Statutory Instruments
1991 No. 1970
ROAD TRAFFIC
The Motor Vehicles (Type Approval for Goods Vehicles) (Great Britain) (Amendment) (No.2) Regulations 1991
Made
3rd September 1991
Laid before Parliament
10th September 1991
Coming into force
1st October 1991
The Secretary of State for Transport, in exercise of the powers conferred by sections 54(1) and 61 of the Road Traffic Act 1988(1), and of all other enabling powers, and after consultation with representative organisations in accordance with section 195(2) of that Act, hereby makes the following Regulations:–
Citation and commencement
1. These Regulations may be cited as the Motor Vehicles (Type Approval for Goods Vehicles) (Great Britain) (Amendment) (No.2) Regulations 1991 and shall come into force on 1st October 1991.
Preliminary
2. The Motor Vehicles (Type Approval for Goods Vehicles) (Great Britain) Regulations 1982(2) shall be further amended in accordance with the following provisions of these Regulations.
Amendments to regulation 2 (Interpretation)
3.—(1) For the heading preceding regulation 2 there shall be substituted–
“General Interpretation”.
(2) In regulation 2(1) the following definitions shall be inserted at the appropriate places in alphabetical order–
““axle weight” has the same meaning given in the table in regulation 3(2) of the Construction and Use Regulations;
“inter-urban motor coach” means a vehicle designed and equipped for inter-urban transport having no spaces specifically intended for standing passengers, but able to carry for short distances passengers standing in the gangway;
“long distance touring motor coach” means a vehicle designed and equipped for long distance journeys, arranged to ensure the comfort of its seated passengers and which does not carry standing passengers;
“semi-trailer” has the same meaning given in the table in regulation 3(2) of the Construction and Use Regulations;”.
(3) Regulation 2(2) shall be omitted.
(4) After regulation 2, there shall be inserted–
“Interpretation of instruments referred to in Schedule 1
2A. The instruments referred to in column 3 of Schedule 1 shall, for the purposes of these Regulations, have effect as if–
(a)a reference to a vehicle in category M1, M2, M3, N1, N2 or N3 were a reference to a vehicle described respectively as M1, M2, M3, N1, N2 or N3 in Council Directive 70/156/EEC of 6th February 1970;
(b)a reference to a vehicle in category L2 or L5 were a reference to a vehicle described respectively as L2 or L5 in ECE Regulation 78 of 15th October 1988;
(c)a reference in either the Annex to Commission Directive 88/194/EEC or paragraph 5.2.1.22 of ECE Regulation 13 as amended on 28th January 1991, to vehicles authorised to tow category O4 trailers were a reference to vehicles in respect of which the manufacturer states that the towing of a trailer (not being a semi-trailer) of a laden weight exceeding 10,000 kilograms, or a semi-trailer in respect of which the sum of the axle weights exceeds 10,000 kilograms, is technically permissible;
(d)a reference in either the Annex to Commission Directive 88/194/EEC or paragraph 5.2.1.22 of ECE Regulation 13 as amended on 28th January 1991, to a vehicle with a maximum mass exceeding 16 tonnes were read as a reference to a vehicle with a maximum design weight exceeding 16 tonnes;
(e)a reference in either the Annex to Commission Directive 88/194/EEC or paragraph 5.2.1.21 of ECE Regulation 13 as amended on 28th January 1991, to a vehicle with a maximum mass exceeding 12 tonnes were read as a reference to a vehicle with a maximum design weight exceeding 12 tonnes; and
(f)the expressions “inter-urban motor coach” and “long distance touring motor coach” had the meanings given in regulation 2(1).”.
Amendments to type approval requirements in respect of brakes
4. In Schedule 1–
(a)for items 6F, 6G, 6H, 6I and 6J there shall be substituted the items numbered 6F, 6G, 6H, 6I and 6J set out in the Schedule to these Regulations; and
(b)after item 6J, there shall be inserted as items 6K and 6L the items so numbered in the Schedule to these Regulations.
Signed by authority of the Secretary of State for Transport
Christopher Chope
Parliamentary Under Secretary of State,
Department of Transport
3rd September 1991
Regulation 4
THE SCHEDULE
(1)
(2)
(3)
(4)
(5)
(6)
Item No
Subject Matter
Particulars of instrument or other document containing requirements and of the nature of the requirement
Vehicles exempted from requirement
Date of application
Date of cessation of application
(a)
(b)
(c)
Description, reference number and date of instrument
Official Journal reference of Community Instrument
Nature of requirement and place in instrument where stated
6F
Brakes
ECE Regulation 13 as revised on 26 November 1984 and corrected on 31 December 1985.
Design, construction and equipment requirements prescribed for category N1, N2 and N3 vehicles in paragraphs 2, 5.1, 5.3.2 and 6 and, if applicable, in Annexes 6, 7, 8, 9, 10, 11 and 13.
1. Slow vehicles
2. Vehicles with less than 4 wheels and a maximum design weight not exceeding 1,000 kilograms.
3. Dual-purpose vehicles constructed or adapted to carry more than 2 passengers.
4. Public works vehicles.
5. Vehicles manufactured on or after 1 April 1992, having a maximum design weight of more than 16 tonnes and in respect of which the manufacturer states that the towing of a trailer (not being a semi-trailer) with a laden weight exceeding 10,000 kilograms, or a semi-trailer in respect of which the sum of the axle weights exceeds 10,000 kilograms, is technically permissible.
1.8.1986
or
ECE Regulation 13 as revised on 26 November 1984, corrected on 31 December 1985, and amended on 1 April 1987, 5 October 1987 and 29 July 1988.
Design, construction and equipment requirements prescribed for category N1, N2 and N3 vehicles in paragraphs 2, 5.1, 5.3.2 and 6 and, if applicable, in Annexes 6, 7, 8, 9, 10, 11 and 13.
1.10.1991
or
ECE Regulation 13 as revised on 26 November 1984, corrected on 31 December 1985, and amended on 1 April 1987, 5 October 1987, 29 July 1988 and 22 November 1990.
Design, construction and equipment requirements prescribed for category N1, N2 and N3 vehicles in paragraphs 2, 5.1, 5.2.1 and 6 and, if applicable, in Annexes 6, 7, 8, 9, 10, 11 and 13.
1.10.1991
6G
Brakes
ECE Regulation 13 as revised on 26 November 1984, and corrected on 31 December 1985.
Design, construction and equipment requirements prescribed for category L2 and L5 vehicles in paragraphs 2, 5.1, 5.3.1.1, 5.3.1.3, 5.3.1.4, 5.3.1.5 and 6, and, if applicable, in Annex 13.
1. Slow vehicles
2. Vehicles with more than 3 wheels.
3. Vehicles with 3 wheels and a maximum design weight exceeding 1,000 kilogramms.
4. Public works vehicles.
1.8.1986
or
ECE Regulation 13 as revised on 26 November 1984, corrected on 31 December 1985, and amended on 1 April 1987, 5 October 1987, and 29 July 1988.
Design, construction and equipment requirements prescribed for category L2 and L5 vehicles in paragraphs 2, 5.1, 5.3.1.1, 5.3.1.3, 5.3.1.4, 5.3.1.5 and 6, and, if applicable, in Annex 13.
1.10.1991
or
ECE Regulation 78 of 20 October 1988 and amended on 28 November 1990.
Design, construction and equipment requirements prescribed for category L2 and L5 vehicles in paragraphs 2, 5.1, 5.2.3, 5.2.4 and 6.
1.10.1991
6H
Brakes
ECE Regulation 13 as revised on 26 November 1984 and corrected on 31 December 1985.
Design, construction and equipment requirements prescribed for category M1, M2 and M3 vehicles in paragraphs 2, 5.1, 5.3.2 and 6, and, if applicable, in Annexes 5, 6, 7, 8, 9, 10, 11 and 13.
1. Slow vehicles
2. Vehicles other than dual-purpose vehicles constructed or adapted to carry more than 2 passengers.
3. Dual-purpose vehicles having less than 4 wheels and a maximum design weight not exceeding 1,000 kilograms.
4. Public works vehicles.
5. Vehicles manufactured on or after 1 April 1992, having a maximum design weight exceeding 12 tonnes which are either inter-urban motor coaches or long distance touring motor coaches.
1.8.1986
or
ECE Regulation 13 as revised on 26 November 1984, corrected on 31 December 1985, and amended on 1 April 1987, 5 October 1987 and 29 July 1988.
Design, construction and equipment requirements prescribed for category M1, M2 and M3 vehicles in paragraphs 2, 5.1, 5.3.2 and 6, and, if applicable, in Annexes 5, 6, 7, 8, 9, 10, 11 and 13.
1.10.1991
or
ECE Regulation 13 as revised on 26 November 1984, corrected on 31 December 1985, and amended on 1 April 1987, 5 October 1987, 29 July 1988 and 22 November 1990.
Design, construction and equipment requirements prescribed for category M1, M2 and M3 vehicles in paragraphs 2, 5.1, 5.2.1 and 6, and, if applicable, in Annexes 5, 6, 7, 8, 9, 10, 11 and 13.
1.10.1991
6I
Brakes
Council Directive 71/320/EEC of 26 July 1971 as amended by Commission Directive 74/132/EEC of 11 February 1974, Commission Directive 75/524/EEC of 25 July 1975, Commission Directive 79/489/EEC of 18 April 1979 corrected on 26 July 1979 and amended by Commission Directive 85/647/EEC of 23 December 1985.
L202, 6.9.71, p.37 (SE 1971 (III), p.746), L74, 19.3.74, p.7, L236, 8.9.75, p.3, L128, 26.5.79, p.12, L188, 26.7.79, p.54 and L380, 31.12.85, p.1.
Design, construction and equipment requirements prescribed for category N1, N2 and N3 vehicles in Annexes I, II, III, IV, V, VI, VII, X (if applicable) and XII.
1. Slow vehicles
2. Vehicles with less than 4 wheels and a maximum design weight not exceeding 1,000 kilograms.
3. Dual-purpose vehicles constructed or adapted to carry more than 2 passengers.
4. Public works vehicles.
5. Vehicles manufactured on or after 1 April 1992, having a maximum design weight of more than 16 tonnes and in respect of which the manufacturer states that the towing of a trailer (not being a semi-trailer) with a laden weight exceeding 10,000 kilograms, or a semi-trailer in respect of which the sum of the axle weights exceeds 10,000 kilograms, is technically permissible.
1.10.1987
or
Council Directive 71/320/EEC of 26 July 1971 as amended by Commission Directive 74/132/EEC of 11 February 1974, Commission Directive 75/524/EEC of 25 July 1975, Commission Directive 79/489/EEC of 18 April 1979 corrected on 26 July 1979 and amended by Commission Directive 85/647/EEC of 23 December 1985 and Commission Directive 88/194/EEC of 24 March 1988.
L202, 6.9.71, p.37 (SE 1971 (III), P.746), L74, 19.3.74, p.7, L236, 8.9.75, p.3. L128, 26.5.79, p.12, L188, 26.7.79, p.54, L380, 31.12.85, p.1, and L92, 9.4.88, p.47.
Design, construction and equipment requirements prescribed for category N1, N2 and N3 vehicles in Annexes I, II, III, IV, V, VI, VII, X (if applicable) and XII.
1.10.1991
6J
Brakes
Council Directive 71/320/EEC of 26 July 1971 as amended by Commission Directive 74/132/EEC of 11 February 1974, Commission Directive 75/524/EEC of 25 July 1975, Commission Directive 79/489/EEC of 18 April 1979 corrected on 26 July 1979 and amended by Commission Directive 85/647/EEC of 23 December 1985.
L202, 6.9.71, p.37 (SE 1971 (III), p.746), L74, 19.3.74, p.7, L236, 8.9.75, p.3, L128, 26.5.79, p.12, L188, 26.7.79, p.54 and L380, 31.12.85, p.1.
Design, construction and equipment requirements prescribed for category M1, M2 and M3 vehicles in Annexes, I, II, III, IV, V, VI, VII, X (if applicable) and XII.
1. Slow vehicles.
2. Vehicles other than dual-purpose vehicles constructed or adapted to carry more than 2 passengers.
3. Public works vehicles.
4. Vehicles manufactured on or after 1 April 1992, having a maximum design weight exceeding 12 tonnes which are either inter-urban motor coaches or long distance touring motor coaches.
1.10.1987
or
Council Directive 71/320/EEC of 25 July 1971 as amended by Commission Directive 74/132/EEC of 11 February 1974, Commission Directive 75/524/EEC of 25 July 1975, Commission Directive 79/489/EEC on 18 April 1979 corrected on 26 July 1979 and amended by Commission Directive 85/647/EEC of 23 December 1985 and Commission Directive 88/194/EEC of 24 March 1988.
L202, 6.9.71, p.37 (SE 1971 (III), p.746), L74, 19.3.74, p.7, L236, 8.9.75, p.3, L128, 26.5.79, p.12, L188, 26.7.79, p.54, L380, 31.12.85, p.1, and L92, 9.4.88, p.47.
Design, construction and equipment requirements prescribed for category M1, M2 and M3 vehicles in Annexes I, II, III, IV, V, VI, VII, X (if applicable) and XII.
1.10.1991.
6K
Brakes
Council Directive 71/320/EEC of 25 July 1971 as amended by Commission Directive 74/132/EEC of 11 February 1974, Commission Directive 75/524/EEC of 25 July 1975, Commission Directive 79/489/EEC of 18 April 1979 corrected on 26 July 1979 and amended by Commission Directive 85/647/EEC of 23 December 1985 and Commission Directive 88/194/EEC of 24 March 1988.
L202, 6.9.71, p.37 (SE 1971 (III), p.746), L74, 19.3.74, p.7, L236, 8.9.75, p.3, L128, 26.5.79, p.12, L188, 26.7.79, p.54, L380, 31.12.85, p.1, and L92, 9.4.88, p.47.
Design, construction and equipment requirements prescribed for category N3 vehicles in Annexes I, II, III, IV, V, VI, VII, X and XII.
1. Slow vehicles.
2. Vehicles with less than 4 wheels and a maximum design weight not exceeding 1,000 kilograms.
3. Dual-purpose vehicles constructed or adapted to carry more than 2 passengers.
4. Public works vehicles.
5. Vehicles other than those having a maximum design weight of more than 16 tonnes and in respect of which the manufacturer states that the towing of a trailer (not being a semi-trailer) with a laden weight exceeding 10,000 kilograms, or a semi-trailer in respect of which the sum of the axle weights exceeds 10,000 kilograms, is technically permissible.
1.10.1991
or
ECE Regulation 13 as revised on 26 November 1984, corrected on 31 December 1985, and amended on 1 April 1987, 5 October 1987, 29 July 1988 and 22 November 1990.
Design, construction and equipment requirements prescribed for category N3 vehicles in paragraphs 2, 5.1, 4.2.1 and 5 and, if applicable, in Annexes 6, 7, 8, 9, 10 and 11, and in Annex 13.
1.10.1991
6L
Brakes
Council Directive 71/320/EEC of 26 July 1971 as amended by Commission Directive 74/132/EEC of 11 February 1974, Commission Directive 75/524/EEC of 25 July 1975, Commission Directive 79/489/EEC of 18 April 1979 correct on 26 July 1979 and amended by Commission Directive 85/647/EEC of 23 December 1985 and Commission Directive 88/194/EEC of 24 March 1988.
L202, 6.9.71, p.37 (SE 1971 (III), p. 746), L74, 19.3.74, p.7, L236, 8.9.75, p.3, L128, 26.5.79, p.12, L188, 26.7.79, p.54, L380, 31.12.85, p.1, and L92, 9.4.88, p.47.
Design, construction and equipment requirements prescribed for category M3 vehicles in Annexes I, II, III, IV, V, VI, VII, X and XII.
1. Slow vehicles
2. Vehicles other than dual-purpose vehicles constructed or adapted to carry more than 8 passengers.
3. Public works vehicles.
4. Vehicles other than those having a maximum design weight exceeding 12 tonnes which are either inter-urban motor coaches or long distance touring motor coaches.
1.10.1991
or
ECE Regulation 13 as revised on 26 November 1984, corrected on 31 December 1985, and amended on 1 April 1987, 29 July 1988 and 22 November 1990.
Design, construction and equipment requirements prescribed for category M3 vehicles in paragraphs 2, 5.1, 5.2.1. and 6 and, if applicable, in Annexes 5, 6, 7, 8, 9, 10, and 11, and in Annex 13.
1.10.1991
Explanatory Note
(This note is not part of the Regulations)
These Regulations further amend the Motor Vehicles (Type Approval for Goods Vehicles) (Great Britain) Regulations 1982.
Regulation 3 makes various consequential amendments and introduces a new regulation 2A entitled “Interpretation of Instruments referred to in Schedule 1”.
Regulation 4 revises the type approval requirements relating to brakes so as to take account of amendments to both ECE Regulation 13 and Council Directive 71/320/EEC and to introduce, as an alternative, the requirements of ECE Regulation 78 as amended on 28th November 1990 in relation to category L vehicles.
In addition, two new items are introduced into Schedule 1 at 6K and 6L. The main effect of this is that certain vehicles in categories M3 and N3 are required to be fitted with anti-lock brakes.
Copies of the ECE Regulations (and amendments) and of the EEC Directives (and amendments) referred to in these Regulations and in this note can be obtained from Her Majesty’s Stationery Office.
(1)
1988 c. 52.
(2)
S.I. 1982/1271; relevant amending instruments are S.I. 1984/697, 1985/46, 1986/427 and 1089, 1987/1508 and 1991/1021.
