S.I. No. 147/1997 - European Communities (Motor Vehicles Type Approval) Regulations, 1997


I, RICHARD BRUTON, Minister for Enterprise and Employment, in exercise of the powers conferred on me by section 3 of the European Communities Act, 1972 (No. 27 of 1972), and for the purpose of giving effect to the Community Directives and to the corrigenda thereto specified in the Schedule hereto, so far as those Directives and corrigenda apply to the type approval of motor vehicles, trailers and components, hereby make the following Regulations:

1. These Regulations may be cited as the European Communities (Motor Vehicles Type Approval) Regulations, 1997, and shall come into operation on the 4th day of April, 1997.

2. The European Communities (Motor Vehicles Type Approval) Regulations, 1978 ( S.I. No. 305 of 1978 ), are hereby amended by the substitution of the following Schedule for Schedule I (inserted by the European Communities (Motor Vehicles Type Approval) Regulations, 1996 ( S.I. No. 314 of 1996 )) thereto:

"SCHEDULE I

Community Directives regarding Type Approval of Motor Vehicles, their Trailers and Components.

(In substitution for Schedule 1 to the European Communities (Motor Vehicles Type Approval) Regulations, 1978 ( S.I. No. 305 of 1978 ) as inserted by the European Communities (Motor Vehicles Type Approval) Regulations, 1996 ( S.I. No. 314 of 1996 )).

Item No.

Reference Number

Date

Official Journal (O.J.) and, where appropriate. Special Edition (S.E.) Reference

Principal Subject Matter

(1)

(2)

(3)

(4)

(5)

1

70/1561 EEC

6 February 1970

O.J. L42 of 23.2.70

S.E. 1970 (I)

Type approval of motor vehicles and their trailers

as adapted by the Act of Accession

— - Annex I-X

27 March 1972

O.J. L73 of 27.3.72

S.E. 1972

as amended by 78/315/EEC

21 December 1977

O.J. L81 of 28.3.78

and by

78/547/EEC

12 June 1978

O.J. L168 of 26.6.78

as adapted by the Act of Accession

— Annex I-X

24 May 1979

O.J. L291 of 19.11.79

and amended by

80/1267/EEC

16 December 1980

O.J. L375 of 31.12.80

and corrigendum

O.J. L265 of 19.9.81

as adapted by the Act of Accession

— Annex IX

11 June 1985

O.J. L302 of 15.11.85

and amended by 87/358/EEC

25 June 1987

O.J. L192 of 11.7.87

And supplemented by 87/403/EEC

25 June 1987

O.J. L220 of 8.8.87

and amended by 92/53/EEC

18 June 1992

O.J. L225 of 10.8.92

as adapted by 93/81/EEC

29 September 1993

O.J. L264 of 23.10.93

and amended by 95/54/EC

31 October 1995

O.J. L266 of 8.11.95

and amended by 96/27/EC

20 May 1996

O.J. L169 of 8.7.96

and amended by 96/79/EC

16 December 1996

O.J. L18 of 21.1.97

2

70/157/EEC

6 February 1970

O.J. L42 of 23.2.70

S.E. 1970 (I)

Sound level and exhaust systems

as adapted by the Act of Accession

— - Annex I-X

27 March 1972

O.J. L73 of 27.3.72

S.E. 1972

as adapted to technical progress by

731350/EEC

7 November 1973

O.J. L321 of 22.11.73

and amended by

77/212/EEC

8 March 1977

O.J. L66 of 12.3.77

and adapted to technical progress by

81/334/EEC

13 April 1981

O.J. L131 of 18.5.81

and by

84/372/EEC

3 July 1984

O.J. L196 of 26.7.84

And amended by

84/424/EEC

3 September 1984

O.J. L238 of 6.9.84

as adapted by the Act of Accession

— Annex IIX

11 June 1985

O.J. L302 of 15.11.85

and amended by

87/354/EEC

25 June 1987

O.J. L192 of 11.7.87

and adapted to technical progress by 89/491/EEC

17 July 1989

O.J. L238 of 15.8.89

and amended by 92/97/EEC

10 November 1992

O.J. L371 of 19.12.92

and adapted to technical progress by

96/20/EC

27 March 1996

O.J. L92 of 13.4.96

3

70/220/EEC

20 March 1970

O.J. L76 of 6.4.70

S.E. 1970 (I)

Air pollution by emissions from motor vehicles

as adapted by the Act of Accession

— Annex I-X

27 March 1972

O.J. L73 of 27.3.72

S.E. 1972

as adapted to technical progress by 74/290/EEC

28 May 1974

O.J. L159 of 15.6.74

and by

77/102/EEC

30 November 1976

O.J. L32 of 3.2.77

and by

78/665/EEC

14 July 1978

O.J. L223 of 14.8.78

and amended by 83/351/EEC

16 June 1983

O.J. L197 of 20.7.83

and by

88/76/EEC

3 December 1987

O.J. L36 of 9.2.88

and by

88/436/EEC

16 June 1988

O.J. L214 of 6.8.88

and corrigendum

O.J. L303 of 8.11.88

and amended by 89/458/EEC

18 July 1989

O.J. L226 of 3.8.89

and corrigendum

O.J. L270 of 19.9.89

and adapted to technical progress by 89/491/EEC

17 July 1989

O.J. L238 of 15.8.89

and amended by 91/441/EEC

26 June 1991

O.J. L242 of 30.8.91

and amended by 93/59/EEC

28 June 1993

O.J. L186 of 28.7.93

and amended by 94/12/EC

23 March 1994

O.J. L100 of 19.4.94

and adapted to technical progress by 94/44/EC

1 July 1996

O.J. L210 of 20.8.96

and amended by 96/69/EC

8 October 1996

O.J. L282 of 1.11.96

4

70/221/EEC

20 March 1970

O.J. L76 of 6.4.70

S.E. 1970 (I)

Fuel tanks and rear protective devices

as adapted by the Act of Accession

— Annex IX

27 March 1972

O.J. L73 of 27.3.72

S.E. 1972

and corrigendum

O.J. L65 of 15.3.79

as adapted to technical progress by 79/490/EEC

18 April 1979

O.J. L128 of 26.5.79

and corrigendum

O.J. L188 of 26.7.79

and amended by 81/333/EEC

13 April 1981

O.J. L131 of 18.5.81

5

70/222/EEC

20 March 1970

O.J. L76 of 6.4.70

S.E. 1970 (I)

Mounting and fixing of rear registration plates

as adapted by the Act of Accession

— Annex IX

27 March 1972

O.J. L73 of 27.3.72

S.E. 1972

6

70/311/EEC

8 June 1970

O.J. L133 of 18.6.70

S.E. 1970 (I)

Steering equipment

as adapted by the Act of Accession

— Annex I-X

27 March 1972

O.J. L73 of 27.3.72

S.E. 1972

as adapted to technical progress by

92/62/EEC

2 July 1992

O.J. L199 of 18.7.92

7

70/387/EEC

27 July 1970

O.J. L176 of 10.8.70

S.E. 1970 (II)

Doors

as adapted by the Act of Accession

— Annex I-X

27 March 1972

O.J. L73 of 27.3.72

S.E. 1972

8

70/388/EEC

27 July 1970

O.J. L176 of 10.8.70 S.E. 1970 (II)

Audible warning devices

as adapted by the Act of Accession

— Annex I-X

27 March 1972

O.J. L73 of 27.3.72

S.E. 1972

and by the Act of Accession

— Annex I-X

24 May 1979

O.J. L291 of 19.11.79

and corrigendum

O.J. L329 of 25.11.82

and amended by 87/354/EEC

25 June 1987

O.J. L192 of 11.7.87

as adapted by the Act of Accession

— Annex I-X

11 June 1985

O.J. L302 of 15.11.85

9

71/127/EEC

1 March 1971

O.J. L68 of 22.3.71

S.E. 1971 (I)

Rear view mirrors

and by the Act of Accession

— Annex -IX

27 March 1972

O.J. L73 of 27.3.72

S.E. 1972

as adapted by the Act of Accession

— Annex I-X

24 May 1979

O.J. L291 of 19.11.79

as adapted to technical progress by 79/795/EEC

20 July 1979

O.J. L239 of 22.9.79

and by

85/205/EEC

18 February 1985

O.J. L90 of 29.3.85

as adapted by the Act of Accession

— Annex I-X

11 June 1985

O.J. L302 of 15.11.85

as adapted to technical progress by 86/562/EEC

6 November 1986

O.J. L327 of 22.11.86

and amended by 87/354/EEC

25 June 1987

O.J. L192 of 11.7.87

and adapted to technical progress by 88/321/EEC

16 May 1988

O.J. L147 of 14.6.88

10

71/320/EEC

26 July 1971

O.J. L202 of 6.9.71

S.E. 1971 (III)

Braking devices

as adapted by the Act of Accession

— Annex I-X

27 March 1972

O.J. L73 of 27.3.72

S.E. 1972

as adapted to technical progress by 74/132/EEC

11 February 1974

O.J. L74 of 19.3.74

and by

75/524/EEC

25 July 1975

O.J. L236 of 8.9.75

and corrigendum

O.J. L247 of 23.9.75

and adapted to technical progress by 79/489/EEC

18 April 1979

O.J. L128 of 26.5.79

and corrigendum

O.J. L188 of 26.7.79

and adapted to technical progress by 85/647/EEC

23 December 1985

O.J. L380 of 31.12.85

and by

88/194/EEC

24 March 1988

O.J. L92 of 9.4.88

and by

91/422/EEC

15 July 1991

O.J. L233 of 22.8.91

11

72/245/EEC

20 June 1972

O.J. L152 of 6.7.72

S.E. 1972 (II)

Suppression of radio interference

as adapted to technical 89/491/EEC

17 July 1989

O.J. L238 of 15.8.89

and adapted to technical progress by

95/54/EC

31 October 1995

O.J. L266 of 8.11.95

12

72/306/EEC

2 August 1972

O.J. L190 of 20.8.72 S.E. 1972 (III)

Emission of pollutants from diesel engines for use in motor vehicles

and corrigendum

O.J. L299 of 23.11.77

as adapted to technical progress by 89/491/EEC

17 July 1989

O.J. L238 of 15.8.89

13

74/60/EEC

17 December 1973

O.J. L38 of 11.2.74

Certain interior fittings

and corrigendum

O.J. L53 of 25.2.77

as adapted to technical progress by 78/632/EEC

19 May 1978

O.J. L206 of 29.7.78

14

74/61/EEC

17 December 1973

O.J. L38 of 11.2.74

Anti-theft devices

and corrigendum

O.J. L215 of 6.8.74

and adapted to technical progress by

85/56/EC

8 November 1995

O.J. L286 of 29.11.95

15

74/297/EEC

4 June 1974

O.J. L165 of 20.6.74

Behaviour of steering mechanism in the event of impact

as adapted to technical progress by 91/662/EEC

6 December 1991

O.J. L366 of 31.12.91

16

74/408/EEC

22 July 1974

O.J. L221 of 12.8.74

Strength of seats and their anchorages

as amended by 81/577/EEC

20 July 1981

O.J. L209 of 29.7.81

and adapted to technical progress by

96/37/EC

17 June 1996

O.J. L186 of 25.7.96

and corrigendum

O.J. L221 of 31.8.96

17

74/483/EEC

17 September 1974

O.J. L266 of 2.10.74

External projections

as adapted to technical progress

18 April 1979

O.J. L128 of 26.5.79

and by the Act of Accession

— Annex I-X

11 June 1985

O.J. L302 of 15.11.85

and amended by 87/354/EEC

25 June 1987

O.J. L192 of 11.7.87

18

75/443/EEC

26 June 1975

O.J. L196 of 26.7.75

Reverse and speedometer equipment

19

76/114/EEC

18 December 1975

O.J. L24 of 30.1.76

Location and attachment of statutory plates and inscriptions

as adapted to technical progress by 78/507/EEC

19 May 1978

O.J. L155 of 13.6.78

and by the Act of Accession

— Annex I-X

24 May 1979

O.J. L291 of 19.11.79

and corrigendum

O.J. L329 of 25.11.82

as adapted by the Act of Accession

— Annex I-IX

11 June 1985

O.J. L302 of 15.11.85

and amended by 87/354/EEC

25 June 1987

O.J. L192 of 11.7.87.

20

76/115/EEC

18 December 1975

O.J. L24 of 30.1.76

Anchorages for safety belts

as amended by 81/575/EEC

20 July 1981

O.J. L209 of 29.7.81

and adapted to technical progress by 82/318/EEC

2 April 1982

O.J. L139 of 19.5.82

and by

90/629/EEC

30 October 1990

O.J. L341 of 6.12.90

and adapted to technical progress by

96/38/EC

17 June 1996

O.J. L187 of 26.7.96

21

76/756/EEC

27 July 1976

O.J. L262 of 27.9.76

Lighting and light signalling devices

as adapted to technical progress by 80/233/EEC

21 November 1979

O.J. L51 of 25.2.80

and corrigendum

O.J. L111 of 30.4.80

and adapted to technical

17 March 1982

O.J. L109 of 22.4.82

and amended by 83/276/EEC

26 May 1983

O.J. L151 of 9.6.83

and adapted to technical progress by

84/8/EEC

14 December 1983

O.J. L9 of 12.1.84

and corrigendum

O.J. L131 of 17.5.84

and adapted to technical progress by 89/278/EEC

28 March 1989

O.J. L109 of 20.4.89

and corrigendum

O.J. L114 of 27.4.89

and adapted to technical progress by 91/663/EEC

10 December 1991

O.J. L366 of 31.12.91

22

76/757/EEC

27 July 1976

O.J. L262 of 27.9.76

Reflex reflectors

as adapted by the Act of Accession

— Annex I-X

24 May 1979

O.J. L291 of 19.11.79

and by the Act of Accession

— Annex I-IX

11 June 1985

O.J. L302 of 15.11.85

and amended by 87/354/EEC

25 June 1987

O.J. L192 of 11.7.87

23

76/758/EEC

27 July 1976

O.J. L262 of 27.9.76

End outline marker lamps, side lamps, rear lamps and stop lamps

as adapted by the Act of Accession

— - Annex I-IX

24 May 1979

O.J. L291 of 19.11.79

and by the Act of Accession

— Annex I-IX

11 June 1985

O.J. L302 of 15.11.85

and amended by 87/354/EEC

25 June 1987

O.J. L192 of 11.7.87

and adapted to technical progress by 89/516/EEC

1 August 1989

O.J. L265 of 12.9.89

24

76/759/EEC

27 July 1976

O.J. L262 of 27.9.76

Direction indicator lamps

as adapted by the Act of Accession

— Annex I-X

24 May 1979

O.J. L291 of 19.11.79

and by the Act of Accession

— Annex I-IX

11 June 1985

O.J. L302 of 15.11.85

and amended by 87/354/EEC

25 June 1987

O.J. L192 of 11.7.87

and adapted to technical progress by 89/277/EEC

28 March 1989

O.J. L109 of 20.4.89

and corrigendum

O.J. L114 of 27.4.89

25

76/760/EEC

27 July 1976

O.J. L262 of 27.9.76

Rear registration plate lamps

as adapted by the Act of Accession

— Annex I-X

24 May 1979

O.J. L291 of 19.11.79

and by the Act of Accession

— Annex I-IX

11 June 1985

O.J. L302 of 15.11.85

and amended by 87/354/EEC

25 June 1987

O.J. L192 of 11.7.87

26

76/761/EEC

27 July 1976

O.J. L262 of 27.9.76

Headlamps and filament lamps for them

As adapted by the Act of Accession

— Annex I-X

24 May 1979

O.J. L291 of 19.11.79

and by the Act of Accession

— Annex I-IX

11 June 1985

O.J. L302 of 15.11.85

and amended by 87/354/EEC

25 June 1987

O.J. L192 of 11.7.87

and adapted to technical progress by 89/517/EEC

1 August 1989

O.J. L265 of 12.9.89

27

76/762/EEC

27 July 1976

O.J. L262 of 27.9.76

Front fog lamps and filament lamps for them

as adapted by the Act of Accession

— Annex I-X

24 May 1979

O.J. L291 of 19.11.79

and by the Act of Accession

— Annex IIX

11 June 1985

O.J. L302 of 15.11.85

and amended by 87/354/EEC

25 June 1987

O.J. L192 of 11.7.87

28

77/389/EEC

17 May 1977

O.J. L145 of 13.6.77

Towing devices

and adapted to technical progress by

96/64/EC

2 October 1996

O.J. L258 of 11.10.96

29

77/538/EEC

28 June 1977

O.J. L220 of 29.8.77

Rear fog lamps

and corrigendum

O.J. L284 of 10.10.78

as adapted by the Act of Accession

— Annex I-X

24 May 1979

O.J. L291 of 19.11.79

and by the Act of Accession

— Annex I-IX

11 June 1985

O.J. L302 of 15.11.85

and amended by 87/354/EEC

25 June 1987

O.J. L192 of 11.7.87

and adapted to technical progress by 89/518/EEC

1 August 1989

O.J. L265 of 12.9.89

30

77/539/EEC

28 June 1977

O.J. L220 of 29.8.77

Reversing lamps

and corrigendum

O.J. L284 of 10.10.78

as adapted by the Act of Accession

— Annex I-X

24 May 1979

O.J. L291 of 19.11.79

and by the Act of Accession

— Annex I-IX

11 June 1985

O.J. L302 of 15.11.85

and amended by 87/354/EEC

25 June 1987

O.J. L192 of 11.7.87

31

77/540/EEC

28 June 1977

O.J. L220 of 29.8.77

Parking lamps

and corrigendum

O.J. L284 of 10.10.78

as adapted by the Act of Accession

— Annex I-X

24 May 1979

O.J. L291 of 19.11.79

And by the Act of Accession

— Annex I IX

11 June 1985

O.J. L302 of 15.11.85

And amended by 87/354/EEC

25 June 1987

O.J. L192 of 11.7.87

32

77/541/EEC

28 June 1977

O.J. L220 of 29.8.77

Safety belts and restraint systems

as adapted by the Act of Accession

— Annex I-X

24 May 1979

O.J. L291 of 19.11.79

as amended by 81/576/EEC

20 July 1981

O.J. L209 of 29.7.81

and adapted to technical progress by 82/319/EEC

2 April 1982

O.J. L139 of 19.5.82

and by the Act of Accession

— Annex I-IX

11 June 1985

O.J. L302 of 15.11.85

and amended by 87/354/EEC

25 June 1987

O.J. L192 of 11.7.87

and adapted to technical progress by 90/628/EEC

30 October 1990

O.J. L341 of 6.12.90

and adapted to technical

progress by

96/36/EC

17 June 1996

O.J. L178 of 17.7.96

33

77/649/EEC

27 September 1977

O.J. L267 of 19.10.77

Field of vision

as adapted to technical progress by 81/643/EEC

29 July 1981

O.J. L231 of 15.8.81

and by

88/366/EEC

17 May 1988

O.J. L181 of 12.7.88

and by

90/630/EEC

30 October 1990

O.J. L341 of 6.12.90

34

78/316/EEC

21 December 1977

O.J. L81 of 28.3.78

Identification of controls, tell-tales and indicators

adapted to technical progress by

93/91/EEC

29 October 1993

O.J. L284 of 19.11.93

as amended by 94/53/EC

15 November 1994

O.J. L299 of 22.11.94

35

78/317/EEC

21 December 1977

O.J. L81 of 28.3.78

Windscreen defrosting and demisting systems

and corrigendum

O.J. L194 of 19.7.78

36

78/318/EEC

21 December 1977

O.J. L81 of 28.3.78

Windscreen wiper and washer systems

and corrigendum

O.J. L194 of 19.7.78

as adapted to technical progress by

94/68/EC

16 December 1994

O.J. L354 of 31.12.94

37

78/548/EEC

12 June 1978

O.J. L168 of 26.6.78

Heating systems

38

78/549/EEC

12 June 1978

O.J. L168 of 26.6.78

Wheel guards

as adapted to technical progress by

94/78/EC

21 December 1994

O.J. L354 of 31.12.94

39

78/932/EEC

16 October 1978

O.J. L325 of 20.11.78

Head restraints

as adapted by the Act of Accession

— Annex I-X

24 May 1979

O.J. L291 of 19.11.79

and corrigendum

O.J. L329 of 25.11.82

as adapted by the Act of Accession

— Annex I-IX

11 June 1985

O.J. L302 of 15.11.85

and amended by 87/354/EEC

25 June 1987

O.J. L192 of 11.7.87

40

78/1015/EEC

23 November 1978

O.J. L349 of 13.12.78

Sound level and exhaust system of motorcycles

as adapted by the Act of Accession

— Annex I-X

24 May 1979

O.J. L291 of 19.11.79

and by the Act of Accession

— Annex I-IX

11 June 1985

O.J. L302 of 15.11.85

as amended by 87/56/EEC

18 December 1986

O.J. L24 of 27.1.87

and by 89/235/EEC

13 March 1989

O.J. L98 of 11.4.89

41

80/780/EEC

22 July 1980

O.J. L229 of 30.8.80

Rear view mirrors for two wheeled motor vehicles

as adapted by the Act of Accession

— Annex I-IX

11 June 1985

O.J. L302 of 15.11.85

42

80/1268/EEC

16 December 1980

O.J. L375 of 31.12.80

Fuel consumption of motor vehicles

as adapted to technical 89/491/EEC

17 July 1989

O.J. L238 of 15.8.89

and adapted to technical progress by

93/116/EC

17 December 1993

O.J. L329 of 30.12.93

43

80/1269/EEC

16 December 1980

O.J. L375 of 31.12.80

Engine power of motor vehicles

as adapted to technical progress by 88/195/EEC

24 March 1988

O.J. L92 of 9.4.88

and corrigendum

O.J. L105 of 26.4.88

and adapted to technical progress by 89/491/EEC

17 July 1989

O.J. L238 of 15.8.89

44

87/77/EEC

3 December 1987

O.J. L36 of 9.2.88

Emission of gaseous pollutants from diesel engines for use in vehicles

and amended by 91/542/EEC

1 October 1991

O.J. L295 of 25.10.91

and amended by 96/1/EC

22 January 1996

O.J. L40 of 17.2.96

and corrigendum

O.J. L155 of 28.6.96

45

89/297/EEC

13 April 1989

O.J. L124 of 5.5.89

Lateral protection (side guards)

46

91/226/EEC

27 March 1991

O.J. L103 of 23.4.91

Spray suppression systems

47

92/21/EEC

31 March 1992

O.J. L129 of 14.5.92

Masses and dimensions of certain motor vehicles

and adapted to technical progress by

95/48/EC

20 September 1995

O.J. L233 of 30.9.95

48

92/22/EEC

31 March 1992

O.J. L129 of 14.5.92

Safety glazing and glazing materials

49

92/23/EEC

31 March 1992

O.J. L129 of 14.5.92

Tyres

50

92/24/EEC

31 March 1992

O.J. L129 of 14.5.92

Speed limitation devices

51

92/61/EEC

30 June 1992

O.J. L225 of 10.8.92

Type approval of two or threewheel motor vehicles

52

92/114/EEC

17 December 1992

O.J. L409 of 31.12.92

External projections forward of the cab's rear panel of motor vehicles of category N

53

93/14/EEC

5 April 1993

O.J. L121 of 15.5.93

Braking of two or threewheel motor vehicles

54

93/29/EEC

14 June 1993

O.J. L188 of 29.7.93

Identification of controls, tell-tales and indicators for two or three-wheel motor vehicles

55

93/30/EEC

14 June 1993

O.J. L188 of 29.7.93

Audible warning devices for two or threewheel motor vehicles

56

93/31/EEC

14 June 1993

O.J. L188 of 29.7.93

Stands for twowheel motor vehicles

57

93/32/EEC

14 June 1993

O.J. L188 of 29.7.93

Passenger handholds on two-wheel motor vehicles

58

93/33/EEC

14 June 1993

O.J. L188 of 29.7.93

Protective devices intended to prevent the unauthorised use of two or three-wheel motor vehicles

59

93/34/EEC

14 June 1993

O.J. L188 of 29.7.93

Statutory markings for two or threewheel motor vehicles

60

93/92/EEC

29 October 1993

O.J. L311 of 14.12.93

Installation of lighting and light - signalling devices on two or threewheel motor vehicles

61

93/93/EEC

29 October 1993

O.J. L311 of 14.12.93

Masses and dimensions of two or threewheel motor vehicles

62

93/94/EEC

29 October 1993

O.J. L311 of 14.12.93

Space for mounting the rear registration plate of two or threewheel motor vehicles

63

94/20/EC

30 May 1994

O.J. L195 of 29.7.94

Mechanical coupling devices of motor vehicles and their trailers and their attachment to those vehicles

64

95/1/EC

2 February 1995

O.J. L52 of 8.3.95

Maximum design speed, maximum torque and maximum net engine power of two or threewheel motor vehicles

65

95/28/EC

24 October 1995

O.J. L281 of 23.11.95

Burning behaviour of materials used in the interior construction of certain categories of motor vehicle

GIVEN under my Official Seal, this 4th day of April, 1997

RICHARD BRUTON,

 Minister for Enterprise and Employment.

EXPLANATORY NOTE.

The European Communities (Motor Vehicles Type Approval) Regulations, 1978 ( S.I. No. 305 of 1978 ) implemented in Ireland those provisions of a number of European Community Directives which deal with the type approval of motor vehicles, their trailers and components. The relevant EC Directives are listed in the Schedule to those Regulations.

Subsequent Regulations have been made amending S.I. No. 305 of 1978 , the latest being S.I. No. 314 of 1996 , by substituting a new schedule to take account of certain type approval directives subsequently adopted.

These Regulations now amend the schedule to give effect in Irish law to the following Council and Commission Directives.

No. 96/44/EC of 1 July, 1996 adapting to technical progress Council Directive 70/220/EEC on the approximation of the laws of the Member States relating to measures to be taken against air pollution by emissions from motor vehicles.

No. 96/64/EC of 2 October, 1996 adapting to technical progress Council Directive 77/389/EEC on the approximation of the laws of the Member States relating to motor vehicle towing devices.

No. 96/69/EC of 8 October, 1996 amending Directive 70/220/EEC on the approximation of the laws of the Member States relating to measures to be taken against air pollution by emissions from motor vehicles.

No. 96/79/EC of 16 December, 1996 on the protection of occupants of motor vehicles in the event of a frontal impact and amending Directive 70/156/EEC.