Fitment of these couplings – a grey area

E U Directive Paragraph 2.1.3.1 says…

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Illegal Fitting of a braking system.

Illegal Fitting of a braking system.

Illegal Fitting of a braking system.

“In Case of a braking system operated by compressed air, the pneumatic link with the trailer shall be of the type with two or more lines. However, in all cases, all the requirements of this Directive shall be satisfied by the use of only two lines shut off devices which are not automatically actuated shall not be permitted. In the case of articulated vehicle combinations, the flexible hoses shall be part of the trailer”.

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