1. for the type-approval of motor vehicles, their trailers and systems, components and separate technical units intended therefor with regard to their safety, 2. for the type-approval of motor vehicles, in respect of tyre pressure monitoring systems, with regard to their safety, fuel efficiency and CO 2 emissions and, in respect of gear shift indicators, with regard to their fuel efficiency and CO2 emissions; and3. for the type-approval of newly-manufactured tyres with regard to their safety, rolling resistance performance and rolling noise emissions.
Regulation (EC) No 661/2009 of the European Parliament and of the Council of 13 July 2009 concerning type-approval requirements for the general safety of motor vehicles, their trailers and systems, components and separate technical units intended therefor (Text with EEA relevance)
Modified by
- Commission Regulation (EU) No 407/2011of 27 April 2011amending Regulation (EC) No 661/2009 of the European Parliament and of the Council as regards the inclusion of certain Regulations of the United Nations Economic Commission for Europe on the type-approval of motor vehicles, their trailers and systems, components and separate technical units intended therefor(Text with EEA relevance), 32011R0407, April 28, 2011
- Commission Regulation (EU) No 523/2012of 20 June 2012amending Regulation (EC) No 661/2009 of the European Parliament and of the Council as regards the inclusion of certain Regulations of the United Nations Economic Commission for Europe on the type-approval of motor vehicles, their trailers and systems, components and separate technical units intended therefor(Text with EEA relevance), 32012R0523, June 21, 2012
- Commission Regulation (EU) 2015/166of 3 February 2015supplementing and amending Regulation (EC) No 661/2009 of the European Parliament and of the Council as regards the inclusion of specific procedures, assessment methods and technical requirements, and amending Directive 2007/46/EC of the European Parliament and of the Council, and Commission Regulations (EU) No 1003/2010, (EU) No 109/2011 and (EU) No 458/2011(Text with EEA relevance), 32015R0166, February 4, 2015
- Commission Regulation (EU) 2016/1004of 22 June 2016amending Regulation (EC) No 661/2009 of the European Parliament and of the Council(Text with EEA relevance), 32016R1004, June 23, 2016
- Commission Regulation (EU) 2019/543of 3 April 2019amending Annex IV to Regulation (EC) No 661/2009 of the European Parliament and of the Council and Annexes I, III and IV to Directive 2007/46/EC of the European Parliament and of the Council as regards updating the references to and including certain Regulations of the United Nations Economic Commission for Europe on the type-approval of motor vehicles(Text with EEA relevance), 32019R0543, April 4, 2019
- Regulation (EU) 2019/2144 of the European Parliament and of the Councilof 27 November 2019on type-approval requirements for motor vehicles and their trailers, and systems, components and separate technical units intended for such vehicles, as regards their general safety and the protection of vehicle occupants and vulnerable road users, amending Regulation (EU) 2018/858 of the European Parliament and of the Council and repealing Regulations (EC) No 78/2009, (EC) No 79/2009 and (EC) No 661/2009 of the European Parliament and of the Council and Commission Regulations (EC) No 631/2009, (EU) No 406/2010, (EU) No 672/2010, (EU) No 1003/2010, (EU) No 1005/2010, (EU) No 1008/2010, (EU) No 1009/2010, (EU) No 19/2011, (EU) No 109/2011, (EU) No 458/2011, (EU) No 65/2012, (EU) No 130/2012, (EU) No 347/2012, (EU) No 351/2012, (EU) No 1230/2012 and (EU) 2015/166(Text with EEA relevance), 32019R2144, December 16, 2019
Corrected by
- Corrigendum to Regulation (EC) No 661/2009 of the European Parliament and of the Council of 13 July 2009 concerning type-approval requirements for the general safety of motor vehicles, their trailers and systems, components and separate technical units intended therefor, 32009R0661R(01), December 20, 2011
- Corrigendum to Regulation (EC) No 661/2009 of the European Parliament and of the Council of 13 July 2009 concerning type-approval requirements for the general safety of motor vehicles, their trailers and systems, components and separate technical units intended therefor, 32009R0661R(05), November 25, 2015
1. "electronic stability control" means an electronic control function for a vehicle which improves the dynamic stability of the vehicle; 2. "class I M 2 or M3 vehicle" means an M2 or M3 vehicle with a capacity exceeding 22 passengers in addition to the driver constructed with areas for standing passengers to allow frequent passenger movement;3. "class A M 2 or M3 vehicle" means an M2 or M3 vehicle with a capacity not exceeding 22 passengers, in addition to the driver, designed to carry standing passengers and having seats and provision for standing passengers;4. "lane departure warning system" means a system to warn the driver of unintentional drift of the vehicle out of its travel lane; 5. "advanced emergency braking system" means a system which can automatically detect an emergency situation and activate the vehicle braking system to decelerate the vehicle with the purpose of avoiding or mitigating a collision; 6. "load-capacity index" means one or two numbers which indicate the load the tyre can carry in single or in single and dual formation at the speed corresponding to the associated speed category and when used in conformity with requirements specified by the manufacturer; 7. "tyre pressure monitoring system" means a system fitted on a vehicle which can evaluate the pressure of the tyres or the variation of pressure over time and transmit corresponding information to the user while the vehicle is running; 8. "special use tyre" means a tyre intended for mixed use both on- and off-road or for other special duty; 9. "off-road professional tyre" means a special use tyre primarily used in severe off-road conditions; 10. "reinforced tyre" or "extra load tyre" means a C1 pneumatic tyre structure in which the carcass is designed to carry a greater load than the corresponding standard tyre; 11. "snow tyre" means a tyre whose tread pattern, tread compound or structure is primarily designed to achieve in snow conditions a performance better than that of a normal tyre with regard to its ability to initiate or maintain vehicle motion; 12. "T-type temporary-use spare tyre" means a temporary-use spare tyre designed for use at inflation pressures higher than those established for standard and reinforced tyres; 13. "traction tyre" means a tyre of classes C2 or C3 bearing the inscription "M + S", "M.S." or "M&S" and intended to be fitted to a vehicle drive axle or axles; 14. "unprotected road user" means pedestrians, cyclists and motorcyclists; 15. "gear shift indicator" or "GSI" means a visible indicator recommending that the driver shift gear; 16. "manual gearbox" means a gearbox that can be operated in a mode where the shift between all or some of the gears is always an immediate consequence of an action of the driver, regardless of its physical implementation; this does not cover systems where the driver can only preselect a certain gear shift strategy or limit the number of gears available for driving, and where the actual gear shifts are initiated independently of the decision of the driver according to certain driving patterns.
(a) vehicle structure integrity, including impact tests; (b) systems to aid the driver’s control of the vehicle, including steering, braking and electronic stability control systems; (c) systems to provide the driver with visibility and information on the state of the vehicle and the surrounding area, including glazing, mirrors and driver information systems; (d) vehicle lighting systems; (e) vehicle occupant protection, including interior fittings, head restraints, seat belts, "ISOfix" anchorages or built-in child restraints and vehicle doors; (f) the vehicle exterior and accessories; (g) electromagnetic compatibility; (h) audible warning devices; (i) heating systems; (j) devices to prevent unauthorised use; (k) vehicle identification systems; (l) masses and dimensions; (m) electrical safety; (n) gear shift indicators.
(i) a load capacity index in single formation ≤ 121 and the speed category symbol ≤ "M"; (ii) a load capacity index in single formation ≥ 122.
(a) tyres whose speed rating is less than 80 km/h; (b) tyres whose nominal rim diameter does not exceed 254 mm or is 635 mm or more; (c) T-type temporary-use spare tyres; (d) tyres designed only to be fitted to vehicles registered for the first time before 1 October 1990 ;(e) tyres fitted with additional devices to improve traction properties.
(a) vehicles of categories M 2 and M3 , except for those with more than three axles, articulated buses and coaches, and buses of Class I or Class A;(b) vehicles of categories N 2 and N3 except for those with more than three axles, tractors for semi-trailers with a gross vehicle mass between 3.5 and 7.5 tonnes, and special purpose vehicles as defined in points 5.7 and 5.8 of Section A of Annex II to Directive 2007/46/EC;(c) vehicles of categories O 3 and O4 equipped with air suspension, except for those with more than three axles, trailers for exceptional load transport and trailers with areas for standing passengers.
(a) EC type-approval or national type-approval in respect of new types of vehicle of the categories specified in those Articles and their implementing measures, where such vehicles do not comply with this Regulation and its implementing measures; and (b) EC component/separate technical unit type-approval in respect of new types of components or separate technical units intended for such vehicles, where such components or separate technical units do not comply with this Regulation and its implementing measures.
(a) consider certificates of conformity for new vehicles of the categories specified in those Articles to be no longer valid for the purposes of Article 26 of Directive 2007/46/EC, and prohibit the registration, sale and entry into service of such vehicles, where such vehicles do not comply with this Regulation and its implementing measures; and (b) prohibit the sale and entry into service of new components or separate technical units intended for such vehicles, where such components or separate technical units do not comply with this Regulation and its implementing measures.
(a) consider certificates of conformity for new vehicles of categories M, N and O to be no longer valid for the purposes of Article 26 of Directive 2007/46/EC, and prohibit the registration, sale and entry into service of such vehicles, where such vehicles do not comply with this Regulation and its implementing measures; and (b) prohibit the sale and entry into service of new tyres intended for such vehicles, where such tyres do not comply with this Regulation and its implementing measures.
(a) on grounds relating to the rolling resistance limit values of C1 and C2 tyres set out in Table 2 of Part B of Annex II, consider certificates of conformity for new vehicles of categories M, N and O to be no longer valid for the purposes of Article 26 of Directive 2007/46/EC, and prohibit the registration, sale and entry into service of such vehicles, where such vehicles do not comply with this Regulation and its implementing measures; and (b) prohibit the sale and entry into service of new tyres intended for such vehicles, where such tyres do not comply with the rolling resistance limit values set out in Table 2 of Part B of Annex II.
(a) on grounds relating to the rolling resistance limit values of C3 tyres set out in Table 2 of Part B of Annex II, consider certificates of conformity for new vehicles of categories M, N and O to be no longer valid for the purposes of Article 26 of Directive 2007/46/EC, and prohibit the registration, sale and entry into service of such vehicles, where such vehicles do not comply with this Regulation and its implementing measures; and (b) prohibit the sale and entry into service of new tyres intended for such vehicles, where such tyres do not comply with the rolling resistance limit values set out in Table 2 of Part B of Annex II.
(a) refuse to grant EC type-approval or national type-approval for a new type of vehicle or to grant EC component/separate technical unit type-approval for a new type of component or separate technical unit, where such vehicle, component or separate technical unit complies with this Regulation and its implementing measures; or (b) prohibit the registration, sale or entry into service of a new vehicle or prohibit the sale or entry into service of a new component or separate technical unit, where the vehicle, component or separate technical unit concerned complies with this Regulation and its implementing measures.
(a) detailed rules concerning the specific procedures, tests and technical requirements for the type-approval of motor vehicles, their trailers and components and separate technical units with regard to the provisions of Articles 5 to 12; (b) detailed rules concerning specific safety requirements for vehicles intended for the transport of dangerous goods by road within or between Member States, taking account of UNECE Regulation 105; (c) a more precise definition of the physical characteristics and performance requirements a tyre must fulfil to be defined as "special use tyre", "off-road professional tyre", "reinforced tyre", "extra load tyre", "snow tyre", "T-type temporary-use spare tyre" or "traction tyre" in accordance with points 8 to 13 of the second paragraph of Article 3; (d) measures amending the limit values on rolling resistance and rolling noise laid down in Parts B and C of Annex II insofar as is necessary as a result of changes in test procedures and without lowering the level of protection of the environment; (e) detailed rules on the procedure for the determination of the noise levels referred to in point 1 of Part C of Annex II; (f) measures amending Annex IV to include the UNECE Regulations that are mandatory under Article 4(4) of Decision 97/836/EC.
(a) measures exempting certain vehicles or classes of vehicles of categories M 2 , M3 , N2 and N3 from the obligation to install advanced vehicle systems referred to in Article 10 where, following a cost/benefit analysis and taking into account all relevant safety aspects, the application of those systems proves not to be appropriate to the vehicle or class of vehicles concerned;(b) by 31 December 2010 , and on the basis of a cost/benefit analysis, measures shortening the period laid down in Article 13(11), which may be differentiated according to the class or category of tyres concerned.
(a) making false declarations during an approval procedure or a procedure leading to a recall; (b) falsifying test results for type-approval; (c) withholding data or technical specifications which could lead to recall or withdrawal of type-approval.
| Subject | Applicability | |||||||||
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| M | M | M | N | N | N | O | O | O | O | |
| Fuel tanks/rear protective devices | X | X | X | X | X | X | X | X | X | X |
| Rear registration plate | X | X | X | X | X | X | X | X | X | X |
| Steering effort | X | X | X | X | X | X | X | X | X | X |
| Door latches and hinges | X | X | X | X | ||||||
| Audible warning | X | X | X | X | X | X | ||||
| Indirect vision devices | X | X | X | X | X | X | ||||
| Braking | X | X | X | X | X | X | X | X | X | X |
| Radio interference (electromagnetic compatibility) | X | X | X | X | X | X | X | X | X | X |
| Interior fittings | X | |||||||||
| Anti-theft and immobiliser | X | X | X | X | X | X | ||||
| Protective steering | X | X | ||||||||
| Seat strength | X | X | X | X | X | X | ||||
| Exterior projections | X | |||||||||
| Speedometer | X | X | X | X | X | X | ||||
| Plates (statutory) | X | X | X | X | X | X | X | X | X | X |
| Seat belt anchorages | X | X | X | X | X | X | ||||
| Installation of lighting and light signalling devices | X | X | X | X | X | X | X | X | X | X |
| Retro reflectors | X | X | X | X | X | X | X | X | X | X |
| End-outline, front-position (side), rear-position (side), stop, side marker, daytime running lamps | X | X | X | X | X | X | X | X | X | X |
| Direction indicators | X | X | X | X | X | X | X | X | X | X |
| Rear registration plate lamps | X | X | X | X | X | X | X | X | X | X |
| Headlamps (including bulbs) | X | X | X | X | X | X | ||||
| Front fog lamps | X | X | X | X | X | X | ||||
| Towing hooks | X | X | X | X | X | X | ||||
| Rear fog lamps | X | X | X | X | X | X | X | X | X | X |
| Reversing lamps | X | X | X | X | X | X | X | X | X | X |
| Parking lamps | X | X | X | X | X | X | ||||
| Seat belts and restraint systems | X | X | X | X | X | X | ||||
| Forward vision | X | |||||||||
| Identification of controls, tell-tales and indicators | X | X | X | X | X | X | ||||
| Defrost/demist | X | |||||||||
| Wash/wipe | X | |||||||||
| Heating systems | X | X | X | X | X | X | X | X | X | X |
| Wheel guards | X | |||||||||
| Head restraints | X | |||||||||
| Lateral protection | X | X | X | X | ||||||
| Spray-suppression systems | X | X | X | X | X | X | X | |||
| Safety glazing | X | X | X | X | X | X | X | X | X | X |
| Tyres | X | X | X | X | X | X | X | X | X | X |
| Speed limitation devices | X | X | X | X | ||||||
| Masses and dimensions | X | X | X | X | X | X | X | X | X | X |
| External projections of cabs | X | X | X | |||||||
| Couplings | X | X | X | X | X | X | X | X | X | X |
| Flammability | X | |||||||||
| Buses and coaches | X | X | ||||||||
| Frontal impact | X | |||||||||
| Side impact | X | X | ||||||||
| Vehicles intended for the transportation of dangerous goods | X | X | X | X | X | X | X | |||
| Front underrun protection | X | X | ||||||||
| Electric safety | X | X | X | X | X | X | ||||
| Category of use | Wet grip index (G) |
|---|---|
| snow tyre with a speed symbol ("Q" or below, excluding "H") indicating a maximum permissible speed not greater than 160 km/h | ≥ 0,9 |
| snow tyre with a speed symbol ("R" and above, including "H") indicating a maximum permissible speed greater than 160 km/h | ≥ 1,0 |
| normal (road type) tyre | ≥ 1,1 |
| Tyre class | |
|---|---|
| C1 | |
| C2 | |
| C3 |
| Tyre class | |
|---|---|
| C1 | |
| C2 | |
| C3 |
| Tyre class | Nominal section width (mm) | Limit values in dB(A) |
|---|---|---|
| C1A | ≤ 185 | |
| C1B | > 185 ≤ 215 | |
| C1C | > 215 ≤ 245 | |
| C1D | > 245 ≤ 275 | |
| C1E | > 275 |
| Tyre class | Category of use | Limit values in dB(A) |
|---|---|---|
| C2 | Normal tyres | |
| Traction tyres | ||
| C3 | Normal tyres | |
| Traction tyres |
1. Part I of Annex IV shall be amended as follows: (a) the table shall be amended as follows: (i) points 3, 4, 5, 6, 7, 8, 9, 10, 12, 13, 14, 15, 16, 17, 18, 19, 20, 21, 22, 23, 24, 25, 26, 27, 28, 29, 30, 31, 32, 33, 34, 35, 36, 37, 38, 42, 43, 44, 45, 47, 48, 49, 50, 51, 52, 53, 54, 55, 56 and 57 shall be deleted; (ii) point 46 shall be deleted; (iii) the following row shall be added: Item Subject Regulatory act reference Official Journal reference Applicability M 1 M 2 M 3 N 1 N 2 N 3 O 1 O 2 O 3 O 4 "63 General safety Regulation (EC) No 661/2009 OJ L 200, 31.7.2009, p. 1 .X X X X X X X X X X"
(b) the Appendix shall be amended as follows: (i) points 3, 4, 5, 6, 7, 8, 9, 10, 12, 13, 14, 15, 16, 17, 18, 19, 20, 21, 22, 23, 24, 25, 26, 27, 28, 29, 30, 31, 32, 33, 34, 35, 36, 37, 44, 45, 50, 51, 52, 53 and 54 of the table shall be deleted; (ii) point 46 of the table shall be deleted; (iii) the following row shall be added to the table: Subject Regulatory act reference Official Journal reference M 1 "63 General safety Regulation (EC) No 661/2009 OJ L 200, 31.7.2009, p. 1 .P/A" (iv) in the "Key", the following text shall be added: "P/A This Regulation is partially applicable. The precise scope of application is established in the implementing measures to this Regulation."
2. In the Appendix to Annex VI, the table shall be amended as follows: (a) points 3 to 10, 12 to 38, 42 to 45 and 47 to 57 shall be deleted; (b) point 46 shall be deleted; (c) the following row shall be added: Subject Regulatory act reference ( 1 )As amended by Applicable to versions "63 General safety Regulation (EC) No 661/2009"
3. Annex XI shall be amended as follows: (a) in Appendix 1, the table shall be amended as follows: (i) points 3, 4, 5, 6, 7, 8, 9, 10, 12, 13, 14, 15, 16, 17, 18, 19, 20, 21, 22, 23, 24, 25, 26, 27, 28, 29, 30, 31, 32, 33, 34, 35, 36, 37, 38, 44, 45, 47, 48, 49, 50, 51, 52, 53 and 54 shall be deleted; (ii) point 46 shall be deleted; (iii) the following row shall be added: Item Subject Regulatory act reference M 1 ≤2500 (1 ) kgM 1 >2500 (1 ) kgM 2 M 3 "63 General safety Regulation (EC) No 661/2009 P/A P/A P/A P/A"
(b) in Appendix 2, the table shall be amended as follows: (i) points 3, 4, 5, 6, 7, 8, 9, 10, 12, 13, 14, 15, 16, 17, 18, 19, 20, 21, 22, 23, 24, 25, 26, 27, 28, 29, 30, 31, 32, 33, 34, 35, 36, 37, 38, 42, 43, 44, 45, 47, 48, 49, 50, 51, 52, 53, 54, 55, 56 and 57 shall be deleted; (ii) point 46 shall be deleted; (iii) the following row shall be added: Item Subject Regulatory act reference M 1 M 2 M 3 N 1 N 2 N 3 O 1 O 2 O 3 O 4 "63 General safety Regulation (EC) No 661/2009 P/A P/A P/A P/A P/A P/A P/A P/A P/A P/A"
(c) in Appendix 3, the table shall be amended as follows: (i) points 3, 4, 5, 6, 7, 8, 9, 10, 12, 13, 14, 15, 16, 17, 18, 19, 20, 21, 22, 23, 24, 25, 26, 27, 28, 29, 30, 31, 32, 33, 34, 35, 36, 37, 44, 45, 50, 51, 52, 53 and 54 shall be deleted; (ii) point 46 shall be deleted; (iii) the following row shall be added: Item Subject Regulatory act reference M 1 "63 General safety Regulation (EC) No 661/2009 P/A"
(d) in Appendix 4, the table shall be amended as follows: (i) points 3, 4, 5, 6, 7, 8, 9, 10, 13, 14, 15, 16, 17, 18, 19, 20, 21, 22, 23, 24, 25, 26, 27, 28, 29, 30, 31, 32, 33, 34, 35, 36, 42, 43, 44, 45, 47, 48, 49, 50, 51, 52, 53, 54, 55, 56 and 57 shall be deleted; (ii) point 46 shall be deleted; (iii) the following row shall be added: Item Subject Regulatory act reference M 2 M 3 N 1 N 2 N 3 O 1 O 2 O 3 O 4 "63 General safety Regulation (EC) No 661/2009 P/A P/A P/A P/A P/A P/A P/A P/A P/A"
(e) in Appendix 5, the table shall be amended as follows: (i) points 3, 4, 5, 6, 7, 8, 9, 10, 12, 13, 14, 15, 16, 17, 18, 19, 20, 21, 22, 23, 24, 25, 26, 27, 28, 29, 30, 31, 32, 33, 34, 35, 36, 42, 43, 44, 45, 47, 48, 49, 50, 51, 52, 53, 54, 55, 56 and 57 shall be deleted; (ii) point 46 shall be deleted; (iii) the following row shall be added: Item Subject Regulatory act reference Mobile crane of category N 3 "63 General safety Regulation (EC) No 661/2009 P/A"
(f) the "Meaning of letters" shall be amended as follows: (i) points C, U, W 5 , and W6 shall be deleted;(ii) the following text shall be added: "P/A This regulatory act is partially applicable. The precise scope of application is established in the implementing measures of this Regulation."
4. In the table in Annex XV, point 46 shall be deleted.
| Regulation Number | Subject | Series of amendments published in the OJ | OJ Reference | Scope covered by the UNECE Regulation |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 1 | Headlamps emitting an asymmetrical passing beam and/or driving beam equipped with filament lamps R2 and/or HS1 | 02 series of amendments | M, N ( | |
| 3 | Retro-reflecting devices for power-driven vehicles | Supplement 12 to the 02 series of amendments | M, N, O | |
| 4 | Illumination of rear-registration plates of power-driven vehicles and their trailers | Supplement 15 to the original version of the Regulation | M, N, O | |
| 6 | Direction indicators for power-driven vehicles and their trailers | Supplement 25 to the 01 series of amendments | M, N, O | |
| 7 | Front and rear position (side) lamps, stop-lamps and end-outline marker lamps for power-driven vehicles and their trailers | Supplement 23 to the 02 series of amendments | M, N, O | |
| 8 | Motor vehicles headlamps (H1, H2, H3, HB3, HB4, H7, H8, H9, HIR1, HIR2 and/or H11) | 05 series of amendments Corrigendum 1 to Revision 4 | M, N ( | |
| 10 | Electromagnetic compatibility | Supplement 1 to the 05 series of amendments | M, N, O | |
| 11 | Door latches and door retention components | Supplement 2 to the 03 series of amendments | M | |
| 12 | Protection of the driver against the steering mechanism in the event of impact | Supplement 1 to the 04 series of amendments | M | |
| 13 | Braking of vehicles and trailers | Supplement 13 to the 11 series of amendments | M | |
| 13-H | Braking of passenger cars | Supplement 16 to the original version of the Regulation | M | |
| 14 | Safety-belt anchorages, ISOFIX anchorages systems and ISOFIX top tether anchorages | Supplement 5 to the 07 series of amendments | M, N | |
| 16 | Safety-belts, restraint systems, child restraint systems and ISOFIX child restraint systems | Supplement 2 to the 07 series of amendments | M, N ( | |
| 17 | Seats, their anchorages and any head restraints | 08 series of amendments | M, N | |
| 18 | Protection of motor vehicles against unauthorized use | Supplement 2 to the 03 series of amendments | M | |
| 19 | Power-driven vehicle front fog lamps | Supplement 6 to the 04 series of amendments | M, N | |
| 20 | Headlamps emitting an asymmetrical passing beam or a driving beam or both and equipped with halogen filament lamps (H4) | 03 series of amendments | M, N ( | |
| 21 | Interior fittings | Supplement 3 to the 01 series of amendments | M | |
| 23 | Reversing lights for power-driven vehicles and their trailers | Supplement 19 to the original version of the Regulation | M, N, O | |
| 25 | Head restraints (headrests), whether or not incorporated in vehicle seats | 04 series of amendments Corrigendum 2 to Revision 1 | M | |
| 26 | External projections | Supplement 1 to the 03 series of amendments | M | |
| 28 | Audible warning devices and signals | Supplement 3 to the original version of the Regulation | M, N | |
| 29 | Protection of the occupants of the cab of a commercial vehicle | 03 series of amendments | N | |
| 30 | Pneumatic tyres for motor vehicles and their trailers (Class C1) | Supplement 16 to the 02 series of amendments | M, N, O | |
| 31 | Power-driven vehicle's sealed-beam headlamps (SB) emitting an European asymmetrical passing beam or a driving beam or both | Supplement 7 to the 02 series of amendments | M, N | |
| 34 | Prevention of fire risks (liquid fuel tanks) | Supplement 1 to the 03 series of amendments | M, N, O ( | |
| 37 | Filament lamps for use in approved lamp units of power-driven vehicles and their trailers | Supplement 42 to the 03 series of amendments | M, N, O | |
| 38 | Rear fog lamps for power-driven vehicles and their trailers | Supplement 15 to the original version of the Regulation | M, N, O | |
| 39 | Speedometer equipment including its installation | Supplement 1 to the 01 series of amendments | M, N | |
| 43 | Safety glazing materials | Supplement 2 to the 01 series of amendments | M, N, O | |
| 44 | Restraining devices for child occupants of power-driven vehicles ("child restraint system") | Supplement 10 to the 04 series of amendments | M, N ( | |
| 46 | Devices for indirect vision and their installation | Supplement 1 to the 04 series of amendments | M, N | |
| 48 | Installation of lighting and light-signalling devices on motor vehicles | Supplement 10 to the 06 series of amendments | M, N, O | |
| 54 | Pneumatic tyres for commercial vehicles and their trailers (Classes C2 and C3) | Supplement 17 to the original version of the Regulation | M, N, O | |
| 55 | Mechanical coupling components of combinations of vehicles | Supplement 1 to the 01 series of amendments | M, N, O ( | |
| 58 | Rear underrun protective devices (RUPDs) and their installation; Rear underrun protection (RUP) | 03 series of amendments | M, N, O | |
| 61 | Commercial vehicles with regard to their external projections forward of the cab's rear panel | Supplement 1 to the original version of the Regulation | N | |
| 64 | Temporary-use spare unit, run-flat tyres/system and tyre pressure monitoring system | Corrigendum 1 to the 02 series of amendments | M | |
| 66 | Strength of the superstructure of large passenger vehicles | 02 series of amendments | M | |
| 67 | Motor vehicles using LPG | Supplement 14 to the 01 series of amendments | M, N | |
| 73 | Lateral protection of goods vehicles | 01 series of amendments | N | |
| 77 | Parking lamps for power-driven vehicles | Supplement 14 to the original version of the Regulation | M, N | |
| 79 | Steering equipment | 03 series of amendments | M, N, O | |
| 80 | Seats of large passenger vehicles | 03 series of amendments to the Regulation | M | |
| 87 | Daytime running lamps for power-driven vehicles | Supplement 15 to the original version of the Regulation | M, N | |
| 89 | Speed limitation devices | Supplement 2 to the original version of the Regulation | M, N ( | |
| 90 | Replacement brake lining assemblies and drum brake linings for power-driven vehicles and their trailers | 02 series of amendments | M, N, O | |
| 91 | Side-marker lamps for motor vehicles and their trailers | Supplement 13 to the original version of the Regulation | M, N, O | |
| 93 | Front underrun protective devices (FUPDs) and their installation; front underrun protection (FUP) | Original version of the Regulation | N | |
| 94 | Protection of occupants in the event of a frontal collision | 03 series of amendments | M | |
| 95 | Protection of occupants in the event of a lateral collision | Supplement 4 to the 03 series of amendments | M | |
| 97 | Vehicle Alarm Systems (VAS) | Supplement 6 to the 01 series of amendments | M | |
| 98 | Motor vehicle headlamps equipped with gas-discharge light sources | Supplement 4 to the 01 series of amendments | M, N | |
| 99 | Gas-discharge light sources for use in approved gas-discharge lamp units of power-driven vehicles | Supplement 9 to the original version of the Regulation | M, N | |
| 100 | Electric safety | Supplement 3 to the 02 series of amendments | M, N | |
| 102 | Close-coupling device (CCD); fitting of an approved type of CCD | Original version of the Regulation | N | |
| 104 | Retro-reflective markings (heavy and long vehicles) | Supplement 7 to the original version | M | |
| 105 | Vehicles for the carriage of dangerous goods | 05 series of amendments | N, O | |
| 107 | M | Supplement 1 to the 07 series of amendments | M | |
| 110 | Specific components for CNG | Supplement 2 to 01 series of amendments | M, N | |
| 112 | Motor vehicle headlamps emitting an asymmetrical passing beam or a driving beam or both and equipped with filament lamps and/or LED modules | Supplement 4 to the 01 series of amendments | M, N | |
| 116 | Protection of motor vehicles against unauthorized use | Supplement 3 to the original version of the Regulation | M | |
| 117 | Tyres with regard to rolling sound emissions, adhesion on wet surfaces and rolling resistance (Classes C1, C2 and C3) | Supplement 8 to the 02 series of amendments | M, N, O | |
| 118 | Fire resistance of materials used in buses | Supplement 1 to the 02 series of amendments | M | |
| 119 | Cornering lamps | Supplement 3 to the 01 series of amendments | M, N ( | |
| 121 | Location and identification of hand controls, tell-tales and indicators | 01 series of amendments | M, N | |
| 122 | Heating system of vehicles | Supplement 1 to the original version of the Regulation | M, N, O | |
| 123 | Adaptive front-lighting systems (AFS) | Supplement 9 to the 01 series of amendments | M, N | |
| 125 | Forward field of vision | Supplement 1 to the 01 series of amendments | M | |
| 128 | Light Emitting Diode (LED) light sources | Supplement 6 to the original version of the Regulation | M, N, O | |
| 140 | Stability control | Supplement 2 to the original version of the Regulation | M | |
| 141 | Tyre Pressure Monitoring Systems (TPMS) | Original version of the Regulation | M |
the motor-vehicle's user instructions (e.g. owner's manual, vehicle handbook) shall clearly specify that installation of a mechanical coupling device that cannot be easily removed or repositioned is not permitted; the instructions shall also clearly specify that, when fitted, a mechanical coupling device must always be removed or repositioned when it is not in use; and in the case of vehicle system type-approval according to UN Regulation 55, it shall be ensured that the removal, repositioning and/or alternate location provisions are also fully complied with as regards lighting installation and space for mounting and fixing the rear registration plate.
| Vehicle category | Implementation date |
|---|---|
| M | |
| M | |
| M | |
| M | |
| M | |
| M | |
| M | |
| M | |
| N | |
| N | |
| N | |
| N | |
| N | |
| N | |
| N | |
| N | |
| O | |
| O | |
| O |
| Vehicle category | Implementation date |
|---|---|
| M | |
| M | |
| M | |
| M | |
| M | |
| M | |
| M | |
| M | |
| N | |
| N | |
| N | |
| N | |
| N | |
| N | |
| N | |
| N | |
| O | |
| O | |
| O |