Document ID: chunk:federal_register_of_legislation:F2006L01392:body:0:p4
Version: federal_register_of_legislation:F2006L01392
Segment Type: other
Provision Reference: 
Character Range: 11040–14088

tolerances of the speedometer's measuring mechanism;

        2.2.3.2. the technical constant of the speedometer;

        2.2.3.3. the range of speeds displayed.

        2.3. "Tyres normally fitted" means the type or types of tyre provided by the manufacturer on the vehicle type in question; snow tyres shall not be regarded as tyres normally fitted;

        2.4. "Normal running pressure" means the cold inflation pressure specified by the vehicle manufacturer increased by 0.2 bar;

        2.5. "Speedometer" means that part of the speedometer equipment which indicates to the driver the speed of his vehicle at any given moment; [2]/

        2.5.1. "Tolerances of the speedometer's measuring mechanism" shall mean the accuracy of the speedometer instrument itself, expressed as the upper and the lower speed indication limits for a range of speed inputs;

        2.5.2. "Technical constant of the speedometer" shall mean the relationship between the input revolutions or pulses per minute and a specified displayed speed;

        2.6. "Unladen vehicle" means the vehicle in running order, complete with fuel, coolant, lubricant, tools and a spare wheel (if provided as standard equipment by the vehicle manufacturer), carrying a driver weighing 75 kg, but no driver's mate, optional accessories or load.

        3. APPLICATION FOR APPROVAL

        3.1. The application for approval of a vehicle type with regard to the speedometer equipment including its installation shall be submitted by the vehicle manufacturer or by his duly accredited representative.

        3.2. It shall be accompanied by the following documents in triplicate and by the following particulars:

        3.2.1. a description of the vehicle type with regard to the items mentioned in paragraphs 2.2., 2.3., 2.4. and 2.5. above; the vehicle type shall be specified.

        3.3. An unladen vehicle representative of the vehicle type to be approved shall be submitted to the technical service conducting approval tests.

        3.4. The competent authority shall verify the existence of satisfactory arrangements for ensuring effective control of the conformity of production before type approval is granted.

        4. APPROVAL

        4.1. If the vehicle type submitted for approval pursuant to this Regulation meets the requirements of the Regulation in respect of the speedometer equipment including its installation, approval of that vehicle type shall be granted.

        4.2. An approval number shall be assigned to each type approved.  The first two digits shall be the highest number of the series of amendments incorporated in the Regulation at the time of issue of the approval.  The same Contracting Party may not assign the same number to another vehicle type subject to the provisions of paragraph 6. of this Regulation.

        4.3. Notice of approval or of refusal of approval of a vehicle type pursuant to this Regulation shall be communicated to the Parties to the Agreement which apply this Regulation by means of a form conforming to the