Regulation (EU) 168/2013: Approval and Requirements for L-Category Vehicles

Regulation (EU) 168/2013 represents the regulatory framework for the approval of two-, three-, and four-wheeled vehicles in the L-category within the European Union. This regulation replaced previous directives, harmonizing technical requirements to ensure greater road safety, reduced pollutant emissions, and a more efficient single market for manufacturers.

Scope of Regulation (EU) 168/2013

The regulation applies to the following vehicles:

  • Mopeds (category L1e and L2e)

  • Motorcycles and three-wheeled motor vehicles (L3e, L4e, L5e)

  • Light and heavy quadricycles (L6e, L7e)

It establishes criteria for compliance and approval of vehicles and their components, covering aspects related to:

  • Emissions and environmental performance

  • Active and passive safety

  • Durability and accessibility of repair information

  • Braking, lighting, and stability devices

Main Obligations for Manufacturers

Manufacturers of L-category vehicles must meet several requirements to obtain approval:

  1. EU Type-Approval of the Vehicle: Each model must be certified to ensure compliance with technical and environmental requirements.

  2. Production Conformity Monitoring (CoP): It is necessary to ensure that each vehicle produced meets the specifications of the approved type.

  3. Labeling and Documentation: Vehicles must carry the required information, and related documentation must be available to control authorities.

  4. Emissions and Safety Testing: Vehicles must pass tests on exhaust emissions, braking, lighting, and other safety parameters.

The Role of ATS Group in the Approval Process

ATS Group plays a key role in the approval process of L-category vehicles, providing specialized technical services, including:

  • Inspections for compliance with Regulation (EU) 168/2013

  • Preparation of test reports and technical evaluations

  • Support for manufacturers in vehicle certification and approval

  • Production Conformity (CoP) control to ensure that produced vehicles meet required standards

As an accredited Technical Service and inspection body, ATS Group collaborates with manufacturers to accelerate the certification process, reducing the time required for type approvals and ensuring compliance with European regulations.

why choose ats group?

ATS Group is a group of companies operating in the field
of Inspections, Certifications and Type Approvals in the Automotive sector.

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type approval of whole vehicles

ATS Group, through its companies designated by e24 and e5 marks, is able to issue the type approval of complete vehicles.

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type approval of vechicles parts

With the type approval Approval Authority designations (E57), (E5) and (E24) ATS Group is able to carry out approvals of components, systems and technical units of vehicles in general.

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certifications

ATS Europe, as a Certification Body accredited under ISO 17021-1: 2015 as a Certification Body for Quality Management Systems under ISO 9001: 2015, has become a leading company in the field of certifications.

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testing laboratories

ATS Group is also equipped with instrumentation, designed and built in such a way as to be easily transported. With this mobile equipment it is possible to carry out the approval tests at the manufacturers and / or the test centers where the type approval are carried out.

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ats app

Our proprietary online platform can manage the whole approval process, fron the quotation till the direct download on the final Type Approval Certificate.

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We work worldwide through our branches. A big slice of our business comes from Asia and we have a good relationship and expertise with foreign collaborators and clients.

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