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(Non-legislative acts)
ACTS ADOPTED BY BODIES CREATED BY
INTERNATIONAL AGREEMENTS
Only the original UN/ECE texts have legal effect under international public law. The status and date of entry into force of this Regulation
should be checked in the latest version of the UN/ECE status document TRANS/WP.29/343, available at:
http://www.unece.org/trans/main/wp29/wp29wgs/wp29gen/wp29fdocstts.html
Regulation No 73 of the Economic Commission for Europe of the United Nations (UN/ECE) —
Uniform provisions concerning the approval of
I. Vehicles with regard to their lateral protection devices (LPD)
II. Lateral protection devices (LPD)
III. Vehicles with regard to the installation of LPD of an approved type according to Part II of this
Regulation
Incorporating all valid text up to:
01 series of amendments — Date of entry into force: 9 December 2010
CONTENTS
REGULATION
1. Scope
2. Definitions
3. Requirements
4. Application for approval
5. Approval
6. Modification and extension of approval of a type of vehicle or lateral protection device
7. Conformity of production
8. Penalties for non-conformity of production
9. Production definitely discontinued
10. Names and addresses of technical services responsible for conducting approval tests, and of adminis
trative departments
11. Transitional provisions
PART I — APPROVAL OF VEHICLES WITH REGARD TO THEIR LATERAL PROTECTION DEVICES (LPD)
12. Requirements
13. Derogations

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PART II — APPROVAL OF LATERAL PROTECTION DEVICES (LPD)
14. Requirements
PART III — APPROVAL OF A VEHICLE WITH REGARD TO THE INSTALLATION OF AN LPD OF AN APPROVED
TYPE ACCORDING TO PART II OF THIS REGULATION
15. Requirements
16. Derogations
ANNEXES
Annex 1 — Appendix 1 — Communication (Part I)
Appendix 2 — Communication (Part II)
Appendix 3 — Communication (Part III)
Annex 2 — Arrangement of approval marks
Annex 3 — Test conditions
1. SCOPE
1.1. This
Regulation
applies
to:
1.1.1. PART
I:
vehicles
of
categories
N 2 , N 3 , O 3 and O 4 ( 1 ) equipped with lateral protection devices
which have not been separately approved according to Part II of this Regulation or are so
designed and/or equipped that their component parts may be regarded as totally or partially
fulfilling the function of a device.
1.1.2. PART
II:
Lateral
protection
devices
which
are
intended
to
be
fitted
to
vehicles
of
categories
N 2 , N 3 ,
O 3 and O 4 ( 1 ).
1.1.3.
PART III: the installation on vehicles of categories N 2 , N 3 , O 3 and O 4 ( 1 ) of lateral protection
devices which have been type-approved according to Part II of this Regulation and to the
completion of vehicles partially approved according to Part I and completed with lateral
protection devices which have been type-approved according to Part II of this Regulation;
1.2. This
Regulation
does
not
apply
to:
1.2.1. tractors
for
semi-trailers;
1.2.2.
vehicles designed and constructed for special purposes where it is not possible, for practical
reasons, to fit lateral protection devices.
2. DEFINITIONS
For the purposes of this Regulation:
2.1. Definitions
common
to
Parts
I,
II
and
III
2.1.1.
‘Unladen mass’ means the mass of the vehicle in running order, unoccupied and unladen but
complete with fuel, coolant, lubricant, tools and a spare wheel (if provided as standard equipment
by the vehicle manufacturer);
2.1.2.
‘Maximum mass’ means the mass stated by the vehicle manufacturer to be technically permissible
(this mass may be higher than the ‘permissible maximum mass’ laid down by the national
administration);
2.1.3.
‘Unprotected road users’ means pedestrians, cyclists or motor cyclists using the road in such a way
that they are liable to fall under the sides of the vehicle and be caught under the wheels;
2.1.4. ‘Lateral
protection
device
(LPD)’
consist
of
longitudinal
member(s)
and
link(s)
(fixing
elements)
to
the chassis side members or other structural parts of the vehicle, designed to offer effective
protection to unprotected road users against the risk of falling under the sides of the vehicle
and being caught under the wheels. Parts of the vehicle can also be used as LPD.
( 1 ) As defined in the Consolidated Resolution on the Construction of Vehicles (R.E.3.), document ECE/TRANS/WP.29/
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2.2. Definitions
specific
to
Part
I
2.2.1.
‘Approval of a vehicle’ means the approval of a complete, incomplete or completed vehicle type
with regard to its lateral protection;
2.2.2. ‘Vehicle
type’
means
a
category
of
vehicle
which
does
not
differ
with
respect
to
the
essential
points such as the width of the rear axle, the overall width, the dimensions, the shape and the
materials of the whole side of the vehicle (including the cab if fitted), and the characteristics of the
suspension in so far as they have a bearing on the requirements specified in paragraph 12.
2.3. Definitions
specific
to
Part
II
2.3.1.
‘Approval of an LPD’ means the approval of a type of LPD with respect to the requirements laid
down in paragraph 14;
2.3.2. ‘Type
of
LPD’
means
an
LPD
that
does
not
differ
with
respect
to
the
essential
characteristics
such
as shape, dimensions, attachment, materials and the markings specified in paragraph 5.2.4.
2.4. Definitions
specific
to
Part
III
2.4.1.
‘Approval of a vehicle’ means the approval of a vehicle type with regard to the installation of LPD
of a type approved according to Part II of this Regulation, including, if necessary, the completion
of a vehicle partially approved according to Part I;
2.4.2. ‘Vehicle
type’
means
vehicles
which
do
not
differ
in
such
essential
aspects
as:
(a) the width of the rear axle;
(b) the structure, the dimensions, the shape and the height from the ground of the sides of the
vehicle and the characteristics of the suspension, in so far as they have a bearing on the
requirements specified in paragraph 15 of this Regulation;
(c) the approved LPD fitted to the vehicle.
3. REQUIREMENTS
3.1. GENERAL
3.1.1. The
requirements
of
this
Regulation
shall
be
considered
satisfied
either:
3.1.1.1. If the vehicle is equipped with LPD in accordance with the requirements of Part I and/or Part III;
or
3.1.1.2. If the vehicle is so designed and/or equipped at the side that, by virtue of their shape and
characteristics, its component parts may be incorporated and/or regarded as replacing the LPD.
Components whose combined function satisfies the requirements set out in paragraphs 12 and 15
are considered to form an LPD.
3.2.
VEHICLE TEST CONDITIONS
Compliance with the requirements contained in Part I and Part III, shall be determined with the
vehicle positioned in accordance with Annex 3.
4. APPLICATION
FOR
APPROVAL
4.1. Application
for
approval
pursuant
to
Part
I
of
this
Regulation
4.1.1. The
application
for
approval
of
a
vehicle
type
to
Part
I
of
this
Regulation
shall
be
submitted
by
the vehicle manufacturer or by his duly accredited representative.
4.1.2.
It shall be accompanied by the undermentioned documents in triplicate and by the following
particulars:
4.1.2.1. A detailed description of the vehicle type with respect to its state of completion, structure,
dimensions, lines and constituent materials;
4.1.2.2. Drawings of the vehicle showing the vehicle type in side and rear elevation and design details of
the lateral parts of the structure;
4.1.2.3. A detailed description of the LPD: their dimensions, lines, constituent materials, design details of
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4.1.3.
A vehicle representative of the type to be approved shall be submitted to the technical service
responsible for conducting the approval tests.
4.1.3.1. A vehicle not comprising all the components proper to the type may be accepted for approval
provided that it can be shown that the absence of the components omitted has no detrimental
effect on the results of the approval, so far as the requirements of this part are concerned.
4.1.3.2. It shall be the responsibility of the applicant for approval to show that acceptance of the variants
referred to in paragraph 4.1.3.1 is compatible with compliance with the requirements of this part.
4.2. Application
for
approval
pursuant
to
Part
II
of
this
Regulation
4.2.1. The
application
for
approval
pursuant
to
Part
II
of
this
Regulation
shall
be
submitted
by
the
manufacturer of the LPD or by his duly accredited representative.
4.2.2.
It shall be accompanied by the undermentioned documents in triplicate and by the following
particulars:
4.2.2.1. A detailed description of the LPD: their dimensions, lines, constituent materials and the details of
their intended links to the vehicle;
4.2.2.2. A sample of the type of LPD: the sample must be clearly and indelibly marked on all its main
components with the applicant’s trade name or mark and the type designation;
4.2.2.3. A LPD representative of the type to be approved shall be submitted to the technical service
responsible for conducting the approval tests.
4.3. Application
for
approval
pursuant
to
Part
III
of
this
Regulation
4.3.1. The
application
for
approval
pursuant
to
Part
III
of
this
Regulation
shall
be
submitted
by
the
vehicle manufacturer or by his duly accredited representative.
4.3.2.
It shall be accompanied by the undermentioned documents in triplicate and by the following
particulars:
4.3.2.1. Drawings of the vehicle showing, according to the criteria referred to in paragraph 2.4.2, the
vehicle type in side elevation with an indication of the position of the approved LPD and design
details of their links to the vehicle;
4.3.2.2. A
list
of
the
LPD
intended
to
be
fitted
to
the
vehicle;
4.3.2.3. At the request of the approval authority the type approval communication form (i.e. Annex 1,
Appendix 2 to this Regulation) for the LPD shall also be supplied.
4.3.3.
A vehicle representative of the type to be approved and fitted with approved LPD shall be
submitted to the technical service responsible for conducting the approval tests.
4.3.3.1. A vehicle not comprising all the components proper to the type may be accepted for approval
provided that it can be shown that the absence of the components omitted has no detrimental
effect on the results of the approval, so far as the requirements of this part are concerned.
4.3.3.2. It shall be the responsibility of the applicant for approval to show that acceptance of the variants
referred to in paragraph 4.3.3.1 is compatible with compliance with the requirements of this part.
5. APPROVAL
5.1. Approval
pursuant
to
Part
I
of
this
Regulation
5.1.1. If
the
complete,
incomplete
or
completed
vehicle
submitted
for
approval
pursuant
to
this
part
meets the requirements of paragraph 12, approval of that vehicle type shall be granted.
5.1.2. An
approval
number
shall
be
assigned
to
each
type
approved.
Its
first
two
digits
(at
present
01
corresponding to the 01 series of amendment) shall indicate the series of amendments incor
porating the most recent major technical amendments made to the Regulation at the time of issue
of the approval. The same Contracting Party shall not assign the same number to another vehicle
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5.1.3.
Notice of approval or refusal or extension of approval of a vehicle type pursuant to this part shall
be communicated to the Contracting Parties to the Agreement which apply this Regulation, by
means of a form conforming to the model in Annex 1, Appendix 1, to this Regulation.
5.1.4. There
shall
be
affixed,
conspicuously
and
in
a
readily
accessible
location
specified
on
the
approval
form, to every vehicle conforming to a vehicle type approved under this Regulation, an approval
mark consisting of:
5.1.4.1. A circle surrounding the letter ‘E’ followed by the distinguishing number of the country which has
granted approval ( 2 );
5.1.4.2. The number of this Regulation, followed by the letter ‘R’, a dash and the approval number to the
right of the circle prescribed in paragraph 5.1.4.1.
5.1.5.
If the vehicle conforms to a vehicle type approved, under one or more other Regulations annexed
to the Agreement, in the country that has granted approval under this Regulation, the symbol
prescribed in paragraph 5.1.4.1 need not be repeated; in such a case the Regulation and approval
numbers and the additional symbols of all the Regulations under which approval has been
granted in the country that has granted approval under this Regulation shall be placed in
vertical columns to the right of the symbol prescribed in paragraph 5.1.4.1.
5.1.6.
The approval mark shall be clearly legible and be indelible.
5.1.7.
The approval mark shall be placed close to or on the vehicle data plate affixed by the manu
facturer.
5.1.8.
Annex 2 to this Regulation gives examples of arrangements of approval marks.
5.2. Approval
pursuant
to
Part
II
of
this
Regulation
5.2.1. If
the
LPD
submitted
for
approval
pursuant
to
this
part
meet
the
requirements
of
paragraph
14,
approval of that type of LPD shall be granted.
5.2.2. An
approval
number
shall
be
assigned
to
each
type
approved.
Its
first
two
digits
(at
present
01
corresponding to the 01 series of amendments) shall indicate the series of amendments incor
porating the most recent major technical amendments made to the Regulation at the time of issue
of the approval. The same Contracting Party shall not assign the same number to another type of
device.
5.2.3.
Notice of approval, or refusal or extension of approval of a type of LPD pursuant to this part shall
be communicated to the Contracting Parties to the Agreement which apply this Regulation, by
means of a form conforming to the model in Annex 1, Appendix 2, to this Regulation.
5.2.4. There
shall
be
affixed,
conspicuously
and
in
a
readily
accessible
location
specified
on
the
approval
form, to the main components of LPD conforming to a type of LPD approved under this
Regulation an approval mark consisting of:
5.2.4.1. A circle surrounding the letter ‘E’ followed by the distinguishing number of the country which has
granted approval ( 2 );
5.2.4.2. The approval number to the right of the circle prescribed in paragraph 5.2.4.1.
( 2 ) 1 for Germany, 2 for France, 3 for Italy, 4 for the Netherlands, 5 for Sweden, 6 for Belgium, 7 for Hungary, 8 for the
Czech Republic, 9 for Spain, 10 for Serbia, 11 for the United Kingdom, 12 for Austria, 13 for Luxembourg, 14 for
Switzerland, 15 (vacant), 16 for Norway, 17 for Finland, 18 for Denmark, 19 for Romania, 20 for Poland, 21 for
Portugal, 22 for the Russian Federation, 23 for Greece, 24 for Ireland, 25 for Croatia, 26 for Slovenia, 27 for Slovakia,
28 for Belarus, 29 for Estonia, 30 (vacant), 31 for Bosnia and Herzegovina, 32 for Latvia, 33 (vacant), 34 for Bulgaria,
35 for Kazakhstan, 36 for Lithuania, 37 for Turkey, 38 (vacant), 39 for Azerbaijan, 40 for the former Yugoslav
Republic of Macedonia, 41 (vacant), 42 for the European Union (Approvals are granted by its Member States using
their respective ECE symbol), 43 for Japan, 44 (vacant), 45 for Australia, 46 for Ukraine, 47 for South Africa, 48 for
New Zealand, 49 for Cyprus, 50 for Malta, 51 for the Republic of Korea, 52 for Malaysia, 53 for Thailand, 54 and 55
(vacant), 56 for Montenegro, 57 (vacant) and 58 for Tunisia. Other numbers shall be assigned to other countries in
the chronological order in which they ratify or accede to the Agreement Concerning the Adoption of Uniform
Technical Prescriptions for Wheeled Vehicles, Equipment and Parts which can be Fitted and/or be Used on
Wheeled Vehicles and the Conditions for Reciprocal Recognition of Approvals Granted on the Basis of these
Prescriptions, and the numbers thus assigned shall be communicated by the Secretary-General of the United
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5.2.5.
The approval mark shall be clearly legible and be indelible.
5.2.6.
Annex 2 to this Regulation gives examples of arrangements of approval marks.
5.3. Approval
pursuant
to
Part
III
of
this
Regulation
5.3.1.
If the vehicle submitted for approval pursuant to this part is equipped with an approved LPD and
meets the requirements of paragraph 15, approval of that vehicle type shall be granted.
5.3.2. An
approval
number
shall
be
assigned
to
each
type
approved.
Its
first
two
digits
(at
present
01
corresponding to the 01 series of amendments) shall indicate the series of amendments incor
porating the most recent major technical amendments made to the Regulation at the time of issue
of the approval. The same Contracting Party shall not assign the same number to another vehicle
type.
5.3.3.
Notice of approval or refusal or extension of approval of a vehicle type pursuant to this Regu
lation shall be communicated to the Contracting Parties to the Agreement which apply this
Regulation, by means of a form conforming to the model in Annex 1, Appendix 3, to this
Regulation.
5.3.4. There
shall
be
affixed,
conspicuously
and
in
a
readily
accessible
place
specified
on
the
approval
form, to every vehicle conforming to a vehicle type approved under this Regulation an approval
mark consisting of:
5.3.4.1. A circle surrounding the letter ‘E’ followed by the distinguishing number of the country which has
granted approval ( 2 );
5.3.4.2. The number of this Regulation, followed by the letter ‘R’, a dash and the approval number to the
right of the circle prescribed in paragraph 5.3.4.1.
5.3.5.
If the vehicle conforms to a vehicle type approved, under one or more other Regulations annexed
to the Agreement, in the country which has granted approval under this Regulation, the symbol
prescribed in paragraph 5.3.4.1 need not be repeated; in such a case the Regulation and approval
numbers and the additional symbols of all the Regulations under which approval has been
granted in the country which has granted approval under this Regulation shall be placed in
vertical columns to the right of the symbol prescribed in paragraph 5.3.4.1.
5.3.6.
The approval mark shall be clearly legible and be indelible.
5.3.7.
The approval mark shall be placed close to or on the vehicle data plate affixed by the manu
facturer.
5.3.8.
Annex 2 to this Regulation gives examples of arrangements of approval marks.
6.
MODIFICATION AND EXTENSION OF APPROVAL OF A TYPE OF VEHICLE OR LPD
6.1.
Every modification of the type of vehicle or LPD shall be notified to the administrative
department which approved the type. The department may then either:
6.1.1. Consider
that
the
modifications
made
are
unlikely
to
have
an
appreciable
adverse
effect
and
that
in any case the vehicle or LPD still complies with the requirements; or
6.1.2.
Require a further test report from the technical service responsible for conducting the tests.
6.2. Confirmation
or
refusal
of
approval,
specifying
the
modifications,
shall
be
communicated
by
the
procedure specified in paragraph 5.1.3, 5.2.3 or 5.3.3, as applicable, to the Contracting Parties to
the Agreement applying this Regulation.
6.3. The
competent
authority
issuing
the
extension
of
approval
shall
assign
a
series
number
for
such
an extension and inform thereof the other Contracting Parties to the 1958 Agreement applying
this Regulation by means of a communication form conforming to the model in Annex 1 to this
Regulation.
7. CONFORMITY
OF
PRODUCTION
The conformity of production procedures shall comply with those set out in the Agreement,
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7.1. Every
vehicle
or
LPD
approved
under
this
Regulation
shall
be
so
manufactured
as
to
conform
to
the type approved by meeting the requirements of the respective parts above;
7.2. The
approval
authority
that
has
granted
type
approval
may
at
any
time
verify
the
conformity
control methods applicable to each production facility.
8. PENALTIES
FOR
NON-CONFORMITY
OF
PRODUCTION
8.1.
The approval granted in respect of a type of vehicle or LPD pursuant to this Regulation may be
withdrawn if the requirements laid down in paragraph 12, 14 or 15, as applicable, are not
complied with.
8.2. If
a
Contracting
Party
to
the
Agreement
applying
this
Regulation
withdraws
an
approval
it
has
previously granted, it shall forthwith notify the other Contracting Parties applying this Regulation,
by means of a communication form conforming to the model in Annex 1 to this Regulation.
9. PRODUCTION
DEFINITELY
DISCONTINUED
If the holder of the approval completely ceases to manufacture a type of vehicle or LPD approved
in accordance with this Regulation, he shall so inform the authority that granted the approval.
Upon receiving the relevant communication that authority shall inform thereof the other
Contracting Parties to the Agreement applying this Regulation by means of a communication
form conforming to the model in Annex 1 to this Regulation.
10. NAMES
AND
ADDRESSES
OF
TECHNICAL
SERVICES
RESPONSIBLE
FOR
CONDUCTING
APPROVAL
TESTS, AND OF ADMINISTRATIVE DEPARTMENTS
The Contracting Parties to the 1958 Agreement applying this Regulation shall communicate to
the United Nations Secretariat the names and addresses of the technical services responsible for
conducting approval tests and of the administrative departments that grant approval and to which
forms certifying approval or extension or refusal or withdrawal of approval, issued in other
countries, are to be sent.
11. TRANSITIONAL
PROVISIONS
11.1.
As from the official date of entry into force of the 01 series of amendments, no Contracting Party
applying this Regulation shall refuse to grant ECE approval under this Regulation as amended by
the 01 series of amendments.
11.2.
As from 12 months after the date of entry into force of the 01 series of amendments, Contracting
Parties applying this Regulation shall grant approvals only if the type of vehicle or LPD to be
approved meets the requirements of this Regulation as amended by the 01 series of amendments.
11.3.
Even after the entry into force of the 01 series of amendments to this Regulation, approvals issued
to the 00 series of amendments shall remain valid and Contracting Parties applying this Regu
lation shall continue to grant extensions to such approvals and shall continue to accept them.
11.4.
No Contracting Party applying this Regulation shall refuse national or regional type approval of a
vehicle type approved to the 00 series of amendments to this Regulation.
PART I — APPROVAL OF VEHICLES WITH REGARD TO THEIR LATERAL PROTECTION DEVICES (LPD)
12. REQUIREMENTS
12.1.
LPD shall not increase the overall width of the vehicle and the main part of their outer surface
shall not be more than 150 mm inboard from the outermost plane (maximum width) of the
vehicle. Their forward end may be turned inwards on some vehicles in accordance with para
graphs 12.4.3 and 12.4.4. Their rearward end shall not be more than 30 mm inboard from the
outermost edge of the rear tyres (excluding any bulging of the tyres close to the ground) over at
least the rearmost 250 mm.
12.2. The
outer
surface
of
the
LPD
shall
be
smooth,
and
so
far
as
possible
continuous
from
front
to
rear; adjacent parts may however overlap provided that the overlapping edge faces rearwards or
downwards, or a gap of not more than 25 mm measured longitudinally may be left, provided that
the rearward part does not protrude outboard of the forward part; domed heads of bolts or rivets
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protrude to the same extent provided that they are smooth and similarly rounded; all external
edges and corners that may be contacted by a sphere of 100 mm diameter shall be rounded with
a radius not less than 2,5 mm; those protruding less than 5 mm shall have blunted outward
facing edges.
12.3.
LPD may consist of a continuous flat surface, or of one or more horizontal rails, or a
combination of surface and rails; when rails are used they shall be not more than 300 mm
apart and not less than:
(a) 50 mm high in the case of vehicles of categories N 2 and O 3 ;
(b) 100 mm high and essentially flat in the case of vehicles of categories N 3 and O 4 .
Combinations of surfaces and rails shall form a practically continuous LPD subject, however, to
the provisions of paragraph 12.2.
12.4. The
forward
edge
of
LPD
shall
be
constructed
as
follows:
12.4.1. Their
position
shall
be:
12.4.1.1. On a vehicle of category N 2 or N 3 : not more than 300 mm to the rear of the vertical plane
perpendicular to the longitudinal plane of the vehicle and tangential to the outer surface of the
tyre on the wheel immediately forward of the device;
12.4.1.2. On a drawbar trailer: not more than 500 mm to the rear of the plane defined in paragraph
12.4.1.1;
12.4.1.3. On a semi-trailer: not more than 250 mm to the rear of the transverse median plane of the
support legs, if support legs are fitted, but in any case the distance from the front edge to the
transverse plane passing through the centre of the kingpin in its rearmost position may not
exceed 2,7 m;
12.4.1.4. On a central axle trailer: in the area forward of the transverse plane passing through the centre of
the front axle but not more than the front of the bodywork, if any, to ensure the normal
manoeuvrability of the trailer.
12.4.2. Where the forward edge lies in an open space of more than 25 mm, the edge shall consist of a
continuous vertical member extending over the whole height of the device; the outer and forward
faces of this member shall measure at least 50 mm rearwards and be turned 100 mm inwards or
have a minimum radius of 50 mm in the case of vehicles of categories N 2 and O 3 and at least
100 mm rearwards and be turned 100 mm inwards or have a minimum radius of 100 mm in the
case of vehicles of categories N 3 and O 4 .
12.4.3. On
a
vehicle
of
category
N 2 or N 3 where the 300 mm dimension referred to in paragraph
12.4.1.1 falls within the cab, the device shall be so constructed that the gap between its
forward edge and the cab panels do not exceed 100 mm and, if necessary, shall be turned in
through an angle not exceeding 45°. In this case, the provisions of paragraph 12.4.2 are not
applicable.
12.4.4. At
the
manufacturer’s
option,
on
a
vehicle
of
category
N 2 or N 3 where the 300 mm dimension
referred to in paragraph 12.4.1.1 falls behind the cab and the device extends forward to within
100 mm of the cab, then the provisions of paragraph 12.4.3 may be met.
12.5.
The rearward edge of LPD shall not be more than 300 mm forward of the vertical plane
perpendicular to the longitudinal plane of the vehicle and tangential to the outer surface of
the tyre on the wheel immediately to the rear; a continuous vertical member is not required
on the rear edge.
12.6.
The requirements of paragraphs 12.4 and 12.5 are independent and cannot be combined.
However, in the case of a vehicle having two steered axles an LPD shall not be required
between those two axles if the longitudinal distance between their centre lines does not exceed
2 100 mm.
12.7.
The front and rear overhang of the LPD shall not exceed the distance between the links and the
centre of the ram measured during the test prescribed in paragraph 12.10. In the case of several
such distances the greatest of the test distances shall not be exceeded.
12.8. The
lower
edge
of
LPD
shall
at
no
point
be
more
than
550
mm
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12.9.
The upper edge of LPD shall not be more than 350 mm below that part of the structure of the
vehicle, cut or contacted by a vertical plane tangential to the outer surface of the tyres, excluding
any bulging close to the ground, except in the following cases:
12.9.1. Where the plane in paragraph 12.9 does not cut the structure of the vehicle, then the upper edge
shall be level with the surface of the load-carrying platform, or 950 mm from the ground,
whichever is the less;
12.9.2. Where the plane in paragraph 12.9 cuts the structure of the vehicle at a level more than 1,3 m
above the ground, then the upper edge of the device shall not be less than 950 mm above the
ground;
12.9.3. On
a
vehicle
specially
designed
and
constructed,
and
not
merely
adapted,
for
the
carriage
of
a
container or demountable body, the upper edge of the device may be determined in accordance
with paragraphs 12.9.1 and 12.9.2, the container or body being considered as part of the vehicle;
12.9.4. On
a
vehicle
fitted
with
a
crane
for
loading,
unloading
or
other
operations,
having
a
permanently
fitted operator’s workstation or operating platform from which the crane may be controlled, the
upper edge of the LPD may be determined in accordance with paragraphs 12.9.1 and 12.9.2, the
workstation or operating platform being considered as if it was the load carrying platform.
12.10. LPD shall be essentially rigid, securely mounted (they shall not be liable to loosening due to
vibration in normal use of the vehicle) and, except as regards the parts listed in paragraph 12.11,
made of metal or any other suitable material. LPD shall be considered suitable if they are capable
of withstanding a horizontal static force of 1 kN applied perpendicularly to any part of their
external surface by the centre of a ram the face of which is circular and flat, with a diameter of
220 mm ± 10 mm, and if the deflection of the device under load measured at the centre of the
ram is then not more than:
(a) 30 mm over the rearmost 250 mm of the device; and
(b) 150 mm over the remainder of the device.
At the request of the manufacturer, compliance with this requirement may be demonstrated by
calculation. The validity of the calculation method shall be established to the satisfaction of the
Technical Service.
12.11. Components permanently fixed to the vehicle, e.g. spare wheels, battery box, air tanks, fuel tanks,
lamps, reflectors and tool boxes may be incorporated in a device, provided that they meet the
dimensional requirements of this part. The requirements of paragraph 12.2 shall apply as regards
gaps between protective devices and permanently fixed components.
12.12. The device may not be used for the attachment of brake, air or hydraulic pipes.
12.13. LPD may be so designed to have several positions at the side of the vehicle. In this event, there
must be a guaranteed method of securing them in their normal operating position so that any
unintentional change of position is precluded. The force applied by the operator to vary the
position of the device shall not exceed 40 daN.
13. DEROGATIONS
13.1. By
derogation
from
the
above
provisions,
vehicles
of
the
following
types
need
comply
only
as
indicated in each case:
13.1.1. An
extendible
trailer
shall
comply
with
all
the
requirements
of
paragraph
12
when
closed
to
its
minimum length; when the trailer is extended, however, the LPD need only comply with para
graphs 12.8, 12.9, and 12.10, and with either paragraph 12.4 or 12.5, but not necessarily both;
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13.1.2. A tank vehicle, that is a vehicle designed solely for the carriage of a fluid substance in a closed
tank permanently fitted to the vehicle and provided with hose or pipe connections for loading or
unloading, shall be fitted with LPD that comply so far as is practicable with all the requirements
of paragraph 12; strict compliance may be waived only where operational requirements make this
necessary;
13.1.3. On
a
vehicle
fitted
with
extendible
legs
to
provide
additional
stability
during
loading,
unloading
or
other operations for which the vehicle is designed, LPD may be arranged with additional gaps
where these are necessary to permit extension of the legs;
13.1.4. On a vehicle equipped with lashing and securing points in accordance with ISO 9367-1:1989 or
ISO 9367-2:1994 for water borne transportation on Ro/Ro vessels, gaps shall be permitted within
LPD to accept the attachment of restraint devices.
13.1.5. On
a
vehicle
fitted
with
a
crane
for
loading,
unloading
or
other
operations
for
which
the
vehicle
is
designed, making it impracticable to comply with all the requirements of paragraph 12, the LPD
may be arranged with additional gaps where these are necessary to permit the movement or
stowage of the crane.
13.2. If
the
sides
of
the
vehicle
are
so
designed
and/or
equipped
that
by
their
shape
and
characteristics
the component parts together meet the requirements of paragraph 12, they may be regarded as
replacing the LPD.
PART II — APPROVAL OF LATERAL PROTECTION DEVICES (LPD)
14. REQUIREMENTS
14.1. The
outer
surface
of
the
LPD
shall
be
smooth,
and
so
far
as
possible
continuous
from
front
to
rear; adjacent parts may however overlap provided that the overlapping edge faces rearwards or
downwards, or a gap of not more than 25 mm measured longitudinally may be left, provided that
the rearward part does not protrude outboard of the forward part; domed heads of bolts or rivets
may protrude beyond the surface to a distance not exceeding 10 mm and other parts may
protrude to the same extent provided that they are smooth and similarly rounded; all external
edges and corners that may be contacted by a sphere of 100 mm diameter shall be rounded with
a radius not less than 2,5 mm; those protruding less than 5 mm shall have blunted outward
facing edges.
14.2.
LPD may consist of a continuous flat surface, or of one or more horizontal rails, or a
combination of surface and rails; when rails are used they shall be not more than 300 mm
apart and not less than:
(a) 50 mm high in the case of LPD for vehicles of categories N 2 and O 3 ; or
(b) 100 mm high and essentially flat in the case of LPD for vehicles of categories for N 3 and O 4.
Combinations of surfaces and rails shall form a practically continuous LPD subject, however, to
the provisions of paragraph 14.1.
14.3. The
forward
edge
shall
consist
of
a
continuous
vertical
member
extending
over
the
whole
height
of the device; the outer and forward faces of this member shall measure at least 50 mm rearwards
and be turned 100 mm inwards or have a minimum radius of 50 mm in the case of vehicles of
categories N 2 and O 3 and at least 100 mm rearwards and be turned 100 mm inwards or a
minimum radius of 100 mm in the case of vehicles of categories N 3 and O 4 .
14.4. LPD
shall
be
essentially
rigid
and,
except
as
regards
the
parts
listed
in
paragraph
14.5,
made
of
metal or any other suitable material. LPD shall be considered suitable if they are capable of
withstanding a horizontal static force of 1 kN applied perpendicularly to any part of their
external surface by the centre of a ram the face of which is circular and flat, with a diameter
of 220 mm ± 10 mm, and if the deflection of the device under load measured at the centre of the
ram is then not more than:
(a) 30 mm over the rearmost 250 mm of the device; and
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At the request of the manufacturer, compliance with this requirement may be demonstrated by
calculation. The validity of the calculation method shall be established to the satisfaction of the
Technical Service.
14.5.
Components permanently fixed to the vehicle, e.g. spare wheels, battery box, air tanks, fuel tanks,
lamps, reflectors and tool boxes may be incorporated in a device, provided that they meet the
dimensional requirements of this part.
14.6.
LPD may be so designed to have several positions at the side of the vehicle. In this event, there
must be a guaranteed method of securing them in their normal operating position so that any
unintentional change of position is precluded. The force applied by the operator to vary the
position of the device shall not exceed 40 daN.
PART III — APPROVAL OF A VEHICLE WITH REGARD TO THE INSTALLATION OF LATERAL
PROTECTION DEVICES (LPD) OF A TYPE APPROVED ACCORDING TO PART II OF THIS
REGULATION
15. REQUIREMENTS
15.1.
LPD shall not increase the overall width of the vehicle and the main part of its outer surface shall
not be more than 150 mm inboard from the outermost plane (maximum width) of the vehicle.
Their forward end may be turned inwards on some vehicles in accordance with paragraphs 15.2.3
and 15.2.4. Their rearward end shall not be more than 30 mm inboard from the outermost edge
of the rear tyres (excluding any bulging of the tyres close to the ground) over at least the rearmost
250 mm.
15.2. The
forward
edge
of
LPD
shall
be
constructed
as
follows:
15.2.1. Their
position
shall
be:
15.2.1.1. On a vehicle of category N 2 or N 3 : not more than 300 mm to the rear of the vertical plane
perpendicular to the longitudinal plane of the vehicle and tangential to the outer surface of the
tyre on the wheel immediately forward of the device;
15.2.1.2. On a drawbar trailer: not more than 500 mm to the rear of the plane defined in paragraph
15.2.1.1;
15.2.1.3. On a semi-trailer: not more than 250 mm to the rear of the transverse median plane of the
support legs, if support legs are fitted, but in any case the distance from the front edge to the
transverse plane passing through the centre of the kingpin in its rearmost position may not
exceed 2,7 m.
15.2.2. Where the forward edge lies in an open space more than 25 mm, the edge shall consist of a
continuous vertical member extending over the whole height of the device; the outer and forward
faces of this member shall measure at least 50 mm rearwards and be turned 100 mm inwards or
have a minimum radius of 50 mm in the case of vehicles of categories N 2 and O 3 and at least
100 mm rearwards and be turned 100 mm inwards or have a minimum radius of 100 mm in the
case of vehicles of categories N 3 and O 4 .
15.2.3. On
a
vehicle
of
category
N 2 or N 3 where the 300 mm dimension referred to in paragraph
15.2.1.1 falls within the cab, the device shall be so constructed that the gap between its
forward edge and the cab panels do not exceed 100 mm and, if necessary, shall be turned in
through an angle not exceeding 45 o . In this case, the provisions of paragraph 15.2.2 are not
applicable.
15.2.4. At
the
manufacturer’s
option,
on
a
vehicle
of
category
N 2 or N 3 where the 300 mm dimension
referred to in paragraph 15.2.1.1 falls behind the cab and the device extends forward to within
100 mm of the cab, then the provisions of paragraph 15.2.3 may be met.
15.3.
The rearward edge of LPD shall not be more than 300 mm forward of the vertical plane
perpendicular to the longitudinal plane of the vehicle and tangential to the outer surface of
the tyre on the wheel immediately to the rear; a continuous vertical member is not required
on the rear edge.
15.4.
The requirements of paragraphs 15.2 and 15.3 are independent and cannot be combined.
However, in the case of a vehicle having two steered axles an LPD shall not be required
between those two axles if the longitudinal distance between their centre lines does not exceed
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15.5.
The front and rear overhang of the LPD shall not exceed the distance between the links and the
centre of the ram measured during the test prescribed in paragraph 14.4. In the case of several
such distances the greatest of the test distances shall not be exceeded.
15.6. The
lower
edge
of
LPD
shall
at
no
point
be
more
than
550
mm
above
the
ground.
15.7.
The upper edge of LPD shall not be more than 350 mm below that part of the structure of the
vehicle, cut or contacted by a vertical plane tangential to the outer surface of the tyres, excluding
any bulging close to the ground, except in the following cases:
15.7.1. Where the plane in paragraph 15.7 does not cut the structure of the vehicle, then the upper edge
shall be level with the surface of the load-carrying platform, or 950 mm from the ground,
whichever is the less;
15.7.2. Where the plane in paragraph 15.7 cuts the structure of the vehicle at a level more than 1,3 m
above the ground, then the upper edge of the device shall not be less than 950 mm above the
ground;
15.7.3. On
a
vehicle
specially
designed
and
constructed,
and
not
merely
adapted,
for
the
carriage
of
a
container or demountable body, the upper edge of the LPD may be determined in accordance
with paragraphs 15.7.1 and 15.7.2, the container or body being considered as part of the vehicle;
15.7.4. On a vehicle fitted with a crane for loading, unloading or other operations, having a permanently
fitted operator workstation or operating platform from which the crane may be controlled, the
upper edge of the LPD may be determined in accordance with paragraphs 12.9.1 and 12.9.2, the
workstation or operating platform being considered as if it was the load carrying platform.
15.8.
LPD shall be securely mounted; they shall not be liable to loosening due to vibration in normal
use of the vehicle.
15.9.
Components permanently fixed to the vehicle, e.g. spare wheels, battery box, air tanks, fuel tanks,
lamps, reflectors and tool boxes may be incorporated in a device, provided that they meet the
dimensional requirements of this part or they are approved according to Part I. The requirements
of paragraph 12.2 or 14.1 shall apply as regards gaps between protective devices and permanently
fixed components.
15.10. LPD may not be used for the attachment of brake, air or hydraulic pipes.
16. DEROGATIONS
16.1. By
derogation
from
the
above
provisions,
vehicles
of
the
following
types
need
comply
only
as
indicated in each case:
16.1.1. An
extendible
trailer
shall
comply
with
all
the
requirements
of
paragraph
15
when
closed
to
its
minimum length; when the trailer is extended, however, the LPD shall comply with paragraphs
15.6, 15.7, and 15.8, and with either paragraph 15.2 or 15.3, but not necessarily both; extension
of the trailer shall not produce gaps along the length of the LPD;
16.1.2. A tank-vehicle, that is a vehicle designed solely for the carriage of a fluid substance in a closed
tank permanently fitted to the vehicle and provided with hose or pipe connections for loading or
unloading, shall be fitted with devices that comply so far as is practicable with all the
requirements of paragraph 15; strict compliance may be waived only where operational
requirements make this necessary;
16.1.3. On
a
vehicle
fitted
with
extendible
legs
to
provide
additional
stability
during
loading,
unloading
or
other operations for which the vehicle is designed, the LPD may be arranged with additional gaps
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16.1.4. On a vehicle equipped with lashing and securing points in accordance with ISO 9367-1:1989 or
ISO 9367-2:1994 for water borne transportation on Ro/Ro vessels, gaps shall be permitted within
the LPD to accept the attachment of restraint devices;
16.1.5. A vehicle fitted with a crane for loading, unloading or other operations for which the vehicle is
designed, where the movement or stowage of the crane renders it impracticable to fit LPD, shall
be fitted with LPD that comply so far as is practicable with all the requirements of paragraph 12;
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ANNEX 1
Appendix 1
COMMUNICATION
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ANNEX 2
EXAMPLES OF APPROVAL MARKS
MODEL A
(see paragraphs 5.1.4 and 5.3.4 of this Regulation)
a = 8 mm min
The above approval mark affixed to a vehicle or to an LPD shows that the vehicle type concerned has, with regard to its
lateral protection, been approved in the Netherlands (E 4) pursuant to Regulation No 73 under approval number 012439
as a complete vehicle. The first two digits of the approval number indicate that the approval was granted in accordance
with the requirements of Regulation No 73 as amended by the 01 series of amendments.
MODEL B
(see paragraph 5.2.4 of this Regulation)
The above approval mark affixed to an LPD shows that the LPD type concerned has, with regard to its lateral protection,
been approved in the Netherlands (E 4) pursuant to Regulation No 73 under approval number 012439. The first two
digits of the approval number indicate that the approval was granted in accordance with the requirements of Regulation
No 73 as amended by the 01 series of amendments.
MODEL C
(see paragraphs 5.1.5 and 5.3.5 of this Regulation)
The above approval mark affixed to a vehicle shows that the vehicle type concerned has been approved in the
Netherlands (E 4) pursuant to Regulations No 73 and No 31 ( 1 ). The first two digits of the approval numbers
indicate that, at the dates when the respective approvals were granted, Regulation No 73 included the 01 series of
amendments and the approval was granted for a completed vehicle, and Regulation No 31 included the 02 series of
amendments.
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ANNEX 3
TEST CONDITIONS
1. TEST
CONDITIONS
FOR
LPD
1.1. At the request of the manufacturer the test may be conducted either:
1.1.1. On a vehicle of the type for which LPD is intended; in this case the conditions set out in paragraph 2 shall be
observed; or
1.1.2. On a part of the chassis of the vehicle type for which the LPD is intended; this part shall be representative of the
vehicle type(s) in question; or
1.1.3. On a rigid test bench.
1.2. In the case of paragraphs 1.1.2 and 1.1.3 the parts used to connect the LPD to part of the vehicle chassis or
bodywork or to the rigid test bench shall be equivalent to those which are used to secure the LPD when it is
installed on the vehicle.
2. TEST
CONDITIONS
FOR
VEHICLES
2.1. The
vehicle
shall
be
positioned
on
a
horizontal,
rigid
and
smooth
surface.
2.2. The
steered
wheels
shall
be
in
the
straight-ahead
position.
2.3. The tyres shall be inflated to the pressure recommended by the vehicle manufacturer.
2.4. The
vehicle
may,
if
necessary
to
achieve
the
test
forces
required
in
paragraphs
2.8
and
14.4,
be
restrained
by
any
method, this method to be specified by the vehicle manufacturer.
2.5. Vehicles equipped with hydropneumatic, hydraulic or pneumatic suspension or a device for automatic levelling
according to load shall be tested in the normal unladen running condition specified by the manufacturer.
2.6. Semi-trailers
shall
be
positioned
such
that
the
load
platform
is
essentially
horizontal.

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