1. REQUIREMENTS

1.1. Shape and dimensions of the space for mounting a rear registration plate. The space for mounting shall comprise of a flat or virtually flat rectangular surface with the following minimum dimensions: either width: 520 mm height: 120 mm or width: 340 mm height: 240 mm The surface to be covered by the registration plate may have holes or gaps. In case of vehicles of category M_(1) the width of the hole or gap shall not exceed 40 mm without having to take into account its length. The surface to be covered by the registration plate may have protrusions, provided that these do not project more than 5,0 mm in relation to the nominal surface. Patches of very soft materials, such as foam or felt for the purpose of the elimination of vibration of the registration plate, shall not be taken into account. The space for mounting shall be such that the registration plate, after fixing according to the manufacturer's instructions, shall have the following characteristics: Position of the plate in relation to the longitudinal median plane of the vehicle: The centre point of the plate shall not be situated to the right of the longitudinal median plane of the vehicle. Position of the plate in relation to the vertical longitudinal plane of the vehicle: The plate shall be perpendicular to the longitudinal plane of the vehicle. The left-hand edge of the plate may not be situated to the left of the vertical plane which is parallel to the longitudinal median plane of the vehicle and touches the extreme outer edge of the vehicle. Position of the plate in relation to the vertical transverse plane: The plate may be inclined to the vertical: At not less than – 5° and not more than 30°, provided that the height of the upper edge of the plate is not more than 1,20 m from the ground surface; At not less than – 15° and not more than 5°, provided that the height of the upper edge of the plate is more than 1,20 m from the ground surface. Height of the plate from the ground surface: The height of the lower edge of the plate from the ground surface shall not be less than 0,30 m. The height of the upper edge of the plate from the ground surface shall not exceed 1,20 m. However, where it is not practicable to comply with the height provision due to the construction of the vehicle, the maximum height may exceed 1,20 m, provided that it is as close to that limit as the constructional characteristics of the vehicle allow, and shall in no case exceed 2,00 m. Geometrical visibility: If the height of the upper edge of the plate from the ground surface does not exceed 1,20 m, the plate shall be visible in the whole space included within the following four planes: the two vertical planes touching the two lateral edges of the plate and forming an angle measured outwards of 30° in relation to the longitudinal median plane of the vehicle, the plane touching the upper edge of the plate and forming an angle measured upwards of 15° with the horizontal, the horizontal plane through the lower edge of the plate. If the height of the upper edge of the plate from the ground surface exceeds 1,20 m, the plate shall be visible in the whole space included within the following four planes: the two vertical planes touching the two lateral edges of the plate and forming an angle measured outwards of 30° in relation to the longitudinal median plane of the vehicle, the plane touching the upper edge of the plate and forming an angle measured upwards of 15° with the horizontal, the plane touching the lower edge of the plate and forming an angle measured downwards of 15° with the horizontal. The space between the edges of the mounted and fixed registration plate and the actual surface of the registration plate space shall not exceed 5,0 mm along the complete outline of the registration plate. The prescribed maximum space may locally be exceeded in the case it is measured at a hole or gap within the surface of patterned mesh or between the parallel bars of the surface of grille. The actual position and shape of the mounted and fixed registration plate as determined in accordance with paragraph 1,2, in particular its resulting radius of curvature, shall be taken into account for the purpose of rear registration plate lighting device requirements. If the space for mounting the rear registration plate is obscured within the planes of geometrical visibility, because of installation of any mechanical coupling device, this shall be noted in the test report and stated on the EC-type approval certificate.

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Source: EUR-Lex (Cellar) · retrieved 2026-11-05 · Text as adopted (Official Journal); later amendments are not incorporated in this text.