Document ID: chunk:federal_register_of_legislation:F2018L01520:body:0:p13
Version: federal_register_of_legislation:F2018L01520
Segment Type: other
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Character Range: 35070–37788

minimum radius of curvature being 2.5 mm.
6.12. Air intake and outlet flaps
6.12.1. Air intake and outlet flaps shall meet the requirements of paragraphs 5.2., 5.3. and 5.4. above in all positions of use.
6.13. Roof
6.13.1. Opening roofs shall be considered only in the closed position.
6.13.2. Convertible vehicles shall be examined with the hood in both the raised and lowered positions.
6.13.2.1. With the hood lowered, no examination shall be made of the vehicle inside an imaginary surface formed by the hood when in the raised position.
6.13.2.2. Where a cover for the linkage of the hood when folded is provided as standard equipment, the examination shall be made with the cover in position.
6.14. Windows
6.14.1. Windows which move outwards from the external surface of the vehicle shall comply with the following provisions in all positions of use:
6.14.1.1. No exposed edge shall face forwards;
6.14.1.2. No part of the window shall project beyond the extreme outer edge of the vehicle.
6.15. Registration plate brackets
6.15.1. Supporting brackets provided by the vehicle manufacturer for registration plates shall comply with the requirements of paragraph 5.4. of this Regulation if they are contactable by a 100 mm diameter sphere when a registration plate is fitted in accordance with the vehicle manufacturer's recommendation.
6.16.  Luggage racks and ski racks
6.16.1. Luggage racks and ski racks shall be so attached to the vehicle that positive locking exists in at least one direction and that horizontal, longitudinal and transverse forces can be transmitted which are at least equal to the vertical load-bearing capacity of the rack as specified by its manufacturer. For the test of the luggage rack or ski rack fixed to the vehicle according to the manufacturer's instructions, the test loads shall not be applied at one point only.
6.16.2. Surfaces which, after installation of the rack, can be contacted by a sphere of 165 mm diameter shall not have parts with a radius of curvature less than 2.5 mm, unless the provisions of paragraph 6.3. can be applied.
6.16.3. Fastening elements such as bolts that are tightened or loosened without tools shall not project more than 40 mm beyond the surfaces referred to in paragraph 6.16.2. above, the projection being determined according to the method prescribed in paragraph 2. of Annex 3 to this Regulation, but using a sphere of 165 mm diameter in those cases where the method prescribed in paragraph 2.2. of this annex is employed.
6.17.  Aerials
6.17.1. Radio receiving and transmitting aerials shall be fitted to the vehicle in such a way that if their unattached end is less than 2 m from the road surface in any position of use specified by the