EU: New regulation for rear registration plate space for trailers
EU has published Draft Commission Implementing Regulation amending Implementing Regulation (EU) 2021/535 as regards the second rear registration plate space for trailers and the mass of energy storage systems and correcting that Regulation.
Implementing Regulation (EU) 2021/535 is amended to require the mass of the energy storage system to be stated in the certificate of conformity of zero-emission vehicles in order to be taken into account for the purpose of CO2 monitoring from 1 January 2025. This draft also provides rules for the towing capability of stranded motor vehicles and foresees transitional provisions for the application of the requirement for the second rear registration plate space for trailers.
Commission Implementing Regulation (EU) 2021/535 provides rules concerning uniform procedures and technical specifications for the type-approval of vehicles, and of certain systems, components and separate technical units regarding their general safety. In that context, Implementing Regulation (EU) 2021/535 introduces a technical requirement for a second rear registration plate space for trailers. However, more time is needed for manufacturers to adjust to that new requirement with regard to the space for mounting and fixing of the second rear registration plates for vehicles of category O3 and O4. Therefore, the transitional provisions in Implementing Regulation (EU) 2021/535 need to be modified to ensure that those requirements will first apply to new vehicle types. In addition, vehicles of category O2 should be exempted from that requirement because of the design restrictions and the lack of space.
It is appropriate to provide rules for the marking of the vehicle identification number (VIN) on the vehicle and for ensuring the traceability of the vehicle by means of the VIN.
It is also appropriate to provide for certain flexibility in the positioning of the front registration plate in order to take into account possible technical and design constraints as regards sensors, radars and cameras to be installed in front of the vehicles for the safety systems provided under Regulation (EU) 2019/2144 of the European Parliament and of the Council.
The text of the amendments can be found HERE and HERE.
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