Commission Directive 1999/15/EC of 16 March 1999 adapting to technical progress Council Directive 76/759/EEC relating to direction indicator lamps for motor vehicles and their trailers Text with EEA relevance.
Date: 1999-03-16
Institutions: European Commission
Subjects: Community certification, commercial vehicle, motor vehicle, signalling device, technical specification, technological change

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COMMISSION DIRECTIVE 1999/15/EC

of 16 March 1999

adapting to technical progress Council Directive 76/759/EEC relating to direction indicator
lamps for motor vehicles and their trailers

(Text with EEA relevance)

THE COMMISSION OF THE EUROPEAN
COMMUNITIES,

Having regard to the Treaty establishing the European
Community,

Having regard to Council Directive 70/156/EEC of 6
February 1970 on the approximation of the laws of
the Member States relating to the type-approval of
motor vehicles and their trailers (1), as last amended
by Directive 98/91/EC of the European Parliament and
the Council (2), and in particular Article 13(2)
of
thereof,

Having regard to Council Directive 76/759/EEC of
27 June 1976 on the approximation of the laws of the
Member States relating to direction indicator lamps
last
for motor vehicles and their
amended by the Act of Accession of Austria, Finland
and Sweden, and in particular Article 10 thereof,

trailers (3), as

(1) Whereas Directive 76/759/EEC is one of

the
separate Directives of
the EC type-approval
procedure which has been established by Directive
70/156/EEC;
the
provisions laid down in Directive 70/156/EEC
components and
relating to vehicle
separate
to Directive
76/759/EEC;

technical units

consequently,

whereas,

systems,

apply

(2) Whereas,

in

3(4)

particular, Article

and
Article 4(3) of Directive 70/156/EEC require each
separate Directive to have attached to it an
information document and also a type-approval
to Directive
certificate based on Annex VI
70/156/EEC in order that type-approval may be
computerised;
type-approval
certificate provided for in Directive 76/759/EEC
should be amended accordingly;

whereas

the

(3) Whereas the procedures should be simplified in
order to maintain the equivalence envisaged by
Article 9(2) of Directive 70/156/EEC between
certain separate Directives and the corresponding
regulations of
the United Nations’ Economic
Commission for Europe (UN-ECE), when those
regulations are amended; whereas, as a first step,
the
Directive
requirements
76/759/EEC should be replaced by those of
UN-ECE Regulation No
of
cross-reference;

by way

technical

of

6

(4) Whereas

it

is necessary to ensure

the
requirements in Council Directive 76/756/EEC (4),
amended by Commission Directive
as
last
97/28/EC (5),
Directive
in
76/761/EEC (6), as last amended by Commission
Directive 1999/17/EC (7), are complied with;

Council

that

and

(5) Whereas

in this
the measures provided for
Directive are in accordance with the opinion of
for Adaptation to Technical
the Committee
Progress established by Directive 70/156/EEC,

HAS ADOPTED THIS DIRECTIVE:

Article 1

Directive 76/759/EEC is amended as follows:

1.

In Article 1, paragraph 1 is
following:

replaced by the

State

Each Member

(cid:28)1.
EC
component type-approval for any type of direction
indicator lamp which satisfies the construction and
testing requirements laid down in the relevant
Annexes.’

grant

shall

(1) OJ L 42, 23.2.1970, p. 1.
(2) OJ L 11, 16.1.1999, p. 25.
(3) OJ L 262, 27.9.1976, p. 71.

(4) OJ L 262, 27.9.1976, p. 1.
(5) OJ L 171, 30.6.1997, p. 1.
(6) OJ L 262, 27.9.1976, p. 96.
(7) See page 45 of this Official Journal.

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2.

In Article 2, the first paragraph is replaced by the
following:

(cid:28)Member States shall, for each type of direction
indicator lamp which they approve pursuant to
Article 1,
issue to the manufacturer an EC
component type-approval mark conforming to the
model shown in Annex I, Appendix 3.’

3. Article 4 is replaced by the following:

(cid:28)Article 4

The competent authorities of the Member States
the
inform each other, by means of
shall
procedures
of
4(6)
in
Directive 70/156/EEC, of each approval which
they have granted, refused or withdrawn pursuant
to this Directive.’

specified

Article

4. Article 9 is replaced by the following:

(cid:28)Article 9

For the purposes of this Directive, “vehicle” means
any motor vehicle intended for use on the road,
with or without bodywork, having at least four
wheels and a maximum design speed exceeding
25 km/h, and its trailers, with the exception of
vehicles which run on rails and of agricultural and
forestry tractors and all mobile machinery.’

provided that the direction indicator lamps comply
with the requirements of Directive 76/759/EEC, as
amended by this Directive, and that, as far as vehicles
are concerned, they are installed in accordance with
the requirements laid down in Directive 76/756/EEC.

2.

From 1 April 2000 Member States:

— shall no longer grant EC type-approval, and

— may refuse to grant national type-approval

for any type of vehicle on grounds relating to direction
lamps, and for any type of direction
indicator
indicator
of
Directive 76/759/EEC, as amended by this Directive,
are not fulfilled.

requirements

lamp,

the

if

From 1 April 2001 the

3.
requirements of
Directive 76/759/EEC relating to direction indicator
lamps as components, as amended by this Directive,
shall be applicable for the purposes of Article 7(2) of
Directive 70/156/EEC.

4. Notwithstanding paragraphs 2 and 3, for the
purposes of replacement parts Member States shall
continue to grant EC type-approval of direction
indicator lamps, and to permit their sale and entry
into service, in accordance with previous versions of
Directive 76/759/EEC provided that such direction
indicator lamps:

— are intended to be fitted to vehicles already in use,

and

5. The Annexes are replaced by the text in the Annex

to this Directive.

— comply with the requirements of that Directive
which were applicable when the vehicles where
first registered.

Article 2

Article 3

1.
From 1 October 1999, or, if the publication of
the texts referred to in Article 3 is delayed beyond
1 April 1999, six months after the actual date of
publication of these texts, Member States may not, on
grounds relating to direction indicator lamps:

The paragraphs and annexes of UN-ECE Regulation
No 6, referred to in point 1 of Annex II, shall be
the European
published in the Official Journal of
Communities before 1 April 1999.

— refuse, in respect of a type of vehicle or a type of
EC

direction
type-approval or national type-approval, or

indicator

lamp,

grant

to

— prohibit the registration, sale or entry into service
of vehicles, or the sale or entry into service of
direction indicator lamps,

Article 4

1. Member States shall bring into force the laws,
regulations and administrative provisions necessary to
comply with this Directive by 1 October 1999;
however, if the publication of the texts referred to in
Article 3 is delayed beyond 1 April 1999, the Member
States shall comply with this obligation six months

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after the actual date of publication of these texts. They
shall forthwith inform the Commission thereof.

Article 5

They shall apply those provisions from 1 October
1999, or, if the publication of the texts referred to in
Article 3 is delayed beyond 1 April 1999, six months
after the actual date of publication of those texts.

When Member States adopt
those provisions, they
shall contain a reference to this Directive or be
accompanied by such a reference on the occasion of
their
shall
publication. Member
determine how such reference is to be made.

official

States

States

to the
2. Member
Commission the texts of
the main provisions of
national law which they adopt in the field covered by
this Directive.

communicate

shall

This Directive shall enter into force on the 20th day
following its publication in the Official Journal of the
European Communities.

Article 6

This Directive is addressed to the Member States.

Done at Brussels, 16 March 1999.

For the Commission

Martin BANGEMANN

Member of the Commission

ANNEX

(cid:28)LIST OF ANNEXES

ANNEX I:

Administrative provisions for type approval

Appendix 1:

Information document

Appendix 2: Type-approval certificate

Appendix 3: Models of the EC component type-approval mark

ANNEX II: Technical requirements

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ANNEX I

ADMINISTRATIVE PROVISIONS FOR TYPE APPROVAL

1.

APPLICATION FOR EC COMPONENT TYPE-APPROVAL

1.1.

The application for EC component type-approval pursuant to Article 3(4) of Directive
70/156/EEC of a type of direction indicator lamp shall be submitted by the manufacturer.

1.2.

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

1.3.

The following must be submitted to the technical service responsible for conducting the
type-approval tests:

1.3.1.

Two samples equipped with the lamp or lamps recommended;
if the devices are not
identical but are symmetrical and suitable for mounting one on the left and one on the
right side of the vehicle, the two samples submitted may be identical and be suitable for
mounting only on the right or only on the left side of the vehicle; for a direction indicator
of category 2b, the application shall also be accompanied by two samples of the parts
constituting the system which ensures the two levels of intensity.

2.

MARKINGS

2.1.

The devices submitted for EC component type approval must bear:

2.1.1.

the trade name or mark of the manufacturer;

2.1.2.

in the case of lamps with replaceable light sources: the type(s) of filament lamp prescribed;

2.1.3.

in the case of lamps with non-replaceable light sources: the nominal voltage and wattage.

2.2.

2.3.

These markings shall be clearly legible and indelible and shall be affixed to the illuminating
surface, or to one of the illuminating surfaces, of the device. They shall be visible from the
exterior when the device is fitted to the vehicle.

Each device shall have sufficient space for the component type-approval mark. This space
shall be indicated on the drawings referred to in Appendix 1.

3.

GRANTING OF EC COMPONENT TYPE-APPROVAL

3.1.

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

3.2.

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

3.3.

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

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3.4.

Where EC component type approval is requested for a type of lighting and light-signalling
device comprising a direction indicator lamp and other lamps, a single EC component
type-approval number may be assigned provided that the direction indicator lamp complies
with the requirements of this Directive and that each of the other lamps forming part of
the lighting and light-signalling device for which EC component type approval is requested
complies with the separate Directive applying to it.

4.

EC COMPONENT TYPE-APPROVAL MARK

4.1.

In addition to the markings referred to in item 2.1., every direction indicator lamp
conforming to the type approved pursuant to this Directive shall bear an EC component
type-approval mark.

4.2.

This mark shall consist of:

4.2.1.

a rectangle surrounding the letter “e” followed by the distinguishing number or letters of
the Member State which has granted type approval:

1
2
3
4
5
6
9
11

for Germany
for France
for Italy
for the Netherlands
for Sweden
for Belgium
for Spain
for the United Kingdom

for Austria
12
for Luxembourg
13
for Finland
17
for Denmark
18
for Portugal
21
23
for Greece
IRL for Ireland;

4.2.2.

in the vicinity of the rectangle the “base approval number” contained in section 4 of the
type-approval number referred to in Annex VII to Directive 70/156/EEC, preceded by the
two figures indicating the sequence number assigned to the most recent major technical
amendment to Directive 76/759/EEC on the date EEC type approval was granted. In this
Directive the sequence number is 01;

4.2.3.

additional symbols as follows:

4.2.3.1.

one or more of the numbers: 1, 1a, 1b, 2a, 2b, 3, 4, 5, or 6, according to whether the
device belongs to one or more categories 1, 1a, 1b, 2a, 2b, 3, 4, 5, or 6;

4.2.3.2.

on devices which cannot be mounted on either side of the vehicle indiscriminately, an
arrow showing in which position the device is to be mounted (the arrow shall be directed
outwards from the vehicle in the case of devices of categories 1, 1a, 1b, 2a and 2b and
towards the front of the vehicle in the case of devices of categories 3, 4, 5 and 6). In
addition, for devices of category 6 an indication “R” or “L” shall in this case be shown on
the device, indicating the right or left side of the vehicle;

4.2.3.3.

on devices which may be used as a single lamp and as part of an assembly of two lamps,
the additional letter “D” to the right side of the symbol mentioned in paragraph 4.2.3.1.;

4.3.

The EC component type-approval mark shall be affixed to the lens of the lamp or one of
the lenses in such a way as to be indelible and clearly legible even when the lamps are
fitted to the vehicle.

4.4.

Arrangement of the approval mark.

4.4.1.

Independent lamps:

Examples of the EC component type-approval mark are given in Appendix 3, Figure 1.

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4.4.2.

Grouped, combined or reciprocally incorporated lamps:

4.4.2.1. Where a single EC component type-approval number is issued, as per item 3.4. above, for
a type of lighting and light-signalling device comprising a direction indicator lamp and
other lamps, a single EC component type-approval mark may be affixed, consisting of:

4.4.2.1.1. a rectangle surrounding the letter “e” followed by the distinguishing number or letters of

the Member State which has granted type approval (see item 4.2.1.);

4.4.2.1.2.

the base approval number (see item 4.2.2., first half-sentence);

4.4.2.1.3.

if necessary, the required arrow, in so far as it relates to the lamp assembly as a whole.

4.4.2.2.

This mark may be located anywhere on the lamps which are grouped, combined or
reciprocally incorporated, provided that:

4.4.2.2.1.

it is visible after the installation of the lamps;

4.4.2.2.2. no light-transmitting components of the grouped, combined or reciprocally incorporated

lamps can be removed without simultaneously removing the approval mark.

4.4.2.3.

The identification symbol for each lamp corresponding to each Directive pursuant to which
EC component
together with the sequence number (see
item 4.2.2., second half-sentence) and, where necessary, the letter “D” and the required
arrow shall be marked:

type approval was granted,

4.4.2.3.1. either on the appropriate light-emitting surface;

4.4.2.3.2. or in a group,

in such a way that each of the grouped, combined or reciprocally

incorporated lamps may be clearly identified.

4.4.2.4.

The dimensions of the components of this mark must not be less than the minimum
dimensions specified for individual marks by the various Directives pursuant to which EC
component type approval was granted.

4.4.2.5.

Examples of an EC component type-approval mark for a lamp that is grouped, combined
or reciprocally incorporated with other lamps are given in Appendix 3, Figure 2.

4.4.3.

Lamps reciprocally incorporated with other lamps, of which the lens may also be used for
other types of headlamps:

4.4.3.1.

the provisions laid down in point 4.4.2. shall apply;

4.4.3.2.

in addition, where the same lens is used, the latter may bear the different approval marks
relating to the different types of headlamps or units of lamps, provided that the main body
of the headlamp, even if it cannot be separated from the lens, also comprises the space
described in point 2.3. and bears the approval marks of the actual functions;

4.4.3.3.

if different types of headlamps comprise the same main body, the latter may bear the
different approval marks.

4.4.3.4.

Examples of an EC component type-approval mark for lamps reciprocally incorporated
with a headlamp are given in figure 3 of Appendix 3.

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5.

MODIFICATIONS OF THE TYPE AND AMENDMENTS TO APPROVALS

5.1.

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

6.

CONFORMITY OF PRODUCTION

6.1.

6.2.

As a general rule, 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.

Every direction indicator lamp shall comply with the photometric and colorimetric
conditions specified in paragraphs 6 and 8 (*). Nevertheless, in the case of a device picked
at random from series production, the requirements as to minimum intensity of the light
emitted (measured with a standard filament lamp as referred to in paragraph 7 (*)) shall be
limited in each relevant direction to 80 per cent of the minimum values specified in
paragraphs 6.1. and 6.2. (*).

(*) Of the documents referred to in item 1 of Annex II to this Directive.

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Appendix  1

Information  document  No  . . .

relating  to  the  EC  component  type-approval  of  direction  indicator  lamps

(Directive  76/759/EEC,  as  last  amended  by  Directive  . . ./. . ./EC)

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.

GENERAL

0.1.

Make  (trade  name  of  manufacturer): . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .

0.2.

Type: . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .

0.5.

Name  and  address  of  manufacturer: . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .

0.7.

In the case of components and separate technical units, location and method of affixing of the EC
approval mark: . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .

0.8.

Address(es)  of  assembly  plant(s): . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .

1.

DESCRIPTION  OF  THE  DEVICE

1.1.

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

1.1.1.

Device  function(s): . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .

1.1.2.

Category  or  class  of  device: . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .

1.1.3.

Colour  of  the  light  emitted  or  reflected: . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .

1.2.

Drawing(s)  in  sufficient  detail  to  permit  identification  of  the  type  of  the  device  and  showing:

1.2.1.

in  what  geometrical  position  the  device  is  to  be  mounted  on  the  vehicle  (not  applicable  to  rear
registration  plate  lamps):. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .

1.2.2.

the  axis  of  observation  to  be  taken  as  the  axis  of  reference  in  the  tests  (horizontal  angle  H  =  0°,
vertical  angle  V  =  0°)  and  the  point  to  be  taken  as  the  centre  of  reference  in  the  said  tests  (not
applicable  to  retro-reflecting  devices  and  rear  registration  plate  lamps): . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .

1.2.3.

the  position  intended  for  the  EC  component  type-approval  mark:. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .

1.2.4.

for  rear  registration  plate  lamps,  the  geometrical  position  in  which  the  device  is  to  be  fitted  in
relation  to  the  space  to  be  occupied  by  the  registration  plate,  and  the  outline  of  the  area
adequately illuminated:. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .

1.2.5.

for headlamps and front fog lamps, a frontal view of the lamps with details of lens ribbing, if any,
and  the  cross  section: . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .

1.3.

A  brief  technical  description  stating,  in  particular,  with  the  exception  of  lamps  with  non-
replaceable light sources, the category or categories of light sources prescribed which shall be one
or  more  of  those  contained  in  Directive  76/761/EEC  (not  applicable  to  retro-reflecting  devices):

. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .

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1.4.

Specific  information

1.4.1.

For  rear  registration  plate  lamps,  a  statement  whether  the  device  is  intended  to  illuminate  a
wide/tall/both  wide  and  tall  plate: . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .

1.4.2.

For  headlamps,

1.4.2.1.

information whether the headlamp is intended to provide both a dipped beam and main beam or
only  one  of  those  beams: . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .

1.4.2.2.

information in case the headlamp is intended to provide a dipped beam, if it is designed for both
left-hand  and  right-hand  traffic  or  for  either  left-hand  or  right-hand  traffic  only: . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .

1.4.2.3.

if the headlamp is equipped with an adjustable reflector, an indication of the mounting position(s)
of the headlamp in relation to the ground and the longitudinal median plane of the vehicle, if the
headlamp  is  for  use  in  that  (those)  position(s)  only: . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .

1.4.3.

For  position  lamps,  stop  lamps  and  direction  indicators,

1.4.3.1.

if  the  device  may  also  be  used  in  an  assembly  of  two  lamps  of  the  same  category: . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .

1.4.3.2.

in the case of devices with two levels of intensity (stop lamps and category 2b direction indicators),
arrangement diagram and specification of the characteristics of the system ensuring the two levels
of  intensity: . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .

1.4.4.

For retro-reflecting devices, a brief description giving the technical specifications of the materials of
the  retro-reflecting  optical  unit: . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .

1.4.5.

For  reversing  lamps,  a  statement  whether  the  device  is  intended  to  be  installed  on  a  vehicle
exclusively  in  a  pair  of  devices: . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .

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Appendix  2

MODEL

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

EC  TYPE-APPROVAL  CERTIFICATE

Stamp  of  administration

Communication  concerning  the

— type-approval (1)

— extension  of  type-approval (1)

— refusal  of  type-approval (1)

— withdrawal  of  type-approval (1)

of  a  type  of  a  vehicle/component/separate  technical  unit (1)  with  regard  to  Directive  . . ./. . ./EEC,  as  last
amended  by  Directive  . . ./. . ./EC

Type-approval number: . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .

Reason  for  extension: . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .

SECTION  I

0.1. Make  (trade  name  of  manufacturer): . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .

0.2.

Type: . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .

0.3. Means  of  identification  of  type  if  marked  on  the  vehicle/component/separate  technical  unit (1) (2):

. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .

0.3.1. Location  of  that  marking: . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .

0.4.

Category  of  vehicle (1) (3): . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .

0.5. Name  and  address  of  manufacturer: . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .

0.7.

In  the  case  of  components  and  separate  technical  units,  location  and  method  of  affixing  of  the  EC
approval mark: . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .

0.8.

Address(es)  of  assembly  plant(s): . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .

SECTION  II

1.

2.

3.

4.

5.

6.

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: . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .

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7.

8.

9.

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

Signature: . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .

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

(1) Delete  where  not  applicable.
(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  II  A  to  Directive  70/156/EEC.

Addendum  to  EC  type-approval  certificate  No  . . .

concerning  the  component  type-approval  of  a  lighting  and/or  light-signalling  device  with  regard  to
Directive(s)  76/757/EEC;  76/758/EEC;  76/759/EEC;  76/760/EEC;  76/761/EEC;  76/762/EEC;  77/538/EEC;
77/539/EEC  and  77/540/EEC (1)  as  last  amended  by  Directive(s)  . . .

1.

Additional  information

1.1. Where  applicable,  indicate  for  each  lamp

1.1.1. The  category(ies)  of  the  device(s):. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .

1.1.2. The  number  and  category  of  light  sources  (not  applicable  to  retro  reflector (2): . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .

1.1.3. The  colour  of  the  light  emitted  or  reflected: . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .

1.1.4. Approval  granted  solely  for  use  as  a  replacement  part  on  vehicles  already  in  service:  Yes/No (1)

1.2.

Specific  information  for  certain  types  of  lighting  or  light-signalling  devices

1.2.1. For  retro-reflecting  devices:  In  isolation/part  of  an  assembly  of  devices (1)

1.2.2. For  rear  registration  plate  lamps:  Device  for  illuminating  a  tall  plate/a  wide  plate (1)

1.2.3. For headlamps: If equipped with an adjustable reflector, the mounting position(s) of the headlamp in
relation to the ground and the longitudinal median plane of the vehicle, if the headlamp is for use in
that  (those)  position(s)  only: . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .

1.2.4. For  reversing  lamps:  This  device  shall  be  installed  on  a  vehicle  only  as  part  of  a  pair  of  devices:

Yes/No (1)

5.

Remarks

5.1. Drawings

5.1.1. For rear registration plate lamps: the attached drawing No . . . shows the geometric position in which
the  device  is  to  be  fitted  in  relation  to  the  space  to  be  occupied  by  the  registration  plate,  and  the
outline  of  the  area  adequately  illuminated;

5.1.2. for  retro-reflecting  devices:  the  attached  drawing  No  . . .  shows  the  geometric  position  in  which  the

device  is  to  be  fitted  to  the  vehicle;

5.1.3. For  all  other  lighting  and  light-signalling  devices:  the  attached  drawing  No  . . .  shows  the  geometric
position  in  which  the  device  is  to  be  fitted  to  the  vehicle,  and  the  axis  of  reference  and  centre  of
reference  of  the  device.

5.2.

For  headlamps:  Operating  mode  used  during 
to
Directive  76/761/EEC): . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .

(item  5.2.3.9  of  Annex 

test 

the 

I 

(1) Delete  where  not  applicable.
(2) For  lamps  with  non-replaceable  light  sources,  indicate  the  number  and  the  total  wattage  of  the  light  sources.

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EXAMPLES OF THE EC COMPONENT TYPE-APPROVAL MARK

Figure 1

a ‡ 5 mm

a
3

a
3

4D
e1
011471

a

2 a
3

a
3

The device bearing the EC component type-approval mark shown above is a direction indicator lamp
of category 4, type approved in Germany (e1) purusant to this Directive (01) under the base approval
number 1471, which may also be used in an assembly of two lamps. The arrow points towards the
front of the vehicle.

Direction in which the arrows on the approval mark point, according to the category of the device is
shown below:

Categories 3, 4, 5 and 6

Categories 2a and 2b

Categories 1, 1a and 1b

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Figure 2a

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

(The vertical and horizontal lines schematise the shape of the light-signalling device. These are not part
of the approval mark)

1712

e1

IA
02

F
00

L
00

MODEL A

2a
01

AR
00

R
02

S2
02

MODEL B

2a
R
02
01
S2  AR
00
02

IA
02
F
00

L
00

1712
e1

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MODEL C

R
02

2a
01

IA
02

S2  AR
00
02

F
00

L
00

1712
e1

Note: The three examples of approval marks, models A, B and C represent three possible variants of the marking
of a lighting and light-signalling device when two or more lamps are part of the same unit of grouped,
combined or reciprocally incorporated lamps. These approval marks show that the device was approved in
Germany (e1) under the base approval number 1712 and comprises:

A retro reflector of class IA approved in accordance with Directive 76/757/EEC, sequence No 02;

A rear direction indicator of category 2a approved in accordance with Directive 76/759/EEC, sequence
No 01;

A red rear position lamp (R) approved in accordance with Annex II to Directive 76/758/EEC, sequence
No 02;

A rear fog lamp (F) approved in accordance with Directive 77/538/EEC, sequence No 00;

A reversing lamp (AR) approved in accordance with Directive 77/539/EEC, sequence No 00;

A stop lamp with two levels of intensity (S2) approved in accordance with Annex II to Directive 76/758/EEC,
sequence No 02;

A rear registration plate lamp (L) approved in accordance with Directive 76/740/EEC, sequence No 00.

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Figure 2b

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

(The vertical and horizontal lines schematise the shape of the light-signalling device. These are not part
of the approval mark)

MODEL A

e1 30

7120

02  A

02  HCR PL

02 B PL  01 1a

MODEL B

02  A

02  HCR PL

02 BPL 01 1a

e1 30
7120

MODEL C

A
02

HCR
PL
02

B
PL
02

1a
01

e1 30

7120

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MODEL D

02  A

e1

30 7120  02  HCR  PL

02 BPL  01 1a

Note: The four examples of approval marks, models A, B, C and D represent four possible variants of the marking
of a lighting and light-signalling device when two or more lamps are part of the same unit of grouped,
combined or reciprocally incorporated lamps. These approval marks show that the device was approved in
Germany (e1) under the base approval number 7120 and comprises:

A front position lamp (A) approved in accordance with Annex II to Directive 76/758/EEC, sequence No 02,
for left-hand installation;

A headlamp (HCR) with a passing beam designed for right-hand and left-hand traffic and driving beam with
a maximum intensity comprised between 86 250 and 101 250 candelas (as indicated by the number 30)
approved in accordance with Annex V to Directive 76/761/EEC, sequence No 02, and incorporating a lens of
plastic material (PL);

A front fog lamp (B) approved in accordance with Directive 76/762/EEC, sequence No 02, and incorporating
a lens of plastic material (PL);

A front direction indicator lamp of category 1a approved in accordance with Directive 76/759/EEC, sequence
No 01.

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Figure 3

Lamp reciprocally incorporated or grouped with a headlamp

30

e1

7120
7122

HCR

CR

04

01

1a

01

The above example corresponds to the marking of a lens intended to be used in different types of
headlamps, namely:

either:

a headlamp with a passing beam designed for both traffic systems and a driving beam with a
maximum luminous intensity comprised between 86 250 and 101 250 candelas (as indicated by the
number 30) approved in Germany (e1) under the base approval number 7120 in accordance with the
requirements of Annex IV to Directive 76/761/EEC,
reciprocally
incorporated with a front direction indicator lamp approved in accordance with Directive 76/759/EEC,
sequence No 01,

sequence No 04, which is

or

a headlamp with a passing beam and a driving beam, designed for both traffic systems and approved
in Germany (e1) under the base approval number 7122 in accordance with the requirements of
Annex II to Directive 76/761/EEC, sequence No 01, which is reciprocally incorporated with the same
front direction indicator lamp as above,

or

even either of the abovementioned headlamps approved as a single lamp.

The main body of the headlamp shall bear the only valid approval number, for instance:

1a

01

HCR

04

or

HCR

04

e1 

30

e1 

30

7120

7120

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or

1a

01

CR

01

e1

7122

or

CR

01

e1

7122

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ANNEX II

TECHNICAL REQUIREMENTS

1.

The technical requirements are those set out in paragraphs 1 and 5 to 8 and Annexes 1, 4 and 5
of UN-ECE Regulation No 6 which consists of a consolidation of the following documents:

— the 01 series of amendments incorporating Supplements 1 to 5 to the 01 series of

amendments and various Corrigenda thereto (1),

— supplement 6 to the 01 series of amendments (2),

— supplement 7 to the 01 series of amendments (3),

except that:

1.1. where reference is made to “Regulation No 48”,

this shall be understood as “Directive

76/756/EEC”.

1.2. where reference is made to “Regulation No 37”, this shall be understood as “Annex VII to

Directive 76/761/EEC”.

(1) E/ECE/324

E/ECE/TRANS/505

(2) E/ECE/324

E/ECE/TRANS/505

(3) TRANS/WP.29/518’.

} Rev. 1/Add. 5/Rev. 2.
} Rev. 1/Add. 5/Rev. 2/Amend. 1.