CELEX: 51989PC0653(02)
Language: en
Date: 1990-01-31
Title: PROPOSAL FOR A COUNCIL DIRECTIVE ON THE MASSES AND DIMENSIONS OF MOTOR VEHICLES OF CATEGORY M1

No C 95/92                                    Official Journal of the European Communities                                       12. 4. 90
               8.  The fitting requirements have/have not (J) been met:
               9.  Date of submission of vehicle for EEC type-approval:
              10.  Technical department responsible for carrying out EEC type-approval:
              11.  Date of test report issued by that department:
              12.  Number of test report issued by that department:
              13.  EEC type-approval granted/refused (*) in respect of the fitting of safety glazing:
              14.  Place:
              15.  Date:
             16.   Signature:
             17.   A list is attached of the documents submitted to the administrative department in the Member State having
                   granted EEC type-approval.
                   These documents may be obtained, on request by administrative departments in the other Member
                   States.
             18.   Remarks, if any:
                 Delete whichever is inapplicable.
             Proposal for a Council Directive on the masses and dimensions of motor vehicles of category M^
                                                      COM(89) 453 final — SYN 237
                                         (Submitted by the Commission on 12 February 1990)
                                                               (90/C 95/02)
THE COUNCIL OF THE EUROPEAN COMMUNITIES,                                  Whereas measures should be adopted in order gradually to
                                                                          establish the internal market during a period expiring on
Having regard to the Treaty establishing the European                     3 1 December 1992; whereas the internal market comprises
Economic Community, and in particular Article 100a                        a n e n t i t y without internal frontiers within which the free
thereof,                                                                  movement of goods, persons, services and capital is
                                                                          guaranteed;
Having regard to the proposal from the Commission,
In cooperation with the European Parliament,
                                                                          Whereas the technical requirements which motor vehicles
Having regard to the opinion of the Economic and Social                   must satisfy pursuant to national laws relate, inter alia, to
Committee,                                                                their masses and dimensions;
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 Whereas those requirements differ from one Member State to                                     Article 3
 another; whereas it is therefore necessary that all Member
 States adopt the same requirements, either in addition to or in      Any amendments necessary to adapt the requirements of the
 place of their existing rules in order to allow, in particular,      Annexes to this Directive to technical progress shall be
 the EEC type-approval procedure which was the subject of
                                                                      adopted by the Commission in accordance with the
 Council Directive 70/156/EEC of 6 February 1970 on the
                                                                      procedure laid down in Article 4.
 approximation of the laws of the Member States relating to
 the type-approval of motor vehicles and their trailers {l), as
 last amended by Directive 87/403/EEC ( z ), to be applied in
 respect of each type of vehicle;
                                                                                                Article 4
 Whereas the provisions of this Directive, which is limited to
 motor vehicles of category M i , are adopted in anticipation of      The Commission shall be assisted by a committee of an
 the entry into force of the provisions relating to the masses        advisory nature composed of the representatives of the
 and dimensions of all categories of motor vehicles and their         Member States and chaired by the representative of the
 trailers;                                                            Commission.
Whereas Article 13 of Directive 70/156/EEC lays down a                The representative of the Commission shall submit to the
procedure for the adaptation to technical progress of the             committee a draft of the measures to be taken. The
 provisions of the Annexes thereto; whereas, however,                 Committee shall deliver its opinion on the draft within a time
 technical progress makes prompt adaptation of the technical          limit which the chairman may lay down according to the
requirements laid down by the separate directive necessary;           urgency of the matter, if necessary by taking a vote.
whereas the Commission should be made responsible for the
 adoption thereof in order to simplify and expedite the               The opinion shall be recorded in the minutes; in addition,
procedure; whereas in all cases where the Council confers             each Member State shall have the right to ask to have its
powers upon the Commission to implement rules laid down               position recorded in the minutes.
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,                   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.
HAS ADOPTED THIS DIRECTIVE:
                                                                                                Article 5
                            Article 1
                                                                      Member States shall adopt and publish the provisions
For the purposes of this Directive, 'vehicle' means any motor         necessary to comply with this Directive before 1 January
vehicle in category M t as defined in Annex I to Directive            1992 and shall forthwith inform the Commission thereof.
70/156/EEC, intended for use on the road, having at least
four wheels and a maximum speed exceeding 25 km/h.                    They shall apply these provisions from 1 October 1992.
                                                                      The provisions adopted pursuant to the first paragraph shall
                            Article 2                                 make express reference to this Directive.
Member States may not refuse EEC type-approval or
national type-approval of a type of vehicle, or refuse or
prohibit the sale, registration, entry into service or use of a                                 Article 6
vehicle on grounds relating to its masses and dimensions if
these satisfy the requirements set out in Annex 1 hereto.             This Directive is addressed to the Member States.
I1) OJ No L 42, 23. 2. 1970, p. 1.
(2) OJ No L 220, 8. 8. 1987, p. 44.
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                                                                 ANNEX I
      1.        SCOPE
                This Directive applies to the masses and dimensions of motor vehicles in category M, as defined in Article 1.
     2.         APPLICATION FOR EEC TYPE-APPROVAL
     2.1.      Any application for the type approval of a vehicle in respect of its masses and dimensions shall be lodged by the
               manufacturer of the vehicle or by a duly authorized representative.
     2.2.       It shall be accompanied by the following documents, in triplicate, and the following information:
               a description of the type of vehicle, specifying the characteristics listed in Annex II, together with the documents
               requested in accordance with Article 3 of Directive 70/156/EEC.
     2.3.      A vehicle representative of the type to be type approved shall be presented to the technical department responsible for
               type-approval tests.
     3.        EEC TYPE-APPROVAL
               A certificate identical with the model set out in Annex HI shall be attached to the EEC type-approval form.
     4.         REQUIREMENTS
     4.1.      Dimensions
     4.1.1.    The maximum authorized dimensions of a vehicle are as follows:
     4.1.1.1.  length: 12 000 mm;
     4.1.1.2.  width: 2 500 mm;
     4.1.1.3.  height: 4 000 mm;
     4.1.1.4. the dimensions shall be measured according to the provisions of the notes of Annex I to Directive 70/156/EEC.
    4.2.       Mass
    4.2.1.    The maximum authorized mass of a vehicle shall be the maximum technically permissible mass.
              The technically permissible maximum mass of the vehicle and of its axles shall be determined by its manufacturer,
              bearing in mind, in particular of the strength of the materials used and provided that the technically permissible
              maximum mass thus determined is not lower than the mass of the vehicle in running order, plus 75 kg for every
              passenger seat and the driver including the luggage which the vehicle is designed to carry. The number of seats must be
              stated by the manufacturer. The masses of the passengers and the luggage shall be positioned in the correct place to
              determine the technically permissible maximum mass of the vehicle and the axles. If the vehicle is intended to draw a
              trailer the technically permissible support load has to be taken into account for the determination of the maximum
              masses mentioned above.
    4.2.2.1.  The sum of the technically permissible maximum masses of the axles shall not be less than the technically permissible
              maximum mass of the vehicle. Where the vehicle and, at the same time, its rear axle are laden to the technically
              permissible maximum mass, the mass bearing on the front axle must not be less than 3 0 % of the technically
              permissible maximum mass of the vehicle.
    4.3.      Towable mass and vertical load at the coupling
    4.3.1.    Maximum authorized towable mass of the vehicle intended to draw a trailer equipped with a service braking
              device
    4.3.1.1.  The maximum authorized towable mass of a vehicle is the technically permissible maximum mass based on the
              construction of the vehicle and the mechanical coupling device or the mass equal to the maximum authorized mass of
              the towing vehicle; the lower mass value shall apply. For the 4-wheel drive vehicle the maximum authorized towable
              mass can be increased up to 1,5 times the maximum authorized mass of the towing vehicle, taking into account the
              technically permissible maximum towable mass.
              However, in both cases the maximum towable mass of 3 500 kg shall not be exceeded.
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       4.3.1.2. The technically permissible maximum towable mass is that stated by the manufacturer, the towable mass being the
                total actual mass of the trailer drawn including the actual load on the coupling device.
       4.3.2.   Maximum authorized towable mass of the vehicle intended to draw a trailer without a service braking device.
       4.3.2.1. The maximum authorized towable mass is the technically permissible towable mass or the mass equal to half of the
                mass of the towing vehicle in running order, including the driver's mass of 75 kg; the lower mass value shall apply.
                However, the maximum towable mass of 750 kg shall not be exceeded.
       4.3.2.2. The motor vehicle of category Mi towing a trailer without a service braking device shall provide a braking capability
                approximately equivalent to the requirements of Type-O test related to deceleration of Directive 71/320/EEC.
       4.3.3.   The maximum permissible support load at the coupling device of the vehicle is the technically permissible support load,
                the support load being the actual vertical load transmitted when the vehicle is stationary, by the draw bar of the trailer
                to the coupling head and acting via the centre of the coupling device.
       4.3.3.1. The technically permissible support load is that stated by the manufacturer; this load shall not be less than 25 kg and be
                increased for greater towable masses. The manufacturer shall specify the conditions for the attachment of the coupling
                device to the motor vehicle, especially the overhang of the attachment.
       4.3.4.   The motor vehicle towing a trailer shall be able to start the vehicle combination — laden to its maximum mass — five
                times on an uphill gradient of at least 12% within five minutes.
       4.3.5.   The motor vehicle towing a trailer shall be capable of holding the combination of vehicles stationary on a 12%
                gradient with the parking brake of the towing vehicle, according to Directive 71/320/EEC.
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                                                                ANNEX II
                                            MODEL INFORMATION DOCUMENT (a)
                 The information relating to the vehicle,   technical entity or component to be type approved 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. Photographs, if any, shall
                 show sufficient detail. In the case        of microprocessor-controlled functions supply relevant
                 performance-related information.
           0.             GENERAL
           0.1.           Make (trade name of manufacturer):
           0.2.           Type and commercial description (mention any variants): ....
           0.3.           Means of identification of type, if marked on the vehicle (b):
          0.3.1.          Location of that marking:
          0.4.            Category of vehicle (c):
          0.5.           Name and address of manufacturer:
          0.6.           Name and address of manufacturer's authorized 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 commence at number:
          1.             GENERAL CONSTRUCTION CHARACTERISTICS OF THE VEHICLE
          1.1.           Photographs and/or drawings of a representative vehicle:
          1.2.           Dimensional drawing of the whole vehicle:
          1.3.           Number of axles and wheels:
          1.3.2.         Number and position of steered axles:
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          1.3.3.     Powered axles (number, position, interconnection):
          1.6.       Position and arrangement of the engine:
          2.         MASSES AND DIMENSIONS (e) (refer to drawing where applicable)
          2.1.       Wheel base(s) (fully loaded) (f):
          2.3.       Axle track(s) and width(s):
          2.3.1.     Track of each steered axle (i):
          2.3.2.     Track of all the other axles:
          2.3.3.     Width of the widest rear axle:
          2.3.4.     With of the rearmost axle:
          2.4.       Range of vehicle dimensions (overall):
          2.4.1.     For chassis with bodywork:
          2.4.2.1.   Length (j):
          2.4.2.2.   Width (k):
          2.4.2.3.   Height (unladen) (1) (for suspension adjustable for height, indicate normal running position):
          2.4.2.4.   Front overhang (m):
          2.4.2.4.1. Approach angle (off-road vehicles (c):        (degrees)
          2.4.2.5.   Rear overhang (n):
          2.4.2.5.1. Departure angle (off-road vehicles) (c):       (degrees)
          2.4.2.6.   Ground clearance (c):
          2.4.2.6.1. Ramp angle (off-road vehicles) (c):        (degrees)
          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)
                     (b):
          2.6.1.     Distribution of this mass among the axles:
          2.8.       Technically permissible maximum mass stated by the manufacturer:
          2.8.1.     Distribution of this mass among the axles:
          2.9.       Technically permissable maximum mass on each axle:
          2.10.      Maximum mass of trailers which may be coupled:
          2.10.4.    Maximum mass of the combination:
          2.10.5.    The vehicle is/is not (x) suitable for towing loads/trailers
          2.10.6.    Maximum mass of unbraked trailer:
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           2 12           Swept path
           2 13           Engine power/maximum mass ratio an kW/kg)
           2 14            Hill starting ability (with trailer)   (degrees)
           2 15           Capacity to climb a gradient of       (degrees) (off-road vehicles)
           11             LINKS BETWEEN DRAWING VEHICLES AND TRAILERS
          (5 Delete where inapplicable
          NB For footnotes (a) to (q) see Annex 1 to Directive 70/156/EEC, as last ammended by Directive
               (111/4141/88 Rev 2)
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                                                                     ANNEX III
                                                                      MODEL
                                                     (maximum format: A4 (210 x 297 mm)
                                                    EEC TYPE-APPROVAL CERTIFICATE
                                                                      (Vehicle)
                                                                                                            Name of
                                                                                                        administration
                        Communication relating to:
                                             — type-approval (*)
                                             — extension of type-approval ( i )
                                             — refusal of type-approval (J)
                                             of a type of vehicle in pursuance of the provisions of Dierective
                                             on masses and dimensions of motor vehicles of category M i .
          EEC type-approval No:                                                                            Extension No:
                                                                     SECTION I
          0.1.          Make (name of undertaking):
          0.2.          Type and commercial description (mention any variants):
          03.           Means of identifying the type attached to the vehicle (a):
          0.3.1.        Location of that information:
          0.4.          Category of vehicle (b):
          0.5.          Name and address of manufacturer:
          0.6.          Name and address of manufacturer's authorized representative (if any):
          (') Delete where inapplicable.
          (a) Where used the means of identification can only appear on vehicles covered by the scope of the separate directive covering
              type-approval. Where the means of identifying the type consists of characters not relating to the description of the types of
              vehicles referred to in this information document these characters shall be replaced, in any such documents by the sign '?'
              (example: ABC?? 123??).
          (b) As referred to in note (b) to Annex 1 to Directive 70/156/EEC, as last amended by Directive 87/403/EEC.
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                                                         SECTION II
            1.     Additional information
            1.1.   Length:                                (mm)
            1.2.   Width:                                 (mm)
            1.3.   Height:                                (mm)
            1.4.   Mass of vehicle in running order:                                        (kg)
            1.5.   Maximum authorized mass:                (kg)
            1.6.   Maximum axle masses:
            1.6.1. 1. Axle:                                (kg)
                   2. Axle:                                (kg)
                   3. Axle:                                (kg)
            1.7.   Number of passenger seats (without driver)
            1.8.   Maximum authorized towable mass (*):
            1.8.1. Trailer without service brake:                           (kg)
            1.8.2. Trailer with service brake:                              (kg)
            1.8.3. Maximum vertical load at the coupling (*):               (kg)
            2.     Technical department conducting tests:
            3.     Date of test report:
            4.     Number of test reports:
            5.     Grounds justifying extension of type approval (if any):
                   Comments (if any):
                   Place:
                   Date:
                   Signature:
          10.      The list of the various components of the type-approval file maintained by the administrative
                   department having carried out type-approval, and which may be obtained on request, are set out in the
                   Annex.