17. Ad Article 21 of the Convention (Behaviour of drivers towards pedestrians)

Paragraph 3

This paragraph shall be read as follows: „Without prejudice to the provisions of Article 7, paragraph 1 and Article 13, paragraph 1 of the Convention, if there is on the carriageway no pedestrian crossing signposted as such or indicated by markings on the carriageway, drivers turning unto another road shall do so giving way, if necessary stopping for this purpose, to pedestrians who have stepped on to the carriageway. They shall also pay particular attention to pedestrians crossing the carriageway to board a public transport vehicle or after alighting from it.”

Additional paragraphs to be inserted at the and of this Article

These paragraphs shall be read as follows:

„- When on roads reserved for pedestrians, certain vehicles are allowed entry in particular circumstances, domestic legislation may lay down regulations governing the behaviour of road users, so as to avoid any conflict between the various road user and set a maximum speed limit so that drivers could stop in time to avoid endangering pedestrians.

- No driver shall enter a pedestrian crossing without first ascertaining that he may not be obliged to stop on it.

- Drivers emerging on to a road from an area bordering it or leaving the road for an area bordering it shall give way to pedestrian.”

18. Ad Article 23 of the Convention (Standing and parking)

Paragraph 2, subparagraph (b)

This subparagraph shall be read as follow: „Vehicles other than two-wheeled cycles, two-wheeled mopeds and two-wheeled motor cycles without sidecar shall not be parked two abreast on the carriageway. Standing or parking of vehicles shall, unless the layout of the area permits otherwise be placed parallel to the edge of the carriageway.”

Paragraph 3, subparagraph (a)

This subparagraph shall be read as follows: „The standing or parking of a vehicle shall be prohibited on the carriageway:

(i) Within 5 m before pedestrian crossings, on pedestrian crossings, on crossings for cyclists and on level crossings;

(ii) On tramway or railway tracks on a road or close to such tracks, in such a way that the movement of trams or trains might be impeded;

Additional text to be inserted immediately after item (ji) of this subparagraph

This text shall be read as follows: „On approaches to intersections within 5 m of the prolongation of the edge nearest to the transverse carriageway and on intersections, save where otherwise indicated by road signs or signals or road markings.”

Paragraph 3, subparagraph (c) (i)

This provision shall be read as follows: „Within the distance prescribed by domestic legislation, on the approaches to level crossings and within 15 m on either side of bus, trolley bus or rail vehicle stops, unless domestic legislation provides for a lesser distance;”

Paragraph 5

This paragraph shall be read as follows:

„(a) Every power driven vehicle other than a two-wheeled moped or a two-wheeled motor cycle without sidecar, and every trailer coupled or uncoupled, shall, when stationary on the carriageway outside a built-up area, be signalled to approaching drivers in such a way as to give them adequate advance warning of its presence:

(i) if the driver has been compelled to halt his vehicle at a place where standing is prohibited in accordance with the provisions of paragraph 3 (b) (i) or (ii) of this Article of the Convention;

(ii) if the conditions arc such that approaching drivers cannot, or can only with difficulty, be aware in time of the obstacle which the vehicle constitutes.

(b) The provisions of subparagraph (a) of this paragraph may be made applicable in built-up areas.

(c) It is recommended, for the application of the provisions of this paragraph, that domestic legislation should provide tor the use of one of the devices referred to in Annex 5, paragraph 56 of the Convention.”

Additional paragraph to be inserted at the end of this Article

This paragraph should be read as follows:

„(a) Domestic legislation may allow disabled persons with limited mobility to park their vehicles on public roads where parking is otherwise prohibited or beyond the specified time at points where parking time is restricted.

(b) States may issue to disabled persons with limited mobility a document bearing at least the international symbol tor the disabled and the holders name. This document shall be shown as appropriate when any such person makes use of the facilities referred to in subparagraph (a) above. Contracting Parties will recognize such documents issued by other Contracting Parties and allow persons with such documents to use the facilities referred to in subparagraph (a) above.”

19. Ad Article 25 of the Convention (Motorways and similar roads)

Paragraph 1

This paragraph shall be read as follows: „On motorways and on special approach or exit roads signposted as motorways,

(a) The use of the road shall be prohibited to pedestrians, animals, cycles, mopeds unless they are treated as motor cycles, and all vehicles other than motor vehicles and their trailers, and to motor vehicles or motor vehicle trailers which are incapable, by virtue of their design, of attaining on a flat road a speed specified by domestic legislation but which shall not be less than 40 km (25 miles) per hour;

(b) Drivers shall be forbidden:

(i) To have their vehicles standing or parked elsewhere than at marked parking sites; if a vehicle is compelled to stop, its driver shall endeavour to move it off the carriageway and also off the flush verge, and, if he is unable to do so, immediately signal the presence of the vehicle at a distance so as to warn approaching drivers in time; if a vehicle to which Article 23, paragraph 5 of the Convention applies is involved, it is recommended that domestic legislation should provide tor the use of one of the appliances referred to in Annex 5, paragraph 56 of the Convention;

(ii) To make U-turns to travel in reverse and to drive on to the central dividing strip, including the crossovers linking the two carriageways.

(c) Processions, demonstrations, rallies, advertising motorcades, motor sports events and technical tests of vehicles and chassis prototypes shall be prohibited subject to such provisions as may be laid down by domestic legislation.”

Additional paragraph to be inserted immediately after paragraph 1 of this Article

This paragraph shall. be read as follows: „Where a motorway comprises three or more lanes tor the same direction of traffic the drivers of goods vehicles of more than 3,500 kg permissible maximum mass or of combinations of vehicles more than 7 m in length shall be forbidden to take any lane other than the two lanes nearest to the edge of the carriageway appropriate to the direction of traffic.”

Additional paragraph to be inserted immediately after paragraph of this Article

This paragraph shall be read as follows: “Vehicles towed by means of a makeshift device shall be forbidden access to motorways unless exceptions are provided for by the domestic legislation. Disabled vehicles which have broken down on a motorway and are towed by means of a makeshift device shall leave the motorway at the nearest exit. For the purposes of this rule. makeshift devices include rope, wire, etc.”

Paragraph 4

This paragraph shall be read as follows: „For the purpose of the application of the previous paragraphs of this Article, other roads reserved for motor vehicle traffic, duly signposted as such and not affording access to or from properties alongside, shall be treated as motorways.”

20. Ad Article 27 of the Convention (Special rules applicable to cyclists, moped driver and motor cycles)

Paragraph 2

This paragraph shall be read as follows: „It shall be prohibited for cyclists to ride without holding the handlebars with at least one hand, to allow themselves to be towed by another vehicle, or to carry, tow or push objects which hamper their cycling or endanger other road users. The same provisions shall apply to moped drivers and motor cyclists; in addition, however moped drivers and motor cyclists shall hold the handlebars with both hands except when giving a prescribed signal in conformity with the Convention.”

Paragraph 4

This paragraph shall be read as follows: „Moped drivers may be authorized to use the cycle track and, if considered advisable, be prohibited from using the rest of the carriageway.”

Additional paragraph to be inserted at the end of this Article

This paragraph shall be read as follows: „The wearing of approved protective helmets is compulsory for drivers and passengers of motor cycles and mopeds, save where exceptions are granted by domestic legislation.”

20 Additional articles to be inserted immediately after Article 27 of the Convention

These articles shall be read as follows:

„ARTICLE 27

Special rules applicable to residential areas

signposted as such

In residential areas, signposted as such:

(a) Pedestrians may make use of the road over its entire width. Games are allowed;

(b) Drivers shall proceed at very low speed, as specified by national legislation and which in no case should exceed 20 km (12 miles) per hour;

(c) Drivers shall not put pedestrian at risk nor behave in an obstructive manner. If necessary they shall stop;

(d) Pedestrian shall not impede vehicular traffic unnecessarily;

(e) Parking is forbidden except where allowed by parking signs;

(f) At intersections, road users emerging from a residential area shall give way to other road users, except when otherwise provided in domestic legislation.

ARTICLE 27 ter

Pedestrian areas

Domestic legislation may make provision tor pedestrian areas comprising one or more roads reserved tor pedestrian traffic and specify the conditions for the exceptional access of vehicles.

ARTICLE 27 quater

Special rule applicable to persons doing construction and maintenance work on roads

Persons doing construction or maintenance work on roads shall wear fluorescent and reflective garments making them highly conspicuous during day and night.”

21. Ad Article 29 of the Convention (Rail-borne vehicles)

Paragraph 2

This paragraph shall be read as follows: „Special rules differing from those laid down in Chapter II of the Convention may be adopted for the movement of rail-borne vehicles on the road. However, such rules may not conflict with the provisions of Article 18, paragraph 7 of the Convention.”

Additional paragraph to be inserted at the end of this Article

This paragraph shall be read as follows: Rail-borne vehicles in motion or standing on a track laid on the carriageway shall be overtaken on the side appropriate to the direction of the traffic. It passing or overtaking cannot be performed on the side appropriate to the direction of traffic owing to lack of space, these manoeuvres may be performed on the side opposite to that appropriate to the direction of traffic, provided that no inconvenience or danger is caused to oncoming road users. On one-way carriageways, rail-borne vehicles may be overtaken on the side opposite to that appropriate to that of the direction of traffic when traffic requirements so warrant.”

22. Ad Article 30 of the Convention (Loading of vehicles)

Paragraph 4

This paragraph should read as follows: „Loads projecting beyond the front, rear or sides of the vehicle shall be clearly marked in all cases where their projection might not be noticed by the drivers of other vehicles; between nightfall and dawn, and also at other times when visibility is inadequate, a white light and a white reflecting device shall be used tor such marking at the front and a red light and a red reflecting device at the rear. More particularly, on power-driven vehicles and their trailers:

(a) Loads projecting mare than 1 m beyond the front or rear of the vehicle shall always be marked;

(b) Loads projecting more than 1 m beyond the rear of the vehicle shall be marked by a square or triangular panel, with sides measuring at least 0.40 m fixed at the load’s outer edge in such a way as to remain constantly on a vertical plane perpendicular to the vehicle’s median longitudinal plane, or by a three-dimensional device (pyramidal, prismatic or cylindrical) banging from the end of the load and having an adequate surface or projection. The panel shall have red and white stripes and the three-dimensional device red and white coloured stripes or light-coloured sides. The red and white coloured parts shall be equipped with reflectors or a retro-reflective coating. The highest point of the illuminating or reflective surface of the device mentioned above shall be not more than 1.60 m above ground level. The lowest point shall not be less than 0.40 m above ground level;

(c) In the case of short distance occasional transport, domestic legislation may provide for simpler markings.”

23. [Deleted]

24. Ad Article 31 of the Convention (Behaviour in case of accident)

Paragraph 1

Additional subparagraph to be inserted at the end of this paragraph

This subparagraph shall be read as follows: „If the accident has caused only material damage and if any party suffering damage is not present, the persons involved in the accident shall so far as possible give their names and addresses on the spot and shall in any case furnish this information to the party having suffered the damage as soon as possible by the most direct channel, or, failing that, through the police.”

25. (Deleted]

26. Ad Article 34 of the Convention (Exemptions)

Paragraph 2

This paragraph shall be read as follows: „The drivers of priority vehicles shall not be bound, when warning of their movement is given by the vehicle’s special warning devices, and provided that they do not endanger other road users, to comply with all or any of the provisions of Chapter II of the Convention, as they may have been modified by this Agreement, other than those of its Article 6, paragraph 2. The drivers of such vehicles shall operate such warning devices only when the urgency of their journey so warrants.”

27. Ad Article 44 of the Convention (Conditions for the admission of cycle and mopeds to international traffic)

Paragraph 1

Additional subparagraph to be inserted at the end of this paragraph

This subparagraph shall read as follows: „On the side: Be equipped with amber reflex-reflectors fixed to the spokes of the wheels; or wit retro-reflective devices showing a continuous circle.”

Paragraph 2 subparagraph (d)

This subparagraph shall read as follows „(d) Be equipped with a re reflex-reflector at the rear, and a lamp showing a white or selective-yellow light to the front and a lamp showing a red light to the rear;”

Additional subparagraph to be inserted at the end of paragraph 2

This subparagraph shall read as follows: „Be equipped with lateral marking consisting either of amber reflex-reflectors or retro-reflective devices showing a continuous circle.”

28. Ad Annex 1 to the Convention (Exceptions to the obligation to admit motor vehicles and trailers in international traffic)

Additional paragraph to be inserted immediately after paragraph 7 o this Article

This paragraph shall be read as follows: „Contracting Parties may make it a condition for the admission to their territories ill international traffic of any motor vehicle having a permissible maximum mass over 3500 kg, that the motor vehicle shall carry snow chains or other equally effective devices on board during winter weather conditions.”

„FÜGGELÉK,