Conventions. Methods and signs of changing the marking data of vehicles Additional marking of vehicles

STATE STANDARD OF THE RUSSIAN FEDERATION

Vehicles

MARKING

General technical requirements

GOSSTANDARD OF RUSSIA

Moscow

Preface

1 DEVELOPED by the All-Russian Research Institute of Standardization and Certification in Mechanical Engineering (VNIINMASH)

INTRODUCED by the Technical Committee for Standardization TC 56 “Road Transport”

2 ADOPTED AND ENTERED INTO EFFECT by Resolution of the State Standard of Russia dated December 15, 2002 No. 469-st

3 Sections (subsections, appendices) of this standard, with the exception of section , paragraphs and , and , are identical to the text of international standards ISO 3779-83 “Road transport. Vehicle identification number. Content and structure", ISO 3780-83 "Road transport. International Manufacturers Identification Code”, ISO 4030-83 “Road vehicles. Vehicle identification number. Location and installation"

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STATE STANDARD OF THE RUSSIAN FEDERATION
Vehicles

MARKING

General technical requirements

Vehicles. Marking.
General technical requirements

Date of introduction 2004-01-01

1 area of ​​use

This standard establishes general technical requirements for the content of the identification number (code) and the manufacturer's plateVehicle(hereinafter referred to as vehicles) categories M,N, Oh andLaccording to GOST R 52051, as well as their location on the vehicle and the method of applying code signs.

(Amendment. IUS 6-2009)

2 Definitions

In this standard, the following terms with corresponding definitions apply:

2.1 vehicles (vehicles): Motor vehicles and wheeled self-propelled vehicles other types.

2.2 vehicle identification number (code) - Vehicle Identification Number, VIN (hereinafter referred to as VIN code): A structural combination of characters assigned to a vehicle for the purpose of its identification.

2.3 international identification code manufacturer - World Manufacturer Identifier, WMI (hereinafter referred to as the WMI code): First section of the V codeIN, indicating the vehicle manufacturer. The WMI code is assigned to the vehicle manufacturer for the purpose of identifying this manufacturer. The WMI code, when used in conjunction with other sections of the VIN code, ensures the uniqueness of the latter for all vehicles produced within 30 years in all countries of the world.

2.4 descriptive part of the VIN code - Vehicle Descriptor Section, VDS: Second section of the VIN code. Contains information describing the main features of the vehicle. This section of the VIN code can indicate the vehicle type, type variants and versions.

2.5 index part of the VIN code - Vehicle Indicator Section, VIS: The third section of the VIN code. Consists of a combination of signs assigned by the manufacturer in order to distinguish one vehicle from another. This section of the VIN code, together with the VDS, provides unique identification of all vehicles produced by each manufacturer over a 30-year period.

2.6 manufacturer: The person or organization responsible for the vehicle, assembled until it is ready for use. The manufacturer is also responsible for the uniqueness of the VIN code.

2.7 delimiter: A symbol, sign, or other boundary designation that can be used to delimit sections of a VIN code or indicate the beginning and end of a VIN code. Separators must be such that they cannot be mistaken for Arabic numerals or Latin letters.

2.8 year of issue: Calendar year in which the vehicle was produced.

2.9 model year: The conditional year indicated by the manufacturer (usually following the actual year of manufacture of the vehicle).

3 Technical requirements

3.1 Requirements for the structure and content of the VIN code

3.1.1 The VIN code consists of three sections:

International Manufacturer Identification Code (WMI code);

Narrative (VDS);

Index part (VIS).

Note - Examples of constructing VIN codes are given in.

3.1.2 The characters that make up the VIN code are:

Arabic numbers - 1, 2, 3, 4, 5, 6, 7, 8, 9, 0;

Latin letters - A, B, C, D, E, F, G, H, J, K, L, M, N, P, R, S, T, U, V, W, X, Y, Z.

Note - The letters I, O and Q are not used.

3.1.3 WMI codes are accounted for and controlled by an International Agency under the supervision of the International Organization for Standardization (ISO).

Note - Currently, the functions of such an agency are assigned to the Society of Automotive Engineers (SAE), located at 400, Commonwealth Drive, Warren-dale, PA 15096-0001, USA.

3.1.4 WMI codes are assigned (by agreement with the International Agency) by the competent authority of the country in which the manufacturer has its main production capacity. Each manufacturer can be assigned multiple WMI codes.

Note - IN Russian Federation such a body is FSUE NAMI (Federal State Unitary Enterprise Central Scientific Research Automobile and Automotive Institute), located at the address: 125438, Moscow, Avtomotornaya st., 2.

3.1.5 A WMI code assigned to a manufacturer must not be reassigned to another manufacturer for at least 30 years after last year when this code was used.

3.1.6 The WMI code consists of three characters.

3.1.6.1 The first character of the WMI code can be a letter or a number. It denotes a geographical area. Several signs may correspond to the same geographical area.

3.1.6.2 The second character of the WMI code can be a letter or a number. It denotes the country located in the above geographical area. Several characters can correspond to the same country. To uniquely identify countries, a combination of the first and second characters is used. The combination(s) of the first and second characters is assigned to each country by the International Agency (3.1.3).

3.1.6.3 The third character of the WMI code can be a letter or a number. It is assigned to each specific manufacturer by the competent authority of the country (3.1.4). Unique identification of a specific manufacturer is provided by a combination of the first, second and third characters of the WMI code. To designate a manufacturer producing less than 500 vehicles per year, the number 9 is used as the third character of the WMI code. For such a manufacturer, a combination of characters identifying a specific manufacturer is placed in the third, fourth and fifth positions of the VIS. This combination is assigned by the competent authority of the country.

3.1.7 The descriptive part of the VDS VIN code consists of characters (letters or numbers) placed in six positions. The choice of characters for coding and their sequence are determined by the manufacturer.

If one or more positions are not used for VDS coding, letters or numbers of the manufacturer's choice are placed in their place.

3.1.8 The VIS index part of the VIN code consists of eight characters, the last four of which must be numbers. All unused positions must be filled with zeros.

It is allowed to indicate in this section of the VIN code the year of manufacture (model year) and/or assembly plant. In this case, it is recommended to code the year of manufacture ( model year) should be placed in the first position of the section, and the assembly plant code in the second position. If the VIS indicates the model year code, then in documents containing a description of the VIN code, this should be indicated.

Codes for designating the year of manufacture (model year) are given in.

3.1.9 Separators are selected at the discretion of the manufacturer. Should not be used as delimiters

use the letters and numbers that make up the VIN (VIN) code, as well as any symbols that could be mistaken for these letters and numbers. Separators are used at the boundaries of each line of the VIN code applied according to 3.2.3. It is also possible to use delimiters to delimit sections of the identification number. Separators are not used in documents.

3.2 Requirements for affixing the VIN code

3.2.1 Only one VIN code can be assigned to one vehicle.

3.2.2 The VIN code indicated in the documents must be located on one line without spaces (see also 3.1.9).

3.2.3 The VIN code is placed on the vehicle manufacturer’s plate, as well as on the frame, chassis or part of the body that is not easily removable, in one or two lines without spaces or section breaks.

3.2.4 The VIN code applied to the vehicle is located on the right side of the vehicle, if possible in its front half, in an easily accessible place for reading.

3.2.5 VIN code characters must be legible, durable and secure from easy alteration.

3.2.6 The VIN code applied to the vehicle is located on the frame, chassis or part of the body that is not easily removable.

3.2.7 The height of the letters and numbers of the VIN code is as follows:

- for vehicles of categories M, N and O: at least 7 mm when applied to the chassis, frame, body and other parts of the vehicle and at least 4 mm for the manufacturer’s plate;

- for vehicle categoryL: not less than 4 mm when applied to the chassis, frame, body and other parts of the vehicle and not less than 3 mm for the manufacturer’s plate.

(Amendment. IUS 6-2009)

3.2.8 It is allowed to additionally apply visible and (or) invisible markings to the vehicle, containing either the VIN code or its descriptive (VDS) and index (VIS) parts.

3.3 Requirements for the manufacturer's plate

3.3.1 The manufacturer's plate must be firmly attached in a visible and easily readable place on a part of the vehicle that is not subject to replacement during operation. It must contain the following information clearly and in a manner that cannot be erased:

Manufacturer's name;

Vehicle “type approval” number assigned in in the prescribed manner;

VIN code;

Maximum permissible vehicle weight;

The maximum permissible weight of a road train, if the vehicle is used to tow a trailer (semi-trailer);

Maximum permissible axle loads, starting with the front axle;

Maximum permissible load to the fifth wheel coupling (in the case of a semi-trailer).

Note - For foreign-made vehicles, it is allowed to indicate the “General European Type Approval” number as the “type approval” number - Whole Vehicle Type Approval, WVTA. In this case, the vehicle is additionally marked with the Mark of Conformity and the “type approval” number in accordance with the established procedure for and.

3.3.2 The manufacturer may include additional information on the label. This information should be located below or to the side of the rectangle containing the legends listed in 3.3.1.

APPENDIX A
(informative)
Examples of constructing a VIN identification number (code)

Figure A. 1


Figure A.2

APPENDIX B
(required)
Codes to indicate the year of manufacture (model year) )

Table B.1

Year of manufacture (model year)

Year of manufacture (model year)

Year of manufacture (model year) code

Year of manufacture (model year)

Year of manufacture (model year) code

Year of manufacture (model year)

Year of manufacture (model year) code

1971

1981

1991

2001

1972

1982

1992

2002

1973

1983

1993

2003

1974

1984

1994

2004

1975

1985

Marking of vehicles (TS) is divided into main and additional. Basic marking of vehicles and their components is mandatory and is carried out their manufacturers. If a vehicle is manufactured sequentially by several enterprises, it is permissible to apply the main marking of the vehicle only by the manufacturer of the final product. Additional markings TS is recommended and is carried out both by vehicle manufacturers and and specialized enterprises. The main marking is carried out on the following products:

  • trucks, including specialized and special ones on their chassis, tractors with an onboard platform, as well as multi-purpose vehicles and special wheeled chassis;
  • passenger cars, including specialized and special ones based on them, cargo-passenger cars;
  • buses, including specialized and special buses based on them;
  • trolleybuses;
  • trailers and semi-trailers;
  • forklifts;
  • engines internal combustion;
  • motor vehicles;
  • truck chassis;
  • truck cabins;
  • car bodies;
  • blocks of internal combustion engines.

Vehicle marking

A. Directly The vehicle identification number - VIN - must be applied to the product (non-removable part), in places least susceptible to destruction in a traffic accident. One of the selected The seats should be on the right side (in the direction of travel of the vehicle).
VIN is applied:

  • on the body passenger car- in two places, in the front and rear parts;
  • on the back of the bus - in two different places;
  • on the body of a trolleybus - in one place;
  • on the cabin truck and a forklift - In one place;
  • on the frame of a trailer, semi-trailer and motor transport funds - in one place;
  • on off-road vehicles, trolleybuses and forklifts The VIN may be indicated on a separate plate.

B. The vehicle, as a rule, must have a plate located, if possible, in the front part and containing the following data:

  • index (model, modification, version) of the engine (with a working volume of 125 cm3 or more);
  • acceptable total weight;
  • permissible total weight of the road train (for tractors);
  • permissible weight, falling on each axle/axles of the bogies, starting from the front axle;
  • permissible weight permissible to fifth wheel device.

Vehicle identification number (VIN) - a combination of digital and alphabetic symbols assigned for identification purposes, is a mandatory element of marking and is individual for each vehicle for 30 years.

VIN has the following structure: WMI VDS VIS

The first part of the VIN (the first three characters) is the international manufacturer identification code (WMI), allows you to identify the vehicle manufacturer and consists of three letters or letters and numbers.

In accordance with ISO 3780, the letters and numbers used in the first two characters of the WMI are assigned to the country and controlled by an international agency, the Society of Automotive Engineers (SAE), working under the direction of the International Organization for Standardization (ISO). Distribution of the first two signs characterizing the zone and country of origin, according to SAE, given in Appendix 1.

The first character (geographic area code) is a letter or number that designates a specific geographic area.
For example:
from 1 to 5 - North America;
S to Z - Europe;
from A to H - Africa;
from J to R - Asia;
6.7 - Countries of Oceania;
8,9,0 - South America.

The second character (country code) is a letter or number that identifies the country in a specific geographic area. If necessary, multiple symbols may be used to indicate a country. Only the combination of the first and second characters guarantees unambiguous identification of the country. For example:
from 10 to 19 - USA;
from 1A to 1Z - USA;
from 2A to 2W - Canada;
from WA to 3W - Mexico;
from W0 to W9 - Germany, Federal Republic;
from WA to WZ - Germany, Federal Republic.

The third character is a letter or number that is assigned to the manufacturer by the National Organization. In Russia, such an organization is the Central Research Automobile and Motor Vehicle Institute (NAMI), located at: Russia, 125438, Moscow, st. Automotive, house 2, which assigns WMI as a whole.

Only the combination of the first, second and third characters provides unambiguous identification of the vehicle manufacturer - the international manufacturer identification code (WMI). The number 9 as the third character is used by National Organizations when it is necessary to characterize a manufacturer that produces less than 500 cars per year. International manufacturer codes (WMI) are given in Appendix 2. The second part of the VIN - the descriptive part of the identification number (VDS) consists of six characters (if the vehicle index consists of less than six characters, then

to blank the last VDS signs (on the right) are filled with zeros), indicating, as a rule, the model and modification of the vehicle, according to the design documentation (CD). The third part of the VIN - the index part of the identification number (VIS) - consists of eight characters (numbers and letters), of which the last four characters must be numbers. The first VIS character indicates the year code of the vehicle (see Appendix 3), subsequent characters indicate

serial number

Vehicle assigned by the manufacturer. Several WMIs may be assigned to a manufacturer, but the same number may not be assigned to another vehicle manufacturer for at least 30 years from the moment it was first used by the previous (first) manufacturer. Russian Federation

Order of the Development Authority

automotive industry

automotive industry

OST 37.001.269-96 Vehicles. Marking (with amendments No. 1, 2)

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OST 37.001.269-96

INDUSTRY STANDARD

Vehicles. Marking Preface 1. DEVELOPED by State

scientific center

Russian Federation Central Order of the Red Banner of Labor Scientific Research Automotive and Auto Repair Institute (SSC RF NAMI).

PERFORMERS:

B.V.Kisulenko, Ph.D. tech. Sciences (topic leader); V.A.Fedotov, I.I.Malashkov, Ph.D. tech. sciences; A.A.Nosenkov, Ph.D. tech. Sci.

Finalized with the participation of specialists from the Main Directorate of the State Traffic Inspectorate of the Ministry of Internal Affairs of the Russian Federation (S.G. Zubriskiy), the Research Center of the State Traffic Inspectorate of the Ministry of Internal Affairs of the Russian Federation (B.M. Savin, A.E. Shvets, P.P. Bulavkin, S.A. Fomochkin) and JSC "LITEX" (I.A. Osipov).

2. Adopted by the Technical Committee TC 56 "Road Transport".

5. INSTEAD OF OST 37.001.269-87.

6. REPUBLICATION 1998 with amendments 1 and 2 (IUOND N 1 1998).

1 area of ​​use

1.1. This standard establishes the technical requirements and content of the main and additional markings of vehicles (vehicles): cars, motor vehicles, trailers and semi-trailers for them, forklifts, trolleybuses, as well as their main parts.

The provisions of this standard regarding the requirements for main marking apply to vehicles and their main parts manufactured after the date of entry into force of this standard.

1.2. Security requirements for public property are set out in sections 3, 4, 5 and 7.

2. Normative references

4.2. Products subject to mandatory certification must have a mark of conformity in accordance with GOST R 50460.

4.3. Vehicle marking.

4.3.1. The vehicle identification number (VIN) must be marked on the vehicle.*

* abbreviations of the identification number and its structural parts given in sections 4 and 5 of this standard correspond to ISO 3779, ISO 3780 and ISO 4030.

The VIN must be applied directly to the product (non-removable part), in places least susceptible to destruction in a traffic accident. One of the selected places must be located with right side(in the direction of travel of the vehicle).

VIN is applied:

a) on the body of a passenger car - in two places, in the front and back parts;

b) on the back of the bus - in two different places;

c) on the body of a trolleybus - in one place;

d) on the cabin of a truck and a forklift - in one place;

e) on the frame of a trailer, semi-trailer and motor vehicle - in one place.

On off-road vehicles, trolleybuses and forklifts, the VIN may be indicated on a separate plate.

4.3.2. The vehicle, as a rule, must have a plate located, if possible, in the front part and containing the following information:

b) index (model, modification, version) of the engine (with a working volume of 125 cm3 or more);

c) permissible total weight;*

d) permissible total weight of the road train (for tractors);*

e) permissible weight per each axle/axles of the bogies, starting from the front axle;*

e) permissible weight per fifth wheel coupling.*

*Data is not indicated for trolleybuses and motor vehicles; for other vehicles, the need to indicate data is established by the enterprise that holds the original design documents (CD). For trailers and semi-trailers, data may be indicated directly on the product.

4.4. Marking components TS.

4.4.1. Internal combustion engines, as well as chassis and cabins of trucks, passenger car bodies and engine blocks must be marked with the identification number of the component (identification number of the component).

The MF identification number consists of two structural parts, the number of characters and the formation rules of which are similar to VDS and VIS section 5.

4.4.2. The vehicle identification number on the chassis frame and cab of a truck, as well as on the body of a passenger car, should be placed, if possible, in the front part, on the right side, in one place that allows it to be seen from outside the vehicle.

4.4.3. Engines are marked on the block in one place.

Engine blocks are marked in one place, while the first part of the identification number of the midrange unit, similar to VDS, may not be indicated

5. Vehicle identification number

5.1. Vehicle identification number (VIN) - a combination of digital and alphabetic symbols assigned for identification purposes, is a mandatory element of marking and is individual for each vehicle for 30 years.

5.2. VIN has the following structure:

5.2.1. International Manufacturer Identification (WMI) - the first part of the VIN, which allows you to identify the vehicle manufacturer, consists of three letters and numbers.

In general, WMI is assigned by the Central Scientific Research Automobile and Automotive Institute (NAMI), located at the address: Russia, 125438, Moscow, Avtomotornaya str., building 2.

NOTE In accordance with ISO 3780, the letters and numbers used in the first two characters of the WMI are assigned to the country and controlled by an international agency, the Society of Automotive Engineers (SAE), working under the direction of the International Organization for Standardization (ISO).

5.2.2. (amendment 2) The descriptive part (VDS) of the identification number is the second part of the VIN, consists of six characters.

The TS index should be used as VDS, which is integral part its designation assigned in the manner established for products of the automotive industry.*

* Designation is assigned to:

  • US - the vehicle given in 3.1., listings a) - g) (address - according to 5.2.1.);
  • JSC "MOTOPROM" - TS according to 3.1., transfer h) (address - Russia, 142207, Serpukhov, Borisovskoe highway, building 17).

For motor vehicles as distinctive feature from other vehicles the Latin letter “M” must be used on the first VDS sign. On subsequent VDS signs- index without a dot.

If the vehicle index includes less than six characters, zeros should be placed in the empty spaces of the last VDS characters (on the right).

If it is necessary to reflect the variety and (or) completeness of a vehicle in the identification number, it is recommended in VDS to use their conditional code, which is assigned by the enterprise that holds the original design documents.

Examples of using conditional codes as VDS are given in Table 2.

table 2

5.2.3. Index Part (VIS) of the VIN - The third part of the VIN consists of eight numbers and letters, of which the last four characters must be numbers. The first sign must indicate the code of the year of manufacture of the vehicle in accordance with Appendix A. Subsequent signs must indicate the serial number of the vehicle, which is assigned by the manufacturer.

5.2.4. (amendment 1) The contents of the marking, including the vehicle code according to 5.2.2., must be given in the operating manual (instructions) and, at the discretion of the developer, in technical conditions TS.

6. Additional vehicle markings

6.1. Additional marking of a vehicle involves applying the VDS and VIS identification number of the vehicle, visible and invisible to the eye (visible and invisible markings).

6.2. Visible markings are applied to the outer surface, as a rule, of the following components of the vehicle:

a) windshield glass - on the right side, along the top edge of the glass, at a distance of about 20 mm from the seal;

b) rear window glass - on the left side, along the lower edge of the glass, at a distance of about 20 mm from the seal;

c) side window glass (movable) - in the rear part, along the lower edge of the glass, at a distance of about 20 mm from the seal;

d) headlights and rear lights- on the glass (or rim), along the bottom edge, near the sides of the body (cabin).

6.3. Invisible markings are usually applied to:

a) roof trim - in the central part, at a distance of about 20 mm from the windshield window glass seal;

b) upholstery of the driver’s seat back - on the left (in the direction of travel of the vehicle) side surface, in the middle part, along the back frame;

c) the surface of the turn signal switch housing along the axis of the steering column.

7. Technical requirements for marking

7.1. The method of making the main and additional visible markings must ensure clarity of the image and its preservation throughout the entire life of the vehicle in the conditions and modes established by the design documentation.

7.2. IN identification numbers TS and SCH should use letters of the Latin alphabet (except I, O and Q) and Arabic numerals.

7.2.1. The company chooses the letter font from the font types installed in regulatory documents, taking into account the adopted technological process.

7.2.2. The font of the numbers must exclude the possibility of deliberately replacing one number with another.

7.3. The identification number of the vehicle and vehicle, as well as additional markings, must be displayed in one or two lines.

When depicting an identification number in two lines, none of its components may be divided by hyphenation. At the beginning and end of the line(s) there must be a sign (symbol, limiting frame of the plate, etc.), which is chosen by the enterprise and must differ from the numbers and letters of the marking. The selected sign is described in technical documentation. There should be no spaces between the characters and lines of the identification number. It is allowed to separate the components of the identification number by the selected character.

Note - When giving an identification number in text documents, it is possible not to include the selected sign.

7.4. When performing basic markings, the height of letters and numbers must be at least:

7.7. Additional invisible markings are made using special technology and become visible in the light of ultraviolet rays. When marking is carried out, the structure of the material on which it is applied must not be damaged.

7.8. Destruction and (or) alteration of markings when carrying out repairs of vehicles and their components is not allowed.

Appendix A
(required)


Numbers and letters used in identification numbers as a code for the year of manufacture of the product

According to the current industry normative and technical documentation, industrially produced products must bear the manufacturer's markings.

Marking– these are trademarks, symbols, inscriptions and images applied to the product and providing information about the product, its manufacturer, as well as data necessary for the installation and operation of the product. Marking can be basic (mandatory) and additional (recommended).

Motor vehicles are subject to mandatory marking. One of the main parts of the marking vehicles is the VIN code. Main international standard regulating the application of the VIN code is the ISO 4030‑83 “Vehicle Identification Number. Location and method of application." The contents of STB 984-2009 are based on the requirements of this standard, as well as ISO 3779‑1983, ISO 3780‑1983.

The VIN code is placed on the vehicle manufacturer's plate, as well as on the frame, chassis or part of the body that is not easily removable, in one or two lines without spaces or section breaks. The identification number, if possible, should be placed on the right side, at the front of the vehicle, in a place that is easily accessible for reading.

If the identification number is applied in two lines, characters from 1st to 9th inclusive are located on the first line, characters from 10th to 17th inclusive are located on the second line. A separator must be placed at the beginning and end of the lines, which is set by the vehicle manufacturer (for example, the sign “*”). The identification number indicated in the vehicle documents must be located on one line without spaces or separators.

The height of the signs of the identification number applied to the vehicle must be at least 7 mm for vehicles of categories M, N, O and at least 4 mm for vehicles of category L. The height of the signs on the manufacturer's plate(s) must be at least 4 mm for vehicles of categories M, N, O and at least 3 mm for vehicles of category L.

The method and technology of applying the VIN code are not regulated. However, the manufacturer is obliged to mark the identification number clearly, in a manner that ensures its durability and prevents its marks from being easily altered. The identification number must be printed without spaces between characters. Structure, content and locations Vehicle VIN vehicles certified in the territory of the Republic of Belarus are indicated in Appendix No. 2 to the “Vehicle Type Approval” and in the operating manual.

On a vehicle other than identification VIN numbers, applied directly to the vehicle, a manufacturer's plate must be installed, which is placed in a place convenient for reading - a part of the vehicle (chassis) that cannot be replaced during operation, and must not be removed without the use of a special tool.

The manufacturer's plate must be rectangular shape with dimensions that allow it to be placed in general case, the following mandatory information in Russian and (or) foreign language:

1 Manufacturer's name. The manufacturer may also place on the label trademark as additional information;

2 Vehicle type approval number assigned in the prescribed manner;

3 Vehicle identification number (VIN code);

4 Permissible total vehicle weight;

5 Permissible weight of a combined vehicle, if the vehicle is used to tow a trailer (semi-trailer);

6 Acceptable axial loads(weights are indicated sequentially, starting from the front axle);

6 Permissible weight per fifth wheel (for semi-trailer).

An example of a manufacturer's plate is shown in Figure 5.


MINSK AUTOMOBILE PLANT
BY/112 03.06.049 2888
Y3M6501A890000567
kg
42000 60500 kg
1 – kg
2 – kg
3 – kg

Figure 5 - Manufacturer's plate

The manufacturer may place on the label Additional information. This information must be located below or to the side of the rectangle containing the required inscriptions.

If the information on the manufacturer's plate is presented in a foreign language, its translation must be given in the instruction manual.

The manufacturer may additionally apply visible or invisible (visible in ultraviolet rays) markings to vehicles containing the VIN code or its descriptive (VDS) and index (VIS) parts.

Inscriptions in a foreign language applied by the manufacturer to the external or inner surface vehicle for the purpose of warning or informing consumers about design features of this vehicle must be duplicated in Russian. It is allowed not to duplicate well-known inscriptions in Russian, consisting of one or two words, applied to the controls. Translation and explanation of such inscriptions must be given in the vehicle operating instructions. An example of such a translation is shown in Figure 6.

Figure 6 – Inscriptions in a foreign language, their translation and explanation

VIN code - what is it for?

The international standard ISO 3779, which describes the format of the VIN code (Vehicle Identification Number) of a vehicle, allows not only to easily classify and identify the vehicle, but also serves reliable protection from thefts and thefts. TS.

The VIN code was first used by Canadian and American automakers in 1977. The VIN code consists of letters and numbers, the combination of which cannot be changed, since when creating the code, an algorithm is used to calculate the check number, which can be used to check the car for theft. Therefore, criminals on stolen cars often change the VIN code to other valid VIN codes (under the documents of salvaged cars or openly produce “clones”).

Why do you need to know what a VIN code is?

The fact is that the main purpose of the VIN code is to identify the car. It is thanks to the unique structure of the code and the presence of a verification number that you can reduce the risk of acquiring a stolen car. And the more reliably the VIN code is “fixed” to the car, the more plates (nameplates) with the VIN code on the car, the more difficult it is for attackers to change the car’s native VIN code to someone else’s.

Vehicle markings

Marking of vehicles (TS) is divided into basic and additional. Basic marking of vehicles and their components is mandatory and is carried out by their manufacturers. If a vehicle is manufactured sequentially by several enterprises, it is permissible to apply the main marking of the vehicle only by the manufacturer of the final product. Additional marking of vehicles is recommended and is carried out both by vehicle manufacturers and specialized enterprises. The development and control of the procedure for applying the main and additional markings of vehicles is assigned to the relevant ministries of those countries in which the vehicles are produced.

Application of basic markings

  • The vehicle identification number - VIN - must be applied directly to the product (non-removable part), in places least susceptible to destruction in a traffic accident. One of the selected places must be on the right side (in the direction of travel of the vehicle). VIN is applied: - on the body of a passenger car - in two places, in the front and rear parts; - on the back of the bus - in two different places; - on the body of a trolleybus - in one place; - on the cabin of a truck and a forklift - in one place; - on the frame of a trailer, semi-trailer and motor vehicle - in one place; - on off-road vehicles, trolleybuses and forklifts, the VIN may be indicated on a separate plate.
  • The vehicle, as a rule, must have a plate located, if possible, in the front part and containing the following data: - VIN; - index (model, modification, version) of the engine (with a working volume of 125 cm3 or more); - permissible total weight; - permissible total weight of the road train (for tractors); - permissible weight per bogie axle(s), starting from the front axle; - permissible weight per fifth wheel coupling device.

Vehicle identification number (VIN)- a combination of digital and letter symbols assigned for identification purposes is a mandatory element of marking and is individual for each vehicle for 30 years.

VIN has the following structure: WMI(3 characters) + VDS(6 characters) + VIS(8 characters)

First part of VIN(first three characters) - international manufacturer identification code (WMI), allows you to identify the vehicle manufacturer and consists of three letters or letters and numbers.

In accordance with ISO 3780, the letters and numbers used in the first two characters of the WMI are assigned to the country and controlled by an international agency, the Society of Automotive Engineers (SAE), working under the direction of the International Organization for Standardization (ISO). The distribution of the first two signs characterizing the zone and country of origin, according to SAE, is given in Appendix 1.

First sign(geographic area code) is a letter or number that designates a specific geographic area. For example: from 1 to 5 - North America; S to Z - Europe; from A to H - Africa; from J to R - Asia; 6.7 - Countries of Oceania; 8,9,0 - South America.

Second sign(country code) is a letter or number that identifies a country in a specific geographic area. If necessary, multiple symbols may be used to indicate a country. Only the combination of the first and second characters guarantees unambiguous identification of the country. For example: from 10 to 19 - USA; from 1A to 1Z - USA; from 2A to 2W - Canada; from WA to 3W - Mexico; from W0 to W9 - Germany, Federal Republic; from WA to WZ - Germany, Federal Republic.

Third sign is a letter or number that is established for the manufacturer by the National Organization. In Russia, such an organization is the Central Scientific Research Automobile and Motor Vehicle Institute (NAMI), located at the address: Russia, 125438, Moscow, st. Avtomotornaya, house 2, which assigns WMI as a whole. Only the combination of the first, second and third characters provides unambiguous identification of the vehicle manufacturer - the international manufacturer identification code (WMI). The number 9 as the third character is used by National Organizations when it is necessary to characterize a manufacturer that produces less than 500 cars per year. International manufacturer codes (WMI) are given in Appendix 2.

Second part of VIN- the descriptive part of the identification number (VDS) consists of six characters (if the vehicle index consists of less than six characters, then zeros are placed in the empty spaces of the last VDS characters (on the right), indicating, as a rule, the model and modification of the vehicle, according to the design documentation (KD).

Third part of VIN- the index part of the identification number (VIS) - consists of eight characters (numbers and letters), of which the last four characters must be numbers. The first VIS character indicates the code of the year of manufacture of the vehicle (see Appendix 3), subsequent characters indicate the serial number of the vehicle assigned by the manufacturer.

Several WMIs may be assigned to a manufacturer, but the same number may not be assigned to another vehicle manufacturer for at least 30 years from the moment it was first used by the previous (first) manufacturer.

Contents and location of additional markings

Additional vehicle marking is often called anti-theft, since its main purpose is to eliminate the possibility of complete loss of the vehicle identification number - VIN under any operating conditions of the vehicle for 30 years. The main marking of the vehicle must ensure identification of the vehicle (preservation of VIN) during normal (normal) operation of the vehicle and extreme operation, which is considered a traffic accident, of any degree of consequence. Methods and limited quantity places where the main markings are applied to a vehicle allow attackers, in makeshift conditions, to relatively effectively carry out fraudulent actions with the vehicle, which is practically impossible both technically and impractical economic side with additional vehicle markings.

Additional marking of a vehicle involves applying the VDS and VIS identification number of the vehicle, visible and invisible to the eye (visible and invisible markings).

Visible markings are applied on the outer surface, as a rule, of the following components of the vehicle: - windshield glass - on the right side, along the upper edge of the glass, at a distance of about 20 mm from the seal; - rear window glass - on the left side, along the lower edge of the glass, at a distance of about 20 mm from the seal; - glass side windows (movable) - in the rear part, along the lower edge of the glass, at a distance of about 20 mm from the seal; - headlights and taillights - on the glass (or rim), along the bottom edge, near the sides of the body (cabin).

Invisible markings are applied, as a rule, on: - the roof trim - in the central part, at a distance of about 20 mm from the windshield window glass seal; - upholstery of the backrest of the driver's seat - on the left (in the direction of travel of the vehicle) side surface, in the middle part, along the backrest frame; - the surface of the turn signal switch housing along the axis of the steering column.

Technical requirements for marking

Method of execution primary and additional visible markings must ensure image clarity and its preservation throughout the entire life of the vehicle under the conditions and modes established in the design documentation.

The identification numbers of vehicles and vehicles should use letters of the Latin alphabet (except I, O and Q) and Arabic numerals.

The enterprise selects the letter font from the font types established in regulatory documents, taking into account the adopted technological process.

The font of the numbers must exclude the possibility of deliberately replacing one number with another.

Vehicle and vehicle identification numbers, as well as additional markings, must be displayed in one or two lines.

When depicting an identification number in two lines, none of its components may be divided by hyphenation. At the beginning and end of the line(s) there must be a sign (symbol, limiting frame of the plate, etc.), which is selected by the enterprise and must differ from the numbers and letters of the marking. The selected sign is described in the technical documentation.

There should be no spaces between the characters and lines of the identification number. It is allowed to separate the components of the identification number by the selected character.

Note. When giving an identification number in text documents, it is possible not to include the selected character.

When performing basic markings, the height of letters and numbers must be at least:

a) in vehicle and midrange identification numbers: 7 mm - when applied directly to vehicles and their components, while 5 mm is allowed - for engines and their blocks; 4 mm - when applied directly to motor vehicles; 4 mm - when applied to plates;

b) in other marking data - 2.5 mm.

The identification number of the main marking should be applied to surfaces that have marks machining provided technological process. The plates must comply with the requirements of GOST 12969, GOST 12970, GOST 12971 and are attached to the product using, as a rule, a permanent connection.

Additional invisible markings It is performed using special technology and becomes visible in the light of ultraviolet rays. When marking is carried out, the structure of the material on which it is applied must not be damaged.

Destruction and (or) alteration of markings when carrying out repairs of vehicles and their components is not allowed.

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