COMMISSION OF THE EUROPEAN COMMUNITIES 
C0M(91) 498 final - SYN 372 
Brussels, 26 February 1992 
Proposal for a 
COUNCIL REGULATION (EEC) 
ON THE INSTALLATION OF LIGHTING AND LIGHT-SIGNALLING DEVICES ON 
TWO OR THREE-WHEEL MOTOR VEHICLES 
(presented by the Commission) 
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EXPLANATORY MEMORANDUM 
This proposal concerns the installation of lighting and light-signalling devices 
on two and three-wheel motor vehicles and forms part of the approval procedure 
for said vehicles as covered by a proposal for a regulation (framework 
regulation) sent by the Commission to the Council on 3 April 1991. 
At issue in this instance are technical requirements applying to the 
installation of lighting and light-signalling devices on the vehicles concerned. 
Together with the other components and characteristics provided for in Annex I 
to the proposal for a framework directive, these are requirements which must be 
met if said vehicles are to be approved and placed on the Community market. 
In drawing up this proposal the Commission has taken extensive account of the 
requirements adopted by the United Nations' Economic Commission for Europe in 
its Regulations Nos 53 and 74 on, respectively, motor cycles and mopeds. 
Depending on the category of two or three-wheel vehicle the requirements set out 
in this proposal concern the definition of mandatory or optional lighting and 
light-signalling devices and, for each of those devices, the number, 
installation layout, geometric visibility, alignment, and incorporation with 
other devices and warning lamps. 
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PROPOSAL 
FOR A 
COUNCIL REGULATION (EEC) ON THE 
INSTALLATION OF LIGHTING AND LIGHT-SIGNALLING DEVICES ON 
TWO OR THREE-WHEEL MOTOR VEHICLES 
THE COUNCIL OF THE EUROPEAN COMMUNITIES, 
Having regard to the Treaty establishing the European Economic Community and in 
particular Article 100a thereof, 
Having regard to Regulation (EEC) No ... of ... on the type approval of two or 
three-wheel motor vehicles,1 
Having regard to the proposal from the Commission, 
In cooperation with the European Parliament, 
Having regard to the opinion of the Economic and Social Committee,2 
Whereas it is necessary to adopt measures intended gradually to establish the 
internal market during a period expiring on 31 December 1992; whereas the 
internal market consists of an entity without internal frontiers within which 
goods, persons, services and capital are able to move freely-, 
1 OJ No L ... 
2 OJ No C ... 
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Whereas in each Member State the lighting and light-signalling devices fitted to 
two and three-wheel vehicles must display certain obligatory technical 
characteristics which differ from one Member State to the other; 
Whereas, owing to those differences, they constitute barriers to trade within 
the Community; 
Whereas those barriers to the establishment and operation of the internal market 
may be removed if those requirements are adopted by all of the Member States 
instead of their national regulation; 
Whereas the establishment of harmonized requirements concerning the fitting of 
lighting and light-signalling devices is necessary in order to implement, for 
each type of said vehicle, the type approval procedure covered by Regulation 
(EEC) No ... 
HAS ADOPTED THIS REGULATION 
Article 1 
This Regulation shall apply to the installation of lighting and light-signalling 
devices on two or three-wheel motor vehicles as defined in Article 1 of Council 
Regulation (EEC) No ... of ... on the type approval of two or three-wheel motor 
vehicles. 
Art icle 2 
The procedure governing the granting of component type approval in respect of 
the installation of lighting and light-signalling devices on a type of two or 
three-wheel motor vehicle and the conditions applying to the free movement of 
said vehicles should be those set out in Regulation (EEC) No .. . 
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Art icle 3 
Any changes needed for the purposes of adaptation to technical progress of 
annexes I to VI shall be adopted in accordance with the following procedure : 
A Committee of an advisory nature shall be set up for the adaptation to 
technical progress of the regulations concerning the two or three-wheel vehicle 
sector, hereinafter referred to as the "Committee", which shall comprise 
representatives of the Member States and be chaired by a representative of the 
Comm i ss i on. 
In all cases where reference is made to the procedure set out in this Article 
the matter shall be laid before the committee by its Chairman, either on his own 
account or at the request of a representative of a Member State. The 
representative of the Commission shall submit to the Committee a draft of the 
measures to be taken. The Committee shall deliver its opinion on the draft 
within a time limit which the Chairman may lay down according to the urgency of 
the matter, if necessary by taking a vote. 
The opinion shall be recorded in the minutes ; in addition, each Member State 
shall have the right to ask to have its position recorded in the minutes. The 
Commission shall take the utmost account of the opinion delivered by the 
Committee. It shall inform the Committee of the manner in which its opinion has 
been taken into account. 
Art icle 4 
This Regulation shall enter into force on 1 January 1993. 
This Regulation is binding in its entirety and directly 
applicable in all of the Member States. 
Done at Brussels, ... 
For the CounciI 
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LIST OF ANNEXES 
Annex I: Definitions and general requirements 
Appendix 1: Definition of the terms in items 6 to 10. 
Appendix 2: Definition of the colours of lamps. 
Annex II: Requirements concerning two-wheel mopeds 
Appendix 1: Visibility of red lamps to the front and white lamps to the 
rear. 
Appendix 2: Arrangement drawing 
Appendix 3: Information document in respect of the installation of 
lighting and light-signalling devices on a type of two or 
three-wheel motor vehicle 
Appendix 4 Component type approval certificate in respect of ^he 
installation of lighting and light-signalling devices on a 
type of two-wheel moped. 
Annex III: Requirements concerning three-wheel mopeds 
Appendix 1: Visibility of red lamps to the front and rear lamps to the 
rear 
Appendix 2: Arrangement drawing 
Appendix 3: Information document in respect of the installation of 
lighting and light-signalling devices on a type of two or 
three-wheel motor vehicle 
Appendix 4: Component type approval certificate in respect of the 
installation of lighting and light-signalling devices on a 
type of three-wheel moped. 
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Annex IV: Requirements relating to two-wheel motorcycles 
Appendix 1: Visibility of red lamps to the front and white lamps to the 
rear 
Appendix 2: Arrangement drawing 
Appendix 3: Information document in respect of the installation of 
lighting and light-signalling devices on a type of two or 
three-wheel motor vehicle 
Appendix 4: Component type approval certificate in respect of the 
installation of lighting and light-signalling devices on a 
type of two-wheel motorcycle. 
Annex V: Requirements relating to motorcycle combinations 
Appendix 1: Visibility of red lights to the front and white lights to the 
rear 
Appendix 2: Arrangement drawing 
Appendix 3: Information document in respect of the installation of 
lighting and light-signalling devices on a type of ... 
Appendix 4: Component type approval certificate in respect of the 
installation of lighting and light-signalling devices on a 
type of motor cycle combination. 
Annex VI Requirements relating to tricycles 
Appendix 1: Visibility of the red lights to the front and white lights to 
the rear 
Appendix 2: Arrangement drawing 
Appendix 3: Information document in respect of the installation of 
lighting and light-signalling devices on a type of ... 
Appendix 4: Component type approval certificate in respect of the 
installation of lighting and light-signalling devices on a 
type of tr icycle. 
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ANNEX I 
DEFINITIONS AND GENERAL REQUIREMENTS 
A. DEFINITIONS 
For the purposes of this Regulation: 
1. "vehicle type" 
with regard to the installation of the lighting and light 
signalling devices means vehicles which do not differ in such 
essential respects as: 
1.1 the dimensions and outer shape of the vehicle; 
1.2 the number and positioning of the devices; 
1.3 the following are, likewise, considered not to be "vehicles of a 
different type": 
1.3.1 vehicles which differ within the meaning of 1.1 and 1.2 below, but 
not in such a way as to entail a change in the type, number, 
positioning and geometric visibility of the lamps prescribed for 
the vehicle type in question; 
1.3.2 vehicles on which optional lamps are fitted or are absent. 
2. "transverse plane" 
means a vertical plane perpendicular to the median longitudinal 
plane of the vehicle; 
3. "unladen vehicle" 
means the vehicle without a driver, passenger or load, but with a 
full complement of fuel and its normal on-board tool kit; 
4. "device" 
means a component or combination of components used in order to 
perform one or several functions; 
5. "lamp" 
means a device intended to illuminate the road or emit a light 
signal. Rear registration plate lamps and reflex reflectors shall 
likewise be considered to be lamps; 
5.1 "single lamp" 
means any entity comprising at least two lamps, whether identical 
or not, which perform the same function and emit a light of the 
same colour which incorporates devices the projection of all of 
the illuminating surfaces of which on to a transverse plane 
occupies at least 60% of the surface area of the smallest 
rectangle surrounding the projections of the above-mentioned 
illuminating surfaces, provided that a unit of this type has been 
component type approved as a single lamp where component type 
approval is required; 
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5.2 "equivalent lamps" 
means lamps having the same function and being component type 
approved in the same way; such lamps may have different 
characteristics from those installed on the vehicle when it is 
approved, provided that they satisfy the requirements of this 
Régulât ion; 
5.3 "i ndependent I amps" 
means lamps having separate illuminating surfaces, light sources 
and lamp bodies; 
5.4 "grouped lamps" 
means lamps having separate illuminating surfaces and light 
sources, but a common lamp body; 
5.5 "combined lamps" 
means lamps having separate illuminating surfaces but a common 
light source and a common lamp body; 
5.6 "reciprocally incorporated lamps" 
means devices having separate light sources (or a single light 
source operating under different conditions) totally or partially 
common lenses and a common lamp body; 
5.7 "main-beam headlamp" 
means the lamp used to illuminate the road over a long distance 
ahead of the vehicle; 
5.8 "dipped-beam headlamp" 
means the lamp used to illuminate the road ahead of the vehicle 
without causing undue dazzle or discomfort to oncoming drivers or 
to other road users; 
5.9 "direction indicator lamp" 
means the lamp used to indicate to other road users that the 
driver intends to change direction to the right or the left; 
5.10 "stop lamp" 
means the lamp used to indicate to other road-users to the rear of 
the vehicle that the latter's driver is applying the service 
brake; 
5.11 front position (side) lamp" 
means the lamp used to indicate the presence of the vehicle when 
the latter is viewed from the front; 
5.12 "rear position (side) lamp" 
means the lamp used to indicate the presence of the vehicle when 
the latter is viewed from the rear; 
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5.13 "front fog lamp" 
means the lamp used to improve the illumination of the road in 
case of fog, snowfall, rainstorms or dust clouds; 
5.14 "rear fog lamp" 
means the lamp used to render the vehicle more readily visible 
from the rear in dense fog; 
5.15 "reversing lamp" 
means the lamp used to illuminate the road to the rear of the 
vehicle and to warn other road-users that the vehicle is reversing 
or about to reverse; 
5.16 "hazard warning signal" 
means the simultaneous operation of all of a vehicle's direction 
indicator lamps to draw attention to the fact that the vehicle 
temporarily constitutes a special danger to other road users; 
5.17 "rear registration plate lamp" 
means the device used to illuminate the space intended to 
accommodate the rear registration plate-, it may consist of several 
optical elements; 
5.18 "retro reflector" 
means a device used to indicate the presence of a vehicle by the 
reflection of light emanating from a light source not connected to 
the vehicle, the observer being situated near that source; for 
the purposes of this Annex retro-reflecting number plates shall 
not be considered to be retro reflectors; 
6. "illuminating surface" (see Appendix 1) 
6.1 "exterior light-emitting surface" 
means all or part of the outer surface of the transparent lens 
enclosing the lighting or Iight signal Iing device and enabling 
that device to emit light; 
6.2 "illuminating surface of a lighting device" (see Items 5.7, 5.8 
and 5.13), 
means the orthogonal projection of the full aperture of the 
reflector in a transverse plane. If the lamp lens or lenses only 
extend over part of the full aperture of the reflector then the 
projection of that part only shall be taken into account. In the 
case of a dipped-beam headlamp the illuminating surface is limited 
on the side of the cut-off by the apparent projection of the line 
of the cut off on to the lens. If the reflector and lens are 
adjustable the mean adjustment should be used; 
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6.3 "illuminating surface of a signalling lamp other than a retro 
reflector" (see Items 5.9 to 5.12, 5.14, 5.16 and 5.17) 
means the orthogonal projection of the lamp in a plane 
perpendicular to its axis of reference and in contact with the 
exterior light-emitting surface of the lamp, this projection being 
bounded by the edges of screens situated in this plane, each 
allowing only 98% of the total luminous intensity of the lamp to 
persist in the direction of the axis of reference. To determine 
the lower, upper and natural limits of the illuminating surface 
only screens with horizontal or vertical edges shall be used; 
6.4 "illuminating surface of a retro reflector" (Item 5.18) 
means the illuminating surface of a retro reflector in a plane 
perpendicular to the axis of reference and bounded by planes 
touching the outer edges of the light projection surface of the 
retro reflector and parallel to this axis. To determine the 
lower, upper and lateral limits of the illuminating surface only 
vertical and horizontal planes shall be used; 
7. "Emission surface" 
means, for a defined direction of observation, the orthogonal 
projection of the light-emitting surface in a plane perpendicular 
to the direction of observation; 
8. "axis of reference" 
means the characteristic axis of the light signal, determined by 
the manufacturer for use as the direction of reference (H - 0°, 
V - 0°) for photometric measurements and when fitting the lamp on 
the vehicle; 
9. "centre of reference" 
means the intersection of the axis of reference with the exterior 
light-emitting surface, specified by the manufacturer of the lamp 
10. "angles of geometric visibility" 
means the angles which determine the field of the minimum solid 
angle in which the exterior light-emitting surface of the lamp 
must be visible. That field of the solid angle is determined by 
the segments of a sphere of which the centre coincides with the 
centre of reference of the lamp and the equator is parallel with 
the ground. These segments are determined in relation to the axis 
of reference. The horizontal angles B correspond to the longitude 
and the vertical anglesCX to the latitude. There must be no 
obstacle on the inside of the angles of geometric visibility to 
the propagation of light from any part of the emission surface of 
the lamp. This shall not apply to any obstacles existing when the 
lamp is component type approved, if approval is required; 
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11. "extreme outer edge" 
on either side of the vehicle means the plane parallel to the 
median longitudinal plane of the vehicle and coinciding with its 
lateral outer edge, disregarding the projection(s) of: 
11.1 the rear-view mirrors 
12.2 the direction indicator lamps; 
12. "overall width" 
means the distance between the two vertical planes defined in 11. 
above ; 
13. "distance between two lamps pointing In the same direction" 
means the distance between the orthogonal projections, in a plane 
perpendicular to the axes of reference, of the outlines of the two 
illuminating surfaces as defined, according to the case, in 
Item 6; 
14. "operational telltale" 
means the telltale showing whether a device that has been actuated 
is operating correctly or not; 
15. "circuit-closed talltale" 
means a telltale showing that a device has been switched on but 
not showing whether it is operating correctly or not. 
B. GENERAL SPECIFICATIONS 
1. The lighting and light-signalling devices shall be so installed 
that under normal conditions of use and notwithstanding any 
vibration to which they may be subjected, they retain the 
characteristics laid down and enable the vehicle to comply with 
the requirements of this Regulation. In particular, it shall not 
be possible for the adjustment of the lamps to be inadvertently 
disturbed. 
2. The illuminating lamps shall be so fitted that their alignment can 
easily be set correctly. 
3. For all light-signalling devices the reference axis of the lamp 
when fitted to the vehicle shall be perpendicular to the 
longitudinal median plane of the vehicle in the case of side retro 
reflectors and parallel to that plane in the case of all other 
signalling devices. In each direction a tolerance of ± 3° shall 
be a I lowed. 
In addition, any specific instructions as regards fitting laid 
down by the manufacturer shall be complied with. 
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4. The height and alignment of lamps shall be checked, in the absence 
of specific instructions, with the vehicle unladen and located on 
a flat horizontal surface, with its median longitudinal plane 
being vertical and its handlebars or steering wheel in the 
dead-ahead position. The tyre pressure shall be that specified by 
the manufacturer for the specific loading conditions laid down. 
5. In the absence of specific requirements, lamps constituting a pair 
shal I, 
5.1 be installed on the vehicle symmetrically in relation to the 
median longitudinal plane, 
5.2 be symmetrical to each other in relation to the median 
longitudinal plane, 
5.3 fulfil the same colorimetric requirements, 
5.4 have substantially identical photometric characteristics. 
6. In the absence of specific instructions lamps having different 
functions may be independent or be grouped, combined or 
reciprocally incorporated in one device, provided that each such 
lamp complies with the requirements applicable to it. 
7. The maximum height above ground shall be measured from the highest 
point, and the minimum height from the lowest point, of the 
illuminating surface. The minimum height above ground of 
dipped-beam headlamps shall be measured from the lower edge of the 
lens, or of the reflector if the latter is higher. 
8. In the absence of specific requirements no lamps other than 
direction indicator lamps and the hazard warning signal may emit a 
flashing Iight. 
9. No red light shall be visible towards the front and no white light 
other than that from any reversing lamp fitted shall be visible 
towards the rear. This situation shall be checked as follows (see 
drawings according to the types of two or three-wheel vehicles set 
out in Appendices 1 to Annexes II to VI : 
9.1 for the visibility of a red light towards the front: there shall 
be no direct visibility of a red light if viewed by an observer 
moving within Zone 1 in a transverse plane situated 25 m in front 
of the foremost part of the vehicle; 
9.2 for the visibility of a white light towards the rear: there 
must be no direct visibility of a white light if viewed by an 
observer moving within Zone 2 in a transverse plane situated 25 m 
behind the rearmost part of the vehicle; 
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9.3 Zones 1 and 2, as seen by the observer, are limited in their 
respective planes as follows: 
9.3.1 as regards height, two horizontal planes which are 1 and 2.2 m 
respectively above the ground; 
9.3.2 as regards width, by two vertical planes making an angle of 15° 
towards the front and rear respectively, and outside the vehicle 
by reference to the median longitudinal plane of the vehicle. 
These planes contain, respectively, the vertical lines of 
intersection of the vertical planes parallel to the longitudinal 
median plane of the vehicle and representing its overall width, 
and of the transverse planes representing the overall length of 
the vehicle. 
10. The electrical connections shall be such that the front (side) 
lamp, the dipped-beam headlamp, the rear position (side) lap and 
the rear registration plate lamp can only be switched on and off 
simultaneously. 
11. In the absence of specific requirements, the electrical 
connections shall be such that the main-beam headlamp, the 
dipped-beam headlamp and the fog lamp can only be switched on when 
the lamps referred to in 10 above have also been switched on. 
This requirement shall not apply, however, to main-beam or 
dipped-beam headlamps when their optjcal warnings consist of the 
intermittent lighting up at short intervals of the main-beam 
headlamp or the intermittent lighting up at short intervals of the 
dipped beam headlamp, or the alternate lighting up at short 
intervals of the main-beam and dipped-beam headlamps. 
12. Telltales 
12.1 Ail telltales shall be clearly visible to the driver in the normal 
dr iving posit ion. 
12.2 Where provision has been made for a circuit-closed telltale it may 
be replaced by an operational telltale. 
13. Colours emitted by the lamps: 
The colours emitted by the lamps shall be as follows: 
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Main-beam headlamp: 
Dipped-beam headlamp: 
Direct ion-indicator lamp: 
Stop lamp: 
Front position (side) lamp: 
Rear position (side) lamp: 
Front fog lamp: 
Rear fog lamp: 
Reversing lamp: 
Hazard warning signal: white 
white 
amber 
red 
white 
red 
white/yeI low 
red 
white 
amber 
Rear registration plate lamp: white 
Non-triangular side retro 
reflector: 
Non-triangular rear 
retro reflector: amber 
14. red 
Pedal retro reflector: amber 
The definition of lamp colours shall be as defined in Appendix 2 
All lighting and light signalling devices shall be component type 
approved. 
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APPENDIX 1 
DEFINITION OF THE TERMS USED IN ITEMS 6 TO 10 
5, 
This surface must be 
considered to be tangent to 
the light-transmission 
surface. 
LEGEND 
1. Illuminating surface 
Access of reference 
Centre of reference 
Angle of geometric 
visibiIi ty 
Light transmission 
surface 
Emission surface 
Di rect ion of 
observât ion. 
N.B. The aim of this definition is to check compliance with a minimum distance. 
In order to avoid having to determine the exact confines of the illuminating 
surface simplified methods may be used, provided that they do not give rise to 
interpretations running counter to the provisions governing minimum distance set 
out in this regulation. 
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APPENDIX 2 
DEFINITION OF LAMP COLOURS 
Trichromatic coordinates 
Red: limit towards yellow: y ^ 0.335 
limit towards purple: z < 0.008 
White: limit towards blue: x >_0.310 
limit towards yellow: x <_ 0.500 
limit towards green: y <^0.150 + 0.640 x 
limit towards green: y ^ 0.440 
limit towards purple y ^0.050 + 0.750 x 
limit towards red: y >^0.382 
Yellow: limit towards red: y >_ 0.138 + 0.580 x 
Iimit towards green: y <^ 1.29 x - 0.100 
limit towards white: y >^- x + 0.940 
y >_ 0.440 
limit towards the spectral 
value: y <^ -x + 0.992 
Amber: limit towards yellow: y <^0.429 
limit towards red: y >_0.398 
limit towards white: z < 0.007 
A source having a colour temperature of 2856 K is used to check the above limits 
(International Commission on Illumination (ICI) Standard A). 
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ANNEX II 
REQUIREMENTS APPLYING TO TWO-WHEEL MOPEDS 
1. All two-wheel mopeds shall be fitted with the following lighting 
and light-signa11i ng dev i ces : 
1.1 dipped-beam headlamp, 
1.2 rear position (side) lamp, 
1.3 non-triangular side retro reflectors, 
1.4 non-triangular rear retro reflectors, 
1.5 pedal retro reflectors only where two-wheel mopeds are fitted with 
pedals. 
2. In addition all two-wheel mopeds may be fitted with the following 
lighting and light-signalling devices: 
2.1 main-beam headlamp, 
2.2 direction indicator lamps, 
2.3 stop lamp, 
2.4 front position lamp. 
3. Each of the lighting and light signalling devices referred to in 
Items 1 and 2 above shall be fitted in line with the appropriate 
provisions of Item 6 below. 
4. No lighting and light signalling device other than those referred 
to in Items 1 and 2 above shall be fitted. 
5. Lighting and light signalling devices permitted on motorcycles may 
also be fitted to mopeds. 
6. Specific fitting requirements. 
6.1 MAIN-BEAM HEADLAMPS 
6.1.1 Number: one or two 
6.1.2 Installation diagram: no particular specification: 
6.1.3 Location 
6.1.3.1 Width 
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- an independent main-beam headlamp may be fitted above or below 
or to one side of another front lamp: if these lamps are one on 
top of the other the geometrical centre of the main-beam headlamp 
shall be located within the median longitudinal plane of the 
vehicle; if these lamps are side by side their geometrical centre 
shall be symmetrical in relation to the median longitudinal plane 
of the vehicle; 
- a main-beam headlamp that is reciprocally incorporated with 
another front lamp shall be fitted in such a way that its 
geometrical centre lies within the median longitudinal plane of 
the vehicle; however, when the vehicle is also fitted with an 
independent dipped-beam headlamp alongside the main-beam headlamp 
their geometrical centres must be symmetrical in relation to the 
median longitudinal plane of the vehicle. 
- two main-beam headlamps of which either one or both are 
reciprocally incorporated with another front lamp shall be fitted 
in such a way that their geometrical centres are symmetrical in 
relation to the median longitudinal plane of the vehicle. 
6.1.3.2 The length: at the front of the vehicle. This requirement shall 
be considered to have been met if the light emitted does not 
disturb the driver either directly or indirectly by means of the 
rear-view mirrors and/or other reflective surfaces on the vehicle. 
6.1.3.3 In any case, the distance between the edge of the illuminating 
surface of any independent main-beam headlamp and the edge of that 
of the dipped-beam headlamp shall not exceed 100 mm. 
6.1.3.4 The distance separating the illuminating surfaces of two main-beam 
headlamps shall not exceed 100 mm. 
6.1.4 Geometrical visibility. 
Even in the zones which do not seem to be illuminated in the 
direction of observation under consideration, the illuminating 
surface shall be visible within a divergent area limited by 
generatrixes touching the entire contour of the illuminating 
surface and forming an angle of 5° at least with the headlamp 
reference axis. The contour of the projection of the illuminating 
surface on to a transverse plane that is tangent to the front part 
of the main-beam headlamp lens shall be considered to be the 
origin of the angles of geometrical visibility. 
6.1.5 Alignment: forwards 
May pivot along within the steering angle. 
6.1.6 May be grouped together with the dipped-beam headlamp and the 
front position lamp. 
6.1.7 May not be combined with any other lamp. 
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6.1.8 May be reciprocally incorporated: 
6.1.8.1 with the dipped-beam headlamp, 
6.1.8.2 with the front position (side) lamp, 
6.1.9 Electrical connections 
The main-beam headlamps shall light simultaneously. All main-beam 
headlamps shall light when they are switched from dipped-beam to 
main-beam. All main-beam headlamps shall be extinguished 
simultaneously when switched from main-beam to dipped-beam. The 
dipped-beam headlamps may remain lit at the same time as the main-
beam headlamps. 
6.1.10 Circuit-closed telltale : optional 
Blue non-flashing warning light 
6.2 DIPPED-BEAM HEADLAMPS 
6.2.1 Number: one or two 
6.2.2 Installation diagram, no particular specification 
6.2.3 Position 
6.2.3.1 Width 
- an independent dipped-beam headlamp may be installed above, 
below or to one side of another front lamp: if these lamps are one 
above the other the geometrical centre of the dipped-beam headlamp 
shall be located in the median longitudinal plan of the vehicle; 
if these lamps are side by side their geometrical centres shall be 
symmetrical in relation to the median longitudinal plane of the 
vehicle, 
- a dipped-beam headlamp that is reciprocally incorporated with 
another front lamp shall have to be installed in such a way that 
its geometrical centre lies with the median longitudinal plane of 
the vehicle. However, where the vehicle is also fitted with an 
independent main-beam headlamp alongside the dipped-beam headlamp 
their geometric centres shall be symmetrical in relation to the 
median longitudinal plane of the vehicle, 
- two dipped-beam headlamps, of which either one or both are 
reciprocally incorporated with another front lamp shall be 
installed in such a way that their geometrical centres are 
symmetrical in relation to the median longitudinal plane of the 
vehicle. 
6.2.3.2 Height: a minimum of 500 mm and a maximum of 1 200 mm above the 
ground; 
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6.2.3.3 length: at the front of the vehicle this requirement shall be 
regarded as satisfied if the light emitted does not cause 
discomfort to the driver either directly or indirectly, to the 
rear-view mirrors and/or other reflecting surfaces of the vehicle. 
6.2.3.4 In the case of two dipped-beam headlamps the distance separating 
the illuminating surfaces shall not exceed 100 mm 
6.2.4 Geometric visibility 
Determined by anglesot and B as specified in Item A 10 in Annex I: 
ct - 15° upwards and 19° downwards; 
8 - 45° to the left and to the right if there is only dipped-beam 
headlamp; 
45° outwards and 10° inwards if there are two dipped-beam 
head I amps. 
The presence of panels or other items of equipment near the light 
must not give rise to secondary effects causing discomfort to 
other road users. 
6.2.5 Alignment: forwards 
May move in line with the steering angle 
6.2.6 May be grouped together with the main-beam headlamp and the front 
position (side) lamp. 
6.2.7 May not be combined with any other lamps. 
6.2.8 May be reciprocally incorporated with the main-beam headlamp and 
the front position (side) lamp. 
6.2.9 Electrical connections 
The control for changing over the dipped beam must switch off all 
main-beam headlamps simultaneously, whereas the dipped beams may 
remain switched on at the same time as the main beam. 
6.2.10 Circuit-closed telltale: optional 
Green non-flashing indicator light 
6.2.11 Other requirements: none 
6.3 DIRECTION INDICATOR LAMPS 
6.3.1 Two per side 
6.3.2 Installation diagram: two front and two rear indicator lamps 
6.3.3 Position 
6.3.3.1 Width: 
6.3.3.1.1 The following shall apply simultaneously to front indicator lamps: 
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6.3.3.1.1.1 there must be a minimum distance of 240 mm between the 
illuminating surfaces, 
6.3.3.1.1.2 they shall be situated outside the vertical longitudinal planes 
that are tangent to the outer edges of the illuminating surfaces 
of the headlamp(s) 
6.3.3.1.1.3 A minimum distance between the illuminating surfaces of the 
indicators and the closest dipped-beam headlamps of: 
75 mm in the case of a minimum indicator intensity of 90 cd; 
40 mm in the case of a minimum indicator intensity of 175 cd; 
20 mm in the case of a minimum indicator intensity of 250 cd; 
<_ 20 mm in the case of a minimum indicator intensity of 400 cd. 
6.3.3.1.2 the distance between the inner edges of the illuminating surfaces 
of the rear indicator lamps shall be at least 180 mm; 
6.3.3.2 height: minimum 350 mm, maximum 1 200 mm above the ground; 
6.3.3.3 length: the distance towards the front between the transverse 
plane corresponding to the extreme longitudinal rearmost extremity 
of the vehicle and the centre of reference of the rear indicators 
shall not exceed 300 mm. 
6.3.4 Geometric visibility 
Horizontal angles: see Appendix 2 
Vertical angles: 15° above the horizontal. 
May be reduced to 5° if the lamps are less than 750 mm above the 
ground. 
6.3.5 AIignment 
The direction indicator lamps may move in line with the steering 
angle. 
6.3.6 May be grouped with one or more lamps 
6.3.7 May not be combined with any other lamp 
6.3.8 May not be reciprocally incorporated with another lamp. 
6.3.9 Electrical connections: 
Direction indicator lamps shall switch on independently of the 
other lamps. All direction indicator lamps on one side of a 
vehicle shall be switched on and off by means of one control. 
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6.3.10 Operational telltale: optional 
It may be optical or auditory or both. If it is optical it shall 
be a green flashing light and be visible under all normal 
operating conditions. It shall be extinguished or remain alight 
without flashing or show a marked change of frequency in the event 
of the malfunction of the any of the direction indicator lamps. 
If it is entirely auditory it shall be clearly audible and shall 
show a marked change of frequency in the event of any malfunction. 
6.3.11 Other requirements 
The characteristics listed below shall be measured with the 
electrical generator only supplying current to those circuits that 
are essential to the operation of the engine and lighting devices. 
6.3.11.1 Actuation of the light signalling device control shall be followed 
by illumination of the lamp within a maximum of one second and 
extinction of the first lamp within a maximum of one and a half 
seconds. 
6.3.11.2 In the case of all vehicles the direction indicator lamps of which 
are supplied with direct current: 
6.3.11.2.1 the flashing-light frequency shall be 90 ± 30 times per minute; 
6.3.11.2.2 the direction indicator lamps on the same side of the vehicle 
shall flash at the same frequency and in phase; 
6.3.11.3 where a vehicle is fitted with direction indicator lamps which are 
supplied with alternating current, when the engine speed lies 
between 50% and 100% of the speed corresponding to the maximum 
speed of the vehicle: 
6.3.11.3.1 the lights shall flash at a frequency of 90 ± 30 times per minute; 
6.3.11.3.2 the direction indicator lamps may flash on the same side of the 
vehicle either simultaneously or alternately. The front lamps 
shall not be visible to the rear nor the rear lamps to the front 
within the zones defined in Appendix 1. 
6.3.11.4 Where the direction indicator lamps fitted to a vehicle are 
supplied with alternating current, when the engine speed lies 
between the idling speed specified by the manufacturer and 50% of 
the speed corresponding to the maximum speed of the vehicle: 
6.3.11.4.1 the flashing frequency shall lies between 90 + 30 and 90 -
45 times per minute; 
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6.3.11.4.2 direction indicator lamps on the same side of the vehicle may 
flash either simultaneously or alternately. The front lamps shall 
not be visible to the rear, nor the rear lamps visible to the 
front within the zones defined in Appendix 1. 
6.3.11.5 In the event of failure, other than a short circuit, of one 
direction indicator lamp, the other shall continue to flash, or 
remain lit, but the frequency in this state shall be different 
from that specified, unless the vehicle is fitted with a telltale. 
6.4 STOP LAMPS 
6.4.1 Number: one or two 
6.4.2 Arrangement: no individual specifications 
6.4.3 Position 
6.4.3.1 Width: if there is only one stop lamp its centre of reference 
shall lie within the median longitudinal plane of the vehicle, or 
if there are two stop lamps they shall be symmetrical to the 
median longitudinal plane of the vehicle. 
6.4.3.2 Height: minimum 250 mm, maximum 1 500 mm above ground; 
6.4.3.3 length: at the rear of the vehicle. 
6.4.4 Geometric visibility 
Horizontal angle: 45° to the left and to the right 
Vertical angle: 15° above and below the horizontal. 
However, the vertical angle below the horizontal may be reduced to 
5° if the lamp is less than 750 mm above the ground. 
6.4.5 Alignment: towards the rear of the vehicle. 
6.4.6 May be grouped with one or more other rear lamps. 
6.4.7 May not be combined with another lamp. 
6.4.8 May be reciprocally incorporated with the rear position (side) 
lamp 
6.4.9 Operational electrical connection: shall light up whenever at 
least one of the service brakes is applied. 
6.4.10 Circuit-close telltale: prohibited 
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6.5 FRONT POSITION (SIDE) LAMPS 
6.5.1 Number: one or two 
6.5.2 Arrangements: no individual specification 
6.5.3 Position 
6.5.3.1 Width: 
- one independent front position (side) lamp may be fitted above 
or below or to one side of another front lamp: if these lamps are 
one above the other the geometrical centre of the front position 
(side) lamp shall be located within the median longitudinal plane 
of the vehicle; if these lamps are side by side their geometric 
centres shall be symmetrical in relation to the median 
longitudinal plane of the vehicle; 
- a front position (side) lamp that is reciprocally incorporated 
with another front lamp shall be installed in such a way that its 
geometric centre is situated in the median longitudinal plane of 
the vehicle; 
- two front position (side) lamps one or both of which is/or 
reciprocally incorporated with another front lamp shall be 
installed in such a way that their geometric centres are 
symmetrical in relation to the median longitudinal plane of the 
vehicle. 
6.5.3.2 Height: minimum 350 mm, maximum 1 200 mm above the ground; 
6.5.3.3 length: at front of vehicle 
6.5.4 Geometric visibility 
Horizontal angle: 80° to the left and to the right if there is a 
single position (side) lamp; 80° to the outside and 45° to the 
inside if there are two position (side) lamps. 
Vertical angle: 15° above and below the horizontal. However, the 
vertical angle below the horizontal may be reduced to 5° if the 
lamp is less than 7 500 mm above the ground. 
6.5.5 Alignment: towards the front 
May pivot as a function of the steering angle. 
6.5.6 May be grouped with any other front lamp 
6.5.7 May be reciprocally incorporated with any other front lamp 
6.5.8 Operational electrical connections: no individual specifications 
6.5.9 Circuit-closed telltale: optional 
Non-flashing green indicator light 
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6.5.10 Other requirements 
6.6 REAR POSITION (SIDE) LAMPS 
6.6.1 Number: one or two 
6.6.2 Arrangement drawing: no individual specifications 
6.6.3 Pos i t i on 
6.6.3.1 Width: the reference centre shall be located within the median 
longitudinal plane of the vehicle if there is only one position 
(side) lamp, or if there are two position (side) lamps these shall 
be symmetrical to the median longitudinal plane of the vehicle. 
6.6.3.2 Height: minimum 250 mm, maximum 1 500 mm above the ground; 
6.6.3.3 Length: at rear of vehicle. 
6.6.4 Geometric visibility 
Horizontal angle: 80° to the left and to the right if there is a 
single position (side) lamp; 80° towards the outside and 45° 
towards the inside if there are two position (side) lamps. 
Vertical angle: 15° above and below the horizontal. However, the 
vertical angle below the horizontal may be reduced to 5° if the 
lamp is less than 750 mm above the ground. 
6.6.5 Alignment: towards the rear 
6.6.6 May be grouped with any other rear lamp 
6.6.7 May be reciprocally incorporated with the stop lamp or 
non-triangular rear retro reflector, or with both. 
6.6.8 Operational electric connections: no individual specification 
6.6.9 Circuit-closed telltale: optional 
Its function may may be fulfilled by the device provided, where 
appropriate, for the front position (side) lamp. 
6.6.10 Other requirements: none 
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6.7 NON-TRIANGULAR SIDE RETRO REFLECTORS 
6.7.1 Number per side: one or two class 1^1^ 
6.7.2 Arrangement drawing: no individual specifications 
6.7.3 Position 
6.7.3.1 Width: no individual specifications; 
6.7.3.2 Height: 300 mm minimum, 900 mm maximum above the ground; 
length: should be such that, under normal conditions, the device 
cannot be masked by the driver or passenger, nor by their 
clothing. 
6.7.4 Geometric visibility 
Horizontal angles: 30° towards the front and rear 
Vertical angles: 15° above and below the horizontal. 
However, the vertical angle below the horizontal may be reduced to 
5° if the reflector is less than 750 mm above the ground. 
6.7.5 Alignment: the reference axis of the reflectors shall be 
perpendicular to the median longitudinal plane of the vehicle and 
point towards the rear. The front reflectors may pivot in line 
with the steering angle. 
6.7.6 May be grouped with other signalling devices. 
6.8 NON-TRIANGULAR REAR RETRO rEFLECTORS 
6.8.1 Number: one class 1 ^1^ 
6.8.2 Arrangement drawing: no individual specifications 
6.8.3 Position 
6.8.3.1 Width: the reference centre shall be located within the median 
longitudinal plane of the vehicle; 
6.8.3.2 height: minimum 250 mm, maximum 900 mm above the ground. 
6.8.3.3 length: at rear of vehicle. 
(1) In accordance with the classification set out in Directive 76/757/EEC on 
the approximation of the laws of the Member States relating to retro 
reflectors for motor vehicles and their trailers. 
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6.8.4 Geometric visibility 
Horizontal angle: 30° to the left and right 
Vertical angle: 15° above and below the horizontal. 
However, the vertical angle below the horizontal may be reduced to 
5° if the reflector is less than 750 mm above the ground. 
6.8.5 Alignment: towards the rear 
6.8.6 May be grouped with any other lamp 
6.8.7 Other requirments: the illuminating surface of the reflector may 
have parts in common with any other rear-mounted red lamp. 
6.9 PEDAL RETRO REFLECTORS 
6.9.1 Number: four retro reflectors or groups of retro reflectors. 
6.9.2 Arrangement drawing: no individual specification. 
6.9.3 Other requirements 
The illuminating surface of the retro reflector shall be recessed 
within its frame. 
The reflectors shall be installed within the body of the pedal in 
such a way that they are clearly visible both to the front and to 
the rear of the vehicle. The reference axis of the reflectors, 
the shape of which shall be adapted to that of the body of the 
pedal, shall be put at right angles to the axis of the pedal. The 
pedal reflectors shall only be mounted on vehicle pedals which, by 
means of cranks or similar devices, may act as a means of 
propulsion instead of the engine. They shall not be mounted on 
medals acting as vehicle controls or solely as foot rests for the 
driver or passenger. 
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APPENDIX 1 
VISIBILITY OF RED LIGHTS TOWARDS THE FRONT AND 
WHITE LIGHTS TOWARDS THE REAR 
(See Item B9 in Annex 1 and Item 6.3.11.4.2 in this Annex) 
Visibility of 
Iight towards 
Figure 1 a red 
the front 
VisibiIi ty of a whi te 
Iight towards the rear 
Figure 2 
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APPENDIX 2 
Arrangement drawing 
2 director indicator lamps at the front and rear 
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APPENDIX 3 
INFORMATION DOCUMENT 
IN RESPECT OF THE INSTALLATION OF LIGHTING 
AND LIGHT SIGNALLING DEVICES ON A TYPE OF 
TWO-WHEEL MOPED 
(to be attached to the component type-approval application where this is 
submitted separately from the vehicle type-approval application) 
Reference number (allocated by the applicant): 
The application for component type approval in respect of the installation of 
the lighting and light-signalling devices on a type of two-wheel moped shall 
contain the information set out in Annex II to Council Regulation (EEC) No .. 
of ..., under A, item nos: 
0.1 
0.2 
0.4 - 0.6 
8 - 8.4 
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APPENDIX 4 
Name of Administration 
CERTIFICATE OF COMPONENT-TYPE APPROVAL IN RESPECT OF THE INSTALLATION OF 
LIGHTING AND LIGHT-SIGNALLING DEVICES ON A TYPE OF TWO-WHEEL MOPED 
Report No .... drawn up by technical service .... on ... 
Component type approval No ... Extension No ... 
1. Make (trade name) of vehicle , 
2. Vehicle type 
3. Manufacturer's name and address 
4. If applicable, name and address of manufacturer's representative 
5. Mandatory lighting equipment installed on the vehicle submitted for 
checks^1) 
5.1 Dipped-beam headlamps 
5.2 Rear position (side) lamps 
5.3 Non-triangular side retro reflectors 
5.4 Non-triangular rear retro reflectors 
5.5 Pedal retro reflectors(2) 
6. Optional lighting devices present on the vehicle submitted for 
checks (1) 
6.1 Main-beam headlamps: yes/no* 
6.2 Direction indicator lamp: yes/no 
(1) State on a separate sheet for each device the duly identified types of 
devices meeting the fitting requirements of this Annex. 
(2) Only for two-wheel mopeds fitted with pedals. 
* Delete as appropriate. 
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6.3 Stop lamps: yes/no* 
6.4 Front position (side) lamps: yes/no* 
7. Variants 
8. Vehicle submitted for component type approval on 
9. Component type approval has been granted/refused* 
10. Place 
11. Date 
12. Signature 
Delate as appropriate. 
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ANNEX I I I 
REQUIREMENTS APPLYING TO THREE-WHEEL MOPEDS 
1. All three-wheel mopeds shall be fitted with the following lighting 
and light-signalling devices: 
1.1 d i pped-beam head I amp, 
1.2 front position (side) lamp 
1.3 rear position (side) lamp, 
1.4 non-triangular rear retro reflector, 
1.5 pedal retro reflectors only where three-wheel mopeds are fitted 
with pedals. 
2. In addition all three-wheel mopeds may be fitted with the 
following lighting and light-signalling devices: 
2.1 main-beam headlamp, 
2.2 direction indicator lamps, 
2.3 stop lamp. 
3. Each of the lighting and light signalling devices referred to in 
Items 1 and 2 above shall be fitted in line with the appropriate 
provisions of Item 6 below. 
4. No lighting and light signalling device other than those referred 
to in Items 1 and 2 above shall be fitted. 
5. Lighting and light signalling devices permitted on motorcycles may 
also be fitted to mopeds. 
6. Specific fitting requirements. 
6.1 MAIN-BEAM HEADLAMPS 
6.1.1 Number: one or two 
However, in the case of three-wheel mopeds, the maximum width of 
which exceeds 1300 mm, two main-beam headlamps are required. 
6.1.2 Installation diagram: no particular specification: 
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6.1.3 Location 
6.1.3.1 Width 
- an independent main-beam headlamp may be fitted above or below 
or to one side of another front lamp: if these lamps are one above 
the other the geometrical centre of the main-beam headlamp shall 
be located within the median longitudinal plane of the vehicle-, if 
these lamps are side by side their geometrical centres shall be 
symmetrical in relation to the median longitudinal plane of the 
vehicle; 
- a main-beam headlamp that is reciprocally incorporated with 
another front lamp shall be fitted in such a way that its 
geometrical centre lies within the median longitudinal plane of 
the vehicle. However, when the vehicle is also fitted with an 
independent dipped-beam headlamp alongside the main-beam headlamp, 
their geometric centres shall be symmetrical in relation to the 
median longitudinal plane of the vehicle; 
- two main-beam headlamps of which either one or both are 
reciprocally incorporated with another front lamp shall be fitted 
in such a way that their geometrical centres are symmetrical in 
relation to the median longitudinal plane of the vehicle. 
6.1.3.2 The length: at the front of the vehicle. This requirement shall 
be considered to have been met if the light emitted does not 
disturb the driver either directly or indirectly by means of the 
rear-view mirrors and/or other reflective surfaces of the vehicle. 
6.1.3.3 In the case of a single independent main-beam headlamp, the 
distance between the edge of the illuminating surface that of the 
dipped-beam headlamp shall not exceed 100 mm for each pair of 
lamps. 
6.1.4 Geometrical visibility. 
Even in the zones which do not seem to be illuminated in the 
direction of observation under consideration, the illuminating 
surface shall be visible within a divergent area limited by 
generatrices touching the entire contour of the illuminating 
surface and forming an angle of 5° at least with the headlamp 
reference axis. The contour of the projection of the illuminating 
surface onto a transverse plane that is tangent to the front part 
of the main-beam headlamp lens shall be considered to be the 
origin of the angles of geometrical visibility. 
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6.1.5 Alignment: forwards 
May move in line with the steering angle. 
6.1.6 May be grouped together with the dipped-beam headlamp and the 
front position side lamp. 
6.1.7 May not be combined with any other lamp. 
6.1.8 May be reciprocally incorporated: 
6.1.8.1 with the dipped-beam headlamp, 
6.1.8.2 with the front position (side) lamp, 
6.1.9 Electrical connections 
The main-beam headlamps shall light simultaneously. All main-beam 
headlamps shall light when they are switched from dipped-beam to 
main-beam. AM main-beam headlamps shall be extinguished 
simultaneously when switched from main-beam to dipped-beam. The 
dipped-beam headlamps may remain lit at the same time as the 
main-beam headlamps. 
6.1.10 Circuit-closed telltale : optional 
Blue non-flashing warning light 
6.2 DIPPED-BEAM HEADLAMPS 
6.2.1 Number: one or two 
However, in the case of three-wheel mopeds, the maximum width of 
which exceeds 1300 mm, two main-beam headlamps are required. 
6.2.2 Arrangement drawing, no particular specification 
6.2.3 Position 
6.2.3.1 Width 
- an independent dipped-beam headlamp may be installed above, 
below or to one side of another front lamp: if these lamps are one 
above the other the geometrical centre of the dipped-beam headlamp 
shall be located in the median longitudinal plan of the vehicle; 
if these lamps are side by side their geometrical centres shall be 
symmetrical in relation to the median longitudinal plane of the 
vehicle, 
- a dipped-beam headlamp that is reciprocally incorporated with 
another front lamp shall have to be installed in such a way that 
its geometrical centre lies with the median longitudinal plane of 
the vehicle. However, where the vehicle is also fitted with an 
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independent main-beam headlamp alongside the dipped-beam headlamp 
their geometric centres shall be symmetrical in relation to the 
median longitudinal plane of the vehicle, 
- two dipped-beam headlamps, of which either one or both are 
reciprocally incorporated with another front lamp shall be 
installed in such a way that their geometrical centres are 
symmetrical in relation to the median longitudinal plane of the 
vehicle, 
In the case of a vehicle with two main-beam headlamps, the edges 
of the illuminating surface furthest from the median longitudinal 
plane of the vehicle shall not be more than 400 mm from the 
outermost part of the vehicle, 
- the internal edges of the illuminating surfaces shall be at a 
distance of at least 500 mm. <This distance may be reduced to 
400 mm if the maximum width of the vehicle is less than 1 300 mm.> 
6.2.3.2 Height: a minimum of 500 mm and a maximum of 1 200 mm above the 
ground; 
6.2.3.3 length: at the front of the vehicle this requirement shall be 
considered to have been met if the light emitted does not 
disturb the driver either directly or indirectly by means of the 
rear-view mirrors and/or other reflective surfaces of the vehicle. 
6.2.4 Geometric visibility 
Determined by angles CO and B as specified in Item A10 in Annex I: 
0C - 15° upwards and 19° downwards; 
6 - 45° to the left and to the right if there is only one dipped-
beam headlamp; 
45° outwards and 10° inwards if there are two dipped-beam 
headlamps. 
The presence of panels or other items of equipment near the light 
shall not give rise to secondary effects causing discomfort to 
other road users. 
6.2.5 Alignment: forwards 
May move in line with the steering angle 
6.2.6 May be grouped together with the main-beam headlamp and the front 
position (side) lamp. 
6.2.7 May not be combined with any other lamp. 
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6.2.8 May be reciprocally incorporated with the main-beam headlamp and 
the front position (side) lamp. 
6.2.9 Electrical connections 
The cotrol for changing to the dipped beam shall switch off ail 
main-beam headlamps simultaneously, whereas the dipped beam may 
remain switched on at the same time as the main beam. 
6.2.10 Circuit-closed telltale: optional 
Green non-flashing indicator light 
6.2.11 Other requirements: none 
6.3 DIRECTION INDICATOR LAMPS 
6.3.1 Number: two per side 
6.3.2 Arrangement drawing: two front and two rear indicator lamps 
6.3.3 Position 
6.3.3.1 Width: 
- the edges of the illuminating surface furthest from the median 
longitudinal plane shall also not be more than 400 mm from the 
outermost part of the vehicle; 
- the internal edges of the illuminating surfaces shall be at a 
distance of at least 500 mm; 
- there must be a minimum distance between the illuminating 
surfaces of the nearest indicators and dipped-beam headlamps of: 
- 75 mm in the case of a minimum indicator intensity of 90 cd; 
- 40 mm in the case of a minimum indicator intensity of 175 cd; 
- 20 mm in the case of a minimum indicator intensity of 250 cd; 
-<20 mm in the case of a minimum indicator intensity of 400 cd. 
6.3.3.2 height: minimum 350 mm, maximum 1 500 mm above the ground; 
6.3.4 Geometric visibility 
Horizontal angles: see Appendix 2 
Vertical angles: 15° above the horizontal. 
May be reduced to 5° if the lamps are less than 750 mm above the 
ground. 
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6.3.5 AIignment 
The direction indicator lamps may move in line with the steering 
angle. 
6.3.6 May be grouped with one or more lamps. 
6.3.7 May not be combined with any other lamp. 
6.3.8 May not be reciprocally incorporated with another lamp. 
6.3.9 Electrical connections: 
Direction indicator lamps shall switch on independently of the 
other lamps. All direction indicator lamps on one side of a 
vehicle shall be switched on and off by means of one control. 
6.3.10 Operational telltale: optional 
It may be optical or auditory or both. If it is optical it must 
be green and of the flashing type. It shall be be visible under 
all normal operating conditions. It shall be extinguished or 
remain alight without flashing or show a marked change of 
frequency in the event of the malfunction of any of the direction 
indicator lamps. If it is entirely auditory it shall be clearly 
audible and shall show a marked change of frequency in the event 
of any malfunct ion. 
6.3.11 Other requirements 
The characteristics listed below shall be measured with the 
electrical generator only supplying current to those circuits that 
are essential to the operation of the engine and lighting devices. 
6.3.11.1 Actuation of the light signalling device control shall be followed 
by illumination of the lamp within a maximum of one second and 
extinction of the first lamp within a maximum of one and a half 
seconds. 
6.3.11.2 In the case of all vehicles the direction indicator lamps of which 
are supplied with direct current: 
6.3.11.2.1 the flashing-light frequency shall be 90 ± 30 times per minute; 
6.3.11.2.2 the direction indicator lamps on the same side of the vehicle 
shall flash at the same frequency and in phase-, 
6.3.11.3 where a vehicle is fitted with direction indicator lamps which are 
supplied with alternating current, when the engine speed lies 
between 50% and 100% of the speed corresponding to the maximum 
speed of the vehicle: 
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6.3.11.3.1 the lights shall flash at a frequency of 90 ± 30 times per minute; 
6.3.11.3.2 the direction indicator lamps may flash on the same side of the 
vehicle either simultaneously or alternately. The front lamps 
shall not be visible to the rear nor the rear lamps to the front 
within the zones defined in Appendix 1. 
6.3.11.4 Where the direction indicator lamps fitted to a vehicle are 
supplied with alternating current, when the engine speed lies 
between the idling speed specified by the manufacturer and 50% of 
the speed corresponding to the maximum speed of the vehicle: 
6.3.11.4.1 the flashing frequency shall lies between 90 + 30 and 
90 ± 45 times per minute; 
6.3.11.4.2 direction indicator lamps on the same side of the vehicle may 
flash either simultaneously or alternately. The front lamps shal 
not be visible to the rear, nor the rear lamps visible to the 
front within the zones defined in Appendix 1. 
6.3.11.5 In the event of failure, other than a short circuit, of one 
direction indicator lamp, the other shall continue to flash, or 
remain lit, but the frequency in this state shall be different 
from that specified, unless the vehicle is fitted with a telltale 
6.4 STOP LAMPS 
6.4.1 Number: one or two 
6.4.2 Arrangement drawing: no particular specification 
6.4.3 Position 
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6.4.3.1 Width: if there is only one stop lamp its centre of reference 
shall lie within the median longitudinal plane of the vehicle, or 
if there are two stop lamps they shall be symmetrical to the 
median longitudinal plane of the vehicle. In the case of vehicles 
with two rear wheels: at least 600 mm between the two lamps. The 
distance may be reduced to 400 mm of the maximum width of the 
vehicle is less than 1300 mm. 
6.4.3.2 Height: minimum 250 mm, maximum 1 500 mm above ground; 
6.4.3.3 Length: at the rear of the vehicle. 
6.4.4 Geometric visibility 
Horizontal angle: 45° to the left and to the right 
Vertical angle: 15° above and below the horizontal. 
However, the vertical angle below the horizontal may be reduced to 
5° if the lamp is less than 750 mm above the ground. 
6.4.5 Alignment: towards the rear of the vehicle. 
6.4.6 May be grouped with one or more other rear lamps. 
6.4.7 May not be combined with any other lamp. 
6.4.8 May be reciprocally incorporated with the rear position (side) 
lamp. 
6.4.9 Electrical connections: shall light up whenever at least one of 
the service brakes is applied. 
6.4.10 Circuit-close telltale: prohibited 
6.5 FRONT POSITION (SIDE) LAMPS 
6.5.1 Number: one or two 
However, in the case of three-wheel mopeds the maximum width of 
which exceeds 1300 mm, two front position (side) lamps are 
required. 
6.5.2 Arrangement drawing: no particular specification 
6.5.3 Position 
6.5.3.1 Width: 
- one independent front position (side) lamp may be fitted above 
or below or to one side of another front lamp: if these lamps are 
one above the other the geometrical centre of the front position 
(side) lamp shall be located within the median longitudinal plane 
of the vehicle; if these lamps are side by 
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side their geometric centres shall be symmetrical in relation to 
the median longitudinal plane of the vehicle; 
- a front position (side) lamp that is reciprocally incorporated 
with another front lamp shall be installed in such a way that its 
geometric centre is situated in the median longitudinal plane of 
the vehicle; 
- two front position (side) lamps, one or both of them 
reciprocally incorporated with another front lamp, shall be 
installed in such a way that their geometric centres are 
symmetrical in relation to the median longitudinal plane of the 
vehicle. 
In the case of a vehicle with two front positions (side) lamps, 
the edges of the illuminating surface furthest from the median 
longitudinal plane of the vehicle shall not be more than 400 mm 
from the outermost part of the vehicle: 
- the internal edges of the illuminating surfaces shall be at a 
distance of at least 500 mm. 
6.5.3.2 Height: minimum 350 mm, maximum 1 500 mm above the ground; 
6.5.3.3 Length: at front of vehicle 
6.5.4 Geometric visibility 
Horizontal angle: 80° to the left and to the right if there is a 
single position (side) lamp; 80° to the outside and 45° to the 
inside if there are two position (side) lamps. 
Vertical angle: 15° above and below the horizontal. However, the 
vertical angle below the horizontal may be reduced to 5° if the 
lamp is less than 750 mm above the ground. 
6.5.5 Alignment: towards the front 
May move in line with the steering angle. 
6.5.6 May be grouped with any other front lamp. 
6.5.7 May be reciprocally incorporated with any other front lamp. 
6.5.8 Electrical connections: no particular specification 
6.5.9 Circuit-closed telltale: optional 
Non-flashing green indicator light 
6.5.10 Other requirements 
6.6 REAR POSITION (SIDE) LAMPS 
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6.6.1 Number: one or two 
However, in the case of mopeds with two rear wheels, two rear 
position (side) lamps are required. 
6.6.2 Arrangement drawing: no particular specification 
6.6.3 Position 
6.6.3.1 Width: the reference centre shall be located within the median 
longitudinal plane of the vehicle if there is only one position 
(side) lamp; if there are two position (side) lamps they shall be 
symmetrical to the median longitudinal plane of the vehicle. In 
the case of vehicles with two rear wheels*, at least 600 mm 
between the two lamps. This distance may be reduced to 400 mm if 
the maximum width of the vehicle is less than 1300 mm. 
6.6.3.2 Height: minimum 250 mm, maximum 1 200 mm above the ground; 
6.6.3.3 Length: at rear of vehicle. 
6.6.4 Geometric visibility 
Horizontal angle: 80° to the left and to the right if there is a 
single position (side) lamp; 80° towards the outside and 45° 
towards the inside if there are two position (side) lamps. 
Vertical angle: 15° above and below the horizontal. However, the 
vertical angle below the horizontal may be reduced to 5" if the 
lamp is less than 750 mm above the ground. 
6.6.5 Alignment: towards the rear 
6.6.6 May be grouped with any other rear lamp 
6.6.7 May be reciprocally incorporated with the stop lamp or 
non-triangular rear retro reflector, or with both. 
6.6.8 Electrical connections: no particular specification 
6.6.9 Circuit-closed telltale: optional 
Its function may may be fulfilled by the device provided, where 
appropriate, for the front position (side) lamp. 
6.6.10 Other requirements: none 
6.7 NON-TRIANGULAR REAR RETRO rEFLECTORS 
6.7.1 Number: one or two class l(1^ 
However, in the case of three-wheel mopeds the maximum width of 
which exceeds 1000 mm, two non-triangular rear retro reflectors 
are required. 
(1) In accordance with the classification set out in Directive 76/757/EEC on 
the approximation of the laws of the Member States relating to retro 
reflectors for motor vehicles and their trailers. 
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6.7.2 Arrangement drawing: no particular specification 
6.7.3 Position 
6.7.3.1 Width: the reference centre shall be located within the median 
longitudinal plane of the vehicle if there is only one retro 
reflector or, if there are two retro reflectors, they shall be 
symmetrical to the mean longitudinal plane of the vehicle. 
In the case of a vehicle with two rear retro reflectors: 
- the point of the illuminating surface furthest from the median 
longitudinal plane of the vehicle shall not be more than 400 mm 
from the outermost part of the vehicle; 
- the internal edges of the retro reflectors shall be at least 
500 mm apart. 
This distance may be reduced to 400 mm if the maximum width of the 
vehicle is less than 1300 mm. 
6.7.3.2 Height: minimum 250 mm, maximum 900 mm above the ground. 
6.7.3.3 Length: at rear of vehicle. 
6.7.4 Geometric visibility 
Horizontal angle: 30° to the left and right 
Vertical angle: 15° above and below the horizontal. 
However, the vertical angle below the horizontal may be reduced to 
5* if the reflector is less than 750 mm above the ground. 
6.7.5 Alignment: towards the rear 
6.7.6 May be grouped with any other lamp. 
6.7.7 Other requirments: the illuminating surface of the retro reflector 
may have parts in common with any other rear-mounted red lamp. 
6.8 PEDAL RETRO rEFLECTORS 
6.8.1 Number: four retro reflectors or groups of retro reflectors. 
6.8.2 Arrangement drawing: no particular specification. 
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6.8.3 Other requirements 
The illuminating surface of the retro reflector shall be recessed 
within its frame. 
The reflectors shall be installed within the body of the pedal in 
such a way that they are clearly visible both to the front and to 
the rear of the vehicle. The reference axis of the reflectors, 
the shape of which shall be adapted to that of the body of the 
pedal, shall be put at right angles to the axis of the pedal. The 
pedal reflectors shall only be mounted on vehicle pedals which, by 
means of cranks or similar devices,may act as a means of 
propulsion instead of the engine. They shall not be mounted on 
medals acting as vehicle controls or solely as foot rests for the 
driver or passenger. 
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APPENDIX 1 
VISIBILITY OF RED LIGHTS TOWARDS THE FRONT AND 
WHITE LIGHTS TOWARDS THE REAR 
(See Item B9 in Annex 1 and Item 6.3.11.4.2 in this Annex) 
VisibiIity of a 
red Iight towards 
the front 
ZONE 1 
Visibility of a white light 
towards the rear ZONE 2 
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APPENDIX 2 
Arrangement drawing 
Direction indicator lamp 
Geometric visibility 
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APPENDIX 3 
INFORMATION DOCUMENT 
IN RESPECT OF THE INSTALLATION OF LIGHTING 
AND LIGHT SIGNALLING DEVICES ON A TYPE OF 
THREE-WHEEL MOPED 
(to be attached to the component type-approval application where this is 
submitted separately from the vehicle type-approval application) 
Reference number (allocated by the applicant) 
The application for component type approval in respect of the installation of 
the lighting and light-signalling devices on a type of three-wheel moped shall 
contain the infomation set out in Annex II to Council Regulation (EEC)No ... of 
... , under A, item nos: 
0.1 
0.2 
0.4 - 0.6 
8 - 8.4 
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APPENDIX 4 
Name of Administration 
CERTIFICATE OF COMPONENT TYPE APPROVAL IN RESPECT OF THE INSTALLATION OF 
LIGHTING AND LIGHT-SIGNALLING DEVICES ON A TYPE OF THREE-WHEEL MOPED 
MODEL 
Report No .... drawn up by testing body .... on ... 
Component type approval No ... Extension No ... 
1. Make (trade name) of vehicle 
2. Vehicle type 
3. Manufacturer's name and address 
4. If applicable, name and address of manufacturer's representative .. 
5. Mandatory lighting equipment installed on the vehicle submitted for 
checks(1) 
5.1 Dipped-beam headlamps 
5.2 Front position (side) lamps 
5.3 Rear position (side) lamps 
5.4 Non-triangular rear retro reflectors 
5.5 Non-triangular pedal retro reflectors,(2^ 
6. Optional lighting devices installed on the vehicle submitted for 
checks (1) 
6.1 Main-beam headlamps: yes/no* 
6.2 Direction indicator lamps: yes/no * 
6.3 Stop lamps: yes/no* 
(1) State on a separate sheet for each device the duly identified types of 
device meeting the fitting requirements of this Annex. 
(2) Only in the case of three-wheel mopeds fitted with pedals. 
* Delete as appropriate. 
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7. Var iants 
8. Vehicle submitted for component type approval on 
9. Component type approval is granted/refused *) 
10. Place 
11. Date 
12. Signature 
*) Delate as appropriate 
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ANNEX IV 
REQUIREMENTS APPLYING TO TWO-WHEEL MOTORCYCLES 
1. All two-wheel motorcycles shall be fitted with the following 
lighting and light-signalling devices: 
1.1 ma i n-beam head I amp, 
1.2 dipped-beam lamp, 
1.3 direction indicator lamps, 
1.4 stop lamp, 
1.5 front position (side) lamp, 
1.6 rear position (side) lamp, 
1.7 rear number-plate lighting device, 
1.8 non-triangular rear retro reflector. 
2. In addition all two-wheel motorcycles may be fitted with the 
following lighting and light-signalling devices: 
2.1 front fog lamp, 
2.2 rear fog lamp, 
2.3 hazard warning signal, 
2.4 non-triangular side retro reflectors. 
3. Each of the lighting and light signalling devices referred to in 
Items 1 and 2 above shall be fitted in line with the appropriate 
provisions of Item 6 below. 
4. No lighting and light signalling device other than those referred 
to in Items 1 and 2 above shall be fitted. 
5. Lighting and light signalling devices permitted on four-wheel 
motor vehicles may also be fitted to motor cycles. 
6. Specific fitting requirements. 
6.1 MAIN-BEAM HEADLAMPS 
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6.1.1 Number: one or two 
6.1.2 Arrangement drawing: no individual specifications. 
6.1.3 Location 
6.1.3.1 Width: 
- an independent main-beam headlamp may be fitted above, below 
or to one side of another front lamp: if these lamps are one above 
the other the geometrical centre of the main-beam headlamp shall 
be located within the median longitudinal plane of the vehicle; if 
these lamps are side by side their geometrical centres shall be 
symmetrical in relation to the median longitudinal plane of the 
veh icle; 
- a main-beam headlamp that is reciprocally incorporated with 
another front lamp shall be fitted in such a way that its 
geometrical centre lies within the median longitudinal plane of 
the vehicle. However, where the vehicle is also fitted with an 
independent dipped-beam headlamp alongside the main-beam headlamp, 
their geometric centres shall be symmetrical in relation to the 
median longitudinal plane of the vehicle*, 
- two main-beam headlamps of whicv e<*her one or both are 
reciprocally incorporated with aether front lamp shall be fitted 
in such a way that their geometrical centres are symmetrical in 
relation to the median longitudinal plane of the vehicle. 
6.1.3.2 The length: at the front of the vehicle. This requirement shall 
be considered to have been met if the light emitted does not 
disturb the driver er trier directly or indirectly by means of the 
rear-view mirrors and/or other reflective surfaces of the vehicle. 
6.1.3.3 In any case, the distance between the edge of the illuminating 
surface of any independent main-beam headlamp and the edge of that 
of the dipped-beam headlamp shall not exceed 100 mm. 
6.1.3.4 In the case of two main-beam headlamps; the distance separating 
the illuminating surfaces of two main-beam headlamps shall not 
exceed 100 mm. 
6.1.4 Geometric visibility. 
Even in the zones which do not seem to be illuminated in the 
direction of observation under consideration, the illuminating 
surface shall be visible within a divergent area limited by 
generatrices touching the entire contour of the illuminating 
surface and forming an angle of 5° at least with the headlamp 
reference axis. The contour of the projection of the illuminating 
surface onto a transverse plane that is tangent to the front part 
of the main-beam headlamp lens shall be considered to be the 
origin of the angles of geometrical visibility. 
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6.1.5 Alignment: forwards 
May move in line with the steering angle. 
6.1.6 May be grouped together with the dipped-beam headlamp and the 
other front lamps. 
6.1.7 May not be combined with any other lamp. 
6.1.8 May be reciprocally incorporated: 
6.1.8.1 with the dipped-beam headlamp, 
6.1.8.2 with the front position (side) lamp, 
6.1.8.3 with the front fog lamp. 
6.1.9 Electrical connections 
The main beam headlamps shall light simultaneously. All main-beam 
headlamps shall light when they are switched from dipped-beam to 
main-beam. All main-beam headlamps shall be extinguished 
simultaneously when switched from main-beam to dipped-beam. The 
dipped-beam headlamps may remain lit at the same time as the 
main-beam headlamps. 
6.1.10 Circuit-closed telltale : optional 
Blue non-flashing warning light 
6.1.11 Other requirements: the maximum intensity of the main-beam 
headlamps which may be lit at the same time shall not exceed 
225 000 cd (component type approval value). 
6.2 DIPPED-BEAM HEADLAMPS 
6.2.1 Number: one or two 
6.2.2 Arrangment drawing: no individual specifications 
6.2.3 Position 
6.2.3.1 Width 
- an independent dipped-beam headlamp may be installed above, 
below or to one side of another front lamp: if these lamps are one 
above the other the geometrical centre of the dipped-beam headlamp 
shall be located in the median longitudinal plan of the vehicle; 
if these lamps are side by side their geometrical centres shall be 
symmetrical in relation to the median longitudinal plane of the 
vehicle, 
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- a dipped-beam headlamp that is reciprocally incorporated with 
another front lamp shall have to be installed in such a way that 
its geometrical centre lies with the median longitudinal plane of 
the vehicle. However, where the vehicle is also fitted with an 
independent dipped-beam headlamp alongside the main-beam headlamp, 
their geometric centres shall be symmetrical in relation to the 
median longitudinal plane of the vehicle-, 
- two dipped-beam headlamps, of which either one or both are 
reciprocally incorporated with another front lamp shall be 
installed in such a way that their geometrical centres are 
symmetrical in relation to the median longitudinal plane of the 
vehicle." 
6.2.3.2 Height: a minimum of 500 mm and a maximum of 1 200 mm above the 
ground; 
6.2.3.3 Length: at the front of the vehicle this requirement shall be 
considered to have been met if the light emitted does not disturb 
the driver either directly or indirectly by means of the rear-
view mirrors and/or other reflecting surfaces of the vehicle. 
6.2.3.4 In the case of two dipped-beam headlamps the distance separating 
the illuminating surfaces shall not exceed 200 mm 
6.2.4 Geometric visibility 
Determined by angles 0C and B as specified in Item A10 in Annex I: 
06 - 15° upwards and 19° downwards; 
B - 45° to the left and to the right if there is only dipped-beam 
headlamp; 
45° outwards and 10° inwards if there are two dipped-beam 
headlamps. 
The presence of panels or other items of equipment near the light 
shall not give rise to secondary effects causing discomfort to 
other road users. 
6.2.5 Alignment: forwards 
May move in line with the steering angle. 
6.2.6 May be grouped together with the main-beam headlamp and the other 
front lamps. 
6.2.7 May not be combined with any other lamp. 
6.2.8 May be reciprocally incorporated with the main-beam headlamp and 
the other front lamps. 
6.2.9 Electrical connections 
The control for changing to the dipped beam shall switch off all 
main-beam headlamps simultaneously, whereas the dipped beam may 
remain switched on at the same time as the main beam. 
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6.2.10 Circuit-closed telltale: optional 
Green non-flashing indicator light 
6.2.11 Other requirements: none 
6.3 DIRECTION INDICATOR LAMPS 
6.3.1 Number two per side 
6.3.2 Arrangement drawing: two front and two rear indicator lamps 
6.3.3 Pos111 on 
6.3.3.1 Width: 
6.3.3.1.1 The following shall apply simultaneously to front indicator lamps: 
6.3.3.1.1.1 there must be a minimum distance of 240 mm between the 
illuminating surfaces, 
6.3.3.1.1.2 they shall be situated outside the vertical longitudinal planes 
that are tangent to the outer edges of the illuminating surfaces 
of the headlamp(s), 
6.3.3.1.1.3 a minimum distance between the illuminating surfaces of the 
indicators and the closest dipped-beam headlamps of: 
- 75 mm in the case of a minimum indicator intensity of 90 cd; 
- 40 mm in the case of a minimum indicator intensity of 175 cd; 
- 20 mm in the case of a minimum indicator intensity of 250 cd; 
-<20 mm in the case of a minimum indicator intensity of 400 cd. 
6.3.3.1.2 the distance between the inner edges of the illuminating surfaces 
of the rear indicator lamps shall be at least 180 mm, subject to 
compliance with the requirements of Item B9 in Annex 1, even when 
the registration plate is fitted; 
6.3.3.2 height: minimum 350 mm, maximum 1 200 mm above the ground; 
6.3.3.3 length: the distance towards the front between the transverse 
plane corresponding to the extreme longitudinal rearmost extremity 
of the vehicle and the centre of reference of the rear indicators 
shall not exceed 300 mm. 
6.3.4 Geometric visibility 
Horizontal angles: see Appendix 2 
Vertical angles: 15° above the horizontal. 
May be reduced to 5° if the lamps are less than 750 mm above the 
ground. 
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6.3.5 Alignment 
The direction indicator lamps may move in line with the steering 
angIe. 
6.3.6 May be grouped with one or more lamps 
6.3.7 May not be combined with any other lamp 
6.3.8 May not be reciprocally incorporated with any other lamp. 
6.3.9 Electrical connections: 
Direction indicator lamps shall switch on independently of the 
other lamps. All direction indicator lamps on one side of a 
vehicle shall be switched on and off by means of one control. 
6.3.10 Operational telltale: optional 
It may be optical or auditory or both. If it is optical it shall 
be a green flashing light and be visible under all normal 
operating conditions. It shall be extinguished or 
remain alight without flashing or show a marked change of 
frequency in the event of the malfunction of any of the direction 
indicator lamps. If it is entirely auditory it shall be clearly 
audible and shall show a marked change of frequency in the event 
of any malfunction. 
6.3.11 Other requirements 
The characteristics listed below shall be measured with the 
electrical generator only supplying current to those circuits that 
are essential to the operation of the engine and lighting devices. 
6.3.11.1 Actuation of the light signalling device control shall be followed 
by illumination of the lamp within a maximum of one second and 
initial extinction of the lamp within a maximum of one and a half 
seconds. 
6.3.11.2 In the case of all vehicles the direction indicator lamps of which 
are supplied with direct current: 
6.3.11.2.1 the fI ashing-1ight frequency shall be 90 ± 30 times per minute; 
6.3.11.2.2 the direction indicator lamps on the same side of the vehicle 
shall flash at the same frequency and in phase; 
6.3.11.3 where a vehicle is fitted with direction indicator lamps which are 
supplied with alternating current, when the engine speed lies 
between 50% and 100% of the speed corresponding to the maximum 
speed of the vehicle: 
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6.3.11.3.1 the lights shall flash at a frequency of 90 ± 30 times per minute; 
6.3.11.3.2 the direction indicator lamps may flash on the same side of the 
vehicle either simultaneously or alternately. The front lamps 
shall not be visible to the rear nor the rear lamps to the front 
within the zones defined in Appendix 1. 
6.3.11.4 Where the direction indicator lamps fitted to a vehicle are 
supplied with alternating current, when the engine speed lies 
between the idling speed specified by the manufacturer and 50% of 
the speed corresponding to the maximum speed of the vehicle: 
6.3.11.4.1 the flashing frequency shall lies between 90 + 30 and 90 -
45 times per minute; 
6.3.11.4.2 direction indicator lamps on the same side of the vehicle may 
flash either simultaneously or alternately. The front lamps 
shall not be visible to the rear, nor the rear lamps visible to 
the front within the zones defined in Appendix 1. 
6.3.11.5 In the event of failure, other than a short circuit, of one 
direction indicator lamp, the other shall continue to flash, or 
remain lit, but the frequency in this state shall be different 
from that specified, unless the vehicle is fitted with a telltale. 
6.4 STOP LAMPS 
6.4.1 Number: one or two 
6.4.2 Arrangement drawing: no individual specifications 
6.4.3 Position 
6.4.3.1 Width: if there is only one stop lamp its centre of reference 
shall lie within the median longitudinal plane of the vehicle, or 
if there are two stop lamps they shall be symmetrical to the 
median longitudinal plane of the vehicle. 
6.4.3.2 Height: minimum 250 mm, maximum 1 500 mm above ground; 
6.4.3.3 Length: at the rear of the vehicle. 
6.4.4 Geometric visibility 
Horizontal angle: 45* to the left and to the right. 
Vertical angle: 15° above and below the horizontal. 
However, the vertical angle below the horizontal may be reduced to 
5° if the lamp is less than 750 mm above the ground. 
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6.4.5 Alignment: towards the rear of the vehicle. 
6.4.6 May be grouped with one or more other rear lamps. 
6.4.7 May not be combined with any other lamp. 
6.4.8 May be reciprocally incorporated with the rear position (side) 
lamp 
6.4.9 Electrical connection: shall light up whenever at least one of the 
service brakes is applied. 
6.4.10 Circuit-closed telltale: prohibited 
6.5 FRONT POSITION (SIDE) LAMPS 
6.5.1 Number : one or two 
6.5.2 Arrangement drawing: no individual specifications 
6.5.3 Position 
6.5.3.1 Width: 
- one independent front position (side) lamp may be fitted above 
or below or to one side of another front lamp: if these lamps are 
one above the other the geometrical centre of the main-beam 
headlamp shall be located within the median longitudinal plane of 
the vehicle; if these lamps are side by side their geometric 
centres shall be symmetrical in relation to the median 
longitudinal plane of the vehicle; 
- a front position (side) lamp that is reciprocally incorporated 
with another front lamp shall be installed in such a way that its 
geometric centre is situated in the median longitudinal plane of 
the vehicle; 
- two front position (side) lamps, one or both of them, 
reciprocally incorporated with another front lamp, shall be 
installed in such a way that their geometric centres are 
symmetrical in relation to the median longitudinal plane of the 
vehicle. 
6.5.3.2 Height: minimum 350 mm, maximum 1 200 mm above the ground; 
6.5.3.3 Length: at front of vehicle 
6.5.4 Geometric visibility 
Horizontal angle: 80° to the left and to the right if there is a 
single position (side) lamp; 80° to the outside and 45° to the 
inside if there are two position (side) lamps. 
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Vertical angle: 15° above and below the horizontal. However, the 
vertical angle below the horizontal may be reduced to 5° if the 
lamp is less than 750 mm above the ground. 
6.5.5 Alignment: towards the front 
May move in line with the steering angle. 
6.5.6 May be grouped with any other front lamp. 
6.5.7 May be reciprocally incorporated with any other front lamp. 
6.5.8 Electrical connections: no individual specifications 
6.5.9 Circuit-closed telltale: optional 
Non-flashing green indicator light; this telltale is not required 
if the instrument panel lighting can only be switched on or off 
together with the position (side) lamp. 
6.5.10 Other requirements: none. 
6.6 REAR POSITION (SIDE) LAMPS 
6.6.1 Number: one or two 
6.6.2 Arrangement drawing: no individual specifications 
6.6.3 Position 
6.6.3.1 Width: the reference centre shall be located within the median 
longitudinal plane of the vehicle if there is only one position 
(side) lamp, or if there are two position (side) lamps these shall 
be symmetrical to the median longitudinal plane of the vehicle. 
6.6.3.2 Height: minimum 250 mm, maximum 1 500 mm above the ground; 
6.6.3.3 Length: at rear of vehicle. 
6.6.4 Geometric visibility 
Horizontal angle: 80° to the left and to the right if there is a 
single position (side) lamp; 80° towards the outside and 45° 
towards the inside if there are two position (side) lamps. 
Vertical angle: 15° above and below the horizontal. However, the 
vertical angle below the horizontal may be reduced to 5° if the 
lamp is less than 750 mm above the ground. 
6.6.5 Alignment: towards the rear 
6.6.6 May be grouped with any other rear lamp. 
6.6.7 May be combined with the rear number-plate lighting device. 
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6.6.8 May be reciprocally incorporated with the stop lamp or 
non-triangular rear retro reflector, or with both, or with the 
rear fog lamp. 
6.6.9 Electrical connections: no individual specifications 
6.6.10 Circuit-closed telltale-, optional 
Its function may may be fulfilled by the device provided, where 
appropriate, for the front position (side) lamp. 
6.6.11 Other requirements: none 
6.7 FRONT FOG LAMPS 
6.7.1 Number: one or two 
6.7.2 Arrangement drawing: no individual specifications 
6.7.3 Position 
6.7.3.1 Width: 
- a front fog lamp may be installed above, below or next to 
another front lamp; if these lamps are on top of each other, the 
geometrical centre of the front fog lamp shall be located within 
the mean longitudinal plane of the vehicle-, if the two lamps are 
side by side, their geometric centres shall be symmetrical in 
relation to the median longitudinal plane of the vehicle. 
- a front fog lamp that is reciprocally incorporated with another 
front lamp shall be installed in such a way that its geometric 
centre is situated in the median longitudinal plane of the 
vehicle. 
- two front fog lamps, one or both of them reciprocally 
incorporated with another front lamp, shall be installed in such a 
way that their geometric centres are symmetrical in relation to 
the median longitudinal plane of the vehicle. 
6.7.3.2 Height: 250 mm minimum above the ground. No point of the 
illuminating surface shall be above the highest point of the 
illuminating surface of the dipped-beam headlamp; 
6.7.3.3 Length: at the front of the vehicle. This requirement shall be 
considered to have been met if the light emitted does not disturb 
the driver, either directly or indirectly by means of the 
rear-view mirrors and/or other refective surfaces of the vehicle. 
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6.7.4 Geometric visibility 
This is determined by the angles 06 and B as defined in Item A 10 
of Annex I : 
06- 5° upwards and downwards; 
B - 45° to the left and to the right in the case of a non-central 
lamp, in which case the internal angle shall be B - 10°. 
6.7.5 Alignment: towards the front: 
May move in line with the steering angle. 
6.7.6 May be grouped with the other front lamps. 
6.7.7 May not be combined with any other front lamp. 
6.7.8 May be "reciprocally incorporated" with a main-beam headlamp and a 
front position (side) lamp. 
6.7.9 Electrical connections 
It shall be possible to switch the front fog lamp on or off 
independently of the main-beam headlamp or the dipped-beam lamp. 
6.7.10 Circuit-closed telltale: optional. 
Green non-flashing indicator light. 
6.7.11 Other requirements: none. 
6.8 REAR FOG LAMPS 
6.8.1 Number: one or two. 
6.8.2 Arrangement drawing: no individual specifications. 
6.8.3 Position 
6.8.3.1 Width: one independent rear fog lamp may be fitted above, below or 
next to another rear lamp: its geometric centre shall be situated 
in the median longitudinal plane of the vehicle if the lamps are 
on top of each other-, if the lamps are next to each other, their 
geometrical centres shall be symmetrical in relation to the median 
longitudinal plane of the vehicle. A rear fog lamp reciprocally 
incorporated with another rear lamp shall be installed in such a 
way that its geometrical centre is situated in the median 
longitudinal plane of the vehicle. 
6.8.3.2 Height: minimum 250 mm, maximum 900 mm above the ground. 
6.8.3.3 Length: at the rear of the vehicle. 
6.8.3.4 The distance between the illuminating surface of the rear fog lamp 
and that of the stop lamp shall be at least 100 mm. 
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6.8.4 Geometrical visibility 
This is determined by the angles 06 and B as defined in Item A 10 
of Annex I : 
a - 5° upwards and 5° downwards; 
B - 25° to the left and to the right. 
6.8.5 Position: to the rear. 
6.8.6 May be grouped with any other rear lamp. 
6.8.7 May not be combined with any other lamp. 
6.8.8 May be reciprocally incorporated with a rear position (side) lamp. 
6.8.9 Electrical connections 
The lamp may not be alight unless one or more of the following 
lamps are lit: the main-beam headlamp, the dipped-beam headlamp or 
the front fog lamp. 
If there is a front fog lamp, it must be possible to switch the 
rear fog lamp off independently of the front fog lamp. 
6.8.10 Circuit-closed telltale: compulsory. 
Non-flashing amber indicator light. 
6.8.11 Other requirements: none. 
6.9 HAZARD WARNING SIGNAL 
6.9.1 Requirements identical to those set out in Item 6.3 to 6.3.8. 
6.9.2 Electrical connections 
The signal shall be actuated by a separate control which enables 
all of the direction indicators to be supplied with current 
simultaneously. 
6.9.3 Cicuit-closed telltale: compulsory. 
A red flashing light or, if there is not a separate telltale, the 
simultaneous operation of the telltales specified in Item 6.3.10. 
6.9.4 Other requirements 
A light flashing at the frequency of 90 ± 30 periods per minute. 
Actuation of the light signalling device shall be followed by 
illumination of the lamp within a maximum of one second and 
initial extinction of the lamp within a maximum of one and a half 
seconds. 
It shall be possible to actuate the hazard warning signal even if 
the device for switching the engine on or off is in a position 
such that it is impossible for the latter to operate. 
Such that the device 
illuminates the position 
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6.10 REAR NUMBER-PLATE LIGHTING DEVICE 
6.10.1 Number: one. 
The device may consist of several optical elements intended to 
illuminate the position of the plate. 
6.10.2 Arrangement drawing 
6.10.3 Pos i 11 on 
6.10.3.1 Width: 
6.10.3.2 Height 
6.10.3.3. Length 
6.10.4 Geometrical visibility. 
6.10.5 Position 
6.10.6 May be grouped with one or more rear lamps. 
6.10.7 May be combined with the rear position (side) lamp. 
6.10.8 May not be reciprocally incorporated with any other lamp. 
6.10.9 Operational electrical connections: no individual specifications 
6.10.10 Circuit-closed telltale: optional. 
Its operation shall be ensured by the same telltale as provided 
for the position (side) lamp. 
6.10.11 Other requirements: none 
6.11 NON-TRIANGULAR SIDE RETRO REFLECTORS 
6.11.1 Number per side: one or two class 1.C) 
6.11.2 Arrangement drawing: no individual specifications. 
6.11.3 Position 
6.11.3.1 Width: no individual specifications 
6.11.3.2 Height: 300 mm minimum, 900 mm maximum above the ground; 
6.11.3.3 Length: shall be such that, under normal conditions, the device 
cannot be masked by the driver or the passenger, nor by their 
clothing. 
(1) In accordance with the classification set out in Directive 76/757/EEC on 
the approximation of the laws of the Member States relating to retro 
relectors for motor vehicles and their trailers. 
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6.11.4 Geometric visibiIity 
Horizontal angles: 30° towards the front and rear. 
Vertical angles: 15° above and below the horizontal. 
However, the vertical angle below the horizontal may be reduced to 
5° if the height of the retro reflector is less than 750 mm. 
6.11.5 Position: the reference axis of the retro reflectors shall be 
perpendicular to the median longitudinal plane of the vehicle and 
positioned outwards. Retro reflectors at the front may move in 
line with the steering angle. 
6.11.6 May be grouped with the other signalling devices. 
6.12 NON-TRIANGULAR REAR RETRO REFLECTORS 
6.12.1 Number: one, class 1.*1) 
6.12.2 Arrangement drawing: no individual specifications. 
6.12.3 Location 
6.12.3.1 Width: the reference centre shall be situated in the median 
longitudinal plane of the vehicle; 
6.12.3.2 Height: minimum 250 mm, maximum 900 mm above the ground. 
6.12.3.3 Length: to the rear of the vehicle. 
6.12.4 Geometrical visibility 
Horizontal angle: 30° to the left and to the right. 
Vertical angle 15° above and below the horizontal. 
However, the vertical angle below the horizontal may be reduced to 
5° if the height of the retro reflector is less than 750 mm. 
6.12.5 Location: to the rear. 
6.12.6 May be grouped with any other lamp. 
6.12.7 The illuminating surface of the retro reflector may have parts in 
common with any other red rear lamp. 
(1) In accordance with the classification set out in Directive 76/757/EEC on 
the approximation of the laws of the Member States relating to retro 
reflectors for motor vehicles and their trailers. 
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APPENDIX 1 
VISIBILITY OF RED LIGHTS TOWARDS THE FRONT AND 
WHITE LIGHTS TOWARDS THE REAR 
(See Item B9 in Annex 1 and Item 6.3.11.4.2 in this Annex) 
Visibility of a red light towards the front 
VisibiIity of a white Iight 
towards the rear 
Figure 2 
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APPENDIX 2 
Arrangement drawing 
2 direction indicator lamps at the front and rear 
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APPENDIX 3 
INFORMATION DOCUMENT 
IN RESPECT OF THE INSTALLATION OF 
LIGHTING AND LIGHT SIGNALLING DEVICES 
ON A TYPE OF TWO-WHEEL MOTORCYCLE 
(to be attached to the component type-approval application where this is 
submitted separately from the vehicle type-approval application) 
Reference number (allocated by the applicant): 
The application for component type approval in respect of the installation of 
lighting and light signalling devices on a type of two-wheel motorcycle shall 
contain the information set out in Annex II to Council Regulation (EEC) No .. 
of ... under A, item Nos: 
0.1 
0.2 
0.4 - 0.6 
8 - 8.4 
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APPENDIX 4 
Name of Administration 
CERTIFICATE OF COMPONENT TYPE APPROVAL IN RESPECT OF THE INSTALLATION OF 
LIGHTING AND LIGHT SIGNALLING DEVICES ON A TYPE OF TWO-WHEEL MOTORCYCLE 
MODEL 
Report No .... drawn up by test ing body on ... 
Component type approval No ... Extension No ... ~~ 
1. Make (trade name) of vehicle 
2. Vehicle type 
3. Manufacturer's name and address 
4. If applicable, name and address of manufacturer's representative 
5. Mandatory lighting equipment installed on the vehicele submitted for 
checks*1) 
5.1 Main-beam headlamps 
5.2 Dipped-beam headlamps 
5.3 Direction indicator lamps 
5.4 Stop lamps 
5.5 Front position (side) lamps 
5.6 Rear position (side) lamps 
5.7 Rear number-plate lighting device 
5.8 Non-triangular rear retro reflectors: 
6. Optional lighting devices fitted to the vehicle submitted for checks*) 
6.1 Front fog lamps: yes/no ** 
6.2 Rear fog lamps: yes/no *) 
(1) State on a separate sheet for each device the duly identified types of 
device meeting the fitting requirements of this Annex. 
*) Delete as appropriate. 
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6.3 Hazard warning signal: yes/no *) 
6.4 Non-triangular side retro reflectors: yes/no*) 
7. Variants 
8. Vehicle submitted for component type approval on .. 
9. Component type approval has been granted/refused *) 
10. Place 
11. Date 
12. Signature 
*) Delete as appropriate. 
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ANNEX V 
REQUIREMENTS APPLYING TO MOTORCYCLE COMBINATIONS 
1. All motorcycle combinations shall be fitted with the following 
lighting and light-signalling devices: 
1.1 ma i n-beam head I amp, 
1.2 dipped-beam headlamp, 
1.3 direction indicator lamps, 
1.4 stop lamp, 
1.5 front position (side) lamp, 
1.6 rear position (side) lamp, 
1.7 rear number-plate lighting device, 
1.8 non-triangular rear retro reflector. 
2. All motorcycle combinations may also be fitted with the following 
lighting and light-signalling devices: 
2.1 front fog lamp, 
2.2 rear fog lamp, 
2.3 reversing lamp, 
2.4 hazard warning signal. 
3. Each of the lighting and light signalling devices referred to in 
Items 1 and 2 above shall be fitted in line with the appropriate 
provisions of Item 6 below. 
4. No lighting and light signalling device other than those referred 
to in Items 1 and 2 above shall be fitted. 
5. Lighting and light signalling devices permitted on four-wheel 
motor vehicles shall also be permitted on motorcycle combinations 
6. Specific fitting requirements. 
6.1 MAIN-BEAM HEADLAMPS 
6.1.1 Number: one or two 
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6.1.2 Arrangement drawing: no individual specification: 
6.1.3 Location 
6.1.3.1 Width 
- an independent main-beam headlamp may be fitted above, below or 
to one side of another front lamp: if these lamps are one above 
the other the geometrical centre of the mainbeam headlamp shall be 
located within the median longitudinal plane of the vehicle; if 
these lamps are side by side their geometrical centre shall be 
symmetrical in relation to the median longitudinal plane of the 
vehicle; 
- a mainbeam headlamp that is reciprocally incorporated with 
another front lamp shall be fitted in such a way that its 
geometrical centres lies within the median longitudinal plane of 
the vehicle. However, when the vehicle is also fitted with an 
independent dipped-beam headlamp alongside the main-beam headlamp 
their geometric centres shall be symetrical in relation to the 
median longitudinal plane of the vehicle; 
- two main-beam headlamps of which either one or both are 
reciprocally incorporated with another front lamp shall be fitted 
in such a way that their geometrical centres are symmetrical in 
relation to the median longitudinal plane of the vehicle. 
6.1.3.2 The length: at the front of the vehicle. This requirement shall 
be considered to have been met if the light emitted does not 
disturb the driver either directly or indirectly by means of the 
rear-view mirrors and/or other reflective surfaces on the vehicle. 
6.1.3.3 In any case, the distance between the edge of the illuminating 
surface of any independent mainbeam headlamp and the edge of that 
of the dippedbeam headlamp shall not exceed 100 mm. 
6.1.3.4 The distance separating the illuminating surfaces of two mainbeam 
headlamps shall not exceed 100 mm. 
6.1.4 Geometric visibility. 
Even in the zones which do not seem to be illuminated in the 
direction of observation under consideration, the illuminating 
surface shall be visible within a divergent area limited by 
generatrices touching the entire contour of the illuminating 
surface and forming an angle of 5° at least with the headlamp 
reference axis. The contour of the projection of the illuminating 
surface onto a transverse plane that is tangent to the front part 
of the mainbeam headlamp lens shall be considered to be the origin 
of the angles of geometric visibility. 
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6.1.5 Alignment: forwards 
May move in line with the steering angle. 
6.1.6 May be grouped together with the dippedbeam headlamp and the other 
front lamps. 
6.1.7 May not be combined with any other lamp. 
6.1.8 May be reciprocally incorporated: 
6.1.8.1 with the dipped-beam headlamp, 
6.1.8.2 with the front position (side) lamp, 
6.1.8.3 with the front fog lamp. 
6.1.9 Electrical connections. 
The main-beam headlamps shall switch on simultaneously. When 
switching from the dipped to the main beam all of the main beam 
headlamps shall be lit. When switching from the main beam to the 
dipped beams all of the main beam headlamps shall be switched off 
simultaneously. The dipped-beam headlamps may remain lit at the 
same time as the main-beam headlamps. 
6.1.10 Circuit-closed telltale : optional 
Blue non-flashing warning light 
6.1.11 Other requirements: the maximum intensity of the mainbeam 
headlamps which can be switched on at the same time shall not 
exceed 225 000 cd (component type approval value). 
6.2 DIPPED-BEAM HEADLAMPS 
6.2.1 Number : one or two 
6.2.2 Arrangement drawing: no individual specifications. 
6.2.3 Position 
6.2.3.1 Width 
- an independent dipped-beam headlamp may be installed above, 
below or to one side of another front lamp: if these lamps are one 
above the other the geometrical centre of the dipped-beam headlamp 
shall be located in the median longitudinal plan of the vehicle; 
if these lamps are side by side their geometrical centres shall be 
symmetrical in relation to the median longitudinal plane of the 
vehicle, 
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- a dipped-beam headlamp that is reciprocally incorporated with 
another front lamp shall have to be installed in such a way that 
its geometrical centre lies within the median longitudinal plane 
of the vehicle. However, where the vehicle is also fitted with an 
independent main-beam headlamp alongside the dipped-beam headlamp, 
their geometric centres shall be symmetrical in relation to the 
median longitudinal plane of the vehicle. 
- two dipped-beam headlamps, of which either one or both are 
reciprocally incorporated with another front lamp, shall be 
installed in such a way that their geometric centres are 
symmetrical in relation to the median longitudinal plane of the 
vehicle." 
6.2.3.2 Height: a minimum of 500 mm and a maximum of 1 200 mm above the 
ground; 
6.2.3.3 Length: at the front of the vehicle this requirement shall be 
considered to have been met if the light emitted does not disturb 
the driver either directly or indirectly by means of the rear-view 
mirrors and/or other reflective surfaces of the vehicle. 
6.2.3.4 In the case of two dipped-beam headlamps the distance separating 
the illuminating surfaces shall not exceed 200 mm 
6.2.4 Geometric visibility 
Determined by anglesoc and B as specified in Item A 10 of Annex I: 
ÛC - 15° upwards and 19° downwards; 
6 - 45° to the left and to the right if there is only dipped-beam 
headlamp; 
45° outwards and 10° inwards if there are two dipped-beam 
headlamps. 
The presence of panels or other items of equipment near the light 
shall not give rise to secondary effects causing discomfort to 
other road users. 
6.2.5 Alignment: forwards 
May move in line with the steering angle. 
6.2.6 May be grouped together with the main-beam headlamp and the other 
front lamps. 
6.2.7 May not be combined with any other lamp. 
6.2.8 May be reciprocally incorporated with the main-beam headlamp and 
the other front lamps. 
6.2.9 Electrical connections 
The control for changing to the dipped beam shall switch off all 
main-beam headlamps simultaneously, whereas the dipped beam may 
remain switched on at the same time as the main beam. 
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6.2.10 Circuit-closed telltale: optional 
Green non-flashing indicator light 
6.2.11 Other requirements: none 
6.3 DIRECTION INDICATOR LAMPS 
6.3.1 Number two per side 
6.3.2 Arrangement drawing: two front and two rear indicator lamps 
6.3.3 Position 
6.3.3.1 Width: 
- the edges of the illuminating surfaces furthest from the median 
longitudinal plane should not be more than 400 mm from the 
outermost part of the vehicle; 
- the internal edges of the illuminating surfaces shall be at 
least 600 mm apart. 
- there shall be a minimum distance between the illuminating 
surfaces of the indicators and the nearest dipped-beam headlamps 
Of: 
- 75 mm in the case of a minimum indicator intensity of 90 cd 
- 40 mm in the case of a minimum indicator intensity of 175 cd 
- 20 mm in the case of a minimum indicator intensity of 250 cd 
- <^20 mm in the case of a minimum indicator intensity of 400 cd. 
6.3.3.2 length: the distance towards the front between the transverse 
plane corresponding to the extreme longitudinal rearmost extremity 
of the vehicle and the centre of reference of the rear indicators 
shall not exceed 300 mm. 
The front direction indicator on the side car must be ahead of the 
centre axis of the side car and the rear direction indicator must 
be to the rear of the centre axis of the side car. 
6.3.4 Geometric visibility 
Horizontal angles: see Appendix 2 
Vertical angles: 15° above the horizontal. 
May be reduced to 5° if the lamps are less than 750 mm above the 
ground. 
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6.3.5 Alignment 
The direction indicator lamps may move in line with the steering 
angle. 
6.3.6 May be grouped with one or more lamps 
6.3.7 May not be combined with any other lamp 
6.3.8 May not be reciprocally incorporated with any other lamp. 
6.3.9 Electrical connections: 
Direction indicator lamps shall switch on independently of the 
other lamps. All direction indicator lamps on one side of a 
vehicle shall be switched on and off by means of one control. 
6.3.10 Operational telltale: optional 
It may be optical or auditory or both. If it is optical it shall 
be a green flashing light and be visible under all normal 
operating conditions. It shall be extinguished or 
remain alight without flashing or show a marked change of 
frequency in the event of the malfunction of any of the direction 
indicator lamps. If it is entirely auditory it shall be clearly 
audible and shall show a marked change of frequency in the event 
of any malfunct ion. 
6.3.11 Other requirements 
The characteristics listed below shall be measured with the 
electrical generator only supplying current to those circuits that 
are essential to the operation of the engine and lighting devices. 
6.3.11.1 Actuation of the light signalling device control shall be followed 
by illumination of the lamp within a maximum of one second and 
initial extinction of the lamp within a maximum of one and a half 
seconds. 
6.3.11.2 In the case of a vehicle the direction indicator lamps of which 
are supplied with direct current: 
6.3.11.2.1 the flashing-light frequency shall be 90 ± 30 times per minute; 
6.3.11.2.2 the direction indicator lamps on the same side of the vehicle 
shall flash at the same frequency and in phase-, 
6.3.11.3 where a vehicle is fitted with direction indicator lamps which are 
supplied with alternating current, when the engine speed lies 
between 50% and 100% of the speed corresponding to the maximum 
speed of the vehicle: 
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6.3.11.3.1 the lights shall flash at a frequency of 90 ± 30 times per minute; 
6.3.11.3.2 the direction indicator lamps may flash on the same side of the 
vehicle either simultaneously or alternately. The front lamps 
shall not be visible to the rear nor the rear lamps to the front 
within the zones defined in Appendix 1. 
6.3.11.4 Where the direction indicator lamps fitted to a vehicle are 
supplied with alternating current, when the engine speed lies 
between the idling speed specified by the manufacturer and 50% of 
the speed corresponding to the maximum speed of the vehicle: 
6.3.11.4.1 the flashing frequency shall lies between 90 + 30 and 90 -
45 times per minute-, 
6.3.11.4.2 direction indicator lamps on the same side of the vehicle may 
flash either simultaneously or alternately. The front lamps shall 
not be visible to the rear, nor the rear lamps to the front within 
the zones defined in Appendix 1; 
6.3.11.5 In the event of failure, other than a short circuit, of one 
direction indicator lamp, the other shall continue to flash, or 
remain lit, but the frequency in this state shall be different 
from that specified, unless the vehicle is fitted with a telltale. 
6.4 STOP LAMPS 
6.4.1 Number: two or three (only one of which on the side car) 
6.4.2 Arrangement drawing: no individual specifications. 
6.4.3 Position 
6.4.3.1 Width: the lateral distance between the outermost edge of the 
illuminating surfaces of the outermost stop lamps and the overall 
width must not exceed 400 mm. Where a third stop lamp is fitted 
it must be symmetrical to the stop lamp that is not fitted to the 
side car in relation to the median longitudinal plane of the 
vehicle. 
6.4.3.2 Height: minimum 250 mm, maximum 1 500 mm above ground; 
6.4.3.3 Length: at the rear of the vehicle. 
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6.4.4 Geometric visibiIity 
Horizontal angle: 45° to the left and to the right. Where a stop 
lamp is fitted to the side car: 45° to the outside and 10° to the 
inside. 
Vertical angle: 15° above and below the horizontal. 
However, the vertical angle below the horizontal may be reduced to 
5° if the lamp is less than 750 mm above the ground. 
6.4.5 Alignment: towards the rear of the vehicle. 
6.4.6 May be grouped with one or more other rear lamps. 
6.4.7 May not be combined with any other lamp. 
6.4.8 May be reciprocally incorporated with the rear position (side) 
lamp 
6.4.9 Electrical connections: shall light up whenever at least one of 
the service brakes is applied. 
6.4.10 Circuit-close telltale: prohibited 
6.5 FRONT POSITION (SIDE) LAMPS 
6.5.1 Number: two or three (one only on the side car) 
6.5.2 Arrangement drawing: no individual specifications 
6.5.3 Position 
6.5.3.1 The lateral distance between the outermost edge of the 
illuminating surfaces of the outermost two front position (side) 
lamps and the outer most edges of the vehicle must not exceed 
400 mm. Where a third front position lamp is fitted it must be 
symmetrical to the front position lamp other than that fitted to 
the side car, in relation to the median longitudinal plane of the 
vehicle. 
6.5.3.2 Height: minimum 350 mm, maximum 1 200 mm above the ground; 
6.5.3.3 Length: at front of vehicle 
6.5.4 Geome trie visibility 
Horizontal angle: 80° to the outside and 45° to the inside 
Vertical angle: 15° above and below the horizontal. However, the 
vertical angle below the horizontal may be reduced to 5° if the 
lamp is less than 750 mm above ground. 
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6.5.5 Alignment: towards the front 
May move in line with the steering angle. 
6.5.6 May be grouped with any other front lamp. 
6.5.7 May be reciprocally incorporated with any other front lamp. 
6.5.8 Electrical connections: no individual specifications 
6.5.9 Circuit-closed telltale: optional 
6.5.10 Other requirements: none. 
6.6 REAR POSITION (SIDE) LAMPS 
6.6.1 Number: two or three (one only on the side car) 
6.6.2 Arrangement drawing: no individual specifications 
6.6.3 Position 
6.6.3.1 Width: The lateral distance between the outermost edge of the 
illuminating surfaces of the outermost rear position (side) lamps 
and the outermost edges of the vehicle must not exceed 400 mm. 
Where a third rear position lamp is fitted it must be symmetrical 
to the front position lamp other than that fitted to the side car, 
in relation to the median longitudinal plane of the vehicle. 
6.6.3.2 Height: minimum 250 mm, maximum 1 500 mm above the ground; 
6.6.3.3 Length: at rear of vehicle. 
6.6.4 Geometric visibility 
Horizontal angle: 80° to the outside and 45° to the inside 
Vertical angle: 15° above and below the horizontal. However, the 
vertical angle below the horizontal may be reduced to 5° if the 
lamp is less than 750 mm above the ground. 
6.6.5 Alignment: towards the rear 
6.6.6 May be grouped with any other rear lamp. 
6.6.7 May be combined with the rear number-plate lighting device. 
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6.6.8 May be reciprocally incorporated with the stop lamp or 
non-triangular rear retro reflector, or with both, or with the 
rear fog lamp. 
6.6.9 Electrical connections: no individual specifications 
6.6.10 Circuit-closed telltale: optional 
Its function may may be fulfilled by the device provided, where 
appropriate, for the front position (side) lamp. 
6.6.11 Other requirements: none 
6.7 FRONT FOG LAMPS 
6.7.1 Number: two 
6.7.2 Arrangement drawing: no individual specifications 
6.7.3 Position 
6.7.3.1 Width: the edges of the illuminating surfaces furthest from the 
median longitudinal plane must not be more than 400 mm from the 
outer most edge of the vehicle; 
6.7.3.2 Height: 250 mm minimum above the ground. No point of the 
illuminating surface shall be above the highest point of the 
illuminating surface of the dipped-beam headlamp-, 
6.7.4 Geometric visibility 
This is determined by the anglesOC and B as defined in Item A 10 
of Annex I : 
<& - 5° upwards and downwards; 
B - 45° to the outside and 10° towards the inside 
6.7.5 Alignment: towards the front: 
May move in line with the steering angle. 
6.7.6 May be grouped with the other front lamps. 
6.7.7 May not be combined with any other front lamp. 
6.7.8 May be "reciprocally incorporated" with a main-beam headlamp and a 
front position (side) lamp. 
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6.7.9 Electrical connections 
It shall be possible to switch the front fog lamp on or off 
independently of the main-beam headlamp or the dipped-beam lamp. 
6.7.10 Circuit-closed telltale: optional. 
Green non-flashing indicator light. 
6.7.11 Other requirements: none. 
6.8 REAR FOG LAMPS 
6.8.1 Number: one or two. 
6.8.2 Arrangement drawing: no individual specifications. 
6.8.3 Position 
6.8.3.1 Width: when a single fog lamp is fitted its position in relation 
to the median longitudinal plane of the vehicle must be on the 
side opposite that required for the rule of the road in the 
Member State where it is to be registered; 
6.8.3.2 Height: minimum 250 mm, maximum 900 mm above the ground. 
6.8.3.3 Length: at the rear of the vehicle. 
6.8.3.4 The distance between the illuminating surface of the rear fog lamp 
and that of the stop lamp shall be at least 100 mm. 
6.8.4 Geometrical visibility 
This is determined by the angles OC and B as defined in I tern A 10 
of Annex I : 
Ofr « 5° upwards and 5° downwards; 
6 - 25° to the left and to the right. 
6.8.5 Position: to the rear. 
6.8.6 May be grouped with any other rear lamp. 
6.8.7 May not be combined with any other lamp. 
6.8.8 May be reciprocally incorporated with a rear position (side) lamp. 
6.8.9 Electrical connections 
The lamp may not be lit unless one or more of the following lamps 
are lit: the main-beam headlamp, the dipped-beam headlamp or the 
front fog lamp. 
If there is a front fog lamp, it must be possible to switch the 
rear fog lamp off independently of the front fog lamp. 
6.8.10 
6.8.11 
6.9 
6.9.1 
6.9.2 
6.9.3 
6.9.4 
6.10 
6.10.1 
6.10.2 
6.10.3 
6.10.3.1 
6.10.3.2 
6.10.3.3. 
6.10.4 
6.10.5 
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Circuit-closed telltale: compulsory. 
Non-flashing amber indicator light. 
Other requirements: none. 
HAZARD WARNING SIGNAL 
Requirements identical to those set out in Item 6.3 to 6.3.8. 
Electrical connections 
The signal shall be actuated by a separate control which enables 
all of the direction indicators to be supplied with current 
simultaneously. 
Cicuit-closed telltale: compulsory. 
A red flashing light or, if there is not a separate telltale, the 
simultaneous operation of the telltales specified in Item 6.3.10. 
Other requirements 
A light flashing at the frequency of 90 ± 30 periods per minute. 
Actuation of the light signalling device shall be followed by 
illumination of the lamp within a maximum of one second and 
initial extinction of the lamp within a maximum of one and a half 
seconds. 
It shall be possible to actuate the hazard warning signal even if 
the device for switching the engine on or off is in a position 
such that it is impossible for the latter to operate. 
REAR NUMBER-PLATE LIGHTING DEVICE 
Number: one. 
The device may consist of several optical elements intended to 
illuminate the position of the plate. 
Arrangement drawing 
Posi t ion 
Width: 
Height 
Length 
Geometrical visibility 
Posit ion 
May be grouped with one or more rear lamps Such that the device 
illuminates the position 
reserved for the 
registrat ion plate 
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6.10.7 May be combined with the rear position (side) lamp. 
6.10.8 May not be reciprocally incorporated with any other lamp. 
6.10.9 Electrical connections: no individual specifications: 
6.10.10 Circuit-closed telltale: optional. 
Its operation shall be ensured by the same telltale as provided 
for the position (side) lamp. 
6.10.11 Other requirements: none 
6.11 NON-TRIANGULAR SIDE RETRO rEFLECTORS 
6.11.1 Number per side: one or two class 1.(D 
6.11.2 Arrangement drawing-, no individual specifications. 
6.11.3 Position 
6.11.3.1 Width: no individual specifications 
6.11.3.2 Height: 300 mm minimum, 900 mm maximum above the ground; 
6.11.3.3 Length: shall be such that, under normal conditions, the device 
cannot be masked by the driver or the passenger, nor by their 
clothing. 
6.11.4 Geometric visibility 
Horizontal angles: 30° towards the front and rear. 
Vertical angles: 15° above and below the horizontal. 
However, the vertical angle below the horizontal may be reduced to 
5° if the height of the retro reflector is less than 750 mm. 
6.11.5 Position: the reference axis of the retro reflectors shall be 
perpendicular to the median longitudinal plane of the vehicle and 
positioned outwards. Retro reflectors at the front may move in 
line with the steering angle. 
6.11.6 May be grouped with the other signalling devices. 
(1) In accordance with the classification set out in Directive 76/757/EEC on 
the approximation of the laws of the Member States relating to retro 
reflectors for motor vehicles and their trailers. 
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6.12 NON-TRIANGULAR REAR RETRO rEFLECTORS 
6.12.1 Number: two, class I.*1) 
6.12.2 Arrangement drawing: no individual specifications. 
6.12.3 Location 
6.12.3.1 Width: 
- the edges of the illuminating surfaces furthest from the median 
longitudional plane of the vehicle shall not be more than 400 mm 
from the outer most edge of the vehicle; 
- the inner edges of the reflectors shall be at least 500 mm 
apart. That distance may be reduced to 400 mm if the maximum of 
the vehicle is less than 1300 mm. 
6.12.3.2 Height: minimum 250 mm, maximum 900 mm above the ground. 
6.12.3.3 Length: to the rear of the vehicle. 
6.12.4 Geometrical visibility 
Horizontal angle: 30° to the outside and 10° to the inside 
Vertical angle 15° above and below the horizontal. 
However, the vertical angle below the horizontal may be reduced to 
5° if the height of the retro reflector is less than 750 mm. 
6.12.5 Location: to the rear. 
6.12.6 May be grouped with any other lamp. 
6.12.7 The illuminating surface of the retro reflector may have parts in 
common with any other red rear lamp. 
(1) accordance with the classification set out in Directive 76/757/EEC on the 
approximation of the laws of the Member States relating to retro 
reflectors for motor vehicles and their trailers. 
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APPENDIX 1 
VISIBILITY OF RED LIGHTS TOWARDS THE FRONT AND 
WHITE LIGHTS TOWARDS THE REAR 
(See Item B9 in Annex 1 and Item 6.3.11.4.2 in this Annex) 
Visibility of a red light towards the front 
Vis ibiI Ity of a whi te 
I ight towards the rear Figure 1 
Figure 2 
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APPENDIX 2 
Arrangement drawing 
2 direction indicator lamps at the front and rear 
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APPENDIX 3 
INFORMATION DOCUMENT 
IN RESPECT OF THE INSTALLATION OF 
LIGHTING AND LIGHT SIGNALLING DEVICES 
ON A TYPE OF MOTORCYCLE COMBINATION 
(to be attached to the component type-approval application where this is 
submitted separately from the vehicle type-approval application) 
Reference number (allocated by the applicant) 
The application for component type approval in respect of the installation of 
lighting and light signalling devices on a type of motorcycle combination shall 
contain the information set out in Annex II to Council Regulation (EEC) No ... 
of ... under A, Item Nos: 
0.1 
0.2 
0.4 - 0.6 
8 - 8.4 
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APPENDIX 4 
Name of Administration 
CERTIFICATE OF COMPONENT TYPE APPROVAL IN RESPECT OF THE INSTALLATION OF 
LIGHTING AND LIGHT SIGNALLING DEVICES ON A TYPE OF MOTORCYCLE COMBINATION 
MODEL 
Report No .... drawn up by test ing body .... on ... 
Component type approval No ... Extension No ... 
1. Make (trade name) of vehicle 
2. Vehicle type 
3. Manufacturer's name and address 
4. If applicable, name and address of manufacturer's representative 
5. Mandatory lighting equipment installed on the vehicle submitted for 
checks^1) 
5.1 Main-beam headlamps 
5.2 Dipped-beam headlamps 
5.3 Direction indicator lamps 
5.4 Stop lamps 
5.5 Front position (side) lamps 
5.6 Rear position (side) lamps: 
5.7 Rear number-plate lighting device: 
5.8 Non-triangular rear retro reflectors: 
6. Optional lighting devices fitted to the vehicle submitted for 
checks (*) 
6.1 Front fog lamps: yes/no^*) 
6.2 Rear fog lamps: yes/no (*) 
(1) State on a separate sheet for each device the duly identified types of 
devices meeting the fitting requirements of this Annex. 
(*) Delate as appropriate. 
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6.3 Hazard warning signal: yes/no <*) 
6.4 Non-triangular side retro reflectors: yes/no**) 
7. Variants 
8. Vehicle submitted for component type approval on ... 
9. Component type approval has been granted/refused (*) 
10. Place 
11. Date 
12. Signature 
(*) Delete as appropriate 
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ANNEX VI 
REQUIREMENTS APPLYING TO TRICYCLES 
1. All tricycles shall be fitted with the following lighting and 
light-signalling devices-. 
1.1 ma i n-beam head I amp, 
1.2 dipped-beam headlamp, 
1.3 direction indicator lamps, 
1.4 stop lamp, 
1.5 front position (side) lamp, 
1.6 rear position (side) lamp, 
1.7 rear number-plate lighting device, 
1.8 non-triangular rear retro reflector. 
2. In addition all tricycles may be fitted with the following 
lighting and light-signalling devices: 
2.1 front fog lamp, 
2.2 rear fog lamp, 
2.3 reversing lamp, 
2.4 hazard warning signal. 
3. Each of the lighting and light signalling devices referred to in 
Items 1 and 2 above shall be fitted in line with the appropriate 
provisions of Item 6 below. 
4. No lighting and light signalling device other than those referred 
to in Items 1 and 2 above shall be fitted. 
5. Lighting and light signalling devices permitted on four-wheel 
motor vehicles may also be fitted to tricycles. 
6. Specific fitting requirements. 
6.1 MAIN-BEAM HEADLAMPS 
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6.1.1 Number : one or two 
6.1.2 Arrangement drawing: no individual specification: 
6.1.3 Location 
6.1.3.1 Width 
- an independent main-beam headlamp may be fitted above, 
below or to one side of another front lamp: if these lamps 
are one above the other the geometrical centre of the 
mainbeam headlamp shall be located within the median 
longitudinal plane of the vehicle; if these lamps are side by 
side their geometrical centre shall be symmetrical in 
relation to the median longitudinal plane of the vehicle; 
- a mainbeam headlamp that is reciprocally incorporated with 
another front lamp shall be fitted in such a way that its 
geometrical centres lies within the median longitudinal plane 
of the vehicle. However, when the vehicle is also fitted 
with an independent dipped-beam headlamp alongside the 
main-beam headlamp their geometric centres shall be 
symmetrical in relation to the median longitudinal plane of 
the vehicle; 
- two main-beam headlamps of which either one or both are 
reciprocally incorporated with another front lamp shall be 
fitted in such a way that their geometrical centres are 
symmetrical in relation to the median longitudinal plane of 
the vehicle. 
6.1.3.2 The length: at the front of the vehicle. This requirement shall 
be considered to have been met if the light emitted does not 
disturb the driver either directly or indirectly by means of the 
rear-view mirrors and/or other reflective surfaces on the vehicle. 
6.1.3.3 In any case, the distance between the edge of the illuminating 
surface of any independent mainbeam headlamp and the edge of that 
of the dippedbeam headlamp shall not exceed 100 mm. 
6.1.3.4 The distance separating the illuminating surfaces of two mainbeam 
headlamps shall not exceed 100 mm. 
6.1.4 Geometric visibility. 
Even in the zones which do not seem to be illuminated in the 
direction of observation under consideration, the illuminating 
surface shall be visible within a divergent area limited by 
generatrices touching the entire contour of the illuminating 
surface and forming an angle of 5° at least with the headlamp 
reference axis. The contour of the projection of the illuminating 
surface onto a transverse plane that is tangent to the front part 
of the mainbeam headlamp lens shall be considered to be the origin 
of the angles of geometrical visibility. 
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6.1.5 Alignment: forwards 
May move in line with the steering angle. 
6.1.6 May be grouped together with the dippedbeam headlamp and the other 
front lamps. 
6.1.7 May not be combined with any other lamp. 
6.1.8 May be reciprocally incorporated: 
6.1.8.1 with the dipped-beam headlamp, 
6.1.8.2 with the front position (side) lamp, 
6.1.8.3 with the front fog lamp. 
6.1.9 Electrical connections. 
The main-beam headlamps shall switch on simultaneously. When 
switching from the dipped to the main beam all of the main beam 
headlamps shall be lit. When switching from the main beam to the 
dipped beams all of the main beam headlamps shall be switched off 
simultaneously. The dipped-beam headlamps may remain lit at the 
same time as the main-beam headlamps. 
6.1.10 Circuit-closed telltale : optional 
Blue non-flashing warning light 
6.1.11 Other requirements: the maximum intensity of the mainbeam 
headlamps which can be switched on at the same time shall not 
exceed 225 000 cd (component type approval value). 
6.2 DIPPED-BEAM HEADLAMPS 
6.2.1 Number: one or two 
6.2.2 Arrangement drawing: no individual specifications. 
6.2.3 Position 
6.2.3.1 Width 
- an independent dipped-beam headlamp may be installed above, 
below or to one side of another front lamp: if these lamps are one 
above the other the geometrical centre of the dipped-beam headlamp 
shall be located in the median longitudinal plan of the vehicle; 
if these lamps are side by side their geometrical centres shall be 
symmetrical in relation to the median longitudinal plane of the 
vehicle, 
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- a dipped-beam headlamp that is reciprocally incorporated with 
another front lamp shall have to be installed in such a way that 
its geometrical centre lies within the median longitudinal plane 
of the vehicle. However, where the vehicle is also fitted with an 
independent main-beam headlamp alongside the dipped-beam headlamp, 
their geometric centres shall be symmetrical in relation to the 
median longitudinal plane of the vehicle. 
- two dipped-beam headlamps, of which either one or both are 
reciprocally incorporated with another front lamp, shall be 
installed in such a way that their geometric centres are 
symmetrical in relation to the median longitudinal plane of the 
vehicle." 
In the case of a vehicle with two dipped-beam headlamps: 
- the edges of the illuminating surfaces furthermost from the 
median longitudinal plane of the vehicle shall not be more than 
400 mm from the outermost edge of the vehicle; 
- the innermost edges of the illuminating surfaces shall be at 
least 500 mm apart. 
6.2.3.2 Height: a minimum of 500 mm and a maximum of 1 200 mm above the 
ground; 
6.2.3.3 Length: at the front of the vehicle this requirement shall be 
considered to have been met if the light emitted does not disturb 
the driver either directly or indirectly by means of the rear-view 
mirrors and/or other reflective surfaces of the vehicle. 
6.2.3.4 In the case of two dipped-beam headlamps the distance separating 
the illuminating surfaces shall not exceed 200 mm 
6.2.4 Geometr ic visibi Mty 
Determined by angles 00 and B as specified in Item A 10 of 
Annex I : 
& m 15° upwards and 19° downwards; 
B - 45° to the left and to the right if there is only dipped-beam 
head I amp -, 
45° outwards and 10° inwards if there are two dipped-beam 
headlamps. 
The presence of panels or other items of equipment near the light 
shall not give rise to secondary effects causing discomfort to 
other road users. 
6.2.5 AIi gnment: forwards 
May move in line with the steering angle. 
6.2.6 May be grouped together with the main-beam headlamp and the other 
front lamps. 
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6.2.7 May not be combined with any other lamp. 
6.2.8 May be reciprocally incorporated with the main-beam headlamp and 
the other front lamps. 
6.2.9 Electrical connections 
The control for changing to the dipped beam shall switch off all 
main-beam headlamps simultaneously, whereas the dipped beam may 
remain switched on at the same time as the main beam. 
6.2.10 Circuit-closed telltale: optional 
Green non-flashing indicator light 
6.2.11 Other requirements: none 
6.3 DIRECTION INDICATOR LAMPS 
6.3.1 Number: two per side 
One side direction indicator is also permitted per side 
6.3.2 Arrangement drawing: two front and two rear indicator lamps 
6.3.3 Position 
6.3.3.1 Width: 
- the edges of the illuminating surfaces furthest from the median 
longitudinal plane should not be more than 400 mm from the 
outermost part of the vehicle; 
- the edges of the illuminating surfaces furthest from the median 
longitudinal plane shall not be more than 400 mm from the outer 
most part of the vehicle 
- the internal edges of the illuminating surfaces shall be at 
least 500 mm apart ; 
- there must be a minimum distance between the illuminating 
surfaces of the indicators and the nearest dipped-beam headlamps 
of: 
- 75 mm in the case of a minimum indicator intensity of 90 cd 
- 40 mm in the case of a minimum indicator intensity of 175 cd 
- 20 mm in the case of a minimum indicator intensity of 250 cd 
- <_ 20 mm in the case of a minimum indicator intensity of 400 cd. 
6.3.3.2 length: the distance towards the front between the transverse 
plane corresponding to the extreme longitudinal rearmost extremity 
of the vehicle and the centre of reference of the rear indicators 
shall not exceed 300 mm. 
The front direction indicator on the side car must be ahead of the 
centre axis of the side car and the rear direction indicator must 
be to the rear of the centre axis of the side car. 
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6.3.4 Geometric vis lb ility 
Horizontal angles: see Appendix 2 
Vertical angles: 15° above the horizontal. 
May be reduced to 5° if the lamps are less than 750 mm above the 
ground. 
6.3.5 AIignment 
The direction indicator lamps may move in line with the steering 
angle. 
6.3.6 May be grouped with one or more lamps 
6.3.7 May not be combined with any other lamp 
6.3.8 May not be reciprocally incorporated with any other lamp. 
6.3.9 Electrical connections: 
Direction indicator lamps shall switch on independently of the 
other lamps. All direction indicator lamps on one side of a 
vehicle shall be switched on and off by means of one control. 
6.3.10 Operational telltale: optional 
It may be optical or auditory or both. If it Is optical it shall 
be a green flashing light and be visible under all normal 
operating conditions. It shall be extinguished or remain alight 
without flashing or show a marked change of frequency in the event 
of the malfunction of any of the direction indicator lamps. If it 
is entirely auditory it shall be clearly audible and shall show a 
marked change of frequency in the event of any malfunction. 
6.3.11 Other requirements 
The characteristics listed below shall be measured with the 
electrical generator only supplying current to those circuits that 
are essential to the operation of the engine and lighting devices. 
6.3.11.1 Actuation of the light signalling device control shall be followed 
by illumination of the lamp within a maximum of one second and 
initial extinction of the lamp within a maximum of one and a half 
seconds. 
6.3.11.2 In the case of a vehicle the direction indicator lamps of which 
are supplied with direct current: 
6.3.11.2.1 the f I ashing-1 ight frequency shall be 90 ± 30 times per minute-, 
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6.3.11.2.2 the direction indicator lamps on the same side of the vehicle 
shall flash at the same frequency and in phase; 
6.3.11.3 where a vehicle is fitted with direction indicator lamps which are 
supplied with alternating current, when the engine speed lies 
between 50% and 100% of the speed corresponding to the maximum 
speed of the vehicle: 
6.3.11.3.1 the lights shall flash at a frequency of 90 ± 30 times per minute-, 
6.3.11.3.2 the direction indicator lamps may flash on the same side of the 
vehicle either simultaneously or alternately. The front lamps 
shall not be visible to the rear nor the rear lamps to the front 
within the zones defined in Appendix 1. 
6.3.11.4 Where the direction indicator lamps fitted to a vehicle are 
supplied with alternating current, when the engine speed lies 
between the idling speed specified by the manufacturer and 50% of 
the speed corresponding to the maximum speed of the vehicle: 
6.3.11.4.1 the flashing frequency shall lies between 90 + 30 and 90 -
45 times per minute; 
6.3.11.4.2 direction indicator lamps on the same side of the vehicle may 
flash either simultaneously or alternately. The front lamps 
6.3.11.5 In the event of failure, other than a short circuit, of one 
direction indicator lamp, the other shall continue to flash, or 
remain lit, but the frequency in this state shall be different 
from that specified, unless the vehicle is fitted with a telltale. 
6.4 STOP LAMPS 
6.4.1 Number: two or three (only one of which on the side car) 
6.4.2 Arrangement drawing: no individual specifications. 
6.4.3 Position 
6.4.3.1 Width: the lateral distance between the outermost edge of the 
illuminating surfacs of teh outermost stop lamps and the overall 
width must not exceed 400 mm. Where a third stop lamp is fitted 
it must be symmetrical to the stop lamp that is not fitted to the 
side car in relation to the median longitudinal plane of the 
vehicle. 
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6.4.3.2 Height: minimum 250 mm, maximum 1 500 mm above ground; 
6.4.3.3 Length: at the rear of the vehicle. 
6.4.4 Geometric visibiIity 
Horizontal angle: 45° to the left and to the right. Where a stop 
lamp is fitted to the side car: 45° to the outside to the outside 
and 10° to the inside. 
Vertical angle: 15° above and below the horizontal. 
However, the vertical angle below the horizontal may be reduced to 
5° if the lamp is less than 750 mm above the ground. 
6.4.5 Alignment: towards the rear of the vehicle. 
6.4.6 May be grouped with one or more other rear lamps. 
6.4.7 May not be combined with any other lamp. 
6.4.8 May be reciprocally incorporated with the rear position (side) 
lamp 
6.4.9 Electrical connections: shall light up whenever at least one of 
the service brakes is applied. 
6.4.10 Circuit-close telltale: prohibited 
6.5 FRONT POSITION (SIDE) LAMPS 
6.5.1 Number: two or three (one only on the side car) 
6.5.2 Arrangement drawing: no individual specifications 
6.5.3 Pos i t i on 
6.5.3.1 Width: 
- one independent front position (side) lamp may be fitted above 
or below or to one side of another front lamp: if these lamps are 
one above the other the geometrical centre of the main-beam 
headlamp shall be located within the median longitudinal plane of 
the vehicle-, if these lamps are side by side their geometric 
centres shall be symmetrical in relation to the median 
longitudinal plane of the vehicle; 
- a front position (side) lamp that is reciprocally incorporated 
with another front lamp shall be installed in such a way that its 
geometric centre is situated in the median longitudinal plane of 
the vehicle; 
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In the case of a vehicle with two front position (side) lamps: 
- the edges of the illuminating surfaces furthest from the median 
longitudinal plane of the vehicle shall not be more than 400 mm 
from the outer most part of the vehicle; 
- the internal edges of the illuminating surfaces must be at least 
500 mm apart. 
6.5.3.2 Height: minimum 350 mm, maximum 1 200 mm above the ground; 
6.5.3.3 Length: at front of vehicle 
6.5.4 Geometric visibility 
Horizontal angle: 80° to the outside and 45° to the inside 
Vertical angle: 15° above and below the horizontal. However, the 
vertical angle below the horizontal may be reduced to 5° if the 
lamp is less than 750 mm above the ground. 
6.5.5 Alignment: towards the front 
May move in line with the steering angle. 
6.5.6 May be grouped with any other front lamp. 
6.5.7 May be reciprocally incorporated with any other front lamp. 
6.5.8 Electrical connections: no individual specifications 
6.5.9 Circuit-closed telltale: optional 
6.5.10 Other requirements: none. 
6.6 REAR POSITION (SIDE) LAMPS 
6.6.1 Number: two or three (one only on the side car) 
6.6.2 Arrangement drawing: no individual specifications 
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6.6.3 Pos i t i on 
« 
6.6.3.1 Width: the reference centre shall be located within the median 
longitudinal plane of the vehicle if there is only one position 
(side) lamp or, if there are two position (side) lamps, they shall 
be symmetrical to the median longitudinal plane of the vehicle. 
In the case of vehicles with two rear wheels these shall be at 
least 600 mm apart. This distance shall be reduced to 400 mm if 
the maximum width of the vehicle is less than 1300 mm. 
6.6.3.2 Height: minimum 250 mm, maximum 1 500 mm above the ground; 
6.6.3.3 Length: at rear of vehicle. 
6.6.4 Geometric visibiIity 
Horizontal angle-. 80° to the outside and 45° to the inside 
Vertical angle: 15° above and below the horizontal. However, the 
vertical angle below the horizontal may be reduced to 5° if the 
lamp is less than 750 mm above the ground. 
6.6.5 Alignment: towards the rear 
6.6.6 May be grouped with any other rear lamp. 
6.6.7 May be combined with the rear number-plate lighting device. 
6.6.8 May be reciprocally incorporated with the stop lamp or 
non-triangular rear retro reflector, or with both, or with the 
rear fog lamp. 
6.6.9 Electrical connections: no individual specifications 
6.6.10 Circuit-closed telltale: optional 
Its function may may be fulfilled by the device provided, where 
appropriate, for the front position (side) lamp. 
6.6.11 Other requirements-, none 
6.7 FRONT FOG LAMPS 
6.7.1 Number: two 
6.7.2 Arrangement drawing: no individual specifications 
6.7.3 Position 
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6.7.3.1 Width: 
- a front fog lamp may be installed above, below or next to 
another front lamp; if these lamps are on top of each other, the 
geometrical centre of the front fog lamp shall be located within 
the mean longitudinal plane of the vehicle; if the two lamps are 
side by side, their geometric centres shall be symmetrical in 
relation to the median longitudinal plane of the vehicle. 
- a front fog lamp that Is reciprocally incorporated with another 
front lamp shall be installed in such a way that its geometric 
centre is situated in the median longitudinal plane of the 
vehicle. 
- two front fog lamps, one or both of them reciprocally 
incorporated with another front lamp, shall be installed in such a 
way that their geometric centres are symmetrical in relation to 
the median longitudinal plane of the vehicle. 
6.7.3.2 Height: 250 mm minimum above the ground. No point of the 
illuminating surface shall be above the highest point of the 
illuminating surface of the dipped-beam headlamp-, 
Length: at the front of the vehicle. This requirement shall be 
considered to have been met if the light emitted does not disturb 
the driver, either directly or indirectly by means of the 
rear-view mirrors and/or other refective surfaces of the vehicle. 
6.7.4 Geometric visibiIity 
This is determined by the angles OL and B as defined in Item A 10 
of Annex I : 
a - 5° upwards and downwards; 
6 - 45° to the left and to the right in the case of a non-central 
lamp, in which case the internal angle shall be B - 10°. 
6.7.5 Alignment: towards the front: 
May move in line with the steering angle. 
6.7.6 May be grouped with the other front lamps. 
6.7.7 May not be combined with any other front lamp. 
6.7.8 May be "reciprocally incorporated" with a main-beam headlamp and a 
front position (side) lamp. 
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6.7.9 Electrical connections 
It shall be possible to switch the front fog lamp on or off 
independently of the main-beam headlamp or the dipped-beam lamp. 
6,"MQ Circuit-closed telltale: optional. 
Green non-flashing indicator light. 
6.7.11 Other requirements: none. 
6.8 REAR FOG LAMP 
6.8.1 Number: one or two. 
6.8.2 Arrangement drawing: no particular specification. 
6.8.3 Position 
6.8.3.1 Width: the reference centre shall be situated in the median 
longitudinal plane of the vehicle if there is a single fog lamp or 
if there are two fog lamps. They shall be symmetrical in relation 
to the median longitudinal plane of the vehicle. In the case of 
vehicles with two rear wheels*, at least 600 mm between the two 
lamps. This distance may be reduced to 400 mm if the maximum 
width of the vehicle is less than 1 300 mm. 
6.8.3.2 Height: minimum 250 mm, maximum 1 000 mm above the ground. 
6.8.3.3 Length: at the rear of the vehicle. If there is a single fog 
lamp, it shall be on the side of the median longitudinal plane of 
the vehicle opposite the normal direction of travel; the reference 
centre may also be situated on the longitudinal plane of symmetry 
of the vehicle. 
6.8.3.4 The distance between the illuminating surface of the rear fog lamp 
and that of the stop lamp shall be at least 100 mm. 
6.8.4 Geometric visibility 
This is determined by the angles CC and B as defined in Item A10 
of Annex I : 
00-5° upwards and 5° downwards; 
B - 25° to the left and to the right. 
6.8.5 Position: to the rear. 
6.8.6 May be grouped with any other rear lamp. 
6.8.7 May not be combined with any other lamp. 
6.8.8 May be reciprocally incorporated with a rear position (side) lamp. 
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6.8.9 Electrical connections 
The lamp may not be alight unless one or more of the following 
lamps are lit: the main-beam headlamp, the dipped-beam headlamp or 
the front fog lamp. 
6.8.10 Circuit-closed telltale: compulsory. 
Non-flashing amber indicator light. 
6.8.11 Other requirements: none. 
6.9 REVERSING LAMPS 
6.9.1 Number: one or two. 
6.9.2 Arrangement drawing: no individual specifications. 
6.9.3 Position 
6.9.3.1 Width: no individual specifications. 
6.9.3.2 Height: minimum 250 mm, maximum 1 200 mm above the ground; 
6.9.3.3 Length: at the rear of the vehicle. 
6.9.4 Geometric visibility 
This is determined by the angles & and B as defined in Item A10 of 
Annex I : 
0C - 5° upwards and 5° downwards-, 
B - 45° to the right and to the left if there is one single lamp; 
B - 45° outwards and 30° inwards if there are two lamps. 
6.9.5 Alignment: towards the front: 
6.9.6 May be grouped with any other rear lamp. 
6.9.7 May not be combined with another lamp. 
6.9.8 May not be reciprocally incorporated with another lamp. 
6.9.9 Electrical connections 
The lamp may not be alight unless the reverse gear is engaged and 
the device for switching the engine off is in a position such that 
it is possible for the engine to operate. 
6.9.10 Circuit-closed telltale: optional. 
6.10 
6.10.1 
f . i :K 2 
6.10.3 
6.10.4 
6.11 
6.11.1 
6.11.2 
6.11.3 
6.11.3.1 
6.11.3.2 
6.11.3.3 
6.11 .4 
6.11.5 
6.11 .6 
6.11.7 
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HAZARD WARNING SIGNAL 
Requirements identical to those set out in Item 6.3 to 6.3.8. 
Electrical connections 
The signal shall be actuated by a separate control which enables 
all of the direction indicators to be supplied with current 
simultaneously. 
Cicuit-closed telltale: compulsory. 
A red flashing light or, if there is not a separate telltale, the 
simultaneous operation of the telltales specified in Item 6.3.10. 
Other requirements 
A light flashing at a frequency of 90 ± 30 periods per minute. 
Actuation of the light signalling device shall be followed by 
illumination of the lamp within a maximum of one second and 
initial extinction of the lamp within a maximum of one and a half 
seconds. 
It shall be possible to actuate the hazard warning signal even if 
the device for switching the engine on or off is in a position 
such that it is impossible for the latter to operate. 
REAR NUMBER-PLATE LIGHTING DEVICE 
Number: one. 
The device may consist of several optical elements intended to 
illuminate the position of the plate. 
Arrangement drawing 
Posi t ion 
Width 
Height 
Length 
Geometrical visibility 
Posi t ion 
May be grouped with one or more rear lamps. 
May be combined with the rear position (side) lamp. 
May not be reciprocally incorporated with any other lamp. Such that the device 
illuminates the position 
reserved for the 
registrat ion plate 
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6.11.9 Electrical connections: no individual specifications. 
6.11.10 Circuit-closed telltale: optional. 
Its operation shall be ensured by the same telltale as provided 
for the position (side) lamp. 
6.11.11 Other requirements: none 
6.12 NON-TRIANGULAR SIDE RETRO REFLECTORS 
6.12.1 Number: one or two classs^). 
However, in the case of tricycles the maximum width of which 
exceeds 1 000 mm two non-triangular rear reflectors are required. 
6.12.2 Arrangement drawing: no individual specifications. 
6.12.3 Position 
6.12.3.1 Width: the reference centre shall be situated in the median 
longitudinal plane of the vehicle if there is a single retro 
reflector or, if there are two retro reflectors, they shall be 
symmetrical to the median longitudinal plane of the vehicle. In 
the case of a vehicle with two rear retro reflectors, the edges of 
the illuminating surface furthest from the median longitudinal 
plane of the vehicle shall not be more than 400 mm from the 
outermost part of the vehicle. The internal edges of the retro 
reflectors shall be at least 500 mm apart. 
This distance may be reduced to 400 mm if the maximum width of the 
vehicle is less than 1 300 mm. 
6.12.3.2 Height: 250 mm minimum, 900 mm maximum above the ground; 
6.12.3.3 Length: at the rear of the vehicle. 
6.12.4 Geometric visibility 
Horizontal angle: 30° to the left and to the right. 
Vertical angle : 15° above and below the horizontal. However, 
the vertical angle below the horizontal may be reduced to 5° if 
the height of the retro reflector is less than 750 mm. 
6.12.5 Alignment: to the rear. 
6.12.6 May be grouped with any other lamp. 
6.12.7 Other requirements: the illuminating surface of the retro 
reflector may have parts in common with any other red lamp 
situated at the rear. 
(1) In accordance with the classification set out in Directive 76/757/EEC on 
the approximation of the laws of the Member States relating to retro 
reflectors for motor vehicles and their trailers. 
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APPENDIX 1 
VISIBILITY OF RED LIGHTS TOWARDS THE FRONT AND 
WHITE LIGHTS TOWARDS THE REAR 
(See Item B9 in Annex 1 and Items 6.3.11.3.2 and 6.3.11.4.2 In this Annex) 
Visibility of a red light towards the front 
Figure 1 
ZONE 1 
ZONE 2 
VisibiIity of a white Iight 
towards the rear 
Figure 2 
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APPENDIX 2 
Arrangment drawing 
Direction indicator lamp 
Geometric visibility 
A5n *zrr> 
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APPENDIX 3 
INFORMATION DOCUMENT 
IN RESPECT OF THE INSTALLATION OF LIGHTING 
AND LIGHT-SIGNALLING DEVICES ON A 
TYPE OF TRICYCLE 
(to be attached to the component type-approval application where this is 
submitted separately from the vehicle type-approval application) 
Reference number (allocated by the applicant): 
The application for component type approval in respect of the installation of 
lighting and light-signalling devices on a type of tricycle shall contain the 
information set out in Annex II to Council Regulation (EEC) No ... of ..., under 
A, Item Nos: 
0.1 
0.2 
0.4 - 0.6 
8 - 8.4 
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APPENDIX 4 
Name of Administration 
CERTIFICATE OF TYPE APPROVAL IN RESPECT OF THE INSTALLATION OF LIGHTING AND 
LIGHT-SIGNALLING DEVICES ON A TYPE OF TRICYCLE 
Report No drawn up by test ing body on ... 
Component type approval No ... Extension No ... 
1. Make (trade name) of vehicle 
2. Vehicle type 
3. Manufacturer's name and address 
4. If applicable, name and address of manufacturer's representative 
5. Mandatory lighting equipment installed on the vehicle submitted for 
checks^1) 
5.1 Main-beam headlamps 
5.2 Dipped-beam headlamps 
5.3 Direction indicator lamps 
5.4 Stop lamps 
5.5 Front position (side) lamps 
5.6 Rear position (side) lamps 
5.7 Rear number-plate lighting device 
5.8 Non-triangular rear retro reflectors 
(1) State on a separate sheet for each device the duly identified types of 
devices meeting the fitting requirements of this Annex. 
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6. Optional lighting devices fitted to the vehicle submitted 
for checks^') 
6.1 Front fog lamps: yes/no(*> 
5.2 Rear fog lamps: yes/no (*> 
6.3 Reversing lamp : yes/no (*) 
6.4 Hazard warning signal : yes/no (*) 
7. Var i ants 
8. Vehicle submitted for component type approval on 
9. Component type approval has been granted/refused (*) 
10. Place 
11. Date 
12. Signature 
(1) State on a separate sheet each device the duly identified types of devices 
meeting the fitting requirements of this Annex. 
(*) Delete as appropriate. 
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FINANCIAL STATEMENT 
(At least 10 days must be allowed for DG XIX's opinion. This opinion cannot 
be given until all three sections below have been received.) 
Section 1: financial implications 
1. Title of operation 
Proposal for a Council Regulation (EEC) on the installation of lighting 
and light-signalling devices on two and three-wheel motor vehicles. 
2. Budget headings involved 
- A 2510: Expenditure on meetings of committees whose consultation is 
compulsory in the procedure for drafting Community acts 
- A 250: Meetings in general 
3. Legal basis 
- Article 100a 
- Proposal for a Council Regulation (EEC) on the type-approval of two and 
three-wheel motor vehicles (C0M(90)669 final - SYN 331) 
4. Description of operation 
4.1 Harmonization of national laws. Setting-up of a component type-approval 
procedure in respect of the installation of lighting and light-
signalling devices on two and three-wheel motor vehicles. 
4.2 Indeterminate duration (there is no time limit on the validity of the 
régulât ion). 
4.3 Manufacturers of two or three-wheel motor vehicles and producers of 
components for the said vehicles. 
5. Classification of expenditure or revenue 
5.1 NCE 
5.2 NDA 
6. Type of expenditure or revenue 
6.4 Cost of committee meetings 
6.5 No 
6.6 No 
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7, Financial impact on appropriations for operations (Part B of the budget) 
Nil, except where all of the DG II I allocation is used up on Part A of 
the budget; this would call for additional financing under heading 
B8-530 (Completing the internal market - support expenditure). 
8. What anti-fraud measures are planned in the proposal for the operation? 
Ordinary monitoring of the commitee meetings. 
Section 2: administrative expenditure (Part A of the budget) 
This section of the financial statement must be sent to DG IX for an opinion. 
DG IX will then forward it to DG XIX. 
1. Will the proposed operation involve an increase in the number of Commission 
staff? 
No 
2. Indicate the amount of staff and administrative expenditure involved in the 
proposed operation. Explain the method of calculation. 
The financial statement annexed to the proposal for a Council Regulation (EEC) 
on the type-approval of two or three-wheel vehicles (COM(90)669 final of 
3 April 1991) (the framework regulation) put expenditure involving the 
advisory Committee on the adaptation to technical progress of the regulations 
concerning the two or three-wheel vehicle sector, set up by Article 16 of the 
proposal, at an estimated ECU 16 860 per year from 1994 onwards. This sum 
includes expenditure relating to the procedures for the adaptation to 
technical progress of all the specific regulations provided for in Annex I to 
the framework regulation. 
Section 3: Elements of cost-effectiveness analysis 
1. Objectives and coherence with financial programming 
1.1 Setting-up of a component type-approval procedure in respect of the 
installation of lighting and light-signalling devices on two and three-
wheel motor vehicles. 
1.2 Yes 
1.3 Completion of the internal market 
Subsidiary objective 1: removal of technical barriers 
2. Grounds for the operation 
2.1 White Paper: setting-up of a procedure for the type-approval of two and 
three-wheel motor vehicles and adaptation of Community regulations. 
No viable alternative to attain the same goals. 
3. Monitoring and evaluation of the operation 
3.1 Progress report on the completion of the internal market. 
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IMPACT STATEMENT ON COMPETITIVENESS AND JOBS 
Proposal for a Council Regulation (EEC) on the installation of 
lighting and light-signalling devices on two- or three-wheel motor vehicles 
I. What is the main Justification of the measure? 
Setting-up a component type-approval procedure in respect of the 
installation of lighting and light-signalling devices on two and 
three-wheel motor vehicles 
Harmonization of national laws 
Improvements to road safety. 
II. Characteristics of the companies involved 
More part icularly: 
Do they include a large number of small- and medium-sized businesses? 
No 
Are there any significant concentrations in regions: 
- eligible for Member State regional aid? No 
- eligible under the European Regional Development Fund? No 
III. What obligations are imposed on those companies? 
Compliance with the regulation, thus ensuring free access of their vehicles 
throughout the Community. 
IV. What obligations are likely to be imposed indirectly upon those 
companies via the local authorities? 
No additional obligation. 
V. Do any special measures apply to small- and medium-sized businesses? No 
-which? 
VI. What is the foreseeable outcome: 
on company productivity? No foreseeable effect, 
on Jobs? No foreseeable effect. 
VII. Have both sides of industry been consulted? Yes 
Opinion of both sides of industry: favourable. 
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