Proposal for a EUROPEAN PARLIAMENT AND COUNCIL DIRECTIVE RELATING TO MOTOR VEHICLES AND THEIR TRAILERS WITH REGARD TO THE TRANSPORT OF DANGEROUS GOODS BY ROAD AND AMENDING DIRECTIVE 70/156/EEC IN RESPECT OF THE TYPE- APPROVAL OF MOTOR VEHICLES AND THEIR TRAILERS
Date: 1996-12-10
Institutions: European Commission
Subjects: EC Directive, commercial vehicle, motor vehicle, road transport, transport of dangerous goods

COMMISSION OF THE EUROPEAN COMMUNITIES 

Brussels,  10.12.1996 
COM(96) 555 final 

96/0267 (COD) 

Proposal  for a 

EUROPEAN  PARLIAMENT  AND  COUNCIL  DIRECTIVE 

RELATING TO MOTOR VEHICLES AND THEIR TRAILERS 

WITH REGARD TO THE TRANSPORT OF 

DANGEROUS GOODS BY ROAD 

AND AMENDING 

DIRECTIVE 70/156/EEC 

IN RESPECT OF THE TYPE-APPROVAL 

OF 

MOTOR VEHICLES AND THEIR TRAILERS 

(presented by the  Commission) 

EXPLANATORY  MEMORANDUM 

A.  Objective of the proposal 

The objective  of this proposal  for  a Directive  is to establish the technical  requirements  for 

motor vehicles and their trailers intended for the transport of dangerous goods by road. The 

Directive  will  contribute  to  ensuring  that  the  technical  conditions  exist  to  ensure  that  the 

dangerous goods is safeguarded  during their transport. 

The  establishment  of  a  European  system  of  type-approval  for  vehicles  used  for  the 

transport  of  dangerous  goods  by  road  will  offer  significant  advantages  to  manufacturers 

who will then be subject to one set of rules for the construction of vehicles. These vehicles 

will  be  accepted  throughout  the  Union.  In  addition,  costs  will  come  down  as  the  internal 

market  for  these vehicles  is realised.  This  situation  has obvious  benefits  also  for  operators 

and users. 

B. 

Legal basis 

The draft  proposal  lays down requirements  on the basis of Article  100A of the  Treaty  and 

provides  for  total  harmonisation  of  the  relevant  technical  provisions  of  vehicles  intended 

for  the transport  of dangerous  goods  by road. This approach  is consistent  with  the  general 

approach  followed  in  the  motor  vehicle  sector  as  established  in  the  framework  Directive 
regulating the type-approval  of motor vehicles^1) in the European Union (Council  Directive 
70/156/EEC(2) of 6 February  1970, as last amended by Directive 95/54/EC(3)). 

The text is relevant for the EEA Treaty 

'  ' 

It  will  be  recalled  that  at  the  current  time,  whole  vehicle  type-approval  is  only  possible  for  cars,  since  it  is  only  for  this 
product sector that all the  "separate" directives  have been  adopted  and  implemented.  Whole vehicle type-approval  is currently 
mandatory  for  new types of cars from  1  January  1996 in the Union. 

By  contrast,  for  all  other  vehicle  categories,  certain  separate  directives  still  have  to  be adopted  before  a  whole  vehicle  type-
approval  can  be  envisaged.  In  the  case  of  vehicles  used  for  the  transport  of  dangerous  goods  one  key  directive  is  missing, 
namely,  a  directive  on  the  technical  construction  characteristics  and  the  fitting  out  of  those  vehicles.  This  draft  directive, 
which  is based  on article  100A of the Treaty, addresses this gap. 

W 

OJNo.  L42, 23.2.  1970, p. 1 

<3) 

OJNo.  L266,  08.  11. 1995, p. 1 

C.  Background 

All  Member  States  except  Ireland  are  Contracting  Parties  to  the  European  Agreement 
concerning the International Carriage of Dangerous Goods by Road (ADR Agreement)*4). 

Directive  94/5 5/EO5)  has  transposed  into  Community  law  the  provisions  of  the  ADR-
Agreement which stipulates, inter alia, requirements regarding the construction  of vehicles 

transporting  dangerous goods by road. This Directive will be applied on a mandatory  basis 

from  January  1997  for  the  construction  of  vehicles  to  be  used  in  national  transport  of 

dangerous  goods  by  road  and  for  the  transport  of  such  goods  between  Member  States. 

However, this Directive does not ensure that the construction  characteristics  of the  vehicle 

used  to  transport  the  dangerous  goods  will  be  accepted  by  other  Member  States.  In  order 

for  this  to  be  accomplished,  a  separate  Directive,  within  the  European  system  of  type-

approval,  needs  to be  accepted  so as to provide  free  circulation  of the  vehicles  within  the 

Community  on  the  basis  of  harmonised  construction  characteristics.  This  Directive 

achieves this aim. 

It is therefor  a companion Directive to Council Directive 94/5 5/EC and lays down special 

provisions  for 

the  suitable  design  and  construction  of  the  base  vehicle 

intended  for 

the 

transportation of dangerous goods; and 

technical  specifications  regarding 

electrical  equipment, 

braking system, (e.g. ABS and endurance braking  system) 

fire risk prevention, and 

speed  limitation 

These  provisions  are  based  on  the  provisions  of  Council  Directive  94/5 5/EC  (a  direct 

reference 

is  made  in  this  Directive).  Compliance  with  all  the  relevant 

technical 

requirements of this Directive will ensure free  circulation  for the vehicles concerned  within 

the internal market of the EU. Thus when a vehicle type obtains an approval  in  accordance 

with  this  Directive,  Member  States  will  be  neither  able  to  prohibit  manufacturers  from 

<4) 
(5) 

ECE/TRANS/110 (Vol  I and  II), Geneva  30.09.1957 
OJNo.  L 319,  12.  12.  1994, p. 7 

A  c\_ 

offering  it for sale, nor to refuse  its registration nor entry into service for reasons relating to 

its construction. 

Like all other separate Directives relating to type-approval  of commercial  vehicles - except 

those  on  air  polluting  or  noise  emissions  -  this  new  Directive  will  be  based  on  optional 

harmonisation.  Member  States  may  require  that  only  the prescriptions  of the  EC  separate 

Directive  apply.  Alternatively  they  may  maintain  national  legislation  on  this  matter  in 

which  case  the  manufacturer  can  choose  between  this  and  the  harmonised  requirements. 

Member  States  are  free  to  oblige  a  manufacturer,  who  has  not  opted  for  an  EC  type-

approval, to comply with their national requirements. 

This  Directive  does  not  effect  national  or  Community  legislation  addressing  the  use  of 

such vehicles. The administrative provisions of the draft  proposal  are aligned with those of 

Directive 70/156/EEC, in order to ensure its continued  applicability. 

This Directive shall remain optional until such time as the framework Directive 92/5 3/EEC 

becomes  mandatory  for  vehicles  used  for  the transport  of  dangerous  goods  by  road  in  all 

Member States. Whenever a manufacturer  chooses to avail himself of the provisions of this 

Directive,  he  shall  be  permitted  to  do  so,  and  other  Member  States  shall  give  free 

circulation  to  vehicles,  the  technical  requirements  of  which  meet  the  conditions  of  this 

Directive. 

D.  Consultations  of interested  parties 

In  1994,  the  Commission  requested  the  Motor  Vehicle  Working  Group  (Motor  Vehicle 

Working  Group)^  to study a draft  proposal for a Directive relating to vehicles used for  the 

transport  of  dangerous  goods  by  road  which  would  remove  existing  technical  barriers  to 

the  free  movement  of  these  vehicles.  This  Working  Group  has  assisted  the  Commission 

with  the  preparation  of  the  Annexes  used  for  the  drafting  of  the  present  proposal  for  a 

Directive. 

' "' 

An advisory  Group of Member States, international  organisations  and  interested  Industry Groups, as well as consumers  and 
operators. 

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E.  Content of the proposal 

Articles 

Generally speaking, the articles are similar to those of the other separate Directives  adopted 

under framework  Directive 70/156/EEC, and apply the provisions of the latter. 

Annexes 

Annex  I  contains  the  scope  and  the  classification  for  five  classes  of  vehicles,  defined  as 

follows: 

EX/II 

for vehicles intended for the carriage of explosives as type II transport units; 

EX/III 

for vehicles intended for the carriage of explosives as type III transport units; 

FL 

for  vehicles  intended  for  the carriage  of  liquids with  a  flash-point  of not  more 

than  61°C  or  flammable  gases,  in  tank-containers  of  more  than  3000  litres 

capacity,  fixed  tanks  or  demountable  tanks  and  for  battery  vehicles  of  more 

than  1000 litres capacity intended for the carriage of flammable gases; 

OX 

for  vehicles intended for the carriage of substances of class 5.1, marginal 2501, 

item  l°(a), in tank-containers  of more than  3000 litres  capacity, fixed tanks  or 

demountable tanks; 

AT 

for  vehicles  intended  for  the  carriage  of  dangerous  goods  in  tank-containers 

with a capacity  of more than  3000 litres, fixed tanks or demountable  tanks  and 

for  battery vehicles of more than  1000 litres capacity, other than those of types 

FL or OX; 

In Annex II and Appendix  1  and 2 an example of the EC type-approval  marking is given to 

be  used  when  the  approval  authorities  have  granted  type-approval  in  accordance  with 

framework  Directive 70/156/EEC. 

A  C 

PROPOSAL FOR A EUROPEAN PARLUMENT AND COUNCIL DIRECTIVE RELATING  TO MOTOR 
VEHICLES AND THEIR TRAILERS.WIÇTH REGARD TO THE TRANSPORT OF DANGEROUS GOODS 
BY ROAD AND AMENDING  DIRECTIVE  70/156/EEC  IN RESPECT  OF THE TYPE-APPROVAL  OF 
MOTOR VEHICLES AND THEIR TRAILERS. 

THE EUROPEAN PARLIAMENT AND THE COUNCIL OF THE EUROPEAN  UNION, 

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

Having regard to the proposal from  the Commission^), 

Acting  in accordance with the procedure laid down in Article  189B of the Treaty^2) 

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

Having regard to Council Directive 94/55/EC(4) on the approximation  of the laws of the  Member 
States with regard to the transport of dangerous goods by road, 

Whereas  the  internal  market  comprises  an  area  without  internal  frontiers  in  which  the  free 
movement of goods, persons, services and capital must be ensured; 

Whereas  total  harmonisation  regarding  the technical  requirements  for  vehicles  intended  for  the 
transport of dangerous goods by road is necessary in order fully  to achieve that  objective; 

Whereas  the  technical  requirements  for  motor  vehicles  and  their  trailers,  pursuant  to  national 
laws  relating  to  the  transport  of  dangerous  goods  by  road  must  be  fulfilled;  Whereas  these 
requirements  differ  from  Member State to another, 

Whereas these different  procedures  and  requirements create technical  barriers to trade  regarding 
the provisions for vehicles  intended  for the transport of dangerous goods by road; 

Whereas  in  order  to  eliminate  technical  barriers  to  trade  regarding  the  provisions  for  vehicles 
intended  for  the  transport  of dangerous  goods  by  road  and  to  allow the  market  organisations  in 
questions to operate  smoothly; 

(')  OJNo. 
(2)  OJ No. 
(5)  OJ No. 
(4)  OJNo. L 319, 12. 12. 1994, p. 7 

Whereas it is therefore necessary in the context of the internal market to harmonise the standards 
for means of transport of dangerous goods by road; 

Whereas it is necessary to harmonise the approval procedures in the Member States; 

Whereas this Directive will be one of the separate directives which must be fulfilled  in order to 
comply  with the EC type-approval  procedure which has been established  by  Council  Directive 
70/156/EEC(5), as last amended by Directive 95/54/EC(6); 

Whereas,  consequently,  the  provisions  laid  down  in  Directive  70/156/EEC  relating  to  vehicle 
systems, components and separate technical units apply to this Directive; 

Whereas,  in  particular,  Articles  3  (4)  and 4  (3)  of  Directive  70/156/EEC  necessitate  that  each 
separate Directive has attached to it an information document incorporating the relevant items of 
Annex I to that Directive and also a type-approval certificate  based on Annex VI thereto in order 
that type approval may be computerised; 

HAS ADOPTED THIS DIRECTIVE: 

(5) 
(6) 

OJNo.  L 42, 23.02.1970, p.l 

OJ No. L 266, 08.11.1995, p. 1 

3-

This Directive shall apply to vehicles of categories 'N' and 'O' intended for the transport of 
dangerous goods by road within or between Member States. 

Article 1 

For the purposes of this Directive: 

Article 2 

'vehicle'  shall  mean  any motor vehicle, other than  M, and  its trailers  as defined  in  Annex 
IIA to Directive  70/156/EEC. 

'ADR' shall mean the European Agreement as defined  in Article 2 to Directive 94/5 5/EC 

'dangerous  goods'  shall  mean  substances  and  articles  as  defined 
Directive 94/55/EC 

in  Article  2  to 

'transport*  shall  mean 
Directive  94/55/EC 

road 

transport  operation  as  defined 

in  Article  2 

to 

Article 3 

Directive  70/156/EEC  shall  be  amended  by  the  addition  of  items  in  Part  I  of  Annex  IV  as 
follows: 

"Part I 

56 

Transport of dangerous goods 

97/xxx/EC  OJL...etc.Nj;N2;N3; 0\;  O2; O3; O4" 

Member  States may not 

Article 4 

refuse,  in respect  of a type of vehicle to grant EC type approval  or to grant  national  type-
approval, 

or 

prohibit the registration, sale or entry into service or use of vehicles 

on  grounds  relating  to  the  transport  of  dangerous  goods  if the  requirements  of  the  Annexes  to 
this Directive are  fulfilled. 

Article 5 

Any amendments necessary to adapt the requirements of the Annexes to this Directive to 
technical progress shall be adopted  in accordance with the procedures laid down in Article  13 of 
Directive  70/156/EEC. 

Article 6 
Member  States  shall  bring  into  force  the  laws,  regulations  and  administrative  provisions 
necessary  to  comply  with  this  Directive  on  or  before  [1  January  1997].  They  shall  forthwith 
inform  the Commission thereof. 

When  the  Member  States  adopt these  provisions they  shall  contain  a reference  to this  Directive 
or  shall  be  accompanied  by  such  a  reference  on  the  occasion  of  their  official  publication.  The 
methods of making such a reference  shall be laid down by the Member States. 

Member  States  shall  communicate  to  the  Commission  the  texts  of  the  main  provisions  of  the 
national  law which they adopt in the field governed by this Directive. 

Member  States shall apply these provisions from  [1 January  1997]. 

Article 7 

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

Article 8 

This Directive  is addressed to the Member States. 

Article 9 

For the Parliament 

For the  Council 

Done at Brussels, 

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LIST OF ANNEXES 

Annex I 

Scope, classification, requirements 

Annex II 

Administrative provisions for type-approval 

Appendix 1 : 

Information document. 

Appendix 2: 

EC type-approval certificate 

Addendum 

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ANNEX I 

Scope 

This  Directive  shall  apply  to  a  chassis-cab  vehicle,  a  tractor  for  semi-trailer  or 
trailer-chassis  or  a  trailer  with  self-supporting  body  intended  for  the  transport  of 
dangerous  goods  by  road  (see  marginal  220  200  (1)  of  Annex  B  to  Directive 
94/55/EC). 

definition 

For the  purposes  of categories Nj,  N2, N3, Oi,  O2, O3  and  O4 'type'  shall  consist 
of vehicles which do not differ  in at least the following  essential aspects: 

-  manufacturer, 

-  manufacturer's  type designation, 

-  category, 

-  essential aspects of construction and design, 

-  chassis / floor pan (obvious and fundamental  differences), 

-  number of axles, 

-  power plant (internal combustion / electric / hybrid); 

Classification 

The vehicles  are classified  according to marginal  220  301 of Annex  B to  Directive 
94/55/EC as follows: 

1. 

1.1 

2. 

2.1 

3 

3.1 

3.1.1 

EX/II 

3.1.2 

EX/III 

3.1.3 

FL 

3.1.4 

OX 

3.1.5 

AT 

for  vehicles  intended  for  the  carriage  of  explosives  as  type  II 
transport units; 

for  vehicles  intended  for  the  carriage  of  explosives  as  type  III 
transport units; 

for vehicles  intended for the carriage of liquids with a flash-point  of 
not more than  61°C or flammable  gases, in tank-containers  of more 
than  3000  litres capacity,  fixed  tanks or  demountable  tanks  and  for 
battery  vehicles  of  more  than  1000  litres  capacity  intended  for  the 
carriage of flammable  gases; 

for  vehicles  intended  for  the  carriage  of  substances  of  class  5.1, 
marginal  2501,  item 
than 
l°(a), 
3000 litres capacity, fixed tanks or demountable tanks; 

in  tank-containers  of  more 

for  vehicles  intended  for  the  carriage  of  dangerous  goods  in  tank-
containers  with  a capacity  of  more  than  3000  litres,  fixed  tanks  or 
demountable tanks and  for  battery vehicles of more than  1000  litres 
capacity, other than those of types FL or OX; 

Requirements 

The requirements regarding the construction of vehicles intended for the carriage of 
dangerous  goods  by road  including  the  provisions  for  their  type-approval,  where 
appropriate,  laid down  in marginals 220 500 to 220 540 of Annex B to Directive 
94/55/EC shall be fulfilled. 

ANNEX II 

ADMINISTRATIVE PROVISIONS FOR TYPE-APPROVAL 

APPLICATION FOR EC  TYPE-APPROVAL 

The  application  for  EC  type-approval  pursuant  to  Article  3(4)  of  Directive 
70/156/EEC  of  a vehicle  type  with  regard  to  the  transport  of  dangerous  goods  by 
road shall be submitted by the  manufacturer. 

A model of the information  document is given in Appendix  1. 

A vehicle representative of the vehicle type to be approved  shall be submitted to the 
technical  service responsible for conducting the type-approval tests. 

The manufacturer  shall be entitled to present any data and results of tests carried out 
which  make  it  possible  to  establish  that  compliance  with  the  requirements  can  be 
achieved with a sufficient  degree of  confidence. 

GRANTING  OF EC TYPE-APPROVAL 

If the relevant requirements are satisfied,  EC type-approval  pursuant to Article 4 (3) 
and, if applicable 4 (4) of Directive 70/156/EEC  shall be granted. 

A model of the EC type-approval certificate  is given  in Appendix 2. 

An  approval  number  in  accordance  with  Annex  VII  to  Directive  70/156/EEC  shall 
be  assigned  to  each  type  of  vehicle  approved.  The  same  Member  State  shall  not 
assign the same number to another type of vehicle. 

In  case  of  doubt,  account  shall  be  taken,  when  verifying  the  compliance  of  the 
vehicle  with the requirements  of this Directive,  of any data or test  results  provided 
by  the  manufacturer  which  can  be  taken  into  consideration  in  validating  the 
approval test carried out by the approval  authority. 

MODIFICATION OF THE TYPE AND AMENDMENTS TO APPROVALS 

In the case of modification  of a vehicle type approved pursuant to this Directive, the 
provisions of Article 5 of Directive 70/156/EEC shall apply. 

A  partial  test  as  defined  by  the  technical  service  in  relation  to  the  modifications 
made may be carried out. 

1. 

1.1 

1.2 

1.3 

1.4 

2. 

2.1 

2.2 

2.3 

2.4 

3. 

3.1 

3.2 

4. 

CONFORMITY OF PRODUCTION 

Measures  to ensure the conformity  of production  shall  be taken  in  accordance  with 
the provisions  laid down  in Article  10 of Directive 70/156/EEC. 

APPENDIX 1 

INFORMATION DOCUMENT No: 

pursuant to Annex I of Council Directive 70/156/EEC 
relating to the EC type-approval of a vehicle 
intended for the transport of dangerous goods by road 

The  following  information,  if  applicable,  must  be  supplied  in  triplicate  and  include  a  list  of 
contents. Any drawings must be supplied in appropriate scale and in sufficient  detail on size  A4 
or on a folder of A4 format. Photographs, if any, must show sufficient  detail. 

If  the  systems,  components  or  separate  technical  units  have  electronic  controls,  information 
concerning their performance must be supplied. 

0 

0.1 

0.2 

0.2.1 

0.3 

0.3.1 

0.4 

0.4.1 

0.5 

0.8 

1. 

1.1 

1.6 

GENERAL 

Make (trade name of manufacturer): 

Type of vehicle: 

Commercial name (s) (if applicable) 

Means of identification of type, if marked on the vehicle(b): 

Location of that marking: 

Category of vehicle(c): 

Classification(s)  according to the dangerous goods which the vehicle is 

intended to transport 

Name and address of manufacturer: 

Address(es) of assembly plant(s): 

GENERAL CONSTRUCTION CHARACTERISTICS OF THE VEHICLE 

Photographs and/or drawings of a representative vehicle: 

Position and arrangement of the engine: 

2. 

MASSES  AND  DIMENSIONS  (e) (in kg and  mm) 

2.4.2 

For chassis with bodywork 

2.4.2.1 

Length G): 

2.4.2.2 

Width (k): 

2.4.2.2.1  Width of the bodywork  of a refrigerator vehicle  (k): 

2.4.2.3 

Height  (unladen)  (1) (for suspensions  adjustable for height, 

indicate normal running position) 

2.8 

Technically  permissible  maximum  laden mass stated by the manufacturer  (y) 

(max.  and min): 

-  10-

3. 

3.2 

3.2.1.1 

8. 

8.11 

9. 

9.1 

9.2 

POWER PLANT (q) 

Internal combustion engine 

Working principle: 
positive ignition / compression ignition, four stroke / two stroke*1) 

BRAKES 

Particulars of the type(s) of endurance braking system(s): 

BODYWORK 

Type of bodywork: 

Materials used and method of construction: 

The item numbers and footnotes  used in this information  document correspond to those set out in Annex I 
to Directive 70/156/EEC. Items not relevant for the purpose of this Directive are omitted. 

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APPENDIX 2 

MODEL 

(maximum format: A4 (210 x 297 mm)) 

EC TYPE-APPROVAL CERTIFICATE 

Stamp of 

Administration 

Communication concerning the: 

type-approval 

extension of type-approvar 

refusal of type-approval 

withdrawal of type-approval 

of a type of vehicle / component / separate technical unit*1) with regard to Directive.../.../EC 

Type-approval number: 

Reason for extension: 

v') 

Delete where not applicable 

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SECTION  I 

0.1 

Make (trade name of manufacturer): 

0.2 

0.2.1 

0.3 

0.3.1 

0.4 

0.5 

Type of vehicle: 

Commercial name (s) (if applicable) 

Means of identification  of type, if marked on the vehicle / component / separate 
technical unit(2): 

Location of that marking: 
Category of vehicle^) (3); 

Name and address of manufacturer: 

0.8 

Address(es) of assembly plant(s): 

(2) 

If  the  means  of  identification  of  type  contains  characters  not  relevant  to  describe  the  vehicle, 
component or separate technical unit types covered by this type-approval certificate, such characters 
shall be represented in the documentation by the symbol "?" (e.g. ABC?? 123???). 

<3)  As defined  in Annex IIA to Directive 70/156/EEC 

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SECTION  II 

1 

2 

3 

4 

5 

6 

7 

8 

9 

Additional  information  (where applicable) (see Addendum) 

Technical service responsible for carrying out the tests: 

Date of test report: 

Number of test report: 

Remarks (if any) (see Addendum) 

Place: 

Date: 

Signature: 

The index to the information  package lodged with the approval authority, which 
may be obtained on request, is attached. 

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ADDENDUM 

to EC type-approval certificate No.: 

concerning the type-approval of a vehicle with regard to 

Directive  /  /EC. 

Additional  information 

.Classification 

Brief description of the vehicle type as regards its structure, dimensions, 

and constituent materials: 

Site of engine forward / rear / central1 ) 

Drive: front-whee! / rear-wheel^) 

Mass of vehicle submitted for testing 

Front axle: 

Rear axle: 

Total: 

kg 

kg 

kg 

1 

1.1 

1.2 

1.4 

1.5 

1.6 

5 

Remarks: (e.g., valid for left-hand drive and right-hand drive vehicles): 

0) 

Delete where not  applicable 

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IMPACT STATEMENT ON COMPETITIVENESS AND JOBS 

PROPOSAL FOR A EUROPEAN PARLIAMENT AND COUNCIL DIRECTIVE RELATING TO 
MOTOR  VEHICLES  AND  THEIR  TRAILERS.WITH  REGARD  TO  THE  TRANSPORT  OF 
DANGEROUS GOODS BY ROAD AND AMENDING  DIRECTIVE 70/156/EEC  IN RESPECT 
OF THE TYPE-APPROVAL OF MOTOR VEHICLES AND THEIR TRAILERS 

I.  What is the main justification  of the measure ? 

-  Harmonisation of national laws 

-  Improvements to road safety 

-  Adaptation to Technical Progress 

II.  Characteristics of the companies involved, more particularly : 

-  do they include a large number of small- and medium-sized businesses ?  No 

-  eligible for Member State regional aid ? 

-  eligible under the European Regional Development Fund ? 

No 

No 

III.  What obligations are imposed on those companies ? 

No obligations 

IV.  What obligations are likely to be imposed indirectly upon those companies 

via the local authorities  ? 

No additional  obligations 

V.  Do any special  measures apply to small- and  medium 

sized  businesses  ? 

No 

VI.  What is the foreseeable  outcome : 

-  on company productivity ? 

-  on jobs ? 

No negative  effect 

No negative  effect 

VII.  Have both sides of industry been consulted  ? 

No 

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