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17 Amendments of Markus FERBER related to 2013/0105(COD)

Proposal for a directive
Recital 10

(10) To further promote intermodal transport, andll intermodal loading units used in such transport operations should be taken into consideration. To take into account the unladen weight of ~~45-foot container~~these units, the provision authorising the circulation of 44- tonne GTW combinations of vehicles with 5 or 6 axles transporting 40-foot containers in intermodal transport should be extended to ~~those carrying 45-foot containers~~intermodal loading units within the meaning of Article 2 of the Directive (e.g. swap bodies or containers not exceeding 45 feet in length).

2013/12/10
Committee: TRAN

Proposal for a directive
Recital 13

(13) Simple technological solutions, fixed or mobile, are now available that allow inspectors to preselect vehicles suspected of infringements without stopping the vehicles in question, which is less disadvantageous in terms of traffic flow, less onerous and allows optimal safety conditions. Some devices may be installed onboard heavy goods vehicles and give the driver a way of checking whether his or her vehicle is compliant with the law. These onboard devices may also use a microwave communication interface to communicate their data to officials or to roadside automatic inspection systems without stopping the vehicle. ~~The pre-selection should have a minimum thre~~All inspection systems and all technical requirements should be harmonised throughout Europe. Rules governing systems for installation in commercial vehicles should ~~of one weighing per 2 000 vehicle kilometres~~form a mandatory part of type approval procedures for all commercial vehicles. The pre-selection should be applied to at least [ ]% of the vehicles covered by these rules on the Member State’s territory to ensure the effectiveness of the roadside checks on the territory of the Union~~, because this would allow every vehicle to be check~~. Vehicles that are not registered in its territory should be included oin ~~a statistical average of every three days~~the inspection quota in proportion to their contribution to the total volume of traffic.

2013/12/10
Committee: TRAN

Proposal for a directive
Article 1 – paragraph 1 – point 2 – introductory part

Directive 96/53/EC
Article 4

(2) Article 4 is amended as follows: Member States may nonetheless, under strict conditions and subject to checks, allow the circulation on their territory of vehicles or vehicle combinations for the national transport of goods freight which are not in conformity with the characteristics set out in points 1.3, 2, 3 and 4.3 of Annex I. Member States that do not allow the use on their territory of such vehicles or vehicle combinations not in conformity with the characteristics set out in points 1.3, 2, 3 and 4.3 of Annex I may also prohibit the circulation of non- national commercial vehicles.

2013/12/10
Committee: TRAN

Proposal for a directive
Article 1 – paragraph 1 – point 6

Directive 96/53/EC
Article 8 – paragraph 1

With the aim of improving the aerodynamic performance of vehicles or combinations of vehicles and optimising other parts or elements of vehicles, vehicles or combinations of vehicles equipped with devices that meet the criteria set out below may exceed the maximum lengths provided for in point 1.1 of Annex I. The only purpose of these exceedances is to allow the addition to the rear of vehicles or vehicle combinations of devices increasing their aerodynamic characteristics.

2013/12/10
Committee: TRAN

Proposal for a directive
Article 1 – paragraph 1 – point 6

Directive 96/53/EC
Article 8 – paragraph 2 – indent 2 – point ii

day and night markings in accordance with type-approval rules on the installation of lighting and light- signalling devices, effective even in poor weather conditions, that allows other road users to gauge the external bodywork of the vehicle,

2013/12/10
Committee: TRAN

Proposal for a directive
Article 1 – paragraph 1 – point 6

Directive 96/53/EC
Article 8 – paragraph 2 – indent 3 – last sentence

The exceedances of the maximum length shall ~~not lead to the~~lead to enlargement of load capacity without increase ing the ~~load capacity~~permissible overall weight of vehicles or combinations of vehicles.

2013/12/10
Committee: TRAN

Proposal for a directive
Article 1 – paragraph 1 – point 6

Directive 96/53/EC
Article 8 – paragraph 3

Before being put on the market, the additional aerodynamic devices and their installation on vehicles shall be authorised by the Member States~~, which~~. The rules governing vehicle authorisation throughout Europe must be identical and applicable in practice. Member States shall issue a certificate ~~to this effect~~accordingly, attesting compliance with the requirements mentioned in paragraph 2 above and indicating that the device contributes significantly to improving aerodynamic performance. The certificates of authorisation issued in one Member State shall be recognised by the other Member States.

2013/12/10
Committee: TRAN

Proposal for a directive
Article 1 – paragraph 1 – point 6

Directive 96/53/EC
Article 8 – paragraph 5

Pending the adoption of the delegated acts, the vehicles or combinations of vehicles equipped with aerodynamic devices to the rear, which meet the requirements referred to in paragraph 2 and were tested in accordance with paragraph 3 may circulate if their length exceeds the length laid down in Annex I, point 1.1 by no more than two metres. The loading area thus created may be used for additional load volume without increasing the permissible overall mass of the commercial vehicle. This transitional measure shall apply from the date of entry into force of this Directive.

2013/12/10
Committee: TRAN

Proposal for a directive
Article 1 – paragraph 1 – point 10

Directive 96/53/EC
Article 11 – paragraph 1 – first part

T~~he maximum dimensions laid down in Annex I points 1.1 and 1.6 may be exceeded by 15 cm for~~o enhance intermodal/combined transport performance and increase energy efficiency, the dimensions of vehicles or/vehicle combinations ~~of vehicles engaged in the transport of 45-foot containers or swap bodies, if the road transport of the container or swap body is part of an intermodal transport operation~~shall be adapted to intermodal transport unit specifications in compliance with the maximum admissible dimensions specified in Annex I.

2013/12/10
Committee: TRAN

Proposal for a directive
Article 1 – paragraph 1 – point 11

Directive 96/53/EC
Article 12 – paragraph 3

Member States shall take a number of preselection measures equivalent to at least ~~one weighing per 2 000 vehicle kilometres per year on average~~[ ] % of the traffic volume on their territory (t/km or p/km) accounted for by vehicles referred to in Article 2). Vehicles not registered in their territory shall be included in the inspection quota to a degree reflecting their contribution to total traffic volumes.

2013/12/10
Committee: TRAN

Proposal for a directive
Article 1 – paragraph 1 – point 11

Directive 96/53/EC
Article 12 – paragraph 5 – point i

manual roadside inspection with approved measurement equipment after interception of the vehicle,

2013/12/10
Committee: TRAN

Proposal for a directive
Article 1 – paragraph 1 – point 12

Directive 96/53/EC
Article 13 – paragraph 4

An overload of more than 20 % of the maximum authorised weight in points 2, 3, 4.1 and 4.3 of Annex 1 shall be considered a very serious infringement within the meaning of this Directive, because of the increased risks incurred by other road users. This shall give rise to an immediate immobilisation of the vehicle for unloading until it reaches the maximum authorised weight, and to a financial penalty. The procedure leading to the loss of good repute of the transport company shall be implemented in accordance with Article 6 of Regulation (EC) No 1071/200914. __________________ 14 OJ L300, 14.11.2009, p. 51penalty.

2013/12/10
Committee: TRAN

Proposal for a directive
Article 1 – paragraph 1 – point 13

Directive 96/53/EC
Article 14

For the transport of containers, the shipper shall give the road haulier to whom it entrusts the transport of a container a statement indicating the weight of the container moved. If this information is missing or incorrect, the shipper shall incur liability in the same way as ~~the haulier~~all transport sectors involved if the vehicle is overloaded.

2013/12/10
Committee: TRAN

Proposal for a directive
Article 1 – paragraph 1 – point 16 – point b

Directive 96/53/EC
Annex I – point 2.2.2

three-axle motor vehicle with two or three- axle semi-trailer carrying, in intermodal transport, one or more intermodal transport units, ~~for a total maximum length of 40 or~~under Article 2 of the Directive (such as swap bodies or containers of up to 45 foot) : 44 tonnes.

2013/12/10
Committee: TRAN

Proposal for a directive
Article 1 – paragraph 1 – point 16 – point c

Directive 96/53/EC
Annex I – point 2.3.1 – indent 3

two-axle buses: 19.5 tonnes

2013/12/10
Committee: TRAN

Proposal for a directive
Article 1 – paragraph 1 – point 16 a (new)

Directive 96/53/EC
Annex I – point 1.1 – indent 3

(16a) Third indent of point 1.1 to read: - articulated vehicle 17.85 m

2013/12/10
Committee: TRAN

Proposal for a directive
Article 1 – paragraph 1 – point 16 b (new)

Directive 96/53/EC
Annex I – point 1.6

(16b) Point 1.6 to read: - maximum distance between the axis of the fifth wheel kingpin and the rearmost end of the semi-trailer 13.35 m

2013/12/10
Committee: TRAN