Document ID: chunk:federal_register_of_legislation:F2023L01006:front:0:p13
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features which reduce the field of vision;
         12.3.3. The coordinates of point R (where applicable);
         12.3.4. The prescribed positions, and type-approval markings of compulsory and (if fitted) optional devices for indirect vision.
         12.4. "Vehicles of categories M1, M2, M3, N1, N2 and N3" means those defined in the Consolidated Resolution on the Construction of Vehicles (R.E.3), (document ECE/TRANS/WP.29/78/Rev.6).
         12.5. "Ocular reference point" means the middle point between the driver's ocular points.
         12.6. "Backing event" means an amount of time from start and ends of reversing motion as described in 15.1.1. in this Regulation.
         12.7. "The driver's looking-back ocular points" means two points located at 96 mm longitudinally rearward, 158 mm horizontally inside to vehicle centre direction and 6 mm vertically above from "the driver's ocular points" described in paragraph 12.1.
         12.8. "Active vehicle mode" means the vehicle mode when:
         The powertrain moves the vehicle, on release of the brake system and in some cases by application of pressure to the accelerator pedal (or activation of an equivalent control).
         12.9. "Type of means of rear visibility or detection " means rear visibility or detection means that do not differ on the following essential characteristics:
              (a) The type of devices of means of rear visibility or detection;
              (b) The mean of rear visibility or detection;
         13. Application for approval
         13.1. The application for approval of a vehicle type with regard to the installation of means of rear visibility or detection shall be submitted by the vehicle manufacturer or by his duly accredited representative.
         13.2. A model of information document is shown in Annex 2.
         13.3. A vehicle representative of the vehicle type to be approved shall be submitted to the Technical Service responsible for conducting the approval tests.
         13.4. The Type Approval Authority shall verify the existence of satisfactory arrangements for ensuring effective checks on conformity of production before type‑approval is granted.
         13.5. The RVCS shall be provided by the applicant with the following documents:
              (a) Technical specification of the RVCS;
              (b) Operator's manual.
         14. Approval
         14.1. If the vehicle type submitted for approval in accordance with paragraph 13. above meets the requirements of paragraph 15. of this Regulation, approval shall be granted.
         14.2. An approval number shall be assigned to each type approved. Its first two digits (at present 00) shall indicate the series of amendments incorporating the most recent or technical amendments made to the Regulation at the time of issue of the approval. The same Contracting Party shall not assign the same number to another vehicle type.
         14.3. Notice of approval or of refusal or of extension or withdrawal of approval of a vehicle type pursuant to this Regulation shall be communicated to the Parties to the Agreement which