ANNEX XSupplementary provisions
ANNEX X Requirements applying to load platforms 1. Purpose 1.1. If a load platform is fitted on an L2e, L5e-B, L6e-B, L7e-B or L7e-C (sub)category vehicle, the assembly of vehicle and load platform shall comply with a minimum set of construction criteria in order to safely transport goods. 2. Requirements 2.1. If fitted, the load platform shall be designed to carry goods only and have an open or enclosed loading bed, which shall be virtually even and horizontal. 2.2. The centre of gravity of the L-category vehicle with loaded platform and without driver shall be situated between the axles. 2.3. The dimensions of the platform shall be such that: 2.3.1. The length of the loading bed, which means the distance from the foremost internal point to the rearmost internal point of the cargo area, measured horizontally in the longitudinal plane of the vehicle, shall not exceed 1.4 times the front or rear track width of the L-category vehicle, whichever is the larger; Sub-subcategories L6e-BU and L7e-CU are exempted from this requirement. 2.3.2. The width of the loading bed does not exceed the maximum overall width of the L-category vehicle without platform. 2.3.3. Adequate side protection shall be provided to prevent goods loaded on the load platform from falling off. 2.4. The platform shall be laid out symmetrically in relation to the longitudinal median plane of the L-category vehicle. 2.5. The height of the load platform above the ground shall be no more than 1 000 mm. 2.6. The load platform shall be attached to the L-category vehicle in such a way as to avoid any risk of accidental detachment. 2.7. The type of platform and the way it is attached shall be such that, with a normal load, the driver’s field of vision remains adequate and the various mandatory lighting and light-signalling devices continue to fulfil their proper function. 2.8. The vehicle manufacturer shall declare safe load carrying capacity for such load platform. 2.9. Adequate fixing points for securing devices for the pay-mass shall be provided at the load platform.