Scope
Article 2
1. This Regulation shall apply to vehicles of categories M 1 and N 1 as defined in points 1.1.1 and 1.2.1 of Part A of Annex II to Directive 2007/46/EC and to 112-based eCall in-vehicle systems, components and separate technical units designed and constructed for such vehicles. It shall not apply to the following vehicles: (a) vehicles produced in small series approved pursuant to Articles 22 and 23 of Directive 2007/46/EC; (b) vehicles approved pursuant to Article 24 of Directive 2007/46/EC; (c) vehicles which cannot for technical reasons be equipped with an appropriate eCall triggering mechanism, as determined in accordance with paragraph 2. 2. The Commission shall be empowered to adopt delegated acts in accordance with Article 8 to identify classes of vehicles of categories M 1 and N 1 which cannot be equipped with an appropriate eCall triggering mechanism for technical reasons, on the basis of a study assessing the costs and benefits which is carried out or mandated by the Commission and taking into account all relevant safety and technical aspects. The first such delegated acts shall be adopted by 9 June 2016.