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31984L0008

Commission Directive 84/8/EEC of 14 December 1983 adapting to technical progress Council Directive 76/756/EEC on the approximation of the laws of the Member States relating to the installation of lighting and light-signalling devices on motor vehicles and their trailers

Official Journal L 009 , 12/01/1984 P. 0024 - 0029 Spanish special edition: Chapter 13 Volume 15 P. 0248  Portuguese special edition Chapter 13 Volume 15 P. 0248

*****COMMISSION  DIRECTIVE  of 14 December 1983  adapting to technical progress Council Directive 76/756/EEC on the approximation of the laws of the Member States relating to the installation of lighting and light-signalling devices on motor vehicles and their trailers  (84/8/EEC)  THE COMMISSION OF THE EUROPEAN  COMMUNITIES,  Having regard to the Treaty establishing the European Economic Community,  Having regard to Council Directive 70/156/EEC of 6 February 1970 on the approximation of the laws of the Member States relating to the type-approval of motor vehicles and their trailers (1), as last amended by Directive 80/1267/EEC (2) and by the Act of Accession of Greece, and in particular Article 11 thereof,  Having regard to Council Directive 76/756/EEC of 27 July 1976 on the approximation of the laws of the Member States relating to the installation of lighting and light-signalling devices on motor vehicles and their trailers (3), as last amended by Directive 83/276/EEC (4), and in particular Article 4 thereof,  Whereas, in the light of experience gained and in view of technical progress, it is now possible not only to supplement certain requirements and bring them more into line with actual test conditions, but also to render them more stringent with a view to increasing the safety of both the occupants of the vehicles and other road users;  Whereas the measures provided for in this Directive are in accordance with the opinion of the Committee for the Adaptation to Technical Progress of Directives on the Removal of Technical Barriers to Trade in the Motor Vehicles Sector,  HAS ADOPTED THIS DIRECTIVE:  Article 1  Annex I to Directive 76/756/EEC is hereby amended as set out in the Annex to this Directive.  Article 2  1. With effect from 1 October 1984, no Member State may, on grounds relating to the installation of the lighting and light-signalling devices, whether mandatory or optional, listed in items 1.5.7 to 1.5.20 of Annex I to Directive 76/756/EEC:  - refuse, in respect of a type of vehicle, to grant EEC type-approval, to issue the document referred to in the last indent of Article 10 (1) of Directive 70/156/EEC, or to grant national type-approval, or  - prohibit the entry into service of vehicles,  if the installation of the said lighting and light-signalling devices on this type of vehicle or on these vehicles complies with the provisions of this Directive.  2. With effect from 1 April 1985, Member States:  - shall no longer issue the document referred to in the last indent of Article 10 (1) of Directive 70/156/EEC in respect of a type of vehicle in which the installation of the said lighting and light-signalling devices does not comply with the provisions of this Directive,  - may refuse to grant national type-approval in respect of a type of vehicle in which the installation of the said lighting and light-signalling devices does not comply with the provisions of this Directive.  3. With effect from 1 October 1987, Member States may prohibit the entry into service of vehicles in which lighting and light-signalling devices does not comply with the provisions of this Directive.  Article 3  Member States shall bring into force the provisions necessary in order to comply with this Directive not later than 1 October 1984 and shall forthwith inform the Commission thereof.  Article 4  This Directive is addressed to the Member States.  Done at Brussels, 14 December 1983.  For the Commission  Karl-Heinz NARJES  Member of the Commission  (1) OJ No L 42, 23. 2. 1970, p. 1.  (2) OJ No L 375, 31. 12. 1980, p. 34.  (3) OJ No L 262, 27. 9. 1976, p. 1.  (4) OJ No L 151, 9. 6. 1983, p. 47.  ANNEX  Amendments to Annex I to Directive 76/756/EEC  After item 1.5, the following new item 1.5.0 is hereby added:  '1.5.0. Light source with regard to filament lamps  "Light source with regard to filament lamps" means the filament itself. (Where a lamp has several filaments, each one shall constitute a light source.)'  Item 1.5.2 is hereby replaced by the following:  '1.5.2. Independent lamps (1)  "Independent lamp" means devices having separate illuminating surfaces, separate light sources and separate lamp bodies.'  Item 1.5.3 is hereby replaced by the following:  '1.5.3. Grouped lamps (1)  "Grouped lamps" means devices having illuminating surfaces and a separate light source, but a common lamp body.'  Item 1.5.4 is hereby replaced by the following:  '1.5.4. Combined lamps (1)  "Combined lamps" means devices having separate illuminating surfaces, but a common light source and a common lamp body.'  Item 1.5.5 is hereby replaced by the following:  '1.5.5. Mutually incorporated lamps (1)  "Mutually incorporated lamps" means devices having separate light sources or a single light source operating under different conditions (e.g. optical, mechanical or electrical differences), totally or partially common illuminating surfaces and a common lamp body.'  The following footnote (1) is hereby added:  '(1) In the case of lighting devices for the rear number plate and the direction indicators (category 5), replace by "light-emitting surface" in the absence of an illuminating surface.'  Item 1.6.5 is hereby replaced by the following:  '1.6.5. Light-emitting surface  "Light-emitting surface" means all or part of the exterior surface of the translucent material which helps to confer on the light its particular photometric and colorimetric properties.  When only part of the exterior surface emits light, the light-emitting surface shall, in case of doubt, be specified by the competent authority after consultation with the vehicle and/or component manufacturer.'  The wording of items 1.16 and 1.17 is aligned in all the languages, except English, on the English version. Accordingly:  The French version shall read as follows:  '1.16. Témoin de fonctionnement  Par témoin de fonctionnement, on entend un témoin optique ou acoustique indiquant si un dispositif, mis en action, fonctionne correctement ou non.  1.17. Témoin d'enclenchement  Par témoin d'enclenchement, on entend un témoin optique indiquant qu'un dispositif a été mis en action sans indiquer s'il fonctionne correctement ou non.' The German version shall read as follows:  '1.16. Funktionskontrolle  ist eine optische oder akustische Kontrolleinrichtung, die anzeigt, ob eine eingeschaltete Einrichtung einwandfrei arbeitet.  1.17. Einschaltkontrolle  ist eine optische Einrichtung, die anzeigt, dass eine Einrichtung in Betrieb ist, gleichviel, ob sie einwandfrei funktioniert oder nicht.'  The Italian version shall read as follows:  '1.16. Spia di funzionamento  Per spia di funzionamento si intende una spia ottica o acustica che indica se un dispositivo messo in azione funziona correttamente o no.  1.17. Spia di innesto  Per spia di innesto si intende una spia ottica che indica che è stato messo in azione un dispositivo, senza indicare se questo funziona correttamente o no.'  The Dutch version shall read as follows:  '1.16. Functionele verklikker  Onder functionele verklikker wordt een verklikkerlicht of akoestisch verklikkersignaal verstaan dat aangeeft of een inrichting die in werking is gesteld, al dan niet correct functioneert.  1.17. Inschakelverklikker  Onder inschakelverklikker wordt een verklikkerlicht verstaan dat aangeeft dat een inrichting is ingeschakeld, doch niet of deze al dan niet correct functioneert.'  The Danish version shall read as follows:  '1.16. Funktionskontrol  Ved funktionskontrol forstaas kontrollampe eller lydsignal, der angiver om en anordning, der tilsluttes, fungerer korrekt eller ikke.  1.17. Tilslutningskontrol  Ved tilslutningskontrol forstaas kontrollampe, der angiver, at en anordning er tilsluttet, men ikke viser, om den fungerer korrekt eller ikke.'  The Greek version shall read as follows:  '1.16. Endeiktikó leitoyrgías  Os endeiktikó leitoyrgías noeítai éna optikó í akoystikó endeiktikó poy deíchnei an mia diátaxi poy téthike se leitoyrgía leitoyrgeí orthá í óchi.  1.17. Endeiktikó enárxeos leitoyrgías  Os endeiktikó enárxeos leitoyrgías noeítai éna optikó endeiktikó poy deíchnei óti mia diátaxi échei tetheí se leitoyrgí chorís na deíchnei an leitoyrgeí orthá í óchi.'  Item 3.10 is hereby replaced by the following:  '3.10. No red light which could give rise to confusion shall be emitted from a lamp as defined in 1.5 in a forward direction, and no white light which could give rise to confusion, other than from the reversing lamp, shall be emitted from a lamp as defined in 1.5 in a rearward direction. No account shall be taken of lighting devices fitted in the interior of the vehicle. This requirement is considered to have been met if:'  Item 4.3.10 is hereby replaced by the following:  '4.3.10. Electrical connections  It must be possible to switch the front fog lamps on and off independently of the main-beam headlamps, the dipped-beam headlamps or any combination of main and dipped-beam headlamps.' Item 4.5.4.2 is hereby replaced by following:  '4.5.4.2. Height above the ground  4.5.4.2.1. The height of the light-emitting surface of the side direction-indicator lamps (category 5) must not be less than 500 millimetres measured from the lowest point or more than 1 500 millimetres measured from the highest point.  4.5.4.2.2. The height of the direction-indicator lamps in categories 1 and 2, measured in accordance with the provisions of item 3.8, must not be less than 350 millimetres or more than 1 500 millimetres.  4.5.4.2.3. If the structure of the vehicle makes it impossible to keep to these maximum figures, measured in the manner indicated above, these limits can be raised to 2 300 millimetres for side direction-indicator lamps in category 5 and to 2 100 millimetres for those in categories 1 and 2.'  Item 4.5.4.3 is hereby replaced by the following:  '4.5.4.3. Length  The distance between the light-emitting surface of the side direction-indicator lamp (category 5) and the transverse plane which marks the forward boundary of the vehicle's overall length, shall not exceed 1 800 millimetres. If the structure of the vehicle makes it impossible to comply with the minimum angles of visibility, this distance may be increased to 2 500 millimetres.'  After item 4.9.4.3 the following new item 4.9.4.4 is added:  '4.9.4.4. Where the front position (side) lamp and another lamp are mutually incorporated, the illuminating surface of the other lamp must be used to verify compliance with the positioning requirements (items 4.9.4.1 to 4.9.4.3).'  Item 4.9.5 is hereby replaced by the following:  '4.9.5. Geometric visibility  Horizontal angle:  45° inwards and 80° outwards.  Vertical angle:  15° above and below the horizontal.  The vertical angle below the horizontal may be reduced to 5° in the case of lamps less than 750 millimetres above the ground.'  Item 4.10.5 is hereby replaced by the following:  '4.10.5. Geometric visibility  Horizontal angle:  45° inwards and 80° outwards.  Vertical angle:  15° above and below the horizontal.  The vertical angle below the horizontal may be reduced to 5° in the case of lamps less than 750 millimetres above the ground.'  Item 4.13.1 is hereby replaced by the following:  '4.13.1. Presence  Mandatory on vehicles exceeding 2,10 metres in width.  Optional on vehicles between 1,80 and 2,10 metres wide.  The rear end-outline marker lamp is optional on cabs.'  Item 4.13.4.1 is hereby replaced by the following:  '4.13.4.1. Width  Front and rear: as close as possible to the extreme outer edge of the vehicle. This condition is deemed to have been met when the point on the illuminating surface which is farthest from the vehicle's median longitudinal plane is not more than 400 millimetres from the extreme outer edge of the vehicle.' Item 4.13.4.2 is hereby replaced by the following:  '4.13.4.2. Height  1.2 // Front:  // Motor vehicles: the horizontal plane tangential to the upper edge of the illuminating surface of the device must not be lower than the horizontal plane tangential to the upper edge of the transparent zone of the windscreen.  //   // Trailers and semi-trailers: at the maximum height compatible with the requirements relating to the width, design and operational requirements of the vehicle and to the symmetry of the lamps.  // Rear:  // at the maximum height compatible with the requirements relating to the width, design and operational requirements of the vehicle and to the symmetry of the lamps.'  Item 4.14.1 is hereby replaced by the following:  '4.14.1. Presence  Mandatory on motor vehicles.  Optional on trailers, provided that they are grouped together with the other rear light-signalling devices.'  Item 4.16.1 is hereby replaced by the following:  '4.16.1. Presence  Mandatory on trailers.  Optional on motor vehicles.'  Appendix 7 is amended as follows:  Item 1.5 is hereby replaced by the following:  '1.5. Only the following symbols may be used to identify the controls:  Symbols employing five lines instead of four may also be used.'  The examples shown in item 2 shall be redesigned as follows:  Example 1:  Example 2: Example 3:


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31979L0490

Commission Directive 79/490/EEC of 18 April 1979 adapting to technical progress Council Directive 70/221/EEC on the approximation of the laws of the Member States relating to the liquid fuel tanks and rear underrun protection of motor vehicles and their trailers

Official Journal L 128 , 26/05/1979 P. 0022 - 0028 Finnish special edition: Chapter 13 Volume 9 P. 0251  Greek special edition: Chapter 13 Volume 8 P. 0133  Swedish special edition: Chapter 13 Volume 9 P. 0251  Spanish special edition: Chapter 13 Volume 10 P. 0094  Portuguese special edition Chapter 13 Volume 10 P. 0094  CS.ES Chapter 13 Volume 005 P. 303  ET.ES Chapter 13 Volume 005 P. 303  HU.ES Chapter 13 Volume 005 P. 303  LT.ES Chapter 13 Volume 005 P. 303  LV.ES Chapter 13 Volume 005 P. 303  MT.ES Chapter 13 Volume 005 P. 303  PL.ES Chapter 13 Volume 005 P. 303  SK.ES Chapter 13 Volume 005 P. 303  SL.ES Chapter 13 Volume 005 P. 303

COMMISSION DIRECTIVE  of 18 April 1979  adapting to technical progress Council Directive 70/221/EEC on the approximation of the laws of the Member States relating to the liquid fuel tanks and rear underrun protection of motor vehicles and their trailers  (79/490/EEC)  THE COMMISSION OF THE EUROPEAN COMMUNITIES,  Having regard to the Treaty establishing the European Economic Community,  Having regard to Council Directive 70/156/EEC of 6 February 1970 on the approximation of the laws of the Member States relating to the type-approval of motor vehicles and their trailers (1), as last amended by Directive 78/547/EEC (2), and in particular Articles 11, 12 and 13 thereof,  Having regard to Council Directive 70/221/EEC of 20 March 1970 on the approximation of the laws of the Member States relating to the liquid fuel tanks and rear underrun protection of motor vehicles and their trailers (3),  Whereas, in view of experience gained and of the state of the art, it is now possible to make requirements more stringent and to match them more closely to actual test conditions;  Whereas devices for rear underrun protection are already marketed both separately and after being fitted to a vehicle ; whereas if it is possible to check them before they are fitted to a vehicle, their free movement may be facilitated by the introduction of EEC type-approval for such devices considered as separate technical units within the meaning of Article 9a of Directive 70/156/EEC;  Whereas the provisions of this Directive are in accordance with the opinion of the Committee on the Adaptation to Technical Progress of the Directives Aimed at the Removal of Technical Barriers to Trade in the Motor Vehicle Sector,  HAS ADOPTED THIS DIRECTIVE:    Article 1 Directive 70/221/EEC is amended as follows:    1. Articles 2 and 2a are replaced by the following:  "Article 2  1. No Member State may, on grounds relating to its liquid fuel tanks, refuse to grant EEC type-approval or national type-approval for a vehicle if such vehicle satisfies the requirements set out in the Annex concerning liquid fuel tanks.   2. No Member State may, on grounds relating to rear underrun protection, refuse to grant EEC type-approval or national type-approval for a vehicle if such vehicle satisfies the requirements set out in the Annex concerning rear underrun protection or if such vehicle is fitted with a rear underrun protective device which has been granted type-approval as a technical unit within the meaning of Article 9a of Directive 70/156/EEC and installed in accordance with the requirements of item II.5 of the Annex.  3. No Member State may refuse to grant EEC type-approval or national type-approval for a rear underrun protective device if such device, considered as a technical unit within the meaning of Article 9a of Directive 70/156/EEC, satisfies the relevant requirements set out in the Annex.  Article 2a  1. No Member State may, on grounds relating to its liquid fuel tanks, refuse or prohibit the sale, registration, entry into service or use of a vehicle if such a vehicle satisfies the requirements set out in the Annex concerning liquid fuel tanks.  (1)OJ No L 42, 23.2.1970, p. 1. (2)OJ No L 168, 26.6.1978, p. 39. (3)OJ No L 76, 6.4.1970, p. 23 and OJ No L 65, 15.3.1979, p. 42.    2. No Member State may, on grounds relating to its rear underrun protection, refuse or prohibit the sale, registration, entry into service or use of a vehicle if such a vehicle satisfies the requirements set out in the Annex concerning rear underrun protection or if the vehicle is fitted with a rear underrun protective device which has been granted type-approval as a technical unit within the meaning of Article 9a of Directive 70/156/EEC and installed in accordance with the requirements set out in item II.5 of the Annex.   3. No Member State may prohibit the placing on the market of any rear underrun protective device considered as a technical unit within the meaning of Article 9a of Directive 70/156/EEC if it conforms to a type which has been granted type-approval within the meaning of Article 2 (3)."  2. The following Article is inserted:  "Article 2b  A Member State which carries out type-approval shall take the measures necessary to ensure that it is informed of any modification to a part or characteristic referred to in items II.2.1 and II.2.2 of the Annex. The competent authorities of that Member State shall determine whether fresh tests should be carried out on the modified type and a fresh report drawn up. Where such tests reveal that the requirements of this Directive have not been complied with, the modification shall not be authorized."  3. The Annex to Council Directive 70/221/EEC shall be amended in accordance with the Annex to this Directive.               Article 2 1. As from 1 January 1980, no Member State may, on grounds relating to the rear underrun protection of vehicles:    - refuse, in respect of a type of vehicle, to grant EEC type-approval, or issue the copy of the certificate provided for in the last indent of Article 10 (1) of Directive 70/156/EEC, or to grant national type-approval, or       - prohibit the entry into service of vehicles,     if the parts providing rear underrun protection for such type of vehicle or such vehicles comply with the provisions of Directive 70/221/EEC, as last amended by this Directive.   2. With effect from 1 October 1980, a Member State:    - shall no longer issue the copy of the certificate provided for in the last indent of Article 10 (1) of Directive 70/156/EEC of 6 February 1970 in respect of a type of vehicle of which the parts providing rear underrun protection do not comply with the provisions of Directive 70/221/EEC, as last amended by this Directive,       - shall refuse to grant national type-approval of a type of vehicle of which the parts providing rear underrun protection do not comply with the provisions of Directive 70/221/EEC, as last amended by this Directive.         3. As from 1 October 1981, Member States may prohibit the entry into service of vehicles of which the parts providing rear underrun protection do not comply with the provisions of Directive 70/221/EEC, as last amended by this Directive.   Article 3 Before 1 January 1980, Member States shall bring into force the provisions necessary to comply with this Directive, and shall forthwith inform the Commission thereof.   Article 4 This Directive is addressed to the Member States.     Done at Brussels, 18 April 1979.  For the Commission  Étienne DAVIGNON  Member of the Commission     ANNEX The wording of item II is replaced by the following:  "II. REAR UNDERRUN PROTECTION    II.1. General  Vehicles covered by this Directive must be designed so as to provide effective protection against underrunning from the rear by vehicles of categories M1 and N1 (1).       II.2. Definitions      II.2.1. Vehicle type for the purposes of rear underrun protection  The term "vehicle type for the purposes of rear underrun protection" means vehicles which do not differ with respect to the following main characteristics:        II.2.1.1. Width of the rear axle, structure, dimensions, shape and materials of the rear part of the vehicle in so far as they have a bearing on the requirements of items II.5.1 to II.5.4.5.5;               II.2.1.2. Suspension characteristics in so far as they have a bearing on the requirements of items II.5.1 to II.5.4.5.5.                          II.2.2. Type of rear underrun protective device  The term "type of rear underrun protective device" means devices which do not differ with respect to the following main characteristics:        II.2.2.1. shape,               II.2.2.2. dimensions,               II.2.2.3. attachment,               II.2.2.4. materials.                                 II.3. Application for EEC type-approval      II.3.1. Application for EEC type-approval of a vehicle type with respect to rear underrun protection.        II.3.1.1. The application for EEC type-approval of a vehicle type with respect to the rear underrun protection must be submitted by the vehicle manufacturer or his authorized representative.               II.3.1.2. It must be accompanied by the undermentioned documents in triplicate and the following information:          II.3.1.2.1. A description of the vehicle from the standpoint of the criteria referred to in item II.2.1, together with dimensional drawings and either a photograph or an exploded view of the rear of the vehicle. The numbers and/or symbols identifying the vehicle type must be quoted;                   II.3.1.2.2. A technical description of the parts providing rear underrun protection together with sufficiently detailed information.                   II.3.1.2.3. A vehicle representative of the type to be approved must be submitted to the technical service responsible for the type-approval tests.                                             II.3.2. Application for EEC type-approval in respect of a rear underrun protective device considered to be a technical unit.  (1)Categories under the international classification set out in Note (b) of Annex I to Council Directive 70/156/EEC of 6 February 1970 on the approximation of the laws of the Member States relating to the type-approval of motor vehicles and their trailers.         II.3.2.1. The application for EEC type-approval in respect of a rear underrun protective device considered to be a technical unit within the meaning of Article 9a of Directive 70/156/EEC must be submitted by the vehicle manufacturer or the manufacturer of the rear underrun protective device or by their respective authorized representatives.               II.3.2.2. For each type of rear underrun protective device, the application must be accompanied by:          II.3.2.2.1. Documentation in triplicate giving a description of the technical characteristics of the device;                   II.3.2.2.2. A sample of the type of device. If the competent authority deems it to be necessary, it may request a further sample. The samples must be clearly and indelibly marked with the applicant's trade name or mark and the type designation.                                                    II.4. EEC type-approval      II.4.1. The EEC type-approval certificate for a vehicle type must be provided with an Annex drawn up in conformity with one of the following models:        II.4.1.1. In the case of the application referred to in item II.3.1, the model shown in Appendix 1;               II.4.1.2. In the case of the application referred to in item II.3.2, the model shown in Appendix 2.                                 II.5. Specifications      II.5.1. All vehicles must be so constructed and/or equipped as to offer effective protection over their whole width against underrunning from the rear by vehicles of categories M1 and N1 (1).           II.5.2. Any vehicle in one of the categories M1, M2, M3, N1, O1 or O2 (1) will be deemed to satisfy the condition set out in item II.5.1 if the ground clearance of the entire rear width of the chassis or the main parts of the body does not exceed 55 cm.  This requirement must be satisfied over a distance of 45 cm measured from the rear extremity of the vehicle.           II.5.3. Any vehicle in one of the categories N2, N3, O3 or O4 (1) will be deemed to satisfy the condition set out in item II.5.1 provided that:        - the vehicle is equipped with a special rear underrun protective device in accordance with the requirements of item II.5.4, or               - the vehicle is so designed and/or equipped at the rear that, by virtue of their shape and characteristics, its component parts can be regarded as replacing the rear underrun protective device. Components whose combined function satisfies the requirements set out in item II.5.4 are considered to form a rear underrun protective device.                          II.5.4. A device for protection against underrunning from the rear, hereinafter referred to as "device", generally consists of a cross-member and linking components connected to the chassis side-members or to whatever replaces them.  It must have the following characteristics:        II.5.4.1. The device must be fitted as close to the rear of the vehicle as possible. When the vehicle is unladen (2), the lower edge of the device must at no point be more than 55 cm above the ground;               II.5.4.2. The width of the device must at no point exceed the width of the rear axle measured at the outermost points of the wheels, excluding the bulging of the tyres close to the ground, nor must it be more than 10 cm shorter on either side. Where there is more than one rear axle, the width to be considered is that of the widest rear axle;  (1)Categories under the international classification set out in Note (b) of Annex I to Council Directive 70/156/EEC of 6 February 1970 on the approximation of the laws of the Member States relating to the type-approval of motor vehicles and their trailers. (2)As defined in item 2.6 of Annex I to Directive 70/156/EEC.                II.5.4.3. The section height of the cross-member must be not less than 10 cm. The lateral extremities of the cross-member must not bend to the rear or have a sharp outer edge ; this condition is fulfilled when the lateral extremities of the cross-member are rounded on the outside and have a radius of curvature of not less than 2,5 mm               II.5.4.4. The device may be so designed that its position at the rear of the vehicle can be varied. In this event, there must be a guaranteed method of securing it in the service position so that any unintentional change of position is precluded. It must be possible for the operator to vary the position of the device by applying a force not exceeding 40 daN;               II.5.4.5. The device must offer adequate resistance to forces applied parallel to the longitudinal axis of the vehicle, and be connected, when in the service position, with the chassis side-members or whatever replaces them.  This requirement will be satisfied if it is shown that both during and after the application the horizontal distance between the rear of the device and the rear extremity of the vehicle does not exceed 40 cm at any of the points P1, P2 and P3. In measuring this distance, any part of the vehicle which is more than 3 m above the ground when the vehicle is unladen must be excluded;          II.5.4.5.1. Points P1 are located 30 cm from the longitudinal planes tangential to the outer edges of the wheels on the rear axle ; points P2, which are located on the line joining points P1, are symmetrical to the median longitudinal plane of the vehicle at a distance from each other of 70 to 100 cm inclusive, the exact position being specified by the manufacturer. The height above the ground of points P1 and P2 must be defined by the vehicle manufacturer within the lines that bound the device horizontally. The height must not, however, exceed 60 cm when the vehicle is unladen. P3 is the centre-point of the straight line joining points P2;            >PIC FILE= "T0015310">          II.5.4.5.4. The forces specified in items II.5.4.5.2 and II.5.4.5.3 above must be applied separately. The order in which the forces are applied may be specified by the manufacturer;                   II.5.4.5.5. Whenever a practical test is performed to verify compliance with the abovementioned requirements, the following conditions must be fulfilled:            II.5.4.5.5.1. The device must be connected to the chassis side-members of the vehicle or to whatever replaces them;                       II.5.4.5.5.2. The specified forces must be applied by rams which are suitably articulated (e.g. by means of universal joints) and must be parallel to the median longitudinal plane of the vehicle via a surface not more than 25 cm in height (the exact height must be indicated by the manufacturer) and 20 cm wide, with a radius of curvature of 5 ± 1 mm at the vertical edges ; the centre of the surface is placed successively at points P1, P2 and P3.                                                                    II.5.5. By way of derogation from the abovementioned requirements, vehicles of the following categories need not comply with the requirements of this Annex as regards rear underrun protection:        - tractors for semi-trailers;               - "slung" trailers and other similar trailers for the transport of logs or other very long items;               - vehicles for which rear underrun protection is incompatible with their use.                   APPENDIX 1  MODEL  (Maximum format : A4 (210 × 297 mm)  >PIC FILE= "T0015001">      APPENDIX 2  MODEL  (Maximum format : A4 (210 × 297 mm) >PIC FILE= "T0015002">


Avis juridique important

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31982L0318

Commission Directive 82/318/EEC of 2 April 1982 adapting to technical progress Council Directive 76/115/EEC on the approximation of the laws of the Member States relating to anchorages for motor-vehicle safety belts

Official Journal L 139 , 19/05/1982 P. 0009 - 0016 Finnish special edition: Chapter 13 Volume 12 P. 0017  Spanish special edition: Chapter 13 Volume 12 P. 0162  Swedish special edition: Chapter 13 Volume 12 P. 0017  Portuguese special edition Chapter 13 Volume 12 P. 0162

COMMISSION DIRECTIVE of 2 April 1982 adapting to technical progress Council Directive 76/115/EEC on the approximation of the laws of the Member States relating to anchorages for motor-vehicle safety belts (82/318/EEC)  THE COMMISSION OF THE EUROPEAN COMMUNITIES,  Having regard to the Treaty establishing the European Economic Community,  Having regard to Council Directive 70/156/EEC of 6 February 1970 on the approximation of the laws of the Member States relating to the type-approval of motor vehicles and their trailers (1), as last amended by Directive 80/1267/EEC (2), and in particular Article 11 thereof,  Having regard to Council Directive 76/115/EEC of 18 December 1975 on the approximation of the laws of the Member States relating to anchorages for motor-vehicle safety belts (3), as last amended by Directive 81/575/EEC (4), and in particular Article 6 thereof,  Whereas, in the interests of road safety, the Council, by Directive 81/575/EEC, extended the scope of Directive 76/115/EEC, which until then had been limited to vehicles of Category M1 as defined in Annex I to Directive 70/156/EEC, to cover all classes of motor vehicle ; whereas this extension of scope had been made possible by the technical progress which had been achieved in the meantime ; whereas implementation of this measure will, however, necessitate the alignment of the requirements and tests specified in the Directive with the enlarged scope ; whereas experience gained in applying the Directive has revealed a need for certain provisions to be brought more into line with actual test conditions;  Whereas the provisions of this Directive are in accordance with the opinion of the Committee on the Adaptation to Technical Progress of the Directives on the removal of technical barriers to trade in motor vehicles,  HAS ADOPTED THIS DIRECTIVE:    Article 1 Annexes I, II and III to Directive 76/115/EEC are hereby amended in accordance with the Annex to this Directive.   Article 2 1. With effect from 1 October 1982, no Member State may, for motor vehicles of Category M1, on grounds relating to safety-belt anchorages:  - refuse to grant EEC type-approval, to issue the certificate referred to in the last indent of Article 10 (1) of Directive 70/156/EEC or to grant national type-approval in respect of a type of motor vehicle, or   - prohibit the entry into service of vehicles,     if the safety-belt anchorages in this type of vehicle or in these vehicles comply with the requirements of Directive 76/115/EEC, as amended by this Directive.  2. With effect from 1 October 1983, in respect of motor vehicles of Category M1, Member States:  - shall no longer issue the certificate referred to in the last indent of Article 10 (1) of Directive 70/156/EEC in respect of a type of motor vehicle in which the safety-belt anchorages do not comply with the requirements of Directive 76/115/EEC, as amended by this Directive,   - may refuse to grant national type-approval in respect of motor-vehicle types in which the safety-belt anchorages do not comply with the requirements of Directive 76/115/EEC, as amended by this Directive.     In the case of certain convertible cars or cars with a removable roof, approved in accordance with  (1) OJ No L 42, 23.2.1970, p. 1. (2) OJ No L 375, 31.12.1980, p. 34. (3) OJ No L 24, 30.1.1976, p. 6. (4) OJ No L 209, 29.7.1981, p. 30.   Item 4.3.2 of Annex I to Directive 76/115/EEC in its original version, the abovementioned date shall be replaced by 1 October 1986.  3. With effect from 1 October 1984, Member States may prohibit the entry into service of vehicles of Category M1 in which the safety-belt anchorages do not comply with the requirements of Directive 76/115/EEC, as amended by this Directive.  This provision shall not apply to certain convertible cars or cars with a removable roof, approved in accordance with Item 4.3.2 of Annex I to Directive 76/115/EEC in its original version.   Article 3 1. With effect from 1 October 1982, no Member State may, on grounds relating to the safety-belt anchorages of vehicles in categories other than M1:  - refuse to grant EEC type-approval, to issue the certificate referred to in the last indent of Article 10 (1) of Directive 70/156/EEC or to grant national type approval in respect of a type of motor vehicle, or   - prohibit the entry into service of vehicles,     if the safety-belt anchorages of this type of vehicle or of these vehicles comply with the requirements of Directive 76/115/EEC, as amended by this Directive.  2. Notwithstanding paragraph 1 above, no Member State may, on grounds relating to safety-belt anchorages:  - refuse, until 30 September 1986, to grant EEC type-approval, to issue the certificate referred to in the last indent of Article 10 (1) of Directive 70/156/EEC or to grant national type approval in respect of a type of motor vehicle of categories N2 and N3,   - prohibit, until 30 September 1987, the entry into service of vehicles of these categories,     if this type of vehicle or these vehicles are not equipped with safety-belt anchorages.   Article 4 Member States shall bring into force the laws, regulations and administrative provisions necessary to comply with this Directive not later than 30 September 1982. They shall forthwith inform the Commission thereof.   Article 5 This Directive is addressed to the Member States.     Done at Brussels, 2 April 1982.  For the Commission  Karl-Heinz NARJES  Member of the Commission     ANNEX Amendments to the Annexes to Directive 76/115/EEC    ANNEX I - DEFINITIONS, APPLICATIONS FOR EEC TYPE-APPROVAL, EEC TYPE-APPROVAL, SPECIFICATIONS, TESTS, CONFORMITY OF PRODUCTION,  INSTRUCTIONS Item 1.9. The expression "(tip-up)" shall be deleted from the English version.  Item 2.2.1 shall read as follows:  "2.2.1. general arrangement drawings of the vehicle structure on an appropriate scale, showing the location of the belt anchorages, the effective belt anchorages (where applicable), and detailed drawings of the belt anchorages and of the structure to which they are attached."  Item 4.1.1 shall read as follows:  "  4.1.1. H is a reference point as defined in Item 1.1 of Annex III to Directive 77/649/EEC which must be determined in accordance with the procedure set out in that Directive.   4.1.1.1. Point H' is the reference point corresponding to H as defined in Item 4.1.1 and shall be determined for all normal positions in which the seat is used.  4.1.1.2.  Point R is the seat reference point defined in Item 1.2 of Annex III to Directive 77/649/EEC."   Item 4.1.2 shall read as follows:  "4.1.2. The reference line is a straight line as defined in Item 3.4 of Annex III to Directive 77/649/EEC."  Item 4.1.4 shall read as follows:  "4.1.4. Point C is the point situated 450 mm vertically above point R. However, if the distance S defined in Item 4.1.6 is not less than 280 mm and if the alternative formula BR = 280 mm + 0 78 S specified in Item 4.4.4.3 is chosen by the manufacturer, the vertical distance between C and R shall be 500 mm."  Item 4.1.5. The expression "point H" is replaced by the expression "point H'".  Item 4.1.6.2.1 shall read as follows:  "4.1.6.2.1. the plane P for the driver's seat is a vertical plane parallel to the median longitudinal plane of the vehicle which passes through the centre of the steering-wheel in the plane of the steering-wheel rim when the steering-wheel, if adjustable, is in its central position."  Item 4.1.6.2.3. The last line shall read: >PIC FILE= "T0021489">   Item 4.3.4. The following shall be added:  "In this case, two lower anchorages shall be sufficient."  Item 4.4.2.3 shall be deleted.  Item 4.4.3. In the Dutch version, the word "effectief" shall be added.   Item 4.4.3.1 shall read as follows: >PIC FILE= "T0021490">   Item 4.4.3.2 shall read as follows: >PIC FILE= "T0021491">   Item 4.4.4.1 shall read as follows:  "4.4.4.1. If a strap guide or similar device is used which affects the location of the effective upper belt anchorage, this location shall be determined in a conventional way by considering the position of the anchorage when the longitudinal centre line of the strap passes through a point J1 defined successively from point R by the following three segments:  RZ, which is a segment of the reference line measured in an upward direction from R and 530 mm long,  ZX, which is a segment perpendicular to the median longitudinal plane of the vehicle, measured from point Z in the direction of the anchorage and 120 mm long,  XJ1, which is a segment perpendicular to the plane defined by segments RZ and ZX, measured in a forward direction from point X and 60 mm long.  Point J2 is determined by symmetry with point J1 about the longitudinal vertical plane passing through the reference line described in Item 4.1.2 of the manikin positioned in the seat under consideration."  Item 4.4.4.2 shall read as follows: >PIC FILE= "T0021492">   Item 4.4.4.3 shall read as follows: >PIC FILE= "T0021493">   Item 4.4.4.5. "H" shall be replaced by "R".  Item 4.4.4.6 shall read as follows:  "4.4.4.6. The effective upper belt anchorage must be situated above a horizontal plane passing through the point C defined in Item 4.1.4."  Item 4.4.4.7 shall read as follows:  " 4.4.4.7. In addition to the upper anchorage specified in Item 4.3.1, other effective upper anchorages may be provided if one of the following conditions is satisfied:   4.4.4.7.1.  The additional anchorages comply with the requirements laid down in Items 4.4.4.1 to 4.4.4.6.   4.4.4.7.2.  The additional anchorages can be used without the aid of tools, comply with the requirements laid down in Items 4.4.4.5 and 4.4.4.6 and are located in one of the areas determined by shifting the area described in Annex III, Figure 1, 80 mm upwards or downwards in a vertical direction.   4.4.4.7.3.  The anchorage(s) is/are intended for a harness belt, complies/comply with the requirements laid down in Item 4.4.4.6, lie(s) behind the transverse plane passing through the reference line and is/are located:   4.4.4.7.3.1.  in the case of a single anchorage, inside the area common to two dihedra defined by the verticals passing through points J1 and J2 as defined in Item 4.4.4.1 and whose horizontal sections are defined by Figure 2 in Annex III;   4.4.4.7.3.2.  in the case of two anchorages, inside whichever of the above defined dihedra is suitable, provided that each anchorage is not more than 50 mm distant from the symetrically located, mirror-image position of the other anchorage about plane P, defined in Item 4.1.6, of the seat under consideration."   4.5.1. In the Dutch version "(7,16 duim)" shall be replaced by "(7/16)".  After Item 4.5.1, the following new items 4.5.2 and 4.5.3 shall be added:  " 4.5.2. If the vehicle is fitted by the manufacturer with safety belts which are attached to all anchorages prescribed for the seat in question, these anchorages need not meet the requirement stipulated in Item 4.5.1, provided that they comply with the other provisions of this Directive. Nor does the requirement set out in Item 4.5.1 apply to additional anchorages which meet the condition specified in Item 4.4.4.7.3.  4.5.3. It must be possible to separate the safety belt and anchorage without causing any damage to the latter. " Item 5.1.2 shall read as follows:  "5.1.2. The seats shall be fitted and shall be placed in the position for driving or use chosen by the technical service conducting approval tests to give the most adverse conditions with respect to the strength of the system. The position of the seats shall be stated in the report. The seat back shall, if its inclination is adjustable, be locked as specified by the manufacturer or, in the absence of any such specification, in a position corresponding to an effective seat-back angle as close as possible to 25º for vehicles of categories M1 and N1 and to 15º for vehicles of all other categories."  Item 5.3.2. "10º + 5º" shall be replaced by "10 ± 5º".  Item 5.3.3. In the Dutch version "kort" shall be replaced by "snel".  Item 5.3.5.1. The following shall be added:  "In addition, where more anchorages exist than those prescribed in Item 4.3, these anchorages shall be subjected to the test specified in Item 5.4.5 in which the loads are transmitted to the anchorages by means of a device reproducing the geometry of the type of safety belt intended to be attached to these anchorages."  Items 5.4.1.2, 5.4.1.3, 5.4.2.1 and 5.4.2.2. The following shall be added:  "In the case of vehicles in categories other than M1 and N1, the test load shall be 675 ± 20 daN."  Item 5.4.3. The following shall be added:  "In the case of vehicles in categories other than M1 and N1, the test load shall be 1 110 ± 20 daN."  Item 5.4.4.2. The following shall be added:  "In the case of vehicles in categories other than M1 and N1, this force must be equal to 10 times the weight of the complete seat."  After Item 5.4.4.2, the following new Item 5.4.5 shall be added:  "  5.4.5.  Test in configuration of a special-type belt 5.4.5.1. A test load of 1 350 ± 20 daN shall be applied to a traction device (see Annex IV, Figure 2) attached to the belt anchorages of such a safety belt by means of a device reproducing the geometry of the upper torso strap or straps.    5.4.5.2.  At the same time, a tractive force of 1 350 ± 20 daN shall be applied to a traction device (see Annex IV, Figure 3) attached to the two lower belt anchorages.   5.4.5.3.  In the case of vehicles of categories other than M1 and N1, this test load shall be 675 ± 20 daN."   Item 5.5.2 shall read as follows:  "5.5.2. In vehicles where such devices are used, the displacement and locking devices enabling the occupants of all seats to leave the vehicle must still be operable by hand after removal of the tractive force."    ANNEX II - ANNEX TO THE EEC VEHICLE TYPE-APPROVAL CERTIFICATE : SAFETY-BELT  ANCHORAGES Footnote (1) : The explanatory notes shall be replaced as follows:  ""A" for a three-point belt,  "B" for a lap belt,  "S" for special-type belts ; in this case, the nature of the types shall be explained under "Remarks",  "Ar", "Br" or "Sr" for belts with retractors,  "Are", "Bre" or "Sre" for belts with retractors and energy-absorption devices on at least one anchorage."   Annex III is amended as follows: ANNEX III Figure 1 Areas of location of effective belt anchorages  >PIC FILE= "T0021494">   Figure 2 Effective upper anchorages in accordance with Item 4.4.4.7.3 of Annex I  >PIC FILE= "T0021495">     Annex IV : The following figure shall be added: Figure 3 >PIC FILE= "T0021496">