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4.3.9. In the case of the upper deck of a double-deck vehicle
the requirements for the centre fr ont seating position shall apply
also in the outboard fr ont seating positions.
4.3.10. In the case of seats capable of being turned to or placed in
other orientations, for use when the vehi cle is stationary, the requirements of
Item 4.3.1 shall only apply to those orientations designated for
normal use when the vehicle is travelling on a road, in
accordance with this Directive. A note to this effect shall be
included in the information document.
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4.4. Location for belt anchorages
4.4.1. The location of the belt anc horages as laid down in point 4.3
must comply with the following requirements.
4.4.2. General
4.4.2.1. The belt anchorages for any one belt may be located wholly in
the vehicle structure, the s eat structure or any other part of the vehicle or may be
dispersed between these locations.
4.4.2.2. Any one belt anchorage may be used for attaching the ends of two
adjacent safety belts provided that the test requirements are met.
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4.4.3. Location of the effective lowe r belt anchorages (see Apendix 2)
4.4.3.1. Front se ats, vehi cle - ca te gory M 1 In motor vehicles of category M1 the angle α 1 ( other than buckle 1 side) shall be within the range of30 to 80º and the angle α 2 (buckle side) shall be within the range of45 to 80º Both angle-requirements shall be valid for all normal travelling positions of the front seats. Where at least one ofthe angles α 1 and α 2 is constant in all nor mal positions ofuse, its value shall be 60 ± 10º
In case of adjustable seats with an adjusting device as described
in item 1.12, with a seatback in clination angle of less than 20º
(see Annex III, figure 1), the angle α 1 may be below the minimum value
(30º) stipulated above, provided it is not less than 20º in any normal position of
use.
4.4.3.2. R e a r se at s, veh i cl e c a t eg ory M1
In motor vehicles ofcategory M1the angles α 1 and α 2 shall be within the range of30 to 80º for all rear seats. Ifrear seat s are adjustable the above angles shall be valid for all normal travelling positions.
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4.4.3.3. Front se ats, vehi cle cat ego r ies o t h er th an M1 In motor vehicles ofcategories other than M1 the angles α 1 and α 2 must be between 30 to 80º for all normal travelling positions of the front seats. Where in the case of front seats of vehicles with a maximum vehicle mass