Retained EU Law 2012 United Kingdom

Commission Regulation (EU) No 1230/2012 of 12 December 2012 implementing Regulation (EC) No 661/2009 of the European Parliament and of the Council with regard to type-approval requirements for masses and dimensions of motor vehicles and their trailers and amending Directive 2007/46/EC of the European Parliament and of the Council (Text with EEA relevance)

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uri:annex/i/appendix/4/division/1/division/1.4.5

uri:annex/i/appendix/4/division/1/division/1.4.5

  • Specify vehicle restraint method for type-approval testing
uri:annex/i/part/a/division/2/division/2.6/division/2.6.4/division/2.6.4.2

uri:annex/i/part/a/division/2/division/2.6/division/2.6.4/division/2.6.4.2

  • Comply with mass distribution and centre-of-gravity specification requirements for type-approval
uri:annex/i/part/a/division/3/division/3.3

uri:annex/i/part/a/division/3/division/3.3

  • Specify coupling point mass, mounting points, and rear overhang in owner's manual
uri:annex/i/part/b/division/4

uri:annex/i/part/b/division/4

  • Specify coupling attachment conditions in owner's manual
uri:annex/i/part/c/division/2/division/2.1/division/2.1.4.1

uri:annex/i/part/c/division/2/division/2.1/division/2.1.4.1

  • Manufacturers must provide accurate documentation for extra vehicle weight allowances
uri:annex/i/part/d/division/2/division/2.3/division/2.3.3/division/2.3.3.2

uri:annex/i/part/d/division/2/division/2.3/division/2.3.3/division/2.3.3.2

  • State extreme centre-of-gravity positions for type-approval
uri:annex/iv/division/1

uri:annex/iv/division/1

  • Ensure safe steering-axle mass when lift axle is raised
s.art003

Obligations of manufacturers

  • Determine technically permissible masses for each vehicle type version
s.art004

Provisions for GB type-approval of a type of vehicle with regard to its masses and dimensions

  • Apply for GB type-approval with full mass and dimension data
s.art004

GB separate technical unit type-approval of aerodynamic devices and equipment

  • Apply for GB type-approval of aerodynamic devices as a separate technical unit
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uri:annex/i/appendix/4/division/1/division/1.3

uri:annex/i/appendix/4/division/1/division/1.3

uri:annex/iii/division/2

uri:annex/iii/division/2

uri:annex/i/part/a/division/2/division/2.6/division/2.6.4/division/2.6.4.1/division/2.6.4.1.1

uri:annex/i/part/a/division/2/division/2.6/division/2.6.4/division/2.6.4.1/division/2.6.4.1.1

uri:annex/i/part/b/division/1/division/1.3.1.1

uri:annex/i/part/b/division/1/division/1.3.1.1

uri:annex/i/part/b/division/2/division/2.1/division/2.1.3/division/2.1.3.1

uri:annex/i/part/b/division/2/division/2.1/division/2.1.3/division/2.1.3.1

uri:annex/i/part/b/division/2/division/2.1/division/2.1.3/division/2.1.3.2

uri:annex/i/part/b/division/2/division/2.1/division/2.1.3/division/2.1.3.2

uri:annex/i/part/b/division/5

uri:annex/i/part/b/division/5

uri:annex/i/part/b/division/7/division/7.1

uri:annex/i/part/b/division/7/division/7.1

uri:annex/i/part/c/division/1/division/1.3.1.1.2

uri:annex/i/part/c/division/1/division/1.3.1.1.2

uri:annex/i/part/c/division/1/division/1.3.1.2

uri:annex/i/part/c/division/1/division/1.3.1.2

uri:annex/i/part/c/division/1/division/1.3.1.2.1

uri:annex/i/part/c/division/1/division/1.3.1.2.1

uri:annex/i/part/c/division/1/division/1.3.1.3.1

uri:annex/i/part/c/division/1/division/1.3.1.3.1

uri:annex/i/part/c/division/1/division/1.3.1.4

uri:annex/i/part/c/division/1/division/1.3.1.4

uri:annex/i/part/c/division/1/division/1.4.2

uri:annex/i/part/c/division/1/division/1.4.2

uri:annex/i/part/c/division/2/division/2.1/division/2.1.4.2

uri:annex/i/part/c/division/2/division/2.1/division/2.1.4.2

uri:annex/i/part/c/division/2/division/2.3/division/2.3.4

uri:annex/i/part/c/division/2/division/2.3/division/2.3.4

uri:annex/i/part/c/division/4

uri:annex/i/part/c/division/4

uri:annex/i/part/c/division/6/division/6.2

uri:annex/i/part/c/division/6/division/6.2

uri:annex/i/part/d/division/1/division/1.4.1.1.2

uri:annex/i/part/d/division/1/division/1.4.1.1.2

uri:annex/i/part/d/division/1/division/1.4.1.3

uri:annex/i/part/d/division/1/division/1.4.1.3

uri:annex/i/part/d/division/3/division/3.1

uri:annex/i/part/d/division/3/division/3.1

uri:annex/iv/division/3.1

uri:annex/iv/division/3.1

s.annex vii para.1

ANNEX XII SMALL SERIES AND END-OF-SERIES LIMITS A. SMALL SERIES...

s.annex vi para.1

Directive 2007/46/EC is amended as follows:

s.annex vi para.2

Annex I is amended as follows: point 0.5 is replaced...

s.art001

Subject matter and scope

s.art002

Definitions

s.art004

GB separate technical unit type-approval mark

s.art005

Registration/in-service maximum permissible masses

s.art006

Derogations

s.art007

Transitional provisions

s.art008

Amendments to Directive 2007/46/EC

s.art009

Entry into force

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