Document ID: chunk:federal_register_of_legislation:F2017L01229:body:0:p23
Version: federal_register_of_legislation:F2017L01229
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Character Range: 61784–63365

M1 and N1 categories of vehicles are defined in the Consolidated Resolution on the Construction of Vehicles (R.E.3.), document ECE/TRANS/WP.29/78/Rev. 4, para. 2. - www.unece.org/trans/main/wp29/wp29wgs/wp29gen/wp29resolutions.html
[2] An axle group shall be treated as a single axle and dual wheels shall be treated as a single wheel.
[3] The distinguishing numbers of the Contracting Parties to the 1958 Agreement are reproduced in Annex 3 to the Consolidated Resolution on the Construction of Vehicles (R.E.3), document ECE/TRANS/WP.29/78/Rev. 4, Annex 3 - www.unece.org/trans/main/wp29/wp29wgs/wp29gen/wp29resolutions.html
[4] An axle group shall be treated as a single axle and dual wheels shall be treated as a single wheel.
[5] The text in this Regulation assumes that the vehicle steering is controlled by means of a steering wheel. Vehicles using other types of steering control may also be approved to this annex provided the manufacturer is able to demonstrate to the Technical Service that the performance requirements of this Regulation can be met using equivalent steering inputs to the steering inputs stipulated under paragraph 7. of this Regulation.
 [6] The "nominal" value is understood as being the theoretical target value.
[7] Distinguishing number of the country which has granted/extended/refused/withdrawn approval (see provisions in the regulation).
[8] Strike out what does not apply.
[9]  This number is given merely as an example.
[10] To be signed by different persons if the Technical Service and the Type Approval Authority is the same organization.