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REPORT on the proposal for a directive of the European Parliament and of the Council amending Council Directive 96/53/EC 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
Amendments (26)
Amendment 80 #
Proposal for a directive
Recital 12
Recital 12
(12) The artificial barriers to the cross- border transport of heavier lorries primarily used in long distance transport (such as vehicle combinations with 5 and 6 axles), should be removed in a harmonised way to take advantage in the short term of the operational, energy and environmental efficiency linked to the greater loading capacity granted by the Member States, including for intermodal transport. To effectively drive the transition towards zero-emission mobility, it is necessary to phase out the use of such heavier lorries running on fossil fuels, as of 2035, whenfurther encourage the market penetration of more efficient zero- emission HDVs is projected to increase significantly up to around 50% of new HDV registrations. After the phasing out, heavier lorries should continue to be allowed in national traffic while, in international traffic, they should comply with the maximum authorised weights set up in Annex I to Directive 96/53/EC, which limits th. Non-zero-emission vehicle combinations with 5 and 6 axles should continue to be allowed in international traffic, with the same extra weight allowance toas zero-emission vehicles and to vehicles involved in an intermodal transport opers long as the targets set in Regulation (EU) 2019/1242 allow the first registration of such vehicles or combinations.
Amendment 86 #
Proposal for a directive
Recital 14
Recital 14
(14) Vehicle carriers withtransporters, most of which have open bodies, have very limited potential to reduce their energy consumption via improved aerodynamics. DivergingMany different national rules on the use of overhanging of loads on vehicle carritransporters cause distortions of competition and limit significantly their potential to improve operational efficiency and energy performance in international traffic. Therefore, it is necessary to harmonise rules on the use of overhanging of loads of vehicle carriers with open bodietransporters, so as to ensure that these objectives are properly met.
Amendment 122 #
Proposal for a directive
Article 1 – paragraph 1 – point 2 – point d a (new)
Article 1 – paragraph 1 – point 2 – point d a (new)
Directive 96/53/EC
Article 2 – thirteenth indent
Article 2 – thirteenth indent
Amendment 125 #
Proposal for a directive
Article 1 – paragraph 1 – point 2 – point e
Article 1 – paragraph 1 – point 2 – point e
Directive 96/53/EC
Article 2 – fourteenth indent
Article 2 – fourteenth indent
— ‘alternatively fuelled vehicle’ shall mean a motor vehicle powered wholly or in part by an alternative fuel and which has been approved under the framework of Regulation (EU) 2018/858,;
Amendment 129 #
Proposal for a directive
Article 1 – paragraph 1 – point 3 – point a – introductory part
Article 1 – paragraph 1 – point 3 – point a – introductory part
Directive 96/53/EC
Article 4 – paragraph 1
Article 4 – paragraph 1
(a) in paragraph 12, the following point (c) is added: ‘(c) of vehicles or vehicle combinations for the international transport of goods or passengers which are not in conformity with the characteristics set out in Annex I providing they do not significantly affect international competition in the road transport sector as defined by Article 4.4.’
Amendment 133 #
Proposal for a directive
Article 1 – paragraph 1 – point 3 – point b
Article 1 – paragraph 1 – point 3 – point b
Directive 96/53/EC
Article 4 – paragraph 3 – third subparagraph
Article 4 – paragraph 3 – third subparagraph
Member States shall guarantee that the conditions under which the permits or similar arrangements related to the transport of indivisible loads are issued are proportionate and non-discriminatory. In particular, Member States shall cooperate to further harmonise the permit issuing deadlines. Member States shall also cooperate to avoid the multiplicity of vehicle markings and signalling, and to favour the use of pictograms over text. Member States shall not impose language requirements related to the transport of indivisible loadalso cooperate to further harmonise the appearance, markings and signs of escort vehicles and pilot cars. Member States shall not impose language requirements related to the transport of indivisible loads. Member States are encouraged to provide transparent information on the basic network accessible for indivisible load transports, where this exists.
Amendment 145 #
Proposal for a directive
Article 1 – paragraph 1 – point 3 – point b
Article 1 – paragraph 1 – point 3 – point b
Directive 96/53/EC
Article 4 – paragraph 4 – first subparagraph
Article 4 – paragraph 4 – first subparagraph
Member States may allow vehicles or vehicle combinations used for transport which carry out certain national or international transport operations that do not significantly affect international competition in the transport sector to circulate in their territory with weights or dimensions deviating from those laid down in points 1.1, 1.2, 1.3, 1.4 to 1.8, 2, 4.1, 4.2 and 4.4 of Annex I.
Amendment 164 #
Proposal for a directive
Article 1 – paragraph 1 – point 3 – point c
Article 1 – paragraph 1 – point 3 – point c
Directive 96/53/EC
Article 4 – paragraph 4a – sixth subparagraph
Article 4 – paragraph 4a – sixth subparagraph
Whenever a Member State allows, pursuant to this paragraph, the circulation of European Modular Systems in national traffic, it may not reject or prohibit the circulation in its territory of European Modular Systems in international traffic, provided that such systems do not exceed the maximum weights and dimensions set for European Modular Systems in national traffic. Member States should cooperate to mutually recognise each other’s certifications for drivers of European Modular Systems.
Amendment 172 #
Proposal for a directive
Article 1 – paragraph 1 – point 3 – point c
Article 1 – paragraph 1 – point 3 – point c
Directive 96/53/EC
Article 4 – paragraph 4a – new subparagraph
Article 4 – paragraph 4a – new subparagraph
Three years after the entry into force, the Commission shall present a report on the cross-border circulation of the European Modular System combinations in the EU and shall, if appropriate, make a legislative proposal duly accompanied by an impact assessment to widen the scope of its use.’;
Amendment 175 #
Proposal for a directive
Article 1 – paragraph 1 – point 3 – point d
Article 1 – paragraph 1 – point 3 – point d
Directive 96/53/EC
Article 4 – paragraph 5 – first subparagraph
Article 4 – paragraph 5 – first subparagraph
Member States may allow for a limited period of time trials of vehicles or vehicle combinations incorporating new technologies or new concepts which cannot comply with requirements of this Directive. Such vehicles or vehicle combinations shall be allowed to carry out certain national or international transport operations for the trial period. In particular, trials with European Modular Systems shall be allowed for a maximum of five yearsfive years and renewable once. In case a Member State renews a European Modular Systems trial, it shall provide adequate justification to the Commission. The number of trials shall not be limited. Member States shall inform the Commission thereof.
Amendment 188 #
Proposal for a directive
Article 1 – paragraph 1 – point 4
Article 1 – paragraph 1 – point 4
Directive 96/53/EC
Article 4a – point b
Article 4a – point b
(b) a single national access point for the applicants to obtain the information on the requirements for applying for special permits or similar arrangements as laid down in Article 4(3) and to the necessary information to plan their routes in a clear, accessible, and transparent manner. Information on height restrictions shall be included;
Amendment 195 #
Proposal for a directive
Article 1 – paragraph 1 – point 4
Article 1 – paragraph 1 – point 4
Directive 96/53/EC
Article 4a – paragraph 2
Article 4a – paragraph 2
2. The Commission mayshall adopt implementing acts establishing a common standard application form and harmonising the rules and procedures for the issuing of national permits or similar arrangements referred to in paragraph 1 of this Article and in Article 4(3). Those implementing acts shall be adopted in accordance with the examination procedure referred to in Article 10i(2).
Amendment 207 #
Proposal for a directive
Article 1 – paragraph 1 – point 4
Article 1 – paragraph 1 – point 4
Directive 96/53/EC
Article 4b – paragraph 3
Article 4b – paragraph 3
3. In view of the expected increase in the uptake of zero-emission vehicles, this Article shall apply until 31 Decembere application of this Article shall be evaluated in 20340.’;
Amendment 213 #
Proposal for a directive
Article 1 – paragraph 1 – point 7 – introductory part
Article 1 – paragraph 1 – point 7 – introductory part
Directive 96/53/EC
Article 8c
Article 8c
Vehicle transporters with open bodies may exceed the maximum lengths laid down in point 1.1 of Annex I while loaded, up to a total of 20,75 meters, using authorised load supports. The overhang or load support of vehicle transporters may not protrude in relation to the load. The load may protrude in front of the towingextendable rear load supports. The load may protrude in front of the vehicle transporter, excepting articulated vehicles, up to a maximum of 0,.5 meters, provided that the first axles of the transported vehicle rests on the trailerbody structure. TAt the rear the load may protrude from behind up to a maximum of 1,.5 meters, provided that the lastforward axle(s) of the transported vehicle(s) rests on the trailer structure. The extendable rear load supports may not protrude further than the overhanging load.’;
Amendment 224 #
Proposal for a directive
Article 1 – paragraph 1 – point 8 – point a
Article 1 – paragraph 1 – point 8 – point a
Directive 96/53/EC
Article 9a – paragraph 1
Article 9a – paragraph 1
1. Vehicles or vehicle combinations which comply with Regulation (EU) 2018/858 may exceed the maximum lengths laid down in point 1.1 of Annex I to this Directive provided that their cabs deliver improved aerodynamic performance, energy efficiency and, safety performance and improved driver comfort. Any excess of the maximum lengths allowed under this Article may also be used to install zero-emission technology. Vehicles or vehicle combinations equipped with such cabs shall comply with point 1.5 of Annex I to this Directive and any exceeding of the maximum lengths shall not result in an increase in the load capacity of those vehicles.
Amendment 236 #
Proposal for a directive
Article 1 – paragraph 1 – point 10
Article 1 – paragraph 1 – point 10
Directive96/53/EC
Article 10c
Article 10c
The maximum lengths laid down in point 1.1 of Annex I, subject where applicable to Article 9a(1) and 10b(2), and the maximum distance laid down in point 1.6 of Annex I, may be exceeded by 15 cm for vehicles or vehicle combinations engaged in the transport of 45-foot containers or 45-foot swap bodies, empty or loaded, provided that the road transport of the container or swap body in question is part of an intermodal transport operation. 45-Foot or longer containers and swap bodies which are part of an intermodal transport operation may also be carried by articulated vehicle combination with a semi-trailer with a length of up to 15 metres providing the conditions in Article 4 (1) and (2) are complied with’;
Amendment 240 #
Proposal for a directive
Article 1 – paragraph 1 – point 13 – point a
Article 1 – paragraph 1 – point 13 – point a
Directive 96/53/EC
Article 10d – paragraph 1 – second subparagraph
Article 10d – paragraph 1 – second subparagraph
If a Member State chooses to set up automatic systems on the road infrastructure, it shall ensure as a minimum the deployment of such systems in the trans-European road transport network set out in Regulation (EU) 1315/2013*. Automatic systems shall be able to identify vehicles or combinations with a special permit and link the conditions laid down in the permit with the maximum authorised weights and dimensions.
Amendment 246 #
Proposal for a directive
Article 1 – paragraph 1 – point 14
Article 1 – paragraph 1 – point 14
Directive 96/53/EC
Article 10da – paragraph 2
Article 10da – paragraph 2
2. When a Member State implements IAP pursuant to paragraph 1, it shall ensure that their IAP schemes comply with Directive 2010/40/EU of the European Parliament and of the Council*. In particular, Member States shall ensure that data related to the IAP scheme and falling within the scope of Directive 2010/40/EU, including weight, length, width or height restrictions, are available in digital machine-readable format and made accessible via the National Access Points established under Delegated Regulation (EU) 2022/670**. Member States shall also ensure that the IAP scheme is able to identify vehicles and combinations with a special permit and link the conditions laid down in the permit with the maximum authorised weights and dimensions.
Amendment 256 #
Proposal for a directive
Article 2 a (new)
Article 2 a (new)
Article2a Amendments to Regulation (EU) 2018/858 Article 3 (17) of Regulation (EU) 2018/858, is replaced by the following: (17) ‘trailer’ means any non-self propelled vehicle, which is designed and constructed to be towed by a power driven vehicle and includes semi-trailers. However, the trailer may be propelled to support the motion without applying propelling forces when not coupled to a towing vehicle.; Article 3 (33) of Regulation (EU) 2018/858, is replaced by the following: (33) ‘semi-trailer’ A towable vehicle, in which the axle(s) is (are) positioned behind the centre of gravity of the vehicle (when uniformly loaded), and which is equipped with a connecting device permitting horizontal and vertical forces to be transmitted to a towing vehicle. One or more of the axles may be driven to support the towing vehicle, and a contribution to the propelling forces of the vehicle combination is permitted at all speeds. To ensure the stability of the vehicle combination, the propelling forces of the semi-trailer shall not exceed those of the towing vehicle at speeds above 15 km/h.;
Amendment 267 #
Proposal for a directive
Annex I – table – point 1.1
Annex I – table – point 1.1
1.1 Maximum length — motor vehicle other than a bus 12,00 m — trailer 12,00 m — articulated vehicle 16,50 m — articulated vehicle for the carriage of 45-foot containers or swap 18,00 m bodies involved in intermodal transport — road train 18,75 m — articulated bus with three axles 18,75 m 18,75 — articulated bus with four axles 21,00 m — bus with two axles 13,50 m — bus with more than two axles 15,00 m — bus + trailer 18,75 m
Amendment 273 #
Proposal for a directive
Annex I – table – point 2.2.2
Annex I – table – point 2.2.2
2.2.2 Articulated vehicles with five or six axles (a) two-axle motor vehicle with three-axle semi-trailer 40 tonnes (b) three-axle motor vehicle with two or three-axle semi-trailer 40 tonnes (ba) trailerthree-axle motor vehicle with three-axle semi-trailer 46 tonnes (c) two-axle motor vehicle with three-axle semi-trailer 42 tonnes involved in intermodal transport operations (d) three-axle motor vehicle with two- or three-axle -axle semi-trailer 44 tonnes semi-trailer involved in intermodal transport operations (da) three-axle motor vehicle with three -axle semi- 46 tonnes trailer involved in intermodal transport operations
Amendment 284 #
Proposal for a directive
Annex I – table – point 2.3.4, point 2.3.5, point 2.3.6
Annex I – table – point 2.3.4, point 2.3.5, point 2.3.6
2.3.4 Three-axle motor vehicles where the driving axle is fitted with 26 tonnes twin tyres and air suspension or suspension recognised as being equivalent within the Union as defined in Annex II, or where each driving axle is fitted with twin tyres and the maximum weight of each axle does not exceed 9,5 tonnes or with driving axles according to 3.5.2 or 3.5.3. 2.3.5 Four-axle motor vehicles with two steering axles where the and at least 32 tonnes with one driving axle is fitted with twin tyres and air suspension or or suspension recognized as being equivalent within the Union as as defined in Annex II, or where each driving axle is fitted with twin tyres and the maximum weight of each axle does not exceed 9,5 tonnes 2.3.6 Five-axle motor vehicles with two steering axles where the and at least 40 tonnes with one driving axle is fitted with twin tyres and air suspension or or suspension recognized as being equivalent within the Union as as defined in Annex II, or where each driving axle is fitted with twin tyres and the maximum weight of each axle does not exceed 9,5 tonnes. In the case of alternatively fuelled vehicles other than zero-emission vehicles, the maximum authorised weights provided for in points 2.3.1, 2.3.2, 2.3.3 and 2.3.4 of Sub-section 2.3 shall be increased by the additional weight of the alternative fuel technology with a maximum of 1 tonne. In the case of zero-emission motor vehicles, the maximum authorised weights provided for in Sub- section points 2.3.1 and 2.3.3 to 2.3.6 shall be increased by 4 tonnes, for vehicles provided for in point 2.3.2. by 2 tonnes.
Amendment 288 #
Proposal for a directive
Annex I – table – point 2.5 (new)
Annex I – table – point 2.5 (new)
2.5 Four-axle articulated buses 32 tonnes In the case of alternatively fuelled vehicles other than zero-emission vehicles, the maximum authorised weight of 32 tonnes provided for in Sub-section 2.5 is increased by the additional weight required for the alternative fuel technology with a maximum of 1 tonne. In the case of zero-emission vehicles the maximum authorised weight of 32 tonnes provided for in Sub-section 2.5 is increased by 4 tonnes
Amendment 289 #
Proposal for a directive
Annex I – table – point 3.1, point 3.4
Annex I – table – point 3.1, point 3.4
3.1 Single axles Single non-driving axle 10 tonnes 3.4 Driving axle 3.4.1 Driving axle of the vehicles referred to in points 2.2, 2.3 and 11,5 tonnes 2.4 other than zero-emission vehic Single non-driving axle with twin tyres for buses 11,5 tonnes 3.4 Driving axles 3.4.21 Driving axle of zero-emissionthe vehicles referred to in points 2.2, 2.3, 2.4 12.,5 tonnes 2.2.1 and 2.2.2 3.4.3 Zero-emission two-axle buses 12.5 tonnesand 2.5
Amendment 300 #
Proposal for a directive
Annex I – table – point 3.6 (new)
Annex I – table – point 3.6 (new)
3.6 Tri-axles of motor vehicles The sum of the axle weights per tri-axle must not exceed, if the distance (d) between the axles is: 3.6.1 1,3 m or greater but less than 1,8 m (1,3 ≤ d < 1,8) 24 tonnes 3.6.2 In the case of zero-emissions vehicles, if at least two axles 26 tonnes are fitted with twin tires. 1,3 m or greater but less than 1.8 m (1,3 ≤ d < 1,8)
Amendment 303 #
Proposal for a directive
Annex I – table – point 4.3
Annex I – table – point 4.3
4.3 Maximum authorised weight depending on the wheelbase The maximum authorised weight in tonnes of a four-axle or five-axle motor vehicle may not exceed not exceed five times the distance in metres between the axles of the foremost and rearmost axles of the vehicle