TEMPO 100 UPDATE

TEMPO 100 UPDATE for Coaches Operating in Germany

CPT can now add information to the initial notification of changes to the German Tempo 100 system. Coaches first registered from 1 January 2008 can only be approved to travel at 100km/h in Germany if:-

* The body is approved to directive 2001/85/EC. This is the challenge as many coaches are currently approved to national regulations.

* All seats are equipped with belts. Seat belts at all positions became mandatory for coaches first used on or after 1 October 2001.

* There is a speed limiter set to a maximum speed of 100 km/h (already required).

* The front steering axle must not be equipped with regrooved tyres. If tyres are regrooved, they should be moved to the rear axle or utilised for non-German journeys. CPT also assumes that remould tyres are not permitted on the front axle.

* The vehicle must be subject to a roadworthiness test to directive 96/96/EC.

We understand the current annual test conducted by VOSA is adequate.

New vehicles which cannot comply with the above technical requirements are restricted to the national speed limit of 80km/h when travelling throughout Germany. CPT understands that vehicles already approved to Tempo 100 and with a valid certificate will not be affected. CPT will inform Members as new information becomes available.

Information supplied by the Confederation of Passenger Transport UK

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