This European Prestandard specifies directly or by reference the physical characteristics, electronic signals and transmission protocols for integrated circuit(s) cards (ICCs) carrying the EFC application and related requirements for On-Board-Units (OBUs) used in Electonic Fee Collection systems based on Dedicated Short Range Communication and an OBU independently of the respective manufacturers and operators. It takes into consideration both environmental and system related aspects and states minimum requirements of conformity. The requirements imposed by this Prestandard apply to: - the IC card itself, denoted by the abbreviation ICC; - the in-vehicle car