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Compulsory Specification for

MOTOR VEHICLES OF CATEGORY N2 AND N3

Published by Government Notice No. R. 854 (Government Gazette 27947)

of 2 September 2005

ICS 43.080.10
VC 8025
Ed. 5
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DEPARTMENT OF TRADE AND INDUSTRY

No. R. 854 2 September 2005

STANDARDS ACT, 1993

[Link]> REFLACEMENT OF THE COMPULSORY
SPECIFICATION FOR MOTOR VEHICLES OF CATEGORY N2/3

I, Mandisi Mpahlwa, Minister of Trade and Industry, hereby under section 22 (1) (a)
(ii) of the Standards Act, 1993 (Act 29 of 1993), and on the recommendation of the
Council of the South Afiican Bureau of Standards, withdraw the compulsory
specification for motor vehicles of category N213, and replace it with the compulsory
specification as set out in the schedule, with effect fiom the date 2 months after the
date of publication of this notice.

~inister'of~ r a d eand Industry

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SCHEDULE

COMPULSORY SPECIFICAT1ON FOR MOTOR

VEHICLES OF CATEGORY N2AND Ng

1 Scope

[Link] specification covers the requirements for motor vehicle models of category N2 and NS,not
previously registered or licensed in South Africa, designed or adapted for operation on a public
road.

I.2 The requirements of this specification shall, in so far as the parts already incorporated are
concerned, apply in respect of an incomplete motor vehicle model supplied for further manufacture
by one manufacturer to another and the entire specification shall apply to the vehicle after
completion thereof by the last-mentioned manufacturer.

1.3 This specification does not apply to experimental or to prototype vehicles constructed or
imported by the original manufacturers or importers for the purpose of testing, assessment or
development, or to a type "A" military vehicle, or to special purpose vehicles of the type covered by
National Road Traffic Act, 1996 (Act 93 of 1996), or to agricultural tractors.

1.4 The relevant requirements of this specification that take effect on any specified date, shall not
apply to vehicles manufacturedor imported before that date.

3.5 Homologation shall comprise the confirmation by the Regulatory Authority that the
manufacturer has provided the Regulatory Authority with the following specific evidence in respect
of the commodity covered by this specification:

a) a summary of evidence showing that all relevant tests have been conducted with successful
,results under appropriate controls in respect of the model or type of commodity;

b) sufficient data to enable a relevant model or type and its components to be identified and related
to (a) above;

c) relevant samples for the conducting of whatever tests and inspections are considered
appropriate by the Regulatory Authority, to verify any or all of the evidence provided;

d) details of the quality management system applied by the manufacturer;

e) when relevant, documentation to advise subsequent manufacturers of incomplete commodities of

their responsibilities; and

f) agreement by the manufacturing source to permit conformity of production audits to be carried

out by the Regulatory Authority or by the Regulatory Authorities' appointed agent at the relevant
manufacturing, assembfing and test facilities.

The Regulatory Authority may issue such confirmation, on application, in respect of new models or
types, provided that such confirmation may not be used for the purpose of advertising or to imply
that all units of the commodity necessarily or consequently comply with all the requirements of this
specificatjon.

1.6 Where a South African national standard, including an international standard or an ECE
regulation adopted by South Africa as a national standard, is incorporated by reference into this
specification, only the technical requirements/specification for the commodity and the tests to verify
the compliance, apply.
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2 Definitions
For the purposes of this specification, the following definitions apply:

2.1
builder
person who builds a category N2 or N3 motor vehicle, and "build" has a corresponding meaning
2.2
category N motor vehicle
goods vehicle that has at least four wheels, or that has three wheels and a maximum mass
exceeding It

2.3
category N2motor vehicle, hereinafter referred to as a vehicle
category N vehicle that is used for the carriage of goods and that has a maximum mass of more
than 3,5t but not more than 12 t

2.4
category N3 motor vehicle, hereinafter referred to as a vehicle
category N vehicle that is used for the carriage of goods and that has a maximum mass exceeding
12 t

2.5
goods
any movable property

2.6
goods vehicle
motor vehicle, other than a motorcycle, motor tricycle, motor quadricycle, motorcar, minibus or bus,
that is designed or adapted for the conveyance of goods on a public road, and that includes a truck-
tractor, adaptor dolly, converter dolly and breakdown vehicle
2.7
importer
person who imports a category N2or N3 motor vehicle, and "import" has a corresponding meaning
2.8
inspectorate authority
an organisation appointed by the Minister of the Department of Transport as the Inspectorate of
manufactures, builders, and importers
2.9
manufacturer
person who manufactures, produces, assembles, alters, modifies, adapts or converts a category
N2 or N3 motor vehicle, and "manufacture" has a corresponding meaning

2.10
model
manufacturer's description for a series of vehicle designs that do not differ in respect of body shell,
cab structure, profile, or the number of axles, by which they are introduced to South Africa, by a
specific source

The Regulatory Authority reserves the right to decide which variations or combinations of variations
constitute a new model, and might also take cognizance of the classification system applied in the
country of origin of the design.

The following variations do not necessarily constitute a new model:

a) a variant of the model in relation to trim or optional features for which compliance has been fully
demonstrated;

b) different engine and transmission combinations, including petrol and diesel engines, and manual
and automatic transmissions;
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c) minor variations in profile, such as front air dams or rear spoilers;

d) air management systems;

e) a different number of doors;

f) sleeper cabs on trucks;

g) wheelbase variations;
h) a cargo body or equipment fitted to a truck and that has no effect on compliance; and

i) the number of driven axles.

If a vehicle is manufactured in a number of configurations, such as a sedan, a hatchback, or a

station wagon, and a single or doubie cab, each of these may be regarded as a variant to the base
model.

2.1I
proof of compliance
document that contains a summary of evidence acceptable to the inspectorate authority, that a
motor vehicle model complies in all aspects with this specification

2.12
public road
road, street or thoroughfare, including the verges, or any other place, whether a thoroughfare or not,
to which the public or sections of the public have the right of access and that they commonly use

2.13
regulatory authority
an organization appointed by the Minister of the Department of Trade Industry to implement this
Compulsory Specification on behalf of the South African Government

2.14
type "d"military vehicle
motor vehicle, other than a type "8"military vehicle, that is designed for military purposes and that,
in addition to being armed, has an armoured skin

2.1 5
type "B" military vehicle
motor vehicle that is designed or adapted for military purposes for the carriage of goods or
personnel, and that may have an armoured skin

3 General requirements
3.1 Requirements for lights, lighting equipment and rear warning signs

3.1.1 Lights

Main and dipped-beam headlights, direction-indicator lights, stoplights, front and rear position lights,
rear registration plate lights, reversing lights, end-outline marker lights and parking lights fitted to a
vehicle shall comply with the relevant requirements given in SABS 1376-1:1983, Lighfs for motor
vehicles - Part 1: Incandescentlamps, as published by Government Notice no.563 of 29 July 1983,
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SABS 1376-2:1985, Lights for motor vehicles Part 2: Headlights, as published by Government
Notice no. 1263 of 14 June 1985, and SABS 1376-3:1985, Lights for motor vehicles - Part 3:
Secondary lights as published by Government Notice no. 2328 of 18 October 1985

3.1.2 Lighting

Lighting shall be fitted to a vehicle and shall comply with the relevant requirements given in
SABS 1046:1990 Motor vehicle safety specification for fights and lightsignalling devices installed on
motor vehicles and trailers as published by Government Notice no. 1735 of 27 July 1990:
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Provided that

a) the requirements for the installation of retro-reflectors as given in 4.14,4.16 and 4.17 of the said
SABS 1046 may be met by the use and fitting of retro-reflectors that are defined in the relevant
regulations of the National Road Traffic Act, 1996 (Act 93 of 1996), and, in addition, the require-
ments may also be met by the use and fitting of retro-reflectors that are integral portions of any
other light lens assembly; and

b) the specific requirements of the said SABS 1046 for

1) dipped-beam adjustment devices as set out in 4.2.6 and appendix 1

2) end-outline marker lamps as set out in 4.13; and

3) rear fog lamps, as set out in 4.1 I

shall be treated as OPTIONAL for the purposes of this compulsory specification:

Provided that, if any motor vehicle is fitted with such devices or lamps, they shall comply with the
applicable requirements; and

c) the specific requirements, as set out in 4.5.1 1 of the said SABS 1046, for the detection of a
failure of a direction-indicator lamp on the trailer(s) of a vehicle combination, shall be treated as
OPTIONAL.

3.1.3 Rear warning sign (chevron)

A vehicle shall be fitted with a rear warning sign that complies with the requirements of the relevant
regulations of the National Road Traffic Act.

3.1.4 Retro-reflective markings

Where fitted to a vehicle, retro-reflectivemarkings shall comply with the requirements of SABS
ECE R104, Uniform provisions concerning the approval of retro-reflective markings fbr heavy and
long vehicles and their trailers, to the level of ECE R104.02

3.2 Requirements for rear-view mirrors and vision

3.2.1 Rear-view mirrors

Rear-view mirrors shall be fitted to a vehicle and shall comply with the relevant requirements given
in SABS 1436:1989, Motor vehicle safety specification for the rear-view mirrors of motor vehicles of
cafegories M and N as published by Government Notice no. 2008 of 22 September 1989.

3.2.2 Windscreens, windows and partitions

[Link] Windscreens

[Link].IA windscreen shall be fitted to a vehicle and shall be of safety glass that complies with the
relevant requirements given in SABS 1191: I 978, High penetration-resistantlaminatedsafety glass
for vehicles, as published by Government Notice no.463 of 9 July 1982.

[Link].2 For the purposes of this specification, the marking requirements shall be as follows:

a) the windscreen shall bear the glass manufacturer's registered trademark; and

b) the glass fitted shall comply with an approved national standard, recognized by the Regulatory
Authority, that will provide a method of identifying the glass type.

[Link] Windows and partitions

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[Link].1 Glass partitions and glass windows fitted to a vehicle shall be of safety glass that
complies with the relevant requirements given in the said SABS I191 or in SABS 1193:1978,
Toughened safety glass for vehicles, as published by Government Notice no. 463 of 9 July 1982.

[Link].2 For the purposes of this specification, the marking requirements shall be as follows:

a) the glass shall bear the glass manufacturer's registered trademark; and

b) the glass fitted shall comply with an approved national standard, recognized by the
RegulatoryAuthority, that will provide a method of identifying the glass type.

3.2.3 Windscreen wipers

A vehicle shall be fitted with at least one windscreen wiper that is capable of operation by means
other than manual, and the windscreen wiper blade, when in operation, shall wipe the outside of the
windscreen directly in front of the driver evenly and efficiently.

3.3 Requirements for brakes and braking equipment

3.3.1 Braking equipment shall be fitted to a vehicle and shall comply with the relevant requirements
given in SABS 1207:1985, Motor vehicle safety standard specification for braking, as
published by Government Notice no. 6 of 3 January 1986, or
3.3.2 Braking equipment shall be fitted to a vehicle and shall comply with the relevant requirements
given SABS ECE R13, Uniform provisions concerning the approval of vehicles of
categories M, Nand 0 with regard to braking, to the level of ECE R13.08.
Important: For "operative dates" for requirements in 3.3.1 and 3.3.2, see Schedule I attached.

3.3.3 For vehicles fitted with anti-lock braking systems, the braking equipment shall, in terms of
braking performance, at least comply with the braking performance requirements for the vehicles
with non anti-lock braking systems fitted.

3.3.4 For the purposes of this specification, the following requirements of SABS ECE R13 are
excluded:

a) the fitrnent of automatic .brake adjustment devices;

b) the banning of asbestos in brake linings

c) the compuisory fitrnent of anti-lock braking systems; and

d) anti-lock specific brake test procedure and its requirements (paragraph 5 of annex 13 of SABS
ECE R13).

3.3.5 For the purpose of this Compulsory Specification paragraph 2.3.6 of annex 4 of SABS ECE
R13 is amended to read as follows:

To check compliance with the requirements specified in paragraph [Link].4 of SABS ECE R13, a
Type-0 test shall be carried out with the engine disconnected at an initial test speed of 30km/h. The
mean fully developed deceleration on application of the control of the parking brake system and the
deceleration immediately before the vehicle stops shall not be less thanl,5 rn/[Link] test shall be
carried out with a laden vehicle. The force exerted on the braking control device shall not exceed
the specified values.

3.4 Requirements for controis, steering mechanism and audible warning devices

3.4.1 Controls

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All controls that are fitted to a vehicle, and that are required for the operation of the vehicle, shall be
so located that the driver can reach and operate them when he is seated in the normal driving
position, with the seat belt fastened.

[Link] Right-hand drive

A vehicle shall be of a right-hand drive configuration, except as allowed in terms of [Link].

[Link] Central steering

A vehicle may have a central steering configuration.

3.4.2 Audible warning devices
A vehicle shall be fitted with one or more audible warning devices such that, when they are
operated, a continuous sound is emitted at a level of at least 93 dB, determined in accordance with
SABS 0169:1984, Detennining the performance of audible warning devices (hooters) affer
installation in a motor vehicle, as published by Government Notice no. 966 of IIMay 1984.

3.5 Requirements for doors, entrances and exits

The doors, entrances and exits of any category N2or Ngmotor vehicle shall comply with the require-
ments of the relevant regulations of the National Road Traffic Act, 1996 [Act 93 of 1996).

3.6 Requirements for seats and seat anchorages

A vehicle shall be fiffed with seats and seat anchorages that comply with the relevant requirements
given in SABS 1429:1987, Motor vehicle safety specification for strength of seats and of fheir
anchorages, as published by Government Notice no. 1878 of 4 September 1987.

3.7 Requirements for electrical connectors

Electrical connectors that are fitted for the purpose of towing a vehicle, shall comply with

a) in the case of 12 V systems:

1) SABS 1327:1981, Electrical connectors for towing and towed vehicles (7-pole connectors),or

2) SABS IS0 1 1446:1987, Passenger cars and light commercial vehicles with 12 V systems -
13-pole connectors between towing vehicles and trailers - Dimensions and contact allocation;

b) in the case of 24 V systems

I ) SABS 1327:1981, Electrical connectors for towing and towed vehicles (-/-pole connectors)
or

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2)- SABS IS0 12098:1994, Commercial vehicles with 24 V systems ?5-pole connectors
between towing vehicles and trailers - Dimensions and contact allocation.

3.8 Requirements for rear underrun protection devices

All N2 vehicles of gross vehicle mass equal to or exceeding 8 t and all Ng vehicles shall be fitted with
a rear underrun protection device that complies with the relevant requirements given in
SABS 1055:1983,Motor vehicle safety standard specification for rear underrun protection devices,
as published by Government Notice no. 785 of 14 October 1983.

Provided that certain vehicles may be excluded in terms of 5.2 or 5.5 of the said SABS 1055.

3.9 Requirements for warning triangles

In the case of any vehicle supplied with warning triangles as part of the vehicle equipment, such
warning triangles shall comply with the requirements of the relevant regulations of the National
Road Traffic Act, 1996 (Act 93 of 1996).
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4 Requirements for the control of environmental interference

4.1 Suppression of radio and television interference

A vehicle, its components and its accessories shall comply with the current applicable regulations
relating to interference with communications, promulgated under the TelecommunicationsAct, 1996
(Act 103 of 1996).
4.2 Suppression of atmospheric pollution
4.2.1 The exhaust emission from the engine of a vehicle shall be such as to comply with the current
applicable regulations promulgated under the Atmospheric Pollution Prevention Act, 1965 (Act 45 of
1965).

4.2.2 The gaseous and particulate emissions from the vehicle shall comply with the requirements of
at least one of the following:

[Link] SANS 20049:2004 Uniform provisions concerning the approval of compression-ignition(C.1,)

and natural gas (NG)engines as well as positive-igniftion(P.1.) engines fuelled with liquefied
petroleum gas (LPG) and vehicles equipped with C.I. and NG engines fuelled with LPG, with regard
to the emissions ofpollutants by the engine to the level of ECE R49.026, or

[Link] United States Regulations.

Engines which operate on diesel, liquefied petroleum gas, the technical requirements of USA Code
of Federal Regulations, Part 86- Control of air pollution from new and in-use motor vehicles and
new and used motor vehicle engines certification and test procedures-Subpart A 40 CFR 86.098-1 1
Emissions standards for 1998 and later year diesel heavy-duty engines and vehicles; and Subpart N
40 CFR 86.1300 series-Emissions Regulations for new Otto-cycle and diesel heavy-duty engines;
gaseous and particulate exhaust test procedures, are deemed to be equivalent to the technical
requirements of this standard.
Engines which operate on petrol, and which comply with the technical requirements of the USA
Code of Federal Regulations, Part 86-Control of air pollution from new and in-use motor vehicles
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and new and in-use motor vehicle engines certification and test procedures Subpart A 40 CFR
86.096-10 Emissions standard for 1996 and the later model year Otto-cycle heavy-duty engines and
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vehicles; and Subpart N 40 CFR 86.1300 series Emissions Regulations for new Otto-cycle and
diesel heavy-duty engines; gaseous and particulate exhaust test procedures, will be accepted as
complying with this standard., or

[Link] Japanese Standards

The Japanese Exhaust Emission Standards for "light-duty vehicies' and the 1998 Japanese Exhaust
Emissions Standards for 'medium-duty vehicles', as detailed in the 'Safety Regulations for Road
Vehicles', Japanese Ministry of Transport Ordinance No.67 of 28 July '1951, Article 31, as amended
by Ordinance No.4 of 19 January 1996. The Japanese Exhaust Emission Standards for 'Heavy-duty
vehicles', as detailed in the 'Safety Regulations for Road Vehicles', Japanese Ministry of Transport
Ordinance No. 67 of 28 July 1951, Article 31, as amended by Ordinance No. 22 of 31 March 1997.
Note; For vehicles certified to Japanese requirements, the following definitions apply; Light-duty
vehicles: vehicles with a GVW over 2.5t and not more than 3.5t. Medium-duty vehicles: vehicles
with a G W over 3 . 3 and not more than 12t. Heavy-duty vehicles: vehicles with a G W over 12t .or

[Link] Australian Design Rules.

Australian Design Rule ADR 80100, Emission Control for Heavy Vehicles.

4.3 Suppression of noise emission

4.3.1 Vehicles in motion

With the exception of noise emission originating from audible warning devices, any noise emitted by
a vehicle, when determined in accordance with SABS 0205:1986, The measurement of noise
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emitted by motor vehicles in motion, as published by Government Notice no.936 of 16 May 1986,
shalt not exceed:

a) 89 dB(A) for a vehicle that has a power unit rated at less than 150 kW;and

b) 91 dB(A) for any other vehicle.

To allow for any lack of precision in the measuring equipment, the highest sound level reading
obtained shall be reduced by 1 dB(A).

4.3.2 Vehicles when stationary

With the exception of noise emission originating from audible warning devices, any noise emitted by
a vehicle, when determined in accordance with SABS 0181:1981, The measurement of noise
emiffed by road vehicles when stafionary, as pubtished by Government Notice no. 463 of 9 July
1982 and SABS 0281:1994, Engine speed (S values), reference sound levels and permissible
sound levels of stationary road vehicles, as published by Government Notice no. 1313 of 25 August
1995, shall be recorded for homologation purposes.

5 Requirements concerning metrological data

5.1 Vehicle dimensions

The dimensions of a vehicle shall comply with the applicable requirements of the relevant
regulations of the National Road Traffic Act, 1996 (Act 93 of 1996).

5.2 Information plates

5.2.1 Data plates

5.2.1 .I A vehicle shall have one or more metal data plates affixed by rivets, or by welding, or by
any other method that will achieve permanency of attachment during the life of the vehicle, in a
conspicuous and readily accessible position on a part not subject to replacement.

[Link] As an alternative to the above, a data plate may be a self-adhesive tamperproof metal or
plastics label that is not transferable from one vehicle to another, is clearly legible, and undergoes
permanent and obvious damage on removal. The self-adhesive tamperproof label shall be resistant
to engine oils, to engine coolants, to normal engine temperatures and to humidity. In addition, it
shall have permanency characteristics similar to those of the plate(s) described in 5.2.1 .I.

5.2.2 Manufacturer's mass and power data

[Link] lnformation on data plate

The data plates required in terms of 5.2.1 shall be legibly and permanently imprinted or stamped
with the following information concerning the vehicle:
a) the gross vehicle mass, in kilograms, for the model type, denoted and prefixed by the letters
GVMIBVM;

b) the gross combination mass, in kilograms, for the model type, denoted and prefixed by the letters
GCMIBKM;

c) the gross axle mass-load of each axle, or gross axle unit mass-load of each axle unit, in
kilograms, for the model type, denoted and prefixed by the letters GA/BA or GAUIBAE, as
applicable; and

d) the net power, in kilowatts, prefixed by the letters PID,determined in accordance with
SABS 013-1:I 988, The determination of performance (at net power) of internal combustion
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engines Part I: Road vehicle internal combustion engines at sea level as published by
Government Notice no. 1652 of 19 August 1988.
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[Link] Optional data plate

The abbreviations given in [Link] (a), [Link](b) and [Link](c) are not required if the information is
supplied in the following order:

a) gross vehicle mass;

b) gross combination mass; and

c) gross axle masses in the order front to rear.

5.2.3 Information on vehicle engine

The requirements for the vehicle engine number shall comply with the relevant regulations of the
National Road Traffic Act, 1996 (Act 93 of 1996).

5.2.4 Provision for registration

Suitable space shall be provided on the data plate(s) for

a) T . . . kg (for the tare);

b) V ... kg (for the permissible maximum vehicle mass);

c) A . . . 'kg or AUIAE . . . kg, as applicable (for the permissible axle mass-load of each axle or the
permissible axle unit mass-load of each axle unit); and

d) D/T . . . kg (for the permissible drawing vehicle mass).

The responsibility for marking this information on the data plate(s) shall rest with the final vehicle
manufacturer.

5.2.5 Vehicle identification number (VIN)

The vehicle identification number shall comply with the relevant requirementsgiven in
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SABS IS0 3779:1983, Road vehicles Vehicle ident8cafion number (VIN) Content and structure.
However, the requirements for marking the VIN, as given in clause 5 of SABS IS0 4030:1983, Road
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vehicles - Vehicle identificationnumber (VlN) Location and attachment, as published by
Government Notice 3160 of 20 November 1992, shall, for the purposes of this compulsory
specification, be taken to read as follows:

5 VIN attachment

5.1 The VIN shall be marked direct on any integral part of the vehicle; it may be
either on the frame, or, for integral framebody units, on a part of the body not easily
removed or replaced.
5.2 The VIN shall also be marked on the data plate.

5.3 Deleted.

5.4 The height of the roman letters and the arabic numerals of the VIN shall be as
follows:
- at least 7 mm if marked in accordance with 5.1 (frame,
body, etc.) on motor vehicles and trailers; and

- at least 3 mm when marked in accordance with 5.2 (data

plate).
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5.3 Measuring units

All gauges, indicators or instruments that are fitted to a motor vehicle and are calibrated in physical
units shall be calibrated in units as prescribed by the current applicable regulations promulgated
under the Measuring Units and National Measuring Standards Act, 1973 (Act 76 of 1973).

6 Requirements for vehicle equipment, components and systems

6.1 Speedometers

A vehicle that is capable of exceeding a speed of 25 km/h on a level road shall be equipped with
speedometer equipment that complies with the relevant requirements given in SABS 1441:1987,
Motor vehicle safety specification for speedometerequipment on motor vehicles, as published by
Government Notice no. 1878 of 4 Septemberl987:

Provided that any speed recording device fitted as speedometer equipment shall be exempted from
the requirements of the said SABS 1441.

6.2 Engine, exhaust system and transmission

6.2.1 Engine

The engine of a vehicle shall be fitted with a cover that any part of the engine that constitutes a
source of danger is out of normal reach of a person.

6.2.2 Exhaust system

The exhaust system of a vehicle shall comply with the requirements of the relevant regulations of
the National Road Traffic Act, 1996 (Act 93 of 1996).

6.2.3 Transmission

A setf-propelled vehicle shall be equipped with a transmission that enables it to be controlled and
driven in both a forward and a reverse direction.

6.3 Fuel system

6.3.1 Fuel filler cap.
The orifice for filling a fuel tank on a vehicle shall be fitted with an effective cap that prevents
incidental ingress of water or other foreign matter.

6.4 Tyres
The tyres fitted to the wheels of a motor vehicle shall comply with the relevant requirements of the
compulsory specification for pneumatic tyres for commercial vehicles and their trailers as published
in the relevant government gazette and the National Road Traffic act, 1996 (Act 93 of 1996).

6.5 Wheel flaps

Excluding truck-tractors, all vehicles shall be fitted with wheel flaps that comply with the relevant
requirements given in SABS 1496:1989, Wheel flaps fMed to motor vehicles, as published by
Government Notice no. 2008 of 22 September 1989:

Provided that

a) wheel flaps that are designed and approved by the vehicle manufacturer may be fitted as an
alternative, and

b) chassis-only vehicles and chassis-cab vehicles that are being driven to a place to have body
work fitted or to a dealer of such vehicles are excluded from the fitment of wheel flaps.
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7 Compliance requirements
Proof of compliance shall be provided by the manufacturer, importer or builder (MIB) to the
Inspectorate Authority in respect of each motor vehicle model covered by the scope of this
specification.

Such proof of compliance shall consist of the relevant documentation to enable the Inspectorate
Authority to satisfy itself that compliance has been achieved before any such vehicle is registered in
the Republic of South Africa.

8 Equivalent requirements
The requirements of any of the South African national standards stated in column 3 in the
appropriate paris given in table1 shall be deemed to have been met if compliance with the
equivalent standards given in columns 5, 6 or 9 of the same table, or to any of their later
amendment levels is achieved.
Where an EEC Directive is quoted in column 5, and an amendment level is quoted in column 6, this
shall mean that the Directive and its' amendments up to, and including the quoted level (in column
6), is the minimum level that is acceptable.
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Schedule 1 - Operative dates

1 2 3 4 5

Sub- Item Operative date Exclusions Exclusions

section expiry date
All subsections/items not mentioned below 7 October 1992 Nil

3.1.1 Lights to SABS 1376 15 July 1987 ,Vehicle models homologated f 1 January 2001
before 15 July 9987
1 January 1998 Registration plate lights, IJanuary 2001
reversing lights, end-outline
marker lights and parking
lights fitted to vehicle models
homologated before
1 January 1998
3.1.2 Lights to SABS 1046 1 June 1992 Fitment of category 5 1 January 2001
indicators
3.3.1 Braking to SABS 1207 15 June 1992 Category Nz vehicles 1 January 2001
homologatedbefore
I June q992
Category N2 vehicles 1 January 2001
homologatedbefore 1 January
1987 may comply with
SABS 1051
3.3.2 . Braking to SABS ECE R13 1 January 2001 Vehicles homologated before To be agreed
1 January 2001
3.6 Seats and seat anchorages to SABS 1429 1June 1992 Vehicle models homologated 1 January 2001
before 1June 1992 may
comply with SABS 1052
3.7 Electrical connectors (where fitted) to 6 August 1997 Nil
SABS 1327 or SABS I S 0 11446, and
SABS IS0 12098 1
3.8 Rear underrun protection to SABS 1055 15 July 1987 Category N:,vehicles 1 January 2001

4.2.2 ' Vehide emissions to SANS 20049 to the 1 January 2006 - Vehide models homologated 1 January 2010
level of ECE R49.02B, US EPA 1998, before IJanuary 2006
Japanese 1998 or ADR 80MlO
4.3.1 Suppression of noise emission to SABS 097 1 September 1983 Vehicles models homologated 1 January 2001
before the operative date
4.3.1 Suppression of noise emission to SABS 19 September Nil 1
0205 2002
4.3.2 Noise when stationary to SABS 0281 14 April 1992 Nil

'5.2.5 VIN to SABS IS0 3779 and SABS IS0 4030 1November 1995 Nil

6.5 Wheel flaps to SAE3S 1496 1 June 1992 Vehicles homologated before 1 January 2001
1 June 1992
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Table I -
Equivalent standards that shall be
deemed to comply with SA national standards

Sub- Item SABS Dated

section No.
EEC Min. ECE Others
Amend.
level
3.1.1 Lights 1376-1 1983 '761757 R1 'Applicable only
1376-2 1985 76U58 R2.02 for headlamps,
1376-3 1985 761759 R3.02 direction
76f760 R4 indicators,
760'61 R5.01 stoplights, front
761762 R6.01 and rear
771538 R7.01 position lights
771539 R8.04
771540 R19.01
R20.02
R23
R31.O1
R37.02
R38
R77
I
3.1.2 Installation of iighkj 1046 1990 '76R56 '8Qt278 "48
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3.2.1 Rear-view mirrors 1436 1989 711127 881321 R46.01
' '
[Link] 'Windscreens 1191 1978 92/22 R43

[Link] W i n d m and partitions 1191 or 1978 92/22 R43

1193 1978 92/22 R43
3.3

3.4.2
Braking

Audible warning devices

f
1207or
ECER13
0169
1985
1996
1984
711320

701388
1791489 '
R13.04
R13.68
R28.01
1
3.6 Seats and seat
anchorages
1429 1987 741408 811577 R17.02 I
3.8 Rear undemn protection 1055 1983 70J21 81/333 R58.01
devices
3.9 Warning triangles Ad 1989 R27.03 If supplied
I I
4.1 Radio interference Act 1996 71i245 R1O.O1

4.2 Atmospheric pollution Act 1965 701220 R15

721306 R24
R83
[Link] IVehicle emissions SANS 2004 R49.02B 1 I
20049
4.3.1 Norse when in motton 0205 1986 70/157 771212 R52

4.3.2 Norse when stationary 0181 1981 701157 841424 R51

0281 1994
5.2.1 'Data plate@) 761114 781507 I
I
5.2.5

6.1
Vehicle identification
number WIN)
Speedometer
IS0 3779
IS04030
1441
1983
1983
1987 751443
1 R39

'6.4 Tyres Act ' 1996 R54 I

t I