Activities of Mathieu GROSCH related to 2013/0105(COD)
Plenary speeches (1)
Dimensions and weights of road vehicles circulating within the Community (debate)
Amendments (9)
Amendment 75 #
Proposal for a directive
Recital 6 a (new)
Recital 6 a (new)
(6a) In order to meet the objectives of the White Paper on Transport published in 2011 the revision of Directive 96/53/EC is an opportunity to improve the driver’s safety and comfort taking into account the requirements set out in the Occupational Health and Safety Framework Directive 89/391/EEC.
Amendment 88 #
Proposal for a directive
Recital 7
Recital 7
(7) Longer vehicles may be used in cross- border transport if the twowo or several Member States concerned already allow it and if the conditions for derogation under Article 4(3), (4) or (5) of the Directive are met. The European Commission has already provided guidance on the application of Article 4 of the Directive. The transport operations referred to in Article 4(4) do not have a significant impact on international competition if the cross- border use remains limited to two Member States where the existing infrastructure and the road safety requirements allow itCompetent authorities of Member States should determine specific requirements to the vehicle, the infrastructure and the driver in order to assure an adequate level of safety. The cross-border use of these vehicles should be backed by bilateral or multilateral agreements between the competent authorities of Member States concerned specifying the routes and other conditions that need to be met. The European Commission has already provided guidance on the application of Article 4 of the Directive. This balances the Member States’ right under the principle of subsidiarity to decide on transport solutions suited to their specific circumstances with the need to prevent such policies from distorting the internal market. The provisions of Article 4 (4) are clarified in this respect.
Amendment 94 #
Proposal for a directive
Recital 7 a (new)
Recital 7 a (new)
(7a) In order to assess the impact of vehicles exceeding the dimensions set up by this Directive on road safety, it is appropriate that Member States collect data of accidents involving heavy good vehicles longer than 18.75 m. The Commission should consider proposing the inclusion of these data among the annual reporting obligations of Member States in the framework of Council Decision 93/704/EC on the creation of a Community database on road accidents.
Amendment 150 #
Proposal for a directive
Article 1 – paragraph 1 – point 2 – point a a (new)
Article 1 – paragraph 1 – point 2 – point a a (new)
Directive 96/53/EC
Article 4 – paragraph 4 – subparagraph 1
Article 4 – paragraph 4 – subparagraph 1
(aa) The first phrase of Article 4(4) is replaced by the following phrase: `Member States may allow vehicles or vehicle combinations used for goods transport which carry out certain transport operations that do not significantly affect international competition in the transport sector to circulate in their territories with weights and dimensions deviating from those laid down in points 1, 2, and 4 of Annex 1.´
Amendment 167 #
Proposal for a directive
Article 1 – paragraph 1 – point 2 – point b
Article 1 – paragraph 1 – point 2 – point b
Directive 96/53/EC
Article 4 – paragraph 4 – subparagraph 2
Article 4 – paragraph 4 – subparagraph 2
Amendment 204 #
Proposal for a directive
Article 1 – paragraph 1 – point 6
Article 1 – paragraph 1 – point 6
Directive 96/53/EC
Article 8 – paragraph 2 – indent 3 – point iii
Article 8 – paragraph 2 – indent 3 – point iii
Amendment 254 #
Proposal for a directive
Article 1 – paragraph 1 – point 7 a (new)
Article 1 – paragraph 1 – point 7 a (new)
Directive 96/53/EC
Article 9 a (new)
Article 9 a (new)
(7a) Article 9a is added: Article 9 a With the aim of improving the driver’s safety and comfort, and ultimately to ensure the improvement of road safety of the vehicles in the scope of this directive, the safety and comfort requirements to be met by the driver’s cabins are as follows: - Compliance with the requirements set out in the Occupational Health and Safety Framework Directive 89/391/EEC, with its hierarchy of prevention measure for the elimination of sources of whole-body vibration and of musculoskeletal disorders; - The provision of the driver’s cabin with safety features starting with a secure fire exit of the cabin; - The increase in size of the driver’s cabin to adapt to comfort and safety requirements for driver’s seats and couchettes taking into account emergency situations.
Amendment 356 #
Proposal for a directive
Article 1 – paragraph 1 – point 16 – point c
Article 1 – paragraph 1 – point 16 – point c
Directive 96/53/EC
Annex I – point 2.3.1 – indent 3
Annex I – point 2.3.1 – indent 3
two-axle buses: 19,5 tonnes
Amendment 360 #
Proposal for a directive
Article 1 – paragraph 1 – point 16 – point c a (new)
Article 1 – paragraph 1 – point 16 – point c a (new)
Directive 96/53/EC
Annex I – point 2.3.4 (new)
Annex I – point 2.3.4 (new)
(ca) The following point is added : 2.3.4 Alternatively fuelled vehicles: the maximum weight is that mentioned in point 2.3.1, 2.3.2 or 2.3.3 increased by the additional weight required for the alternative propulsion mode, with a maximum of 1,5 tonnes. That additional weight shall be indicated in the official registration documents of the motor vehicle issued by the Member State where the vehicle is registered. In cases where this information is missing, the values mentioned in points 2.3.1., 2.3.2 or 2.3.3 shall apply.