Document ID: chunk:federal_register_of_legislation:F2022C01084:body:0:p6
Version: federal_register_of_legislation:F2022C01084
Segment Type: other
Provision Reference: 
Character Range: 16788–19673

The protective device shall be so designed and constructed that it remains fully effective even after some degree of wear as a result of 2,500 locking cycles in each direction.

       6.2.5. If the protective device is such that the key can be removed in a position other than the position in which the transmission is locked, it shall be so designed that the manoeuvre required to reach that position and remove the key cannot be effected inadvertently.

       6.2.6. The protective device shall be strong enough to withstand, without damage likely to compromise safety, the application in both directions and in static conditions of a torque 50 per cent greater than the maximum torque that can normally be applied to the transmission. In determining the level of this testing torque account shall be taken, not of the maximum engine torque, but of the maximum torque that can be transmitted by the clutch or by the automatic transmission.

       6.3. Protective devices acting on the gearshift control

       6.3.1. A protective device acting on the gearshift control shall be capable of preventing any change of gear.

       6.3.2. In the case of manual gearboxes it must be possible to lock the gear shift lever in reverse only; in addition locking in neutral shall be permitted.

       6.3.3. In the case of automatic gearboxes provided with a "parking" position it must be possible to lock the mechanism in the "parking" position only; in addition locking in neutral and/or reverse shall be permitted.

       6.3.4. In the case of automatic gearboxes not provided with a "parking" position it must be possible to lock the mechanism in the following positions only; neutral and/or reverse.

       6.3.5 The protective device shall be so designed and constructed that it remains fully effective even after some degree of wear as a result of 2,500 locking cycles in each  direction.

       7. Not applicable.

       8. Not applicable.

       9. Not applicable.

       10. Not applicable.

       11. DEVICES PROVIDED ADDITIONALLY

       11.1. Approval under this Regulation may be granted with respect to a protective device additionally equipped with an acoustic or visual warning device, or with respect to the optional fitting of supplementary devices to prevent the unauthorized use of the vehicle, provided that the supplementary devices require a separate means of activation.

       11.2. If the protective device is additionally equipped with an external acoustic and/or visual warning device, the signals emitted by the warning device shall be brief and shall end automatically after not more than 30 seconds; they shall recommence only if the device is actuated again. In addition,

       11.2.1. if the signal is acoustic, it may be emitted by the audible warning device normally fitted to the vehicle;

       11.2.2. if the signal is visual, it shall be