CELEX: 51991PC0240
Language: en
Date: 1991-07-19
Title: Proposal for a COUNCIL DIRECTIVE RELATING TO SPEED LIMITATION DEVICES OF CERTAIN CATEGORIES OF MOTOR VEHICLES

COMVIISSION OF THE EUROPEAN COMVIUNITIES
                                                 COM(91)240 final - SYN 349
                                                 Brussels, 19 July 1991
UK
                                Proposal f o r a
                             COUNCIL DIRFPTfYp
               RELATING TO SPEED LIMITATION DEVICES
                                         OF
               CERTAIN CATEGORIES OF MOTOR VEHiaES
                ( p r e s e n t e d by the Commission)
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                            EXPLANATORY MEMORANDUM
 I.   BACKGROUND
 1. The Implementation of the EEC type approval procedure for motor vehicles
    and their trailers covered by Council directive 70/156/EEC of 6 February
    19701) comprises especially the adoption of the last separate
    directives for passenger cars (tyres, masses and dimensions, safety
    glazing).  The Commission has submitted proposals for this reason in
    January 1990. Furthermore the framework directive assigns the adoption
    of special provisions for goods vehicles, that is to say trucks with a
    maximum mass exceeding 3,5 t.   To take care of the precise and
    comprehensive content of these provisions It is deemed opportune to
    adopt in particular harmonized Community requirements. Inter alia,
    masses and dimensions (Itarns 2.2, 2.4, 2,6 and 2,8 of Annex II), speed
    limiters and external projections of cabs (item 12.4 of Annex 11) as
    special safety provisions for goods vehicles.
2. The European Parliament has adopted, on the 13 March 1984, a resolution
    on the introduction of a programme of Community measures to promote road
    safety2* and on the 18 February 1986 another resolution on common
    measures to reduce road accidents as part of the Community's programme
    for Road Safety Year 19863). The Council and the Commission are asked
    by these resolutions to take the necessary measures with the aim of
    promoting road safety.
1) OJ n# L 42, 23.2.1970, p. 1
2) OJ n* C 104, 16.4.1984, p. 38
3) OJ n* C 66, 24.3,1986, p. 35
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3. In view of the entry into force of the Single European Act and of the
    aim of a single internal market to be achieved by the end of 1992, It is
   now urgent that the remaining measures that are needed In order to
   complete EEC type approval should be adopted.
4. The legal/administrative procedure put forward in the enacting terms of
    these proposals does riot depart from that laid down In framework
   directive 70/1SA/ESC that is currently In force except ae regards the
   procedure for adaptation to technical progress, whereby tHe Hernialory
   Committed has fceen replaced by the Advisory Committee. Indeed, the
   Commission Intends to apply the provisions of the Single Act, which
   provide for the delegation of power to the Commission in order to
   proceed with this task.
5. With regard to the other options, such as that of the method of
   harmonization (total or optional), the Commission is still applying the
   solutions currently in force.
   However, the Commission does not intend to neglect this Important
   matter; considering that the total harmonization will be essential In
   order to fully achieve the large single market, it intends to put
   forward relevant proposals when the framework directive 70/156/EEC is
   next amended.
11. REASONS FOR AND CONTENT OF THE PROPOSALS
6. Speed llmiters for heavy trucks and coaches
 The Commission was asked by the resolutions 1984 and 1986 of the European
 Parliament to submit, inter alia, appropriate provisions for the
 obligatory fitting of speed llmiters in heavy goods vehicles. The
 mandatory equipment of road vehicles with these devices is considered to
 improve road safety, to reduce the severity of injuries in the case of
 accidents and to achieve a reduction of air pollution and fuel
 consumption.
 ---pagebreak---   This draft proposal for a Council directive is mainly based on the
  corresponding draft ECE Regulation (Economic Commission for Europe of the
  United Nations) which had been recently approved by the Contracting
  Parties of the 1958 Agreement relating to uniform criteria for
  homologations of vehicle parts and their mutual recognition by the
  contracting parties.  The speed limits at which the speed llmiters have to
  be set for certain categories of motor vehicles correspond to those values
  laid down in a proposal for a Council directive relating to speed
  limitations for certain categories of motor vehicles in the Community 4 )
4) COM(88)706 final, 11.1.1989
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                                   PROPOSAL for a
                                 COUNCIL DIRECTIVE
                       RELATING TO SPEED LIMITAT ION DEVJ CES
                                         OF
                       CERTAIN CATEGORIES OF MOTOR VEHICLES
 THE COUNCIL OF THE EUROPEAN COMMUNITIES
 Having regard to the Treaty establishing the European Economic Community, and In
 particular Article 100a thereof,
Having regard to the proposal from the Commies ion,1
 in cooperation with the European Parliament,2
Having regard to the opinion of the Economic and Social Committee.3
Whereas it is important to adopt measures with the aim of progressively
establishing the internal market over a period expiring on 31 December 1992;
whereas the internal market shall comprise an area without internal frontiers in
which the free movement of goods, persons, services and capital Is ensured;
Whereas the technical requirements which motor vehicles must satisfy pursuant to
national taws relate, inter alia, to speed limitation of certain categories of
vehicles;
whereas these requirements differ from one Member State to another; whereas It
 is therefore necessary that all Member States adopt the same requirements either
 in addition to or in place of their existing rules in order to allow, in
particular, the EEC type-approval procedure which was the subject of Council
1       OJ N* C
2       OJ N*C
3       OJ N*C
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Directive 70/156/EEC of 6 February 1970 on the approximation of the Laws of
Member States relating t;.> the type-approval of motor vehicles and their
trailers4, as last amenn d by Directive 87/403/EEC,5 to be applied in respec
of each type of vehicle;
Whereas, with the view of improving road safety and reducing the severety of
 injuries in cases of accidents with heavy goods vehicles and buses, it is
considered urgently necessary to fit speed limitation devices to these
categories of motor vehicles;
Whereas In respect of environment and economy a reduction of air pollution ai
fuel consumption can be achieved;
"whereas in all cases where the Council
confers powers upon the Commission to Implement rules laid down in the motor
vehicle sector it is appropriate to provide for a procedure of prior
consultation between the Commission and the Member States within an Advisory
Committee;
 HAS ADOPTED THIS DIRECTIVE:
                                      Article 1
For the purpose of this Directive:
"vehicle" means any motor vehicle of category M3, N3 and N2 exceeding a
maximum authorized mass of 10 tonnes, as defined in Annex I to Directive
70/156/EEC, Intended for use on the road, having at least four wheels and a
maximum design speed exceeding 25 km/h;
"speed limitation device" means a speed limiter for which type approval of a
separate technical unit within the meaning of Article 9a of Directive 70/156/
may be granted.
4       OJ N° L 42. 23.2.1970, p.1
5       OJ N° L 220, 8.8.1987. p.44
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                                    Artie»» a
Member States M y net refue* t
-  EEC type approval or national type approval for a vehicle, or refuee or
   prohibit the sale, registration, entry Into service or use of a vehicle on
   grounds relating to Its equipment with speed limitation devices,
-  EEC technical unit type approval or national approval for a speed limiting
   device, or prohibit the sale or use of a tpeed limiting device, if the
   requirements of the Annexes to this Directive are satisfied.
                                    Article 3
Any amendments necessary to adapt the requirements of the Annexes to this
Directive to technical progress ehall be adopted by the Commission In accordance
with the procedure laid down In Article 4.
                                    Article 4
The Commission ehall be assisted by the committee established under Article 12
of Directive 70/156/EEC.
The representative of the Commission shall submit to the committee a draft of
the measures to be taken.  The committee shall deliver Its opinion on the draft
within a time-MmIt which the Chairman may lay down according to the urgency of
the matter. If necessary by taking a vote.
The opinion shall be recorded in the minutes; In addition, each Member State
shall have the right to ask to have its position recorded In the minutes.
The Commission shall take the utmost account of the opinion delivered by the
committee.  It shall Inform the committee of the manner in which Its opinion has
been taken Into account.
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                                    Article 5
1. Member States shall bring Into force the laws, regulations and administrative
   provlelone necessary to comply with this Directive not later than 1 October
   1992. They ehall forthwith Inform the Commission thereof.
2. When Member Statee adopt these provlelone, these shall contain a reference to
   this Directive or ehall be accompanied by such reference at the time of their
   official publication. The procedure for such reference shall be adopted by
   Member States.
                                    Article 8
With effect from 1 October 1093 Member States :
-  may no longer issue the document provided for In Article 10 (1). third
    indent, of Directive 70/156/EEC In respect of a type of vehicle of which the
   speed limitation devices do not meet the requirements of this Directive,
-  may refuse to grant national type-approval In respect of a type of vehicle of
   which the speed limitation devices do not comply with the provisions of this
   Directive.
                                    Article 7
Thie directive la addressed to the Member States.
Done at Brussels                     1992
                                             For the Council
                                             For the President
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                                   ANNEX I
 1.     ££QE£
 1.1.  This Directive applies to speed limitation devices, EEC type-approved
        as separate technical units for motor vehicles, and the equipment of
       motor vehicles, as described in Article 1, with these approved
        devices or similar speed limitation systems meeting the requirements
       of the Annexes to this Directive.
       Motor vehicles, whose maximum design speed is lower than the set
        speed as prescribed in 7.2.1 for certain vehicle categories, need not
        to be fitted with speed limitation devices or systems.
       The purpose of this Directive is to limit to a specified value the
       maximum road speed of heavy goods and passenger carrying vehicles.
       This is achieved by a speed limitation device or an onboard spssd
        limitation system whose primary function is to control the fuel feed
        to the engine.
2.      DEFINITIONS
2.1.   For the purpose of this Directive:
2.2.    "Limitation speed V" means the maximum speed of the vehicle such that
        its design or equipment does not permit a response after a positive
       action on the accelerator control;
2.3.    "Set speed" means the intended mean vehicle speed when operating in a
       stabiIized condition;
2.4.    "Stabilized speed" means the vehicle speed when operation in the
       conditions as specified in 1.1.4.2.3 of Annex III.
2.5.   "Speed limitation device" means a device whose primary function is to
       control the fuel feed to the engine in order to limit the vehicle
       speed to the specified value.
2.6.   "Unladen mass" means the mass of the vehicle in running order,
        including coolant, oils, fuel, tools and spare wheel on board, where
       appi icab le.
2.7.   "Vehicle type" means vehicles which do not differ in such essential
       respects as :
2.7.1. -   make and type of the speed limitation system or the speed
           limitation device. If any;
2.7.2. -   range of speeds at which the limitation may be set within the
           range established for the tested vehicle;
2.7.3. -   maximum engine power to unladen mass ratio less than or equal to
           that of the tested vehicle; and
2.7.4. -   highest ratio of engine speed to vehicle speed in top gear less
           than that of the tested vehicle.
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 2.8.    "Type of speed limitation device" means speed limitation devices
        which do not differ with respect to the essential characteristics
        such as :
        -   make and type of the device;
        -   range of speed values at which the speed limitation device may be
            set;
         -  method used to control the fuel feed of the engine.
 3.     APPLICATION FOR EEC VEHICLE TYPE-APPROVAL
3.1.    The application for approval of a vehicle type with regard to speed
         limitation shall be submitted by the vehicle manufacturer or by his
         duly accredited representative.
 3.2.    it shall be accompanied by the under-mentioned documents in
         triplicate and by the following particulars :
3.2.1.  A detailed description of the vehicle type and of vehicle parts
         related to the speed limitation, comprising the particulars and
         documents referred to in Annex II, Appendix 1.
 3.2.2. A vehicle representative of the type to be approved shall be
         submitted to the technical service responsible for conducting the
         approval tests.
3.2.3.  A vehic!: not comprising all the components proper to the type may be
        accepted for test provided that It can be shown by the applicant to
         the satisfaction of the competent authority that the absence of the
        components omitted has no effect on the results of the ver Ificetions,
        so far as the requirements of this Directive are concerned.
3.3.    The competent authority shall verify the existence of satisfactory
        arrangements for ensuring effective checks on conformity of
        production before EEC type-approval is granted.
4.      EEC TYPE-APPROVAL
4.1.     If the vehicle submitted for approval pursuant to this Directive
        meets the requirements of Item 7 below, approval of that vehicle type
        shalI be granted.
        Notice of approval or of extension or of refusal of approval of a
        vehicle type pursuant to this Directive shall be communicated to the
        Member States by means of a form conforming to the model In Annex II,
        Appendix 2 to this Directive.
4.2.    An approval number shall be assigned to each type approved. The same
        Member State may not assign the same number to another vehicle type.
?       APPLICATION FOR TEChrJICAl_l£gUJLJlEC TXE£=AEEROYAL QF A SPEED
        LIMITATION DEVICE
5.1.    The application for EEC type-approval of an speed limitation device
        as a technical unit must be submitted by the manufacturer of the
        speed limitation device or by his duly accredited representative.
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 5.2.     For each type of speed limitation device the app11 cat ton must be
          accompanied by :
 5.2.1. . documentation in triplicate giving a description of the technical
          characteristics of the speed limitation device and the method of its
          installation on each make an type of vehicle for which the speed
          limitation device is Intended to be Installed;
 5.2.2.   five samples of the type of speed limitation device : the samples
          must be clearly and indelibly marked with the applicant's trade name
          or mark and the type designation;
 5.2.3.   a vehicle or an engine (In the case of testing on an engine bench)
          fitted with the speed limitation device to be type approved, chosen
          by the applicant in agreement with the technical service responsible
          for conducting approval tests.
 5.3.    The competent authority shall verify the existence of eatisfactory
          arrangements for ensuring effective control of the conformity of
         production of the speed limitation device before type approval is
         granted.
6.        AttfiffîftL
 6.1.     If the speed limitation device submitted for approval pursuant to
          this Directive meets the requirements of Item 7 below, approval of
          that type of speed limitation device shall be granted.
 6.2.    An approval number shall be assigned to each type of speed limitation
         device approved. Its first two digits (00 for the Directive in its
         original form) shall indicate the series of amendments incorporating
          the most recent major technical amendments made to the Directive at
          the time of issue of the approval. The same Member State may not
         assign the same number to another type of a speed limitation device.
6.3.     Notice of approval, or of extension or of refusal of approval of a
          type of the speed limitation device pursuant to this Directive shall
         be communicated to the Member States by means of a form conforming to
         the model in Annex II, Appendix 4 to this Directive.
6.4.     There shall be affixed, conspicuously and in a readily accessible
         place specified on the approval form, to every speed limitation
         device conforming to a type of speed limitation device approved under
         this Directive an international approval mark consisting of :
6.4.1.   A rectangle surrounding the letter "e" followed by the distinguishing
         number of the country which has granted approval and
6.4.2.   the approval number, as given on the EEC type-approval certificate
         (see Annex II, appendix 4 ) , near to the rectangle of the approval
         mark.
6.5.     The approval mark shall be clearly legible and indelible.
6.6.    Annex II, Appendix 5 to this Directive gives an example of the
         arrangement of the approval mark.
 ---pagebreak---  7.       REQUIREMENTS
 7.1.     General
 7.1.1.   The speed limitation must be such that the vehicle in normal use,
          despite the vibrations to which it may be subjected, complies with
          the provisions of this Directive. The speed limitation device shall
          be so designed, constructed and assembled as to enable the vehicle
           in normal use, fitted with the speed limitation device, to comply
          with the provisions of this Directive.
 7.1.2.   In particular, the speed limitation device of the vehicle must be so
          designed, constructed and assembled as to resist corrosion and aging
          phenomena to which it may be exposed and to resist tampering.
7.1.2.1.  The limitation threshold must not, in any case, be capable of being
          increased or removed temporarily or permanently on vehicles in use.
          The inviolability shall be demonstrated to the technical service with
          documentation analysing the failure mode in which the system will be
          global y examined.
          The analysis shall show, taking into account the different states
          taken by the system, the consequences of a modification of the input
          or output states on the functioning, the possibilities to obtain
          these modifications by failures or by voluntary violation and the
          possibility of their occurrence. The analysis level will be always
          to the first failure.
7.1.2.2.  The speed limitation function, the speed limitation device and the
          connections necessary for its operation, except those essential for
          the running of the vehicle, shall be capable of being protected from
          any unauthorized adjustments or the interruption of Its energy supply
          by the attachment of sealing devices and/or the need to use special
          tools.
7.1.3.    The speed limitation function and the speed limitation device shall
          not actuate the vehicle's service braking system. A permanent brake
          (e.g. retarder) may be incorporated only if it operates after the
          speed limitation function or the speed limitation device has
          restricted the fuel feed to the minimum fuel position.
7.1.4.   The speed limitation function or the speed limitation device must be
         such that it does not affect the vehicle's road speed if a positive
         action on the accelerator is applied when the vehicle Is running at
          its set speed.
7.1.5.   The speed limitation function or the speed limitation device may
         allow normal accelerator control for the purposes of gear changing.
7.1.6.   No malfunction shall result in an increase In engine power above that
         demanded by the position of the driver's accelerator.
7.1.7.   The speed limitation function shall be obtained regardless of the
         accelerator control used if there is more than one such control which
         may be reached from the driver's seating position.
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 7.1.8.  The speed limitation function or the speed limitation device shall
         operate sat Isfactorily In Its electromagnetic environment without
        unacceptable electromagnetic disturbance for anything In this
         environment.
 7.1.9   AI I components necessary for the full function of the speed
         limitation or the speed limitation device shall be energised whenever
         the vehicle is being driven.
 7.2.    Special requirements
 7.2.1.  For the different categories of motor vehicles the limitation speed V
         shall be set at the following values :
        -    Category M 3 and N2 wtth a maximum authorized mass exceeding
             10 tonnes :
               Vset - 100 km/h
        -    Category N3 :
               Vset -    80 km/h
7.2.2.  This speed limitation may be achieved either by the equipment of the
        motor vehicles with EEC type-approved speed limitation devices or
        similar systems on board of the vehicles fulfilling the same spaed
         limitation function.
7.2.3.  The set speed shall be indicated on a plate in a conspicuous position
         in the driver compartment of each vehicle.
8.      TEST
        The speed limitation tests to which the vehicle or the speed
         limitation device presented for EEC type-approval is submitted as
        well as the limitation performances required, are described in
        Annex III to this Directive.
        At the request of the manufacturer and with the agreement of the type
        approval authority, vehicles whose calculated unlimited maximum speed
        does not exceed the set speed defined for those vehicles may be
        exempted from the testing of the Annex III provided the requirements
        of this Directive are met.
9.      MODIFICATION OF THE TYPE OF THE VEHICLE OR THE SPEED LIMITATION
        DEYICE AND EXTENSION QF EEC TYPE-APPROYAL
9.1.    Every modification of the vehicle type or the type of the speed
        limitation device shall be notified to the administrative department
        which approved the vehicle type. The department may then either
9.1.1.  consider that the modifications made are unlikely to have an
        appreciable adverse effect and that in any case the vehicle or the
        speed limitation device still complies with the requirements, or
9.1.2.  require a further test report from the technical service responsible
        for conducting the tests.
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9.2.     Confirmation or refusai of approval, specifying the alteration, shall
         be communicated by the procedure specified in paragraph 4.1 above to
         the Member States.
9.3.     The competent authority issuing an extension of approval shall assign
         a series number to each communication form drawn up for such an
         extension.
10.      CONFORMITY OF PRODUCTION
10.1.    Every vehicle or speed limitation device approved under this
         Directive shall be so manufactured as to conform to the type approved
         by meeting the requirements set out in Item 7 above.
10.2.    In order to verify that the requirements of Item 10.1 are met,
         suitable checks of the production shall be carried out.
10.3.   The holder of the approval shall, in particular,
10.3.1. ensure the existence of procedures for effective quality control of
         the vehicle or the speed limitation device;
10.3.2.  have access to the testing equipment necessary for checking
        conformity to each approved type;
10.3.3. ensure that test result data are recorded and that the annexed
        documents remain available for a period to be determined In agreement
        with the administrative department;
10.3.4. analyse the results of each type of test, in order to verify and
        ensure the consistency of characteristics of the vehicle or the speed
         limitation device, making allowance for permissible variations in
         industrial production;
10.3.5. ensure that for each type of vehicle or speed limitation device
        sufficient checks and tests are carried out in accordance with the
        procedures approved with the competent authority;
10.3.6. ensure that any set of samples or test pieces giving evidence of non-
        conformity in the type of test in question shall give rise to a
        further sampling and test. All necessary steps shall be taken to
        restore conformity of the corresponding production.
10.4.   The competent authority which has granted type approval may at any
        time verify the conformity control methods applied in each production
        unit.
10.4.1. At every inspection, the test records and production records shall be
        presented to the visiting Inspector.
10.4.2. The inspector may select samples at random to be tested in the
        manufacturer's laboratory. The minimum number of samples may be
        determined according to the results of the manufacturer's own checks.
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19.4.1. Where the quaHty level appears unsatisfactory or tt eeeste necessary
        to verify the validity of the tests carried out in application of
         item 10.4.2., the Inspector shall select samples to be sent tc the
        technical service which conducted the type approval tests.
10.4.4. The competent authority may carry out any test prescribed in this
        Directive. The normal frequency of Inspections authorized by the
        competent authority ehall be one every two years. In cases *?here
        unsatisfactory results are found during one of these inspections, the
        competent authority shall ensure that all necessary steps are taken
        to restore conformity of production as rapidly as possible.
11.     PENALTIES FOR NON-CONFORMITY OF PRODUCTION
11.1.   The approval granted in respect of a vehicle type or type of a speed
        limitation device pursuant to this Directive may be withdrawn if the
        requirements laid down in item 7 above are not compiled with.
11.2.   If a Member State withdraws an EEC type-approval it has previously
        granted, it shall forthwith so notify the other Member States, by
        means of a copy of the EEC type-approval certificate according to the
        model set out in the Annex II, Appendix 2 or 4.
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                                            ANNEX II
                                           APPENDIX 1
                              Informat ion document No
              in accordance with Annex 1 of Council Directive 70/156/EEC
                relating to EEC Type-Approval of the motor vehicle type
                          with regard to speed limitation or
           to equipment of speed limiting devices (Directive .../.../EEC)
 The following information, if applicable,
 shall be supplied in triplicate and shall
  include a list of contents. Drawings, if
  any, shall be supplied in appropriate
  scale and in sufficient detail on size A4
 or folded to that size. In the case of
 micro-processor controlled functions
  supply relevant performance-related
  informat ion.
0. GENERAL
0.1.         Make (name of undertaking) :
0.2.         Type and commercial description (mention any variants) :
0.3.         Means of identification of type, if marked on the vehicle*0^ :
0.3.1.       Location of that marking :
0.4.         Category of v e h i c l e ^ :
0.5.         Name and address of manufacturer :
0.6.         Name and address of manufacturer's authorised representative (if
             any):
0.7.         Location of statutory plates and inscriptions and method of affixing
             0.7.1. On the chassis :
             0.7.2. On the bodywork:
0.8.         The serial numbers of the chassis of this type of commence at No. ...
Footnotes, see Annex I to Directive 70/156/EEC, as last amended by Directive
90/     /EEC (doc. 111/4141/88 Rev.2)
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 1.       GENERAL CONSTRUCTION CHARACTERISTICS OF THE VEHICLE
 1.1.     Photographs and/or drawings of a representative vehicle :
 1.?.     Position and arrangement of the engine :
?.        MASSES AND DIMENSIONS*6) (In kg and mm) (refer   to drawing where
          applicabie)
2.6.      Mass of the vehicle with bodywork in running order, or mass of the
          chassis with cab if the manufacturer does not fit the bodywork
          (including coolant, oils, fuel, tools, spare wheel and driver)l°^
n
  .8.     Technically permissible maximum laden mass stated by the
          manufacturer :
3.        POWER PLANT*r>
3.1.      Manufacturer :
3.1.1.    Manufacturer's engine code :
          (As marked on the engine, or other means of Identification)
3.2.      Internal combustion engine
3.2.1.    Specific engine information
3.2.1.1.  Working principle : positive ignition/compression
          Ignition, four stroke/two stroke*1^
3.2.1.3.  Engine capacity :                 cm3**)
                                        2
3.2.1.4.  Volumetric compression ratio* *.-
3.2.1.8.  Maximum net power:      kW at        mln-1*u>
3.2.1.9.  Maximum permitted engine speed as prescribed by the manufacturer:
                                          .... m 1n"1
3.2.1.10. Maximum net torque :.. Nm at ..,. min-1*u>
4.        TRANSMISSION**):
4.2.      Type (mechanical, hydraulic, electric, etc) :
4.5.      Gearbox
4.5.1.    Type :
4.6.      Gear ratios
                            Internal           Final           Total
             Gear      gearbox ratios       drive ratio(s)  gear ra-
                      (ratios of en-       (ratio of gear-  tios
                      gine to gearbox     box output shaft
                      output shaft         to.driven wheel
                      revolutions)         revolutions)
              1
              2
              3
            Reverse
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4.8.   Maximum vehicle speed and gear in which this is achieved (in
       km/h)* x >:
6.     SUSPENSION
6.2.   Tyres and wheels normally fitted
6.2.1. Distribution of tyres to axles and permitted tyre combinations:
6.2.2. Range of tyre sizes :
6.2.3. Upper and lower limits of roiling radii :
6.2.4. Tyre pressure(s) as recommanded by the vehicle manufacturer :
                     kPa
6.2.5. Tyre/wheel combinations(s) :
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                                       ANNEX II
                                      APPENDIX 2
                                         MODEL
                        (maximum format : A4 (210 x 297 mm) )
                            EEC TYPE-APPROVAL CERTIFICATE
                                       (vehicle)
                                                                    STAMP OF
                                                                ADMINISTRATION
 Communication concerning the
             - type approval*1*
             - extension of type approval*1*
             - refusal of type-approval*1*
 of a type of a vehicle with regard to Directive.../.../EEC relating to speed
  limitation devices or similar speed limitation on board systems of motor
 vehicles.
 EEC type-approval No.                              Extension No.
 SECTION I
 0.1.        Make (name of undertaking) :
 0.2.        Type and commercial description (mention any variants) :
 0.3.        Means of identification of type, if marked on the vehicle**3*:
 0.3.1.      Location of that marking :
 0.4.        Category of vehicle*0* :
 0.5.        Name and address of manufacturer :
 0.6.        Name and address of manufacturer's authorised representative (if
             any):
 0.7.        Location of statutory plates and inscriptions and méthode of affixing
             0.7.1. On the chassis :
             0.7.2. On the bodywork:
0.8.         The serial numbers of the chassis of this type commence at No....
(1) Delete where inapplicable
Footnotes, see Annex I to Directive 70/156/EEC, as last amended by Directive
90/     /EEC (doc. IIi/4141/88 Rev. 2)
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SECTION H
 1.       Additional information
1.1.      Make and type of EEC type-approved speed limitation device(s), if
          any; approval number(s) :
1.2.      Make and type of ... onboard speed limitation system :
1.3.      Speed or range of speeds at which the speed limitation may be set :
                km/h.
1.4.      Maximum engine power to unladen mass ratio of the vehicle type:
1.5.      Highest ratio of engine speed to vehicle speed in top gear of the
          vehicle type :
2.        Technical department responsible for carrying out the tests:
3.        Date of test report :
4.        Number of test report:
5.        Ground(s) for extending type-approval (where appropriate) :
6.        Comments (if any) :
7.        Place :
8.        Date
9.        Signature .-
10.       A list of documents making up the type-approval file lodged with the
          administrative department that has granted type-approval, which may
          be obtained on request, is attached.
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                                         ANNEX II
                                        APPENDIX 3
                              Information document No...(a)
              in accordance with Annex I of Council Directive 70/156/EEC
           relating to EEC Type-Approval as a separate technical unit for
                    the speed limitation device for motor vehicles
                                  (Directive.../.../EEC)
 The following information, if apptIcable, ehall beeupplied In triplicate and
 shall include a list of contents. Drawings, If any, shall be supplied In
appropriate scale and in sufficient detail on size A4 of folded to that size,
 in the case of micro-processor controlled functions supply relevant performance-
 related information.
0. GENERAL
0.1          Make (name of undertaking):
0.2          Type and commercial description (mention any variante):
0.3          Means of identification of type, as marked on the technical unit:
0.3.1        Location of that marking:
0.5          Name and address of manufacturer.-
0.6          Name and address of manufacturer's authorised representative (if
             any):
0.9          Location and method of fixing of the EEC approval mark:
 12.8        Speed limitation device
 12.8.1      Type of the speed limitation device:
             mechan i caI/eIect rIcaI/eIect ronleal 1 *
 12.8.2      Measures against tampering of the speed limitation device:
 12.8.3      Type of vehicle or engine on which the device has been tested:...
 12.8.4      Speed or range of speeds at which the device may be set within the
             range established for the test vehicle:
12.8.5       Engine power to unladen mass of ratio of the test vehicle.-
12.8.6       Highest ratio of engine spsed to vehicle speed in top gear of the
             test vehicle:
12.8.7       Type(s) of vehicle(s) on which the device may be installed:
12.8.8       Speed or range of speeds at which the limiter may be set within the
             range established for vehicle(s) on which the device may be
             Installed:
12.8.9       Engine power to unladen mass ratio of the vehicle(s) on which the
             device may be instal led:
12.8.10      Highest ratio of engine speed to vehicle speed in top gear of
             vehicle(s) on which the device may be installed:
12.8.11     Method used to control the fuel feed of the engine:
1)   Delete, if not applicable
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                                     ANNEX 11
                                    APPENDIX 4
                                    MODEL (a)
                       (maximum format: A4 (210 x 297 mm))
                          EEC TYPg-APPRQYAL CERTIFICATE
                            (separate technical unit)
                                                               STAMP OF
                                                            ADMINISTRATION
Communication concerning the
           - type-approval1*
           - extension of type-approval 1)
           - refusal of type-approval 1)
of a type of a separate technical unit with regard to Directive (     /    /EEC)
relating to the speed limitation device for motor vehicles.
EEC type-approval No.:                                 Extension No.:
SECTION I
0.1        Make (name of undertaking):
0.2        Type and commercial description (mention any variants):
0.3        Means of identification of type, if marked on the separate technical
           unit (a):
0.3.1      Location of that marking:
0.5        Name and address of manufacturer:
0.6        Name and address of manufacturer's authorised representative (if
           any):
0.9        location and method of fixing of the EEC approval mark:
1) Delete where inapplicable
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 SECTION 11
 1.          Additional Information
 1.1         Speed limitation device: mechanIcal/eiectrleal/electronical1*
 1.2         Vehicle type(s) on which the device may be installed:
 1.3         Speed or range of speeds at which the limiter may be set within the
             range established for vehicle(s) on which the device may be
              Instal led.-
 1.4         Engine power to unladen mass ratio of the vehicle(s) on which the
             device may be installed:
 1.5         Highest ratio of engine speed to vehicle speed in top gear of
             vehicle(s) on which the device may be installed:
 2.          Technical department responsible for carrying out the tests:
 3.          Date of test report:
4.           Numpber of test report:
 5.          Ground(s) for extending type-approval (where appropriate):
6.           Comments (If any):
7.           PI ace :
8.           Date:
9.           Signature:
 10.         A list of documents making up the type-approvai file lodged with the
             administrative department that has granted type-approval, which may
             be obtained on request, Is attached.
 (a)         The means of identification of type, If used, shall appear only on
             those technical units covered by the individual directive approval
             If the means of identification of type contains characters not
             relevant to describe the technical unit types covered by this type-
             approval certificate, such characters shall be represented In the
             documentation by the symbol : "?" (e.g. ABC??12377).
1)   Delete where inapplicable
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                                    ANNEX II
                                   APPENDIX 5
               EXAMPLE OF AN EEC TECHNICAL UNIT TYPE-APPROVAL
                                                    i^9mm
                                              001241
The above technical unit type-approval mark, affixed to a speed limitation
device, shows that the technical unit concerned was approved In France (e2)
pursuant to this Directive under the type-approval number 001241. The first two
digits indicate that the speed limitation device was approved according to the
original form of this Directive.
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                                   ANNEX III
                            TESTS AND PERFORMANCES
1.        TESTS OF SPEED LIMITATION DEVICE.
          At the request of the applicant for approval tests shal I be made in
          accordance with either 1.1» 1.2 or 1.3 below.
1.1       Measurement on test track.
1.1.1.    Preparation of the vehicle.
1.1.1.1.  A vehicle represenative of the vehicle type to be approved or a
          device representative of the speed limitation device type as
          appropriate shall be submitted to the technical service.
1.1.1.2.  The settings of the engine of the test vehicle, particularly the fuel
          feed (carburettor or injection system) shall conform to the
          specifications of I the venelle manufacturer.
1.1.1.3.  The tyres shall be bedded and the pressure shall be as specified by
          the manufacturer of the vehicle.
1.1.1.4.  The vehicle mass shall be the unladen mass as declared by the
          manufacturer.
1.1.2.    Characteristics of the test track.
1.1.2.1.  The test surface shall be suitable to enable stabilized speed to be
         maintained and shall be free from uneven patches. Gradients shall
         not exceed 2 % and shall not vary by more than 1 % excluding camber
         effects.
1.1.2.2. The test surface shall be free from standing water, snow or ice.
1.1.3.   Ambient weather conditions.
1.1.3.1  The mean wind speed measured at a height at least 1m above the ground
         shall be less than 6 m/s with gusts not exceeding 10 m/s.
1.1.4.   Acceleration test method.
1.1.4.1. The vehicle running at a speed which Is 10 km/h below the set speed
         shall be accelerated as much as possible using a fully positive
         action on the accelerator control.
         This action shall be maintained at least 30 seconds after the vehicle
         speed has been stabilized. The instantaneous vehicle speed shall be
         recorded during the test In order to establish the curve of the speed
         versus the time and during the putting Into service of the speed
         limitation function or of the speed limitation device as appropriate.
         The accuracy of the speed measurement shall be ± 1 %. The accuracy
         of the time measurement shall be within 0.1 s.
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 1.1.4.2.    Acceptance criteria for the acceleration test.
             The test shall be satisfactory if the following conditions are met:
 1.1.4.2.1. The stabilized speed Vstab reached by the vehicle shall be equal or
             less than the set speed Vset. However a tolerance of 5 % of the Vset
             value or 5 km/h whichever is the greater is acceptable.
 1.1.4.2.2. Transient response (see figure 2 of appendix).
            After the stabilized speed is first achieved:
             (a) the maximum speed shall not exceed the stabilized speed Vstab by
            more than 5 X;
             (b) the rate of change of speed shall not exceed 0.5 m/s 2 when
            measured on a period greater than 0.1 s ; and
             (c) the stabilized speed conditions specified in 1.4.2.3. shall be
            attained within 10 s of first reaching of the stabilized speed Vstab.
1.1.4.2.3. Stabilized speed (see figure 2 of appendix).
            When stable speed control has been achieved :
             (a) speed shall not vary by more than 4 % of the stabilized speed
            Vstab or 2 km/h whichever is the greater ;
            (b) the rate of change of speed shall not exceed 0,2 m/s 2 when
            measured on a period greater than 0.1 s.
1.1.4.2.4. Tests in acceleration shall be carried out and the acceptance
            criteria verified for each reduction ratio of gear allowing the speed
             limit to be exceeded.
1.1.5.      Test method at steady speed.
1.1.5.1.    The vehicle shall be driven at full acceleration up to the steady
            speed, then shall be maintained at this speed without any
            modification on the test basis of at least 400 metres. The vehicle's
            average speed measurement shall then be repeated on the same test
            basis, but run in the opposite direction, and under the same
            procedures.
            The stabilization speed for the whole test previously considered is
            the mean of the two average speeds measured on going trips and on
            coming back trips of the test basis. The whole test including the
            calculation of the stabilization speed shall be carried out five
            times. The speed of measurements shall be carried out with an
            accuracy of ± 1 X, the time measurements with an accuracy of 0.1 s.
1.1.5.2.   Acceptance criteria for steady speed test.
           Tests are judged satisfactory if the following conditions are
            fulfilled :
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1.1.5.2.1. None of the stabilization speeds Vstab obtained shall exceed set
            speed Vset. However, a tolerance of 5 X of the Vset value or 5 km/h
            whichever is the greater ie acceptable.
1.1.5.2.2. The gap between the extreme stabiIllation speeds obtained during the
            tests shall not exceed 3 km/h.
1.1.5.2.3. Tests In steady speed shall be carried out and the acceptance
            criteria verified for each reduction gear ratio allowing in theory
            the speed limit to be exceeded.
1.2.        Tests on chassis dynamometer
1.2.1.     Characteristics of the chassis dynamometer
           The equivalent inertia of the vehicle mass shall be reproduced on the
           chassis dynamometer with an accuracy of ± 10 X. The speed of the
            vehicle shall be measured with an accuracy of ± 1 X. The time shall
            be measured with an accuracy of 0.1 s.
1.2.2.     Acceleration test method
1.2.2.1.   The power absorbed by the brake of the chassis dynamometer during the
            test shall be set to correspond with the vehicle's resistance tc
           progressive movement at the tested speed(s). This power may be
           established by calculation and shall be set to an accuracy of ± 10 X.
           At the request of the applicant, and with the agreement of the
           competent authority the power absorbed may alternatively be set at
           0.4 Pmax (Pmax is the maximum power of the engine). The vehicle
            running at a speed which is 10 km/h below its set speed shall be
           accelerated at the maximum possibilities of the engine by using a
           fully positive action on the acceleration control. This action shall
           be maintained at least 20 seconds after the vehicle speed has been
           stabilized. The Instantaneous vehicle speed shall be recorded during
            the test in order to draw the curve of the speed versus time during
           the putting into service of the speed limitation device.
1.2.2.2.   Acceptance criteria for the acceleration test
           The test shall be satisfactory if the following conditions are met :
1.2.2.2.1. The stabilized speed Vstab reached by the vehicle shall be equal or
            less than the set speed Vset. However a tolerance of 5 X of the Vset
           value or 5 km/h whichever is the greater is acceptable.
1.2.2.2.2. Transient response (see figure 2 of appendix).
           After the stabilized speed Is first achieved :
           (a) the maximum speed shall not exceed the stabiilized speed Vstab by
           more than 5 X ;
           (b) the rate of change of speed shall not exceed 0.5 m/s 2 when
           measured on a period greater than 0.1 s ; and
           (c) the stabilized speed conditions specified in 1.2.2.2.3. shall be
           attained within 10 s of first reaching of the stabiIzed speed Vstab.
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 1.2.2.2.3. Stabilized speed (see figure 2 of appendix)
             When stable speed control has been achieved :
             (a) speed shall not vary by more than 4 X of the stabiilized speed
             Vstab or 2 km/h whichever is the greater ;
             (b) the rate of change of speed shall not exceed 0.2 m / s 2 when
             measured on a period greater than 0.1 s.
 1.2.2.2.4. Tests in acceleration shall be carried out and the acceptance
             criteria verified for each reduction ratio of gear allowing in theory
             the speed limit to be exceeded.
 1.2.3.      Test method for steady speed test
 1.2.3.1.    The vehicle shall be installed on the chassis dynamometer. The
             following acceptance criteria should be met for power absorbed by the
             chassis dynamometer varying progressively from the maximum power Pmax
             to a value equal to 0.2 Pmax. The speed of the vehicle shall be
             recorded in the full range of power defined above. The maximum speed
             of the vehicle shall be determined on this range. Test and record
             defined above shall be made five times.
 1.2.3.2.    Acceptance criteria for steady speed test
             Tests are judged satisfactory if the following conditions are
             fulfiI led :
 1.2.3.2.1. None of the stabilization speeds Vstab obtained shall exceed the set
             speed Vset. However, a tolerance of 5 X of the Vset value or 5 km/h
            whichever is the greater Is acceptable.
 1.2.3.2.2. The gap between the extreme stabilization speeds obtained during the
             test shall not exceed 3 km/h.
 1.2.3.2.3. Tests in steady speeds shall be carried out and the acceptance
            criteria verified for each reduction gear ratio allowing in theory
             the speed limit to be exceeded.
 1.3.       Test on engine test bench
            This test procedure can only be used when the applicant can
            demonstrate to the satisfaction of the technical services that this
            method is equivalent to the measurement on a test track.
2.          ENDURANCE TEST
            The speed limitation device shall be submitted to a durability test
            following the procedure prescribed below. However, this may be
            omitted if the applicant demonstrate the resistance to aging effects.
2.1.        The device is cycled on a bench simulating the attitude and the
            movement which the speed limitation device would experience on the
            vehicle.
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2.2 A functioning cycle ts maintained by means of a control system
    supplied by the maufacturer. The diagram of the cycle 3s given
    below:
                                                                   t iff*?.
    t 0 - t-i - t 2 - t 3 - t 4 - t 5 - tg - ty : the tIme
    taken to do this operation
    t-j - t 2 - 2 seconds
    *3 *" *4 " 1 second
    t
      5 " t 6 " 2 «©conds
    *7 ~ *8 " 1 second
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           Five conditionings are defined hereafter. The speed limitation
           device (SLD) samples of the type presented for approval shall be
           submitted to the conditionings according to the table below:
                                                1st      Snd      3rd      4th
                                                •LP               fLO      *LD
              Cond it ien i ne; 1                X
              Conditioning     2                          X
              Cond i t i on i ng   3                      X
              Cond11 i on i ng   4                                 X
              Conditioning     5                                            X
2.2.1.    Conditioning 1 : tests at ambient temperature (293 K ± 2 K)
                               number of cycles : 50 000
2.2.2.    Conditioning 2 : tests at high temperatures
2.2.2.1.  Electronic components
          The components shall be cycled in a climatic chamber. A temperature
          of 338 K ± 5 K is maintained during the whole functioning. Number of
          cycles : 12 500.
2.2.2.2.  Mechanical components
          The components shall be cycled in a climatic chamber. A temperature
          of 373 K ± 5K is maintained during the whole functioning. Number of
          cycles : 12 500.
2.2.3.    Conditioning 3 : tests at low temperature.
           in the climatinc chamber used for conditioning 2, a temperature of
          253 K ± 5 K is maintained during the whole functioning. Number of
          cycles : 12 500.
2.2.4.    Conditioning 4 : test in a salted atmosphere.      Only for components
          exposed to the ambient road environment.
          The device shall be cycled in a salted atmosphere chamber» The
          concentration of sodium chloride is of 5 % and internai emperature of
          the climatic chamber is of 308 K ± 2 K. Number of cycles : 12 500.
2.2.5.    Conditioning 5 : vibration test
r,i\ 5.1. The speed limitation device is mounted in a similar way to its
          mounting on the vehicle.
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  2.2.5.2.   Sinusoidal vibrations shall be applied In all three planes;
             logarithmic sweep shall be 1 octave per minute.
  2.2.5 2.1. First test : frequency range 10-24 Hz, amplitude ± 2 mm.
  2.2.5.2.2. Second test : frequency range 24-1000 Hz. for chassis and cab
             mounted technical units, input 2.5 g. For engine mounted technical
             uni ts, input 5 g.
  2.3.       Acceptance criteria of the endurance tests
  2.3.1.     At the end of the endurance tests, no modificat ion of the device's
             performances shall be observed regarding the set speed.
  2.3.2      However, if any breaking down of the device occurs during one of the
             endurance tests, a second device can be submitted to the considered
             endurance tests at the manufacturer's request.
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                                                  ANNEX III
                                                   APPENDIX
               ASYMPTOTIC CURVE
                                        V
                                          J
                                 4,05 Vset
                                 V «Vmax
                                                                            •b*t
                                             Figure 1
               In this case, Vset = Vmax : the only condition on maximum speed is to
               satisfed. The area S is not defined.
               OSCILLATING CURVE
             ipctd
* 0 % Vefitf
                                            figure 2
              Vmax is the maximum speed reached by the vehicle on the first half period
              the response curve.
              Vstab is the stabilized vehicle speed. It is the average speed calculated
              a time which is at least 20 seconds after the first half period.
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                     FICHE D'IMPACT SUR LA COMPETITIVITE ET L'EMPLOI
           Proposition de directive du Conseil concernant le rapprochement des
           législations des Etats membres relative aux limiteurs de vitesse
           des poids lourds et autocars.
       I. Quelle est la justification principale de la mesure ?
           - Achèvement de la procédure de réception CEE des véhicules automobiles.
           - Harmonisation des législations nationales.
           - Augmentation de la sécurité de la circulation routière.
           - Réduction des émissions de polluants et de la consommation de
              carburants des véhicules à moteur.
      II. Caractéristiques des entreprises concernées
           En particulier :
           - y-a-t-il un grand nombre de PME ? Non.
           - note t'on des concentrations dans des régions :
               . éligibles aux aides régionales des E.M. ? Non.
              . éligibles au Feder ? Non.
     '.II. Quelles sont les obligations imposées aux entreprises ?
           Respecter Les prescriptions desdites directives assurant ainsi le Libre
           accès de Leurs véhicules dans tout le territoire de La Communauté.
      IV. Quelles sont les obligations susceptibles d'être imposées
            indirectement aux entreprises via les autorités locales ?
           Respecter les prescriptions de ladite directive assurant ainsi Le Libre
           accès de leurs véhicules dans tout le territoire de la Communauté.
       V. Y-a-t-il des mesures spéciales pour les PME ? Non.
           - lesquelles ?
      VI. Quel est l'effet prévisible :
            - sur la compétitivité des entreprises ?
               pas d'effet prévisible.
            - sur l'emploi ?
               pas d'effet prévisible.
    VII. Les partenaires sociaux ont-ils été consultés ?       Oui
           - Avis des partenaires sociaux : Pas d'objections.
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