CELEX: 51987PC0132(01)
Language: en
Date: 1987-08-12
Title: PROPOSAL FOR A COUNCIL DIRECTIVE ON THE APPROXIMATION OF THE LAWS OF THE MEMBER STATES RELATING TO THE SPRAY-SUPPRESSION DEVICES OF CERTAIN CATEGORIES OF MOTOR VEHICLE AND THEIR TRAILERS

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                                                              II
                                                      (Preparatory    Acts)
                                                 COMMISSION
Proposal for a Council Directive on the approximation of the laws of the Member States relating to the spray-
                        suppression devices of certain categories of motor vehicle and their trailers
                                                      COM(87) 132 final
                             (Submitted  by the Commission    to the Council on 12 August 1987)
                                                         (87/C 265/01)
THE COUNCIL OF THE EUROPEAN COMMUNITIES,                           Whereas, with a view to ensuring road safety, .it is
                                                                   considered important that all vehicles in higher weight
Having regard to the Treaty establishing the European              categories and with a certain minimum design speed
Economic Community, and in particular Article 100A                 should be equipped with efficient spray-suppression
thereof,                                                           devices in order to retain water and small objects
                                                                   thrown upwards and sideways from the vehicle tyres;
                                                                   whereas, for practical reasons, it is felt necessary to fix
Having regard to the proposal from the Commission,
                                                                   different deadlines for the application of the provisions
                                                                   of this Directive in respect of new type approvals, all
In cooperation with the European Parliament,                       new vehicles and all vehicles on the road;
Having regard to the opinion of the Economic and
Social Committee,                                                  Whereas the approximation of national laws relating
                                                                   to motor vehicles entails the mutual recognition by
Whereas it is important to adopt measures with the                 Member States of the inspections carried out by each
aim of progressively establishing the internal market              of them on the basis of common requirements,
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;
                                                                   HAS ADOPTED THIS DIRECTIVE:
Whereas the technical requirements which certain
vehicle categories must satisfy pursuant to national laws
 relate inter alia to the spray-suppression devices of                                      Article 1
 motor vehicles and their trailers;
                                                                   1.     Member States shall grant EEC component type-
Whereas these requirements differ from one Member
                                                                   approval for any type of device, hereinafter referred to
 State to another; whereas it is therefore necessary that
                                                                   as 'spray-suppression device', intended to prevent or
 all Member States adopt the same requirements either
                                                                   limit the production of spray or the throwing-up of
 in addition to or in place of their existing rules in order,
                                                                   mud and stones, coming from tyres of moving vehicles,
 in particular, to allow the EEC type-approval procedure
                                                                   which satisfies the requirements of Annex II.
 which was the subject of Council Directive 70/156/EEC
 of 6 February 1970 on the approximation of the laws
 of the Member States relating to the type-approval of
 motor vehicles and their trailers (l), as last amended by         2.     A Member State which has granted EEC com-
 the Act of Accession of Spain and Portugal, to be                 ponent type-approval shall take the measures required
 introduced in respect of each type of vehicle;                    to verify, in so far as is necessary and, if need be, in
                                                                   cooperation with the competent authorities of the other
                                                                   Member States, that production models conform to the
                                                                   approved type. For this purpose the Member State shall
 (') OJ No L 42, 23. 2. 1970, p. 1.                                apply the provisions of Annex IV.
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                         Article 2                            taken, which may extend to withdrawal of EEC com-
                                                              ponent type-approval. The said authorities shall take
Member States shall, for each spray-suppression device        the same measures if they are informed by the com-
which they approve pursuant to Article 1, issue to the        petent authorities of another Member State of such
manufacturer or to his authorized representative an           failure to conform.
EEC component type-approval mark in conformity
with the specimen in Appendix 3 to Annex II.
                                                              2.    The competent authorities of the Member States
                                                              shall within one month inform each other of any with-
Member States shall take all appropriate measures to          drawal of EEC component type-approval by means
prevent the use of marks liable to create confusion           of a copy of the component type-approval certificate,
between spray-suppression devices which have been             signed and dated and bearing in large letters the words
component type-approved pursuant to Article 1 and             'EEC TYPE-APPROVAL W I T H D R A W N ' , and of the
other devices.                                                reasons for any such measure.
                                                              3.    If the Member State which has granted the EEC
                                                              component type-approval disputes the alleged lack of
                         Article 3                            conformity, the Member States concerned shall endeav-
                                                              our to settle the disagreement. The Commission shall
1.     No Member State may prohibit the placing on            be kept informed. Where necessary, it shall arrange for
the market of spray-suppression devices on grounds            appropriate discussions with a view to arriving at a
relating to their construction if they bear the EEC           solution.
component type-approval mark.
2.     Nevertheless, a Member State may prohibit the                                     Article 6
placing on the market of spray-suppression devices
bearing the EEC component type-approval mark which            Any decision taken pursuant to the provisions adopted
consistently fail to conform to the approved type.            in implementation of this Directive to refuse or with-
                                                              draw EEC component type-approval for spray-sup-
                                                              pression devices, to refuse this registration, or to pro-
That Member State shall forthwith inform the other            hibit their placing on the market or their use, shall set
Member States and the Commission of the measures              out in detail the reasons on which it is based. Such
taken, specifying the reasons for its decision. The pro-      decisions shall be notified to the party concerned, who
visions of Article 5 shall also apply.                        shall at the same time be informed of the remedies
                                                              available to him under the laws in force in the Member
                                                              States and of the time limits fixed for availing himself
Non-conformity with the approved type, within the             of such remedies.
meaning of the first subparagraph, shall exist if the
requirements of Annex II have not been respected.
                                                                                         Article 7
                          Article 4                            For the purposes of this Directive, 'vehicle' means any
                                                               motor vehicle in categories N 2 and N 3 and trailers in
The competent authorities of each Member State shall,          categories 0 3 and 0 4 , as defined in Annex I to Directive
 within one month, send the competent authorities of           70/156/EEC, designed for use on the road, with or
the other Member States copies of the component type-          without bodywork, and with a maximum design speed
 approval certificates completed for each type of spray-       exceeding 50 km/h.
suppression device which they approve or refuse to
approve.
                                                                                         Article 8
                                                               1.    N o Member State may refuse to grant EEC type-
                          Article 5                            approval or national type-approval in respect of a
                                                               vehicle on grounds relating to its spray-suppression
 1.    If the Member State which has granted EEC com-          devices if the latter bear the EEC component type-
 ponent type-approval finds that a number of spray-            approval mark and if they have been fitted pursuant to
suppression devices bearing the same EEC component             the provisions of Annex III.
type-approval mark do not conform to the type which
 it has approved, it shall take the necessary measures to
ensure that production models conform to the approved          2.    No Member State may refuse or prohibit the sale,
 type. The competent authorities of that State shall           registration, entry into service or use of any vehicle on
 advise those of the other Member States of the measures       grounds relating to its spray-suppression devices if these
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bear the EEC component type-approval mark and                         the Committee set up pursuant to Directive 70/156/
satisfy the provisions of Annex III.                                  EEC, hereinafter referred to as 'the Committee'. The
                                                                      Committee shall discuss the requests for opinion drawn
                                                                      up by the Commission. The Commission, when asking
                          Article 9                                   the opinion of the Committee, may fix the period within
                                                                      which this must be delivered. The deliberations of the
1. Any vehicle submitted for EEC type-approval                        Committee are not followed by a vote. Nevertheless,
after 30 September 1988 shall comply with this Direc-                 any member of the Committee may request that his
tive.                                                                 opinion be recorded in the minutes.
2.     Any new vehicle, produced or brought into service
for the first time on or after 1 May 1989, shall comply
with this Directive.                                                                              Article 12
3.     As from 1 October 1989, all vehicles in use on the             1. Member States shall bring into force the pro-
road shall comply with this Directive.                                visions necessary in order to comply with this Directive
                                                                      before 1 October 1988. They shall forthwith inform the
                          Article 10                                  Commission thereof.
Any amendments necessary in order to adapt the
requirements of the Annexes to this Directive so as to                2.     Member States shall communicate the main pro-
take account of technical progress shall be adopted in                visions of national law which they adopt in the field
accordance with the procedure laid down in Article 11.                covered by this Directive to the Commission.
                          Article 11
                                                                                                  Article 13
When the procedure defined in this Article is invoked,
the Commission shall take a decision after consulting                 This Directive is addressed to the Member States.
                                                             ANNEX     1
                                           DEFINITIONS AND GENERAL REQUIREMENTS
                   Definitions
             1.1.  Spray-suppression     device
                   A device intended to retain water thrown upwards by vehicle tyres, to reduce the pulverization thereof
                   and to deflect same towards the road surface at a low speed, at the same time reducing the risk of
                   danger to other road users created by small objects (stones, mud, etc.) being thrown away from the
                   vehicle by its tyres.
              1.2. Wheelguard     (mudguard)
                   The part of the spray-suppression device intended to trap the water, etc., thrown up by the tyre and
                   to direct it towards the ground. Mudguards may form an integral part of the vehicle bodywork.
              1.3. Rain flap
                   The flexible part of the spray-suppression device mounted vertically behind the wheel, on the lower
                   part of the chassis or on the mudguard.
                   The rain flap must also reduce the risk of small objects, and in particular pebbles, being picked up
                   from the ground by the tyres and thrown upwards or towards other road users.
              1.4.  Valance
                   The part of the spray-suppression device in, or close to, the vertical longitudinal plane of the vehicle.
                   Valances may form an integral part of the vehicle bodywork.
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           1.5.  Spray-reduction device
                 A device intended to absorb the energy of the water thrown against a surface by the tyre, thus reducing
                 the intensity with which it is then dispersed into fine droplets.
           1.6.  Air I water separator
                 A device forming part of the valance and/or rain flap through which air can pass whilst reducing
                 vaporized water emissions (spray).
           1.7.  Steered wheels
                 Wheels actuated by the vehicle's steering system.
           1.8.  Self-tracking axle
                 An axle pivoted about a central point in such a way that it can describe a horizontal arc. For the
                 purpose of this Directive, a self-tracking axle of the 'pivot steering' type is considered to be and treated
                 as a steering axle.
           1.9.  Lifting axle
                 An axle which can be lifted from the road during normal vehicle use.
           1.10. Width of tyre contact patch
                 The width of the part of the tyre in contact with the road (surface) under normal conditions of use,
                 measured at 90° to the circumference of the tyre tread.
           1.11. Type of spray-suppression device
                 The expression 'type of spray-suppression device' means devices which do not differ with respect to
                 the following main characteristics:
                 — materials,
                 — shape,
                 — dimensions (as far as they influence the behaviour of the material).
           2.    General requirements
           2.1.  Spray-suppression devices must be designed in such a way as not to damage the tyres.
                 In addition, they must allow air to circulate freely about the tyres and brake hubs in order to avoid
                 overheating.
                                                             ANNEX      II
           REQUIREMENTS RELATING T O THE EEC COMPONENT TYPE-APPROVAL OF SPRAY-SUP-
                                                         PRESSION DEVICES
           1.        Categories of spray-suppression device, tests to be conducted and values to be observed for EEC
                     component type-approval
           1.1.      For the purposes of this Directive, spray-suppression devices are divided into the two following
                     categories:
                     — category I: spray-suppression devices fitted with valances and/or rain flaps,
                     — category II: air/water separators fitted with valances and flaps.
           1.2.      Category I devices are subjected to the test described in Appendix 1 and must satisfy the results
                     criteria specified in point 4 thereof.
           1.3.      Category II devices are subjected to the test and checks described in Appendix 2.
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          2.       Application for EEC component type-approval
          2.1.     Application for the EEC component type-approval of a type of spray-suppression device shall be
                   submitted by the holder of the trade mark or name or by his authorized representative.
          2.2.     For each type the application shall be accompanied by the following documents in triplicate, and
                   by the following information and materials:
          2.2.1.   a technical description indicating the type(s) of vehicle(s) for which the spray-suppression device is
                   designed, the characteristics and dimensions referred to in Annex III, the materials used as well as
                   (a) dimensional drawing(s) in sufficient detail and on an appropriate scale to allow identification
                   and showing the geometrical conditions for attachment to the vehicle; instructions for installation.
                   The drawings shall show the position to be used for the EEC component type-approval mark;
          2.2.2.   four devices: three devices to be used for tests and a fourth to be kept by the test laboratory for
                   any subsequent verification. The test laboratory may require further samples.
          2.3.      Inscriptions
                   Each device must be clearly and indelibly marked with the applicant's trade name or mark and
                   with its category as defined in 1.1 above. Sufficient space shall be allowed for the EEC type-
                   approval mark.
          2.4.      Marking
          2.4.1.   Any spray-suppression device in conformity with a type approved pursuant to this Directive shall
                   bear an EEC component type-approval mark, which shall be so inscribed as to be indelible and
                   easily legible even when the device is mounted on the vehicle.
          2.4.2.   The EEC type-approval-mark (the model of which is shown in Appendix 3 to this Annex) shall
                   consist of:
          2.4.2.1. a rectangle surrounding the lower-case letter 'e', followed by the distinguishing letter(s) or number
                   of the Member State which has granted the EEC component type-approval:
                   1 for the Federal Republic of Germany,
                   2 for France,
                   3 for Italy,
                   4 for the Netherlands,
                   6 for Belgium,
                   9 for Spain,
                   11 for the United Kingdom,
                   13 for Luxemburg,
                   18 for Denmark,
                   21 for Portugal,
                   IRL for Ireland, and
                   EL for Greece;
          2.4.2.2. the EEC component type-approval number (corresponding to the number on the component type-
                   approval certificate, the model of which is shown in Appendix 4 to this Annex);
          2.4.2.3. the symbols T or i l ' , indicating the category to which the device belongs.
          2.4.2.4. The EEC component type-approval number and symbol(s) shall be placed close to the rectangle
                   and either above or below the letter 'e' or to the left or right of that letter. The digits of the
                   component type-approval number shall be placed on the same side of the letter 'e' and shall face
                   in the same direction. The additional symbol(s) shall be diametrically opposite the component
                   type-approval number. The use of roman numerals in component type-approval numbers must be
                   avoided so as to prevent any confusion with other symbols.
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                                                                  Appendix 1
                                       TESTS ON CATEGORY I SPRAY-SUPPRESSION DEVICES
           1.    Principle
                 The aim of this test is to quantify the ability of a spray suppressor to retain the water directed against
                 it by a series of jets. The test assembly is intended to reproduce the conditions under which the equipment
                 is to function when fitted to a vehicle as regards the volume and speed of the water thrown up by the
                 ground contact patch of the tyre.
           2.    Equipment
                 See figure 8 for a description of the test assembly, based on British Standard AU 200 1984, as adapted
                 by Amendment No 1 (1986). Tests must be conducted in a draught-free environment.
           3.    Procedure
           3.1. Secure a 500 ( + 0/ —5) mm wide, 750 mm long sample of the equipment to be tested, or attach the
                 device to the vertical frame of the testing equipment, making sure that the sample or device lies well
                 within the limits of the collector, and that no mounting is able to deflect the water, either before or
                 after its impact.
           3.2. Set the water flow rate at 0,675 ( ± 0,01) litres per second and direct at least 90 litres onto the sample
                 from a horizontal distance of 500 ( ± 2) mm (figure 8).
           3.3. Allow the water to trickle from the sample into the collector and calculate the percentage (difference)
                 between the quantity of water collected and the quantity of water sprayed.
           3.4. Repeat the test five times and calculate the average percentage amount of water collected.
           4.    Results
           4.1. The calculated average percentage of water collected during the five tests shall not be less than 6 5 % of
                 the amount of water directed onto the device.
           4.2. If the highest and lowest percentages of water recovered depart from the average percentage by more
                 than 5 %, the test will not be valid and shall be repeated.
                 If even in this second test the highest and lowest percentages of water recovered again depart from the
                 average percentage by more than 5 %, and/or if the average value, does not satisfy the requirements of
                 4.1 of this Appendix, approval is refused.
                                                                  Appendix 2
                    TESTS ON CATEGORY II SPRAY-SUPPRESSION DEVICES (AIR/WATER SEPARATORS)
           1. Secure the device in accordance with 7.2.2 of Annex III, but at a distance of 0,85 R from a vertical line
               passing through the centre of the wheel, at 75 mm from a plane parallel to the wheel in the straight-
               ahead position.
           2. Turn the wheel at an angular velocity equivalent to a speed of 50 km/h and pass the wheel through the
               device 500 times by simulating a steering motion of approximately 30°.
           3. Examine the device and check that any openings for the tyre close automatically when the wheel returns
               to the straight-ahead position.
               Check whether the tyre has clearly deteriorated.
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                                                         Appendix 3
                              MODEL OF AN EEC COMPONENT TYPE-APPROVAL MARK
                                                                                        a£ 11 mm
                                                                           t
                  e9                                            a
                                                                3"
                                                                 f
                                                                          2a
                                                                          3
                                                                          1
                  148
          The spray-suppression device bearing the above EEC type-approval mark has been approved in Spain (e 9)
          under number 148 and is an air/water separator (category II). The figures used are only indicative.
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                                                             Appendix 4
           MODEL OF AN EEC COMPONENT TYPE-APPROVAL CERTIFICATE IN RESPECT OF A SPRAY-
                                                      SUPPRESSION DEVICE
                                              (Maximum format: A4 (210 x 297 mm))
                                                                                   (J)
           Communication    concerning the granting, refusal, withdrawal or extension of EEC component    type-approval
                                          in respect of a type of spray-suppression device
           EEC component type-approval No                                              Extension No
             1. Trade mark or name of device
             2. Type and category of device
             3. Name and address of manufacturer
             4. Name and address of manufacturer's authorized representative (if any)
             5. Characteristics of spray-suppression devices mounted on the vehicle (brief description, trade mark or
                name, number(s))
             6. Date on which the device was submitted for EEC component type-approval
             7. Technical service responsible for the EEC component type-approval tests ...
             8. Date and number of test report issued by the technical service
             9. Date on which EEC component type-approval was granted/refused/withdrawn/extended (2)
           10. Reason(s) for the extension of EEC component type-approval (where applicable)
           11. The extension of EEC component type-approval in respect of the fitting of spray-suppression devices
                has been granted/refused (2).
           12. Place
           13. Date
           14. Signature
           15. Annexed is a list of documents making up the EEC component type-approval file, deposited with the
                competent authority which granted that approval; a copy can be obtained on request.
           16. Remarks (if any)
           (j) Name of administration.
           (2) Delete as appropriate.
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          EXAMPLE OF AN EEC COMPONENT TYPE-APPROVAL CERTIFICATE IN RESPECT OF A SPRAY-
                                                        SUPPRESSION DEVICE
                                                              Directive ....
                                             Extension of EEC component type-approval ...
                                                                Type ...
                                              SUMMARY OF ANNEXED DOCUMENTS
          Total number of pages of the file:         12
          Number of pages of the description:         5
          Number of pages of drawings:                4
          Number of photographs:                      3
                                                                                                                     Page
          —    General                                                                                              .   1
          —    Vehicle type for which the device is intended                                                        ,   2
          —    Description of spray-suppression device                                                              ,   2
          —    Instructions for installation                                                                        .   5
          Drawings and photographs provided:
          — drawing(s) of installation of the device:
               — 031.3.048 (two pages A3)
               — 031.3.049 (two pages A4)
          — photograph(s): 031.13.028 to 030 (3)
          All documents, drawings and photographs shall bear the approval/extension number.
                                                              ANNEX 111
          REQUIREMENTS RELATING T O THE MOUNTING OF SPRAY-SUPPRESSION DEVICES ON
                                                              VEHICLES
          1.        Axles
                    Where a vehicle is fitted with one or more lifting axles, the spray-suppression device must:
          1.1.      cover all wheels when the axle is lowered and wheels in contact with the ground when the axle is
                    raised;
          1.2.      satisfy the conditions applicable to rigid axles if mounted on the pivoting part. If not mounted on
                    that part it must satisfy the conditions applicable to steered wheels.
          2.        Position of outer valance
          2.1.      In the case of non-steered wheels the distance (c) between the longitudinal plane tangential to the
                    outer tyre wall and the inner edge of the valance shall not exceed 50 mm unless the radius of the
                    inner edge of the valance indicated in 5.2 and 7.2 does not exceed 1,0 R, in which case it shall not
                    exceed 100 mm (figure 1).
          2.2.      In the case of steered wheels the distance (c) shall not exceed 100 mm.
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          3.     State of the vehicle
                 For the installation of spray-suppression devices, the vehicle must be in the following state:
                 (a) it must be unladen, have its bodywork in place and be in running order with its coolant, oil,
                      fuel, tool kit, spare wheel and driver on board. When checking for a semi-trailer, the tractor
                      shall be coupled with its trailer. In every case the wheels shall be in the straight-ahead position;
                 (b) the loading surfaces of semi-trailers must be horizontal;
                 (c) the tyres shall be inflated to their normal pressure.
          4.     Fitting requirements
          4.1.   The spray-suppression devices of those wheels that are covered by the bodywork floor must meet
                 the specifications set out in point 5, 6 or 7 below.
          4.2.   The spray-suppression devices of other wheels must meet the specifications set out in point 5 or 7
                 below.
          4.3.   There shall be no gaps in or between (parts of) mudguards, wings, valances, spray-suppression
                 devices, air/water separators, rain flaps and the chassis (in the case of point 6) which may permit
                 spray to scatter while the vehicle is in motion.
          5.     Special requirements in respect of spray-reduction devices for steered or non-steered wheels
          5.1.     Mudguards
          5.1.1. The mudguards must cover the zone immediately above, ahead and behind the tyre or tyres:
                  (a) In the case of a single or multiple axles where the distance d (figure 4) between the tyres fitted
                       to the adjacent axles exceeds 300 mm, the forward edge (figure 2, point C) must extend forwards
                       to reach a line O-Z where theta = 30° above the horizontal at the most for steering axles, or
                       20° at the most for rigid axles.
                       The rearmost edge (figure 2, point A) must extend downwards in such a way as not to be more
                       than 100 mm above a horizontal line passing through the centre of the wheel.
                  (b) In the case of multiple axles where the distance d between the tyres fitted to the adjacent axles
                       does not exceed 300 mm, the mudguard must be as shown in figure 4 (a).
                  (c) The mudguard must possess a total width q (figure 1) at least adequate to cover the entire width
                       of the tyre b or the entire width of two tyres t in the case of twin wheels, account being taken
                       of the extremes for the tyre/wheel unit specified by the manufacturer. Dimensions b and t shall
                       be measured at hub height, excluding any markings, ribs, protective bands, etc., on the tyre
                       walls.
          5.1.2. The front side of the rear part of the mudguard must be fitted with a spray-reduction device
                 complying with the specifications set out in Annex II. This material must cover the inside of the
                  mudguard up to a height determined by a straight line running from the centre of the wheel and
                  forming an angle of 45° with the horizontal (figure 3).
          5.2.    Outer valances
          5.2.1.  In the case of single axles, or multiple axles where the distance d between the tyres on adjacent
                 axles exceeds 300 mm, the lower edge of the outer valance may not be situated beyond the following
                 distances and radii, as measures from the centre of the wheel (figure 2):
                  (a) Steered wheels (Rv = 1,25 R)
                       — front edge (towards the front of the vehicle) (tip C at 30°),
                       — rear edge (towards the rear of the vehicle) (tip A at 100 mm),
                       — top (immediately above the tyre).
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                 (b) Non-steered wheels (Rv = 1,05 R)
                      — front edge (tip C at 20°),
                      — rear edge (tip A at 100 mm),
                      — top (immediately above tyre).
                      Where:
                      R is the radius of the tyre fitted to the vehicle, and Rv the distance, expressed as a radius, at
                      which the lower edge of the outer valance is situated.
          5.2.2. In the case of multiple axles where distance d between the tyres on adjacent axles does not exceed
                 300 mm, the outer valances located in the space between the axles shall be located at the distances
                 set out in 5.2.1 and must extend downwards in such a way as not to be more than 150 mm above a
                 horizontal line passing through the centre of the wheels, or in such a way that the horizontal distance
                 between their lower extremities does not exceed 60 mm, or both (figure 4 (a)).
          5.2.3. The depth of the outer valance must extend to not less than 45 mm, at all points behind a vertical
                 line passing through the centre of the wheel. The depth of the valances may be gradually reduced in
                 front of this line.
          5.3.   Rain flaps
          5.3.1. The width of the flap must fulfil the requirement for q in 5.1.1 (c), except where the flap is within
                 the wheel guard, in which case it must be at least equal in width to the tread of the tyre.
          5.3.2. The basic orientation of the flap must be essentially vertical.
          5.3.3. The lower edge of the flap shall not exceed 200 mm from the ground (figure 3).
          5.3.4. The rain flap shall not be more than 100 mm from the rearmost edge of the tyre, measured
                 horizontally.
          5.3.5. In the case of multiple axles where distance d between the tyres on adjacent axles is less than
                 250 mm, only the rear set of wheels must be fitted with rain flaps. There must be a rain flap behind
                 each wheel when distance d between the tyres on adjacent axles is at least 250 mm (figure 4 (b)).
          5.3.6. Rain flaps shall not be deflected by more than 100 mm towards the rear under a force of 3 N per
                  100 mm of flap width, applied to a point 50 mm above the lower edge of the flaps.
          5.3.7. The whole of the front surface of the flap must be fitted with spray suppression material complying
                  with the specifications set out in Annex II.
          6.     Spray reduction devices for rigid axles (see 4.2 above)
          6.1.    Outer valances
                 Preferably, outer valances should cover the area from the bodywork above, down to the side of the
                 tyres and around the tyre circumference, from the front of the (first) tyre to the guards or flaps
                  behind the (last) tyre.
                 The following minimum requirements apply:
          6.1.1.  Height: The outer valance must cover the distance between the lower part of the vehicle's structure
                  and the horizontal plane tangential to the tip of the tyre(s). Its depth shall not be less than 100 mm.
          6.1.2.  Length: The outer valance must cover the distance between the outer edge of the flap (at the rear)
                  and the vertical plane tangential to the front of the tyre (figure 5 (b)). If in implementation of 5.3.5
                  there are no rain flaps behind each wheel, in the case of multiple axles, the valance must cover the
                  distance between the outer edge of the flap and the vertical plane tangential to the front of the tyre
                  on the wheel on the first axle (figure 5 (a)).
          6.1.3.  The entire inner surface of the outer valance must be fitted with a spray-reduction device complying
                  with the specifications set out in Annex II.
          6.2.    Rain flaps
                  These flaps must extend up to the lower part of the vehicle's structure. The flaps must comply with
                  5.3.1 to 5.3.7.
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          7.       Air/water separator systems
          7.1.      Mudguards
          7.1.1.   Mudguards shall comply with 5.1.1 (c).
          7.1.2.   Mudguards for single or multiple axles where the distance between the tyres on adjacent axles
                   exceeds 300 mm shall also comply with 5.1.1 (a).
          7.1.3.   In the case of multiple axles where the distance between the tyres on adjacent axles does not exceed
                   300 mm the mudguards must also conform to the model shown in figure 7.
          7.2.      Valances
          7.2.1.   Air/water separators complying with the specifications set out in Annex II must be fitted at least to
                   the lower edges of the valances.
          7.2.2.   In the case of single or multiple axles where the distance between the tyres on adjacent axles exceeds
                   300 mm, the lower edge of the air/water separator fitted to the outer valance must have the following
                   maximum dimensions and radii, starting from the centre of the wheel (figure 6):
                   (a) Steered wheels (Rv = 1,05 R)
                        — front edge (towards the front of the vehicle) (tip C at 30°),
                        — rear edge (towards the rear of the vehicle) (tip A at 100 mm),
                        — top (immediately above the tyre).
                   (b) Non-steered wheels (Rv = 1,00 R)
                        — front edge (tip C at 20°),
                       — rear edge (tip A at 100 mm),
                        — top (immediately above tyre).
                        Where:
                        R = radius of tyre fitted to vehicle.
                        Rv = radial distance from the lower edge of the outer valance.
          7.2.3.   In the case of multiple axles where the distance between the tyres on adjacent axles does not exceed
                   300 mm, the outer valances located in the inter-axle spaces must follow the path specified in 7.1.3,
                   and must extend downwards in such a way as not to be more than 100 mm above a horizontal
                   straight line passing through the wheel centres (figure 7).
          7.2.4.   The depth of the outer valance must extend to not less than 45 mm, at all points behind a vertical
                   line passing through the centre of the wheel. This depth may be gradually reduced in front of this
                   line.
          7.3.     Rain flaps
          7.3.1.   Rain flaps shall be:
                   (a) either spray-reduction devices complying with 5.1.2 and 5.3,
                   (b) or flexible flaps complying with 5.3.1, 5.3.2, 5.3.3, 5.3.6 and 7.3.2 (figure 6).
          7.3.2.   Air/water separators complying with the specifications set out in Annex II shall be fitted to the rain
                   flaps referred to in 7.3.1 (b), at least along the full edge.
          7.3.2.1. The lower edge of this separator shall not be more than 120 mm from the ground.
          7.3.2.2. This separator must be at least 100 mm deep.
          7.3.3.   The rain flap shall not be more than 100 mm from the rearmost edge of the tyre, measured
                   horizontally.
          7.3.4.   5.3.5 applies as well.
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                                                             Appendix
                                             (Maximum format: A4 (210 x 297 mm))
          ANNEX T O THE EEC TYPE-APPROVAL CERTIFICATE IN RESPECT OF A TYPE OF VEHICLE WITH
                               REGARD T O THE FITTING OF SPRAY-SUPPRESSION DEVICES
          (Articles 4 (2) and 10 of Council Directive 70/156/EEC of 6 February 1970 on the approximation of the laws
                      of the Member States relating to the type-approval of motor vehicles and their trailers)
                                                                                 (*)
          EEC type-approval No                                                         Extension No
            1. Trade mark or name of vehicle
            2. Type of vehicle and category
            3. Name and address of manufacturer                                                    ,
            4. Name and address of manufacturer's authorized representative (if any)
            5. Characteristics of the spray-suppression devices installed (brief description, trade mark or name,
                component type-approval number(s))
            6. Vehicle submitted for EEC type-approval tests on
            7. Technical service responsible for the EEC type-approval tests
            8. Date of test report issued by the technical service                   ,
            9. Number of test report issued by the technical service
           10. Reason(s) for the extension of EEC type-approval (where applicable)
           11. The extension of EEC type-approval in respect of the fitting of spray-suppression devices has been
                granted/refused (2).
           12. Place
           13. Date
           14. Signature
           15. Annexed is a list of documents making up the type-approval file, deposited with the competent authority
                which granted EEC type-approval; a copy can be obtained on request.
           16. Remarks (if any)
          (*) Name of administration.
          (2) Delete as appropriate.
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          EXAMPLE OF AN EEC TYPE-APPROVAL CERTIFICATE IN RESPECT OF THE FITTING SPRAY-
                                                     SUPPRESSION DEVICES
                                                             Directive ...
                                                     Approval/extension No ...
                                                                Type ...
                                            SUMMARY OF ANNEXED DOCUMENTS
          Total number of pages of the file:       9
          Number of pages of the description:      4
          Number of pages of drawings:             4
          Number of photographs:                   1
                                                                                                                      Page
          —   General                                                                                                    1
          —   General description of vehicle                                                                             2
          —   Weights and dimensions                                                                                     2
          —   Description of anti-spray device                                                                           3
          Drawings and photographs provided:
          — drawing(s) of installation of the device:
              — 031.3.046 (two pages A3)
              — 031.3.047 (two pages A4)
          — photograph(s): 031.13.027 (1)
          All documents, drawings and photographs shall bear the approval/extension number.
                                                             ANNEX IV
           CONFORMITY OF PRODUCTION, GENERAL SPECIFICATIONS, CESSATION OF PRODUCTION
          1.   Conformity of production
          1.1. Any device bearing the EEC type-approval mark shall conform with the type approved. The authority
               issuing the type-approval mark shall keep one sample which, together with the type-approval form, may
               be used to establish whether the devices marketed which bear the type-approval mark meet this
               requirement.
          1.2. A type of device shall be defined by the model and descriptive documents lodged at the time of
               application for type-approval. Devices whose characteristics are identical with those of the pattern
               device and whose other components do not differ from those of the pattern device except for variants
               not effecting the properties referred to in this annex may be considered to belong to the same type.
          1.3. The manufacturer shall carry out routine checks in order to guarantee the conformity of production of
               the product type approved.
               To this end the manufacturer shall:
               — either have available a laboratory which is sufficiently well-equipped for the execution of the essential
                   tests,
               — or have the production-conformity tests carried out by an approved laboratory.
               The results of the production conformity checks shall be made available for inspection by the competent
               authorities for at least one year.
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          1.4. The competent authorities may also conduct spot checks.
          1.5. Conformity of production with the type approved device shall be checked under the conditions and in
               accordance with the methods provided for in Annex II.
               Manufacturers shall, at the request of the authority which granted type approval, place at its disposal
               devices of the type previously approved, for the purpose of conformity tests or checks.
          1.6. Conformity of production exists if nine out of 10 specimens chosen at random satisfy the requirements
               of point 4 of Annex II (Appendix 1).
          1.7. If the condition specified in 1.6 is not satisfied, a further 10 specimens chosen at random must be
               examined.
               The average of all measurements taken must be in conformity with the specifications of point 4 of
               Annex II (Appendix 1), and no individual measurement must be less than 95% of the value specified.
          2.   General specifications
          2.1. Manufacturers or their agents holding a type-approval shall not sell the product unless this is accompanied
               by a technical note containing the fitting requirements specific to it—as set out in Annex III. Any further
               vendor shall be required to act in the same manner.
          2.2. Devices of this type shall be constructed in such a way that they shall operate properly and continue to
               do so when used normally on wet roads. Moreover, they shall incorporate no structural or manufacturing
               defect detrimental to their proper functioning or behaviour.
          3.   Cessation of production
          3.1. If the holder of a type-approval entirely ceases production of a device he shall immediately inform the
               competent authority thereof.
                                                              Figure 1
                                       Width (q) of mudguard (a) and position of valance (j)
                                                                                            c (2.1 )
          Note: The figures refer to the corresponding items in Annex III.
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                                                              Figure 2
                                               Dimensions of mudguard and valance
              Y —I
                                                             Figure 3
                                               Position of spray-suppression device
                                                                                            (5.1.2 )
                                                                                            (5-3 )
                                                                                       200 mm max,
                                                                          100 ram max,
          Note: 1. The figures quoted relate to the corresponding items in Annex III.
                2. T = extent of mudguard.
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                                                              Figure 4
                                    Spray-reduction devices for steered or non-steered wheels
                                                        60 mm rnajt./tM mm rnajt ( 5 . 2 . if   )
                                          (a) Dimensions of valances for multiples axles
                                                                                                                    (5.3-5 )
                                                                                                                 1200 mm
                                                                                                                    max.
                    (5.3-5
                                                                                                  100 mm max
                                     (b) Position of spray-reduction devices for multiple axles
          Note: 1. The figures relate to the corresponding items in Annex III.
                2. T = extent of mudguard.
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                                                               Figure 5
                                      Position of spray-suppression devices non-steered wheels
                                                     (Annex III - points 4.2 and 6)
                ICO m m mun
                                                   •* 250 mm                     100 mm max.
                      (a) Non-steering multiple axles where the distance between the tyres is less than 250 mm
           1Q0 mm min.
                                                                                                        200 mm max.
                                            ^   250 mm                           100 mm max.
           (b) Single non-steering wheels, or multiple axles where the distance between the tyres is not less than 250 mm
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                                                             Figure 6
                                             Air/water separator: valance and rain flap
                                                  U5 ran m i n . ( 7 . 2 . 1 4 )
                                                                                             |   120    mrn n a x
                                                         (7-3.2     )
                                                             Figure 7
          Air/water separator for multiple axles where the distance between the tyres does not exceed 300 mm:
                                                mudguards, valances and rain flaps
                                         i+5 mm m i n .   {f.2.k       )
                                                                                          U5 mm m i n .  (X-2.U
                                                                                                          T^2.U ))
                                       '                    (7-2.3 )                    I      j
                                                                                                           \   ^(7.2.
                                                                                                                   (7-3.1 )
                                                       d <^300 mm
          Note: 1. The figures relate to the corresponding items in Annex III.
                2. T = extent of mudguard.
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                                                               Figure 8
                                             Test assembly for spray-suppression devices
                                                        (Annex II, Appendix 1)
          Note: A    = water supply from pump.
                  B  = flow towards collector tank.
                  C  = collector with inside dimensions of 500 ( + 5/ —0) mm length and 75 ( + 2/ —0) mm width.
                  D  = thin-wall, 54 mm diameter pipe.
                  E =  12 holes drilled radially as shown, diameter 1,68 ( + 0,025/ —0) mm.
                  F  = 500 (+ 0/ — 5) mm wide sample to be tested.
          All linear dimensions are shown in millimetres.