Activities of Keith TAYLOR related to 2011/0409(COD)
Shadow opinions (1)
OPINION on the proposal for a regulation of the European Parliament and of the Council on the sound level of motor vehicles
Amendments (8)
Amendment 14 #
Proposal for a regulation
Recital 1
Recital 1
(1) The internal market comprises an area without internal frontiers in which the free movement of goods, persons, services and capital must be ensured. To that end a comprehensive Union type-approval system for motor vehicles is in place, as road vehicles are the biggest source of noise within the transport sector. The technical requirements for the type- approval of motor vehicles and their exhaust systems with regard to permissible sound levels should be harmonised to avoid the adoption of requirements that differ from one Member State to another and to ensure the proper functioning of the internal market while, at the same time, providing for a high level of environmental protection and public safety and a better quality of life and health.
Amendment 28 #
Proposal for a regulation
Recital 10 a (new)
Recital 10 a (new)
(10a) Decrease in the number of individual motorised vehicles as well as application of speed limits of 30 km/h in urban areas have proved to be an efficient instrument in reducing noise and improving quality of life;
Amendment 47 #
Proposal for a regulation
Article 8 – paragraph 3
Article 8 – paragraph 3
3. The vehicle manufacturer shall not intentionally alter, adjust, or introduce any mechanical, electrical, thermal, or other device or procedure solely for the purpose of fulfilling the noise emission requirements under this Regulation which is not operational during typical on-road operation under conditions applicable to ASEP. These measures are typically referred to as 'cycle beating'.
Amendment 48 #
Proposal for a regulation
Article 8 – paragraph 5
Article 8 – paragraph 5
5. In the application for type-approval, the manufacturer shall provide a statement, established in accordance with the model set out in Appendix 1 of Annex VIII, that the vehicle type to be approved complies with the requirements of Article 8(1) and 8(2).
Amendment 54 #
Proposal for a regulation
Article 14 – paragraph 2
Article 14 – paragraph 2
2. Approval authorities shall continue to grant extension of approvals to those vehicles, systems, components or separate technical units under the terms of Directive 70/157/EEC and 2007/34/EC for a limit of 3 years after the date of publication.
Amendment 60 #
Proposal for a regulation
Annex 2 – point 3.2.4
Annex 2 – point 3.2.4
3.2.4. If the vehicle is fitted with more than two-wheel drive, it shall be tested in the drive which is intended for normal road useuse as well as with the maximum number of driven wheels.
Amendment 61 #
Proposal for a regulation
Annex 2 – point 4.1.2.1 – paragraph 2
Annex 2 – point 4.1.2.1 – paragraph 2
4.1.2.1. The path of the centreline of the vehicle shall follow line CC' as closely as possible throughout the entire test, from the approach to line AA' until the rear of the vehicle passes line BB'. If the vehicle is fitted with more than two-wheel drive, test itit shall be tested in the drive selection which is intended for normal road use as well as with the maximum number of driven wheels.
Amendment 71 #
Proposal for a regulation
Annex 3 – Limit Values Table
Annex 3 – Limit Values Table
Vehicle Description of vehicle category Limit values expressed in dB(A) [decibels(A)] category Limit values for Limit values for Limit values for registration, sale Type-approval of Type-approval of and entry into new vehicle new vehicle service of new types types vehicles Phase 1 valid Phase 2 valid Phase 3 valid from from from [2 years after [5 years after [7 years after publication] publication] publication] Off- General Off- Off- General Off- General General Off- road * road * road * M M Vehicles used for the carriage of passengers no of seats < 9 M1 70 71** 68 66 697** 68 69** no of seats < 9; M1 71 71 69 69 69 69 power to mass ratio > 150 kW/ton no of seats > 9; mass < 2 tons M2 72 72 70 70 70 70 no of seats > 9; 2 tons < mass < 3.5 tons M2 73 74 71 72 71 72 72 no of seats > 9; 3.5 tons < mass < 5 tons; M2 74 75 72 73 72 73 73 rated engine power < 150 kW no of seats > 9; 3.5 tons < mass < 5 tons; M2 76 78 74 76 74 76 rated engine power > 150 kW no of seats > 9; mass > 5 tons; M3 75 76 73 74 73 74 rated engine power < 150 kW no of seats > 9; mass > 5 tons; M3 77 79 75 77 75 77 rated engine power > 150 kW N Vehicles used for the carriage of goods mass < 2 tons N1 71 71 69 69 69 69 2 tons < mass < 3.5 tons N1 72 73 70 71 70 71 3.5 tons < mass < 12 tons; N2 74 75 72 73 72 73 73 rated engine power < 75 kW 3.5 tons < mass < 12 tons; N2 75 76 73 74 73 74 75 < rated engine power < 150 kW 3.5 tons < mass < 12 tons; N2 77 79 75 77 75 77 77 rated engine power > 150 kW mass > 12 tons; N3 77 78 75 76 75 76 75 < rated engine power < 150 kW mass > 12 tons; N3 80 82 78 80 78 80 rated engine power > 150 kW * Increased limit values shall only be valid if the vehicle complies with the relevant definition for off-road vehicles set out in point 4 of Section A of Annex II to EU Directive 2007/46/EC. ** For M1 vehicles the increased limit values for off-road vehicles are only valid if the maximum authorised mass > 2 tonnes. Or. en