Document ID: chunk:federal_register_of_legislation:F2023C00156:body:0:p3
Version: federal_register_of_legislation:F2023C00156
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Character Range: 7050–9918

x 240 mm), plate for agricultural or forestry tractors (240 x 165 mm), or any combination of those plates. It shall be accompanied by the following, in respect of each type:

          (a) drawings (three copies) in sufficient detail to permit identification of the type and showing geometrically the position in which the illuminating device is to be fitted in relation to the space to be occupied by the registration plate, and the outlines of the area adequately illuminated. The drawings must show the position intended for the approval number in relation to the circle of the approval mark;

          (b) a brief technical specification stating the type and power of the lamp or lamps recommended by the manufacturer. This is not valid for lamps with non- replaceable light sources[1/].

          (c) two samples, equipped with the lamp or lamps recommended.

       3. MARKINGS

       Illuminating devices submitted for approval must bear:

          (a) the trade name or mark of the maker or manufacturer of the illuminating device;

          (b) a space of sufficient size for the approval mark; this space shall be shown in the drawings mentioned in paragraph 2(a) above.

          (c) In the case of lamps with non-replaceable light sources the making of rated voltage and rated wattage.

       4. APPROVAL

       4.1. If the two samples of a type of illuminating device submitted in accordance with paragraph 2 above satisfy the provisions of this Regulation, approval shall be granted.

       4.2. An approval number shall be assigned to each type approved. Its first two digits (at present 00 for the Regulation in its original form) shall indicate the series of amendments incorporating the most recent major technical amendments made to the Regulation at the time of issue of the approval. The same Contracting Party may not assign this number to another type of device covered by this Regulation, except in the case of an extension of the approval to a device differing only in the colour of the light emitted.

       4.3. Notice of approval or of extension or refusal of approval of a type of illuminating device pursuant to this Regulation shall be communicated to the Parties to the 1958 Agreement applying this Regulation, by means of a form conforming to the model in Annex 2 to   this Regulation.

       4.4. Every illuminating device conforming to a type approved under this Regulation shall, in addition to the markings referred to in paragraph 3(a) and 3(c) above, bear an international approval mark in conformity with Annex 1, consisting of:

       4.4.1. A circle surrounding the letter "E" followed by a number identifying the country which has granted approval;[1/]

       4.4.2. An approval number, in the vicinity of the circle;

       4.4.3. The following additional symbol: the letter "L";

       4.4.4. The first two