Vehicle identification number bar-code label
1 Scope
This document specifies the types and requirements for vehicle identification number (VIN) bar-code label.
This document is applicable to a permanent label that can automatically identify the vehicle identification number by the bar-code.
2 Normative references
The following documents contain requirements which, through reference in this text, constitute provisions of this document. For dated references, only the edition cited applies. For undated references, the latest edition of the referenced document (including any amendments) applies.
GB/T 12908 Information technology - Automatic identification and data capture technique - Bar code symbology specifications - Code 39
GB 16735 Road vehicles - Vehicle identification number (VIN)
GB/T 18411 Power-driven vehicles manufacturers plate
GB/T 25978 Road vehicle - Plate and label
3 Terms and definitions
For the purposes of this document, the terms and definitions given in GB 16735, GB/T 25978 and the following apply.
3.1
bar-code reader
equipment that is generally composed of a non-contact scanner, a decoder and a data converter, and used to read bar-codes
3.2
check
comparison of the size and optical properties of the bar-code with the specified requirements by machine or manual method
3.3
measurement/analysis
obtaining the actual size of the bar-code and verifying whether it meets the requirements
4 Classification
See Figure 1 for the type of label. On the vehicle, in order to facilitate the use of the bar-code reader, the vehicle identification number (VIN) bar-code label shall be secured in an easily scannable position.
Contents
Foreword i
1 Scope
2 Normative references
3 Terms and definitions
4 Classification
5 Requirements
6 Bar-code inspection procedure
