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Minister of Ecology, Sustainable Development, Transport and Housing,
Having regard to Directive 2009/40/EC of the European Parliament and the Council of 6 May 2009 on the technical control of motor vehicles and their trailers;
In view of Directive 2010/48/EU of the Commission of 5 July 2010 adapting to technical progress the Directive 2009/40/EC of the European Parliament and the Council on technical control of motor vehicles and their trailers;
Vu le Highway code, including sections L. 311-1, L. 323-1, R. 323-1 and following ;
Considering the amended decision of 18 June 1991 on the establishment and organization of technical control of vehicles with a weight not exceeding 3.5 tonnes,
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Section 2 of the above-mentioned decision of 18 June 1991 is amended as follows:
- in point II, the words: "its provisions, subject to the following III" are replaced by the words: "its provisions."
- in point III, the words: "The vehicles referred to in I and II above" are replaced by the words: "The vehicles referred to in I above".
In Article 5 of the above-mentioned decision of 18 June 1991, the words:
"During the periodic technical visit, the controller conducts the controls described in Appendix I.
During the technical inspection of a vehicle subject to specific regulation within the meaning of this Order, the controller shall also perform the additional controls applicable to the controlled vehicle category described in Appendix I."
are replaced by the words:
"In the course of the periodic technical visit, the same controller conducts all of the controls described in Appendix I.
During the technical inspection of a vehicle subject to specific regulation within the meaning of this Order, the same controller shall also perform all additional controls applicable to the controlled vehicle category described in Appendix I."
In article 9 of the above-mentioned decision of 18 June 1991, the words:
"in the case of a vehicle previously registered outside the French territory (excluding the FFECSA special series), a foreign registration certificate or an official document proving the origin of ownership of the vehicle and referred to by the administrative authorities of the country of origin or an official document certifying that the registration certificate has been withdrawn. In this case, is also provided the original of the certificate of Community conformity or its photocopy referred to by the authorities of the State of Registration or the duplicate of the certificate of conformity issued by the manufacturer or its representative in the State of Registration or a certificate of identification for imported vehicle issued by the service responsible for the receipts of the vehicles or by the representative of the mark in France or a certificate of filing issued by the service responsible for receipts of vehicles; "
are replaced by the words:
"in the case of a vehicle previously registered outside the French territory (excluding the FFECSA special series), a foreign registration certificate or an official document proving the origin of ownership of the vehicle and referred to by the administrative authorities of the country of origin or an official document certifying that the registration certificate has been withdrawn.
The original of the certificate of Community conformity or its photocopy referred to by the authorities of the State of Registration or the duplicate of the certificate of conformity issued by the manufacturer or its representative in the State of Registration or a certificate of identification for imported vehicle issued by the service responsible for the receipts of the vehicles or by the representative of the mark in France or a certificate of deposit of record issued by the service responsible for the receptions of vehicles indicating the reason for reception These documents are not necessary in case a CE registration certificate whose entry k is completed is submitted ;".
In the second paragraph of Article 13-1 of the above-mentioned Order of June 18, 1991, the words: "by indicating the facts that are charged to him and by giving him the record" are replaced by the words: "by indicating the facts that are charged to him and by communicating to him or by allowing him to access the file".
The fourth paragraph of section 19 of the above-mentioned decision of 18 June 1991 is replaced by:
"The approval of an auxiliary facility that ceases to be operated by an approved control network ends from the date the network ceases to operate. »
In article 21 of the above-mentioned decision of June 18, 1991, he was inserted after the words: "who are attached to him" the words: "or who exploits himself."
In article 22 of the above-mentioned decision of June 18, 1991, he was inserted after the words: "who are attached to him" the words: "or who exploits himself."
In the second paragraph of Article 30-1 of the above-mentioned Order of 18 June 1991, the words: "a technical control of a vehicle taken from the control facility" are replaced by the words: "the technical control of one or more vehicles present on the control facility and having undergone technical control".
In the above-mentioned decision of 18 June 1991, an article 32-4 was added following article 32-3, which reads as follows:
"Art. 32-4. - To meet the needs of the users, in areas where access requires the use of special transport means (boat, helicopter) and whose number of vehicles to be checked does not justify the establishment of an economically viable control facility, the prefect may authorize, as a derogatory, an authorized centre to carry out controls with the implementation of alternative methods, on the favourable opinion of the Minister responsible for transport.
In this case, the scope of the derogation is mentioned on the prefectural decision of approval provided for in Article 17 of this Order.
The validity of the technical inspections carried out under these conditions is limited to the territory concerned and is made in the report. »
Part A of Schedule I to the above-mentioned Order of June 18, 1991 is amended as follows:
I. ― In Part I ― List of Control Points, the amendments are as follows:
(a) The words: " 1.2. HYDRAULIC CIRCUIT" is replaced by the words: " 1.2. FREINAGE CIRCUIT »
(b) The words: "1.2.1. RESERVOIR DE LIQUIDE DE FREIN" are replaced by the words "1.2.1. RESERVOIR(S) » ;
(c) The words: "1.2.2. MAÎTRE-CYLINDRE" are replaced by the words: "1.2.2. MAÎTRE-CYLINDRE/ROBINET(S) DE FREINAGE » ;
(d) The words: "3.3.3. SETTING SYSTEM" are inserted after the words: "3.3.2. LAVE-GLACE ADVANT » ;
(e) The words: "4.1.2. FEU ANTIBROUILLARD AV are inserted after the words: "4.1.1. FEU of CREESTING » ;
(f) The words: " 4.4. REQUEST, INFORMATION ELEMENTS are replaced by the words: " 4.4. REQUIREMENTS, INFORMATION AND FAISCEAUX » ;
(g) The words: " 4.4.6. ELECTRIC FAISCEAU" is inserted after the words: " 4.4.5. DIRECTION TEMOIN
(h) The words: " 6.2.9. ANTI-ENCASTREMENT, LATTERAL PROTECTION" are inserted after the words: " 6.2.8. SUPERSTRUCTURE, CARROSSERIA (NALES AND OUVRANTS) » ;
(i) The words: "7.2.1. SONORE WARNING is replaced by the words: "7.2.1. SONOR ADVERTISER AND SA COMMANDE » ;
(j) The words: " 7.2.5. ANTIVOL DISPOSITIF and 7.2.6. SPEED INDICATOR" are inserted after the words: "7.2.4. ATTENDANCE DISPOSITIF."
II. - Part II. ― List of additional control points for vehicles referred to in Parts A and C of Schedule VIII, the amendments are as follows:
(a) The words "D.1. IDENTIFICATION, DOCUMENTATION" are replaced by the words "D.1. IDENTIFICATION » ;
(b) The words: "D.1.1. CIRCULATION LICENCE (broadcast vehicles)" are replaced by the words "D.1.1. VIGNETTE (travel vehicle with driver)”;
(c) The words: "D.2. LIGHTING, SIGNALISATION" are replaced by the words: "D.2. LIGHTING, SIGNALISATION (TAXIS)".
Part B of Schedule I to the above-mentioned Order of June 18, 1991 is amended as follows:
I. ― In Part I. ― List of Defects for each control point, the amendments are as follows:
(a) The line:
1.1.3.1.2. Operating anomaliesN
is added after the line:
1.1.3.1.1. Insufficient overall effectivenessN
(b) The line:
1.2. HYDRAULIC CIRCUIT
is replaced by the line:
1.2. FREINAGE CIRCUIT
(c) The line:
1.2.1. RESERVOIR DE LIQUID DE FREIN
is replaced by the line:
1.2.1. RESERVOIR (S)
(d) The line:
1.2.2. MAÎTRE-CYLINDRE
is replaced by the line:
1.2.2. MAÎTRE-CYLINDRE/ ROBINET (S)
(e) The line:
1.5.1.2.1. Significant malfunction N
is replaced by the line:
1.5.1.2.1. Significant malfunctionO
(f) The lines:
1.7.2.1. STATE
1.7.2.1.1. Light
are deleted.
(g) The lines:
1.7.2.2. FUNCTIONING
1.7.2.2.1. Operating anomaliesO
are added following the line:
1.7.2. FREIN LIQUID
(h) The line:
2.3.1.2.1. Operating anomaliesN
is replaced by the line:
2.3.1.2.1. Operating anomaliesO
(i) The line:
2.3.1. Waterproofing failureN
is replaced by the line:
2.3.1. Waterproof failureO
(j) The lines:
3.3.3. SETTING SYSTEM
3.3.3.1. FUNCTIONING
3.3.3.1.1. Operating anomaliesN
are added after the line:
3.3.2.1.1. Non-functionN
(k) The lines:
4.1.2. FEU ANTIBROUILLARD AV
4.1.2.1. SPECIFICATION
4.1.2.1.1. Controlling too high (D, G) N
are added after the line:
4.1.1.1.3. Abnormally low adjustment (D, G) O
(l) The line:
4.3.12.2.1. AbsenceO
is replaced by the line:
4.3.12.2.1. AbsenceN
(m) The line:
4.3.12.2.2. Impossible controlO
is replaced by the line:
4.3.12.2.2. Impossible controlN
(n) The line:
4.4. REQUIREMENTS, INFORMATION
is replaced by the line:
4.4. REQUIREMENTS, INFORMATION AND FAISCEAUX
(o) The lines:
4.4.6. ELECTRICAL FEATURE
4.4.6.1. STATE
4.4.6.1.1. Bad conditionN
4.4.6.2. FIXATION
4.4.6.2.1. Bad fixationN
are added after the line:
4.4.5.1.1. Absence or non-functionN
(p) The line:
5.1.1.1.1. Significant malfunction (AVD. AVG. ARD. ARG.) N
is replaced by the line:
5.1.1.1.1. Significant malfunction (AVD. AVG. ARG.) O
(q) The line:
5.2.3.1.1. Excessive game (AVD. AVG. ARD. ARG.) N
is replaced by the line:
5.2.3.1.1. Excessive game (AVD. AVG. ARD. ARG.) O
(r) The line:
5.2.7.3.1. Fuite (AV, AR, C) N
is replaced by the line:
5.2.7.3.1. Fuite (AV, AR, C) O
(s) The line:
5.3.1.2.1. Abnormal rotation resistance (AVD. AVG. ARD. ARG.) N
is replaced by the line:
5.3.1.2.1. Abnormal rotation resistance (AVD. AVG. ARD. ARG.) O
(t) The line:
5.3.1. Bad fixation (AVD. AVG. ARD. ARG.) N
is replaced by the line:
5.3.1. Bad fixation (AVD. AVG. ARD. ARG.) O
(u) The line:
6.1.7.1.2. Multiple N perforating corrosion
is replaced by the line:
6.1.7.1.2. Multiple perforating corrosion and/or crack/ multiple N
(v) The lines:
6.2.9. ANTI-ENCASTING, LATTERAL PROTECTION
6.2.9.1. STATE
6.2.9.1.1. Significant deterioration and/or poor fixation/linkN
are added after the line:
6.2.8.1.4. Spotlight (AV. AR. D. G. C. AVD. AVG. ARD. ARG.) O
(w) The line:
7.2.1. SONORE
is replaced by the line:
7.2.1. SONOR AND SA COMMANDE
(x) The lines:
7.2.1.2. Fixed
7.2.1.2.1. Bad fixationN
are added after the line:
7.2.1.1.1. Non-functionO
(y) The lines:
7.2.5. DISPOSITIF ANTIVOL
7.2.5.1. STATE
7.2.5.1.1. DeteriorationN
7.2.5.1.2. Significant deteriorationO
7.2.6. SPEED INDICATOR
7.2.6.1. STATE
7.2.6.1.1. Bad conditionN
are added after the line:
7.2.4.1.1. Fixing and/or significant deteriorationO
II. - Part II. ― List of defects for each additional control point applicable to vehicles referred to in Parts A and C of Schedule VIII, the amendments are as follows:
(a) The lines:
D. 1. IDENTIFICATION, DOCUMENTATION
D. 1.1. CIRCULATION LICENCE (broadcast vehicles)
D. 1.1.1. SPECIFICATION
D. 1.1.1.1. Non-concordance with the certificate of registration or other documents provided for in section 9 (AM 18 June amended)
D. 1.1.2. OTHER
D. 1.1.2.1. AbsenceN
are replaced by the lines
D. 1. IDENTIFICATION
D. 1.1. VIGNETTE (travel vehicle with driver)
D. 1.1.1. SPECIFICATION
D. 1.1.1.1. Absence of company N registration number
D. 1.1.2. OTHER
D. 1.1.2.1. Absence
(b) The line:
D. 2. STATEMENT, SIGNALISATION
is replaced by the line:
D. 2. SIGNALISATION (TAXIS)
Appendix 2 to Schedule I is amended as follows:
I. ― In the "Eclairage signs" part, a third paragraph is added after the words: "planned for the stop light and the third stop light", written as follows:
"Vehicles operated until 30 April 1957 are not subject to the control of the lamp setting. »
II. ― In the "Fresh" section, the words:
"The unbalanced braking of the wheels of the same axle is considered excessive when it is greater than or equal to 30%.
Any measured value greater than or equal to 20% and less than 30% shall result in an observation to the control report, drawing attention to the need for verification and possible repair of the service brake. "
are replaced by the words:
"For vehicles first released until December 31, 1955, the unbalanced braking of the wheels of the same axle greater than or equal to 30% results in an imbalance observation.
For vehicles first released as of January 1, 1956, the unbalanced braking of the wheels of the same axle greater than or equal to 30% results in a significant imbalance observation. Any measured value greater than or equal to 20% and less than 30% results in an imbalance observation. »
III. ― In the "Fresh" section, the words:
"The observed or calculated effectiveness is considered insufficient when it is strictly below:
50% for passenger cars first released from 1 January 1956 and for commercial vehicles first released from 1 October 1989;
45 per cent for commercial vehicles first released between 1 January 1956 and 30 September 1989;
35% for passenger cars first released before December 31, 1955;
30 per cent for commercial vehicles first released before 31 December 1955. "
are replaced by the words:
"The observed or calculated effectiveness is considered insufficient when it is strictly below:
58% for passenger cars first released from 1 January 2012;
50% for passenger cars first released from 1 January 1956 and for commercial vehicles first released from 1 October 1989;
45 per cent for commercial vehicles first released between 1 January 1956 and 30 September 1989;
35% for passenger cars first released before December 31, 1955;
30 per cent for commercial vehicles first released before 31 December 1955.
Deceleration
Deceleration is considered inadequate when strictly below:
5.8 m/s2 for passenger cars first released from 1 January 2012;
5.0 m/s2 for passenger cars first released from 1 January 1956 and commercial vehicles first released from 1 October 1989;
4.5 m/s2 for commercial vehicles first released between 1 January 1956 and 30 September 1989;
3.5 m/s2 for passenger cars first released before 31 December 1955;
3.0 m/s2 for commercial vehicles first released before 31 December 1955. »
IV. ― It is added two new paragraphs before the words:
“Tyres
Any vehicle for which a counter-visit has been prescribed for the tyres shall be subject, during the counter-visit, to all the controls prescribed for the wheels and tyres. ", as follows:
« Direction
The ripening is considered excessive, if the value exceeds 8 m/km (+ or ―).
Suspension
The dissymmetry of the suspension is considered important when the difference in the effectiveness of the suspension on the same axle is greater than 30%. »
V. ― In the pollution part, the words "using the acceptance decision of paragraph 7.3 of the NF R 10-025-3: 1996" are deleted.
Appendix II to the above-mentioned decision of 18 June 1991 is amended as follows:
I. ― In item 1.1, the words:
"The graphics of the report is consistent with that of the facsimile available on the website of the central technical body. "
are replaced by the words:
"The Minutes shall reproduce the information provided in this Annex. The graphics of the report is consistent with that of the facsimile available on the website of the central technical body. »
II. - In point 1.2.1, the words:
" ― "cold impact identification number identical to the manufacturer plate" is reported on the control PV; "
are inserted between the words: “– checks of lambda, slowing CO and accelerated slowing CO made using a specific method; and the words: “– the measures taken; "
III. - In point 5, the words:
"– the registration number"
are replaced by the words:
"– the registration number and the symbol of the country of registration".
IV. ― Point 8 is added to point 1.2.1. Variable information:
“8. Software version used:
― the reference of the software used. »
V. ― Point 3.3. Print colors, words:
"Text: blue reflex (unattached centre)",
are replaced by the words:
“Text: blue reflex or black (unattached centre)”.
Appendix III to the above-mentioned decision of 18 June 1991 is amended as follows:
I. ― Point 1.2. Pneumatic inflation pressure control device, the words: "NF-F-63-302" are replaced by the words: "NF-R-63-302 or NF EN 12-645".
II. ― At point 1.9.5, the words: "In case of default affecting a measurement socket", are replaced by the words: "In case of default,".
III. Paragraph 3.1. is replaced by:
"The control facility is located in a covered building, capable of being kept out of freezing and whose entire control area is accessible to vehicles with a height of 3 metres, a length of 7 metres and a width of 2.50 metres. All control operations are carried out without public service. The building provides a sufficient space (0.8 meters minimum) around the vehicles to allow visual examination and surface condition of the control area allows the movement of personnel safely. »
IV. ― In paragraph 3.2, the words: "For facilities subject to first approval, the entire control area respects a minimum of the following dimensions" are replaced by the words: "For facilities subject to first approval, the entire control area also meets the following dimensions. »
V. ― Paragraph 3.3. is replaced by:
"The location of the premises is such that the access to the control facility is easy and that the parking of at least two vehicles per control line or per controller that may work concurrently is planned. »
VI. Paragraph 3.4. is replaced by:
"The control facility has a local or equipment to ensure the safety of check-in minutes, stamps and thumbnails. »
VII. ∙ Paragraph 3.5 is added following paragraph 3.4., as follows:
« 3.5. For any application for approval filed as of October 1, 2011, if a technical heavy-duty vehicle inspection activity is carried out on the control of the light-vehicle control facility, the access and traffic axis of each activity is separated. »
In Appendix V to the above-mentioned decision of 18 June 1991, a paragraph 6.1.5. after 6.1.4. is added:
" 6.1.5. A document (record, fact sheets, etc.) mentioning the findings of the analysis of the exception counters provided by the CTA. »
Chapter V of Schedule VII of the above-mentioned 18 June 1991 Order is amended as follows:
I. ― Item 4 e of Part I. ― Composition of the folder is replaced by:
“e) The applicant's commitment:
- to establish all documents relating to the activity prescribed by the Minister for Transport;
to facilitate the mission of the officers designated by the officer to conduct the monitoring of the proper operation of the control facilities;
- to sign the technical assistance agreement referred to in Article 29 of this Order;
II. ― A point i is added to point 4 of Part I ― Composition of the folder, located after point g and thus written:
“(i) The certificate of conformity of the computer tool issued by the CTA pursuant to the provisions of Article 29 of this Order. »
In Appendix VI to the above-mentioned decision of 18 June 1991, in paragraph 3.2, the words "paragraph 2.4.2" are replaced by the words "paragraph 2.4.7".
In Appendix VIII of the above-mentioned decision of 18 June 1991, in the table in Part A, the line:
| D. Taxis and passenger cars with driver | Licence de circulation pour les véhicules de grande remise None for other vehicles | 1 year after the first release or immediate if the assignment for this use takes place after this period | 1 year | Articles L. 231-1 to L. 231-3 and R. 231-1 to R. 231-6 of the tourism code Prefectural arrest |
| D. Taxis and passenger cars with driver | None | 1 year after the first release or immediate if the assignment for this use takes place after this period | 1 year | Articles L. 231-1 to L. 231-3 and R. 231-1 to R. 231-6 of the tourism code Prefectural arrest |
The provisions of articles 10, 11 and 12 of this Order shall apply to 31 December 2011.
The provisions of Article 13 III of this Order shall apply no later than 31 December 2013.
The other provisions of this Order shall apply on 1 September 2011 with the exception of those for which the period of application is mentioned in the body of the prescription.
The Delegate for Road Safety and Traffic and the Director General of Energy and Climate are responsible, each with respect to it, for the execution of this Order, which will be published in the Official Journal of the French Republic.
Done on 9 June 2011.
For the Minister and by delegation:
Deputy Director of Security
and Emissions of Vehicles,
D. Kopaczewski
