CELEX: 51974PC0895
Language: en
Date: 1974-06-20
Title: PROPOSAL FOR A COUNCIL DIRECTIVE on the approximation of the laws of the Member States relating to the braking devices of wheeled agricultural or forestry tractors#PROPOSAL FOR A COUNCIL DIRECTIVE on the approximation of the laws of Member States relating to the installation of lighting and light signalling devices on wheeled agricultural of forestry tractors (submitted to the Council by the Commission)

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                                                          COM(74)895 final
                                                          Brussels , 20 June 1974
                       PROPOSAI . FOR A COUNCIL DIRECTIVE
           on the approximation of the laws of the Member States
                      relating to the "braking devices of
                 wheeled agricultural or forestry tractors
                       PROPOSAL "^OR A COUNCIL DIRECTIVE
             on the approximation of the laws of Member States
                relating to the installation of lighting and
   light signalling devices on wheeled agricultural of forestry tractors
                ( submitted to the Council by the Commission)
  C0K(74) 395 final
 ---pagebreak---           PROPOSAL FOR A COUNCIL DIRECTIVE
ON THS APPROXIMATION OP THE LAWS OP TH3 MEMBER
STATES RELATING TO THS BRAKING IEVICSS OP
  WHEELED AGRICULTURAL OR FORESTRY TRACTORS .
 ---pagebreak---                                EXPLANATORY H5KORANDUM
This proposed Directive is to form part of the Community type-approval
procedure referred to in the Council Directive of 4 March 1974 (l )»
The proposal concerns technical requirements for the construction and
testing of the "braking devices of wheeled agricultural or forestry tractors .
The Directive applies to wheeled agricultural or forestry tractors which
have a maximum design speed of 6 to 25 km/h, as provided for in the Directive
on type-approval (Article l ).
Article 2 incorporates the requirements for braking devices into the ESC
type-approval procedure .
Since national type-approval procedures do not yet exist in all the new
liember States , some provisions are to "be included to ensure that tractors
meeting the requirements of the Directive (Article 3 ) could be used in these
States .
Article 4 » is a safety measure in that it stipulates that , in the event of
any modification of certain parts or characteristics of a tractor type ,
fresh tests may have to be carried out and , where appropriate , a fresh infor­
mation document drawn up .      It will rest with the authorities responsible for
granting type-approval to decide whether or not any such modifications notified
by the manufacturer shall constitute grounds for fresh tests and, consequently ,
the drawing-up of a fresh information document .      A list of parts or characteris­
tics affecting the performances of the braking devices is contained in Annex I.
Article 5 provides for the adaptation of the specifications in the Annexes in
line with technical progress ;      the procedure is defined in Article 13 of the
Council Directive of 4 Karch 1974 on the type-approval of wheeled agricultural
or forestry tractors .
                                                                                   •/
 ( 1 ) O.J. N° L 84 , 25 lîarch 1974 , p. 10.
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Article 6 lays down two time-limits .                   Before the expiry of the first time-limit ,
the Member States must adopt and publish the measures necessary to comply with
the Directive .                The second time-limit is the date on which all the Member States
must simultaneously apply the common rules ( Article 6 ( l )).
Finally , the Commission must be informed with reasonable notice of any provi­
sions the Member States intend to enact in the field covered by the Directive ;
the information must be sufficient for the Commission to be able to comment on
the proposed provisions if necessary ( Article 6 ( 2 )).
The technical annexes contain a number of definitions and give details of the
EEC type-approval application procedure , the general and individual construc­
tion and test specifications for the various types of braking devices and also
include a model form on which the authorities granting or refusing type-approval
for the broi.'.ng device enters information additional to tho type-approval
certificate provided for in the Directive ,
In the case of one problem , however , it was not possible to device a solution
whir h rmt with the unanimous approval of all the experts in the Working Group
on i'A :• (. cultural Tractors and Machines#               The French and Italian exports , in
pur ,          ir , opposed the imposition of a parking brake completely independent
of cN . \                ? braking for tractors fitted with a purely mechanical service
brak' -•       ' . v.^s operated by a transmission formed by rigid elements .             In such
cascv-       t v.-:;'. be claimed that the transmission of the service braking device
is not Lnf .]<jct to fracture and that it is just as reliable as the elements
making up the vehicle 's steering gear ;                   consequently , it could be conceded
that the mechanical transmission of a service braking device may form part
of the transmission of the parking braking device .                    These same experts had
not opr .--..:.                principle that the service and parking braking systems should
be in ./. : . r-      • ' '.. r controlled and that actuation of the parking brake control
should pr.-.'3               ; b-e.king effect .    The Commission , however , was -unable to
accc ^ 4; J: '         r •' :. * *•     since the experts from the other Member States were
unanii.-ou. .• V " k :           \ c.ur of the proposal contained in subsection 4.2.2.2 . of
Annex I.            The turns of this proposal are stricter as regards the provisions
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govern :          the characteristics of braking devices but run counter to the desire
for much more lucid provisions and hence increased safety .
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CONSULTATION OF THE EUROPEAN PARLIAMENT MP ECONOMIC AND SOCIAL COMMITTEE
Pursuant to the provisions of Article 100 ( 2), the opinion of these two
institutions is required .
 ---pagebreak---  THE COUNCIL OP THE EUROPEAN COI3IUITITIES
 Having regard to "the Treaty establishing the European Economic
 Community , and in particular Article 100 thereof ;
 Having regard to the proposal from the Commission ;
Having regard to the Opinion of the European Parliament ;
Having regard to the Opinion of the Economic and Social Committee ;
Whereas the technical requirements which tractors must satisfy
pursuant to national laws relate , inter alia , to the braking devices ;
Whereas those requirements differ from one Member State to another ;
whereas it is therefore necessary that all Ilember States adopt the sane
requirements either in addition to or instead of their existing rules ,
in order , in particular , to allow the EEC type-approval procedure which
was the subject of the Council Directive of 4 March 1>'74 on the
approximation of the laws of Member States relating to the type
approval of wheeled agricultural or forestry tractors to be applied
in respect of each type of tractor ;
Whereas the harmonized requirements are intended principally to
improve safety on the road and at work throughout the whole Community ;
Whereas the approximation of national laws relating to tractors
includes reciprocal recognition by Member States of the tests carried
out by them individually on the basis of the common requirements ; whereas
if the system is to function properly these requirements must be
applied by all Member States from the same date ;
 ---pagebreak---  EïS ADOPTSD THI3 DIRECTIVE ;
                                   étiole 1
 1*      Agricultural* or forestry tractor" nioans any notor vohicle ?
 fitted with xfheols or caterpillar tracks , and having at least two axles ,
the main function of which lies in its tractive power and which is
specially designed to tow, push, carry or power certain tools ,
machinery or trailers intended for agricultural or forestry use . It
nay be equipped to carry a load and passengers .
2,     This Directive shall apply only to tractors defined in paragraph
1 above which are fitted with pneumatic tyres and which have two axles
and a maxima design speed "between six and twenty-five k.p.h .
                                  Article 2
       No Member State nay refuse to grant E3C type-approval or national
type-approval of a tractor on .grounds relating to its braking devices
if that tractor is fitted with the devices specified in Annexes I to
I? and if these devices satisfy the requirenents set out therein .
                                  Artide 3
       xfo- Member State nay refuse ifao registration or prohibit the sale ,
entry into service or use of       tractors on grounds relating to their - braking
devices if these tractors a*e fitted with the devices specified in Annexes
I to IV and if those devices satisfy the requirements set out therein .
                                 Artide 4
       The Member State which has granted type-approval shall take the
necessary Treasures to be informed of any modification of a part or
characteristic referred to in item 1.1 . of Annex I.      The competent
authorities of that State shall determine whether fresh tests should
be carried out cn the modified type of tractor and a fresh report
drawn up .
       Where such tests reveal failure to comply with the requirements
of this Directive , the modification shall not be approved.
                                                          • • « /• » e
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             The amendments necessary for              to
technical    progress   the -   rcquironcnts of the Annozos ohall be
adopted in accordance with the procedure laid down in Article 13
of the Council Directive of 4 March 1974 on "the approximation of
the laws of the Member States relating to the type-approval of wheeled
agricultural, or forestry tractors .
                               Article S
1.           The Member States shall adopt and publish the provisions
needed in order to comply :;ith this Directive before 1 October 1975
and shall forthwith inform the Commission thereof .
             They shall apply these provisions from 1 October 197o°
             As soon as this Directive has been notified , the Member
States shall inform the Commission , in sufficient time to enable it
to submit its comments , of any draft laws ., regulations or administrative
provisions which they intend to adopt in the field covered by the
Directive .
                               Article 1
This Directive is addressed to the Member States .
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DEFINITIONS , APPLICATION FOR EEC TYPD-APPROVAL , EEC TYPE-APPROVAL , CONSTRUCTION
                             AND FITTING HKQTJIRÏMENTS
          DEFINITION 5
          For the purposes of this directive :
 .1.      " type of tractor with respect to the braking devices " means tractors
          which do not differ in such essential respects as :
 . 1.1 .  unladen weight , as defined in item 1.18 hereinafter ,
 . 1.2.   maximum weight , as defined in item 1.16 hereinafter ,
 . 1.3 .  distribution of the unladen weight ,
 . 1.4 .  technically admissible maximum weight on each axle ,
 . 1.5 .  maximum design speed ,
 . 1.6 .  different type of braking device (with particular reference to the
          presence or otherwise of devices for braking a trailer),
 . 1.7 .  number and arrangement of the braked axles ,
 . 1.8 .  type of engine ,
 . 1.9 .  overall transmission ratio corresponding to maximum speed ,
 . 1.10.  tyre dimensions ;
1.2 .     "braking device" means the combination of parts whose function is
          progressively to reduce the speed of a moving tractor or to bring
          it to a halt , or to keep it stationary if it already halted . These
          functions are specified in item 4«1»2 . below.
          The device shall consist of the brake control , the transmission and
          the brake proper ;
1.3 .     "graduated braking" means braking during which , within the normal
          range of operation of the device , during either the application or
          the releasing of the brakes :
1.3.1 .   the driver may at any time , increase or reduce the braking force
          through action on the control ,
1.3.2 .   the braking force acts in the same direction as the action on the
          control (monotonic function ),
1.3.3 .   it is easily possible to make a sufficiently fine adjustment to
          the braking force :
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                                                            Annex I
1.4 -   " control " means the part actuated directly by the driver to
        supply to the transmission the energy required for braking or
        controlling it . This energy may be the muscular energy of the
        driver , or energy from another source controlled by the driver ,
        or in appropriate cases the kinetic energy of the trailer , or a
        combination of these various kinds of energy ;
1.5 .   " transmission " means the combination of components situated between
        the control and the brake and connecting the two operationally .
        The transmission may be mechanical , hydraulic , pneumatic , electrical
        or mixed . Vlhere the braking power is derived from or assisted by a
        source of energy independent of the driver but controlled by him ,
        the reserve of energy in the device shall likewise be regarded as
        part of the transmission ;
1.6 .   " brake " means the component in which the forces opposing the move­
        ment of the tractor develop .   It may be a friction brake (when the
        forces are generated by the friction between two parts of the trac­
        tor moving relatively to one another), an electrical brake ( when
        the forces are generated by electromagnetic action between two parts
        of the tractor moving relatively to but not in contact with one
        another), a fluid brake (when the forces are generated by the action
        of a fluid situated between two parts of the tractor moving relative
        ly to one another), or an engine brake (when the forces are derived
        from a controlled increase in the braking action of the engine trans
        mitted to the wheels ).   A device which mechanically locks the trac­
        tor 's transmission but which cannot be used when the tractor is in
        motion shall be deemed to be a brake , for parking brake purpose only
1.7 .   " different types of braking devices "  means equipment which differs
        m such essential respects as :
1.7.1 » components having différent characteristics ,
1.7.2 . a component made of materials having different characteristics or
        a component different in shape or size ,
1.7.3 . a different assembly of the components ;
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                                                                Annex I
1.8,         "braking system component "  means one of the individual parts
            which , when assembled , constitute the braking device ,
1.9 .       " continuous braking" means the braking of combinations of vehicles
             (tractors plus towed vehicles ) through an installation having the
            following characteristics :
1.9.1 .     a single control which the driver actuates progressively , by a
            single movement , from his driving seat ,
1.9.2 .     the energy used for braking the vehicles constituting the vehicle
            combination is supplied from the same source (which may be the
            muscular energy of the driver) ,
1.9.3.   "■ the braking installation ensures simultaneous or suitably phased
            braking of each of the constituent vehicles of the combination ,
            whatever their relative positions .
1«10.       " semi-continuous braking" means the braking of combinations of
            vehicles (tractors plus towed vehicles ) through an installation
            having the following characteristics :
1.10.1 .    a single control which the driver actuates progressively , by a
            single movement , from his driving seat ,
1.10.2 .    the energy used, for braking the vehicles constituting the vehicle
            combination is supplied from two different sources -(one of which
            may be the muscular energy of the driver),
1.10.3 .    the braking installation ensures simultaneous or suitably phased
            braking of each of the constituent vehicles of the- combination ,
            whatever their relative positions ;
1.11 .      " independent power-operated braking" means the braking of combina­
            tions of vehicles (tractors plus towed vehicles ) by means of
            devices having the following characteristics :
                                                         J
1.11.1 .    the brake control of the tractor is independent of the trailer
            brake control ; the latter is in all cases mounted on the tractor
            in such a way that it shall be easily actuated by the driver from
            his driving seat ;
1.11.2 .    the energy used for braking the towed vehicles may not be the
            muscular energy of the driver .
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                                                             Annex I
1.12 .   " independent braking"means the braking of combinations of vehi­
         cles by means of devices having the following characteristics :
1.12.1 . the brake control of the tractor is independent of the trailer
         brake control , the latter being in all cases mounted on the
         tractor in such a way that it shall be easily actuated by the
         driver from his driving seat ;
1.12.2 . the energy used for braking the trailers is the muscular energy of
         the driver ;
1.13 .   " automatic braking" means braking of the trailer or trailers
         occuring automatically in the event of separation of components
         of the combination of coupled vehicles , including such separa­
         tion through coupling breakage , without the effectiveness of the
         remainder of the combination being affected ;
1.14 .   " inertia braking" means braking by utilising the forces generated
         by the trailer moving up on the tr?„ctor ;
1.15 .   " laden tractor" means , except where otherwise stated , a tractor
         laden to its " maximum weight ";
1.16 .   " maximum weight " means the maximum weight technically permissible
         stated by the manufacturer ( this weight may be higher than the
         "permissible maximum weight ");
1.17 .   "unladen tractor " means the tractor in running order , with full
         tanks and radiators , a driver weighing 75 kg , without passangers ,
         optional accessories or load ;
1.18 .   "unladen weight "   means the weight of the unladen tractor .
2.       APPLICATION FOR EEC TYPE-APPROVAL
2.1 .    The application for SEC type-approval shall be submitted by the
         manufacturer or by his authorised representative .
2.2 .    It shall be accompanied by the following information and documents
         in triplicate :
2.2.1 .  description of the type of tractor as regards the points mentioned
         in items 1.1.1 . to 1.1.10 . above . The numbers and/ or symbols
         identifying the type of tractor must bo given ;
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                                                                  Annex: I
2.2.2 ,       list of parts , properly identified , which make up the braking
              device ,                                 •
2.2.3 . ■     diagram of the braking device showing the position of each of
              the parts on the tractor , in order to enable the various compo­
              nents to be located and identified .
2.3 .         Drawing , having a maximum format A. , or folded to this size , and
              drawn to the appriate scale , shall be placed a,t the disposal of
              the technical service responsible for type-approval tests , if so
              required by that service •
2.4 .         A tractor , representative of the type of tractor to be approved ,
              shall be placed at the disposal of the technical service , respon­
              sible for EEC type-approval tests .
3.            EEC TYFE-APPHOVAL
              A form conforming to the model shown in Annex V shall be attached
              to the EEC type-approval certificate .
4.            CONSTRUCTION AND FITTING REQTJTREKD^T S
4.1 .         General
4.1.1 .       Braking device
4.1.1.1 .     The braking device shall be so designed , constructed and fitted
              as to enable the tractor in normal use , despite the vibration to
              whioh it may be subjected , to comply with the undermentioned
              requirements .
4.1.1.2 .     In particular , the braking device shall be so designed , construc­
              ted and fitted as to be able to avoid the effects of ageing and
              corrosion during service which may lead to a sudden loss of
              braking efficiency .
4.1.2 .       Functions of the braking device
              The braking device defined in item 1.2 . above shall meet the
              following conditions :
4.1.2.1 .     Service braking
4«1 . 2.1.1 . The service brake shall enable the motion of the tractor to be
              controlled and the tractor to be stopped safely , quickly and
              efficiently at maximum speed and authorized load on both up- and
              down-grades . It shall be possible to moderate its action .
              These conditions are fulfilled if the requirements of Annex II
              are satisfied .
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                                                                Annex I
          The driver shall be able to actuate the brakes from his seat
          and retain control of the st erring device of the tractor with
          at least one hand . The service brake of the tractor may comprise
          right and left hand devices . These shall be capable of being
          rigidly connected so that they can be actuated in a single
          operation . It shall be possible for this connection to be broken .
          Tractors braked by their steering mechanism may have two separate
          controls which can be uncoupled' if the maximum design speed does
          not exceed 15. km/h .
4.1.2.2 . Parking braking
          The parking braking shall enable the tractor to be held stationa­
          ry on an up or down gradient even in the absence of the driver ,
          the working parts being then held in the locked position by a
          purely mechanical device . This may be achieved by moans of a
          brake acting on the transmission . The driver shall be able to
          achieve this braking action from his driving seat } a repeated
          action to obtain the prescribed performance is permitted .
4*2 .     Characteristics of braking device s
4.2.1 .   The set of braking devices with which a tractor is equiped shall
          satisfy the requirements laid down for the service and parking
          brakes .
4.2.2 .   The devices providing service and parking braking may have common
          components , provided that they fulfil the following conditions :
4.2.2.1 . there shall be at least two controls , independent of each other
          and readily accessible to the driver from the driving seat ; this
          requirement shall be met even when the driver is wearing a safety
          belt ;
4*2.2.2 . in the event of a breakage of any component other than the brakes
          ( as defined in item 1.6 . above ) or of any other failure of the
          service braking device (malfuntion , partial or total exhaustion
          of an energy reserve ), the parking braking device or that part of
          the service braking device which is not affected by the failure
          must be able to bring the tractor to a halt with a deceleration
          equal to at least 50 $ of the value laid down in item 2.1.1 . of
          Annex II .  These conditions shall be fulfilled when residual
          braking is achieved on wheels located on both sides of the median
          longitudinal plane (without the tractor deviating from its course ),
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4.2.3 .    I(here use is EE.de of energy other than the EE^cular energy
           of the driver , there need not "be acre than one source of
           such other energy (hydraulic panp , air conpresscr. etc .) tut
          the 33anc "by which the device constituting that source is
           driven shall he cci2pletely reliable .
4-2.4.    The service "braking device shall act on the wheels of at
           least one r^rle .
4.2.5 .   The action of the service 'braking device shall "be distributed
          "between tho wheels of the sane axle symmetrically in
          relation to the lor^itudinp.l Eodion plane cf the tractor .
4.2 . >.  The service braking device and tho par'd.ng "braking device
          Ehall act on "braking surfaces permanently connected to the
         wheels thrcu^i corponeirts of adeqruate strength. It shall
         not "be possible to disconnect a "braking surface fron the
         wheels . -Ihei one axle is subject to "braking the differential
          shall not "be noitrrted "between the service hrake and the wheel ;
         vhon two axlos are sat ject to "braking, the differential cay
         "be counsel between the service brake and the wheel on one of
         the tro axles .
4.2.7 .  Near cn the "brakes shall "be easily ccrs>en£ated "by oeans
         of a systen cf nanual or automatic adjustEsnt . In addition,
         the ccntrol ard the coqponents of the transmission and of
         the crakes becors heated or when the brake linings have
         reached a certain degree of wear , effective braking is
         ensured without an innediate adjustecezrt "being necessary.
4.2.3 .  In hydraulic braking devices , the filling ports cf the
         fluid reservoirs shall te readily accessible ;         in addition,
         the containers of reserve fluid shall be so Eade that
         the level cf the reserve fluid can be easily checked
         without the containers having to be opened.
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.• ivery tractor fitted with a brake actuated from an
 energy reservoir shall , where the prescribed braking
performance is impossible without the use of stored
 energy , be fitted with a warning device s in addition
to the pressure gauge ; giving an optical or acoustical
  signal when the energy , in any part of the installation
upstream of the control valve , falls to a value equal
 or less than 65% of its normal valv.e .  This device shall
bo directly and permnently connected to the circuit .
Without prejudice to the requirements of iten 4 • 1 « 2 . 1 . above ,
where the uce of an auxiliary energy source is essential
for the operation of a braking device , tho energy reserve
 shall be such as to ensure that , should the engine stop ,
the braking performance remins sufficient to bring the
tractor to a halt in the prescribed conditions .
The auxiliary equipment shall draw its energy only in
 such a way that its operation , even in the event of
damage to tho energy source , cannot cause the reserves
of energy feeding the braking devices to fall below the
level indicated in item 4-2.9 . above .
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                 BPAKING T"«STS /JJD PERFORMANCE OF BRAKING DEVICES
 1.              B34KING TESTS
 1.1 .           General
 1.1.1 .         The performance prescribed for braking devices shall be based on
                 the measurement of the mean deceleration .
 1.1.2 .         For the type-approval of any tractor the braking performance
                 shall be measured during road tests conducted in the following
                 conditions s
 1.1.2.1 .     , the tractor, s condition as regards weight shall be as prescribed
                 for each type of test and be specified in the test report ;
 1.1.2.2 .       during the tests the force applied to the brake control in
                 order to obtain the prescribed performance shall not exceed 60 kg
                 on the pedal controls and 40 kg on the hand-operated controls ;
1.1.2.3 .        the road must have a surface affording good adhesion -
1.1 . 2 , 4 »    the tests she.ll be performed when there is no wind liable to
                 affect the results ;
 1.1 . 2 . 5 »   at the start of the tests the tyres shall be cold and at the pres­
                 sure prescribed for the load actually borne by the wheels when the
                 tractor i3 stationary ;
,1.1.2.6 .       the prescribed performance shall be obtained without locking of the
                 wheels , without deviation of the tractor from its course , and
                 without abnormal vibrations ,
 1.1.3 .         During the tests , the tractor shall be fitted with all the braking
                 devices intented by the manufacturer for the towed vehicles as
                 referred to in items 1.9# 1.10 , 1.11 and 1.13 of annex I.
 1.2 .           Type 0 test
                 ( ordinary performance test with brakes cold)
 1.2.1 .         General
 1.2.1.1 .       The brakes shall be qold.A brake is deemed to be cold if any one
                 of the following conditions are met :           '
 1.2.1.1.1 .     the temperature measured on the disc or on the outside of the
                 drum does not exceed 100° C ,
 1.2.1.1.2 .     in the case of totally enclosed brakes , including oil immersed
                 brakes , the temperature measured on the outside of the housing does
                 not exceed 50° C.
 1.2.1.1.3 .     The brakes have not been actuated for one hour.
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1.2.1.2 .        Daring "the braking test the non-braked axles , when they
                 are capable of being declutched , shall not be connected
                 with the braked axles .
1.2.1.3 .        The test shall be conducted in the following conditions :
1.2 . 1.3.1 . The tractor shall bo laden to its technically permissible
                maximum weight , the unbraked axle has to be loaded to its
                technically permissible maximum weight and the braked
                axle wheels have to be fitted with the largest dimensioned
                tyres intended for that type by the manufacturer . For
                tractors braking on all wheels ., the front axle has to be
                laden to its maximum permissible weight ;
1.2.!.3.2.tho test shall be repeated on an unladen tractor carrying
                only the driver and if necessary a, person responsible for
                monitoring the results of the test ; the tractor shall be
                fitted with the largest dimensioned tyres ;
1.2 . 1.3 . 3 . the limits prescribed for minimum performance , both for
                test with the tractor unladen and for test with it laden ,
                shall be those laid down in item 2.1.1 . below.
1.2.1.3°4°the road shall be level .
1.2.2 .         The type 0 test shall be carried_out :
1.2.2.1 .       at the maximum design speed with the engine uncoupled :
1.2.2.2 .       a tolerance of - 10,11 is permitted on the test speed ;
1.2.2.3 .       the minimum proscribed performance shall bo attained .
1.3 .           ÏTTSL.-LJtest
                Tl'ade test")"
1.3.1 .         Laden tractors shall be tested in such a manner that the
                energy input is equivalent to that recorded in the sane
                period of time with a laden tractor driven at a steady
                speed Qofo * 5% of that laid down for type 0 test on a
                1Of- down gradient for a distance of 1 Km, with the engine
                uncoupled .
1.3.2 .         At the end of the test , the residual performance of the
                service braking device shall bo measured in the came
                conditions as for the Type 0 test with the engine uncoupled
                 ( the temperature conditions , of course v are different ).
 ---pagebreak---                                                    /Vnnex TT
PERPORILWCE 0? BPJJKETG DEVICES
Service oraking devi c es
The service brakes of tractors shall :
under Type 0 test conditions , produce a mean deceleration
of at least 2.5 m/s , measured with a decelerameterj
after Type I test , produce a residual performance not less
than 75 f3 of that prescribed , and not less than 60 % of the
value recorded during the type 0 test (with engine uncoupled).
Parking braking devices
The parking braking device shall , even if it is combined with
one of the other braking devices , be capable of holding a laden
vehicle stationary on an 18 Jo up or down gradient .
On tractors to which the coupling of ono or more trailers is
authorized , the parking braking device of the tractor shall
be capable of holding the vehicle combination , comprising an
unladen tractor and an unbraked trailer of the same weight ,
stationary on a 12 $ gradient .
A parking braking device which has to be actuated several times
before attaining the prescribed performance is admissible .
 ---pagebreak---                            iOTÎEX   III
                         SPHT*!G buakes
1.     DEFINITION
                          arG "braking devices for which the energy
       required for braking is supplied, by one or more springs acting
       as an energy accumulator .
2.     SPECIAL RmUT-TF /lENTS
2.1 .  A spring brake shall not be used as a service brake .
2.2 .   "L small variation in any of the pressure limits which may
       occur in the brake compression chamber feed circuit shall
       not cause a significant variation in the braking force .
2.3 .  The feed circuit to the spring compression chamber shall
       include an energy reserve which does not supply any other
       device or ecruipment . This requirement shall not apply if
       the spring shall be maintained in the compressed state by using
       two or more independent systems .
2.4 .  The device shall bo so designed that it is possible to apply
      and release the brakes at least three times starting with rJi
       initial pressure in the spring compression chamber equal to
       the maximum design pressure . This requirement shall be met
       when the brakes are adjusted as closely as possible .
2.5 .  The pressure in the compression chamber beyond which the
       springs begin to actuate the brakes , with the latter adjusted
       as closely as possible , shall not be greater than 80 fo of the
       minimum level (pm) of the normal available pressure .
2.6 .  When the pressure in the compression chamber falls to the
       level at which the brake parts begin to move , an optical or
       audible warning device shall be actuated . Provided this
       requirement is met , the warning device may be that specified
       in item 4.2.9 . of Jinnex I.
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On tractors fitted with spring brakes and authorized to
draw trailers with continuous or serai-continuous brakes
automatic application of the spring brakes shall cause the
trailer brakes to be applied.
RELEASE SYSTEM
Spring brakes shall be so designed, that , in the event of
failure , it is possible to release them without using their
normal control . This may be achieved by the use of an
auxiliary device (pneumatic , mechanical , etc .).
If the operation of the auxiliary device referred to in
item 3.1 . above requires the use of a tool or spanner , the
tool or spanner shall be kept on the tractor .
 ---pagebreak---                                      ANNIX  IV
      PARKING BRAKING TJY I-IECHANIC 1L LOCKING OP THF1 BRAKE CYLINT)K^
                               ( LOCK ACTUATORS)
1.             DEFINITION
               " Mechanical locking of the brake cylinders " means a device
               for ensuring parking braking by mechanical wedging of the
               brake piston rod .
               laechanical locking occurs when the     locking chamber is emptied
               of compressed air ; the mechanical      locking device shall be
               designed in such a way that it can      be released when the
               locking chamber is again subjected      to pressure .
2.             SPECIAL REOUIPElTPTTS
2.1 .          Fhen the pressure in the locking chamber appro?„ches the
               level corresponding to mechanical locking , an optical or
               audible warning system shall be actuated .
2.2 .          In the case of brake actuators fitted with a mechanical
               looking device , the brake actuator shall be capable of
               being actuated by either of two energy reserves .
2.3 .          The lcckcd brake cylinder may only be released if it is
               certain that the brake can be operated again after such
               release .
2.4 «          In the event of a failure of the source of energy supplying
               the locking chamber , an auxiliary unlocking device ( mecha­
               nical or pneumatic , for instance ) using , for example , the
               air in one of the tyres of the tractor shall be provided .
 ---pagebreak---                                        ANNEX  V
 ANNEX TO THE EEC TYPE- APPROVAL CERTIFICATE FOR A TYPE OF WHEELED AGRICULTURAL
         OR FORESTRY TRACTOR KITH REGARD TO ITS BRAKING DEVICES
 (Article 4 ( 2) and article 10 of the Council Directive of 4 March 1974 on the
  approximation of the laws of the Member States relating to the type-approval
  of wheeled agricultural or forestry tractors , having a maximum design speed
  between 6 and 25 km/h)
                                                                   Name of
                                                                ' administration
  EEC Type Approval N°
  1.               Make.. (name . of undertaking)
  2.               Type and commercial description
  3.              Name and address of manufacturer
. 4.              Name and address of manufacturer 's authorized representative
                  (if any)
  5*              Unladen weight of. tractor
  6.         "    Distribution of unladen weight between the axles             (kg)
  7.              Ilaximum weight of the tractor
  8.              Distribution of the maximum weight of the tractor on each axle
                  as referred to in item 1.2.1.3,1 of annex II
  9.              Make and type of bràke linings
10.               Engine type
11 .               Overall transmission ratio corresponding to maximu speed .....
12 .              Tyre dimensions Î
12.1 .            Largest dimensioned tyres (braked axles)........
12. 2.            Tyres supporting the greatest technically admissible weight
                   (non-braked exle )
13 .              Maximum speed of the tractor
14.               Number and arrangement of braked exles
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                                                                                     Annei V
  15 .              Brief description of the "braking device
  16 .               Weight of tractor- at the time of testing
                   I                         iUnladen          ,l    Laden . . j
                   i      :                !
                       Axle 1             1            ■       l
                                                               l !             I
                       /ocle 2             i               ' I
                   • Tyres dimensions jI                 '     ,
                                             1              j
  17 .              Resuit of the test î
                                                                                      Measured force
                                                 Test
                                                 speèd
                                                              |      Measured         applied to . the
                                                                                        control ,    .
                                                 km/h         } performance
  17«1              Type 0 test
                     Service braking
                    Unladen
 ' .                Laden
                                                             1
                                                             iI                  i
  17 » 2.           Type I test                                                    I                   1
                                           i                                       5                   1
  18 .              Tractor submitted for EEC type-approval on
  19 .              Technical service conducting type-approval tests
  20.               Date of the report issued by that service
  21 .             Number of the report issued by that service
  22.               The EEC type-approval with regard to braking devices is
                   granted/refused (+)
  23 .              Place
                                                                                               p-  !
  24*               Date
                                                                                             1
, 25.                Signature                                     »
  26 .              The document listed is items 2.2.1 to 2.2.3 . of Annex I are
                    annexed to this communication .
  (+) Delete as appropriate .
 ---pagebreak---          .  PROPOSAL FOR A COUNCIL
     DIRECTIVE ON THE APPROXIMATION OP THE LWS
  OP MEMBER STATES RELATING TO THE INSTALLATION OP
LIGHTING AND LIGHT SIGNALLING DEVICES ON WHEELED AGRI­
        CULTURAL OB FORESTRY TRACTORS
 ---pagebreak---                                    EXPLANATORY HEKORMDUII
 GENERAL REKAHKS
 1.      The Community type-approval procedure for wheeled agricultural or
         forestry tractors , which was the subject of the Council Directive of
         4 inarch 1974 ( l ) also includes the heading of lighting and light-signal-
         ling devices .
 2.      On 23 July 1968 the Commission forwarded to the Council a proposal for a
         Directive on certain components and characteristics of wheeled agricultu­
         ral tractors ( 2) which, under title XVI , made provision for regulations
         on the installation of lighting and light-signalling devices on tractors .
         The Council was unable to initiate an examination of this proposal as
         quickly as desired , primarily because of the difficulties encountered in
         the adoption of the Directive on type approval . The Commission found that ,
         owing to the passage of time since its proposal was put forward ,it was
         necessary to update that proposal in order to take account of developments
         since 1968 .
3.       The appropriate departments of the Commission accordingly set about this
         task with the assistance of experts on agricultural tractors and machinery .
         The amendments to the initial proposal , due partly to technical progress
         and partly to the outcome of parallel discussions in other international
         institutions , were so extensive that the Commission felt it was advisable
         to put forward a new proposal for a Directive .
         Therefore the proposal for a Directive on " Lighting systems for agricultural
         tractors ", which is scheduled to be put forward on 31 December 1974 > has
         been included in the timetable for the forwarding of draft Directives by
         the Commission to the Council which is appended to the Council Resolution
         on industrial policy ( 3) of 17 December 1973 .
n ■■ mtmmmii 111    _      _
                                                                                     ./•
 ( 1 ) O.J. N° L 84 , 23 Ilarch 1974 , p.10.
 ( 2) O.J. N° C 125 , 28 November 1963.
 ( 3 ) O.J. N° C 117 , 31 December 1973 , p.1 .
 ---pagebreak---     This proposal / only concerns the requirements for the installation of
    lighting and light-signalling devices on tractors ; other proposals
    for Directives will be drafted for the design specifications of the
    various mandatory and optional lighting devices listed in this Direc­
    tive .
SPECIFIC COHMEHTS ON THE PROPOSED DIRECTIVE
The Directive applies to wheeled agricultural or -forestry tractors having
a maximum design speed of 6-25 km/h as also provided for in the Directive
on type approval (Article l ).
Article 2 incorporates in the EEC type-approval procedure the requirements
for the installation of Mandatory or optional lighting and light-signalling
devices as listed under 1.5 . 7 - - 1.5 * 21 . of Annex I.
Since certain new Member States at present do not carry out national type
approval it is necessary to draft provisions enabling tractors compl3ring
with the requirements of the Directive (Article 3) to be used in those States.
Article 4 reflects a concern for safety ;       it provides that changes made to
certain components or characteristics of a tractor type may necessitate a
new inspection and , whero necessary , a new vehicle report . The authority
granting type approval is to assess whether these changes , as notified by the
manufacturer, necessitate a new inspection or not , and consequently a new
vehicle report . Annex I gives a list of the components or particulars which
affect the installation of lighting and light-signalling devices .
Article 5 provides for the adaptation of the Directive to technical progress :
the procedure is set out in Article 13 of the Council Directive of 4 March
1974 relating to the tjpe approval of wheeled agricultural or forestry tractors .
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Article 6 sets two time limits .   Before the first time limit the Member
States must have adopted and published the necessary measures to comply with
the Directive .   The second time limit is the date on which all the Member
States must simultaneously enforce the common rules ( Article 6 , par . l ).
Finally the Commission must be notified within a reasonable space of time
of all draft provisions drawn up by the Ilember States in the field covered
by the Directive , in order to enable the Commission to comment thereon , if
necessary ( xlrticle 6 , par . 2).
The technical Annexes comprise several definitions , the procedure for applying
for 2EC type approval , general and particular specifications for the installa­
tion of the various lighting and light-signalling devices on the tractor , and
the model approval certificate by means of which the authority granting or
refusing type approval in respect of the installation of the lighting and
light-signalling devices provides information additional to the sheet provi­
ded for in the Directive on type approval .
Broad agreement was reached between the experts form the Member States assisting
the appropriate departments of the Commission in the drafting of the proposals
for Directives on agricultural tractors and machinery .   However , some points have
not been settled , namely :
1.  The choice between the two colours , i.e. white and selective yellow ,
    proposed for main and dipped–beam headlights has been left to the user .
    The French experts expressed a strong reservation regarding the fact
    that the choice of colour was left to the user .   They considered that
    the importing State should have the choice and should be free to allow
    both colours or to prohibit one of them .
    Franco is the only Community country which lays down selective yellow as the
    cc lour for main-beam headlights (mandatory in this proposal ) and dipped-beMn
    headlights ( optional in this proposal ).
                                                                                  ./•
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            In view of the fact that neither of the colours has a distinct advantage
            over the other , as white gives greater visibility but is more liable
            to dazzle the drivers of oncoming vehicles , and selective yellow crea­
            te less dazzle but reduce the driver 's visibility , the Commission decided
            to propose that both colours should be authorized atnd that the choice
            should be left to the user .
      2.    The Danish experts expressed reservations regarding the restriction on
            installing direction indicators in accordance with scheme D on tractors
            not exceeding 6 metres in length , only , and also regarding certain of
            the angles of visibility envisaged for such devices .    The Commission did
            not consider it appropriate to lay down , in respect of agricultural trac­
            tors , requirements which it has nevertheless adopted for motor vehicles ( l ).
      3.    The Danish experts also expressed a reservation regarding the possibility
            of installing only one parking light on each side of the tractor , regard­
            less of its length.   They felt that this installation arrangement ought
            only to be authorized for tractors less than 6 metres in length .
            In this instance , too , the Commission was not able to agree with the
            arguments advanced , and in any case this proposal is on this point
            identical to that on motor vehicles .
      4.    There was complete disagreement on the installed height of the rear
            non-triangular red reflectors .   The Commission 's proposal represents
            a compromise .
III . CONSULTATION OF THE EUROPEAN PARLIAMENT AND THE ECONOMIC AND SOCIAL CO^HTTEE
      The Opinion of these two institutions is required under Article 100 , al.2 .
      ( 1 ) C0II ( 73 ) 2024 .
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THE COUNCIL OP THE EUROPEAN COMMUNITIES ,            .  -
Having regard to the treaty establishing the European Economic Community , and
in particular Article 100 thereof ,
Having regard to the proposal from the Commission ,
       ■1
Having regard to the Opinion of the European Parliament ,
Having regard to the Opinion of the Economic and Social Committee ,
Fhereas the technical requirements which tractors must comply pursuant to
national laws' relate , inter alia , to the installation of lighting and light
signalling devices ;
Whereas these requirements differ from one Member State to another ;
whereas it is therefore necessary that all Member States adopt the same
requirements either in addition to or in place of their existing rules , in
order , in particular , to allow the EEC type-approval procedure which was
the subject of the Council Directive of 4 March 1974 on the approximation of
the laws of the Member States relating to the type-approval of wheeled agricultu­
ral or forestry tractors to be applied in respect of each type of tractor (*);
Whereas common requirements on the construction of lighting and light signalling
devices will be the subject of further special directives ;
Whereas the approximation of the laws of Member States relating to tractors
includes mutual recognition of the inspections carried out by each of them
on the basis of common provisions ;    whereas if such a system is to function
successfully , these provisions must bd applied by all Member States from the
same date ;
                                                                               •/.
 (*) O.J. N° L 84 , 28 March 1974 , p. 10.
 ---pagebreak--- HAS ADOPTED THIS DIRECTIVE î
                                  Article 1
1,        " Agricultural or foresty tractor" means any motor vehicle , fitted
with wheels or caterpillar tracks and having at least two axles , the main
funtion of which is specially designed to tow , push , carry or power certain
tools , machineiy or trailers intended for agricultural or forestry use .   It
may be equipped to carry a load and passengers .
2.        This Directive shall apply only to tractors defined in the::preoeding
paragraph wich are fitted with pneumatic tyres and which have two axles and
a maxirrum design speed between 6 and 25 km/h.
                                  Article 2
No Member State may refuse to grant EEC type-approval or national
type-approval    of   a  tractor on grounds  relating to   the  install
lation of lighting and light signalling devices , whether mandatory or optional ,
listed under items 1.5.7 * - 1.5*21 . in Annex I if these are installed in accoi*-
dance with the specifications contained in Annex I to this Directive .
                                  Article 3
No Member State may refuse the registration or prohibit the sale , entry into
service or use of tractors on grounds relating to the installation of lighting
and light signalling devices , whether mandatory or optional , listed under
items 1.5.7 . – 1.5.21 . in Annex I if these are installed in accordance with
the specifications contained in Annex I to this Directive .
 ---pagebreak---                                    Article 4
The Member State which has granted EEC type-approval must take the necessary-
measures to ensure that it is informed of any modification of a component
or characteristic referred to in Annex I ( l»l )»
The competent authorities within this State shall assess whether the modified
type of tractor should be subjected to a further set of tests , accompanied
by a fresh information document * If it emerges from the tests that the
specifications of this Directive have not been met , the modification shall
not be authorized .
                                   Article 5
The amendments necessary for adapting to technical progress the requirements
of the Anne»3s shall be adopted in accordance with the procedure laid down in
Article 13 of the Council Directive of 4 March 1974 on the approximation of
the laws of the Member States relating to the type-approval of wheeled agri­
cultural or forestry tractors .
                                   Article 6
1.       The Member States shall adopt and publish the provisions needed in
order to comply with this Directive before 1 April 197 6 and shall forthwith
inform the Commission thereof .
         They shall apply these provisions from 1 October 1976 .
2.       As soon as this Directive has been notified , the Member States shall
take care to inform the Commission , in sufficient time to enable it to submit
its comments , of any dre.ft laws , regulations or administrative provisions
which they intend to adopt in the field covered by the Directive .
                                   Article 7
This Directive is addressed to the Member States .
 ---pagebreak---                             ANNEX I
      II! STALLATI PIT OF LIGHTING AND LIGHT-SIGNALLING
                            DEVICES
DEFINITION S
For tho purposes of this Directive :
" Tractor type with regard to the installation of lighting and
light signalling devices " means tractors which do not differ
in such essential respects as :
the dimensions and exterior lines of the tractor ,
the number and siting of the devices ,
                                      X •   f
the following are likewise not considered to be " tractors of
a different type"
tractors which differ within the meaning of items 1.1.1 . and 1.1.2 .
above but not in such a way as to entail a change in the kind ,
number , siting and geometric visibility of the lights laid down
for the tractor type in question ;
tractorson which optional lights are fitted or are absent .
" Transverse plane " means a vertical plane perpendicular to the
median longitudinal plane of the tractor .
"Unladen tract or" means the tractor in running order , as defined un­
der Item 2.4 . of Annex I , model for information document , to the
Council Directive of 4 March 1974 on the type approval of wheeled
agricultural or forestry tractors , but without a driver .
" Laden tractor" means the tractor loaded to its maximum technically
permissible weight , as stated by the manufacturer , who shall also
fix its distribution among the axles .
" Light " means a device designed to illuminate the road ( headlamp )
or to emit a luminous signal . Rear registration plate illuminating
devices and reflex reflectors shall likewise be regarded as lights .
" Equivalent lights " means lights having the same function and
authorized in the country in which the tractor is registered ;
such lights may have different characteristics from those fitted
on the tractor when it is approved on condition that they satisfy
the requirements of this annex .
"Independent lights " means lights having separate illuminating
surfaces , separate light sources , and separate lamp bodies .
" Grouped lights " means devices having separate illuminating surfa­
ces and separate light sources , but a common lamp body .
 ---pagebreak---                                                 iinnex I
  Combined lights" me-Jis devices having separate illuminating
surfaces , but a common light source and a common lamp body .
" Reciprocally incorpo rated l ights " means devices having separate
light sources ( or a single light source operating under different
conditions ), totally or partially common illuminating surfaces
and a common lamp body .
" Concealable illuminating light " means a headlamp capable of
being partly or completely hidden when not in use . This result
may be achieved by means of a movable cover , by displacement of
the headlamp , or by any other suitable means .
" Driving light " means the light used to illuminate the road over
a long distance ahead of the tractor .
" Passing light " means the light used to illuminate the road ahead
of the tractor without causing undue dazzle or discomfort to on­
coming drivers and other road-users .
" Fog light "  means the light used to improve the illumination of
the road in case of fog , snow fall , rainstorms , or dust clouds .
" Reversing light " means the light used to illuminate the road to
the rear of the tractor and to warn other road-users that the
tractors is reversing or about to reverse .
"Direct ion indicator light " means the light used to indicate to
other road-users that the driver intends to change direction
to the right or to the left .
"Hazard warning signal " means the simultaneous operation of all
of a tractor 's direction indicator lights to draw attention to
the fact that the tractor temporarily constitutes a special
danger to other road-users .
" Stop light " means the light used to indicate to other road-users
to the rear of the tractor that the latter' s driver is applying
the service brake .
"Rear regi stration plate illuminating device " means the device
used to illuminate the space intended to accomodate the rear regis­
tration plate ;   it may consist of different optical elements .
" Front position" means the light used to indicate the presence and
the width of the tractor when the latter is viewed from the front .
" Roar position li ght " means the light used to indicate the presence
and the width of the tractor when the latter is viewed from the
rear .
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"Roar fog light " means the light used, to render the tractor more
readily visible from the rear in dense fog .
"Parking light " means the light used to draw attention to the
presence of a stationary tractor , without a trailer , in a built-
up area. In such circumstances it replaces the position lights .
" End-outline marker light " means the light fitted to the extreme
outer edges and as close as possible to the top of the tractor
and intended clearly to indicate the tractor 's overall width.
This signal is intended , for certain tractors , to complement
the tractor 's position lights by drawing particular attention
to its bulk.
"Reflex reflector" means a device used to indicate the presence
of a tractor by the reflection of light emanating from a light
source unconnected with the tractor , the observer being situated
near the source .        ;
"Work light " means a device intended to illuminate a working
area or process .
" Illuminating surface of a light "
"Illuminating surface of a headlight" (items 1.5»7 »        1.5*10.)
means the orthogonal projection of the full aperture of the
reflector in a transverse plane . If the headlamp glass (or
glasses) extend over a part only of full aperture of the
reflector , then the projection of that part only is taken
into account .
"Illuminating surface of a signalling light other than a reflox
reflector" ( items IT. 5.11 . - 1.5.19 .1 means the orthogonal
projection of the light in a plane perpendicular to its axis of
reference and in contact with the exterior emitting surface of
a light , this projection being bounded by the edges of screens
situated on this plane , each allowing only 98 % of the total
luminous intensity of the light to persist in the direction of
the axis of reference . To determine the lower , upper and
lateral limits of the light , only screens with horizontal or
vertical edges are used .
"Illuminating surface of a reflex reflector" (it em 1 , 5 . 20. )
The illuminating surface of a reflex reflector in a plane
perpendicular to its axis of reference is bounded by plaaes
touching the outer edges of the light projection of the reflex
reflector and parallel to this axis . To determine the lower ,
upper and lateral limits of the lights , only vertical and
horizontal planes are considered.
" Outer light-emitting surface " for a defined direction of obser­
vation , means the orthogonal projection of the surface of light
emission in a plane perpendicular to the direction of observa­
tion ( see drawing in appendix l ).
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                                                                Annex I
1.7 .    ' Axis of reference" means the characteristic axis of the light
         signal , determined by the manufacturer for use as the direction
         of reference (H = 0° , V =» 0° ) for photometric measurements and
         when fitting the light on the tractor .
1.8 .    " Centre of referenc e" means the intersection of the axis of
         reference with the light-emitting surface , specified by the
         manufacturer of the light .
1.9 .    "^jig-les of geometric vi si bilit.y" means the angles which determine
         the field of the minimum solid angle in which the outer light-
         emitting surface of the light must be visible .
         That field of the solid angle is determined by the segments of
         a sphere of which the centre coincides with the centre of refe­
         rence of the light and the equator is parallel with the ground.
         These segments are determined in relation to the axis of referen­
         ce . The horizontal angles/correspond to the longitude and the
         vertical angles^ to the latitude .
         There must be no obstacle on the inside of the angles of geometric
         visibility to the propagation of light from any part of the outer
         light-emitting surface of the light .
         This does not apply to any obstacles existing at the time when
         the light was approved if approval was required .
1.10     " Extre me out er, ecjge " on either side of the tractor means the
         plane parallel to the median longitudinal plane of the tractor
         and coinciding with the latter * s lateral outer edge , disregarding
         any pro jection(s ) such as :
1.10.1 . tyres near their point of contact with the ground , and of connec­
         tions for tyre-pressure gauges ,
1.10.2 . any anti-skid devices which map 'be " mounted on the wheels ,
1.10.3 . rear-view mirrors ,
1.10.4 .     side direction indicators , end-outline marker lights , posi­
         tion lights and parking lights ,
1.10.5 . customs seals affixed to the tractor , and devices for securing
         and protecting such seals .
1.11 .   " Overall width " means the distance betwoen the two vertical
         planes defined under item 1.10 . above .
1.12 .   The following shall be considered to be :
1.12.1 . " a s ingle li /?ht " : any combination of two or more lights ,
         whether identical or not , having the same function and colour ,
         if it comprises devices , the projection of whose aggregate
         light-emitting surfaces in a given transverse plane occupies
         60 °/o or more of tho area of the smallest rectangle circumscri­
         bing the projections of those light-emitting surfaces , provided
         that such combination is , where approval is required , approved
         as a single light .       This possible combination does not apply to
         driving lights , passing lights and fog lights .;                     /
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                                                               Annex I
1.12.2.  " two lights' or" an even nurr.ber of liphts " : a single light-
         emitting surface in the shape of a Land if placed symmetri­
         cally in relation to the median longitudinal plane of the tractor
         and extending on both sides to within not less than 0.40 m of the
         extreme outer edge of the tractor , if not less than 0.80 m long.
         The illumination of such a surface shall be provided by not less
         than two light sources placed as close as possible to its ends .
         The light–emitting surface may be constituted by a number of
         juxtaposed elements on condition that the projections of the
         several individual light-emitting surfaces in the same transverse
         plan occupy not less than 60 ^ of the area of the smallest rectan­
         gle circumscribing the projections of those individual light-
         emitting surfaces .
1 . 13 . " Distance between two lights " which face in the same direction ,
         means the distance between the orthogonal projections in a plane
         perpendicular to the direction in question of the outlines of
         two illuminating surfaces defined under item 1.6 . Vith a passing
         light , the illuminating surface is limited on the side where the
         lines cross by the imaginary projection of the line on to the
         glass . If the reflector and glass are adjustable , the normal
         adjustment should be used .
1.14.     " Optional " moans a light the presence of which ia left to the
         discretion of the manufacturer .
1.15 .    " Operational warning light " means a light showing whether a device
         has been actuated and is operating correctly .
1.16 .    " Circuit–closed warning light " means a light showing that a device
          has been actuate ! without showing whether it is operating correc­
          tly .
 2.       APPLICATION FOR ESC TYPE-AFPROVAL
 2.1 .    The application for EEC type-approval of a tractor type with
          regard to the installation of lighting and light–signalling ^
          devices shall be submitted by the tractor manufacturer or his
          representative .
 2.2.     It shall be accompanied by the following document in triplicate ,
          and by the following particulars :
 2.2.1.   a description of the tractor type with regard to the requirements
          listed under items 1.1.1 . – 1.1 . 3 . above ;
 2.2.2.   a list of the lights fitted by the manufacturer in order to
           form the lighting and light signalling equipment . Each type
           shall be duly identified ( in particular, approval mar. , name
           and address of manufacturer etc. ); équivalent lights may
           subsequently be added without a new type approval being requires;
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2.2.3 . layout drawing of the lighting and. light-signalling equipment
        as a whole , showing the position of the various lights on the
        traotor ;
2.2.4 . layout drawing(s ) for each individual light showing the illumi­
        nating surfaces as defined under item 1.6 .
2.3 .   /m unladen tractor fitted with lighting and signalling equipment
        as described under item 2.2.2 . and representative of the tractor
        type to be approved must be submitted to the technical authority
        conducting approval tests .
2.4 .   The document provided for in annex II shall be attached to the
        type approval document .
3.      GENERAL SPECIFICATIONS
3.1 .   The lighting and light-signalling devices shall be so fitted that
        in normal conditions of use , and notwithstanding the vibrations
        to which they may be subjected , they retain the characteristics
        laid down in this annex and enable the tractor to comply with
        the requirements of this annex . In particular , it shall not be
        possible for the adjustment of the lights to be inadvertently
        disturbed .
3.1.1 . Tractors shall bo equipped with electrical connectors to enable
        a detachable light-signalling system to be brought into use
        whenever their rearward light-signalling devices are obscured .
        In particular the tractor shall be fitted with the permanently
        connected socket outlet recommended in standards ISO R 1724
        ( Electrical connections for vehicles with 6 or 12 volt electri­
        cal systems applying more specifically to private motor ca,rs and
        lightweight trailers or caravans ) ( first edition - April 1970)
        and ISO R 1185 ( Electrical connections between towing and towed
        vehicles having 24 volt electrical systems used for international
        commercial transport purposes) ( first edition-March 1970).  In the
        case of standard ISO R II85 , the fonction of contact ? is res­
        tricted to the left rear position light and to the left end-outli-
        ne marker light .
3.2 .   The illuminating lights prescribed under items 1.5.7 . » 1.5»8 . and
        1.5.9 . shall be so fitted that a correct setting of their align­
        ment can easily be performed .
3.3 .   For all light signalling devices , including those  mounted on the
        side panels , the reference axis of the light when  fitted on the
        tractor shall be parallel to the bearing plane of   the tractor on
        the road ; in addition , it shall be perpendicular  to the median
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          longitudinal plane of the tractor in the case of side reflex
         reflectors and parallel to that plane in the case of all other
          singalling devices . In each direction a tolerance of * 3
          shall be allowed . In addition , if specific instructions as
         regards fitting are laid down "by the manufacturer they shall
         be abided by .
3.4 .    In the absence of specific instructions , the height and align­
         ment of the lights shall be chocked with the tractor unladen
         and placed on a flat , horizontal surface .
3»5 *    l"n "the absence of specific instructions , lights constituting a
         pair shall :
3.5.1 .  be fitted symmetrically in relation to the median longitudinal
         plane ,
3.5*2 .  be symmetrically in relation to the median longitudinal
         plane ,
3.5.3 .  satisfy the same colorimetric requirements ,
3.5.4 .  have substantially identical photometrio characteristics .
3.6 .    On tractors the external lines of which are asymetrical , the
         above requirements shall be satisfied as far as possible .
         The requirements of items 3.5.1 . and 3.5.2 . shall be regarded
         as having been met if the distances of the two lights from
         the median longitudinal plane are equal .
3.7 .    Lights having different functions may be independent or be
         grouped , combined or incorporated in one device , on condition
         that each of such light complies with the requirements applicable
         to it .
3.8 .    The maximum height above ground shall be measured from the
         highest point and the minimum height from the lowest point of
         the illuminating surface .
3.9 .        "the absence of specific instructions , no lights other then
         directiorh-indicator lights and the hazard warning lights shall
         be flashing lights . No red light shall bo visible towards the
         front and no white light other than the reversing light or
         work lights shall be visible towards the rear .
3.10 .   This requirement is considered to have been met if :
3.10.1 . For the visibility of a red light towards the front : there
         must be no direct visibility of a red light if viewed by an
         observer moving within zone 1 of a transverse plane situated
         25 n in front of the tractor ( see drawing in appendix 2 , figure l )
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3=10.2 .      For the visibility of a white light towards the rear : there
              must be no direct visibility of a white light if viowed by
              an observer moving within zone 2 in a tranverse plane situated
              25 m behind the tractor ( see drawing in appendix 2 , figure 2 ).
3.10.3
3.10.3 .      Zones 1 and 2 , as seen by the observer , are limited in their
              respective planes as follows ;
3.10.3.1 .
3.10.3.1      As regards height , by two horizontal planes which are , respec­
              tively , 1 and 2.20 m above the ground ,
3.10.3.2 .    As regards width , by two vertical planes towards the front
              and rear respectively , which make an angle of 15° outside the
              tractor by reference to its median plane , pass through, the point
              ( or points ) of contacts of vertical planes which aie parallel
              to the median plane of the tractor , and limit the overall width
              of the tractor .
              If there are several points of contact , the one which is furthest
              towards the front shall correspond to the front plane and the one
              furthest towards the rear shall correspond to the rear plane .
3.11 .        The electrical connections shall be such that the front position
              lights , the rear position lights , the end-outline marker lights
              if they exist and the reai>-registration-plate illuminating device
              can be switched on only simultaneously .
3.12
3.12 .        The electrical connections shall be such that the driving lights ,
              passing lights , and fog lights cannot be switched on unless the
              lights referred to under item 3.11 . above are also switched on .
              This requirements shall not apply, however , to driving lights
              or passing lights when their illuminated warnings consist of the
              intermittent lighting up at short intervals of the passing lights
              or in the intermittent lighting up of ths
              driving lights or in the alternate lighting up at short intervals
              of the passing lights and driving lights .
 3.13 .       The colours of the lights referred to in this annex are as follows
           . driving light                                white or sélective yellow ,
           • passing light                                white or sélective yellow,
           . fog light                                    white or sélective yellow,
           . reversing light                              white ,
           . direction-indicator light                    amber,
           . hazard-warning light signal                  amber.
           . stop light                                   red ,
           • rear registration plate illuminating         white ,
              device
           . front position light                         white ; sélective yellow
                                                          if the side light is in-
                                                          corporated in a sélective
                                                          yellow headlamp ,
            > rear position light                         red ,
            . rear fog^-light                             red ,
            • parling light                              wcite in front , red behind ,
                                                          amber if they are incorpo­
                                                          rated in the side direction-
                                                          indicator lights ,
           . work light                                   no specification .
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           . end–outline marker light          :   white in front , red behind ,
           . rear-reflex- reflector, non-
               triangular                    " t ' red .
3.14 .     The function of the circuit-closed warning light indicators may
           be fulfilled by the operational warning light indicators .
3.15 .     Concealable lights
3 . 15.1 . Tractor lighting and light signalling devices , with the excep­
           tion of the direction indicator lights , may be designed so that
           it is possible to conceal them when not in use .
3.15.2 .   Once having been placed in its working position , a lamp shall
           continue to stay there .
3.15.3 .   A right-hand concealable light shall be at all times in the
           same position as its left-hand counterpart , and vice-versa .
4.         INDIVIDUAL SPECIFICATIONS
4.1 .      Driving light
4.1.1 .    Presence
           Option al.
4.1.2 .    Numbor
           2 or 4 .
4.1.3 .    Arrangement
           No particular spécifications .
4.1.4 *    Position
4.1.4.1 .  Width :
           The outer edges of the illuminating surface shall in no case
           be closer to the extreme outer edge of the tractor than the
           outer edges of the illuminating surface of the passing lights .
4.1.4.2 .  Height :
           No individual spécification .
4.1.4.3 .  Length :
           A.t the front of the tractor ; this requirement shall be considered
           to be satisfied if the light emitted does not cause discomfort to
           the driver either directly , or indirectly through the rear-view
           mirrors and/or other reflecting surfaces of the tractor .
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           Géométrie visibility
           The visibility of the illuminating surface , including its visibi­
           lity in areas which do not appear to be illuminated in the direc­
           tion of observation considered , shall be ensured within a divergent
           space defined by generating lines based on the perimeter of the
           illuminating surface and forming an angle of not less than 5° with
           the axis of reference of the headlight .
4.1.6»     Alignment
           Towards the front .
           Apart from the devices necessary to maintain correct adjustment ,
           and when there are two pairs of driving lights , one pair , consis­
           ting of headlights functioning as driving lights only , may swivel ,
           according to the angle of lock of the steering , about an approxi­
           mately vertical axis .
4.1.7 .    May be " grouped "
           with the passing light and the other front lights .
4.1.8 .    Ha.y not be " combined"
           with any other light .
4.1.9 .    Hay be " reciprocally incorporated"
4.1.9.1 .  with the passing light if the driving light does not swivel accor­
           ding to the angle of lock of the steering ;
4.1.9.2.   with the front position lights ;
4.1.9.3 .  with the fog lights .
4.1.10.    Electrical connections
4.1.10.1 . The driving lights may be switched on either simultaneously or in
           pairs . For changing over from the passing t ^ the driving beam at
           least one pair of driving beams must be switched on.Por changing over
           from the driving to the passing beam all driving beams must be
           switched off simultaneously .
4.1.10.2 . The passing lights may retain switched on at the same time as the
           driving lights .
4.1.11 .   Circuit-closed warning light
           Mandatory .
4.1.12 .   Other recruirements
4.1.12.1 . The aggregate maximum intensity of the driving beams which can be
           ■witched on simultaneously shall not exceed 225,000 cd .
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4.1.12. 2. This maximum intensity shall bo obtained by adding together the
           individual maximum intensities measured at the time of type-appro-
           val and shown on the relevant approval forms .
4.2 .      Passing light
4.2.1 .    Presence
           Mandat ory.
4. 2. 2.   Number
           2«
4.2.3 .    Arrangement
           No individual spécifications .
4.2.4 .    Position
4.2.4.1 .  VJidthî
           No spécification .
4.2.4.2.   Heightj
           Above the ground : minimum 500 mm , maximum 1,200 mm. This value
           may , however , be raised to 1.500 mm if the tractor structure or its
           working equipment render this necessary. "
4.2.4.3 .  Length ;
           At the front of the tractor ; this requirement shall be considered
           to be satisfied if the light emitted does not cause discomfort to
           the driver either directly , or indirectly through the rear-view mir­
           rors and/or other reflecting surfaces of the tractor.
4.2.5.     Géométrie visibility
           Defined by angles ^, and /^as specified in item 1.9 .
                   ^ » 15° upwards and 10° downwards
                  /) => 45° outwards and 5° inwards .
           Fithin this field , almost the whole of the light-emitting surface
           of the light shall be visible .
           The presence of panels or other items of equipment near the light
           shall not give rise to secondary effects causing discomfort to
           other road users . .
4.2.6 .    Alignment
4.2.6.1 .  The alignment of the passing lights shall not vary according to
           the angle of lock of the steering.
4.2.6.2.   If the height of the passing lights is 500 - 1.200 mm it shall be
           possible to lower the passing beam by 0. 5 - 4 /» ?
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4.2.6.3 .   When the height of the passing lights is 1.200 - 1.500 mm the
            limit of 4$ envisaged under item 4.2.6.2. above shall be increa­
            sed to a maximum of 5 /»•
4.2.7 *     Kay be "grouped"
            with the driving lights and the other front lights .
4.2.8 .     May not be " combined"
            with any other light .
4 . 2.9 .   May be " reciprocally incorporated"
4 . 2.9-1 . with the driving light , unless the latter swivels according to the
            angle of lock of the steering;
4.2.9.2.    with the other front lights .
4.2.10 .    Electrical connections
            The control for changing over to the passing light shall switch
            off all driving lights simultaneously . The passing lights may
            remain switched on at the same time as the driving lights .
4.2.11 ,    Circuit-closed warning light
            Optional .
4.2.12 .    Other recruirements
            The provisions of item 3.5.2 . shall not aplly to passing lights .
4.3 .       Fog lights
4.3.1 .     Presence
            Optional .
4.3.2 .     Nurober
            2.
4.3.3 .     Arrangement
            No individual spécifications .
4.3.4 .     Position
4.3.4.1 .   Width ;
            No spécification .
4.3.4.2 .   Height :
            250 mm minimum above the ground .   No point on the illuminating
            surface shall be higher than the highest point on the illuminating
            surface of the passing light .
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4.3.4.3.  Length:
          At the front of the tractor; this requirement Shall be considered
          to be satisfied if the light emitted does not cause discomfort to
          the driver either directly , or indirectly through the rear-view
          mirrors and/or other reflecting surfaces of the tractor.
4.3.5 .   Géométrie visibilitv
          Defined by angles ^ and/8 as specified in item 1.9»
                 XT = 5° upwards and downwards ,
                     = 45° outwards and 5° inwards .
4.3.6 .   Alignment
          The alignment   of the fog lights shall not • vary according to the
          angle of lock   of the steering.
          They shall be   directed forwards without dazzling or causing undue
          discomfort to   drivers travelling in the opposite direction or to
          other road users .
4.3.7 .   May be "grouped"
          with other front lights.
4.3.8.    May not be "combined"                  - •
          with other front lights .
4.3.9 .   May be " reciprocally incorporated"
4.3.9.1 . with driving lights which do not vary according to the angle of
          lock of the steering t when there are four driving lights ;
4.3.9.2.  with the front position lights .
4.3.10.   Electrical connections
          It should be possible to switch the fog lights on and off indepen­
          dently of the driving or passing lights and vice-versa#
4.3.11 .  Circuit closed warning light
          Optional .
4.4.      Reversing lights
4.4.1 .   Presence
          Optional .
4.4.2.    Numbe r
          1 or 2
4.4.3 .   Arrangement
          No individual spécifications .
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4.4.4 .     Position
4.4.4 . 1 . Width :
            No individual spécifications .
4.4.4.2 .   Height :
            250 mm minimum and 1,200 mm maximum above the ground.
4.4.4.3 .   Lentrth :
            At the back of the tractor .
4.4.5 .     Géométrie visibility
            Defined by angles^, and^ as specified in item 1.9 .
              rC. *> 15° upwards and 5° downwards ,
                  = 450 to right and left if there is only one light ,
                  a 45° outwards and 30° inwards if there are two .
4.4 . 6 .   Alignment
            Rearwards .
4.4.7 .     May be "grouped"
            with any other rear light ,
4.4.° .     May not be " combined"
            with other lights .
4.4.9 .     Hay not be " reciprocally incorporated"
            with other lights .
4.4.10      Electrical connections
            It can only light up if the reverse gear is engaged and if the
            device which controls the starting or stopping of the engine is
            in such a position that operation of the engine is possible . It
            shall not light up or remain lit up if one of the above conditions
            is not satisfied .
4.4.11 .    Warning light
            Prohibited .
4.5 .       Direction indicator light
4.5.1 .     Presence
            Mandatory on all tractors .   Indicator types shall fall into cate­
            gories ( l-5 ) the assembly of which on one tractor constitutes an
            " arrangement " ( A-E) .
            Arrangement s A shall only be allowed on tractors whose overall
            length does not exceed 4.60 m on condition that the distance bet­
            ween the outer edges of the illuminating surfaces is not greater
            than 1,60 m.
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 Arrangements E , C , E shall apply to all tractors .
 Arrangement D shall only be allowed on tractors whereby the
 distance between the illuminating surfaces of the front and rear
 direction indicators is not greater than 6 m .
Number
 The number of devices shall be such that they can give signals
which correspond to one of the arrangements referred to under the
 following item .
 Arrangement ( see appendix 3 )
A - 2    side indicators ( category 3 )
B – 2    front side indicators ( category 4 )
   – 2   rear indicators ( category 2)
C – 2    front indicators ( category l )
   - 2   rear indicators (category 2)
   - 2   repeating side indicators ( category 5 )
C - 2    front indicators ( category l )
   - 2   rear indicators ( category 2)
E - 2    front indicators ( category l )
   - 2   rear indicators ( category 2)
Position
V'idth :
The edge of the illuminating surface furthest from the median
longitudinal plane of the tractor shall not be more than 400 mm
from the outermost edge of the tractor .
The clearance between the inner edges of the two illuminating
surfaces shall be not less than 500 mm .
Where the vertical distance between the rear direction indicator
lifcht and the corresponding rear position light is not more than
300 mm , the distance between the extreme outer edge of the
 tractor and the outer edtr;e of the rear direction indicator
 light shall not exceed by more than 50 mm the distance between
 the extreme outer edge of the tractor and the outer edge of the
 corresponding rear position light .
 For front direction indicator lights , the illuminating surface
 shall be at a minimum of 40 mm from the illuminating surface
 of the passing lights or fog lights . A smaller clearance is
permitted if the luminous intensity in the reference axis of
 the direction indicator light is equal to at least 400 cd .
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4 . 5*4 » 2 . Height :
              Above the ground : 500 mm minimum for indicators of categories
                                    3 , 4 and 5 »
                                    400 mm minimum for indicators in categories
                                    1 and 2 .
                                    1,900 mm maximum for ail catégories .
                                    If the structure of the tractor makes it
                                    impossible to keep to this maximum figure ,
                                    the highest point on the illuminating surface
                                    may be at 2,300 mm in the case of indicators of
                                    categories 3,4 and 5 and at 2,100 mm in the case
                                    of indicators of categories 1 and 2 .
4.5.4.3 .     Length :
              The distance between the centre of reference of the illuminating
              surface of the side indicator ( arrangements B and C ) and the
              transverse plane which marks the forward boundary of the trac­
              tor 's overall length , shall not exceed 1,800 mm .   If the struc­
              ture of the tractor makes it impossible to keep to the minimum
              angles of visibility , this distance m?y be increased to 2,500 mm
              if the tractor is equipped in conformity with arrangement 0 .
4.5.5 .       Géométrie visibility
              Horizontal angles : See appendix 3 to this item .
              Vertical angles     : 15° above and below the horizontal .
                     '–––––               vertical angle below the horizontal
                                     may be reduced to 10° in the case of side
                                      indicators of arrangements B and C if their
                                     height is less than 1,500 mm.
4.5.6 .       Alignment
              If individual specifications for fitting are laid down by the
              manufacturer they shall be observed .
4.5.7 .       May be " groupe d"
               with one or more lights .
4.5.8 .       May not be " co mbined"
              with another light .
4.5.9 .       Kay not be " reciprocally incorporated "
               With another light .
4.5«lO .      Electrical connections
              Direction indicator lights shall switch on independently of the
              other lights .
              All direction indicator lights on one side of a tractor shall
              be switched on and off by means of one control .
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4 . 5.11 »  Operating warning light
            Mandatory for all direction indicator lights not directly-
            visible to the driver . It may be optical , or auditory , or
            both .
            If it is optical it shall be a flashing light which , in the
            event of defective operation of any- of the direction indicator
            lights other than repeating side direction indicator lights ,
            is extinguished , remains alight without flashing , or shows a
            marked change of frequency . If it is entirely auditory it shall
            be easily audible and shall show a marked change of frequency
            under like circumstances .
4.5.12 .    Other recruirements
            The light shall be a flashing light flashing 90 + 30 times per
            minute . Operation of the light-signal control shall be follo­
            wed within not more than one second by the appearance of the
            light and within not more than one and a half seconds by the
            first extinction of the light , /ill the direction-indicator
            lights which are on the same side of a tractor shall flash in
            phase ,
4.6 »       Hazard-warning signal
4.6.1 .     Presenc e
            Mandat ory .
4.6.2 »     Number
4.6.3 .     Arrangement
4.6.4 .     Position
4.6 . 4»1 « Width
4.6.4.2.    Height
                                                           as prescribed in
4.6.4.3 .   Length
                                                           the corresponding
4.6.5 .     Géométrie visibilitv                           heading of item 4»5 «
4.6 . 0 .   Alignment
4.6.7 .     May/may not be "grouped"
4.6.8.      May/may not be " combinod"
4.6.9.      May/mav not be " reciprocally
            May/may          reciproca    incorporate" ?
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4.6.10 .   Electrical connections
           This signal shall he given "by means oj. a separate control
           enabling all the direction indicator lights to be supplied
           with current simultaneously .
4.6.11 .   Circuit-closod waraing light
           Mandatory . Plashing warning light , which can operate in
           conduction with the warning light ( or lights ) laid down in
           item 4.5 .
4 . 6.I2 . Other requirements
           As laid down under the corresponding heading of item 4.5 «
           If a tractor is authorised to draw a trailer the hazard
           warning signal control shall be also capable of bring the
           trailer 's direction indicators into action .   The hazard warning
           signal shall be capable of functioning even if the device which
           starts up or switches off the engine is in a position which
           makes it impossible to start the engine .
4.7 »      Stop lights
4.7.1 .    Presene e
           Optional .
4.7-2 .    Number
4.7*3 .    Arrangement
           No individual spécifications .
4.7.4 .    Position
4.7.4.1 .  Width :
           500 mm minimum apart .   This distance apart may bo reduced to 400
           mm if the overall width of the tractor is less than 1,300 mm .
4.7.4.2 ,  Height :
            &ove the ground ; 400 mm minimum , 1,900 mm maximum , or 2,100 mm
           if the shape of the bodywork makes it impossible to keep within
           1,900 mm .
4.7.4.3 .  Length :
           at rear of tractor .                    ■
4.7.5 .    Géométrie visibility
           Horizontal angle :   45° outwards and inwards .
           Vertical angle     ; 15° above and below the horizontal«Tho vertical at
                                 gle below the horizontal may be reduced to 10° 11
                                 case -of lights less than 1,500 mm above the grot
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4,7.6.        Alignment
              Towards the rear of the tractor .
4.7.7 *       Kay be " grouped"
               with one or more other rear lights .
4-7.8.        May not "be " combined"
               with another light .
4*7 * 9 *     Kay be "reciprocally incorporated"
               with the rear position light .
4.7.10.       Electrical connections
               Shall light up when the service brake is applied.
4.7.11 .       Farning light
               Optional .
 4.7.12 .      Other recruirements
               The luminous intensity of the stop lights shall be markedly
               greater than that of the rear position lights .
 4.8 .         Rear registration plate illuminating device
 4.8.1 .       Presence
               Kandatory .
 4.8.2.        ITumbe r                       1
 4.8.3 .    .  Arrangement
 4.8.4 .        Position
                                                    Such that the device is
 4.8.4.1 .      Width
                                                    able to illuminate the
                                                    site of the registration
 4.8.4.2.       Height
                                                    plate .
  4.8.4.3 .     Length
  4.8.5 .       Géométrie visibility
  4.8.6 .       Alignment
  4.8.7 .       Kay be " grouped."
                with one or more rear lights ,
  4.8.8 .       Mav be " combined"
                with the rear position lights .
  4.8.9 .       Mav not be "reciprocally incorporated
                with any other light .
  4.8.10.
                IrSlîoe SrliS? up only at the samo time as the
                 r " 7 "! "CÎ ? i- 1 1 " 3.
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4.8.11 .  Waming light
          Option al.                               - ■ -
4.9 .     Front position lights
4.9.1 .   Presence
          Mandat ory .
4.9 . 2.  Number
          2.
4.9.3 .   Arrangement
          No individual spécifications .
4.9.4 .   Position
4.9.4.1 . Vidth:
          The point on the illuminating surface which is farthest from
          the tractor 's median longitudinal plane shall not be more than
          400 mm from the extreme outer edge of the tractor .
          The clearance between the respective inner edges of the two
          illuminating surfaces shall not be less than 500 mnu
4.9.4.2 . Heightj
          Above the ground : minimum 400 mm j maximum 1,900 mm or ,
          in exceptional cases , minimum 300 mm , maximum 2 f 100 mm
          where the shape of the bodywork makes it impossible to keep
          within the prescribed 400 to 1,900 mm .
4.9.4.3 . Length :
          No specification provided that the laps are aligned forwards and
          form the angles of geometrical visibility mentioned below .
4.9.5 .   Geometrie visibility
          Horizontal angle
          For the two front position lights 10° inwards and 80° outwards .
          However , in special cases , the angle of 10° inward may be redu­
          ced to 5° if the shape of the bodywork makes it impossible to
          adhere to 10° .
          Vertical angle
          15° above and below the horizontal .   The vertical angle below
          the horizontal may be reduced to 10° if the height of the light
          is less than 1,500 mm .
4.9.d .   Alignment
          Towards the front .
4.9.7 .   Mav be " grouped"
          With any other front light .
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4.9.8 .         May not be " combined"
                with any other lights .
4. 9» 9 »      May "be " reciprocally incorporated"
                with any other front lighting or light signalling device .
4.9.10 .       Electrical connections
               No individual spécifications .
4.9.11 »       Warning light
               Mandatory . This warning light shall not be required if the
               instrument panel lighting can be turned on only simultaneously
               with the front position lights .
4.10.          Rear-position lights
4.10.1 »       Presence                                   .  . »
               Mandat ory .
4.10.2 .       Kumber
               2.
4.10.3 .       Arrangement
               No individual spécifications .
4.10.4 .       Position
4 . IO .4 . I. Widthî
               The point on the illuminating surface which is farthest from
               the tractor 's median longitudinal plane shall be not more
               than 400 mm from the extreme outer edge of the tractor.
               The clearance between the respective inner edges of the two
               illuminating surfaces shall not be less than 500 mm.
4.10.4*2 .     Height :
               Above the ground : 400 mm minimum and 1,900 mm maximum or 2,100
               mm if the shape of the bodywork makes it impossible to keep
               to the 1,900 mm.
4.10.4.3 .     Length :
               At rear of tract or .
4.10.5 .       Géométrie visibility
               Horizontal angle
               for the two rear position lights :
               a}   either 45° inwards and 80° outwards ,
               b) or 80° inwards and 45° outwards .
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           Vertical angle
           15° above and below the horizontal . The vertical angle below
           the horizontal may be reduced to 10° if the height of the
           light is less than 1,500 mm .
4.10.6 .   Alignment
           Towards the rear .
4.10.7 .   May be " grouped'1
           with any other rear light .
4.10.8 .   May be " combin e d"
           with the rear registration-plate illuminating device .
4.10.9 .   May be " reciprocally incorporated "
           Kith the stop lights and the rear fog lights .
4.10.10 .  Eloctrical connections
           No individual spécifications .
4.10.11 .  Circuit-closed warning light .
           It shall be merged with that of the front position lights .
4.11 .     Rear fog light
4.11.1 .   Presence
           Optional .
4.11.2 .   Number
           1 or 2 .
4.11.3 .   Arrangement
           Such as to satisfy the conditions of geometric visibility .
4.11.4 »   Position
4.11.4.1 . Width :
           If there is only one rear fog light , it shall be on the side
           of the median longitudinal plane of the tractor which is
           opposite to the direction of traffic prescribed in the country
           of registration . In all cases the distance between the rear
           fog light and the stop light shall be greater than 100 mm.
4.11.4.2 . Height :
           Between 250 mm and 1000 mm above the ground .
4.11.4.3 . Length :
           At rear of tract or .
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4.11.5 .     Géométrie visibility
             Horizontal angle :     25° inwards and outwards .
             Vertical angle     :    5° above and below the horizontal .
4.11.6 .     Alignment
             Towards the rear .
4 . 11 • 7 • May be " grouped"
             with any other rear lights .
4.11.8 .     May not be " combined"
             with other lights .
4.11.9 .     May be " reciprocally incorporated"
              with rear position lights .
4.11.10.     Electrical connections
             Shall be such that the rear fog light can light up only when
             the passing lights or the fog lights are in use . If there
             are fog lights , it shall be possible to extinguish the rear
             fog light independently of the fog lights .
4.11.11 .    Circuit-closed warning light
             Mandatory .   An independent , fixed-intensity warning light .
4.12 .       Parking light
4.12.1 .     Presene e
             Optional .
4.12.2 .     Number
             Dépendent upon the arrangement .
 4.12.3 .     Arrangement
             - either two front lights and two rear lights ,
             - or one light on each side .
 4.12.4 .     Position
              The point on the illuminating surface which is farthest from
              the median longitudinal plane of the tractor shall not be more
              than 400 mm from the extreme outer edge of the tractor.
              Furthermore , if there are two lights they shall be on the
              sides of the tractor .
 4.12.4.2.    Heightî                        _ _
              Above the ground :    400 mm minimum;            .-      ,    »
                                    1,900 or 2,100 mm maximum if the shape 01
                                    the bodywork makes it impossible to keep to
                                    1,900 mm.
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4.12.4.3 . Length :
           No indiviâual spécifications .
4.12.5 .   Géométrie visibility
           Ho rizont al angle :    45° outwards , towards , the front and
           ~                       towards the rear .
           Vertical angle      :   15° above and "below the horizontal .  The
                  ~                vertical angle below the horizontal may
                                   be reduced to 10° if the height of the
                                   light is less than 1,500 mm .
4.12.6 .   Alignment
            Such that the lights meet the conditions concerning visibility
           towards the front and towards the rear .
4.12.7 .   Kav be " grouped"
           with any other light .
4.12.8 ,   Kay not be "c o mbined"
           with other lights .
4.12.9 .   May be " reciprocally incorporated"
           - at the front : with the position lights , the passing lights ,
                               the driving lights and the fog lights .
           - at the rear    : with the position lights , the stop lights and
                               the rear fog lights .
           - with the direction indicators of categories 3 , 4 and 5 «
4.12.10 .  Electrical connections
           This connection shall allow the parking light ( s ) which are
           on the same side of a tractor to be lit independently of any
           other lights .
4.12.11 .  Warning light
           Optional . If there is one , it shall not bo possible to
           confuse it with the warning light for the position lights .
4.12.12 .  Other recruirements
           The function of this light may also be performed by the simul­
           taneous illumination of the front and rear position lights on the
           same side of the tractor .
4.13 .     End-outline marker light
4.13.1 .   Presence
           Optional on tractors having the following dimensions :
                  - length : ^ 6 m
                  - width : ^ 2.30 m
                  -   height :    3 m
           Prohibited on all other tractors .
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 4.13.2 .     Number
              2 visible from -the- frojxt-and.2 -viBihl.e from -the .rear.-
 4.13.3 .     Arrangement
             No individual spécifications .
 4.13.4 »     Position
 4.13.4.1 .  Width :
              As close as possible to the extreme outer edge of the tractor.
 4.13.4.2.   Height :
             At the greatest height compatible with the required position
             in width and with the symmetry of the lights.
4.13.4.3 .   Length :
             No individual spécifications .
4.13.5 »     Géométrie visibility
             ^orizontal angle :     80° outwards
             Vertical angle     :    5° above and 20° below the horizontal .
4.13.6 .     Ali minent
             Such that the lights meet the visibility requirements towards
             the front and towards the rear.
4.13-7 .     Hay not be " grouped"
                                                         with
4.13.8 .     May not'be " oombined"                      other lights
4.13.9.      May not be "reciprocally incorporated'!
4.13.10.    Electrical connection s
            No individual spécifications .
4.13.11 »   Warning light
            Optional .
4.13.12 .   Other requirements
            Subject to all the other conditions being met , the light visi­
            ble from the front and the light visible from the rear , on the
            same side of the tractor , may be combined in one device .
            The position of an end-outline marker light in relation to
            the corresponding position light shall be such that the distance
            between the projections on a transverse vertical plane of the
            points nearest to one another of the illuminating surfaces of the
            two lights considered is not less than 200 mm .
4.14 .      Rear reflex reflector , red , non triangular
4.14.1 .    Pre sence
            Mandat orsc .
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4.14 . 2 .     ÏTumber
4 . 14 » 3 »   Arrangement
               No individual spécifications .
4.14.4 »       Position
4.14.4.1 .     Widthï
               The  point on the illuminating surface which is farthest from
               the  tractor 's median longitudinal plane shall be not more than
               400  mm from the extreme outer edge of the tractor .
               The  clearance between the interior edges of the reflex reflec­
               tors shall be 6 00 mm mini'ir.um .   This distance may be reduced
               to 400 mm if the overall width of the tractor is less than
               1.300 mm .
4.14.4.2 .     Height ;
               Above the ground : 400 mm minimum and 900 mm maximum . The
               upper limit may be increased to 1,200 mm where it is not
               possible to keep within the 9^0 mm height without having to
               use fixing devices liable to be easily damaged or bent .
4 . 14-4 . 3 . Length :
               No individual spécification .
4.14.5 .       Geometric visibility
               Horizontal angle : 30° inwards and outwards .
               Vortical angle     : 15° above and below the horizontal . The
                                    . vertical angle below the horizontal may be
                                      reduced to 5° if the height of the light is
                                      less than J 50 mm .
4 . 14 « 6 •   Ali_gnm3nt
               To the rear .
4.14.7 .       Kay be "grouped"
               wifch any other light .
4.14.8 .       Other revirements
               The illuminating surface of the reflex reflector may have parts
               in common with the illuminating surface of any other rear light .
4.15 .         Work light
4.15.1 .       Près on PO
               Option al.
4.15.2 .       Ni;jnber
               Ho spécification .
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4.15.3 .   Arrangement             \
4.15.4.    Position
4.15.4.1 . Width
4.15.4.2.  Height
                                            no spécification
4.15.4.3 . Length
4.15.5 .   G éométrie visibility
4.15.6 .   Alignment
4.15.7 .   May not be "grouped"
4.15.8.    May not be " combined"                         with any other
                                                             light
4.15.9 .   May not be " rociprocally incorporated"
4.15.10.   Electrical connections
           This lamp shall be illuminated independently of all other lights
           since it is understood that it does not illuminate the road or
           act as a signalling device on the road.
4.15.11 .  l'arning light
           No spécifications .
5.         CONFORMITY OF PRODUCTION
5.1-       Every tractor of the series shall be conform to the tractor
           type which received type-approval as regards the installation
           of lighting and light-signalling devices or their characteristics .
                                                                            /.
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                             APFENDIX 1
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                                          2   - AXIS OF REFERENCE
                                          3   - CENTRE OP REFERIIJCE
                                          4   - GEOMETRIC VISIBILITY
                                          5   - DISTANCE BETV.'EEtf LA::PS
                                          6   - EMISSION SURFACE
                                          7   - OPERATIONAL SURFACE
                                          8   - OUTER LIGHT-EI'HTTING SURFACE
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                                        APPEÎDIX   2
                                     ^                               Kfi. 1
1 .^–                              2.5 m .
       –––■–    –                                           -"* ~
                                             Visibility of a red light to the front
                     . n-R . 2
        –     I   •'        i
                              >15°
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    Visibility of a white light to the rear .
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                                                      APPsroix          3
                                     DIREC TI 0N-IN DI C ATOR LIGHT S          GEOMISTRICAL VISIBILITÀ
   Category 3
                                         /V\ "              %\ 60®
irrangement A
               ■         • -(;                     > • --
                     :      v
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                                   ' .           –* –       *      *      Category '2
                 Category 4                                                        ^
                                                                                   (*) The value 5° given for the
               ~~          "     ~~\  V\
                                              •■ L ... ΜΑ    iËÊ\                        dead rearward visibility
Irranprement B
                                                                                        jangle of the front/ side
                                                                                        . indicator is an upper limit ,
                                                                                          which may be increased to
                                                                                          10° , however , where it is
                                                                                          a practical impossibility
                                                                                          to adhrer to the 5° limit .
                              db   J
                                            C ri) • i   zsi
    Category 1                                                         Category 2
                     \ \.            \           jL           'Mk\ S0°                    The value 5° given for the
                                                                                          dead angle of rearward
                                                                                          visibility of the side direc­
 Arrangement C                                                                            tion indicator is an upper
                                                                     '/'A
                                                                                           limit which may increased
                                                                                           10° , however , where it is
                                                                                           impossible to adhere to the j
                  Jlll^ tr-rr- *^ TT                                    '                  5° limit . The distance must j
                                                                                           not exceed 1.80 m.
                                ρΗ ^
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                                                          Φ"             Catecory 2
                                                            –;                 –
                                    Category 1          '      fa
                       -   -A
 Arrangement D
               ,
                  A*-Xtv|- - J "j-jfj
                              '        ^    v                   /                Category 2
           >ry 1
     Category                                                   Aw                    z.–-–
                                                                                            The value 10° given for the   ;
                                                      i       t:/r:A -                      angle of inward visibility
                                                                                            r;                            j
                                                                                            of the. direction indicators   j
                                                      !     > /' / ■ ■ · 'ν
  Arrangement E                                                                             may be reduced to 3° for
                  o"L v«0ii>-ir                  –rrr^mi                                    tractors with a width overall
                                                          }- w/                             not exceeding 1.40 m.           j
                                  C             €D
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                                     ATTNEX   II
                                                          Kame of
                                                       administ rat ion
j\nnex to the EEC type-approval form for a tractor type with regard to the
installation of lighting and light–signalling devices . (Articles 4»P«2 and
10 of the Council Directive of 4 March 1974 on the approximation of the
laws of the LSember States relating to the type approval of wheeled agricul­
tural or forestry tractors , with a maximum design speed between 6 and 25 kn/h.)
ESC type-approval N°
1.       Make (trade naine)
2.       Type and commercial description
3.       Manufacturer 's name and address
4.       If applicable , name and address of manufacturer ^ authorized
         representative   ........                                   ....
         Lighting equipment installed on the tractor submitted for approval (l) ( 2)
5.1 .    Driving lights : yes/no (*)
5.2.     Passing lights : yes/no (*)
5.3. . - Pog lights :       yes/no (*)
5.4.     Reversing lights : yes/no (*)
5.5*      Front direction indicator : yes/no (*)
5.6.     Rear direction indicator : yes/no (*)
5.7 .     Side direction indicator s yes/no (*)
5.8.      Front-side direction indicator : yes/no (*)
5.9. Side direction indicator repeater : yes/no (*)
 5.10. Hazard-warning signal : yes/no (*)
 5.11. Stop-lights : yes/no (*)
 5.12. Rear registration plate illuminating device : yes/no (*)
                                                                                -/.
 (1 ) Show for each device , on a separate form, the types of equipment duly
      identified as meeting the requirements for installation for the purposes
      of annex I.
 ( 2) Jinnex the arrangement diagrams for the tractor, as shown under item 4.3.
      of annex I.
 (*) Delete where inapplicable .
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  5*13*    Front position lights : yes/no (*)
  5.14*    Hear position lights : yes/no (*)
  5.15*    Rear fog-light         : yes/no (*)             .
  5.16 . . Parking lights         : yes/no (*)
  5.17.    aid-outline marker lights : yes/no (*)
  5.18.    Reflex reflector rear, red, non triangular : yes/no (*)
  5.19*    Work light : yes/no (*)
           Variations
  7.       Tractor submitted for approval on
  8.       Technical service conducting approval test
  9.       Date of report issued by that service
  10.      Number of. report issued, by that service
  11 .     ESC type-approval with regard to the lighting and light-signalling
           devices is granted/refused (*)                    ..
  12 .     Done at
  13*      Date
  14*      Signature
• (•*) Delete where inapplicable.