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RemovedArticle 1 – paragraph 1 – point 3 – point c, Article 4 – paragraph 4a – point d: (d) the Member States shall establish a monitoring system of impact of European Modular Systems on road safety, on the road infrastructure, on modal cooperation, as well as the environmental impacts of European Modular Systems on the transport system, including the impacts on modal split, taking into account the prior assessment performed under point a.

AddedArticle 1 – paragraph 1 – point 3 – point b, Article 4 – paragraph 4: 4. Member States may allow vehicles or vehicle combinations used for transport which carry out certain national or international transport operations that do not significantly affect international competition in the transport sector to circulate in their territory with weights or dimensions deviating from those laid down in points 1.1, 1.2, 1.3, 1.4 to 1.8, 2, 4.1. 4.2 and 4.4 of Annex I.

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RemovedArticle 1 – paragraph 1 – point 3 – point c, Article 4 – paragraph 4a – subparagraph 3: Member States shall notify the Commission in case they allow the circulation in their territories of European Modular Systems and inform it how they fulfil the conditions set out in points (-a) to (d) of this paragraph. Following such notifications, the Commission shall, where appropriate, issue recommendations to those Member States to ensure the compliance with these conditions. Where the Commission issues recommendations, the Member State concerned shall, within 6 months, inform the Commission of how it intends to implement those recommendations. The Commission recommendations and responses by the Member State shall be made publicly available.

AddedArticle 1 – paragraph 1 – point 3 – point c, Article 4 – paragraph 4a: (-a) For new EMS routes, the Member States shall make a prior assessment of the possible impact of European Modular Systems on road safety, on the road infrastructure, on modal cooperation, as well as the environmental impacts of European Modular Systems on the transport system, including the impacts on modal split. The assessment shall be made publicly available. Member States that have already established EMS routes in their territory at the date of the entry into force of this Directive, are not required to make a prior assessment for these already established routes; / (d) the Member States shall establish a monitoring system of impact of European Modular Systems on road safety, on the road infrastructure, on modal cooperation, on traffic volumes, as well as the environmental impacts of European Modular Systems on the transport system, including the impacts on modal split, taking into account the prior assessment performed under point (-a); / (d a) the Member States shall ensure that appropriate measures are taken to avoid any possible negative impacts on road safety, including the safety of vulnerable road users, as a result of use of European Modular Systems. / Member States may establish minimum requirements or a certification scheme for the drivers of European Modular Systems, provided that they ensure proportionality and non-discrimination. Member States shall cooperate to mutually recognise each other’s certifications. / Member States shall notify the Commission in …

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RemovedArticle 1 – paragraph 1 – point 3 – point c, Article 4 – paragraph 4a – subparagraph 3 a (new): From 1 January 2040, where Member States allow the circulation in their territories of vehicles or vehicle combinations of European Modular Systems engaged in international traffic, they shall ensure that these are zero-emission.

AddedArticle 1 – paragraph 1 – point 3 – point d, Article 4 – paragraph 5 – subparagraph 1: Member States may allow for a limited period of time trials of vehicles or vehicle combinations incorporating new technologies or new concepts which cannot comply with requirements of this Directive. Such vehicles or vehicle combinations shall be allowed to carry out certain national or international transport operations for the trial period only after demonstrating that the targeted transport activities cannot be conducted by any other form of transport that offers similar or superior safety and environmental benefits. It must be proven that this does not have a significant impact on intermodal competition in the transportation industry as a whole. In particular, trials with European Modular Systems shall be allowed for a maximum of five years and can be renewed once for a maximum of three years. If a Member State decides to renew a trial, it shall provide sufficient justification to the Commission. The number of trials shall not be limited. Member States shall inform the Commission thereof.

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Article 1 – paragraph 1 – point 3 – point e, Article 4 – paragraph 5a: 5a. The Commission shall be empowered to adopt delegated acts in accordance with Article 10h to supplement this Directive by determining the minimum sets of data and the performance indicators to be provided by the prior assessments and monitoring systems set up by the Member States as referred to in paragraphs 4a, points (-a) and (d), and 5 of this Article.;

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ChangedArticle 1 – paragraph 1 – point 4, Article 4a – paragraph 1 – point c a (new): (ca) a single national access point to obtain information, in a clear, accessible, and transparent manner, regarding national maximum authorised dimensionsweights and weightsdimensions of vehicles, as well as any localrestrictions, restrictionsincluding on height, in specified areas or on specific roads and any minimum qualification requirements for drivers of EMS.roads.

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RemovedArticle 1 – paragraph 1 – point 4, Article 4a – paragraph 1 a (new): 1a. by [6 months after the date of transposition of this Directive], the Commission shall , establish and thereafter manage a dedicated and up-to-date European web portal, available in all Union official languages, connecting, in a clear, accessible, and transparent manner, the national electronic and communications systems, referred to in paragraph 1. This European portal shall also make publicly available, in an accessible and transparent way, the total part of the road network where European Modular Systems can circulate.

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RemovedArticle 1 – paragraph 1 – point 4, Article 4b – paragraph 3: 3. In view of the expected increase in the uptake of zero-emission vehicles, this Article shall apply until 31 December 2031.’;

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RemovedArticle 1 – paragraph 1 – point 7, Article 8c – paragraph 1: Vehicle transporters may exceed the maximum lengths laid down in point 1.1 of Annex I while loaded, up to a total of 20,75 meters, using authorised load supports. / The overhang or load support of vehicle transporters may not protrude in relation to the overhanging load. The load may protrude in front of the towing vehicle up to a maximum of 0,5 meters, provided that the first axle of the transported vehicle rests on the trailer structure. The load may protrude from behind up to a maximum of 1,5 meters, provided that the forward axle of the transported vehicle rests on the trailer structure.;

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RemovedArticle 1 – paragraph 1 – point 9, Article 10b – paragraph 2 – subparagraph 1: The maximum lengths laid down in point 1.1 of Annex I for zero-emission vehicles or vehicle combinations including zero-emission vehicles may be exceeded by the additional length necessary to accommodate the zero-emission technology to allow the addition of such devices. Such zero-emission vehicles or vehicle combinations shall comply with points 1.5 and 1.5a of Annex I to this Directive, and any exceeding of the maximum lengths shall not result in an increase in the loading length of those vehicles or vehicle combinations, in order to ensure the compatibility of trailers and semi-trailers with the requirements for intermodal transport operations.

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RemovedArticle 1 – paragraph 1 – point 12 a (new), Article 10 c a (new): (12a) the following Article 10ca is inserted : / Article 10ca / 1. In order to increase road safety and to avoid a multiplicity of vehicle markings and signalling, a single EU label shall be established for the length of motor vehicles or vehicle combinations used for the transport of goods and falling within the scope of this Directive. / 2. Member States shall take the necessary measures to ensure that all motor vehicles or vehicle combinations in circulation used for the transport of goods and falling within the scope of this Directive clearly and visibly display the EU label at the rear of their motor vehicle or vehicle combination. / 3. By [1 year after the date of entry into force], The Commission shall adopt a delegated act in accordance with Article 10h to supplement this Directive by setting out the detailed standards, requirements and provisions, for the displaying and the issuing of the label, favouring the use of pictograms over text.

AddedArticle 1 – paragraph 1 – point 4, Article 4a – paragraph 1 a (new): 1a. By [6 months after the date of transposition of this Directive], the Commission shall establish, and thereafter manage, a dedicated and up-to-date European web portal, available in all official languages of the Union, connecting, in a clear, accessible, and transparent manner, the national electronic and communications systems, referred to in paragraph 1. This European portal shall also make publicly available, in an accessible and transparent way, the parts of the road network where European Modular Systems, and, where available, vehicles transporting indivisible loads, can circulate.

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RemovedArticle 1 – paragraph 1 – point 13 – point a, Article 10d – paragraph 1 – subparagraph 2: deleted

AddedArticle 1 – paragraph 1 – point 5 – point a a (new), Article 6 – paragraph 4: (a a) paragraph 4 is replaced by the following : / "4. Vehicles carrying proof of compliance shall be subject: / — as regards common standards on dimensions, to checks where there is a suspicion of non-compliance with this Directive."

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RemovedArticle 1 – paragraph 1 – point 13 – point a, Article 10d – paragraph 1 – subparagraph 2 a (new): In addition to the use of automatic systems installed on the road infrastructure, Member States may identify vehicles or vehicle combinations in circulation that are likely to have exceeded the maximum authorised weights by means of on-board weighing equipment installed in vehicles in accordance with paragraph 4.

AddedArticle 1 – paragraph 1 – point 7, Article 8c: Vehicle transporters may exceed the maximum lengths laid down in point 1.1 of Annex I while loaded, up to a total of 20,75 meters, using load supports, such as extendable rear load supports. / The load support of vehicle transporters may not protrude in relation to the overhanging load. The load may protrude in front of the towing vehicle up to a maximum of 0,5 meters, provided that all of the axles of the transported vehicle rest on the vehicle structure. The load may protrude from behind up to a maximum of 1,5 meters, provided that at the most one axle of the transported vehicle rests on the rear load support.;

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RemovedArticle 1 – paragraph 1 – point 13 – point a, Article 10d – paragraph 1 – subparagraph 4: deleted

AddedArticle 1 – paragraph 1 – point 8 – point a, Article 9a – paragraph 1: 1. Vehicles or vehicle combinations which comply with Regulation (EU) 2018/858 may exceed the maximum lengths laid down in point 1.1 of Annex I to this Directive provided that their cabs deliver improved aerodynamic performance, energy efficiency, safety performance and driver comfort. Any excess of the maximum lengths allowed under this Article may also be used to install zero-emission technology. Vehicles or vehicle combinations equipped with such cabs shall comply with point 1.5 of Annex I to this Directive and any exceeding of the maximum lengths shall not result in an increase in the load capacity of those vehicles.

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RemovedArticle 1 – paragraph 1 – point 14, Article 10da – paragraph 1 – subparagraph 1: By at the latest 1 January 2040, Member States shall implement Intelligent Access Policy (IAP) schemes within their territories to regulate, monitor and ease the access by heavy-duty vehicles to specific roads or areas.

AddedArticle 1 – paragraph 1 – point 9, Article 10b – paragraph 2 – subparagraph 1: The maximum lengths laid down in point 1.1 of Annex I for zero-emission vehicles or vehicle combinations including zero-emission vehicles may be exceeded by the additional length necessary to accommodate the zero-emission technology to allow the addition of such devices. Such zero-emission vehicles or vehicle combinations shall comply with points 1.5 and 1.5a of Annex I to this Directive, and any exceeding of the maximum lengths shall not result in an increase in the loading length of those vehicles or vehicle combinations, in order to ensure the compatibility of trailers and semi-trailers with the requirements for intermodal transport operations.

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RemovedArticle 1 – paragraph 1 – point 14, Article 10da – paragraph 2: 2. Member States shall ensure that their IAP schemes comply with Directive 2010/40/EU of the European Parliament and of the Council*. In particular, Member States shall ensure that data related to the IAP scheme and falling within the scope of Directive 2010/40/EU, including weight, length, width or height restrictions, are available in digital machine-readable format and made accessible via the National Access Points established under Delegated Regulation (EU) 2022/670**.

AddedArticle 1 – paragraph 1 – point 10, Article 10c – paragraph 1: In the case of vehicles or vehicle combinations engaged in an intermodal transport operation, the maximum length laid down in point 1.1 of Annex I for an articulated vehicle, subject where applicable to Article 9a(1) and 10b(2), shall be of 18,00 m and the maximum distance laid down in point 1.6 of Annex I shall be of 13,50 m;

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RemovedArticle 1 – paragraph 1 – point 14, Article 10da – paragraph 3 – introductory part: 3. When implementing IAP schemes pursuant to paragraph 1, Member States shall:

AddedArticle 1 – paragraph 1 – point 12 a (new), Article 10 c a (new): (12a) the following Article 10ca is inserted : / Article 10ca / 1. In order to increase road safety and to avoid a multiplicity of vehicle markings and signalling, a single EU label for the length of motor vehicles or vehicle combinations in circulation used in EMS operations or with dimensions deviating from those laid down in points 1.1, 1.2, 1.4 to 1.8, 4.2 and 4.4 of Annex I is hereby established. / 2. Member States shall take the necessary measures to ensure that all motor vehicles or vehicle combinations referred to in paragraph 1 display the EU label clearly and visibly at the rear of their motor vehicle or vehicle combination. / 3. By [1 year after the date of entry into force], the Commission shall adopt a delegated act in accordance with Article 10h to supplement this Directive by setting out the detailed standards, requirements and other provisions, for the labels and their issuing and display, favouring the use of pictograms over text.

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RemovedArticle 1 – paragraph 1 – point 14, Article 10da – paragraph 3 – point c a (new): (ca) refrain from discriminatory or disproportionate restrictions on the free movement of goods and services and from unduly impeding the proper functioning of the internal market.

AddedArticle 1 – paragraph 1 – point 13 – point a, Article 10d – paragraph 1: 1. Member States shall take specific measures to detect vehicles or vehicle combinations in circulation that exceed the maximum authorised weight in order to ensure compliance with the requirements of this Directive, including compliance with the requirements of special permits. Those measures shall include establishing automatic systems set up on the road infrastructure ensuring as a minimum a deployment in accordance with Regulation (EU) 1315/2013*. Member States shall establish certified automatic systems along the core network in the trans-European road transport network defined in Regulation (EU) 1315/2013. / In addition to the use of automatic systems set up on the road infrastructure, Member States may identify vehicles or vehicle combinations in circulation that are likely to have exceeded the maximum authorised weights by means of on-board weighing equipment installed in vehicles in accordance with paragraph 4 or by means of road-side checks. / Without prejudice to Union and national law, Member States may use the certified automatic systems to impose penalties in respect of infringements of this Directive. / Certified automatic systems shall be linked to the single national entry point for special permits or similar arrangement set out in Article 4a in order to be able to recognise vehicles or vehicle combinations which exceed the maximum authorised weights and are in possession of a special permit, as well as those that exceed the authorised weights permitted under…

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RemovedArticle 1 – paragraph 1 – point 14, Article 10da – paragraph 4: deleted

AddedArticle 1 – paragraph 1 – point 14, Article 10d a: 2. Member States shall ensure that their IAP schemes comply with Directive 2010/40/EU of the European Parliament and of the Council*. In particular, Member States shall ensure that data related to the IAP scheme and falling within the scope of Directive 2010/40/EU, including weight, length, width or height restrictions, are available in digital machine-readable format and made accessible via the National Access Points established under Delegated Regulation (EU) 2022/670**. Member States shall also ensure that the IAP scheme is linked to the single national entry point for special permits or similar arrangement set out in Article 4a in order to be able to recognise vehicles or vehicle combinations which exceed the maximum authorised weights and/or dimensions and are in possession of a special permit. / 3. When implementing IAP schemes pursuant to paragraph 1, Member States shall: / (a) define the criteria for granting access to heavy-duty vehicles, including but not limited to vehicle weight, length, height, technical specifications, and compliance with specific safety standards; / (ca) refrain from discriminatory or disproportionate restrictions on the free movement of goods and services and from unduly impeding the proper functioning of the internal market. / (deleted)

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ChangedArticle 1 – paragraph 1 – point 14 a (new), Article 10e – paragraph 1 a (new): (14a) In Article 10e, the following new paragraph is added: / Member States shall ensurebe thatencouraged to use the revenues generated from these penalties, or the equivalent in financial value of those revenues, shall be used to develop and support the market uptake of sustainable transport means, finance its infrastructure and smart enforcement systems, encourage intermodalityintermodal transport operations, and increase the sustainability of cross-border transport operations.

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ChangedArticle 1 – paragraph 1 – point 16, Article 10g – paragraph 1 – subparagraph 1 – point c: (c) the number and location of automatic systems installedset up on the road infrastructure pursuant to Article 10d(1) certified for direct enforcement;

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Article 1 – paragraph 1 – point 16, Article 10g – paragraph 2: 2. The Commission shall analyse the information received pursuant to paragraph 1, and, on the basis of the information received, issue, where appropriate, recommendations to Member States. Where the Commission issues such recommendations, the Member State concerned shall, within 6 months of their issuance, inform the Commission of how it intends to implement these recommendations. The Commission shall present a report to the European Parliament and the Council on the compliance with requirements of this Directive, no later than 12 months after receiving the information from all Member States. Such report shall include information on relevant developments in the fields in question.

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Article 1 – paragraph 1 – point 17, Article 10h – paragraph 2: (17) In Article 10h, paragraphs 2, 3 and 5 are replaced by the following: / 2. The power to adopt delegated acts referred to in Article 4(5a), Article 10b(1) and Article 10ca shall be conferred on the Commission for a period of 5 years from [PO please insert date of entry into force of this Directive]. The Commission shall draw up a report in respect of the delegation of power not later than 9 months before the end of the 5-year period. The delegation of power shall be tacitly extended for periods of an identical duration, unless the European Parliament or the Council opposes such extension not later than 3 months before the end of each period.;