Document ID: chunk:federal_register_of_legislation:F2008C00323:front:0:p34
Version: federal_register_of_legislation:F2008C00323
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Character Range: 95248–98297

the vehicle type approved meets the requirements of this Regulation as required by paragraph 11.1.2.2. above.

           11.1.4. Special provisions

           11.1.4.1. Until 1 January 2003, vehicles of category M1, fitted with compression-ignition engines and having a maximum mass greater than 2,000 kg, which:

                (i) are designed to carry more than six occupants (including the driver), or
                (ii) are off-road vehicles as defined in Annex 7 of the Consolidated Resolution on the Construction of Vehicles (R.E.3) 3[/
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           shall be considered, for the purposes of paragraphs 11.1.3.1. and 11.1.3.2. as vehicles in category N1.

           11.1.4.2. In the case of vehicles equipped with direct-injection  compression-ignition engines and designed to carry more than six occupants (including the driver), approvals granted in accordance with the provision of paragraph 5.3.1.4.1. of this Regulation, as amended by the 04 series of amendments, shall continue to be valid until 1 January 2002.

           11.1.4.3. Type approval and conformity of production verification provisions, as specified in this Regulation as amended by the 04 series of amendments, remain applicable until the dates referred to in paragraphs 11.1.2.1. and 11.1.3.1.

           11.1.4.4. As from 1 January 2002, the Type VI test defined in Annex 8 is applicable to new types of vehicle of category M1 and of category N1 Class 1 and which are equipped with a positive-ignition engine. This requirement shall not apply to such vehicles equipped to carry more than six occupants (including the driver) or to vehicles whose maximum mass exceeds 2,500 kg.

           11.1.5. On-board diagnostic (OBD) system

            11.1.5.1. Vehicles equipped with positive ignition engines

            11.1.5.1.1. Vehicles of category M1 and N1 fuelled with petrol shall be equipped with on-board diagnostic systems, as specified in paragraph 3.1. to Annex 11 of this Regulation, on the dates shown in paragraph 11.1.2.

            11.1.5.1.2. Vehicles of category M1, other than vehicles whose maximum mass exceeds 2,500 kg, and N1 class I, running permanently or part-time on either LPG or NG fuel shall be equipped with on-board diagnostic systems from 1 October 2004 for new types and from 1 July 2005 for all types.

             Vehicles of category M1 whose maximum mass exceeds 2,500 kg and N1 classes II and III, running permanently or part-time on either LPG or NG fuel shall be equipped with on-board diagnostic systems from 1 January 2006 for new types and from 1 January 2007 for all types.

            11.1.5.2. Vehicles equipped with compression-ignition engines

            11.1.5.2.1. Vehicles of category M1, other than vehicles designed to carry more than six occupants (including the driver) or vehicles whose maximum mass exceeds 2,500 kg, shall be equipped with on-board diagnostic systems from 1 October 2004 for new types and from 1 July 2005 for all types.

            11.1.5.2.2. Vehicles of category M1 not covered by