.12.1. Presence: Optional on tractors and R- and S-category vehicles 
exceeding 1,80 in width. Prohibited on all other vehicles.  
6.12.2. Number: Two visible from the front and two visible from the rear.  
6.12.3. Arrangement: No individual specifications.  
6.12.4. Position:  
6.12.4.1. Width: As close as possible to the extreme outer edge of the vehicle.  
6.12.4.2. Height: At the greatest height compatible with the required position 
in width and with symmetry of the lamps.  
6.12.4.3. Length: No individual specification.  
6.12.5. Geometric visibility: Horizontal angle: 80° outwards.  
Vertical angle: 5° above and 20° below the 
horizontal.  
6.12.6. Orientation: Such that the lamps meet the requirements concerning 
visibility towards the front and towards the rear.  
6.12.7. Electrical connections: No individual specifications.  
6.12.8. Tell-tale: Optional  
6.12.9. Other requirements: Subject to all the other conditions being met, the 
lamp visible from in front and the lamp visible from the rear, on the 
same side of the vehicle, may be included in one device. The position of an end-outline marker lamp in relation to the corresponding position lamp shall be such that the distance between the projections 
on a transverse vertical plane of the points nearest to one another of 
the illuminating surfaces of the two lamps considered is not less than 200 mm.
 
6.13. Work lamp(s)  
6.13.1. Presence: Optional.  
There are no individual specifications for the following items 6.13.2, 
6.13.3, 6.13.5 and 6.13.6.  
6.13.2. Number  
6.13.3. Arrangement  
6.13.4. Position: Suitable housing and/or placement of work lamps should be 
provided, so that they are protected against impacts  
6.13.5. Geometric visibility  
6.13.6. Orientation  
6.13.7. Electrical connections: This lamp shall be operated independently of 
all other lamps in view of the fact that it does not illuminate the road or act as a signalling device on the road.
 
6.13.8. Tell-tale: Mandatory.  
6.13.9. This lamp shall not be combined or reciprocally incorporated with 
another lamp.  
6.14. Rear retro-reflectors, non-triangular (UNECE Regulation No 3, as 
referenced in Annex I)  ▼B
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6.14.1. Presence: Mandatory on T- and C-category vehicles. Prohibited on R- 
and S-category vehicles.  
6.14.2. Number: Two or four (see point 6.14.5.1.).  
6.14.3. Arrangement: No individual specifications.  
6.14.4. Position:  
6.14.4.1. Width: Except as provided in point 6.14.5.1, the point on the illumi ­
nating surface which is farthest from the vehicle’s median longi ­
tudinal plane shall be not more than 400 mm from the extreme 
outer edge of the vehicle. The inner edges of the retro-reflectors 
shall be not less than 600 mm apart. This distance may be reduced to 400 mm where the overall width of the vehicle is less than 1 300 mm.
 
6.14.4.2. Height: Except as provided in point 6.14.5.1, not less than 400 mm 
and not more than 900 mm above the ground.  
For vehicles with a maximum width not exceeding 1 300 mm above 
the ground not less than 250 mm.  
However, the upper limit may be increased to not more than 
1 200 mm if it is impossible to keep within the height of 900 mm 
without having to use fixing devices liable to be easily damaged or 
bent.  
6.14.4.3. Length: No individual specifications.  
6.14.5. Geometric visibility: Horizontal angle: 30° inwards and outwards.  
Vertical angle: 15° above and below the hori ­
zontal. The vertical angle below the horizontal may be reduced to 5° if the height of the 
reflector is less than 750 mm.
 
6.14.5.1. If it is impossible to observe the above position and visibility require ­
ments, four retro-reflectors may be fitted in accordance with the following installation specifications:
 
6.14.5.1.1. Two retro-reflectors shall keep within the maximum height of 
900 mm above the ground. However, this upper limit may be increased to not more than 1 500 mm where the shape, structure, 
design or operational conditions of the vehicle comply with the 
height of 900 mm without having to use fixing devices liable to be easily damaged or bent.
 
A distance of at least 300 mm between the interior edges of the rear 
retro-reflectors shall be observed, and they shall have a vertical angle 
of visibility above the horizontal of 15°.  
6.14.5.1.2. The other two shall keep within a maximum height of 2 500 mm 
above the ground and shall be bound by the requirements of point 
6.14.4.1.  
6.14.5.1.3. The combination of the two pairs shall meet the requirements for 
geometric visibility as specified in point 6.14.5.  
6.14.6. Orientation: Towards the rear.  
6.14.7. Other requirements: The illuminating surface of the retro-reflector 
may have parts in common with that of any other rear lamp.  
6.15. Side retro-reflectors, non-triangular (UNECE Regulation No 3, as 
referenced in Annex I)  ▼B
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6.15.1. Presence: Mandatory on all vehicles the length of which exceeds 
4,6 m. Optional on all other vehicles.  
▼B 
6.15.2. Number: Such that the requirements for longitudinal positioning are 
complied with. The performances of these devices shall conform to 
the requirements concerning Class IA or IB retro reflectors in 
UNECE Regulation No 3, as referenced in Annex I. Additional retro reflecting devices and materials (including two retro-reflectors not complying with point 6.15.4), are permitted provided they do not 
impair the effectiveness of the mandatory lighting and light-signalling 
devices.
 
6.15.3. Arrangement: The reflecting surface shall be mounted in a vertical 
plane (maximum deviation 10°) parallel to the longitudinal axis of the 
vehicle.  
6.15.4. Position:  
6.15.4.1. Width: No individual specification.  
6.15.4.2. Height: Not less than 400 mm and not more than 900 mm above the 
ground.  
However, the upper limit may be increased to not more than 
1 500 mm if it is impossible to keep within the height of 900 mm without having to use fixing devices liable to be easily damaged or 
bent.
 
6.15.4.3. Length: One reflector shall be not more than 3 m from the foremost 
point of the vehicle, and either the same reflector or a second 
reflector shall be not more than 3 m from the rearmost point of the vehicle. The distance between two reflectors on the same side of the vehicle shall not exceed 6 m.
 
6.15.5. Geometric visibility: Horizontal angle: 20° forwards and rearwards.  
Vertical angle: 10° above and below the hori ­
zontal.  ►M2 The vertical angle below the 
horizontal may be reduced to 5° if the height above the ground of the reflector is less than 
750 mm. ◄
 
▼M2 
6.15.6. Orientation: Towards the side. Where the orientation does not 
change, the reflector may rotate.  
▼B 
6.16. Rear registration plate lamp(s) (UNECE Regulation No 4, as 
referenced in Annex I)  
6.16.1. Presence: Mandatory on tractors and R- and S-category vehicles.  
6.16.2. Number  
6.16.3. Arrangement  
6.16.4. Position  
6.16.4.1. Width  
6.16.4.2. Height  
6.16.4.3. Length  
6.16.5. Geometric visibility  
6.16.6. Orientation  
The values and position in points 6.16.2-6.16.6 shall be such that the 
device is able to illuminate the site of the registration plate.  ▼M2
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6.16.7. Tell-tale: Vehicles may be equipped with tell-tale for rear registration 
plate lamp(s). If provided, its function shall be performed by the tell- 
tale prescribed for the front and rear position lamps.  
6.16.8. Electrical connections: The device shall light up only at the same 
time as the rear position lamps (see point 5.12).  
6.17. Front retro-reflectors, non-triangular (UNECE Regulation No 3, as 
referenced in Annex I)  
6.17.1. Presence: Mandatory on vehicles of categories R and S. Optional on 
tractors.  
6.17.2. Number: Two or four.  
6.17.3. Arrangement: No special requirement.  
6.17.4. Position  
6.17.4.1. Width: That point on the illuminating surface which is farthest from 
the vehicle’s median longitudinal plane shall not be more than 400 mm from the extreme outer edge of the vehicle. On R- and S- category vehicles this distance shall be no more than 150 mm.
 
The distance between the inner edges of the two apparent surfaces in 
the direction of the reference axes shall be not less than 600 mm. This distance may be reduced to 400 mm where the overall width of the vehicle is less than 1 300 mm.
 
6.17.4.2. Height: Above the ground, not less than 300 mm and not more than 
1 500 mm. If this is not possible due to the design the front reflectors shall be arranges as low as possible.
 
6.17.4.3. Length: At the front of the vehicle.  
6.17.5. Geometric visibility: Horizontal angle: 30° inwards and outwards.  
Vertical angle: 10° above and below the hori ­
zontal. The vertical angle below the horizontal 
may be reduced to 5° in the case of a retro- reflector less than 750 mm above the ground.
 
6.17.5.1. If it is impossible to observe the above position and visibility require ­
ments, four front retro reflectors may be fitted in accordance with the 
following installation specifications:  
6.17.5.1.1. If fitted, two reflectors shall keep within the maximum height of 
1 200 mm above the ground.  
A distance of at least 300 mm between the interior edges of the front 
retro-reflectors shall be observed, and they shall have a vertical angle of visibility above the horizontal of 15°.
 
6.17.6. Orientation: Towards the front.  
6.17.7. Other requirements: The illuminating surface of the retro-reflector 
may have parts in common with the apparent surface of any other 
lamp situated at the front.  
6.18. Side marker lamps (UNECE Regulation No 91, as referenced in 
Annex I)  
▼M2 
6.18.1. Presence: Mandatory on tractors the length of which exceeds 4,6 m. 
Mandatory on trailers of categories R3 and R4 the length of which 
exceeds 4,6 m. Optional on all other vehicles.  ▼B
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6.18.2. Minimum number per side: Such that the rules for longitudinal posi ­
tioning are complied with.  
6.18.3. Arrangement: No individual specifications.  
6.18.4. Position:  
6.18.4.1. Width: No individual specifications.  
6.18.4.2. Height: Above the ground, not less than 250 mm nor more than 
2 500 mm.  
6.18.4.3. Length: At least one side-marker lamp shall be fitted to the middle 
third of the vehicle, the foremost side-marker lamp being not further than 3 m from the front. The distance between two adjacent side- 
marker lamps shall not exceed 3 m. If the structure, design or the 
operational use of the vehicle makes it impossible to comply with such a requirement, this distance may be increased to 4 m.
 
The distance between the rearmost side-marker lamp and the rear of 
the vehicle shall not exceed 1 m.  
▼M2 
However, for vehicles the length of which does not exceed 6 m and 
for chassis-cabs, it is sufficient to have one side-marker lamp fitted within the first third or within the last third of the vehicle length. For tractors, one side-marker lamp fitted within the middle third of the 
vehicle length is also sufficient.
 
The side marker lamp may be part of the light emitting surface in 
common with the side retro-reflector.  
▼B 
6.18.5. Geometric visibility Horizontal angle: 45° to the front and to the 
rear; however, this value can be reduced to 
30°. 
Vertical angle: 10° above and below the hori ­
zontal. The vertical angle below the horizontal may be reduced to 5° in the case of a side- marker lamp less than 750 mm above the 
ground.
 
6.18.6. Orientation: Towards the side.  
6.18.7. Electrical connections: No individual specifications (see point 5.12).  
6.18.8. Tell-tale: Optional. If it exists its function shall be carried out by the 
tell-tale required for the front and rear position lamps.  
6.18.9. Other requirements: When the rearmost side-marker lamp is 
combined with the rear position lamp reciprocally incorporated with 
the rear fog lamp or stop lamp, the photometric characteristics of the 
side-marker lamp may be modified during the illumination of the rear fog lamp or stop lamp.
 
Rearmost side-marker lamps shall be amber if they flash with the rear 
direction-indicator lamp.  
6.19. Daytime running lamp (UNECE Regulation No 87, as referenced in 
Annex I)  
6.19.1. Presence: Optional on tractors. Prohibited on R- and S-category 
vehicles.  
6.19.2. Number: Two or four (see point 6.19.4.2).  ▼B
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6.19.3. Arrangement: No special requirement.  
6.19.4. Position  
6.19.4.1. Width: No individual specifications.  
6.19.4.2. Height: Above the ground not less than 250 mm not more than 
2 500 mm.  
In the case of tractors equipped for the fitting of portable devices at 
the front, two daytime running lamps (DRLs) in addition to the lamps 
mentioned in point 6.19.2 shall be allowed at a height not exceeding 
4 000 mm if the electrical connections are such that two pairs of DRLs cannot be switched on at the same time.
 
6.19.4.3. Length: At the front of the vehicle. This requirement shall be deemed 
to be satisfied if the light emitted does not cause discomfort to the driver either directly or indirectly through the rear-view mirrors 
and/or other reflecting surfaces of the vehicle.
 
6.19.5. Geometric visibility  
Horizontal: outwards 20° and inwards 20°.  
Vertical: upwards 10° and downwards 10°.  
6.19.6. Orientation: Towards the front.  
6.19.7. Electrical connections  
6.19.7.1. The daytime running lamps shall be switched ON automatically when 
the device which starts and/or stops the engine is in a position which 
makes it possible for the engine to operate. However, daytime 
running lamps may remain OFF while the automatic transmission control is in the park or neutral position, while the parking brake is applied or after the propulsion system is activated but the vehicle 
was not set in motion for the first time.
 
The daytime running lamps shall switch OFF automatically when the 
front fog lamps or headlamps are switched ON, except when the 
latter are used to give intermittent luminous warnings at short intervals.
 
Furthermore, any of the lamps referred to in point 5.12 may be 
switched ON when the daytime running lamps are switched ON.  
6.19.7.2. If the distance between the front direction-indicator lamp and the 
daytime running lamp is equal or less than 40 mm, the electrical connections of the daytime running lamp on the relevant side of 
the vehicle may be such that either it is switched OFF or its 
luminous intensity is reduced during the entire period (both ON and OFF cycle) of activation of a front direction-indicator lamp.
 
6.19.7.3. If a direction-indicator lamp is reciprocally incorporated with a 
daytime running lamp, the electrical connections of the daytime 
running lamp on the relevant side of the vehicle shall be such that 
the daytime running lamp is switched OFF during the entire period (both ON and OFF cycle) of activation of the direction-indicator lamp.
 
6.19.8. Tell-tale: Closed-circuit tell-tale optional.  
6.20. Cornering lamp (UNECE Regulation No 119, as referenced in Annex I)  ▼B
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6.20.1. Presence: Optional on tractors. Prohibited on vehicles of categories R 
and S.  
6.20.2. Number: Two or four.  
6.20.3. Arrangement: No special requirement.  
6.20.4. Position  
6.20.4.1. Width: No individual specifications.  
6.20.4.2. Length: Not further than 1 000 mm from the front.  
6.20.4.3. Height: Above the ground not less than 250 mm and not more than 
2 500 mm and up to 3 000 mm for two additional cornering lamps in 
the case of vehicles equipped for the fitting of portable devices at the 
front, which may obscure the cornering lamp.  
However, no point on the apparent surface in the direction of the 
reference axis shall be higher than the highest point on the apparent 
surface in the direction of the reference axis of the dipped-beam headlamp.
 
6.20.5. Geometric visibility  
Horizontal: 30° to 60° outwards.  
Vertical: 10° upwards and downwards.  
6.20.6. Orientation: Such that the lamps meet the requirements for geometric 
visibility.  
6.20.7. Electrical connections  
The cornering lamps shall be so connected that they cannot be 
activated unless the main-beam headlamps or the dipped-beam 
headlamps are switched ON at the same time.  
6.20.7.1. The cornering lamp on one side of the vehicle may only be switched 
ON automatically when the direction-indicators on the same side of the vehicle are switched ON and/or when the steering angle is changed from the straight-ahead position towards the same side of 
the vehicle.
 
The cornering lamp shall be switched OFF automatically when the 
direction-indicator is switched OFF and/or the steering angle has 
returned in the straight-ahead position.  
6.20.7.2. When the reversing lamp is switched ON, both cornering lamps may 
be switched on simultaneously, independently from the steering 
wheel or direction-indicator position. In this case, the cornering lamps shall be switched OFF when the reversing lamp is switched OFF.
 
6.20.8. Tell-tale: None.  
6.20.9. Other requirements: The cornering lamps shall not be activated at 
vehicle speeds above 40 km/h.  
6.21. Conspicuity markings (UNECE Regulation No 104, as referenced in 
Annex I)  
6.21.1. Presence: Optional.  
6.21.2. Number: According to the presence.  
6.21.3. Arrangement: The conspicuity markings shall be as close as prac ­
ticable to horizontal and vertical, compatible with the shape, 
structure, design and operational requirements of the vehicle.  ▼B
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6.21.4. Position: No individual specifications.  
6.21.5. Geometric visibility: No individual specifications.  
6.21.6. Orientation: No individual specifications.  
6.22. SMV rear marking plate (UNECE Regulation No 69, as referenced in 
Annex I)  
6.22.1. Presence: Optional on vehicles with a maximum design speed of not 
more than 40 km/h. Prohibited on all other vehicles.  
6.22.2. Number: According to Annex 15 to UNECE Regulation No 69, as 
referenced in Annex I.  
6.22.3. Arrangement: According to Annex 15 to UNECE Regulation No 69, 
as referenced in Annex I.  
6.22.4. Position  
Width: According to Annex 15 to UNECE Regulation No 69, 
as referenced in Annex I.  
Height: No individual specifications.  
Length: According to Annex 15 to UNECE Regulation No 69, 
as referenced in Annex I.  
6.22.5. Geometric visibility According to Annex 15 to UNECE Regulation 
No 69, as referenced in Annex I.  
6.22.6. Orientation: According to Annex 15 to UNECE Regulation No 69, as 
referenced in Annex I.  
6.23. Exterior courtesy lamp  
6.23.1. Presence: Optional on tractors. Prohibited on R- and S-category 
vehicles.  
6.23.2. Number: No individual specifications.  
6.23.3. Arrangement: No individual specifications.  
6.23.4. Position: No individual specifications.  
6.23.5. Geometric visibility: No individual specifications.  
6.23.6. Orientation: No individual specifications.  
6.23.7. Electrical connections: No individual specifications.  
6.23.8. Tell-tale: No individual specifications.  
6.23.9. Other requirements: The exterior courtesy lamp shall not be activated 
unless the vehicle is stationary and one or more of the following conditions is satisfied:
 
6.23.9.1 the engine is stopped;  
6.23.9.2 a driver or passenger door is opened;  
6.23.9.3 a load compartment door is opened.  
Point 5.11 shall be complied with in all fixed positions of use.  
The technical service shall, to the satisfaction of the authority 
responsible for type-approval, perform a visual test to verify that there is no direct visibility of the apparent surface of the exterior 
courtesy lamps, if viewed by an observer moving on the boundary 
of a zone on a transverse plane 10 m from the front of the vehicle, a
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transverse plane 10 m from the rear of the vehicle, and two longi ­
tudinal planes 10 m from each side of the vehicle; these four planes 
to extend from 1 m to 3 m above and perpendicular to the ground as shown in Annex 14 to UNECE Regulation No 48, as referenced in Annex I.
 
This requirement shall be verified by a drawing or simulation.  
6.24. Manoeuvring lamps (UNECE Regulation No 23, as referenced in 
Annex I)  
6.24.1. Presence: Optional on tractors. Prohibited on R- and S-category 
vehicles.  
6.24.2. Number: One or two (one per side)  
6.24.3. Arrangement: No special requirement, however the requirements of 
point 6.24.9 apply.  
6.24.4. Position: No special requirement.  
6.24.5. Geometric Visibility: No special requirement.  
6.24.6. Orientation: Downwards, however the requirements of point 6.24.9 
apply.  
6.24.7. Electrical Connections: Manoeuvring lamps shall be so connected 
that they cannot be activated unless the main-beam headlamps or the dipped-beam headlamps are switched ON at the same time.
 
The manoeuvring lamp(s) shall be activated automatically for slow 
manoeuvres up to 10 km/h provided that one of the following 
conditions is fulfilled:  
(a) prior to the vehicle being set in motion for the first time after 
each manual activation of the propulsion system; or  
(b) reverse gear is engaged; or  
(c) a camera-based system which assists parking manoeuvres is 
activated.  
The manoeuvring lamps shall be automatically switched off if the 
forward speed of the vehicle exceeds 10 km/h and they shall remain switched off until the conditions for activation are met again.
 
6.24.8. Tell tale: No special requirement  
6.24.9. Other requirements  
6.24.9.1. The Technical Service shall, to the satisfaction of the authority 
responsible for type-approval, perform a visual test to verify that 
there is no direct visibility of the apparent surface of these lamps, if viewed by an observer moving on the boundary of a zone on a transverse plane 10 m from the front of the vehicle, a transverse 
plane 10 m from the rear of the vehicle, and two longitudinal 
planes 10 m from each side of the vehicle; these four planes to extend from 1 m to 3 m above and parallel to the ground.
 
6.24.9.2. The requirement set out in point 6.24.9.1 shall be verified by a 
drawing or simulation or deemed be satisfied if the installation 
conditions comply with paragraph 6.2.3 of UNECE Regulation 
No 23, as referenced in Annex I.  
6.25. Rear retro-reflectors, triangular  
6.25.1. Presence: Mandatory on vehicles of categories R and S. Prohibited on 
tractors.  
6.25.2. Number: Two or four (see point 6.25.5.1).  
6.25.3. Arrangement: The apex of the triangle shall be directed upwards.  ▼B
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6.25.4. Position  
6.25.4.1. Width: Except as provided in point 6.25.5.1, the point on the illumi ­
nating surface which is farthest from the vehicle’s median longi ­
tudinal plane shall be not more than 400 mm from the extreme 
outer edge of the vehicle. The inner edges of the retro-reflectors 
shall be not less than 600 mm apart. This distance may be reduced to 400 mm where the overall width of the vehicle is less than 1 300 mm.
 
6.25.4.2. Height: Except as provided in point 6.25.5.1, not less than 400 mm 
and not more than 1 500 mm above the ground.  
6.25.4.3. Length: No individual specifications.  
6.25.5. Geometric visibility: Horizontal angle: 30° inwards and outwards.  
Vertical angle: 15° above and below the hori ­
zontal. The vertical angle below the horizontal may be reduced to 5° if the height of the reflector is less than 750 mm.
 
6.25.5.1. If it is impossible to observe the above position and visibility require ­
ments, four retro-reflectors may be fitted in accordance with the following installation specifications:
 
6.25.5.1.1. Two retro-reflectors shall keep within the maximum height of 
900 mm above the ground. However, this upper limit may be 
increased to not more than 1 200 mm if it is impossible to keep 
within the height of 900 mm without having to use fixing devices liable to be easily damaged or bent.
 
A distance of at least 300 mm between the interior edges of the 
reflectors shall be observed, and they shall have a vertical angle of visibility above the horizontal of 15°.
 
▼M1 
6.25.5.1.2. The other two retro-reflectors shall keep within a maximum height of 
2 500 mm above the ground and shall comply with point 6.25.5.1.  
▼B 
6.25.6. Orientation: Towards the rear.  
6.25.7. Other requirements: The illuminating surface of the retro-reflector 
may have parts in common with that of any other rear lamp.  
6.26. Signalling panels and signalling foils  
▼M2 
6.26.1. Presence:  
Mandatory on vehicles with a total width of more than 2,55 m.  
Optional on vehicles with a total width not exceeding 2,55 m.  
▼B 
6.26.2. Number:  
Two or four (Appendix 3).  
6.26.3. Arrangement:  
The panels or foils shall be arranged in a way that their stripes shall 
run under 45° outwards and downwards.  ▼B
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6.26.4. Position:  
Width:  
That point on the illuminating surface which is farthest from the 
vehicle’s median longitudinal plane shall not be more than 
100 mm from the extreme outer edge of the vehicle. This value may be increased if the shape of the bodywork makes it impossible to keep within 100 mm.
 
Height:  
No individual specifications.  
Length:  
No individual specifications.  
6.26.5. Geometric visibility:  
No individual specifications.  
6.26.6. Alignment:  
Towards the front and the rear.  ▼B
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Appendix 1  
Visibility of lamps  
Figure 1  
Visibility of a red lamp to the front
  
Figure 2  
Visibility of a white lamp to the rear
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Appendix 2  
Direction indicator lamps  
Geometric visibility (see point 6.5.5)  
Arrangement A
  
Arrangement B
  
Arrangement C
  
Arrangement D
  
The value 10° given for the inward angle of visibility of the front indicator may 
be reduced to 3° for vehicles with an overall width not exceeding 1 400 mm.  ▼B
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Appendix 3  
▼M2 
Dimensions, minimum size of the reflecting surface, colour and photometric 
minimum requirements and identification and marking of signalling panels 
and signalling foils for vehicles with width exceeding 2,55 m  
▼B 
1. Dimensions, number and minimum reflecting surface  
1.1. Signalling panels and signalling foils shall have the following dimensions:  
Figure 1  
Signalling panel or signalling foil
  
Figure 2  
Basic square
  
Table 1  
Dimensions (mm)  
Signalling panel or foil  a 
(mm)  b 
(mm)  Surface (cm  2 ) 
Form A  423  423  1 790  
Form B  282  282  795  
Form R1  282  423  1 193  
Form R2  423  282  
Form L1  141  846  1 193  
Form L2  846  141  
Form K1  141  423  596  
Form K2  423  141  ▼B
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Deviations from the specified formats are permitted, if the surface of the 
unspecified formats contains at least 3 basic squares. The number of 
signalling panels or foils for each effective direction to the front and the rear are specified in Table 2.
 
1.2. Table 2  
Number of signalling panels or foils for each effective direction  
Signalling panel or foil  Number for each effective direction  
Form A  2  
Form B  2  
Form R1  2  
Form R2  
Form L1  2  
Form L2  
Form K1  4  
Form K2  
Signalling panels or foils of Form A may be combined with lamps, if the 
surface of the boards covered by the lamps does not exceed 150 cm  2 . 
2. Colouring and photometric minimum requirements  
White according to point 2.29.1 of UNECE Regulation No 48, as referred 
to in Annex I.  
Red according to point 2.29.4 of UNECE Regulation No 48.  
The photometric requirements set out in Annex 7 to UNECE Regulation 
No. 69, as referenced in Annex I, or in Annex 7 to UNECE Regulation No 104, as referenced in Annex I, apply.
 
Panels or foils of Form B shall comply with Annex 7 to UNECE Regu ­
lation No 104, Class C.  
3. Identification  
Signalling panels which comply with the requirements set out in this Regu ­
lation are marked with the number of this Regulation and the name of the manufacturer.
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ANNEX XIII  
Requirements on vehicle occupant protection, including interior fittings, 
head restraints, seat belts, vehicle doors  
PART 1  
1. Definitions  
For the purposes of this Annex:  
▼M1 
Definitions for the protection of drive components, in accordance with 
the requirements laid down in Article 20 of Commission Delegated Regulation (EU) No 1322/2014 (
 1 ), are valid for this Annex.  
▼B 
1.1. ‘Interior fittings’ mean the interior parts of the passenger compartment 
other than the interior rear-view mirrors and include  
— the layout of the controls;  
— the roof;  
— power-operated windows, roof panel and partition systems.  
1.2. ‘Level of the instrument panel’ means the line defined by the points of 
contact of vertical tangents to the instrument panel.  
1.3. ‘Power-operated windows’ means windows which are closed by power 
supply of the vehicle.  
1.4. ‘Opening’ is the maximum unobstructed aperture between the upper 
edge or the leading edge, depending on the closing direction, of a power-operated window or partition or roof panel and the vehicle 
structure which forms the boundary of the window, partition or roof 
panel, when viewed from the interior of the vehicle or, in the case of partition system, from the rear part of the passenger compartment.
 
PART 2  
Interior fittings  
1. Specifications  
▼M1 
1.1. Interior parts of the passenger compartment excluding the side doors, 
with all doors, windows and access lids in the closed position  
▼B 
1.1.1. Environment of driving seat and passenger seats, if fitted  
1.1.1.1. The safety distance zone A above the SIP of the driving seat and located 
in front of it, as determined in Figure 1, shall not contain any dangerous roughness or sharp edges, likely to increase the risk of serious injury to 
the occupants. If parts contained in the safety distance zone A above the 
SIP, located in front of it, comply with the requirements in points 1.1.2 to 1.1.6, they shall be deemed to also comply with this requirement.
 ▼B 
( 1 ) Commission Delegated Regulation (EU) No 1322/2014 of 19 September 2014 supple ­
menting and amending Regulation (EU) No 167/2013 of the European Parliament and of 
the Council with regard to vehicle construction and general requirements for the approval 
of agricultural and forestry vehicles (OJ L 364, 18.12.2014, p. 1).
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Figure 1
  
1.1.1.2. The safety distance zone A, whose centre is 670 mm above the centre of 
the front edge of the front passenger seat, if fitted, and located in front 
of it, as determined in Figure 2, shall not contain any dangerous roughness or sharp edges, likely to increase the risk of serious injury to the occupants. If parts contained in the safety distance zone A above 
the SIP, located in front of it, comply with the requirements in points 
1.1.2 to 1.1.6, they shall be deemed to also comply with this requirement.
 
Figure 2
  
1.1.1.3. In the case of vehicles equipped with steering wheel and bench seats or 
bucket seats in more than one row, the environment of the rear 
passenger seats, if fitted, shall comply with the requirements of Annex XVII of the Regulation (EU) No 3/2014. (
 1 ) 
1.1.2. Parts that are likely to be contacted by the driver or passengers shall 
have no sharp edges or rough surfaces hazardous to the occupants.  
1.1.3. For tractors with maximum design speed exceeding 40 km/h, the 
requirements of points 1.1.3.1-1.1.3.4 shall apply in addition to the 
requirements of points 1.1.1-1.1.2., 1.1.5-1.1.6 and Parts 3-5:  
1.1.3.1. Any metal support fittings shall have no protruding edges.  
1.1.3.2. The parts that can be contacted by a hemisphere with a diameter of 
165 mm, as described in point 3.2.1, when approaching along the radius of zone A in Figure 1, shall be rounded to a radius of
 ▼B 
( 1 ) Commission Delegated Regulation (EU) No 3/2014 of 24 October 2013 supplementing 
Regulation (EU) No 168/2013 of the European Parliament and of the Council with 
regard to vehicle functional safety requirements for the approval of two- or three- 
wheel vehicles and quadricycles (OJ L 7, 10.01.2014, p. 1).
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curvature of not less than 2,5 mm.  ►M1 This requirement shall not 
apply to parts of control devices and of casings between their switches, 
which protrude less than 5 mm, but the outward facing angles of such parts shall be blunted, save where such parts protrude less than 1,5 mm. ◄
 
1.1.3.3. Window winders, if fitted, may project 35 mm from the surface of the 
panel.  
1.1.3.4. Requirements of points 1.1.3.1, 1.1.3.2 and 1.1.3.3 do not apply to 
components located beyond the steering wheel, as referenced from the apex of a cone, this apex being the centre of zone A in Figure 1, and the rim of the steering wheel being the generatrix of that cone.
 
1.1.4. For tractors with maximum design speed exceeding 60 km/h, the 
requirements of points 1.1.4.1-1.1.4.6 shall apply in addition to the 
requirements of points 1.1.1-1.1.3.4, 1.1.5-1.1.6 and Parts 3-5:  
1.1.4.1. The lower edge of the instrument panel shall be rounded to a radius of 
curvature of not less than 19 mm.  
1.1.4.2. Switches, pull-knobs, etc., made of rigid material, which, measured in 
accordance with the method described in 3 from 3,2 mm to 9,5 mm 
from the panel, shall have a cross-sectional area of not less than 2 cm  2 , 
measured 2,5 mm from the point projecting furthest, and shall have rounded edges with a radius of curvature of not less than 2,5 mm.
 
1.1.4.3. If these components project by more than 9,5 mm from the surface of 
the instrument panel, they shall be designed and constructed with a 
cross-section of not less than 6,50 cm  2 in area situated not more than 
6,5 mm from the point of maximum projection.  
1.1.4.4. Components mounted on the roof, if fitted, but which are not part of the 
roof structure, such as grab handles, lights and ventilation openings, etc., shall have a radius of curvature of not less than 3,2 mm and, in addition, 
the width of the projecting parts shall not be less than the amount of 
their downward projection.
 
1.1.4.5. In the case of a projection consisting of a component made of non-rigid 
material of less than 60 Shore A hardness mounted on a rigid support, the requirements of points 1.1.4.2-1.1.4.4 shall apply only to the rigid 
support.
 
1.1.4.6. The requirements set out in this section shall apply to fittings not 
mentioned in points 1.1.2-1.1.6 which, in accordance with the requirements set out in points 1.1.1 to 1.1.6 and according to their 
location in the vehicle, are capable of being contacted by the occupants. 
If such parts are made of a material softer than 60 Shore A hardness and mounted on one or more rigid supports, the requirements in question shall apply only to those rigid supports.
 
1.1.5. Shelves and other similar items, if fitted, shall be so designed and 
constructed that their supports in no case have protruding edges.  
1.1.6. Other items of equipment in the vehicle not covered by the preceding 
points such as seat slide rails, equipment for regulating the horizontal or vertical part of the seat, devices for retracting safety belts, etc. shall not be subject to any of these provisions if they are situated below a hori ­
zontal plane passing through the seat index point of each seat, even 
though the occupant is likely to come into contact with such items.
 
2. Test procedure for the EU type-approval  
2.1.1. The application for EU component type-approval shall be accompanied 
by the following samples that shall be submitted to the technical service responsible for conducting the component type-approval tests:
 
2.1.2. at the manufacturer's discretion, either a vehicle representative of the 
vehicle type to be approved or the part(s) of the vehicle regarded as 
essential for the checks and tests prescribed by this Regulation; and  ▼B
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2.1.3. at the request of the aforesaid technical service, certain components and 
certain samples of the materials used.  
3. Method of measuring projections  
3.1. To determine the amount by which an item projects in relation to the 
panel on which it is mounted, a 165 mm sphere shall be moved along 
and be kept in contact with the component under consideration, starting from the initial position of contact with the component under consider ­
ation. The projection's value is the largest of all possible variations «y», 
the variation measured from the centre of the sphere perpendicular to the 
panel.
 
▼M1 
If the panels and components, etc., are covered with materials softer than 
60 Shore A hardness, the procedure for the measuring of projections 
described in the first paragraph shall apply only after the removal of 
such materials.  
▼B 
The projection of switches, pull-knobs, etc., situated in the reference 
area shall be measured by using the test apparatus and procedure described below:
 
3.2. Apparatus  
3.2.1. The measuring apparatus for projections shall consist of a hemispherical 
headform 165 mm in diameter, in which there is a sliding ram of 50 mm 
diameter.  
3.2.2. Relative positions of the flat end of the ram and the edge of the 
headform shall be shown on a graduated scale, on which a mobile index shall register the maximum measurement achieved when the apparatus is moved away from the item tested. A minimum distance 
of 30 mm shall be measurable; the measuring scale shall be graduated 
in half-millimetres to make possible an indication of the extent of the projections in question.
 
3.2.3. Gauging procedure:  
3.2.3.1. The apparatus shall be placed on a flat surface so that its axis is 
perpendicular to that surface. When the flat end of the ram contacts the surface, the scale shall be set at zero.
 
3.2.3.2. A 10 mm strut shall be inserted between the flat end of the ram and the 
retaining surface; a check shall be made to ensure that the mobile index 
records this measurement.  
3.2.4. The apparatus for measuring projections is illustrated in Figure 3.  
3.3. Test procedure  
3.3.1. A cavity shall be formed in the headform by pulling back the ram and 
the mobile index shall be placed against the ram.  
3.3.2. The apparatus shall be applied to the projection to be measured so that 
the headform contacts the maximum surrounding surface area, with a force not exceeding 2 daN.
 
3.3.3. The ram shall be pushed forward until it makes contact with the 
projection to be measured and the amount of the projection shall be observed on the scale.
 
3.3.4. The headform shall be adjusted to obtain maximum projection. The 
amount of the projection shall be recorded.  
3.3.5. If two or more controls are situated sufficiently close for the ram or the 
headform to contact them simultaneously, they shall be treated as 
follows:  ▼B
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3.3.5.1. Multiple controls, all of which can be contained in the headform cavity, 
shall be regarded as forming a single projection.  
3.3.5.2. If other controls prevent normal testing by contacting the headform, they 
shall be removed and the test shall be conducted without them. They 
may subsequently be re-installed and tested in their turn with other controls that have been removed to facilitate the procedure.
 
Figure 3  
Apparatus for measuring projections
  
4. ►M1 Apparatus and procedure for application of points 1.1.3 and 
1.1.4 ◄ 
Those parts (switches, pull-knobs etc.) which can be contacted by using 
the apparatus and procedure described below shall be considered as being likely to be contacted by the knees of an occupant:
 
4.1. Apparatus  
Diagram of apparatus
  
4.2. Procedure  
The apparatus may be placed in any position below the instrument panel 
so that:  ▼B
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— the plane XX' remains parallel to the median longitudinal plane of 
the vehicle,  
— the axis X can be rotated above and below the horizontal through 
angles up to 30°.  
In carrying out the test referred to in this point, all materials of less than 
60 Shore A hardness shall be removed.  
PART 3  
Head restraints, if fitted  
Head restraints, if fitted shall comply with the provisions of UNECE Regulation 
No 25, as referenced in Annex I.  
▼M1 
PART 4  
Seat belts  
The requirements laid down in Article 21 of Delegated Regulation (EU) No 
1322/2014 shall apply.  
▼B 
PART 5  
Vehicle doors, if fitted  
Vehicle doors, with powered windows and powered roof hatches, if fitted, shall 
comply with paragraphs 5.8.1 to 5.8.5 of UNECE Regulation No 21, as 
referenced in Annex I.  ▼B
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ANNEX XIV  
Requirements on vehicle exterior and accessories  
1. Definitions  
For the purposes of this Annex, the definitions in section 1 of Annex 
XII and in section 1 of Annex XXXIII shall apply. The following definitions shall also apply:
 
1.1. ‘External surface’ means the outside of the vehicle including wheels, 
tracks, doors, bumpers, bonnet, access means, tanks, mudguards, exhaust system.
 
1.2. ‘Radius of curvature’ means the radius of the arc of a circle which 
comes closest to the rounded form of the component under consider ­
ation.  
1.3. ‘Extreme outer edge’ of the vehicle means, in relation to the sides of the 
vehicle, the plane parallel to the median longitudinal plane of the vehicle 
coinciding with its outer lateral edge, account not being taken of the projection:
 
(a) of tyres near their point of contact with the ground, and connections 
for tyre pressure gauges and tyre inflating/deflating devices/ducts;  
(b) of any anti-skid devices which may be mounted on the wheels;  
(c) of rear-view mirrors, including their support;  
(d) of side direction indicator lamps, end outline marker lamps, front 
and rear position (side) lamps, parking lamps, retro-reflectors, 
signalling panels and SMV rear marking plates;  
(e) of articulation structures on foldable ROPS of T2, C2, T3 and C3 
category tractors;  
(f) of mechanical, electrical, pneumatic or hydraulic connections, and 
their supports on the sides of tractors.  
2. Scope  
▼M2 
2.1. This Annex shall apply to those parts of the external surface which, with 
the vehicle in the laden condition, equipped with tyres of the highest 
diameter or set of tracks of the highest vertical dimension, which are not 
intended for soil protection, for which it is approved, with all doors, windows and access lids etc., in the closed position, are:
 
▼M1 
2.1.1. at a height of less than 0,75 m, the parts forming only at the sides of the 
vehicle the extreme outer edge in each vertical plane perpendicular to the length axis of the vehicle, with the exemption of those parts with 
distance greater than 80 mm from the side extreme outer edge of the 
vehicle and towards its median longitudinal plane, when the vehicle is equipped with the tyres or set of tracks, described in point 2.1, giving the least track width; if more than one tyre or set of tracks, described in 
point 2.1, exist, the one giving the minimum vehicle width shall be 
considered;
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2.1.2. at the sides and at a height between 0,75 and 2 m, all parts, except:  
2.1.2.1. the parts that cannot be contacted by a sphere with a diameter of 
100 mm, when approaching horizontally in each vertical plane perpen ­
dicular to the length axis of the vehicle; the displacement of the sphere shall not exceed 80 mm, starting from the extreme outer edge of each of the left and right side of the vehicle and towards its median longitudinal 
plane, when the vehicle is equipped with the tyres or set of tracks, 
described in point 2.1, giving the least track width; if more than one tyre or set of tracks, described in point 2.1, exist, the one giving the minimum vehicle width shall be considered;
 
2.2. The purpose of these provisions is to reduce the risk or seriousness of 
bodily injury to a person hit by the exterior of the vehicle or brushing against it in the event of a collision. This is valid both when the vehicle is stationary and in motion.
 
2.3. This annex does not apply to exterior rear-view mirrors, including their 
support.  
2.4. This Annex does not apply neither to the track chains nor to the parts of 
the tracks that are inside of the vertical plane formed by the extreme 
outer edge of the track belt or track chain of vehicles of category C.  
2.5. This Annex does not apply to the parts of the wheels and of the wheel 
guards that are inside of the vertical plane formed by the exterior lateral wall of the tyres.
 
2.6. This Annex does not apply to steps and rungs, including their support, 
mentioned in points 3.3. and 4.2. of Annex XV to Delegated Regulation 
(EU) No 1322/2014.  
2.7. This annex does not apply to mechanical, electrical, pneumatic or 
hydraulic connections, including their supports, mounted on the sides 
of tractors.  
2.8. This annex does not apply to articulation structures on foldable ROPS of 
T2, C2, T3 and C3 category tractors.  
3. Requirements  
3.1. The external surface of the vehicle shall not exhibit, directed outwards, 
any pointed or sharp parts, rough surfaces, or any projections of such 
shape, dimensions, direction or hardness as to be likely to increase the risk or seriousness of bodily injury to a person hit by the external surface or brushing against it in the event of a collision.
 
3.2. The external surfaces on each side of the vehicle shall not exhibit, 
directed outwards, any parts likely to catch on pedestrians, cyclists or motor cyclists.
 
3.3. No protruding part of the external surface shall have a radius of 
curvature less than 2,5 mm or each external part with edges shall be 
positioned with respect to the longitudinal axis so that the outside face 
of such part shall be flat and without edges and on a plane parallel with the vertical plane containing the longitudinal axis. This requirement shall not apply to parts of the external surface which protrude less than 5 mm, 
but the outward facing angles of such parts shall be blunted, save where 
such parts protrude less than 1,5 mm.
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3.4. Protruding parts of the external surface, made of a material of hardness 
not exceeding 60 shore A, may have a radius of curvature less than 
2,5 mm. The hardness measurement by the Shore A procedure may be replaced by a hardness value declaration from the manufacturer of the component.
 
3.5. Vehicles equipped with hydro-pneumatic, hydraulic or pneumatic 
suspension or a device for automatic levelling according to load shall 
be tested with the vehicle in the laden condition.  
3.6. For connecting structures on ROPS of T2, C2, T3 and C3 category 
tractors only point 3.1 shall apply.  
3.7. For side direction indicator lamps, end outline marker lamps, front and 
rear position (side) lamps, parking lamps, retro-reflectors, signalling panels, working lamps, SMV rear marking plates, including their 
supports, only points 3.1 and 3.2 shall apply.
 
3.8. Exposed implements on vehicles of categories R and S that have sharp 
edges or teeth when set in road transport mode and that are already covered by Directive 2006/42/EC are exempted from complying with points 3.1 to 3.5. For exposed areas of any other part of vehicles of 
categories R and S with maximum design speed exceeding 60 km/h, 
points 3.1 to 3.5 shall apply. For exposed areas of any other part of vehicles of categories R and S with maximum design speed not exceeding 60 km/h, only points 3.1 and 3.2 shall apply.
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ANNEX XV  
Requirements on the electromagnetic compatibility  
PART 1  
This Annex applies to the electromagnetic compatibility of vehicles covered by 
Article 2 of Regulation (EU) No 167/2013. It also applies to electrical or elec ­
tronic separate technical units intended to be fitted to the vehicles.  
Definitions  
For the purposes of this Annex, the following definitions apply:  
1. ‘Electromagnetic compatibility’ means the ability of a vehicle or 
component(s) or separate technical unit(s) to function satisfactorily in its electromagnetic environment without introducing intolerable electromagnetic 
disturbances to anything in that environment;
 
2. ‘Electromagnetic disturbance’ means any electromagnetic phenomenon 
which may degrade the performance of a vehicle or component(s) or 
separate technical unit(s). An electromagnetic disturbance may be electrom ­
agnetic noise, an unwanted signal or a change in the propagation medium itself;
 
3. ‘Electromagnetic immunity’ means the ability of a vehicle or component(s) 
or separate technical unit(s) to perform without degradation of performance in the presence of specified electromagnetic disturbances;
 
4. ‘Electromagnetic environment’ means the totality of electromagnetic 
phenomena existing at a given location;  
5. ‘Reference limit’ means the nominal level to which type-approval and 
conformity of production limit values are referenced;  
6. ‘Reference antenna’ for the frequency range 20 to 80 MHz: means a 
shortened balanced dipole being a half wave resonant dipole at 80 MHz, and for the frequency range above 80 MHz: means a balanced half wave resonant dipole tuned to the measurement frequency;
 
7. ‘Broadband electromagnetic emission’ means an emission which has a 
bandwidth greater than that of a particular measuring apparatus or receiver;  
8. ‘Narrowband electromagnetic emission’ means an emission which has a 
bandwidth less than that of a particular measuring apparatus or receiver;  
9. ‘Electrical/electronic system’ means (an) electrical and/or electronic device(s) 
or set(s) of devices together with any associated electrical connections which form part of a vehicle but which are not intended to be type approved separately from the vehicle;
 
10. ‘Electrical/electronic sub-assembly’ (ESA) means an electrical and/or elec ­
tronic device or set(s) of devices intended to be part of a vehicle, together 
with any associated electrical connections and wiring, which performs one or 
more specialised functions;  
11. ‘Type of ESA’ in relation to electromagnetic compatibility means ESAs 
which do not differ as to the function performed or the general arrangement 
of the electrical and/or electronic components, if applicable.  ▼B
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PART 2  
Requirements to be met by vehicles and electrical / electronic sub-assemblies 
fitted to a vehicle  
1. Application for EU type-approval  
1.1. Approval of a vehicle type  
▼M1 
1.1.1. The application for approval of a vehicle type, with regard to its elec ­
tromagnetic compatibility pursuant to Articles 24 and 26 of Regulation 
(EU) No 167/2013 and Annex I to Implementing Regulation (EU) 
2015/504 shall be submitted by the vehicle manufacturer.  
1.1.2. The vehicle manufacturer shall submit the information document, the 
model of which is set out in Annex I to Implementing Regulation 
(EU) 2015/504.  
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1.1.3. The vehicle manufacturer shall draw up a schedule describing all 
projected combinations of relevant vehicle electrical/electronic systems or ESAs, body styles (
 1 ), variations in body material (  2 ), general wiring 
arrangements, engine variations, left-hand/right-hand drive versions and 
wheelbase versions. Relevant vehicle electrical/electronic systems or 
ESAs are those which may emit significant broadband or narrowband radiation and/or those which are involved in the driver’s direct control (see point 3.4.2.3) of the vehicle.
 
1.1.4. A representative vehicle shall be selected from this schedule for the 
purpose of being tested, in mutual agreement between the manufacturer and the competent authority.  ►
M1 This vehicle shall represent the 
vehicle type specified in the information document set out in Article 2 
of Implementing Regulation (EU) 2015/504. ◄ The choice of vehicle 
shall be based on the electrical/electronic systems offered by the manu ­
facturer. One more vehicle may be selected from this schedule for the 
purpose of being tested if it is considered by mutual agreement between 
the manufacturer and the competent authority that different electrical/ electronic systems are included which are likely to have a significant effect on the vehicle's electromagnetic compatibility compared with the 
first representative vehicle.
 
1.1.5. The choice of the vehicle(s) in conformity with point 1.1.4 is limited to 
vehicle/electrical/electronic system combinations intended for actual 
production.  
1.1.6. The manufacturer may supplement the application with a report from 
tests which have been carried out. Any such data provided may be used 
by the approval authority for the purpose of drawing up the EU type- 
approval certificate.  
1.1.7. A vehicle representative of the type to be approved, according to point 
1.1.4 shall be provided to the technical service that carries out the test 
itself.  
1.2. Approval of a type of ESA  
1.2.1.  ►M1 The application for approval of a type of ESA with regard to its 
electromagnetic compatibility pursuant to Articles 24 and 26 of Regu ­
lation (EU) No 167/2013 and Article 2 of Implementing Regulation (EU) 2015/504 shall be submitted by the vehicle manufacturer or by 
the manufacturer of the ESA. ◄ An ESA may be approved at the 
request of a manufacturer as either a ‘component’ or a ‘separate technical unit (STU)’.
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( 1 ) If applicable. 
( 2 ) If applicable.
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1.2.2. The vehicle manufacturer shall submit the information document, the 
model of which is set out in Annex I to Implementing Regulation (EU) 2015/504.
 
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1.2.3. The manufacturer may supplement the application with a report from 
tests which have been carried out. Any such data provided may be used by the approval authority for the purpose of drawing up the EU type- approval certificate.
 
1.2.4. A sample of the ESA representative of the type to be approved shall be 
provided to the technical service that carries out the test itself, if 
necessary, after discussion with the manufacturer on, for example, possible variations in the layout, the number of components and the number of sensors. If the technical service deems it necessary, it may 
select a further sample.
 
1.2.5. The sample(s) shall be clearly and indelibly marked with the manufac ­
turer's trade name or mark and the type designation.  
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1.2.6. Where applicable, any restrictions on use shall be identified. Any such 
restrictions shall be included in the information document referred to in Article 2 of Implementing Regulation (EU) 2015/504 or in the EU type- 
approval certificate referred to in Annex V of Implementing Regulation 
(EU) 2015/504.
 
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2. Marking  
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2.1. Every ESA conforming to a type approved pursuant to this Regulation 
shall bear an EU type-approval mark in accordance with Article 5 of 
Implementing Regulation (EU) 2015/504 and Annex XX to this Regu ­
lation.  
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2.2. No marking is required for electrical/electronic systems included in 
vehicle types approved by this Regulation.  
2.3. Markings on ESAs in compliance with points 2.1 and 2.2 need not be 
visible when the ESA is installed in a vehicle.  
3. Specifications  
3.1. General specification  
3.1.1. A vehicle (and its electrical/electronic system(s) or ESAs) shall be so 
designed, constructed and fitted as to enable the vehicle, in normal conditions of use, to comply with this Regulation.
 
3.2. Specifications concerning broadband electromagnetic radiation from 
vehicles fitted with spark ignition.  
3.2.1. Method of measurement  
The electromagnetic radiation generated by the vehicle representative of 
its type shall be measured using the method described in Part 3 at either 
of the defined antenna distances. The choice shall be made by the vehicle manufacturer.
 
3.2.2. Vehicle broadband reference limits  
3.2.2.1. If measurements are made using the method described in Part 3 using a 
vehicle-to-antenna spacing of 10,0 ± 0,2 m, the radiation reference limits 
shall be 34 dB microvolts/m (50 microvolts/m) in the 30 to 75 MHz 
frequency band and 34 to 45 dB microvolts/m (50 to 180 microvolts/m) in the 75 to 400 MHz frequency band, this limit increasing logarith ­
mically (linearly) with frequencies above 75 MHz as shown in point 5. 
In the 400 to 1 000 MHz frequency band the limit remains constant at 
45 dB microvolts/m (180 microvolts/m).
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3.2.2.2. If measurements are made using the method described in Part 3 using a 
vehicle-to-antenna spacing of 3,0 ± 0,05 m, the radiation reference limits 
shall be 44 dB microvolts/m (160 microvolts/m) in the 30 to 75 MHz frequency band and 44 to 55 dB microvolts/m (160 to 562 micro ­
volts/m) in the 75 to 400 MHz frequency band, this limit increasing 
logarithmically (linearly) with frequencies above 75 MHz as shown in 
point 6. In the 400 to 1 000 MHz frequency band the limit remains constant at 55 dB microvolts/m (562 microvolts/m).
 
3.2.2.3. On the vehicle representative of its type, the measured values, expressed 
in dB microvolts/m (microvolts/m), shall be at least 2,0 dB (20 %) 
below the reference limits.  
3.3. Specifications concerning narrowband electromagnetic radiation from 
vehicles  
3.3.1. Method of measurement  
The electromagnetic radiation generated by the vehicle representative of 
its type shall be measured using the method described in Part 4 at either of the defined antenna distances. The choice shall be made by the 
vehicle manufacturer.
 
3.3.2. Vehicle narrowband reference limits  
3.3.2.1. If measurements are made using the method described in Part 4 using a 
vehicle-to-antenna spacing of 10,0 ± 0,2 m, the radiation-reference limits 
shall be 24 dB microvolts/m (16 microvolts/m) in the 30 to 75 MHz 
frequency band and 24 to 35 dB microvolts/m (16 to 56 microvolts/m) in the 75 to 400 MHz frequency band, this limit increasing logarith ­
mically (linearly) with frequencies above 75 MHz as shown in point 7. 
In the 400 to 1 000 MHz frequency band the limit remains constant at 
35 dB microvolts/m (56 microvolts/m).
 
3.3.2.2. If measurements are made using the method described in Part 4 using a 
vehicle-to-antenna spacing of 3,0 ± 0,05 m, the radiation reference limit 
shall be 34 dB microvolts/m (50 microvolts/m) in the 30 to 75 MHz 
frequency band and 34 to 45 dB microvolts/m (50 to 180 microvolts/m) in the 75 to 400 MHz frequency band, this limit increasing logarith ­
mically (linearly) with frequencies above 75 MHz as shown in point 8. 
In the 400 to 1 000 MHz frequency band the limit remains constant at 
45 dB microvolts/m (180 microvolts/m).
 
3.3.2.3. On the vehicle representative of its type, the measured values, expressed 
in dB microvolts/m (microvolts/m), shall be at least 2,0 dB (20 %) 
below the reference limit.  
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3.3.2.4. Notwithstanding the limits defined in points 3.3.2.1, 3.3.2.2 and 3.3.2.3, 
if, during the initial step described in point 1.3 of Part 4, the signal 
strength measured at the vehicle broadcast radio antenna is less than 20 dB microvolts/m (10 microvolts/m) over the frequency range 88 to 108 MHz, then the vehicle shall be deemed to comply with the limits for 
narrowband emissions and no further testing shall be required.
 
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3.4. Specifications concerning immunity of vehicles to electromagnetic 
radiation  
3.4.1. Method of testing  
The immunity to electromagnetic radiation of the vehicle representative 
of its type shall be tested by the method described in Part 5.  ▼B
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3.4.2. Vehicle immunity reference limits  
3.4.2.1. If tests are made using the method described in Part 5, the field strength 
reference level shall be 24 volts/m rms in over 90 % of the 20 to  
►M2 2 000 ◄ MHz frequency band and 20 volts/m rms over the 
whole 20 to  ►M2 2 000 ◄ MHz frequency band.  
3.4.2.2. The vehicle representative of its type shall be considered as complying 
with immunity requirements if, during the tests performed in accordance 
with Part 5, and subjected to a field strength, expressed in volts/m, of 
25 % above the reference level, there shall be no abnormal change in the speed of the driven wheels of the vehicle, no degradation of performance which would cause confusion to other road users, and no degradation in 
the driver's direct control of the vehicle which could be observed by the 
driver or other road user.
 
3.4.2.3. The driver’s direct control of the vehicle is exercised by means of 
steering, braking, or engine speed control.  
3.5. Specification concerning broadband electromagnetic interference 
generated by ESAs  
3.5.1. Method of measurement  
The electromagnetic radiation generated by the ESA representative of its 
type shall be measured by the method described in Part 6.  
3.5.2. ESA broadband reference limits  
3.5.2.1. If measurements are made using the method described in Part 6, the 
radiation reference limits shall be 64 to 54 dB microvolts/m (1 600 to 
500 microvolts/m) in the 30 to 75 MHz frequency band, this limit 
decreasing logarithmically (linearly) with frequencies above 30 MHz, and 54 to 65 dB microvolts/m (500 to 1 800 microvolts/m) in the 75 to 400 MHz band, this limit increasing logarithmically (linearly) with 
frequencies above 75 MHz as shown in point 9 of this Part. In the 400 
to 1 000 MHz frequency band the limit remains constant at 65 dB microvolts/m (1 800 microvolts/m).
 
3.5.2.2. On the ESA representative of its type, the measured values, expressed in 
dB microvolts/m, (microvolts/m) shall be at least 2,0 dB (20 %) below 
the reference limits.  
3.6. Specifications concerning narrowband electromagnetic interference 
generated by ESAs  
3.6.1. Method of measurement  
The electromagnetic radiation generated by the ESA representative of its 
type shall be measured by the method described in Part 7.  
3.6.2. ESA narrowband reference limits  
3.6.2.1. If measures are made using the method described in Part 7, the radiation 
reference limits shall be 54 to 44 dB microvolts/m (500 to 160 micro ­
volts/m) in the 30 to 75 MHz frequency band, this limit decreasing logarithmically (linearly) with frequencies above 30 MHz, and 44 to 55 dB microvolts/m (160 to 560 microvolts/m) in the 75 to 400 MHz 
band, this limit increasing logarithmically (linearly) with frequencies 
above 75 MHz as shown in point 10 of this Part. In the 400 to 1 000 MHz frequency band the limit remains constant at 55 dB micro ­
volts/m (560 microvolts/m).
 
3.6.2.2. On the ESA representative of its type, the measured value, expressed in 
dB microvolts/m (microvolts/m) shall be at least 2,0 dB (20 %) below 
the reference limits.  ▼B
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3.7. Specifications concerning immunity of ESAs to electromagnetic 
radiation  
3.7.1. Method(s) of testing  
The immunity to electromagnetic radiation of the ESA representative of 
its type shall be tested by the method(s) chosen from those described in Part 8.
 
3.7.2. ESA immunity reference limits  
3.7.2.1. If tests are made using the methods described in Part 8, the immunity 
test reference levels shall be 48 volts/m for the 150 mm stripline testing 
method, 12 volts/m for the 800 mm stripline testing method, 60 volts/m for the transverse electromagnetic mode (TEM) cell testing method, 48 mA for the bulk current injection (BCI) testing method and 24 volts/m 
for the free field testing method.
 
3.7.2.2. On the ESA representative of its type at a field strength or current 
expressed in appropriate linear units 25 % above the reference limit, the ESA shall not exhibit any malfunction which would cause any degradation of performance which could cause confusion to other road 
users or any degradation in the driver's direct control of a vehicle fitted 
with the system which could be observed by the driver or other road user.
 
4. Exceptions  
4.1. Where a vehicle or electrical/electronic system or ESA does not include 
an electronic oscillator with an operating frequency greater than 9 kHz, 
it shall be deemed to comply with point 3.3.2 or 3.6.2 and with Parts 4 
and 7.  
4.2. Vehicles which do not have electrical/electronic systems or ESAs 
involved in the direct control of the vehicle need not be tested for immunity and shall be deemed to comply with point 3.4 and with Part 5.
 
4.3. ESAs whose functions are not involved in the direct control of the 
vehicle need not be tested for immunity and shall be deemed to 
comply with point 3.7 and with Part 8.  
4.4. Electrostatic discharge  
For vehicles fitted with tyres, the vehicle body/chassis can be considered 
to be an electrically isolated structure. Significant electrostatic forces in 
relation to the vehicle's external environment only occur at the moment 
of occupant entry into or exit from the vehicle. As the vehicle is stationary at these moments, no type-approval test for electrostatic discharge is deemed necessary.
 
4.5. Conducted transients  
Since during normal driving no external electrical connections are made 
to vehicles, no conducted transients are generated in relation to the 
external environment. The responsibility of ensuring that equipment can tolerate the conducted transients within a vehicle, for example due to load switching and interaction between systems, shall lie with the 
manufacturer. No type-approval test for conducted transients shall be 
deemed necessary.
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5. Vehicle broadband reference limits with antenna-vehicle separation 
of 10 m  
Frequency — megahertz — logarithmic  
(See point 3.2.2.1 of Part 2)
  
6. Vehicle broadband reference limits with antenna-vehicle separation 
of 3 m  
Frequency — megahertz — logarithmic  
(See point 3.2.2.2 of Part 2)
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7. Vehicle narrowband reference limits with antenna-vehicle separation 
of 10 m  
Frequency — megahertz — logarithmic  
(See point 3.3.2.1 of Part 2)
  
8. Vehicle narrowband reference limits with antenna-vehicle separation 
of 3 m  
Frequency — megahertz — logarithmic  
(See point 3.3.2.2 of Part 2)
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9. Broadband reference limits of electrical / electronic sub-assembly  
Frequency — megahertz — logarithmic  
(See point 3.5.2.1 of Part 2)
  
10. Narrowband reference limits of electrical / electronic sub-assembly  
Frequency — megahertz — logarithmic  
(See point 3.6.2.1 of Part 2)
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PART 3  
Requirements to be met by vehicles: method of measurement of radiated 
broadband electromagnetic emissions from vehicles  
1. General  
1.1. The test method described in this Part shall only be applied to vehicles.  
1.2. Measuring apparatus  
The measuring equipment shall comply with the requirements of 
publication No 16-1 series of the International Special Committee on Radio Interference (CISPR).
 
A quasi-peak detector shall be used for the measurement of broadband 
electromagnetic emissions in this Part, or if a peak detector is used an 
appropriate correction factor shall be used depending on the spark pulse 
rate. 
1.3. Test method  
This test is intended to measure the broadband electromagnetic 
emissions generated by spark-ignition systems and by electric motors (electric traction motors, engines for heating or de-icing systems, fuel 
pumps, water pumps, etc.) permanently fitted to the vehicle.
 
Two alternative reference antenna distances are permissible: 10 or 3 m 
from the vehicle. In either case point 3 shall apply.  
2. Expression of results  
The results of measurements shall be expressed in dB microvolts/m 
(microvolt/m) for 120 kHz band width. If the actual band width B (expressed in kHz) of the measuring apparatus differs from 120 kHz, 
the readings taken in microvolts/m shall be converted to 120 kHz band 
width through multiplication by a factor 120/B.
 
3. Measuring location  
3.1. The test site shall be a level, clear area free from electromagnetic 
reflecting surfaces within a circle of minimum radius 30 m measured from a point midway between the vehicle and the antenna (see Figure 1 
in point 7).
 
3.2. The measuring set, test hut, or vehicle in which the measurement set is 
located may be within the test site, but only in the permitted region shown in Figure 1 in point 7.
 
Other measuring antennae are allowed within the test area, at a 
minimum distance of 10 m both from receiving antenna and the 
vehicle under test, provided that it can be shown that the test results 
will not be affected.  
3.3. Enclosed test facilities may be used if correlation can be shown between 
the enclosed test facility and an outdoor site. Enclosed test facilities do not need to meet the dimensional requirements of Figure 1 in point 7 other than the distance from the antenna to the vehicle and the height of 
the antenna. Neither do they need to have ambient emissions checked 
before or after the test as indicated in point 3.4.
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3.4. Ambient  
To ensure that there is no extraneous noise or signal of a magnitude 
sufficient to affect materially the measurement, measurements shall be 
taken before and after the main test. If the vehicle is present when ambient measurements are taken, the technical service shall ensure that any emissions from the vehicle do not affect significantly the 
ambient measurements, for example by removing the vehicle from the 
test area, removing the ignition key, or disconnecting the battery. In both of the measurements, the extraneous noise or signal shall be at least 10 dB below the limits of interference given in point 3.2.2.1 or 3.2.2.2 (as 
appropriate) of Part 2, except for intentional narrowband ambient trans ­
missions.
 
4. Vehicle state during tests  
4.1. Engine  
The engine shall be running at its normal operating temperature and the 
transmission shall be in neutral. If for practical reasons this cannot be achieved, alternative arrangements mutually agreed between the manu ­
facturer and the test authorities may be made.
 
Care shall be taken to ensure that the speed setting mechanism does not 
influence electromagnetic radiations. During each measurement, the engine shall be operated as follows:
 
Engine type  Method of measurements  
Quasi peak  Peak  
Spark ignition  Engine speed  Engine speed  
One cylinder  2 500 rpm ± 10 %  2 500 rpm ± 10 %  
More than one cylinder  1 500 rpm ± 10 %  1 500 rpm ± 10 %  
4.2. Testing shall not be conducted while rain or other precipitation is falling 
on the vehicle or within 10 minutes after such precipitation has stopped.  
5. Antenna type, position and orientation  
5.1. Antenna type  
Any antenna may be used provided it can be normalised to the reference 
antenna. The method described in CISPR publication No 12, Edition 6, 
Annex C may be used to calibrate the antenna.  
5.2. Height and distance of measurement  
5.2.1. Height  
5.2.1.1. 10 m test  
The phase centre of the antenna shall be 3,00 ± 0,05 m above the plane 
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5.2.1.2. 3 m test  
The phase centre of the antenna shall be 1,80 ± 0,05 m above the plane 
on which the vehicle rests.  
5.2.1.3. No part of any antenna’s receiving elements shall be closer than 0,25 m 
to the plane on which the vehicle rests.  
5.2.2. Distance of measurement  
5.2.2.1. 10 m test  
The horizontal distance from the tip or other appropriate point of the 
antenna defined during the normalisation procedure described in point 
5.1 to the outer body surface of the vehicle shall be 10,0 ± 0,2 m.  
5.2.2.2. 3 m test  
The horizontal distance from the tip or other appropriate point of the 
antenna defined during the normalisation procedure described in point 5.1 to the outer body surface of the vehicle shall be 3,00 ± 0,05 m.
 
5.2.2.3. If the test is carried out in a facility enclosed for radio frequency elec ­
tromagnetic screening purposes, the antenna's receiving elements shall 
be no closer than 1,0 m to any radio absorbent material and no closer than 1,5 m to the wall of the enclosed facility. There shall be no absorbent material between the receiving antenna and vehicle under test.
 
5.3. Antenna location relative to vehicle  
The antenna shall be located successively on the left and right-hand 
sides of the vehicle, with the antenna parallel to the plane of longitudinal symmetry of the vehicle, in line with the engine mid-point (see Figure 1 in point 7) and in line with the vehicle mid-point defined as the point on 
the principal axis of the vehicle midway between the centres of the front 
and rear axles of the vehicle.
 
5.4. Antenna position  
At each of the measuring points, readings shall be taken both with the 
antenna in a horizontal and in a vertical polarisation (see Figure 2 in 
point 7).  
5.5. Readings  
The maximum of the four readings taken in accordance with points 5.3 
and 5.4 at each spot frequency shall be taken as the characteristic reading at the frequency at which the measurements were made.
 
6. Frequencies  
6.1. Measurements  
Measurements shall be made throughout the 30 to 1 000 MHz frequency 
range. To confirm that the vehicle meets the requirements of this Part, 
the Testing Authority shall test at up to 13 frequencies in the range, for example 45, 65, 90, 120, 150, 190, 230, 280, 380, 450, 600, 750, 900 MHz. In the event that the limit is exceeded during the test, inves ­
tigations shall be made to ensure that this is due to the vehicle and not 
to background radiation.
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6.1.1. The limits apply throughout the frequency range 30 to 1 000 MHz.  
6.1.2. Measurements can be performed with either quasi-peak or peak 
detectors. The limits given in points 3.2 and 3.5 of Part 2 are for 
quasi-peak. If peak is used, add 38 dB for 1 MHz band width or subtract 22 dB for 1 kHz band width.
 
6.2. Tolerances  
Spot frequency 
(MHz)  Tolerance 
(MHz)  
45, 65, 90, 120, 150, 190 and 
230 ± 5 
280, 380, 450, 600, 750 and 900  ± 20  
The tolerances apply to frequencies quoted and are intended to avoid 
interference from transmissions operating on or near the nominal spot frequencies during the time of measurement.
 
7. Figures  
Figure 1  
Tractor test area  
(Level area free from reflecting electromagnetic surfaces)
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Position of antenna relative to tractor  
Elevation  
Dipole antenna in position to measure vertical component of radiation
  
Figure 2  
Plan  
Dipole antenna in position to measure horizontal component of radiation
  
PART 4  
Method of measurement of radiated narrowband electromagnetic emissions 
from vehicles  
1. General  
1.1. The test method described in this Part shall only be applied to vehicles.  
1.2. Measuring apparatus  
The measuring equipment shall comply with the requirements of 
publication No 16-1 series of the International Special Committee on 
Radio Interference (CISPR).  ▼B
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An average detector or a peak detector shall be used for the 
measurement of radiated narrowband electromagnetic emissions in this 
Annex.  
1.3. Test method  
1.3.1. This test is intended to measure narrowband electromagnetic emissions 
such as might emanate from a microprocessor-based system or other 
narrowband source.  
1.3.2. As an initial step the levels of emissions in the FM frequency band (88 
to 108 MHz) shall be measured at the vehicle broadcast radio antenna with equipment as specified in point 1.2. If the level specified in point 
3.3.2.4 of Part 2 is not exceeded, the vehicle shall be deemed to comply 
with the requirements set out in this Part in respect of that frequency band and the full test shall not be carried out.
 
1.3.3. In the full test procedure two alternative antenna distances are permis ­
sible: 10 or 3 m from the vehicle. In either case, the requirements set out in point 3 shall be complied with.
 
2. Expression of results  
The results of measurements shall be expressed in dB microvolts/m 
(microvolts/m).  
3. Measuring location  
3.1. The test site shall be a level, clear area free from electromagnetic 
reflecting surfaces within a circle of minimum radius 30 m measured 
from a point midway between the vehicle and the antenna (see Figure 1 
in Part 3).  
3.2. The measuring set, test hut, or vehicle in which the measurement set is 
located may be within the test site, but only in the permitted region 
shown in Figure 1 in Part 3.  
Other measuring antennae are allowed within the test area, at a 
minimum distance of 10 m both from receiving antenna and the vehicle under test, provided that it can be shown that the test results 
will not be affected.
 
3.3. Enclosed test facilities may be used if correlation can be shown between 
the enclosed test facility and an outdoor site. Enclosed test facilities do 
not need to meet the dimensional requirements of Figure 1 in point 7 of 
Part 3 other than the distance from the antenna to the vehicle and the height of the antenna. Neither do they need to have ambient emissions checked before or after the test as indicated in point 3.4 of this Part.
 
3.4. Ambient  
To ensure that there is no extraneous noise or signal of a magnitude 
sufficient to affect materially the measurement, ambient measurements shall be taken before and after the main test. The technical service shall ensure that any emissions from the vehicle do not affect significantly the 
ambient measurements, for example by removing the vehicle from the 
test area, removing the ignition key, or disconnecting the battery(ies). In both of the measurements, the extraneous noise or signal shall be at least 10 dB below the limits of interference given in point 3.3.2.1 or 3.3.2.2 
(as appropriate) of Part 2, except for intentional narrowband ambient 
transmissions.
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4. Vehicle state during tests  
4.1. The vehicle’s electronic systems shall all be in normal operating mode 
with the vehicle stationary.  
4.2. The ignition shall be switched on. The engine shall not be operating.  
4.3. Measurements shall not be made while rain or other precipitation is 
falling on the vehicle or within 10 minutes after such precipitation has stopped.
 
5. Antenna type, position and orientation  
5.1. Antenna type  
Any antenna may be used provided that it can be normalised to the 
reference antenna. The method described in the CISPR publication No 12, Edition 6, Annex C, may be used to calibrate the antenna.
 
5.2. Height and distance of measurement  
5.2.1. Height  
5.2.1.1. 10 m test  
The phase centre of the antenna shall be 3,00 ± 0,05 m above the plane 
on which the vehicle rests.  
5.2.1.2. 3 m test  
The phase centre of the antenna shall be 1,80 ± 0,05 m above the plane 
on which the vehicle rests.  
5.2.1.3. No part of any antenna's receiving elements shall be closer than 0,25 m 
to the plane on which the vehicle rests.  
5.2.2. Distance of measurement  
5.2.2.1. 10 m test  
The horizontal distance from the tip or other appropriate point of the 
antenna defined during the normalisation procedure described in point 
5.1 to the outer body surface of the vehicle shall be 10,0 ± 0,2 m.  
5.2.2.2. 3 m test  
The horizontal distance from the tip or other appropriate point of the 
antenna defined during the normalisation procedure described in point 
5.1 to the outer body surface of the vehicle shall be 3,00 ± 0,05 m.  
5.2.2.3. If the test is carried out in a facility enclosed for radio frequency elec ­
tromagnetic screening purposes, the antenna's receiving elements shall be no closer than 1,0 m to any radio absorbent material and no closer 
than 1,5 m to the wall of the enclosed facility. There shall be no 
absorbent material between the receiving antenna and vehicle under test.
 
5.3. Antenna location relative to vehicle  
The antenna shall be located successively on the left and right-hand 
sides of the vehicle with the antenna parallel to the plane of longitudinal 
symmetry of the vehicle and in line with the engine mid-point (see 
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5.4. Antenna position  
At each of the measuring points, readings shall be taken both with the 
antenna in a horizontal and in a vertical polarisation (see Figure 2 in 
point 7 of Part 3).  
5.5. Readings  
The maximum of the four readings taken in accordance with points 5.3 
and 5.4 at each spot frequency shall be taken as the characteristic reading at the frequency at which the measurements are made.
 
6. Frequencies  
6.1. Measurements  
Measurements shall be made throughout the 30 to 1 000 MHz frequency 
range. This range shall be divided into 13 bands. In each band one spot 
frequency may be tested to demonstrate that the required limits are 
satisfied. To confirm that the vehicle meets the requirements of this Part, the testing authority shall test at one such point in each of the following 13 frequency bands:
 
30 to 50, 50 to 75, 75 to 100, 100 to 130, 130 to 165, 165 to 200, 200 
to 250, 250 to 320, 320 to 400, 400 to 520, 520 to 660, 660 to 820, 820 
to 1 000 MHz.  
In the event that the limit is exceeded during the test, investigations shall 
be made to ensure that this is due to the vehicle and not to background 
radiation.  
PART 5  
Method of testing for immunity of vehicles to electromagnetic radiation  
1. General  
1.1. The test method described in this Part shall only be applied to vehicles.  
1.2. Test method  
This test is intended to demonstrate the immunity to degradation in the 
direct control of the vehicle. The vehicle shall be subject to electrom ­
agnetic fields as described in this Part.  ►M2 _____  ◄ 
2. Expression of results  
For the test described in this Part, field strengths shall be expressed in 
volts/m.  
3. Measuring location  
The test facility shall be capable of generating the field strengths over 
the frequency ranges defined in this Part. The test facility shall comply 
with legal requirements regarding the emission of electromagnetic 
signals.  ▼B
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Care shall be taken so that the control and monitoring equipment shall 
not be affected by radiated fields in such a way as to invalidate the tests.  
4. Vehicle state during tests  
4.1. The vehicle shall be in an unladen condition except for necessary test 
equipment.  
4.1.1. The engine shall turn the driving wheels normally at a constant speed 
corresponding to three quarters of the maximum speed of the vehicle if 
there is no technical reason for the manufacturer to prefer another speed. The vehicle’s engine shall be loaded with an appropriate torque. If need 
be, the transmission shafts may be disengaged (for example, in the case 
of vehicles with more than two axles), provided they do not drive a component-emitting interference.
 
4.1.2. Headlamps shall be on dipped beam.  
4.1.3. Left or right-direction indicator shall be operating.  
4.1.4. All other systems which affect the driver's control of the vehicle shall be 
(on) as in normal operation of the vehicle.  
4.1.5. The vehicle shall not be electrically connected to the test area and no 
connections shall be made to the vehicle from any equipment, except as required by point 4.1.1 or 4.2. Tyre contact with the test area floor shall not be considered to be an electrical connection.
 
4.2. If there are vehicle electrical/electronic systems which form an integral 
part of the direct control of the vehicle, which will not operate under the conditions described in point 4.1, the manufacturer may provide a report or additional evidence to the testing authority that the vehicle electrical/ 
electronic system meets the requirements of this Regulation. Such 
evidence shall be retained in the type-approval documentation.
 
4.3. Only non-perturbing equipment shall be used while monitoring the 
vehicle. The vehicle exterior and the passenger compartment shall be 
monitored to determine whether the requirements of this Part are met 
(for example by using (a) video camera(s)).  
4.4. The vehicle shall normally face a fixed antenna. However, where the 
electronic control units and the associated wiring harness are predomi ­
nantly in the rear of the vehicle, the test shall normally be carried out with the vehicle facing away from the antenna. In the case of long vehicles (namely excluding cars and light vans), which have electronic 
control units and associated wiring harness predominantly towards the 
middle of the vehicle, a reference point (see point 5.4) may be estab ­
lished based on either the right-side surface or the left-side surface of the vehicle. This reference point shall be at the midpoint of the vehicle's 
length or at one point along the side of the vehicle chosen by the 
manufacturer in conjunction with the competent authority after considering the distribution of electronic systems and the layout of any wiring harness.
 
Such testing may only take place if the physical construction of the 
chamber permits. The antenna location shall be noted in the test report.  ▼B
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5. Field generating device type, position and orientation  
5.1. Field generating device type  
5.1.1. The field generating device type(s) shall be chosen such that the desired 
field strength is achieved at the reference point (see point 5.4) at the 
appropriate frequencies.  
5.1.2. The field generating device(s) may be an antenna or antennas or a 
transmission line system (TLS).  
5.1.3. The construction and orientation of any field generating device shall be 
such that the generated field is polarised: from 20 to  
►M2 2 000 ◄ MHz horizontally or vertically.  
5.2. Height and distance of measurement  
5.2.1. Height  
5.2.1.1. The phase centre of any antenna shall not be less than 1,5 m above the 
plane on which the vehicle rests or not less than 2,0 m above the plane on which the vehicle rests if the vehicle roof exceeds 3 m in height.
 
5.2.1.2. No part of any antenna's radiating elements shall be closer than 0,25 m 
to the plane on which the vehicle rests.  
5.2.2. Distance of measurement  
5.2.2.1. In-service conditions may be best approximated by placing the field 
generating device as far from the vehicle as practical. This distance 
shall lie within the range 1 to 5 m.  
5.2.2.2. If the test is carried out in an enclosed facility, the field generating 
device’s radiating elements shall be no closer than 1,0 m to any radio absorbent material and no closer than 1,5 m to the wall of the enclosed 
facility. There shall be no absorbent material between the transmitting 
antenna and the vehicle under test.
 
5.3. Antenna location relative to vehicle  
5.3.1. The field generating device’s radiating elements shall not be closer than 
0,5 m to the outer body surface of the vehicle.  
5.3.2. The field generating device shall be positioned on the vehicle’s centre 
line (plane of longitudinal symmetry).  
5.3.3. No part of a TLS, with the exception of the plane on which the vehicle 
rests, shall be closer than 0,5 m to any part of the vehicle.  
5.3.4. Any field generating device which is placed over the vehicle shall 
extend centrally over at least 75 % of the length of the vehicle.  
5.4. Reference point  
5.4.1. For the purposes of this Part the reference point is the point at which the 
field strength shall be established and shall be defined as follows:  
5.4.1.1. at least 2 m horizontally from the antenna phase centre or at least 1 m 
vertically from the radiating elements of a TLS,  ▼B
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5.4.1.2. on the vehicle's centre line (plane of longitudinal symmetry),  
5.4.1.3. at a height of 1,0 ± 0,05 m above the plane on which the vehicle rests or 
2,0 ± 0,05 m if the minimum height of the roof of any vehicle in the 
model range exceeds 3,0 m,  
5.4.1.4. for front illumination, either:  
— 1,0 ± 0,2 m inside the vehicle, measured from the point of inter ­
section of the windscreen and bonnet (see point C in Figure 1 of point 8), or
 
— 0,2 ± 0,2 m from the centre line of the front axle of the tractor, 
measured towards the centre of the tractor (see point D in Figure 2 
of point 8),  
whichever results in a reference point closer to the antenna,  
5.4.1.5. for rear illumination, either:  
— 1,0 ± 0,2 m inside the vehicle, measured from the point of inter ­
section of the windscreen and bonnet (see point C in Figure 1 of point 8), or
 
— 0,2 ± 0,2 m from the centre line of the rear axle of the tractor, 
measured towards the centre of the tractor (see point D in Figure 
2 of point 8),  
whichever results in a reference point closer to the antenna.  
5.5. If it is decided to radiate the rear of the vehicle, the reference point shall 
be established as in point 5.4. The vehicle shall then be installed facing away from the antenna and positioned as if it had been horizontally rotated 180° around its centre point, namely in such a way that the 
distance from the antenna to the nearest part of the outer body of the 
vehicle remains the same, as illustrated in Figure 3 of point 8.
 
6. Test requirements  
6.1. Frequency range, dwell times, polarisation  
The vehicle shall be exposed to electromagnetic radiation in the 20 to  
►M2 2 000 ◄ MHz frequency range.  
▼M2 
6.1.1. To confirm that the vehicle meets the requirements of this Part, the 
vehicle shall be tested at up to 14 spot frequencies in the range, for example: 27, 45, 65, 90, 120, 150, 190, 230, 280, 380, 450, 600, 750, 900 and from 1 000 to 2 000 MHz, in accordance with the increment 
specified in ISO 11451-1, 3rd ed., 2005 and Amd 1:2008.
 
▼B 
6.1.2. One mode of polarisation shall be used at each frequency — see point 
5.1.3.  
6.1.3. All other test parameters shall be as defined in this Part.  ▼B
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6.1.4. If a vehicle fails the test defined in point 6.1.1, the technical service 
shall verify as having failed under the relevant test conditions and not as 
a result of the generation of uncontrolled fields.  
7. Generation of required field strength  
7.1. Test methodology  
7.1.1. The ‘substitution method’ shall be used to establish the test field 
conditions.  
7.1.2. Calibration phase  
At each test frequency, a level of power shall be fed into the field 
generating device to produce the required field strength at the 
reference point (as defined in point 5) in the test area with the vehicle absent, the level of forward power, or another parameter directly related to the forward power required to define the field, shall be measured and 
the results recorded. Test frequencies shall lie in the range 20 to  
►
M2 2 000 ◄ MHz. Calibration shall be made, starting at 20, in 
steps not greater than two per cent of the previous frequency finishing at ►
M2 2 000 ◄ MHz. These results shall be used for type-approval 
tests unless changes occur in the facilities or equipment which 
necessitate this procedure being repeated.  
7.1.3. Test phase  
The vehicle shall then be introduced into the test facility and positioned 
in accordance with the requirements of point 5. The required forward power defined in point 7.1.2 at each frequency as defined in point 6.1.1 
shall then be applied to the field generating device.
 
7.1.4. Whatever parameter was chosen in point 7.1.2 to define the field, the 
same parameter shall be used to establish the field strength during the test.
 
7.1.5. The field generating equipment and its layout employed during the test 
shall be to the same specification as that used during the operations 
performed in point 7.1.2.  
7.1.6. Field strength measuring device  
A suitable compact field strength measuring device shall be used to 
determine the field strength during the calibration phase of the substi ­
tution method.  
7.1.7. During the calibration phase of the substitution method, the phase centre 
of the field strength measuring device shall be positioned at the 
reference point.  
7.1.8. If a calibrated receiving antenna is used as the field strength measuring 
device, readings shall be obtained in three mutually orthogonal directions and the isotropic equivalent value of the readings shall be taken as the field strength
 
7.1.9. To take account of different vehicle geometries, a number of antennae 
positions or reference points may need to be established for a given test 
facility.  ▼B
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7.2. Field strength contour  
7.2.1. During the calibration phase of the substitution method (prior to a 
vehicle being introduced into the test area), the field strength in at 
least 80 % of the calibration steps shall not be less than 50 % of the nominal field strength, at the following locations:
 
(a) for all field generating devices, 0,5 ± 0,05 m either side of the 
reference point on a line passing through the reference point and 
at the same height as the reference point, and perpendicular to the 
vehicle plane of longitudinal symmetry;  
(b) in the case of a TLS, 1,50 ± 0,05 m on a line passing through the 
reference point at the same height as the reference point and along 
the line of longitudinal symmetry.  
7.3. Chamber resonance  
Notwithstanding the condition set out in point 7.2.1, tests shall not be 
performed at chamber resonant frequencies.  
7.4. Characteristics of the test signal to be generated  
▼M2 
The vehicle shall be exposed to electromagnetic radiation in the 20 to 
2 000 MHz frequency ranges in vertical polarisation.  
▼B 
7.4.1. Maximum envelope excursion  
The maximum envelope excursion of the test signal shall equal the 
maximum envelope excursion of an unmodulated sine wave whose 
rms value in volts/m is defined in point 3.4.2 of Part 2 (see Figure 3 
of this Part).  
▼M2 
7.4.2. Test signal wave form  
The test signal modulation shall be:  
(a) Amplitude Modulation (AM), with 1 kHz modulation and 80 % 
modulation depth (m = 0,8 ± 0,04) in the 20 – 1 000 MHz 
frequency range (as defined in Figure 3 of this part), and  
(b) Pulse Modulation (PM), with ton = 577 μs and period = 4 600 μs, 
in the 1 000 – 2 000 MHz frequency range, as specified in ISO 11451-1, 3rd ed., 2005 and Amd1:2008.
 
▼B 
7.4.3. Modulation depth  
The modulation depth m is defined as:  
m = (maximum envelop excursion  - minimum envelope excursion)/ 
(maximum envelope excursion  + minimum envelope excursion).  
▼M2 
7.4.4. Exposure time  
The exposure time for each test frequency shall be sufficient to allow the 
tested vehicle to respond under normal conditions. In any case, it must 
not be less than 2 seconds.  ▼B
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8. Figures  
Figure 1
  
Figure 2
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Figure 3  
Characteristics of test signal to be generated
  
PART 6  
Method of measurement of radiated broadband electromagnetic emissions 
from electrical / electronic sub-assemblies  
1. General  
1.1. The test method described in this Part may be applied to ESAs which may 
be subsequently fitted to vehicles which comply with Part 3.  
1.2. Measuring apparatus  
The measuring equipment shall comply with the requirements of 
publication No 16-1 series of the International Special Committee on 
Radio Interference (CISPR).  
A quasi-peak detector shall be used for the measurement of broadband 
electromagnetic emissions in this Part, or if a peak detector is used an 
appropriate correction factor shall be used depending on the interference 
pulse rate.  
1.3. Test method  
This test is intended to measure broadband electromagnetic emissions 
from ESAs.  
2. Expression of results  
The results of measurements shall be expressed in dB microvolts/m 
(microvolts/m), for 120 kHz band width. If the actual band width B (expressed in kHz) of the measuring apparatus differs from 120 kHz, the readings taken in microvolts/m shall be converted to 120 kHz band 
width through multiplication by a factor 120/B.
 
3. Measuring location  
3.1. The test site shall comply with the requirements of CISPR publication 
No 16-1 series (see point 7).  
3.2. The measuring set, test hut or vehicle in which the measurement set is 
located shall be outside the boundary shown in point 7.  
3.3. Enclosed test facilities may be used if correlation can be shown between 
the enclosed test facility and an approved outdoor site. Enclosed test facilities do not need to meet the dimensional requirements of point 7 
other than the distance from the antenna to the ESA under test and the 
height of the antenna (see Figures 1 and 2 in point 8).
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3.4. Ambient  
To ensure that there is no extraneous noise or signal of a magnitude 
sufficient to affect materially the measurement, measurements shall be 
taken before and after the main test. In both of these measurements, the extraneous noise or signal shall be at least 10 dB below the limits of interference given in point 3.5.2.1 of Part 2, except for intentional 
narrowband ambient transmissions.
 
4. ESA state during tests  
4.1. The ESA under test shall be in normal operation mode.  
4.2. Measurements shall not be made while rain or other precipitation is falling 
on the ESA under test or within 10 minutes after such rain or other precipitation has stopped.
 
4.3. Test arrangements  
4.3.1. The ESA under test and its wiring harnesses shall be supported 
50 ± 5 mm above a wooden or equivalent non-conducting table. 
However, if any part of the ESA under test is intended to be electrically bonded to a vehicle's metal bodywork, that part shall be placed on a ground plane and shall be electrically bonded to the ground plane. The 
ground plane shall be a metallic sheet with a minimum thickness of 
0,5 mm. The minimum size of the ground plane depends on the size of the ESA under test but shall allow for the distribution of the ESA's wiring 
harness and components. The ground plane shall be connected to the 
protective conductor of the earthing system. The ground plane shall be situated at a height of 1,0 ± 0,1 m above the test facility floor and shall be parallel to it.
 
4.3.2. The ESA under test shall be arranged and connected according to its 
requirements. The power supply harness shall be positioned along, and 
within 100 mm of, the edge of the ground plane/table closest to the antenna.
 
4.3.3. The ESA under test shall be connected to the grounding system according 
to the manufacturer's installation specification, no additional grounding 
connections shall be permitted.  
4.3.4. The minimum distance between the ESA under test and all other 
conductive structures, such as walls of a shielded area (with the exception of the ground plane/table underneath the test object) shall be 1,0 m.
 
4.4. Power shall be applied to the ESA under test via a 5 μH/50 Ω artificial 
network (AN) which shall be electrically bonded to the ground plane. The electrical supply voltage shall be maintained to ±10 % of its nominal system operating voltage. Any ripple voltage shall be less than 1,5 % 
of the nominal system operating voltage measured at the AN monitoring 
port.
 
4.5. If the ESA under test consists of more than one unit, the interconnecting 
cables shall ideally be the wiring harness as intended for use in the vehicle. If these are not available, the length between the electronic 
control unit and the AN shall be 1 500 ± 75 mm.
 
All cables in the loom shall be terminated as realistically as possible and 
preferably with real loads and actuators.  
If extraneous equipment is required for the correct operation of the ESA 
under test, compensation shall be made for the contribution it makes to the 
emissions measured.  
5. Antenna type, position and orientation  
5.1. Antenna type  
Any linearly polarised antenna may be used provided it can be normalised 
to the reference antenna.  ▼B
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5.2. Height and distance of measurement  
5.2.1. Height  
The phase centre of the antenna shall be 150 ± 10 mm above ground 
plane.  
5.2.2. Distance of measurement  
The horizontal distance from the phase centre, or tip of the antenna as 
appropriate, to the edge of the ground plane shall be 1,00 ± 0,05 m. No 
part of the antenna shall be closer than 0,5 m to the ground plane.  
The antenna shall be placed parallel to a plane which is perpendicular to 
the ground plane and coincident with the edge of the ground plane along which the principal portion of the harness runs.
 
5.2.3. If the test is carried out in a facility enclosed for radio frequency electrom ­
agnetic screening purposes, the antenna's receiving elements shall be no closer than 0,5 m to any radio absorbent material and no closer than 1,5 m 
to the wall of the enclosed facility. There shall be no absorbent material 
between the receiving antenna and the ESA under test.
 
5.3. Antenna orientation and polarisation  
At the measuring point, readings shall be taken both with the antenna in a 
vertical and in a horizontal polarisation.  
5.4. Readings  
The maximum of the two readings taken (in accordance with point 5.3) at 
each spot frequency shall be taken as the characteristic reading at the frequency at which the measurements were made.
 
6. Frequencies  
6.1. Measurements  
Measurements shall be made throughout the 30 to 1 000 MHz frequency 
range. An ESA is considered as very likely to satisfy the required limits 
over the whole frequency range if it satisfies them at the following 13 
frequencies in the range: 45, 65, 90, 120, 150, 190, 230, 280, 380, 450, 600, 750 and 900 MHz
 
In the event that the limit is exceeded during the test, investigations shall 
be made to ensure that this is due to the ESA and not to background radiation.
 
6.1.1. The limits apply throughout the frequency range 30 to 1 000 MHz.  
6.1.2. Measurements can be performed with either quasi-peak or peak detectors. 
The limits given in points 3.2 and 3.5 of Part 2 are for quasi-peak. If peak is used, add 38 dB for 1 MHz band width or subtract 22 dB for 1 kHz 
band width.
 
6.2. Tolerances  
Spot frequency 
(MHz)  Tolerance 
(MHz)  
45, 65, 90, 120, 150, 190 and 230  ± 5  
280, 380, 450, 600, 750 and 900  ± 20  
The tolerances apply to frequencies quoted and are intended to avoid 
interference from transmissions operating on or near the nominal spot 
frequencies during the time of measurement.  ▼B
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7. Electrical / electronic sub-assembly test area boundary  
Level clear area free from electromagnetic reflecting surfaces
  
8. Radiated electromagnetic emissions at tests  
Figure 1  
Radiated electromagnetic emissions from an ESA test layout (general plan view)
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Figure 2  
Radiated electromagnetic emissions from an ESA view of test bench plane of longi ­
tudinal symmetry
  
PART 7  
Method of measurement of radiated narrowband electromagnetic emissions 
from electrical / electronic sub-assemblies  
1. General  
1.1. The test method described in this Part may be applied to ESAs.  
1.2. Measuring apparatus  
The measuring equipment shall comply with the requirements of 
publication No 16-1series of the International Special Committee on 
Radio Interference (CISPR).  
An average detector or a peak detector shall be used for the measurement 
of radiated narrowband electromagnetic emissions in this Part.  
1.3. Test method  
1.3.1. This test is intended to measure the narrowband electromagnetic radiation 
such as might emanate from a microprocessor-based system.  
1.3.2. As a short (2 to 3 minutes) initial step, choosing one antenna polarisation, 
it is permitted to make sweeps of the frequency range identified in point 
6.1 using a spectrum analyser to indicate the existence and/or whereabouts 
of peak emissions. This may assist in the choice of frequencies to be tested (see point 6).
 
2. Expression of results  
The results of measurements shall be expressed in dB microvolts/m 
(microvolts/m).  
3. Measuring location  
3.1. The test site shall comply with the requirements of CISPR publication 
No 16-1 series (see point 7 of Part 6).  ▼B
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3.2. The measuring set, test hut or vehicle in which the measurement set is 
located shall be outside the boundary shown in point 7 of Part 6.  
3.3. Enclosed test facilities may be used if correlation can be shown between 
the enclosed test facility and an outdoor site. Enclosed test facilities do not need to meet the dimensional requirements of point 7 of Part 6 other than the distance from the antenna to the ESA under test and the height of the 
antenna (see Figures 1 and 2 in point 8 of Part 6).
 
3.4. Ambient  
To ensure that there is no extraneous noise or signal of a magnitude 
sufficient to affect materially the measurement, measurements shall be taken before and after the main test. In both of these measurements, the extraneous noise or signal shall be at least 10 dB below the limits of 
interference given in point 3.6.2.1 of Part 2, except for intentional 
narrowband ambient transmissions.
 
4. ESA state during tests  
4.1. The ESA under test shall be in normal operation mode.  
4.2. Measurements shall not be made while rain or other precipitation is falling 
on the ESA under test or within 10 minutes after rain or other precipitation 
has stopped.  
4.3. Test arrangements  
4.3.1. The ESA under test and its wiring harnesses shall be supported 
50 ± 5 mm above a wooden or equivalent non-conducting table. However, if any part of the ESA under test is intended to be electrically 
bonded to a vehicle's metal bodywork, that part shall be placed on a 
ground plane and shall be electrically bonded to the ground plane.
 
The ground plane shall be a metallic sheet with a minimum thickness of 
0,5 mm. The minimum size of the ground plane depends on the size of the ESA under test but shall allow for the distribution of the ESA's wiring 
harness and components. The ground plane shall be connected to the 
protective conductor of the earthing system. The ground plane shall be situated at a height of 1,0 ± 0,1 m above the test facility floor and shall be parallel to it.
 
4.3.2. The ESA under test shall be arranged and connected according to its 
requirements. The power supply harness shall be positioned along, and within 100 mm of, the edge of the ground plane/table closest to the antenna.
 
4.3.3. The ESA under test shall be connected to the grounding system according 
to the manufacturer's installation specification, no additional grounding 
connections shall be permitted.  
4.3.4. The minimum distance between the ESA under test and all other 
conductive structures, such as walls of a shielded area (with the exception of the ground plane/table underneath the test object) shall be 
1,0 m.
 
4.4. Power shall be applied to the ESA under test via a 5 μH/50 Ω resistance 
artificial network (AN) which shall be electrically bonded to the ground plane. The electrical supply voltage shall be maintained to ±10 % of its nominal system operating voltage. Any ripple voltage shall be less than 
1,5 % of the nominal system operating voltage measured at the AN 
monitoring port.
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4.5. If the ESA under test consists of more than one unit, the interconnecting 
cables shall ideally be the wiring harness as intended for use in the 
vehicle. If these are not available, the length between the electronic control unit and the AN shall be 1 500 ± 75 mm. All cables in the loom shall be terminated as realistically as possible and preferably with 
real loads and actuators. If extraneous equipment is required for the 
correct operation of the ESA under test, compensation shall be made for the contribution it makes to the emissions measured.
 
5. Antenna type, position and orientation  
5.1. Antenna type  
Any linearly polarised antenna may be used provided it can be normalised 
to the reference antenna.  
5.2. Height and distance of measurement  
5.2.1. Height  
The phase centre of the antenna shall be 150 ± 10 mm above ground 
plane.  
5.2.2. Distance of measurement  
The horizontal distance from the phase centre, or tip of the antenna as 
appropriate, to the edge of the ground plane shall be 1,00 ± 0,05 m. No part of the antenna shall be closer than 0,5 m to the ground plane.
 
The antenna shall be placed parallel to a plane which is perpendicular to 
the ground plane and coincident with the edge of the ground plane along 
which the principal portion of the harness runs.  
5.2.3. If the test is carried out in a facility enclosed for radio frequency electrom ­
agnetic screening purposes, the antenna's receiving elements shall be no 
closer than 0,5 m to any radio absorbent material and no closer than 1,5 m 
to the wall of the enclosed facility. There shall be no absorbent material between the receiving antenna and the ESA under test.
 
5.3. Antenna orientation and polarisation  
At the measuring point, readings shall be taken both with the antenna in a 
vertical and in a horizontal polarisation.  
5.4. Readings  
The maximum of the two readings taken (in accordance with point 5.3) at 
each spot frequency shall be taken as the characteristic reading at the 
frequency at which the measurements were made.  
6. Frequencies  
6.1. Measurements  
Measurements shall be made throughout the 30 to 1 000 MHz frequency 
range. This range shall be divided into 13 bands. In each band one spot frequency may be tested to demonstrate that the required limits are 
satisfied. To confirm that the ESA under test meets the requirements of 
this Part, the testing authority shall test one such point in each of the following 13 frequency bands:
 
30 to 50, 50 to 75, 75 to 100, 100 to 130, 130 to 165, 165 to 200, 200 to 
250, 250 to 320, 320 to 400, 400 to 520, 520 to 660, 660 to 820, 820 to 
1 000 MHz.  ▼B
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In the event that the limit is exceeded during the test, investigations shall 
be made to ensure that this is due to the ESA under test and not to 
background radiation.  
6.2. If during the initial step which may have been carried out as described in 
point 1.3, the radiated narrowband emissions for any of the bands identified in point 6.1 are at least 10 dB below the reference limit, then 
the ESA shall be deemed to comply with the requirements set out in this 
Part in respect of that frequency band.
 
PART 8  
Method(s) of testing for immunity of electrical / electronic sub-assemblies to 
electromagnetic radiation  
1. General  
1.1. The test method(s) described in this Part may be applied to ESAs.  
1.2. Test methods  
1.2.1. ESAs may comply with the requirements of any combination of the 
following test methods at the manufacturer's discretion provided that this results in the full frequency range specified in point 5.1 being 
covered.
 
— Stripline testing: see point 11  
— Bulk current injection testing: see point 12  
— TEM cell testing: see point 13  
— Free field test: see point 14  
1.2.2. Due to radiation of electromagnetic fields during these tests, all testing 
shall be conducted in a shielded area, such as the TEM cell.  
2. Expression of results  
For the tests described in this Part, field strengths shall be expressed in 
volts/m and injected current shall be expressed in milliamps.  
3. Measuring location  
3.1. The test facility shall be capable of generating the required test signal 
over the frequency ranges defined in this Part. The test facility shall comply with legal requirements regarding the emission of electrom ­
agnetic signals.
 
3.2. The measuring equipment shall be located outside the chamber.  
4. State of ESA during tests  
4.1. The ESA under test shall be in normal operation mode. It shall be 
arranged as defined in this Part unless individual test methods dictate 
otherwise.  
4.2. Power shall be applied to the ESA under test via an (5 μ H/50 Ω) 
artificial network (AN), which shall be electrically grounded. The electrical supply voltage shall be maintained to ±10 % of its nominal system operating voltage. Any ripple voltage shall be less 
than 1.5 % of the nominal system operating voltage measured at the 
AN monitoring port.
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4.3. Any extraneous equipment required to operate the ESA under test shall 
be in place during the calibration phase. No extraneous equipment 
shall be closer than 1 m from the reference point during calibration.  
4.4. To ensure reproducible measurement results are obtained when tests 
and measurements are repeated, the test signal generating equipment and its layout shall be to the same specification as that used during 
each appropriate calibration phase (points 7.2, 7.3.2.3, 8.4, 9.2 and 
10.2).
 
4.5. If the ESA under test consists of more than one unit, the intercon ­
necting cables shall ideally be the wiring harness as intended for use in 
the vehicle. If these are not available, the length between the electronic 
control unit and the AN shall be 1 500 ± 75 mm. All cables in the loom shall be terminated as realistically as possible and preferably with real loads and actuators.
 
5. Frequency range, dwell times  
5.1. Measurements shall be made in the 20 to 1 000 MHz frequency range.  
5.2. To confirm that the ESA(s) meet(s) the requirements of this Part, the 
tests shall be performed at up to 14 spot frequencies in the range, for example:
 
27, 45, 65, 90, 120, 150, 190, 230, 280, 380, 450, 600, 750 and 
900 MHz.  
The response time of the equipment under test shall be considered and 
the dwell time shall be sufficient to allow the equipment under test to 
react under normal conditions. In any case, it shall not be less than two 
seconds.  
6. Characteristics of test signal to be generated  
6.1. Maximum envelope excursion  
The maximum envelope excursion of the test signal shall equal the 
maximum envelope excursion of an unmodulated sine wave whose 
rms value is defined in point 3.4.2 of Part 2 (see Figure 3 in point 
8 of Part 5).  
6.2. Test signal wave form  
The test signal shall be a radio frequency sine wave, amplitude 
modulated by a 1 kHz sine wave at a modulation depth m of 
0,8 ± 0,04.  
6.3. Modulation depth  
The modulation depth m is defined as:  
m = (maximum envelop excursion  - minimum envelop excursion)/ 
(maximum envelop excursion  + minimum envelop excursion)  
7. Stripline testing  
7.1. Test method  
This test method consists of subjecting the wiring harness connecting 
the components in an ESA to specified field strengths.  ▼B
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7.2. Field strength measurement in the stripline  
At each desired test frequency a level of power shall be fed into the 
stripline to produce the required field strength in the test area with the 
ESA under test absent, this level of forward power, or another parameter directly related to the forward power required to define the field, shall be measured and the results recorded. These results 
shall be used for type-approval tests unless changes occur in the 
facilities or equipment which necessitate this procedure being repeated. During this process, the position of the field probe head shall be under the active conductor, centred in longitudinal, vertical 
and transversal directions. The housing of the probe's electronics shall 
be as far away from the longitudinal stripline axis as possible.
 
7.3. Installation of the ESA under test  
7.3.1. 150 mm stripline testing  
The test method allows the generation of homogeneous fields between 
an active conductor (the stripline 50 Ω impedance), and a ground 
plane (the conducting surface of the mounting table), between which 
part of the wiring harness may be inserted. The electronic controller(s) 
of the ESA under test shall be installed on the ground plane but outside the stripline with one of its edges parallel to the active conductor of the stripline. It shall be 200 ± 10 mm from a line on 
the ground plane directly under the edge of the active conductor.
 
The distance between any edge of the active conductor and any 
peripheral device used for measurement shall be at least 200 mm.  
The wiring harness section of the ESA under test shall be placed in a 
horizontal attitude between the active conductor and the ground plane 
(see Figures 1 and 2 in point 11).  
7.3.1.1. The minimum length of the wiring harness, which shall include the 
power harness to the electronic control unit and shall be placed under the stripline, shall be 1,5 m unless the wiring harness in the vehicle is less than 1,5 m. In this case, the length of the wiring harness shall be 
that of the longest length of harness used in the vehicle installation. 
Any line branches occurring in this length shall be routed perpen ­
dicularly to the longitudinal axis of the line.
 
7.3.1.2. Alternatively, the fully extended length of the wiring harness, 
including the length of the longest of any branches, shall be 1,5 m.  
7.3.2. 800 mm stripline testing  
7.3.2.1. Test method  
The stripline consists of two parallel metallic plates separated by 
800 mm. Equipment under test is positioned centrally between the 
plates and subjected to an electromagnetic field (see Figures 3 and 4 
in point 11).  ▼B
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This method can test complete electronic systems including sensors 
and actuators as well as the controller and wiring loom. It is suitable 
for apparatus whose largest dimension is less than one-third of the plate separation.
 
7.3.2.2. Positioning of stripline  
The stripline shall be housed in a screened room (to prevent external 
emissions) and positioned 2 m away from walls and any metallic 
enclosure to prevent electromagnetic reflections. RF absorber 
material may be used to damp these reflections. The stripline shall be placed on non-conducting supports at least 0,4 m above the floor.
 
7.3.2.3. Calibration of the stripline  
A field measuring probe shall be positioned within the central one- 
third of the longitudinal, vertical and transverse dimensions of the 
space between the parallel plates with the system under test absent. 
The associated measuring equipment shall be sited outside the screen room.
 
At each desired test frequency, a level of power shall be fed into the 
stripline to produce the required field strength at the antenna. This 
level of forward power, or another parameter directly related to the 
forward power required to define the field, shall be used for type- approval tests unless changes occur in the facilities or equipment which necessitate this procedure being repeated.
 
7.3.2.4. Installation of the ESA under test  
The main control unit shall be positioned within the central one-third 
of the longitudinal, vertical and transverse dimensions of the space 
between the parallel plates. It shall be supported on a stand made from non-conducting material.
 
7.3.2.5. Main wiring loom and sensor/actuator cables  
The main wiring loom and any sensor/actuator cables shall rise 
vertically from the control unit to the top ground plate (this helps to 
maximise coupling with the electromagnetic field). Then they shall follow the underside of the plate to one of its free edges where they shall loop over and follow the top of the ground plate as far as the 
connections to the stripline feed. The cables shall then be routed to the 
associated equipment which shall be sited in an area outside the influence of the electromagnetic field, for example: on the floor of the screened room 1 m longitudinally away from the stripline.
 
8. Free field ESA immunity test  
8.1. Test method  
This test method allows the testing of vehicle electrical/electronic 
systems by exposing an ESA to electromagnetic radiation generated 
by an antenna.  ▼B
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8.2. Test bench description  
The test shall be performed inside a semi-anechoic chamber on a 
bench top.  
8.2.1. Ground plane  
8.2.1.1. For free field immunity testing, the ESA under test and its wiring 
harnesses shall be supported 50 ± 5 mm above a wooden or equivalent 
non-conducting table. However, if any part of the ESA under test is intended to be electrically bonded to a vehicle's metal bodywork, that part shall be placed on a ground plane and shall be electrically bonded 
to the ground plane. The ground plane shall be a metallic sheet with a 
minimum thickness of 0,5 mm. The minimum size of the ground plane depends on the size of the ESA under test but shall allow for the distribution of the ESA's wiring harness and components. The 
ground plane shall be connected to the protective conductor of the 
earthing system. The ground plane shall be situated at a height of 1,0 ± 0,1 m above the test facility floor and shall be parallel to it.
 
8.2.1.2. The ESA under test shall be arranged and connected according to its 
requirements. The power supply harness shall be positioned along, and within 100 mm of, the edge of the ground plane/table closest to the 
antenna.
 
8.2.1.3. The ESA under test shall be connected to the grounding system 
according to the manufacturer's installation specification, no additional 
grounding connections shall be permitted.  
8.2.1.4. The minimum distance between the ESA under test and all other 
conductive structures, such as walls of a shielded area (with the exception of the ground plane/table underneath the test object) must be 1,0 m.
 
8.2.1.5. The dimension of any ground plane shall be 2,25 square metres or 
larger in area with the smaller side no less than 750 mm. The ground 
plane shall be bonded to the chamber with bonding straps such that the 
DC bonding resistance shall not exceed 2,5 milliohms.  
8.2.2. Installation of ESA under test  
For large equipment mounted on a metal test stand, the test stand shall 
be considered a part of the ground plane for testing purposes and shall be bonded accordingly. The faces of the test sample shall be located at a minimum of 200 mm from the edge of the ground plane. All leads 
and cables shall be a minimum of 100 mm from the edge of the 
ground plane and the distance to the ground plane (from the lowest point of the harness) shall be 50 ± 5 mm above the ground plane. Power shall be applied to the ESA under test via an (5 μ H/50 Ω) 
artificial network (AN).
 
8.3. Field generating device type, position and orientation  
8.3.1. Field generating device type  
8.3.1.1. The field generating device type(s) shall be chosen such that the 
desired field strength is achieved at the reference point (see point 8.3.4) at the appropriate frequencies.
 
8.3.1.2. The field generating device(s) may be (an) antenna(s) or a plate 
antenna.  ▼B
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8.3.1.3. The construction and orientation of any field generating device shall 
be such that the generated field is polarised: from 20 to 1 000 MHz 
horizontally or vertically.  
8.3.2. Height and distance of measurement  
8.3.2.1. Height  
The phase centre of any antenna shall be 150 ± 10 mm above the 
ground plane on which the ESA under test rests. No parts of any 
antenna's radiating elements shall be closer than 250 mm to the floor of the facility.
 
8.3.2.2. Distance of measurement  
8.3.2.2.1. In-service conditions may best be approximated by placing the field 
generating device as far from the ESA as practical. This distance shall 
lie within the range 1 to 5 m.  
8.3.2.2.2. If the test is carried out in an enclosed facility, the field generating 
device's radiating elements shall be no closer than 0,5 m to any radio 
absorbent material and no closer than 1,5 m to the wall of the facility. There shall be no absorbent material interposed between the trans ­
mitting antenna and the ESA under test.
 
8.3.3. Antenna location relative to ESA under test  
8.3.3.1. The field generating device's radiating elements shall not be closer 
than 0,5 m to the edge of the ground plane.  
8.3.3.2. The phase centre of the field generating device shall be on a plane 
which:  
(a) is perpendicular to the ground plane;  
(b) bisects the edge of the ground plane and the midpoint of the 
principal portion of the wiring harness; and  
(c) is perpendicular to the edge of the ground plane and the principal 
portion of the wiring harness.  
The field generating device shall be placed parallel to this plane (see 
Figures 8 and 9 in point 14).  
8.3.3.3. Any field generating device which is placed over the ground plane or 
ESA under test shall extend over the ESA under test.  
8.3.4. Reference point  
For the purpose of this Part the reference point is the point at which 
the field strength shall be established and shall be defined as follows:  
8.3.4.1. at least 1 m horizontally from the antenna phase centre or at least 1 m 
vertically from the radiating elements of a plate antenna;  
8.3.4.2. on a plane which:  
(a) is perpendicular to the ground plane;  
(b) is perpendicular to the edge of the ground plane along which the 
principal portion of the wiring harness runs;  ▼B
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(c) bisects the edge of the ground plane and the midpoint of the 
principal portion of the wiring harness; and  
(d) is coincident with the midpoint of the principal portion of the 
harness which runs along the edge of the ground plane closest to the antenna;
 
8.3.4.3. 150 ± 10 mm above the ground plane.  
8.4. Generation of required field strength: test methodology  
8.4.1. The ‘substitution method’ shall be used to establish the test field 
conditions.  
8.4.2. Substitution method  
At each desired test frequency, a level of power shall be fed into the 
field generating device to produce the required field strength at the reference point (as defined in point 8.3.4 in the test area with the ESA 
under test absent), this level of forward power, or another parameter 
directly related to the forward power required to define the field, shall be measured and the results recorded. These results shall be used for type-approval tests unless changes occur in the facilities or equipment 
which necessitates this procedure being repeated.
 
8.4.3. Extraneous equipment shall be a minimum of 1 m from the reference 
point during calibration.  
8.4.4. Field strength measuring device  
A suitable compact field strength measuring device shall be used to 
determine the field strength during the calibration phase of the substi ­
tution method.  
8.4.5. The phase centre of the field strength measuring device shall be posi ­
tioned at the reference point.  
8.4.6. The ESA under test which may include an additional ground plane 
shall then be introduced into the test facility and positioned in accordance with point 8.3. If a second ground plane is used, then it 
shall be within 5 mm of the bench ground plane and electrically 
bounded to it. The required forward power defined in point 8.4.2 at each frequency as defined in point 5 shall then be applied to the field generating device.
 
8.4.7. Whatever parameter was chosen in point 8.4.2 to define the field, the 
same parameter shall be used to determine the field strength during the test.
 
8.5. Field strength contour  
8.5.1. During the calibration phase of the substitution method (prior to an 
ESA under test being introduced into the test area), the field strength shall not be less than 50 % of the nominal field strength 0,5 ± 0,05 m either side of the reference point on a line parallel to the edge of the 
ground plane nearest to the antenna and passing through the reference 
point.
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9. TEM cell testing  
9.1. Test method  
The transverse electromagnetic mode (TEM) cell generates homo ­
geneous fields between the internal conductor (septum) and housing 
(ground plane). It is used for testing ESAs (see Figure 6 in point 13).  
9.2. Field strength measurement in a TEM cell  
9.2.1. The electric field in the TEM cell shall be determined by using the 
equation: 
jEj ¼ ð ﬃﬃﬃﬃﬃﬃﬃﬃﬃﬃﬃﬃﬃﬃﬃﬃ 
ðP Ü ZÞ p 
Þ=d 
E = Electric field (volts/metre)  
P = Power flowing into cell (W)  
Z = Impedance of cell (50 Ω) 
d = Separation distance (metres) between the upper wall and the plate 
(septum).  
9.2.2. Alternatively an appropriate field strength sensor shall be placed in the 
upper half of the TEM cell. In that part of the TEM cell the electronic control unit(s) has only a small influence on the test field. The output of this sensor shall determine the field strength.
 
9.3. Dimensions of TEM cell  
In order to maintain a homogeneous field in the TEM cell and to 
obtain repeatable measurement results, the test object shall not be larger than one-third of the cell inside height.
 
Recommended TEM cell dimensions are given in point 13, Figure 7.  
9.4. Power, signal and control wires  
The TEM cell shall be attached to a co-axial socket panel and 
connected as closely as possible to a plug connector with an adequate number of pins. The supply and signal leads from the plug 
connector in the cell wall shall be directly connected to the test object.
 
The external components such as sensors, power supply and control 
elements can be connected:  
(a) to a screened peripheral;  
(b) to a vehicle next to the TEM cell; or  
(c) directly to the screened patchboard.  
Screened cables must be used in connecting the TEM cell to the 
peripheral or the vehicle if the vehicle or peripheral is not in the 
same or adjacent screened room.  ▼B
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10. Bulk current injection testing  
10.1. Test method  
This is a method of carrying out immunity tests by inducing currents 
directly into a wiring harness using a current injection probe. The 
injection probe consists of a coupling clamp through which the cables of the ESA under test are passed. Immunity tests can then be carried out by varying the frequency of the induced signals.
 
The ESA under test may be installed on a ground plane as in point 
8.2.1 or in a vehicle in accordance with the vehicle design specifi ­
cation.  
10.2. Calibration of bulk current injection probe prior to commencing tests  
The injection probe shall be mounted in a calibration jig. Whilst 
sweeping the test frequency range, the power required to achieve the 
current specified in point 3.7.2.1 shall be monitored. This method calibrates the bulk current injection system forward power versus current prior to testing, and it is this forward power which shall be 
applied to the injection probe when connected to the ESA under test 
via the cables used during calibration. It should be noted that the monitored power applied to the injection probe is the forward power.
 
10.3. Installation of the ESA under test  
For an ESA mounted on a ground plane as in point 8.2.1 all cables in 
the wiring harness shall be terminated with realistic loads and actuators. For both vehicle mounted and ground plane mounted 
ESAs the current injection probe shall be mounted in turn around 
all the wires in the wiring harness to each connector and 150 ± 10 mm from each connector of the ESA under test electronic control units (ECU), instrument modules or active sensors as illustrated in point 12.
 
10.4. Power, signal and control wires  
For an ESA under test mounted on a ground plane as in point 8.2.1, a 
wiring harness shall be connected between an artificial network (AN) 
and the principal electronic control unit (ECU). This harness shall run parallel to the edge of the ground plane and 200 mm minimum from its edge. This harness shall contain the power feed wire which is used 
to connect the vehicle battery to this ECU and the power return wire if 
used on the vehicle.
 
The distance from the ECU to the AN shall be 1,0 ± 0,1 m or shall be 
the harness length between the ECU and the battery as used on the 
vehicle, if known, whichever is the shorter. If a vehicle harness is used then any line branches which occur in this length shall be routed along the ground plane but perpendicular away from the edge of the ground 
plane. Otherwise the ESA under test wires which are in this length 
shall break out at the AN.
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11. Stripline testing and dimensions  
Figure 1  
150 mm stripline testing
  
All dimensions in millimetres  
1 = Shielded room  
2 = Cable harness  
3 = Test object  
4 = Terminating resistance  
5 = Frequency generator  
6/7 = Alternative battery  
8 = Power supply  
9 = Filter  
10 = Peripheral  
11 = Filter  
12 = Video peripheral  
13 = Opto-electrical converter  
14 = Optical lines  
15 = Non irradiation-proof peripheral  
16 = Linear or radiation-proof peripheral  
17 = Opto-electrical converter  
18 = Insulating base  
19 = Video camera  ▼B
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Figure 2  
150 mm stripline testing
  
All dimensions in millimetres  
L = 2 500 mm  
S = 800 mm  
W = 740 mm  
h = 150 mm
  
1 = Test object  
2 = Cable harness  
3 = Peripheral  
4 = Terminating resistance  
5 = Insulating base  ▼B
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Figure 3  
800 mm stripline testing
  
1 = Ground plate  
2 = Main loom and sensor/actuator cables  
3 = Wooden frame  
4 = Driven plate  
5 = Insulator  
6 = Test object  ▼B
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Figure 4  
800 mm stripline dimensions  
Side view
  
Plan view
  
All dimensions in millimetres  ▼B
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12. Example of BCI test configuration  
Figure 5
  
1 = DUT  
2 = RF measuring probe (optional)  
3 = RF injection probe  
4 = Artificial network  
5 = Shielded room filter network  
6 = Power source  
7 = DUT interface: stimulation and monitoring equipment  
8 = Signal generator  
9 = Broadband amplifier  
10 = RF 50 Ω directional complex  
11 = RF power level measuring device or equivalent  
12 = Spectrum analyser or equivalent (optional)  ▼B
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13. TEM cell testing  
Figure 6  
TEM cell testing
  
1 = Outer conductor, shield  
2 = Inner conductor (septum)  
3 = Insulator  
4 = Input  
5 = Insulator  
6 = Door  
7 = Socket panel  
8 = Test object power supply  
9 = Terminating resistance 50 Ω 
10 = Insulation  
11 = Test object (maximum height one third of distance between cell 
floor and septum)  ▼B
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Figure 7  
Design of rectangular TEM cell — typical TEM cell dimensions
  
The following table shows the dimensions for constructing a cell with specified 
upper frequency limits:  
Upper frequency 
(MHz)  Cell form factor 
W: b  Cell form factor 
L/W Plate separation 
b (cm)  Septum 
S (cm)  
200 1,69  0,66  56  70  
200 1,00  1,00  60  50  ▼B
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14. Free field ESA immunity test  
Figure 8  
Test layout (general plan view)
  
Figure 9  
View of test bench plane of longitudinal symmetry
  
PART 9  
Manufacturers may choose whether to apply either the requirements of Parts 2 to 
8 or the requirements of UNECE Regulation No 10 as referenced in Annex I or 
the requirements of ISO 14982: 1998.  ▼B
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ANNEX XVI  
Requirements on audible warning devices  
1. The audible warning device shall be granted component type-approval 
according to the requirements for N-category vehicles in the UNECE Regulation No 28 as referenced in Annex I.
 
2. Characteristics of the audible warning device when fitted to the 
tractor  
2.1. Acoustic tests  
When a tractor is type approved, the characteristics of the warning device 
fitted to that type of tractor shall be tested as follows:  
2.1.1. The sound pressure level of the device when fitted to the tractor shall be 
measured at a point 7 metres in front of the tractor, at a site which is open and as level as possible. The engine of the tractor shall be stopped. The effective voltage shall be that laid down in paragraph 6.2.3 of UNECE 
Regulation No 28 as referenced in Annex I.
 
2.1.2. Measurements shall be made on the ‘A’ weighting scale of the IEC (Inter ­
national Electrotechnical Commission) standard.  
2.1.3. The maximum sound pressure level shall be determined at a height 
between 0,5 and 1,5 metres above ground level.  
2.1.4. The maximum value for the sound-pressure level shall be at least 93 
dB(A) and at the most 112 dB(A).  ▼B
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ANNEX XVII  
Requirements on heating systems  
1. Requirements for all T- and C-category vehicles, where such system is 
fitted  
▼M1 
1.1. Tractors with cab shall be fitted with a heating system which complies with 
this Annex. Tractors with cab may be fitted with air conditioning systems. 
Where fitted, such systems shall comply with this Annex.  
1.2. The heating system, in combination with the cab ventilation, shall be able to 
defrost and demist the windscreen. Heating and cooling systems shall be tested in accordance with sections 8 and 9, paragraphs 8.1.1 to 8.1.4 and 
9.1.1 to 9.1.4 of ISO 14269-2:2001, respectively. During the test, system 
controls shall be set according to the manufacturer's specifications. The test reports shall be included into the information document.
 
▼B 
1.3. The manufacturer may choose whether to comply with either the 
requirements set out in this Annex on heating system or with the requirements for N-category vehicles set out in UNECE Regulation 
No 122 as referenced in Annex I.
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ANNEX XVIII  
Requirements on devices to prevent unauthorised use  
1. Requirements for all T- and C-category vehicles  
Manufacturers may choose to apply either this point or point 2.  
1.1. Starting and stopping the engine  
1.1.1. A means shall be provided to enable prevention of inadvertent and/or 
unauthorised starting of the engine. Examples of such means include but are not limited to:
 
— an ignition or start switch with a removable key,  
— a lockable cab,  
— a lockable cover over the ignition or start switch,  
— a security ignition or starting lock (e.g. key card activated),  
— a lockable battery disconnect switch.  
2. Requirements for all T- and C-category vehicles according to UNECE 
regulations or international standards  
2.1. For vehicles which are fitted with handlebars, all the relevant requirements 
of UNECE Regulation No 62, as referenced in Annex I, shall apply.  
2.2. For vehicles which are not fitted with handlebars, manufacturers shall 
apply all the relevant requirements as prescribed for vehicle category N2 in points 2, 5 except point 5.6, 6.2 and 6.3, of UNECE Regulation 
No 18, as referenced in Annex I to this Regulation or the requirements of 
appropriate standards on programmable electronic devices in order to prevent unauthorised use, should such standards exist from 1 January 2018.
 
3. Requirements for all S-category vehicles and interchangeable towed 
equipment falling in R-category due to technically permissible 
maximum laden mass to the unladen mass equal to or greater than 
3,0 
At least one device shall be installed on a S-category vehicle or inter ­
changeable towed equipment falling in R-category due to technically permissible maximum laden mass to the unladen mass equal to or 
greater than 3,0 to enable prevention of inadvertent or unauthorised use 
of such vehicles.
 
Such device may consist in the following:  
— a lockable cover over the coupling device,  
— a chain and padlock through the ring of the coupling device,  
— a wheel clamp,  
— a padlock in a hole in the sector of the park brake;  
The Operator’s Manual shall contain information on the use of the devices 
installed on the vehicle.  ▼B
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ANNEX XIX  
Requirements on registration plates  
1. Shape and dimensions of the space for mounting rear registration 
plates  
The space for mounting shall comprise a flat or virtually flat rectangular 
surface with the following minimum dimensions:  
either  
width: 520 mm  
height: 120 mm  
or 
width: 255 mm  
height: 165 mm.  
2. Location of the space for mounting and the fixing of the plates  
The space for mounting shall be such that, after correct fixing, the plates 
shall have the following characteristics:  
2.1. Lateral position of the plate  
The centre of the plate shall not be further to the right than the plane of 
symmetry of the vehicle. The left lateral edge of the plate shall not be 
further to the left than the vertical plane parallel to the plane of 
symmetry of the vehicle and tangent to the point where the cross section of the vehicle is at its widest.
 
2.2. Position of the plate in relation to the longitudinal plane of symmetry of 
the vehicle  
The plate shall be perpendicular or practically perpendicular to the plane 
of symmetry of the vehicle.  
2.3. Position of the plate in relation to the vertical plane  
The plate shall be vertical within a tolerance of 5°. However, where the 
shape of the vehicle so requires, it may be inclined to the vertical:  
2.3.1. at not more than 30° when the surface bearing the registration number is 
inclined upwards, provided that the height of the upper edge of the plate 
is not more than 1,2 metres from the ground.  
2.3.2. at not more than 15° when the surface bearing the registration number is 
inclined downwards, provided that the height of the upper edge of the 
plate is more than 1,2 metres from the ground.  
2.4. Height of the plate from the ground  
The height of the lower edge of the plate above ground shall not be less 
than 0,3 metres; the height of the upper edge of the plate above ground 
shall not exceed 4 metres.  
2.5. Determination of the height of the plate from the ground  
The heights given in points 2.3 and 2.4 shall be measured with the 
vehicle unladen.  
2.6. Geometrical visibility:  ▼B
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2.6.1. If the height of the upper edge of the plate from the ground surface does 
not exceed 1,20 m, the plate shall be visible in the whole space included within the following four planes:
 
(a) the two vertical planes touching the two lateral edges of the plate 
and forming an angle measured outwards to the left and to the right 
of the plate of 30  o to the longitudinal median plane of the vehicle;  
(b) the plane touching the upper edge of the plate and forming an angle 
measured upwards of 15  o to the horizontal;  
(c) the horizontal plane through the lower edge of the plate.  
2.6.1.a. If the height of the upper edge of the plate from the ground surface 
exceeds 1,20 m, the plate shall be visible in the whole space included 
within the following four planes:  
(a) the two vertical planes touching the two lateral edges of the plate 
and forming an angle measured outwards to the left and to the right 
of the plate of 30  o to the longitudinal median plane of the vehicle;  
(b) the plane touching the upper edge of the plate and forming an angle 
measured upwards of 15  o to the horizontal;  
(c) the plane touching the lower edge of the plate and forming an angle 
measured downwards of 15  o to the horizontal.  
2.6.2. No structural element, even when fully transparent, shall be located in 
the space described in points 2.6.1 and 2.6.1a.  ▼M1
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ANNEX XX  
Requirements on statutory plates and markings  
1. Definitions  
For the purposes of this Annex:  
1.1. ‘Statutory plate’ means the plate that the manufacturer shall affix to each 
vehicle manufactured in conformity with the approved type as set out in 
Article 34 of Regulation (EU) No 167/2013 and it shall have the appropriate marking in accordance with this Annex.
 
1.2. ‘Statutory markings’ means any mandatory markings together with the type- 
approval mark set out in Article 34 of Regulation (EU) No 167/2013 which, 
in accordance with this Annex, shall be affixed to vehicles, components or separate technical units when they are manufactured in conformity with the approved type or for its identification during the type approval processes.
 
2. General  
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2.1. All agricultural or forestry vehicles shall be provided with the plate and 
inscriptions described in the following points. The plate and inscriptions shall be attached by the manufacturer.
 
2.2. All components or separate technical units conforming to a type approved 
pursuant to Regulation (EU) No 167/2013 shall bear an EU type-approval mark described in point 6 of this Annex or a mark provided in Article 34(2) 
of that Regulation and set out in Article 5 of Implementing Regulation (EU) 
2015/504.
 
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3. Statutory plate  
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3.1. A statutory plate, modelled as set out in Annex IV to Implementing Regu ­
lation (EU) 2015/504, shall be firmly attached in a conspicuous and readily accessible position on a part normally not subject to replacement during normal use, regular maintenance or repair (e.g. due to accident damage). 
It shall show clearly and indelibly the information specified in the model for 
the EU type-approval mark set out in Annex IV to Implementing Regulation (EU) 2015/504.
 
3.2. The manufacturer may give additional information below or to the side of 
the prescribed inscriptions, outside a clearly marked rectangle enclosing 
only the information required by Annex IV of Implementing Regulation (EU) 2015/504.
 
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4. Vehicle Identification Number  
The vehicle identification number is a fixed combination of characters 
unequivocally attributed to a particular vehicle by the manufacturer. Its purpose is to ensure that every vehicle, and in particular its type, can be clearly identified over a period of 30 years through the intermediary of the 
manufacturer, without a need for further reference.
 
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4.1. The VIN shall be marked on the statutory plate, as well as on the chassis, 
frame or a similar structure of the vehicle when the vehicle leaves the 
production line.  
4.2. It shall wherever possible be entered on a single line.  
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4.3. It shall be marked on the chassis or other similar structure, where possible 
on the front right-hand side of the vehicle.  
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4.4. It shall be hammered, punched, etched or laser-engraved directly onto an 
easily accessible part, preferably on the front right side of the vehicle in a 
way which avoids obliteration, alteration and removal.  
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5. Characters  
The characters specified in the model for the EU type-approval mark set out 
Annex IV to Implementing Regulation (EU) 2015/504 shall be used for the markings referred to in sections 3 and 4.
 
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6. Marking requirements for components and separate technical units  
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respect of which EU separate technical unit or component type-approval has 
been granted in accordance with Chapter V of Regulation (EU) No 167/2013, shall bear an EU separate technical unit or component type- approval mark, pursuant to Article 34(2) of that Regulation and in 
accordance with Article 5 of Implementing Regulation (EU) 2015/504. ◄ 
The markings shall be visible when installed on the vehicle without the need to remove any parts with the use of tools and shall be durably affixed (e.g. 
stamped, etched, laser inscribed, self-destructing adhesive label).
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ANNEX XXI  
Requirements on dimensions and trailer masses  
1. Definitions  
For the purposes of this Annex:  
1.1. ‘Length of the vehicle’ means:  
— the length of the vehicle measured between the vertical planes at right 
angles to the longitudinal axis of the vehicle and passing the outermost points thereof, but excluding:
 
— all mirrors,  
— all starting handles,  
— all front or lateral position (side) lamps.  
1.2. ‘Width of the vehicle’ means:  
— the width of the vehicle measured between the vertical planes parallel 
to the longitudinal axis of the vehicle and passing through the 
outermost points thereof, but excluding:  
— any mirrors,  
— any direction indicators,  
— any front, lateral or rear position (side) lamps and any parking lamps,  
— any folding components such as lift-up footrests and flexible mud- 
flaps.  
1.3. ‘Height of the vehicle’ means the vertical distance between the ground and 
the point on the vehicle the greatest distance from the ground, excluding the aerial. When this height is determined, the vehicle must be fitted with new tyres having the greatest rolling radius, expressed by the speed radius 
index, specified by their manufacturer;
 
1.4. ‘Permissible towable mass’ means the mass which a type of tractor may 
tow; 
1.5. ‘Technically permissible towable mass(es)’ means one of the following:  
(a) unbraked towable mass;  
(b) towable mass with inertia braking;  
(c) towable mass fitted with hydraulic or pneumatic braking.  
Requirements  
Vehicles may not exceed the dimensions and masses laid down below:  
2. Dimensions  
The measurements intended to check these dimensions shall be carried out 
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— with unladen mass of vehicle in running order,  
— on a flat horizontal surface,  
— with the vehicle stationary and, if applicable, the engine switched off,  
— with the new tyres at the normal pressure recommended by the manu ­
facturer,  
— with doors and windows closed, if applicable,  
— with the steering wheel in the straight-ahead position, if applicable,  
— without any detachable agricultural or forestry implement attached to 
the vehicle and that can be detached without special tools.  
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2.1. The maximum dimensions of any vehicle of category T or C are as 
follows:  
2.1.1. length: 12 m;  
2.1.2. width: 2,55 (ignoring the deflected part of the tyre walls at the point of 
contact with the ground);  
The width may be increased up to 3,00 m if this is solely caused by the 
installation of tyres, rubber tracks or dual tyre configurations, necessary 
for soil protection, including spray suppression systems, provided that the width of the vehicle permanent structure is limited to 2,55 m and the type- approved vehicle is also fitted with at least one set of tyres or rubber 
tracks for which its width may not exceed 2,55 m.
 
2.1.3. height: 4 m.  
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2.2. The maximum dimensions of any vehicle of category S are as follows:  
2.2.1. length: 12 m;  
2.2.2. width: 3 m (ignoring the deflected part of the tyre walls at the point of 
contact with the ground);  
2.2.3. height: 4 m.  
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2.3. The maximum dimensions of any vehicle of category R are as follows:  
2.3.1. length: 12 m;  
2.3.2. width: 2,55 m (ignoring the deflected part of the tyre walls at the point of 
contact with the ground).  
The width may be increased up to 3,00 m if this is solely caused by either 
of the following circumstances:  
(a) the use of soil protection tyres configurations, provided that the 
vehicle can also be fitted with at least one set of tyres where its 
width does not exceed 2,55 m. The structure of the vehicle necessary for transport purposes may not exceed in width 2,55 m. Where the vehicle can also be fitted with at least one set of tyres 
with its width not exceeding 2,55 m, the spray suppression systems, if 
fitted, will be such that the vehicle width is limited to 2,55 m;
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(b) the presence of tools, necessary for the functioning of the vehicle and 
in compliance with the provisions implementing Directive 2006/42/EC 
of the European Parliament and of the Council (  1 ). The structure of the 
vehicle necessary for transport purposes may not exceed in width 2,55 m;
 
2.3.3. height: 4 m.  
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3. Permissible towable mass  
3.1. The permissible towable mass may consist of one or more trailers towed 
or agricultural or forestry implements. A distinction is drawn between the technically permissible towable mass stated by the manufacturer and the 
permissible towable mass as laid down in point 3.2 below.
 
3.2. The permissible towable mass shall not exceed:  
3.2.1. the technically permissible towable mass, stated by the tractor manufac ­
turer, taking into account the requirements concerning the tractor in Annex 
XXXIV;  
3.2.2. the towable mass of the mechanical coupling(s) pursuant to their 
component type-approval(s) in accordance with this Regulation.  ▼M2 
( 1 ) Directive 2006/42/EC of the European Parliament and of the Council of 17 May 2006 on 
machinery, and amending Directive 95/16/EC (recast) (OJ L 157, 9.6.2006, p. 24).
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ANNEX XXII  
Requirements on the maximum laden mass  
1. Definitions  
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For the purposes of this Annex, definitions of ‘drawbar towed vehicle’ and 
‘rigid drawbar towed vehicle’, set out in Article 2 of Delegated Regulation 
(EU) 2015/68, shall apply.  
The following definitions shall also apply:  
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Definitions of ‘drawbar towed vehicle’ and ‘rigid drawbar towed vehicle’, 
in accordance with the requirements laid down on the basis of 
Article 17(2)(b) and (4) of Regulation (EU) No 167/2013, are valid for 
this Annex.  
1.1. ‘Technically permissible maximum laden mass’ means the maximum mass 
allocated to a vehicle on the basis of its construction features and its 
design performances irrespective from the load capacity of the tyres or tracks.
 
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1.2. ‘Technically permissible maximum mass per axle’ means the mass 
corresponding to the maximum permissible static vertical load transmitted to the ground by the wheels of the axle or track undercarriages, on the 
basis of the construction features of the axle and of the vehicle and their 
design performances irrespective from the load capacity of the tyres or tracks.
 
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2. Requirements  
2.1. The technically permissible maximum laden mass as stated by the manu ­
facturer shall be accepted by the type-approval authority as the maximum 
permissible laden mass provided that:  
2.1.1. the results of any tests which that administration makes, in particular those 
in respect of braking and steering, are satisfactory;  
2.1.2. the technically permissible maximum laden mass and the technically 
permissible maximum mass per axle depending on the vehicle category 
does not exceed the values given in Table 1.  
Table 1  
Maximum permissible laden mass and maximum permissible mass per axle depending on the vehicle 
category  
Vehicle category  Number of axles  Maximum permissible 
mass (t)  Maximum permissible mass per axle  
Driven axle (t)  Non-driven axle (t)  
T1, T2, T4.1, T4.2  2  18 (laden)  11,5  10  
3 24 (laden)  11,5 (  d ) 10 (  d ) 
T1 4 or more  32 (laden) (  c ) 11,5 (  d ) 10 (  d ) 
T3 2 or 3  0,6 (unladen)  (  а ) (  а ) 
T4.3 2, 3 or 4  10 (laden)  (  а ) (  а ) 
C N/A  32  N/A  N/A  ▼B
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Vehicle category  Number of axles  Maximum permissible 
mass (t)  Maximum permissible mass per axle  
Driven axle (t)  Non-driven axle (t)  
R 1  N/A  11,5  10  
2 18 (laden)  11,5  (  b ) 
3 24 (laden)  11,5  (  b ) 
4 or more  32 (laden)  11,5  (  b ) 
S 1  N/A  11,5  10  
2 18 (laden)  11,5  (  b ) 
3 24 (laden)  11,5  (  b ) 
4 or more  32 (laden)  11,5  (  b ) 
( а ) It is not necessary to establish an axle limit for vehicle categories T3 and T4.3, as they have by definition limitations on the 
maximum permissible laden and/or unladen mass. 
( b ) The corresponding value for the sum of the axle maximum permissible mass is the sum of the axle weights in Annex I, 
points 3.1 to 3.3, to Council Directive 96/53/EC (Council Directive 96/53/EC of 25 July 1996 laying down for certain road 
vehicles circulating within the Community the maximum authorised dimensions in national and international traffic and the 
maximum authorised weights in international traffic (OJ L 235, 17.9.1996, p. 59). 
( c ) Where the driving axle is fitted with twin tyres and air suspension or suspension recognised as being equivalent within the 
European Union as defined in Annex II to Directive 96/53/EC, or where each driving axle is fitted with twin tyres and the 
maximum weight of each axle does not exceed 9,5 t. 
( d ) The corresponding value for the sum of the axle maximum permissible mass is the sum of the axle weights in Annex I, point 
3.5, to Directive 96/53/EC.  
2.2. Whatever the state of loading of the tractor, the mass transmitted to the 
road by the wheels on the steering axle shall not be less than 20 % of the unladen mass of that tractor.
 
2.3. Sum of the technically permissible maximum masses per axle  
2.3.1. For vehicles of categories T and C and of categories R and S, which do 
not impose any significant static vertical load on the tractor (drawbar towed vehicle), the sum of the maximum permissible masses per axle 
shall be equal to or higher than the maximum permissible laden mass 
of the vehicle.
 
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2.3.2. For vehicles of categories R and S imposing a significant static vertical 
load on the tractor (rigid drawbar towed vehicle and centre-axle towed 
vehicle), the maximum permissible mass of the vehicle shall be considered to be the sum of the maximum permissible masses per axle and shall be applicable for type-approval purposes, instead of the corresponding 
maximum permissible mass mentioned in the third column of Table 1. 
The significant static vertical load on the tractor shall be taken into account in the type-approval of the tractor as laid down in point 2.3.1.
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ANNEX XXIII  
Requirements on ballast masses  
Where the tractor is to be fitted with ballast weights in order to meet the other 
requirements of EU type-approval, those ballast weights shall be supplied by the manufacturer of the tractor, be intended for fitting, and bear the manufacturer’s 
mark and a statement of their mass in kilograms to an accuracy of ± 5 %. Front 
ballast weights that have been designed for frequent removal/fitting shall leave a safety clearance of at least 25 mm for the grab handles. The method of locating the ballast weights shall be such that any inadvertent separation is avoided (e.g. 
in the event of tractor rollover).
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ANNEX XXIV  
Requirements on the safety of electrical systems  
1. Requirements for all T, C, R and S vehicles equipped with electrical 
systems  
1.1. Electrical equipment  
1.1.1. Electrical cables shall be protected if located in potentially abrasive 
contact with surfaces and shall be resistant to, or protected against, 
contact with lubricant or fuel. Electrical cables shall be located so that no portion is in contact with the exhaust system, moving parts or sharp edges.
 
1.1.2. Fuses or other overload protection devices shall be installed in all elec ­
trical circuits except for high amperage circuits such as the starter-motor circuit and high-tension spark ignition system. Electrical distribution of these devices between circuits shall prevent the possibility of cutting off 
all operator alert systems simultaneously.
 
2. Requirements on static electricity safety  
Requirements on static electricity safety are the ones provided in point 3 
of Annex XXV.  
3. All-electric vehicles in categories T2, T3, C2 or C3 should comply, as far 
as is practicable, with the requirements of Annex IV of Commission Delegated Regulation (EU) No 3/2014 (
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( 1 ) Commission Delegated Regulation (EU) No 3/2014 of 24 October 2013 supplementing 
Regulation (EU) No 168/2013 of the European Parliament and of the Council with 
regard to vehicle functional safety requirements for the approval of two- or three- 
wheel vehicles and quadricycles (OJ L 7, 10.1.2014, p. 1).
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ANNEX XXV  
Requirements on fuel tanks  
1. This Annex applies to tanks designed to contain the liquid fuel used primarily 
for the propulsion of the vehicle.  
Fuel tanks shall be made so as to be corrosion resistant. They shall satisfy the 
leakage tests carried out by the manufacturer at a pressure equal to double the 
working pressure but in any event not less than 0,3 bar. Any excess pressure or any pressure exceeding the working pressure shall be automatically 
compensated by suitable devices (vents, safety valves etc.). The vents shall 
be designed in such a way as to prevent any fire risk. The fuel shall not escape through the fuel-tank cap or through the devices provided to compensate excess pressure even if the tank is completely overturned: a 
drip shall be tolerated.
 
2. Fuel tanks shall be installed in such a way as to be protected from the 
consequences of an impact to the front or to the rear of the tractor; there shall be no protruding parts, sharp edges etc. near the tanks.
 
The fuel supply pipework and the filler orifice shall be installed outside the 
cab. 
3. Requirements related to static electricity safety of the fuel tank  
The fuel tank and its accessory parts shall be designed and installed in the 
vehicle in such a way that any ignition hazard due to static electricity shall be 
avoided.  
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If necessary, measure(s) for charge dissipation shall be provided. However, no 
charge dissipation system is required for fuel tanks designed for containing a 
fuel with a flash point of at least 55 °C. The flash point shall be determined in 
accordance with ISO 2719:2002.  
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The manufacturer shall demonstrate to the Technical Service the measure(s) 
which guarantee the fulfilling of these requirements.  ▼B
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ANNEX XXVI  
Requirements on rear protective structures  
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1. General  
Vehicles of category R covered by this Regulation shall be designed 
so as to provide effective protection against underrunning from the rear 
by vehicles of categories M  1 and N  1 ( 1 ). They shall comply with the 
requirements set out in sections 2 and 3 of this Annex, shall be granted a type-approval certificate set out in Annex V to Implementing Regu ­
lation (EU) 2015/504 and the EU type-approval mark, set out in point 
5.2 of Annex IV to that Regulation, shall be affixed to the rear 
protective structure.
 
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2. Requirements  
2.1. Vehicles of categories Ra and Rb shall be so constructed and/or 
equipped as to offer effective protection over their whole width 
against underrunning from the rear by a vehicle of categories M  1 
and N  1 . 
2.1.1. The vehicle shall be tested under the following conditions:  
— it shall be at rest on a level, flat, rigid and smooth surface,  
— the front wheels shall be in the straight-ahead position,  
— tyres shall be inflated to the pressure recommended by the vehicle 
manufacturer,  
— the vehicle may, if necessary to achieve the test forces required, be 
restrained by any method specified by the vehicle manufacturer,  
if the vehicle is equipped with hydropneumatic, hydraulic or 
pneumatic suspension or a device for automatic levelling according 
to load, it shall be tested with the suspension or device in the 
normal running condition specified by the manufacturer.  
2.2. Any vehicle in one of the categories R1a, R1b, R2a or R2b shall be 
deemed to satisfy the condition set out in 2.1:  
— if it satisfies the conditions set out in 2.3, or  
— if the ground clearance of the rear part of the unladen vehicle does 
not exceed 55 cm over a width which is not shorter than that of the rear axle by more than 10 cm on either side (excluding any tyre bulging close to the ground).
 
Where there is more than one rear axle, the width to be considered is 
that of the widest.  
This requirement shall be satisfied at least on a line at a distance of not 
more than 45 cm from the rear extremity of the vehicle.  
2.3. Any vehicle in one of the categories R3a, R3b, R4a or R4b shall be 
deemed to satisfy the condition set out in 2.1 provided that:  ▼B 
( 1 ) As defined in Part A of Annex II to Directive 2007/46/EC.
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— the vehicle is equipped with a special rear protective structure in 
accordance with the requirements of 2.4, or  
— the vehicle is so designed and/or equipped at the rear that, by 
virtue of their shape and characteristics, its component parts can 
be regarded as replacing the rear protective structure. Components 
whose combined function satisfies the requirements set out in 2.4 are considered to form a rear protective structure.
 
2.4. A device for protection against underrunning from the rear, hereinafter 
referred to as ‘device’, generally consists of a cross-member and linking components connected to the chassis side-members or to whatever replaces them.
 
2.4.a. For vehicles fitted with a platform lift the fitting of the rear protective 
structure may be interrupted for the purposes of the mechanism. In such cases, the following shall apply:
 
2.4.a.1. the lateral distance between the fitting elements of the rear protective 
structure and the elements of the platform lift, which make the inter ­
ruption necessary, may amount to no more than 2,5 cm;  
2.4.a.2. the individual elements of the rear protective structure shall, in each 
case, have an effective surface area of at least 350 cm  2 ; 
2.4.a.3. the individual elements of the rear protective structure shall be of 
sufficient dimensions to comply with the requirements of paragraph 2.4.5.1, whereby the relative positions of the test points are deter ­
mined. If the points P1 are located within the interruption area 
mentioned in 2.4a, the points P1 to be used shall be located in the 
middle of any lateral section of the rear protective structure;
 
2.4.a.4. for the area of interruption of the rear protective structure and for the 
purposes of the platform lift, point 2.4.1 need not apply.  
It shall have the following characteristics:  
2.4.1. the device shall be fitted as close to the rear of the vehicle as possible. 
When the vehicle is unladen (  1 ) the lower edge of the device shall at 
no point be more than 55 cm above the ground;  
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2.4.2. the width of the device shall at no point exceed the width of the rear 
axle measured at the outermost points of the wheels, excluding the bulging of the tyres close to the ground, nor shall it be more than 10 
cm shorter on either side. Where there is more than one rear axle, the 
width to be considered is that of the widest. The width of the device shall not exceed in any case 2,55 m;
 
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2.4.3. the section height of the cross-member shall be not less than 10 cm. 
The lateral extremities of the cross-member shall not bend to the rear or have a sharp outer edge; this condition is fulfilled when the lateral 
extremities of the cross-member are rounded on the outside and have a 
radius of curvature of not less than 2,5 mm;
 
2.4.4. the device may be so designed that its position at the rear of the 
vehicle can be varied. In this event, there shall be a guaranteed 
method of securing it in the service position so that any unintentional change of position is precluded. It shall be possible for the operator to vary the position of the device by applying a force not exceeding 40 
daN;
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2.4.5. the device shall offer adequate resistance to forces applied parallel to 
the longitudinal axis of the vehicle, and be connected, when in the 
service position, with the chassis side-members or whatever replaces them.
 
This requirement shall be deemed to be satisfied if it is shown that 
both during and after the application the horizontal distance between the rear of the device and the rear extremity of the vehicle does not 
exceed 40 cm at any of the points P1, P2 and P3. In measuring this 
distance, any part of the vehicle which is more than 3 m above the ground when the vehicle is unladen shall be excluded;
 
2.4.5.1. points P1 are located 30 cm from the longitudinal planes tangential to 
the outer edges of the wheels on the rear axle; points P2, which are 
located on the line joining points P1, are symmetrical to the median 
longitudinal plane of the vehicle at a distance from each other of 70 to 100 cm inclusive, the exact position being specified by the manufac ­
turer. The height above the ground of points P1 and P2 shall be 
defined by the vehicle manufacturer within the lines that bound the 
device horizontally. The height shall not, however, exceed 60 cm when the vehicle is unladen. P3 is the centre-point of the straight line joining points P2;
 
2.4.5.2. a horizontal force corresponding to 25 % of the maximum technically 
permissible mass of the vehicle but not exceeding 5 × 10  4 N shall be 
applied successively to both points P1 and to point P3;  
2.4.5.3. a horizontal force corresponding to 50 % of the maximum technically 
permissible mass of the vehicle but not exceeding 10 × 10  4 N shall be 
applied successively to both points P2;  
2.4.5.4. the forces specified in 2.4.5.2 and 2.4.5.3 above shall be applied 
separately. The order in which the forces are applied may be 
specified by the manufacturer;  
2.4.5.5. whenever a practical test is performed to verify compliance with the 
abovementioned requirements, the following conditions shall be fulfilled:
 
2.4.5.5.1. the device shall be connected to the chassis side-members of the 
vehicle or to whatever replaces them;  
2.4.5.5.2. the specified forces shall be applied by rams which are suitably 
articulated (e.g. by means of universal joints) and shall be parallel 
to the median longitudinal plane of the vehicle via a surface not 
more than 25 cm in height (the exact height shall be indicated by the manufacturer) and 20 cm wide, with a radius of curvature of 5 ± 1 mm at the vertical edges; the centre of the surface is placed 
successively at points P1, P2 and P3.
 
2.5. By way of derogation from the abovementioned requirements, vehicles 
of the following categories need not comply with the requirements of this Annex as regards rear underrun protection:
 
— ‘slung’ trailers and other similar trailers for the transport of logs or 
other very long items,  
— vehicles for which rear underrun protection is incompatible with 
their use.  
3. Exemptions  
Vehicles where any rear protective structure is incompatible with their 
rear fitted operational devices, shall be exempted from the requirement. 
Otherwise, the vehicle shall be fitted with a rear protective structure at its rear part that does not obstruct the function of those operational devices.
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ANNEX XXVII  
Requirements on lateral protection  
1. General prescriptions  
1.1. Every vehicle of categories R3b and R4b shall be so constructed and /or 
equipped as to offer, when a complete entity, effective protection to 
unprotected road users (pedestrians, cyclists, motorcyclists) against the 
risk of falling under the sides of the vehicle and being caught under the wheels.
 
This Annex shall not apply to:  
— trailers specially designed and constructed for the carriage of very 
long loads of indivisible length, such as timber,  
— vehicles designed and constructed for special purposes where it is 
not possible, for practical reasons, to fit such lateral protection.  
1.2. A vehicle satisfies the requirement set out in point 1.1 if its side parts 
provide protection conforming to the provisions of the points 1.3.–5 and 
of Appendix 1.  
1.3. Positioning of the vehicle for testing its compliance to lateral protection  
When tested for compliance with the technical specifications set out in 
point 2, the position of the vehicle shall be as follows:  
— on a horizontal and flat surface,  
— the steered wheels shall be in a straight-ahead position,  
— the vehicle shall be unladen,  
— semi-trailers shall be positioned on their supports with the loading 
surface horizontal.  
2. Lateral protection provided by a specific device (side guard)  
2.1. ►M2 The width of the vehicle with the device shall not exceed the 
maximum overall width of the vehicle, or 2,55 m, whichever is the 
narrower. The main part of its outer surface shall not be more than 
120 mm inboard from the outermost plane (maximum width) of the vehicle. ◄ Its forward end may be turned inwards on some vehicles 
in accordance with points 2.4.2 and 2.4.3. Its rearward end shall not be 
more than 30 mm inboard from the outermost edge of the rear tyres 
(excluding any bulging of the tyres close to the ground) over at least the rearmost 250 mm.
 
2.2. The outer surface of the device shall be smooth, substantially flat or 
horizontally corrugated and so far as possible continuous from front to 
rear; adjacent parts may however overlap, provided that the overlapping edge faces rearwards or downwards, or a gap of not more than 25 mm measured longitudinally may be left, provided that the rearward part 
does not protrude outboard of the forward part; domed heads of bolts 
or rivets may protrude beyond the surface to a distance not exceeding 10 mm and other parts may protrude to the same extent provided that they are smooth and similarly rounded; all external edges and corners 
shall be rounded with a radius not less than 2,5 mm (tested as prescribed 
in Appendix 1).
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2.3. The device may consist of a continuous flat surface, or of one or more 
horizontal rails, or a combination of surface and rails; when rails are 
used, they shall be not more than 300 mm apart and not less than:  
— 50 mm high in the case of category R3b vehicles,  
— 100 mm high and essentially flat in the case of R4b vehicles. 
Combinations of surfaces and rails shall form a continuous side 
guard subject, however, to the provisions of point 2.2.  
2.4. The forward edge of the side guard shall be constructed as follows:  
2.4.1. Its position shall be:  
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2.4.1.1. on a drawbar trailer: not more than 500 mm to the rear of the transverse 
vertical plane tangential to the rearmost part of the tyre on the wheel 
immediately forward of the guard;  
2.4.1.2. on a rigid drawbar trailer or centre-axle trailer: in the area forward of the 
transverse plane passing through the centre of the front axle but not 
more than the front of the bodywork, if any, to ensure the normal 
manoeuvrability of the trailer.  
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2.4.2. Where the forward edge lies in otherwise open space, the edge shall 
consist of a continuous vertical member extending over the whole height 
of the guard; the outer and forward faces of this member shall measure at least 50 mm rearward and be turned 100 mm inwards in the case of R3b and at least 100 mm rearwards and be turned 100 mm inwards in 
the case of R4b.
 
2.5. The rearward edge of the side guard shall not be more than 300 mm 
forward of the transverse vertical plane tangential to the foremost part of the tyre on the wheel immediately to the rear; a continuous vertical 
member is not required on the rear edge.
 
2.6. The lower edge of the side guard shall at no point be more than 550 mm 
above the ground.  
2.7. The upper edge of the guard shall not be more than 350 mm below that 
part of the structure of the vehicle, cut or contacted by a vertical plane tangential to the outer surface of the tyres, excluding any bulging close to the ground, except in the following cases:
 
2.7.1. where the plane in point 2.7 does not cut the structure of the vehicle, the 
upper edge shall be level with the surface of the load-carrying platform, of 950 mm from the ground, whichever is the less;
 
2.7.2. where the plane in point 2.7 cuts the structure of the vehicle at a level 
more than 1,3 m above the ground, then the upper edge of the side guard shall not be less than 950 mm above the ground.
 
2.8. Side guards shall be essentially rigid, securely mounted (they shall not 
be liable to loosening due to vibration in normal use of the vehicle) and 
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The side guard shall be considered suitable if it is capable of with ­
standing a horizontal static force of 1 kN applied perpendicularly to 
any part of its external surface by the centre of a ram the face of which is circular and flat, with a diameter of 220 mm ± 10 mm, and if the deflection of the guard under load is then not more than:
 
— 30 mm over the rearmost 250 mm of the guard, and  
— 150 mm over the remainder of the guard.  
2.8.1. The above requirement may be checked by means of calculations.  
2.9. The side guard may not be used for the attachment of brake, air or 
hydraulic pipes.  
3. By derogation from the above provisions, vehicles of the following types 
need comply only as indicated in each case:  
3.1. An extendible trailer shall comply with all of the requirements of point 
2, when closed to its minimum length; when the trailer is extended, the 
side guards shall comply with points 2.6, 2.7 and 2.8, and with either 
2.4 or 2.5 but not necessarily both; extension of the trailer shall not produce gaps in the length of the side guards;
 
3.2. a tank-vehicle that is a vehicle designed solely for the carriage of fluid 
substance in a closed tank permanently fitted to the vehicle and provided 
with hose or pipe connections for loading or unloading, shall be fitted 
with side guards which comply so far as is practicable with all the requirements of point 2; strict compliance may be waived only where operational requirements make this necessary;
 
3.3. On a vehicle fitted with extendible legs to provide additional stability 
during loading, unloading or other operations for which the vehicle is 
designed, the side guard may be arranged with additional gaps where these are necessary to permit extension of the legs.
 
4. If the sides of the vehicle are so designed and/or equipped that by their 
shape and characteristics their component parts together meet the requirements of point 2, they may be regarded as replacing the side 
guards.
 
5. Alternative requirements  
Alternatively to complying with points 1.3 to 2.9 and point 4., manu ­
facturers may choose whether to comply with points 2 and 3 and Parts I, II and III as well as Annex 3 of UNECE Regulation No 73 as referenced in Annex I.
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Appendix 1  
Method for determining the height of external surface projections  
1. The height H of a projection is determined graphically by reference to the 
circumference of a 165 mm diameter circle, internally tangential to the external outline of the external surface at the section to be checked.
 
2. H is the maximum value of the distance, measured along a straight line 
passing through the centre of the 165 mm diameter circle, between the 
circumference of the aforesaid circle and the external contour of the projection (see Figure 1).
 
3. In cases where it is not possible for a 100 mm diameter circle to contact 
externally part of the external outline of the external surface at the section 
under consideration, the surface outline in this area shall be assumed to be 
that formed by the circumference of the 100 mm diameter circle between its tangent points with the external outline (see Figure 2).
 
4. Drawings of the necessary sections through the external surface shall be 
provided by the manufacturer to allow the height of the projections referred to above to be measured.
 
Figure 1
  
Figure 2
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ANNEX XXVIII  
Requirements on load platforms  
1. The centre of gravity of the platform shall be situated between the axles.  
2. The dimensions of the platform shall be such that:  
— the length does not exceed 1,4 times the front or rear track of the tractor, 
whichever is the larger,  
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— the width does not exceed the maximum overall width of the tractor 
without equipment, or 2,55 m, whichever is the narrower.  
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3. The platform shall be laid out symmetrically in relation to the longitudinal 
median plane of the tractor.  
4. The height of the load platform above the ground shall be not more than 
150 cm.  
5. The type of platform and the way it is fitted shall be such that, with a 
normal load, the driver’s field of vision remains adequate and the various compulsory lighting and light-signalling devices may continue to fulfil their 
proper function.
 
6. The load platform may be detachable; it shall be attached to the tractor in 
such a way as to avoid any risk of accidental detachment.  
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7. Length of the platform for tractors of categories T4.3 and T2  
7.1. For tractors of category T4.3, the length of the platform shall not exceed 2,5 
times the maximum front or rear track of the tractor, whichever is the larger.  
7.2. For tractors of category T2, the length of the platform shall not exceed 1,8 
times the maximum front or rear track of the tractor, whichever is the larger.  
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8. For vehicles with multiple load platforms, the centre of gravity of the 
vehicle with loaded platform(s) and without driver shall be situated 
between the front-most and the rearmost axle in all loading conditions. Any load shall be evenly distributed on the load platform(s).
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ANNEX XXIX  
Requirements on towing devices  
1. Number  
Every tractor shall have a special device to which it shall be possible to 
attach a connection such as a tow-bar or a tow-rope for towing purposes.  
2. Position  
The device shall be fitted to the front of the tractor, which shall be equipped 
with a coupling pin or hook.  
3. Design  
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The towing device shall be of the slotted-jaw type or a winch suitable for its 
application. The opening at the centre of the locking pin shall be 60 mm + 0,5/– 1,5 mm and the depth of the jaw measured from the centre of the pin 
shall be 62 mm - 0,5 / +5 mm.
 
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The coupling pin shall have a diameter of 30 + 1,5 mm and be fitted with a 
device preventing it from leaving its seating during use. The securing device shall be non-detachable.
 
The tolerance of + 1,5 mm referred to above should not be regarded as a 
manufacturing tolerance but as a permissible variation in nominal 
dimensions for pins of different designs.  
4. Alternative requirements  
4.1. The dimensions of point 3 can be exceeded if the manufacturer deems that 
they are not adequate for the size or mass of the vehicle.  
4.2. Manufacturers may choose to apply on vehicles with a maximum technically 
permissible mass not exceeding 2 000 kg either the requirements of points 1, 2 and 3 or the requirements of Commission Regulation (EU) 
No 1005/2010 (
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5. Instructions  
The correct use of the towing device shall be explained in the Operator’s 
manual, in accordance with the requirements laid down in Article 25 of Delegated Regulation (EU) No 1322/2014.
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( 1 ) Commission Regulation (EU) No 1005/2010 of 8 November 2010 concerning type- 
approval requirements for motor vehicle towing devices and implementing Regulation 
(EC) No 661/2009 of the European Parliament and of the Council concerning type- 
approval requirements for the general safety of motor vehicles, their trailers and 
systems, components and separate technical units intended therefor (OJ L 291, 
9.11.2010, p. 36).
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ANNEX XXX  
Requirements on tyres  
1. Definitions  
For the purposes of this Annex:  
1.1. ‘Cyclic service’ means the condition that applies when the load on 
the tyre cycles between the fully loaded and the unloaded condition;  
1.2. ‘High and sustained torque’ means the condition that occurs due to a 
load on the drawbar or hitch;  
1.3. ‘Applicable tyre inflation pressure’ means the internal pressure of the 
tyre, with the tyre at ambient temperature (i.e. cold tyre pressure), 
recommended in conformity to the load, speed and service 
conditions of the vehicle. It does not include any pressure built up due to tyre usage and is expressed in kPa;
 
1.4. ‘Maximum load rating’ means the mass which a tyre can carry when 
operated in conformity with requirements governing utilisation specified by the tyre manufacturer;
 
1.5. ‘Maximum permissible mass per axle according to tyre specification’ 
means the mass corresponding to the maximum permissible static vertical load that can be transmitted to the ground by the wheels of the axle as restricted by the maximum load rating of tyre types that 
can be fitted to the vehicle as listed in the information document.
 
2. Requirements  
2.1. Requirements applying to the component type-approval of tyres  
2.1.1. Provisions for pneumatic tyres designed primarily for agricultural 
vehicles with diagonal or bias-ply and bias-belted construction 
with a reference speed not exceeding 40 km/h (i.e. speed symbol A8), as well as radial tyres designed primarily for construction appli ­
cation purposes (i.e. tyres marked ‘Industrial’, ‘IND’, ‘R-4’ or ‘F-3’).
 
2.1.1.1. All tyres conforming to the relevant type shall be marked in 
conformity with points 2.1.1.2 to 2.1.1.2.4.  
2.1.1.2. Specific requirements for markings.  
2.1.1.2.1. Tyres shall bear the following markings, in conformity with ISO 
4223-1:2002/Amd 1:2011, including:  
— the tyre size designation;  
— the load capacity index (i.e. a numerical code which indicates the 
load the tyre can carry at the speed corresponding to the associ ­
ated speed category);  
— the speed category symbol (i.e. a symbol which indicates the 
maximum speed at which the tyre can carry the load corresponding to its load index); and
 
— the word ‘TUBELESS’ if the tyre is designed for use without an 
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2.1.1.2.2. Tyres shall bear the following additional markings:  
— the manufacturer's trade name or mark;  
— the inflation pressure that shall not be exceeded for the purpose 
of bead seating during tyre mounting;  
— in case of implement tyres the service description (i.e. load index 
and speed category symbol) shall be supplemented with the 
indication whether it applies to ‘drive wheel’ or to ‘free rolling 
wheel’ or to both; and  
— the date of manufacture in the form of a group of four digits, the 
first two showing the week and the last two the year of manu ­
facture.  
2.1.1.2.3. All markings mentioned in points 2.1.1.2.1 and 2.1.1.2.2 shall be 
legibly and permanently moulded into or onto the sidewall and 
produced as part of the process during manufacture. The use of 
branding or other methods of marking after completion of the original manufacturing process is not permitted.
 
2.1.1.2.4. In line with Article 34(2) of Regulation (EU) No 167/2013, no type- 
approval mark is required for pneumatic tyres designed primarily for 
agricultural vehicles with diagonal or bias-ply and bias-belted 
construction with a reference speed not exceeding 40 km/h (i.e. speed symbol A8), as well as radial tyres designed primarily for construction application purposes (i.e. tyres marked ‘Industrial’, 
‘IND’, ‘R-4’ or ‘F-3’) approved in accordance with this Regulation.
 
The information document and information folder that shall be 
submitted with the application for type-approval of those tyres are 
specified in the models set out in Article 68(a) of Regulation (EU) No 167/2013.
 
A unique type-approval number, the model of which is set out in 
Article 68(h) of Regulation (EU) No 167/2013, shall be assigned to 
each type-approved tyre and a type-approval certificate, the model of 
which is set out in Article 68(c) of Regulation (EU) No 167/2013, shall be issued.
 
2.1.2. New pneumatic tyres conforming to the type complying with the 
requirements set out in points 2.1.1. to 2.1.1.2.4 may continue to be placed on the market until 31 December 2018.
 
2.1.2.1. Tyres that were manufactured prior to the date set out in point 2.1.2. 
which do not comply with the requirements of points 2.1.3. to 
2.1.3.1. and which comply with the requirements set out in points 2.1.1. to 2.1.1.2.4. may be sold for a period not exceeding 30 months from that date.
 
2.1.3. Requirements for pneumatic tyres designed primarily for agricultural 
vehicles other than those set out in points 2.1.1. to 2.1.1.2.4.  
2.1.3.1. Tyres not covered by the provisions of points 2.1.1 to 2.1.1.2.4. shall 
conform to the types approved under the relevant UNECE regu ­
lations.  
2.2. Requirements for the approval of a type of vehicle with regard to the 
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2.2.1. Specific requirements for the installation of tyres on vehicles with a 
maximum design speed not exceeding 65 km/h.  
2.2.1.1. Subject to the provisions of point 2.2.1.2. all tyres fitted to vehicles, 
including any spare tyre, shall be type-approved according to UNECE Regulation No 106 as referenced in Annex I.
 
2.2.1.1.1. For the purpose of vehicle type-approval in accordance with Regu ­
lation (EU) No 167/2013, tyres designed primarily for agricultural 
vehicles with diagonal or bias-ply and bias-belted construction with a 
reference speed not exceeding 40 km/h (i.e. speed symbol A8), as well as radial tyres designed primarily for construction application purposes (i.e. tyres marked ‘Industrial’, ‘IND’, ‘R-4’ or ‘F-3’) may 
until 31 December 2017 be type-approved according to this Regu ­
lation instead.
 
2.2.1.2. Where a vehicle is designed for conditions of use which are incom ­
patible with the characteristics of tyres type-approved according to UNECE Regulation No 106, as referenced in Annex I, or this Regu ­
lation and it is therefore necessary to fit tyres with different char ­
acteristics, the requirements of point 2.2.1.1. do not apply, provided that the following conditions are met:
 
— the tyres are in accordance with Regulation (EC) No 661/2009 of 
the European Parliament and of the Council (  1 ) (i.e. type- 
approved according to UNECE regulations Nos 30, 54 and 117 
as referenced in Annex I to this Regulation) or type-approved according to UNECE Regulation No 75, as referenced in Annex I, and
 
— the approval authority and technical service are satisfied that the 
tyres fitted are suitable for the operating conditions of the 
vehicle. The nature of the exemption and reasons for acceptance shall be clearly stated in the test report.
 
2.2.2. Specific requirements for the installation of tyres on vehicles with a 
maximum design speed exceeding 65 km/h.  
2.2.2.1. Subject to the provisions of point 2.2.2.2., all tyres fitted to vehicles, 
including any spare tyre, shall be in accordance with Regulation 
(EC) No 661/2009 (i.e. type-approved according to UNECE Regu ­
lations Nos 30, 54 and 117 as referenced in Annex I).  
2.2.2.2. Where a vehicle is designed for conditions of use which are incom ­
patible with the characteristics of tyres type-approved in accordance 
with Regulation (EC) No 661/2009 and it is therefore necessary to fit 
tyres with different characteristics, the requirements of point 2.2.2.1. do not apply, provided that the following conditions are met:
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( 1 ) Regulation (EC) No 661/2009 of the European Parliament and of the Council of 13 July 
2009 concerning type-approval requirements for the general safety of motor vehicles, 
their trailers and systems, components and separate technical units intended therefor 
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— the tyres are type-approved according to UNECE Regulation 
No 75; as referenced in Annex I, and  
— the approval authority and technical service are satisfied that the 
tyres fitted are suitable for the operating conditions of the 
vehicle. The nature of the exemption and reasons for acceptance 
shall be clearly stated in the test report.  
2.2.3. General requirements for the installation of tyres  
2.2.3.1. All tyres normally fitted to one axle shall be of the same type, with 
the exception of the cases mentioned in points 2.2.4.1.1 and 2.2.4.1.2.
 
2.2.3.2. The space in which the wheel revolves shall be such as to allow 
unrestricted movement when using the maximum permissible size of tyres and rim widths, taking into account the minimum and 
maximum wheel off-sets if applicable, within the minimum and 
maximum suspension and steering constraints as declared by the vehicle manufacturer. This shall be verified by performing the checks with the largest and the widest tyres in each space, taking 
into account the applicable rim size and the maximum allowed 
section width and outer diameter of the tyre, in relation to the tyre size designation as specified in the relevant UNECE regulation. The 
checks shall be performed by rotating a representation of the tyre’s 
maximum envelope, not just the actual tyre, in the space for the wheel in question.
 
2.2.3.3. The technical service may agree to an alternative test procedure (e.g. 
virtual testing) to verify that the requirements of point 2.2.3.2 are met, provided that the clearance between the tyre’s maximum envelope and vehicle structure is complied with.
 
2.2.4. Load capacity  
2.2.4.1. The maximum load rating of each tyre fitted on the vehicle, taking 
into due account the maximum design speed of the vehicle and the 
most demanding service conditions, as well as the special cases of points 2.2.6. to 2.2.6.5. if applicable, shall be at least equal to the following:
 
— the maximum permissible mass per axle where the axle is 
equipped with one tyre only;  
— half of the maximum permissible mass per axle where the axle is 
equipped with two tyres in single formation;  
— 0,285 times the maximum permissible mass per axle where the 
axle is equipped with two sets of tyres in dual (twin) formation;  
— 0,20 times the maximum permissible mass per axle where the 
axle is equipped with two sets of tyres in triple formation.  
2.2.4.1.1. In case where dual or triple formations are composed by tyres of 
different types (i.e. tyre size designations and service descriptions) the following apply:
 
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— the tyres shall be of the same ‘category of use’, ‘structure’ and 
‘speed category symbol’ as defined in paragraphs 2.1.3, 2.1.4 
and 2.1.5 of UNECE regulation 106, as referenced in Annex I;  
— the vehicle shall be equipped symmetrically;  
— the sum of the maximum load ratings of all tyres fitted to the 
axle shall be at least 1,14 times the maximum permissible axle 
mass in the case of dual formation and 1,2 times the maximum 
permissible axle mass in the case of triple formation;  
— the share of the maximum permissible mass per axle on each tyre 
of the formation shall not exceed the maximum load rating of each tyre;
 
— the inflation pressure of each tyre in the formation shall conform 
to the recommendation of the tyre manufacturer taking into account the actual load on each tyre and the service conditions.
 
2.2.4.1.2. When a vehicle may be fitted on each axle with tyres for which the 
sum of maximum load rating is less than the maximum permissible mass per axle, the requirements of points 2.2.4.1 and 2.2.4.1.1 apply 
with the maximum permissible mass per axle according to the tyre 
specification instead of the maximum permissible mass per axle.
 
The maximum permissible mass per axle according to the tyre spec ­
ification and the maximum permissible mass per axle are the ones declared by the vehicle manufacturer.
 
The owner’s manual, the information document and the certificate of 
conformity shall mention the values of mass per axle for each one of them depending on the maximum permissible mass per axle according to the tyre specification.
 
2.2.4.2. The maximum load rating of a tyre is determined as follows:  
2.2.4.2.1. In the case of tyres identified by speed symbol D (i.e. 65 km/h) or 
lower the ‘table load-capacity variation with speed’ as referred to in paragraph 2.30 of UNECE Regulation No 106, as referenced in 
Annex I, for its specific category of use is taken into account. The 
table shows, as a function of the load-capacity indices and nominal- speed-category symbols, the load variations which a pneumatic tyre can withstand taking into account the maximum design speed of the 
vehicle.
 
2.2.4.2.2. In the case of tyres identified by speed symbol F (80 km/h) or 
higher, type-approved according to UNECE Regulation No 54, the 
‘table load-capacity variation with speed’ as referred to in paragraph 
2.29 of that Regulation is taken into account. The table shows, as a function of the load-capacity indices and nominal-speed-category 
symbols, the load variations which a pneumatic tyre can withstand 
taking into account the maximum design speed of the vehicle.
 
2.2.4.2.3. In the case of tyres type-approved according to UNECE Regulation 
No 75, the ‘table load-capacity variation with speed’ as referred to in 
paragraph 2.27 of that Regulation is taken into account. The table shows, as a function of the load-capacity indices and nominal-speed- category symbols, the load variations which a pneumatic tyre can 
withstand taking into account the maximum design speed of the 
vehicle.
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2.2.4.3. The relevant information concerning load and speed indices as well 
as the applicable tyre inflation pressures shall be stated clearly in the instruction manual of the vehicle in order to ensure that suitable 
replacement tyres with an appropriate load capacity shall be fitted 
when necessary, once the vehicle has been put into service.
 
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2.2.4.3.1. The load capacity index indicated in the information document shall 
be the lowest grade which is compatible with the maximum 
permissible load on the tyre in question. Tyres with a higher grade 
may be fitted.  
2.2.5. Speed capacity  
2.2.5.1. Every tyre fitted normally on the vehicle shall bear a speed category 
symbol.  
2.2.5.1.1. The speed category symbol shall be compatible with the maximum 
design speed.  
2.2.5.1.2. The adjusted load rating as referred to in points 2.2.4.2.1. to 
2.2.4.2.3. shall be taken into account.  
2.2.5.2. The relevant information and the applicable tyre inflation pressure 
shall be stated clearly in the vehicle owner’s handbook in order to ensure that suitable replacement tyres with an appropriate speed 
capacity shall be fitted when necessary, once the vehicle has been 
put into service.
 
2.2.5.2.1. The speed category as indicated in the information document shall 
be the lowest grade which is compatible with the maximum design vehicle speed. Tyres with a higher grade may be fitted.
 
2.2.6. Specific requirements for vehicles fitted with tyres identified by 
speed symbols corresponding to a maximum design speed not 
exceeding 65 km/h (i.e. up to symbol D).  
2.2.6.1. Cyclic service  
2.2.6.1.1. In cyclic service:  
2.2.6.1.1.1. unloading shall occur before road transport;  
2.2.6.1.1.2. vehicles equipped with injectors, or any other ground engaging 
attachment (e.g. ploughs) or dragging objects are considered to be 
operating in a high torque mode;  
2.2.6.1.1.3. vehicles towing trailers are also considered to be operating in a high 
torque mode when operating on slopes greater than 11° (20 %).  
2.2.6.1.2. In case tyres classified in category of use 'Tractor - Steering wheel' 
and marked 'FRONT', 'F-1', 'F-2' or 'F-3' operated at speeds up to a maximum speed of 10 km/h on a tractor equipped with a 'Front end 
loader' the maximum load on a tyre shall not exceed 2,0 times the 
load corresponding to the load index marked on the tyre.
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2.2.6.1.3. In case tyres classified in category of use 'Tractor - Drive wheel' 
operating in field applications with 'high and sustained torque' (e.g. 
ploughing) the maximum load on a tyre shall not exceed the load corresponding to the load index marked on the tyre multiplied by 1,07 for tyres with speed symbol A8 or 1,15 for tyres with speed 
symbol D.
 
2.2.6.1.4. In case tyres classified in category of use 'Tractor - Drive wheel' 
operating in field applications without 'high and sustained torque' and up to a maximum speed of 10 km/h (excluding hillside oper ­
ations over 20 % slope) the maximum load on a tyre shall not 
exceed the load corresponding to the load index marked on the tyre multiplied by 1,70.
 
2.2.6.1.5. In case tyres classified in category of use 'Tractor - Drive wheel' 
operating in field applications without 'high and sustained torque' 
and a maximum speed not exceeding 15 km/h (excluding hillside 
operations over 20 % slope) the maximum load on a tyre shall not exceed the load corresponding to the load index marked on the tyre 
multiplied by 1,55.
 
2.2.6.1.6. In case tyres classified in category of use 'Implement, installed on T-, 
R- and S-category' vehicles, identified by speed symbols A6 or A8 with a nominal rim diameter code lower than 24, operating in 'cyclic high load variation' (i.e. when one way the vehicle is empty and on 
the other way the technically permissible maximum laden mass of 
the vehicle exceeds two times the unladen mass in running order) the variation in load capacity with speed identified in point 2.2.4.2.1. may be increased by up to 20 % for Free Rolling wheels or by up to 
43 % in case of Drive wheels.
 
2.2.6.1.7. The minimum tyre inflation pressure to be adopted for the cases of 
the points 2.2.6.1.2 to 2.2.6.1.6 shall be provided by the tyre manu ­
facturer.  
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2.2.6.2. In case of ‘Improved Flexion Tyre’ or ‘Very High Flexion Tyre’ 
classified in category of use ‘Tractor – Drive wheel’ (marked with prefix IF or VF) operated at speeds up to a maximum speed of 
10 km/h fitted to a vehicle equipped with a ‘Front end loader’, the 
maximum load on a tyre shall not exceed 1,40 times the load corresponding to the load index marked on the tyre and the relevant reference pressure shall be increased by 80 kPa.
 
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2.2.6.2.1. In the case of "Improved Flexion Tyre" classified in category of use 
'Tractor Drive Wheel', marked with prefix IF and with suffix 'CFO', fitted to T-category vehicles operating in field applications without 
'high and sustained torque' (excluding hillside operations over 20 % 
slope) the maximum load on a tyre shall not exceed the load corresponding to the load index marked on the tyre multiplied by 1,55 for operations up to a maximum speed of 15 km/h and by 1,30 
for operations up to a maximum speed of 30 km/h.
 
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2.2.6.3. Where tyres classified in category of use ‘Tractor – Drive wheel’ are 
marked with speed symbols D or A8 and fitted to agricultural trailers operating at speeds between 25 km/h and 40 km/h, the maximum 
load on a tyre shall not exceed 1,20 times the load corresponding to 
the load index marked on the tyre.
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2.2.6.4. In case of tyres classified in category of use 'Forestry machines' 
fitted to traction wheels of T-category vehicles, for forestry 
purposes, with high and sustained torque applications in forestry service at speeds up to 10 km/h (including the cases of points 2.2.6.1.1.2 and 2.2.6.1.1.3), the maximum load on a tyre shall not 
exceed the load corresponding to the load index marked on the tyre.
 
2.2.6.5. In case of tyres classified in category of use 'Implement', marked 
with speed symbols A6 or A8, fitted to free rolling steering wheels 
of T–category vehicles, the load capacity identified as ‘Free Rolling’, taking into account the maximum design speed of the vehicle as well as the variation of load capacity with speed according to definition 
2.30 of UNECE Regulation No 106 shall be multiplied by up 0,80.
 
2.2.6.6. The relevant information and the applicable tyre inflation pressure 
shall be stated clearly in the instruction manual of the vehicle in order to ensure that suitable replacement tyres with an appropriate load capacity shall be fitted when necessary, once the vehicle has 
been put into service.
 
2.2.6.7. In case the applicable tyre inflation pressure for tyres fitted to agri ­
cultural or forestry vehicles exceeds 500 kPa, the tyre ground pressure exerted on a flat surface shall not exceed 0,8 MPa.
 
2.2.6.7.1. The tyre ground pressure is the average load transmitted by the 
correctly inflated tyre, through its contact area, onto a flat surface. The vertical force is taken under static conditions on the axis of the 
wheel taking into account the maximum permissible mass per axle as 
declared by the manufacturer. The tyre contact area consists of the flat surface contained within the convex polygonal curve circum ­
scribing the smallest area containing all points of contact between 
the tyre and the ground.
 
3. Accredited in-house technical services of the manufacturer  
A tyre manufacturer may be designated as accredited in-house 
technical service to perform self testing, in accordance with Article 60 of Regulation (EU) No 167/2013.
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ANNEX XXXI  
Requirements on spray-suppression systems  
1. Requirements for all vehicles in category Tb and Rb  
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1.1. Tb and Rb category vehicles shall be equipped with wheel guards (parts of 
the bodywork, mudguards, etc.).  
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1.2. The wheel guards shall be designed so that they protect other road users as 
far as possible from dispersed stones, dirt, ice, snow and water.  
1.3. The wheels shall have a guard at the top, which covers at least 2/3 of the 
total width of the tyre. The front and rear edge of the guard shall cover an angle of at least 90°.
 
1.4. Rb category vehicles, equipped with C3 tyres or with other tyres with road 
profile permitted for those vehicles, shall be equipped with wheel guards 
that cover the total width of the tyre; the front part of the wheel guard shall 
cover an angle of at least 30° towards the front, the rear part of it shall cover an angle of at least 60° rearward of the vertical plane passing through of the centre of the wheels. Parts of the bodywork may form parts of the guards if 
they provide the same level of protection against thrown-up stones, mud, 
ice, snow and water.
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ANNEX XXXII  
Requirements on the reverse gear  
All tractors shall be equipped with a device for reversing which can be operated 
from the driving position.  ▼B
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ANNEX XXXIII  
Requirements on tracks  
1. Definitions  
For the purposes of this Annex:  
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1.1. ‘Track undercarriage’ means a system comprising at least two of the 
following items: track rollers, track idler and track driver, with a continuous track chain or track belt running around them.
 
1.2. ‘Track rollers’ means the cylinders in the track undercarriage that 
transmit the mass of the vehicle and track undercarriage to the ground 
via the track belt or track chain.  
1.3. ‘Track belt’ means a continuous flexible rubber like belt, reinforced 
internally to enable the tractive forces.  
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1.4. ‘Track length’ means the distance between the centres of the extreme 
track rollers under which the pads or track belt are contacting the ground.
 
1.5. ‘Track width’ means the distance between two parallel planes bounding 
the outside of the raised tread pattern (lugs) or pads.  
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1.6. ‘Track idler’ means sprockets or pulleys in the track undercarriage that 
do not transmit torque to the track belt or track chain, their main function being the tensioning of the track chain or track belt; track idlers may also create the ramp up/down angles in the track geometry.
 
1.7. ‘Track driver’ means the sprocket or cage wheel in the track under ­
carriage that transmit torque from the vehicle drive system to the track belt or track chain.
 
1.8. ‘Track chain’ means a continuous metallic chain which engages with the 
track driver and where each link is with a transversal metallic track shoe, 
the latter optionally padded with a rubber strip for road surface protection.
 
1.9. Figures illustrating definitions set out in points 1.2, 1.6 and 1.7:
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2. Scope  
2.1. Vehicles of category C shall fulfil the requirements of this Annex.  
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2.1.1. Vehicles with maximum design speed not exceeding 15 km/h shall be 
equipped either with track chains or with track belts.  
2.1.2. Vehicles with a maximum design speed exceeding 15 km/h and not 
exceeding 40 km/h shall be equipped with track belts only.  
2.1.3. Vehicles with a maximum design speed exceeding 40 km/h shall be 
equipped with track belts only.  
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3. Requirements  
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3.1. Vehicles with a maximum design speed of not less than 15 km/h shall 
be equipped with track belts.  
3.2. Track undercarriages shall be non-damaging to roads. Vehicles with 
track undercarriages are non-damaging to roads if the limits set out in 
points 3.3 to 3.5 are not exceeded and the contact surface of the track 
undercarriage with the road pavement is composed of an elastomeric material (such as rubber, etc.).
 
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3.3. Mean Ground Contact Pressure  
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3.3.1. Track chains  
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3.3.1.1. Vehicles falling under point 2.1.1 shall have a Mean Ground Contact 
Pressure, P, not exceeding 0,65 MPa, calculated according to the following formula:
 
Pðin MPaÞ ¼ Maximum permissible mass of vehicle  ðin kgÞ Ü 9,81 
N R Ü A P 
Where N  R is the total number of track rollers directly transferring load 
onto the road surface (via the tracks and pads) and A  P is the outer 
surface area of each pad (i.e. in contact with the road), in mm  2 . A  P is 
defined by measuring the footprint of one pad perpendicular under the centre of a not extreme track roller, by lowering a laden vehicle onto a 
suitable piece of cardboard or other permanently deformable material 
and measuring the area of the depression so caused.
 
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3.3.1.2. For vehicles with a combination of wheeled axles and tracks, the load 
acting through the wheeled axles with the vehicle in the laden condition shall be measured using suitable weigh pads and subtracted from the 
overall maximum permissible mass to calculate P. Alternatively, the 
manufacturer’s declared maximum combined load for the track under ­
carriages may be substituted for the maximum permissible vehicle mass.
 
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3.3.2.1. Vehicles falling under point 2.1.2 shall have a Mean Ground Contact 
pressure, P, not exceeding 0,5 MPa, calculated according to the 
following formula:  
P ðin MPaÞ ¼ Maximum permissible mass of vehicle  ðin kgÞ Ü 9,81 
A L 
Where A  L is the total surface area of rubber lugs in contact with the 
road, between the centres of the extreme track rollers under which the 
track belt is contacting the ground. The supplier of the rubber belt shall provide the percentage of lug area (
 1 ) versus the total surface of the belt 
(defined as the track length multiplied by the track width), or the total 
lug area in contact with the road can be measured by lowering a laden 
vehicle onto a suitable piece of cardboard or other permanently deformable material and measuring the total area of the depressions so caused.
 
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3.3.2.2. For vehicles with a combination of wheeled axles and tracks, the load 
acting through the wheeled axles with the vehicle in the laden condition shall be measured using suitable weigh pads and subtracted from the overall maximum permissible mass to calculate P. Alternatively, the 
manufacturer’s declared maximum combined load for the track under ­
carriages may be substituted for the maximum permissible vehicle mass.
 
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3.3.2.3. Vehicles falling under point 2.1.3 shall have a Mean Ground Contact 
pressure, P, not exceeding 0,2 MPa, calculated according to points 
3.3.2.1. and 3.3.2.2.  
3.4. The maximum load per track roller shall not exceed 2 250 kg, calculated 
by dividing the maximum permissible mass in kg (allowing for any mass acting on any wheeled axles in the same way as 3.3.1.2 or 3.3.2.2) by the total number of track rollers directly transferring load onto the road 
surface.
 
3.5. The maximum load per unit length of track surface in contact with the 
road shall be calculated by dividing the maximum permissible mass in kg (allowing for any mass acting on any wheeled axles in the same way 
as 3.3.1.2 or 3.3.2.2) by the total length in metres of tracks in contact 
with the road at any given moment in time (i.e. between the centres of the extreme track rollers), on the basis of the limits provided under 3.3.1.1 or 3.3.2.1 or 3.3.2.3, following the vehicle case under 2.1.1 or 
2.1.2 or 2.1.3 respectively, and 3.4.
 
3.6. On the inside of track belts, there shall be elements to ensure that the 
track belt shall be guided over the rollers. On the outside, there shall be a track pattern appropriate for the specific intended use in the agri ­
cultural or forestry sector.
 
3.7. Torque can be transmitted by friction (directly) or by positive 
engagement of track rollers with track.  
3.8. In vehicles in which track belts are driven by friction, the operator shall 
have a continuous indication of track tension during road travel, or there shall be a visual and/or audible signal that is activated when the 
minimum belt tension is reached.
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( 1 ) % of lug area, also known as ‘land and sea’.
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3.9. Steering action  
3.9.1. Vehicles falling under point 2.1.1 or under point 2.1.2  
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3.9.1.1. For vehicles with only one track undercarriage at each side, the steering 
function shall be performed by changing the speed between the left-hand side and right-hand side track undercarriages.
 
3.9.1.2. For vehicles with two track undercarriages at each side, the steering 
function shall be performed by articulation of the front and rear part 
of the vehicle around a central vertical axis or by pivoting of two 
opposite or all four track undercarriages.  
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3.9.2. Vehicles falling under point 2.1.3  
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3.9.2.1. The steering function shall be performed by articulation of the front and 
rear part of the vehicle around a central vertical axis or by articulation of 
all track undercarriages.  
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3.9.3. Vehicles falling under point 2.1.1 or 2.1.2 or 2.1.3 and which the under ­
carriage is a combination of a wheeled axle and a set of the corresponding tracks
 
3.9.3.1. The steering function shall be performed by changing the direction of 
the wheels on the wheeled axle and/or by articulation of the front and 
rear part of the vehicle around a central vertical axis. The wheeled axle can be installed at the front or at the rear of the vehicle.
 
3.10. Marking  
The type-approval mark shall be affixed to the statutory plate in 
accordance with Annex XX, presenting the compliance of the vehicle 
with the appropriate requirements of points 3.1 – 3.7.  ▼B
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ANNEX XXXIV  
Requirements on mechanical couplings  
1. Definitions  
For the purposes of this Annex:  
1.1. ‘Mechanical coupling between tractor and towed vehicle’ means the 
components installed on the tractor and on the towed vehicle in order 
to provide the mechanical coupling between those vehicles.  
1.2. ‘Type of mechanical coupling between tractor and towed vehicle’ means 
parts which do not differ from one another in such essential respects as:  
— nature of mechanical coupling component,  
— drawbar rings,  
— external shape, dimensions or mode of operation (e.g. automatic or 
non-automatic),  
— material,  
— value of D as defined in Appendix 2 for the test performed using the 
dynamic method or the trailer mass as defined in Appendix 3 for 
tests performed using the static method, and also the vertical load on 
the coupling point S.  
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1.3. ‘Reference centre of mechanical coupling on tractor’ means the point on 
the pin axis which is equidistant from the wings in the case of a fork 
and the point resulting from the intersection of the plane of symmetry of 
the hook with the generatrix of the concave part of the hook at the level of contact with the ring when this is in the traction position.
 
1.3.a. ‘Reference centre of mechanical coupling on towed vehicle’ means, for 
coupling devices with a cylindrical or rounded head, the point of inter ­
section between the vertical axis passing through the centre of the device hole and the centreline plane of the cylindrical or rounded device head, and, for coupling devices with spherical head, the point of the geometric 
centre of the spherical cavity.
 
1.4. ‘Height above ground of mechanical coupling on tractor’ means the 
distance between the horizontal plane through the reference centre of the mechanical coupling on tractor and the horizontal plane on which the 
wheels of the tractor are resting.
 
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1.5. ‘Vertical load on the coupling point’ means the load transmitted, under 
static conditions on the reference centre of the mechanical coupling.  
1.6. ‘Automatic mechanical coupling’ means a mechanical coupling 
component which closes and secures itself when the sliding 
mechanism for the drawbar rings is actuated, without further action.  
1.7. ‘Weight on the front axle of the unladen tractor’ means that part of the 
weight of the tractor which, under static conditions, is transmitted on the ground by the front axle of the tractor.
 
2. General requirements  
2.1. The mechanical coupling components may be designed to function auto ­
matically or non-automatically.  ▼B
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2.2. The mechanical coupling components on the vehicle shall conform to 
the dimensional and strength requirements in point 3.1 and point 3.2 and the requirements for the vertical load on the coupling point in point 3.3.
 
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2.3. The mechanical coupling components shall be so designed and made 
that in normal use they will continue to function satisfactorily and retain the characteristics prescribed by this Annex.
 
2.4. All parts of mechanical coupling components shall be made of materials 
of a quality sufficient to withstand the tests referred to in point 3.2. and shall have durable strength characteristics.
 
2.5. All the couplings and their locks shall be easy to engage and release and 
shall be so designed that under normal operating conditions no 
accidental de-coupling is possible.  
In automatic coupling components the locked position shall be secured 
in a form-locking manner by two independently functioning safety devices. However, the latter may be released using the same control 
device.
 
2.6. ►M1 For mechanical couplings on tractors, the drawbar ring shall be 
capable of tilting horizontally at least 60  o on both sides of the longi ­
tudinal axis of a non-built-in coupling device. In addition, vertical 
mobility of 20  o upwards and downwards is required at all times. (See 
also Appendix 1.) ◄ 
The angles of articulation shall not be attained at the same time.  
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2.7. For mechanical couplings on tractors, the jaw shall permit the drawbar 
rings to swivel axially at least 90  o to the right or left around the longi ­
tudinal axis of the coupling with a fixed braking momentum of between 30 and 150 Nm.
 
The towing hook, no-swivel clevis coupling, ball coupling and pin 
(piton) coupling shall allow the drawbar ring to swivel axially at least 20
 o to the right or left around the longitudinal axis of the coupling.  
2.8. For mechanical couplings on tractors, in order to prevent unintentional 
uncoupling from the hitch ring, the distance between the towing hook or 
ball head or pin (piton) tip and the keeper (clamping device) shall not 
exceed 10 mm at the maximum design load.  
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2.9. Where a towed vehicle tows another towed vehicle, the mechanical 
coupling of the former shall comply with the requirements on mech ­
anical couplings for tractors.  
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3. Special requirements  
3.1. Dimensions  
The dimensions of the mechanical coupling components on the tractor 
shall comply with Appendix 1, Figures 1 to 5 and Table 1.  
The dimensions of the mechanical coupling components on the towed 
vehicle shall comply with the ones permitted by the combinations in Table 2 of Appendix 1.
 
3.2. Strength  
3.2.1. For the purposes of checking their strength, the mechanical coupling 
components shall undergo:  ▼M1
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(i) a dynamic test under the conditions set out in Appendix 2 or a static 
test under the conditions set out in Appendix 3, if they are used on 
vehicles with maximum design speed not exceeding 40 km/h;  
(ii) a dynamic test under the conditions set out in Appendix 2, if they 
are used on vehicles with maximum design speed exceeding 40 km/h.
 
Alternatively, in both cases set out in points (i) and (ii), the dynamic test 
may be performed according to the requirements of the UNECE Regu ­
lation No 55 as referenced in Annex I.  
3.2.2. The test shall not cause any permanent deformation, breaks or tears.  
3.3. Vertical load on the coupling point (S)  
3.3.1. The maximum static vertical load is laid down by the manufacturer.  
►M1 However, it shall not exceed 3 000 kg, except for the ball 
coupling, where the maximum value shall not exceed 4 000 kg. ◄ 
3.3.2. Conditions of acceptance:  
3.3.2.1. The permissible static vertical load shall not exceed the technically 
permissible static vertical load recommended by the manufacturer of the tractor nor the static vertical load laid down for the mechanical coupling pursuant to component type-approval.
 
3.3.2.2. Whatever the state of loading of the tractor, the mass transmitted to the 
road by the wheels on the forward (steering) axle shall not be less than 
20 % of the unladen mass of that tractor, but the maximum load on the rear (other) axle shall not be exceeded.
 
3.4. Height above the ground of the coupling device (h)
  
3.4.1.  ►M1 For mechanical couplings on tractors, all tractors with a tech ­
nically permissible maximum laden mass exceeding 2,5 tonnes shall be fitted with a trailer coupling having a ground clearance satisfying 
one of the following relations: ◄
 
h 1 Ï ðððm a Ä 0;2 Ü m t Þ Ü 1 Ä ðS Ü cÞÞ=ð0;6 Ü ð0;8 Ü m t þ SÞÞÞ or 
►M2 h 2 ≤ (((m  la - 0,2 × m t ) × 1 - (S × c))/(0,6  × (m lt - 0,2 × m t + S))) ◄ where:  ▼B
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m t : mass of the tractor,  
m lt : mass of the tractor with ballast weight on the front axle,  
m a : weight on the front axle of the unladen tractor,  
m la : weight on the front axle of the tractor with ballast weight on the 
front axle,  
l : tractor wheelbase,  
S : vertical load on the coupling point,  
c : distance between the reference centre of the mechanical coupling 
and the vertical plane passing through the axle of the rear wheels of the tractor.
 
Masses m  t , m  lt , m  a and m  la are expressed in kg.  
4. Conditions for granting EU type approval  
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4.1. A vehicle representative of the vehicle type to be approved, on which a 
coupling device, duly approved, is mounted is submitted to the technical 
services responsible for conducting the type-approval tests.  
4.2. The technical service responsible for conducting the type-approval tests 
checks whether the approved type of coupling device is suitable for 
mounting on the type of vehicle for which type-approval is requested. In particular, it ascertains that the attachment of the coupling device 
corresponds to that which was tested when the EU component type- 
approval was granted.
 
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4.3. For each type of mechanical coupling component the application shall 
be accompanied by the following documents and particulars:  
— scale drawings of the coupling device (three copies). These drawings 
shall in particular show the required dimensions in detail as well as the measurements for mounting the device,
 
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— a short technical description of the coupling device specifying the 
kind of construction and the material used,  
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— a statement of the value of D as referred to in Appendix 2 for the 
dynamic test or the value of T (towable mass in tonnes), corresponding to the technically permissible maximum laden trailer 
mass, as referred to in Appendix 3 for the static test, and also the 
vertical maximum load on the coupling point S (expressed in kg),
 
— one or more sample devices as required by the technical service.  
4.4. The holder of the EU type-approval may apply for its extension for other 
types of coupling device.  
4.5. The competent authorities grant such extension on the following 
conditions:  
4.5.1. the new type of coupling device has received EU component type- 
approval;  ▼B
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4.5.2. it is suitable for mounting on the type of vehicle for which the extension 
of the EU type-approval is requested;  
4.5.3. the attachment of the coupling device on the vehicle corresponds to that 
which was presented when EU component type-approval was granted.  
4.6. A certificate, which template is set out in Annex V of Implementing 
Regulation (EU) 2015/504, is annexed to the EU type-approval certifi ­
cate for each type-approval or type-approval extension which has been granted or refused.
 
4.7. If the application for EU type-approval for a type of vehicle is made at 
the same time as the request for EU component type-approval for a coupling device on a vehicle for which EU type-approval is requested, 
then points 4.1 and 4.2 are unnecessary.
 
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4.8. All mechanical couplings shall be accompanied by the manufacturer’s 
instructions for use. These instructions shall include the EU component type-approved number and also the values of D (kN) or T (tonnes) 
depending on which test was performed on the coupling.
 
5. Markings  
5.1. Every mechanical coupling component conforming to the type for which 
EU component type-approval has been granted shall bear a marking with the following inscriptions:
 
5.1.1. trade name or mark;  
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5.1.2. EU component type-approval mark conforming to the model set out in 
Annex IV of Implementing Regulation (EU) 2015/504;  
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5.1.3. where the strength is checked in accordance with Appendix 2 (dynamic 
test):  
permissible value of D (kN),  
static vertical load value of S (kg);  
5.1.4. where the strength is checked in accordance with Appendix 3 (static 
test):  
towable mass T (tonnes), and vertical load on the coupling point S (kg).  
5.1.5. The data shall be clearly visible, easily legible and durable.  
6. Instead of complying with the requirements of this Annex, the manu ­
facturer may choose to present a component type-approval for a mech ­
anical coupling granted under UNECE Regulation No 55, as referenced 
in Annex I.  
7. For vehicles which are fitted with handlebars, manufacturers may chose 
whether to apply either the requirements of points 2 to 6 or the requirements of the relevant provisions of Annex II(C)(4) to Regulation 
(EU) No 168/2013.
 
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8. The following vehicles may be fitted with couplings intended to be 
connected with the three-point hitch or the lower link arms of the tractor:  ▼M1
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(a) vehicles of category Sa;  
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(b) interchangeable towed equipment of category R1a or R2a intended 
mainly to process materials within the meaning of Article 3(9) of 
Regulation (EU) No 167/2013;  
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(c) vehicles of category Ra of a difference of laden and unladen mass of 
less than 2 tons.  
If the vehicles referred to in the first paragraph are fitted with 
couplings intended to be connected with the three-point hitch or 
the lower link arms of the tractor, the parts of these systems shall 
meet the dimensional requirements of section 5 of ISO 730:2009, Amd.1: 2014.
 
The manufacturer's calculations or test results on the strength of the 
parts of the couplings, as part of compliance with Directive 
2006/42/EC, shall be provided to the technical service, instead of 
the test results in point 3.2 of this Annex. The technical service shall verify the accuracy of the manufacturer's calculations or test results. Appropriate information with regard to safe coupling and fixing of 
the lower links vertically and laterally as well as the material quality 
of the spare parts and the permissible play shall be given in the operator's manual.
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Appendix 1  
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Mechanical couplings on agricultural and forestry vehicles  
Mechanical couplings on tractors  
‘Clevis mechanical coupling’: see Figures 1 and 2.  
‘No-swivel clevis mechanical coupling’: see Figure 1d.  
‘Towing hook’: see Figure 1 – ‘Hitch-hook dimensions’ in ISO 6489-1:2001.  
‘Tractor drawbar’: see Figure 3.  
‘Ball mechanical coupling’: see Figure 4.  
‘Pin (piton) mechanical coupling’: see Figure 5.  
Tractor drawbar dimensions shall comply with those of the following categories 
of ISO 6489-3:2004:  
Category (0) (pin 18); compatible with ISO 5692-3, shape W (22 mm hole).  
Category (1) (pin 30); compatible with ISO 5692-3, shape X (35 mm ring); ISO 
5692-2:2002 (40 mm hole); ISO 8755:2001 (40 mm hole).  
Category (2) (pin 30); compatible with ISO 5692-3, shape X (35 mm ring); ISO 
5692-2:2002 (40 mm hole); ISO 8755:2001 (40 mm hole).  
Category (3) (pin 38); compatible with ISO 5692-1:2004 (50 mm ring); ISO 
5692-3:2011 shape Y (50 mm hole); ISO 20019:2001.  
Category (4) (pin 50); compatible with ISO 5692-3:2011 shape Z (68 mm hole).  
Mechanical couplings on towed vehicles  
‘Hitch rings’ according to ISO 5692-1:2004 (50 mm hole, 30 mm ring diameter).  
‘Hitch rings’ according to ISO 20019:2001 (50 mm hole centre, 30 to 41 mm 
ring diameter).  
‘Swivel hitch rings’ according to ISO 5692-3:2011.  
‘Coupling rings’ according to ISO 5692-2:2002 (40 mm socket).  
‘Drawbar eye’ according to ISO 8755:2001 (40 mm hole).  
‘Drawbar eye’ according to ISO 1102:2001 (50 mm hole).  
‘Coupling device’ according to ISO 24347:2005 (80 mm ball diameter).  ▼B
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Drawings of mechanical couplings components  
Figure 1a  
Non-automatic trailer coupling, with cylindrical locking pin
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Figure 1b  
Automatic trailer coupling, with cylindrical locking pin
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Figure 1c  
Automatic trailer coupling, with cambered locking pin
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Figure 1d  
No-swivel clevis coupling (corresponding to ISO 6489-5:2011)
  
Table 1  
Shapes and dimensions of trailer or implement clevis couplings  
Vertical load 
S 
Kg D value 
D 
kN Shape  Dimension 
Mm 
D 
± 0,5  a 
min. b 
min. 
≤ 1 000  ≤ 35 w  18  50  40  
≤ 2 000  ≤ 90 x  28  70  55  
≤ 3 000  ≤ 120  y  43  100  80  
≤ 3 000  ≤ 120  z  50  110  95  ▼B
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Figure 2  
Non-automatic trailer coupling corresponding to ISO 6489 Part 2 of July 2002
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Figure 3  
Example of tractor drawbar corresponding to ISO Standard 6489 Part 3 of 
June 2004
  
Figure 4  
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Ball coupling (corresponding to ISO 24347:2005)  
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Figure 5  
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Pin (piton) coupling (corresponding to ISO 6489-4:2004)  
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Table 2  
Coupling component on the tractor  Coupling component on the towed vehicle  
Corresponding to ISO 6489-1:2001 
(towing hook)  Corresponding to ISO 5692-1:2004 
(hitch ring, 50 mm hole centre, 30 mm ring diameter) 
or to ISO 20019:2001 (hitch ring, 
50 mm hole centre, 30 to 41 mm ring diameter) 
or to ISO 5692-3:2011 (swivel hitch 
rings; compatible only with shape Y, 
50 mm hole)
 
Corresponding to ISO 6489-5:2011 
(no-swivel clevis coupling)  Corresponding to ISO 5692-3:2011 
(swivel hitch rings)  
Corresponding to ISO 6489-2:2002 
(clevis coupling)  Corresponding to ISO 5692-2:2002 
(coupling ring, 40 mm socket) 
or to ISO 8755:2001 (40 mm drawbar 
eye) 
or to ISO 1102:2001 (50 mm drawbar 
eye, compatible only with ISO 6489- 2:2002, shape A – non-automatic)
 
Corresponding to ISO 6489-3:2004 
(drawbar)  Appropriate coupling mentioned in this 
column that fits the drawbar 
dimensions of the tractor mentioned in this Appendix or corresponding to Sa vehicles’ hitch rings and attachment 
to tractor drawbars according to ISO 
21244:2008.
 
Corresponding to ISO 24347:2005 
(ball mechanical coupling)  Corresponding to ISO 24347:2005 
(80 mm ball diameter)  
Corresponding to ISO 6489-4:2004 
(piton coupling)  Corresponding to ISO 5692-1:2004 
(hitch ring, 50 mm hole centre, 30 mm ring diameter) 
or to ISO 5692-3:2011 (swivel hitch 
rings; compatible only with shape Y, 50 mm hole)
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Appendix 2  
Mechanical Coupling Dynamic Test Method  
1. Test procedure  
The strength of the mechanical coupling shall be established by alternating 
traction on a test bed.  
This method describes the fatigue test to be used on the complete mech ­
anical coupling device, i.e. when fitted with all the parts needed for its 
installation the mechanical coupling is mounted and tested on a test bed.  
The alternating forces shall be applied as far as possible sinusoidally (alter ­
nating and/or rising) with a load cycle depending on the material involved. 
No tears or breaks may occur during the test.  
2. Test criteria  
The horizontal force components in the longitudinal axis of the vehicle 
together with the vertical force components shall form the basis of the test loads.
 
In so far as they are of secondary importance, horizontal force components 
at right angles to the longitudinal axis of the vehicle and also moments shall 
not be taken into consideration.  
The horizontal force components in the longitudinal axis of the vehicle shall 
be represented by a mathematically established representative force, the 
value D.  
The following equation shall be applied to the mechanical coupling: 
D ¼ g · ðM T · M R Þ=ðM T þ M R Þ 
Where:  
M T = the technically permissible maximum laden mass of the tractor,  
M R = the technically permissible maximum laden mass of the towed 
vehicles,  
g = 9,81 m/s  2 . 
The vertical force components at right angles to the track shall be expressed 
by the static vertical load S.  
The technically permissible loads shall be given by the manufacturer.  
3. Test procedure requirements  
3.1. General requirements  
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The test force shall be applied to the mechanical couplings being tested 
beneath an angle formed by the position of the vertical test load F v vis- à-vis the horizontal test load F h in the direction of the median longitudinal 
plane passing from top front to bottom rear.
 
The test force shall be applied at the usual point of contact between the 
mechanical coupling on the tractor and the corresponding one on the towed 
vehicle.  
The play between the mechanical coupling on the tractor and the 
corresponding one on the towed vehicle shall be kept to a minimum.  ▼B
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In principle the test force is applied in an alternating manner around the zero 
point. With an alternating test force the resulting load is equal to zero.  
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Should the design of the mechanical coupling (e.g. excessive play, towing 
hook) make it impossible to carry out the test with an alternating test load, 
the test load may also be applied on a rising basis in the direction of traction or pressure, whichever is the greater.
 
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Where the test is carried out with a rising force curve, the test load is equal 
to the upper (highest) load, and the lower (smallest) load should not exceed 
5 % of the upper load.  
Care should be taken in the alternating force test to ensure that by suitable 
mounting of the test apparatus and choice of power conduction system no additional moments or forces arising at right angles to the test force are introduced; the angular error for the direction of force in the alternating 
force test should not exceed ± 1,5°; and for the rising force test the angle 
is set in the upper load position.
 
The test frequency shall not exceed 30 Hz.  
For components made of steel or steel casting the load cycle amounts to  
2 · 10 6 . The subsequent tear test shall be carried out using the colour 
penetration method or similar method.  
If springs and/or dampers are incorporated into the coupling parts, they shall 
not be removed during the test but may be replaced if, during the test, they 
are subject to strain under conditions which would not obtain during normal 
operation (e.g. heat action) and become damaged. Their behaviour before, during and after the test shall be described in the test report.
 
3.2. Test forces  
The test force shall consist in geometrical terms of the horizontal and 
vertical test components as follows: 
F ¼ ﬃp ðFh2 þ Fv2Þ 
where:  
Fh = Ë0;6 · D (kN) in the case of alternating force,  
or 
Fh =  1;0 · D (kN) in the case of rising force (traction or pressure),  
Fv =  g · 1;5 · S=1 000  (value expressed in kN)  
S = static drawbar load (load on the track, expressed in kg).  
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3.3. Load application  
For components of the mechanical coupling on tractor or towed vehicle, the 
load is applied using the components of one corresponding mechanical 
coupling on respectively towed vehicle or tractor as permitted by the combinations listed in Table 2 of Appendix 1.
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Appendix 3  
Mechanical Coupling Static Test Method  
1. Test specifications  
1.1. General  
1.1.1. Subject to a check on its construction characteristics, the mechanical 
coupling shall undergo static tests in accordance with the requirements 
of points 1.2, 1.3 and 1.4.  
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1.2. Test preparation  
The tests shall be carried out on a special machine, with the mechanical 
coupling and any structure coupling it to the body of the vehicle attached to a rigid structure by means of the same components used to mount it on the vehicle.
 
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1.3. Test instruments  
The instruments used to record loads applied and movements shall have 
the following degree of accuracy:  
— loads applied ± 50 daN,  
— movements ± 0,01 mm.  
1.4. Test procedure  
1.4.1. The coupling device shall first be subjected to a pre-traction load which 
does not exceed 15 % of the traction test load defined in point 1.4.2.  
1.4.1.1. The operation described in point 1.4.1 shall be repeated at least twice, 
starting with a zero load, which is gradually increased until the value 
prescribed in point 1.4.1 is reached, and then decreased to 500 daN; the 
settling load shall be maintained for at least 60 seconds.  
1.4.2.  ►M1 The data recorded for plotting the load/deformation curve under 
traction, or the graph of that curve provided by the printer linked to the traction machine, shall be based on the application of increasing loads 
only, starting from 500 daN, in relation to the reference centre of the 
mechanical coupling on tractor or towed vehicle. ◄
 
There shall be no breaks for values up to and including the traction test 
load which is established as 1,5 times the technically permissible trailer mass; in addition, the load/deformation curve shall show a smooth progression, without irregularities, in the interval between 500 daN 
and 1/3 of the maximum traction load.
 
1.4.2.1. Permanent deformation is recorded on the load/deformation curve in 
relation to the load of 500 daN after the test load has been brought 
back to that value.  
1.4.2.2. The permanent deformation value recorded shall not exceed 25 % of the 
maximum elastic deformation occurring.  
1.5. ►M1 The test referred to in point 1.4.2 shall be preceded by a test in 
which a load of three times the maximum permissible vertical force (in daN, equal to g · S/10) recommended by the manufacturer is applied in a 
gradually increasing manner, starting from an initial load of 500 daN, to 
the reference centre of the mechanical coupling on tractor or towed 
vehicle. ◄
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During the test, deformation of the coupling device shall not exceed 
10 % of the maximum elastic deformation occurring.  
The check is carried out after removing the vertical force (in daN, equal 
to g · S=10) and returning to the initial load of 500 daN.  ▼B