Directive 2000/40/EC of the European Parliament and of the Council of 26 June 2000 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
Date: 2000-06-26
Institutions: Council of the European Union, European Parliament
Subjects: Community certification, approximation of laws, motor vehicle, safety device, technical standard, transport safety

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DIRECTIVE 2000/40/EC OF THE EUROPEAN PARLIAMENT AND OF THE COUNCIL

of 26 June 2000

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

THE EUROPEAN PARLIAMENT AND THE COUNCIL OF THE
EUROPEAN UNION,

Having regard to the Treaty establishing the European
Community, and in particular Article 95 thereof,

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

Having regard to the opinion of
Committee (2),

the Economic and Social

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
to accede to the Agreement of
the United Nations
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.

(4)

(5)

(6)

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),
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.

so as

cannot be

this Directive

In accordance with the principles of subsidiarity and
proportionality as set out in Article 5 of the Treaty, the
objectives of
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
its objective, namely EC
the
type-approval.

attainment of

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.

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.

(2)

Through its accession to the said Agreement,
the
Community subscribed to a defined list of Regulations
list
established pursuant
includes UN/ECE Regulation No 93 (5).

to that Agreement. This

(7)

Directive
consequence,

70/156/EEC

should

be

amended

in

(3)

to reduce the number of European road
In order
accident casualties, it is necessary to introduce without

(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 27.10.1999 (OJ C 154,
5.6.2000, p. 50), Council Common Position of 27.3.2000 (OJ C
178, 27.6.2000, p. 1), and Decision of the European Parliament of
17.5.2000.

(4) OJ L 346, 17.12.1997, p. 78.
(5) UN Economic Commission for Europe, document E/ECE/324.

HAVE ADOPTED THIS DIRECTIVE:

Article 1

For the purposes of this Directive:

(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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(a)

(cid:145)vehicle(cid:146) means any motor vehicle as defined in Section A
of Annex II to Directive 70/156/EEC;

The

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

administrative

provisions

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governing

EC

(b)

(cid:145)front underrun protective device(cid:146) 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.

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 2

Article 3

1. With effect from 10 August 2001 or, if the publication
referred to in Article 3 is delayed beyond 10 February 2001,
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
separate
considered as
to grant EC type-approval or national

underrun protective device
technical unit,
type-approval; or

a

Regulation No 93 of
Economic
Commission for Europe shall be published in the Official
Journal of the European Communities before 10 February 2001.

the United Nations

Article 4

Directive 70/156/EEC is amended as follows:

1. Annex I shall be amended as follows:

(b) prohibit

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

(a)

Item 2.3.4 shall be replaced by the following:

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

(cid:145)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): (cid:133)(cid:146).

(b) The following items shall be inserted:

2. With effect from 10 August 2003, Member States:

(cid:145)9.22.

Front underrun protection

(a) shall no longer grant EC type-approval or national
front

type-approval
underrun protective device as a separate technical unit;

for a type of vehicle or a type of

(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.

9.22.1. Drawing 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
underrun
underrun
protection.
protection is no special device, the drawing
must
required
show that
clearly
dimensions are met: (cid:133)

fitting of
the

the

If

9.22.2.

drawing

In the case of special device, full description
and/or
underrun
protection (including mountings and fittings),
or,
if approved as a separate technical unit,
type-approval number: (cid:133)(cid:146).

front

the

of

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2. Annex V 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

(cid:145)57. Front underrun
protection

2000/40/EC

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10.8.2000, p. 9

X X(cid:146)

(b)

In Part II, the following item shall be added:

Subject

Basic Regulation
No

Series
of amendments

Supplement

Corrigenda (2)

(cid:145)57. Front underrun
protection

93

(cid:151)

(cid:151)

(cid:151)(cid:146)

Article 5

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.

1. Member States shall bring into force the laws, regulations
and administrative provisions necessary to comply with this
Directive before 10 August 2001. However, if the publication
referred to in Article 3 is delayed beyond 10 February 2001,
Member States shall fulfil this obligation within six months of
the
forthwith inform the
Commission thereof.

said publication. They

shall

Member States shall apply these measures as from 10 August
2001 or, if the publication referred to in Article 3 is delayed
beyond 10 February 2001,
said
publication.

six months

after

the

Article 6

This Directive shall enter
publication in the Official Journal of the European Communities.

into force on the day of

its

Article 7

This Directive is addressed to the Member States.

Done at Luxembourg, 26 June 2000.

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.

For the European Parliament

For the Council

The President

N. FONTAINE

The President

J. COELHO

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LIST OF ANNEXES

ANNEX I:

Administrative provisions for EC type-approval

Appendix 1:

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

Appendix 2:

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

Appendix 3:

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

Appendix 4:

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

Appendix 5:

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. 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.

1.2.

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

1.2.1. 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.

GRANTING OF EC TYPE-APPROVAL

2.1.

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.

An approval number in accordance with Annex VII to Directive 70/156/EEC 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.

3.

EC TYPE-APPROVAL MARKING FOR SEPARATE TECHNICAL UNITS

3.1.

3.2.

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 (cid:145)e(cid:146) 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 (cid:145)base approval number(cid:146) 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 2000/40/EC on the
date EC type-approval was granted. In this Directive the sequence number is 00.

3.3.

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.

3.4.

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

4.

MODIFICATION OF THE TYPE AND AMENDMENTS TO APPROVALS

4.1.

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.

5.

CONFORMITY OF PRODUCTION

5.1.

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.

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Appendix 1

INFORMATION DOCUMENT No (cid:133)

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

(Directive 2000/40/EC, as last amended by Directive (cid:133)/(cid:133)/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 paper size A4 or on a folder of A4 format.
Photographs, if any, must show sufficient detail.

the systems, components or separate technical units have electronic controls,

If
performance must be supplied.

information concerning their

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

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:

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

0.

0.1.

0.2.

0.5.

0.7.

0.8.

1.

1.1.

1.2.

2.

2.1.

2.2.

2.3.

Date, file

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

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Appendix 2

INFORMATION DOCUMENT No (cid:133)

pursuant to Annex I of Council Directive 79/156/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 2000/40/EC, as last amended by Directive (cid:133)/(cid:133)/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 paper size A4 or on a folder of A4 format.
Photographs, if any, must show sufficient detail.

the systems, components or separate technical units have electronic controls,

If
performance must be supplied.

information concerning their

0.

GENERAL

0.1.

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

0.2.

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.

1.

Category of vehicle (c):

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

Name and address of manufacturer:

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

Address(es) of assembly plant(s):

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

GENERAL CONSTRUCTION CHARACTERISTICS OF THE VEHICLE

1.1.

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

2.

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

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): . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .

2.8.

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

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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 (cid:133)

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 2000/40/EC, as last amended by Directive (cid:133)/(cid:133)/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 paper size A4 or on a folder of A4 format.
Photographs, if any, must show sufficient detail.

the systems, components or separate technical units have electronics controls,

If
performance must be supplied.

information concerning their

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.

1.

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

Name and address of manufacturer:

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

Address(es) of assembly plant(s):

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

GENERAL CONSTRUCTION CHARACTERISTICS OF THE VEHICLE

1.1.

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

2.

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

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): . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .

2.8.

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.

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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 (cid:215) 297 mm))

EC TYPE-APPROVAL CERTIFICATE

Stamp of administration

Communication concerning the:

(cid:151) type-approval (1),

(cid:151) extension of type-approval (1),

(cid:151) refusal of type-approval (1),

(cid:151) withdrawal of type-approval (1),

of a type of vehicle/component/separate technical unit (1) with regard to Directive (cid:133)/(cid:133)/EC, as last amended by
Directive (cid:133)/(cid:133)/EC.

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

Reason for extension:

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

SECTION I

0.1.

0.2.

0.3.

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

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

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.

0.5.

0.7.

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

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):

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

(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 (cid:145)?(cid:146) (e.g. ABC??123???).

(3) As defined in Section A of Annex II 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.

to EC type-approval certificate No (cid:133), concerning the type-approval of a front underrun protective device as a separate technical unit

(Directive 2000/40/EC, as last amended by Directive (cid:133)/(cid:133)/EC)

Addendum

1.

1.1.

Additional information

Construction

1.1.1.

Material:

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

1.1.2.

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

1.1.3.

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

1.2.

1.3.

1.4.

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

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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Appendix 5

MODEL

(maximum format: A4 (210 mm (cid:215) 297 mm))

EC TYPE-APPROVAL CERTIFICATE

Stamp of administration

Communication concerning the:

(cid:151) type-approval (1),

(cid:151) extension of type-approval (1),

(cid:151) refusal of type-approval (1),

(cid:151) withdrawel of type-approval (1),

of a type of vehicle/component/separate technical unit (1) with regard to Directive (cid:133)/(cid:133)/EC, as last amended by
Directive (cid:133)/(cid:133)/EC.

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

Reason for extension:

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

SECTION I

0.1.

Make (trade 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 (cid:145)?(cid:146) (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 tests 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 (cid:133), 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 2000/40/EC, as last amended by Directive (cid:133)/(cid:133)/EC)

1.

Addtitional 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)

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Appendix 6

MODEL

(maximum format: A4 (210 mm (cid:215) 297 mm))

EC TYPE-APPROVAL CERTIFICATE

Stamp of administration

Communication concerning the:

(cid:151) type-approval (1),

(cid:151) extension of type-approval (1),

(cid:151) refusal of type-approval (1),

(cid:151) withdrawal of type-approval (1),

of a type of vehicle/component/separate technical unit (1) with regard to Directive (cid:133)/(cid:133)/EC, as last amended by
Directive (cid:133)/(cid:133)/EC.

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

Reason for extension:

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

SECTION I

0.1.

0.2.

0.3.

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

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

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.

0.5.

0.7.

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

Name and address of manfacturer:

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

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):

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

(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 (cid:145)?(cid:146) (e.g. ABC??123???).

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

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SECTION II

1.

2.

3.

4.

5.

6.

7.

8.

9.

1.

1.1.

1.4.

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 (cid:133), concerning the type-approval of a vehicle with regard to its front underrun protection

(Directive 2000/40/EC, as last amended by Directive (cid:133)/(cid:133)/EC)

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)

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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.

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

1.1.2.

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

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 is incompatible with the provisions of front underrun protection.

2.

DEFINITIONS

For the purpose of this Directive:

2.1.

2.2.

2.3.

(cid:145)maximum mass(cid:146) of the vehicle means the technically permissible maximum laden mass defined in item 2.8 of
Annex I to Directive 70/156/EEC;

(cid:145)unladen vehicle(cid:146), means the vehicle in running order having the mass defined in item 2.6 of Annex I to
Directive 70/156/EEC;

(cid:145)type of front underrun protection device(cid:146), 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.

(cid:145)front underrun protection(cid:146) 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.

(cid:145)vehicle type(cid:146) means vehicles which do not essentially differ in such aspects as:

2.5.1.

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

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

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2.5.2.

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.

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:

in item 8.2, the term (cid:145)communication document contained in annex 1(cid:146) has to be regarded as (cid:145)EC type-approval
certificate contained in Annex 1, Appendix 5(cid:146);

in item 8.3, the term in brackets (cid:145)(annex 1, item 9.)(cid:146) has to be regarded as (cid:145)(Annex I, Appendix 4, Addendum,
paragraph 1.4)(cid:146);

in item 8.6, the term in brackets (cid:145)(annex 1, item 8.)(cid:146) has to be regarded as (cid:145)(Annex I, Appendix 1, paragraph
2.3)(cid:146);

in item 3.5.1 of Annex V the term (cid:145)for applications pursuant to Part III(cid:146) has to be regarded as (cid:145)for applications
pursuant to Annex I, paragraph 1.3(cid:146).

3.1.

3.2.

3.3.

3.4.