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Commission Delegated Regulation (EU) No 44/2014 of 21 November 2013 supplementing Regulation (EU) No 168/2013 of the European Parliament and of the Council with regard to the vehicle construction and general requirements for the approval of two- or three-wheel vehicles and quadricycles Text with EEA relevance

COMMISSION DELEGATED REGULATION (EU) No 44/2014
of 21 November 2013
supplementing Regulation (EU) No 168/2013 of the European Parliament and of the Council with regard to the vehicle construction and general requirements for the approval of two- or three-wheel vehicles and quadricycles
(Text with EEA relevance)
CHAPTER I
SUBJECT MATTER AND DEFINITIONS
Article 1
Subject matter
Article 2
Definitions
CHAPTER II
OBLIGATIONS OF MANUFACTURERS REGARDING VEHICLE CONSTRUCTION
Article 3
Fitting and demonstration requirements related to vehicle construction
Article 4
Application of UNECE regulations
Article 5
Technical specifications on vehicle construction requirements and test procedures
Article 6
Requirements applying to powertrain tampering prevention (anti-tampering) measures
Article 7
Requirements applying to the arrangements for type-approval procedures
Article 8
Requirements applying to conformity of production (CoP)
Article 9
Requirements applying to coupling devices and attachments
Article 10
Requirements applying to devices to prevent unauthorised use
Article 11
Requirements applying to electromagnetic compatibility (EMC)
Article 12
Requirements applying to external projections
Article 13
Requirements applying to fuel storage
Article 14
Requirements applying to load platforms
Article 15
Requirements applying to masses and dimensions
Article 16
Requirements applying to the functional on-board diagnostics
Article 17
Requirements applying to passenger handholds and footrests
Article 18
Requirements applying to the registration plate space
Article 19
Requirements applying to access to repair and maintenance information
Article 20
Requirements applying to stands
CHAPTER III
OBLIGATIONS AND REQUIREMENTS RELATING TO TECHNICAL SERVICES
Article 21
Performance standards and assessment of technical services
Article 22
Permissibility of self-testing
CHAPTER IV
OBLIGATIONS OF THE MEMBER STATES
Article 23
Type-approval of vehicles, systems, components and separate technical units
CHAPTER V
FINAL PROVISIONS
Article 24
Entry into force
LIST OF ANNEXES
ANNEX I
List of UNECE regulations which apply on a compulsory basis
ANNEX II
Requirements applying to powertrain tampering prevention measures (anti-tampering)
1.
Purpose and scope
1.3. Scope
2.
General requirements
3.
Additional specific requirements for (sub)category L1e, L2e and L6e vehicles
3.2. Requirements for category L1e, L2e and L6e vehicles equipped with a combustion engine
3.2.1. Intake system
3.2.2. Engine
3.2.3. Exhaust system
3.5. Continuous Variable Transmission (CVT)
4.
Additional specific requirements for (sub)categories L3e-A1 and L4e-A1
4.2. Intake system
5.
Additional specific requirements for other (sub)categories of vehicle within the scope of point 1.3.
ANNEX III
Requirements applying to arrangements for type-approval procedures
1.
Type-approval process
2.
Combination of technical specifications
3.
Specific provisions
4.
Provisions regarding conversion of subcategories (L3e/L4e)-A2 and (L3e/L4e)-A3 motorcycles
4.1. General
4.2.1. Type-approval
4.2.9. Electronic information of the (L3e/L4e)-A2 or A3 motorcycle
4.3. Conversion
4.4. First registration
5.
Procedures to be followed during multi-stage EU type-approval
5.1. General
5.2. Procedures
6.
Specific conditions required of virtual testing methods and regulatory acts for which virtual and/or self-testing methods may be used by a manufacturer or a technical service
6.0. Objectives and scope
6.1. List of delegated acts and their annexes
7.
General conditions required for virtual testing methods
7.1. Virtual test pattern
7.2. Fundamentals of computer simulation and calculation
7.2.1. Mathematical model
7.2.2. Process of validating the mathematical model
7.2.3. Documentation
7.2.4. Tools and support
8.
Validation process for virtual testing
Figure 3-1
Virtual testing validation process flow chart
ANNEX IV
Requirements applying to conformity of production
0.
Objectives
1.
Initial assessment
2.
Product conformity arrangements
3.
Continued verification arrangements
4.
Conformity of production test requirements in cases of an unsatisfactory level of product conformity control as referred to in point 3.4.
4.1. Environmental and propulsion unit performance requirements
4.1.1.3.1.1.1. Conformity of the vehicle for type I, tailpipe emissions after cold start and type VII, CO
2
emission test
Figure 4-1
Pass/fail criteria for Type I, II and VII testing
4.1.1.3.2. Conformity of production when manufacturer’s statistical data are available
4.1.1.3.3. Conformity of production when manufacturer’s statistical data remain unsatisfactory or unavailable
4.1.1.3.3.6. Remarks
4.1.1.4. Vehicles powered by a hybrid electric powertrain
4.1.1.5. Replacement pollution control devices
4.1.1.6. Actions to be taken in case of non-conformity of production
4.1.1.7. Penalties for non-conformities of production
4.1.2. Conformity of production for test type IV, evaporative emissions
4.1.2.1. Test for leakage
4.1.2.2. Test for venting
4.1.2.3. Purge test
4.1.2.4. Control Methods
4.1.3. Test type VIII on sound level
4.1.3.1. Vehicle conformity regarding sound level
4.1.3.2. Conformity of production of a non-original replacement exhaust system
4.1.4. Conformity of production (CoP) requirements regarding maximum design vehicle speed, maximum torque, maximum continuous rated power and maximum peak power
4.1.4.1. Maximum vehicle speed measurement tolerances during conformity of production (CoP) testing
4.1.4.2. Maximum torque, maximum continuous rated power, maximum net power and maximum peak power tolerances during CoP testing
4.1.5. Conformity of production (CoP) requirements regarding the mass in running order.
5. Review of the acceptable tolerances of the mass in running order
ANNEX V
Requirements applying to coupling devices and attachments
1.
Scope
2.
General requirements
3.
Requirements for position
4.
Requirements for articulation
5.
Requirements for strength
5.2. Test procedure
5.2.4. Test conditions
5.3. Test of coupling balls and towing brackets
6.
Coupling heads
Appendix 1
Specification for dimensions of a coupling ball if fitted on L-category vehicles
Figure Ap1-1
Ball coupling dimensions
Figure Ap1-2
Clearing space for coupling balls
Appendix 2
Specifications for dynamic test of coupling ball and towing bracket
Figure Ap2-1
Dynamic test direction on coupling ball and towing bracket – Test rig I. RL = reference line
Figure Ap2-2
Dynamic test direction on coupling ball and towing bracket – Test rig II. RL = reference line
Figure Ap2-3
Relative positions of the attachment points of a coupling device with respect to the reference line — Criteria for dynamic test angles
Appendix 3
Specifications for dynamic test on coupling head
Figure Ap3-1
Dynamic test direction on coupling head
Figure Ap3-2
Static lifting test direction on coupling head
ANNEX VI
Requirements applying to devices to prevent unauthorised use
1.
Requirements
ANNEX VII
Requirements applying to electromagnetic compatibility (EMC)
1.
Requirements
ANNEX VIII
Requirements applying to external projections
1.
Requirements applying to two-wheel mopeds and two-wheel motorcycles with or without side-car
1.1. General requirements
1.1.2. Vehicles of categories L1e, L3e and L4e shall meet the following general requirements:
1.1.3. Specific provisions for vehicles of categories L1e, L3e and L4e
1.1.4. Specific provisions for vehicles of category L4e
Figure 8-1
Top-down view of category L4e motorcycle with side-car
1.2. Assessment of external projections
Figure 8-2
Test device movement zones
Figure 8-3
Top-down view of the testing device grazing the side of a vehicle and colliding with a protruding part
1.3. Specific requirements
1.3.1. Radius requirements concerning group 1 parts (contacted by grazing):
1.3.1.1. Plates:
1.3.1.2. Stems
1.3.2. Radius requirements concerning group 2 parts (contacted by collision):
1.3.2.1. Plates:
1.3.2.2. Stems
Figure 8-4
View of rider through transparent windshield
Figure 8-5
Fitting requirement for filler cap on fuel tank
2.
Requirements applying to three-wheel vehicles and quadricycles
2.1. General requirements
2.1.2. Specific provisions for vehicles of categories L2e, L5e, L6e and L7e
Appendix 1
Testing device
1.
External projections testing device
Figure Ap1-1
Diagram of the testing device
2.
Procedure for use
ANNEX IX
Requirements applying to fuel storage
1.
General requirements
2.
Fuel tank tests
2.1. Overturn test
2.2. Hydraulic test
3.
Specific requirements and tests for fuel tanks made of materials other than metal
3.2. Permeability test to be carried out on completely new fuel tank
3.3. Shock test to be carried out on a fuel tank which has undergone the permeability test
3.4. Mechanical strength test to be carried out on a fuel tank which has undergone the permeability test
3.5. Fuel resistance test to be carried out on samples of a completely new fuel tank and samples of a fuel tank which has undergone the permeability test
3.6. High temperature test to be carried out on samples of a fuel tank which has undergone the permeability test
3.7. Fire resistance test to be carried out on samples of a fuel tank which has undergone the permeability test
3.7.1. Preparation of test samples
3.7.2. Test equipment
3.7.3. Test procedure
Figure 9-1
Set-up for fire resistance test
3.7.4. Expression of results
3.7.5. Requirements concerning the fire resistance of fuel tank materials other than metal
ANNEX X
Requirements applying to load platforms
1.
Purpose
2.
Requirements
ANNEX XI
Requirements applying to masses and dimensions
1.
Purpose
2.
Submission of the vehicle’s mass specifications and test requirements to determine the mass specifications
3.
Submission of the vehicle’s dimensions and test requirements to determine the dimensions
Appendix 1
Specific requirements with regard to masses and dimensions of L-category vehicles
1.
Specific requirements regarding vehicle dimensions
2.
Specific requirements regarding vehicle masses
2.7.1. Seat adjustment
2.7.2. Distribution of the mass of the driver and passengers to measure the vehicle masses
2.7.3. Distribution of the mass of the optional equipment
2.7.4. Distribution of the pay-mass
2.8. Maximum permissible pay-mass
2.9. Mass of the alternative propellant storage
3.
Specific requirements regarding the vehicle masses and dimensions of subcategories L6e-A, L7e-A and L7e-B relating to static vehicle stability
3.0.1. Objectives and scope
3.1. Test vehicle
3.1.2. Checks
3.2. Lateral static stability tests
3.2.2. Tilt Table Test
3.2.2.1. Test Conditions
3.2.2.1.1. Loaded Configuration
3.2.2.2. Operator and passenger configuration
3.2.2.3. Test Device
3.2.2.4. Test Procedure
3.2.2.5. Performance Requirements
3.2.3. Static stability coefficient — Kst
3.2.3.1 Test Conditions
3.2.3.2. Calculation Kst
3.2.3.3. Performance Requirements
3.2.3.3.1. (Sub)categories L6e-A, L7e-A and L7e-B2: Kst ≥ 1.0
3.2.3.3.2. (Sub)category L7e-B1: Kst ≥ 0.7
3.2.4. Pitch stability
3.2.4.1. Test Conditions
3.2.4.1.1. Test Device
3.2.4.1.2. Test Procedure
3.2.4.1.3. Pitch stability performance requirements
ANNEX XII
Requirements applying to functional on-board diagnostics (OBD)
1.
Introduction
2.
OBD stage I and stage II
2.2. OBD stage II
2.3. Electric circuit diagnostic
3.
Functional OBD requirements
3.2.1. Temporary disablement of the OBD system
3.3. Description of tests
3.3.2.2. Engine misfire
3.3.2.3. Oxygen sensor deterioration
3.5. Activation of malfunction indicator (MI)
3.7. Extinguishing the MI
3.8. Erasing a fault code
3.9. Bi-fuelled gas vehicles
4.
Requirements relating to the type-approval of on-board diagnostic systems
4.5. Deficiency period
Appendix 1
Functional aspects of on-board diagnostic (OBD) systems
1.
Introduction
2.
On-board diagnostic functional verification testing
3.
Diagnostic signals
4.
In-use performance
4.1. General requirements
4.2. NumeratorM
4.3. DenominatorM
4.4. Ignition Cycle Counter
4.5. General Denominator
4.6. Reporting and increasing counters
4.7. Disablement of Numerators and Denominators and of the General Denominator
5.
Access to OBD information
6.
Information required for the manufacture of diagnostic tools
6.2.1. Communication Protocol Information
6.2.2. Test and diagnosis of OBD monitored components
6.2.3. Data required to perform the repair
Appendix 2
Minimum monitoring requirements for on-board diagnostic (OBD) system stages I and II
1.
Subject matter
2.
Scope and monitoring requirements
2.5. Exemptions regarding detection
2.6. Exemption regarding OBD emission verification tests (type VIII)
ANNEX XIII
Requirements applying to passenger handholds and footrests
1.
General requirements
ANNEX XIV
Requirements applying to the registration plate space
1.
General requirements
1.4. Shape and dimensions of the space for mounting a registration plate
1.5. Mounting and fixing of a rear registration plate on vehicles of categories L1e, L2e, L3e, L4e and L5e
1.6. Mounting and fixing of front and rear registration plates on vehicles of categories L6e and L7e
1.7. Other requirements
2.
Test procedure
2.1. Determination of the vertical inclination and height of the registration plate from the ground surface
ANNEX XV
Requirements applying to access to repair and maintenance information
1.
Purpose
2.
Compliance with access to vehicle OBD and vehicle repair and maintenance information requirements in the type-approval procedure
3.
Fees for access
4.
Service parts, diagnostic tools and test equipment
5.
Multi-stage type-approval
6.
Small volume manufacturers
7.
Carry-over systems
8.
Compliance with the obligations regarding access to vehicle OBD and vehicle repair and maintenance information
9.
Information requirements for granting access to independent operators to non-secure areas
10.
Information requirements for granting access to independent operators to secure areas
Appendix 1
Access to vehicle OBD and vehicle repair and maintenance information
1.
Introduction
2.
Requirements
Appendix 2
List of carry-over systems
ANNEX XVI
Requirements applying to stands
1.
General requirements
2.
Specific requirements
2.3. Specific requirements for prop stands
2.4. Specific requirements for centre stands
2.5. Stand retention systems
3.
Test procedure
3.1. Test surface specifications
3.2. Vehicle preparation (valid for all tests)
3.3. Test of stability of a vehicle fitted with a prop stand on a horizontal ground surface
3.4. Test of stability of a vehicle parked on an inclined surface
Figure 14-1
Transverse tilt to the left and right (prop stand)
Figure 14-2
Transverse tilt to the left and right (centre stand)
Figure 14-3
Longitudinal tilt downstream
Figure 14-4
Longitudinal tilt upstream
ANNEX XVII
Performance standards and assessment of technical services
1.
General requirements
1.3. Procedure for the assessment of the technical services