What changed between the plenary report and the adopted text

Added:2. By way of derogation from paragraph 1, the 44 tonnes-weight limit set out in paragraph 1 may be exceeded in case the Member State allows higher weight values to those vehicle combinations when involved in an intermodal transport operation.

Added:3. In view of the expected increase in the uptake of zero-emission vehicles, this Article shall apply until 31 December 2034.’;’

Added:(5) Article 6 is amended as follows:

Added:(a) paragraph 1 is replaced by the following:

Added:‘1. Member States shall take the necessary measures to ensure that the vehicles referred to in Article 1 and complying with this Directive carry one of the following proofs:

Added:(a) a combination of the following two plates:

Added:- (i) the ‘manufacturer's statutory plate’ established and attached in accordance with Annex II to Commission Implementing Regulation (EU) 2021/535*,

Added:- (ii) the plate relating to dimensions, in accordance with Annex III to this Directive, established and attached in accordance with Annex II to Implementing Regulation (EU) 2021/535;

Added:(b) a single plate established and attached in accordance with Annex II to Implementing Regulation (EU) 2021/535 and containing the information on the two plates referred to in point (a) of this paragraph;

Added:(c) a single document issued by the competent authorities of the Member State in which the vehicle is registered or put into circulation. Such document shall bear the same headings and information as the plates referred to in point (a). It shall be kept in a place easily accessible to inspection and shall be adequately protected.’;

Added:________

Added:* Commission Implementing Regulation (EU) 2021/535 of 31 March 2021 laying down rules for the application of Regulation (EU) 2019/2144 of the European Parliament and of the Council as regards uniform procedures and technical specifications for the type-approval of vehicles, and of systems, components and separate technical units intended for such vehicles, as regards their general construction characteristics and safety (OJ L 117, 6.4.2021, p. 1).’;’

Added:(aa) paragraph 4 is replaced by the following:

Added:‘4 Vehicles carrying proof of compliance shall be subject:

Added:— as regards common standards on weights, to random checks,

Added:— as regards common standards on dimensions, to checks where there is a suspicion of non-compliance with this Directive."’ [Am. 32]

Added:(b) paragraph 5 is replaced by the following:

Added:‘5. The middle column of the proof of compliance relating to weights shall contain, where appropriate, the Union weight standards applicable to the vehicle in question.;’

Added:(c) the following paragraph 7 is added:

Added:‘7. For a transport operation to qualify as an intermodal transport operations for the purpose of this directive, the shipper or, if different from the shipper, the undertaking which organises the intermodal transport operation, shall ensure that the documents referred to under Articles 3 and 7 of Directive 92/106/ECC, as appropriate, are recorded and made available on an eFTI platform in accordance with Regulation (EU) 2020/1056. Such information shall be accessible to competent authorities, on the same eFTI platform where the transport information was recorded, in accordance with Regulation (EU) 2020/1056.’

Added:(6) Article 8b is amended as follows:

Added:(a) paragraphs 1 and 2 are replaced by the following:

Added:‘1. With the aim of improving their energy efficiency, vehicles or vehicle combinations which are equipped with aerodynamic devices meeting the requirements laid down in paragraphs 2 and 3, and which comply with Regulation (EU) 2018/858, may exceed the maximum lengths provided for in point 1.1 of Annex I to this Directive, to allow the addition of such devices to the rear of vehicles or vehicle combinations. Vehicles or vehicle combinations equipped with such devices shall comply with point 1.5 of Annex I to this Directive, and any exceeding of the maximum lengths shall not result in an increase in the loading length of those vehicles or vehicle combinations.

Added:2. Before being placed on the market, the aerodynamic devices referred to in paragraph 1 shall be type-approved in accordance with the rules on type-approval within the framework of Regulation (EU) 2018/858 and Implementing Regulation (EU) 2021/535.;’

Added:(b) paragraph 5 is deleted;

Added:(7) the following Article 8c is inserted:

Added:‘Article 8c

Added:Vehicle transporters with open bodies may exceed the maximum lengths laid down in point 1.1 of Annex I while loaded, up to a total of 20,75 meters, using authorisedload supports, such as extendable rear load supports.

Added:The overhang or load support of vehicle transporters may not protrude in relation to the overhanging load. The load may protrude in front of the towing vehicle up to a maximum of 0,5 meters, provided that all of the axlesthe first axle of the transported vehicle restsrest on the trailervehicle structure. The load may protrude from behind up to a maximum of 1,5 meters, provided that at the most onethe last axle of the transported vehicle rests on the trailer structurerear load support.;’ [Am. 33]

Added:(8) Article 9a is amended as follows:

Added:(a) paragraph 1 and 2 are replaced by the following:

Added:‘1. Vehicles or vehicle combinations which comply with Regulation (EU) 2018/858 may exceed the maximum lengths laid down in point 1.1 of Annex I to this Directive provided that their cabs deliver improved aerodynamic performance, energy efficiency and, safety performance and driver comfort. Any excess of the maximum lengths allowed under this Article may also be used to install zero-emission technology. Vehicles or vehicle combinations equipped with such cabs shall comply with point 1.5 of Annex I to this Directive and any exceeding of the maximum lengths shall not result in an increase in the load capacity of those vehicles. [Am. 34]

Added:2. Before being placed on the market, the vehicles referred to in paragraph 1 shall be approved in accordance with the rules on type-approval within the framework of Regulation (EU) 2018/858 and Implementing Regulation (EU) 2021/535.;’

Added:(b) paragraph 3 is deleted;

Added:(9) Article 10b is replaced by the following:

Added:‘Article 10b

Added:1. The maximum authorised weights and axle weights of alternatively fuelled or zero-emission vehicles shall be those set out in points 2.2., 2.3, 2.4, 3.4.2 and 3.4.3 of Annex I.

Added:The additional weight required by alternatively fuelled vehicles other than zero-emission vehicles shall be defined on the basis of the documentation provided by the manufacturer when the vehicle in question is approved. That additional weight shall be indicated in the official proof required in accordance with Article 6.

Added:The Commission shall be empowered to adopt delegated acts in accordance with Article 10h to supplement this Directive by updating the list of alternative fuels referred to in Article 2 that require additional weight. It is of particular importance that the Commission follow its usual practice and carry out consultations with experts, including Member States’ experts, before adopting those delegated acts.’.

Added:2. The maximum lengths laid down in point 1.1 of Annex I for zero-emission vehicles or vehicle combinations including zero-emission vehicles may be exceeded by the additional length necessary to accommodate the zero-emission technology, with a maximum of 90 cm, to allow the addition of such devices. Such zero-emission vehicles or vehicle combinations shall comply with points 1.5 and 1.5a of Annex I to this Directive, and any exceeding of the maximum lengths shall not result in an increase in the loading length of those vehicles or vehicle combinations, in order to ensure the compatibility of trailers and semi-trailers with the requirements for intermodal transport operations. [Am. 35]

Added:The additional length required by zero-emission vehicles shall be defined on the basis of the documentation provided by the manufacturer when the vehicle in question is approved. That additional length shall be indicated in the official proof required in accordance with Article 6.’.’

Added:(10) Article 10c is replaced by the following

Added:‘Article 10c

Added:In the case of vehicles or vehicle combinations engaged in an intermodal transport operation, the maximum lengthslength laid down in point 1.1 of Annex I for an articulated vehicle, subject where applicable to Article 9a(1) and 10b(2), shall be of 18,00 m and the maximum distance laid down in point 1.6 of Annex I, may be exceeded by 15 cm for vehicles or vehicle combinations engaged in the transport of 45-foot containers or 45-foot swap bodies, empty or loaded, provided that the road transport of the container or swap body in question is part of an intermodal transport operation. shall be of 13,50 m;’ [Am. 36]

Added:(10a) the following Article 10ca is inserted:

Added:‘Article 10ca

Added:1. In order to increase road safety and to avoid a multiplicity of vehicle markings and signalling, a single EU label for the length of motor vehicles or vehicle combinations in circulation used in EMS operations or with dimensions deviating from those laid down in points 1.1, 1.2, 1.4 to 1.8, 4.2 and 4.4 of Annex I is hereby established.

Added:2. Member States shall take the necessary measures to ensure that all motor vehicles or vehicle combinations referred to in paragraph 1 display the EU label clearly and visibly at the rear of their motor vehicle or vehicle combination.

Added:3. By [1 year after the date of entry into force], the Commission shall adopt a delegated act in accordance with Article 10h to supplement this Directive by setting out the detailed standards, requirements and other provisions, for the labels and their issuing and display, favouring the use of pictograms over text.’ [Am. 37]

Added:(11) Article 10d is amended as follows:

Added:(a) paragraphs 1 and 2 are replaced by the following:

Added:‘1. Member States shall take specific measures to identifydetect vehicles or vehicle combinations in circulation that are likely to have exceededexceed the maximum authorised weight and that should therefore be checked by their competent authorities in order to ensure compliance with the requirements of this Directive, including compliance with the requirements of special permits. Those measures may be taken with the aid ofshall include establishing automatic systems set up on the road infrastructure, or by means of on-board weighing equipment installed in vehicles ensuring as a minimum a deployment in accordance with paragraph 4Regulation (EU) No 1315/2013*. Member States shall establish certified automatic systems along the core network in the trans-European road transport network defined in Regulation (EU) No 1315/2013.

Added:If a Member State chooses to set upIn addition to the use of automatic systems set up on the road infrastructure, it shall ensure as a minimum the deployment of such systems in the trans-European road transport network set out in Regulation (EU) 1315/2013*Member States may identify vehicles or vehicle combinations in circulation that are likely to have exceeded the maximum authorised weights by means of on-board weighing equipment installed in vehicles in accordance with paragraph 4 or by means of road-side checks.

Added:A Member State shall not require on-board weighing equipment to be installed on vehicles or vehicle combinations which are registered in another Member State.

Added:Without prejudice to Union and national law, whereMember States may use the certified automatic systems are used to establishto impose penalties in respect of infringements of this Directive and to impose penalties, such. Certified automatic systems shall be certified. Where automatic systems are used only for identification purposes, they need not be certifiedlinked to the single national entry point for special permits or similar arrangement set out in Article 4a in order to be able to recognise vehicles or vehicle combinations which exceed the maximum authorised weights and are in possession of a special permit, as well as those that exceed the authorised weights permitted under the special permit. [Am. 38]

Added:2. Each Member State shall carry out each calendar year at least six checks per one million vehicle-kilometres travelled by vehicles or vehicle combinations used for the transport of goods and falling within the scope of this Directive in its territory on the weights of those vehicles or vehicle combinations, irrespective of the country of registration of such vehicles or of the country where such vehicles were put into circulation. The compliance checks shall include an appropriate number of checks performed at night time.’;

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Added:* Regulation (EU) No 1315/2013 of the European Parliament and of the Council of 11 December 2013 on Union guidelines for the development of the trans-European transport network and repealing Decision No 661/2010/EU (OJ L 348, 20.12.2013, p. 1).’

Added:(b) in paragraph 5, the first subparagraph is replaced by the following:

Added:‘5. The Commission shall adopt implementing acts, laying down detailed provisions ensuring uniform conditions for the implementation of the rules on interoperability and compatibility set out in paragraph 4.’;’