Document ID: chunk:federal_register_of_legislation:F2024C00148:reg:9:p11
Version: federal_register_of_legislation:F2024C00148
Segment Type: reg
Provision Reference: reg 9 (pt 11/13)
Character Range: 95663–98923

635 mm vertically above point R of the driver's seat as defined in Annex 8. The straight line joining these points runs perpendicular to the vertical longitudinal median plane of the vehicle. The centre of the segment joining the two ocular points is in a vertical longitudinal plane which shall pass through the centre of the driver's designated seating position, as specified by the vehicle manufacturer.

              12.2. "Ambinocular vision" means the total field of vision obtained by the superimposition of the monocular fields of the right eye and the left eye (see Figure 3 below).

       Figure 3

              12.3. "Type of vehicle as regards indirect vision" means motor vehicles which are identical in respect of the following basic features:

              12.3.1. Type of device for indirect vision;

              12.3.2. The bodywork 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 L2, L5, 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.4, para. 2).

              12.5. "Forward control" means a configuration in which more than half of the engine length is rearward of the foremost point of the windshield base and the steering wheel hub in the forward quarter of the vehicle length.

              12.6. "Ocular reference point" means the middle point between the driver's ocular points.

13.  Application for approval
              13.1. The application for approval of a vehicle type with regard to the installation of devices for indirect vision 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 CMS shall be provided by the applicant with the following documents:

                   (a)            Technical specification of the CMS;

                   (b)           Operator's manual;

                   (c)            Documentation referred to in Annex 12, paragraph 2.3.;

                   (d)           Documentation referred to in paragraph 16.1.1.1.1., if applicable.
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 04) 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