Proposal for a COUNCIL REGULATION ( EEC ) ON THE INSTALLATION OF LIGHTING AND LIGHT-SIGNALLING DEVICES ON TWO OR THREE- WHEEL MOTOR VEHICLES
Date: 1992-02-26
Institutions: European Commission
Subjects: approval, harmonisation of standards, motor vehicle, signalling device, technical regulations, two-wheeled vehicle

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. 

This  Regulation  shall  enter  into  force  on  1 January  1993. 

Art icle  4 

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. 

Annex  IV: 

Requirements  relating  to two-wheel  motorcycles 

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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 

1. 

1.1 

1.2 

1.3 

1.3.1 

For the purposes of this Regulation: 

"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: 

the dimensions and outer shape of the vehicle; 

the number and positioning of the devices; 

the following are, likewise, considered not to be "vehicles of a 
different type": 

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. 

3. 

4. 

5. 

5.1 

"transverse plane" 
means a vertical  plane perpendicular  to the median  longitudinal 
plane of the vehicle; 

"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; 

"device" 
means a component or combination of components used  in order to 
perform one or several  functions; 

"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; 

"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; 

5.2 

5.3 

5.4 

5.5 

5.6 

5.7 

5.8 

5.9 

5.10 

5.11 

5.12 

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"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; 

"i ndependent  I amps" 
means  lamps having separate  illuminating surfaces, light sources 
and  lamp bodies; 

"grouped  lamps" 
means  lamps having separate  illuminating surfaces and  light 
sources, but a common  lamp body; 

"combined  lamps" 
means  lamps having separate  illuminating surfaces but a common 
light source and a common  lamp body; 

"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; 

"main-beam headlamp" 
means the  lamp used to  illuminate the road over a  long distance 
ahead of the vehicle; 

"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; 

"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; 

"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; 

front position (side) lamp" 
means the  lamp used to indicate the presence of the vehicle when 
the  latter  is viewed from the front; 

"rear position (side) lamp" 
means the  lamp used to  indicate the presence of the vehicle when 
the  latter  is viewed from the rear; 

5.13 

5.14 

5.15 

5.16 

5.17 

5.18 

6. 

6.1 

6.2 

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"front fog lamp" 
means the  lamp used to improve the  illumination of the road in 
case of fog, snowfall, rainstorms or dust clouds; 

"rear fog  lamp" 
means the  lamp used to render  the vehicle more readily visible 
from the rear  in dense fog; 

"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; 

"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; 

"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; 

"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; 

"illuminating surface" (see Appendix  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; 

"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; 

6.3 

6.4 

7. 

8. 

9. 

10. 

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"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; 

"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; 

"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; 

"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; 

"centre of reference" 
means the  intersection of the axis of reference with  the exterior 
light-emitting surface, specified by the manufacturer of the lamp 

"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; 

11. 

11.1 

12.2 

12. 

13. 

14. 

15. 

B. 

1. 

2. 

3. 

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"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: 

the rear-view mirrors 

the direction  indicator  lamps; 

"overall width" 
means the distance between the two vertical planes defined  in 11. 
above ; 

"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; 

"operational  telltale" 
means the telltale showing whether a device that has been actuated 
is operating correctly or not; 

"circuit-closed talltale" 
means a telltale showing  that a device has been switched on but 
not showing whether  it is operating correctly or not. 

GENERAL SPECIFICATIONS 

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. 

The  illuminating  lamps shall be so fitted that their alignment can 
easily be set correctly. 

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. 

4. 

5. 

5.1 

5.2 

5.3 

5.4 

6. 

7. 

8. 

9. 

9.1 

9.2 

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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. 

In the  absence  of  specific  requirements,  lamps  constituting  a pair 
shal I, 

be  installed  on  the  vehicle  symmetrically  in relation  to  the 
median  longitudinal  plane, 

be  symmetrical  to each  other  in  relation  to  the  median 
longitudinal  plane, 

fulfil  the  same  colorimetric  requirements, 

have  substantially  identical  photometric  characteristics. 

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. 

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. 

In the  absence  of  specific  requirements  no  lamps  other  than 
direction  indicator  lamps  and  the  hazard  warning  signal  may  emit  a 
flashing  Iight. 

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 : 

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; 

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; 

9.3 

9.3.1 

9.3.2 

10. 

11. 

12. 

12.1 

12.2 

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Zones  1 and  2, as  seen  by  the observer,  are  limited  in  their 
respective  planes  as  follows: 

as  regards  height,  two  horizontal  planes  which  are  1 and  2.2 m 
respectively  above  the  ground; 

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. 

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. 

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. 

Telltales 

Ail  telltales  shall  be  clearly  visible  to  the  driver  in  the  normal 
dr iving  posit ion. 

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: 

white 

Dipped-beam  headlamp: 

white 

Direct ion-indicator  lamp: 

amber 

Stop  lamp: 

red 

Front  position  (side)  lamp: 

white 

Rear  position  (side)  lamp: 

red 

Front  fog  lamp: 

white/yeI low 

Rear  fog  lamp: 

Reversing  lamp: 

red 

white 

Hazard  warning  signal: 

amber 

Rear  registration  plate  lamp: white 

Non-triangular  side  retro 
reflector: 

amber 

Non-triangular  rear 
retro  reflector: 

red 

Pedal  retro  reflector: 

amber 

The  definition  of  lamp  colours  shall  be  as defined  in Appendix  2 

14. 

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: 

Yellow: 

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 

limit towards red: 
Iimit towards green:  y <^ 1.29 x - 0.100 
limit towards white:  y >^- x + 0.940 

y >_ 0.138 + 0.580 x 

limit towards the spectral 
value: 

y <^ -x + 0.992 

y >_ 0.440 

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 

All two-wheel mopeds shall be fitted with the following  lighting 
and  light-signa11i ng dev i ces : 

dipped-beam headlamp, 

rear position (side) lamp, 

non-triangular side retro reflectors, 

non-triangular rear retro reflectors, 

pedal  retro reflectors only where two-wheel mopeds are fitted with 
pedals. 

In addition all two-wheel mopeds may be fitted with the following 
lighting and  light-signalling devices: 

main-beam headlamp, 

direction  indicator  lamps, 

stop lamp, 

front position lamp. 

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. 

No  lighting and  light signalling device other  than those referred 
to  in Items 1 and 2 above shall  be fitted. 

Lighting and  light signalling devices permitted on motorcycles may 
also be fitted to mopeds. 

Specific fitting requirements. 

MAIN-BEAM HEADLAMPS 

Number: one or two 

Installation diagram: no particular specification: 

Location 

1. 

1.1 

1.2 

1.3 

1.4 

1.5 

2. 

2.1 

2.2 

2.3 

2.4 

3. 

4. 

5. 

6. 

6.1 

6.1.1 

6.1.2 

6.1.3 

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. 

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. 

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. 

The distance  separating  the  illuminating  surfaces of  two main-beam 
headlamps  shall  not  exceed  100 mm. 

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. 

Alignment:  forwards 
May  pivot  along  within  the steering  angle. 

May be grouped  together  with  the dipped-beam  headlamp  and the 
front  position  lamp. 

6.1.3.2 

6.1.3.3 

6.1.3.4 

6.1.4 

6.1.5 

6.1.6 

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 

6.1.10 

6.2 

6.2.1 

6.2.2 

6.2.3 

6.2.3.1 

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. 
Circuit-closed telltale  : optional 
Blue non-flashing warning  light 

DIPPED-BEAM  HEADLAMPS 

Number: one or two 

Installation diagram, no particular specification 

Position 

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. 

Alignment:  forwards 
May  move  in  line with  the steering  angle 

May  be grouped  together  with  the main-beam  headlamp  and  the  front 
position  (side)  lamp. 

May  not  be combined  with  any other  lamps. 

May  be  reciprocally  incorporated  with  the main-beam  headlamp  and 
the  front  position  (side)  lamp. 

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. 

6.2.5 

6.2.6 

6.2.7 

6.2.8 

6.2.9 

6.2.10 

Circuit-closed  telltale: optional 
Green  non-flashing  indicator  light 

6.2.11 

Other  requirements:  none 

6.3 

6.3.1 

6.3.2 

6.3.3 

DIRECTION  INDICATOR  LAMPS 

Two  per  side 

Installation  diagram:  two  front  and  two  rear  indicator  lamps 

Position 

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, 

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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 

6.3.5 

6.3.6 

6.3.7 

6.3.8 

6.3.9 

Vertical  angles:  15° above  the  horizontal. 
May  be  reduced  to 5°  if the  lamps  are  less  than  750 mm  above  the 
ground. 

AIignment 
The  direction  indicator  lamps may  move  in  line with  the  steering 
angle. 

May  be grouped  with  one  or  more  lamps 

May  not  be combined  with  any  other  lamp 

May  not  be  reciprocally  incorporated  with  another  lamp. 

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 

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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 

6.3.11.1 

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. 

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 

6.3.11.4 

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. 

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 

6.4.1 

6.4.2 

6.4.3 

6.4.3.1 

STOP LAMPS 

Number: one or two 

Arrangement: no  individual specifications 

Position 

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. 

Alignment: towards the rear of the vehicle. 

May be grouped with one or more other rear  lamps. 

May not be combined with another  lamp. 
May be reciprocally  incorporated with the rear position  (side) 
lamp 

Operational electrical  connection: shall  light up whenever at 
least one of the service brakes  is applied. 

6.4.5 

6.4.6 

6.4.7 
6.4.8 

6.4.9 

6.4.10 

Circuit-close telltale: prohibited 

6.5 

FRONT POSITION (SIDE) LAMPS 

6.5.1 

Number: one or two 

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6.5.2 

6.5.3 

6.5.3.1 

Arrangements: no individual specification 

Position 

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 

6.5.6 

6.5.7 

6.5.8 
6.5.9 

May pivot as a function of the steering angle. 

May be grouped with any other  front  lamp 

May be reciprocally  incorporated with any other  front  lamp 

Operational  electrical  connections: no individual specifications 
Circuit-closed telltale: optional 
Non-flashing green  indicator  light 

6.5.10 

Other  requirements 

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6.6 

6.6.1 

6.6.2 

6.6.3 

6.6.3.1 

REAR POSITION (SIDE) LAMPS 

Number: one or two 

Arrangement drawing: no individual specifications 

Pos i t i on 

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. 

Alignment: towards the rear 

May be grouped with any other  rear  lamp 

May be reciprocally  incorporated with the stop  lamp or 
non-triangular rear retro reflector, or with both. 

Operational electric connections: no individual  specification 

Circuit-closed telltale: optional 
Its function may may be fulfilled by the device provided, where 
appropriate, for the front position  (side) lamp. 

6.6.5 

6.6.6 

6.6.7 

6.6.8 

6.6.9 

6.6.10 

Other  requirements: none 

6.7 

6.7.1 

6.7.2 

6.7.3 

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NON-TRIANGULAR  SIDE  RETRO  REFLECTORS 

Number  per  side: one  or  two  class  1^1^ 

Arrangement  drawing:  no  individual  specifications 

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 

6.8.1 

6.8.2 

6.8.3 

NON-TRIANGULAR  REAR  RETRO  rEFLECTORS 

Number:  one  class  1 ^1^ 

Arrangement  drawing:  no  individual  specifications 

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. 

6.8.4 

Geometric  visibility 
Horizontal  angle:  30°  to  the  left  and  right 

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6.8.5 

6.8.6 

6.8.7 

6.9 

6.9.1 

6.9.2 

6.9.3 

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. 

Alignment:  towards  the  rear 

May  be  grouped  with  any  other  lamp 

Other  requirments:  the  illuminating  surface  of  the  reflector  may 
have  parts  in common  with  any  other  rear-mounted  red  lamp. 

PEDAL  RETRO  REFLECTORS 

Number:  four  retro  reflectors  or  groups  of  retro  reflectors. 

Arrangement  drawing:  no  individual  specification. 

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 

f r o nt 

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. 

6.3  Stop  lamps:  yes/no* 

6.4  Front position  (side) lamps:  yes/no* 

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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 

All  three-wheel  mopeds  shall  be  fitted  with  the  following  lighting 
and  light-signalling devices: 

d i pped-beam  head I amp, 

front  position  (side)  lamp 

rear  position  (side)  lamp, 

non-triangular  rear  retro  reflector, 

pedal  retro  reflectors only  where  three-wheel  mopeds  are  fitted 
with  pedals. 

In addition  all  three-wheel  mopeds may  be  fitted  with  the 
following  lighting and  light-signalling  devices: 

main-beam  headlamp, 

direction  indicator  lamps, 

stop  lamp. 

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. 

No  lighting and  light  signalling  device other  than  those  referred 
to  in  Items  1 and  2 above  shall  be  fitted. 

Lighting  and  light  signalling  devices  permitted  on motorcycles  may 
also be  fitted  to mopeds. 

Specific  fitting  requirements. 

MAIN-BEAM  HEADLAMPS 

1. 

1.1 

1.2 

1.3 

1.4 

1.5 

2. 

2.1 

2.2 

2.3 

3. 

4. 

5. 

6. 

6.1 

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: 

6.1.3 

Location 

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6.1.3.1 

6.1.3.2 

6.1.3.3 

6.1.4 

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. 

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. 

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. 

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. 

6.1.5 

6.1.6 

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Alignment: forwards 
May move  in line with the steering angle. 

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 

6.1.10 

6.2 

6.2.1 

6.2.2 

6.2.3 

6.2.3.1 

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. 
Circuit-closed telltale  : optional 
Blue non-flashing warning  light 

DIPPED-BEAM  HEADLAMPS 

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. 

Arrangement drawing, no particular specification 

Position 

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 

6.2.3.3 

Height: a minimum  of 500 mm  and a maximum  of  1 200 mm  above the 
ground; 

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 

6.2.6 

Alignment:  forwards 
May move  in  line with  the steering  angle 

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 

6.2.9 

May be reciprocally  incorporated with the main-beam headlamp and 
the front position (side) lamp. 

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 

6.3.1 

6.3.2 

DIRECTION  INDICATOR LAMPS 

Number:  two per side 

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. 

6.3.5 

AIignment 
The  direction  indicator  lamps may  move  in  line with  the  steering 
angle. 

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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 

6.3.10 

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. 

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 

6.3.11.1 

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. 

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 

6.4.1 

6.4.2 

6.4.3 

STOP  LAMPS 

Number: one or  two 

Arrangement  drawing:  no  particular  specification 

Position 

6.4.3.1 

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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. 

Alignment:  towards  the  rear  of  the  vehicle. 

May  be grouped  with  one or  more  other  rear  lamps. 

May  not  be  combined  with  any  other  lamp. 
May  be  reciprocally  incorporated  with  the  rear  position  (side) 
lamp. 

Electrical  connections:  shall  light  up  whenever  at  least  one  of 
the  service  brakes  is  applied. 

6.4.5 

6.4.6 

6.4.7 
6.4.8 

6.4.9 

6.4.10 

Circuit-close  telltale:  prohibited 

6.5 

6.5.1 

FRONT  POSITION  (SIDE)  LAMPS 

Number:  one  or  two 

6.5.2 

6.5.3 

6.5.3.1 

However,  in the case  of  three-wheel  mopeds  the maximum  width  of 
which  exceeds  1300 mm,  two  front  position  (side)  lamps  are 
required. 

Arrangement  drawing:  no  particular  specification 

Position 

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 
6.5.9 

Electrical  connections: no particular  specification 
Circuit-closed  telltale:  optional 
Non-flashing  green  indicator  light 

6.5.10 

Other  requirements 

6.6 

REAR  POSITION  (SIDE) LAMPS 

6.6.1 

6.6.2 

6.6.3 

6.6.3.1 

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Number: one or  two 
However,  in the  case of  mopeds  with  two  rear  wheels,  two  rear 
position  (side)  lamps  are  required. 

Arrangement  drawing:  no particular  specification 

Position 

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. 

Alignment:  towards  the  rear 

May  be grouped  with  any  other  rear  lamp 

May  be  reciprocally  incorporated  with  the  stop  lamp or 
non-triangular  rear  retro  reflector, or  with  both. 

Electrical  connections:  no particular  specification 

Circuit-closed  telltale:  optional 
Its function  may  may  be  fulfilled  by  the  device  provided,  where 
appropriate,  for  the  front  position  (side)  lamp. 

6.6.5 

6.6.6 

6.6.7 

6.6.8 

6.6.9 

6.6.10 

Other  requirements:  none 

6.7 

6.7.1 

NON-TRIANGULAR  REAR  RETRO  rEFLECTORS 

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. 

6.7.2 

6.7.3 

6.7.3.1 

Arrangement drawing: no particular specification 

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Position 

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 

6.8 

6.8.1 

6.8.2 

Other requirments: the illuminating surface of the retro reflector 
may have parts in common with any other  rear-mounted  red lamp. 

PEDAL RETRO rEFLECTORS 

Number: four retro reflectors or groups of retro reflectors. 

Arrangement drawing: no particular specification. 

6.8.3 

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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) 

ZONE 1 

VisibiIity of a 
red  Iight towards 
the front 

ZONE 2 

Visibility of a white light 
towards the rear 

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APPENDIX 2 

Arrangement  drawing 

Direction  indicator  lamp 

Geometric  visibility 

< 

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CZ.Z» 

CI1> 

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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 

All two-wheel motorcycles shall be fitted with the following 
lighting and  light-signalling devices: 

ma i n-beam head I amp, 

dipped-beam  lamp, 

direction  indicator  lamps, 

stop lamp, 

front position (side) lamp, 

rear position (side) lamp, 

rear number-plate  lighting device, 

non-triangular rear retro reflector. 

In addition all two-wheel motorcycles may be fitted with the 
following  lighting and  light-signalling devices: 

front fog lamp, 

rear fog lamp, 

hazard warning signal, 

non-triangular side retro reflectors. 

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. 

No  lighting and  light signalling device other  than those referred 
to in Items 1 and 2 above shall be fitted. 

Lighting and  light signalling devices permitted on four-wheel 
motor vehicles may also be fitted to motor cycles. 

Specific fitting requirements. 

MAIN-BEAM  HEADLAMPS 

1. 

1.1 

1.2 

1.3 

1.4 

1.5 

1.6 

1.7 

1.8 

2. 

2.1 

2.2 

2.3 

2.4 

3. 

4. 

5. 

6. 

6.1 

6.1.1 

6.1.2 

6.1.3 

6.1.3.1 

6.1.3.2 

6.1.3.3 

6.1.3.4 

6.1.4 

Number: one or two 

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Arrangement  drawing: no  individual  specifications. 

Location 

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. 

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. 

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. 

In the case of  two main-beam  headlamps;  the distance  separating 
the  illuminating  surfaces of  two main-beam  headlamps  shall  not 
exceed  100 mm. 

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. 

6.1.5 

6.1.6 

6.1.7 

6.1.8 

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Alignment:  forwards 
May move  in  line with  the steering  angle. 

May  be grouped  together  with  the dipped-beam  headlamp  and  the 
other  front  lamps. 

May  not  be combined  with  any other  lamp. 

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 

6.1.10 

6.1.11 

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. 

Circuit-closed  telltale  : optional 
Blue non-flashing  warning  light 

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 

6.2.2 

6.2.3 

6.2.3.1 

Number: one or  two 

Arrangment  drawing:  no  individual  specifications 

Position 

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." 

Height: a minimum  of  500 mm  and  a maximum  of  1 200 mm  above  the 
ground; 

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. 

6.2.3.2 

6.2.3.3 

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. 

Alignment:  forwards 
May move  in  line with  the steering  angle. 

May  be grouped  together  with  the main-beam  headlamp  and  the other 
front  lamps. 

May  not  be combined  with  any other  lamp. 

May  be  reciprocally  incorporated  with  the main-beam  headlamp  and 
the other  front  lamps. 

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. 

6.2.5 

6.2.6 

6.2.7 

6.2.8 

6.2.9 

6.2.10 

Circuit-closed telltale: optional 
Green non-flashing  indicator  light 

6.2.11 

Other requirements: none 

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6.3 

6.3.1 

6.3.2 

6.3.3 

DIRECTION  INDICATOR LAMPS 

Number two per side 

Arrangement drawing: two front and two rear  indicator  lamps 

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. 

6.3.5 

6.3.6 

6.3.7 

6.3.8 

6.3.9 

6.3.10 

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Alignment 
The  direction  indicator  lamps may  move  in  line with  the  steering 
angIe. 

May  be  grouped  with  one  or  more  lamps 

May  not  be  combined  with  any  other  lamp 

May  not  be  reciprocally  incorporated  with  any  other  lamp. 

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. 

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 

6.3.11.1 

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. 

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 

6.3.11.5 

6.4 

6.4.1 

6.4.2 

6.4.3 

6.4.3.1 

shall  not  be visible  to  the  rear,  nor  the  rear  lamps  visible  to 
the  front  within  the  zones  defined  in Appendix  1. 

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. 

STOP  LAMPS 

Number: one or  two 

Arrangement  drawing:  no  individual  specifications 

Position 

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 

6.4.6 

6.4.7 

6.4.8 

6.4.9 

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Alignment:  towards  the  rear  of  the  vehicle. 

May  be grouped  with one or more other  rear  lamps. 

May  not  be combined  with  any other  lamp. 

May  be  reciprocally  incorporated  with  the  rear  position  (side) 
lamp 

Electrical  connection: shall  light  up whenever  at  least  one of  the 
service  brakes  is applied. 

6.4.10 

Circuit-closed  telltale:  prohibited 

6.5 

6.5.1 

6.5.2 

6.5.3 

6.5.3.1 

FRONT POSITION  (SIDE) LAMPS 

Number : one or  two 

Arrangement  drawing: no  individual  specifications 

Position 

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 

6.5.6 

6.5.7 

6.5.8 

6.5.9 

May move  in  line with  the steering  angle. 

May  be grouped  with  any other  front  lamp. 

May  be  reciprocally  incorporated  with  any other  front  lamp. 

Electrical  connections: no  individual  specifications 

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 

6.6.1 

6.6.2 

6.6.3 

6.6.3.1 

REAR  POSITION  (SIDE) LAMPS 

Number: one or  two 

Arrangement  drawing:  no  individual  specifications 

Position 

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 

6.6.6 

6.6.7 

Alignment:  towards  the  rear 

May  be grouped  with  any other  rear  lamp. 

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 

6.7.1 

6.7.2 

6.7.3 

FRONT FOG LAMPS 

Number: one or two 

Arrangement drawing: no individual specifications 

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 

6.7.3.3 

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. 

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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 
6.7.8 

6.7.9 

May not be combined with any other  front  lamp. 
May be "reciprocally  incorporated" with a main-beam headlamp and a 
front position (side) lamp. 

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 

6.8.1 

6.8.2 

6.8.3 

6.8.3.1 

REAR FOG LAMPS 

Number: one or two. 

Arrangement drawing: no individual specifications. 

Position 

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. 

6.8.4 

Geometrical visibility 

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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 

6.8.8 

6.8.9 

May not be combined with any other  lamp. 

May be reciprocally  incorporated with a rear position  (side) lamp. 

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 

6.9.1 

6.9.2 

6.9.3 

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. 

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. 

6.10 

REAR NUMBER-PLATE LIGHTING DEVICE 

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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 

Such that the device 
illuminates the position 
reserved for the 
registration plate 

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. 

6.11.4 

Geometric visibiIity 

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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. 

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. 

6.11.5 

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. 

6.3  Hazard warning signal: yes/no *) 

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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 

All motorcycle combinations shall be fitted with the following 
lighting and  light-signalling devices: 

ma i n-beam head I amp, 

dipped-beam headlamp, 

direction  indicator  lamps, 

stop lamp, 

front position (side) lamp, 

rear position (side) lamp, 

rear number-plate  lighting device, 

non-triangular rear retro reflector. 

All motorcycle combinations may also be fitted with the following 
lighting and  light-signalling devices: 

front fog lamp, 

rear fog lamp, 

reversing  lamp, 

hazard warning signal. 

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. 

No  lighting and  light signalling device other  than those referred 
to in Items 1 and 2 above shall be fitted. 

Lighting and  light signalling devices permitted on four-wheel 
motor vehicles shall also be permitted on motorcycle combinations 

Specific fitting requirements. 

MAIN-BEAM  HEADLAMPS 

1. 

1.1 

1.2 

1.3 

1.4 

1.5 

1.6 

1.7 

1.8 

2. 

2.1 

2.2 

2.3 

2.4 

3. 

4. 

5. 

6. 

6.1 

6.1.1 

Number: one or two 

6.1.2 

6.1.3 

Arrangement  drawing:  no  individual  specification: 

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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. 

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. 

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. 

The distance  separating  the  illuminating  surfaces  of  two  mainbeam 
headlamps  shall  not  exceed  100  mm. 

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. 

6.1.3.2 

6.1.3.3 

6.1.3.4 

6.1.4 

6.1.5 

Alignment: forwards 

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6.1.6 

6.1.7 

6.1.8 

May move  in line with the steering angle. 

May be grouped together with the dippedbeam  headlamp and the other 
front  lamps. 

May not be combined with any other  lamp. 

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 

6.1.10 

6.1.11 

6.2 

6.2.1 

6.2.2 

6.2.3 

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. 

Circuit-closed telltale : optional 
Blue non-flashing warning  light 

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). 

DIPPED-BEAM  HEADLAMPS 

Number : one or two 

Arrangement drawing: no individual  specifications. 

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." 

Height:  a minimum  of  500 mm  and  a maximum  of  1 200 mm  above  the 
ground; 

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. 

In the  case of  two  dipped-beam  headlamps  the  distance  separating 
the  illuminating  surfaces  shall  not  exceed  200  mm 

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. 

Alignment:  forwards 
May  move  in  line with  the  steering  angle. 

May  be grouped  together  with  the main-beam  headlamp  and  the  other 
front  lamps. 

May  not  be  combined  with  any  other  lamp. 

May  be  reciprocally  incorporated  with  the main-beam  headlamp  and 
the other  front  lamps. 

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. 

6.2.3.2 

6.2.3.3 

6.2.3.4 

6.2.4 

6.2.5 

6.2.6 

6.2.7 

6.2.8 

6.2.9 

6.2.10 

Circuit-closed telltale: optional 
Green non-flashing  indicator  light 

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6.2.11 

Other requirements: none 

6.3 

DIRECTION  INDICATOR LAMPS 

6.3.1 

6.3.2 

6.3.3 

Number two per side 

Arrangement drawing: two front and two rear  indicator  lamps 

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. 

6.3.5 

6.3.6 

6.3.7 

6.3.8 

6.3.9 

6.3.10 

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Alignment 
The  direction  indicator  lamps  may  move  in  line  with  the  steering 
angle. 

May  be  grouped  with  one  or  more  lamps 

May  not  be  combined  with  any  other  lamp 

May  not  be  reciprocally  incorporated  with  any  other  lamp. 

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. 

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 

6.3.11.1 

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. 

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 

6.4.1 

6.4.2 

6.4.3 

6.4.3.1 

STOP  LAMPS 

Number:  two or  three  (only  one of  which  on  the  side  car) 

Arrangement  drawing:  no  individual  specifications. 

Position 

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. 

6.4.4 

Geometric  visibiIity 

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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 

6.4.6 

6.4.7 

6.4.8 

6.4.9 

Alignment:  towards  the  rear  of  the  vehicle. 

May  be  grouped  with  one or  more  other  rear  lamps. 

May  not  be  combined  with  any other  lamp. 

May  be  reciprocally  incorporated  with  the  rear  position  (side) 
lamp 

Electrical  connections:  shall  light  up  whenever  at  least  one  of 
the  service  brakes  is  applied. 

6.4.10 

Circuit-close  telltale:  prohibited 

6.5 

6.5.1 

6.5.2 

6.5.3 

6.5.3.1 

FRONT  POSITION  (SIDE)  LAMPS 

Number:  two or  three  (one only  on  the  side  car) 

Arrangement  drawing:  no  individual  specifications 

Position 

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. 

6.5.5 

Alignment: towards the front 

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6.5.6 

6.5.7 

6.5.8 

6.5.9 

May move  in line with the steering angle. 

May be grouped with any other  front  lamp. 

May be reciprocally  incorporated with any other  front  lamp. 

Electrical  connections: no individual specifications 

Circuit-closed telltale: optional 

6.5.10 

Other requirements: none. 

6.6 

6.6.1 

6.6.2 

6.6.3 
6.6.3.1 

REAR POSITION (SIDE) LAMPS 

Number: two or three (one only on the side car) 

Arrangement drawing: no individual specifications 

Position 
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 

6.6.6 

Alignment: towards the rear 

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 

6.7.2 

6.7.3 

6.7.3.1 

6.7.3.2 

6.7.4 

Number: two 

Arrangement drawing: no individual specifications 

Position 

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; 

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-, 

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: 

6.7.6 

6.7.7 
6.7.8 

May move  in line with the steering angle. 

May be grouped with the other  front  lamps. 

May not be combined with any other  front  lamp. 
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. 

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6.7.10 

Circuit-closed telltale: optional. 
Green non-flashing  indicator  light. 

6.7.11 

Other  requirements: none. 

6.8 

6.8.1 

6.8.2 

6.8.3 

6.8.3.1 

REAR FOG LAMPS 

Number: one or two. 

Arrangement drawing: no individual  specifications. 

Position 

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 

6.8.6 

6.8.7 

6.8.8 

6.8.9 

Position: to the rear. 

May be grouped with any other  rear  lamp. 

May not be combined with any other  lamp. 

May be reciprocally  incorporated with a rear position  (side) lamp. 

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 

Circuit-closed  telltale:  compulsory. 
Non-flashing  amber  indicator  light. 

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6.8.11 

Other  requirements: none. 

6.9 

6.9.1 

6.9.2 

6.9.3 

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. 

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. 

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 

Posi t ion 

6.10.3.1 

Width: 

6.10.3.2 

Height 

6.10.3.3. 

Length 

6.10.4 

Geometrical  visibility 

6.10.5 

Posit ion 

Such  that  the  device 
illuminates  the  position 
reserved  for  the 
registrat ion plate 

6.10.6 

May  be grouped  with one or  more  rear  lamps 

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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 

6.10.10 

Electrical connections: no  individual  specifications: 

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. 

6.12 

NON-TRIANGULAR REAR RETRO rEFLECTORS 

6.12.1 

Number: two, class I.*1) 

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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 

Figure 1 

Vis ibiI Ity of  a whi te 
I ight  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 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 

All  tricycles shall be fitted with the following  lighting and 
light-signalling devices-. 

ma i n-beam  head I amp, 

dipped-beam headlamp, 

direction  indicator  lamps, 

stop lamp, 

front position (side) lamp, 

rear position  (side) lamp, 

rear number-plate  lighting device, 

non-triangular rear retro reflector. 

In addition all  tricycles may be fitted with the following 
lighting and  light-signalling devices: 

front fog lamp, 

rear fog lamp, 

reversing  lamp, 

hazard warning signal. 

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. 

No  lighting and  light signalling device other  than those referred 
to in Items 1 and 2 above shall  be fitted. 

Lighting and  light signalling devices permitted on four-wheel 
motor vehicles may also be fitted  to tricycles. 

Specific fitting requirements. 

MAIN-BEAM HEADLAMPS 

1. 

1.1 

1.2 

1.3 

1.4 

1.5 

1.6 

1.7 

1.8 

2. 

2.1 

2.2 

2.3 

2.4 

3. 

4. 

5. 

6. 

6.1 

6.1.1 

6.1.2 

6.1.3 

Number : one or  two 

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Arrangement  drawing:  no  individual  specification: 

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. 

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. 

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. 

The  distance  separating  the  illuminating  surfaces  of  two  mainbeam 
headlamps  shall  not  exceed  100  mm. 

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. 

6.1.3.2 

6.1.3.3 

6.1.3.4 

6.1.4 

6.1.5 

6.1.6 

6.1.7 

6.1.8 

Alignment: forwards 
May move  in line with the steering angle. 

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May be grouped together with the dippedbeam  headlamp and the other 
front  lamps. 

May not be combined with any other  lamp. 

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 

6.1.10 

6.1.11 

6.2 

6.2.1 

6.2.2 

6.2.3 

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. 

Circuit-closed telltale  : optional 
Blue non-flashing warning  light 

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). 

DIPPED-BEAM HEADLAMPS 

Number: one or two 

Arrangement  drawing: no individual  specifications. 

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. 

Height: a minimum  of 500 mm and a maximum  of  1 200 mm  above the 
ground; 

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. 

6.2.3.2 

6.2.3.3 

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 M ty 
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 

6.2.6 

AIi gnment:  forwards 
May  move  in  line with  the steering  angle. 

May  be grouped  together  with  the main-beam  headlamp  and the other 
front  lamps. 

6.2.7 

6.2.8 

6.2.9 

May not be combined with any other  lamp. 

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May be reciprocally  incorporated with the main-beam headlamp and 
the other front lamps. 

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 
6.3.3.1 

6.3.3.2 

Position 
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. 
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 vis lb ility 
Horizontal angles: see Appendix 2 

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6.3.5 

6.3.6 

6.3.7 

6.3.8 

6.3.9 

Vertical angles: 15° above the horizontal. 
May be reduced to 5°  if the  lamps are  less than 750 mm above the 
ground. 

AIignment 
The direction  indicator  lamps may move  in line with the steering 
angle. 

May be grouped with one or more  lamps 

May not be combined with any other  lamp 

May not be reciprocally  incorporated with any other  lamp. 

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 

6.4 

6.4.1 

6.4.2 

6.4.3 

6.4.3.1 

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. 

STOP  LAMPS 

Number:  two or  three  (only  one  of  which  on  the  side  car) 

Arrangement  drawing:  no  individual  specifications. 

Position 

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. 

6.4.3.2 

Height: minimum 250 mm, maximum 1 500 mm above ground; 

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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 

6.4.8 

6.4.9 

May not be combined with any other  lamp. 

May be reciprocally  incorporated with the rear position (side) 
lamp 

Electrical connections: shall  light up whenever at  least one of 
the service brakes is applied. 

6.4.10 

Circuit-close telltale: prohibited 

6.5 

6.5.1 

6.5.2 

6.5.3 

6.5.3.1 

FRONT POSITION (SIDE) LAMPS 

Number: two or three (one only on the side car) 

Arrangement drawing: no individual specifications 

Pos i t i on 

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 

6.5.6 

6.5.7 

6.5.8 

6.5.9 

May move  in line with the steering angle. 

May be grouped with any other  front  lamp. 

May be reciprocally  incorporated with any other  front  lamp. 

Electrical connections: no individual  specifications 

Circuit-closed telltale: optional 

6.5.10 

Other  requirements: none. 

6.6 

6.6.1 

6.6.2 

REAR POSITION (SIDE) LAMPS 

Number: two or three (one only on the side car) 

Arrangement  drawing: no individual  specifications 

6.6.3 

Pos i t i on 

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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 

6.6.6 

6.6.7 

6.6.8 

Alignment:  towards  the  rear 

May  be  grouped  with  any  other  rear  lamp. 

May  be  combined  with  the  rear  number-plate  lighting  device. 

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 

6.7.1 

6.7.2 

6.7.3 

FRONT  FOG  LAMPS 

Number:  two 

Arrangement  drawing:  no  individual  specifications 

Position 

6.7.3.1 

Width: 

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-  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-, 

6.7.4 

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. 

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: 

6.7.6 

6.7.7 
6.7.8 

May move  in  line with  the steering  angle. 

May  be grouped  with  the other  front  lamps. 

May  not  be combined  with  any  other  front  lamp. 
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. 

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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 

6.8.3 

6.8.3.1 

Arrangement drawing: no particular specification. 

Position 

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 : 
0 0 - 5° upwards and 5° downwards; 
B - 25° to the left and to the right. 

6.8.5 

6.8.6 

6.8.7 

6.8.8 

Position: to the rear. 

May be grouped with any other  rear  lamp. 

May not be combined with any other  lamp. 

May be reciprocally  incorporated with a rear position  (side) lamp. 

6.8.9 

Electrical  connections 

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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 

6.9.1 

6.9.2 

6.9.3 

REVERSING LAMPS 

Number: one or two. 

Arrangement drawing: no individual  specifications. 

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 

6.9.5 

6.9.6 

6.9.7 

6.9.8 

6.9.9 

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. 

Alignment: towards the front: 

May be grouped with any other  rear  lamp. 

May not be combined with another  lamp. 

May not be reciprocally  incorporated with another  lamp. 

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 

HAZARD WARNING  SIGNAL 

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6.10.1 

Requirements  identical  to  those  set  out  in  Item 6.3  to  6.3.8. 

f . i :K  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. 

6.10.3 

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. 

6.10.4 

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. 

6.11 

REAR  NUMBER-PLATE  LIGHTING  DEVICE 

6.11.1 

Number: one. 
The  device may  consist  of  several  optical  elements  intended  to 
illuminate  the position of  the  plate. 

6.11.2 

Arrangement  drawing 

6.11.3 

Posi t ion 

6.11.3.1 

Width 

6.11.3.2 

Height 

6.11.3.3 

Length 

6.11 .4 

Geometrical  visibility 

6.11.5 

Posi t ion 

Such  that  the  device 
illuminates  the  position 
reserved  for  the 
registrat ion  plate 

6.11 .6 

May  be grouped  with one or  more  rear  lamps. 

6.11.7 

May  be combined  with  the  rear  position  (side)  lamp. 

6.11.8 

May  not  be  reciprocally  incorporated  with  any other  lamp. 

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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  c l a s s s ^ ). 
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 

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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. 

6. 

Optional  lighting devices fitted to the vehicle submitted 
for checks^') 

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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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