Document ID: chunk:federal_register_of_legislation:F2023L01317:body:0:p6
Version: federal_register_of_legislation:F2023L01317
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Character Range: 18220–20977

are intended to be fitted to vehicles of categories N2, N3, O3 and O41.
1.1.3. Part III: The installation on vehicles of categories N2, N3, O3 and O41 of lateral protection devices which have been type-approved according to Part II of this Regulation and to the completion of vehicles partially approved according to Part I and completed with lateral protection devices which have been type-approved according to Part II of this Regulation;
1.2. This Regulation does not apply to:
1.2.1. Tractors for semi-trailers.
2.  Definitions
              For the purposes of this Regulation:

2.1.  Definitions common to Parts I, II and III
2.1.1. "Unladen mass" means the mass of the vehicle in running order, unoccupied and unladen but complete with fuel, coolant, lubricant, tools and a spare wheel (if provided as standard equipment by the vehicle manufacturer);
2.1.2. "Maximum mass" means the mass stated by the vehicle manufacturer to be technically permissible (this mass may be higher than the "permissible maximum mass" laid down by the national administration);
2.1.3. "Unprotected road users" means pedestrians, cyclists or motor cyclists using the road in such a way that they are liable to fall under the sides of the vehicle and be caught under the wheels;
2.1.4. "Lateral protection device (LPD)" consist of longitudinal member(s) and link(s) (fixing elements) to the chassis side members or other structural parts of the vehicle, designed to offer effective protection to unprotected road users against the risk of falling under the sides of the vehicle and being caught under the wheels. Parts of the vehicle can also be used as LPD.
2.2.  Definitions specific to Part I
2.2.1. "Approval of a vehicle" means the approval of a complete, incomplete or completed vehicle type with regard to its lateral protection;
2.2.2. "Vehicle type" means a category of vehicle which does not differ with respect to the essential points such as the width of the rear axle, the overall width, the dimensions, the shape and the materials of the whole side of the vehicle (including the cab if fitted), and the characteristics of the suspension in so far as they have a bearing on the requirements specified in paragraph 12.
2.3.  Definitions specific to Part II
2.3.1. "Approval of an LPD" means the approval of a type of LPD with respect to the requirements laid down in paragraph 14.;
2.3.2. "Type of LPD" means an LPD that does not differ with respect to the essential characteristics such as shape, dimensions, attachment, materials and the markings specified in paragraph 5.2.4.
2.4.  Definitions specific to Part III
2.4.1. "Approval of a vehicle" means the approval of a vehicle type with regard to the installation of LPD of a type approved according to Part