8 Amendments of Markus FERBER related to 2012/0184(COD)
Amendment 72 #
Proposal for a regulation
Recital 13
Recital 13
(13) Inspectors, when performing roadworthiness tests, should act independently and any conflict of interests should be avoided. The result of roadworthiness tests should not thus be linked to salary or any economic or personal benefitMember States shall ensure that assessments are carried out properly and that establishments designated as vehicle testing centres which also perform motor vehicle repairs are objective.
Amendment 93 #
Proposal for a regulation
Article 1 – paragraph 1 – point 1 (new)
Article 1 – paragraph 1 – point 1 (new)
1. This Regulation establishes safety inspections for vehicles in categories N2, N3 and O4. Inspections shall be carried out, in accordance with Article 5(5), on the vehicle components which are particularly prone to repair and wear and tear, such as the chassis/body work/couplings, steering, tyres/wheels and brake systems. The Commission shall lay down the relevant technical details in Annex V.
Amendment 241 #
Proposal for a regulation
Article 8 – paragraph 1
Article 8 – paragraph 1
1. The testing centre or, if relevant, the competent authority that has conducted a roadworthiness test and/or a safety inspection on a vehicle shall issue a roadworthiness certificate to that vehicle that contains at least the elements laid down in Annex IV and Annex V. For this purpose, the Commission shall draw up a standard European Union form for both roadworthiness tests and safety inspections.
Amendment 326 #
Proposal for a regulation
Annex II – Item 1.8.
Annex II – Item 1.8.
Amendment 336 #
Proposal for a regulation
Annex II – Item 5.3.2. – column 2
Annex II – Item 5.3.2. – column 2
5.3.2 Shock absorbers Visual inspection with vehicle over a pit or on a hoist or using special equipment, if available
Amendment 337 #
Proposal for a regulation
Annex II – Item 5.3.2.1 – point b)
Annex II – Item 5.3.2.1 – point b)
b) given minimum values not reached (footnote) (Footnote) Identifies items which are related to the condition of the vehicle and its suitability for use on the road but which are not considered essential in a roadworthiness test.
Amendment 338 #
Proposal for a regulation
Annex II – Item 7.11 – column 1
Annex II – Item 7.11 – column 1
7.11 Odometer if available (Footnote) Identifies items which are related to the condition of the vehicle and its suitability for use on the road but which are not considered essential in a roadworthiness test.
Amendment 346 #
Proposal for a regulation
Annex II – Item 8.2.2.2 – column 2 – point a)
Annex II – Item 8.2.2.2 – column 2 – point a)
8.2.2.2 Opacity a) Exhaust gas opacity to be measured during free acceleration (no load from idle up to cut-off speed) with gear lever in neutral and clutch engaged. Alternatively, for vehicles equipped with suitable on-board diagnostic systems, the proper functioning of the emission system can be checked by appropriate reading of the OBD device. Vehicles registered or put into service before 1 January 1980 are exempted from this requirement