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of 27July 197 6
on the approximation of the laws of the Member States relating to front fog lamps for motor
vehicles and filament lamps for such lamps
(76/762/EEC)
(OJ L 262, 27.9.1976, p. 122)
Amended by:
Official Journal
No page date
►A1Act of Accession of Greece L 291 17 19.11.1979
►A2Act of Accession of Spain and Portugal L 302 23 15.11.19851976L0762 — EN — 01.01.1986 — 002.001 — 1
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COUNCIL DIRECTIVE
of 27July 197 6
on the approximation of the laws of the Member States relating to
front fog lamps for motor vehicles and filament lamps for such
lamps
(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 theirfr ont 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 1970 onthe approximation of the laws of the Member States relating to the type-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-signallingdevices on motor vehicles and their trailers;
Whereas a harmonized type-approval procedure for front fog lamps
makes it possible foreach MemberState to check compliance with thecommon construction and testing requirements and to inform the otherMemberStates of its findings by sending a copy of the component type-
approval certificate completed for each type of front fog lamp; whereas
the placing of an EEC component type-approval mark on all front foglamps manufactured in conformity with the approved type obviates anyneed fortechnical checks on these fr ont fog lamps in the otherMemberStates:
Whereas it is desirable to take into account the technical requirements
adopted by the UN Economic Commission forEur ope in its Regulation
No 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 andreciprocal recognition of approval for motor vehicle equipment and
parts;
Whereas the approximation of national laws relating to motor vehicles
entails reciprocal recognition by Member States of the checks carriedout by each of them on the basis of the common requirements,1976L0762 — EN — 01.01.1986 — 002.001 — 2
(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 forEur ope, Document
E/ECE/324 rev. 1, Addendum 18, rev. 1 of 22 August
1974. E/ECE/TRANS/505o
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HAS ADOPTED THIS DIRECTIVE:
Article 1
1. Each Member State shall grant EEC component type-approval for
any type of front fog lamp which satisfies the construction and testingrequirements laid down in Annexes 0, II, III, IV and V.
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
MemberStates. Such ver ification 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, or to his authorized
representative, an EEC component type-approval mark conforming to
the model shown in Annex II.
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 offunctioning 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 each Member State shall within one month
send to the competent authorities of the other Member States a copy ofthe component type-approval certificates, an example of which is givenin Annex I, completed foreach type of fr ont fog lamp which they
approve or refuse to approve.
Article 5
1. If the MemberState which has gr anted EEC component type-
approval finds that a number of front fog lamps bearing the same EECcomponent type-approval mark do not conform to the type which it has
approved, it shall take the necessary measures to ensure that production
models conform to the approved type. The competent authorities of thatState shall advise those of the otherMemberStates of the measur estaken which may, where there is consistent failure to conform, extend towithdrawal of EEC component type-approval. The said authorities shall
take the same measures if they are informed by the competent
authorities of another Member State of such failure to conform.
2. The competent authorities of Member States shall inform each
otherwithin one month of any withdr awal of EEC component type-approval, and of the reasons for such a measure.
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 oruse shall set out in detail the reasons on which it is based. Such decisionsshall be notified to the party concerned, who shall at the same time beinformed of the remedies available to him under the laws in force in the1976L0762 — EN — 01.01.1986 — 002.001 — 3
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MemberStates and of the time limits allowed forthe 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 fog lamps ifthese bear the EEC component type-approval mark and are fitted inaccordance 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 leastfourwheels and a maximum design speed exceeding 25 km/h, with the
exception of vehicles which run on rails, agricultural tractors and
machinery and public works vehicles.
Article 10
Any amendments necessary to adjust the requirements of the Annexes to
take account of technical progress shall be adopted in accordance withthe 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 shallforthwith inform the Commission thereof. They shall apply theseprovisions 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 it to
submit its comments, of any draft laws, regulations or administrativeprovisions which they propose to adopt in the field covered by thisDirective.
Article 12
This Directive is addressed to the Member States.1976L0762 — EN — 01.01.1986 — 002.001 — 4
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List of Annexes
Annex 0 (*) — Definitions, general specifications, illumination, confor-
mity of production
Annex I — model EEC component type-approval certificate
Annex II — EEC component type-approval and marking requirements
— Appendix: Example of an EEC component type-approval
mark
Annex III (*) — Filament lamps forfr ont fog lamps
Annex IV (*) — Standard (reference) filament lamps for front fog lampsAnnex V (*) — Measuring screen
(*) The technical requirements of the Annexes are similar to those of Regulation No 19, rev.
1, of the Economic Commission for Europe. In particular, the breakdown into sections is
the same. For this reason, where a section in Regulation No 19, rev. 1, has no counterpart
in this Directive, its number is shown in brackets, for the record.1976L0762 — EN — 01.01.1986 — 002.001 — 5
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ANNEX 0
DEFINITIONS, GENERAL SPECIFICATIONS, ILLUMINATION,
CONFORMITY OF PRODUCTION
1. DEFINITIONS
1.1.Front fog lamp
‘Front fog lamp’ means the lamp used to improve the illumination of the
road in case of fog, snowfall, rainstorms or dust clouds.
1.2.Type of front fog lamp
‘Type of front fog lamp’ means front fog lamps which do not differ in such
essential respects as:
1.2.1. the trade name or mark;
1.2.2. the characteristics of the optical system;
1.2.3. the inclusion of components capable of altering the optical effects by
reflection, refraction or absorption; and
1.2.4. the type of filament lamp.
(2.)
(3.)(4.)5. GENERAL SPECIFICATIONS
5.1. Each sample submitted in accordance with 1.2.3 of Annex II shall conform
to the specifications set forth in sections 6 and 7.
5.2. The front fog lamps shall be so designed and constructed that under normal
conditions of use, notwithstanding any vibration to which they may be
subjected during such use, their satisfactory operation remains assured and
they retain the characteristics prescribed by this Directive. The correct
position of the lens shall be clearly marked and the lens and reflector shall
be so secured as to prevent any rotation during use.
5.3. Conformity with the requirements of this section shall be verified by visual
inspection and, where necessary, by a trial fitting.
6. ILLUMINATION
6.1. Front fog lamps shall be so designed as to provide illumination with
limited dazzle.
6.2. The illumination produced by the front fog lamp shall be determined by
means of a vertical screen set up 25 m forward of the lens and at right
angles to the axis of the front fog lamp. The point HV is the base of the
perpendicular from the centre of the lamp to the screen. The line hh is the
horizontal through HV (see Annex V).
6.3. In the case of a type of construction other than a sealed-beam type, a
colourless standard filament lamp shall be used of the type specified by the
manufacturer in accordance with the requirements of Annex IV, designed
for a nominal voltage of 12 V and supplied by the manufacturer; it shall be
supplied with electric current at a voltage such that it produces the flux
prescribed for the tests corresponding to its type. In the case of a sealed-
beam type of construction, current shall be supplied at the test voltage (6·0
V, 12·0 V or 24·0 V as appropriate).
6.4. The beam shall produce on the screen, over a width of not less that 225 cm
on both sides of the line vv, a horizontal cut-off which is sufficiently sharp
to enable adjustment to be performed with its aid.
6.5. The front fog lamp shall be so directed that the cut-off on the screen is 50
cm below the line hh.
6.6. When so adjusted, the front fog lamp shall meet the requirements set out in
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6.7. The illumination produced on the screen (see Annex V) shall meet the
following requirements:
Zone on
measuring
screenZone limitsIllumination required (in
lux)
A 225 cm on both sides of the line
vv and 75 cm above hh≥0·15 and ≤1
B 1 250 cm on both sides of the
line vv and 150 cm above hh,
including hh (except Zone A)≤1
C 1 250 cm both sides of the line
vv and starting from 150 cm
above hh. The light intensity of
the fog lamp making an upward
angle in any direction of more
than 15º with the horizontal plane
shall be limited to 200 cd≤0·5
D 450 cm on both sides of the line
vv between the parallels to hh
situated 75 and 150 cm respec-
tively below hhOn each vertical line
in this zone there shall
be at least one point (a,
b, c) where the illumi-
nation is ≥1·5
E From 450 to 1 000 cm on both
sides of zone D between the
parallels to hh situated 75 and
150 cm respectively below hhOn each vertical line
in this zone there shall
be at least one point
where the illumination
is≥0·5
Note: The illumination specifications shall apply also to the straight lines bounding
the zones. The most stringent specification shall be applied in the case of thestraight lines adjacent to two zones.
The illumiation shall be measured either in white light or in coloured light
as prescribed by the manufacturer for use of the front fog lamp in normal
service. No variations in illumination detrimental to satisfactory visibility
shall exist in eitherof the Zones B and C.
6.8. The screen illumination referred to in 6.7 shall be measured by means of a
photo-electric cell, the photo-sensitive area of which shall be contained
within a square of side 65 mm.
7. COLOUR OF LIGHT EMITTED
EEC component type-approval may be obtained for a type of front fog
lamp emitting eitherwhite oryellow (*) light. The colour ing, if any, of the
beam may be obtained eitherthr ough the filament lamp glass envelope or
through the lens of the front fog lamp or by any other suitable means.
(8.)
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(*) Same definition as for ‘selective yellow’, but with a different purity factor: the limit
towards white shall be y ≥− x + 0·940 and y ≥0·440 instead of: y ≥x + 0·966, as for
selective yellow.
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10. CONFORMITY OF PRODUCTION
Every front fog lamp bearing an EEC component type-approval mark shall
conform to the type approved and satisfy the photometric requirements set
out in section 6.
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ANNEX I
MODEL EEC COMPONENT TYPE-APPROVAL CERTIFICATE
(Maximum format: A4 (210 × 297 mm))
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ANNEX II
EEC COMPONENT TYPE-APPROVAL AND MARKING REQUIRE-
MENTS
1. APPLICATION FOR EEC COMPONENT TYPE-APPROVAL
1.1. The application forEEC component type-appr oval shall be submitted by
the holder of the trade name or mark or by his authorized representative.
1.2. Foreach type of fr ont fog lamp, the application shall be accompanied by:1.2.1. a brief technical specification. If the lamp is not of the sealed-beam type,
the type of filament lamp shall be specified. This type must be one of those
whose characteristics are specified in Annex III;
1.2.2. drawings (three copies) in sufficient detail to permit identification of the
type of lamp, showing a front view of the lamp, with if necessary details of
the pattern of the lens moulding and in cross section. The drawings shall
show the intended position of the EEC component type-approval number
and the additional symbol in relation to the rectangle containing the EEC
component type-approval mark;
1.2.3. two samples of the type of front fog lamp.
2. MARKINGS
2.1. The samples of the type of front fog lamp submitted for EEC component
type-approval must bear the applicant's trade name or mark, which must be
clearly legible and indelible.
2.2. Each lamp shall include on both the lens and the lamp housing a space of
sufficient size for the EEC component type-approval mark. This shall be
indicated on the drawings referred to in 1.2.2.
3. EEC COMPONENT TYPE-APPROVAL
3.1. If all the samples submitted in accordance with section 1 meet the
requirements of sections 5, 6 and 7 of Annex 0, EEC component type-
approval shall be granted and a component type-approval number issued.
3.2. This numbershall not be assigned to any othertype of fr ont fog lamp
except where EEC component type-approval is extended to another type of
lamp differing only as to the colour.
3.3. Where EEC component type-approval is requested for a type of lighting
and light-signalling device comprising a front fog lamp and other lamps, a
single EEC component type-approval mark may be issued provided that
the front fog lamp complies with the requirements of this Directive and
each of the other lamps forming part of the type of lighting and light-
signalling device for which EEC type-approval is requested, complies with
the specific Directive applying to it.
4. MARKS
4.1. Every front fog lamp conforming to a type approved under this Directive
shall bear an EEC component type-approval mark.
4.2. This mark shall consist of a rectangle surrounding the lower case letter ‘e’,
followed by the distinguishing letter(s) or number of the Member Statewhich has granted the type-approval:
1 forGer many,
2 forFr ance,
3 forItaly,
4 forthe Nether lands,
6 forBelgium,
9 forSpain,
11 forthe United Kingdom,
13 forLuxembour g,
DK forDenmar k,
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IRL forIr eland,
P forPor tugal.
It must also include the EEC component type-approval number which
corresponds to the number of the EEC component type-approval certificate
issued forthe type of fr ont fog lamp in question.
4.3. The EEC component type-approval mark shall be supplemented by an
additional symbol ‘B’.
4.4. The EEC component type-approval number must be placed in any
convenient position near the rectangle surrounding the letter ‘e’.
4.5. The EEC component type-approval mark and the additional symbol must
be affixed to the lens of the lamp, orone of the lenses, in such a way as to
be indelible and clearly legible even when the front fog lamps are fitted on
the vehicle.
4.6. An example of the EEC component type-approval mark and the additional
symbol is shown in the Appendix.
4.7. Where a single EEC type-approval number is issued, as under 3.3, for a
type of lighting and light-signalling device comprising a front fog lamp
and other lamps, one EEC component type-approval mark only may be
affixed, consisting of:
— a rectangle surrounding the letter ‘e’, followed by the distinguishing
letter(s) or number of the Member State which has granted the type-
approval,
— an EEC component type-approval number,
— the additional symbols required by the various Directives under which
EEC component type-approval was granted.
4.8. The dimensions of the various components of this mark must not be less
than the largest of the minimum dimensions specified for individual
markings by the various Directives under which the EEC component type-
approval was granted.1976L0762 — EN — 01.01.1986 — 002.001 — 11
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Appendix
EXAMPLE OF AN EEC COMPONENT TYPE-APPROVAL MARK
The device bearing the EEC component type-approval mark shown above is a
front fog lamp EEC type-approved in the United Kingdom (e 11) under the
number1471.
ANNEX III
FILAMENT LAMPS FOR FRONT FOG LAMPS
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ANNEX IV
STANDARD (REFERENCE) FILAMENT LAMPS FOR FRONT FOG
LAMPS
Type
Dimensions
(mm)F1F2F3H1
D 29 max. 36 max. 41 max. 10 max.
b 46 max. 50 max. 45 max. 49 max.
c 21·5 ± 0·15 30 ± 0·15 28·5 ± 0·15 25 ± 0·15
d1
± 0·2 ± 0·2 ± 0·2± 0·2
d2± 0·25
f 6 to 7·5(1)
4 to 7 5 ± 1 5·5 ± 0·5
β 90 ± 3º 90 ± 3º
Test voltage 13·2 V 13·5 V 13·2 V 13·2 V
Wattage at test
voltage55·5 W ±
10 %35 W ±
10 %45 W ±
10 % 62 W ± 7·5 %
Luminous flux
fortesting fr ont
fog lamps 800 lm 540 lm 650 lm 1·150 lm
(1) The dimension from the end of the filament to the reference axis should be 2·5 ± 0·2.
ANNEX V
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