Implementing regulation 2019/1916 - Detailed provisions as regards the use of rear aerodynamic devices pursuant to Council Directive 96/53/EC

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  1. Current status
  2. Key information
  3. Key dates
  4. Legislative text
  5. Sources and disclaimer
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1.

Current status

This implementing regulation has been published on November 18, 2019 and entered into force on December  8, 2019.

2.

Key information

official title

Commission Implementing Regulation (EU) 2019/1916 of 15 November 2019 laying down detailed provisions as regards the use of rear aerodynamic devices pursuant to Council Directive 96/53/EC
 
Legal instrument Implementing regulation
Number legal act Implementing regulation 2019/1916
CELEX number i 32019R1916

3.

Key dates

Document 15-11-2019; Date of adoption
Publication in Official Journal 18-11-2019; OJ L 297 p. 3-4
Effect 08-12-2019; Entry into force Date pub. +20 See Art 4
End of validity 31-12-9999

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Legislative text

18.11.2019   

EN

Official Journal of the European Union

L 297/3
 

COMMISSION IMPLEMENTING REGULATION (EU) 2019/1916

of 15 November 2019

laying down detailed provisions as regards the use of rear aerodynamic devices pursuant to Council Directive 96/53/EC

THE EUROPEAN COMMISSION,

Having regard to the Treaty on the Functioning of the European Union,

Having regard to Council Directive 96/53/EC of 25 July 1996 laying down for certain road vehicles circulating within the Community the maximum authorised dimensions in national and international traffic and the maximum authorised weights in international traffic (1), and in particular Article 8b(4) thereof,

Whereas:

 

(1)

Improved aerodynamic performance of vehicles has a significant potential to reduce fuel consumption and thus to reduce CO2 emissions. However, significant improvements in the aerodynamic performance of vehicles are not possible unless the authorised dimensions of road vehicles, including aerodynamic devices, allow this. Therefore, Directive 96/53/EC was amended in order to provide derogations to the maximum authorised length for vehicles, at the front and at the rear, subject to certain conditions.
 

(2)

To ensure the safety of retractable or foldable aerodynamic rear devices, the situations where such devices may be used, or closed, should be specified, in particular, with regard to the proximity of other road users, the special characteristics of the area and the speed limits. The compatibility of retractable or foldable aerodynamic rear devices with intermodal transport operations should also be ensured, notably when manoeuvring on and off intermodal transport units and to withstand wind forces when being transported on such units.
 

(3)

It should also be noted that vehicles or vehicle combinations which are mounted with aerodynamic rear devices shall comply with the requirements of Directive 96/53/EC, and in particular those relating to the swept circle set out in point 1.5 of its Annex I.
 

(4)

The measures provided for in this Regulation are in accordance with the opinion of the Committee referred to in Article 10i(2) of Directive 96/53/EC,

HAS ADOPTED THIS REGULATION:

Article 1

Subject matter

This Regulation lays down detailed provisions for the use of aerodynamic rear devices mounted on vehicles and vehicle combinations in accordance with Directive 96/53/EC.

Article 2

Definitions

For the purposes of this Regulation, the following definitions apply:

 

(a)

‘devices’ means aerodynamic devices mounted at the rear of vehicles or vehicle combinations;
 

(b)

‘in-use position’ means the position of devices in a deployed aerodynamic drag-reducing position;
 

(c)

‘closed position’ means the position of devices in a folded or retracted position, which is safely secured.

Article 3

Operational conditions

  • 1. 
    Member States may prohibit the circulation of vehicles or vehicle combinations equipped with devices in the in-use position in urban or interurban areas, where this is required by the competent authorities, taking into account the special characteristics of such areas, in particular where speed limits are 50 km/h or less and where there may be vulnerable road users.
  • 2. 
    The devices shall be in the closed position in situations or areas where special attention or consideration is necessary. This may occur:
 

(a)

while manoeuvring, reversing or parking the vehicle;
 

(b)

when the vehicle is parked;
 

(c)

while loading or unloading goods.
  • 3. 
    The use of devices in intermodal transport operations shall be subject to the following requirements:
 

(a)

in preparation of and during intermodal transport the devices shall be in the closed...


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