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Regulation (EU) No 540/2014 — Sound level of motor vehicles
Distinguish vehicle sound level requirements from those for replacement silencing systems.
Explore the scopeWhat does it cover?
Regulation (EU) No 540/2014 sets administrative and technical requirements for EU type approval of vehicles with regard to sound level. It separately addresses replacement silencing systems and components designed for certain vehicles as separate technical units.
Who is it for?
For vehicle, exhaust and silencer manufacturers, acoustics teams and homologation teams.
Which subjects are addressed?
- Vehicle sound level
- Replacement silencing system
- Separate technical unit
- Scope by vehicle category
Common question
Do the vehicle and replacement silencer provisions have the same scope?
No. The vehicle provisions cover M1, M2, M3, N1, N2 and N3, whereas replacement silencing systems and components are defined for M1 and N1.
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