Activities of Jacqueline FOSTER related to 2011/0409(COD)
Shadow opinions (1)
OPINION on the proposal for a regulation of the European Parliament and of the Council on the sound level of motor vehicles
Amendments (4)
Amendment 15 #
Proposal for a regulation
Recital 1 a (new)
Recital 1 a (new)
(1a) More stringent noise limit values alone cannot reduce noise levels and only with an integrated approach that addresses all sources, including infrastructure, driver behaviour along with further improvements to vehicle design such as tyres/exhaust systems, can overall noise be reduced.
Amendment 22 #
Proposal for a regulation
Recital 8
Recital 8
(8) This Regulation should also further reduce noise limits. It should take account of Regulation (EC) No 661/2009 of the European Parliament and of the Council of 13 July 2009 concerning type-approval requirements for the general safety of motor vehicles, their trailers and systems, components and separate technical units intended therefore, which introduced new stricter noise requirements for motor vehicle tyres. Studies highlighting the annoyance and health effects from road traffic noise, and the associated costs and benefits should also be heeded. In particular, this Regulation must also take account of the huge costs that will be born to industry and consumers at a time of economic hardship and the effects on the competitiveness of European vehicle manufacturers in the global market.
Amendment 34 #
Proposal for a regulation
Article 3 – paragraph 1 – point 2
Article 3 – paragraph 1 – point 2
(2) ‘vehicle type’ means: (2.1) for vehicles, tested according to Annex II, paragraph 4.1.2.1 a set of vehicles as defined in Annex II Part B to Directive 2007/46/EC. (2.2) for vehicles, tested according to Annex II, paragraph 4.1.2.2 a set of vehicles which do not essentially differ in such respects as: (2.2.1) the shape or materials of the bodywork (particularly the engine compartment and its soundproofing); (2.2.2) the type of engine (e.g. positive or compression ignition, two- or four-stroke, reciprocating or rotary piston), number and capacity of cylinders, type of injection system, arrangement of valves, rated engine speed (S), or the type of electric motor. (2.2.3) vehicles having the same type of engine and/or different overall gear ratios, may be regarded as vehicles of the same type. However, if the above differences provide for a different test method, these differences are to be considered as a change of type.
Amendment 57 #
Proposal for a regulation
Annex 2 – point 3.2.1 – introductory part
Annex 2 – point 3.2.1 – introductory part
3.2.1. The vehicle tested shall be selected in a way so that that all vehicles of the same type which are put on the market fulfil the requirements of this Regulationrepresentative of vehicles brought to market as specified by the manufacturer. Measurements shall be made without any trailer, except in the case of non-separable vehicles. Measurements shall be made on vehicles at the test mass mt specified according to the following table: