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►B COUNCIL DIRECTIVE 96/96/EC
of 20 December 1996
on the approximation of the laws of the Member States relating to roadworthiness tests for motor
vehicles and their trailers
(OJ L 46, 17.2.1997, p. 1)
Corrected by:
►C1Corrigendum, OJ L 49, 25.2.1999, p. 46 (96/96)
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COUNCIL DIRECTIVE 96/96/EC
of 20 December 1996
on the approximation of the laws of the Member States relating to
roadworthiness tests for motor vehicles and their trailers
THE COUNCIL OF THE EUROPEAN UNION,
Having regard to the Treaty establishing the European Community, andin particular Article 75thereof,
Having regard to the proposal from the Commission(
1),
HavingregardtotheopinionoftheEconomicandSocialCommittee(2),
Acting in accordance with the procedure laid down in Article 189c of
the Treaty(3),
(1)WhereasCouncilDirective77/143/EECof29December1976onthe approximation of the laws of the Member States relating toroadworthiness tests for motor vehicles and their trailers(
4) has
been substantially amended on a number of occasions; whereas,now that it is to be further amended, the Directive should, forreasons of clarity, be consolidated into a single text;
(2)Whereas, within the framework of the common transport policy,certain road traffic within the Community should operate underthe most favourable circumstances as regards both safety andcompetitive conditions applying to carriers in the Member States;
(3)Whereas the growth of road traffic and the resultant increase indanger and nuisances present all Member States with safetyproblems of a similar nature and seriousness;
(4)Whereas the present standards and methods of testing vary fromoneMemberStatetoanotherandthissituationaffectstheequiva-lence of safety and environmental performance levels of testedvehicles operating in the Member States; whereas, moreover, thisstate of affairs is likely to disturb the conditions governingcompetition between transport undertakings of the variousMember States;
(5)Whereas it is therefore necessary to harmonize as far as is prac-ticable the frequency of tests and the compulsory items to betested;
(6)Whereas testing during the life cycle of a vehicle should berelatively simple, quick and inexpensive;
(7)Whereas the minimum Community standards and methods to beused for testing the items listed in Annex II should therefore bedefined in separate Directives;
(8)Whereas, as a transitional measure, national standards remainapplicable in respect of items not covered by separate Directives;
(9)Whereas it is necessary to adapt rapidly to technical progress thestandards and methods laid down in the separate Directives and,in order to facilitate implementation of the measures required forthis purpose, to establish a procedure for close cooperationbetween the Member States and the Commission within a
(1) OJ No C 193, 4. 7. 1996, p. 5 and 31.
(2) OJ No C 39, 12. 2. 1996, p. 24.
(3) European Parliament opinion of 29 February 1996 (OJ No C 78, 18. 3.
1996, p. 27), Council common position of 18 June 1996 (OJ No C 248,26. 8. 1996, p. 49) and European Parliament Decision of 24 October 1996(OJ No C 347, 18. 11. 1996).
(
4) OJ No L 47, 18. 2. 1977, p. 47. Directive as last amended by Commis-
sion Directive 94/23/EC (OJ No L 147, 14. 6. 1994, p. 6).
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committee on the adaptation to technical progress of roadworthi-
ness tests;
(10)Whereaswithregardtobrakingsystemsitwouldbeprematuretoset values for air pressure settings and build-up times, etc., giventhe variance in the equipment and methods within theCommunity;
(11)Whereas it is the intention to amend this Directive further so asto include a harmonious and improved test methodology;
(12)Whereas, until such time as there are harmonized test proceduresand practices, Member States may use their judgment as to thetest procedure they use to establish whether the vehicles in ques-tion meet the braking requirements;
(13)Whereas each Member State must ensure, within its own area ofjurisdiction, that roadworthiness tests are conducted methodicallyand to a high standard;
(14)Whereas the Commission should verify the practical applicationof this Directive and report to the European Parliament and theCouncil at regular intervals on its findings;
(15)Whereas it is recognized by all concerned with vehicle testingthat the method of testing and, in particular, whether the vehicleistestedinaladen,part-ladenorunladencondition,caninfluencethe degree of confidence testers have as to the roadworthiness ofthe braking system;
(16)Whereas the prescription of brake force reference values forvarious laden conditions for each vehicle model would helprestore that confidence; whereas this Directive enables testingunder this regime as an alternative to testing against minimumperformance values for each vehicle category;
(17)Whereas with regard to braking systems the scope of thisDirective relates in the main to vehicles which have been grantedcomponent type-approval in accordance with Directive 71/320/EEC(
1)althoughitisrecognizedthatcertaintypesofvehicle
have been granted such approval in accordance with nationalstandards which may differ from the requirements of thisDirective;
(18)WhereasMemberStatesmayextendthescopeofthebrakingtestto include vehicles or test items outside the scope of thisDirective;
(19)Whereas Member States may make the braking test more strin-gent or increase the frequency of testing;
(20)WhereasthisDirectiveisintendedtomaintainemissionsatalowlevel throughout the useful life of a vehicle by means of regularexhaust emission tests and to ensure that vehicles which aremajorpollutersarewithdrawnfromserviceuntiltheyarebroughtto a proper state of maintenance;
(21)Whereas bad tuning and inadequate maintenance are detrimentalnot only to the engine but also to the environment since theycause increased pollution and fuel consumption; whereas it isimportant that environment-friendly transport be developed;
(22)Whereas in the case of compression-ignition (diesel) enginesmeasurementoftheopacityoftheexhaustfumesisdeemedtobean adequate indicator of the condition of the vehicle’s state ofmaintenance, with regard to emissions;
(1) Council Directive 71/320/EEC of 26 July 1971 on the approximation of
the laws of the Member States relating to the braking devices of certaincategories of motor vehicles and their trailers (OJ No L 202, 6. 9. 1971,p. 37). Directive as last amended by Directive 91/422/EEC (OJ No L 233,22. 8. 1991, p. 21).
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(23)Whereas for positive-ignition (petrol) engines measurement of
carbon monoxide emissions from the exhaust pipe when theengine is idling is deemed to be an adequate indicator of thevehicle’s state of maintenance, with regard to emissions;
(24)Whereas the failure rate in exhaust-emission tests for vehicleswhich have not been regularly maintained may well be high;
(25)Whereas in the case of petrol-engined vehicles for which thetype-approval standards specify that they must be equipped withadvanced emission control systems such as three-way catalyticconverters which are lambda-probe controlled, the regular emis-sion test standards must be more stringent than for conventionalvehicles;
(26)Whereas Member States may, if appropriate, exclude from thescope of this Directive certain vehicles that are considered to beof historic interest; whereas they may also establish their owntesting standards for such vehicles; whereas, however, such aright must not lead to the application of stricter standards thanthose which the vehicles concerned were originally designed tomeet;
(27)Whereas it must be possible to adapt this Directive from time totime to take account of developments in vehicle constructionwhich facilitate in-service testing and in test methods whichreflect more closely the actual conditions in which a vehicle isused;
(28)Whereas Council Directive 92/6/EEC(1) requires the installation
and use of speed limitation devices in certain categories of roadvehicles;
(29)Whereas pending developments in the technology of speed-limitation devices which would make it easier to monitor them,certain parts of such devices may nevertheless already undergo aseries of checks at the roadworthiness test where this is possible;
(30)Whereas the correct functioning of speed limitation devices iscurrently left to Member States to determine using whatevermeans they consider to be appropriate; whereas it is the intentionto harmonize the test methods and standards in due course;
(31)Whereas the Commission should assess in-service checks on thecorrect functioning of speed-limitation devices and submit areport to the Council; whereas the conclusions of that report willform the basis of any further proposals for changes in the rulesapplicable to speed-limitation devices;
(32)Whereas technical requirements relating to taxis and ambulancesare similar to those for private cars; whereas the items to bechecked may therefore be similar, although the frequency of testsis different;
(33)Whereas in view of the expected impact of this Directive on thesector in question and in the light of the principle of subsidiarity,the Community measures provided for in this Directive arenecessary to achieve harmonization of the rules on roadworthi-ness tests, to prevent distortion of competition between roadhauliers and to guarantee that vehicles are properly checked andmaintained; whereas these aims could not be achieved in full bythe Member States acting individually;
(34)Whereas this Directive makes no difference to the obligations oftheMemberStatesconcerningthedeadlinesfortranspositionintonationallawandforimplementationoftheDirectiveswhichhavebeen repealed,
(1) Council Directive 92/6/EEC of 10 February 1992 on the installation and
use of speed limitation devices for certain categories of motor vehicles inthe Community (OJ No L 57, 2. 3. 1992, p. 27).
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HAS ADOPTED THIS DIRECTIVE:
CHAPTER I
General provisions
Article 1
1. In each Member State, motor vehicles registered in that State and
their trailers and semi-trailers shall undergo periodic roadworthinesstests in accordance with this Directive and in particular its Annexes Iand II.
2. The categories of vehicles to be tested, the frequency of the
roadworthiness tests and the items which must be tested are listed inAnnexes I and II.
Article 2
The roadworthiness tests provided for in this Directive shall be carried
outbytheState,orbyapublicbodyentrustedwiththetaskbytheStateorbybodiesorestablishmentsdesignatedanddirectlysupervisedbytheState, including duly authorized private bodies. In particular, whenestablishments designated as vehicle testing centres also perform motorvehicle repairs, Member States shall make every effort to ensure theobjectivity and high quality of the vehicle testing.
Article 3
1. MemberStatesshalltakesuchmeasuresastheydeemnecessaryto
makeitpossibletoprovethatavehiclehaspassedaroadworthinesstestcomplying with at least the provisions of this Directive.
These measures shall be notified to the other Member States and to the
Commission.
2. Each Member State shall, on the same basis as if it had itself
issued the proof, recognize the proof issued in another Member Stateshowing that a motor vehicle registered on the territory of that otherState, together with its trailer or semi-trailer, have passed a roadworthi-ness test complying with at least the provisions of this Directive.
3. Member States shall apply suitable procedures to establish, as far
as practicable, that the brake performance of the vehicles registered intheir territory meets the requirements specified in this Directive.
CHAPTER II
Exceptions and derogations
Article 4
1. Member States shall have the right to exclude from the scope of
this Directive vehicles belonging to the armed forces, the forces of lawand order and the fire service.
2. Member States may, after consulting the Commission, exclude
from the scope of this Directive or subject tospecial provisions, certainvehicles operated or used in exceptional conditions and vehicles whichare never, or hardly ever, used on public highways, including vehiclesof historic interest manufactured before 1 January 1960 or which aretemporarily withdrawn from circulation.
3. Member States may, after consulting the Commission, set their
own testing standards for vehicles considered to be of historic interest.
Article 5
Notwithstanding the provisions of Annexes I and II, Member States
may:
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— bring forward the date for the first compulsory roadworthiness test
and, where appropriate, submit the vehicle for testing prior to regis-tration,
— shorten the interval between two successive compulsory tests,— make the testing of optional equipment compulsory,— increase the number of items to be tested,— extend the periodic test requirement to other categories of vehicles,— prescribe special additional tests,— require for vehicles registered on their territory higher minimum
standardsforbrakingefficiencythanthosespecifiedinAnnexIIandmay include a test on vehicles with heavier loads provided suchrequirements do not exceed those of the vehicle’s original type-approval.
Article 6
1. By way of derogation from the provisions of Annexes I and II,
and until 1 January 1993, Member States may:
— postpone the date of the first compulsory roadworthiness test,
— extend the interval between two successive compulsory roadworthi-
ness tests,
— reduce the number of items to be tested,— amend the categories of vehicles subject to compulsory roadworthi-
ness tests,
provided that all the light commercial vehicles referred to in section 5
of Annex I are required to undergo roadworthiness tests in accordancewith this Directive before that date.
However, in Member States where there was no system of regular
roadworthiness testing comparable to that intended by this Directive forthis category of vehicles as at 28 July 1988, paragraph 1 shall applyuntil 1 January 1995.
2. With regard to the private cars referred to in section 6 of Annex I,
paragraph 1 shall apply until 1 January 1994.
However, in Member States where there was no system of regular
roadworthiness testing comparable to that intended by this Directive forthis category of vehicles as at 31 December 1991, paragraph 1 shallapply until 1 January 1998.
CHAPTER III
Final provisions
Article 7
1. TheCouncil,actingbyaqualifiedmajorityonaproposalfromthe
Commission, shall adopt the separate Directives necessary to define theminimumstandardsandmethodsfortestingtheitemslistedinAnnexII.
2. Any amendments which are necessary to adapt the standards and
methodsdefinedintheseparateDirectivestotechnicalprogressshallbeadopted in accordance with the procedure laid down in Article 8.
Article 8
1. The Commission shall be assisted by a committee on the adapta-
tion to technical progress of the Directive on roadworthiness tests formotor vehicles and their trailers, hereinafter referred to as the ‘Commit-tee',which shall consist of representatives of the Member States with arepresentative of the Commission in the chair.
2. The Committee shall adopt its own rules of procedure.3. The representative of the Commission shall submit to the
Committee a draft of the measures to be taken. The Committee shalldeliver its opinion on the draft within a time limit which the chairmanmaylaydownaccordingtotheurgencyofthematter.Theopinionshallbe delivered by the majority laid down in Article 148 (2) of the Treaty
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in the case of decisions which the Council is required to adopt on aproposal from the Commission. The votes of the representatives of theMember States within the Committee shall be weighted in the mannerset out in the abovementioned Article. The chairman shall not vote.
4. (a) The Commission shall adopt the measures envisaged if they are
in accordance with the opinion of the Committee.
(b) Ifthemeasuresenvisagedarenotinaccordancewiththeopinion
of the Committee, or if no opinion is delivered, the Commissionshall, without delay, submit to the Council a proposal relating tothe measures to be taken. The Council shall act by a qualifiedmajority.
If, within three months of the submission of the proposal to the
Council, the Council has not acted, the proposed measures shall beadopted by the Commission.
Article 9
1. The Commission shall, no later than 31 December 1998, submit a
reporttotheCouncilontheimplementationofroadworthinesstestingofprivate cars, accompanied by any proposal deemed necessary, withparticular reference to the frequency and content of tests.
2. Nolaterthanthreeyearsaftertheintroductionofregulartestingof
speedlimitationdevices,theCommissionshallexaminewhether,onthebasis of the experience gained, the tests laid down are sufficient todetect defective or manipulated speed limitation devices or whether therules need to be amended.
Article 10
The Directives listed in Annex III, Part A are hereby repealed as from
the date indicated in Article 11, without prejudice to the obligations ofthe Member States concerning the deadlines for transposition andimplementation set out in Annex III, Part B.
References to the repealed Directives shall be construed as reference to
this Directive and should be read in accordance with the correlationtables set out in Annex IV.
Article 11
1. Member States shall bring into force the laws, regulations and
administrative provisions necessary to comply with this Directive nolater than 9 March 1998. They shall forthwith inform the Commissionthereof.
When Member States adopt these provisions, they shall contain a refer-
ence to this Directive or be accompanied by such reference at the timeoftheirofficialpublication.Themethodsofmakingsuchreferenceshallbe laid down by Member States.
2. Member States shall communicate to the Commission the texts of
theprovisionsofnationallawwhichtheyadoptinthefieldgovernedbythis Directive.
3. Member States shall adopt the measures necessary to implement
the system of tests laid down in this Directive. The measures adoptedmust be effective, proportionate and dissuasive.
Article 12
ThisDirectiveshallenterintoforceonthe20thdayfollowingthatofits
publication in the Official Journal of the European Communities .
Article 13
This Directive is addressed to the Member States.
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Categoriesofvehicle FrequencyoftestsANNEXI
CATEGORIES OF VEHICLES SUBJECT TO ROADWORTHINESS TESTS AND
FREQUENCY OF THE TESTS
1. Motor vehicles used for the carriage of passen-
gers and with more than eight seats, excludingthe driver’s seatOneyearafterthedateonwhichthevehiclewasfirstused,andthereafterannually
2. Motor vehicles used for the carriage of goods
and having a maximum permissible massexceeding 3500kgOneyearafterthedateonwhichthevehiclewasfirstused,andthereafterannually
3. Trailers and semi-trailers with a maximum
permissible mass exceeding 3500kgOneyearafterthedateonwhichthevehiclewasfirstused,andthereafterannually
4. Taxis, ambulances Oneyearafterthedateonwhichthevehiclewasfirstused,andthereafterannually
5. Motor vehicles having at least four wheels,
normally used for the road carriage of goodsand with a maximum permissible mass notexceeding 3500kg, excluding agriculturaltractors and machineryFouryearsafterthedateonwhichthevehiclewasfirstused,andthereaftereverytwoyears
6. Motor vehicles having at least four wheels,
used for the carriage of passengers and withnot more than eight seats excluding the driv-er’s seat►C1Fouryearsafterthedateonwhichthe
vehiclewasfirstused,andthereaftereverytwoyears◄
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Itemstobechecked/tested ReasonsforfailureANNEXII
ITEMS TO BE COMPULSORILY TESTED
Thetestmustcoveratleasttheitemslistedbelow,providedthatthesearerelated
to the obligatory equipment of the vehicle being tested in the Member Stateconcerned.
ThetestscoveredbythisAnnexmaybecarriedoutvisuallywithoutdisassembly
of vehicle parts.
Where the vehicle is found to be defective with regard to the test items below,
the competent authorities in the Member States must adopt a procedure forsetting the conditions under which the vehicle may be used before passinganother roadworthiness test.
VEHICLES IN CATEGORIES 1, 2, 3, 4, 5 AND 6
1. Braking systems
The following items are to be included in the roadworthiness test of vehicle braking systems. The
test results achieved during the checks on the braking systems must be equivalent as far as ispracticable to the technical requirements of Directive 71/320/EEC(
1).
1.1. Mechanical condition and operation
1.1.1. Footbrake pedal pivot — too tight
— bearing worn— excessive wear/play
1.1.2. Pedal condition and travel of the brake
operating device— excessive or insufficient reserve travel
— brake control not releasing correctly— anti-slip provision on brake pedal missing,
loose or worn smooth
1.1.3. Vacuum pump or compressor and reser-
voirs— time taken to build up air pressure/vacuum
for the effective operation of the brakes isexcessive
— insufficient air pressure/vacuum to give assis-
tanceforatleasttwoapplicationsofthebrakeafter the warning device has operated (orgauge shows unsafe reading)
— air leak causing a noticeable drop in pressure
or audible air leaks
1.1.4. Low pressure warning indicator or gauge — malfunctioning or defective low pressure
indicator/air pressure gauge
1.1.5. Hand-operated brake control valve — cracked or damaged control, excessive wear
— malfunction of control valve— control insecure on valve spindle or valve
unit insecure
— connections loose or leak in system— unsatisfactory operation
1.1.6. Parking brake, lever control, parking brake
ratchet— parking brake ratchet not holding correctly
— excessivewearatleverpivotorratchetmech-
anism
— excessivemovementofleverindicatingincor-
rect adjustment
1.1.7. Braking valves (footvalves, unloaders,
governors, etc.)— damaged, excessive air leakage
— excessive discharge of oil from compressor— insecure/inadequate mounting— discharge of hydraulic brake fluid
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Itemstobechecked/tested Reasonsforfailure
1.1.8. Couplings for trailer brakes — defective isolation taps or self-sealing valve
— insecure/inadequate mounting— excessive leaks
1.1.9. Energy storage reservoir pressure tank — damaged, corroded, leaking— drain device inoperative— insecure/inadequate mounting
1.1.10. Brake servo units, master cylinder
(hydraulic systems)— servo unit is defective or ineffective
— master cylinder defective or leaking— master cylinder insecure— insufficient quantity of brake fluid— master cylinder reservoir cap missing— brake fluid warning lamp illuminated or
defective
— incorrect functioning of brake fluid level
warning device
1.1.11. Rigid brake pipes — risk of failure or fracture
— leaks from pipes or connections to coupling— damaged or excessively corroded— misplaced
1.1.12. Flexible brake hoses — risk of failure or fracture— damaged, chafing, brake hoses too short,
twisted
— leaks from hoses or couplings— hose bulging under pressure— porosity
1.1.13. Brake coverings (lining pads) — excessive wear— contaminated (oil, grease, etc.)
1.1.14. Brake drums, brake discs — excessive wear, excessive scoring, cracks,
insecure or fractured
— contaminated (oil, grease, etc.)— back plate insecure
1.1.15. Brake cables, rods, levers linkage — cables damaged, knotted— excessively worn or corroded— cable or rod joint insecure— cable guide defective— any restriction to free movement of the
braking system
— any abnormal movement of levers/rods/
linkageindicatingmaladjustmentorexcessivewear
1.1.16. Brake actuators (including spring brakes
or hydraulic wheel cylinders)— cracked or damaged
— leaking— insecure/inadequate mounting— excessively corroded— excessive travel of operating piston or
diaphragm mechanism
— dust protection cover missing or excessively
damaged
1.1.17. Load sensing valve — defective linkage
— incorrect adjustment— seized, not working— missing
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Itemstobechecked/tested Reasonsforfailure
1.1.18. Automatic slack adjusters indicating — seized or abnormal movement, excessive
wear or wrong adjustment
— defective
1.1.19. Retarder system (where fitted or required) — insecure connectors or mountings— defective
1.2. Service brake performance and efficiency
1.2.1. Performance (progressively increased to
maximum effort)— inadequate braking effort on one or more
wheels
— braking effort from any wheel is less than
70% of the highest recorded effort fromanother wheel on the same axle. In the caseof brake testing on the road, the vehicle’sdeviation from a straight line is excessive
— no gradual variation of brake effort (grab-
bing)
— abnormal time lag in brake operation at any
wheel
— excessive fluctuation of brake effort due to
distorted discs or oval drums
1.2.2. Efficiency — a braking ratio which relates to the maximum
authorized mass or, in the case of semi-trailers, to the sum of the authorized axleloads where practicable, less than thefollowing:
minimum braking efficiencycategory 1: 50%(
2)
category 2: 43%(3)
category 3: 40%(4)
category 4: 50%category 5: 45%(
5)
category 6: 50%
—o r
a braking effort less than the reference values
if specified by the vehicle manufacturer forthe vehicle axle(
6)
1.3. Secondary (emergency) brake performance
and efficiency (if met by separate system)
1.3.1. Performance — brake inoperative on one side
— braking effort from any wheel is less than
70% of the highest recorded effort fromanother wheel on the same axle
— no gradual variation of efficiency (grabbing)— automatic brake system not working in the
case of trailers
1.3.2. Efficiency — for all vehicle categories, a braking ratio less
than 50%(7) of the service brake
performancedefinedin1.2.2inrelationtothemaximum authorized mass or, in the case ofsemi-trailers, to the sum of the authorizedaxle loads
1.4. Parking brake performance and efficiency
1.4.1. Performance — brake inoperative on one side
1.4.2. Efficiency — for all vehicle categories, a braking ratio less
than16%inrelationtothemaximumauthor-ized mass, or, for motor vehicles, less than12% in relation to the maximum authorized
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Itemstobechecked/tested Reasonsforfailure
VEHICLES IN CATEGORIES 1, 2 AND 3 VEHICLES IN CATEGORIES 4, 5 AND 6combination mass of the vehicle, whichever
is greater
1.5. Retarder or exhaust brake system
performance— no gradual variation of efficiency (retarder)
— defective
1.6. Anti-lock braking — malfunction of the anti-lock warning device— defective
(1) Council Directive 71/320/EEC of 26 July 1971 on the approximation of the laws of the Member States relating to
the braking devices of certain categories of motor vehicles and their trailers (OJ No L 202, 6. 9. 1971, p. 37).Directive as last amended by Directive 91/422/EEC (OJ No L 233, 22. 8. 1991, p. 21).
(
2) 48% for category 1 vehicles not fitted with ABS, or type-approved before 1 October 1991 (date of prohibition of
first putting into circulation without EC component type-approval) (Directive 71/320/EEC, as amended byCommission Directive 88/194/EEC, (OJ No L 92, 9. 4. 1988, p. 47).
(
3) 45% for vehicles registered after 1988 or from the date of application of Directive 71/320/EEC, as amended by
Commission Directive 85/647/EEC (OJ No L 380, 31. 12. 1985, p. 1), under Member States’ national legislation,whichever is the later.
(
4) 43% for semi-trailers and draw-bar trailers registered after 1988 or from the date of application of Directive
71/320/EEC, as amended by Commission Directive 85/647/EEC, under Member States’ national legislation,whichever is the later..
(
5) 50% for category 5 vehicles registered after 1988 or from the date of application of Directive 71/320/EEC, as
amendedbyCommissionDirective85/647/EEC,underMemberStates’nationallegislation,whicheveristhelater.
(6) The reference value for the vehicle axle is the braking effort (expressed in newtons) necessary to achieve this
minimum prescribed braking force at the particular weight that the vehicle is presented.
(7) For categories 2 and 5 vehicles the minimum secondary brake performance must be 2,2m/s2(as the secondary
brake performance was not covered by Directive 71/320/EEC, as amended by Commission Directive 85/647/EEC).
2. Steering and steering wheel 2. Steering
2.1. Mechanical condition 2.1.Mechanicalcondition
2.2. Steering wheel 2.2.Steeringplay
2.3. Steering play 2.3.Steeringsystemattachment
2.4. Wheel bearings
3. Visibility 3. Visibility
3.1. Field of vision 3.1.Fieldofvision
3.2. Condition of glass 3.2.Conditionofglass
3.3. Rear-view mirrors 3.3.Rear-viewmirrors
3.4. Windscreen wipers 3.4.Windscreenwipers
3.5. Screenwashers 3.5.Screenwashers
4. Lamps, reflectors and electrical equipment 4. Lighting equipment
4.1. Main and dipped-beam headlamps 4.1.Mainanddipped-beamheadlamps
4.1.1. Condition and operation 4.1.1.Conditionandoperation
4.1.2. Alignment 4.1.2.Alignment
4.1.3. Switches 4.1.3.Switches
4.1.4. Visual efficiency
4.2. Side lamps and end-outline marker lamps 4.2.Conditionandoperation,conditionoflenses,
colourandvisualefficiencyof:
4.2.1. Condition and operation 4.2.1.Sideandrearlamps
4.2.2. Colour and visual efficiency 4.2.2.Stoplamps
4.2.3.Direction-indicatorlamps
4.2.4.Reservinglamps
4.2.5.Foglamps
4.2.6.Rearregistrationplatelamps
4.2.7.Retroreflectors
4.2.8.Hazardwarninglamps
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VEHICLES IN CATEGORIES 1, 2 AND 3 VEHICLES IN CATEGORIES 4, 5 AND 6
4.3. Stop lamps
4.3.1. Condition and operation
4.3.2. Colour and visual efficiency
4.4. Direction-indicator lamps
4.4.1. Conditon and operation
4.4.2. Colour and visual efficiency
4.4.3. Switches
4.4.4. Flashing frequency
4.5. Front and rear fog lamps
4.5.1. Position
4.5.2. Condition and operation
4.5.3. Colour and visual efficiency
4.6. Reversing lamps
4.6.1. Condition and operation
4.6.2. Colour and visual efficiency
4.7. Rear registration plate lamp
4.8. Retro reflectors
— condition and colour
4.9. Telltales
4.10. Electrical connections between drawing
vehicle and trailer or semi-trailer
4.11. Electrical wiring
5. Axles, wheels, tyres, suspension 5. Axles, wheels, tyres, suspension
5.1. Axles 5.1.Axles
5.2. Wheels and tyres 5.2.Wheelsandtyres
5.3. Suspension 5.3.Suspension
6. Chassis and chassis attachments 6. Chassis and chassis attachments
6.1. Chassis or frame and attachments 6.1.Chassisorframeandattachments
6.1.1. General condition 6.1.1.Generalcondition
6.1.2. Exhaust pipes and silencers 6.1.2.Exhaustpipesandsilencers
6.1.3. Fuel tank or pipes 6.1.3.Fueltankorpipes
6.1.4. Geometric properties and condition of rear
protective device, heavy lorries6.1.4.Spare-wheelcarrier
6.1.5. Spare-wheel carrier 6.1.5.Securityofcouplingmechanism(iffitted)
6.1.6. Coupling mechanism on drawing vehicles,
trailers and semi-trailers
6.2. Cab and bodywork 6.2.Bodywork
6.2.1. General condition 6.2.1.Structuralcondition
6.2.2. Mounting 6.2.2.Doorsandlocks
6.2.3. Doors and locks
6.2.4. Floor
6.2.5. Driver’s seat
6.2.6. Running boards
7. Other equipment 7. Other equipment
7.1. Safety belts 7.1.Mountingofdriver’sseat
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7.2. Fire extinguisher 7.2.Mountingofbattery
7.3. Locks and anti-theft device 7.3.Audiblewarningdevice
7.4. Warning triangle 7.4.Warningtriangle
7.5. First-aid kit 7.5.Safetybelts
7.5.1. Security of mountings
7.5.2.Conditionofbelts
7.5.3. Operation
7.6. Wheel chock(s)
7.7. Audible warning device
7.8. Speedometer
7.9. Tachograph (presence of, and integrity of
seals)
— check validity of tachograph plate if
required by Regulation (EEC) No3821/85(
1)
— check,ifindoubt,whetherthenominal
circumference or size of tyre matchesthe data given on the tachograph plate
— where practical, check that the seals of
the tachograph and, where appropriate,any other means of protecting theconnectionsagainstfraudulentmanipu-lation are intact
7.10. Speed limitation device
— where possible, check whether speed
limiter is fitted as required byDirective 92/6/EEC(
2)
— check validity of speed limiter plate— where practical, check that the seals of
the speed limiter and, where appro-priate, any other means of protectingthe connections against fraudulentmanipulation are intact
8. Nuisance 8. Nuisance
8.1. Noise 8.1.Noise
(1) Council Regulation (EEC) No 3821/85 of 20 December 1985 on recording equipment in road transport (OJ No L
370, 31. 12. 1985, p. 8). As last amended by Commission Regulation (EC) No 2479/95 (OJ No L 256, 26. 10.1995, p. 8).
(
2) CouncilDirective92/6/EECof10February1992ontheinstallationanduseofspeedlimitationdevicesforcertain
categories of motor vehicles in the Community (OJ No L 57, 2. 3. 1992, p. 27).
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8.2. Exhaust emissions
8.2.1. Motor vehicles equipped with positive-ignition (petrol) engines
(a) Where the exhaust emissions are not controlled by an advanced emis-
sion control system such as a three-way catalytic converter which islambda-probe controlled:
1. Visualinspectionoftheexhaustsysteminordertocheckthatthere
are no leakages.
2. If appropriate, visual inspection of the emission control system in
order to check that the required equipment has been fitted.
Afterareasonableperiodofengineconditioning(takingaccountof
thevehiclemanufacturer’srecommendations)thecarbonmonoxide(CO) content of the exhaust gases is measured when the engine isidling (no load).
The maximum permissible CO content in the exhaust gases is that
stated by the vehicle manufacturer. Where this information is notavailable or where Member States’ competent authorities decidenot to use it as a reference value, the CO content must not exceedthe following:
— for vehicles registered or put into service for the first time
between the date from which Member States required thevehicles to comply with Directive 70/220/EEC(
1) and 1
October 1986: CO — 4,5% vol,
— forvehiclesregisteredorputintoserviceforthefirsttimeafter
1 October 1986: CO — 3,5% vol.
b) Where the exhaust emissions are controlled by an advanced emission
control system such as a three-way catalytic converter which islambda-probe controlled:
1. Visualinspectionoftheexhaustsysteminordertocheckthatthere
are no leakages and that all parts are complete.
2. Visual inspection of the emission control system in order to check
that the required equipment has been fitted.
3. Determination of the efficiency of the vehicle’s emission control
system by measuring the lambda value and the CO content of theexhaust gases in accordance with section 4 or with the proceduresproposed by the manufacturers and approved at the time of type-approval. For each of the tests the engine is conditioned in accord-ance with the vehicle manufacturer’s recommendations.
4. Exhaust pipe emissions — limit values
— Measurement at engine idling speed:
The maximum permissible CO content in the exhaust gases is
thatstatedbythevehiclemanufacturer.Wherethisinformationis not available, the maximum CO content must not exceed0,5% vol.
— Measurement at high idle speed, engine speed to be at least
2000min
−1:
CO content: maximum 0,3Vol.%,Lambda:1±0,03inaccordancewiththemanufacturer’sspeci-
fications.
8.2.2. Motor vehicles equipped with compression ignition (diesel) engines
Measurement of exhaust gas opacity with free acceleration (no load from
idlinguptocut-offspeed).Thelevelofconcentrationmustnotexceedthelevel recorded on the plate pursuant to Directive 72/306/EEC(
2). Where
this information is not available or where Member States’ competent
(1) Council Directive 70/220/EEC of 20 March 1970 on the approximation of the laws
of the Member States relating to measures to be taken against air pollution by emis-sions from motor vehicles (OJ No L 76, 9. 3. 1970, p. 1) and corrigendum (OJ No L81, 11. 4. 1970, p. 15), as last amended by European Parliament and Council Direc-tive 94/12/EC (OJ No L 100, 19. 4. 1994, p. 42).
(
2) Council Directive 72/306/EEC of 2 August 1972 on the approximation of the laws of
the Member States relating to the measures to be taken against the emission of pollu-tants from diesel engines for use in vehicles (OJ No L 190, 20. 8. 1972, p. 1),Directive as last amended by Commission Directive 89/491/EEC (OJ No L 238, 15.8. 1989, p. 43).
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VEHICLESINCATEGORIES1,2AND3 VEHICLESINCATEGORIES4,5AND6authorities decide not to use it as a reference, the limit values of the
coefficient of absorption are as follows:
Maximum coefficient of absorption for:
— naturally aspirated diesel engines = 2,5m−1,
— turbo-charged diesel engines = 3,0m−1
or equivalent values where use is made of equipment of a type different
from that used for EC type-approval.
Vehicles registered or put into service for the first time before 1 January
1980 are exempted from these requirements.
8.2.3. Test equipement
Vehicle emissions are tested using equipment designed to establish accu-
ratelywhetherthelimitvaluesprescribedorindicatedbythemanufacturerhave been complied with.
8.2.4. Where, during EC type-approval, a type of vehicle is found not to have
satisfied the limit values laid down by this Directive, the Member Statesmay lay down higher limit values for that type of vehicle on the basis ofproof supplied by the manufacturer. They must forthwith inform theCommission thereof and it in turn must inform the other Member States.
8.3. Suppression of radio interference
9. Supplementary tests for public transport
vehicles
9.1. Emergency exit(s) (including hammers for
breaking windows), signs indicating emer-gency exit(s)
9.2. Heating system
9.3. Ventilation system
9.4. Seat layout
9.5. Interior lighting
10. Vehicle identification 10. Vehicle identification
10.1. Registration plate 10.1.Registrationplate
10.2. Chassis number 10.2.Chassisnumber
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Deadlines
Directive
fortransposition forimplementation <ANNEXIII
PART A
Repealed Directives
(referred to in Article 10)
Council Directive 77/143/EEC of 29 December 1976 on the approximation of the laws of the Member
states relating to roadworthiness tests for motor vehicles and their trailers and the Directives amendingthat Directive:
— Council Directive 88/449/EEC,
— Council Directive 91/225/EEC,— Council Directive 91/328/EEC,— Council Directive 92/54/EEC,— Council Directive 92/55/EEC,— Commission Directive 94/23/EC.
PART B
77/143/EEC
(OJ No L 47, 18. 2. 1977, p. 47)31December1977 31December1977
88/449/EEC(OJ No L 222, 12. 8. 1988, p. 10) 28July1990 28July1990
91/225/EEC(OJ No L 103, 23. 4. 1991, p. 3) 1January1992 1January1992
91/328/EEC(OJ No L 178, 6. 7. 1991, p. 29) 1July1993 1July1993
92/54/EEC(OJ No L 225, 10. 8. 1992, p. 63) 22June1993 22June1993
92/55/EEC
(OJ No L 225, 10. 8. 1992, p. 68)22June1993
forthevehiclesreferredtoinsection8.2.1(a)
of Annex II:1January1994
for the vehicles referred to in section 8.2.2 of
Annex II:1January1996
forthevehiclesreferredtoinsection8.2.1(b)of Annex II: 1January1997
94/23/EC
(OJ No L 147, 14. 6. 1994, p. 6)1January1997 1January1997
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tive77/143/EEC 88/449/EEC 91/225/EEC 91/328/EEC 92/54/EEC 92/55/EEC 94/23/ECANNEXIV
CORRELATION TABLE No 1
(enacting terms)
Article1
(1)Article1
Article1(2) Article2(1)
Article2 Article4
Article3(1)(1) Article5(1)
Article3(1)(2) Article5(2)
Article3(2) Article5(3)
Article3(3) Article2
Article4
(1)Article2(2)
Article4(2) Article2(3)
Article4(3) Article4
Article5
(indents1to6)Article3
Article5(indent7) Article3
Article6
(1)Article7(1) Article1(1)
Article6(2) Article1(1)
Article7(1)and(2) Article1
Article8(1)to(4) Article1
Article9(1) Article3
Article9(2)
Article10
Article11(1) Article6 Article2(1) Article2(1) Article2(1) Article2(1) Article2
(1to3)Article5
(1)
Article11
(2)Article2(2) Article2(2) Article2(2) Article2(2) Article5(2)
Article11
(3)
Article12 Article2(4)
Article13
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tive77/143/EEC 88/449/EEC 91/225/EEC 91/328/EEC 92/54/EEC 92/55/EEC 94/23/EC
ThisDirec-
tive77/143/EEC 88/449/EEC 91/225/EEC 91/328/EEC 92/54/EEC 92/55/EEC 94/23/ECCORRELATION TABLE No 2
(vehicle categories subject to roadworthiness tests)
Annex I Annex I
category 1 category 1
category 2 category 2
category 3 category 3
category 4 category 4
category 5 Article1
(2)
category 6 Article1(2)
CORRELATION TABLE No 3
(items to be checked/tested)
Annex
II(*)AnnexII
Introduc-torynote1 Introduc-torynote1
Introduc-torynote2 Article1(1)
Introduc-torynote3 Article1(1)
Point1
Point1.2Article1
(1)
Point1.2.1
Point1.2.2Article1
Point1.3
Point1.3.1Article1
(1)
Point1.3.2 Article1
Point1.4Point1.4.1 Article1
(1)
Point1.4.2 Article1
Point1.5Point1.6 Article1
(1)
Point2
Point7.8Article1
(3)
Point7.9
(title)(indents
1to3)Article1(3)
Point7.10
(indents
1to3)
Point8
Point8.1Article1
(3)
Point8.2
Point8.2.4Article1
(1)
Point8.3
Point10.2Article1
(3)
(*) N.B.:Category 4 (taxis and ambulances) is transferred from the left-hand column to the right-hand one (with
categories 5 and 6) in Annex ΙΙ.