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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 paragraph 11.1.5.2.1., except vehicles whose maximum mass exceeds 2,500 kg, and vehicles of category N1 class I, shall be equipped with on-board diagnostic systems from 1 January 2005 for new types and from 1 January 2006 for all types.

            11.1.5.2.3. Vehicles of category N1, classes II and III, and vehicles of category M1 whose maximum mass exceeds 2,500 kg, shall be equipped with on-board diagnostic systems from 1 January 2006 for new types and from 1 January 2007 for all types.

            11.1.5.2.4. Where compression-ignition engined vehicles entering into service prior to the dates given in the paragraphs above are fitted with on-board diagnostic systems, the provisions of paragraphs 6.5.3. to 6.5.3.6. of Annex 11, Appendix 1, are applicable.

            11.1.5.3. Vehicles of other categories or vehicles of category M1 or N1 not covered by the above may be equipped with on-board diagnostic systems.  In this case, they shall comply with the OBD provisions laid down in paragraphs 6.5.3. to 6.5.3.6. of Annex 11, Appendix 1.

           11.1.6. Approvals to the Regulation as amended by the 04 series of amendments

           11.1.6.1. By exception to the requirements of paragraphs 11.1.2. and 11.1.3., Contracting Parties may continue to approve vehicles and may continue to recognise the validity of existing approvals that indicate compliance with:

             (i)       the requirements of paragraph 5.3.1.4.1. of the 04 series of amendments to this Regulation provided that the vehicles are intended for export to, or for first use in, countries where the use of unleaded petrol is not widely available, and

             (ii)     the requirements of paragraph 5.3.1.4.2 of the 04 series of amendments to this Regulation provided that the vehicles are intended for export to, or for first use in, countries where unleaded petrol having a maximum sulphur level of 50 mg/kg or less is not widely available, and

             (iii) the requirements of paragraph 5.3.1.4.3. of the 04 series of amendments to this Regulation provided that the vehicles are intended for export to, or for first use in, countries where diesel fuel having a maximum sulphur level of 350 mg/kg or less is not widely available.

           11.1.6.2. By way of derogation to the obligations of Contracting Parties to this Regulation, approvals granted to this Regulation, as amended by the 04 series of amendments, shall cease to be valid in the European Community from:

                (i) 1 January 2001 for vehicles of category M having a maximum mass less than or equal to 2,500 kg or vehicles of category N1 (Class I), and