S.I. No. 476/1997 - European Communities Motor Vehicles Type Approval) No. 2) Regulations, 1997
S.I. No. 476/1997:
EUROPEAN COMMUNITIES MOTOR VEHICLES TYPE APPROVAL) NO. 2) REGULATIONS, 1997
EUROPEAN COMMUNITIES MOTOR VEHICLES TYPE APPROVAL) NO. 2) REGULATIONS, 1997
I, Mary Harney, Minister for Enterprise, Trade and Employment, in exercise of the powers conferred on me by section 3 of the European Communities Act, 1972 (No. 27 of 1972), and for the purpose of giving effect to the Community Directives and to the corrigenda thereto specified in the Schedule hereto, so far as those Directives and corrigenda apply to the type approval of motor vehicles, trailers and components, hereby make the following Regulations:
1. These Regulations may be cited as the European Communities (Motor Vehicles Type Approval) (No. 2) Regulations, 1997, and shall come into operation on the 3rd day of December, 1997.
2. The European Communities (Motor Vehicles Type Approval) Regulations, 1978 ( S.I. No. 305 of 1978 ), are hereby amended by the substitution of the following Schedule for Schedule I (inserted by the European Communities (Motor Vehicles Type Approval) Regulations, 1997 ( S.I. No. 147 of 1997 )) thereto:
"SCHEDULE 1
Community Directives regarding Type Approval of Motor Vehicles, their Trailers and Components.
Item No.
Reference Number
Date
Official Journal (O.J.) and, Where appropriate, Special Edition (S.E.) Reference
Principal Subject Matter
(1)
(2)
(3)
(4)
(5)
1.
70/156/EEC
6 February 1970
O.J. L42 of 23.2.70
S.E. 1970 (1)
Type approval of motor vehicles and their trailers
as adapted by the Act of Accession
- Annex I-X
27 March 1972
O.J. L73 of 27.3.72
S.E. 1972
as amended by
78/315/EEC
21 December 1977
O.J. L81 of 28.3.78
and by
78/547/EEC
12 June 1978
O.J. L168 of 26.6.78
as adapted by the Act of Accession
- Annex I-X
24 May 1979
O.J. L291 of 19.11.79
and amended by
80/1267/EEC
16 December 1980
O.J. L375 of 31.12.80
and corrigendum
-
O.J. L265 of 19.9.81
as adapted by the
Act of Accession
- Annex I - X
11 June 1985
O.J. L302 of 15.11.85
and amended by
87/358/EEC
25 June 1987
O.J. L192 of 1.7.87
and supplemented by
87/403/EEC
25 June 1987
O.J. L220 of 8.8.87
and amended by
92/53/EEC
18 June 1992
O.J. L225 of 10.8.92
as adapted by
93/81/EEC
29 September 1993
O.J. L264 of 23.10.93
and amended by
95/54/EC
31 October 1995
O.J. L266 of 8.11.95
and amended by
96/27/EC
20 May 1996
O.J. L169 of 8.7.96
and corrigendum
-
O.J. L102 of 19.4.97
and amended by
96/79/EC
16 December 1996
O.J. L18 of 21.1.97
and amended by
97/27/EC
22 July 1997
O.J. L233 of 25.8.97
2.
70/157/EEC
6 February 1970
O.J. L42 of 23.2.70 S.E. 1970 (1)
Sound level and exhaust systems
as adapted by the Act of Accession
- Annex I-X
27 March 1972
O.J. L73 of 27.3.72
S.E. 1972
as adapted to technical progress by
73/350/EEC
7 November 1973
O.J. L321 of 22.11.73
and amended by 77/212/EEC
8 March 1977
O.J. L66 of 12.3.77
and adapted to technical progress by
81/334/EEC
13 April 1981
O.J. L131 of 18.5.81
and by
84/372/EEC
3 July 1984
O.J. L196 of 26.7.84
and amended by 84/424/EEC
3 September 1984
O.J. L238 of 6.9.84
as adapted by the Act of Accession
- Annex I-IX
11 June 1985
O.J. L302 of 15.11.85
and amended by
87/354/EEC
25 June 1987
O.J. L192 of 11.7.87
and adapted to technical progress by
89/491/EEC
17 July 1989
O.J. L238 of 15.8.89
and amended by 92/97/EEC
10 November 1992
O.J. L371 of 19.12.92
and adapted to progress by 96/20/EC
27 March 1996
O.J. L92 of 13.4.96
3.
70/220/EEC
20 March 1970
O.J. L76 of 6.4.70
S.E. 1970 (I)
Air Pollution by Emissions from Motor Vehicles
as adapted by the Act of Accession
- Annex I - X
27 March 1972
O.J. L73 of 27.3.72
S.E. 1972
as adapted to technical progress by
74/290/EEC
28 May 1974
O.J. L159 of 15.6.74
and by
77/102/EEC
30 November 1976
O.J. L32 of 3.2.77
and by
78/665/EEC
14 July 1978
O.J. L223 of 14.8.78
and amended by
83/35 I/EEC
16 June 1983
O.J. L197 of 20.7.83
and by
88/76/EEC
3 December 1987
O.J. L36 of 9..88
and by
88/436/EEC
16 June 1988
O.J. L214 of 6.8.88
and corrigendum
---
O.J. L303 of 8.11.88
and amended by
89/458/EEC
18 July 1989
O.J. L226 of 3.8.89
and corrigendum
---
O.J. L270 of 19.9.89
and adapted to technical progress by
89/491/EEC
17 July 1989
O.J. L238 of 15.8.89
and amended by
9¼41/EEC
26 June 1991
O.J. L242 of 30.8.91
and amended by
93/59/EEC
28 June 1993
O.J. L186 of 28.7.93
and amended by
94/12/EC
23 March 1994
O.J. L100 of 19.4.94
and adapted to technical progress by
96/44/EC
1 July 1996
O.J. L210 of 20.8.96
and amended by
96/69/EC
8 October 1996
O.J. L282 of 1.11.96
4
70/22 I/EEC
20 March 1970
O.J. L76 of 6.4.70
S.E. 1970 (I)
Fuel tanks and rear protective devices
as adapted by the Act of Accession
- Annex I - X
27 March 1972
O.J. L73 of 27.3.72
S.E. 1972
and corrigendum
---
O.J. L65 of 15.3.79
as adapted to technical progress by
79/490/EEC
18 April 1979
O.J. L128 of 26.5.79
and corrigendum
---
O.J. L188 of 26.7.79
and amended by
81/333/EEC
13 April 1981
O.J. L131 of 18.5.81
and adapted to technical progress by
97/19/EC
18 April 1997
O.J. L125 of 16.5.97
5
70/222/EEC
20 March 1970
O.J. L76 of 6.4.70
S.E. 1970 (1)
Mounting and fixing of rear registration plates
as adapted by the Act of Accession
- Annex I - X
27 March 1972
O.J. L73 of 27.3.72
S.E. 1972
6
70/311/EEC
8 June 1970
O.J. L133 of 18.6.70
S.E. 1970 (1)
Steering equipment
as adapted by the Act of Accession
- Annex I - X
27 March 1972
O.J. L73 of 27.3.72
S.E. 1972
as adapted to technical progress by 92/62/EEC
2 July 1992
O.J. L199 of 18.7.92
7
70/387/EEC
27 July 1970
O.J. L176 of 10.8.70
S.E. 1970 (11)
Doors
as adapted by the Act of Accession
- Annex IX
27 March 1972
O.J. L73 of 27.3.72
S.E. 1972
8
70/388/EEC
27 July 1970
O.J. L176 of 10.8.70
S.E. 1970 (11)
Audible warning devices
as adapted by the Act of Accession
- Annex I-X
27 March 1972
O.J. L73 of 27.3.72
S.E. 1972
and by the Act of Accession
- Annex I - X
24 May 1979
O.J. L291 of 19.11.79
and corrigendum
---
O.J. L329 of 25.11.82
and amended by
87/354/EEC
25 June 1987
O.J. L192 of 11.7.87
as adapted by the Act of Accession
- Annex IX
11 June 1985
O.J. L302 of 15.11.85
9
71/127/EEC
1 March 1971
O.J L68 of 22.3.71
S.E. 1971 (1)
Rear view mirrors
as adapted by the Act of Accession
- Annex I-X
27 March 1972
O.J. L73 of 27.3.72
S.E. 1972
and by the Act of Accession
- Annex I-X
24 May 1979
O.J. L291 of 19.11.79
as adapted to technical progress by 79/795/EEC
20 July 1979
O.J. L239 of 22.9.79
and by
85/205/EEC
18 February 1985
O.J. L90 of 29.3.85
as adapted by the Act of Accession
- Annex 1X
11 June 1985
O.J. L302 of 15.11.85
as adapted to technical progress by 86/562/EEC
6 November 1986
O.J. L327 of 22.11.86
and amended by 87/354/EEC
25 June 1987
O.J. L192 of 11.7.87
and adapted to technical progress by 88/32 I/EEC
16 May 1988
O.J. L147 of 14.6.88
10
71/320/EEC
26 July 1971
O.J. L202 of 6.9.71 S.E. 1971 (III)
Braking devices
as adapted by the Act of Accession
Annex I-X
27 March 1972
O.J. L73 of 27.3.72
S.E. 1972
as adapted to technical progress by 74/132/EEC
11 February 1974
O.J. L74 of 19.3.74
and by 75/524/EEC
25 July 1975
O.J. L236 of 8.9.75
and corrigendum
—
O.J. L247 of 23.9.75
and adapted to technical progress by 79/489/EEC
18 April 1979
O.J. L128 of 26.5.79
and corrigendum
—
O.J. L188 of 26.7.79
and adapted to technical progress by 85/647/EEC
23 December 1985
O.J. L380 of 31.12.85
and by 88/194/EEC
24 March 1988
O.J. L92 of 9.4.88
and by 9¼22/EEC
15 July 1991
O.J. L233 of 22.8.91
11
72/245/EEC
20 June 1972
O.J. L152 of 6.7.72.
S.E. 1972 (11)
Suppression of radio interference
as adapted to technical progress by 89/491/EEC
17 July 1989
O.J. L238 of 15.8.89
And adapted to technical progress by 95/54/EC
31 October 1995
O.J. L266 of 8.11.95
12
72/306/EEC
2 August 1972
O.J. L190 of 20.8.72
S.E. 1972 (III)
Emission of pollutants from diesel engines for
and corrigendum
—
O.J. L299 of 23.11.77
use in motor vehicles
as adapted to technical progress by 89/491/EEC
17 July 1989
O.J. L238 of 15.8.89
and adapted to technical progress by 97/20/EC
18 April 1997
O.J. L125 of 16.5.97
13
74/60/EEC
17 December 1973
O.J. L38 of 11.2.74
Certain interior fittings
and corrigendum
—
O.J. L53 of 25.2.77
as adapted to technical progress by 78/632/EEC
19 May 1978
O.J. L206 of 29.7.78
14
74/61/EEC
17 December 1973
O.J. L38 of 11.2.74
Anti-theft devices
and corrigendum
—
O.J. L215 of 6.8.74
and adapted to technical progress by 95/56/EC
8 November 1995
O.J L286 of 29.11.95
15
74/297/EEC
as adapted to technical progress by 91/662/EEC
4 June 1974
6 December 1991
O.J. L165 of 20.6.74
O.J. L366 of 31.12.91
Behaviour of steering mechanism in the event of impact
16
74/408/EEC
as amended by 81/577/EEC
22 July 1974
20 July 1981
O.J. L221 of 12.8.74
O.J. L209 of 29.7.81
Strength of seats and their anchorages
and adapted to technical progress by 96/37/EC
17 June 1996
O.J. L186 of 25.7.96
and corrigendum
—
O.J. L221 of 31.8.96
17
74/483/EEC
17 September 1974
O.J. L266 of 2.10.74
External projections
as adapted to technical progress by 79/488/EEC
18 April 1979
O.J. L128 of 26.5.79
and by the Act of Accession
- Annex IX
11 June 1985
O.J. L302 of 15.11.85
and amended by 87/354/EEC
25 June 1987
O.J. L192 of 11.7.87
18
75/443/EEC
26 June 1975
O.J. L196 of 26.7.75
Reverse and speedometer equipment
as adapted to technical progress by
97/39/EC
24 June 1997
O.J. L177 of 5.7.97
19
76/114/EEC
as adapted to technical progress by 78/507/EEC
18 December 1975
19 May 1978
O.J. L24 of 30.1.76
O.J. L155 of 13.6.78
Location and attachment of statutory plates and inscriptions
and by the Act of Accession
- Annex I-X
24 May 1979
O.J. L291 of 19.11.79
and corrigendum
—
O.J. L329 of 25.11.82
as adapted by the Act of Accession
-Annex I-IX
11 June 1985
O.J. L302 of 15.11.85
and amended by 87/354/EEC
25 June 1987
O.J. L192 of 11.7.87
20
76/115/EEC
as amended by 81/575/EEC
18 December 1975
20 July 1981
O.J. L24 of 30.1.76
O.J. L209 of 29.7.81
Anchorages for safety belts
and adapted to technical progress by 82/318/EEC
2 April 1982
O.J. L139 of 19.5.82
and by 90/629/EEC
30 October 1990
O.J. L341 of 6.12.90
and adapted to technical progress by 96/38/EC
17 June 1996
O.J. L187 of 26.7.96
21
76/756/EEC
as adapted to technical progress by 80/233/EEC
27 July 1976
21 November 1979
O.J. L262 of 27.9.76
O.J. L51 of 25.2.80
Lighting and light signalling devices
and corrigendum
—
O.J. L111 of 30.4.80
and adapted to technical progress by 82/244/EEC
17 March 1982
O.J. L109 of 22.4.82
and amended by 83/276/EEC
26 May 1983
O.J. L151 of 9.6.83
and adapted to technical progress by 84/8/EEC
14 December 1983
O.J. L9 of 12.1.84
and corrigendum
—
O.J. L131 of 17.5.84
and adapted to technical progress by 89/278/EEC
28 March 1989
O.J. L109 of 20.4.89
and corrigendum
—
O.J. L114 of 27.4.89
and adapted to technical progress by 91/663/EEC
10 December 1991
O.J. L366 of 31.12.91
and adapted to technical progress by 97/28/EEC
11 June 1997
O.J. L171 of 30.6.97
22
76/757/EEC
27 July 1976
O.J. L262 of 27.9.76
Reflex reflectors
as adapted by the Act of Accession
- Annex I-X
24 May 1979
O.J. L291 of 19.11.79
and by the Act of Accession
- Annex I-IX
11 June 1985
O.J. L302 of 15.11.85
and amended by 87/354/EEC
25 June 1987
O.J. L192 of 11.7.87
and adapted to technical progress by 97/29/EC
11 June 1997
O.J. L171 of 30.6.97
23
76/758/EEC
as adapted by the Act of Accession
- Annex I-IX
27 July 1976
24 May 1979
O.J. L262 of 27.9.76
O.J. L291 of 19.11.79
End outline marker lamps, side lamps, rear lamps and stop lamps
and by the Act of Accession
- Annex I-IX
11 June 1985
O.J. L302 of 15.11.85
and amended by 87/354/EEC
25 June 1987
O.J. L192 of 11.7.87
and adapted to technical progress by 89/516/EEC
1 August 1989
O.J. L265 of 12.9.89
and adapted to technical progress by 97/30/EC
11 June 1997
O.J. L171 of 30.6.97
24
76/759/EEC
27 July 1976
O.J. L262 of 27.9.76
Direction indicator lamps
as adapted by the Act of Accession
- Annex IX
24 May 1979
O.J. L291 of 19.11.79
and by the Act of Accession
- Annex I-IX
11 June 1985
O.J, L302 of 15.11.85
and amended by 87/354/EEC
25 June 1987
O.J. L192 of 11.7.87
and adapted to technical progress by 89/277/EEC
28 March 1989
O.J. L109 of 20.4.89
and corrigendum
—
O.J. L114 of 27.4.89
25
76/760/EEC
27 July 1976
O.J. L262 of 27.9.76
Rear registration plate lamps
as adapted by the Act of Accession
- Annex I-X
24 May 1979
O.J. L291 of 19.11.79
and by the Act of Accession
Annex I-IX
11 June 1985
O.J. L302 of 15.11.85
and amended by
87/354/EEC
25 June 1987
O.J. L192 of 11.7.87
and adapted to technical progress by
97/3 I/EC
11 June 1997
O.J. L171 of 30.6.97
26
76/76 I/EEC
27 July 1976
O.J. L262 of 27.9.76
Headlamps and filament lamps for them
as adapted by the Act of Accession
- Annex I-X
24 May 1979
O.J. L291 of 19.11.79
and by the Act of Accession
- Annex I-IX
11 June 1985
O.J. L302 of 15.11.85
and amended by
87/354/EEC
25 June 1987
O.J. L192 of 11.7.87
and adapted to technical progress by 89/517/EEC
1 August 1989
O.J. L265 of 12.9.89
27
76/762/EEC
27 July 1976
O.J. L 262 of 27.9.76
Front fog lamps and filament lamps for them
as adapted by the Act of Accession
- Annex I-X
24 May 1979
O.J. L291 of 19.11.79
and by the Act of Accession
- Annex I-IX
11 June 1985
O.J. L302 of 15.11.85
and amended by 87/354/EEC
25 June 1987
O.J. L192 of 11.7.87
28
77/389/EEC
17 May 1977
O.J. L145 of 13.6.77
Towing devices
and adapted to technical progress by 96/64/EC
2 October 1996
O.J. L258 of 11.10.96
29
77/538/EEC
28 June 1977
O.J. L220 of 29.8.77
Rear fog lamps
and corrigendum
—
O.J. L284 of 10.10.78
as adapted by the Act of Accession
- Annex I-X
24 May 1979
O.J. L291 of 19.11.79
and by the Act of Accession
- Annex I-IX
11 June 1985
O.J. L302 of 15.11.85
and amended by 87/354/EEC
25 June 1987
O.J. L192 of 11.7.87
and adapted to technical progress by 89/518/EEC
1 August 1989
O.J. L265 of 12.9.89
30
77/539/EEC
28 June 1977
O.J. L220 of 29.8.77
Reversing lamps
and corrigendum
—
O.J. L284 of 10.10.78
as adapted by the Act of Accession
- Annex IX
24 May 1979
O.J. L291 of 19.11.79
and by the Act of Accession
- Annex IIX
11 June 1985
O.J. L302 of 15.11.85
and amended by 87/354/EEC
25 June 1987
O.J. L192 of 11.7.87
and adapted to Technical progress by 97/32/EC
11 June 1997
O.J. L171 of 30.6.97
31
77/540/EEC
28 June 1977
O.J. L220 of 29.8.77
Parking lamps
and corrigendum
—
O.J. L284 of 10.10.78
as adapted by the Act of Accession
- Annex I-X
24 May 1979
O.J. L291 of 19.11.79
and by the Act of Accession
- Annex I-IX
11 June 1985
O.J. L302 of 15.11.85
and amended by 87/354/EEC
25 June 1987
O.J. L192 of 11.7.87
32.
77/54 I/EEC
28 June 1977
O.J. L220 of 29.8.77
Safety belts and restraint systems
as adapted by the Act of Accession
- Annex IX
24 May 1979
O.J. L291 of 19.11.79
as amended by 81/576/EEC
20 July 1981
O.J. L209 of 29.7.81
and adapted to technical progress by 82/319/EEC
2 April 1982
O.J. L139 of 19.5.82
and by the Act of Accession
- Annex I-IX
11 June 1985
O.J. L302 of 15.11.85
and amended by 87/354/EEC
25 June 1987
O.J. L192 of 11.7.87
and adapted to technical progress by 90/628/EEC
30 October 1990
O.J. L341 of 6.12.90
and adapted to technical progress by 96/36/EC
17 June 1996
O.J. L178 of 17.7.96
33
77/649/EEC
27 September 1977
O.J. L267 of 19.10.77
Field of vision
as adapted to technical progress by 81/643/EEC
29 July 1981
O.J. L231 of 15.8.81
and by 88/366/EEC
17 May 1988
O.J. L181 of 12.7.88
and by 90/630/EEC
30 October 1990
O.J. L341 of 6.12.90
34
78/316/EEC
21 December 1977
0.J. L81 of 28.3.78
Identification of controls, tell-tales and indicators
as adapted to technical progress by 93/9 I/EEC (as amended by 94/53/EC)
29 October 1993
15 November 1994
O.J. L284 of 19.11.93
O.J. L299 of 22.11.94
35
78/317/EEC
21 December 1977
O.J. L81 of 28.3.78
Windscreen defrosting and demisting systems
and corrigendum
—
O.J. L194 of 19.7.78
36
78/318/EEC
21 December 1977
O.J. L81 of 28.3.78
Windscreen wiper and washer systems
and corrigendum
—
O.J. L194 of 19.7.78
as adapted to technical progress by 94/68/EC
16 December 1994
O.J. L354 of 31.12.94
37
78/548/EEC
12 June 1978
O.J. L168 of 26.6.78
Heating systems
38
78/549/EEC
12 June 1978
O.J. L168 of 26.6.78
Wheel guards
as adapted to technical progress by 94/78/EC
21 December 1994
O.J. L354 of 31.12.94
39
78/932/EEC
16 October 1978
O.J. L325 of 20.11.78
Head restraints
as adapted by the Act of Accession
- Annex I-X
24 May 1979
O.J. L291 of 19.11.79
and corrigendum
—
O.J. L329 of 25.11.82
as adapted by the Act of Accession
- Annex I-IX
11 June 1985
O.J. L302 of 15.11.85
and amended by 87/354/EEC
25 June 1987
O.J. L192 of 11.7.87
40
78/1015/EEC
as adapted by the Act of Accession
- Annex IX
23 November 1978
24 May 1979
O.J. L349 of 13.12.78
O.J. L291 of 19.11.79
Sound level and exhaust systems of motorcycles
and by the Act of Accession
- Annex I-IX
11 June 1985
O.J. L302 of 15.11.85
as amended by 87/56/EEC
18 December 1986
O.J. L24 of 27.1.87
and by 89/235/EEC
13 March 1989
O.J. L98 of 11.4.89
41
80/780/EEC
as adapted by the Act of Accession
- Annex I-IX
22 July 1980
11 June 1985
O.J. L229 of 30.8.80
O.J. L302 of 15.11.85
Rear view mirrors for two wheeled motor vehicles
42
80/1268/EEC
16 December 1980
O.J. L375 of 31.12.80
Fuel consumption of motor vehicles
as adapted to technical progress by
89/49 I/EEC
17 July 1989
O.J. L238 of 15.8.89
and adapted to technical progress by 93/116/EC
17 December 1993
O.J. L329 of 30.12.93
43
80/1269/EEC
16 December 1980
O.J. L375 of 31.12.80
Engine power of motor vehicles
as adapted to technical progress by
88/195/EEC
24 March 1988
O.J. L92 of 9.4.88
and corrigendum
—
O.J. L105 of 26.4.88
and adapted to technical progress by 89/49 I/EEC
17 July 1989
O.J. L238 of 15.8.89
and adapted to technical progress by 97/2 I/EC
18 April 1997
O.J. L125 of 16.5.97
44
88/77/EEC
3 December 1987
O.J. L36 of 9.2.88
Emission of gaseous pollutants from diesel engines for use in vehicles
and amended by 91/542/EEC
1 October 1991
O.J. L295 of 25.10.91
and amended by
96/1/EC
22 January 1996
O.J. L40 of 17.2.96
and corrigendum
—
O.J. L155 of 28.6.96
45
89/297/EEC
13 April 1989
O.J. L124 of 5.5.89
Lateral protection
(side guards)
46
9½26/EEC
27 March 1991
O.J. L103 of 23.4.91
Spray- suppression systems
47
92/21/EEC
31 March 1992
O.J. L129 of 14.5.92
Masses and dimensions of certain motor vehicles
and adapted to technical progress by
95/48/EC
20 September 1995
O.J. L233 of 30.9.95
48
92/22/EEC
31 March 1992
O.J. L129 of 14.5.92
Safety glazing and glazing materials
49
92/23/EEC
31 March 1992
O.J. L129 of 14.5.92
Tyres
50
92/24/EEC
31 March 1992
O.J. L129 of 14.5.92
Speed limitation devices
51
92/6 I/EEC
30 June 1992
O.J. L225 of 10.8.92
Type approval of two or three-wheel motor vehicles
52
92/114/EEC
17 December 1992
O.J. L409 of 31.12.92
External projections forward of the cab's rear panel of motor vehicles of category N
53
93/14/EEC
5 April 1993
O.J. L121 of 15.5.93
Braking of two or three-wheel motor vehicles
54
93/29/EEC
14 June 1993
O.J. L188 of 29.7.93
Identification of controls, tell-tales and indicators for two or three-wheel motor vehicles
55
93/30/EEC
14 June 1993
O.J. L188 of 29.7.93
Audible warning devices for two or three-wheel motor vehicles
56
93/3 I/EEC
14 June 1993
O.J. L188 of 29.7.93
Stands for two wheel motor vehicles
57
93/32/EEC
14 June 1993
O.J. L188 of 29.7.93
Passenger handholds on two wheel motor vehicles
58
93/33/EEC
14 June 1993
O.J. L188 of 29.7.93
Protective devices intended to prevent the unauthorised use of two or three-wheel motor vehicles
59
93/34/EEC
14 June 1993
O.J, L188 of 29.7.93
Statutory markings for two or three-wheel motor vehicles
60
93/92/EEC
29 October 1993
O.J. L311 of 14.12.93
Installation of lighting and light - signalling devices on two or three-wheel motor vehicles
61
93/93/EEC
29 October 1993
O.J. L311 of 14.12.93
Masses and dimensions of two or three-wheel motor vehicles
62
93/94/EEC
29 October 1993
O.J. L311 of 14.12.93
Space for mounting the rear registration plate of two or three wheel motor vehicles
63
94/20/EC
30 May 1994
O.J. L195 of 29.7.94
Mechanical coupling devices of motor vehicles and their trailers and their attachment to those vehicles
64
95/1/EC
2 February 1995
O.J. L52 of 8.3.95
Maximum design speed, maximum torque and maximum net engine power of two or three-wheel motor vehicles
65
95/28/EC
24 October 1995
O.J. L281 of 23.11.95
Burning behaviour of materials used in the interior construction of certain categories of motor vehicle
66
97/24/EC
17 June 1997
O.J. L226 of 18.8.97
Certain components and characteristics of two or three-wheel motor vehicles.
Given under my Official Seal, this 3rd day of December, 1997.
Mary Harney
Minister for Enterprise,Trade and Employment.
EXPLANATORY NOTE
The European Communities (Motor Vehicles Type Approval) Regulations 1978 ( S.I. No. 305 of 1978 ) implemented in Ireland those provisions of a number of European Community Directives which deal with the type approval of motor vehicles, their trailers and components. The relevant EC Directives are listed in the Schedule to those Regulations.
Subsequent Regulations have been made amending S.I. No. 305 of 1978 , the latest being S.I. No. 147 of 1997 , by substituting a new schedule to take account of certain type approval directives subsequently adopted.
These Regulations now amend the schedule to give effect in Irish law to the following Council and Commission Directives.
No. 97/19/EC of 18 April 1997 adapting to technical progress Council Directive 70/221/EEC on the approximation of the laws of the Member States relating to liquid fuel tanks and rear underrun protection of motor vehicles and their trailers.
No. 97/20/EC of 18 April 1997 adapting to technical progress Council Directive 72/306/EEC on the approximation of the laws of the Member States relating to the measures to be taken against the emission of pollutants from diesel engines for use in vehicles
No. 97/21/EC of 18 April 1997 adapting to technical progress Council Directive 80/1269/EEC on the approximation of the laws of the Member States relating to the engine power of motor vehicles.
No. 97/24/EC of 17 June 1997 on certain components and characteristics of two or three-wheel motor vehicles.
No. 97/27/EC of 22 July 1997 relating to the masses and dimensions of certain categories of motor vehicles and their trailers and amending Directive 70/156/EEC.
No. 97/28/EC of 11 June 1997 adapting to technical progress Council Directive 76/756/EEC relating to the installation of lighting and light signalling devices on motor vehicles and their trailers.
No. 97/29/EC of 11 June 1997 adapting to technical progress Council Directive 76/757/EEC relating to retro-reflectors for motor vehicles and their trailers.
No. 97/30/EC of II June 1997 adapting to technical progress Council Directive 76/758/EEC relating to the end-outline marker lamps, front position (side) lamps, rear position (side) lamps and stop lamps for motor vehicles and their trailers.
No. 97/31/EC of II June 1997 adapting to technical progress Council Directive 76/760/EEC relating to the rear registration plate lamps for motor vehicles and their trailers.
No. 97/32/EC of II June 1997 adapting to technical progress Council Directive 77/539/EEC relating to reversing lamps for motor vehicles and their trailers.
No. 97/39/EC of 24 June 1997 adapting to technical progress Council Directive 75/443/EEC relating to the reverse and speedometer equipment of motor vehicles.