Item w13 (Proposal from the European commission GRRF-80-29)
This item was discussed just to consolidate an opinion from the group on this proposal. It is the opinion from the group that a key shall be allowable to lock the coupling hook.
Documentation
GRRF-80-29
Proposal for a Supplement to the 01 series of amendments to Regulation No. 55 (EC)
Proposal for a Supplement to the 01 series of amendments to Regulation No. 55
Proposal to ensure that coupling balls do not block rear lighting and/or registration plates. In line with the EU General Safety Rule, Annex IV specification for application of UN R55, couplings that might block lighting or plates must be removable, repositionable, and unlockable in order to make it easier for users to remove them or reposition them when not in use (e.g., towing a trailer.) Coupling balls that are so designed as to be unable to block lighting or plates may still incorporate locks and/or require tools to remove or reposition.