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Regulation No. 39-01
| Name: | Regulation No. 39-01 |
|---|---|
| Description: | Speedometers and Odometers |
| Official Title: | Uniform Provisions Concerning the Approval of Vehicles with Regard to the Speedometer and Odometer Equipment Including its Installation. |
| Country: | ECE - United Nations |
| Date of Issue: | 2016-07-11 |
| Amendment Level: | 01 Series, Supplement 2 |
| Number of Pages: | 14 |
| Vehicle Types: | Bus, Car, Component, Heavy Truck, Light Truck, Motorcycle |
| Subject Categories: | Controls and Displays |
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E/ECE/324
) Rev.1/Add.38/Rev.2/Amend.2
E/ECE/TRANS/505 )
November 11, 2022
STATUS OF UNITED NATIONS REGULATION
ECE 39-01
UNIFORM PROVISIONS CONCERNING THE APPROVAL OF:
VEHICLES WITH REGARD TO THE SPEEDOMETER
AND ODOMETER EQUIPMENT INCLUDING ITS INSTALLATION
Incorporating:
Supplement 1 to the 00 series of amendments
Date of Entry into Force: 18.07.88
Supplement 2 to the 00 series of amendments
Date of Entry into Force: 25.12.97
Supplement 3 to the 00 series of amendments
Date of Entry into Force: 04.12.01
Supplement 4 to the 00 series of amendments
Date of Entry into Force: 20.08.02
Supplement 5 to the 00 series of amendments
Date of Entry into Force: 07.12.02
Corr. 1 to Revision 1 to the 00 series of amendments
Dated: 28.04.11
01 series of amendments
Date of Entry into Force: 18.06.16
Supplement 1 to the 01 series of amendments
Date of Entry into Force: 10.10.17
Supplement 2 to the 01 series of amendments
Date of Entry into Force: 08.10.22
REGULATION NO. 39-01
UNIFORM PROVISIONS CONCERNING THE APPROVAL OF VEHICLES WITH REGARD
TO THE SPEEDOMETER AND ODOMETER EQUIPMENT INCLUDING ITS INSTALLATION
REGULATION
1. Scope
2. Definitions
3. Application for Approval
4. Approval
5. Specifications
6. Modifications of the Vehicle Type
7. Conformity of Production
8. Penalties for Non-conformity of Production
Contents
9. Names and Addresses of Technical Services Responsible for Conducting Approval Tests, and of
Administrative Departments
10. Transitional Provisions
ANNEXES
Annex 1
–
Communication Concerning the Approval or Extension or Refusal or Withdrawal of
Approval or Production Definitely Discontinued of a Vehicle Type with Regard to the
Speedometer Equipment Including its Installation Pursuant to Regulation No. 39
Annex 2 – Arrangements of Approval Marks
Annex 3 – Test of Speedometer Accuracy for Conformity of Production
2.5. "speedometer" means that part of the speedometer equipment which indicates to the
driver the speed of his vehicle at any given moment;
2.5.1. "tolerances of the speedometers measuring mechanism" shall mean the accuracy of
the speedometer instrument itself, expressed as the upper and the lower speed indication
limits for a range of speed inputs;
2.5.2. "technical constant of the speedometer" shall mean the relationship between the input
revolutions or pulses per minute and a specified displayed speed.
2.6. "odometer" means that part of the odometer equipment which indicates to the driver the
total distance recorded by the vehicle since its entry into service.
2.6.1. "Technical constant of the odometer" means the relationship between the input
revolutions or pulses and the distance travelled by the vehicle.
2.7. "unladen vehicle" means the vehicle in running order, complete with fuel, coolant,
lubricant, tools and a spare wheel (if provided as standard equipment by the vehicle
manufacturer), carrying a driver weighing 75kg, but no driver's mate, optional accessories or
load.
3. APPLICATION FOR APPROVAL
3.1. The application for approval of a vehicle type with regard to the speedometer and odometer
equipment including its installation shall be submitted by the vehicle manufacturer or by his
duly accredited representative.
3.2. It shall be accompanied by the following documents in triplicate and by the following
particulars:
3.2.1. A description of the vehicle type with regard to the items mentioned in Paragraphs 2.2., 2.3.,
2.4., 2.5., and 2.6. above; the vehicle type shall be specified.
3.3. An unladen vehicle representative of the vehicle type to be approved shall be submitted to
the technical service conducting approval tests.
3.4. The competent authority shall verify the existence of satisfactory arrangements for ensuring
effective control of the conformity of production before type-approval is granted.
5. SPECIFICATIONS
5.1. An onboard speedometer and odometer complying with the requirements of this Regulation
shall be fitted to the vehicle to be approved.
5.2. The display of the speedometer shall be located within the direct field of view of the driver
and shall be clearly legible both day and night. The range of speeds displayed shall be
sufficiently wide to include the maximum speed of this type of vehicle as stated by the
manufacturer.
5.2.1. In the case of speedometers intended for vehicles of Categories M, N, and L , L L , and L
the graduation shall be 1, 2, 5 or 10km/h. The numerical values of the speed shall be
indicated on the display as follows: when the highest value on the display does not exceed
200km/h, speed values shall be indicated at intervals not exceeding 20km/h. When the
maximum value on the display exceeds 200km/h, then the speed values shall be indicated
at intervals not exceeding 30km/h. The indicated numerical speed value intervals need not
be uniform.
If a setting makes it possible for the driver to choose between the speed in km/h and mph
(miles per hour), then the speed may be displayed only in either km/h or mph at any one
time. The corresponding unit shall permanently be displayed.
5.2.2. In the case of vehicles of Categories M, N, and L , L , L , and L manufactured for sale in
any country where imperial units are used, the speedometer shall also be marked in miles
per hour (mph); the graduations shall be of 1, 2, 5 or 10mph.
The speed may be displayed either in km/h or mph at any one time provided that a setting
makes it possible for the driver to choose between the speed in km/h and mph, in that case
the corresponding unit shall permanently be displayed.
The numerical values of the speed shall be indicated on the display at intervals not
exceeding 20mph and commencing at 10 or 20mph. The indicated numerical speed value
intervals need not be uniform.
5.2.3. In the case of speedometers intended for vehicles of Categories L (mopeds), L , and L ,
the display readings must not exceed 80km/h. The graduation shall be 1, 2, 5 or 10km/h and
the marked numerical values of the speed indicated shall not exceed 10km/h. The indicated
numerical speed value intervals need not be uniform.
5.2.4. In the case of vehicles of categories L , L and L manufactured for sale in any country
where imperial units are used, the speedometer shall also be marked in mph; the graduation
shall be of 1, 2, 5 or 10mph. The numerical values of the speed shall be indicated on the
display at intervals not exceeding 10mph and starting at 10 or 20mph. The indicated
numerical speed value intervals need not be uniform. If a setting makes it possible for the
driver to choose between the speed in km/h and mph, then the speed may be displayed
only in km/h or mph at one time at any one time. The corresponding unit shall permanently
be displayed.
5.3. The accuracy of the speedometer equipment shall be tested in accordance with the
following procedure:
5.3.1. The tyres shall be one of the types normally fitted to the vehicle as defined in Paragraph 2.3.
of this Regulation. A test shall be carried out for each type of speedometer intended to be
fitted by the manufacturer.
6. MODIFICATIONS OF THE VEHICLE TYPE
6.1. Every modification of the vehicle type shall be communicated to the administrative
department which approved that vehicle type. The department may then either:
6.1.1. consider that the modifications made are unlikely to have an appreciable adverse effect and
that in any case the vehicle still meets the requirements; or
6.1.2. require a further report from the technical service responsible for conducting the tests.
6.2. Notice of confirmation or refusal of approval, accompanied by particulars of the
modifications, shall be communicated by the procedure specified in Paragraph 4.3. above to
the Parties to the Agreement applying this Regulation.
7. CONFORMITY OF PRODUCTION
7.1. The conformity of production procedures shall comply with those set out in the Agreement,
Appendix 2 (E/ECE/324-E/ECE/TRANS/505/Rev.2), with the following requirements:
7.2. Every vehicle approved under this Regulation shall be so manufactured as to conform to the
type approved by meeting the requirements of the relevant part(s) of this Regulation.
7.3. For each type of vehicle sufficient checks are carried out regarding the speedometer
equipment and its installation; in particular, for each type of vehicle at least the test
prescribed in Annex 3 to this Regulation shall be carried out.
7.4. The authority, which has granted type-approval, may at any time verify the conformity
control methods applied in each production facility. The normal frequency of these
verifications shall be once every two years.
7.5. Where unsatisfactory results are found during verifications and checks pursuant to
Paragraph 7.4 above, the competent authority shall ensure that all necessary steps are
taken to restore conformity of production as rapidly as possible.
8. PENALTIES FOR NON-CONFORMITY OF PRODUCTION
8.1. The approval granted for a vehicle type pursuant to this Regulation may be withdrawn if the
requirement laid down in Paragraph 7.1. above is not met or if the vehicles have failed to
pass the checks prescribed in Paragraph 7. above.
8.2. If a Party to the Agreement which applies this Regulation withdraws an approval it has
previously granted, it shall forthwith so notify the other Contracting Parties applying this
Regulation, by means of a communication form conforming to the model in Annex 1 to this
Regulation.
9. NAMES AND ADDRESSES OF TECHNICAL SERVICES RESPONSIBLE FOR
CONDUCTING APPROVAL TESTS AND OF ADMINISTRATIVE DEPARTMENTS
The Parties to the Agreement applying this Regulation shall communicate to the secretariat
of the United Nations the name and addresses of the technical services responsible for
conducting approval tests and of the administrative departments which grant approval and
to which forms certifying approval or extension or refusal or withdrawal of approval, issued
in other countries, are to be sent.
ANNEX 1
COMMUNICATION
(Maximum format: A4 (210 × 297mm)
issued by:
Name of administration:
..................................................
..................................................
..................................................
concerning
APPROVAL GRANTED
APPROVAL EXTENDED
APPROVAL REFUSED
APPROVAL WITHDRAWN
PRODUCTION DEFINITELY DISCONTINUED
of a vehicle type with regard to the speedometer equipment including its installation pursuant to
Regulation No. 39.
Approval No. ......................................................... Extension No. .........................................................
1. Trade name or mark of vehicle: ................................................................................................
2. Vehicle type: ..............................................................................................................................
3. Manufacturer's name and address: ..........................................................................................
...................................................................................................................................................
4. If applicable, name and address of manufacturer's representative: .........................................
...................................................................................................................................................
5. Description of the speedometer equipment: .............................................................................
...................................................................................................................................................
5.1. Details of tyres normally fitted: ..................................................................................................
5.2. Details of tyres fitted during the test: .........................................................................................
5.3. Ratio of speedometer equipment: .............................................................................................
6. Description of the odometer equipment: ...................................................................................
7. Mass of vehicle as tested and its distribution between the axles ..............................................
...................................................................................................................................................
ANNEX 2
ARRANGEMENTS OF APPROVAL MARKS
Model A
(See Paragraph 4.4 of this Regulation)
a = 8 mm
The above approval mark affixed to a vehicle shows that the vehicle type concerned has been approved
in the Netherlands (E4) pursuant to Regulation No. 39. The approval number indicates that the approval
was granted in accordance with the requirements of Regulation No. 39 incorporating the 01 Series of
amendments.
Model B
(See Paragraph 4.5. of this Regulation)
a = 8 mm
The above approval mark affixed to a vehicle shows that the vehicle type concerned has been approved
in the Netherlands (E4) pursuant to Regulation Nos.39 and 33. The approval numbers indicate that, at
the dates when the respective approvals were granted, Regulation No. 39 incorporated the 01 Series of
amendments and Regulation No. 33 was still in its original form.
) Rev.1/Add.38/Rev.2/Amend.2
E/ECE/TRANS/505 )
November 11, 2022
STATUS OF UNITED NATIONS REGULATION
ECE 39-01
UNIFORM PROVISIONS CONCERNING THE APPROVAL OF:
VEHICLES WITH REGARD TO THE SPEEDOMETER
AND ODOMETER EQUIPMENT INCLUDING ITS INSTALLATION
Incorporating:
Supplement 1 to the 00 series of amendments
Date of Entry into Force: 18.07.88
Supplement 2 to the 00 series of amendments
Date of Entry into Force: 25.12.97
Supplement 3 to the 00 series of amendments
Date of Entry into Force: 04.12.01
Supplement 4 to the 00 series of amendments
Date of Entry into Force: 20.08.02
Supplement 5 to the 00 series of amendments
Date of Entry into Force: 07.12.02
Corr. 1 to Revision 1 to the 00 series of amendments
Dated: 28.04.11
01 series of amendments
Date of Entry into Force: 18.06.16
Supplement 1 to the 01 series of amendments
Date of Entry into Force: 10.10.17
Supplement 2 to the 01 series of amendments
Date of Entry into Force: 08.10.22
REGULATION NO. 39-01
UNIFORM PROVISIONS CONCERNING THE APPROVAL OF VEHICLES WITH REGARD
TO THE SPEEDOMETER AND ODOMETER EQUIPMENT INCLUDING ITS INSTALLATION
REGULATION
1. Scope
2. Definitions
3. Application for Approval
4. Approval
5. Specifications
6. Modifications of the Vehicle Type
7. Conformity of Production
8. Penalties for Non-conformity of Production
Contents
9. Names and Addresses of Technical Services Responsible for Conducting Approval Tests, and of
Administrative Departments
10. Transitional Provisions
ANNEXES
Annex 1
–
Communication Concerning the Approval or Extension or Refusal or Withdrawal of
Approval or Production Definitely Discontinued of a Vehicle Type with Regard to the
Speedometer Equipment Including its Installation Pursuant to Regulation No. 39
Annex 2 – Arrangements of Approval Marks
Annex 3 – Test of Speedometer Accuracy for Conformity of Production
2.5. "speedometer" means that part of the speedometer equipment which indicates to the
driver the speed of his vehicle at any given moment;
2.5.1. "tolerances of the speedometers measuring mechanism" shall mean the accuracy of
the speedometer instrument itself, expressed as the upper and the lower speed indication
limits for a range of speed inputs;
2.5.2. "technical constant of the speedometer" shall mean the relationship between the input
revolutions or pulses per minute and a specified displayed speed.
2.6. "odometer" means that part of the odometer equipment which indicates to the driver the
total distance recorded by the vehicle since its entry into service.
2.6.1. "Technical constant of the odometer" means the relationship between the input
revolutions or pulses and the distance travelled by the vehicle.
2.7. "unladen vehicle" means the vehicle in running order, complete with fuel, coolant,
lubricant, tools and a spare wheel (if provided as standard equipment by the vehicle
manufacturer), carrying a driver weighing 75kg, but no driver's mate, optional accessories or
load.
3. APPLICATION FOR APPROVAL
3.1. The application for approval of a vehicle type with regard to the speedometer and odometer
equipment including its installation shall be submitted by the vehicle manufacturer or by his
duly accredited representative.
3.2. It shall be accompanied by the following documents in triplicate and by the following
particulars:
3.2.1. A description of the vehicle type with regard to the items mentioned in Paragraphs 2.2., 2.3.,
2.4., 2.5., and 2.6. above; the vehicle type shall be specified.
3.3. An unladen vehicle representative of the vehicle type to be approved shall be submitted to
the technical service conducting approval tests.
3.4. The competent authority shall verify the existence of satisfactory arrangements for ensuring
effective control of the conformity of production before type-approval is granted.
5. SPECIFICATIONS
5.1. An onboard speedometer and odometer complying with the requirements of this Regulation
shall be fitted to the vehicle to be approved.
5.2. The display of the speedometer shall be located within the direct field of view of the driver
and shall be clearly legible both day and night. The range of speeds displayed shall be
sufficiently wide to include the maximum speed of this type of vehicle as stated by the
manufacturer.
5.2.1. In the case of speedometers intended for vehicles of Categories M, N, and L , L L , and L
the graduation shall be 1, 2, 5 or 10km/h. The numerical values of the speed shall be
indicated on the display as follows: when the highest value on the display does not exceed
200km/h, speed values shall be indicated at intervals not exceeding 20km/h. When the
maximum value on the display exceeds 200km/h, then the speed values shall be indicated
at intervals not exceeding 30km/h. The indicated numerical speed value intervals need not
be uniform.
If a setting makes it possible for the driver to choose between the speed in km/h and mph
(miles per hour), then the speed may be displayed only in either km/h or mph at any one
time. The corresponding unit shall permanently be displayed.
5.2.2. In the case of vehicles of Categories M, N, and L , L , L , and L manufactured for sale in
any country where imperial units are used, the speedometer shall also be marked in miles
per hour (mph); the graduations shall be of 1, 2, 5 or 10mph.
The speed may be displayed either in km/h or mph at any one time provided that a setting
makes it possible for the driver to choose between the speed in km/h and mph, in that case
the corresponding unit shall permanently be displayed.
The numerical values of the speed shall be indicated on the display at intervals not
exceeding 20mph and commencing at 10 or 20mph. The indicated numerical speed value
intervals need not be uniform.
5.2.3. In the case of speedometers intended for vehicles of Categories L (mopeds), L , and L ,
the display readings must not exceed 80km/h. The graduation shall be 1, 2, 5 or 10km/h and
the marked numerical values of the speed indicated shall not exceed 10km/h. The indicated
numerical speed value intervals need not be uniform.
5.2.4. In the case of vehicles of categories L , L and L manufactured for sale in any country
where imperial units are used, the speedometer shall also be marked in mph; the graduation
shall be of 1, 2, 5 or 10mph. The numerical values of the speed shall be indicated on the
display at intervals not exceeding 10mph and starting at 10 or 20mph. The indicated
numerical speed value intervals need not be uniform. If a setting makes it possible for the
driver to choose between the speed in km/h and mph, then the speed may be displayed
only in km/h or mph at one time at any one time. The corresponding unit shall permanently
be displayed.
5.3. The accuracy of the speedometer equipment shall be tested in accordance with the
following procedure:
5.3.1. The tyres shall be one of the types normally fitted to the vehicle as defined in Paragraph 2.3.
of this Regulation. A test shall be carried out for each type of speedometer intended to be
fitted by the manufacturer.
6. MODIFICATIONS OF THE VEHICLE TYPE
6.1. Every modification of the vehicle type shall be communicated to the administrative
department which approved that vehicle type. The department may then either:
6.1.1. consider that the modifications made are unlikely to have an appreciable adverse effect and
that in any case the vehicle still meets the requirements; or
6.1.2. require a further report from the technical service responsible for conducting the tests.
6.2. Notice of confirmation or refusal of approval, accompanied by particulars of the
modifications, shall be communicated by the procedure specified in Paragraph 4.3. above to
the Parties to the Agreement applying this Regulation.
7. CONFORMITY OF PRODUCTION
7.1. The conformity of production procedures shall comply with those set out in the Agreement,
Appendix 2 (E/ECE/324-E/ECE/TRANS/505/Rev.2), with the following requirements:
7.2. Every vehicle approved under this Regulation shall be so manufactured as to conform to the
type approved by meeting the requirements of the relevant part(s) of this Regulation.
7.3. For each type of vehicle sufficient checks are carried out regarding the speedometer
equipment and its installation; in particular, for each type of vehicle at least the test
prescribed in Annex 3 to this Regulation shall be carried out.
7.4. The authority, which has granted type-approval, may at any time verify the conformity
control methods applied in each production facility. The normal frequency of these
verifications shall be once every two years.
7.5. Where unsatisfactory results are found during verifications and checks pursuant to
Paragraph 7.4 above, the competent authority shall ensure that all necessary steps are
taken to restore conformity of production as rapidly as possible.
8. PENALTIES FOR NON-CONFORMITY OF PRODUCTION
8.1. The approval granted for a vehicle type pursuant to this Regulation may be withdrawn if the
requirement laid down in Paragraph 7.1. above is not met or if the vehicles have failed to
pass the checks prescribed in Paragraph 7. above.
8.2. If a Party to the Agreement which applies this Regulation withdraws an approval it has
previously granted, it shall forthwith so notify the other Contracting Parties applying this
Regulation, by means of a communication form conforming to the model in Annex 1 to this
Regulation.
9. NAMES AND ADDRESSES OF TECHNICAL SERVICES RESPONSIBLE FOR
CONDUCTING APPROVAL TESTS AND OF ADMINISTRATIVE DEPARTMENTS
The Parties to the Agreement applying this Regulation shall communicate to the secretariat
of the United Nations the name and addresses of the technical services responsible for
conducting approval tests and of the administrative departments which grant approval and
to which forms certifying approval or extension or refusal or withdrawal of approval, issued
in other countries, are to be sent.
ANNEX 1
COMMUNICATION
(Maximum format: A4 (210 × 297mm)
issued by:
Name of administration:
..................................................
..................................................
..................................................
concerning
APPROVAL GRANTED
APPROVAL EXTENDED
APPROVAL REFUSED
APPROVAL WITHDRAWN
PRODUCTION DEFINITELY DISCONTINUED
of a vehicle type with regard to the speedometer equipment including its installation pursuant to
Regulation No. 39.
Approval No. ......................................................... Extension No. .........................................................
1. Trade name or mark of vehicle: ................................................................................................
2. Vehicle type: ..............................................................................................................................
3. Manufacturer's name and address: ..........................................................................................
...................................................................................................................................................
4. If applicable, name and address of manufacturer's representative: .........................................
...................................................................................................................................................
5. Description of the speedometer equipment: .............................................................................
...................................................................................................................................................
5.1. Details of tyres normally fitted: ..................................................................................................
5.2. Details of tyres fitted during the test: .........................................................................................
5.3. Ratio of speedometer equipment: .............................................................................................
6. Description of the odometer equipment: ...................................................................................
7. Mass of vehicle as tested and its distribution between the axles ..............................................
...................................................................................................................................................
ANNEX 2
ARRANGEMENTS OF APPROVAL MARKS
Model A
(See Paragraph 4.4 of this Regulation)
a = 8 mm
The above approval mark affixed to a vehicle shows that the vehicle type concerned has been approved
in the Netherlands (E4) pursuant to Regulation No. 39. The approval number indicates that the approval
was granted in accordance with the requirements of Regulation No. 39 incorporating the 01 Series of
amendments.
Model B
(See Paragraph 4.5. of this Regulation)
a = 8 mm
The above approval mark affixed to a vehicle shows that the vehicle type concerned has been approved
in the Netherlands (E4) pursuant to Regulation Nos.39 and 33. The approval numbers indicate that, at
the dates when the respective approvals were granted, Regulation No. 39 incorporated the 01 Series of
amendments and Regulation No. 33 was still in its original form.
