Retained EU Law SI 2012/1230 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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Status
In Force
Penalty ceiling
Regulated

Does it bind you?

Business-side roles with duties under this instrument.

Manufacturer19 Operator1

Plus 1 duty on the regulator, Crown ministers and public bodies — folded into the section list below.

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Manufacturer — also bound by 502 other Acts
Operator — also bound by 746 other Acts

What it requires

Regulations creating concrete business duties or carrying penalties, grouped as the instrument is structured. Titles link to the source text — blue means you’re leaving for legislation.gov.uk.

uri:annex/i/appendix/4/division/1/division/1.3 uri:annex/i/appendix/4/division/1/division/1.3 Regulated
  • Validate mathematical models against physical test resultsManufacturer
uri:annex/i/appendix/4/division/1/division/1.4.5 uri:annex/i/appendix/4/division/1/division/1.4.5 Regulated
  • Specify vehicle restraint method for type-approval testingManufacturer
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 Regulated
  • Comply with mass distribution and centre-of-gravity specification requirements for type-approvalManufacturer
uri:annex/i/part/a/division/3/division/3.3 uri:annex/i/part/a/division/3/division/3.3 Regulated
  • Specify coupling point mass, mounting points, and rear overhang in owner's manualManufacturer
uri:annex/i/part/b/division/1/division/1.3.1.1 uri:annex/i/part/b/division/1/division/1.3.1.1 Regulated
  • Make aerodynamic devices cargo-neutral, lockable and retractableManufacturer
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 Regulated
Other duties (1) — Crown / regulator
  • Technical Service must verify alternative fuel weight allowance declarationsStatutory regulator
uri:annex/i/part/b/division/4 uri:annex/i/part/b/division/4 Regulated
  • Specify coupling attachment conditions in owner's manualManufacturer
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 Regulated
  • Ensure aerodynamic devices can be adjusted with no more than 40 daN of manual forceOperator
uri:annex/i/part/c/division/1/division/1.3.1.2 uri:annex/i/part/c/division/1/division/1.3.1.2 Regulated
  • Design long aerodynamic devices to fold within permitted size limitsManufacturer
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 Regulated
  • Type-approve aerodynamic devices and equipment before market placementManufacturer
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 Regulated
  • Obtain type-approval for cab aerodynamic devices and equipmentManufacturer
uri:annex/i/part/c/division/1/division/1.4.2 uri:annex/i/part/c/division/1/division/1.4.2 Regulated
  • Add Article 9a compliance symbol to vehicles and Certificate of ConformityManufacturer
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 Regulated
  • Manufacturers must provide accurate documentation for extra vehicle weight allowancesManufacturer
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 Regulated
  • Fit compliance symbol and state increased weight in Certificate of ConformityManufacturer
uri:annex/i/part/c/division/4 uri:annex/i/part/c/division/4 Regulated
  • Ensure tow-capable vehicles meet uphill starting performanceManufacturer
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 Regulated
  • State extreme centre-of-gravity positions for type-approvalManufacturer
uri:annex/i/part/d/division/3/division/3.1 uri:annex/i/part/d/division/3/division/3.1 Regulated
  • Design trailers/semi-trailers to meet turning circle requirementsManufacturer
uri:annex/iv/division/1 uri:annex/iv/division/1 Regulated
  • Ensure safe steering-axle mass when lift axle is raisedManufacturer
s.art003 Obligations of manufacturers Regulated
  • Determine technically permissible masses for each vehicle type versionManufacturer
s.art004 Provisions for GB type-approval of a type of vehicle with regard to its masses and dimensions Regulated
  • Apply for GB type-approval with full mass and dimension dataManufacturer
s.art004 GB separate technical unit type-approval of aerodynamic devices and equipment Regulated
  • Apply for GB type-approval of aerodynamic devices as a separate technical unitManufacturer
22 other provisions — procedural and definitional
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/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/1.3.1.4 uri:annex/i/part/c/division/1/division/1.3.1.4
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/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/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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