Common Position (EC) No 26/2000 of 27 March 2000 adopted by the Council, acting in accordance with the procedure referred to in Article 251 of the Treaty establishing the European Community, with a view to adopting a Directive of the European Parliament and of the Council on the approximation of the laws of the Member States relating to the front underrun protection of motor vehicles and amending Council Directive 70/156/EEC (Text with EEA relevance.)
Date: 2000-03-27
Institutions: Council of the European Union
Subjects: approximation of laws, motor vehicle, road safety, safety device, technical regulations, vehicle parts

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I

(Information)

COUNCIL

COMMON POSITION (EC) No 26/2000

adopted by the Council on 27 March 2000

with a view to adopting Directive 2000/.../EC of the European Parliament and of the Council of ...
on the approximation of the laws of the Member States relating to the front underrun protection
of motor vehicles and amending Council Directive 70/156/EEC

(Text with EEA relevance)

(2000/C 178/01)

THE EUROPEAN PARLIAMENT AND THE COUNCIL OF THE
EUROPEAN UNION,

Having regard to the Treaty establishing the European Com-
munity, and in particular Article 95 thereof,

Having regard to the proposal from the Commission (1),

Having regard to the opinion of the Economic and Social
Committee (2),

Acting in accordance with the procedure laid down in
Article 251 of the Treaty (3),

Whereas:

(1) By Decision 97/836/EC (4), the Council, with the assent
of the European Parliament, authorised the Community
the United Nations
to accede to the Agreement of
Economic Commission for Europe (ECE) concerning the
adoption of uniform technical prescriptions for wheeled
vehicles, equipment and parts which can be fitted to
and/or be used on wheeled vehicles and the conditions
for reciprocal recognition of approvals granted on the
basis of these prescriptions, done at Geneva on 20 March
1958, as revised on 16 October 1995.

(1) OJ C 89, 30.3.1999, p. 11.
(2) OJ C 209, 22.7.1999, p. 8.
(3) Opinion of the European Parliament of 27 October 1999 (OJ
C 154, 5.6.2000, p. 50), Council Common Position of 27 March
2000, and Decision of the European Parliament of ... (not yet
published in the Official Journal).

(4) OJ L 346, 17.12.1997, p. 78.

(2) Through its accession to the said Agreement, the Com-
munity subscribed to a defined list of Regulations estab-
lished pursuant to that Agreement. This list includes
UN/ECE Regulation No 93 (5).

(3)

(4)

In order to reduce the number of European road accident
casualties, it is necessary to introduce without delay the
measures established by UNE/ECE Regulation No 93 into
the EC type-approval procedure set up by Council
Directive 70/156/EEC (6), so as to improve the protection
of the occupants of passenger cars and light vans from
injury in the event of a collision with the front of heavy
goods vehicles and to allow manufacturers of such
devices and of vehicles equipped with such devices to
obtain an EC type-approval if they meet the technical
requirements of that Regulation.

In accordance with the principles of subsidiarity and
proportionality as set out in Article 5 of the Treaty, the
objectives of this Directive cannot be sufficiently achieved
by the Member States on account of the scale and effect
of the action proposed in the relevant sector, and can
therefore be better achieved by the Community. This
Directive does not go beyond what is necessary for the
attainment of its objective, namely EC type-approval.

(5) UN Economic Commission for Europe, document E/ECE/324.
(6) OJ L 42, 23.2.1970, p. 1. Directive as last amended by Directive
98/91/EC of the European Parliament and of the Council (OJ
L 11, 16.1.1999, p. 25).

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(5)

(6)

This Directive is one of the separate directives which
must be complied with in order to conform to the EC
type-approval procedure. Consequently, the provisions
laid down in Directive 70/156/EEC relating to vehicles,
vehicle systems, components and separate technical units
apply to this Directive.

(b) shall refuse the registration, sale or entry into service of
new vehicles or new front underrun protective devices as
separate technical units;

on grounds relating to the front underrun protection if the
requirements of this Directive are not complied with.

In view of the considerable number of road accidents
involving commercial vehicles having a mass of more
than 3,5 tonnes, and consequently in order to increase
road safety,
the provisions concerning such vehicles
should be made mandatory by this Directive without
awaiting any further supplements to EC type-approval
for this category of vehicles.

(7) Directive 70/156/EEC should be amended in conse-

quence,

HAVE ADOPTED THIS DIRECTIVE:

Article 1

For the purposes of this Directive:

The administrative provisions governing EC type-

3.
approval shall be as set out in Annex I.

The scope of this Directive, and the technical requirements to
be fulfilled for the award of EC type-approval, shall be as laid
down in Annex II.

Article 3

Regulation No 93 of the United Nations Economic Com-
mission for Europe shall be published in the Official Journal of
the European Communities before ... (**).

(a)

‘vehicle’ means any motor vehicle as defined in Section A
of Annex II to Directive 70/156/EEC;

(b) ‘front underrun protective device’ means a front underrun
protective device which is intended to be part of a vehicle
and which can be approved as a separate technical unit in
accordance with Article 2 of Directive 70/156/EEC.

Article 4

Directive 70/156/EEC is amended as follows:

Article 2

1. Annex I shall be amended as follows:

1. With effect from ... (*) or, if the publication referred to in
Article 3 is delayed beyond ... (**), six months after the date of
the said publication, Member States may not, on grounds
relating to the front underrun protection of a vehicle:

(a) refuse,

in respect of a type of vehicle, or a type of a
front underrun protective device considered as a separate
technical unit, to grant EC type-approval or national type-
approval;

or

(b) prohibit the registration, sale or entry into service of
vehicles or front underrun protective devices considered as
a separate technical unit;

if the vehicles or separate technical units comply with the
requirements of this Directive.

2. With effect from ... (***), Member States:

(a) shall no longer grant EC type-approval or national type-
approval for a type of vehicle or a type of front underrun
protective device as a separate technical unit;

Twelve months after the date of entry into force of this Directive.

(*)
(**) Six months after the date of entry into force of this Directive.
(***) Thirty-six months after the date of entry into force of this

Directive.

(a) Item 2.3.4 shall be replaced by the following:

‘2.3.4. Width of the foremost axle (measured at the
outermost part of the tyres excluding the
bulging of the tyres close to the ground): ...’.

(b) The following items shall be inserted:

‘9.22.

Front underrun protection

9.22.1. Drawings of the vehicle parts relevant to the
front underrun protection,
i.e. drawing of
the vehicle and/or chassis with position and
mounting of the widest front axle, drawing of
the front
the mounting and/or fitting of
underrun protection. If the underrun protec-
tion is no special device, the drawing must
clearly show that the required dimensions are
met: ...

9.22.2.

In the case of special device, full description
and/or drawing of the front underrun protec-
tion (including mountings and fittings), or, if
approved as a separate technical unit, type-
approval number: ...’.

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2. Annex IV shall be amended as follows:

(a) In Part I, the following item shall be added:

Subject

Directive
No

Official Journal
reference

Applicability

M1 M2 M3 N1 N2 N3 O1 O2 O3 O4

‘57. Front underrun protection .../.../EC (*)

L ... (**)

X X

(*)
Insert Directive number.
(**) Insert Official Journal number.’

(b) In Part II, the following item shall be added:

Subject

Basic Regulation
No

Series
of amendments

Supplement

Corrigenda

‘57. Front underrun protection

93

—

—

—’

Article 5

1. Member States shall bring into force the laws, regulations
and administrative provisions necessary to comply with this
Directive before... (*). However, if the publication referred to in
Article 3 is delayed beyond ... (**), Member States shall fulfil
this obligation within six months of the said publication. They
shall forthwith inform the Commission thereof.

Member States shall apply these measures as from ... (*) or, if
the publication referred to in Article 3 is delayed beyond ... (**),
six months after the said publication.

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

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

Article 6

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

Article 7

This Directive is addressed to the Member States.

Done at ...

For the European Parliament

For the Council

The President

The President

(*) Twelve months after the date of entry into force of this Directive.
(**) Six months after the date of entry into force of this Directive.

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LIST OF ANNEXES

ANNEX I:

Administrative provisions for EC type-approval

Appendix 1:

Appendix 2:

Appendix 3:

Appendix 4:

Appendix 5:

Information document relating to the EC type-approval of a front underrun
protective device as a separate technical unit

Information document relating to the EC type-approval of a vehicle type
with regard to the installation of front underrun protective devices which
have been type-approved as a separate technical unit

Information document relating to the EC type-approval of a vehicle type
with regard to its front underrun protection

Model EC type-approval certificate (for a type of front underrun protective
device as a separate technical unit)

Model EC type-approval certificate (for a vehicle type with regard to the
installation of front underrun protective devices which have been type-
approved as a separate technical unit)

Appendix 6:

EC type-approval certificate (for a vehicle type with regard to its front
underrun protection)

Appendix 7:

Model for the EC type-approval mark

ANNEX II:

Scope and technical requirements

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ANNEX I

ADMINISTRATIVE PROVISIONS FOR EC TYPE-APPROVAL

1.

APPLICATION FOR TYPE-APPROVAL

1.1.

Application for EC type-approval of a front underrun protective device as a separate technical unit

1.1.1.

Application for EC type-approval pursuant to Article 3(4) of Directive 70/156/EEC in respect of a front
underrun protective device considered to be a separate technical unit within the meaning of Article 2
of Directive 70/156/EEC shall be submitted by the manufacturer of the front underrun protective
device.

1.1.2.

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

1.1.3.

1.2.

1.2.1.

A representative sample of the type of device to be approved shall be submitted to the technical service
responsible for conducting the type-approval tests. That service may, if it is considered necessary,
request a further sample. The samples shall be clearly and indelibly marked with the applicant’s trade
name or mark and the type designation.

Application for EC type-approval of a vehicle type with regard to the installation of front underrun
protective devices which have been type-approved as separate technical unit

Application for EC type-approval pursuant to Article 3(1) of Directive 70/156/EEC shall be submitted
by the vehicle manufacturer.

1.2.2.

A model for the information document is given in Appendix 2.

1.2.3.

A vehicle representative of the type to be approved as well as a front underrun protection for the
installation, which has been approved as a separate technical unit, shall be submitted to the technical
service responsible for conducting the approval tests.

1.3.

Application for EC type-approval of a vehicle type with regard to its front underrun protection

1.3.1.

Application for EC type-approval pursuant to Article 3(1) of Directive 70/156/EEC shall be submitted
by the vehicle manufacturer.

1.3.2.

A model for the information document is given in Appendix 3.

1.3.3.

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

2.

2.1.

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.

2.2.

A model for the EC type-approval certificate is given:

2.2.1.

for a front underrun protective device as a separate technical unit in Appendix 4;

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2.2.2.

for a vehicle type with regard to the installation of a front underrun protective device which has been
type-approved as separate technical unit in Appendix 5;

2.2.3.

for a vehicle type with regard to its front underrun protection in Appendix 6.

2.3.

3.

3.1.

3.2.

3.3.

3.4.

4.

4.1.

5.

5.1.

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

EC TYPE-APPROVAL MARKING FOR SEPARATE TECHNICAL UNITS

Every front underrun protective device conforming to the type approved under this Directive as a
separate technical unit shall bear an EC type-approval mark.

This mark shall consist of a rectangle surrounding the letter ‘e’ followed by the distinguishing number
of the Member State which has granted type-approval:

1

2

3

4

5

6

9

for Germany

for France

for Italy

for the Netherlands

for Sweden

for Belgium

for Spain

11

for the United Kingdom

12

13

17

18

21

23

24

for Austria

for Luxembourg

for Finland

for Denmark

for Portugal

for Greece

for Ireland

It must also include 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 .../.../EC (*) on the date EC type-approval was granted. In this Directive the sequence number
is 00.

The EC type-approval mark must be affixed to the front underrun protective device in such a way as to
be indelible and clearly legible even if the device is fitted to a vehicle.

An example of the EC type-approval mark is shown in Appendix 7.

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.

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.

(*) Insert Directive number.

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Appendix 1

INFORMATION DOCUMENT No ...

relating to the EC type-approval of a front underrun protective device as a separate technical unit

(Directive .../.../EC (*), 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.

0.1.

0.2.

0.5.

0.7.

GENERAL

Make (trade name of manufacturer):

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

Type:

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

Name and address of manufacturer:

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

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

0.8.

Address(es) of assembly plant(s):

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

GENERAL CONSTRUCTION CHARACTERISTICS OF THE VEHICLE(S)
on which the device is intended to be fitted in so far as they relate to the front underrun protection

Type of vehicle(s) and category (1) (if necessary): . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .

Technically permissible maximum laden mass: . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .

GENERAL CONSTRUCTION CHARACTERISTICS OF THE DEVICE

Full description and/or drawing of the front underrun protective device (including mounting and
fitting): . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .

Restrictions on use and mounting specifications (if any):

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

Position on the device of the points of application of the test forces: . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .

1.

1.1.

1.2.

2.

2.1.

2.2.

2.3.

Date, file

(*) Insert Directive number.
(1) As defined in Section A of Annex II to Directive 70/156/EEC.

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Appendix 2

INFORMATION DOCUMENT No ...

pursuant to Annex I of Council Directive 70/156/EEC (1), relating to the EC type-approval of a vehicle type
with regard to the installation of front underrun protective devices which have been type-approved as a
separate technical unit

(Directive .../.../EC (*), 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.

0.1.

0.2.

GENERAL

Make (trade name of manufacturer):

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

Type:

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

0.2.1.

Commercial name(s) (if available):

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

0.3.

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

0.3.1.

Location of that marking:

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

0.4.

0.5.

0.8.

Category of vehicle(c): . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .

Name and address of manufacturer:

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

Address(es) of assembly plant(s):

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

1.

GENERAL CONSTRUCTION CHARACTERISTICS OF THE VEHICLE

1.1.

Photographs and/or drawings of a representative vehicle: . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .

2.

2.3.4.

2.8.

MASSES AND DIMENSIONS(e)
(in kg and mm) (Refer to drawing where applicable)

Width of the foremost axle (measured at the outermost part of the tyres excluding the bulging of the
tyres close to the ground): . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .

Technically permissible maximum laden mass stated by the manufacturer(y) (maximum and minimum
. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .
for each variant):

(1) 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 purposes of this Directive are omitted.

(*) Insert Directive number.

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9.

9.1.

9.2.

BODYWORK

Type of bodywork:

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

Materials used and methods of construction: . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .

9.22.

Front underrun protection

9.22.1.

Drawings of the vehicle parts relevant to the front underrun protection, i.e. drawing of the vehicle
and/or chassis with position and mounting of the widest front axle, drawing of the mounting and/or
fitting of the front underrun protection. If the underrun protection is no special device, the drawing
. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .
must clearly show that the required dimensions are met:

9.22.2.

In the case of special device, full description and/or drawing of the front underrun protection (including
. . . . . . . . . .
mountings and fittings), or, if approved as a separate technical unit, type-approval number:

Date, file

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Appendix 3

INFORMATION DOCUMENT No ....

pursuant to Annex I of Council Directive 70/156/EEC (1), relating to the EC type-approval of a vehicle type
with regard to its front underrun protection

(Directive .../.../EC (*), 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.

0.1.

0.2.

GENERAL

Make (trade name of manufacturer):

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

Type:

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

0.2.1.

Commercial name(s) (if available):

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

0.3.

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

0.3.1.

Location of that marking:

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

0.4.

0.5.

0.8.

Category of vehicle(c): . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .

Name and address of manufacturer:

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

Address(es) of assembly plant(s):

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

1.

GENERAL CONSTRUCTION CHARACTERISTICS OF THE VEHICLE

1.1.

Photographs and/or drawings of a representative vehicle: . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .

2.

2.3.4.

2.8.

MASSES AND DIMENSIONS(e)
(in kg and mm) (Refer to drawing where applicable)

Width of the foremost axle (measured at the outermost part of the tyres excluding the bulging of the
tyres close to the ground): . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .

Technically permissible maximum laden mass stated by the manufacturer(y) (maximum and minimum
. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .
for each variant):

(1) 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 purposes of this Directive are omitted.

(*) Insert Directive number.

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9.

9.1.

9.2.

BODYWORK

Type of bodywork:

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

Materials used and methods of construction: . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .

9.22.

Front underrun protection

9.22.1.

Drawings of the vehicle parts relevant to the front underrun protection, i.e. drawing of the vehicle
and/or chassis with position and mounting of the widest front axle, drawing of the mounting and/or
fitting of the front underrun protection. If the underrun protection is no special device, the drawing
. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .
must clearly show that the required dimensions are met:

9.22.2.

In the case of special device, full description and/or drawing of the front underrun protection (including
. . . . . . . . . .
mountings and fittings), or, if approved as a separate technical unit, type-approval number:

9.22.3.

Position on the device of the points of application of the test forces: . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .

Date, file

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Appendix 4

MODEL

(maximum format: A4 (210 mm × 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 vehicle/component/separate technical unit (1) with regard to Directive .../.../EC, 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:

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

(1) Delete where not applicable.
(2) If the means of identification of type contains characters not relevant to a description of 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 Section A of Annex II to Directive 70/156/EEC.

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0.7.

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

0.8.

Address(es) of assembly plant(s):

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

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.

Addendum

to EC-type-approval certificate No ..., concerning the type-approval of a front underrun protective device as a separate technical
unit

(Directive .../.../EC (*), as last amended by Directive .../.../EC)

1.

Additional information

1.1.

Construction

1.1.1.

Material:

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

1.1.2.

Method of fixing: . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .

1.1.3.

Dimension of the device: . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .

1.2.

Technically permissible maximum laden mass of the vehicle(s) on which the device is to be mounted:

(*) Insert Directive number.

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1.3.

1.4.

Restriction of the use of the device (if any):

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

Maximum horizontal and vertical deflection during and after the application of the test forces of any
. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .
test point:

5.

Remarks: . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .

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MODEL

(maximum format: A4 (210 mm × 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 vehicle/component/separate technical unit (1) with regard to Directive .../.../EC, 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:

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

(1) Delete where not applicable.
(2) If the means of identification of type contains characters not relevant to a description of 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 Section A of Annex II to Directive 70/156/EEC.

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0.7.

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

0.8.

Address(es) of assembly plant(s):

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

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.

Addendum

to EC-type-approval certificate No ..., concerning the type-approval of a vehicle with regard to the installation of a front underrun
protective device which has been type-approved as a separate technical unit

(Directive .../.../EC (*), as last amended by Directive .../.../EC)

1.

Additional information

1.4.

Mass of vehicle submitted and respective masses on the axles:

1.4.1.

Front axle: . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .

1.4.2.

Rear axle: . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .

1.4.3.

Total:

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

1.5.

Type-approval number of the front underrun protective device: . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .

5.

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

(*) Insert Directive number.

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Appendix 6

MODEL

(maximum format: A4 (210 mm × 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 vehicle/component/separate technical unit (1) with regard to Directive .../.../EC, 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 type-
approval mark: . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .

(1) Delete where not applicable.
(2) If the means of identification of type contains characters not relevant to a description of 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 Section A of Annex II to Directive 70/156/EEC.

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0.8.

Address(es) of assembly plant(s):

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

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.

Addendum

to EC type-approval certificate No ..., concerning the type-approval of a vehicle with regard to its front underrun protection

(Directive .../.../EC (*), as last amended by Directive .../.../EC)

1.

1.1.

1.4.

Additional information

Brief description of the vehicle type as regard its parts providing frontal protection:

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

Mass of vehicle submitted and respective masses on the axles

1.4.1.

Front axle: . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .

1.4.2.

Rear axle: . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .

1.4.3.

Total:

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

1.5.

Maximum horizontal and vertical deflection during and after the application of the test forces of any
. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .
test point:

5.

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

(*) Insert Directive number.

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MODEL FOR THE EC TYPE-APPROVAL MARK

The front underrun protective device bearing the above EC type-approval mark is a device which has been approved
in Germany (e 1) under the base approval number 2439 on the basis of this Directive.

The figures used are only indicative.

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ANNEX II

SCOPE AND TECHNICAL REQUIREMENTS

1.

SCOPE

1.1.

This Directive applies to:

1.1.1.

1.1.2.

front underrun protective devices as separate technical unit intended to be fitted to vehicles of
categories N2 and N3 (1);

vehicles of category N2 and N3 with regard to the installation of front underrun protective devices
which have been type-approved as separate technical unit;

1.1.3.

vehicles of category N2 and N3 with regard to their front underrun protection.

1.2.

Vehicles of categories N2 with a maximum mass not exceeding 7,5 tonnes shall comply only with the
ground clearance requirement of 400 mm as set out in this Directive.

1.3.

The requirements of this Directive do not apply to:

1.3.1.

off-road vehicles of categories N2 and N3;

1.3.2.

vehicles such that their use (1) is incompatible with the provisions of front underrun protection.

2.

DEFINITIONS

For the purpose of this Directive:

2.1.

2.2.

2.3.

‘maximum mass’ of the vehicle means the technically permissible maximum laden mass defined in
item 2.8 of Annex I to Directive 70/156/EEC;

‘unladen vehicle’, means the vehicle in running order having the mass defined in item 2.6 of Annex I to
Directive 70/156/EEC;

‘type of a front underrun protection device’, means front underrun protective devices which do not differ
with respect to the essential characteristics such as shape, dimensions, attachment, materials and the
markings cited in item 1.1.3 of Annex I;

2.4.

‘front underrun protection’ means the presence at the front of the vehicle of either:

a special front underrun protection device; or

body work, chassis parts or other components, such that by virtue of their shape and characteristics,
these elements can be regarded as fulfilling the function of the front underrun protection device;

2.5.

2.5.1.

2.5.2.

‘vehicle type’ means vehicles which do not essentially differ in such aspects as:

the width of the foremost axle measured at the outermost part of the tyres excluding the bulging of the
tyres close to the ground.

the structure, the dimensions, the shape and materials of the front part of the vehicle in so far as they
have a bearing on the requirements of the relevant part of this Directive;

2.5.3.

the approved front underrun protective device fitted to the vehicle;

2.5.4.

the maximum mass of the vehicle type.

(1) As defined in Section A of Annex II to Directive 70/156/EEC.

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3.

TECHNICAL REQUIREMENTS

The technical requirements which have to be complied with in order to obtain a type-approval in
accordance with this Directive are those set out in paragraphs 6, 8 and 10, together with Annex 5 to
UN/ECE Regulation No 93, with the following exceptions:

3.1.

3.2.

3.3.

3.4.

in item 8.2, the term ‘communication document contained in annex 1’ has to be regarded as ‘EC type-
approval certificate contained in Annex I, Appendix 5’;

in item 8.3, the term in brackets ‘(annex 1, item 9.)’ has to be regarded as ‘(Annex I, Appendix 4,
Addendum, Paragraph 1.4)’;

in item 8.6, the term in brackets ‘(annex 1, item 8.)’ has to be regarded as ‘(Annex I, Appendix 1,
Paragraph 2.3)’;

in item 3.5.1 of Annex V the term ‘for applications pursuant to Part III’ has to be regarded as ‘for
applications pursuant to Annex I, Paragraph 1.3’.

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STATEMENT OF THE COUNCIL’S REASONS

I.

INTRODUCTION

1. On 10 February 1999, the Commission submitted a proposal (1) for a European Parliament and
Council Directive on front underrun protection of motor vehicles. The proposal is based on
Article 100a of the Treaty (new number: Article 95).

2. The European Parliament delivered its opinion on the proposal at first reading on 27 October
1999 (2) (no amendments). The Economic and Social Committee delivered its opinion on 26 May
1999 (3).

3. On 27 March 2000 the Council adopted its Common Position in accordance with Article 248 of

the Treaty.

II. PURPOSE

4. The intention of the proposal is that in the future front underrun protection devices for heavy
goods vehicles are designed in such a way that a significant annual reduction in the number of
deaths and injuries caused by accidents involving heavy goods vehicles should take place.

III. ANALYSIS OF THE COMMON POSITION

5. The Common Position corresponds substantially to the Commission proposal. The Council had
introduced minor amendments to the proposed text. These changes have been introduced in
order to clarify the legal text. The Commission agreed to this.

(1) OJ C 89, 30.3.1999, p. 11.
(2) OJ C 154, 5.6.2000, p. 50.
(3) OJ C 209, 22.7.1999, p. 8.