Council Directive 80/1269/EEC of 16 December 1980 on the approximation of the laws of the Member States relating to the engine power of motor vehicles was a directive and law of the European Union concerning the measurement of engine power in motor vehicles. It applied to vehicles intended for road use with at least four wheels and a maximum speed exceeding 25 km/h. It was amended and replaced by Regulation (EC) No 595/2009 in 2013.
Background
The directive aimed to harmonise the requirements of the Member States relating to the measurement of engine power for motor vehicles and to facilitate EEC type approval.
References
See also Motor vehicle type approval