25 Amendments of Gilles PARGNEAUX related to 2011/0409(COD)
Amendment 21 #
Proposal for a regulation
Recital 8
Recital 8
(8) This Regulation should also further reduce noise limits. It should take account of Regulation (EC) No 661/2009 of the European Parliament and of the Council of 13 July 2009 concerning type-approval requirements for the general safety of motor vehicles, their trailers and systems, components and separate technical units intended therefor, which introduced new stricter noise requirements for motor vehicle tyres. Studies highlighting the annoyance and health effects from road traffic noise, and the associated costs and benefits should also be heeded. This Regulation should also take account of Regulation (EC) No 1222/2009 of the European Parliament and of the Council of 29 November 2009 on the labelling of tyres with respect to fuel efficiency and other essential parameters1. __________________ 1 OJ L 342, 22.12.2009, p. 46.
Amendment 26 #
Proposal for a regulation
Recital 10
Recital 10
(10) The environmental benefits expected from hybrid electric and pure electric road transport vehicles have resulted in a substantial reduction of the noise emitted by such vehicles. This has resulted in the removal of an important source of audible signal that is used by blind and low vision pedestrians and cyclists, amongst other road users, to become aware of the approach, presence or departure of these vehicles. For that purpose, industry is developing acoustic systems to compensate for this lack of audible signal in electric and hybrid electric vehicles. The performance of approaching vehicle audible systems fitted to vehicles should be harmonised. The fitting of such systems should however, remain an option at the discretion of vehicle manufacturers. The Commission should also be asked to look into the contribution that active safety systems can make to meeting the objective of improving the safety of vulnerable road users in urban areas.
Amendment 29 #
Proposal for a regulation
Recital 8
Recital 8
(8) This Regulation should also further reduce noise limits. It should take account of Regulation (EC) No 661/2009 of the European Parliament and of the Council of 13 July 2009 concerning type-approval requirements for the general safety of motor vehicles, their trailers and systems, components and separate technical units intended therefor, which introduced new stricter noise requirements for motor vehicle tyres. Studies highlighting the annoyance and health effects from road traffic noise, and the associated costs and benefits should also be heeded. This Regulation should take account of Regulation (EC) No 1222/2009 of the European Parliament and of the Council of 25 November 2009 on the labelling of tyres with respect to fuel efficiency and other essential parameters1. _______________ OJ L 342, 22.12.2009, p. 46.
Amendment 35 #
Proposal for a regulation
Article 3 – point 21 a (new)
Article 3 – point 21 a (new)
(21a) “point of sale” means a location where vehicles are offered for sale to consumers.
Amendment 36 #
Proposal for a regulation
Article 3 – point 21 b (new)
Article 3 – point 21 b (new)
(21b) "technical promotional material" means technical manuals, brochures, leaflets and catalogues (whether these appear in printed, electronic or online form), as well as websites, the purpose of which is to promote vehicles to the general public.
Amendment 40 #
Proposal for a regulation
Recital 10
Recital 10
(10) The environmental benefits expected from hybrid electric and pure electric road transport vehicles have resulted in a substantial reduction of the noise emitted by such vehicles. This has resulted in the removal of an important source of audible signal that is used by blind and low vision pedestrians and cyclists, amongst other road users, to become aware of the approach, presence or departure of these vehicles. For that purpose, industry is developing acoustic systems to compensate for this lack of audible signal in electric and hybrid electric vehicles. The performance of approaching vehicle audible systems fitted to vehicles should be harmonised. The fitting of such systems should however, remain an option at the discretion ofbe compulsory for all vehicle manufacturers.
Amendment 44 #
Proposal for a regulation
Recital 10 a (new)
Recital 10 a (new)
(10a) In view of the lack of legislation on the level of noise emitted by two- or three- wheel vehicles, the Commission should submit a fresh legislative proposal on this subject. It is in the interests of the Union to adopt provisions concerning noise nuisance caused by these vehicles, in the same way as concerning the four-wheel vehicles dealt with in this Regulation. A regulation specific to motor vehicles with at least two wheels would make it possible, on the basis of an improved testing procedure, to assess possibilities of establishing stricter limits in order to ensure that vehicles placed on the market are genuinely less noisy.
Amendment 45 #
Proposal for a regulation
Recital 12
Recital 12
(12) In order to enable the Commission to replace the technical requirements of this Regulation with a direct reference to UNECE Regulations No 51 and No 59 once the limit values relating to the new test method are laid down in those Regulations, or to adapt those requirements to technical and scientific developments, the power to adopt acts in accordance with Article 290 of the Treaty on the Functioning of the European Union should be delegated to the Commission in respect of the amendment of the provisions in Annexes to this Regulation related to the test methods and sound levels. It is of particular importance that the Commission carry out appropriate consultations during its preparatory work, including consultation of experts. The Commission, when preparing and drawing up delegated acts, should ensure a simultaneous, timely and appropriate transmission of relevant documents to the European Parliament and to the Council.
Amendment 49 #
Proposal for a regulation
Article 3 – paragraph 1 – point 21 a (new)
Article 3 – paragraph 1 – point 21 a (new)
(21a) “point of sale” means a location where vehicles are offered for sale to consumers.
Amendment 50 #
Proposal for a regulation
Article 3 – paragraph 1 – point 21 b (new)
Article 3 – paragraph 1 – point 21 b (new)
(21b) "technical promotional material" means technical manuals, brochures, leaflets and catalogues (whether these appear in printed, electronic or online form), as well as websites, the purpose of which is to promote vehicles to the general public.
Amendment 56 #
Proposal for a regulation
Annex II – point 3.1 – line 9
Annex II – point 3.1 – line 9
Amendment 64 #
Proposal for a regulation
Annex III – introductory part
Annex III – introductory part
The sound level measured in accordance with the provisions of Annex II shall not exceed 90 dB (A), under any driving conditions, at a maximum speed of 130 km/h, in accordance with Annex VIII, and shall remain within the following limits:
Amendment 69 #
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- Off- Off- General General General road * road * road * M Vehicles used for the carriage of passengers no of seats < 9; < 125 kW/ton and a maximum of M1 70 71** 6870 6971** 68 69** no of seats < 9; M1 1900 cc no of seats < 9; M1 power to mass ratio > 125 kW/ton and a minimum 71 71 69 69 69 69 power to mass ratio > 150 kW/ton of 1901 cc 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 no of seats > 9; 3.5 tons < mass < 5 tons; M2 74 75 72 73 72 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 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 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.
Amendment 83 #
Proposal for a regulation
Article 9 – paragraph 1
Article 9 – paragraph 1
Where manufacturers choose to install an AVAS in vehicles, the requirements of Annex X shall be fulfilled.
Amendment 84 #
Proposal for a regulation
Article 10 – paragraph 1
Article 10 – paragraph 1
1. The Commission shall be empowered to adopt delegated acts, in accordance with Article 11, to amend Annexes I to XI.
Amendment 87 #
Proposal for a regulation
Article 11 – paragraph 2
Article 11 – paragraph 2
2. The power to adopt delegated acts referred to in Article 10(1) shall be conferred on the Commission for an indeterminate period of time from the date of adoption of this Regulation. period of five years from the date of entry into force of this Regulation. The Commission shall draw up a report on the delegation of power no later than nine months before the end of the five-year period. The delegation of power shall be tacitly extended for periods of an identical duration, unless the European Parliament or the Council opposes such extension not later than three months before the end of each period.
Amendment 88 #
Proposal for a regulation
Article 11 – paragraph 5
Article 11 – paragraph 5
5. A delegated act adopted pursuant to Article 10(1) shall enter into force only if no objection has been expressed either by the European Parliament or the Council within a period of two months of notification of that act to the European Parliament and the Council or if, before the expiry of that period, the European Parliament and the Council have both informed the Commission that they will not object. That period shall be extended by onetwo months at the initiative of the European Parliament or of the Council.
Amendment 89 #
Proposal for a regulation
Article 12
Article 12
Amendment 90 #
Proposal for a regulation
Article 13
Article 13
Amendment 100 #
Proposal for a regulation
Annex II – point 3.1. – paragraph 7
Annex II – point 3.1. – paragraph 7
Amendment 117 #
Proposal for a regulation
Annex III – paragraph 1 – introductory part
Annex III – paragraph 1 – introductory part
The sound level measured in accordance with the provisions of Annex II shall not exceed the following limits: and shall not exceed 90 dB(A) under any driving conditions, with a maximum speed of 130 km/h, in accordance with Annex VIII:
Amendment 118 #
Proposal for a regulation
Annex III – column 2 – line 6
Annex III – column 2 – line 6
no of seats < 9≤9; ≤ 125kW/tonne and maximum 1900cc
Amendment 119 #
Proposal for a regulation
Annex III – column 5 – line 6
Annex III – column 5 – line 6
Amendment 120 #
Proposal for a regulation
Annex III – column 6 – line 6
Annex III – column 6 – line 6
Amendment 121 #
Proposal for a regulation
Annex III – limit values – column 2 – line 7
Annex III – limit values – column 2 – line 7
no of seats < 9≤9; power to mass ratio > 1250 kW/ton and minimum 1901 cc