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 Only the original UN/ECE texts have legal effect unde r international public law. The status and date of 
entry into force of this Regulation should be chec ked in the latest version of the UN/ECE status 
document TRANS/WP.29/343/Rev.X, available at: 
http://www.unece.org/trans/main/wp29/wp29wgs/wp29gen/wp29fdocstts.html . 
 
Regulation No 107 of the Economic Commiss ion for Europe of the United Nations 
(UN/ECE) – Uniform provisions con cerning the approval of category M 2 or M 3 vehicles 
with regard to their general construction  
 
Addendum 106:  Regulation No. 107 
 
Revision 1 
 
Incorporating all valid text up to: 
 
01 series of amendments to the Regulation - Date of entry into force 12 August 2004 Corrigendum 1 – 19.10.2004 
Corrigendum 2 – 25.01.2006 
 
1. SCOPE  
1.1. This Regulation applies to every singl e-deck, double-deck, rigid or articulated 
vehicle of category M 2 or M 3 1/ 
1.2. However, the requirements of this Regulation do not apply to the following 
vehicles: 
1.2.1. Vehicles designed for the secure tran sport of persons, for example prisoners; 
1.2.2. Vehicles specially designed for th e carriage of injured or sick persons 
(ambulances); 
1.2.3. Off-road vehicles. 1.2.4. Vehicles specially designed for the carriage of schoolchildren. 
1.3. The requirements of this Regulation apply to the following vehicles only to 
the extent that they are compatible with their intended use and function: 
1.3.1. Vehicles designed for use by po lice, security and armed forces; 
1.3.2. Vehicles which contain s eating intended solely for use when the vehicle is 
stationary, but which ar e not designed to carry more than 8 persons 
(excluding the driver) when in motion.  Examples of these include mobile libraries, mobile churches and mobile hospitality units.  The seats in such 
vehicles which are designated for use wh en the vehicle is in motion must be 
clearly identified to users. 
                                                
 
1/  As defined in Annex 7 to the Consolidated Resolution on the Construction of Vehicles (R.E.3) 
(TRANS/WP.29/78/Rev.1/Amend.2).  
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 2. DEFINITIONS 
 For the purpose of this Regulation: 2.1. "Vehicle
" means a vehicle of category M2 or  M3 within the scope defined by 
paragraph 1. above. 
2.1.1.  For vehicles having a capacity exceeding 22 passengers in addition to the 
driver, there are three classes of vehicles: 
2.1.1.1. "Class I ": vehicles constructed with areas for standing passengers, to allow 
frequent passenger movement. 
2.1.1.2. "Class II ": vehicles constructed principa lly for the carriage of seated 
passengers, and designed to allow the carriage of standing passengers in the 
gangway and/or in an area which does  not exceed the space provided for two 
double seats. 
2.1.1.3. "Class III ": vehicles constructed exclusiv ely for the carriage of seated 
passengers. 
2.1.1.4. A vehicle may be regarded as belongi ng in more than one Class.  In such a 
case it may be approved for each Cl ass to which it corresponds. 
2.1.2. For vehicles having a capacity not exceeding 22 passengers in addition to the 
driver, there are two classes of vehicles: 
2.1.2.1. "Class A ": vehicles designed to carry standing passengers; a vehicle of this 
class has seats and shall have provision for standing passengers. 
2.1.2.2. "Class B ": vehicles not designed to carry standing passengers; a vehicle of 
this class has no provision for standing passengers. 
2.1.3. "Articulated vehicl e" means a vehicle which consists of two or more rigid 
sections which articulate relative to one another;  the passenger compartments 
of each section intercommunicate so that  passengers can move freely between 
them;  the rigid sections are permanently  connected so that they can only be 
separated by an operation involving facilities which are normally only found 
in a workshop; 
2.1.3.1. "Double-decker articulated vehicle " means a vehicle which consists of two or 
more rigid sections which articulate relative to one another;  the passenger compartments of each section intercomm unicate on at least one deck so that 
passengers can move freely between them ;  the rigid sections are permanently 
connected so that they can only be separated by an operation involving facilities which are normally only found in a workshop. 
2.1.4. "Low floor bus
" is a vehicle of class I, II or A in which at least 35 per cent of 
the area available for standing passengers (or in its forward section in the case of articulated vehicles, or in its lowe r deck in the case of double-decker 
vehicles) forms an area without steps and includes access to at least one service door. 
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 2.1.5. "Bodywork " means a separate technical uni t comprising all the special 
internal and external eq uipment of the vehicle. 
2.1.6. "Double deck vehicle " means a vehicle where th e provided spaces for 
passengers are arranged, at least in one part, in two superimposed levels and spaces for standing passengers are not provided in the upper deck. 
2.1.7. "Separate technical unit
" means a device intended to be part of a vehicle, 
which may be type-approved separately but only in relation to one or more 
specified types of vehicle; 
2.2. "Definition of type(s) " 
2.2.1. "Vehicle type " means vehicles, which do not di ffer in the following essential 
aspects: 
 a)   bodywork manufacturer,  b)   chassis manufacturer;  c)   vehicle concept (> 22 passengers or <
 22 passengers); 
 d)   bodywork concept (single / double deck, articulated, low-floor). 
 e)   bodywork type if the bodywork  has been approved as a separate 
technical unit; 
2.2.2. "Bodywork type " for the purposes of type-approval as a separate technical 
unit means a category of bodywork which do not essentially differ in the 
following aspects: 
 a)  bodywork manufacturer,  b)  vehicle concept (> 22 passengers or <
 22 passengers); 
 c)  bodywork concept (single/ double deck, articulated, low-floor). 
 d)  mass of the completely equippe d vehicle bodywork, differing by 10 per 
cent. 
 e)  specified types of vehicle on wh ich the type of the bodywork can be 
installed. 
2.3. "Approval of a vehicle or a separate technical unit " means the approval of a 
vehicle type, or of a bodywork type as  defined in paragraph 2.2. with regard 
to the constructional features specified in this Regulation; 
2.4. "Superstructure " means the part of the bodywor k which contributes to the 
strength of the vehicle in the event of a roll-over accident; 
2.5. "Service door " means a door intended for use by passengers in normal 
circumstances with the driver seated: 
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 2.6. "Double door " means a door affording two, or the equivalent of two, access 
passages; 
2.7. "Sliding door " means a door which can be opene d or closed only by sliding it 
along one or more rectilinear or approximately rectilinear rails. 
2.8. "Emergency door " means a door intended for use by passengers as an exit 
only exceptionally, and in particular in an emergency; 
2.9. "Emergency window " means a window, not necessa rily glazed, intended for 
use as an exit by passengers in an emergency only. 
2.10. "Double or multiple window " means an emergency window which, when 
divided into two or more parts by imag inary vertical line(s) (or plane(s)), 
exhibits two or more parts respec tively, each of which complies as to 
dimensions and access with the requi rements applicable to a normal 
emergency window; 
2.11. "Escape hatch " means an opening in the roof or the floor intended for use as 
an emergency exit by passengers in an emergency only; 
2.12. "Emergency exit " means an emergency door, emergency window or escape 
hatch. 
2.13. "Exit " means a service door, intercommunicat ion staircase, half-staircase or 
emergency exit; 
2.14. "Floor or deck " means that part of the bodywork whose upper surface 
supports standing passengers, the feet of seated passengers and the driver and 
any crew member, and may support the seat mountings; 
2.15. "Gangway " means the space providing access by  passengers from any seat or 
row of seats to any other seat or row of  seats or to any access passage from or 
to any service door or intercommunicati on staircase and any area for standing 
passengers; it does not include: 
2.15.1. the space extending 300 mm in front of any seat, except where a sideways-
facing seat is situated above a wheel arch, in which case this dimension may 
be reduced to 225 mm. 
2.15.2. the space above the surface of any step or staircase, or 2.15.3. any space which affords access solely to one seat or row of seats or a facing 
pair of transverse seats or row of seats. 
2.16. "Access passage
" means the space extending in wards into the vehicle from 
the service door up to the outermost edge of the upper step (edge of the gangway), intercommunication staircase or half-staircase.  Where there is no step at the door, the space to be cons idered as access passage shall be that 
which is measured according to annex 3,  paragraph 7.7.1. up to a distance of 
300 mm from the starting position of the inner face  of the dual panel. 
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 2.17. "Driver's compartment " means the space intended for driver's exclusive use 
except in the case of an emergency and containing the driver's seat, the 
steering wheel, controls, instruments a nd other devices necessary for driving 
or operating the vehicle. 
2.18. "Mass of the vehicle in running order " means the mass of the unladen vehicle 
with bodywork, and with coupling device in  the case of a towing vehicle, in 
running order, or the mass of the chassi s with cab if the manufacturer does not 
fit the bodywork and/or coupling device (including coolant, oils, 90 per cent 
fuel, 100 per cent other liquids except used waters, tools, spare wheel and 
driver (75 kg), and, for buses and coaches, the mass of the crew member 
(75 kg) if there is a crew seat in the vehicle. 
2.19. "Technically permissible maximum laden mass (M) " means the maximum 
mass of the vehicle based on its construc tion and performance, stated by the 
manufacturer. The technically permissi ble maximum laden mass is used to 
determine the vehicle category. 
2.20. "Passenger " means a person, other than the dr iver or a member of the crew; 
2.21. "Passenger w ith reduced mobility " means all passengers who have a difficulty 
when using public transport, such as disabled people (including people with 
sensory and intellectual impairments, a nd wheelchair users, people with limb 
impairments, people of small stature,  people with heavy luggage, elderly 
people, pregnant women, people with  shopping trolleys, and people with 
children (including children seated in pushchairs). 
2.22. "Wheelchair user " means a person who due to in firmity or disability uses a 
wheelchair for mobility. 
2.23. "Member of the crew " means a person assigned to operate as a co-driver or 
the possible assistant. 
2.24. "Passenger compartment " means a space intended for passengers’ use 
excluding any space occupied by fixed a ppliances such as bars, kitchenettes, 
toilets or baggage/goods compartments. 
2.25. "Power-operated service door " means a service door which is operated 
exclusively by energy other than mu scular energy and the opening and 
closing of which, if not automatically operated, is remotely controlled by the driver or a member of the crew. 
2.26. "Automatically-operated service-door
" means a power-operated service door 
which can be opened (other than by me ans of emergency controls) only after 
a control is operated by a passenger and after activation of the controls by the 
driver, and which closes again automatically. 
2.27. "Starting prevention device " means a device which prevents the vehicle being 
driven away from rest; 
2.28. "Driver operated service door " means a service door which normally is 
opened and closed by the driver. 
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 2.29. "Priority seat " means a seat with additiona l space for a passenger with 
reduced mobility and marked accordingly. 
2.30. "Boarding device " means a device to facilitate wheelchair access to 
vehicles, such as lifts, ramps, etc. 
2.31. "Kneeling system " means a system which lowers and lifts totally or partially 
the body of a vehicle relative to the normal position of travel. 
2.32. "Lift " means a device or system with a platform that can be raised and 
lowered to provide pass enger access between the floor of a passenger 
compartment and the ground or kerb. 
2.33. "Ramp " means a device to bridge the ga p between the floor of a passenger 
compartment and the ground or kerb. 
2.34. "Portable ramp " means a ramp that may be  detached from the vehicle 
structure and capable of being depl oyed by a driver or crew member. 
2.35. "Demountable seat " means a seat that can be easily detached from the 
vehicle. 
2.36. "Front " and "rear " means the front or rear of the vehicle according to the 
normal direction of travel  and the terms; "forward ", "foremost ", "rearward " 
and "rearmost " etc. shall be construed accordingly. 
2.37. "Intercommunication staircase " means a staircase which allows 
communication between the upper and lower decks. 
2.38. "Separate compartment " means a space in the vehicle which may be occupied 
by passengers or crew when the vehicle is in use and which is separated from 
any other passenger or crew space,  except where any partition allows 
passengers to see into the next passenger space, and is connected by a gangway without doors. 
2.39. "Half staircase
" is a staircase from the upper deck which terminates in an 
emergency door. 
3. APPLICATION FOR APPROVAL  
3.1. The application for approval of: 
a) a vehicle type or 
b) a separate technical unit type or 
c) a vehicle type fitted with bodywork t ype already approved as a separate 
technical unit 
 with regard to its constructional feat ures shall be submitted by the responsible 
manufacturer or by his duly accredited representative. 
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 3.2. In the case of an application for approval of a vehicle made by assembling a 
chassis with type-approve d bodywork, the term manu facturer refers to the 
assembler. 
3.3.   A model for the information documen t relating to the constructional features 
is given in annex 1 Part 1. 
3.3.1. Appendix 1:  for a vehicle type, 3.3.2. Appendix 2:  fo r a bodywork type, 
3.3.3. Appendix 3:  for a vehicle type f itted with bodywork already approved as a 
separate technical unit. 
3.4. A vehicle(s) or a bodywork(s) representative of the type to be approved shall 
be submitted to the technical service responsible for conducting the type-approval tests. 
4. APPROVAL
 
4.1. If the vehicle or bodywork submitted for approval pursuant to this Regulation 
meets the requirements of paragraph 5., a pproval of that vehicle or bodywork 
type shall be granted. 
4.2. An approval number shall be assigned to each vehicle type approved.  Its first 
two digits (at present 01, corresponding to  the 01 series of  amendments) shall 
indicate the series of amendments in corporating the most recent major 
technical amendment made to the Regul ation at the time of issue of the 
approval.  The same Contracting Party may not assign the same number to 
another vehicle or bodywo rk type within the me aning of paragraph 2.2. 
4.3. Notice of approval or of extension of  approval of a vehicl e or bodywork type 
pursuant to this Regulation shall be co mmunicated to the Contracting Parties 
to the Agreement applying this Regulation by means of a form conforming to the model in annex 1 to this Regulation. 
4.4. There shall be affixed, conspicuou sly and in a readily accessible place 
specified on the approval form, to every vehicle or bodywork conforming to a vehicle or bodywork type  approved under this Regul ation, an international 
approval mark consisting of: 
4.4.1.  a circle surrounding the letter "E" followe d by the distinguishing number of 
the country which has granted approval 2
/ and 
                                                 
2/  1 for Germany, 2 for France, 3 for Italy, 4 for the Netherlands, 5 for Sweden, 6 for Belgium, 7 for Hungary, 8 
for the Czech Republic, 9 for Spain, 10 for Serbia and Montenegro, 11 for the United Kingdom, 12 for Austria, 13 
for Luxembourg, 14 for Switzerland, 15 (vacant), 16 for Norw ay, 17 for Finland, 18 for Denmark, 19 for Romania, 
20 for Poland, 21 for Portugal, 22 for the Russian Federa tion, 23 for Greece, 24 for Ireland, 25 for Croatia, 26 for 
Slovenia, 27 for Slovakia, 28 for Bela rus, 29 for Estonia, 30 (vacant), 31 for Bosnia and Herzegovina, 32 for 
Latvia, 33 (vacant), 34 for Bulgaria, 35 (vacant), 36 for Lit huania, 37 for Turkey, 38 (vacant), 39 for Azerbaijan, 40 
for The former Yugoslav Republic of Macedonia, 41 (v acant), 42 for the European Community (Approvals are 
granted by its Member States using th eir respective ECE symbol), 43 for Japa n, 44 (vacant), 45 for Australia, 46 for 
Ukraine, 47 for South Africa, 48 for New Zealand, 49 for Cy prus and 50 for Malta. .  Subsequent numbers shall be 
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 4.4.2. the number of this Regulation, followed by the letter "R", a dash and the 
approval number, to the right of the circ le prescribed in paragraph 4.4.1.; and 
4.4.3. an additional symbol consisting of the Roman numerals for the Class(es) in 
which the vehicle or bodywork has been  approved.  A bodywork approved 
separately shall additionally bear the letter S. 
4.5. If the vehicle conforms to a vehicl e type approved, under one or more other 
Regulations annexed to the Agreement, in the country which has granted approval under this Regulation, the symbol prescribed in paragraph 4.4.1. 
need not be repeated; in such a case, the Regulation and approval numbers 
and the additional symbols of all the Regulations under which approval has 
been granted in the country which has granted approval under this Regulation shall be placed in vertical columns to the right of the symbol prescribed in 
paragraph 4.4.1. 
4.6. The approval mark shall be clearly legible and be indelible. 
4.7. The approval mark shall be placed close to or on the vehicle or bodywork 
data plate affixed by the manufacturer. 
4.8. Annex 2 to this Regulation gives ex amples of arrangements of approval 
 marks . 
5. REQUIREMENTS
 
5.1. All vehicles shall comply with the provisions set out in annex 3 to this 
Regulation (modified by annex 9 in the case of double-deck vehicles). 
Bodyworks approved separately shall comply with annex 5 and/or 10 as 
appropriate. The approval of a vehicle incorporating a bodywork approved in 
accordance with annex 10 sh all be completed in acco rdance with that annex. 
5.2. Vehicles of Class I shall be acces sible for people with reduced mobility 
including wheelchair users according to th e technical provisions laid down in 
annex 8. 
5.3. Contracting Parties shall be free to  choose the most appr opriate solution to 
achieve improved accessibility in vehicl es other than those of Class I.  
However, if vehicles other than those of  Class I are equipped with devices for 
people with reduced mobility and/or wheel chair users, they shall comply with 
the relevant requirements of annex 8. 
5.4. Nothing in this Regulation shall prevent the national authorities of a 
Contracting Party from specifying that certain types of operation are reserved 
for vehicles which are equipped for the transport of passengers with reduced 
mobility in accordance with annex 8. 
                                                                                                                                                         
assigned to other countries in the ch ronological order in which they ratify or accede to the Agreement Concerning 
the Adoption of Uniform Technical Prescriptions for Wheel ed Vehicles, Equipment and Parts which can be Fitted 
and/or be Used on Wheeled Vehicles and the Conditions for Reciprocal Recognition of Approvals Granted on the 
Basis of these Prescriptions, and the numbers thus assigne d shall be communicated by th e Secretary-General of the 
United Nations to the Contracting Parties to the Agreement.  
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 6. MODIFICATION AND EXTENSIO N OF APPROVAL OF A VEHICLE 
OR BODYWORK TYPE  
6.1. Every modification of th e vehicle or bodywork type shall be notified to the 
administrative department which approved the vehicle type.  That department 
may then either: 
6.1.1. consider that the modifications ma de are unlikely to have an appreciable 
adverse effect and that, in any case, the vehicle or bodywork still complies with the requirements; or 
6.1.2. require a further test report from the technical service responsible for 
conducting the tests. 
6.2. Confirmation or refusal of approval,  specifying the modifications, shall be 
communicated by the procedure specified in paragraph 4.3. to the Contracting 
Parties to the Agreement which apply this Regulation. 
6.3. The competent authority issuing the extension of approval shall assign a 
series number for such an extension a nd inform thereof the other Contracting 
Parties to the 1958 Agreement appl ying this Regulation by means of a 
communication form conforming to the mo del in annex 1, appendix 2 to this 
Regulation. 
7. CONFORMITY OF PRODUCTION
 
 The conformity of production procedures  shall comply with  those set out in 
the Agreement, appendix 2 (E/ECE/324- E/ECE/TRANS/505/Rev .2), with the 
following requirements: 
7.1. Vehicles and bodywo rks approved to this Regulation shall be so 
manufactured as to conform to th e type approved by meeting the 
requirements set forth in paragraph 5. above. 
7.2. The competent authority which has granted type-approval may at any time 
verify the conformity cont rol methods applicable to  each production facility.  
The normal frequency of these verifica tions shall be once per two years. 
8. PENALTIES FOR NON-C ONFORMITY OF PRODUCTION  
8.1. The approval granted in respect of a ve hicle or bodywork type pursuant to this 
Regulation may be withdrawn if the requi rement laid down in paragraph 5. 
above is not complied with. 
8.2. If a Contracting Party to the Agreem ent applying this Regulation withdraws 
an approval it has previously grante d, it shall forthwith notify the other 
Contracting Parties applying this Regul ation, by means of a communication 
form conforming to the model in annex 1, appendix 2 to this Regulation. 
9. PRODUCTION DEFINITELY DISCONTINUED  
 If the holder of the approval complete ly ceases to manufacture a type of 
vehicle or bodywork under this Regula tion, he shall so inform the authority 
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 which granted the approval.  Upon rece iving the relevant communication, that 
authority shall inform thereof the other Partie s to the 1958 Agreement 
applying this Regulation by means of a communication form conforming to 
the model in annex 1, pa rt 1 to this Regulation. 
10. TRANSITIONAL PROVISIONS  
10.1. As from the official date of entry in to force of the 01 se ries of amendments, 
no Contracting Party applying this Regulation shall refuse to grant ECE approval under this Regulation as amen ded by the 01 series of amendments. 
10.2. No Contracting Party applying this Regulation shall refuse national type 
approval of a vehicle type approved to the 01 series of amendments to this 
Regulation. 
10.3. As from 36 months after the date of  entry into force, Contracting Parties 
applying this Regulation shall grant appr ovals only if the vehicle type to be 
approved meets the requirements of this Regulation as amended by the 01 series of amendments. 
10.4. Starting 72 months after the entry into force of the 01 series of amendments to 
this Regulation, Contracting Parties appl ying this Regulation may refuse first 
national registration (first entry into se rvice) of a vehicle which does not meet 
the requirements of the 01 series of amendments to this Regulation. 
11. NAMES AND ADDRESSES OF TECHNICAL SERVICES 
CONDUCTING APPROVAL TEST S, AND ADMINISTRATIVE 
DEPARTMENTS  
 The Contracting Parties to the Agreem ent which apply this Regulation shall 
communicate to the Secretariat of the United Nations the names and 
addresses of the technical services re sponsible for conducting approval tests 
and of the administrative departments which grant approval and to which forms certifying approval or extension or  refusal or withdrawal of approval, 
issued in other countries, are to be sent. 
12. REMARKS CONCERNING PERMI SSIBLE AXLE LOADS OR TOTAL 
VEHICLE MASS  
 Contracting Parties to the Agreement ar e not precluded by article 3 of that 
Agreement from prohibiting the registration on their territory of vehicle types, 
approved by another Contracting Party in accordance with  this Regulation 
whenever passenger and luggage capacities result in the axle loads or the technically permissible maximum laden ma ss of the vehicle being higher than 
the legal limits in force on their territory. 
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 ANNEX  
 
LIST OF ANNEXES 
 
Annex 1   ECE Type-approval documentation 
 Part I Model Information document  Part II Type-approval certificate. Annex 2
  Arrangements of approval marks 
Annex 3   Requirements to be met by all vehicles 
  Appendix : Verification Of Static T ilting Limit By Means Of 
Calculation 
Annex 4   Explanatory diagrams 
Annex 5   Strength of Superstructure 
Annex 6   Guidelines for measuring the closing forces of power operated 
doors 
Annex 7 .  Special requirements for vehicl es having a capacity not exceeding 
22 passengers 
Annex 8   Requirements for technical devices facilitating access for 
passengers with reduced mobility. 
Annex 9 .  Special requirements for double-deck vehicles 
Annex 10   Type approval for separate tec hnical units and type approval of a 
vehicle fitted with a bodywork al ready approved as a separate 
technical unit. 
Annex 11   Masses and dimensions. 
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 ANNEX 1  
ECE TYPE-APPROVAL DOCUMENTATION 
Part 1  
Model Information documents  
Appendix 1  
MODEL INFORMATION DOCUMENT 
pursuant to Regulation No. 107 relating to type-a pproval of Category M2 or M3 vehicles with 
regard to their general construction. 
The following information, if applicable, must be  supplied in triplicate and include a list of 
contents.  Any drawings must be supplied in appr opriate scale and in sufficient detail on size A4 
or on a folder of A4 form at.  Photographs, if any, mu st show sufficient detail. 
If the systems, components or separate techni cal units have electronic controls, information 
concerning their performance must be supplied. 
1. GENERAL 
1.1. Make (trade name of manufacturer): 1.2. Type: 1.2.1. Chassis: 1.2.2. Bodywork/complete vehicle: 1.3. Means of identification of type , if marked on the vehicle (b): 
1.3.1. Chassis: 1.3.2. Bodywork/complete vehicle: 1.3.3. Location of that marking 1.3.3.1. Chassis: 1.3.3.2. Bodywork/complete vehicle: 1.4. Category of vehicle (c): 
1.5. Name and addre ss of manufacturer: 
1.6. Address(es) of assembly plant(s): 2. GENERAL CONSTRUCTION CHAR ACTERISTICS OF THE VEHICLE 
2.1. Photographs and/or drawings of a representative vehicle: 
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 2.2. Dimensional drawing of the whole vehicle: 
2.3. Number of axles and wheels: 2.3.1. Number and position of axles with double wheels: 
2.3.2. Number and position of steered axles: 2.4. Chassis (if any) (overall drawing): 2.5. Material used for the side-members (d): 2.6. Position and arrangement of the engine: 2.7. Driving cab (forward, or normal) (z): 
2.8. Hand of drive: 
2.8.1. Vehicle is equipped to be driven in right/left 1
/ hand traffic. 
2.9. Specify if the motor vehicle is intended to tow trailers and if the trailer is a 
semi-, drawbar or centre-axle trailer. 
3. MASSES AND DIMENSIONS (e) (in kg and mm) (refer to drawing where 
applicable ) 
3.1. Wheel base(s) (fully loaded) (f): 3.2. Range of vehicle dimensions (overall) 3.2.1. For chassis with bodywork 3.2.1.1. Length (j): 3.2.1.2. Width (k): 3.2.1.3. Height (in running order) (l) (for su spension adjustable for height, indicate 
normal running position): 
3.2.1.4. Front overhang (m): 3.2.1.5. Rear overhang (n): 3.3. Position of centre of gravity of the vehicle at its technically permissible 
maximum laden mass in the longitudinal,  transverse and vertical directions. 
3.4. Mass of the vehicle with bodywork, and in the case of a towing vehicle of a 
category other than M1, with coupling device, if fitted by the manufacturer, 
in running order, or the mass of the chassis or chassis with cab, without 
bodywork and/or coupling device if th e manufacturer does not fit the 
bodywork and/or coupling devi ce (including liquids, tools, spare wheel and 
driver, and, for buses and coaches, a crew member if there is  a crew seat in 
the vehicle) (o) (maximum a nd minimum for each variant): 
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 3.4.1. Distribution of this mass  among the axles and, in th e case of a semi-trailer or 
centre axle trailer, load on the coup ling point (maximum  and minimum for 
each variant): 
3.5. Technically permissible maximum lade n mass stated by the manufacturer (y) 
(maximum and minimum for each variant): 
3.5.1. Distribution of this mass among the axles (maxim um and minimum for each 
variant): 
3.6. Technically permissible maxi mum load/mass on each axle: 
3.7. Technically permissible maxi mum mass on the coupling point: 
3.7.1. of the motor vehicle: 4. BODYWORK 4.1. Type of bodywork: single deck / d ouble deck / articulated / low floor 1
/" 
4.2. Materials used and me thods of construction: 
5. SPECIAL PROVISIONS FOR VEHICLES USED FOR THE CARRIAGE 
OF PASSENGERS COMPRISING MORE THAN EIGHT SEATS IN ADDITION TO THE DRIVER’S SEAT 
5.1. Class of vehicle (Class I, Class II, Class III, Class A, Class B):  
5.2. Area for passengers (m
2): 
5.2.1. Total (S o): 
5.2.2. Upper deck (S oa): 1/ 
5.2.3. Lower deck (S ob): 1/ 
5.2.4. For standing passengers (S 1): 
5.3. Number of passengers (seated and standing): 5.3.1. Total (N): 5.3.2. Upper deck (N
a): 1/ 
5.3.3. Lower deck (N b): 1/ 
5.4. Number of passengers (seated): 5.4.1. Total (A): 5.4.2. Upper deck (A
a): 1/ 
5.4.3. Lower deck (A b): 1/ 
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 5.5. Crew seat: yes/no (1) 
5.6. Number of service doors: 5.7. Number of emergency exits ( doors, windows, escape hatches, 
intercommunication staircase and half staircase): 
5.7.1. Total: 5.7.2. Upper deck:
 1/ 
5.7.3. Lower deck: 1/ 
5.8. Volume of baggage compartments (m3): 
5.9. Area for baggage transp ortation on the roof (m2): 
5.10. Technical devices facilitating the acce ss to vehicles (e.g. ramp, lifting 
platform, kneeling system), if fitted: 
5.11. STRENGTH OF SUPERSTRUCTURE: 5.11.1. Regulation No. 66 type-a pproval number, if available: 
5.11.2. For superstructures not yet approved: 5.11.2.1. Detailed description of the superstr ucture of the vehicle type including its 
dimensions, configuration and constituent  materials and its attachment to any 
chassis frame: 
5.11.2.2. Drawings of the vehicle and those parts of its interior arrangement which 
have an influence on the strength of the superstructure or on the residual 
space: 
5.11.2.3. Position of centre of gravity of  the vehicle in running order in the 
longitudinal, transverse and vertical directions: 
5.11.2.4. Maximum distance betw een the centre lines of the outboard passenger seats. 
_________________ _____________
 
Explanatory notes : 
1/ Delete where not applicable (there are cases where nothing needs to be 
deleted when more than one  entry is applicable). 
(b) If the means of identifi cation of type contains characters not relevant to 
describe the vehicle, component or se parate technical unit types covered by 
this information document, such char acters shall be represented in the 
documentation by the symbol "?" (e.g. ABC??123??). 
(c) As defined in annex 7 to the Cons olidated Resolution of Construction of 
Vehicles (R.E.3).  (TRANS/WP.29/78/Rev.1/Amend.2) 
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 (d) If possible, designation accordin g to Euro norm, otherwise give: 
 a)  description of the material,  b)  yield point,  c)  ultimate tensile stress,  d)  elongation (in per cent),  e)  Brinell hardness. (e) Where there is one version with a nor mal cab and another with a sleeper cab, 
both sets of masses and dimensions are to be stated. 
(f) ISO Standard 612 - 1978, term No 6.4. 
(j) Annex 11, paragraph 2.4.1. (k) Annex 11, paragraph 4.2. (l) Annex 11, paragraph 2.4.3. (m) ISO Standard 612 - 1978, Term No 6.6. 
(n) ISO Standard 612 - 1978, Term No 6.7. 
(o) The mass of the driver and, if applicab le, of the crew member is assessed at 
75 kg (subdivided into 68 kg occupant  mass and 7 kg luggage mass according 
to ISO Standard 2416 : 1992), the fuel tank is filled to 90 per cent and the 
other liquid containing systems (except those for used water) to 100 per cent 
of the capacity specifi ed by the manufacturer. 
(y) For trailer or a semi-trailer, which exert a significant vertical load on the 
coupling device or the fifth wheel, this load, divided by standard acceleration 
of gravity, is included in the maxi mum technically permissible mass. 
(z) Forward control means a configuration in  which more than half of the engine 
length is rearward of the foremost point of the windshield base and the steering wheel hub in the forward quarter of the vehicle length. 
 
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ECE TYPE-APPROVAL DOCUMENTATION 
Part 1  
Model Information documents  
Appendix 2  
 
MODEL INFORMATION DOCUMENT 
relating to Regulation No. 107 relating to type -approval of bodywork for Category M2 or M3 
vehicles with regard to their general construction. 
 
The following information, if applicable, must be  supplied in triplicate and include a list of 
contents.  Any drawings must be supplied in appr opriate scale and in sufficient detail on size A4 
or on a folder of A4 form at.  Photographs, if any, mu st show sufficient detail. 
 
If the systems, components or separate techni cal units have electronic controls, information 
concerning their performance must be supplied. 
1. GENERAL 
1.1. Make (trade name of manufacturer): 1.2. Type: 1.3. Means of identification of type , if marked on the vehicle (b): 
1.3.1. Bodywork/complete vehicle: 1.3.2. Location of that marking: 1.3.3. Bodywork/complete vehicle: 1.4. In the case of components and separate  technical units, location and method of 
affixing of the ECE type-approval mark. 
1.5. Address(es) of assembly plant(s): 2. GENERAL CONSTRUCTION CHAR ACTERISTICS OF THE VEHICLE 
2.1. Photographs and/or drawings of a representative vehicle: 2.2. Dimensional drawing of the whole vehicle: 
2.3. Number of ax les and wheels: 
2.4. Chassis (if any) (overall drawing): 2.5. Material used for the side-members (d): 
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 2.6. Position and arrangement of the engine: 
2.7. Driving cab (forward co ntrol or bonneted) (z): 
2.8. Hand of drive: 3. MASSES AND DIMENSIONS (e) (in kg and mm) (refer to drawing where 
applicable) 
3.1. Wheel base(s) (fully loaded) (f): 3.2. Range of vehicle dimensions (overall) 3.2.1. For bodywork approved without chassis: 
3.2.1.1. Length (j): 
3.2.1.2. Width (k): 3.2.1.3. Height (in running order) (l) (for su spensions adjustable for height, indicate 
normal running position): 
4. BODYWORK 4.1. Type of bodywork: single deck / d ouble deck / articulated / low floor 1
/ 
4.2. Materials used and me thods of construction: 
5. SPECIAL PROVISIONS  FOR VEHICLES USED FOR THE CARRIAGE OF 
PASSENGERS COMPRISING MORE THAN EIGHT SEATS IN ADDITION 
TO THE DRIVER’S SEAT 
5.1. Class of vehicle (Class I, Cla ss II, Class III, Class A, Class B): 
5.1.1. Chassis types where the type-approved body can be installed (manufacturer(s) 
and vehicle(s) types): 
5.2. Area for passengers (m2): 
5.2.1. Total (S o): 
5.2.1.1. Upper deck (S oa): 1/ 
5.2.1.2. Lower deck (S ob): 1/ 
5.2.2. For standing passengers (S 1): 
5.3. Number of passengers (seated and standing): 5.3.1. Total (N): 5.3.2. Upper deck (N
a): 1/ 
5.3.3. Lower deck (N b): 1/ 
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 5.4. Number of passenger seats: 
5.4.1. Total (A): 5.4.2. Upper deck (A
a): 1/ 
5.4.3. Lower deck (A b): 1/ 
5.5. Number of service doors: 5.6. Number of emergency exits ( doors, windows, escape hatches, 
intercommunication staircase and half staircase): 
5.6.1. Total: 
5.6.2. Upper deck: 1
/ 
5.6.3. Lower deck: 1/ 
5.7. Volume of baggage compartments (m3):  
5.8. Area for baggage transp ortation on the roof (m2): 
5.9. Technical devices facilitating the access to vehicles (e.g. ramp, lifting platform, 
kneeling system), if fitted: 
5.10. STRENGTH OF SUPERSTRUCTURE: 5.10.1. Regulation No. 66 type-a pproval number, if available: 
5.10.2. For superstructures not yet approved: 5.10.2.1. Detailed description of the superstr ucture of the vehicle type including its 
dimensions, configuration and constituent materials a nd its attachment to any 
chassis frame: 
5.10.2.2. Drawings of the vehicle and those pa rts of its interior arrangement which have 
an influence on the strength of the s uperstructure or on the residual space: 
5.10.2.3. Position of centre of gravity of the vehicle in running order in the longitudinal, 
transverse and vertical directions: 
5.10.2.4. Maximum distance betw een the centre lines of the outboard passenger seats. 
5.11. Points of this Regulation to be accomp lished and demonstrated for this separate 
technical unit: 
_________________ _____________ 
Explanatory notes: See Appendix 1 
 
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ECE TYPE-APPROVAL DOCUMENTATION 
Part 1  
Model Information documents  
Appendix 3  
MODEL INFORMATION DOCUMENT 
Pursuant to Regulation No. 107 relating to t ype-approval of a M2 or M3 vehicle where the 
bodywork has previously obtained the type-approval as a separate technical unit, with respect to 
its general construction 
The following information, if applicable, must be  supplied in triplicate and include a list of 
contents.  Any drawings must be supplied in appr opriate scale and in sufficient detail on size A4 
or on a folder of A4 form at.  Photographs, if any, mu st show sufficient detail. 
If the systems, components or separate techni cal units have electronic controls, information 
concerning their performance must be supplied. 
1. GENERAL 1.1. Make (trade name of manufacturer): 1.2. Type: 1.2.1. Chassis: 1.2.2. Bodywork/complete vehicle: 1.3. Means of identification of type , if marked on the vehicle (b): 
1.3.1. Chassis: 1.3.2. Bodywork/complete vehicle: 1.3.3. Location of marking: 1.3.3.1. Chassis: 1.3.3.2. Bodywork/complete vehicle: 
1.4. Category of vehicle (c): 
1.5. Name and addre ss of manufacturer: 
1.6. Address(es) of assembly plant(s): 2. GENERAL CONSTRUCTION CHAR ACTERISTICS OF THE VEHICLE 
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 2.1. Photographs and/or drawings of a representative vehicle: 
2.2. Dimensional drawing of the whole vehicle: 
2.3. Number of ax les and wheels: 
2.3.1. Number and position of axles with double wheels. 
2.4. Chassis (if any) (overall drawing): 2.5. Material used for the side members (d): 2.6. Position and arrangement of the engine: 2.7. Hand of drive: 
2.7.1. Vehicle is equipped to be driven in right/left 1
/ hand traffic. 
3. Masses and Dimensions  (e) (in kg and mm) 
 (Refer to drawin g where applicable) 
3.1. Wheel base(s) (fully loaded) (f): 3.2. Range of vehicle dimensions (overall) 3.2.1. For chassis with bodywork 3.2.1.1. Length (j): 3.2.1.2. Width (k): 3.2.1.2.1. Maximum width: 3.2.1.3. Height (in running order) (l) (for su spensions adjustable for height, indicate 
normal running position): 
3.3. Mass of the vehicle with bodywork and, in the case of a towing vehicle of a 
category other than M1, with  coupling device, if fitte d by the manufacturer, in 
running order, or the mass of the chassi s or chassis with cab, without bodywork 
and/or coupling device if the manufactur er does not fit the bodywork and/or 
coupling device (including liquids, tools, spare wheel and driver, and, for buses 
and coaches, a crew member if there is a crew seat in the vehicle): (o) (maximum 
and minimum for each variant). 
3.3.1. Distribution of this mass  among the axles and, in the case of a semi-trailer or 
centre axle trailer, load on the coupli ng point (maximum a nd minimum for each 
variant): 
3.4. Technically permissibl e maximum laden mass stated  by the manufacturer (y) 
(maximum and minimum): 
3.4.1. Distribution of this mass  among the axles and, in the case of a semi-trailer or 
centre-axle trailer, load on the c oupling point (maximum and minimum): 
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 3.5. Technically permissible ma ximum mass/load on each axle: 
4. Strength of superstructure: 4.1. Regulation No. 66 type-appr oval number, if available: 
4.2. For superstructures not yet approved: 4.2.1. Detailed description of the superstructure of the vehicle type including its 
dimensions, configuration and constituent materials a nd its attachment to any 
chassis frame: 
4.2.2. Drawings of the vehicle and those part s of its interior arrangement which have 
an influence on the strength of the s uperstructure or on the residual space: 
4.3. Position of centre of grav ity of the vehicle in running order in the longitudinal, 
transverse and vertical directions: 
4.4. Maximum distance between the centre lin es of the outboard passenger seats. 
_________________ ___________ 
Explanatory notes: See Appendix 1 
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COMMUNICATION 
(maximum format: A4  (210 mm x 297 mm)) 
  
issued by: Name of administration 
.......................................  
.........................................  
        Communication concerning the 
 - type-approval 2
/ 
- extension of type-approval 2 / 
- refusal of type-approval 2 / 
- withdrawal of type-approval 2  
 of a type of a vehicle/comp onent/separate technical unit 2
/ with regard to Regulation No. 107 
 Approval number:  Reason for extension:  SECTION I 
 
1. Make (trade name of manufacturer): 2. Type: 3. Means of identification of type if ma rked on the vehicle/ component/ separate 
technical unit
 2/ 3/ 
3.1. Location of that marking: 4. Category of vehicle 2
/ 4/ 
5. Name and address of manufacturer: 
6. In the case of components and separate  technical units, location and method of 
affixing of the type-approval mark: 
7 Address(es) of assembly plant(s): SECTION II 
 
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 1. Additional information (whe re applicable):  see addendum 
2. Technical service responsibl e for carrying out the tests: 
3. Date of test report: 4. Number of test report: 5. Remarks (if any): see addendum 6. Place: 
7. Date: 
8. Signature: 9. The index to the information package lodged with the approval authority, which 
may be obtained on request, is attached. 
 
Addendum to type-approval  certificate No. ........ 
concerning the type-approval of a vehicl e with regard to Regulation No. 107. 
 1. Additional information  
1.1. Category of vehicle (M
2, M 3): 2/ 
 1.2. Bodywork concept (single/doubl e deck, articulated, low-floor 2
/ 
 1.3. Technically permissi ble maximum mass (kg): 
 
1.4. Length (overall): . . . mm  1.5. Width (overall): . . . mm  
1.6. Height (overall): . . . mm 
 1.7. Number of passengers (seated and standing):  1.7.1. Total (N): 
 
1.7.2. Upper deck (N
a) 2/ 
 1.7.3. Lower deck (N
b) 2/ 
 1.7.4. Number of passengers seated: 
 
1.7.4.1. Total (A):  1.7.4.2. Upper deck (A
a) 2/ 
 
1.7.4.3. Lower deck (A b) 2/: 
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1.8. Volume of baggage compartments (m3): 
 1.9. Area for baggage transportation on the roof (m
2): 
 1.10. Technical devices facilitating access to vehicles (ramp, lifting platform, 
kneeling-system): 
 1.11. Position of centre of gravity of the lade n vehicle in the longitudinal, transverse 
and vertical directions: 
 
1.12. Superstructure strength 
 1.12.1.  type-approval number, if required: 
 1.13.  Approval granted in accordance with annex 11, paragraph 7.6.3.1. (A) / 
paragraph 7.6.3.1. (B) 2
/ 
 2. Remarks: 
___________ 
  _______________ 1
/ Distinguishing number of th e country which has granted/extended/refused/withdrawn 
approval (see approval provision in the Regulation.) 
2/ Delete where not applicable. 
3/ If the means of identification of type cont ains characters not relevant to describe the 
vehicle, component or separate technical unit types covered by this type-approval certificate such characters sha ll be represented in the docume ntation by the symbol:   "?" 
(e.g. ABC??123??). 
4
/ As defined in the Consolidated Resolu tion of Construction of Vehicles (R.E.3). 
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Part 2  
Appendix 2  
 
(maximum format: A4  (210 mm x 297 mm)) 
 
COMMUNICATION 
 
 
 
issued by: Name of administration .............................................................. ……………………………………….. ………………………………………..  Communication concerning the  - type-approval 2
/ 
- extension of type-approval 2 / 
- refusal of type-approval 2  
- withdrawal of type-approval 2 / 
 of a type of a vehicle/comp onent/separate technical unit 2
/ with regard to Regulation No. 107 
Type-approval number: Reason for extension:  SECTION I  1. Make (trade name of manufacturer):  2. Type:  3. Means of identification of type if ma rked on the vehicle/ component/ separate 
technical unit 2
/ 3/ 
 3.1. Location of that marking:  4. Category of vehicle 2
/ 4/ 
 5. Name and address of manufacturer: 
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6. In the case of components and separate  technical units, location and method of 
fixing of the ECE approval mark: 
 7. Address(es) of assembly plant(s):   SECTION II 
 
1. Additional information (whe re applicable): see addendum 
2. Technical service responsibl e for carrying out the tests: 
3. Date of test report: 4. Number of test report: 5. Remarks (if any): see addendum 6. Place: 7. Date: 8. Signature: 9. The index to the information package lodged with the appr oval authority, which 
may be obtained on request, is attached. 
 
Addendum to type-approval certificate No.  ........ 
concerning the type-approval of a bodywork as a separate te chnical unit with 
regard to Regulation No. 107 
 1. Additional information  1.1. Category of vehicle where the b ody can be installed (M2, M3): 2
/ 
 1.2. Bodywork concept (single/double deck, articulated, low-floor): 2
/ 
 1.3. Chassis type(s) where the body can be installed:  1.4. Number of passengers (seated and standing):  1.4.1. Total (N):  1.4.2. Upper deck (N
a): 2/ 
 1.4.3. Lower deck (N
b): 2/ 
 1.4.4. Number of passengers seated:  
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 1.4.4.1. Total (A): 
 1.4.4.2. Upper deck (A
a): 2/ 
 1.4.4.3. Lower deck (A
b): 2/ 
 1.5. Volume of baggage compartments (m
3): 
 
1.6. Area for baggage transp ortation on the roof (m2): 
 1.7. Technical devices facilitating access to vehicles (ramp, lifting platform, 
kneeling-system): 
 1.8. Strength of superstructure  1.8.1. type-approval nu mber, if required: 
 2. Remarks:  3. Points accomplished and demonstrated for this separate technical unit: 
 
________ 
 
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(maximum format: A4  (210 mm x 297 mm)) 
 
COMMUNICATION 
 
 
 
issued by: Name of administration .............................................................. ……………………………………….. ………………………………………..  Communication concerning the  - type-approval 2
/ 
- extension of type-approval 2/  
- refusal of type-approval 2 / 
- withdrawal of type-approval 2 / 
 of a type of a vehicle/comp onent/separate technical unit 2
/ with regard to Regulation No. 107 
 Type-approval number: 
Reason for extension: 
  SECTION I  1. Make (trade name of manufacturer):  2. Type:  3. Means of identification of type if ma rked on the vehicle/ component/ separate 
technical unit
 2/ 3/ 
 3.1. Location of that marking:  4. Category of vehicle 2
/ 4/ 
 5. Name and address of manufacturer:  
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 6. In the case of components and separate  technical units, location and method of 
fixing of the approval mark: 
 7. Address(es) of assembly plant(s):   SECTION II  
1. Additional information (where  applicable): See Addendum 
 2. Technical service responsibl e for carrying out the tests: 
 3. Date of test report:  4. Number of test report:  5. Remarks (if any): See Addendum  6. Place:  7. Date:  8. Signature:  9. The index to the information package lodged with the appr oval authority, which 
may be obtained on request, is attached. 
 Addendum to type-approva l certificate No.  ........ 
concerning the type-approval for a ve hicle type fitted with a bodywork 
already approved as a separate technical unit with regard to Regulation No. 107. 
 1. Additional information  1.1. Category of vehicle (M
2, M 3): 2/ 
 1.2. Technically permissi ble maximum mass (kg): 
 1.3. Position of centre of grav ity of the laden vehicle in the longitudinal, transverse 
and vertical directions: 
 1.4. Superstructure strength  1.4.1.  type-approval number, if required: 
 1.5. Approval granted in accordance with annex 11, paragraph. 7.6.3.1 (A) / 
paragraph 7.6.3.1. (B) 2
/ 
 2. Remarks:  
___________ 
 
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 _______________ 
1/ Distinguishing number of the country wh ich has granted/extended/refused/withdrawn 
approval (see approval provision in the Regulation.) 
2/ Delete where not applicable. 
3/ If the means of identification of type cont ains characters not relevant to describe the 
vehicle, component or separate technical unit types covered by this type-approval certificate such characters shall be represente d in the documentation by  the symbol:   "?" 
(e.g. ABC??123??). 
4
/ As defined Consolid ated Resolution R.E.3 
 
   
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 Annex 2  
 
ARRANGEMENTS OF  APPROVAL MARKS 
  
Model A
 
 
(See paragraph 4.4. of this Regulation) 
 
 
The above approval mark affixed to a vehicle show s that the vehicle type concerned has, with 
regard to its constructional features, been appr oved in the Netherlands (E 4) for Class III, 
pursuant to Regulation No. 107 under approv al number 012439.  Th e approval number 
indicates that the approval was granted accordin g to the requirements of Regulation No. 107 as 
amended by the 01 series of amendments.  
Model B
 
 
(See paragraph 4.5. of this Regulation) 
 The above approval mark affixed to a vehicle sh ows that the vehicle type concerned has been 
approved in the Netherlands (E 4) purs uant to Regulations Nos. 107 and 43.*
/  The first two 
digits of the approval numbers indicate that, at  the dates when the respective approvals were 
given, Regulation No. 107 included the 01 series of amendments and Regulation No. 43 was in 
its original form. ___________ *
/  This number is given merely as an example. 
 
  
 
   
01
a=8m mm i n
01010101
a=8m mm i n
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 Model C  
 
 (See paragraph 4.4.3. of this Regulation) 
  The above approval mark affixed to a vehi cle bodywork shows that the bodywork type 
concerned has, with regard to its constructio nal features, been approved separately in the 
Netherlands (E 4) for Class III as a separate bodywork (letter S), pursu ant to Regulation No. 
107 under approval number 012439.  The approval number indicates that the approval was 
granted according to the requirements of Regulat ion No. 107 as amended by the 01 series of 
amendments.   
__________ 
a=8m mm i nR S01
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 ANNEX 3  
 
REQUIREMENTS TO BE MET BY ALL VEHICLES 
 
1.-6. (reserved) 
7. REQUIREMENTS  
7.1 General  
7.1.1. Unless otherwise stated, all measuremen ts shall be made when the vehicle is 
at its mass in running order and it is  standing on a smooth and horizontal 
ground surface and in the normal condition for travel.  If a kneeling system is fitted, it shall be set so the vehicle is  at its normal ride height for travel.  
In the case of approval of bodywork as a separate technical unit the position 
of the body relative to the flat horizont al surface shall be  specified by the 
manufacturer. 
7.1.2. Wherever there is a requirement in this Regulation for a surface in the 
vehicle to be horizontal or at a specific angle when th e vehicle is at its mass 
in running order, in the case of a ve hicle with mechanical suspension, the 
surface may exceed this slope or possess a slope when the vehicle is at its mass in running order, provided that this requirement is met when the 
vehicle is in the loading condition declared by the manufacturer.  If a 
kneeling system is fitted to the ve hicle, it shall not be in operation. 
7.2. Masses and dimensions
 
7.2.1. The vehicles sha ll comply with the requirements of annex 11. 
7.2.2. Area available for passengers . 
7.2.2.1. The total surface area S 0 available for passengers is calculated by deducting 
from the total area of th e floor of the vehicle: 
7.2.2.1.1. the area of the driver's compartment; 7.2.2.1.2. the area of steps at doors and the ar ea of any other step with a depth of less 
than 300 mm and the area swept by th e door and its mech anism when it is 
operated; 
7.2.2.1.3. the area of any part over which th e vertical clearance is less than 1350 mm 
measured from the floor disregardi ng permitted intrusion specified in 
paragraphs 7.7.8.6.3. an d 7.7.8.6.4.  In the case of vehicles of  Class A or B, 
this dimension may be reduced to 1200 mm; 
7.2.2.1.4. the area of any part  of the vehicle to which acces s by passengers is prevented 
as defined in paragraph 7.9.4.; 
 
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 7.2.2.1.5. the area of any space reserved sole ly for the carriage of goods or baggage and 
from which passengers are excluded. 
7.2.2.1.6. the area required to provide  a clear working area at serveries; 
7.2.2.1.7. the floor area occu pied by any staircase, half staircase, intercommunication 
staircase or the surface of any step. 
7.2.2.2. The surface area S 1 available for standing passengers is calculated by 
deducting from S 0: 
7.2.2.2.1. the area of all part s of the floor in which th e slope exceeds the maximum 
permissible values as determined in paragraph 7.7.6.; 
7.2.2.2.2. the area of all parts which are not accessible to a standing passenger when all 
the seats are occupied, with th e exception of folding seats; 
7.2.2.2.3. the area of all part s where the clear height above the floor is less than the 
gangway height specified in paragraph 7.7.5.1.  (handholds shall not be taken 
into account in this connection); 
7.2.2.2.4. the area forward of a transverse vertical plane passing through the centre of 
the seating surface of the driver's  seat (in its rearmost position). 
7.2.2.2.5. the area 300 mm in front of all seat s other than folding seats, except where a 
sideways-facing seat is situated above the wheel arch, in which case this dimension may be reduced to 225 mm.  In the case of variable seating 
arrangements, of any seat when consider ed to be in use, see paragraph 7.2.2.4. 
7.2.2.2.6. any surface not being excluded by the provisions in paragraphs 7.2.2.2.1. to 
7.2.2.2.5. above, on which it is  not possible to place a rectangle of 400 mm x 
300 mm; 
7.2.2.2.7. in vehicles of Class II, th e area in which standing is not allowed. 
7.2.2.2.8. in double deck vehicles, any area of the upper deck. 7.2.2.2.9. the surface of the wheelchair spa ce(s) when considered occupied by a 
wheelchair user(s), see paragraph 7.2.2.4. 
7.2.2.3. There shall be on the vehicle a number  (P) of seating places, other than 
folding seats, which conform to the requirements of paragraph 7.7.8.  If the 
vehicle is of Class I, II or A the num ber of seating places on each deck shall 
be at least equal to th e number of square metres of floor on that deck 
available for passengers and crew (i f any) rounded down to the nearest 
whole number; this number may, in vehi cles of Class I, excluding the upper 
deck, be reduced by 10 per cent. 
 
7.2.2.4. In the case of a vehicle equipped with  a variable seating capacity the area 
available for standing passengers (S
1) and the provisions of paragraph 7.2.3. 
shall be determined for each of the following conditions as applicable; 
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 7.2.2.4.1. with all possible seats occupied follo wed by the remaining area for standing 
passengers and, if space remains, any wheelchair spaces occupied; 
7.2.2.4.2. with all possible sta nding areas occupied follow ed by the remaining seats 
available for seated passengers and, if space remains, any wheelchair spaces occupied; 
7.2.2.4.3. with all possible wheelchair spaces o ccupied followed by the remaining area 
for standing passengers and then th e remaining seats available for use 
occupied. 
7.2.3. Marking of vehicles
. 
7.2.3.1. The vehicle shall be clearly marked in a manner visible on the inside in the 
vicinity of the front door in letters or pictograms not less that 15 mm high and 
numbers not less than 25 mm high, with: 
7.2.3.1.1. the maximum number of seating places the vehicle is designed to carry; 
7.2.3.1.2. the maximum number of  standing places, if any, the vehicle is designed to 
carry; 
7.2.3.1.3. the maximum number of wheelchairs which the vehicle is designed to carry, 
if any. 
7.2.3.2. If a vehicle is designed to have a va riable number of se ating places, area 
available for standing passengers or number of wheelchairs carried, the 
requirements of paragraph 7.2.3.1. shall apply to each maximum seating capacity and the corresponding number of wheelchairs and standing passengers as appropriate. 
7.2.3.3. Space shall be provided in the driver’s area, in a position clearly visible to 
the driver, in letters or pictograms  not less than 10 mm high and numbers 
not less than 12 mm high, with: 
7.2.3.3.1. the mass of baggage which may be carri ed when the vehicle is loaded with 
the maximum numbers of passengers and crew and the vehicle is not 
exceeding the technically permissible maximum mass, or the permissible mass of any axle.  This sha ll include the mass of baggage: 
7.2.3.3.1.1. in baggage compartments (mass B, paragraph 7.4.3.3.1. of annex 11); 7.2.3.3.1.2. on the roof if equipped for the carri age of baggage (mass BX, paragraph 
7.4.3.3.1. of annex 11). 
7.3. Strength of the superstructure
. 
 7.3.1. All single-deck Class II and III vehicles shall have superstructures which 
comply with the requ irements of annex 5. 
7.4. Stability Test
 
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 7.4.1. The stability of a vehicle shall be su ch that the point at which overturning 
occurs would not be passed if the surf ace on which the vehicle stands were 
tilted to both sides in turn to an angl e of 28 degrees from the horizontal. 
7.4.2. For the purposes of the above test, th e vehicle shall be at its mass in running 
order as described in paragraph 2.18. of  this Regulation, w ith the addition of: 
7.4.2.1. Loads equal to Q (a s defined in paragraph 7.4.3.3.1. of annex 11) shall be 
placed on each passenger seat.  If the ve hicle is intended for standees or with 
a crew member who is not seated, the cent re of gravity of th e loads Q or 75kg 
representing them, shall be uniformly di stributed over the standee or crew 
area respectively, at a height of 875 mm.  Where a vehicle is equipped to 
carry luggage on the roof, a uniformly dist ributed mass (BX) of not less than 
that declared by the manufacturer in accordance with paragraph 7.4.3.3.1. of 
annex 11, representing such baggage shall be secured to the roof.  The other baggage compartments shall not contain any baggage. 
7.4.2.2. If the vehicle has a variable sea ting capacity, standing  capacity or is 
designed to carry one or more wheelchai rs, in respect of any area of the 
passenger compartment in which such variations occur, the loads in paragraph 7.4.2.1. shall be the greater of: 
 a) the mass represented by the number of seated passengers that may 
occupy the area including the mass of any demountable seats; or 
 b) the mass represented by the number of standing passengers that may 
occupy the area; or 
 c) the mass of wheelchairs and user s that may occupy the area at a total 
mass of 250 kg each placed at a height of 500 mm above the floor in the centre of each wheelchair space; or 
 d) the mass of seated passengers, st anding passengers and wheelchairs users 
and any combination of these that may occupy the area. 
7.4.3. The height of any step  used to prevent a wheel of the vehicle from slipping 
sideways on a tilt test rig shall not be greater than two-thirds of the distance between the surface upon wh ich the vehicle stands befo re it is tilted and that 
part of the rim of that wheel which is nearest to the surface when the vehicle 
is loaded in accordance  with paragraph 7.4.2. 
7.4.4. During the test, no parts of vehicl e which are not intended to come into 
contact in normal use shall not do so, nor shall any part become damaged or deranged. 
7.4.5. Alternatively, a calcula tion method can be us ed to show that the vehicle will 
not overturn under the conditions described in paragraphs 7.4.1. and 7.4.2.  Such a calculation shall take into  account the following parameters: 
7.4.5.1. masses and dimensions; 7.4.5.2. height of centre of gravity; 
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 7.4.5.3. spring rates; 
7.4.5.4. vertical and horizontal tyre rates; 7.4.5.5. characteristics of the control of  air pressure in the air springs; 
7.4.5.6. position of the centre of moments; 
7.4.5.7. torsion resistance of the body.  The method of calculation is descri bed in appendix 1 to this annex. 
7.5. Protection against fire risks
 
7.5.1. Engine compartment  
7.5.1.1. No flammable soun d-proofing material or ma terial liable to become 
impregnated with fuel, lubricant or othe r combustible materi al shall be used 
in the engine compartment unless the ma terial is covered by an impermeable 
sheet. 
7.5.1.2. Precautions shall be taken, either  by a suitable layout of the engine 
compartment or by the provision of drai nage orifices, to avoid, so far as 
possible, the accumulation of fuel, lubr icating oil or any other combustible 
material in any part of the engine compartment. 
7.5.1.3. A partition of heat-resisting materi al shall be fitted between the engine 
compartment or any other s ource of heat (such as a device designed to absorb 
the energy liberated when a vehicle is  descending a long gradient, e.g. a 
retarder, or a device for heating the inte rior of the body other, however, than a 
device functioning by warm water circulati on) and the rest of the vehicle.  All 
fixings, clips, gaskets, etc., used in conjunction with the partition shall be fire 
resistant. 
7.5.1.4. A heating device operating other th an by hot water may be provided in the 
passenger compartment if it is encased in material designed to resist the 
temperatures generated by the device,  emits no toxic fumes and is positioned 
such that no passenger is likely to co me into contact with any hot surface. 
7.5.2. Electrical equipment and wiring  
7.5.2.1. All cables shall be well insulated and all cables and electrical equipment shall 
be able to withstand the temperature and humidity conditions to which they 
are exposed.  In the engine compartment, particular attention shall be paid to their suitability to withst and the environmental temperature and the effects of 
all likely contaminants. 
7.5.2.2. No cable used in an electrical circuit shall carry a current in excess of that 
acceptable for such a cable in the light of its mode of installation and the 
maximum ambient temperature. 
7.5.2.3. Every electrical circuit feeding an item of equipment other than the starter, the 
ignition circuit (positive ignition), the glow-plugs, the engine-stopping device, 
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 the charging circuit and the battery earth connection shall include a fuse or a 
circuit breaker.  They may, however, be protected by a common fuse or a 
common circuit-breaker, provided that its rated capacity does not exceed 16A. 
7.5.2.4. All cables shall be well protected and shall be held securely in position in 
such a way that they cannot be dama ged by cutting, abrasion or chafing. 
7.5.2.5. Where the voltage exceeds 100 Volts RMS (root mean square) in one or more 
electrical circuits in a vehicle, a manu ally-operated isolating switch which is 
capable of disconnecting all such circuits  from the main electrical supply shall 
be connected in each pole of  that supply which is not electrically connected to 
earth, and shall be located inside the ve hicle in a position readily accessible to 
the driver, provided that no such is olating switch shall be capable of 
disconnecting any electrical circuit suppl ying the mandatory external vehicle 
lights.  This paragraph does not apply to high tension ignition circuits nor to 
self-contained circuits within a unit of equipment in the vehicle. 
7.5.2.6. All electrical cables shall be so located that no part can make contact with any 
fuel line or any part of the exhaust system, or be subjected to excessive heat, unless suitable special insulation and prot ection is provided, as for example to 
a solenoid-operated exhaust valve. 
7.5.3. Batteries
 
7.5.3.1. All batteries shall be well secured and easily accessible. 7.5.3.2. The battery compartment shall be separated from the passenger compartment 
and driver's compartment and ventilated to outside air. 
7.5.3.3. The battery terminals shall be protected against the risk of short circuit. 7.5.4. Fire extinguishers and first-aid equipment
 
7.5.4.1.  Space shall be provided for the fitting of  one or more fire extinguishers, one 
being near the driver's seat.  In vehicles  of Class A or B the space shall be not 
less than 8 dm3 and in Class I, II or III not less than 15 dm3. 
7.5.4.2. Space sha ll be provided for the fitting of one or more first-aid kits.  The space 
provided shall be not less than 7 dm3, the minimum dimension shall not be 
less than 80 mm. 
 7.5.4.3.  Fire extinguishers and first aid kits ma y be secured against theft or vandalism 
(e.g. in an internal locker or behind breakable glass), provided that the locations of these items are clearly  marked and means are provided for 
persons to extract them easily in an emergency. 
7.5.5. Materials
 
 No flammable material shall be pe rmitted within 100 mm of the exhaust 
system or any other significant source of  heat unless the material is effectively 
shielded.  Where necessary, shielding sha ll be provided to prevent grease or 
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 other flammable materials coming into c ontact with exhaust system or other 
significant heat sources.  For the pur poses of this paragraph, a flammable 
material is considered to be one wh ich is not designed to withstand the 
temperatures likely to be encountered in that location. 
7.6. Exits  
7.6.1. Number of exits  
7.6.1.1. The minimum number of  doors in a vehicle shall be two, either two service 
doors or one service door and one emerge ncy door.  The minimum number of 
service doors required is as follows: 
Number of 
passengers Number of service doors 
 CLASS I & A CLASS II CLASS III & 
B 
9 - 45 1 1 1 
46 - 70 2 1 1 
71 - 100 3 2 1 
> 100 4 3 1 
 
7.6.1.2. The minimum number of service doors in each rigid section of an articulated 
vehicle shall be one except that this mi nimum number shall be  two in the case 
of front section of an articulated vehicle of Class I. 
7.6.1.3. For the purpose of this requireme nt, service doors equipped with a power-
operated control system shall not be deemed to be emergency doors unless they can be readily opened by hand, once the control prescribed in paragraph 7.6.5.1. has been actuated, if necessary. 
7.6.1.4. The minimum number of exits shall be such th at the total number of exits in a 
separate compartment is as follows: 
Number of passengers and crew to be 
accommodated in each compartment Minimum total number of exits 
1 - 8 2 
9 - 16 3 
17 - 30 4 
31 - 45 5 
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 Number of passengers and crew to be 
accommodated in each compartment Minimum total number of exits 
46 - 60 6 
61 - 75 7 
76 - 90 8 
91 - 110 9 
111 - 130 10 
>130 11 
 Escape hatches can only count as one of the above-mentioned number of 
emergency exits. 
 7.6.1.5. Each rigid section of an articulated vehicle shall be treated as a separate 
vehicle for the purpose of determinin g the minimum number and the position 
of exits, except for paragraph 7.6.2.4.  Toilet compartments or galleys are not 
considered to be separate compartments for the purposes of defining the number of emergency exits.  A number of  passengers shall be determined for 
each rigid section. 
7.6.1.6. A double service door shall count as two doors and a double or multiple 
window as two emergency windows. 
7.6.1.7. If the driver's compartment does not provide access to the passenger 
compartment by means of a passage way complying with one of the 
conditions described in paragraph 7.7.5.1 .1., the following conditions shall be 
met: 
7.6.1.7.1. The driver’s compartment shall have  two exits, which shall not both be in the 
same lateral wall; when one of the exits is a window, it shall comply with the 
requirements set out in paragraphs  7.6.3.1. and 7.6.8.  for emergency 
windows. 
7.6.1.7.2. One or two seats are permitted alon gside the driver for additional people, in 
which case both of the exits referred to in paragraph 7.6.1.7.1. shall be doors.  
The driver's door shall be accepted as the emergency door for the occupants 
of those seats, provided that the driver 's seat, the steering wheel, the engine 
housing, the gear lever, the hand brake control, etc., do not constitute too 
great an obstruction.  The door provide d for those additional people shall be 
accepted as the emergency door for the dr iver.  Up to five additional seats 
may be fitted in a compartment incorporating the driver's compartment, 
provided that the additional seats and th e space for these seats comply with all 
requirements of this Regulation and at least one door giving access to the passenger compartment complies with the requirements of paragraph 7.6.3. 
for emergency doors. 
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 7.6.1.7.3. In the circumstances described in paragraphs 7.6.1.7.1. and 7.6.1.7.2., the 
exits provided for the driver's compartmen t shall not count as one of the doors 
required by paragraphs 7.6.1.1. to 7.6.1.2 ., nor as one of the exits required by 
paragraph 7.6.1.4., except in the case mentioned in paragraphs 7.6.1.7.1. and 
7.6.1.7.2.  Paragraphs from  7.6.3. to 7.6.7., 7.7.1., 7.7.2. a nd 7.7.7. shall not 
apply to such exits. 
7.6.1.8. If the driver's compartment and s eats adjacent to it are accessible from the 
main passenger compartment by means of a passageway co mplying with one 
of the conditions described in paragraph 7.7.5.1.1., no external exit is required 
from the driver's compartment. 
7.6.1.9. If a driver's door or other exit from the compartment is provided in the 
circumstances described in paragraph 7.6. 1.8. it may only count as an exit for 
passengers provided: 
7.6.1.9.1. it is not necessary to squeeze betwee n the steering wheel and the driver's seat 
in order to make use of that exit; 
7.6.1.9.2. it satisfies the requirements relatin g to the dimensions of emergency door 
indicated in paragraph 7.6.3.1. 
7.6.1.10. Paragraphs 7.6.1.8. and 7.6.1.9. do not preclude th ere being a door or other 
barrier between the driver's seat and the passenger compartment provided that this barrier can be released quickly by the driver in an emergency.  A driver's door in a compartment protected by such a barrier shall not be counted as an exit for passengers. 
7.6.1.11. Escape hatches, additional to th e emergency doors and windows, shall be 
fitted in vehicles of Class II, III and B.  They may also be f itted in the case of 
Class I and A vehicles.  The mini mum number of hatches shall be: 
 
Number of passengers Number of hatches 
not exceeding 50 l 
exceeding 50 2 
 
 7.6.2. Siting of exits
 
 Vehicles having a capacity exceeding 22 passenger seats shall meet the 
requirements shown below.  Vehicles having a capacity not exceeding 22 passengers may meet either the require ments shown below or those contained 
in annex 7, paragraph 1.2. 
7.6.2.1. The service door(s) shall be situated on th e side of the vehicle that is nearer to 
the side of the road corresponding to the direction of traffic in the country in 
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 which the vehicle is to be licensed for operation and at least one of them shall 
be in the forward half of the vehicle.  This does not preclude the provision of 
a door in the rear face of a vehicl e for use by wheelchair passengers. 
7.6.2.2. Two of the doors referred to in paragr aph 7.6.1.1. shall be separated such that 
the distance between transverse vertical planes through their centres of area is 
not less than 40 percent of the overall le ngth of the passenger compartment.  
If one of these two doors forms part of a double door this distance shall be measured between the two door s which are furthest apart. 
7.6.2.3. The exits shall be placed in such a way that their number on each of the two 
sides of the vehicle is substantially the same. 
7.6.2.4. At least one emergency exit shall be s ituated either in the rear face or in the 
front face of the vehicle respectively.  For Class I vehicles  and for vehicles 
with a rear part permanently closed of f from the passenger compartment, this 
provision is fulfilled if an  escape hatch is fitted. 
7.6.2.5. The exits on the same side of the vehicle shall be suitably spaced out along 
the length of the vehicle. 
7.6.2.6. A door shall, provided that it is not a service door, be permitted in the rear 
face of the vehicle. 
7.6.2.7. If escape hatches are fitted, they sha ll be positioned as follows: if there is only 
one hatch, it shall be situated in the mi ddle third of the vehicle; if there are 
two hatches, they shall be separated by a distance of at least 2 m measured 
between the nearest edges of  the apertures in a line pa rallel to the longitudinal 
axis of the vehicle. 
7.6.3.  Minimum dimensions of exits
 
7.6.3.1.  The several kinds of exit shall have  the following minimum dimensions: 
 
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  Class I Class II and 
III Remarks 
  Height (mm) 1800 1650 - 
Service door Door 
Aperture Width (mm) single door:  650 
double door:  1200 This dimension may be reduced 
by 100 mm when the measurement is made at the level of the handholds. 
Emergency  Height (mm) 1250 - 
Door  Width (mm) 550  
Emergency window Area: (mm
2) 400 000 It shall be possi ble to inscribe in 
this area a rectangle 500 mm x 700 mm. 
Emergency window situated  in the rear face 
of the vehicle, if the manufacturer does not provide an emerge ncy window of the 
minimum dimensions prescribed above. It shall be possible to insc ribe in the emergency window 
aperture a rectangle 350 mm high and 1550 mm wide.  The corners of the rect angle may be rounded to a radius of 
curvature not exceeding 250 mm . 
Escape Hatch Hatch 
Aperture Area 
(mm2) 400 000 It shall be possible to inscribe in 
this area a rectangle measuring 500 mm x 700 mm. 
 
7.6.3.2. Vehicles having a capacity not exceed ing 22 passengers may meet either the 
requirements shown in paragraph 7.6.3.1 . or those contained in annex 7, 
paragraph 1.1. 
7.6.4. Technical requirements for all service doors  
7.6.4.1. Every service door shall be capable of being easily opened from inside and 
from outside the vehicle when the vehicl e is stationary (but not necessarily 
when the vehicle is moving).  However, this requirement shall not be construed as precluding the possibility of  locking the door from the outside, 
provided that the door can alwa ys be opened from the inside. 
7.6.4.2. Every control or device for opening a door from the outside shall be between 
1000 mm and 1500 mm from th e ground and not more than 500 mm from the 
door.  In vehicles of Class I, II and III every control or device for opening a door from the inside shall be betw een 1000 mm and 1500 mm from the upper 
surface of the floor or step nearest th e control and be not more than 500 mm 
from the door.  This shall not apply to  controls located within the driver's 
area. 
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 7.6.4.3. Every one-piece manually-operated se rvice door which is hinged or pivoted 
shall be so hinged or pivoted that if the open door comes into contact with a stationary object while the vehicle is  moving forwards it tends to close. 
7.6.4.4. If a manually-operated service door is fitted with a slam lock  it shall be of the 
two-stage type. 
7.6.4.5. On the inside of a service door there shall not be any device intended to cover 
the inside steps when the door is close d.  This does not exclude the presence 
in the step well, when the door is closed, of the door operating mechanism 
and other equipment attached to the insi de of the door which does not form an 
extension of the floor on which passe ngers may stand.  This mechanism and 
equipment should not be dangerous for the passengers. 
7.6.4.6. If the direct view is not adequate, optical or other devices shall be installed to 
enable the driver to detect from his seat the presence of a passenger in the 
immediate interior and exterior vicinity  of every side service door which is 
not an automatically-operated service door. 
 In the case of a service door in the rear face of the vehicle not exceeding 
22 passengers, this requirement is satisfie d if the driver is able to detect the 
presence of a person 1.3m tall standing 1m behind the vehicle. 
7.6.4.7. Every door which opens towards the in terior of the vehicle and its mechanism 
shall be so constructed that its moveme nt is not likely to cause injury to 
passengers in normal conditions of use.  Where necessary, appropriate protection devices shall be fitted. 
7.6.4.8. If a service door is located adjacent to a door to a toilet or other internal 
compartment the service door shall be proofed against unintentional 
operation.  However, this requirement shall not apply if the door is locked 
automatically when the vehicle is moving at a speed exceeding 5 km/h. 
7.6.4.9. In the case of vehicles having a capacity not exceeding 22 passengers, the 
service doors of which are in the rear f ace of the vehicle, the leaves shall not 
be capable of being opened more than 115° nor less than 85° and, when open, 
shall be capable of being held automati cally in that position.  This does not 
preclude the ability to override that stop and open the door beyond that angle when it is safe to do so; for example,  to enable reversing against a high 
platform for loading or to open th e doors through 270° to allow a clear 
loading area behind the vehicle. 
7.6.5. Additional technical requiremen ts for power-operated service doors
 
7.6.5.1. In the event of an emergency ev ery power-operated service door shall be 
capable, when the vehicle is stationary (but not necessarily when the vehicle 
is moving), of being opened from insi de and, when not locked, from outside 
by controls which, whether or not  the power supply is operating: 
7.6.5.1.1. override all other door controls; 
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 7.6.5.1.2. in the case of interior controls, are placed on, or within  300 mm of, the door, 
at a height of not less than  1600 mm above the first step; 
7.6.5.1.3. can be easily seen and clearly iden tified when approaching the door and when 
standing in front of the door and, if additional to the normal opening controls, be clearly marked for emergency use; 
7.6.5.1.4. can be operated by one person when standing im mediately in front of the 
door; 
7.6.5.1.5. cause the door to open, or enab le the door to be easily opened by hand; 
7.6.5.1.6. may be protected by a device which can be easily removed or broken to gain 
access to the emergency control; the opera tion of the emergency control, or 
the removal of a protective cover over the control, shall be indicated to the driver both audibly and visually, and 
7.6.5.1.7. in the case of a driver-operate d door which does not comply with the 
requirements of paragraph 7. 6.5.6.2., it shall be such that after they have been 
operated to open the door and returned to their normal position, the door will 
not close again until the driver subseq uently operates a closing control. 
7.6.5.2. A device may be provided which is operated by the driver from the driving 
seat to deactivate the outside emergency controls in order to lock the service doors from outside.  In this case, the outside emergency controls shall be reactivated automatically either by the starting of the engine or before the vehicle reaches a speed of 20km/h.  Subsequently, deactivation of the outside emergency controls shall not occur auto matically, but shall require a further 
action by the driver. 
7.6.5.3. Every driver-operated service door sh all be capable of operation by the driver 
when in the driving seat using controls which, except in the case of a foot control, are clearly and distinctively marked. 
7.6.5.4. Every power-operated service door sha ll activate a visual tell-tale, which shall 
be plainly visible to the driver when seated in the normal driving position in 
any ambient lighting condition, to warn that  a door is not fully closed.  This 
tell-tale shall signal whenever the rigid structure of the door is between the 
fully open position and a point 30 mm from the fully closed position.  One 
tell-tale may serve for one or more doors .  However, no such tell-tale shall be 
fitted in respect of a front service door which does not comply with the 
requirements of paragraphs  7.6.5.6.1.1. an d 7.6.5.6.1.2. 
7.6.5.5. Where controls are provided fo r the driver to open and close a power-
operated service door, they shall be such that the driver is able to reverse the movement of the door at  any time during the closing or opening process. 
7.6.5.6. The construction and control system  of every power-operated service door 
shall be such that a passenger is unlikel y to be injured by the door or trapped 
in the door as it closes. 
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 7.6.5.6.1. This requirement shall be cons idered satisfied if the following two 
requirements are met: 
7.6.5.6.1.1. The first requirement is that when  the closing of the door at any measuring 
point described in annex 6 is resisted by a clamping force not exceeding 150 N, the door shall reopen automatically to its fullest extent and, except in the case of an automatically-operated service door, remain open until a closing control is operated.  The clam ping force may be measured by any 
method to the satisfaction of the competen t authority.  Guidelines are given in 
annex 6 to this Regulation.  The peak force may be higher than 150 N for a 
short time provided that it does not exceed  300 N.  The reopening system may 
be checked by means of a test bar ha ving a section of height 60 mm, width 
30 mm with corners radiused to 5 mm. 
7.6.5.6.1.2. The second requireme nt is that whenever the doo rs are closed onto the wrist 
or fingers of a passenger: 
7.6.5.6.1.2.1. the door reopen s automatically to its fullest extent and, except in the case of 
an automatically-operated service door, remains open until a closing control is 
operated, or 
7.6.5.6.1.2.2. the wrist or  fingers can be readily extracted from the doors without risk of 
injury to the passenger.  This requi rement may be checked by hand, or by 
means of the test bar mentioned in pa ragraph 7.6.5.6.1.1., tapered at one end 
over a length of 300 mm from a thickne ss of 30 mm to a th ickness of 5 mm.  
It shall not be treated with polish nor l ubricated.  If the door traps the bar it 
shall be capable of be ing easily removed, or 
7.6.5.6.1.2.3. the door is  maintained at a position allowing the free passage of a test bar 
having a section of height 60 mm, widt h 20 mm, with corners radiused to 
5 mm.  This position shall not be more than 30 mm distant from the fully 
closed position. 
7.6.5.6.2. In the case of a front service door  the requirement of paragraph 7.6.5.6. shall 
be considered satisfied if the door: 
7.6.5.6.2.1. fulfils the requirements of paragraphs 7.6.5.6.1.1. and 7.6.5.6.1.2., or 
7.6.5.6.2.2. is fitted with soft edges; these sha ll not, however be so soft that if the doors 
are closed on the test bar mentione d in paragraph 7.6 .5.6.1.1. the rigid 
structure of the doors will r each the fully cl osed position. 
7.6.5.7. Where a power-operate d service door is held closed only by the continued 
application of the power supply there shall be provided a visual warning 
device to inform the driver of any fa ilure in the power supply to the doors. 
7.6.5.8. A starting prevention device, if fitted, shall be effective only at speeds of less 
than 5 km/h and shall be incapable of opera tion above that speed. 
7.6.5.9. If the vehicle is not fitted with a starting prevention device, an audible 
warning to the driver shall be activated if  the vehicle is driven away from rest 
when any power-operated service door is  not fully closed.  This audible 
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 warning shall be activated at a speed  exceeding 5 km/h fo r doors complying 
with the requirements of paragraph 7.6.5.6.1.2.3. 
7.6.6. Additional technical requirements for automatically-ope rated service doors  
7.6.6.1. Activation of the opening controls . 
7.6.6.1.1. Except as provided in paragraph 7.6.5.1., the opening controls of every 
automatically-operated service door sha ll be capable of being activated and 
deactivated only by the driver from his seat. 
7.6.6.1.2. Activation and deactiv ation may be either direct , by means of a switch, or 
indirect, for example by opening and closing the front service door. 
7.6.6.1.3. Activation of the opening  controls by the driver shall be indicated inside and, 
where a door is to be open ed from outside, also on th e outside of the vehicle; 
the indicator (e.g. illuminated push-butt on, illuminated sign) shall be on or 
adjacent to the door to which it relates. 
7.6.6.1.4. In the case of direct  actuation by means of a switch the functional state of the 
system shall be clearly indicated to th e driver, by, for exam ple, the position of 
the switch or an indicator lamp or an  illuminated switch.  The switch shall be 
specially marked and arranged in such a way that it cannot be confused with 
other controls. 
7.6.6.2. Opening of automatically-operated service doors . 
7.6.6.2.1. After activation of the opening cont rols by the driver it shall be possible for 
passengers to open the door as follows: 
7.6.6.2.1.1. from inside , for example by pressing a push-bu tton or passing a light barrier, 
and 
7.6.6.2.1.2. from outside, except in the case of a door inte nded only as an exit and marked 
as such, by, for example, pressing an illuminated push- button, a push-button 
beneath an illuminated sign, or a sim ilar device marked with a suitable 
instruction. 
7.6.6.2.2. The pressing of the push-buttons mentioned in pa ragraph 7.6.6.2.1.1., and the 
use of the means of communication with  the driver mentioned in paragraph 
7.7.9.1., may send a signal which is stored  and which, after the activation of 
the opening controls by the driver , effects the opening of the door. 
7.6.6.3. Closing of automati cally-operated service doors.  
7.6.6.3.1. When an automatically-operated se rvice door has opened it shall close again 
automatically after a time interval has el apsed.  If a passenger enters or leaves 
the vehicle during this time interval, a safety device (e.g. a footboard contact, 
light barrier, one-way gate) shall ensure that the time until the door closes is sufficiently extended. 
7.6.6.3.2. If the passenger enters or leaves the vehicle while the door is closing, the 
closing process shall be interrupted automatically and the door shall return to 
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 the open position.  The reversal may be actuated by one of the safety devices 
referred to in paragraph 7.6.6 .3.1. or by any other device. 
7.6.6.3.3. A door that has clos ed automatically in accord ance with paragraph 7.6.6.3.1. 
shall be capable of being opened again by a passenger in accordance with paragraph 7.6.6.2.; this shall not appl y if the driver has deactivated the 
opening controls. 
7.6.6.3.4. After deactivation of the opening controls of the automatically-operated 
service doors by the driver, open door s shall close in accordance with 
paragraphs 7.6.6 .3.1. and 7.6.6.3.2. 
7.6.6.4. Inhibition of the automatic clos ing process on doors marked for special 
service, e.g. for passengers  with prams, passengers with reduced mobility, etc.  
7.6.6.4.1. The driver shall be able to inhib it the automatic closing process by actuation 
of a special control.  A passenger shall also be able to inhibit the automatic 
closing process directly by pr essing a special push-button. 
7.6.6.4.2. The inhibition of th e automatic closing process shall be indicated to the 
driver, e.g. by a visual tell-tale. 
7.6.6.4.3. Re-establishment of the automatic closing process shall in any case be 
capable of being done by the driver. 
7.6.6.4.4. Paragraph 7. 6.6.3. shall apply to the subs equent closing of the door. 
7.6.7. Technical requirements for emergency doors  
7.6.7.1. Emergency doors shall be capable of being easily opened from inside and 
from outside when the vehicle is stati onary.  However, this requirement shall 
not be construed as precluding the po ssibility of locking the door from the 
outside, provided that the door can always be opened from the inside by the use of the normal opening mechanism. 
7.6.7.2. Emergency doors, during their use as such, shall not be of the power-operated 
type unless, once the control prescr ibed in paragraph 7.6.5.1. has been 
actuated and returned to its normal position, the doors do not close again until the driver subsequently operates a closing control.  They shall also not be of the sliding type except in the case of vehicles having a capacity not exceeding 22 passengers.  For these vehicles a sliding door, which has been shown to be capable of being opened without the us e of tools after a frontal barrier 
collision test in accordance with Regula tion No. 33, can be accepted as an 
emergency door. 
7.6.7.3. Every control or device for opening an emergency door from the outside shall 
be between 1000 mm and 1500 mm fr om the ground and not more than 
500 mm from the door.  In vehicles of Classes I, II and III every control or 
device for opening an emergency door from the inside shall be between 
1000 mm and 1500 mm from th e upper surface of the fl oor or step nearest to 
the control and be not more than 500 mm from the door.  This shall not apply 
to controls located within the driver’s area. 
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 7.6.7.4. Hinged emergency doors fitted to the side of the vehicle shall be hinged at 
their forward edge and shall open outwar ds.  Check straps, chains or other 
restraining devices shall be permitted, provided that they do not prevent the 
door from opening to, and remaining open at , an angle of at least 100 degrees.  
If a means is provided sufficient to gi ve free passage to the emergency door 
access gauge, the 100 degrees  minimum angle requirem ent shall not apply. 
7.6.7.5. Emergency doors shall be proofed ag ainst unintentional operation. However, 
this requirement shall not apply if the emergency door is locked automatically 
when the vehicle is moving at a speed exceeding 5 km/h. 
7.6.7.6. All emergency doors shall be provide d with an audible device to warn the 
driver when they are not securely cl osed.  The warning device shall be 
operated by movement of the door catc h or handle and not by movement of 
the door itself. 
7.6.8. Technical requireme nts for emergency windows . 
7.6.8.1. Every hinged or ejectable emergenc y window shall open outwards.  Ejectable 
types shall not become totally detached from the vehicle when operated.  The 
operation of ejectable windows shall be  such that inadvertent ejection is 
effectively prevented. 
7.6.8.2. Every emergency window shall: 7.6.8.2.1. either be capable of being easily and instantaneously operated from inside and 
from outside the vehicle by means of a device recognised as satisfactory, or 
7.6.8.2.2. be made of readily-br eakable safety glass.  This latter provision precludes the 
possibility of using panes of laminated gl ass or of plastic material.  A device 
shall be provided adjacent to each em ergency window, readily available to 
persons inside the vehicle, to ensu re that each window can be broken. 
7.6.8.3. Every emergency window which can be locked from the outside shall be so 
constructed as to be capable of being opened at all time s from inside the 
vehicle. 
7.6.8.4. If the emergency window is of a ty pe horizontally hinged at the top edge, an 
appropriate device shall be provided to  hold it fully open.  Every hinged 
emergency window shall operate so as  not to obstruct clear passage from 
inside or outside the vehicle. 
7.6.8.5. The height of the lower edge of an  emergency window fitted in the side of the 
vehicle from the general level of the floor immediately below it (excluding any local variations such as the presence  of a wheel or transmission housing) 
shall be not more than 1200 mm nor less than 650 mm in the case of a hinged 
emergency window, or 500 mm  in the case of a win dow made of breakable 
glass. 
 However, in the case of a hinged emer gency window, the height of the lower 
edge may be reduced to a minimum of 500 mm provided that the window 
aperture is equipped with a guard up to a height of 650 mm to prevent the 
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 possibility of passengers falling out of the vehicl e.  Where the window 
aperture is equipped with a guard, the size of the window aperture above the 
guard shall not be less than the minimum size pres cribed for an emergency 
window. 
7.6.8.6. Every hinged emer gency window which is not clearly visible from the 
driver's seat shall be fitte d with an audible warning de vice to warn the driver 
when it is not completely closed.  Th e window lock, and not the movement of 
the window itself, shall actuate this device. 
7.6.9. Technical requirements for escape hatches . 
7.6.9.1. Every escape hatch shall operate so as not to obstruct the clear passage from 
inside or outside the vehicle. 
7.6.9.2. Roof escape hatches shall be ejectab le, hinged or made of readily-breakable 
safety glass.  Floor hatches shall be e ither hinged or ejectable and shall be 
fitted with an audible warning device to warn the driver when it is not 
securely closed.  The floor escape ha tch lock, and not the movement of the 
hatch itself, shall actuate this device.  Floor escape hatches shall be proofed against unintentional operation.  However this requirement shall not apply if the floor hatch is locked automatically when the vehicle is moving at a speed 
exceeding 5 km/h. 
7.6.9.3. Ejectable types shall not become to tally detached from the vehicle when 
operated such that the hatch is not a danger to other road users.  The operation of ejectable escape hatches shall be such that inadvertent operation is 
effectively prevented.  Floor ejectab le hatches shall eject only into the 
passenger compartment. 
7.6.9.4. Hinged escape hatches shall hinge along the edge towards the front or rear of 
the vehicle and shall hinge through an a ngle of at least 100 degrees.  Hinged 
floor escape hatches shall hinge into the passenger compartment. 
7.6.9.5. Escape hatches shall be capable of being easily opened or removed from the 
inside and from the outside.  However, this requirement shall not be construed 
as precluding the possibility of locking the escape hatch for the purpose of securing the vehicle when unattended, provided that the escape hatch can 
always be opened or removed from the inside by the use of the normal 
opening or removal mechanism.  In th e case of a readily-breakable hatch, a 
device shall be provided adjacent to the hatch, readily available to persons 
inside the vehicle, to ensure  that the hatch can be broken. 
7.6.10. Technical requirements for retractable steps
 
 Retractable steps if fitted shall comp ly with the follow ing requirements: 
7.6.10.1. the operation of retractable steps may be synchronised with that of the 
corresponding service or emergency door; 
7.6.10.2. when the door is closed  no part of the retractable st ep shall project more than 
10 mm beyond the adjacent  line of the body work; 
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 7.6.10.3. when the door is open and the retrac table step is in th e extended position, the 
surface area shall conform to the re quirements of paragraph 7.7.7. of this 
annex; 
7.6.10.4. in the case of a power-operated step, it shall not be possible for the vehicle to 
move from rest, under its own power, when the step is in the extended 
position.  In the case of a manually opera ted step, an audible indication shall 
alert the driver when the st ep is not fully retracted. 
7.6.10.5. a power-operated step shall not be capable of being extended when the 
vehicle is in motion.  If the device to operate the step fails, the step shall 
retract and remain in the retracted position.  However, the operation of the corresponding door shall not be hindered in the event of su ch a failure or by 
the step being damaged or obstructed. 
7.6.10.6. when a passenger is standing on a power-operated retractable step, the 
corresponding door shall be incapable of being closed.  Compliance with this 
requirement shall be checked by placing a mass of 15 kg, representing a small child, at the centre of the step.  This requirement shall not apply to any door 
within the driver's direct field of view. 
7.6.10.7. the movement of the retractable step shall not be  liable to cause any bodily 
harm either to passengers or to persons waiting at bus stops; 
7.6.10.8. the corners of retractable steps faci ng forwards or rearwards shall be rounded 
to a radius of not less than  5 mm; the edges shall be r ounded to a radius of not 
less than 2.5 mm; 
7.6.10.9. when the passenger door is open, the re tractable step shall be securely held in 
the extended position.  When a mass of 136 kg is placed in the centre of a 
single step or a mass of 272  kg is placed in the cen tre of a double step the 
deflection at any point on th e step shall not exceed 10 mm. 
7.6.11. Markings
 
7.6.11.1. Each emergency exit shall be marked, inside and outside the vehicle, by an 
inscription reading "Emergency exit" supplemented, where appropriate, by an international representative symbol. 
7.6.11.2. The emergency controls of service doors and of all emergency exits shall be 
marked as such inside and outside the vehicle either by a representative 
symbol or by a clearly-worded inscription. 
7.6.11.3. Clear instructions concerning the me thod of operation shall be placed on or 
close to every emergenc y control of an exit. 
7.6.11.4. The language in which any text ual markings intended to comply with 
paragraphs 7.6.11.1. to  7.6.11.3. are to be inscribed shall be determined by the 
approving authority bearing in mind the country / countries in which the applicant intends to market the vehicl e in liaison if necessary with the 
competent authorities of the country / countries concerned.  If the authority of 
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 the country / countries where the vehicle is to be registered has the language 
changed, this change shall imply no new type-approval process. 
7.7. Interior arrangements  
7.7.1. Access to service doors  (see annex 4, figure l) 
7.7.1.1. The free space extending inwards into  the vehicle from the side wall in which 
the door is mounted shall permit the free passage of a vertical rectangular panel 20 mm thick, 400 mm wide and 700 mm in height above the floor, 
having a second panel 550 mm wide s uperimposed symmetrically above it; 
the height of the second panel being as prescribed for the relevant class of 
vehicle.  The dual panel shall be maintain ed parallel with the door aperture as 
it is moved from the starti ng position, where the plane of the face nearest to 
the interior of the vehicle is tangential to the outermost edge of the aperture, to the position where it touches the first step, after which it shall be kept at 
right angles to the probable direct ion of motion of a person using the 
entrance. 
7.7.1.2. The hei ght of the upper rectangular panel shall be for the relevant class of 
vehicle and category as prescribed in th e table below.  As an alternative, a 
trapezoidal section, having a height of 500 mm, forming the transition between the width of the upper and the lo wer panel, may be used.  In this 
case, the total height of the rectangular section and this trapezoidal section of the upper panel shall be 1100 mm for all classes of vehicles with a 
capacity exceeding 22 passengers, and 950 mm for the classes of vehicle with a capacity not exceeding 22 passengers. 
 Vehicle Class Height of the upper panel (mm) 
(Dimension ‘A’ figure 1) Total height Width 
   Alternative trapezoidal 
section   
 Class A* / 950 950 1650 550 ** / 
 Class B* / 700 950 1400  
 Class I 1100 1100 1800  
 Class II 950 1100 1650  
 Class III 850 1100 1550  
 * / For vehicles having a capacity not exceeding 22 passengers, the lower 
panel may be displaced relative to the upper panel provided that it is in the same direction. 
 **
/ The width of the upper panel may be reduced at the top to 400 mm 
when a chamfer not exceeding 30 degrees from the horizontal is included. 
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 7.7.1.3. When the centre line of this dual panel has traversed a distance of 300 mm 
from its starting position and the dual panel is touching the step surface it shall be retained in that position. 
7.7.1.4. The cylindrical figure (see annex 4, figure 6) used for testing the gangway 
clearance shall then be moved starti ng from the gangway, in the probable 
direction of motion of a person leaving the vehicle, until its centre line has 
reached the vertical plane which contains the top edge of the uppermost step, or until a plane tangential to the upper cylinder touches the dual panel, 
whichever occurs first, and retained in that position (see annex 4, figure 2). 
7.7.1.5. Between the cylindrical figure, at the position set out in paragraph 7.7.1.4., 
and the dual panel, at the position set out in paragraph 7.7.1.3., there shall be a free space whose upper a nd lower limits are shown in annex 4, figure 2.  
This free space shall permit the free passa ge of a vertical panel whose form 
and dimensions are the same as the cylindrical form (paragraph 7.7.5.1.), 
central section and a thickness of no mo re than 20 mm.  This panel shall be 
moved, from the cylindrical form tangen tial position, until its external side is 
in contact with the dual panel interior  side, touching the plane or planes 
defined by the step upper edges, in the probable direction of motion of a 
person using the entrance (see annex 4, figure 2). 
7.7.1.6. The free passage clearance for th is figure shall not include any space 
extending to 300 mm in fr ont of any uncompressed s eat cushion of a forward 
or rearward facing seat, or 225 mm in the case of seats fitted at wheel arches, 
and to the height of the top of the seat cushion. 
7.7.1.7. In the case of a folding seat, this space shall be determined with the seat in the 
position of use. 
7.7.1.8. However, a folding s eat for use by the crew ma y obstruct the access passage 
to a service door when in the position of use provided that: 
7.7.1.8.1. it is clearly indicated, both in the vehicle itself and on the communication 
form (see annex 1), that the seat  is for the use of crew only, 
7.7.1.8.2. when the seat is not  in use it folds automatically as necessary to enable the 
requirements of paragraphs 7.7.1.1 . or 7.7.1.2. and 7.7.1.3., 7.7.1.4. and 
7.7.1.5. to be met; 
7.7.1.8.3. the door is not considered to be a mandatory exit for the purpose of 
paragraph 7.6.1.4., 
7.7.1.8.4. when the seat is in the position of us e, and when it is in the folded position, no 
part of it shall be forward of a vertical  plane passing through the centre of the 
seating surface of the driver's seat in its rearmost position and through the centre of the exterior rear-view mirror  mounted on the opposite side of the 
vehicle. 
7.7.1.9. In the case of vehicles having a capacity not exceeding 22 passengers a 
doorway and the route by which passeng ers gain access to it shall be 
considered unobstructed if they have: 
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 7.7.1.9.1. measured parallel with the longitudinal axis of the vehicle, there is a clearance 
of not less than 220 mm at any point  and 550 mm at any point being more 
than 500 mm above the floor or steps (annex 4, figure 3). 
7.7.1.9.2. measured perpendicular to the long itudinal axis of the vehicle, there is a 
clearance of not less than 300 mm at any point and 550 mm at any point being more than 1200 mm above the floor or steps or less than 300 mm below the ceiling (annex 4, figure 4). 
7.7.1.10. The service door and emergency door  dimensions in paragraph 7.6.3.1. and 
the requirements of paragraphs 7.7.1.1 . to 7.7.1.7., 7.7.2.1 . to 7.7.2.3., 7.7.5.1. 
and 7.7.8.5. shall not apply to a vehi cle of class B with a technically 
permissible maximum mass not exceedi ng 3.5 tonnes and up to 12 passenger 
seats in which each seat has unobstr ucted access to at least two doors. 
7.7.1.11. The maximum slope of  the floor in the access passage shall not exceed 5 
percent when measured with the vehicle at its mass in running order standing 
on a horizontal surface.  Any kneelin g device shall not be engaged. 
7.7.2. Access to emergency doors
 (see annex 4, figure 5) 
 The following requirements shall not apply to driver's doors used as 
emergency exits in vehicles having a capacity not exceeding 22 passengers. 
7.7.2.1. The free space between the gangway and the emergency door aperture shall 
permit the free passage of a vertical  cylinder 300 mm in diameter and 
700 mm high from the floor and supporting a second vertical cylinder 550 mm in diameter, the aggregate hei ght of the assembly being 1400 mm. 
 The diameter of the upper cylinder ma y be reduced at the top to 400 mm 
when a chamfer not exceeding 30 degrees  from the horizontal is included. 
7.7.2.2. The base of the first cylinder sha ll be within the projection of the second 
cylinder. 
7.7.2.3. Where folding seats are installed alongside this passage, the free space for the 
cylinder shall be required to be determin ed when the seat is  in the position for 
use. 
7.7.2.4. As an alternative to the dual cylinder, the gauging device described in 
paragraph 7.7.5.1. may be us ed (see annex 4, figure 6). 
7.7.3. Access to emergency windows
 
7.7.3.1. It shall be possible to move a test gauge from the gangway to the exterior of 
the vehicle through every emergency window. 
7.7.3.2. The direction of motion of the test gauge shall be in the direction in which a 
passenger evacuating the vehicle would be  expected to move.  The test gauge 
shall be kept perpendicular to that direction of motion. 
7.7.3.3. The test gauge shall be in the form of a thin plate having a size of 600 mm x 
400 mm with corners radius ed by 200 mm.  However, in the case of an 
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 emergency window in the rear face of the vehicle, the test gauge may 
alternatively have a size of 1400 mm x 350 mm with corners radiused by 175 mm. 
7.7.4. Access to escape hatches
 
7.7.4.1. Escape hatches in the roof  
7.7.4.1.1. Except in the case of Class I vehicles, at least one escape hatch shall be 
located such that a four-sided truncat ed pyramid having a side angle of 20 
degrees and a height of 1600 mm touches pa rt of a seat or equivalent support.  
The axis of the pyramid shall be vertical and its smaller section shall contact 
the aperture area of the escape hatch.  Supports may be fo ldable or movable 
provided they can be locked in their pos ition of use.  This position shall be 
taken for verification. 
7.7.4.1.2. When the structural thickness of th e roof is more than 150 mm, the smaller 
section of the pyramid shall contact the aperture area of the escape hatch at 
the level of the outside  surface of the roof. 
7.7.4.2. Escape hatches in the floor.  
 In the case of an escape hatch fitted in the floor, th e hatch shall give direct 
and free access to the exterior of the vehicle and be fitted where there is a 
clear space above the hatch equivalent to the height of the gangway.  Any 
heat source or moving components shall be at least 500 mm from any part of 
the hatch aperture. 
 It shall be possible to move a test ga uge in the form of a thin plate having 
dimensions 600 mm x 400 mm with co rners radiused by 200 mm in a 
horizontal position from a height above th e floor of the vehicle of 1 m to the 
ground. 
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 7.7.5. Gangways  (see annex 4, figure 6) 
7.7.5.1.  The gangway of a vehicle shall be so designed and constructed as to permit 
the free passage of a gauging device consisting of two co-axial cylinders with an inverted truncated cone interposed between them, the gauging device having the following dimensions (in mm): 
 
 Class I Class II Class III Class A Class B 
Diameter of lower 
cylinder ‘A’ 450 350 300 350 300 
Height of lower 
cylinder 900 900 900 900 900 
Diameter of upper 
cylinder ‘C’ 550 550 450 550 450 
Height of upper 
cylinder ‘B’ 500 * / 500 * / 500 * / 500 * / 300 
Overall height ‘H’ 1900 * / 1900 * / 1900 * / 1900 * / 1500 
  
 * / The height of the upper cylinder a nd herewith the overall height may be 
reduced by 100 mm in any part of the gangway to the rear of: 
 a) a transverse plane situated 1.5 m fo rward of the centre line of the rear 
axle (foremost rear axle in the case of ve hicles with more than one rear axle), 
and 
 b) a transverse vertical plane situated at the rear edge of the service door or 
of the rearmost service door if th ere are more than one service door. 
 The diameter of the upper cylinder may be reduced at the top to 300 mm when 
a chamfer not exceeding 30 degrees from the horizontal is included. 
 The gauging device may come into cont act with strap hange rs, if fitted, or 
other flexible objects such as seat be lt components and move them away. 
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 7.7.5.1.1. If there is no exit forward of a seat or row of seats: 
7.7.5.1.1.1. In the case of forward-facing seats, the front edge of the cylindrical gauge 
defined in paragraph 7.7.5.1. shall reach at least until the transverse vertical 
plane tangential to the fore most point of the foremost front row seat back and 
be retained in that position.  From this plane, it must be possible to move the 
panel shown in annex 4, figure 7, in such  a way that starting from the contact 
position with the cylindrical gauge, the pa nel side facing the exterior of the 
vehicle is displaced forwar ds a distance of 660 mm. 
7.7.5.1.1.2. In the case of sideways facing seats,  the forward part of the cylindrical gauge 
must reach at least the transversal plan e which coincides with a vertical plane 
passing through the centre of the forw ard seat. (annex 4, figure 7). 
7.7.5.1.1.3. In the case of rearwa rd facing seats, the forward part of the cylindrical gauge 
shall reach at least the transverse verti cal plane tangential to the face of the 
seat cushions of the forward row or seat (annex 4, figure 7). 
7.7.5.2. On vehicles of Class I, the diamet er of the lower cylinder may be reduced 
from 450 mm to 400 mm in any part of the gangway to the rear of: 
7.7.5.2.1. a transverse vertical plane situated 1.5 m forward of  the centre line of the rear 
axle (foremost rear axle in the case of ve hicles with more than one rear axle); 
and 
7.7.5.2.2. a transverse vertical plane situated at the rear edge of the rearmost service 
door. 
7.7.5.3. On vehicl es of Class III the seats on one side or on both sides of the gangway 
may be movable laterally, it being then  possible to reduce the width of the 
gangway to a figure corresponding to a lower cylinder diameter of 220 mm, 
on condition that the operation of a cont rol on each seat, readily accessible to 
a person standing in the gangway, shall be sufficient to cause the seat to return easily and, if possible, automati cally, even when it is loaded, to the 
position corresponding to a mi nimum width of 300 mm.  
7.7.5.4. On articulated vehicles, the gaugi ng device defined in paragraph 7.7.5.1. shall 
be able to pass unobstructed through the articulated section.  No part of the 
soft covering of that section, including parts of bellows, shall project into the gangway. 
7.7.5.5. Steps may be fitted in the gangways.  The width of such st eps shall not be less 
than the width of the gangway at the top of the steps. 
7.7.5.6. Folding seats allowing passengers to sit in the gangway shall not be 
permitted. 
7.7.5.7. Late rally-sliding seats which in one position encroach on the gangway shall 
not be permitted except on vehicles of Class III and subject to the conditions prescribed in paragraph 7.7.5.3. 
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 7.7.5.8. In the case of vehicles to which paragraph 7.7.1.9. applies, a gangway shall 
not be necessary provided the access dime nsions specified in that paragraph 
are respected. 
7.7.5.9. The surface of gangways and acce ss passages shall be slip-resistant. 
7.7.6. Slope of gangway  
 The slope of the gangway, measured w ith the vehicle unladen on a horizontal 
surface, and with the kneeling syst em not activated, shall not exceed: 
7.7.6.1. 8 per cent in the case of a ve hicle of Class I, II or A, or 
7.7.6.2. (reserved) 
7.7.6.3 12.5 percent in the case of a vehicle of Class III and B, and 
7.7.6.4. 5 percent in the case of the plane pe rpendicular to the longitudinal axis of 
symmetry of vehicle. 
7.7.7. Steps  (see annex 4, figure 8) 
7.7.7.1. The maximum and mini mum height, with the knee ling system not activated, 
and the minimum depth of steps for passengers at service and emergency doors and within the vehicle shall be as follows: 
 Classes I and A II, III and B 
 First step from 
ground ‘D’ Max height (mm) 340 1 / 380 1 / 2/ 5/ 
  Min depth (mm) 300 * / 
 Other steps ‘E’ Max height (mm) 250 3 / 350 4 / 
  Min height (mm) 120 
  Min depth (mm) 200 
*/  230 mm for vehicles having a cap acity not exceeding 22 passengers. 
1/  700 mm in the case of an emergency door. 
1500 mm in the case of an emergenc y door in the upper deck of a 
double-deck vehicle. 
2/  430 mm in the case of a vehicle with solely mechanical suspension. 
3/  300 mm in the case of steps at a door behind the rearmost axle. 
4/  250 mm in gangways for vehicles having a capacity not exceeding 22 
passengers. 
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 5/  for at least one service door ; 400 mm for other service doors. 
Note : 1. At a double doorway the steps in each half of the access passage 
shall be treated separately. 
2. Annex 4, Figure 8, dimension E, need not be the same for each 
step. 
7.7.7.1.1. Any transition from a sunken ga ngway to a seating area shall not be 
considered to be a step.  However, the vertical distance between the gangway surface and the floor of the sea ting area shall not exceed 350 mm. 
7.7.7.2. For the purpose of paragraph 7.7.7., the height of a step shall be measured at 
the centre of its width.  Furthermore, manufacturers should specifically take 
account of access by passengers with re duced mobility, particularly in relation 
to a step height to be  kept to a minimum. 
7.7.7.3. The height of the first step in re lation to the ground shall be measured with 
the vehicle on level ground, at its mass  in running order as defined in 
paragraph 2.18. of this Regulation, and the tyre equipment and pressure being 
as specified by the manu facturer for the technically permissible maximum 
laden mass (M) declared in accor dance with paragraph 2.19. of this 
Regulation. 
7.7.7.4. Where there is more than one step, each step may extend into the area of the 
vertical projection of the next step by  up to 100 mm and the projection over 
the tread below shall leave a free surface of at least 200 mm (see annex 4, figure 8) with all step nosi ngs being designed such as to minimise the risk of 
tripping and being in a contrasting colour or colours. 
7.7.7.5. The width and shape of every step sha ll be such that a rectangle as indicated 
in the table below can be placed on that step with not more that 5 percent of 
the area of the appropriate rectangl e overhanging the step.  At a double 
doorway each half of the doorway shall fulfil this requirement. 
Number of passengers > 22 <
 22 
Area First step (mm)  400 x 300 400 x 200 
 Other steps (mm)  400 x 200 400 x 200 
7.7.7.6. All steps shall have a slip-resistant surface. 
7.7.7.7. The maximum slope of the step in any direction shall not exceed 5 percent 
when the unladen vehicle is standing on a smooth and horizontal surface in its 
normal condition of travel (in particular any kneeling device shall not be engaged). 
7.7.8. Passenger seats and space for seated passengers
 
7.7.8.1. Minimum seat width  
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 7.7.8.1.1. The minimum width of the seat cushion, di mension F (annex 4, figure 9), 
measured from a vertical plane passi ng through the centre of that seating 
position, shall be: 
Class I, II, A, B    200 mm. 
Class III                225 mm. 
7.7.8.1.2. The minimum width of the available space for each seating position, 
dimension G (annex 4, figur e 9), measured from a vertical plane passing 
through the centre of that seating po sition at height between 270 mm and 
650 mm above the uncompressed seat cushion, shall be not less than: 
 individual seats: 250 mm  continuous rows of seats for two or more passengers 225 mm. 
7.7.8.1.3. For vehicles 2.35 m in width or less , the width of the available space for 
each seating position, measured from a vertical plane passing through the centre of that seating position at heights between 270 mm and 650 mm above the uncompressed seat cushion shall be 200 mm (see annex 4, figure 
9A).  In case of compliance with this paragraph the requirements of 
paragraph 7.7.8.1.2. shall not apply. 
7.7.8.1.4. For vehicles having a capacity not exceeding 22 passengers, in the case of 
seats adjacent to the wall of the vehicl e, the available space does not include, 
in its upper part, a triangular area 20 mm  wide by 100 mm high (see annex 4, 
figure 10).  In addition, the space needed for safety belts and their anchorages 
and for the sun visor should be considered as exempted. 
7.7.8.2. Minimum depth of seat cushion
 (dimension K, see annex 4, figure 11) 
 The minimum depth of a seat cushion shall be: 7.7.8.2.1. 350 mm in vehicles of  Classes I, A and B, and 
7.7.8.2.2. 400 mm in vehicles of Class II and Class III. 
7.7.8.3. Height of seat cushion
 (dimension H, see annex 4, figure 11) 
 The height of the uncompressed seat cush ion relative to the floor shall be such 
that the distance from the floor to a horizontal plane tangential to the front 
upper surface of the seat cushion is  between 400 mm and 500 mm:  this 
height may however be reduced to not less than 350 mm at the wheel arches 
and at the engine compartment. 
7.7.8.4. Seat spacing  (see annex 4, figure 12) 
7.7.8.4.1. In the case of seats facing in the same direction, the distance between the 
front of a seat squab and the back of the squab of the seat preceding it (dimension H), shall, when  measured horizontally and at all heights above the 
floor between the level of the top surf ace of the seat cushion and a point 
620 mm above the floor, not be less than: 
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 H 
Class I, A and B 650 mm 
Class II and III 680 mm 
7.7.8.4.2. All measurements shall be take n, with the seat cushion and squab 
uncompressed, in a vertical plane passing through the centreline of the individual seating place. 
7.7.8.4.3. Where transverse s eats face one another the mini mum distance between the 
front faces of the seat sq uabs of facing seats, as measured across the highest 
points of the seat cushions, sh all be not less than 1300 mm. 
7.7.8.4.4. Measurements shall be taken with reclining passenger seats and adjustable 
driving seats with their seat backs an d other seat adjustments in the normal 
position of use specified  by the manufacturer. 
7.7.8.4.5. Measurements shall be taken with any folding table f itted to a seat back in the 
folded position. 
7.7.8.4.6. Seats which are m ounted on a track or other system which permits the 
operator or the user to ea sily vary the interior co nfiguration of the vehicle 
shall be measured in the normal position of use specified by  the manufacturer 
in the application for approval. 
7.7.8.5. Space for seated passengers
 (see annex 4, figure 13) 
7.7.8.5.1. A minimum clear  space in front of each passenger seat shall be provided as 
shown in annex 4, figure 13.  The seat-b ack of another preceding seat or a 
partition whose contour corresp onds approximately to that  of the inclined seat 
back may intrude into this space as pr ovided by paragraph 7.7.8.4.  The local 
presence in this space of seat legs shall also be permitted provided that 
adequate space remains for the passenger's feet.  In the case of seats alongside the driver's seat in vehi cles with up to 22 passe ngers, intrusion of the 
dashboard, instrument panel, windscreen, sun visor, seat belts and seat belt anchorages shall be allowed. 
7.7.8.5.2. However, at least two in Class I and Class II and one in Class A forward or 
rearward facing seats specifically inte nded and marked for passengers with 
reduced mobility other than wheelchair user s shall be provided in that part of 
the bus which is most suitable for boarding.  These seats shall be designed for passengers with reduced mobility so as to provide enough space, shall have 
suitably designed and placed handholds to facilitate en try and exit of the seat 
and provide communication in accorda nce with paragraph 7.7.10. from the 
seated position. 
7.7.8.5.2.1. These seats shall provide at least 110 percent of the space specified in 
paragraph 7.7.8.5.1. 
7.7.8.6. Free height over seating positions
 
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 7.7.8.6.1. Over each seating position and, except  in the case of the front row seats in a 
vehicle not exceeding 22 passengers, its a ssociated foot space, there shall be 
measured a free space with a height of  not less than 900 mm measured from 
the highest point of the uncompressed seat cushion and at least 1350 mm from the mean level of the floor in the f oot space.  In the case of vehicles to 
which paragraph 7.7.1.10. applies, th is dimension may be reduced to 
1200 mm measured from the floor. 
7.7.8.6.2. This free space shall be  extended over the zone defined: 
7.7.8.6.2.1. by longitudinal verti cal planes 200 mm either side of the median vertical 
plane of the seating position, and 
7.7.8.6.2.2. by a transverse ver tical plane through the rearmo st upper point of the seat 
back and by a transverse vertical plane 280 mm in front of the foremost point 
of the uncompressed seat cushion, meas ured in each case at the median 
vertical plane of the seating position. 
7.7.8.6.3. From the edges of the free sp ace defined by para graphs 7.7.8.6.1. and 
7.7.8.6.2., the follo wing zones may be excluded: 
7.7.8.6.3.1. in the case of the upper part of th e outboard seats, a zone with a rectangular 
cross-section 150 mm in height and 100 mm in width (see annex 4, figure 14). 
7.7.8.6.3.2. in the case of the upper part of out board seats, a zone with a triangular cross-
section whose apex is situated 650 mm  from the floor and whose base is 
100 mm in width (see annex 4, figure 15); 
7.7.8.6.3.3. in the case of  the foot well of an outboard s eat, a zone of a cross-sectional 
area not exceeding, 0.02 m
2 (0.03 m2 for Class I low floor vehicles) and 
having a maximum width not exceedi ng 100 mm (150 mm for Class I low 
floor vehicles) (see annex 4, figure 16). 
7.7.8.6.3.4. In the case of a vehicle for up to 22 passengers, in the case of the seating 
places nearest to the rear corners of th e body, the outer rear edge of the free 
space, viewed in plan, may be rounded to a radius not exceeding 150 mm (see 
annex 4, figure 17). 
7.7.8.6.4. In the free space defined by para graphs 7.7.8.6.1., 7.7.8.6. 2. and 7.7.8.6.3., the 
following additional intrusions shall be permitted: 
7.7.8.6.4.1. intrusion of the back of another seat, its supports and its attachments (e.g. 
folding table); 
7.7.8.6.4.2. In the case of  a vehicle for up to 22 passe ngers, intrusion of a wheel arch 
provided that one of the followi ng two conditions is fulfilled: 
7.7.8.6.4.2.1. the intrusion does no t extend beyond the median ve rtical plane of the seating 
position (see annex 4, figure 18), or 
7.7.8.6.4.2.2. the nearest edge of  the area 300 mm in depth av ailable for the feet of the 
seated passenger is advanced no more  than 200 mm from the edge of the 
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 uncompressed seat cushion and to not mo re than 600 mm in front of the squab 
of the seat, these measurem ents being made in the median vertical plane of 
the seating position (see annex 4, figure 19).  In the case of two seats facing 
each other this provision shall appl y to only one of the seats and the 
remaining space for the feet  of seated passengers mu st be at least 400 mm. 
7.7.8.6.4.3. In the case of seats alongside the driver's seat in vehicles with up to 
22 passengers, intrus ion of hopper type windows when open and their fittings, 
of the dashboard / instrument panel, windscreen, sun visors, seat belts, seat 
belt anchorages and front dome. 
7.7.9. Communication with the driver  
7.7.9.1. On vehicles of Classes I, II and A, a means shall be provided to enable 
passengers to signal to the driver that  she/he should stop the vehicle.  The 
controls for all such communication de vices shall have protruding buttons, in 
vehicles of Class I and A no more than  1200 mm from the floor, and shall be 
a contrasting colour or colours.  Contro ls shall be distributed adequately and 
evenly throughout the vehicle.  Activation of the control shall also be indicated to the passengers by means of  one or more illuminated signs.  The 
sign shall display the words "bus stopping " or equivalent, and/or a suitable 
pictogram and shall remain illuminated until the service door(s) open.  Articulated vehicles shall have such signs  in each rigid section of the vehicle.  
Double-deck vehicles shall have them on each deck. 
7.7.9.2. Communication with  the crew compartment
 
 If a crew compartment is fitted without access to the driver or passenger 
compartments, a means of communicati on between the driver and this crew 
compartment shall be provided. 
7.7.10. Hot drink machines  and cooking equipment  
7.7.10.1. Hot drink machines an d cooking equipment shall be so installed or guarded 
that no hot food or drin k is likely to be spilled on any passenger due to 
emergency braking or cornering forces. 
7.7.10.2. On vehicles fitte d with hot-drink machines or cooking equipment, all 
passenger seats shall have adequate pr ovision for setting down hot food or 
drink whilst the vehicle is in motion. 
7.7.11. Doors to interior compartments  
 Every door to a toilet or other interior compartment: 7.7.11.1. shall be self-closing, and shall not be  fitted with any device to hold it open if, 
when open, it could obstruct passengers in an emergency, 
7.7.11.2. shall, when open, not conceal any handle, control device for opening or 
obligatory marking associated with any service door, emergency door, 
emergency exit, fire extin guisher or first aid kit; 
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 7.7.11.3. shall be provided with a means to enable the door to be opened from outside 
the compartment in an emergency, 
7.7.11.4. shall not be capable of  being locked from the outsi de unless it can always be 
opened from the inside. 
7.8. Artificial lighting  
7.8.1. Internal electrical lighting sh all be provided for the illumination of: 
7.8.1.1. all passenger compartments, crew compartments, toilet compartments and the 
articulated section of an articulated vehicle; 
7.8.1.2. any step or steps; 
7.8.1.3. the access to any exits and the area immediately around the service door(s); 
7.8.1.4. the internal markings and internal controls of all exits; 
7.8.1.5. all places where there are obstacles. 7.8.2. There shall be at least two internal lighting circuits such that failure of one 
will not affect the other.  A circuit serving only permanent entry and exit lighting can be considered as one of these circuits. 
7.8.3. Provisions shall be made to protect the driver from the effects of glare and 
reflections caused by artificial interior lighting. 
7.9. Articulated section of articulated vehicles
 
7.9.1. The articulated section that interconne cts rigid portions of the vehicle shall be 
so designed and constructed as to allow at least one rotary movement about at 
least one horizontal axis, and at least one vertical axis. 
7.9.2. When the articulated vehicle at its mass in running order is stationary on a 
horizontal level surface, there shall not be between the floor of either of the 
rigid sections and the floor of the rotating base or of the element replacing that base an uncovered gap of a width exceeding: 
7.9.2.1. 10 mm when all the wh eels of the vehicle are on the same plane, or 
7.9.2.2. 20 mm when the wheels of the axle adjacent to the articulated section are 
resting on a surface which is 150 mm higher than the surface on which the 
wheels of the other axles are resting. 
7.9.3. The difference in level between the fl oor of the rigid portions and the floor of 
the rotating base, measured at the joint, shall not exceed: 
7.9.3.1. 20 mm in the conditions desc ribed in paragraph 7.9.2.1., or 
7.9.3.2. 30 mm in the conditions described in paragraph 7.9.2.2. 
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 7.9.4. On articulated vehicles means shall be provided to physically prevent access 
by passengers to any part of th e articulated section where: 
7.9.4.1. the floor has an uncovered gap not complying with the requirements of 
paragraph 7.9.2.; 
7.9.4.2. the floor cannot carry the mass of the passengers; 
7.9.4.3. the movements of the walls constitute a danger to passengers. 
7.10. Direction-holding of articulated vehicles  
 When an articulated vehicle is movi ng in a straight line, the longitudinal 
median planes of its rigid portion shall coincide and form a continuous plane 
without any deflection. 
7.11. Hand rails and handholds  
7.11.1. General requirements  
7.11.1.1. Handrails and handholds shall be of adequate strength. 
7.11.1.2. They shall be so designed and installed as to present no risk of injury to 
passengers. 
7.11.1.3. Handrails and handholds shall be of a section enabling passengers to grasp 
them easily and firmly.  Every handrail shall provide a length of at least 100 mm to accommodate a ha nd.  No dimension of the section shall be 
smaller than 20 mm or greater than 45 mm except in the case of handrails on 
doors and seats and, in the case of a vehi cle of Class II, III or B, in access 
passages.  In these cases handrails having a minimum dimension of 15 mm shall be permitted provided that one ot her dimension is of at least 25 mm.  
Handrails shall not have sharp bends. 
7.11.1.4. The clearance between a handrail or handhold and the adjacent part of the 
vehicle body or walls shall be of at l east 40 mm.  However, in the case of a 
handrail on a door or a seat, or in the access passage of a vehicle of Class II, 
III or B, a minimum clearance of 35 mm shall be permitted. 
7.11.1.5. The surface of every handrail, handhold or stanchion shall be colour 
contrasting and slip-resistant. 
7.11.2. Handrails and handhol ds for standing passengers
 
7.11.2.1. Handrails and/or hand holds shall be provided in su fficient number for each 
point of the floor area intended, in conformity with paragraph 7.2.2. for 
standing passengers.  For this purpose, strap hangers, if f itted, may be counted 
as handholds, provided that they are held  in their position by suitable means.  
This requirement shall be de emed to be fulfilled if, fo r all possible sites of the 
testing device shown in annex 4, figure 20 hereto, at least two handrails or handholds can be reached by the device's moveable arm.  The testing device may be freely turned about its vertical axis. 
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 7.11.2.2. When applyi ng the procedure described in paragraph 7.11.2.1., only such 
handrails and handholds shall be considered as are not less than 800 mm and not more than 1900 mm above the floor. 
7.11.2.3. For every position that can be occu pied by a standing passenger, at least one 
of the two required handrails or handhol ds shall be not more than 1500 mm 
above the level of the floor at that position.  This does not apply to an area adjacent to a door where the door or its mechanism in open position would 
prevent the use of this handhold. 
7.11.2.4. Areas which can be occupied by standing passengers and are not separated by 
seats from the side walls or rear wall of the vehicle shall be provided with 
horizontal handrails parallel to the walls and installed at a height of between 800 mm and 1500 mm above the floor. 
7.11.3. Hand rails and handholds for service doors
 
7.11.3.1. Door apertures shall be fitted with handrails and/or handholds on each side.  
In the case of double doors this requ irement can be fulf illed by fitting one 
central stanchion or one central handrail. 
7.11.3.2. Handrails and/or handhol ds to be provided for service doors shall be such that 
they include a grasping point availabl e to a person standing on the ground 
adjacent to the service door or on any of  the successive steps.  Such points 
shall be situated, vertically, betw een 800 mm and 1100 mm above the ground 
or above the surface of ea ch step, and horizontally: 
7.11.3.2.1. for the position appropriate to a pers on standing on the ground, not more than 
400 mm inwards from the outer edge of the first step; and 
7.11.3.2.2. for the position appropriate to a pa rticular step, not outwards from the outer 
edge of the step considered, and not more than 600 mm inwards from that 
same edge. 
7.11.4. Handrails to priority seating.  
7.11.4.1. A handrail at a height of betwee n 800 mm and 900 mm above the floor level 
shall be provided between the priority seats as described in paragraph 7.7.8.5.2. and the service door suitable for boarding and alighting.  A break is permitted where it is necessary to gain access to a wheelchair space, a seat located at a wheel arch, a staircase, an access passage or a gangway.  Any 
break in the handrail shall not exceed  1050 mm and a vertical handrail shall 
be provided on at least one side of the break. 
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 7.12. Guarding of step wells  
7.12.1. Where any seated passenger  is likely to be thrown fo rward into a step well as 
a result of heavy braking, a guard shall be fitted.  The guard shall have a 
minimum height from the floor on which the passenger's feet rest of 800 mm 
and shall extend inwards from the wall of the vehicle at least as far as 
100 mm beyond the longitudinal centre lin e of any seating position where the 
passenger is at risk or to the riser of the innermost step; whichever is the 
lesser dimension. 
7.13. Baggage racks and occupant protection  
 The occupants of the vehicle shall be protected from objects liable to fall from 
baggage racks under braking or cornering forces.  If baggage compartments are fitted, they must be designed in such  a way that baggage is prevented from 
falling in the event of sudden braking. 
7.14. Trap  doors, if fitted
 
7.14.1. Every trap door, that is not an escape hatch, on the floor of a vehicle shall be 
so fitted and secured that it cannot be dislodged or opened without the use of tools or keys and no lifting or securi ng device shall project by more than 
8 mm above floor level.  Edges of  projections shall be rounded. 
7.15. Visual Entertainment
 
7.15.1. Forms of visual entertainment for pa ssengers, for example television monitors 
or videos, shall be located out of the driv er’s view when the driver is seated in 
his normal driving position.  This shall not preclude any television monitor or similar device used as part of th e driver’s control or guidance of the 
vehicle, for example to monitor service doors. 
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 ANNEX 3  
Appendix  
 
VERIFICATION OF STATIC TILTING LIMIT BY MEANS OF CALCULATION 
1. A vehicle may be shown to meet the requirement specified in paragraph 7.4. 
of annex 3 by a calculation method a pproved by the technical service for 
conducting the tests. 
2. The technical service responsible for conducting the tests may require tests to 
be carried out on parts of the vehicle to  verify the assumptions made in the 
calculation. 
3. Preparations for calculation. 3.1. The vehicle shall be represented by a spatial system. 3.2. Due to the location of the centre of gravity of the body of the vehicle and the 
different spring rates of the vehicle suspension and tyres, axles do not generally lift simultaneously on one side  of the vehicle as a result of lateral 
acceleration.  Therefore, lateral tilting of  the body over each axle has to be 
ascertained on the supposition that the wh eels of the other axle(s) remain on 
the ground. 
3.3. To simplify matters, it shall be assu med that the centre of gravity of the 
unsprung masses lies in the longitudinal plane of the vehicle on the line passing through the centre of the wheel rotation axle.  The small shifting of the roll centre due to deflection of the axle can be neglected.  The air suspension control should not be taken into account. 
3.4. The following parameters, at l east, shall be taken into account: 
 vehicle data such as wheel base, tread width an d sprung/unsprung masses, 
location of the centre of gr avity of the vehicle, de flection and rebound and the 
spring rate of the vehicle suspen sion, considering also non-linearity, 
horizontal and vertical spring rate of the tyres, torsion of the superstructure, location of the roll centre of the axles. 
4. Validity of the calculation method. 4.1. The validity of the calculation method shall be established to the satisfaction 
of the technical service, e.g. on the basi s of a comparative test with a similar 
vehicle. 
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 ANNEX 4  
EXPLANATORY DIAGRAMS  
Figure 1  
ACCESS TO SERVICE DOORS  
 
(see Annex 3, paragraph 7.7.1.) 
 
 
 
alternatives Classes I, II and III: A = 1100 mm Classes A and B: A = 950 mm  
Number of passengers <
 22 1 /  > 22  
Classes A B I II III 
Dimension A (mm) 950 700 1100 950 850 
Total height of dual panel 1650 1400 1800 1650 1550 
 
1/  See the respective footnot e in annex 3, paragraph 7.7.1.2. 
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Figure 2  
 
ACCESS TO SERVICE DOORS  
 
(see annex 3, paragraph 7.7.1.4.) 
 
 
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Figure 3  
 
DETERMINATION OF UNOBST RUCTED ACCESS TO DOOR  
 
(see annex 3, paragraph 7.7.1.9.1.) 
 
 
 
 
Figure 4  
 
DETERMINATION OF UNOBST RUCTED ACCESS TO DOOR  
 
(see annex 3, paragraph 7.7.1.9.2.) 
  
      
 
   
1200 
max 550 
min 
300 
min 300 
min Roof line 
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Figure 5  
 
ACCESS TO EM ERGENCY DOORS  
 
(see annex 3, paragraph 7.7.2.) 
 
 
 
 
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 Figure 6  
 
GANGWAYS  
(see annex 3, paragraph 7.7.5.) 
 
 
 
 
Classes  A B I II III 
 A 350 300 450 350 300 
Dimensions C 550 450 550 550 450 
(mm) B 500 * / 300 500 * / 500 * / 500 * / 
 H 1900 * / 1500 1900 * / 1900 * / 1900 * / 
 
        * /  See the respectiv e footnote ("*") in annex 3, paragraph 7.7.5.1. 
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 Figure 7  
 
FORWARD LIMITATION  OF THE GANGWAY  
 
(see annex 3, paragraph 7.7.5.1.1.1.) 
 
 
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 Figure 8  
 
STEPS FOR PASSENGERS  
 
(see annex 3, paragraph 7.7.7.) 
 
 
 
Height above ground level, vehicle unladen  
Classes I & A II, III and B 
First step from 
ground ‘D’ Max. height (mm) 340 (1) 380 (1)(2)(5) 
 Min. depth (mm) 300 * / 
Other steps ‘E’ Max. height (mm) 250 (3) 350 (4) 
 Min. height (mm) 120 
 Min. depth (mm) 200 
 
*/ 230 mm for vehicles having a cap acity not exceeding 22 passengers. 
(1) 700 mm in the case of an emergency door.  1500 mm in the case of an emergency door in  the upper deck of a double deck vehicle. 
(2) 430 mm in the case of a vehicle with solely mechanical suspension. 
(3) 300 mm in the case of steps at a door behind the rearmost axle. (4) 250 mm in gangways for vehicles having a capacity not exceeding 22 passengers. 
(5) For at least one service door; 400 mm for other service doors. 
 
Note
: 1. At a double doorway the steps in each half of the access passage shall be 
treated  separately. 
 2. E need not be the same for each step. 
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 Figure 9  
  
DIMENSIONS OF PASSENGER SEATS  
 
(see annex 3, paragraph 7.7.8.1.) 
 
 
 
 G (mm) minimum 
F (mm) min Continuous seats Individual seats 
200 */ 225 250 
            * 225 for Class III. 
 
Figure 9A  
 
DIMENSIONS OF PASSENGER SEATS  
 
(see annex 3, paragraph 7.7.8.1.3.) 
 
 
 
 G (mm) min 
F (mm) min Continuous seats Individual seats 
200 200 200 
 
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 Figure 10  
 
PERMITTED INTRUSION AT SHOULDER HEIGHT  
 
Transversal section of the minimum available space at shoulder height for a seat 
adjacent to the wall of the vehicle 
 
(see annex 3, paragraph 7.7.8.1.4.) 
 
 
G = 225 mm if continuous seat G = 250 mm if individual seat G = 200 mm for vehicles less than 2.35 m wide 
 
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Figure 11  
 
SEAT-CUSHION DEPTH AND HEIGHT  
 
(see annex 3, paragra phs 7.7.8.2. an d 7.7.8.3.) 
 
H = 400/500 mm (*) 
K = 350 mm min. (**)  (*) 350 mm at wheel arches and engine compartment. (**) 400 mm in vehicles of Classes II and III. 
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Figure 12  
 
SEAT SPACING  
 
(see annex 3, paragraph 7.7.8.4.) 
  
 
 
 
 H 
Classes I, A and B 650 mm 
Classes II and III 680 mm 
 
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 Figure 13  
 
SPACE FOR SEATED PASSENGERS  
 
(see annex 3, paragraph 7.7.8.5.) 
 
 
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Figure 14  
 
PERMITTED INTRUSION INTO SPACE ABOVE SEAT  
 
Transversal section of the minimu m free space above a seating place adjacent to the wall of the 
vehicle 
 
(see annex 3, paragraph 7.7.8.6.3.1.) 
 
 
 
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 Figure 15  
 
PERMITTED INTRUSION ABOVE A SEATING POSITION  
 
(see annex 3, paragraph 7.7.8.6.3.2.) 
 
 
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Figure 16  
 
PERMITTED INTRUSION IN LOWER PART OF PASSENGER SPACE  
 
(see annex 3, paragraph 7.7.8.6.3.3.) 
 
 
 
*/ 150 mm in the case of Class 1 low-floor vehicles. (**) 0.03 m
2 in the case of Class I low floor vehicles. 
 
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 Figure 17  
 
PERMITTED INTRUSION AT REAR CORNER SEATS  
 
View of the prescribed area of the seat (two side seats at the rear) 
(see annex 3, paragraph 7.7.8.6.3.4.) 
  
 
 
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Figure 18  
 
PERMITTED INTRUSION OF A WHEEL ARCH NOT EXTEND ING BEYOND THE 
VERTICAL CENTRE LINE OF THE SIDE SEAT  
 
(see annex 3, para graph 7.7.8.6.4.2.1.) 
 
 
 
  
Figure 19  
 
PERMITTED INTRUSION OF A WHEE L ARCH EXTENDING BEYOND THE 
VERTICAL CENTRE LINE OF THE SIDE SEAT  
 
(see annex 3, para graph 7.7.8.6.4.2.2.) 
  
 
 
 
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Figure 20  
 
TESTING DEVICE FOR SITING OF HANDHOLDS  
 
(see annex 3, paragraph 7.11.2.1.) 
 
 
 
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Figure 21  
 
REFERENCE WHEELCHAIR  
 
(see annex 8, paragraph 3.6.4.) 
  
 
 
 
 
Overall length, l: 1200 mm Overall width, b: 700 mm Overall height, h: 1090 mm Note
: 
A wheelchair user seated in the wheelchair adds  50 mm to the overall length and makes a height 
of 1350 mm above the ground.  
Figure 22
 
 
Minimum clear space for the wheelchai r user at the wheelchair space 
 
(see annex 8, paragraph 3.6.1.) 
 
 
 
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Figure 23  
 
(see annex 8, paragraph 3.4.) 
 
Figure 23A  
 
Pictogram for wheelchair users  
   
 
 
 
 
Figure 23B  
 
Pictogram for passengers with reduced mobility others than  wheelchair users  
 
 
 
  
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L 373/222 EN Official Journal of the European Union 27.12.2006 
 ANNEX 5  
 
STRENGTH OF SUPERSTRUCTURE 
 
(see annex 3, paragraph 7.3.) 
 
1. SCOPE. 
 This annex applies to all singl e-deck Class II and III vehicles. 
2. DEFINITIONS: 
 For the purposes of this annex: 2.1. "residual space
" means the space to be preserved in the passenger 
compartment during and after the structur e has been subjected to one of the 
tests prescribed in this annex; 
2.2. "superstructure " means the part(s) of a vehicle structure which contribute to 
the strength of the vehicle in th e event of a roll-over accident; 
2.3. "body section " means a section containing at least two identical vertical 
pillars on each side representative of a pa rt or parts of the structure of the 
vehicle; 
2.4. "total energy " means the energy assumed to be  absorbed by the complete 
structure of the vehicle.  This may be  determined as shown in this annex. 
3. GENERAL SPECIFICATI ONS AND REQUIREMENTS. 
 If the superstructure has obtained th e approval according to Regulation No. 
66, it is considered that it complies w ith these general specifications and 
requirements 
3.1. The superstructure of the vehicle shall be of sufficient strength to ensure that 
during and after it has been subjected to one of the methods of test or 
calculation prescribed in paragraph 4.: 
3.1.1. no displaced part of the vehicle intrudes  into the residual space, as specified in 
paragraph 5., and 
3.1.2. no part of the resi dual space projects outside the deformed structure 
3.2. The requirements of paragraph 3.1. a bove shall apply to the vehicle including 
all its structural parts, members and pa nels and all projecting rigid parts such 
as baggage racks, ventilati on equipment, etc.  Howe ver, bulkheads, partitions, 
rings or other members reinforcing the superstructure of the vehicle and fixed appliances such as bars, kitchenettes or toilets shall be ignored for the purposes of paragraph 3.1. 
3.3. In the case of an articulated vehicle, each part of the vehicle shall comply 
with the requirements specifi ed in paragraph 3.1. above. 
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 4. TEST METHODS. 
4.1. Each type of vehicle shall be veri fied according to one of the following 
methods at the discretion of  the manufacturer or acco rding to an alternative 
method approved by the competent authority: 
4.1.1. a roll-over test on a complete vehicle in accordance with the procedure set out 
in appendix 1; 
4.1.2. a roll-over test on a body section or sections representative of a complete 
vehicle in accordance with appendix 2; 
4.1.3. a pendulum test on a body section or sections in accordance with appendix 3; 
or 
4.1.4. a verification of strength of supers tructure by calculation in accordance with 
appendix 4. 
4.2. If the methods prescrib ed in paragraphs 4.1.2., 4.1. 3. or 4.1.4. cannot take 
account of a significant variation betw een one section of the vehicle and 
another, for example an air-conditioni ng installation on the roof, additional 
test methods or calculations shall be subm itted to the technical service.  In the 
absence of such additio nal information the vehi cle may be required to 
undergo the method of test pres cribed in paragraph 4.1.1. 
5. RESIDUAL SPACE. 5.1. For the purpose of paragraph 2.1., th e residual space means the volume within 
the passenger compartment wh ich is swept when the tr ansverse vertical plane 
defined in figure 1(a) is moved in a stra ight line or lines so that the point “R” 
in figure 1(a) passes from the “R” point of the rearmost outer seat, through the 
“R” point of every intermediate outer s eat to the “R” point of the foremost 
outer passenger seats. 
5.2. The position of the “R” point shown in figure 1(b)  shall be assumed to be 
500 mm above the floor under the passenge rs’ feet, 300 mm from the inside 
surface of the side of the vehicle and 100 mm in front of the seat back in the 
centre line of the outboard seats. 
6. INTERPRETATION OF TEST RESULTS 6.1. If body sections are tested, the tech nical service responsible for conducting 
the test shall ensure that the vehicle complies with the conditions specified in Sub appendix 2 of appendix 3, whic h contains requirements for the 
distribution of the main energy absorb ing parts of the superstructure of a 
vehicle. 
 
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Figure 1  
 
Residual space 
(All dimensions in millimetres) 
 
1(a) Laterally 
 
 
Note : see requirement of paragraph 5.1. 
   
1(b)  Longitudinally 
Section A-A of the vehicle in the vertical pl ane of the centre-line of the inboard seats. 
 
 
Note : See requirement of paragraph 5.2. 
 
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 Annex 5 -Appendix 1  
 
ROLL-OVER TEST ON A COMPLETE VEHICLE 
 
1. Test condition. 
1.1. While the vehicle need not be in a fully finished condition it shall be 
representative of production vehicles in respect of the mass of the vehicle in 
running order, centre of gravity and di stribution of mass as declared by the 
manufacturer. 
1.2. Driver and passenger seats shall be pl aced with their backs,  if adjustable, in 
their most upright position.  The height of  the seats, if adjustable, shall be the 
highest position. 
1.3. Every door and opening wind ow of the vehicle shall be closed and latched but 
not locked.  Windows and glazed bulkhe ads or screens may be glazed or 
unglazed at the applicant’s discretion.  If they are unglazed, an equivalent weight shall be imposed on the vehicle at the appropriate positions. 
1.4. Tyres shall be inflated to the pressu re prescribed by the vehicle manufacturer 
and, if the vehicle has an air-spring su spension system, the air supply to the 
air spring shall be ensured.  Any automa tic levelling system shall be adjusted 
with the vehicle on a flat, horizontal surface to the leve l specified by the 
manufacturer.  Shock absorbers shall operate normally. 
1.5. Fuel, battery acid and other combus tible, explosive or corrosive materials 
may be substituted by other materials provided that th e conditions prescribed 
in paragraph 1.1. above are met. 
1.6. The impact area shall consist of concrete or other rigid material. 
2. Test procedure (see figure 1) 2.1. The vehicle shall be plac ed on a platform in order to be rolled over on one 
side.  This side shall be sp ecified by the manufacturer. 
2.2. the position of the vehicle on the pl atform shall be such that when the 
platform is horizontal: 
2.2.1. the axis of rotation is parallel to  the longitudinal axis of the vehicle; 
2.2.2. the axis of rotation is 0 mm to 200 mm from the vertical step between the two 
levels. 
2.2.3. the axis of rotation is 0 mm to 100 mm  from the side of the tyre at its widest 
axle, 
2.2.4. the axis of rotation is 0 mm to 100  mm below the horizontal starting plane on 
which the tyres stand, and 
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 2.2.5. the difference between the height of  the horizontal starting plane and the 
horizontal lower plane on which the impact  takes place shall not be less than 
800 mm. 
2.3. Means shall be provided to prevent the vehicle moving al ong its longitudinal 
axis. 
2.4. The test apparatus shall prevent th e tyres from sliding sideways in the 
direction of roll-over by means of side walls. 
2.5. The test apparatus shall ensure the simultaneous lifting of the axles of the 
vehicle. 
2.6. The vehicle shall be tilted without ro cking and without dynamic effects until 
it rolls over.  The angular velocity shall not exceed 5 degrees per second (0,087 rad/sec). 
2.7. High-speed photography, deformable te mplates or other suitable means shall 
be used to determine that the requirement of paragraph 3.1. of this annex has been met.  This shall be verified at not less than two positions, nominally at the front and rear of the passenger comp artment, the exact positions being at 
the discretion of the technical servi ce.  Templates sh all be fixed to 
substantially non-deformable parts of the structure. 
 
Figure 1
 
 
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 ANNEX 5  
Appendix 2  
ROLL-OVER TEST ON A BODYWORK SECTION 
1. Test Conditions 
1.1. The bodywork section shall represen t a section of the unladen vehicle. 
1.2 The geometry of the bodywork sectio n, the axis of rotation and the position of 
the centre of gravity in the vertical  and lateral directions shall be 
representative of the complete vehicle. 
1.3. The mass of the bodywork section, expr essed as a percentage of the mass in 
running order of the vehicle, shall be specified by the manufacturer. 
1.4. The energy to be absorbed by th e bodywork section, expressed as a 
percentage of the total energy whic h would be absorbed by a complete 
vehicle, shall be specifi ed by the manufacturer. 
1.5. The percentage of total energy described in paragraph 1.4. shall not be less 
that the percentage of total kerb mass of the vehicle in running order described in paragraph 1.3. 
1.6. The test conditions specified in paragraph 1.6. of appendix 1 and in 
paragraphs 2.1. to 2.6. of appendix 3 shall apply. 
2. Test procedure 2.1. The test procedure shall be the same as the procedure described in appendix 
1, except that the bodywork section described above shall be used instead of a complete vehicle. 
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 ANNEX 5  
Appendix 3  
 
PENDULUM TEST ON A BODYWORK SECTION 
 1. Energy level and direction of impact  1.1. The energy to be transmitted to a par ticular bodywork section shall be the 
sum of the energies declared by the manu facturer to be allocated to each of 
the cross-sectional rings included in that particular bodywork section. 
 1.2. The appropriate proportion of the ener gy prescribed in Sub appendix 1 to this 
appendix shall be applied to the bodywork section by the pendulum such that at the moment of impact the directio n of motion of the pendulum makes an 
angle of 25 degrees (+ 0°, - 5°) to the central longitudinal vertical plane of the 
bodywork section.  The precise angle with in this range shall be specified by 
the vehicle manufacturer. 
2. Test conditions 
2.1. A sufficient number of tests shall be carried out for the technical service 
conducting the test to be satisfied that the requirement specified in paragraph 3.1. of this annex has been met. 
2.2. For the purposes of the test, bodywor k sections shall have sections of the 
normal structure fitted between the pillars in relation to the floor, underframe, 
sides and roof.  Sections of such co mponents as baggage racks, ventilation 
ducting etc., where fitted, shall also be included. 
2.3. Every door and opening window of the bodywork section shall be closed and 
latched but not locked.  Windows and glazed bulkheads or screens may be 
glazed or unglazed at the applicant’s discretion. 
2.4. Where appropriate, seats may also be included, at the option of the 
manufacturer, in their normal positions in relation to the structure of the 
bodywork section.  The normal fixings and joints between all members and 
attachments shall be incorporated. The back rests if adjustable shall be in their 
most upright position and the height of the seats, if adjustable , shall be in the 
highest position. 
2.5. The side of the bodywork section to be  impacted shall be at the discretion of 
the manufacturer.  Where more than one bodywork section is required to be 
tested, both shall be impacted on the same side. 
2.6. High speed photography, deformable te mplates or other suitable means shall 
be used to determine that the requirement specified in paragraph 3.1. of this 
annex has been met.  Templates sh all be fixed to a substantially non-
deformable part of the structure. 
2.7. The bodywork secti on to be tested shall be firmly and securely attached to the 
mounting frame through the cross-bearers or parts which replace these in such 
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 a way that no significant energy is ab sorbed in the support frame and its 
attachments during the impact. 
2.8. The pendulum shall be released fr om such a height that it strikes the 
bodywork section at a spee d of between 3 and 8 m/s. 
3. Description of the pendulum 3.1. The striking face of the pendulum shall be made of steel, or plywood 20 mm 
± 5 mm thick, and the mass of the pendulum shall be evenly distributed.  Its striking face shall be rectangular and flat, having a width of not less than the 
width of the bodywork section being te sted and a height of not less than 
800 mm.  Its edges shall be rounded to a radius of curvature of not less than 
15 mm. 
3.2. The body of the pendulum shall be rigi dly attached to two rigid bars.  The 
axis of the bars shall be not less than  3 500 mm from the geometric centre of 
the body of the pendulum. 
 
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 Sub-appendix 1  
 
CALCULATION OF TOTAL ENERGY (E*) 
 
 
Assumptions: 
 1. The shape of the cross-section of the body is assumed to be rectangular. 
2. The suspension system is assumed to be rigidly fixed. 
3. The movement of the bo dywork section is assumed to be pure rotation about 
point "A". 
 Calculation of total energy (E*)   If the fall of the centre of gravity (h ) is determined by graphical methods, E* 
may be taken to be given by the formula: 
 E* = 0.75 M.g.h (Nm)  Alternatively, E* may be calculated by the formula: 
 
 
)Nm(HH8.0 8.0 HH2WH .g.M75.0*Es 2 2 2
s2
2w
⎥⎥⎥
⎦⎤
⎢⎢⎢
⎣⎡
+ − − + = ⎟⎠⎞⎜⎝⎛ 
 (Nm) where: 
 M = the mass in running order of the vehicle (kg) 
 g = 9.8 m/s2  W = the overall width of the vehicle (m)  H
s = the height of the centre of gravity of the unladen vehicle (m) 
 H = the height of the vehicle (m) 
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Sub-appendix 2  
 
REQUIREMENTS FOR THE DISTRIBUTION  OF THE MAIN ENERGY ABSORBING 
PARTS OF THE SUPERSTRUCTURE 
 1. A sufficient number of te sts shall be carried out for the technical service to be 
satisfied that the complete vehicle meet s the requirements of paragraph 3.1. of 
this annex.  This shall not necessa rily require more than one test. 
 2. Calculations based on data obtained from a test on a bodywork section may 
be used to demonstrate the acceptability of another bodywork section which is not identical with the bodywork se ction already tested if it has many 
structural features in common with it. 
 3. The manufacturer shall declare whic h pillars of the superstructure are 
considered as contributing to its strength  and shall also declare the amount of 
energy (Ei) that each pillar is intended  to absorb.  These declarations shall 
meet the following criteria: 
 
(1) 
*E Emi
lii>∑=
=  where m is the total numb er of declared pillars. 
(2) (a) *4.0E Eni
liiF≥∑=
=  where n is the number of d eclared pillars forward of the 
centre of gravity of the vehicle; 
(b) EEiR
iip
==
∑ ≥
10.4 *
 where p is the number of decl ared pillars to the rear of 
the centre of gravity of the vehicle. 
 
(3) LlFf≥0.4  
 
(4) LlRr≥0.4  
 
(5) d
dmax
min.≤2 5  this shall apply only where d max is greater than 0.8 x 
maximum deflection permitted without intrusion of the 
residual space. 
  where:    E
i is the declared amount of energy th at can be absorbed by ith pillar of 
the superstructure, 
  E
iF is the declared amount of energy that  can be absorbed by the ith pillar 
forward of the centre gravity of the vehicle, 
  E
iR is the declared amount of energy that  can be absorbed by the ith pillar 
to the rear of the centre of gravity of the vehicle, 
 
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  E* is the total energy to be absorb ed by the complete structure of the 
vehicle, 
  d
max is the greatest amount of deflectio n measured in the direction of 
impact of any section of the bodyw ork structure after it has absorbed 
its own declared impact energy. 
  d
min is the least amount of deflection, measured in the direction of impact 
and at the same point on the bay as d max, of any section of the 
bodywork structure after it has abso rbed its own declared impact 
energy. 
 
 
∑∑
=
==
==ni
iiFni
iifiF
F
ElE
L
11) (
  =  weighted mean distance of the declared pillars in front of 
the centre of gravity of the vehicle. 
 
 
∑∑
=
==
==pi
iiRpi
iiriR
ElE
LR
11) (
  = weighted mean di stance of the declared pillars to the rear 
of the centre of gravity of the vehicle. 
 
 where: 
 l if  is the distance from the centre of gr avity of the vehicl e of the ith pillar 
forward of the centre of gravity. 
 
 l ir  is the distance from th e centre of gravity  of the vehicle of the ith pillar 
rearward of the centre of gravity. 
 
 l f  is the distance of the front of the ve hicle from the centre of gravity of the 
vehicle. 
 
 l f  is the distance of the rear of the ve hicle from the centre of gravity of the 
vehicle. 
 
 
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 Annex 5 - Appendix 4  
 
VERIFICATION OF STRENGTH OF SU PERSTRUCTURE BY CALCULATION 
 
1. A superstructure or sections of a su perstructure may be shown to meet the 
requirement specified in paragraph 3.1.  of this annex by a calculation method 
approved by the technical service res ponsible for conducting the tests. 
 
2. If the structure is likely to be subject  to deformations beyond the elastic limit 
of the materials used, then the calculati ons shall simulate the behaviour of the 
structure when undergoing la rge plastic deformations. 
 3. The technical service responsible for conducting the tests may require tests to 
be carried out on joints or parts of the structure to verify the assumptions made in the calculation. 
 4. Preparations for calculation  4.1. Calculations cannot be started until  the structure has been analysed and a 
mathematical model of it produced.  This  will define the separate members to 
be considered and identify the points at which plastic hinges may develop.  The dimensions of the members and the properties of material used must be 
stated.  Physical tests must  be made on the hinge poin ts to determine the force 
(moment of rotation) - deformation charact eristics in the plastic mode as this 
is essential data for the calculations.  The strain rate and the dynamic yield 
stress appropriate for this strain rate must be determined.  If the calculation 
method will not indicate when a significa nt fracture will occur, it will be 
essential to determine, by experiment, separate analyses or appropriate dynamic distribution.  Distribution of loading along the length of a vehicle 
shall be stated. 
 4.2. The calculation method shall include th e deformations up to the elastic limits 
of the materials followed by the identif ication of where plastic hinges will 
form and the subsequent formation of other plastic hinges unless the position 
and sequences of formation of plas tic hinges is known from previous 
experience.  The method shall accommodate the chan ges in geometry of the 
structure that take place, at least up to  the stage where the deformations have 
passed the acceptable limits.  The calcul ations shall simulate the energy and 
direction of impact which w ould occur if that particular superstructure were to 
be submitted to the roll-over tests prescr ibed in appendix 1.  The validity of 
the calculation method shall have been  established by comparison with the 
results of physical tests, which need  not necessarily have been made in 
connection with the vehi cle now being approved. 
5. Test of section of superstructure 
 When a calculation method is used  for a section of the complete 
superstructure, the same conditions sh all apply as stated above for the 
complete vehicle. 
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ANNEX 6  
 
GUIDELINES FOR MEASURING THE CLOS ING FORCES OF POWER-OPERATED 
DOORS 
 
(see annex 3, paragraph 7.6.5.6.1.1.) 
 
1. General  
  The closing of a power-operated door  is a dynamic process.  When a moving 
door hits an obstacle, the result is a dynamic reaction force, the history of 
which (in time) depends on several factors (e.g. mass of the door, acceleration, dimensions). 
 2. Definitions
 
 2.1. Closing force F(t) is a time functio n, measured at the closing edges of the 
door (see paragraph 3.2. below). 
 2.2. Peak force F
S is the maximum value of the closing force. 
 
2.3. Effective force F E is the average value of the cl osing force related to the pulse 
duration: 
 
F1
TF(t)dt E
tt
12
=∫ 
 
2.4. Pulse duration T is the time between the t 1 and t 2: 
 
T = t 2 - t1 
 
 Where, 
  t
1 =  threshold of sensitivity, wh ere the closing force exceeds 50 N. 
 t 2 =  fade-away threshold, where the cl osing force becomes less than 50 N. 
 2.5. The relation between the above parame ters is shown in figure 1 below (as an 
example): 
 
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 Figure 1  
 
 
 
2.6. Clamping force F c is the arithmetical mean va lue of the effective forces, 
measured at the same measuring point subsequently more times: 
 
F(F )i
nE
i1in
===
∑
 
 
3. Measurements  
 3.1. Conditions of measurement:  3.1.1. Temperature range: 10
o - 30oC 
 3.1.2. The vehicle shall st ay on a horizontal surface. 
 3.2. Measurements points shall be:  
3.2.1. at the main closing edges of the door: 
  one in the middle of the door;  one 150 mm above the lo wer edge of the door. 
 3.2.2. in the case of doors equipped with clamping prevention devices for the 
opening process: 
  at the secondary closing edges of the door  at that point which is considered to 
be the most dangerous place of clamping. 
 3.3. At least three measurements shall be  taken at each of the measuring points to 
determine the clamping force according to paragraph 2.6. 
 
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 3.4. The signal of the closing force sha ll be recorded by means of a low-pass filter 
with a limiting freque ncy of 100 Hz.  Both the th reshold of sensitivity and the 
fade-away threshold to limit the pulse  duration shall be set at 50 N. 
 3.5. The deviation of the reading from th e rated value shall not be more than +
 
3 percent. 
 4. Measuring device
 
 
4.1. The measuring device shall consis t of two parts: one handle and one 
measuring part which is a load cell (see figure 2). 
 4.2. The load cell shall have the following characteristics: 
 4.2.1. It shall consist of two sliding housi ngs with the outer dimension of 100 mm in 
diameter and 115 mm in wi dth.  Inside the load cell a compression spring 
shall be fitted between the two housings su ch that the load cell can be pressed 
together if an appropriate force is applied. 
 4.2.2. The stiffness of the load cell shall be 10 +
 0.2 N/mm.  The maximum spring 
deflection shall be limited to 30 mm so  that a maximum p eak force of 300 N 
is achieved. 
 
Figure 2  
 
 
 
  
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 ANNEX 7  
 
SPECIAL REQUIREMENTS FOR VEHICLES HAVING A CAPACITY NOT 
EXCEEDING 22 PASSENGERS 
 
1.1. Minimum dimensions for exits  
 
 The several kinds of exits sha ll have the following dimensions: 
Aperture Dimensions Remarks 
Service Door Entry height : 
Class A  1650 mm B  1500 mm The service door entry height shall be measured as the 
vertical distance measured on  a vertical plane of the 
horizontal projections of the mi d point of the door aperture 
and the top surface of the lowest step. 
 Aperture 
Height The vertical height of the serv ice door aperture shall be such 
as to permit the free passage of  the dual panel referred to in 
paragraph 7.7.1.1. of annex 3.   The upper corners may be 
reduced with round-offs, with a radius of not more than 
150 mm. 
 Width : 
Single door:  650 mm Double door:  1200 mm For Class B vehicles where the service door aperture height 
lies between 1400 mm and 1500 mm a mini mum single door 
aperture width of 750 mm shall apply.  For all the vehicles 
the width of any service door  may be reduced by 100 mm 
when the measurement is made at the level of the handholds 
and by 250 mm in cases where intruding wheel arches or the 
actuating mechanism for automatic or remote-control doors or the rake of the windscreen so require. 
Emergency door Height:        
1250 mm Width:         550 mm The width may be reduced to  300 mm in cases where 
intruding wheel arches so require , providing that the width of 
550 mm is respected at the minimum height of 400 mm 
above the lowest part of the do or aperture.  The upper corners 
may be reduced with round-offs , with a radius of not more 
than 150 mm
. 
Emergency 
Window Aperture area: 
4000 cm2 A 5 percent tolerance shall, ho wever, be permitted in respect 
of this area for type-approvals issued for one year following 
the entry into force of this Regul ation.  It shall be possible to 
inscribe in this area a r ectangle of 500 mm x 700 mm. 
 
 1.1.1. A vehicle to which paragraph 7.7. 1.9. of annex 3 applies shall meet the 
requirements of paragraph 7.6.3.1. of an nex 3 or paragraph 1.1. of this annex 
as regards emergency windows and escape hatches, and the following 
minimum requirements as regards se rvice doors and emergency doors: 
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Aperture Dimensions  Remarks 
Service Door Aperture Height: 
1100 mm This dimension may be reduced by a radius at the 
corners of the apertu re not exceeding 150 mm. 
 Width: 
Single door:    650 mm Double door:  
1200 mm 
 This dimension may be reduced by a radius at the 
corners of the aperture not  exceeding 150 mm.  The 
width may be reduced by 100 mm when the measurement is made at the level of the handholds and 
by 250 mm in cases where intruding wheel arches or 
the actuating mechanism fo r automatic or remote-
control doors or the rake of the windscreen so require. 
Emergency 
door Height:   1100 mm 
Width:     550 mm The width may be reduced to  300 mm in cases where 
intruding wheel arches so re quire, providing that the 
width of 550 mm is respected  at the minimum height 
of 400 mm above the lowest part of the door aperture.  The upper corners may be reduced with round-offs 
with a radius of no t more than 150 mm. 
 
 1.2. Siting of exits
 
 1.2.1. The service door(s) shall be situated on the side of the vehicle that is nearer to 
the side of the road corresponding to the direction of the traffic in the country 
in which the vehicle is to be registered , or in the rear face of the vehicle. 
 1.2.2. The exits shall be placed in such a way that there is at least one exit on each 
side of the vehicle. 
 1.2.3. The forward half and the rearward half of the passenger  space shall each 
contain at least one exit. 
 1.2.4. At least one exit shall be situated eith er in the rear face or in the front face of 
the vehicle unless an escape hatch is fitted. 
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 ANNEX 8  
 
REQUIREMENTS FOR TECHNICAL DEVICES FACILITATING 
ACCESS FOR PASSENGERS OF REDUCED MOBILITY 
 
1. GENERAL 
 This annex contains the provisions wh ich apply to a vehicle designed for easy 
access for passengers with reduced mobility and wheelchair users. 
2. SCOPE 
 These requirements shall apply to vehicles permitting easier access for 
persons with reduced mobility. 
3. REQUIREMENTS. 3.1. Steps
 
 The height of the first step from th e ground of at least one service door shall 
not exceed 250 mm for vehicles of Cl ass I and A and 320 mm for vehicles of 
class II, III and B. 
 As an alternative for vehicles of Class I and A, the first step from the ground 
shall not exceed 270 mm in two door openings, one entrance and one exit. 
 A kneeling system and/or retr actable step may be engaged. 
 The height of the steps other than the first step from the ground at the 
abovementioned door(s), in an access passa ge and in a gangway, shall be not 
more than 200 mm for vehicles of Cl ass I and A and 250 mm for vehicles of 
Class II, III and B. 
 The transition from a sunken gangway to a seating area shall not be 
considered to be a step. 
3.2. Priority seats and space for passengers with reduced mobility  
3.2.1. A minimum number of forward or  rearward facing s eats designated as 
priority seats for disabled passengers sh all be situated in a position near to a 
service door(s) suitable for boarding a nd alighting.  The minimum number 
of priority seats shall be four in Class I, two in Cl ass II and Class III and one 
in Class A and B.  A seat that folds out of the way when not in use shall not be designated as a priority seat.  Paragraph 7.7.8.5.2. of annex 3 shall not apply to vehicles that comply with this requirement. 
3.2.2. There shall be adequate space under, or adjacent to, at least one of the 
priority seats for a guide dog. 
3.2.3. Armrests shall be fitted on seats between the seating position and the 
gangway and shall be cap able of being moved eas ily out of the way to 
permit clear access to the seat. 
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  Handrails or handholds shall be fitted adjacent to priority seats in such a 
way as to allow the passenger to grasp them easily. 
3.2.4. The minimum width of a priority s eat cushion, measured from a vertical 
plane passing through the centre of that seating position, shall be 220 mm 
on each side or, in the case of a continuous seat, 220 mm per seating position on each side. 
3.2.5. The height of the uncompressed seat  cushion relative to the floor shall be 
such that the distance from the floor to a horizontal plan e tangent to the 
front upper surface of the seat cush ion is between 400 mm and 500 mm. 
3.2.6. The foot space at priority seating positions shall extend forward of the seat 
from a vertical plane through the forward edge of the seat cushion.  The foot 
space shall not have a slope in any di rection of more than 8 percent. 
3.2.7. Each priority seating position shall have a free height of not less than 
1300 mm for vehicles of Cl ass I and A and 900 mm for vehicles of Class II, 
measured from the highest point of th e uncompressed seat cushion.  This 
free height shall extend over the vertical  projection of the whole of the seat 
and the associated foot space.  Intrusi on of a seat back or other object into 
this space shall be permitted provided that a minimum clear vertical space 
extending 230 mm in front of the seat cushion is maintained. Where the priority seat is positi oned facing a bulkhead more than 1200 mm in height 
this space shall be 300 mm.
 
3.3. Communication devices  
3.3.1. Communication devices shall be placed adjacent to any priority seat and 
within any wheelchair ar ea and shall be at a height between 700 mm and 
1200 mm above the floor. 
3.3.2. Communication devices situated in th e low floor area shall be at a height 
between 800 mm and 1500 mm where there are no seats. 
3.3.3. The control for all internal communication devices shall be capable of 
operation with the palm of the hand and sh all be in a contra sting colour or 
colours and tone. 
3.3.4. If a vehicle is fitted with a ramp or lift, a means of communication with the 
driver shall be fitted outside, adja cent to the door, and not higher than 
1300 mm from the ground. 
3.4. Pictograms  
3.4.1. Vehicles fitted with a wheelchair space and/or priority seats shall have pictograms 
in accordance with annex 4, figure 23A visi ble from the outside, both on the front 
nearside of the vehicle and adjacent to th e relevant service door(s).  Appropriate 
pictograms will also be placed internally ad jacent to the wheelchair space or to the 
priority seat. 
3.5. Floor slope  
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  The slope of any gangway, access passage  or floor area between any priority 
seat or wheelchair space and at least one entrance and one exit or a combined entrance and exit shall not exceed 8 per cent.  Such sloping areas 
shall be provided with a non-slip surface. 
3.6. Wheelchair accommodation provisions
 
3.6.1. For each wheelchair user provided for in the passenger compartment there 
shall be a special area at least 750 mm wide and 1300 mm long.  The 
longitudinal plane of the special area shall be parallel to the longitudinal 
plane of the vehicle and the floor surface of the special area shall be slip 
resistant. 
 In the case of a wheelchair space desi gned for a forward facing wheelchair, 
the top of preceding seat-backs may intrude into the wheelchair space if a clear space is provided as shown in annex 4, figure 23. 
3.6.2. There shall be at least one door way through which wheelchair users can 
pass.  In the case of vehicles of Cla ss I, at least one wheelchair access door 
shall be a service door.  The wheelchair access door shall bear a boarding aid complying with the pr ovisions of paragraph 3.11. 2. (a kneeling system) 
of this annex; this shall be in comb ination with the provisions of paragraph 
3.11.3. (a lift) or 3.11.4. (a ramp) of this annex. 
3.6.3. A door for wheelchair access, that is not a service door, shall have a 
minimum height of 1400 mm.  The mi nimum width of all doors providing 
wheelchair access to the vehicle shall be 900 mm which may be reduced by 
100 mm when the measurement is ma de at the level of handholds. 
3.6.4. It shall be possible to move from the outside of the ve hicle through at least 
one of the doors for wheelchair access into the special area(s) with a reference wheelchair of the dimensi ons shown in annex 4, figure 21. 
3.7. Seats in the wheelchair space
 
3.7.1. Folding seats may be fitted in a wheelchair space.  However, such seats 
when folded and out of use shall not  intrude into the wheelchair space. 
3.7.2. A vehicle may be equipped with demountable seats fitted in the wheelchair 
space provided that such seats may be easily removed by the driver or a crew member. 
3.7.3. Where the foot space of any seat, or  part of a folding seat when in use, 
intrudes into a wheelchair space, those seats shall have a sign fixed on or adjacent to them with the following text: 
"Please give up this space for a wheelchair user". 
3.8. Stability of wheelchairs
 
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 3.8.1. Wheelchair restraint system.  As an alternative to the requirements 
contained in paragraphs 3.8.1.1. to 3. 8.1.2.3. restraint systems may comply 
with the requirements contained in  paragraphs 3.8.2. to 3.8.2.11. 
3.8.1.1. In a vehicle where passenger seats ar e not required to be fitted with any kind 
of occupant restraint system, the wh eelchair space shall be fitted with a 
restraint system in order to warrant the stability of the wheelchair; 
 A static test shall be carried out in accordance with the following 
requirements: 
 a) a force of 250 daN ± 20 daN per wheelchair sh all be applied on the 
restraint system itself; 
 b) the force shall be applied in the horizontal plane of the vehicle and 
towards the front of the vehicle if the restraint system is not attached to the floor of the vehicle.  If the restraint system is attached to the 
floor, the force shall be applied in an angle of 45° ± 10° to the 
horizontal plane and towards the front of the vehicle; 
 c) the force shall be maintained fo r a period of not less than 1.5 seconds; 
 d) the restraint system shall be capable of withstanding the test.  
Permanent deformation, including partial rupture or breakage of the restraint system, shall not constitute  failure if the required force is 
sustained for the specified time.  Where applicable, the locking device enabling the wheelchair to leave th e vehicle shall be operable by hand 
after removal of the traction force. 
3.8.1.2. When passenger seats are required  with occupant rest raint systems, each 
wheelchair space shall be provided with  a restraint system capable of 
restraining the wheelchair and its occupant. 
 This restraint system and its anchor ages shall be designed to withstand 
forces equivalent to the ones required  for the passenger seats and occupant 
restraint systems. 
 A static test shall be carried out in accordance with the following 
requirements: 
 a) the forces referred hereto shal l be applied in forward and rearward 
directions, separately and on the restraint system itself; 
 b) the force shall be maintained fo r a period of not less than 0.2 seconds; 
 c) the restraint system shall be capable of withstanding the test.  
Permanent deformation, including partial rupture or breakage of the restraint system shall not constitute failure if the required force is sustained for the specified time.  Where applicable, the locking device enabling the wheelchair to leave th e vehicle shall be operable by hand 
after removal of the traction force. 
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 3.8.1.2.1. In forward direction in the case of  a separate wheelchair  and wheelchair user 
restraint system 
3.8.1.2.1.1. For category M 2: 
 a) 1110 daN ± 20 daN in the case of a lap belt.  The force shall be 
applied on the wheelchair user restraint system in the horizontal plane 
of the vehicle and towards the front  of the vehicle if the restraint 
system is not attached to the floor of the vehicle.  If the restraint 
system is attached to the floor, the fo rce shall be applied in an angle of 
45° ± 10° to the horizontal plane of the vehicle and towards the front 
of the vehicle; 
 b) 675 daN ± 20 daN in the horizontal plan e of the vehicle and towards 
the front of the vehicle on the lap portion of the belt and 675 daN ± 
20 daN in the horizontal plane of th e vehicle and towards the front of 
the vehicle on the torso portion of th e belt in the case of 3-point belt; 
 c) 1715 daN ± 20 daN in an angle of 45° ± 10° to the horizontal plane of 
the vehicle and towards the front of the vehicle on the wheelchair 
restraint system; 
 d) the forces shall be applied simultaneously. 
3.8.1.2.1.2. For category M 3: 
 a) 740 daN ± 20 daN in the case of a lap belt.   The force shall be applied 
on the wheelchair user restraint system in the horizontal plane of the 
vehicle and towards the front of the vehicle if the restraint system is 
not attached to the floor of the vehicle.  If the restraint system is 
attached to the floor, the force sh all be applied in an angle 45° ± 10° to 
the horizontal plane of the vehicle and towards the front of the 
vehicle; 
 b) 450 daN ± 20 daN in the horizontal plan e of the vehicle and towards 
the front of the vehicle on the lap portion of the belt and 450 daN ± 
20 daN in the horizontal plane of th e vehicle and towards the front of 
the vehicle on the torso portion of th e belt in the case of 3-point belt; 
 c) 1130 daN ± 20 daN in an angle of 45° ± 10° to the horizontal plane of 
the vehicle and towards the front of the vehicle on the wheelchair 
restraint system; 
 d) the forces shall be applied simultaneously. 3.8.1.2.2.  In forward direction in the ca se of a combined wheelchair and wheelchair 
user restraint system. 
3.8.1.2.2.1.  For category M
2; 
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  a) 1110 daN ± 20 daN in an angle of 45° ± 10° to the horizontal plane of 
the vehicle and towards the front of the vehicle on the wheelchair user 
restraint system in the case of a lap belt; 
 b) 675 daN ± 20 daN in an angle of 45° ± 10° to the horizontal plane of 
the vehicle and towards the front of  the vehicle on the lap portion of 
the belt and 675 daN ± 20 daN in the horizontal plane of the vehicle 
and towards the front of the vehicle on the torso portion of the belt in 
the case of 3-point belt; 
 c) 1715 daN ± 20 daN in an angle of 45° ± 10° to the horizontal plane of 
the vehicle and towards the front of the vehicle on the wheelchair 
restraint system; 
 d) the forces shall be applied simultaneously. 3.8.1.2.2.2. For category M
3: 
 a) 740 daN ± 20 daN in an angle of 45° ± 10° to the horizontal plane of 
the vehicle and towards the front of the vehicle on the wheelchair user 
restraint system in the case of a lap belt; 
 b) 450 daN ± 20 daN in an angle of 45° ± 10° to the horizontal plane of 
the vehicle and towards the front of  the vehicle on the lap portion of 
the belt and 450 daN ± 20 daN in the horizontal plane of the vehicle 
and towards the front of the vehicle on the torso portion of the belt in 
the case of 3-point belt; 
 c) 1130 daN ± 20 daN in an angle of 45° ± 10° to the horizontal plane of 
the vehicle and towards the front of the vehicle on the wheelchair 
restraint system; 
 d) the forces shall be applied simultaneously. 
3.8.1.2.3. In rearward direction: 
 a) 810 daN ± 20 daN in an angle of 45° ± 10° to the horizontal plane of 
the vehicle and towards the rear of the vehicle on the wheelchair 
restraint system. 
3.8.2. Alternative wheel chair restraint system: 
3.8.2.1. A wheelchair space shall be fitte d with a wheelchair restraint system 
suitable for general wheelchair applica tion and shall allow the carriage of a 
wheelchair and a wheelchair user facing the front of the vehicle;  
3.8.2.2.  A wheelchair space shall be fitted with a wheelchair user restraint system 
which shall comprise of a minimum of  two anchorage points and a pelvic 
restraint (lap belt) designed and c onstructed of components intended to 
perform in a similar manner to those of  a seat belt conforming to Regulation 
No. 16; 
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 3.8.2.3.  Any restraint system  fitted to a wheelchair space shall be capable of being 
easily released in the case of an emergency; 
3.8.2.4.  Any wheelchair restraint system shall either: 3.8.2.4.1.   meet the dynamic test requireme nts described in paragraph 3.8.2.8. and be 
securely attached to vehicle anchorages  meeting the static test requirements 
in paragraph 3.8.2.6.; or 
3.8.2.4.2.  be securely attached to vehicl e anchorages such that the combination of 
restraint and anchorages meets the requirements of paragraph 3.8.2.8. 
3.8.2.5.  Any wheelchair user restraint shall either: 
3.8.2.5.1.  meet the dynamic test requirement s described in paragraph 3.8.2.9. and be 
securely attached to vehicle anchorages  meeting the static test requirements 
in paragraph 3.8.2.6.; or 
3.8.2.5.2.  be securely attached to vehicl e anchorages such that the combination of 
restraint and anchorages meets the dynamic test requ irements described in 
paragraph 3.8.2.9. when attached to  anchorages set up as described in 
paragraph 3.8.2.6.7. 
3.8.2.6. A static test shall be carrie d out on the anchorage points for both the 
wheelchair restraint system and the wh eelchair user restraint in accordance 
with the following requirements: 
3.8.2.6.1. the forces specified in paragra ph 3.8.2.7. shall be applied by means of a 
device reproducing the geometry of  the wheelchair restraint system; 
3.8.2.6.2. the forces specified in paragra ph 3.8.2.7.3. shall be applied by means of a 
device reproducing the geometry of th e wheelchair user restraint and by 
means of a traction devi ce specified in paragraph 6.3.4. of Regulation 
No. 14. 
3.8.2.6.3. the forces in paragraph 3.8.2.6.1.  and paragraph 3.8.2.6.2. shall be applied 
simultaneously in the forward direction and at an angle of 10° ± 5° above 
the horizontal plane; 
3.8.2.6.4. the forces in paragraph 3.8.2.6.1.  shall be applied in the rearward direction 
and at an angle of 10° ± 5° above the horizontal plane; 
3.8.2.6.5. the forces shall be applied as rapidly as possible through the central vertical 
axis of the wheelchair space; and 
3.8.2.6.6. the force shall be maintained for a period of not less than 0.2 seconds. 3.8.2.6.7. the test shall be carried out on a representative section of the vehicle 
structure together with any fitting provide d in the vehicle which is likely to 
contribute to the strength or rigidity of the structure. 
3.8.2.7. The forces specified in paragraph 3.8.2.6. are: 
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 3.8.2.7.1. in the case of anchorages provided for a wheelchair restraint system fitted to 
a category M 2 vehicle: 
3.8.2.7.1.1. 1110 daN applied in the longitudi nal plane of the vehicle and towards the 
front of the vehicle at a height of not less than 200 mm and not more than 
300 mm measured vertically from the floor of the wheelchair space, and  
3.8.2.7.1.2. 550 daN applied in the longitudina l plane of the vehicle and towards the rear 
of the vehicle at a height of not less than 200 mm and not more than 
300 mm measured vertically from th e floor of the wheelchair space; 
3.8.2.7.2. in the case of anchorages provided for a wheelchair restraint system fitted to 
a category M 3 vehicle 
3.8.2.7.2.1. 740 daN applied in the longitudi nal plane of the vehicle and towards the 
front of the vehicle at a height of not less than 200 mm and not more than 
300 mm measured vertically from the floor of the wheelchair space, and 
3.8.2.7.2.2. 370 daN applied in the longitudina l plane of the vehicle and towards the rear 
of the vehicle at a height of not less than 200 mm and not more than 
300 mm measured vertically from th e floor of the wheelchair space; 
3.8.2.7.3. in the case of anchorages provided for a wheelchair user restraint system the 
forces shall be in accordance with th e requirements of paragraph 6.4. of 
Regulation No. 14. 
3.8.2.8. A wheelchair restraint system sha ll be subject to a dyna mic test carried out 
in accordance with the following requirements: 
3.8.2.8.1. a representative wheelchair test tr olley of mass 85 kg shall, from a speed of 
between 48 km/h to 50 km/h to rest, be  subject to a deceleration-time pulse: 
3.8.2.8.1.1. exceeding 20 g in the forward direction for a cumulative period of at least 
0.015 seconds; 
3.8.2.8.1.2. exceeding 15 g in the forward direction for a cumulative period of at least 
0.04 seconds; 
3.8.2.8.1.3. exceeding a duration of 0.075 seconds; 3.8.2.8.1.4. not exceeding 28 g and for not more than 0.08 seconds; 3.8.2.8.1.5. not exceeding a duration of more than 0.12 seconds, and 3.8.2.8.2. a representative wheelchair test tr olley of mass 85 kg shall, from a speed of 
between 48 km/h to 50 km/h to rest, be  subject to a deceleration-time pulse: 
3.8.2.8.2.1. exceeding 5 g in the rearward di rection for a cumulative period of at least 
0.015 seconds; 
3.8.2.8.2.2. not exceeding 8 g in the rearward direction and for not more than 0.02 
seconds; 
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 3.8.2.8.3. the test in paragraph 3.8.2.8.2. sh all not apply if the same restraints are used 
for the forward and rearward direction or if an equivale nt test has been 
conducted; 
3.8.2.8.4. for the above test, the wheelchair re straint system shall be attached to either: 
3.8.2.8.4.1. anchorages fixed to the test rig which represents the geometry of the 
anchorages in a vehicle for which the restraint system is intended, or 
3.8.2.8.4.2. anchorages forming part of a re presentative section of the vehicle for which 
the restraint system is intended, set up as described in paragraph 3.8.2.6.7. 
3.8.2.9. A wheelchair occupant restraint sh all comply with the test requirements 
specified in paragraph 7.7.4. of Regulat ion No. 16 or an equivalent test to 
the deceleration-time pulse in paragraph 3.8.2.8.1.  A seat belt approved to 
Regulation No. 16 and so marked shall be deemed to comply. 
3.8.2.10. A test in paragraph 3.8.2.6., 3.8.2.8. or 3.8.2.9. shall be deemed to have failed 
unless the following requirements are met: 
3.8.2.10.1. no part of the system shall have failed, or shall have become detached from 
its anchorage or from th e vehicle during the test; 
3.8.2.10.2. mechanisms to release the wheelch air and user shall be capable of release 
after completion of the test ; 
3.8.2.10.3. in the test in paragraph 3.8.2. 8. the wheelchair shall not move more than 
200 mm in the longitudinal plane of the vehicle during the test; 
3.8.2.10.4. no part of the system shall be de formed to such an extent after completion 
of the test that, because of sharp edges or other protrusions, the part is capable of causing injury. 
3.8.2.11. Its operating inst ructions shall be clearly displayed adjacent to it. 
3.8.3. In alternative to the provisions of paragraph 3.8.1.1., the wheelchair space 
shall be designed for the wheelchair user to travel unrestrained with the wheelchair facing rearwards against a support or backrest, in accordance 
with the following provisions: 
 a) one of the longitudinal sides of  the space for a wheelchair shall rest 
against a side or wall of the vehicle; 
 b) a support or backrest perpendicu lar to the longitudinal axis of the 
vehicle shall be provided in the fo rward end of the wheelchair space; 
 c) the support or backrest shall be de signed for the wheels or the back of 
the wheelchair to rest against the sup port or backrest in order to avoid 
the wheelchair from tipping over; 
 d) the support or backrest of the seat row in front shall be able to 
withstand a force of 250 daN ± 20 daN per wheelchair.  The force 
shall be applied in the horizontal plane of the vehicle and towards the 
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 front of the vehicle in the middle of  the support or backrest.  The force 
shall be maintained for a period of not less than 1.5 seconds; 
 e) a handrail or handhold shall be fitted to the side or wall of the vehicle 
in such a way to allow the wheelchair user to grasp it easily; 
 f) a retractable handrail or any e quivalent device shall be fitted on the 
opposite side of the wheelchair space in order to rest rict any lateral 
shift of the wheelchair and to allow the wheelchair user to grasp it 
easily; 
 g) the floor surface of the special  area shall be slip-resistant; 
 h) a sign shall be fixed adjacent to the wheelchair area with the following 
text:  
  "This space is reserved for a wh eelchair.  The wheelchair must be 
placed facing rearwards resting against the support or backrest with the brakes on" 
3.9. Door controls
 
3.9.1. Any opening control adjacent to a door referred to in paragraph 3.6., 
whether being outside or inside of th e vehicle, shall no t be higher than 
1300 mm from the ground or the floor. 
3.10. Lighting  
3.10.1. Adequate lighting shall be provi ded to illuminate the area inside and 
immediately outside the vehicle to a llow people with reduced mobility to 
board and alight in safety.  Any lighting likely to affect the driver’s vision 
shall operate only while th e vehicle is at rest. 
3.11. Provisions for boarding aids  
3.11.1. General requirements:  
3.11.1.1. The controls actuating the boarding ai ds shall be clearly marked as such.  The 
extended or lowered position of the boar ding aid shall be indicated by a tell-
tale to the driver. 
3.11.1.2. In the event of the failure of a safety device, lif ts, ramps and kneeling systems 
shall be incapable of operation, unless th ey can be safely operated by manual 
effort.  The type and location of the emergency operating mechanism shall be 
clearly marked.  In the event of power failure, lifts and ramps must be capable 
of manual operation. 
3.11.1.3. Access to one of the service or  emergency doors on the vehicle may be 
obstructed by a boarding aid providi ng the following two conditions are 
satisfied from both inside and outside the vehicle. 
3.11.1.3.1. The boarding device does not obs truct the handle or other device for opening 
the door. 
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 3.11.1.3.2. The boarding device can be readily  moved to leave the doorway clear for use 
in an emergency. 
3.11.2. Kneeling system  
3.11.2.1. A switch shall be required to enable operation of the kneeling system. 
3.11.2.2. Any control which initiates the lowe ring or raising of any part or the whole 
of the bodywork relative to the road surface must be cl early identified and 
be under the direct control of the driver. 
3.11.2.3. The lowering or raising proce ss shall be capable of being stopped and 
immediately reversed by a control both within the reach of the driver, whilst 
seated in the cab, and also adjacent to  any other operating controls provided 
for the operation of the kneeling system. 
3.11.2.4. Any kneeling system, which is fitted to a vehicle shall not: 
 allow the vehicle to be driven at a speed of more than 5 km/h when the 
vehicle is lower than the nor mal height of travel, or 
 allow the vehicle to be raised or lo wered when the operation of the service 
door is prevented for any reason. 
3.11.3. Lift  
3.11.3.1. General provisions  
3.11.3.1.1. Lifts shall only be capable of ope ration when the vehicle is at standstill.  
When raising of the platform and before lowering is initiated a device preventing the wheelchair from rolling off shall automatically come into 
operation. 
3.11.3.1.2. The lift platform shall not be less than 800 mm wide, and not less than 
1200 mm long and shall be capable of operating when carrying a mass of at 
least 300 kg. 
3.11.3.2. Additional technical requ irements for power-operated lifts
 
3.11.3.2.1. The operating control shall be de signed in such a way that, if released, it 
automatically returns to the off position.  As it does so the movement of the 
lift shall immediately be stopped and it shall be possible to initiate a 
movement in either direction. 
3.11.3.2.2. A safety device (e.g. reversing m echanism) shall protect areas not visible to 
the operator, where the movement of the lift might trap or crush objects. 
3.11.3.2.3. In the event of one of these safety devices coming into operation, the 
movement of the lift shall immediat ely be stopped and movement in the 
opposite direction initiated. 
3.11.3.3. Operation of power operated lifts  
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 3.11.3.3.1. Where the lift is at a service door si tuated within the direct  field of vision of 
the driver of the vehicle, the lift ma y be operated by the driver when in the 
driver’s seat. 
3.11.3.3.2. In all others cases, the controls sh all be adjacent to the lift.  They shall be 
capable of being activated and deactivat ed only by the dr iver from his seat. 
3.11.3.4. Manually operated lift  
3.11.3.4.1. The lift shall be designed for op eration by controls adjacent to the lift. 
3.11.3.4.2. The lift shall be so designed that excessive forces are not required to operate 
it. 
3.11.4. Ramp  
3.11.4.1. General provisions  
3.11.4.1.1. The ramp shall only be capable of operation when the vehicle is at standstill. 
3.11.4.1.2. Edges on the outside shall be round ed to a radius of no less than 2.5 mm.  
Corners on the outside shall be rounded to a radius of not less than 5 mm. 
3.11.4.1.3. The ramp shall be at least 80 0 mm wide.  The slop e of the ramp, when 
extended or folded out on to a kerb of 150 mm in height, should not exceed 
12 per cent.  A kneeling system may be used to achieve this test. 
3.11.4.1.4. Any ramp which when ready for use exceeds 1200 mm in length shall be 
fitted with a device to prevent the wheelchair rolling off the sides. 
3.11.4.1.5. Any ramp shall be capable of operating safely with  a load of 300 kg. 
3.11.4.2. Modes of operation  
3.11.4.2.1. Extension and retraction of the ramp may be carried out either manually or 
power-operated. 
3.11.4.3. Additional technical requ irements for power-operated ramps  
3.11.4.3.1. Extension and retraction of the ra mp shall be indicated by flashing yellow 
lights and an audible signal; the ramps sh all be identifiable  by clearly visible 
red and white retro-reflecting hazar d markings on the outer edges. 
3.11.4.3.2. Extension of the ramp in the hor izontal direction shall be protected by a 
safety device . 
3.11.4.3.3. In the event of one of these safety devices coming into operation, the 
movement of the ramp sha ll immediately be stopped. 
3.11.4.3.4. The horizontal movement of a ramp  shall be interrupted when it is loaded 
with a mass of 15 kg. 
3.11.4.4. Operation of power-operated ramps  
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 3.11.4.4.1. Where the ramp is at a service door s ituated within the direct field of vision of 
the driver of the vehicle, the ramp may be operated by the driver when in the driver’s seat. 
3.11.4.4.2. In all others cases, the controls shall be adjacent to the ramp. They shall be 
capable of being activated and deactivat ed only by the dr iver from his seat. 
3.11.4.5. Operation of manually-operated ramp
 
3.11.4.5.1. The ramp shall be so designed th at excessive forces are not required to 
operate the ramp. 
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 ANNEX 9  
SPECIAL REQUIREMENTS FOR DOUBLE-DECK VEHICLES 
This annex contains the requirements for double- deck vehicles, where these differ from the 
basic requirements of Annex 3.  The paragrap hs or subparagraphs below shall replace those 
paragraphs or subparagraphs with equivalent numbers in Annex 3.  Unless otherwise stated 
below, all the other requirements of Annex 3 shall apply to double-deck vehicles. The numbering of paragraphs belo w follows that of Annex 3. 
7.4.2.1. Loads equal to Q (as defined in pa ragraph 7.4.3.3.1. of annex 11) shall be 
placed on each upper deck passenger seat.  If the vehicle is intended to be 
used with a crew member who is not seated, the centre of gravity of the 
mass of 75 kg representing the crew me mber shall be placed in the upper 
deck gangway at a height of 875 mm.  The baggage compartments shall not contain any baggage. 
7.5.4. Fire extinguishers  and first-aid equipment
 
7.5.4.1. Space shall be provided for the fitt ing of two fire extinguishers, one being 
near the driver’s seat and one on the upper deck.  The space shall be not less than 15 dm
3. 
7.6. Exits  
7.6.1. Number of exits  
7.6.1.1. Every double-deck vehicle shall have two doors on the lower deck, (see  also 
paragraph 7.6.2.2.).  The minimum num ber of service doors  required is as 
follows: 
 Number of 
passengers Number of service doors on a double-deck vehicle 
  Classes I and A Class II Classes III and B 
 9 - 45 1 1 1 
 46 - 70 2 1 1 
 71 - 100 2 2 1 
 > 100 4 3 1 
 
7.6.1.4. The minimum number of emergenc y exits shall be such that the total 
number of exits is as follows, the num ber of exits for each separate deck and 
each separate compartment being de termined separately.  Toilet 
compartments or galleys are not consider ed to be separate compartments for 
the purposes of defining the number of emergency exits.  Escape hatches can only count as one of the abovementioned number of emergency exits: 
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 Number of passengers and crew per 
compartment to be accommodated in each 
compartment or deck Minimum total number of 
emergency exits 
 1 - 8 2 
 9 - 16 3 
 17 - 30 4 
 31 - 45 5 
 46 - 60 6 
 61 - 75 7 
 76 - 90 8 
 91 - 110 9 
 111 - 130 10 
 > 130 11 
 
7.6.1.11. Escape hatches, a dditional to the emergency doors and windows, shall be 
fitted in the roof of the upper deck of Class II and Class III vehicles.  They 
may also be fitted in the case of Class I vehicles.  In such case the minimum number of hatches shall be: 
 
 Total number of passengers in the 
upper deck (A a) Number of hatches 
 not exceeding 50 l 
 exceeding 50 2 
 
7.6.1.12. Each intercommunication staircase shall be considered to be an exit from 
the upper deck. 
7.6.1.13. All persons accommodated in the lower deck must in an emergency 
situation, have access to th e exterior of the vehicle without having to enter 
the upper deck. 
7.6.1.14. The upper deck gangway shall be connected by one or more 
intercommunication staircases to the access passageway of a service door or 
to the lower deck gangway w ithin 3m of a service door: 
 a) two, or at least one and-one-half staircases, shall be provided in Class 
I and Class II vehicles if more th an 50 passengers are carried on the 
upper deck; 
 b) Two, or at least one and-one-hal f, staircases are to be provided in 
Class III vehicles if more than 30 passengers are carried on the upper 
deck.  
 
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 7.6.2. Siting of exits  
7.6.2.2. Two of the doors referred to in pa ragraph 7.6.1.1. shall be separated such 
that the distance between transverse ve rtical planes thr ough their centres of 
area is not less than either 25 per cent of the overall length of the vehicle or 
40 percent of the overall length of th e passenger compartment on the lower 
deck; this shall not appl y if the two doors are on different sides of the 
vehicle.  If one of these two doors fo rms part of a double door, this distance 
shall be measured between the two doors which are furthest apart. 
7.6.2.3. The exits on every deck shall be placed in such a way that their number on 
each of the two sides of the vehicle is substantially the same. 
7.6.2.4. In each upper deck, at least one emergency exit shall be situated either in the 
rear face or in the front face of the vehicle respectively. 
7.6.4. Technical requireme nts for all service doors  
7.6.4.6. If the direct view is not adequate, optical or ot her devices shall be installed 
to enable the driver to detect from hi s seat the presence of a passenger in the 
immediate exterior vicinity of ev ery service door which is not an 
automatically-operated service door.  In th e case of vehicles of Class I, this 
requirement also applies to the interi or of all service doors and to the 
immediate vicinity of ea ch intercommunication st aircase on the upper deck. 
7.6.7. Technical requirements for emergency doors  
7.6.7.3.  Every control or device for opening an emergency door on the lower deck 
from the outside shall be between 1000 mm and 1500 mm from the ground 
and not more than 500 mm from the door.  In  vehicles of Cla sses I, II and III 
every control or device for opening a emergency door from the inside shall be between 1000 mm and 1500 mm from the upper surface of the floor or 
step nearest to the control and be not more than 500 mm from the door.  This shall not apply to controls lo cated within the driver’s area.  
7.7.5.
 Gangways  (see figure 1) 
7.7.5.1. The gangways of a vehicle shall be  so designed and constructed as to permit 
the free passage of a gauging device cons isting of two co-axial cylinders 
with an inverted truncated cone in terposed between them, the gauging 
device having the following dimensions (in mm):  
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  Class I * / Class II * / Class III * / 
Upper/lower deck: UD LD UD LD UD LD 
Diameter of lower 
cylinder 450 450 350 350 300 300 
Height of lower 
cylinder 900 1020 
(900/ 
990) 900 1020 
(900/ 
990) 900 1 020 
(900/ 
990) 
Diameter of upper 
cylinder 550 550 550 550 450 450 
Height of upper 
cylinder 500 500 500 500 500 500 
Overall height 1680 1800 
(1680/ 
1770) 1680 1800 
(1680/ 
1770) 180 1800 
(1680/ 
1770) 
 
*/ Dimensions in brackets apply for th e rearmost part of the lower deck 
and near the front axle only (see paragraph 7.7.5.10.) 
 
The gauging device may come into contact  with strap hangers for standing 
passengers, if fitted, and move them aw ay.  The diameter of the upper cylinder 
may be reduced at the top to 300 mm when a chamfer not exceeding 30 degrees from the horizontal is included (figure 1) 
 7.7.5.4. On articulated buses or coaches , the gauging device defined in paragraph 
7.7.5.1. shall be able to pass unobstr ucted through the articulated section on 
any deck where the two sections permit through passage by passengers.  No part of the soft covering of that s ection, including parts of bellows, shall 
project into the gangway. 
 7.7.5.10. The overall height of the gauging de vice of paragraph 7.7. 5.1. may be reduced: 
 
a) from 1800 mm to 1680 mm in any part of the gangway of the lower deck to the 
rear of a transverse vertical plane situated 1500 mm forward to the centre of 
the rear axle (foremost rear  axle in the case of vehicl es with more than one rear 
axle), 
 
b) from 1800 mm to 1770 mm in the case of a service door which is situated 
forward the front axle in any part of the gangway situated between two 
transverse vertical planes situated 80 0 mm forwards and behind the centre line 
of the front axle. 
 7.7.7.  Steps
 
 
7.7.7.1. Footnote 1 /: 850 mm maximum in the case of  an emergency door in the 
lower deck and 1500 mm maximum in th e case of the emer gency door in the 
upper deck. 
 7.7.8.6. Free height over seating positions
. 
 
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 7.7.8.6.1. Each seating position shall have  a free height of not  less than 900 mm 
measured from the highest point of the uncompressed seat cushion.  This free 
height shall extend over th e vertical projection of th e whole area of the seat 
and the associated foot space.  In the case of the upper deck, this free height may be reduced to 850 mm. 
 7.7.12.  Intercommunication staircase
 (see annex 4, figure 1). 
 
7.7.12.1. The minimum width of any interco mmunication staircase sh all be so designed 
as to permit the free passage of the single door access template as defined in 
figure 1 of annex 4.  The panel shall be moved starting from the gangway of 
the lower deck up to the last step, in the probable direction of motion of a 
person using the staircase. 
 7.7.12.2. Intercommunication staircases shall be so designed, that, during heavy braking 
of the vehicle moving in the forward direction, there is no danger of a 
passenger being projected downwards. 
 
This requirement is considered to be fulfilled if at least one of the following conditions is met: 
 7.7.12.2.1. no part of the staircase is forward descending;  7.7.12.2.2. the staircase is equipped  with guards or a similar provision; 
 7.7.12.2.3. there is an automatic device in th e upper part of the stai rcase which prevents 
the use of the staircase when the vehicl e is in motion; this device shall be 
easily operable in an emergency. 
 7.7.12.3. It shall be verified, by use of the cylinder of paragra ph 7.7.5.1., that access 
conditions from the gangways (upper and lo wer) to the staircase are adequate. 
 7.11.  Handrails and handholds
 
 7.11.5.  Handrails and handholds for intercommunication staircases
. 
 7.11.5.1. Suitable handrails or handholds shall be provided at each side of all 
intercommunication staircases.  Thes e shall be positi oned between 800 mm 
and 1100 mm above the tread edge of each step. 
 
7.11.5.2. The handrails and/or handholds to be  provided shall be such  that they include a 
grasping point available to a person standing on th e lower or upper deck 
adjacent to the intercommunication stairc ase, and at any of the successive 
steps.  Such points shal l be situated vertically  between 800 mm and 1100 mm 
above the lower deck or each above  the surface of each step, and, 
7.11.5.2.1. for the position appropriate to a person standing on the lower deck, not more 
than 400 mm inwards from the outer  edge of the first step, and 
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 7.11.5.2.2. for the position appr opriate to a particular step , not outwards from the outer 
edge of the step considered, and not  more than 600 mm inwards from the 
same edge. 
7.12. Guarding of step wells and exposed seats 7.12.2. On the upper deck of a double- deck vehicle, the intercommunication 
staircase well shall be protected by an enclosed guard having a minimum 
height of 800 mm measured from the floor.  The lower edge of the guard 
shall not be more than 100 mm from the floor. 
7.12.3. The front windscreen ahead of pa ssengers occupying upper deck front seats 
must be provided with a padded guard.  The higher edge of that protection 
shall be situated vert ically between 800 mm and 900 mm above the floor 
where the passenger’s feet rest. 
7.12.4.
 The riser of each step in a staircase shall be closed. 
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 ANNEX 9  
Appendix  
Figure 1  
 
GANGWAYS 
(see paragraph 7.7.5. of annex 9.)  
 
 
 
 
 B 
(mm) C (mm) D (mm) E (mm) (1 /) F (mm) 
Class I 550 450 500 1800 
(1680/1770) 1020 
(900/990) 
Class II 550 350 500 1800 
(1680/1770) 1020 
(900/990) 
Class III 450 300 (220 in the 
case of laterally 
movable seats) 500 1800 
(1680/1770) 1020 
(900/990) 
(1/) Dimensions in brackets apply fo r upper deck only and/or the rear most part of the lower deck 
and/or the lower deck ne ar the front axle only (see paragraph 7.7.5.10.).  
 
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ANNEX 10  
 
TYPE-APPROVAL FOR A SEPARATE TEC HNICAL UNIT AND  TYPE-APPROVAL 
OF A VEHICLE FITTED WITH A BO DYWORK ALREADY AP PROVED AS A 
SEPARATE TECHNICAL UNIT 
 
1. Separate technical unit type-approval.  
 
1.1. In order to be granted separate technical unit type-approval to this Regulation 
for a vehicle bodywork, the manufacturer must demonstrate to the satisfaction 
of the approval authority the accomplis hment of the conditio ns declared by 
the manufacturer.  The remaining cond itions to this Regulation must be 
accomplished and demonstrated according to paragraph 2. 
 1.2. Approval may be grante d subject to conditions to be met by the completed 
vehicle (such as, for example, characteris tics of suitable chassis, restriction on 
use or installation), these restricti ons being recorded on the approval 
certificate. 
 1.3. Any such conditions must be commun icated to the purchaser of the vehicle 
bodywork or the next stage builder of the vehicle in an appropriate form. 
 2. Type-approval of a vehi cle fitted with a bodywork  already approved as a 
separate technical unit.  
 2.1. In order to be granted type-approva l to this Regulation for a vehicle fitted 
with a bodywork which has already been granted approval as a separate technical unit, the manufact urer must demonstrate to  the satisfaction of the 
approval authority compliance with the requirements of this Regulation that 
would not have already been accomplis hed and demonstrated according to 
paragraph 1., considering any previous type-approval as uncompleted vehicle. 
 2.2.
 Any requirements established according to  paragraph 1.2. must be fulfilled. 
  
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 ANNEX 11  
 
MASSES AND DI MENSIONS 
 
1. This annex applies to the masses and dimensions of motor vehicles of 
categories M2 and M3 in so far as they  are necessary for the approval of a 
vehicle in respect of its general construction. 
 
2. DEFINITIONS 
  For the purposes of this annex:  2.1. (Reserved)  2.2. (Reserved)  2.3. "Group of axles
" means axles being part of a bogie. A two-axle group is 
called a tandem and a tri-axle group a tri-axle bogie. By convention, a solo axle is considered as a group of one axle. 
 2.4. Vehicles dimensions means the di mensions of the vehicle based on its 
construction, as stated by manufacturer. 
 2.4.1. "Vehicle length
" is a dimension which is measur ed according to ISO standard 
612-1978, term No 6.1. 
 
 In addition to the provisions of that  standard, when measuring the vehicle 
length the following de vices must not be taken into account: 
 - wiper and washer devices,  - front or rear marking-plates,  - customs sealing devices and their protection,  - devices for securing the ta rpaulin and their protection, 
 - lighting equipment,  - mirrors and other devi ces for indirect vision, 
 - watching aids,  - air-intake pipes,  - length stops for demountable bodies,  - access steps and hand-holds,  - ram rubbers and similar equipment, 
 - lifting platforms, access ramps and si milar equipment in running order, not 
exceeding 300 mm, provided that the lo ading capacity of th e vehicle is not 
increased, 
 - coupling devices for motor vehicles,  - trolley booms of electri cally-propelled vehicles, 
 - external sun visors. 
    2.4.2. "Vehicle width
" is a dimension which is measur ed according to ISO standard 
612-1978, term No. 6.2. 
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 In addition to the provisions of that  standard, when measuring the vehicle 
width the following devices must  not be taken into account: 
 - customs sealing devices and their protection,  - devices for securing the ta rpaulin and their protection, 
 - tyre failure tell-tale devices,  - protruding flexible parts of a spray-suppression,  - lighting equipment, 
 - access ramps in running order, lifting platforms and similar equipment in 
running order provided that they do not exceed 10 mm from the side of the 
vehicle and the corners of the ramp s facing forwards or rearwards are 
rounded to a radius of not less than 5 mm; the edges must be rounded to a 
radius of not                      le ss  than 2.5 mm, 
 - mirrors and other devi ces for indirect vision, 
 - tyre-pressure indicators,  - retractable steps,  - the deflected part of the tyre walls  immediately above the point of contact 
with the ground, 
 - watching aids, 
 - retractable lateral guidance devices on buses and coaches intended for use 
on guided bus systems, if not retracted. 
 2.4.3. "Vehicle height
" is a dimension which is measured according to ISO 
standards 612-1978, term No. 6.3. 
  In addition to the provisions of that  standard, when measuring the vehicle 
height the following devices must not be taken into account: 
 - aerials,  - pantographs or trolley boom s in their elevated position. 
 
 For vehicles with an axle-lift device, th e effect of this device must be taken 
into account." 
 
2.5. (Reserved)  2.6.
 (Reserved) 
 2.7. "Technically permissible maximum mass on the axle (m)
" means the mass 
corresponding to the maximum permissible static vertical load exerted by the 
axle on the road surface, based on the construction of the vehicle and of the axle and as stated by the vehicle manufacturer. 
  2.8. "Technically permissible ma ximum mass on a group of axles (µ
)" means the 
mass corresponding to the maximum permissible static vertical load exerted by the group of axles on the road surface, based on both the construction of the vehicle and of the group of ax les and as stated by the vehicle 
manufacturer. 
 2.9. "Towable mass
" means the total load exerted on the road surface by the 
axle(s) of the towed vehicle(s). 
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2.10. "Technically permissibl e maximum towable mass (TM) " means the 
maximum towable mass stated  by the manufacturer. 
 2.11. "Technically permissi ble maximum mass on the coupling point of a motor 
vehicle " means the mass corre sponding to the maximu m permissible static 
vertical load on the coupling point ba sed on the construction of the motor 
vehicle and/or coupling device and as  stated by the manufacturer. By 
definition, this mass does not include th e mass of the coupling device of the 
motor vehicle. 
2.12. (Reserved) 
2.13. "Technically permissible maximum laden mass of the combination (MC)"  
means the total mass of a combination of  motor vehicle and trailer(s) as stated 
by the manufacturer. 
2.14. "Axle-lift device " means a device permanently fitted to a vehicle for the 
purpose of reducing or increasing the load on the axle(s), according to the loading conditions of the vehicle: 
a)
 either by raising the wheels clear of f the ground/loweri ng them to the 
ground,  
b) or without raising the wheels off the ground, (e.g. in the case of air 
suspension systems, or other systems),  
 in order to reduce the wear on the tyre s when the vehicle is not fully laden, 
and/or make starting (moving off) on slippery ground easier for motor 
vehicles or vehicle combinations, by increasing the load on the driving axle. 
3. (Reserved) 4. (Reserved) 5. (Reserved) 6. (Reserved) 7. REQUIREMENTS 7.1. Measurement of the mass of the vehicle in running order and of its 
distribution among the axles  
 The mass of the vehicle in running orde r and its distribution on the axles are 
measured on the vehicle(s) submitted in accordance with paragraph 3.4. of 
this Regulation placed in a stationary position with their wheels set straight ahead.  If the measured masses differ by no more than 3 per cent from the 
masses stated by the manufacturer for the corresponding technical configurations within the type, or by no more than 5 per cent if the vehicle is 
of category M2 not exceeding 3500 kg, th e masses in running order and their 
distribution among the axles as stated by the manufacturer  are used for the 
purpose of the requirements below.  Ot herwise the measured masses must be 
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 used and the technical service may then, if necessary, carry out additional 
measurements on vehicle(s) other than  those submitted in accordance with 
paragraph 3.4. of this Regulation. 
7.2. (Reserved) 7.3. (Reserved) 7.4. Mass distribution calculations
 
7.4.1. Calculation procedure  
7.4.1.1. For the purpose of the mass distri bution calculations hereafter laid down, the 
manufacturer must provide the technical service in charge of the tests, with 
the information (in tabular or any other appropriate form) necessary to identify for each technical configura tion within the vehicle type the 
corresponding technically permissible maximum laden mass of the vehicle, 
the technically permissible maximum ma sses on the axles and groups of 
axles, the technically permissible maxi mum towable mass, an d the technically 
permissible maximum laden ma ss of the combination. 
7.4.1.2. Suitable calculations must be carri ed out in order to make sure that the 
following requirements are fulfilled for each technical conf iguration within 
the type. For this purpose, the calculat ions may be limited to the worst cases. 
7.4.1.3. In the following requirements, the notations M, m
i, µ j TM, and MC 
respectively designate the following pa rameters, for which the requirements 
of 7.4 must be fulfilled: 
 M = the technically permissible ma ximum laden mass of the vehicle, 
 m i = the technically permissible maximu m mass on the axle designated 'i', 
where 'i' varies from 1 to the total number of axles of the vehicle, 
 µ j = the technically permissible maximum mass on the solo axle or group 
of axles designated 'j', where 'j' vari es from 1 to the total number of 
solo axles and groups of axles, 
 TM = the technically permissi ble maximum towable mass, and 
 MC = the technically permissible maxi mum laden mass of the combination. 
7.4.1.4. In the case of a solo axle, designated 'i' as an axle  and 'j' as a group of axles, 
mi = µ j by definition. 
7.4.1.5. In the case of vehi cles fitted with loadable ax les, the followi ng calculations 
must be carried out with the suspensi on of the axles load ed in the normal 
running configuration. In the case of vehi cles fitted with retractable axles, the 
following calculations are carried  out with the axles lowered. 
7.4.1.6. For groups of axles, the manufact urer must indicate the laws of distribution 
among the axles of the total mass app lied on to the group (for instance by 
stating the distribution formulae or producing distribution graphs). 
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 7.4.1.7. (Reserved) 
7.4.2. (Reserved – See 7.4.3.1 and 7.4.4 below) 7.4.2.1. The sum of the masses m
i must not be less than the mass M. 
7.4.2.2. For each group of axles desi gnated 'j', the sum of the masses m i on its axles 
must not be less than the mass µ j. In addition, each of the masses m i must not 
be less than the part of µ j applying on the axle 'i' as determined by the mass 
distribution laws for that group of axles. 
7.4.2.3. The sum of the masses µ j must not be less than the mass M. 
7.4.2.4. The mass in runni ng order, plus the mass co rresponding to 75 kg multiplied 
by the number of passenge rs, plus the technically permissible maximum mass 
on the coupling point, must  not exceed the mass M. 
7.4.2.5. (Reserved) 7.4.2.6. (Reserved) 7.4.2.7. MC must not exceed M + TM. 
7.4.3. Requirements for buses and coaches
 
 7.4.3.1. The requirements of paragraphs 7.4. 2.1. to 7.4.2.3., and of 7.4.2.7., apply. 
 7.4.3.2. The mass of the vehicle in runni ng order, plus the mass Q multiplied by the 
number of seated and standing passe ngers, plus the masses WP, B and BX as 
defined in paragraph 7.4.3.3.1., plus the technical permi ssible maximum mass 
on the coupling point, if a coupling is fitted by the manufacturer, shall not exceed the mass M. 
 7.4.3.3. When the vehicle in running order is laden as described in paragraph 
7.4.3.3.1., the mass corresponding to the load on each axle must not exceed 
the mass m
i on each axle, and the ma ss corresponding to the load on each solo 
axle or group of axles must not exceed the mass µj on that group of axles. 
Moreover, the mass corresponding to the load on the driving axle or the sum of masses, corresponding to the loads on the driving axles must be at least 25 
per cent of M. 
 7.4.3.3.1. The vehicle in running order is loaded with: a mass corresponding to the 
number P of seated passengers, of mass Q; a mass corresponding to the 
number SP of standing passengers, of mass Q uniformly distributed over the 
surface available for standing passengers S
1; where appropriate, a mass WP 
uniformly distributed over each wheelc hair space; a mass equal to B (kg) 
uniformly distributed in the baggage co mpartments; a mass equal to BX (kg) 
uniformly distributed over the surfac e area of the roof equipped for the 
carriage of baggage, where: 
  P is the number of seating places.  
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  S 1 is the area for standing passengers. In the case of vehicles  of classes III or 
B, S 1 = 0. 
  SP, declared by the manufacturer , must not exceed the value S
1/SSp, where S Sp 
is the conventional space provided for one  standing passenger specified in the 
table below. 
  WP (kg), is the number of wheel chair spaces multiplied by 250 kg 
representing the mass of a wheelchair and user. 
  B (kg), declared by the ma nufacturer, must have a nu meric value not less than 
100 x V.  This shall include baggage compartments or racks that may be 
attached to the outside of the vehicle. 
  V is the total volume of baggage co mpartments in m3. When approving a 
vehicle of   
 Class I or A, the volume of baggage compartments accessible only from the 
outside of the vehicle shall be disregarded. 
  BX, declared by the manufacturer, must have a numeric value not less than 75 
kg/m
2. 
  Double deck vehicles shall not be eq uipped for the carriage of baggage on the 
roof and therefore BX for double deck vehicles shall be zero. 
  Q and S
Sp have values laid down in the following table: 
 
Vehicle class Q (kg) mass of one 
passenger SSp (m2/passenger) 
conventional space for 
one standing passenger 
Class I and A 68 0.125 
Class II 71 * / 0.15 
Class III and B 71 * / None 
 
 * / Including 3 kg for hand baggage. 
 7.4.3.3.2. In the case of a vehicle equipp ed with a variable seating capacity, area 
available for standing passengers (S
1) and/or equipped for the carriage of 
wheelchairs, the requirements of sections 7.4.3.2 and 7.4.3.3 shall be determined for each of the follo wing conditions as applicable: 
 7.4.3.3.2.1. with all possible seats occupi ed followed by the rema ining area for standing 
passengers (up to the standing capacity limit declared by the manufacturer, if 
reached) and, if space remains,  any wheelchair spaces occupied; 
 7.4.3.3.2.2. with all possible standing areas occupied (up to the standing capacity limit 
declared by the manufacturer) followed by the remaining seats available for 
seated passengers and, if  space remains, any wheel chair spaces occupied; 
 
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 7.4.3.3.2.3. with all possible wheelchair spaces  occupied followed by the remaining area 
for standing passengers (up to the sta nding capacity limit declared by the 
manufacturer, if reached) and then th e remaining seats available for use 
occupied. 
 7.4.3.4. When the vehicle is in running order or laden as specified in section 7.4.3.3.1, 
the mass corresponding to the load on the front axle or group of axles must 
not be less than the percentage of the mass of the vehicle in running order or 
of the technically permissible maximu m laden mass 'M' laid down in the 
following table: 
 
Classes I and A Class II Classes III and B 
Rigid Articulated Rigid Artic ulated Rigid Articulated 
20 20 25 (1) 20 25 (1) 20 
 
 (1) This figure is reduced to 20% fo r 3 axle vehicles of classes II and III 
having two steered axles. 
 7.4.3.5. Where a vehicle is to be approved to  more than one Class, paragraphs 7.4.3.2. 
and 7.4.3.3 shall apply to each Class. 
 7.4.4. (Reserved)  7.5. (Reserved)  7.6. Manoeuvrability
 
 7.6.1. Any motor vehicle must be able to  manoeuvre on either side for a complete 
circular trajectory of 360° inside an area defined by two concentric circles, the outer circle having a radius of 12.50 m and the inner circle having a radius 
of 5.30 m, without any of the vehicle' s outermost points (with the exception 
of the protruding parts excluded from the measurement the vehicle width) 
projecting outside the circumferences of the circles.  For motor vehicles with 
axle-lift devices, this requirement also applies with the retr actable axle(s) in 
the lifted position or loadable ax le(s) in the unladen condition.  
  The abovementioned requirements must be verified as follows:  7.6.1.1. Motor vehicles
 
  The outermost front point of the mo tor vehicle must be guided along the 
contour of the outer circle (see figure A). 
 7.6.1.2. (Reserved)  7.6.2. (Reserved)  7.6.3. Additional requirements for vehicles of categories M2 or M3
 
  There are two alternative methods of proving compliance with this paragraph 
– 7.6.3.1 (A) or 7.6.3.1 (B) below.   
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 The United Kingdom and Portugal may, within th eir territory until 9 March 
2005, refuse to grant national type-approval of a vehicle type, or refuse or prohibit the sale, registration, entry into  service or use of a vehicle if the 
vehicle does not comply with the manoeuvrability criteria specified in 
paragraph 7.6.3.1. (B) below.   
  With the above exceptions, Contracting Parties shall grant approvals on the 
basis of paragraph 7.6.3.1. (A). 
 7.6.3.1. (A) With the vehicle stationary, a ve rtical plane tangential to the side of the 
vehicle and facing outwards from the circle shall be established by marking a 
line on the ground.  In the case of an artic ulated vehicle, the two rigid portions 
shall be aligned with the plane.  When the vehicle moves from a straight line 
approach into the circular area described in paragraph 7.6.1., no part of it shall 
move outside of that vertical plane by more than 0,60 m (see figures B and 
C). 
  
  
Figure A
 
 
 
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 Figure B  
 
 
 
R = 12.5 m 
r = 5.3 m 
U = maximum 0.6 m 
 
Figure C  
 
 
R = 12.5 m 
r = 5.3 m 
U = maximum 0.6 m 
7.6.3.1. (B) When the vehicle is stationary and has its steered wheels so directed that if the 
vehicle moved, its outermost forward point  would describe a circle of 12.50 m 
radius, a vertical plane tangential to the side of the vehicle which faces outwards 
from the circle must be established by ma rking a line on the ground. In the case of 
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 an articulated vehicle of category M2 or M3, the two rigid portions must be aligned 
with the plane. 
  When the vehicle moves forward on eith er side following the circle of 12.50 m 
radius, no part of it may move outside th e vertical plane by more than 0.80 m (see 
Figure B) in the case of a rigid vehicle up to 12 m in length or by more than 1.20 m 
(see Figure C) in the case of a rigid vehicl e of over 12 m in le ngth or an articulated 
vehicle of category M2 or M3. 
 
For vehicles with an axle-lift device this requirement also applies to the axle(s) in 
the lifted position (within the meaning of paragraph 2.14.). 
 
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Figure A  
  
 
 
  
Figure B
 
 
 
 
 
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 Figure C  
  
 
 
 7.6.4.
 The requirements of paragraphs 7.6.1. to  7.6.3. may also be verified, at the 
request of the manufacturer, with an appropriate equivalent calculation or 
geometric demonstration. 
 7.6.5.
 In the case of incomplete vehicles, the manufacturer must declare the 
maximum permissible dimensions for which the vehicle is to be checked against the requirements of 7.6.1. to 7.6.3. 
 7.7.
 (Reserved) 
 7.8.
 (Reserved) 
 7.9.
 (Reserved) 
 7.10.
 (Reserved) 
 7.11.
 (Reserved) 
  
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