What changed between the draft committee report and the plenary report

Changed:Recital 16 a (new): (16a) The multiplicity of different vehicle markings and signalling in Member States can be confusing for road users and detrimental for road safety in the Union. In order to improve road safety, a standardised EU label for the length of motor vehicles or vehicle combinations used in EMS or which deviate from standard dimensions should be established at Union level. ThisThat EU label would help road users to identify and familiarise themselves with such vehicles and would reduce any risks resultingarising from visibility restrictions or blind spots, for example when overtaking such long vehicles or vehicle combinations.

Removed:Recital 17: (17) Effective, efficient, and consistent enforcement of the rules is of utmost importance to ensure undistorted competition between operators and eliminate risks to road safety and to road infrastructure posed by vehicles unlawfully exceeding the applicable weights or dimensions. To better target roadside controls at overloaded vehicles, Member States should ensure as a minimum the deployment of certified automatic systems in the trans-European road transport network. Additionally, it should also be possible to use accurate and fully interoperable on-board weighting equipment. Moreover, for reliability and consistency of the enforcement across the Union, the mandatory minimum level of controls to be performed by Member States should be established in proportion to the level of traffic on their territories by the vehicles within scope of this Directive, including an appropriate number of controls during night hours.

Added:Recital 16 b (new): (16b) Battery electric, fuel-cell and other hydrogen-powered vehicles have a strong potential to decarbonise certain segments of the heavy duty transport sector and their development should be encouraged, while taking into account the fact that no technology goes without an environmental impact. Where electrification is not possible or less efficient and hydrogen fuelled vehicles are not appropriate or cost competitive, the principle of technological neutrality allows for ensuring a level playing field with other technologies that are more mature.

Removed:Recital 18: (18) To further step up enforcement and monitoring of the circulation of heavy-duty vehicles on the Union’s roads, reduce congestion, enhance road safety, reduce risks of damage to infrastructure and promote sustainable transport operations, Member States should establish Intelligent Access Policy schemes that ensure compliance with rules on the maximum authorised weights and dimensions from 2040. Member States should apply minimum common requirements to such schemes in order to guarantee harmonisation and interoperability across the Union, in particular as regards accessibility and format of relevant data to be exchanged. The relevant data should be accessible in real-time and in the Union's official languages. The schemes should help to ensure that the right vehicle with the right cargo, operates on the right road, and at the right time to secure minimum impact on environment, infrastructure, human health and safety, and society. The establishment of such schemes should make use of advanced intelligent transport systems, such as vehicle-to-infrastructure communication, vehicle-to-network communication, real-time data sharing and remote monitoring, in order to ensure safe and smooth traffic of heavy-duty vehicles and they should not lead to disproportionate or discriminatory traffic restrictions.

Added:Recital 17: (17) Effective, efficient, and consistent enforcement of the rules is of utmost importance to ensure undistorted competition between operators and eliminate risks to road safety and to road infrastructure posed by vehicles unlawfully exceeding the applicable weights or dimensions. To better target roadside controls at overloaded vehicles, Member States should ensure as a minimum the deployment of automatic systems in the trans-European road transport network, including certified ones on the TEN-T core network. Additionally, it should also be possible to use accurate and fully interoperable on-board weighting equipment. Such certified automatic systems should be able to recognise vehicles or vehicle combinations which exceed the maximum authorised weights, but have a derogation for it based on a valid special permit or a similar arrangement. The systems should also be able to detect if the requirements of special permits are being met. This is expected to avoid unjustified penalties and save administrative costs for both operators and Member States. Moreover, for reliability and consistency of the enforcement across the Union, the mandatory minimum level of controls to be performed by Member States should be established in proportion to the level of traffic on their territories by the vehicles within scope of this Directive, including an appropriate number of controls during night hours.

Removed:Recital 23 a (new): (23a) In order to assess the effectiveness and efficiency of this Directive and in order to measure progress against its specific objectives, it is important to regularly evaluate its implementation. Therefore, the Commission should present regularly assessment reports on the application of this Directive with detailed information on inter alia the evolution of national and international road transport, the impact on road safety and road infrastructure, modal shift and technological advancements on road transport, particularly on the uptake of zero-emission vehicles.

Added:Recital 23: (23) In order to ensure uniform conditions for the implementation of this Directive, implementing powers should be conferred on the Commission to establish an EU common standard application form and harmonise the rules and procedures for the issuing of national permits or similar arrangements for vehicles or vehicle combinations which exceed the maximum weights and/or dimensions and are intended to carry indivisible loads, to establish a standard reporting format for Member States to comply with their reporting obligations, and to establish temporary exceptions from the application of the weights and dimensions limits used in international traffic between Member States affected by a crisis. Those powers should be exercised in accordance with Regulation (EU) No 182/2011 of the European Parliament and of the Council45 .

Removed:Directive 96/53/EC

Added:Recital 23 a (new): (23a) In order to assess the effectiveness and efficiency of this Directive and in order to measure progress against its specific objectives, it is important to regularly evaluate its implementation and impact. Therefore, the Commission should present regular assessment reports on the application of this Directive, based on the enabling conditions for the market uptake of zero-emission heavy duty vehicles, such as the availability and capacity of appropriate alternative fuels infrastructure, the impact of the European system on road transport as well as road user charges differentiated by CO2 emissions in Member States. These reports should contain detailed information on these enabling conditions, and on the evolution of national and international road transport, the impact on road safety and road infrastructure, modal shift, the use of smart enforcement systems, and technological advancements on road transport. Additionally, the reports should consider the scalability of measures in alignment with the long-term goals of the Directive. On the basis of the findings in these assessments, the report should, where appropriate, be accompanied by a legislative proposal to amend this Directive and the obligations established therein.

Removed:Article 1 – paragraph 1 – point 3 – point c, Article 4 – paragraph 4a – point c a (new): (ca) the Member States shall demonstrate the lack of suitable more sustainable transport alternatives in other modes when allowing cross-border operations of European Modular Systems;

Added:Article 1 – paragraph 1 – point 2 – point e, Article 2 – paragraph 1 – indent 14: — ‘alternatively fuelled vehicle’ shall mean a motor vehicle powered wholly or in part by an alternative fuel and which has been approved under the framework of Regulation (EU) 2018/858;

Removed:Article 1 – paragraph 1 – point 3 – point c, Article 4 – paragraph 4a – point c b (new): (cb) the Member States shall set an appropriate level of qualification requirements for the drivers of European Modular Systems, while ensuring proportionality, non-discrimination and mutual recognition;

Added:Article 1 – paragraph 1 – point 3 – point b, Article 4 – paragraph 3 – subparagraphs 2, 3 and 3 a (new): Member States shall ensure that the procedure for obtaining permits or similar arrangements for the transport of indivisible loads is smooth, efficient and non-discriminatory, by providing an EU common standard application form and by minimising administrative burdens and avoiding unnecessary delays. / Member States shall guarantee that the conditions under which the permits or similar arrangements related to the transport of indivisible loads are issued are proportionate and non-discriminatory. In particular, Member States shall issue the permits or similar arrangements in an electronic format and cooperate to further harmonise the permit issuing deadlines. Member States shall also cooperate to avoid the multiplicity of vehicle markings and signalling, and to favour the use of pictograms over text. Furthermore, Member States shall cooperate to harmonise the relevant rules for escorting transport of indivisible loads, such as on the prescribed use, markings and signs for escort vehicles. Member States shall not impose language requirements related to the drivers of transport of indivisible loads. / Member States shall ensure that the vehicles carrying indivisible loads display the EU label set out in Article 10ca.

Removed:Article 1 – paragraph 1 – point 3 – point c, Article 4 – paragraph 4a – point d: (d) the Member States shall establish a monitoring system of impact of European Modular Systems on road safety, on the road infrastructure, on modal cooperation, as well as the environmental impacts of European Modular Systems on the transport system, including the impacts on modal split, taking into account the prior assessment performed under point a.

Added:Article 1 – paragraph 1 – point 3 – point b, Article 4 – paragraph 4: 4. Member States may allow vehicles or vehicle combinations used for transport which carry out certain national or international transport operations that do not significantly affect international competition in the transport sector to circulate in their territory with weights or dimensions deviating from those laid down in points 1.1, 1.2, 1.3, 1.4 to 1.8, 2, 4.1. 4.2 and 4.4 of Annex I.

Removed:Article 1 – paragraph 1 – point 3 – point c, Article 4 – paragraph 4a – subparagraph 3: Member States shall notify the Commission in case they allow the circulation in their territories of European Modular Systems and inform it how they fulfil the conditions set out in points (-a) to (d) of this paragraph. Following such notifications, the Commission shall, where appropriate, issue recommendations to those Member States to ensure the compliance with these conditions. Where the Commission issues recommendations, the Member State concerned shall, within 6 months, inform the Commission of how it intends to implement those recommendations. The Commission recommendations and responses by the Member State shall be made publicly available.

Added:Article 1 – paragraph 1 – point 3 – point c, Article 4 – paragraph 4a: (-a) For new EMS routes, the Member States shall make a prior assessment of the possible impact of European Modular Systems on road safety, on the road infrastructure, on modal cooperation, as well as the environmental impacts of European Modular Systems on the transport system, including the impacts on modal split. The assessment shall be made publicly available. Member States that have already established EMS routes in their territory at the date of the entry into force of this Directive, are not required to make a prior assessment for these already established routes; / (d) the Member States shall establish a monitoring system of impact of European Modular Systems on road safety, on the road infrastructure, on modal cooperation, on traffic volumes, as well as the environmental impacts of European Modular Systems on the transport system, including the impacts on modal split, taking into account the prior assessment performed under point (-a); / (d a) the Member States shall ensure that appropriate measures are taken to avoid any possible negative impacts on road safety, including the safety of vulnerable road users, as a result of use of European Modular Systems. / Member States may establish minimum requirements or a certification scheme for the drivers of European Modular Systems, provided that they ensure proportionality and non-discrimination. Member States shall cooperate to mutually recognise each other’s certifications. / Member States shall notify the Commission in …

Removed:Article 1 – paragraph 1 – point 3 – point c, Article 4 – paragraph 4a – subparagraph 3 a (new): From 1 January 2040, where Member States allow the circulation in their territories of vehicles or vehicle combinations of European Modular Systems engaged in international traffic, they shall ensure that these are zero-emission.

Added:Article 1 – paragraph 1 – point 3 – point d, Article 4 – paragraph 5 – subparagraph 1: Member States may allow for a limited period of time trials of vehicles or vehicle combinations incorporating new technologies or new concepts which cannot comply with requirements of this Directive. Such vehicles or vehicle combinations shall be allowed to carry out certain national or international transport operations for the trial period only after demonstrating that the targeted transport activities cannot be conducted by any other form of transport that offers similar or superior safety and environmental benefits. It must be proven that this does not have a significant impact on intermodal competition in the transportation industry as a whole. In particular, trials with European Modular Systems shall be allowed for a maximum of five years and can be renewed once for a maximum of three years. If a Member State decides to renew a trial, it shall provide sufficient justification to the Commission. The number of trials shall not be limited. Member States shall inform the Commission thereof.

Changed:Article 1 – paragraph 1 – point 4, Article 4a – paragraph 1 – point c a (new): (ca) a single national access point to obtain information, in a clear, accessible, and transparent manner, regarding national maximum authorised dimensionsweights and weightsdimensions of vehicles, as well as any localrestrictions, restrictionsincluding on height, in specified areas or on specific roads and any minimum qualification requirements for drivers of EMS.roads.

Removed:Directive 96/53/EC

Removed:Article 1 – paragraph 1 – point 4, Article 4a – paragraph 1 a (new): 1a. by [6 months after the date of transposition of this Directive], the Commission shall , establish and thereafter manage a dedicated and up-to-date European web portal, available in all Union official languages, connecting, in a clear, accessible, and transparent manner, the national electronic and communications systems, referred to in paragraph 1. This European portal shall also make publicly available, in an accessible and transparent way, the total part of the road network where European Modular Systems can circulate.

Removed:Directive 96/53/EC

Removed:Article 1 – paragraph 1 – point 4, Article 4b – paragraph 3: 3. In view of the expected increase in the uptake of zero-emission vehicles, this Article shall apply until 31 December 2031.’;

Removed:Article 1 – paragraph 1 – point 12 a (new), Article 10 c a (new): (12a) the following Article 10ca is inserted : / Article 10ca / 1. In order to increase road safety and to avoid a multiplicity of vehicle markings and signalling, a single EU label shall be established for the length of motor vehicles or vehicle combinations used for the transport of goods and falling within the scope of this Directive. / 2. Member States shall take the necessary measures to ensure that all motor vehicles or vehicle combinations in circulation used for the transport of goods and falling within the scope of this Directive clearly and visibly display the EU label at the rear of their motor vehicle or vehicle combination. / 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 provisions, for the displaying and the issuing of the label, favouring the use of pictograms over text.

Added:Article 1 – paragraph 1 – point 4, Article 4a – paragraph 1 a (new): 1a. By [6 months after the date of transposition of this Directive], the Commission shall establish, and thereafter manage, a dedicated and up-to-date European web portal, available in all official languages of the Union, connecting, in a clear, accessible, and transparent manner, the national electronic and communications systems, referred to in paragraph 1. This European portal shall also make publicly available, in an accessible and transparent way, the parts of the road network where European Modular Systems, and, where available, vehicles transporting indivisible loads, can circulate.

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Removed:Article 1 – paragraph 1 – point 13 – point a, Article 10d – paragraph 1 – subparagraph 2: deleted

Added:Article 1 – paragraph 1 – point 5 – point a a (new), Article 6 – paragraph 4: (a a) paragraph 4 is replaced by the following : / "4. Vehicles carrying proof of compliance shall be subject: / — as regards common standards on dimensions, to checks where there is a suspicion of non-compliance with this Directive."

Removed:Article 1 – paragraph 1 – point 13 – point a, Article 10d – paragraph 1 – subparagraph 2 a (new): In addition to the use of automatic systems installed on the road infrastructure, 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.

Added:Article 1 – paragraph 1 – point 7, Article 8c: Vehicle transporters 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 load supports, such as extendable rear load supports. / The 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 axles of the transported vehicle rest on the vehicle structure. The load may protrude from behind up to a maximum of 1,5 meters, provided that at the most one axle of the transported vehicle rests on the rear load support.;

Removed:Article 1 – paragraph 1 – point 13 – point a, Article 10d – paragraph 1 – subparagraph 4: deleted

Added:Article 1 – paragraph 1 – point 8 – point a, Article 9a – paragraph 1: 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, 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.

Removed:Article 1 – paragraph 1 – point 14, Article 10da – paragraph 1 – subparagraph 1: By at the latest 1 January 2040, Member States shall implement Intelligent Access Policy (IAP) schemes within their territories to regulate, monitor and ease the access by heavy-duty vehicles to specific roads or areas.

Added:Article 1 – paragraph 1 – point 9, Article 10b – paragraph 2 – subparagraph 1: 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 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.

Removed:Article 1 – paragraph 1 – point 14, Article 10da – paragraph 2: 2. Member States shall ensure that their IAP schemes comply with Directive 2010/40/EU of the European Parliament and of the Council*. In particular, Member States shall ensure that data related to the IAP scheme and falling within the scope of Directive 2010/40/EU, including weight, length, width or height restrictions, are available in digital machine-readable format and made accessible via the National Access Points established under Delegated Regulation (EU) 2022/670**.

Added:Article 1 – paragraph 1 – point 10, Article 10c – paragraph 1: In the case of vehicles or vehicle combinations engaged in an intermodal transport operation, the maximum length 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 shall be of 13,50 m;

Removed:Article 1 – paragraph 1 – point 14, Article 10da – paragraph 3 – introductory part: 3. When implementing IAP schemes pursuant to paragraph 1, Member States shall:

Added:Article 1 – paragraph 1 – point 12 a (new), Article 10 c a (new): (12a) the following Article 10ca is inserted : / Article 10ca / 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. / 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. / 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.

Removed:Article 1 – paragraph 1 – point 14, Article 10da – paragraph 3 – point c a (new): (ca) refrain from discriminatory or disproportionate restrictions on the free movement of goods and services and from unduly impeding the proper functioning of the internal market.

Added:Article 1 – paragraph 1 – point 13 – point a, Article 10d – paragraph 1: 1. Member States shall take specific measures to detect vehicles or vehicle combinations in circulation that exceed the maximum authorised weight in order to ensure compliance with the requirements of this Directive, including compliance with the requirements of special permits. Those measures shall include establishing automatic systems set up on the road infrastructure ensuring as a minimum a deployment in accordance with Regulation (EU) 1315/2013*. Member States shall establish certified automatic systems along the core network in the trans-European road transport network defined in Regulation (EU) 1315/2013. / In addition to the use of automatic systems set up on the road infrastructure, 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. / Without prejudice to Union and national law, Member States may use the certified automatic systems to impose penalties in respect of infringements of this Directive. / Certified automatic systems shall be linked 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…

Removed:Article 1 – paragraph 1 – point 14, Article 10da – paragraph 4: deleted

Added:Article 1 – paragraph 1 – point 14, Article 10d a: 2. Member States shall ensure that their IAP schemes comply with Directive 2010/40/EU of the European Parliament and of the Council*. In particular, Member States shall ensure that data related to the IAP scheme and falling within the scope of Directive 2010/40/EU, including weight, length, width or height restrictions, are available in digital machine-readable format and made accessible via the National Access Points established under Delegated Regulation (EU) 2022/670**. Member States shall also ensure that the IAP scheme is linked 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/or dimensions and are in possession of a special permit. / 3. When implementing IAP schemes pursuant to paragraph 1, Member States shall: / (a) define the criteria for granting access to heavy-duty vehicles, including but not limited to vehicle weight, length, height, technical specifications, and compliance with specific safety standards; / (ca) refrain from discriminatory or disproportionate restrictions on the free movement of goods and services and from unduly impeding the proper functioning of the internal market. / (deleted)

Removed:Text moved to paragraph 3.

Changed:Article 1 – paragraph 1 – point 14 a (new), Article 10e – paragraph 1 a (new): (14a) In Article 10e, the following new paragraph is added: / Member States shall ensurebe thatencouraged to use the revenues generated from these penalties, or the equivalent in financial value of those revenues, shall be used to develop and support the market uptake of sustainable transport means, finance its infrastructure and smart enforcement systems, encourage intermodalityintermodal transport operations, and increase the sustainability of cross-border transport operations.

Changed:Article 1 – paragraph 1 – point 16, Article 10g – paragraph 1 – subparagraph 1 – point c: (c) the number and location of automatic systems installedset up on the road infrastructure pursuant to Article 10d(1) certified for direct enforcement;

Removed:Technical adaptation of provisions in existing Directive to align with proposed new powers of delegation.

Changed:Article 1 – paragraph 1 – point 17, Article 10h – paragraph 3: 3. The delegation of power referred to in Article 4(5a), Article 10b(1) and Article 10ca may be revoked at any time by the European Parliament or by the Council. A decision to revoke shall put an end to the delegation of the power specified in that decision. It shall take effect the day following the publication of the decision in the Official Journal of the European Union or at a later date specified therein. It shall not affect the validity of any delegated acts already in force.force."

Removed:Technical adaptation of provisions in existing Directive to align with proposed new powers of delegation.

Changed:Article 1 – paragraph 1 – point 17, Article 10h – paragraph 5: 5. A delegated act adopted pursuant to Articles 4(5a), 10b(1) and 10ca shall enter into force only if no objection has been expressed either by the European Parliament or the Council within a period of 2 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 2 months at the initiative of the European Parliament or of the Council.Council."

Removed:Technical adaptation of provisions in existing Directive to align with proposed new powers of delegation.

Changed:Article 1 – paragraph 1 – point 19, Article 10j: (19) Article 10j is replaced by the following: / By [4 years after the dateArticle of10j entry/ intoBy force],2027, and every 4 years thereafter, the Commission shall present a report to the European Parliament and to the Council, on the application of this Directive. The report shall contain a detailed assessment of the evolution of national and international road transport, including specific characteristics of certain market segments and the impact of that evolution on road safetysafety, andthe road infrastructure as well asinfrastructure, the functioning of the road transport internal market, the competitiveness of the sector, connectivity, and modal shift. The report may incorporate elements from the report referred to in Article 10g (2).10g(2). In addition,particular, thein this report the Commission shall informanalyse onwhether technologicalthe advancementsnecessary inenabling conditions for the areamarket uptake of roadzero-emission transportheavy-duty whichvehicles in the Union, are relevant,satisfactorily includingmet withfor regardsthe date referred to zeroin emissionparagraph vehicles,3 newof technologiesArt or4b. newIn conceptsparticular, andthis aerodynamicreport devices.shall /assess, Asamong partothers, ofthe thisfollowing report,enabling conditions: the Commissionamount shallof alsoregistrations assessof zero-emission heavy-duty vehicles in Member States, the extentavailability toand whichcapacity of appropriate alternative fuels infrastructure and the implementationimpact of thisthe DirectiveEuropean hasemission mettrading itssystem objectiveson androad itstransport interactionas withwell otheras relevantroad Unionuser legalcharges acts.differentiated /by OnCO2 theemissions basisin ofMember thatStates. report,In addition, this analysis shall assess the Commissionenabling shall,conditions iffor appropriate,the makemarket auptake legislativeof proposalzero-emission tovehicles amendor thisvehicle Directive.combinations of European Modular Systems engaged in…

Changed:Article 1 – paragraph 1 – point 20, Article 10k – paragraph 2: Any such exception shall be duly reasoned and notified immediately to the Commission. The Commission shall immediately publish the information on the granted exception on its official website and on the dedicated European web portal referred to in Article 4a (1a).4a(1a).

Removed:Technical clarification to align wording and avoid possible diverging interpretation.

Added:Directive 96/53/EC

Removed:The weight of 5-axle rigid trucks generally ranges between 32 tonnes and 36 tonnes across Member States and their maximum length is 12 meters. The harmonisation of their maximum weight is welcome but 40 tonnes (+2 tonnes with zero emission technology) would mean too much weight for the rigidity of the vehicles and the short distance between the axles, which incurs greater road wear.

Added:Article 1 – paragraph 1 – point 20, Article 10k –paragraph 4: For the purposes of this Article, a crisis means an exceptional, unexpected and sudden, natural or man-made event of extraordinary nature and scale that takes place inside or outside of the Union, with significant direct or indirect impacts on the area of road transport or the economy or welfare, including safety, of the Union citizens, where the normal functioning of society is significantly disrupted, and where the public interest requires urgent action to be taken.;