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of 27 July 1976
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motor vehicles ◄
(76/762/EEC)
(OJ L 262, 27.9.1976, p. 122)
Amended by:
Official Journal
No page date
►M1 Council Directive 87/354/EEC of 25 June 1987 L 192 43 11.7.1987
►M2 Commission Directive 1999/18/EC of 18 March 1999 L 97 82 12.4.1999
Amended by:
►A1 Act of Accession of Greece L 291 17 19.11.1979
►A2 Act of Accession of Spain and Portugal L 302 23 15.11.1985
►A3 Act of Accession of Austria, Sweden and Finland C 241 21 29.8.1994
(adapted by Council Decision 95/1/EC, Euratom, ECSC) L 1 1 1.1.1995
►A4 Act concerning the conditions of accession of the Czech Republic, the
Republic of Estonia, the Republic of Cyprus, the Republic of Latvia,the Republic of Lithuania, the Republic of Hungary, the Republic of
Malta, the Republic of Poland, the Republic of Slovenia and the Slovak
Republic and the adjustments to the Treaties on which the EuropeanUnion is foundedL 236 33 23.9.2003
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COUNCIL DIRECTIVE
of 27 July 1976
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relating to front fog lamps for motor vehicles ◄
(76/762/EEC)
THE COUNCIL OF THE EUROPEAN COMMUNITIES,
Having regard to the Treaty establishing the European Economic
Community, and in particular Article 100 thereof,
Having regard to the proposal from the Commission,Having regard to the opinion of the European Parliament (
1),
Having regard to the opinion of the Economic and Social
Committee (2),
Whereas the technical requirements which motor vehicles must satisfy
pursuant to national laws relate inter alia to their front fog lamps;
Whereas those requirements differ from one Member State to another;
whereas it is therefore necessary that all Member States adopt the same
requirements either in addition to or in place of their existing rules, in
order, in particular, to allow the EEC type-approval procedure whichwas the subject of Council Directive 70/156/EEC of 6 February 1970on the approximation of the laws of the Member States relating to thetype-approval of motor vehicles and their trailers (
3), to be introduced
in respect of each type of vehicle;
Whereas in Directive 76/756/EEC (4), the Council laid down the
common requirements for the installation of lighting and light-signal-ling devices on motor vehicles and their trailers;
Whereas a harmonized type-approval procedure for front fog lamps
makes it possible for each Member State to check compliance with
the common construction and testing requirements and to inform the
other Member States of its findings by sending a copy of the compo-nent type-approval certificate completed for each type of front foglamp; whereas the placing of an EEC component type-approval markon all front fog lamps manufactured in conformity with the approved
type obviates any need for technical checks on these front fog lamps
in the other Member States:
Whereas it is desirable to take into account the technical requirements
adopted by the UN Economic Commission for Europe in its RegulationNo 19 (‘Uniform provisions concerning the approval of motor vehiclefog lights’) (
5), which is annexed to the Agreement of 20 March 1958
concerning the adoption of uniform conditions for approval and reci-
procal recognition of approval for motor vehicle equipment and parts;
Whereas the approximation of national laws relating to motor vehicles
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(1) OJ No C 55, 13. 5. 1974, p. 14.
(2) OJ No C 109, 19. 9. 1974, p. 24.
(3) OJ No L 42, 23. 2. 1970, p. 1.
(4) See page 1 of this Official Journal.
(5) Economic Commission for Europe, Document
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HAS ADOPTED THIS DIRECTIVE:
Article 1
1. Each Member State shall grant EC component type-approval for
any type of rear fog lamp which satisfies the construction and testingrequirements laid down in the relevant Annexes.
2. The Member State which granted EEC component type-approval
shall take the measures required in order to verify that productionmodels conform to the approved type, in so far as this is necessary
and if need be in cooperation with the competent authorities in the
other Member States. Such verification shall be limited to spot checks.
Article 2
Member States shall, for each type of front fog lamp which they
approve pursuant to Article 1, issue to the manufacturer an EC compo-nent type-approval mark conforming to the model shown in Annex I,
Appendix 3.
Member States shall take all appropriate measures to prevent the use of
marks liable to create confusion between front fog lamps which havebeen type-approved pursuant to Article 1, and other devices.
Article 3
1. No Member State may prohibit the placing on the market of front
fog lamps on grounds relating to their construction or method of func-tioning if they bear the EEC component type-approval mark.
2. Nevertheless, a Member State may prohibit the placing on the
market of front fog lamps bearing the EEC component type-approvalmark which consistently fail to conform to the approved type.
That State shall inform the other Member States and the Commission
forthwith of the measures taken, specifying the reasons for its decision.
Article 4
The competent authorities of the Member States shall inform each
other, by means of the procedures specified in Article 4 (6) of Direc-tive 70/156/EEC, of each approval which they have granted, refused orwithdrawn pursuant to this Directive.
Article 5
1. If the Member State which has granted EEC component type-
approval finds that a number of front fog lamps bearing the sameEEC component type-approval mark do not conform to the type whichit has approved, it shall take the necessary measures to ensure that
production models conform to the approved type. The competent
authorities of that State shall advise those of the other Member Statesof the measures taken which may, where there is consistent failure toconform, extend to withdrawal of EEC component type-approval. Thesaid authorities shall take the same measures if they are informed bythe competent authorities of another Member State of such failure to
conform.
2. The competent authorities of Member States shall inform each
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Article 6
Any decision taken pursuant to the provisions adopted in implementa-
tion of this Directive, to refuse or withdraw EEC component type-
approval for front fog lamps or prohibit their placing on the market or
use shall set out in detail the reasons on which it is based. Such deci-sions shall be notified to the party concerned, who shall at the sametime be informed of the remedies available to him under the laws inforce in the Member States and of the time limits allowed for the exer-cise of such remedies.
Article 7
No Member State may refuse to grant EEC type-approval or national
type-approval of any vehicle on grounds relating to its front fog lamps
if these bear the EEC component type-approval mark and are fitted in
accordance with the requirements laid down in Directive 76/756/EEC.
Article 8
No Member State may refuse or prohibit the sale, registration, entry
into service or use of any vehicle on grounds relating to its front foglamps if these bear the EEC component type-approval mark and arefitted in accordance with the requirements laid down in Directive 76/756/EEC.
Article 9
For the purposes of this Directive, ‘vehicle’ means any motor vehicle
intended for use on the road, with or without bodywork, having at least
four wheels and a maximum design speed exceeding 25 km/h, and itstrailers, with the exception of vehicles which run on rails and of agri-cultural and forestry tractors and all mobile machinery.
Article 10
Any amendments necessary to adjust the requirements of the Annexes
to take account of technical progress shall be adopted in accordance
with the procedure laid down in Article 13 of Directive 70/156/EEEC.
Article 11
1. Member States shall adopt and publish the provisions necessary
in order to comply with this Directive before 1 July 1977 and shall
forthwith inform the Commission thereof. They shall apply these provi-sions from 1 October 1977 at the latest.
2. Once this Directive has been notified, the Member States shall
also ensure that the Commission is informed, in sufficient time for itto submit its comments, of any draft laws, regulations or administrative
provisions which they propose to adopt in the field covered by this
Directive.
Article 12
This Directive is addressed to the Member States.1976L0762 — EN — 01.05.2004 — 006.001 — 4
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LIST OF ANNEXES
ANNEX I: Administrative provisions for type-approval
Appendix 1: Information document
Appendix 2: Type-approval certificate
Appendix 3: Models of the EC component type-
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ANNEX I
ADMINISTRATIVE PROVISIONS FOR TYPE-APPROVAL
1. APPLICATION FOR EC COMPONENT TYPE-APPROVAL
1.1. The application for EC component type-approval pursuant to Article
3(4) of Directive 70/156/EEC of a type of front fog lamp shall be
submitted by the manufacturer.
1.2. A model for the information document is given in Appendix 1.1.3. The following must be submitted to the technical service respon-
sible for conducting the type-approval tests:
1.3.1. two samples, equipped with the lamp or lamps recommended;1.3.2. for the test of plastic material of which the lenses are made:
1.3.2.1. thirteen lenses;
1.3.2.1.1. six of these lenses may be replaced by six samples of material at
least 60 mm × 80 mm size, having a flat or convex outer surface
and a substantially flat area (radius of curvature not less than
300 mm) in the middle measuring at least 15 mm × 15 mm);
1.3.2.1.2. every such lens or sample of material shall be produced by the
method to be used in mass production;
1.3.2.2. a reflector to which the lenses can be fitted in accordance with the
manufacturer's instructions.
1.3.3. The characteristics of the materials making up the lenses and coat-
ings, if any, should be accompanied by the test report on these
materials and coatings if they have already been tested.
2. MARKINGS
2.1. The devices submitted for EC component type approval must bear:2.1.1. the trade name or mark of the manufacturer;
2.1.2. in the case of lamps with replaceable light sources: the type(s) of
filament lamp prescribed;
2.1.3. in the case of lamps with non-replaceable light sources: the nominal
voltage and wattage.
2.2. These markings shall be clearly legible and indelible and shall be
affixed to the illuminating surface, or to one of the illuminating
surfaces, of the device. They shall be visible from the exterior
when the device is fitted to the vehicle.
2.3. Each device shall have sufficient space for the component type-
approval mark. This space shall be indicated on the drawings
referred to in Appendix 1.
3. GRANTING OF EC COMPONENT TYPE-APPROVAL
3.1. If the relevant requirements are satisfied, EC type-approval pursuant
to Article 4(3) and, if applicable, Article 4(4) of Directive 70/156/
EEC shall be granted.
NB: Nothing in this Directive shall prevent a Member State from
prohibiting the combination of a headlamp incorporating a
lens of plastic material approved under this Directive with a
mechanical headlamp-cleaning device (with wipers).
3.2. A model for the EC type-approval certificate is given in Appendix
2.
3.3. An approval number in accordance with Annex VII to Directive 70/
156/EEC shall be assigned to each type of front fog lamp approved.
The same Member State shall not assign the same number to
another type of front fog lamp.
3.4. Where EC component type approval is requested for a type of
lighting and light-signalling device comprising a front fog lamp
and other lamps, a single EC component type-approval number
may be assigned provided that the front fog lamp complies with
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forming part of the lighting and light-signalling device for which
EC component type approval is requested complies with the sepa-
rate Directive applying to it.
4. EC COMPONENT TYPE-APPROVAL MARK
4.1. In addition to the markings referred to in item 2.1., every front fog
lamp conforming to the type approved pursuant to this Directive
shall bear an EC component type-approval mark.
4.2. This mark shall consist of:4.2.1. a rectangle surrounding the letter ‘e’ followed by the distinguishing
number or letters of the Member State which has granted type-
approval:
1 for Germany
2 for France3 for Italy
4 for the Netherlands
5 for Sweden6 for Belgium
7 for Hungary
8 for the Czech Republic
9 for Spain
11 for the United Kingdom12 for Austria13 for Luxembourg
17 for Finland
18 for Denmark
20 for Poland
21 for Portugal
23 for Greece
26 for Slovenia
27 for Slovakia29 for Estonia32 for Latvia36 for LithuaniaCY for Cyprus
IRL for IrelandMT for Malta;
4.2.2. in the vicinity of the rectangle the ‘base approval number’ contained
in section 4 of the type-approval number referred to in Annex VII to
Directive 70/156/EEC, preceded by the two figures indicating the
sequence number assigned to the most recent major technical
amendment to Directive 76/762/EEC on the date EEC type approval
was granted. In this Directive, the sequence number is 02;
4.2.3. additional symbols as follows:
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4.2.3.2. on front fog lamps incorporating a lens of plastic material the group
of letters ‘PL’ to be affixed near the symbol prescribed in paragraph
4.2.3.1. above;
4.2.3.3. in every case the relevant operating mode used during the test
procedure according to paragraph 1.1.1.1. of Annex 4 (1) and the
permitted voltages according to paragraph 1.1.1.2. of Annex 4 (1)
shall be stipulated on the type-approval certificate referred to in
item 3.2.
In the corresponding cases the device shall be marked as follows:
On units meeting the requirements of this Directive which are so
designed that the filament(s) of one function shall not be lit simul-
taneously with that of any function with which it may be
reciprocally incorporated, an oblique stroke (/) shall be placed
behind the symbol in the approval mark of such function.
However, if only the front fog lamp and the passing lamp shall not
be lit simultaneously, the oblique stroke shall be placed behind the
fog lamp symbol, this symbol being placed either separately or at
the end of a combination of symbols.
On units meeting the requirements of Annex 4 (1) only when
supplied with a voltage of 6 V or 12 V, a symbol consisting of the
number 24 crossed out by an oblique cross (x) shall be placed near
the filament lamp holder. The reciprocal lamp incorporation of
passing beam lamp and front fog lamp is possible if it is in compli-
ance with Directive 76/756/EEC.
4.3. The EC component type-approval mark shall be affixed to the lens
of the lamp or one of the lenses in such a way as to be indelible and
clearly legible even when the lamps are fitted to the vehicle.
4.4. Arrangement of the approval mark.
4.4.1. Independent lamps:
Examples of the EC component type-approval mark are given in
figure 1 of Appendix 3.
4.4.2. Grouped, combined or reciprocally incorporated lamps:
4.4.2.1. Where a single EC component type-approval number is issued, as
per item 3.4. above, for a type of lighting and light-signalling
device comprising a front fog lamp and other lamps, a single EC
component type-approval mark may be affixed, consisting of:
4.4.2.1.1. a rectangle surrounding the letter ‘e’ followed by the distinguishing
number or letters of the Member State which has granted type-
approval (see item 4.2.1.);
4.4.2.1.2. the base approval number (see item 4.2.2., first half-sentence);
4.4.2.1.3. if necessary, the required arrow, in so far as it relates to the lamp
assembly as a whole.
4.4.2.2. This mark may be located anywhere on the lamps which are
grouped, combined or reciprocally incorporated, provided that:
4.4.2.2.1. it is visible after the installation of the lamps;
4.4.2.2.2. no light-transmitting components of the grouped, combined or reci-
procally incorporated lamps can be removed without simultaneously
removing the approval mark.
4.4.2.3. The identification symbol for each lamp corresponding to each
Directive pursuant to which EC component type approval was
granted, together with the sequence number (see item 4.2.2., second
half-sentence) and, where necessary, the letter ‘D’ and the required
arrow shall be marked:
4.4.2.3.1. either on the appropriate light-emitting surface;
4.4.2.3.2. or in a group, in such a way that each of the grouped, combined or
reciprocally incorporated lamps may be clearly identified.
4.4.2.4. The dimensions of the components of this mark must not be less
than the minimum dimensions specified for individual marks by
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4.4.2.5. Examples of an EC component type-approval mark for a lamp that
is grouped, combined or reciprocally incorporated with other lamps
are given in Appendix 3, Figure 2.
4.4.3. Lamps reciprocally incorporated with other lamps, of which the lens
may also be used for other types of headlamps:
4.4.3.1. the provisions laid down in item 4.4.2. above shall apply;
4.4.3.2. in addition, where the same lens is used, the latter may bear the
different approval marks relating to the different types of headlamps
or units of lamps, provided that the main body of the headlamp,
even if it cannot be separated from the lens, also comprises the
space described in item 2.3. above and bears the approval marks of
the actual functions;
4.4.3.3. if different types of headlamps comprise the same main body, the
latter may bear the different approval marks.
4.4.3.4. Examples of an EC component type-approval mark for lamps reci-
procally incorporated with a headlamp are given in Appendix 3,
Figure 3.
5. MODIFICATIONS OF THE TYPE AND AMENDMENTS TO
APPROVALS
5.1. In the case of modifications of the type approved pursuant to this
Directive, the provisions of Article 5 of Directive 70/156/EEC shall
apply.
6. CONFORMITY OF PRODUCTION
6.1. As a general rule, measures to ensure the conformity of production
shall be taken in accordance with the provisions laid down in
Article 10 of Directive 70/156/EEC.
6.2. In particular, the tests to be carried out pursuant to point 2.3.5. of
Annex X to Directive 70/156/EEC are those prescribed in point 3
of Annex 5 and in Annex 6, and the criteria to be used in selecting
samples for the tests mentioned in points 2.4.2. and 2.4.3. of Annex
X are those in Annex 7 of the documents referred to in point 1 of
Annex II to this Directive.
6.3. The normal frequency of inspections authorised by the approval
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Appendix 1
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Appendix 2
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Appendix 3
EXAMPLES OF THE EC COMPONENT TYPE-APPROVAL MARK
Figure 1a
Figure 1b
The device bearing the EC component type-approval mark shown above is a
front fog lamp, type approved in Germany (e1) pursuant to this Directive (02)
under the base approval number 1471.
Figure 1a indicates that the front fog lamp incorporates a lens of plastic material
and that it cannot be lit simultaneously with any other lamp with which it may
be reciprocally incorporated.
Figure 1b indicates that the front fog lamp can be lit simultaneously with any
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Figure 2
Simplified marking of grouped, combined or reciprocally incorporated lamps when two or more
lamps are part of the same assembly
(The vertical and horizontal lines schematise the shape of the light-signalling device. These are not
part of the approval mark)
MODEL A
MODEL B
MODEL C
MODEL D
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Note: The four examples of approval marks, models A, B, C and D represent
four possible variants of the marking of a lighting and light-signalling
device when two or more lamps are part of the same unit of grouped,
combined or reciprocally incorporated lamps. This approval marks shows
that the device was approved in Germany (e1) under the base approval
number 7120 and comprises:
A front position lamp A approved in accordance with Annex II to Direc-
tive 76/758/EEC, sequence No 02, for left-hand installation;
A headlamp (HCR) with a passing beam designed for right-hand and
left-hand traffic and driving beam with a maximum intensity comprised
between 86 250 and 101 250 candelas (as indicated by the number 30)
approved in accordance with Annex V to Directive 76/761/EEC,
sequence No 02, and incorporating a lens of plastic material (PL);
A front fog lamp (B) approved in accordance with Directive 76/762/
EEC, sequence No 02, and incorporating a lens of plastic material (PL);
A front direction indicator lamp of category 1a approved in accordance
with Directive 76/759/EEC, sequence No 01.
Figure 3
Lamp reciprocally incorporated or grouped with a headlamp
The above example corresponds to the marking of a lens intended to be used in
different types of headlamps, namely:
either: a headlamp with a passing beam designed for both traffic systems and a
driving beam with a maximum luminous intensity comprised between 86 250
and 101 250 candelas (as indicated by the number 30) approved in Germany
(e1) under the base approval number 7120 in accordance with the requirements
of Annex IV to Directive 76/761/EEC, sequence No 04, which is reciprocally
incorporated a front fog lamp approved in accordance with Directive 76/762/
EEC, sequence No 02,
or:a headlamp with a passing beam and a driving beam, designed for both traffic
systems and approved in Germany (e1) under the base approval number 7122 in
accordance with the requirements of Annex II to Directive 76/761/EEC,
sequence No 01, which is reciprocally incorporated with the same front fog
lamp as above,
or:
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The main body of the headlamp shall bear the only valid approval number, for
instance:
or
or
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ANNEX II
TECHNICAL REQUIREMENTS
1. The technical requirements are those set out in paragraphs 1. and 5. to
8. and Annexes 3 to 7 of UN-ECE Regulation No 19 which consists of
a consolidation of the following documents:
— the 02 series of amendments incorporating Supplements 1 to 4 to
the 02 series of amendments (1),
— Supplement 5 to the 02 series of amendments including Corrections
to Revision 3 of Regulation No 19 (2),
— Supplement 6 to the 02 series of amendments (3),
— Supplement 7 to the 02 series of amendments (4),
— Supplement 8 to the 02 series of amendments (5),
except that:
1.1. Where reference is made to ‘Regulation No 37’, this shall be under-
stood as ‘Annex VII to Directive 76/761/EEC’.
1.2. In paragraph 5.1., ‘paragraph 2.2.3. above’ means ‘point 1.3.1. of
Annex I to this Directive’.
1.3. In Annex 5, paragraph 1.1. and Appendix 1, the title of Table A, ‘para-
graph 2.2.4. of this Regulation’ means ‘point 1.3.2. of Annex I to this
Directive’.
1.4. In Annex 5, paragraph 1.2. and Appendix 1, the title of Table B, ‘para-
graph 2.2.3. of this Regulation’ means ‘point 1.3.1. of Annex I to this
Directive’.
1.5. In Annex 5, paragraph 2.4.2., ‘paragraph 2.2.4.1.1.’ means ‘point
1.3.2.1.1. of Annex I to this Directive’.
1.6. In Annex 7, paragraphs 2.3 and 3.3., ‘paragraph 12’ means ‘Article 11
of Directive 70/156/EEC’.
1.7. In Annex 6, paragraph 2.5., ‘paragraph 11.1. of this Regulation’ means
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