CELEX: 51976PC0721
Language: en
Date: 1977-01-05
Title: PROPOSAL FOR A COUNCIL DIRECTIVE AMENDING DIRECTIVE 70/156/EEC ON THE APPROXIMATION OF THE LAWS OF THE MEMBER STATES RELATING TO THE TYPE-APPROVAL OF MOTOR VEHICLES AND THEIR TRAILERS

No C 25/2                            Official Journal of the European Communities                                 2. 2. 77
                                                             II
                                                    (Preparatory Acts)
                                               COMMISSION
              Proposal for a Council Directive amending Directive 70/156/EEC on the approximation
              of the laws of the Member States relating to the type-approval of motor vehicles and
                                                       their trailers
                           (Submitted by the Commission to the Council on 5 January 1977)
                                                                  approve and should notify the other Member States
T H E COUNCIL OF T H E EUROPEAN COMMUNITIES,                      thereof under Article 5 of the said Directive; whereas,
                                                                  in order to improve the procedure relating to
Having regard to the Treaty establishing the                      derogations from the principle of the free movement
European Economic Community, and in particular                    of goods, full reasons should be given in all cases
Article 100 thereof,                                              where a vehicle, although conforming to the
                                                                  approved type, displays features likely to constitute a
Having regard to the proposal from the Commission,                hazard to road safety;
Having regard to the opinion of the European                      Whereas, in order to take account of the situations
                                                                  resulting from the specific Directives adopted by the
Parliament,
                                                                  Council and of certain requirements specific to the
                                                                  motor vehicle sector which have emerged since the
Having regard to the opinion of the Economic and                  adoption of Directive 70/156/EEC, Annexes I and II
Social Committee,                                                 relating to information documents and type-approval
                                                                  respectively, should be amended,
Whereas 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
                                                                  HAS ADOPTED THIS DIRECTIVE:
motor vehicles and their trailers (*) has laid down the
EEC type-approval procedure for vehicles built in
compliance with the technical requirements set out in                                     Article 1
specific Directives and also the list of vehicle parts
and characteristics covered by these Directives;                  Council Directive 70/156/EEC is hereby amended as
                                                                  set out in the following Articles.
Whereas, in order to apply the said type-approval
procedure correctly, the control of the conformity of
production models should be extended to include the                                       Article 2
manufacturing quality control systems available to
the manufacturer; whereas, in order that the Member               Article 4 shall be amended to read as follows:
States may keep each other adequately informed, they
should be obliged to give reasons for any refusal to                  '1.   Member State shall approve all vehicle
                                                                      types which satisfy the following conditions:
                                                                      (a) the vehicle type must conform to            the
(!) OJ N o L 42, 23. 2. 1970, p. 1.                                       particulars in the information document;
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       (b) the vehicle type must satisfy the checks listed                                sale, entry into service or use in its territory. It
            in the model, referred to in Article 2 (b), of                                shall immediately i n f o r m the other M e m b e r States
            the type-approval certificate.                                                and Commission thereof, stating the g r o u n d s for
                                                                                          its decision.
      2.        A M e m b e r State shall, before granting
      type-approval, take the necessary measures to                                      2.     T h e Commission shall, within six weeks,
      verify, in so far as is necessary and if need be in                                consult the M e m b e r States concerned and shall
      cooperation with the competent authorities of the                                   thereafter deliver its opinion w i t h o u t delay and
      other M e m b e r States, that p r o d u c t i o n models                          take all a p p r o p r i a t e measures.
      c o n f o r m to the approved prototype.
                                                                                          3.    If the Commission is of the opinion t h a t
      3.       T h e M e m b e r State which has granted                                 technical adaptations to the Directive are
      type-approval shall take the necessary measures                                    necessary, such a d a p t a t i o n s shall be a d o p t e d in
     to verify, in so far as is necessary and if need be                                 accordance with the p r o c e d u r e laid d o w n in
     in cooperation with the competent authorities of                                    Article 13. In that event, the M e m b e r State which
     the other M e m b e r States, t h a t p r o d u c t i o n models                    has a d o p t e d the protective measures m a y
      c o n f o r m to the approved prototype.                                           maintain them until the a d a p t a t i o n s enter into
                                                                                         force.'.
      4.       T y p e - a p p r o v a l may be limited to types of
      vehicle parts or characteristics which f o r m an                                                               Article 5
     independent technical unit, provided that the
     specific Directives expressly provide for this. In                            Annexes I and II of Council Directive 7 0 / 1 5 6 / E E C
      such a case, the detailed rules laid d o w n in                              shall be replaced by the Annexes hereto.
     Articles 3 to 9 shall also apply.'.
                                                                                                                     Article  6
                                      Article 3
                                                                                   1.       M e m b e r States shall p u t into force provisions
T h e r e shall be a d d e d to Article 5 (1) the following                        containing the requirements needed in order to
sentence:                                                                          comply with this Directive within 12 m o n t h s of its
                                                                                   notification and shall f o r t h w i t h inform the C o m -
     'In the case of refusal, they shall indicate the
                                                                                  mission thereof.
     reasons therefor.'.
                                                                                   2.       O n notification of this Directive, M e m b e r States
                                      Article 4
                                                                                  shall take steps to i n f o r m the Commission, in
                                                                                   sufficient time f o r it to submit its comments, of any
Article 9 shall be a m e n d e d to read as follows:                              d r a f t laws, regulations or administrative provisions
     '1.        If a M e m b e r State finds, on the basis of                     which they intend to adopt in the field covered by
     clear evidence, that vehicles of a particular type                           this Directive.
     are a hazard to road safety although they are
     accompanied by a properly issued certificate of                                                                 Article  7
     conformity, then t h a t State may, provisionally,
     refuse to register such vehicles or prohibit their                           This Directive is addressed to the M e m b e r States.
 ---pagebreak--- 0.^.  ^lake(s)
0.2.  ^ p e and commercial description (mention an^ variants)
0.^.  ^ort
0.^.  ^ategor^ of vehicle (c)
0.^.  ^ a m e and address of manufacturer
0.^.  ^ a m e and address of manufacturers authorised representative (if an^)
0.^.  location of statutory plates and inscriptions and method of attachment
               location of the manufacturers plate
      0.^.2.   location of the identification number of the vehicle
0.^.  ^he serial numbers of the t^pe for the identification of vehicle commence at ^ o . .
(attach three-quarter front and three-quarter rear photographs) (attach dimensional sketch of the whole
vehicle)
      dumber of a^les and wheels (if applicable^ number of caterpillars or tracks)
               dumber of a^les with double wheels (if applicable)
^.2.  lowered wheels (numbers positions connection to other a^les)
       chassis (if an^)(o^erall sketch)
       material used for the side-members (c)
      position and arrangement of the engine
       l^ri^ing cab (forwards semi-forward or normal)
2B1. ^heelbase(s)(full^ loaded) (f)
       2.^.    ^ n t h e c a s e o f semi-trailers^ distancebetweenthe a^isof the fifth wheel kingpin a n d t h e
               foremost rear a^le
2.2.   In the case of tractive units^
       2.2B1. ^ifth wheel lead of the semi-trailer (maximum end minimum)(g)
       2.2.2.   ^ a ^ i m u m height of the fifth wheel (standardised (h)
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                  2.2.3.   Distance between the rear of the cab and the rear axle:
                           2.2.3.1.  Distance between the rear of the cab and the rear axle(s) (in the case of a chassis
                                     with cab)
                           2.2.3.2.  Distance between the rear of the steering wheel and the rear axle(s) (in the case of a
                                     bare chassis)
            2.3.  Track of each axle (i)
            2.4.  Maximum vehicle dimensions (overall) (j)
                                                                                               Chassis with bodywork
                                                                          Chassis
                                                                          without
                                                                         bodywork
                                                                                        without fittings      with fittings
                  2.4.1. Length (k)
                   2.4.2. Width (1)
                                                                              '
                   2.4.3. Height (unladen) (m)
                   2.4.4. Front overhang (n)
                   2.4.5. Rear overhang (o)
                   2.4.6. Ground clearance (laden to the
                          technically permissible maximum
                          weight) (p)
                   2.4.7. Distance between axles
            2.5.  Weight of the bare chassis (without cab, coolant, oils, fuel, spare wheel, tools or driver)
                  2.5.1.   Distribution of this weight among the axles
            2.6.  Weight of the vehicle with bodywork in running order, or weight of the chassis with cab if the
                  manufacturer does not fit the bodywork (including coolant, oils, fuel, tools, spare wheel and
                  driver) (q)
                  2.6.1.   Distribution of this weight among the axles (distribution among axles and load on the fifth
                           wheel king pin in the case of a semi-trailer)
            2.7.  Technically permissible maximum laden weight stated by the manufacturer
                  2.7.1.   Distribution of this weight among the axles (distribution among axles and load on the fifth
                           wheel king pin in the case of a semi-trailer)
            2.8.  Technically permissible maximum weight on each axle stated by the manufacturer (distribution among
                  axles and load on the fifth wheel king pin in the case of a semi-trailer)
            2.9.  The technically permissible maximum laden weight of the trailer stated by the manufacturer and,
                  where applicable, maximum weight on the fifth wheel, if the vehicle is used as a drawing vehicle.
            2.10. Maximum vertical load at the coupling point (hook or special threepoint coupling system)
         3. ENGINE (r)
            (drawings, diagrams, plans and photographs of the engine and of the engine compartment)
            3.1.  Manufacturer
            3.2.  Combustion engine:
                  3.2.1.   Name
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               3.2.2.  Type (positive-ignition, diesel, etc.) cycle
               3.2.3.  Number and arrangement of cylinders
               3.2.4.  Bore, stroke and capacity of cylinders
               3.2.5.  Maximum power a t . . . rpm (s)
               3.2.6.  Maximum torque a t . . . rpm (s)
               3.2.7.  Normal fuel
               3.2.8.  Fuel tank (capacity and position)
               3.2.9.  Reserve fuel tank (capacity and position)
               3.2.10. Fuel consumption (t)
               3.2.11. Fuel supply system (type)
               3.2.12. Supercharger (if fitted) (type, control, supercharging pressure)
               3.2.13. Governor (if fitted) (operating principles)
               3.2.14. Electrical system (voltage, positive or negative earth)
               3.2.15. Generator (type and nominal output)
               3.2.16. Ignition (type of equipment, type of advance setting)
               3.2.17. Suppression of radio interference (description)
               3.2.18. Cooling system (air, water)
               3.2.19. Sound level
               3.2.20. Exhaust system (sketch)
               3.2.21. Measures taken against air pollution
         3.3.  Electric motor:
               3.3.1.  Type (series, winding)
               3.3.2.  Hourly maximum output and operating voltage
               3.3.3.  Battery (number of cells, weight, capacity in amp-hours and position)
         3.4.  Engines or motors other than electric or combustion (particulars regarding the parts of such engines
               or motors)
      4. TRANSMISSION (u)
         (Sketch of the transmission plus drawing)
         4.1.  Type (mechanical, hydraulic, electric, etc.)
         4.2.  Clutch (type)
               4.2.1.  Weight of clutch
         4.3.  Gearbox (type, direct engagement, method of control)
               4.3.1.  Weight of gearbox
         4.4.  Transmission from engine to gearbox, rear axle(s), transfer or intermediate gears if fitted
         4.5.  Gear ratio, with or without transfer box(es)
                           Gear                Internal gearbox ratios     Final drive ratio     Total gear ratios
                              1
                              2
                              3
                          Reverse
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            4.6.  Vehicle speed attained at an engine speed of 1000 rpm with the tyres normally fitted (6.1)
                  (circumference of tyres when laden i s . . . metres) (v)
                                 Gear                                           Speed in k m / h
                                   1
                                   2
                                   3
                               Reverse
            4.7.  Maximum vehicle speed in top gear (in km/h) (v)
            4.8.  Thrust (and transmission of braking forces)
            4.9.  Speedometer equipment
            4.10. Differential lock (if fitted)
            4.11. Reverse
         5. AXLES A N D WHEELS
         6. SUSPENSION (overall sketch of the suspension arrangements)
            6.1.  Tyres (dimensions and characteristics)
            6.2.  Type and design of the suspension of each axle or wheel
                  6.2.1.  Vehicles of category M x
                  6.2.2.  Vehicles others than category M,
            6.3.  Characteristics of the springing parts of the suspension (design, characteristics of the materials and
                  dimensions)
            6.4.  Stabilizers (w)
            6.5.  Shock absorbers (w)
         7. STEERING (sketch)
            7.1.  Type of mechanism and linkage to wheel, method of assistance if any (method and diagram of
                  operation make and type if any) and steering effort on the steering wheel
            7.2.  The behaviour of the steering mechanism in the event of an impact
            7.3.  Maximum turning angle of the wheels:
                  7.3.1.  to the right . . . (degrees): number of turns of the steering wheel . . .
                  7.3.2.   to the left . . . (degrees): number of the steering wheel . . .
            7.4.  Minimum turning circle (x)
                  7.4.1.   to the right
                  7.4.2.   to the left
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      8. BRAKES (overall sketch and operating sketch) (y)
          8.1.  Service braking device
          8.2.  Secondary braking device
          8.3.  Parking braking device
         8.4.   Additional braking device, if fitted (including retarder)
          8.5.  Automatic braking device which functions in the event of a coupling breakage (in the case of a
                trailer or semi-trailer)
         8.6.   Calculation of the braking system: determination of the ratio between the total braking forces at
                the circumference of the wheels and the force applied to the braking control
          8.7.  Outside sources of energy, if any (characteristics, capacity of energy reservoirs, maximum and
                minimum pressure, pressure gauge and device showing excessive drop of pressure on the dashboard,
                vacuum reservoirs and supply valve, supply compressors, compliance with provisions regarding
                pressure equipment)
          8.8.  Vehicles designed to pull a trailer:
                8.8.1.   trailer braking device
                8.8.2.   connections couplings, safety devices
      9. BODYWORK (overall dimensional sketch of the interior and the exterior)
          9.1.  Type of bodywork
          9.2.  Materials used and methods of construction
          9.3.  Doors (number, dimensions, direction of opening, latches and hinges)
          9.4.  Field of vision
          9.5.  Windscreen and other windows (number and position, materials used)
                9.5.1.   Angle of inclination of the windscreen
          9.6.  Window wiper
          9.7.  Window washer
          9.8.  Defrosting and demisting
          9.9.  Rear-view mirrors
          9.10. Interior fittings
                9.10.1. Interior parts of the passenger compartment other than the interior rear-view mirror(s),
                         lay-out of contracts, roof or sliding roof, the backrest and rear part of seats
                9.10.2. Accessibility and identification of controls, tell-tales and indicators
                9.10.3. Seats (number, location and characteristics)
                9.10.4. Dimension of the driver's seat
                         9.10.4.1. Width (z)
                         9.10.4.2. Length (z1)
                         9.10.4.3. Height to roof (z2)
                         9.10.4.4. Distance from lower rim of steering wheel to seatback (z3)
                         9.10.4.5. Distance from lower rim of steering wheel to cushion (z4)
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                 9.10.5. Strength of seats and of their anchorages
                 9.10.6. Interior heating
                 9.10.7. Safety belts and other retention devices (number and location)
                 9.10.8. Anchorages for safety belts (number and location)
           9.11. External projections
           9.12. Wheel guards
           9.13. Space for mounting and fixing of the rear registration plate
           9.14. Rear protection device
       10. LIGHTING AND LIGHT-SIGNALLING DEVICES
           10.1. Installation of devices (exterior vehicle sketches giving dimensions and position of the illuminating
                 surfaces of all devices; colour of lights)
           10.2. Characteristic of devices
                 10.2.1.   Driving light
                 10.2.2.   Passing light
                 10.2.3. Front fog light
                 10.2.4.   Reverse light
                 10.2.5.   Direction-indicator light
                 10.2.6. Hazard-warning signal
                 10.2.7.   Stop lights
                 10.2.8.   Rear registration plate light
                 10.2.9.   Front position light
                 10.2.10. Rear position light
                 10.2.11. Rear fog light
                 10.2.12. Parking light
                 10.2.13. Outline marker lights
                 10.2.14. Reflectors
           10.3. Headlight wipers
       11. CONNECTIONS BETWEEN DRAWING VEHICLES AND TRAILERS OR SEMI-TRAILERS
       12. MISCELLANEOUS
           12.1. Audible warning devices:
                 12.1.1. Normal
                 12.1.2. Special
           12.2. Special provisions for public transport vehicles
           12.3. Special provisions for taxis
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          12.4. Special provisions for g o o d s vehicles
          12.5. Devices to prevent u n a u t h o r i z e d use of the vehicle
          12.6. T o w i n g h o o k
          12.7. Trailer leg
          12.8. Swept p a t h
          12.9. Engine p o w e r / m a x i m u m weight ratio in (x W/kg) a n d hill-starting ability
                                                                         NOTES
     Further i n f o r m a t i o n , drawings, diagrams, p h o t o g r a p h s , etc., may be requested in the separate Directives.
     For each item f o r which drawings or p h o t o g r a p h s must be attached, give n u m b e r s of the corresponding
     attached documents.
     (a)  If a p a r t has been type-approved that p a r t need n o t be described if reference is m a d e to such approval.
          Similarly, a p a r t need n o t be described if its construction is clearly a p p a r e n t f r o m the attached diagrams
          or sketches.
     (b)  T h e measure units to be used, are those given in the Council Directives 71/354/EEC (x) and 7 6 / 7 7 0 / E E C ( 2 ) .
     (c)  Classified according to the following international categories:
          1. Category M: m o t o r vehicles having at least f o u r wheels, or having three wheels w h e n the m a x i m u m
              weight exceeds 5 t, a n d used for the carriage of passengers.
              Category Mv: vehicle used for the carriage of passengers a n d comprising no m o r e t h a n eight seats in
              addition to the driver's seat.
               Category M2: vehicles used f o r the carriage of passengers, comprising more t h a n eight seats in addition
              to the driver's seat, a n d having a m a x i m u m weight n o t exceeding 5 t.
               Category M 3 : vehicles used for the carriage of passengers, comprising more than eight seats in addition
              to the driver's seat, a n d having a m a x i m u m weight exceeding 5 t.
          2. Category N: m o t o r vehicles having at least f o u r wheels, or having three wheels w h e n the m a x i m u m
              weight exceeds 1 t, a n d used for the carriage of goods.
              Category        N1: vehicles used for the carriage of g o o d s a n d having a m a x i m u m weight n o t exceeding 3-5 t.
              Category N2: vehicles used for the carriage of goods a n d having a m a x i m u m weight exceeding 3-5
              b u t not exceeding 12 t.
              Category        N 3 : vehicles used for the carriage of g o o d s and having a m a x i m u m weight exceeding 12 t.
          3. Category         O . trailers (including semi-trailers).
              Category        O , ; trailers with a m a x i m u m weight n o t exceeding 0-75 t.
              Category        O a : trailers with a m a x i m u m weight exceeding 0-75 t b u t not exceeding 3-5 t.
              Category        0 3 : trailers with a m a x i m u m weight exceeding 3-5 t but not exceeding 10 t.
              Category        0 4 : trailers with a m a x i m u m weight exceeding 10 t.
    (') OJ No L 243 , 29. 10. 1971.
    (2) OJ No L 262, 27. 9. 1976.
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       (d) If possible, E U R O N O R M name. Where applicable, give:
               — description of the material,
               — yield point,
               — ultimate tensile stress,
               — elongation (as in °/0)
               — Brinell hardness.
               At dimensions of vehicle a tolerance of 0 to + 0-8 % is permitted and at weights a      tolerance of 0
               to -f- 2 % .
       (e)     Where there is one version with a normal cab and another with a couchette cab, both sets of weights
               and dimensions are to be stated.
       (f)     ISO Recommendation (x) 612, term N o 3.
       (g) ISO Recommendation             612, term N o 36.
       (h) ISO Recommendation             612, term N o 38.
       (i)     ISO Recommendation         612, term N o 2.
       (j)     Where the vehicle submitted for type-approval has no bodywork, the maximum and minimum dimensions
               stated by the manufacturer are to be entered in the second column and the third column is to be left
               blank.
        (k) ISO Recommendation 612, term N o 11.
       (1)     ISO Recommendation 612, term N o 15.
        (m) ISO Recommendation 612, term N o 16.
       (n) ISO Recommendation 612, term No 21.
        (o) ISO Recommendation 612, term N o 22.
        (p) ISO Recommendation 612, term No 8.
        (q) The mass of the driver is assessed at 75 kg.
       (r)     If the engine does not have reciprocating pistons, a general description must be given.
       (s)     Measured according to Recommendation A (69) 'Measure method " E C E " for the power of the engine' of
               the Economic Commission for Europe (2).
       (t)     Measured according to the Recommendation . . . 'Measure method " E C E " for the fuel consumption of
               motor-vehicles' of the Economic Commission for Europe (3).
        (u) The specified particulars are to be given for any proposed variants.
        (v) A 5 % tolerance is permitted.
        (w) Only state whether fitted.
        (x) ISO Recommendation R 612, term No 30.
        (') Edition 1967
       •(») Ref. . . .
        (s) R e f . . . .
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     (y) The following particulars are to be given for each braking system:
           — type and characteristics of brakes (dimensional sketch) (drums or discs, wheels braked, linkage with
               wheels braked, friction surfaces, their properties and effective areas, radius of drums, shoes or discs,
               weight of drums, adjustment devices),
           — transmission and control (sketch) (construction, adjustment, lever ratios, accessibility of control and
               its position, ratchet controls in the case of mechanical transmission, characteristics of the main parts of
               the linkage, cylinders and control pistons, brake cylinders).
     (z)   Measured on a line perpendicular to the longitudinal median plane of the vehicle and passing through the
           H point. The H point shall be determined as set out in Annex IV of Directive 74/60/EEC (OJ N o L 38
           of 11. 2. 1974).
     (z1) Distance between two planes perpendicular to the longitudinal median plane of the vehicle, passing the
           outer part of the cushion and the intersection point between the cushion and the seatback, respectively.
     (z2) The vertical distance between the roof and the cushion, measured on a line passing the lower rim of
           the steering wheel. If the seat is adjustable in height, it must be locked in its lowest position.
     (z3) Measured on line perpendicular to the seat back. If the seat back is adjustable it must be locked in the
           position as rear as possible. If the seat is adjustable in the longitudinal direction it must be locked in its
           median position,
     (z4) Measured on a line perpendicular to the cushion. If the seat is adjustable in the longitudinal direction
           it must be locked in its median position.
                                                             ANNEX    II
                                            EEC TYPE-APPROVAL CERTIFICATE
                                                           A. GENERAL
      Type-approval certificates issued under the EEC type-approval are to be completed as follows:
      1. Fill in the relevant sections of the type-approval certificate, given under B of this Annex, on the basis
         of the particulars in the information document after verification of such particulars.
      2. Enter the abbreviation(s) printed against each item of the model type-approval certificate after completing
         the relevant checks and tests:
         ' C O N F ' check that the relevant part or characteristic conforms to the particulars in the information
                     document,
         'SD'        check that the part or characteristic in question conforms to the harmonized requirements adopted
                     in implementation of the relevant separate Directive,
         'COM'       laying down a communication, which is annexed to the type-approval certificate,
         'R'         compile the test report to be attached to the type-approval certificate
         'S'         check that a sketch and/or diagram has been attached.
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                           B. MODEL OF TYPE-APPROVAL CERTIFICATE FOR A VEHICLE
         0. GENERAL
            0.1. Make(s)
            0.2. Type and commercial description ^mention any variants)
            0.3. Sort
            0.4. Category of vehicle
            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 attachment              SD
            0.8. The serial numbers of the chassis of the type for identification of the vehicle,
         1. GENERAL C O N S T R U C T I O N CHARACTERISTICS OF T H E VEHICLE
            1.1. Chassis (if any)                                                                    CONF
         2. WEIGHTS AND DIMENSIONS (in mm &nd kg)                                                    SD-COM-R-S
            2.1. Fifth wheel lead of the semi-trailer (maximum and minimum)                          CONF
            2.2. Technically permissible maximum laden weight of the vehicle                         CONF
                 2.2.1. Distribution of this weight among the axles (distribution among axles and
                        load on the fifth wheel king pin in the case of a semi-trailer)              CONF
            2.3. Technically permissible maximum weight on each axle (distribution among axles and
                 load on the fifth wheel king pin in the case of a semi-trailer)                     CONF
            2.4. The technically permissible maximum weight of the trailer and where applicable,
                 the maximum weight on the fifth wheel, if the vehicle is used as a drawing vehicle. CONF
         3. ENGINE
            3.1. Manufacturer
            3.2. Combustion engine:
                 3.2.1.  Maximum power a t . . . rpm                                                 CONF
                 3.2.2. Liquid fuel tanks                                                            SD
                 3.2.3. Fuel consumption                                                             CONF
                 3.2.4. Electrical system                                                            CONF
                 3.2.5. Suppression of radio interference                                            SD-COM-R-S
                 3.2.6. Permissible sound level and exhaust system                                   SD-R-S
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              3.2.7.  Air pollution:
                      3.2.7.1. Vehicles equipped with a positive-ignition engine             SD-COM-R-S
                      3.2.7.2. Vehicles equipped with diesel engine                          SD-COM-R-S
      4. TRANSMISSION
         4.1. Maximum speed                                                                  CONF
         4.2. Speedometer equipment                                                          SD
         4.3. Reverse                                                                        SD
      5. AXLES AND WHEELS                                                                    CONF
      6. SUSPENSION
         6.1. Tyres                                                                          SD
         6.2. Characteristics of the suspension
              6.2.1.  Vehicles of the M x category                                           CONF
              6.2.2.  Vehicles others than the M x category                                  SD
      7. STEERING
         7.1. Type of mechanism and linkage, method of assistance and steering effort on the
              steering wheel                                                                 SD
         7.2. The behaviour of the steering mechanism in the event of an impact              SD-COM-R-S
         7.3. Diameter of minimum turning circle                                             CONF
              7.3.1.  T o the right
              7.3.2.  T o the left
      8. BRAKES                                                                              SD-COM-R-S
         BODYWORK
         9.1. Doors                                                                          SD
         9.2. Field of vision                                                                SD-COM-R-S
         9.3. Windscreen and other windows                                                   SD-COM
         9.4. Window wiper and washer                                                        SD-COM-R-S
         9.5. Defrosting and demisting                                                       SD-COM-R-S
         9.6. Rear-view mirrors                                                              SD
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           9.7.  Interior fittings
                 9.7.1.   Interior parts of the passenger compartment (other than the interior rear-view-
                          mirrors), layout of contracts, roof or sliding roof, the backrest and rear part
                          of seats                                                                         SD-COM-R-S
                 9.7.2.   Accessibility and identification of controls, tell-tales and indicators          SD-COM-R-S
                 9.7.3.   Seats (number, location and characteristic)                                      CONF
                 9.7.4.   Dimensions of the driver's seat                                                  CONF
                 9.7.5.   Strength of seats and of their anchorages                                        SD-COM-R-S
                 9.7.6.   Interior heating                                                                 SD-COM-S
                 9.7.7.   Safety belts and other retention devices                                        SD-COM-R-S
                 9.7.8.   Anchorages for safety belts                                                      SD-COM-R-S
           9.8.  External projections                                                                      SD-COM-R-S
           9.9.  Wheel guards                                                                              SD-COM-S
           9.10. Space for mounting and fixing of the rear registration plate                             "SD
           9.11. Rear-protection devices                                                                   SD
       10. LIGHTING AND LIGHT-SIGNALLING DEVICES
           10.1. Installation of devices                                                                   SD-COM-R-S
           10.2. Characteristic of devices
                 10.2.1.   Main-beam headlamps                                                             SD
                 10.2.2.   Dipped-beam headlamps                                                           SD
                 10.2.3.   Front fog lamps                                                                 SD
                 10.2.4.   Reverse lamps                                                                   SD
                 10.2.5. . Direction-indicator lamps                                                      SD
                 10.2.6.   Hazard-warning signal                                                           SD
                 10.2.7.   Stop lamps                                                                     SD
                 10.2.8.   Rear-registration-plate lamps                                                  SD
                 10.2.9.   Front-position lamps                                                            SD
                 10.2.10. Rear-position lamps                                                             SD
                 10.2.11. Rear fog lamps                                                                   SD
                 10.2.12. Parking lamps                                                                    SD
                 10.2.13. End-outlight marker lamps                                                       SD
                 10.2.14. Reflex reflectors                                                                SD
           10.3. Headlight wipers                                                                          CONF
       11. CONNECTIONS BETWEEN DRAWING VEHICLES AND TRAILERS OR SEMI-
           TRAILERS                                                                                        SD
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      12. MISCELLANEOUS
           12.1. Audible warning devices                                                                    SD
           12.2. Special provisions for public transport vehicles                                           SD-COM-R-S
           12.3. Special provisions for taxis                                                               SD-COM-R-S
           12.4. Special provisions for goods vehicles                                                      SD-COM-R-S
           12.5. Devices to prevent unauthorized use of the vehicle                                         SD-COM-R-S
           12.6. Towing hook                                                                                 SD
            12.7. Trailer leg                                                                                SD
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           12.8. Swept path                                                                                  SD
            12.9. Engine power/maximum weight ratio in (x W/kg) and hill-starting ability                    SD
       The undersigned hereby certifies the accuracy of the manufacturer's description on the               in Information
       Doc. No . . . of the vehicle indicated by the                 , such vehicle having been submitted by the manu-
       facturer as a prototype included the possibly permissible variants.
       The checks carried out at the request of the manufacturer,                  show that the vehicle specified above,
       which has been submitted as a series prototype, satisfies all requirements in respect of each and every item in
       this certificate.
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