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S.I. No. 280/2017 - European Communities (Road Vehicles: Type Approval) (Amendment) Regulations 2017.
Table of Provisions (66)
Statutory Text (66 Articles)
1. All aspects of the design and construction of the vehicle and its equipment which are not covered by other subject matters in this Schedule, shall be such that no danger is caused or likely to be caused to any person in the vehicle or on a road.
2. In particular, under all normal conditions likely to be encountered while the vehicle is being driven on a road, including when the vehicle is loaded to its maximum gross weight and the axle weight of any one axle equals its maximum permitted axle weight
(
a
) it shall be possible to control the vehicle safely, taking account of the vehicle’s speed and acceleration capabilities;
(
b
) it shall at all times be possible for the driver, while controlling the vehicle, to have a full view of the road and traffic ahead of the vehicle;
(
c
) the clearance between any of the following parts of the vehicle, namely the tyres, wheels, other rotating components associated with the transmission of engine power or braking, moveable parts of the steering mechanism and fixed parts shall be sufficient to ensure no risk of fouling and the wheels and wheel fixings shall be compatible;
(
d
) the vehicle structure (chassis or integral chassis-body), shall be so designed and constructed as to withstand the forces and vibration to which it is likely to be subject;
(
e
) all entries and exits provided for the vehicle occupants (other than doors) shall be so designed as to allow easy and safe use;
(
f
) all aperture covers (other than doors) including tail gates, boot and bonnet lids, shall be capable of being securely latched in the fully closed position;
(
g
) the steering, suspension, axles and wheels shall be so designed, constructed and fitted as to withstand the forces and vibration to which they are likely to be subject;
(
h
) the electrical system, including the battery, electrical components and wires, shall be securely attached to the vehicle. In particular, the maximum distance between attachments of wires, except those contained within hollow components, shall be 300 mm and wires shall be so fitted and protected as to avoid the risk of damage to insulation, such as abrasion. All components shall be so constructed and fitted as to minimise the risk of corrosion and fire.
”,
(
d
) by substituting for Schedule 4 the following
“Schedule 4
Regulation 20
MAXIMUM PERMITTED NUMBERS OF VEHICLES
FOR NATIONAL SMALL SERIES TYPE-APPROVAL
(1)Vehicle Category
(2)Maximum Permitted Number
M1
100
M2, M3
250
N1
250
N2, N3
250
O1, O2
500
O3, O4
250
”,
and
(
e
) by substituting for Schedule 6, as inserted by Regulation 2(
e
) of the European Communities (Road Vehicles: Type-Approval) (Amendment) Regulations 2011 (
S.I. No. 422 of 2011
), the following
“Schedule 6
Regulation 3(1)
Amending regulatory Act
Official Journal Reference
Commission Regulation (EC) No 1060/2008 of 7 October 2008
L 292 1 31.10.2008
Regulation (EC) No 78/2009 of the European Parliament and of the Council of 14 January 2009
L 35 1 4.2.2009
Regulation (EC) No 79/2009 of the European Parliament and of the Council of 14 January 2009
L 35 32 4.2.2009
Commission Regulation (EC) No 385/2009 of 7 May 2009
L 118 13 13.5.2009
Regulation (EC) No 595/2009 of the European Parliament and of the Council of 18 June 2009
L 188 1 18.7.2009
Regulation (EC) No 661/2009 of the European Parliament and of the Council of 13 July 2009
L 200 1 31.7.2009
Commission Directive 2010/19/EU of 9 March 2010 amended byCommission Decision 2011/415/EU of 14 July 2011
L 72 17 20.3.2010L 185 76 15.7.2011
Commission Regulation (EU) No 371/2010 of 16 April 2010
L 110 1 1.5.2010
Commission Regulation (EU) No 183/2011 of 22 February amended byCommission Regulation (EU) No 582/2011 of 25 May 2011
2011 L 53 4 26.2.2011L 167 1 25.6.2011
Commission Regulation (EU) No 678/2011 of 14 July 2011
L 185 30 15.7.2011
Commission Regulation (EU) No 65/2012 of 24 January 2012
L 28 24 31.1.2012
Commission Regulation (EU) No 1229/2012 of 10 December 2012
L 353 1 21.12.2012
Commission Regulation (EU) No 1230/2012 of 12 December 2012
L 353 31 21.12.2012
Commission Regulation (EU) No 143/2013 of 19 February 2013
L 47 51 20.2.2013
Commission Regulation (EU) No 171/2013 of 26 February 2013
L 55 9 27.2.2013
Commission Regulation (EU) No 195/2013 of 7 March 2013
L 65 1 8.3.2013
Council Directive 2013/15/EU of 13 May 2013
L 158 172 10.6.2013
Commission Regulation (EU) No 136/2014 of 11 February 2014
L 43 12 13.2.2014
Commission Regulation (EU) No 133/2014 of 31 January 2014
L 47 1 18.2.2014
Commission Regulation (EU) No 214/2014 of 25 February 2014
L 69 3 8.3.2014
Regulation (EU) No 540/2014 of the European Parliament and of the Council of 16 April 2014
L 158 131 27.5.2014
Commission Regulation (EU) No 1171/2014 of 31 October 2014
L 315 3 1.11.2014
Commission Regulation (EU) 2015/45 of 14 January 2015
L 9 1 15.1.2015
Commission Regulation (EU) 2015/166 of 3 February 2015
L 28 3 4.2.2015
”.
GIVEN under my Official Seal,
30 June 2017.
SHANE ROSS,
Minister for Transport, Tourism and Sport.
EXPLANATORY NOTE
(This note is not part of the Instrument and does not purport to be a legal interpretation)
The European Communities (Road Vehicles: Type-Approval) Regulations 2009 (
S.I. No. 158 of 2009
), as amended, gave effect to Directive 2007/46/EC (the Framework Directive) and to each of the separate Directives that individually regulate many components, systems and separate technical units of relevant vehicles, in so far as those Directives relate to the type-approval of certain motor vehicles and of certain components, systems and separate technical units.
S.I. No. 158 of 2009
, as last amended by European Communities (Road Vehicles: Type-Approval) (Amendment) Regulations 2013 (
S.I. No. 471 of 2013
), applies principally to
New vehicles (including certain special-purpose vehicles) of categories M1, M2, M3, N1, N2, N3, O1, O2, O3, O4, whether the relevant vehicle is complete, incomplete or completed; and
Specified components, systems and separate technical units of such vehicles.
Schedule 1 of
S.I. No. 158 of 2009
(as amended) provided an exhaustive list of EU Directives and Regulations pertaining to Annex IV of the Framework Directive. In an exercise in legislative simplification, Schedule 1 is now left blank and direct reference is made in the definition of the Framework Directive to the regulatory acts specified in Annex IV of the Framework Directive (as amended and updated).
Schedule 3 of
S.I. No. 158 of 2009
lists the Technical Specification and Technical Requirements for National Small Series Type-Approval and Individual Vehicle Approval in Ireland. Schedule 3 is updated in order to introduce Euro VI emissions measures into Ireland’s national approval schemes as follows
• An implementation date of 1 July 2017 for the introduction of Euro VI emission standards for all nationally type approved vehicles undergoing the first stage of a multi-stage build (incomplete) or vehicles built in a single stage (complete). It will not be legally possible for manufacturers to issue an incomplete or a complete Certificate of Conformity (CoC) on National Small Series Type Approval (NSSTA) for a HCV that is not Euro VI compliant after this date; and
• An implementation date of 1 January 2018 for the introduction of Euro VI emission standards for all multi-stage built (completed) vehicles. After this date it will not be possible for NSAI to grant an Individual Vehicle Approval (IVA), nor will it be legally possible for a manufacturer to issue a CoC on NSSTAs that are not Euro VI compliant after this date.
Additional updates are made to Schedule 3 of
S.I. No. 158 of 2009
to account for recent technical advances as follows
• Compliance with the EU or UNECE Regulations for hydrogen fuelled vehicles (both tank and installations);
• Compliance with UNECE Regulation for electric vehicles;
• Compulsory approval of Advanced Emergency Braking System (AEBS) and Lane Departure Warning System (LDWS) for relevant vehicles; and
• Compliance with UNECE Regulation 46-04 (Mirrors) for heavy goods vehicles (N2 and N3).
Schedule 4 of the Regulations lists the maximum permitted numbers of vehicles for National Small Series Type-Approval (NSSTA) and these numerical limits are updated to align with those set out in Commission Regulation (EU) No 214/2014.
Schedule 6 of the Regulations lists of EU Regulatory Acts which amend the Framework Directive and this Schedule is now updated in order refer to the EU Regulatory Acts which have been adopted since the Schedule was last updated (by
S.I. No. 422 of 2011
).
The Regulations may be cited as the European Communities (Road Vehicles: Type Approval) (Amendment) Regulations 2017.
1 O.J. No. L263, 9.10.2007, p.1
3. Field of view requirements do not apply to optional mirrors.
“
Installation Check”
means a check that the devices required are fitted, are securely attached to the vehicle so as to minimize the effects of vibration, and that the field of view requirements are met.
4. Rear Registration Plate Space
No Alternatives or Variations orFor Schedule 7 Vehicles:The technical provisions of Directive 70/222/EEC
Or
Sufficient space (width 520mm, height 120mm.
OR
width 340mm, height 240mm) shall be provided for a registration plate.
5. Steering Effort
In the case of a
Manual or Power Assisted System
, and where an approval or test report has been issued for that system prior to its modification, a test will be conducted to ensure no obvious defect or undue stiffness is evident.
Laden vehicle
Manoeuvrability test for modified systems.
Test for establishing undue stiffness in steering system.
6. The vehicle shall comply with the braking distribution requirements of paragraph 1.1.4.2 of Annex II of 71/320/EEC as amendedA
Park Brake Test
means
A test for O2 and if fitted O1 category trailers that the park brake meets the performance requirement of Directive 71/320/EEC, Annex II, paragraph 2.2.2.
7. Audible Warning
The vehicle shall be fitted with an audible warning device which when operated emits a continuous uniform sound capable of giving audible warning of the approach or position of the vehicle to which it is fitted.
8. Indirect Vision Devices
An
Installation Check
For Schedule 7 Vehicles
9. Braking
No Alterations or Variations exceptfor
M1 and N1 vehicles
other than Schedule 7 vehicles Approval to the provisions listed in the National Small Series Type Approval Series and Technical Requirements for the category of vehicle is required
For category O2 trailers and O1 trailers fitted with an inertia type braking system may, as an alternative, comply with the following requirements
(a) technical reports to Directive 71/320/EEC, Annex VIII, Appendix 2 and 3;
(b) a compatibility check to Annex VIII, Appendix 4; and
(c) compliance with the requirements of Annex I, paragraphs 2.2.2.9 and 2.2.2.10;
(d) the technical requirements of Annex VIII, paragraphs 3.1, 3.2, 3.4 excluding drag force check;
(e) a visual assessment to Annex VIII, paragraphs 4.1, and of the first sentence of paragraph 4.2;
and
(f) a
Park Brake Test
.
For
Schedule 7 Vehicles
1.
The vehicle shall comply with the requirements of paragraph 2.1 and 2.2 of Annex 1 of Directive 71/320/EEC as last amended by Directive 98/12/EC; but in the application of that Annex (as so amended) for these purposes-
(a) the second sentence of paragraph 2.2.1.2.4 shall not apply;
(b) paragraph 2.2.1.4.2 shall not apply in relation to a vehicle which is fitted with a
braking device
having a split-circuit
transmission
which enables braking of not less than one wheel on each side of the vehicle, in the event of failure in a part of the
transmission
of the
service braking
; and
(c) paragraph 2.2.1.5.1 shall apply as if for the last sentence there were substituted the words “This condition must be met by automatic means”.
2.
If the vehicle is equipped with an
anti-lock device
it shall comply with paragraph 2.2.1.23 of 71/320/EEC as last amended by Directive 98/12/EC.
3.
The vehicle shall comply with the requirements of paragraphs 2.2.1.11.1 and 2.2.1.11.2 of Directive 71/320/EEC as last amended by Directive 98/12/EC.
4.
The
secondary braking
and
service braking
shall have the same
control
.
Laden and [part] laden.
Inertia brakes for up to 3.5 tonne trailers.
Bodied rigid vehicles, so long as the base vehicle has an EC type approval for its brakes this is acceptable with simple brake test on brake roller.
When an additional axle is fitted to a tractor unit, will need to pull down tractor unit for brake test. Similarly for addition of extra axle to a semi-trailer.
Compatibility test (correct air pressure, signal etc., between vehicle and trailer to ensure balanced braking) for rigid vehicle equipped to tow drawbar trailer. Appointed Test Centre will require calibrated air supply for trailer test
Axles supplied by axle manufacturer come with a test report and sufficient information from axle manufacturer to allow manufacturer install axle in such a way as to ensure compliance with braking directive. Documentation check plus basic brake test will suffice.
Inertia brakes are only for small trailers, up to 3.5 tonnes.
NB. Do not approve trailers fitted with inertia brakes that are over 3.5 tonnes.
5.
The
brake efficiency
shall be not less than-
(a) for the
service braking
(i) in the case of a passenger vehicle, 60%; or
(ii) in the case of a goods vehicle, 50%
(b) for the
secondary braking
in the case when the
servo-assistance
provided for the service braking (if any) fails and a force is applied to the
control
(i) in the case of a passenger vehicle, 30% when the force applied is 50kg; or
(ii) in the case of a goods vehicle, 25% when the force applied is 70kg.
(c) 18% for the
parking braking
.
10. Radio Interference / Electro-magnetic Compatibility
No Alterations or Variations except The manufacturer may submit a declaration of the relevant components installed, that they, or the vehicle as a whole, comply with the requirements, and in such case an
Installation Check
will be conducted.
“
Installation Check”
means a manufacturer’s declaration that installed components are compliant with the requirements and inspection of a sample of installed components as the approving authority deem necessary.
11. Diesel Smoke
No Alternatives or Variations except
For Schedule 7 Vehicles
12. Interior Fittings
1.
No surface (other than a surface of a window) of the vehicle interior which can be contacted by a sphere of 165mm diameter and which is within the
specified zone
, shall include any fittings (eg controls, including steering controls, and instruments) or design features which have any dangerous roughness or
sharp edges
.
2.
Switches and other controls mounted on the instrument panel which project by more than 9.5mm from the surface of the panel, can be contacted by a sphere of 165mm diameter and which are within the
specified zone
, shall be so constructed and mounted that they would either retract into the surface of the panel or become detached from the panel when a horizontal force of 40kg is applied to them.
3.
The lower edge of the instrument panel which is within the
specified zone
shall be rounded to a radius of curvature of not less than 19mm, or if it is covered with
non-rigid material
, not less than 5mm.
4.
The rearward and upward-facing parts of seat frames behind which there is a
designated seating position
, and which are within the head impact zone shall be both covered with
non-rigid material
and have a radius of curvature of not less than 5mm.
5.
The handbrake control in the fully released position and the gear-lever control in any forward gear position shall not have any radius of curvature of less than 3.2mm on surfaces which can be contacted by a sphere of 165mm diameter.
6.
Shelves and other similar items fitted below the level of the highest part of the instrument panel shall be so constructed that their supports have no protruding edges and that all parts facing into the vehicle present a surface not less than 25mm high with edges rounded to a radius of curvature of not less than 3.2mm. This surface shall also be covered with
non-rigid material
.
7.
On that part of the inner surface of the roof which is situated above or forward of the occupants and can be contacted by a sphere of165mm diameter, the width of projecting parts made of
rigid material
, shall not be less than the length of their projection from the surface and their edges shall have a radius of curvature of not less than 5mm. Roof sticks or ribs made of
rigid material
with the exception of the header rail of the glazed surfaces and door frames, shall not project downwards by more than 19mm.
For the purposes of this item-”
air bag”
means a flexible bag fitted to a vehicle and designed to be filled with gas under pressure in order to protect the driver or a front seat passenger in the event of a collision involving the front of the vehicle;
“
designated seating position”
means a position where there is a seat designed for normal use while the vehicle is travelling on the road;
“
head impact zone”
has the same meaning as in Directive 74/60/EEC;
“
non-rigid material”
means a material which has a hardness of less than 50 shore A;
“
rigid material”
means a material which has a hardness of no less than 50 shore A;
“
sharp edge”
means an edge of
rigid material
having a radius of curvature of less than 2.5mm, except in the case of projections of less than 3.2mm from the panel. In this case, the minimum radius of curvature shall not apply provided that the height of the projection is not more than half its width and its edges are blunted;“
specified zone”
means the zone which-
(a) is forward of the transverse plane of the torso reference line of the manikin as defined in paragraph 2.5 and appendix 1 of Annex 3 to Directive 77/649/EEC as last amended by Directive 90/630/EEC with the manikin positioned in the rearmost
designated seating position
;
(b) is above the horizontal plane passing through the point 150mm above the lowest part of the top of the front seat cushions; and
(c) is outside the areas defined by paragraphs 2.3.1, 2.3.2 and 2.3.3 of Annex I to Directive 74/60/EEC as last amended by Directive 78/632/EEC.
This item shall not apply to a goods vehicle.
Paragraph 1 shall not apply to
(a) the edges of any interior fitting (if there is a gap of less than 20 mm wide between the edges);
(b) any heating or ventilation grill element; or
(c) any control mounted on the heating or ventilation grill element area; so long as they are blunted.
Paragraph 1 shall not apply to foot pedal controls.
Paragraphs 1 and 2 shall not apply to any switches, controls or associated equipment designed for the use by a disabled person and fitted in a disabled person’s vehicle so long as any edges are blunted.
Paragraph 4 shall not apply to any seat designed for a disabled person and fitted in a disabled person’s vehicle.
Paragraph 5 shall not apply to-
(a) any floor-mounted hand-brake control if, in the fully released position, no part of the control is in the
specified zone
; or
(b) any hand-brake control mounted on or under the instrument panel, if in the fully released position, there is no possibility of the occupants of the vehicle contacting it in the event of a frontal impact.
Paragraph 7 shall not apply to parts covered with a
non-rigid material
and the hood-frames of convertible vehicles. For opening roofs, the requirements shall apply to parts, including devices for opening, closing and adjusting the roof, with the roof in the closed position.
Paragraph 1 (in so far as it relates to the surface of an instrument panel) and paragraph 2 shall not apply to any vehicle if
(a) it is fitted with
air bags
for the protection of the driver and the front seat passenger; and
(b) those
air bags
were fitted at the time the vehicle was manufactured, except that this exemption shall not apply to
(i) an amateur-built vehicle,
(ii) a vehicle manufactured in very low volume,
(iii) a vehicle manufactured using parts of a registered vehicle, and
(iv) a rebuilt vehicle.
13. Anti-theft and Immobiliser
No Alterations or Variations except for
M1 and N1 vehicles
other than Schedule 7 vehicles
Approval to the provisions listed in the National Small Series Type Approval Series and Technical Requirements for the category of vehicle is requiredfor
Schedule 7 Vehicles
In the case of devices to prevent unauthorised use the manufacturer may as an alternative to an approval or test report issue a declaration of the device(s) fitted and that they comply with column of parent document, and in such case an
Installation Check
will be conducted.
The vehicle shall be fitted with some form of anti-theft device, that is to say, a mechanical, electrical or electronic immobiliser or a combination of these (in addition to any key operated switch normally used to start the engine) that prevents the vehicle being driven or moved under its own power. Such device(s) shall comply with the following
(a) No anti-theft device shall operate on the braking system.
(b) If any anti-theft device is, or incorporates, any mechanical device that acts upon a system that affects the control of the vehicle (e.g. the steering control)-
(i) it shall not be possible to start the engine in the normal way until every such mechanical device has been deactivated,
(ii) it shall not be possible to activate any such mechanical device while the engine is running, and
(iii) the action of activating any such mechanical device shall be distinct and separate from that of stopping the engine.
Any alarm system or immobiliser fitted to a vehicle shall comply with paragraph 1 or 2 as applicable.
Optional panic alarm not forming part of an alarm system under paragraphs 1 or 2 shall comply with the following
(a) The alarm signal shall be audible and in addition may include optical alarm devices, or be a radio alarm, or any combination of the above.
(b) The technical requirements of Directive 74/61/EEC as last amended by Directive 95/56/EC, Annex VI, Part II, paragraphs 8.2 to 8.8, 9.1.2 to 9.2.1, 9.2.3 to 9.4, 9.6, 9.9 to 9.10, and 9.11.2 to 11 inclusive.
(c) Unsetting the panic alarm shall immediately cut the alarm signal.
(d) Any reference to “alarm” or “AS” shall be taken to mean “panic alarm”.
An “
Installation Check”
means an inspection of installed components as the approving authority deem necessary and in the case of an Immobiliser or Alarm system a completed installation certificate except that a panic alarm a test report is required.
14. Protective Steering
No Alterations or Variations except for
M1 and N1 vehicles
other than Schedule 7 vehicles Approval to the provisions listed in the National Small Series Type Approval Series and Technical Requirements for the category of vehicle is required for
Schedule 7 Vehicles
1.
No part of the
steering control
surface directed towards the driver which can be contacted by a sphere of 165mm in diameter shall present any roughness or sharp edges with a radius of curvature of less than 2.5mm.
2.
The
steering control
shall be designed, constructed and fitted so as not to embody components or accessories, including the horn control and other assemblies, capable of catching in the driver’s clothing or jewellery in normal driving movements.
3.
The
steering control
and column assembly as fitted to the vehicle or the
steering control
itself shall offer a degree of protection to the driver in the event of a frontal impact by absorbing energy. This requirement shall be treated as met if either-
(a) the vehicle complies with the requirements of paragraph 5.2 of Annex 1 of Directive 74/297/EEC; or
(b) the steering control complies with the requirements of paragraphs 5.2, 5.4.3, 5.4.4 and 5.4.5 of Directive 74/297/EEC as last amended by Directive 91/662/EEC.
4.
The vehicle shall comply with the requirements of paragraph 5.1 of Annex 1 of Directive 74/297/EEC.
15. Seat Strength
No Alterations or Variations exceptFor vehicles other than category M2 (Class B or III) and M3 (Class B or III) and not fitted with seat belts a Visual Inspection.
16. Exterior Projections
No Alterations or Variations plus
Handles, hinges, push buttons and fuel tank filler caps shall not project more than 40 mm from the
external surface
unless they cannot under any circumstance project beyond the
extreme outer edge
of the vehicle, in which case they may project by up to 50 mm from the
external surface
. All handles shall be enclosed in a protective surround or be recessed, unless they cannot in any circumstances project beyond the
extreme outer edge
of the vehicle.
The open ends of door handles which rotate parallel to the plane of the door shall be turned back towards the plane of the door. Such open ends shall be directed rearwards unless the handles cannot under any circumstances project beyond the
extreme outer edge
of the vehicle and at least one of the following requirements is met-
(a) the open end of the handle is shielded to the front by a protective surround, or
(b) the open end of the handle is recessed into the vehicle bodywork, or
(c) the gap measured laterally between the open end of the handle and the vehicle body is no more than 2 mm when the handle is in its normal position with the door latched.
The open ends of handles, which pivot outwards in any direction, shall face either rearwards or downwards, unless they have an independent return mechanism and cannot project more than 15 mm from the
external surface
should the return mechanism fail.
17. Speedometer and Reverse Gear
No Alternatives or VariationsSpeedometers require metric only units (but it shall be sufficient that the speedometer uses units of measurement other than metric in combination with metric units of measurement).
18. Plates (statutory)
No Alternatives or Variations
19. Seat Belt Anchorages
No Alterations or Variations exceptfor
M1 and N1 vehicles
other than Schedule 7 vehicles
Approval to the provisions listed in the National Small Series Type Approval Series and Technical Requirements for the category of vehicle is required for
Schedule 7 Vehicles
tests need not be performed provided that the vehicle is designed to meet the strength characteristics equivalent to those needed to satisfy the requirements of this item.
20. Installation of Lighting and Light Signalling Devices
The requirements shall be limited to the installation of approved components as appropriate to the location, of the requisite number, installed in the specified positions, with the required geometric visibility and that operate in accordance with the technical requirements of UNECE Regulation 48.03
Dipped beam headlamps shall be suitable for left hand rule of the road traffic.
For category M1 and N1
21. Retro Reflectors Rear Marker Plates and Conspicuity Markings
No Alternatives or Variations except for M1 and N1 category vehicles:This item, in so far as it requires any reflector or device to bear a particular
standard mark
(or one of two or more
standard marks
), shall not apply if it meets the standards as to
coefficient of luminous intensity
, of the instrument to which the
standard mark
(or as the case may be one of those
standard marks
) relates.
22. End-outline, Front-position (side), Rear-position (side), Stop, Side Marker, Daytime Running Lamps
No Alternatives or Variations except for M1 and N1 category vehicles:This item, in so far as it requires any reflector or device to bear a particular
standard mark
(or one of two or more
standard marks
), shall not apply if it meets the standards as to
coefficient of luminous intensity
, of the instrument to which the
standard mark
(or as the case may be one of those
standard marks
) relates.
23. Direction Indicators
No Alternatives or Variations except for M1 and N1 category vehicles:This item, in so far as it requires any reflector or device to bear a particular
standard mark
(or one of two or more
standard marks
), shall not apply if it meets the standards as to
coefficient of luminous intensity
, of the instrument to which the
standard mark
(or as the case may be one of those
standard marks
) relates.
24. Rear Registration Plate Lamps
No Alternatives or Variations except for M1 and N1 category vehicles:This item, in so far as it requires any reflector or device to bear a particular
standard mark
(or one of two or more
standard marks
), shall not apply if it meets the standards as to
coefficient of luminous intensity
, of the instrument to which the
standard mark
(or as the case may be one of those
standard marks
) relates.
25. Headlamps including bulbs
No Alternatives or Variations except for M1 and N1 category vehicles:This item, in so far as it requires any reflector or device to bear a particular
standard mark
(or one of two or more
standard marks
), shall not apply if it meets the standards as to
coefficient of luminous intensity
, of the instrument to which the
standard mark
(or as the case may be one of those
standard marks
) relates.
25A. Cornering Lamps
No Alternatives or Variations except for M1 and N1 category vehicles:This item, in so far as it requires any reflector or device to bear a particular
standard mark
(or one of two or more
standard marks
), shall not apply if it meets the standards as to
coefficient of luminous intensity
, of the instrument to which the
standard mark
(or as the case may be one of those
standard marks
) relates.
26. Front Fog Lamps
No Alternatives or Variations except for M1 and N1 category vehicles:This item, in so far as it requires any reflector or device to bear a particular
standard mark
(or one of two or more
standard marks
), shall not apply if it meets the standards as to
coefficient of luminous intensity
, of the instrument to which the
standard mark
(or as the case may be one of those
standard marks
) relates.
27. Towing Hooks
An
Installation Check
“
Installation Check”
means a check to confirm the presence and that towing hooks are securely attached to major structural aspects of the vehicle.
28. Rear Fog Lamps
No Alternatives or Variations except for M1 and N1 category vehicles
This item, in so far as it requires any reflector or device to bear a particular
standard mark
(or one of two or more
standard marks
), shall not apply if it meets the standards as to
coefficient of luminous intensity
, of the instrument to which the
standard mark
(or as the case may be one of those
standard marks
) relates.
29. Reversing Lamps
No Alternatives or Variations except for M1 and N1 category vehicles:This item, in so far as it requires any reflector or device to bear a particular
standard mark
(or one of two or more
standard marks
), shall not apply if it meets the standards as to
coefficient of luminous intensity
, of the instrument to which the
standard mark
(or as the case may be one of those
standard marks
) relates.
30. Parking Lamps
No Alternatives or Variations except for M1 and N1 category vehicles:This item, in so far as it requires any reflector or device to bear a particular
standard mark
(or one of two or more
standard marks
), shall not apply if it meets the standards as to
coefficient of luminous intensity
, of the instrument to which the
standard mark
(or as the case may be one of those
standard marks
) relates.
31. Seat Belts and Restraint Systems
No Alterations or Variations except for
M1 and N1 vehicles
other than Schedule 7 vehicles
Approval to the provisions listed in the National Small Series Type Approval Series and Technical Requirements for the category of vehicle is required
Seat belts approved to an equivalent standard may be permitted
32. Forward Vision
The driver shall have a clear and un-obscured view of the road ahead and to the side (180° forward).
“
Clear”
means no tinting.
33. Identification of Controls, Tell-tales and Indicators
Instead of complying with NSSTA requirements it is sufficient for controls to be clearly identified so as to avoid confusion.
34. Defrost / Demist
No Alternatives or Variations
35. Wash / Wipe
No Alternatives or Variations
36. Heating Systems
No Alternatives or VariationsFor Schedule 7 Vehicles
The technical provisions of: Directive 2001/56/EC, paragraph 3 of Annex II excluding paragraph 3.1.
37. Wheel Guards
No Alternatives or Variations
38. Head Restraints
No Alternatives or Variations
39. CO2 Emissions / Fuel Consumption
No Alternatives or Variations
Not applicable for
Schedule 7 Vehicles
.
40. Engine Power
An engine power and maximum power speed shall be determined for each vehicle.
41. Emissions (Euro V and VI) Heavy-duty Vehicles
No Alternatives or Variations
42. Lateral Protection
No Alternatives or Variations but Tests are not required where the device is designed to meet the strength characteristics specified in the NSSTA requirements.
43. Spray-suppression systems
No Alternatives or Variations
44. Masses and Dimensions (cars)
No Alternatives or Variations
45. Safety Glazing
Installation check andWindscreen and windows to side of driver must be safety glass (“e” / “E” marked or BS marked) all other glass must be safety glazing (ie will not shatter — may be plastic). An opacity of 70% is required for all windows (60% if armoured).
Directive 92/22/EEC, Annex III, paragraph 2.1.1 and 2.1.2 and UNECE Regulation 43, Annex 21, paragraph 4.1.2 and 4.1.3. do not apply provided that driver’s forward vision is not distorted and that light transmission of at least 70% is maintained.
46. Tyres
No Alternatives or Variations plus installation check including wheel arch clearance check.
47. Speed Limitation Devices
No Alternative or Variations
48. Masses and Dimensions
No Alternative or Variations
49. External Projections of Cabs
No Alternative or VariationsDoes not apply to
category M vehicles.
50. Couplings
No Alterations or Variations plus
An
Installation Check
and Securely attached to structural parts of the vehicle.
Couplings fitted as original equipment to mass produced vehicles which are compatible with trailer coupling devices complying with the requirements of Annex V to Directive 94/20/EC are permitted.
“
Installation Check”
means confirmation that the components are “e” / “E” marked and securely installed in accordance with supporting information provided by the vehicle manufacturer.
51. Flammability
No Alterations or Variations
52. Buses and Coaches
No Alternative or Variations
53. Frontal Impact
No Alterations or Variations exceptfor
M1 and N1 vehicles
other than Schedule 7 vehicles Approval to the provisions listed in Directive 96/79/EC, Annex II, paragraph 3 or UNECE 94.01 is required.
Category N1 vehicles and vehicles with a maximum mass exceeding 2500 kg are exempt.
The requirements according to the category of the base or incomplete vehicle based on maximum mass may apply.
For wheelchair accessible vehicles and disabled person’s vehicles the vehicle is not required to comply with respect to adaptation for a disabled person affecting the frontal impact. Evidence of compliance of the unadapted vehicle is required.
Not applicable for
Schedule 7 Vehicles
.
54. Side Impact
No Alteration or Variations exceptfor
M1 and N1 vehicles
other than Schedule 7 vehicles Approval to the provisions listed in Directive 96/27/EC Annex II paragraph 3 or UNECE 95.02 is required.
Not applicable for
Schedule 7 Vehicles
.
Does not apply to vehicles where the R point of the lowest seat is more than 700 mm above the ground.
The requirements according to the category of the base or incomplete vehicle based on maximum mass may apply.
For wheelchair accessible vehicles and disabled person’s vehicles the vehicle is not required to comply with respect to adaptation for a disabled person affecting the side impact. Evidence of compliance of the unadapted vehicle is required.
55.
Blank
56. Vehicles Intended for the Transport of Dangerous Goods
No Alternatives or Variations
57. Front Underrun Protection
No Alterations or Variations plusan
Installation Check
Not applicable for category M and N1 vehicles.
“
Installation Check”
means a check to confirm that the device is approved or of the type tested and has been correctly installed.
58. Pedestrian Protection
No Alternatives or Variations
59. Recyclability
No Alteration or Variations
60.
Blank
61. Air-conditioning Systems
Not Applicable exceptfor
M1 vehicles
compliance with the essential provisions listed in the National Small Series Type Approval Series and Technical Requirements for the category of vehicle is required.
62. Hydrogen System
No Alterations or Variations
63. General Safety
No Alterations or Variations
64. AEBS
No Alterations or Variations
65. LDWS
No Alterations or Variations
66. Electric Safety
No Alterations or VariationsFor Schedule 7 Vehicles
For a vehicle with batteries with maximum voltage 48V — only compliance with the essential technical requirements of UNECE Regulation 100.00 is required.
Notice of the making of this Statutory Instrument was published in
“Iris Oifigiúil” of
4
th July
, 2017.
I, SHANE ROSS, Minister for Transport, Tourism and Sport, in exercise of the powers conferred on me by
section 3
of the
European Communities Act 1972
(No. 27 of 1972), as amended by the
European Communities Act 2007
(No. 18 of 2007), and for the purpose of giving further effect to Directive 2007/46/EC of the European Parliament and of the Council of 5 September 2007
1
as amended by the Regulatory Acts listed in Schedule 6, in so far as those Regulatory Acts apply to the type approval of motor vehicles and their trailers, components, systems and separate technical units specified in Directive 2007/46/EC1, hereby make the following regulations