DIRECTIVE 97/24/EC OF THE EUROPEAN PARLIAMENT AND OF THE COUNCIL of 17 June 1997 on certain components and characteristics of two or three-wheel motor vehicles

THE EUROPEAN PARLIAMENT AND THE COUNCIL OF THE EUROPEAN UNION,

Having regard to the Treaty establishing the European Community, and in particular Article 100a thereof,

Having regard to the proposal from the Commission (1),

Having regard to the opinion of the Economic and Social Committee (2),

Acting in accordance with the procedure laid down in Article 189b of the Treaty (3) in the light of the joint text approved by the Conciliation Committee on 4 February 1997,

(1) Whereas it is necessary to adopt measures that are intended to ensure the operation of the internal market;

(2) Whereas, in each Member State, two or three-wheel motor vehicles must, in respect of the components and characteristics covered by this Directive, satisfy certain mandatory technical requirements which differ from one Member State to another; whereas, owing to those differences, such requirements constitute barriers to trade within the Community; whereas those barriers to the operation of the internal market may be removed if the same requirements are adopted by all of the Member States in place of their national regulations;

(3) Whereas the drawing-up of harmonized requirements concerning those components and characteristics of two and three-wheel motor vehicles is necessary in order to enable the type-approval and component type-approval procedures covered by Council Directive 92/61/EEC of30 June 1992 relating to the type-approval of two or three-wheel vehicles (4) to be implemented in respect of each type of the aforesaid vehicles;

(4) Whereas, in order to facilitate access to markets in third countries, it appears necessary to establish equivalence between the requirements of Chapters 1 (tyres), 2 (lighting and light-signalling devices), 4 (rear-view mirrors) and 11 (safety belts) of the Annex to this Directive and those of United Nations ECE Regulations Nos 30, 54, 64 and 75 in respect of tyres, 3, 19, 20, 37, 38, 50, 56, 57, 72 and 82 in respect of lighting and light-signalling devices, 81 in respect of rear-view mirrors and 16 in respect of safety belts;

(5) Whereas, with regard to the aspects concerning the protection of the environment, namely atmospheric and noise pollution, it is necessary to pursue the aim of constantly improving the environment; whereas, for this purpose, limit values for pollutants and sound level must be laid down for the fastest possible application; whereas subsequent reductions in the limit values and changes in the testing procedure may be decided upon only on the basis of studies and research to be undertaken or pursued into the available or conceivable technological potential and into an analysis of their cost/benefit ratios in order to permit production, on an industrial scale, of vehicles which are able to meet these more stringent limits; whereas the decision on that subsequent reduction must be taken by the European Parliament and the Council at least three years before these limit values enter into force in order to enable the industry to take the necessary measures whereby their products may, by the intended date, comply with the new Community provisions; whereas the Decision of the European Parliament and of the Council will be based on proposals to be submitted by the Commission in due course;

(6) Whereas, pursuant to the provisions of Directive 92/61/EEC, the components and characteristics covered by this Directive may not be placed on the market and sold in the Member States unless they comply with the provisions of this Directive;whereas the Member States must take all the necessary measures to ensure fulfilment of the obligations resulting from this Directive.

(7) Whereas Member States should be enabled, by granting tax incentives, to promote the marketing of vehicles which, in advance, meet the requirements adopted at Community level concerning measures to counter pollutant and noise emissions;

(8) Whereas the methods of measuring the immunity of vehicles and separate technical units to electromagnetic radiation in order to check compliance with the provisions concerning electromagnetic compatibility (Chapter 8) require complex and costly installations; whereas, in order to enable Member States to provide such installations, provision should be made for deferring application of these measuring methods by three years from the entry into force of this Directive;

(9) Whereas, given the scale and impact of the action proposed in the sector in question, the Community measures which are the subject of this Directive are necessary, or even indispensable, to attain the objectives set, namely Community vehicle type approval; whereas these objectives cannot be adequately achieved by the Member States individually;

(10) Whereas technical progress requires rapid adaptation of the technical requirements set out in the Annex to this Directive; whereas, with the exception of the limit values for pollutants and sound level, this task should be assigned to the Commission in order to simplify and speed up the procedure; whereas, in all cases where the European Parliament and the Council confer upon the Commission authority to implement rules laid down in the two or three-wheel motor vehicle sector, it is appropriate to provide for a procedure for prior consultation between the Commission and Member States within a committee;

(11) Whereas safety or environmental requirements call for restrictions on tampering with certain types of two or three-wheel vehicle; whereas, if they are not to prove an obstacle to owner servicing and maintenance, such restrictions must be strictly limited to tampering which significantly modifies the vehicle's performance and pollutant and noise emissions;

(12) Whereas, a long as vehicles conform to the requirements of this Directive, no Member State may refuse registration or use of them; whereas the object of the requirements of this Directive should not be to oblige those Member States which do not allow two or three-wheel motor vehicles in their territory to tow a trailer to amend their rules,

HAVE ADOPTED THIS DIRECTIVE:

Article 1

This Directive and its Annex shall apply to:

- tyres,

- lighting and light-signalling devices,

- external projections,

- rear-view mirrors,

- measures to counter air pollution,

- fuel tanks,

- measures to counter tampering,

- electromagnetic compatibility,

- permissible sound level and exhaust systems,

- coupling devices and attachments,

- safety belt anchorages and safety belts,

- glazing, windscreen wipers and washers and de-icing and demisting devices,

for all types of vehicles as defined in Article 1 of Directive 92/61/EEC.

Article 2

Within three years following the date referred to in the third subparagraph of Article 8 (1), the Commission shall carry out a detailed study to ascertain whether the anti-tampering measures for vehicles, particularly those in categories A and B referred to in Chapter 7 of the Annex to this Directive, can be considered appropriate, inadequate or too extreme in light of the intended aims. In the basis of the conclusions of the study, the Commission will, if necessary, propose new legislative measures.

Article 3

1. The procedures governing the granting of component type-approval in respect of tyres, lighting and light-signalling devices, rear-view mirrors, fuel tanks, exhaust systems, safety belts and glazing for a type of two or three-wheel motor vehicle and the component type approval of a type of tyre, lighting and light-signalling device, rear-view mirror, fuel tank, exhaust system, safety belt and glazing, in the form of components, and the conditions applying to the free movement of such vehicles and for the free placing on the market of components shall be those set out in Chapters II and III respectively of Directive 92/61/EEC.

2. The procedure governing the granting of component type-approval in respect of external projections, measures to counter air pollution, measures to counter tampering, electromagnetic compatibility, permissible sound level, coupling devices for trailers and sidecar attachments, safety belt anchorages, windscreen wipers and washers and de-icing and demisting devices for a type of two or three-wheel motor vehicle, and the conditions applying to the free movement of such vehicles, shall be those set out in Chapters II and III respectively of Directive 92/61/EEC.

Article 4

1. In accordance with the provisions of Article 11 of Directive 92/61/EEC, the equivalence shall be recognized of the requirements of Chapters 1 (tyres), 2 (lighting and light-signalling devices), 4 (rear-view mirrors) and 11 (safety belts) of the Annex to this Directive and those of United Nations ECE Regulations Nos 30 (5), 54 (6), 64 (7) and 75 (8) in respect of tyres, 3 (9), 19 (10), 20 (11), 37 (12), 38 (13), 50 (14), 56 (15), 57 (16), 72 (17) and 82 (18) in respect of lighting and light-signalling devices, 81 (19) in respect of rear-view mirrors, and 16 (20) in respect of safety belts, in the version in force on the date on which this Directive is adopted.

For the purposes of applying the equivalence provided for in the first subparagraph, the installation requirements in Chapters 1 and 11 shall also apply to devices approved in accordance with the corresponding United ECE Regulations.

2. The Member States' authorities granting component type approval shall accept component type approvals issued in accordance with the requirements of the Regulations referred to in paragraph 1, and component type-approval marks, instead of the corresponding component type approvals and componenttype-approval marks issued in accordance with the requirements of this Directive.

Article 5

1. Within 24 months from the date of adoption of this Directive, the Commission shall submit to the European Parliament and to the Council a proposal prepared on the basis of research and an assessment of the costs and benefits deriving from the application of tightened-up limit values and laying down a subsequent stage during which measures will be adopted aimed at further tightening of the limit values for pollutants and the sound level of the vehicles concerned, as laid down respectively in Chapter 5, Annex II, Tables I and II and Chapter 9, Annex I. In its proposal, the Commission shall take into account and assess the cost-effectiveness of the various measures for reducing pollutant and noise emissions and shall present proportionate and reasonable measuring having regard to the intended aims.

2. The Decision of the European Parliament and of the Council, adopted on the basis of the Commission proposal referred to in paragraph 1, which shall be adopted by 1 January 2001, shall take account of the need to incorporate factors other than simply limit values which have been tightened up. The costs and benefits deriving from the implementation of the measures provided for in the said Decision shall be researched and assessed, jointly with interested parties such as industry, users and groups representing consumers or the public and these shall be proportionate and reasonable in the light of the intended aims.

Article 6

1. Member States may make provision for tax incentives only for motor vehicles conforming to the air-pollution and noise-pollution measures laid down in Chapter 5, Annex I, section 2.2.1.1.3 and Annex II, Tables I and II and Chapter 9, Annex I respectively of this Directive.

2. The incentives referred to in paragraph 1 must be in line with the provisions of the Treaty and meet the following conditions:

- they shall be valid for all new vehicles placed on the market of a Member State which, in advance, comply with the requirements of this Directive referred to in paragraph 1,

- they shall cease upon the mandatory implementation of the measures referred to in paragraph 1,

- they shall, for each type of motor vehicle, involve lower amounts than the extra cost of the technical solutions applied and of their incorporation into the motor vehicle to enable the values laid down to be met.

3. The Commission shall be informed in good time of any intentions to introduce or alter any of the tax incentives referred to in paragraph 1, so that it can submit its comments.

Article 7

The changes needed:

- to take into account any amendments to the United Nations ECE Regulations referred to in Article 4,

- to adapt the Annex to technical progress - apart from the limit values for air and noise pollution set out in Chapter 5, Annex I, section 2.2.1.1.3, and Annex II, Tables I and II, and in Chapter 9, Annex I respectively,

shall be adopted in accordance with the procedure laid down in Article 13 of Council Directive 70/156/EEC of 6 February 1970 on the approximation of the laws of the Member States relating to the type-approval of motor vehicles and their trailers (21).

Article 8

1. Member States shall bring into force the laws, regulations and administrative provisions necessary to comply with this Directive before 18 December 1998. They shall forthwith inform the Commission thereof.

From the date referred to in the first subparagraph, Member States may no longer prohibit the first entry into service of vehicles complying with the provisions of this Directive or of certain of its chapters.

They shall apply these provisions from 17 June 1999.

However, the implementation of certain provisions in Chapters 5, 8 and 9 shall be deferred as specified in the said chapters.

2. When Member States adopt the measures referred to in paragraph 1, they shall contain a reference to this Directive or shall be accompanied by such reference on the occasion of their official publication. The methods of making such reference shall be laid down by Member States.

Article 9

1. Council Directive 80/780(EEC of 22 July 1980 on the approximation of the laws of the Member States relating to rear-view mirrors for two-wheeled motor vehicles with or without a side-car and to their fitting on such vehicles (22) shall be repealed when this Directive becomes applicable.

2. However, components for which approvals as laid down in Annex I to the Directive referred to in paragraph 1 have been granted may continue to be used.

3. Council Directive 78/1015/EEC of 23 November 1978 on the approximation of the laws of the Member States on the permissible sound level and exhaust system of motorcycles (23) shall be repealed on the date referred to the first subparagraph of Article 8.

4. Until the date referred to in the first subparagraph of Article 8 (1), approvals as referred to in Directive 78/1015/EEC may be granted for type approvals of vehicles referred to in Directive 92/61/EEC. The limit values laid down for noise levels in Annex I, section 2.2.1 of Directive 78/1015/EEC shall apply.

Article 15 (4) (c) of Directive 92/61/EEC shall therefore apply when such vehicles are first put into service.

5. On the entry into force of this Directive, the provisions of Council Directive 89/336/EEC of 3 May 1989 on the approximation of the laws of the Member States relating to electromagnetic compatibility (24) shall cease to apply to vehicles covered by this Directive.

Article 10

This Directive shall enter into force on the day of its publication in the Official Journal of the European Communities.

Article 11

This Directive is addressed to the Member States.

Done at Brussels, 17 June 1997.

For the European Parliament

The President

J. M. GIL-ROBLES

For the Council

The President

A. JORRITSMA-LEBBINK

(1) OJ No C 177, 29. 6. 1994, p. 1, and

OJ No C 21, 25. 1. 1996, p. 23.

(2) OJ No C 195, 18. 7. 1994, p. 77.

(3) Opinion of the European Parliament of 18 May 1995 (OJ No C 151, 19. 6. 1995, p. 184), common position of the Council of 23 November 1995 (OJ No C 190, 29. 6. 1996, p. 1) and Decision of the European Parliament of 19 June 1996 (OJ No C 198, 9. 7. 1996, p. 23). Decision of the European Parliament of 24 April 1997; Council Decision of 12 May 1997.

(4) OJ No L 225, 10. 8. 1992, p. 72.

(5) E/ECE/TRANS/505/REV 1/ADD 29.

(6) E/ECE/TRANS/505/REV 1/ADD 53.

(7) E/ECE/TRANS/505/REV 1/ADD 63.

(8) E/ECE/TRANS/505/REV 1/ADD 74.

(9) E/ECE/TRANS/324/ADD 2.

(10) E/ECE/TRANS/324/REV 1/ADD 18.

(11) E/ECE/TRANS/324/REV 1/ADD 19.

(12) E/ECE/TRANS/505/REV 1/ADD 36.

(13) E/ECE/TRANS/324/REV 1/ADD 37.

(14) E/ECE/TRANS/505/REV 1/ADD 49.

(15) E/ECE/TRANS/505/REV 1/ADD 55.

(16) E/ECE/TRANS/505/REV 1/ADD 56.

(17) E/ECE/TRANS/505/REV 1/ADD 71.

(18) E/ECE/TRANS/505/REV 1/ADD 81.

(19) E/ECE/TRANS/505/REV 1/ADD 80.

(20) E/ECE/TRANS/505/REV 1/ADD 15.

(21) OJ No L 42, 23. 2. 1970, p. 1. Directive as last amended by Directive 96/27/EC (OJ No L 169, 8. 7. 1996, p. 1).

(22) OJ No L 229, 30. 8. 1980, p. 49. Directive as last amended by Directive 80/1272/EEC (OJ No L 375, 31. 12. 1980, p. 73).

(23) OJ No L 349, 13. 12. 1978, p. 21. Directive as last amended by Directive 89/235/EEC (OJ No L 98, 11. 4. 1989, p. 1).

(24) OJ No L 139, 23. 5. 1989, p. 19. Directive as last amended by Directive 93/97/EEC (OJ No L 290, 24. 11. 1993, p. 1).

CHAPTER 1 TYRES FOR TWO OR THREE-WHEEL MOTOR VEHICLES AND THEIR FITTING

LIST OF ANNEXES

Page

ANNEX I Administrative provisions for the component type approval of tyres .......... 6

Appendix 1 Information document for a type of tyre intended for two or three-wheel motor vehicles .......... 8

Appendix 2 Certificate of component type approval for a type of tyre intended for two or three-wheel motor vehicles .......... 9

ANNEX II Definitions, markings and requirements .......... 10

Appendix 1 Explanatory diagram .......... 17

Appendix 2 Arrangement of tyre markings .......... 18

Appendix 3 List of load capacity indices and corresponding permissible maximum mass .......... 19

Appendix 4 Marking and dimensions for certain types of tyre .......... 20

Appendix 5 Method of measuring tyre dimensions .......... 28

Appendix 6 Procedure for testing the load/speed performance .......... 29

Appendix 7 Variation of load capacity as a function of speed .......... 31

Appendix 8 Method for determining the dynamic growth of tyres .......... 32

ANNEX III Requirements for vehicles with regard to the fitting of their tyres .......... 34

Appendix 1 Information document in respect of the fitting of tyres to a type of two or three-wheel motor vehicle .......... 36

Appendix 2 Certificate of vehicle type approval in respect of the fitting of tyres to a type of two or three-wheel motor vehicle .......... 37

ANNEX I

ADMINISTRATIVE PROVISIONS FOR THE COMPONENT TYPE APPROVAL OF A TYPE OF TYRE

1. APPLICATION FOR COMPONENT TYPE APPROVAL

1.1. The application for the component type approval of a type of tyre must give precise details of the type of tyre to which the component type approval mark is to be affixed.

1.2. For each type of tyre that application must also give precise details on:

1.2.1. the tyre size designation as defined in Annex II, item 1.16,

1.2.2. the make or trade name,

1.2.3. category of use: normal, special, snow or moped,

1.2.4. tyre structure (diagonal or bias ply, bias belted, radial),

1.2.5. speed category symbol,

1.2.6. load capacity index,

1.2.7. whether the tyre is intended for use with or without an inner tube,

1.2.8. whether the tyre is 'normal` or 'reinforced`,

1.2.9. the ply-rating number for motor cycle derivatives,

1.2.10. the outer dimensions: the overall tyre width and overall diameter,

1.2.11. the rims to which the tyre may be fitted,

1.2.12. the measuring rim and the test rim,

1.2.13. the test pressure and the pressure for measurement,

1.2.14. the coefficient x referred to in Annex II, item 1.19,

1.2.15. For tyres identified by means of letter code 'V` within the size designation and suitable for speeds over 240 km/h or for tyres identified by means of letter code 'Z` within the size designation and suitable for speeds over 270 km/h, the maximum speed permitted by the tyre manufacturer and the load carrying capacity allowed for that maximum speed. The maximum permitted speed and the relevant load carrying capacity shall be indicated in the type approval certificate (Appendix 2 of this Annex).

1.3. The application for component type approval shall also be accompanied by sketches or photographs in triplicate which identify the tread pattern and the envelope of the inflated tyre mounted on the measuring rim showing the relevant dimensions (see sections 3.1.1 and 3.1.2 of Annex II) of the tyre type submitted for approval. It shall also be accompanied by the test report issued by an approved test laboratory or by two samples of the tyre type at the discretion of the competent authority.

1.4. The tyre manufacturer may request that the EC component type approval be extended also to other types of modified tyres.

1.5. This Directive does not apply to new tyres designed only for 'off-road` use and marked 'NHS` (not for highway service) or for competitions.

2. MARKINGS

The samples of a type of tyre submitted for component type approval shall bear, in a clearly legible and indelible manner, the applicant's make or trade name and shall include sufficient space for the component type approval mark.

3. COMPONENT TYPE APPROVAL MARK

All tyres conforming to a type that has been component type-approved in compliance with this Directive shall bear the component type-approval mark described in Annex 5 to Directive 92/61/EEC of 30 June 1992 on the type approval of two or three-wheel motor vehicles.

The 'a` value defining the dimensions of the rectangle and the digits and letters making up the mark shall not be less than 2 mm.

4. MODIFICATION OF A TYRE TYPE

4.1. A modification of the tread pattern of a tyre does not require the repetition of tests prescribed in Annex II.

Appendix 1

Information document for a type of tyre intended for two or three-wheel motor vehicles

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(to be attached to the application for component type approval)

Order No (assigned by the applicant): ..........

The application for the component type approval of a type of tyre intended for two or three-wheel motor vehicles shall contain the following:

- the indentification of the manufacturer of the tyre,

- information set out in sections 1.2.1 to 1.2.15 of this Annex.>END OF GRAPHIC>

Appendix 2

Certificate of component type approval for a type of tyre intended for two or three-wheel motor vehicles

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MODEL

Name of administration

Component type approval No: ..........

Extension No: ..........

1. Mark or trade name of tyre: ..........

2. Type of tyre: .......... (¹)

3. Manufacturer's name and address: ....................

4. If applicable, name and address of manufacturer's representative: ....................

5. Tyres submitted for test on: ..........

Report No: ..........

by technical body: ..........

date: ..........

6. Component type approval granted/extended/refused (²).

7. Place: ..........

8. Date: ..........

9. Signature: ..........

(¹) The following must be specified

- the tyre size designation

- the category of use

- the load capacity index

- the speed category symbol

- if applicable, the maximum permitted speed and the relevant load carrying capacity.

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ANNEX II

DEFINITIONS, MARKINGS, AND REQUIREMENTS

1. DEFINITIONS

For the purposes of this chapter:

1.1. 'type of tyre` means tyres which basically do not differ from one another in respect of:

1.1.1. the make or trade name,

1.1.2. the tyre size designation,

1.1.3. the category of use (normal: for tyres intended for normal road use; special: for special-purpose tyres such as those used for on-road and off-road purposes; snow or mopeds),

1.1.4. structure (diagonal or bias ply (cross-ply), bias-belted, radial),

1.1.5. speed category symbol,

1.1.6. load capacity index,

1.1.7. the cross section profile dimension when fitted to a specified rim;

1.2. 'tyre structure` means the technical characteristics of a tyre carcass. A distinction is drawn, in particular, between the following tyre configurations:

1.2.1. 'diagonal or bias ply (cross-ply)` means a tyre structure the ply cords of which extend to the beads and are laid in such a way as to form alternating angles which are perceptibly less than 90° to the tread centre line,

1.2.2. 'bias belted` means a tyre structure of the 'cross-ply` type in which the carcass is restrained by a belt consisting of two or more layers of basically inextensible cord materials forming alternating angles close to those of the carcass,

1.2.3. 'radial` means a tyre structure the ply cords of which extend to the beads and are laid substantially at 90° to the tread centre line, while the carcass is stabilized by a basically inextensible circumferential belt,

1.2.4. 'reinforced` means a tyre structure in which the carcass is more resistant than that of a corresponding standard tyre;

1.3. 'bead` means the part of the tyre the shape and structure of which enables it to fit the rim and hold the tyre on that rim (1);

1.4. 'cords` means the strands forming the fabric of the plies in the pneumatic tyre (2);

1.5. 'ply` means A layer of rubber coated parallel cords (3);

1.6. 'carcass` means the part of the tyre other than the tread and the sidewalls which, when inflated, bears the load (4);

1.7. 'tread` means that part of the tyre which comes into contact with the ground (5);

1.8. 'sidewall` means that part of a tyre lying between the tread and the part intended to be covered by the wheel rim (6);

1.9. 'tread groove` means the space between two adjacent ribs or blocks in the tread pattern (7);

1.10. 'main grooves` means the wide grooves located in the central zone of the tread;

1.11. 'section width (S)` means the linear distance between the outer edges of the sidewalls of an inflated tyre excluding the protrusions due to markings, embellishments or protective bands or ribs (8);

1.12. 'overall width` means the linear distance between the outer edges of the sidewalls of an inflated tyre, including markings, embellishments and protective bands or ribs (9); the overall width of tyres the tread width of which is greater than the section width is the width of the tread;

1.13. 'section height (H)` means the distance equalling half the difference between the outer diameter of the tyre and the nominal rim diameter (10);

1.14. 'nominal aspect ratio (Ra)` means one hundred times the number obtained by dividing the nominal section height by the nominal section width (S1) both being expressed in the same unit of measurement;

1.15. 'outer diameter (D)` means the overall diameter of an inflated new tyre (11);

1.16. 'tyre size designation` means the description containing the following:

1.16.1. the nominal section width (S1) (expressed in mm, except for certain types of tyre for which the tyre size designation is set out in the first Column of the tables in Appendix 4 to this Annex),

1.16.2. the nominal aspect ratio (Ra), except for certain types of tyre for which the tyre size designation is given in the first column of the tables in Appendix 4 to this Annex,

1.16.3. a conventional number (d) denoting the nominal rim diameter and corresponding to that diameter expressed either in the form of a code (a figure of less than 100) or in millimetres (a figure of more than 100).

1.16.3.1. the values in millimetres of symbol (d) expressed in code form are as follows:

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1.17. 'nominal rim diameter (d)` means the diameter of the rim on which a tyre is designed to be mounted (12);

1.18. 'rim` means the support for either a tyre and inner tube or a tubeless tyre on which the beads of the tyre are seated (13);

1.19. 'theoretical rim` means an imaginary rim the width of which would be X times the nominal section width of a tyre. The X value must be specified by the tyre manufacturer;

1.20. 'measuring rim` means the rim on which a tyre must be fitted for dimensional measurement purposes;

1.21. 'test rim` means the rim to which a tyre must be fitted for testing;

1.22. 'chunking` means the breaking away of pieces of rubber from the tyre tread;

1.23. 'cord separation` means parting of the cords from their coating rubber;

1.24. 'ply separation` means the parting of adjacent plies;

1.25. 'tread separation` means the pulling away of the tread from the carcass

1.26. 'load-capacity index` means a figure associated with the maximum permissible load which a tyre can carry at the speed corresponding to its speed symbol according to the operating conditions specified by the manufacturer. Appendix 3 to Annex II certains a list of indices and the corresponding loads;

1.27. 'table of load variations as a function of speed` means the table in Appendix 7 to Annex II stating, by reference to indices of load capacity and of capacity at nominal speed, load variations of a tyre used at speeds other than those corresponding to that indicated by the nominal speed category;

1.28. 'speed category` means

1.28.1. the speed, expressed by the speed category symbol as shown in 1.28.2,

1.28.2. speed categories are those set out in the following table:

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1.28.3. Tyres suitable for maximum speeds in excess of 240 km/h are identified by the letter 'V` or 'Z` placed within the tyre size designation in front of the indications of tyre structure.

1.29. 'snow tyre` means a tyre pattern and structure of which are designed primarily to ensure better behaviour than that of normal tyres in mud and fresh snow or slush. The tread pattern of snow tyres generally consists of grooves and/or blocks which are more widely spaced than those of a normal tyre;

1.30. 'MST` (multiservice tyre) means a multi-use tyre, or in other words a tyre suitable for both on-road and off-road use;

1.31. 'maximum load rating` means the maximum mass which a tyre is rated to carry:

1.31.1. For speed lower or equal to 130 km/h the maximum load rating must not exceed the percentage of the value associated with the relevant load capacity index of the tyre as indicated in the table 'Load capacity variation with speed` (see section 1.27) with reference to the speed category symbol of the tyre and the speed capability of the vehicle to which the tyre is fitted.

1.31.2. For speed above 130 km/h but not exceeding 210 km/h the maximum load rating must not exceed the value of the mass associated with the load capacity index of the tyre.

1.31.3. In the case of tyres designed for a speed exceeding 210 km/h but not exceeding 270 km/h, the maximum load rating shall not exceed the percentage of the mass associated with the load capacity index for the tyre set out in the table below with reference to the speed category symbol of the tyre and the maximum design speed of the vehicle to which the tyre is to be fitted.

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1.31.4. For speeds in excess of 270 km/h the load rating must not exceed the mass specified by the tyre manufacturer with reference to the speed capability of the tyre.

For intermediate speeds between 270 km/h and the maximum speed permitted by the tyre manufacturer a linear interpolation of the load rating applies.

1.32. 'moped tyre` means a tyre designed to be fitted on mopeds;

1.33. 'motor cycle tyre` means a tyre designed primarily to be fitted on motor cycles

1.34. 'rolling circumference (Cr)` means the theoretical distance covered by the centre (axis) of the wheel of a vehicle in motion during one complete revolution of the tyre and obtained from the following formula:

Cr = f × D, where:

D is the outer diameter of the tyre in accordance with the tyre size designation set out in item 3.1.2 in this Annex

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2. MARKINGS

2.1. On at least one of their sidewalls, tyres shall bear the following markings:

2.1.1. the make or trade name;

2.1.2. the tyre size designation as defined in item 1.16;

2.1.3. the indication of the tyre structure as follows:

2.1.3.1. in the case of diagonal or bias ply (cross-ply) tyres, no marking or the letter 'D` preceding the rim diameter code;

2.1.3.2. in the case of bias-belted tyres, the letter 'B` preceding the rim-diameter code and, optionally, the words 'BIAS-BELTED`;

2.1.3.3. in the case of radial-ply tyres, the letter 'R` preceding the rim-diameter code and, optionally, the word 'RADIAL`;

2.1.4. the speed category of the tyre, expressed by the symbol referred to in item 1.28.2;

2.1.5. the load capacity index as defined in 1.26;

2.1.6. the word 'TUBELESS` where the tyre is intended for use without an inner tube;

2.1.7. the symbol 'REINFORCED` or 'REINF` in the case of a reinforced tyre;

2.1.8. the date of manufacture comprising three digits, the first two giving the week and the third the year. This information need be shown on only one sidewall;

2.1.9. the symbol 'M+S` or 'M.S` or 'M & S` in the case of a snow tyre;

2.1.10. the symbol 'MST` in the case of multiservice tyres;

2.1.11. the term 'MOPED`, 'CICLOMOTORE` or 'CYCLOMOTEUR` where a tyre is designed for mopeds;

2.1.12. Tyres suitable for speeds above 240 km/h must be marked with the appropriate letter code 'V` or 'Z`, as applicable (see section 1.31.3) within the tyre size designation and in front of the indication of the structure (see section 2.1.3).

2.1.13. Tyres suitable for speeds above 240 km/h (or 270 km/h respectively) must bear, within parentheses, the marking of the load capacity index (see Item 2.1.5) applicable at a speed of 210 km/h (or 240 km/h respectively) and a reference speed category symbol (see Item 2.1.4) as follows:

- 'V` in case of tyres identified with the letter code 'V` within the size designation.

- 'W` in case of tyres identified with the letter code 'Z` within the size designation.

2.2. Appendix 2 provides an example of layout for the tyre markings.

2.3. The markings referred to in 2.1 and the component type approval mark prescribed in Section 3 of Annex I shall be moulded into or onto the tyres. They shall be clearly legible.

3. REQUIREMENTS RELATING TO TYRES

3.1. Tyre dimensions

3.1.1. Section width

3.1.1.1. the section width is calculated via the following formula:

S = S1 + K (A - A1),

where:

S = section width expressed in mm measured on measuring rim

S1 = nominal section width (in mm) as set out on the tyre sidewall in the tyre size designation

A = width expressed in mm of the measuring rim stated by the manufacturer in the technical description

A1 = theoretical rim width expressed in mm

The value S1 multiplied by the X factor quoted by the tyre manufacturer is used for A1 and the value 0,4 is used for K.

3.1.1.2. However, where the tyre size designation appears in the first column of the tables in Appendix 4 to Annex II, the section width (S1) and the theoretical rim width (A1) shall be those entered opposite the tyre size designation in those tables.

3.1.2. Tyre outer diameter

3.1.2.1. The outer diameter of a tyre is that obtained from the following formula:

D = d + 2H,

where:

D = the outer diameter expressed in mm

d = the nominal rim diameter expressed in mm

H = the nominal tyre height

H = S1 × 0,01 Ra, where:

S1 = the nominal section width

Ra = the nominal aspect ratio

as set out in the description on the tyre sidewall as required by Item 2.1.3.

3.1.2.2. However, the outer diameter of types of tyres for which the tyre size designation is entered in the first column of the tables in Appendix 4 to this Annex shall be that set out in the said tables opposite the tyre description.

3.1.3. Tyre measuring method;

The tyre dimensions shall be measured as specified in Appendix 5 to this Annex.

3.1.4. Specifications concerning tyre section width;

3.1.4.1. The overall width of a tyre may be less than the section width S as determined in accordance with Item 3.1.1.

3.1.4.2. It may exceed that value up to the value set out in Appendix 4 to this Annex or, in the case of tyre size designations not set out in the said Appendix 4, by the following percentages:

3.1.4.2.1. for a moped tyre, for a normal-purpose on-road and for a snow tyre for motor cycle:

+ 10 % in the case of a rim diameter code 13 and larger

+ 8 % for a rim diameter code of not more than 12;

3.1.4.2.2. for a multiservice tyre suitable for restricted on-road use and marked with MST + 25 %.

3.1.5. Specifications concerning the tyre's outer diameter;

3.1.5.1. The tyre's outer diameter must not exceed the minimum and maximum diameter values specified in Appendix 4 to this Annex.

3.1.5.2. The outer tyre diameter when the tyre size designation is not set out in Appendix 4 to this Annex shall not exceed the minimum and maximum diameter values obtained by applying the following formulas:

Dmin = d + (2H × a)

Dmax = d + (2H × b),

where:

H and d are as defined in Item 3.1.2.1 and a and b are as defined in Items 3.1.5.2.1 and 3.1.5.2.2 respectively:

3.1.5.2.1. for a moped tyre, for normal on-road tyre and for snow tyres

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3.2. Load/speed performance test

3.2.1. The load/speed performance test shall be carried out on a tyre in accordance with the method set out in Appendix 6 to Annex II

3.2.1.1. Where application is made for tyres identified by means of letter code 'V` within the size designation and suitable for speeds over 240 km/h or for tyres identified by means of letter code 'Z` within the size designation and suitable for speeds over 270 km/h (see Item 1.2.15 in Annex I), the above Load/Speed Test is carried out on one tyre at the load and speed conditions marked within parentheses on the tyre (see Item 2.1.13). Another load/speed test must be carried out on a second tyre of the same type at the load and speed conditions, if any, specified as maximum by the tyre manufacturer.

3.2.2. After successfully undergoing the load/speed test a tyre shall not exhibit any tread ply or cord separation or any chunking or cord breakage.

3.2.3. The outer diameter of the tyre measured at least six hours after the load/speed performance test shall not differ from the outer diameter measured before the test by more than ± 3,5 %.

3.2.4. The tyre overall width measured at the end of the load/speed performance test shall not exceed the value set out in Item 3.1.4.2.

3.3. Dynamic growth of tyres

The tyres referred to in Item 1.1 in Appendix 8 to Annex II which have passed the load/speed performance test required in Item 3.2.1 shall undergo a dynamic growth test, to be carried out in accordance with the practical method set out in the said Appendix.

3.4. Where a tyre manufacturer produces a range of tyres, it is not necessary to carry out load/speed performance tests and dynamic growth tests on each type of tyre in the range. The option of choosing the least favourable case is left to the discretion of the authorities responsible for component type approval.

3.5. A modification of the tread pattern of a tyre is deemed not to necessitate repetition of the test specified in sections 3.2 and 3.3 of this Annex.

3.6. Extensions of approval for tyres suitable for speeds over 240 km/h for tyres identified by means of letter code 'V` within the size designation (or 270 km/h for tyres identified by means of letter code 'Z` within the size designation), with a view to certification for different maximum speeds and/or loads, are permitted, provided that a new test report relating to the new maximum speed and load rating is supplied by the technical service responsible for carrying out tests. Such new load/speed capabilities must be specified in Appendix 2 of Annex I.

Appendix 1

Explanatory diagram

(see item 1 in this Annex)

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Appendix 2

Arrangement of tyre markings

Example of the markings which must appear on type approved types of tyres

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b 100/80 B 18 53 S TUBELESS M+S 013

These markings define a tyre:

- having a nominal section width of 100,

- having a nominal aspect ratio of 80,

- being of bias-belted structure (B),

- having a rim diameter of 457 mm, the code for which is 18,

- having a load capacity of 206 kg, corresponding to load index 53 (see list in appendix 3),

- classified in the speed category S (maximum speed 180 km/h),

- which may be fitted without an inner tube (tubeless),

- being of the snow type (M+S),

- manufactured during week 1 (01) of the year 1993 (3).

The position and order of the markings constituting the tyre designation shall be as follows:

(a) the tyre size designation including the nominal section width, the nominal aspect ratio, the symbol of the structure, where appropriate, and the nominal rim diameter shall be combined as shown in the above example i.e. 100/80 B 18;

(b) the load capacity index and the speed category symbol shall be placed near the tyre size designation. They may either precede or follow this or be located above or below it;

(c) the descriptions 'TUBELESS` and 'REINFORCED` or 'REINF` and 'M+S` or 'M.S.` or 'M & S` and 'MST` and/or 'MOPED`, 'CICLOMOTORE` or 'CYCLOMOTEUR` may be further away from the dimensional description;

(d) In the case of tyres suitable for speeds above 240 km/h, the letter codes 'V` or 'Z`, as applicable, must be marked in front of the structure marking (e.g. 140/60ZR18). The reference load capacity index and speed category symbol must be marked within parentheses as applicable (see Item 2.1.13 of Annex II).

Appendix 3

List of load-capacity indices and corresponding permissible maximum mass

A = load capacity index

B = corresponding maximum mass (kg)

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Appendix 4

Marking and dimensions of certain types of tyre

(See Annex II, items 3.1.1.2, 3.1.2.2, 3.1.4.2 and 3.1.5.1)

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Appendix 5

Method of measuring tyre dimensions

1. The tyre is fitted to the measuring rim and inflated to the pressure (14) specified by its manufacturer.

2. The tyre mounted on its rim is left at ambient laboratory temperature for at least 24 hours.

3. The pressure is reset at the value specified in Item 1.

4. The overall width is measured by means of a calliper gauge at six equally spaced points, account being taken of the thickness of the ribs or bands.

The highest measurement thus obtained shall be retained as the overall width.

5. The outer diameter is determined as follows: the maximum circumference is measured and the figure thus obtained is divided by ð (3,1416).

Appendix 6

Procedure for testing load/speed performance

1. TYRE PREPARATION

1.1. A new tyre shall be fitted to the test rim identified by the manufacturer.

1.2. It shall be inflated to the appropriate pressure as set out in the following table:

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Other types of tyre shall be inflated to the pressure quoted by their manufacturer.

1.3. The tyre manufacturer may request, giving reasons, the use of an inflation pressure differing from those listed in section 1.2. In such a case the tyre is inflated to that pressure (see item 1.12.13 in Annex I).

1.4. The wheel/tyre combination shall be stored at the temperature of the test chamber for at least three hours.

1.5. The tyre pressure shall be brought to that specified in Items 1.2 or 1.3.

2. TEST SEQUENCE

2.1. The tyre/wheel combination shall be fitted to a test spindle and pressed against the outer surface of a smooth flywheel having a diameter of 1,7 m ± 1 % or 2,0 m ± 1 %.

2.2. A load which is equal to 65 % of the following shall be applied to the test spindle:

2.2.1. The load rating corresponding to the load capacity index for tyres bearing speed symbols up to and including 'H`,

2.2.2. The load rating associated with a maximum speed of 240 km/h for tyres bearing speed symbol 'V` (see paragraph 1.31.3 in this Annex),

2.2.3. The loading rating associated with a maximum speed of 270 km/h for tyres with speed symbol 'W` (see paragraph 1.31.3 of this Annex),

2.2.4. The load rating associated with the maximum speed specified by the tyre manufacturer for tyres suitable for speeds above 240 km/h (or 270 km/h as applicable) (see paragraph 3.2.1.1),

2.2.5. In the case of moped tyres (speed category symbol B), the test load shall be 65 % on a test drum which is 1,7 m in diameter and 67 % on a test drum which is 2,0 m in diameter.

2.3. Throughout the test the tyre pressure shall not be reset and the test load shall be held constant.

2.4. During the test the temperature in the test room shall be kept at between 20 and 30 °C or at a higher temperature if so accepted by the manufacturer.

2.5. The test shall proceed uninterrupted, in accordance with the following criteria:

2.5.1. time for transition from speed 0 to initial test speed: 20 minutes,

2.5.2. Initial test speed: equal to the maximum speed intended for the type of tyre, reduced by 30 km/h if the test is carried out on a 2 m-diameter drum or by 40 km/h if the test is carried out on a 1,7 m-diameter drum,

2.5.2.1. The maximum speed to be considered for the second test in the case of tyres suitable for speeds above 240 km/h for tyres identified by means of letter code 'V` within the size designation (or 270 km/h for tyres identified by means of letter code 'Z` within the size designation) is the maximum speed specified by the tyre manufacturer (see 1.2.15 of Annex I).

2.5.3. successive speed increments: 10 km/h,

2.5.4. duration of test at each speed-range: 10 minutes,

2.5.5. total duration of test: one hour,

2.5.6. maximum test speed: maximum speed intended for the type of tyre if the test is carried out on a 2 m-diameter drum and maximum speed intended for the type of tyre reduced by 10 km/h if the test is carried out on a 1,7 m-diameter drum,

2.5.7. In the case of moped tyres (speed-category symbol B), the test speed shall be 50 km/h, the time taken to accelerate from 0 to 50 km/h being 10 minutes, a steady state speed then being held for 30 minutes and the total duration of the test being 40 minutes.

2.6. However, if a second test is performed to assess the top performances of tyres suitable for speeds above 240 km/h, the procedure shall be as follows:

2.6.1. Twenty minutes to build up from zero to the initial test speed,

2.6.2. Twenty minutes at the initial test speed,

2.6.3. Ten minutes to build up to the maximum test speed,

2.6.4. Five minutes at the maximum test speed.

3. EQUIVALENT TEST METHODS

If a test method other than that described in Item 2 is used, its equivalence shall be demonstrated.

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Appendix 8

Method for determining the dynamic growth of tyres

1. SCOPE AND EXTENT

1.1. This test method shall apply to motorcycle tyres of the types referred to in Item 3.4.1 of this Appendix.

1.2. It is intended to determine the maximum growth of the tyre which is due to the effect of the centrifugal force at the maximum permissible speed.

2. DESCRIPTION OF TEST PROCEDURE

2.1. The test axle and the rim shall be checked in order to ensure that radial eccentricity is less than ± 0,5 mm and that lateral displacement is less than ± 0,5 mm when measured at the outer periphery of the bead seat of the wheel.

2.2. Contour-outline device

Any device (projection grid camera, spotlights and others) enabling the outer contour of the cross section of the tyre to be outlined distinctly or to establish an enveloping curve, at right angles to the equator of the tyre at the point of maximum tread deformation.

This device shall reduce any deformation to a minimum and ensure a constant (known) ratio (K) between the contour plotted and the actual dimensions of the tyre.

This device will enable the tyre contour to be determined in relation to the wheel axis.

3. EXECUTION OF TEST

3.1. During the test the temperature in the test room shall be held between 20 °C and 30 °C or at a higher temperature if so accepted by the tyre manufacturer.

3.2. The tyres to be tested must have undergone the load/speed performance test in accordance with Appendix 6 without any faults having emerged.

3.3. The tyre to be tested shall be fitted to a wheel the rim of which conforms to the applicable standard.

3.4. The tyre inflation pressure (test inflation pressure) shall be adjusted to the values indicated in Item 3.4.1.

3.4.1. Diagonal or bias ply (cross-ply) and bias-belted tyres.

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3.5. The wheel/tyre combination shall be stored at the temperature of the test room for at least three hours.

3.6. Following that period of storage the inflation pressure shall be corrected to the value laid down in Item 3.4.1.

3.7. The wheel/tyre combination shall be mounted on the test axle and checked to ensure that it turns freely. The tyre may be rotated by a motor acting on the test axle or else via pressure against a test drum.

3.8. The entire assembly shall be accelerated without interruption in order to achieve, within five minutes, the maximum speed capability of the tyre.

3.9. The contour-outline device shall be installed, care being taken to ensure that it is at right angles to the (direction of) rotation of the tread of the tyre being tested.

3.10. A check shall be made that the peripheral speed of the tread surface is equal to the maximum speed capability of the tyre ± 2 %. The equipment shall be kept at a constant speed for five minutes at least and then the cross section of the tyre shall be traced in the area of maximum deformation or a check should be made that the tyre does not exceed the enveloping curve.

4. ASSESSMENT OF RESULTS

4.1. The envelope of the tyre/wheel assembly shall be as in the example below.

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With reference to items 3.1.4 and 3.1.5 in this Annex, the limit values for the envelope outline are laid down as follows:

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4.1.1. The main dimensions of the enveloping curve must be adjusted, if applicable, taking into account the constant ratio K (see paragraph 2.2 above).

4.2. The tyre contour deformation at maximum speed shall not go beyond the envelope outline when related to the tyre axes.

4.3. No other test is carried out on the tyre.

5. EQUIVALENT TEST METHODS

If a method other than that described in item 2 is used its equivalence shall be demonstrated.

(1) See diagram in Appendix 1.

(2) See diagram in Appendix 1.

(3) The inflation pressures may also be specified as follows:

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ANNEX III

REQUIREMENTS FOR VEHICLES WITH REGARD TO THE FITTING OF THEIR TYRES

1. GENERAL

1.1. Subject to the provisions of section 2, every tyre fitted to a vehicle, including any spare, shall be type-approved in accordance with the provisions of this Directive.

1.2. Tyre Fitment

1.2.1. All tyres fitted to a vehicle shall be identical as regards the aspects covered by Annex II, item 1.1.5,

1.2.2. All tyres fitted to a given axle shall be of the same type (see Annex II, item 1.1),

1.2.3. The manufacturer of the vehicle shall indicate the designations of tyres in accordance with the requirements of this Chapter. This or these tyre(s) made by the tyre manufacturer to the tolerances laid down in Annex II, items 3.1.4, 3.1.5 and 3.3 shall move freely in their intended position. The space in which the wheel revolves must be such as to allow unrestricted movement when the maximum permissible size of tyres is used within the suspension, steering and wheel guard constraints provided by the vehicle manufacturer,

1.3. Load capacity

1.3.1. The maximum load rating, as defined in item 1.31 of Annex II and account being taken of the requirements set out in Appendix 7 to Annex II, of every tyre with which the vehicle is fitted shall be at least equal to the following:

- the maximum permissible axle mass where the axle is equipped with one tyre only;

- half of the maximum permissible axle mass where the axle is equipped with two tyres in single formation;

- 0,54 times the maximum permissible axle mass where the axle is equipped with two tyres in dual (twin) formation;

- 0,27 times the maximum permissible axle mass where the axle is equipped with two sets of tyres in dual (twin) formation,

with reference to the maximum permissible axle mass declared by the vehicle manufacturer.

1.4. Speed capability

1.4.1. Every tyre with which a vehicle is normally fitted must have a speed category symbol (see Annex II section 1.28) compatible with the maximum design speed of the vehicle (as declared by the vehicle manufacturer including the tolerance permitted for series production conformity checks) or the applicable load/speed combination (see Annex II section 1.27),

1.4.2. The above specification does not apply: in the case of vehicles normally equipped with ordinary tyres and occasionally supplied with snow tyres or multiservice tyres.

However, in this case the speed category symbol of the snow tyres or multiservice tyres must correspond to a speed either greater than the maximum design speed of the vehicle (as declared by the vehicle manufacturer) or of not less than 130 km/h (or both).

If, nevertheless, the maximum design speed of the vehicles (as declared by the vehicle manufacturer) is greater than the speed corresponding to the speed category symbol of the snow tyres or multiservice tyre, a maximum speed warning label specifying the maximum speed capability of the snow tyres must be displayed inside the vehicle in a prominent position readily visible to the driver.

2. SPECIAL CASES

2.1. Tyres which have been component type approved according to Directive 92/23/EEC may also be fitted to motorcycles with side-car, three-wheel mopeds, tricycles and quadricycles.

2.2. Motorcycle tyres may also be fitted to mopeds.

2.3. In the case of a vehicle which is fitted with tyres which are not motorcycle tyres, passenger car tyres or commercial vehicle tyres, due to special conditions of use (e.g. agricultural tyres, industrial truck tyres, all terrain vehicle tyres), the requirements of Annex II do not apply, provided that the approval authority is satisfied that the tyres fitted are suitable for the operating conditions of the vehicle.

2.4. Tyres fitted to low performance mopeds as defined in the note set out in Annex I to Directive 92/61/EEC on the type approval of two or three-wheel motor vehicles may be of a different type from those covered by the requirements of this Chapter, owing to special conditions of use, provided that the authority responsible for vehicle type approval receives an assurance that the tyres fitted are appropriate to the conditions of use of the vehicle.

Appendix 1

Information Document in respect of the fittings of tyres to a type of two or three-wheel motor vehicle

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(to be attached to the application for vehicle type approval)

Order No (assigned by the applicant): ..........

The applicant for vehicle type approval in respect of the fitting of tyres to a type of two or three-wheel motor vehicle shall contain the information set out in Annex II to Council Directive 92/61/EEC of 30 June 1992, under A, in Items:

0.1,

0.2,

0.4 to 0.6,

2.3 to 2.3.2,

4.6,

5.2 to 5.2.3.

In addition, the following information on tyres is required:

- minimum-speed category symbol compatible with the theoretical maximum design speed of the vehicle:

- minimum load-capacity index compatible with the maximum load on each tyre:

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Appendix 2

Certificate of vehicle type approval in respect of the fitting of tyres to a type of two or three-wheel motor vehicle

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MODEL

Name of administration

Type approval No: ..........

Extension No: ..........

Section I

1. Marks or trade name of vehicle: ..........

2. Type of vehicle (specify any variants and versions): ..........

3. Vehicle catagory: ..........

4. Vehicle manufacturer's name and address: ....................

5. If applicable, name and address of manufacturer's representative: ....................

6. Vehicle submitted for test on: ..........

Report No: ..........

by technical body: ..........

date: ..........

7. Type approval granted/extended/refused (¹).

8. Place: ..........

9. Date: ..........

10. Signature: ..........

Section II

Supplementary information

1. Attached is a list presented by the vehicle manufacturer of the relevant versions and variants (if any) of the vehicle type and the corresponding tyres for use on each. The description of the tyres must include only the following information (each axle to be stated separately if more than one tyre size designation is fitted to the vehicle):

- the tyre size designation

- the category of use

- the minimum speed category symbol compatible with the maximum design speed

- the minimum load capacity index compatible with the maximum axle load

- mark or trade name (only in the case referred to in item 1.2.4 of this Annex).

2. Grounds for extending type approval (where appropriate).

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CHAPTER 2 LIGHTING AND LIGHT-SIGNALLING DEVICES OF TWO OR THREE-WHEEL MOTOR VEHICLES

LIST OF ANNEXES

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ANNEX I General requirements applying to the component type-approval of a type of lighting and light-signalling device for two or three-wheel motor vehicles .......... 40

Appendix 1 Colours of light emitted - Trichromatic coordinates .......... 46

Appendix 2 Examples of arrangements of approval marks .......... 47

ANNEX II Requirements concerning the component type-approval of front position (side) lamps, rear lamps, stop lamps, direction indicator lamps, rear registration-plate illuminating device, front fog lamps, rear fog lamps, reversing lamps and retro-reflectors fitted to two or three-wheel motor vehicles .......... 55

Appendix 1 Minimum horizontal (H) and vertical (V) angles of spatial light distribution .......... 58

Appendix 2 Photometric measurements .......... 59

Appendix 3 Photometric measurements of the rear registration-plate illuminating device .......... 60

Appendix 4 Information document .......... 61

Appendix 5 Component type-approval certificate .......... 62

ANNEX III Requirements relating to the component type-approval of devices (headlamps) using incandescent or halogen filament lamps emitting a passing and/or driving beam fitted to two or three-wheel motor vehicles .......... 63

ANNEX III-A Headlamps for mopeds .......... 65

Appendix 1 Photometric tests on headlamps equipped with category S3 and S4 lamps .......... 66

Appendix 2 Photometric tests on headlamps equipped with category HS2 halogen lamps .......... 68

Appendix 3 Information document in respect of a type of headlamp intended for mopeds .......... 70

Appendix 4 Component type-approval certificate in respect of a type of headlamp intended for mopeds .......... 71

ANNEX III-B Headlamps for motorcycles and tricycles emitting a symmetrical passing beam and a driving beam by means of filament lamps .......... 72

Appendix 1 Photometric tests .......... 74

Appendix 2 Test on the stability of the photometric behaviour of headlamps in operation .......... 76

Appendix 3 Requirements for lamps incorporating lenses of plastic material and testing of lens or material samples and of complete lamps .......... 77

Appendix 4 Information document in respect of a type of headlamp fitted with filament lamps, emitting a symmetrical passing beam and a driving beam and intended to be fitted to motorcycles and tricycles .......... 78

Appendix 5 Component type-approval certificate in respect of a type of headlamp fitted with filament lamps, emitting a symmetrical passing beam and a driving beam and intended for motorcycles and tricycles .......... 79

ANNEX III-C Headlamps for motorcycles and tricycles emitting an asymmetrical passing beam and a driving beam and fitted with halogen filament lamps (HS1 lamps) or filament lamps of category R2 .......... 80

Appendix 1 Measuring screen .......... 84

Appendix 2 Test on the stability of the photometric performance of headlamps in operation 85

Appendix 3 Requirements for lamps incorporating lenses of plastic material and testing of lens or material samples and of complete lamps .......... 86

Appendix 4 Information document in respect of a type of headlamp fitted with halogen filament lamps (HS1 lamps) or filament lamps of category R2, emitting an asymmetrical passing beam and a driving beam and intended to be fitted to motorcycles and tricycles .......... 87

Appendix 5 Component type-approval certificate in respect of a type of headlamp fitted with halogen filament lamps, (HS1 lamps) or filament lamps of category R2, emitting an asymmetrical passing beam and a driving beam and intended to be fitted to motorcycles and tricycles .......... 88

ANNEX III-D Headlamps for motorcycles and tricycles emitting an asymmetrical passing beam and a driving beam and fitted with halogen filament lamps other than HS1 lamps .......... 89

Appendix 1 Measuring screen .......... 94

Appendix 2 Tests on the stability of the photometric performance of headlamps in operation .......... 97

Appendix 3 Requirements for lamps incorporating lenses of plastic material and testing of lens or material samples and of complete lamps .......... 100

Appendix 4 Information document in respect of a type of headlamp fitted with halogen filament lamps, emitting an asymmetrical passing beam and a driving beam and intended to be fitted to motorcycles and tricycles .......... 109

Appendix 5 Component type-approval certificate in respect of a type of headlamp fitted with halogen filament lamps, emitting an asymmetrical passing beam and a driving beam and intended to be fitted to motorcycles and tricycles .......... 110

ANNEX IV Incandescent lamps intended for use in component type-approved lamps for mopeds, motorcycles and tricycles .......... 111

Appendices 1 to 22 (See Annex IV) .......... 113

Appendix 23 Example of the arrangement of the approval mark .......... 178

Appendix 24 Luminous centre and shapes of lamp filaments .......... 179

ANNEX I

GENERAL REQUIREMENTS APPLYING TO THE COMPONENT TYPE-APPROVAL OF A TYPE OF LIGHTING AND LIGHT-SIGNALLING DEVICE FOR TWO OR THREE-WHEEL MOTOR VEHICLES

1. For the purposes of this Chapter:

'type of device`

means devices which do not differ among themselves in such essential respects as the following:

1.1. make or trade name;

1.2. the characteristics of the optical system;

1.3. the addition or deletion of components likely to alter the optical results as a result of reflection, refraction or absorption and/or deformation during their operation;

1.4. their intended use in either right-hand or left-hand driving or both;

1.5. the materials constituting the lenses and coatings, if any.

2. APPLICATION FOR THE COMPONENT TYPE-APPROVAL OF A TYPE OF DEVICE

2.1. The application for the component type-approval of a type of device submitted in compliance with Article 3 of Council Directive 92/61/EEC of 30 June 1992 on the type-approval of two or three-wheel motor vehicles must, moreover, provide the following details:

2.1.1. the intended function(s) of the device;

2.1.2. in the case of a headlamp, if designed for running on either side of the road or for left-hand or right-hand running only;

2.1.3. in the case of a direction indicator: its category.

2.2. For each type of device for which component type-approval is requested the application must be accompanied by:

2.2.1. drawings, in triplicate, in sufficient detail to permit identification of the type and setting out the geometrical conditions under which it is fitted to the vehicle, together with the direction of observation which must be taken into account as the reference axis during the tests (horizontal angle H = 0, vertical angle V = 0)and the point which must be taken as the centre of reference during these tests; in the case of a headlamp the drawings must show a vertical (axial) section and a head-on view with, where appropriate, details of the lens fluting; the drawings must also illustrate the position intended for the mandatory component type-approval mark and, where appropriate, additional symbols in relation to the rectangle for that mark;

2.2.2. a brief technical description giving details, in particular, with the exception of lamps with non-replaceable light sources, of the intended category or categories of filament lamp.

2.3. Applicants must also submit two samples of the device for which component type-approval is requested.

2.4. For the test of the plastic material of which the lenses of headlamps (1) and front fog-lamps are made, the following must be supplied:

2.4.1. thirteen lenses:

2.4.1.1. six of these lenses may be replaced by six samples of material at least 60 mm × 80 mm in 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;

2.4.1.2. every such lens or sample of material must be produced by the method to be used in series production;

2.4.2. a reflector to which the lens can be fitted in accordance with the manufacturer's instructions.

2.5. The materials making up the lenses and coatings, if any, must be accompanied by the test report on the characteristics of these materials and coatings if they have already been tested.

2.6. The competent authority must verify the existence of satisfactory arrangements for ensuring effective control of the conformity of production before type-approval is granted.

3. ADDITIONAL REQUIREMENTS CONCERNING THE MARKING OF AND MARKS ON DEVICES

3.1. Devices must bear the following in a clearly visible and indelible manner:

3.1.1. make or trade name;

3.1.2. a statement of the intended category or categories of filament lamp(s): this is not valid for lamps with non-replaceable light sources;

3.1.3. in the case of lamps with non-replaceable light sources the rated voltage and rated wattage should be stated;

3.1.4. the component type-approval mark in accordance with the provisions of Article 8 of Directive 92/61/EEC. In the case of headlamps the marks must be placed on the lens or main body of the lamp (the mirror being considered to be a main body). If the lens cannot be separated from the main body a position on the lens will suffice. That position must be shown on the designs referred to in 2.2.1. For examples, see Appendix 2 to this Annex.

4. COMPONENT TYPE-APPROVAL OF A DEVICE

4.1. When at least two devices form part of the same device component type-approval can be granted only if each of those devices meets the requirements of this Chapter.

5. MINIMUM REQUIREMENTS FOR CONFORMITY OF PRODUCTION CONTROL PROCEDURES

5.1. General

5.1.1. The conformity requirements are considered satisfied from a mechanical and geometric standpoint, if the differences do not exceed inevitable manufacturing deviations within the requirements of this Directive.

5.1.2. With respect to photometric performances, the conformity of series-produced devices must not be contested if, when testing photometric performances of any device chosen at random and in the case of signalling lamps, headlamps or front fog-lamps equipped with standard filament-lamps, no measured value deviates unfavourably by more than 20 % from the minimum values prescribed in this Directive.

5.1.3. If the results of the test described above do not meet the requirements, in the case of signalling lamps, headlamps or front fog-lamps, tests on devices must be repeated using another standard filament-lamp.

5.1.4. Devices with apparent defects are disregarded.

5.1.5. The trichromatic coordinates must be complied with in the case of signalling lamps, headlamps or front fog-lamps when these are equipped with filament lamps set to Standard A colour temperature.

5.2. Minimum requirements for verification of conformity by the manufacturer

For each type of device the holder of the approval mark must carry out at least the following tests at appropriate intervals. The tests must be carried out in accordance with the provisions of this Directive.

If any sampling shows non-conformity with regard to the type of test concerned, further samples are taken and tested. The manufacturer must take steps to ensure the conformity of the production concerned.

5.2.1. Nature of tests

Tests of conformity to this Directive must cover the photometric and colorimetric characteristics for headlamps of motorcycles and tricycles and the verification of the change in vertical position of the cut-off line under the influence of heat.

5.2.2. Methods used in tests

5.2.2.1. Tests must generally be carried out in accordance with the methods set out in this Directive.

5.2.2.2. In any test of conformity carried out by the manufacturer, equivalent methods may be used with the consent of the competent authority responsible for approval tests. The manufacturer is responsible for proving that the methods applied are equivalent to those laid down in this Directive.

5.2.2.3. The application of 5.2.2.1 and 5.2.2.2 requires regular calibration of test apparatus and its correlation with measurements made by a competent authority.

5.2.2.4. In all cases, the reference methods must be those laid down in this Directive, particularly for the purpose of administrative verification and sampling.

5.2.3. Nature of sampling

Samples of devices are selected at random from the production of a uniform batch. A uniform batch means a set of devices of the same type, defined according to the production methods of the manufacturer.

The assessment must in general cover series production from individual factories. However, a manufacturer may group together records concerning the same type from several factories, provided these operate under the same quality system and quality management.

5.2.4. Measured and recorded photometric and colorimetric characteristics

The sampled device is subjected to photometric measurements at the points provided for in the relevant Annexes unless otherwise prescribed. The trichromatic coordinates must be complied with.

5.2.5. Criteria governing acceptability

The manufacturer is responsible for carrying out a statistical study of the test results and for defining, in agreement with the competent authority, criteria governing the acceptability of his products, in order to meet the specifications laid down for the verification of conformity of products in Annex VI to Directive 92/61/EEC.

The criteria governing the acceptability must be such that, with a confidence level of 95 %, the minimum probability of passing a spot check in accordance with section 6 (first sampling) would be 0,95.

6. MINIMUM REQUIREMENTS FOR SAMPLING BY AN INSPECTOR

6.1. General

6.1.1. The conformity requirements are considered satisfied from a mechanical and a geometric standpoint if the differences do not exceed inevitable manufacturing deviations within the requirements of this Directive.

6.1.2. With respect to photometric performance, the conformity of series-produced devices must not be contested if, when testing photometric performances of any device chosen at random and in the case of signalling lamps, headlamps or front fog-lamps equipped with standard filament lamps, no measured value deviates unfavourably by more than 20 % from the minimum values prescribed in this Directive.

6.1.3. The trichromatic coordinates must be complied with in the case of signalling lamps, headlamps or front fog-lamps when these are equipped with filament lamps set to Standard A colour temperature.

6.2. First sampling

In the first sampling four devices are selected at random. The first sample of two is marked A, the second sample of two is marked B.

6.2.1. Instances where conformity is not contested.

6.2.1.1. Following the sampling procedure shown in Figure 1 of this Annex the conformity of series-produced devices must not be contested if the deviation of the measured values of the device in the unfavourable directions are:

6.2.1.1.1. >TABLE>

go to sample B

6.2.1.1.2. >TABLE>

6.2.2. The conformity is contested.

6.2.2.1. Following the sampling procedure shown in Figure 1 of this Annex the conformity of series-produced devices must be contested and the manufacturer requested to make his production meet the requirements (alignment) if the deviations of the measured values of the devices are:

6.2.2.1.1. >TABLE>

6.2.2.1.2. >TABLE>

6.2.3. Approval withdrawn

Conformity must be contested and Article 10 of Directive 92/61/EEC applied if, following the sampling procedure in Figure 1 of this Annex, the deviations of the measured values of the devices are:

6.2.3.1. >TABLE>

6.2.3.2. >TABLE>

6.3. Repeated sampling

In the cases of A3, B2, B3 a repeated sampling, third sample C of two devices and fourth sample D of two special warning lamps, selected from stock manufactured after alignment, is necessary within two months following the notification.

6.3.1. The conformity is not contested.

6.3.1.1. Following the sampling procedure shown in Figure 1 of this Annex the conformity of series-produced devices must not be contested if the deviations of the measured values of the devices are:

6.3.1.1.1. >TABLE>

go to sample D

6.3.1.1.2. >TABLE>

6.3.2. The conformity is contested.

6.3.2.1. Following the sampling procedure shown in Figure 1 of this Annex the conformity of series-produced devices must be contested and the manufacturer requested to make his production meet the requirements (alignment) if the deviations of the measured values of the devices are:

6.3.2.1.1. >TABLE>

6.3.3. Approval withdrawn

Conformity must be contested and Article 10 of Directive 92/61/EEC applied if, following the sampling procedure in Figure 1 of this Annex, the deviations of the measured values of the devices are:

6.3.3.1. >TABLE>

6.3.3.2. >TABLE>

Figure 1

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Appendix 1

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For verifying the limits above, a source of light at a colour temperature of 2 856 K (illuminant A of the International Commission on Illumination (CIE)), in combination with appropriate filters, may be used.

For retro-reflectors the device is illuminated by CIE standard illuminant A, with an angle of divergence of ° and an illumination angle V = H = 0°, or, if this produces a colourless surface reflection, an angle V = ± 5°, H = 0°, the trichomatic co-ordinates of the reflected luminous flux must be within the limits above.

Appendix 2

Examples of arrangements of approval marks

Figure 1

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A device bearing the EC component type-approval mark shown above is a direction indicator of category 11 approved in the Netherlands (e4) under the number 00243. The first two digits of the approval number indicate that the approval was granted in accordance with the requirements of Annex II to this Directive in its original version.

For a direction indicator, the arrow indicates that the luminous distribution is asymmetrical in a horizontal plane and that the photometric values required are satisfied up to an angle of 80° to the right, the device being seen in the opposite sense of the light emitted. The example shows a direction indicator mounted on the right-hand side of the vehicle.

Simplified marking of grouped, combined or reciprocally incorporated lamps when two or more lamps are part of the same assembly.

Figure 1a

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Note:

These three examples of approval marks (models A, B and C) represent three possible variables for the marking of a lighting device when two or more lamps are part of the same assembly of grouped, combined or reciprocally incorporated lamps.

They indicate that the device was approved in the Netherlands (e4) under approval number 3333 and comprises:

- a retro-reflector of Class 1, approved in accordance with Directive 76/757/EEC in its original version;

- a red rear-position (side) lamp (R) approved in accordance with Annex II to this Directive in its original version;

- a rear fog-lamp (F) approved in accordance with Directive 77/538/EEC in its original version;

- a reversing lamp (AR) approved in accordance with Directive 77/539/EEC in its original version;

- a stop-lamp (S) approved in accordance with Annex II to this Directive in its original version.

Example of EC component type-approval mark

Figure 1b

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Figure 1d

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The retro-reflector bearing the EC component type-approval mark shown above is a Class 1 reflector approved in the Netherlands (4) under the number 216 in accordance with Directive 76/757/EEC; the requirements for retro-reflectors in section 9.1 of Annex II to this Directive apply where a ≥ 4 mm.

Figure 2

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The headlamp bearing the above EC component type-approval mark was approved in the Netherlands (e4) pursuant to Annex III-A to this Directive in its original version, under approval number 00243. The first two digits of the approval number indicate that the approval was granted in accordance with the requirements of this Directive in its original version.

Figure 3

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The headlamp bearing the above EC component type-approval mark is a headlamp meeting the requirements of Annex III-B to this Directive in its original version and is designed for right-hand traffic only.

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The headlamp bearing the above EC component type-approval mark is a headlamp meeting the requirements of Annex III-B to this Directive in its original version and is designed:

For left-hand traffic only.

For both traffic systems by means of an appropriate adjustment of the setting of the optical unit or the lamp on the vehicle.

Figure 6

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The headlamp bearing the above EC component type-approval mark is a headlamp incorporating a lens of plastic material and meeting the requirements of Annex III-C to this Directive in its original version.

It is so designed that the filament of the passing beam can be lit together simultaneously with the driving beam and/or another reciprocally incorporated lighting function.

Figure 7

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The headlamp bearing the EC component type-approval mark shown above is a headlamp meeting the requirements of Annex III-D to this Directive in its original version.

With respect to the passing beam only, and designed for left-hand traffic only.

With respect to the driving beam only.

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The headlamp bearing the EC component type-approval mark shown above is a headlamp incorporating the lens of plastic material meeting the requirements of Annex III-D to this Directive in its original version with respect to the passing beam only, and designed:

For both traffic systems

For right-hand traffic only.

Simplified marking for grouped, combined or reciprocally incorporated lamps

Figure 11

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Note:

The four examples shown above correspond to a lighting device bearing an EC component type-approval mark relating to:

- a front position (side) lamp (A) approved in accordance with Annex II to this Directive in its original version;

- a headlamp (HCR) with a passing beam designed for right-hand and left-hand traffic and a 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 III-D to this Directive in its original version and incorporating a lens of plastic material;

- a front fog-lamp B approved in accordance with Directive 76/762/EEC in its original version and incorporating a lens of plastic material;

- a front direction-indicator lamp of category 11 approved in accordance with Annex II to this Directive in its original version.

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The headlamp bearing the EC component type-approval mark shown above is a headlamp meeting the requirements of Directive 76/761/EEC:

With respect to the passing beam only, and designed for left-hand traffic only.

With respect to the driving beam only.

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Identification of a headlamp incorporating the lens of plastic material meeting the requirements of Directive 76/761/EEC with respect to Appendix 3 of Annex III-D to this Directive.

For both the passing beam and the driving beam and designed for right-hand traffic only.

For the passing beam only and designed for left-hand traffic only.

The passing lamp filament must not be lit simultaneously with the driving lamp filament and/or any other headlamp with which it is reciprocally incorporated.

(1) Headlamps of Annex III-B, III-C and III-D.

ANNEX II

REQUIREMENTS CONCERNING THE COMPONENT TYPE-APPROVAL OF FRONT POSITION (SIDE) LAMPS, REAR LAMPS, STOP LAMPS, DIRECTION-INDICATOR LAMPS, REAR REGISTRATION-PLATE ILLUMINATING DEVICE, FRONT FOG-LAMPS, REAR FOG-LAMPS, REVERSING LAMPS AND RETRO-REFLECTORS FITTED TO TWO OR THREE-WHEEL MOTOR VEHICLES

1. DEFINITIONS

The relevant definitions set out in Annex I to Council Directive 93/92/EEC of 29 October 1993 on the fitting of lighting and light-signalling devices to two or three-wheel motor vehicles apply.

1.1. 'Lens` means the outermost component of the lamp (device) which transmits light through the illuminating surface;

1.2. 'Coating` means any product or products applied in one or more layers to the outer face of a lens;

1.3. 'Devices of different types` are devices which differ in such essential respects as:

1.3.1. the make or trade name,

1.3.2. the characteristics of the optical system,

1.3.3. the inclusion or elimination of components capable of altering the optical effects by reflection, refraction, absorption and/or deformation during operation,

1.3.4. the type of filament lamp,

1.3.5. the materials constituting the lenses and coating, if any.

2. INFORMATION THAT IS ADDITIONAL TO THE COMPONENT TYPE-APPROVAL MARK FOR DIRECTION INDICATORS:

2.1. In the general case of a direction indicator a number stating that it is a front direction-indicator (category 11) or a rear direction-indicator (category 12) must be affixed close to the rectangle for the component type-approval mark and opposite the component type-approval number.

2.2. In the case of a direction indicator which does not, in accordance with 4.7.1. on one side achieve the minimum luminous intensity required up to an angle of H = 80°, a horizontal arrow, the tip of which is pointing in the direction where the minimum luminous intensity in accordance with 4.7.1 is achieved up to an angle of at least H = 80°, must be affixed below the rectangle for the component type-approval mark.

3. GENERAL REQUIREMENTS

Devices must be designed and constructed in such a way that, under their normal conditions of use and despite any vibrations to which they may be submitted, their proper functioning remains unimpaired and they retain the characteristics required by this Annex.

4. INTENSITY OF THE LIGHT EMITTED

Within the reference axis the intensity of the light emitted by each of the two devices must be at least equal to the two minimum values and at most equal to the maximum values set out in the table below. In no direction must the maximum values stated be exceeded.

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4.5. Outside the reference axis the intensity of the light emitted within the angular fields defined in the diagrams in Appendix 1 must, in each direction corresponding to the points in the light distribution table set out in Appendix 2, be at least equal to the product of the minima set out in 4.1 to 4.4 and to the percentage set out in that table for the direction at issue.

4.6. By way of derogation from 4.1 a maximum luminous intensity of 60 cd is permitted for rear position (side) lamps that are reciprocally incorporated with stop lamps below a plane forming an angle of 5° downwards from the horizontal plane.

4.7. Moreover:

4.7.1. Throughout the fields defined in Appendix 1 the intensity of the light emitted must be at least 0,05 cd for position (side) lamps and at least 0,3 cd for stop lamps and direction-indicator lamps.

4.7.2. When a position (side) lamp has been grouped together or reciprocally incorporated with a stop lamp the ratio of the actually measured light intensities from the two lamps when lit simultaneously to the intensity of the rear position (side) lamp when lit alone must be at least 5:1 at the eleven measuring points defined in Appendix 2 and located within the field bounded by the vertical straight lines passing through 0° V/± 10° H and the horizontal straight lines passing through ± 5° V/0° H shown in the light distribution table.

4.7.3. The requirements set out in section 2.2 of Appendix 2 concerning local variations in intensity must be met.

4.8. The light intensities must be measured with the lamp constantly lit. Where lamps operate intermittently it must be ensured that the device does not overheat.

4.9. Appendix 2 as referred to in 4.5 provides details on the methods of measurement to be used.

4.10. The rear registration-plate illuminating device must meet the conditions set out in Appendix 3.

4.11. The photometric performance of lamps equipped with several light sources must be checked in accordance with the provisions of Appendix 2.

5. CONDITIONS ATTACHED TO THE TESTS

5.1. All the measurements must be carried out with a standard colourless lamp falling within the category intended for the device and adjusted in order to emit the reference light flux required for the lamp at issue. However, for lamps equipped with non-replaceable light sources, all measurements must be made at 6,75 V and 13,5 V respectively.

5.2. The vertical and horizontal edges of the light-emitting surface of the device are determined and dimensioned in relation to its reference centre.

6. COLOUR OF LIGHT EMITTED

Stop lamps and rear position (side) lamps must emit red light, front position (side) lamps must emit white light, and direction indicators amber light.

The colour of the light emitted, measured by using a filament lamp of the category specified by the manufacturer, must be within the limits of the trichromatic coordinates prescribed in Appendix 1 to Annex I when this filament lamp is operated at its test voltage as specified in Annex IV.

However, for lamps equipped with non-replaceable light sources, the colorimetric characteristics must be verified with the light sources present in the lamps at a voltage of 6,75 V, 13,5 V or 28,0 V.

7. FRONT AND REAR FOG-LAMPS

The requirements of Directive 76/762/EEC on front fog-lamps and of Directive 77/538/EEC on rear fog-lamps apply.

8. REVERSING LAMPS

The requirements of Directive 77/539/EEC on reversing lamps apply.

9. RETRO-REFLECTORS

9.1. Pedal retro-reflectors

9.1.1. The shape of the retro-reflectors must be so that these are able to fit into a rectangle, the side dimensions of which are in a ratio of not more than 8.

9.1.2. The pedal retro-reflectors must meet the requirements set out in Annex VIII to Directive 76/757/EEC in amber colour.

9.1.3. The functioning reflecting surface of each of the four pedal retro-reflectors must not be less than 8 cm².

9.2. Other retro-reflectors

The requirements set out in Directive 76/757/EEC on retro-reflectors apply.

Appendix 1

Minimum horizontal (H) and vertical (V) angles of spatial light distribution

1. Front position (side) lamps

V = + 15°/- 10°

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2. Rear position (side) lamps

V = + 15°/- 10°

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3. Front and rear direction-indicator lamps

V = ± 15°

For two-wheel vehicles

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For three-wheel vehicles

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4. Stop lamps

V = + 15°/- 10°

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Appendix 2

Photometric measurements

1. METHODS OF MEASUREMENT

1.1. Interference reflections during the photometric measurements must be avoided by means of appropriate masking.

1.2. Should the results of the measurements be contested, they must be carried out in such a way that:

1.2.1. the measuring distance is such that the inverse square law of the distance applies;

1.2.2. the measuring apparatus is such that the angular aperture of the receiver viewed from the centre of reference of the lamp lies between ten minutes of an angle and one degree;

1.2.3. the intensity requirement for a given direction of observation is satisfactory provided that requirement is met in a direction not diverging by more than a quarter of a degree from the direction of observation.

2. STANDARDIZED TABLE SHOWING SPATIAL DISTRIBUTION OF LIGHT

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2.1. Direction H = 0° and V = 0° corresponds to the axis of reference (on the vehicle it is horizontal and parallel to the median longitudinal plane of the vehicle and pointing towards the required field of view). It passes through the centre of reference. The values set out in the table give the minimum intensities for the various directions of measurement as a percentage of the minimum required for each lamp within the axis (in direction H = 0° and V = 0°).

2.2. Within the field of light distribution represented in diagrammatic form in section 2 by a grid, the distribution of the light must essentially be uniform in such a way that the light intensity in each direction of a part of the field formed by the lines of the grid reaches at least the lowest minimum value specified as a percentage (or the lowest available value) on the lines of the grid which surround the direction at issue.

3. PHOTOMETRIC MEASUREMENT OF LAMPS EQUIPPED WITH SEVERAL LIGHT SOURCES

The photometric performance must be checked:

3.1. For non-replaceable (fixed) filament lamps or other light sources:

at the voltage prescribed by the manufacturer; the technical service may require from the manufacturer the special power supply needed to supply such lamps.

3.2. For replaceable filament lamps:

when equipped with mass-production filament lamps at 6,75 V, 13,5 V or 28,0 V the luminous intensity values produced must lie between the maximum limit and the minimum limit given in this Annex increased in accordance with the permissible deviation of the luminous flux permitted for the type of filament lamp chosen, as stated in Annex IV for production filament lamps; alternatively a standard filament lamp may be used in turn, in each of the individual positions, operated at its reference flux, the individual measurements in each position being added.

Appendix 3

Photometric measurements of the rear registration-plate illuminating device

1. POSITION TO BE ILLUMINATED

Devices may fall within category 1 or 2. The category 1 devices must be designed in such a way as to illuminate a position measuring at least 130 × 240 mm and the category 2 devices in such a way as to illuminate a position measuring at least 200 × 280 mm.

2. COLOUR OF LIGHT EMITTED

The colour of the light emitted by the lamp used in the device must be white, but sufficiently neutral so as not to cause any appreciable change in the colour of the registration plate.

3. LIGHT INCIDENCE

The manufacturer of the illuminating device must lay down the conditions for the fitting of the device in relation to the position intended for the registration plate. That device must occupy a position such that at none of the points on the surface to be illuminated with the angle of incidence of the light on the surface of the plate exceed 82°, that angle being measured in relation to the extremity of the light-emitting surface of the device that is furthest from the surface of the plate. Where there is more than one optical component this requirement applies only to the part of the plate intended to be illuminated by the relevant component.

The device must be designed in such a manner that no ray of light shines directly towards the rear with the exception of rays of red light where the device is combined or grouped with a rear lamp.

4. METHOD OF MEASUREMENT

The levels of luminance are measured on a sheet of clean white blotting paper having a minimum factor of diffuse reflection of 70 % and the same dimensions as the registration plate and placed at the position it would normally occupy but 2 mm in front of its support.

The level of luminance is measured at right angles to the surface of the paper at the points shown in the diagram in section 5 below, each point representing a circular area 25 mm in diameter.

5. PHOTOMETRIC CHARACTERISTICS

Luminance B must be at least 2 cd/m² at each of the measuring points defined below.

Figure 1 Measuring point for category 1

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Figure 2 Measuring points for category 2

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The luminance gradient between values B1 and B2, measured at any two points 1 and 2 selected from among the points referred to above must not exceed 2 × B°/cm, B° being the minimum luminance recorded at the various measuring points, or in other words

>NUM>B2-B1 >DEN>distance 1-2 in cm ≤ 2 × B° /cm

Appendix 4

Information document in respect of a type of - Front position (side) lamp - Rear position (side) lamp - Stop lamp - Direction-indicator lamp - Rear registration-plate illuminating device - Front fog-lamp - Rear fog-lamp - Reversing lamp - Retro-reflector (1) Intended for two or three-wheel motor vehicles

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(To be attached to the component type-approval application where this is submitted separately from the vehicle type-approval application)

Order No (assigned by the applicant): ..........

The component type-approval application in respect of a type of front position (side) lamp, a rear position (side) lamp, a stop lamp, a direction-indicator lamp, a rear registration-plate illuminating device, a front fog-lamp, a rear fog-lamp, a reversing lamp, a retro-reflector (¹) intended for two- or three-wheel motor vehicles must contain the following information:

1. Make or trade name: ..........

2. Manufacturer's name and address: ....................

3. If applicable, name and address of manufacturer's representative: ....................

4. Type and characteristics of the device: ..........

5. Number and category of the filament lamp: .......... (²)

6. Number and category of the lamps fitted to the device submitted for component type-approval: ....................

7. Drawing No . . . enclosed illustrating the geometrical conditions applying to the fitting on the vehicle of the device submitted for component type-approval. Moreover, the axis of reference and the location of the contours of the light-emitting surface of the device submitted for component type-approval must be identified. The drawing must indicate the space reserved for the approval mark.

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Appendix 5

Component type-approval certificate in respect of a - Front position (side) lamp - Rear position (side) lamp - Stop lamp - Direction-indicator lamp - Rear registration-plate illuminating device - Front fog-lamp - Rear fog-lamp - Reversing lamp - Retro-reflector (2) Intended for two or three-wheel motor vehicles

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Name of administration

Report No: ..........

by technical service: ..........

Date: ..........

Component type-approval No: ..........

Extension No: ..........

1. Make of device: ..........

2. Type of device: ..........

3. Luminous intensity of direction-indicator lamp: ..........

4. Number and category of the filament lamp: .......... (²)

5. The atached drawing No . . . bearing the approval number shows the device.

6. Manufacturer's name and address: ....................

7. If applicable, name and address of manufacturer's representative: ....................

8. Date vehicle submitted for testing: ..........

9. Component type-approval granted/refused (¹).

10. Place: ..........

11. Date: ..........

12. Signature: ..........

(²) For lamps with non-replaceable light sources indicate the number and the total wattage of the light sources.>END OF GRAPHIC>

(1) Delete as appropriate.

(2) Delete as appropriate.

ANNEX III

REQUIREMENTS RELATING TO THE COMPONENT TYPE-APPROVAL OF DEVICES (HEADLAMPS) USING INCANDESCENT OR HALOGEN FILAMENT LAMPS EMITTING A PASSING AND/OR DRIVING BEAM FITTED TO TWO OR THREE-WHEEL MOTOR VEHICLES

1. DEFINITIONS

The relevant definitions set out in Annex I to Directive 93/92/EEC apply.

1.1. 'Lens` means the outermost component of the headlamp (unit) which transmits light through the illuminating surface;

1.2. 'Coating` means any product or products applied in one or more layers to the outer face of a lens;

1.3. 'Headlamps of different types` are headlamps which differ in such essential respects as:

1.3.1. the make or trade name;

1.3.2. the characteristics of the optical system;

1.3.3. the inclusion or elimination of components capable of altering the optical effects by reflection, refraction, absorption and/or deformation during operation. However, the fitting or elimination of filters designed to change the colour of the beam and not its light distribution does not constitute a change in the type;

1.3.4. suitability for right-hand or left-hand traffic or for both traffic systems;

1.3.5. the kind of beam produced (passing beam, driving beam or both);

1.3.6. the holder intended to accommodate the filament lamp (or lamps) of one of the relevant categories;

1.3.7. the materials constituting the lenses and coating, if any.

2. HEADLAMPS

A distinction is drawn between:

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ANNEX III-A

HEADLAMPS FOR MOPEDS

1. GENERAL REQUIREMENTS

1.1. Headlamps must be designed and manufactured in such a way that, under normal conditions of use and despite any vibrations to which they may be exposed, they continue to function correctly and retain the characteristics laid down in this Annex.

1.2. The parts intended to attach the lamp must be designed in such a way that, even in the dark, the lamp may be correctly fitted in its appropriate position.

2. SPECIFIC REQUIREMENTS

2.1. The correct position of the lens in relation to the optical system must be clearly marked and locked in position in order to prevent rotation during use.

2.2. A measuring screen as described in Appendix 1 or 2 and a standard lamp using a smooth colourless filament lamp falling within one of the categories provided for in section 2.1 and in Annex III must be used in order to check the illumination provided by the headlamp.

The standard lamps must be adjusted to the relevant reference light flux in accordance with the values laid down for those lamps in the relevant technical document (see Annex IV).

2.3. The passing beam must produce a cut-off of such sharpness that correct adjustment by means thereof is a practical possibility. The cut-off must be perceptibly horizontal and as straight as possible over a horizontal length of at least ± 900 mm, measured at a distance of 10 m (in the case of a halogen lamp): length of at least ± 2 250 mm measured at a distance of 25 m; see Appendix 2). When adjusted in accordance with Appendix 1 headlamps must meet the conditions set out therein.

2.4. The light distribution must not vary in lateral terms in a way that impairs good visibility.

2.5. The illumination on the screen referred to in 2.2 must be measured by means of a photo receiver for a usable area lying within a 65 mm square.

3. ADDITIONAL REQUIREMENTS ATTACHED TO ANY INSPECTIONS WHICH MAY BE CARRIED OUT BY THE COMPETENT AUTHORITIES WHEN CHECKING CONFORMITY OF PRODUCTION IN ACCORDANCE WITH SECTION 5.2.4 OF ANNEX I

Any records of the photometric characteristics of headlamps taken in accordance with the general requirements concerning conformity testing must be restricted to points HV - LH - RH - L600 - R600 (see figure in Appendix 1).

Appendix 1

Photometric tests on headlamps equipped with category S3 and S4 lamps

1. For the measurements the measuring screen is place