Translation of "maximum permissible mass " (English → French) :

2.16.2. Registration/in service maximum permissible mass on each axle and, in the case of a semi-trailer or centre-axle trailer, intended load on the coupling point stated by the manufacturer if lower than the technically permissible maximum mass on the coupling point : .

Where the vehicle is laden to its technically permissible maximum laden mass, plus the mass of the coupling if not included in the mass in running order, plus the maximum permissible mass at the coupling point in such a way that the maximum permissible maximum mass on the rear group of axle (μ) or the maximum permissible maximum on the rear axle (m) is reached, the mass on the front steering axle(s) shall not be less than 20 % of the technically permissible maximum laden mass of the vehicle.

In the absence of harmonised legislation on the maximum permissible laden mass or maximum permissible masses for axles or axle groups of heavy duty vehicles, Directive 97/27/EC of the European Parliament and of the Council of 22 July 1997 relating to the masses and dimensions of certain categories of motor vehicles and their trailers and amending Directive 70/156/EEC (4) provides for the determination of registration/in-service maximum permissible masses to be determined for the purposes of registration, of the entry into service or of the use of heavy duty vehicles in the territory of a Member State.

7.8.2. The technically permissible maximum mass on the coupling point of a motor vehicle designed to tow a centre-axle trailer and with a technically permissible maximum towable mass not exceeding 3,5 tonnes must be at least equal to 4 % of its technically permissible maximum laden mass, or 25 kg, whichever is the lesser, plus, for motor vehicles other than towing vehicles, the mass of the coupling device if fitted by the manufacturer, or the maximum permissible mass of the coupling device if not fitted by the manufacturer.

7.8.1. The technically permissible maximum mass on the coupling point of a motor vehicle designed to tow a centre-axle trailer and with a technically permissible maximum towable mass exceeding 3,5 tonnes must be at least equal to 10 % of its technically permissible maximum towable mass or 1 000 kg, whichever is the lesser, plus, for motor vehicles other than towing vehicles, the mass of the coupling device if fitted by the manufacturer, or the maximum permissible mass of the coupling device if not fitted by the manufacturer.

For this purpose, the notations M, mi, µj, TM and MC of that paragraph respectively designate the registration/in-service maximum permissible laden mass of the vehicle, the registration/in-service maximum permissible mass on the axle designated 'i`, on the solo axle or group of axles designated 'j`, the registration/in-service maximum permissible towable mass, and the registration/in-service maximum permissible laden mass of the combination.