Provisions for roadworthiness testing
Article 5
For the purpose of periodic roadworthiness tests of vehicles, it shall be possible to verify the following features of the event data recorder system: (1) its correct operational status, by visible observation of the failure warning signal status following the activation of the vehicle master control switch and any bulb check. Where the failure warning signal is displayed in a common space (the area on which two or more information functions/symbols may be displayed, but not simultaneously), it must be checked first that the common space is functional prior to the failure warning signal status check; (2) its correct functionality and the software integrity, by the use of an electronic vehicle interface, such as the one laid down in Section I, point (14), of Annex III to Directive 2014/45/EU of the European Parliament and of the Council ( 6 ) , where the technical characteristics of the vehicle allow for it and the necessary data is made available. Manufacturers shall ensure to make available the technical information for the use of the electronic vehicle interface in accordance with Article 6 of Commission Implementing Regulation (EU) 2019/621 ( 7 ) .