LegalizeRegulation (EU) 2018/858 of the European Parliament and of the Council of 30 May 2018 on the approval and market surveillance of motor vehicles and their trailers, and of systems, components and separate technical units intended for such vehicles, amending Regulations (EC) No 715/2007 and (EC) No 595/2009 and repealing Directive 2007/46/EC (Text with EEA relevance.)
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| Item | Subject | Regulatory act | M1 | N1 | M1 | N1 |
| A | RESTRAINT SYSTEMS, CRASH TESTING, FUEL SYSTEM INTEGRITY AND HIGH VOLTAGE ELECTRICAL SAFETY | RESTRAINT SYSTEMS, CRASH TESTING, FUEL SYSTEM INTEGRITY AND HIGH VOLTAGE ELECTRICAL SAFETY | RESTRAINT SYSTEMS, CRASH TESTING, FUEL SYSTEM INTEGRITY AND HIGH VOLTAGE ELECTRICAL SAFETY | RESTRAINT SYSTEMS, CRASH TESTING, FUEL SYSTEM INTEGRITY AND HIGH VOLTAGE ELECTRICAL SAFETY | RESTRAINT SYSTEMS, CRASH TESTING, FUEL SYSTEM INTEGRITY AND HIGH VOLTAGE ELECTRICAL SAFETY | RESTRAINT SYSTEMS, CRASH TESTING, FUEL SYSTEM INTEGRITY AND HIGH VOLTAGE ELECTRICAL SAFETY |
| A1 | Interior fittings | Regulation (EU) 2019/2144 | B (a) Interior arrangement (i) Radii and protrusion requirements for switches, pull-knobs and the like, controls and general interior fittings. The requirements of paragraphs 5.1 to 5.6 of UN Regulation No 21 may be waived at the request of the manufacturer. The requirements of paragraph 5.2 of UN Regulation No 21 with the exception of paragraphs 5.2.3.1, 5.2.3.2 and 5.2.4 of that Regulation shall apply. (ii) Energy absorption tests on the upper dashboard. Energy absorption tests on the upper dashboard shall only be performed when the vehicle is not fitted with at least two front airbags or two static four-point harnesses. (iii) Energy absorption test on the rear part of the seats: not applicable (b) Power-operation of windows, roof-panel systems and partition systems. All requirements of paragraph 5.8 of UN Regulation No 21 shall apply. | not in scope | B | not in scope |
| A2 | Seats and head restraints | Regulation (EU) 2019/2144 | B (a) General requirements (i) Specifications Requirements of paragraph 5.2 of UN Regulation No 17 shall apply with the exception of paragraph 5.2.3 of that Regulation. (ii) Strength tests for seat backrest and head restraints. The requirements of paragraph 6.2 of UN Regulation No 17 shall apply. (iii) Unlocking and adjustment tests. The test shall be performed in accordance with the requirements of Annex 7 to UN Regulation No 17. (b) Head restraints (i) Specifications. Requirements of paragraphs 5.4, 5.5, 5.6, 5.10, 5.11 and 5.12 of UN Regulation No 17 shall apply with the exception of paragraph 5.5.2 of that Regulation. (ii) Strength tests on head restraints. The test prescribed in paragraph 6.4 of UN Regulation No 17 shall be performed. (c) Special requirements regarding the protection of occupants from displaced luggage. The requirements of Annex 9 to UN Regulation No 17 may be waived at the request of the manufacturer. | B | B | B |
| A3 | Bus seats | Regulation (EU) 2019/2144 | not in scope | not in scope | not in scope | not in scope |
| A4 | Safety-belt anchorages | Regulation (EU) 2019/2144 | B | B | B | B |
| A5 | Safety-belts and restraint systems | Regulation (EU) 2019/2144 | (a) Components X (b) Installation requirements B | (a) Components X (b) Installation requirements B | (a) Components X (b) Installation requirements B | (a) Components X (b) Installation requirements B |
| A6 | Safety-belt reminders | Regulation (EU) 2019/2144 | B | B | B | B |
| A7 | Partitioning systems | Regulation (EU) 2019/2144 | equipment | equipment | equipment | equipment |
| A8 | Child restraint anchorages | Regulation (EU) 2019/2144 | B | IF B | B | IF B |
| A9 | Child restraint systems (IF) | Regulation (EU) 2019/2144 | X | X | X | X |
| A10 | Enhanced child restraint systems (IF) | Regulation (EU) 2019/2144 | X | X | X | X |
| A11 | Front underrun protection | Regulation (EU) 2019/2144 | not in scope | not in scope | not in scope | not in scope |
| A12 | Rear underrun protection | Regulation (EU) 2019/2144 | B | B | B | B |
| A13 | Lateral protection | Regulation (EU) 2019/2144 | not in scope | not in scope | not in scope | not in scope |
| A14 | Fuel tank safety (IF) | Regulation (EU) 2019/2144 | B (a) Liquid fuel tanks (b) Installation in vehicle | B (a) Liquid fuel tanks (b) Installation in vehicle | B (a) Liquid fuel tanks (b) Installation in vehicle | B (a) Liquid fuel tanks (b) Installation in vehicle |
| A15 | Liquified petroleum gas safety (IF) | Regulation (EU) 2019/2144 | (a) Components X (b) Installation B | (a) Components X (b) Installation B | (a) Components X (b) Installation B | (a) Components X (b) Installation B |
| A16 | Compressed and liquified natural gas safety (IF) | Regulation (EU) 2019/2144 | (a) Components X (b) Installation B | (a) Components X (b) Installation B | (a) Components X (b) Installation B | (a) Components X (b) Installation B |
| A17 | Hydrogen safety (IF) | Regulation (EU) 2019/2144 | X | X | X | X |
| A18 | Hydrogen system material qualification (IF) | Regulation (EU) 2019/2144 | (a) Components X (b) Installation B | (a) Components X (b) Installation B | (a) Components X (b) Installation B | (a) Components X (b) Installation B |
| A19 | In-use electric safety (IF) | Regulation (EU) 2019/2144 | C Date for the prohibition of the registration of vehicles not compliant with 03 Series of Amendments to UN Regulation No 100 [^E0017]: 7 July 2026 | C Date for the prohibition of the registration of vehicles not compliant with 03 Series of Amendments to UN Regulation 100: 7 July 2026 | C Date for the prohibition of the registration of vehicles not compliant with 03 Series of Amendments to UN Regulation 100: 7 July 2026 | C Date for the prohibition of the registration of vehicles not compliant with 03 Series of Amendments to UN Regulation 100: 7 July 2026 |
| A20 | Frontal off-set impact | Regulation (EU) 2019/2144 | B Shall apply to vehicles fitted with front airbags. May comply with A21 Frontal full-width impact instead, at the choice of the manufacturer. Vehicles not fitted with airbags shall comply with A22 Protective steering (in full) | B Shall apply to vehicles fitted with front airbags. May comply with A21 Frontal full-width impact instead, at the choice of the manufacturer. Vehicles not fitted with airbags shall comply with A22 Protective steering (in full) Completed vehicles are deemed to comply with the frontal off-set impact requirements provided that compliance has been demonstrated for at least the van or chassis-cab configuration, with appropriate powertrain, as part of a previous-stage type-approval, irrespective of the mass in running order increase and the relevant restraint systems have not been modified to the extent that it would result in a decrease of the level of safety, as agreed by the technical service. | B | B Completed vehicles are deemed to comply with the frontal off-set impact requirements provided that compliance has been demonstrated for at least the van or chassis-cab configuration, with appropriate powertrain, as part of a previous-stage type-approval, irrespective of the mass in running order increase and the relevant restraint systems have not been modified to the extent that it would result in a decrease of the level of safety, as agreed by the technical service. |
| A21 | Frontal full-width impact | Regulation (EU) 2019/2144 | B On voluntary basis | B On voluntary basis Completed vehicles are deemed to comply with the frontal full-width impact requirements provided that compliance has been demonstrated for at least the van or chassis-cab configuration, with appropriate powertrain, as part of a previous-stage type-approval, irrespective of the mass in running order increase and the relevant restraint systems have not been modified to the extent that it would result in a decrease of the level of safety, as agreed by the technical service. | B | B Completed vehicles are deemed to comply with the frontal full-width impact requirements provided that compliance has been demonstrated for at least the van or chassis-cab configuration, with appropriate powertrain, as part of a previous-stage type-approval, irrespective of the mass in running order increase and the relevant restraint systems have not been modified to the extent that it would result in a decrease of the level of safety, as agreed by the technical service. |
| A22 | Protective steering | Regulation (EU) 2019/2144 | B Shall apply to vehicles that do not comply with A20 Frontal off-set impact or A21 Frontal full-width impact | B Shall apply to vehicles that do not comply with A20 Frontal off-set impact or A21 Frontal full-width impact | B | B |
| A23 | Replacement airbag | Regulation (EU) 2019/2144 | equipment | equipment | equipment | equipment |
| A24 | Cab impact | Regulation (EU) 2019/2144 | not in scope | B Test A is required for vehicles with a maximum permissible mass of 1 500 kg or more if compliance with A20 Frontal off-set impact, A21 Frontal full-width impact or A22 Protective steering was not demonstrated. Test C is required only for vehicles which have a separate cab. Completed vehicles are deemed to comply with cab impact requirements provided that compliance has been demonstrated for at least the van or chassis-cab configuration, with appropriate powertrain, as part of a previous-stage type-approval, irrespective of the mass in running order increase. | not in scope | B Test A is deemed to be fulfilled by means of A20 Frontal off-set impact, A21 Frontal full-width impact or A22 Protective steering. Test C is required only for vehicles which have a separate cab. Completed vehicles are deemed to comply with cab impact requirements provided that compliance has been demonstrated for at least the van or chassis-cab configuration, with appropriate powertrain, as part of a previous-stage type-approval, irrespective of the mass in running order increase. |
| A25 | Side impact | Regulation (EU) 2019/2144 | B Head form test The manufacturer shall supply the technical service with suitable information concerning a possible impact of the head of the dummy against the structure of the vehicle or the side glazing, if made of laminated glazing. When such impact is proven likely to happen, then the partial test using the head form test described in paragraph 3.1 of Annex 8 to UN Regulation No 95 shall be conducted and the criterion specified in paragraph 5.2.1.1 of UN Regulation No 95 shall be met. In agreement with the technical service, the test procedure described in Annex 4 to UN Regulation No 21 may be used as an alternative to the test of UN Regulation No 95. Alternatively, a full-scale test in accordance with UN Regulation No 95 may be carried out. | B Head form test The manufacturer shall supply the technical service with suitable information concerning a possible impact of the head of the dummy against the structure of the vehicle or the side glazing, if made of laminated glazing. When such impact is proven likely to happen, then the partial test using the head form test described in paragraph 3.1 of Annex 8 to UN Regulation No 95 shall be conducted and the criterion specified in paragraph 5.2.1.1 of UN Regulation No 95 shall be met. In agreement with the technical service, the test procedure described in Annex 4 to UN Regulation No 21 may be used as an alternative to the test of UN Regulation No 95. Alternatively, a full-scale test in accordance with UN Regulation No 95 may be carried out. Completed vehicles are deemed to comply with side impact requirements provided that compliance has been demonstrated for at least the van or chassis-cab configuration, with appropriate powertrain, as part of a previous-stage type-approval, irrespective of the mass in running order increase and the relevant restraint systems have not been modified to the extent that it would result in a decrease of the level of safety, as agreed by the technical service. | B | B Completed vehicles are deemed to comply with side impact requirements provided that compliance has been demonstrated for at least the van or chassis-cab configuration, with appropriate powertrain, as part of a previous-stage type-approval, irrespective of the mass in running order increase and the relevant restraint systems have not been modified to the extent that it would result in a decrease of the level of safety, as agreed by the technical service. |
| A26 | Pole side impact | Regulation (EU) 2019/2144 | n/a | n/a | B | B Completed vehicles are deemed to comply with the pole side impact requirements provided that compliance has been demonstrated for at least the van or chassis-cab configuration, with appropriate powertrain, as part of a previous-stage type-approval, irrespective of the mass in running order increase and the relevant restraint systems have not been modified to the extent that it would result in a decrease of the level of safety, as agreed by the technical service. |
| A27 | Rear impact | Regulation (EU) 2019/2144 | n/a | n/a | B | B Completed vehicles are deemed to comply with rear impact requirements provided that compliance has been demonstrated for at least the van or chassis-cab configuration, with appropriate powertrain, as part of a previous-stage type-approval, irrespective of the mass in running order increase. |
| A28 | 112-based eCall in-vehicles systems | Regulation (EU) 2015/758 | n/a | n/a | n/a | n/a |
| B | VULNERABLE ROAD USERS, VISION AND VISIBILITY | VULNERABLE ROAD USERS, VISION AND VISIBILITY | VULNERABLE ROAD USERS, VISION AND VISIBILITY | VULNERABLE ROAD USERS, VISION AND VISIBILITY | VULNERABLE ROAD USERS, VISION AND VISIBILITY | VULNERABLE ROAD USERS, VISION AND VISIBILITY |
| B1 | Pedestrian leg and head protection | Regulation (EU) 2019/2144 | C Date for refusal to grant EU type- approval: 7 January 2026 Date for the prohibition of the registration of vehicles: 7 July 2034 | C Date for refusal to grant EU type- approval: 7 January 2026 Date for the prohibition of the registration of vehicles: 7 July 2034 | C Date for refusal to grant EU type- approval: 7 January 2026 Date for the prohibition of the registration of vehicles: 7 July 2034 | C Date for refusal to grant EU type- approval: 7 January 2026 Date for the prohibition of the registration of vehicles: 7 July 2034 |
| B2 | Enlarged head impact zone | Regulation (EU) 2019/2144 | C Date for refusal to grant EU type- approval: 7 January 2026 Date for the prohibition of the registration of vehicles: 7 July 2034 | C Date for refusal to grant EU type- approval: 7 January 2026 Date for the prohibition of the registration of vehicles: 7 July 2034 | C Date for refusal to grant EU type- approval: 7 January 2026 Date for the prohibition of the registration of vehicles: 7 July 2034 | C Date for refusal to grant EU type- approval: 7 January 2026 Date for the prohibition of the registration of vehicles: 7 July 2034 |
| B3 | Frontal protection system | Regulation (EU) 2019/2144 | equipment | equipment | equipment | equipment |
| B4 | Advanced emergency braking for pedestrians and cyclists ahead | Regulation (EU) 2019/2144 | IF B Date for refusal to grant EU type- approval: 7 July 2026 Date for the prohibition of the registration of vehicles: 7 July 2028 | IF B Date for refusal to grant EU type- approval: 7 July 2026 Date for the prohibition of the registration of vehicles: 7 July 2028 | B Not required for vehicles without a windscreen, with a foldable windscreen or with a windscreen where the maximum vertical distance between the top edge and lowest edge of the transparent surface does not exceed 300 mm (assessed excluding areas with less than 70 % transparency shade bands, dot-printed areas, text, graphics and transparent slots for regulatory sight lines) and where the R-point of the driver seat is not more than 450 mm from the ground level. Date for refusal to grant EU type- approval: 7 July 2026 Date for the prohibition of the registration of vehicles: 7 July 2028 | B Not required for vehicles without a windscreen, with a foldable windscreen or with a windscreen where the maximum vertical distance between the top edge and lowest edge of the transparent surface does not exceed 300 mm (assessed excluding areas with less than 70 % transparency shade bands, dot-printed areas, text, graphics and transparent slots for regulatory sight lines) and where the R-point of the driver seat is not more than 450 mm from the ground level. Date for refusal to grant EU type- approval: 7 July 2026 Date for the prohibition of the registration of vehicles: 7 July 2028 |
| B5 | Pedestrian and cyclist collision warning | Regulation (EU) 2019/2144 | not in scope | not in scope | not in scope | not in scope |
| B6 | Blind spot information system | Regulation (EU) 2019/2144 | not in scope | not in scope | not in scope | not in scope |
| B7 | Reversing detection | Regulation (EU) 2019/2144 | n/a | n/a | B | B |
| B8 | Forward vision | Regulation (EU) 2019/2144 | B | B Date for refusal to grant EU type- approval: 7 July 2026 Date for the prohibition of the registration of vehicles: 7 July 2028 | B | B Date for refusal to grant EU type- approval: 7 July 2026 Date for the prohibition of the registration of vehicles: 7 July 2028 |
| B9 | Heavy-duty vehicles direct vision | Regulation (EU) 2019/2144 | not in scope | not in scope | not in scope | not in scope |
| B10 | Safety glazing | Regulation (EU) 2019/2144 | (a) Components X (b) Installation B | (a) Components X (b) Installation B | (a) Components X (b) Installation B | (a) Components X (b) Installation B |
| B11 | Defrost/demist | Regulation (EU) 2019/2144 | B Vehicles shall be fitted with an adequate windscreen defrosting and demisting device | B Vehicles shall be fitted with an adequate windscreen defrosting and demisting device | B Vehicles shall be fitted with an adequate windscreen defrosting and demisting device | B Vehicles shall be fitted with an adequate windscreen defrosting and demisting device |
| B12 | Wash/wipe | Regulation (EU) 2019/2144 | B Vehicles shall be fitted with adequate windscreen washing and wiping devices | B Vehicles shall be fitted with adequate windscreen washing and wiping devices | B Vehicles shall be fitted with adequate windscreen washing and wiping devices | B Vehicles shall be fitted with adequate windscreen washing and wiping devices |
| B13 | Indirect vision devices | Regulation (EU) 2019/2144 | (a) Components X (b) Installation on vehicle B | (a) Components X (b) Installation on vehicle B | (a) Components X (b) Installation on vehicle B | (a) Components X (b) Installation on vehicle B |
| B14 | Acoustic Vehicle Alerting Systems | Regulation (EU) No 540/2014 | A | A | A | A |
| C | VEHICLE CHASSIS, BRAKING, TYRES AND STEERING | VEHICLE CHASSIS, BRAKING, TYRES AND STEERING | VEHICLE CHASSIS, BRAKING, TYRES AND STEERING | VEHICLE CHASSIS, BRAKING, TYRES AND STEERING | VEHICLE CHASSIS, BRAKING, TYRES AND STEERING | VEHICLE CHASSIS, BRAKING, TYRES AND STEERING |
| C1 | Steering equipment | Regulation (EU) 2019/2144 | B | B | B | B |
| C2 | Lane departure warning | Regulation (EU) 2019/2144 | not in scope | not in scope | not in scope | not in scope |
| C3 | Emergency lane keeping | Regulation (EU) 2019/2144 | IF B | IF B | B Not required for vehicles without a windscreen, with a foldable windscreen or with a windscreen where the maximum vertical distance between the top edge and lowest edge of the transparent surface does not exceed 300 mm (assessed excluding areas with less than 70 % transparency shade bands, dot-printed areas, text, graphics and transparent slots for regulatory sight lines) and where the R-point of the driver seat is not more than 450 mm from the ground level. | B Not required for vehicles without a windscreen, with a foldable windscreen or with a windscreen where the maximum vertical distance between the top edge and lowest edge of the transparent surface does not exceed 300 mm (assessed excluding areas with less than 70 % transparency shade bands, dot-printed areas, text, graphics and transparent slots for regulatory sight lines) and where the R-point of the driver seat is not more than 450 mm from the ground level. |
| C4 | Braking | Regulation (EU) 2019/2144 | A | A | A | A |
| C5 | Replacement braking parts | Regulation (EU) 2019/2144 | equipment | equipment | equipment | equipment |
| C6 | Brake assist | Regulation (EU) 2019/2144 | IF B | IF B | B | B |
| C7 | Stability control | Regulation (EU) 2019/2144 | IF B | IF B | B | B |
| C8 | Advanced emergency braking on heavy-duty vehicles | Regulation (EU) 2019/2144 | not in scope | not in scope | not in scope | not in scope |
| C9 | Advanced emergency braking on light-duty vehicles | Regulation (EU) 2019/2144 | IF B | IF B | B Not required for vehicles without a windscreen, with a foldable windscreen or with a windscreen where the maximum vertical distance between the top edge and lowest edge of the transparent surface does not exceed 300 mm (assessed excluding areas with less than 70 % transparency shade bands, dot-printed areas, text, graphics and transparent slots for regulatory sight lines) and where the R-point of the driver seat is not more than 450 mm from the ground level. | B Not required for vehicles without a windscreen, with a foldable windscreen or with a windscreen where the maximum vertical distance between the top edge and lowest edge of the transparent surface does not exceed 300 mm (assessed excluding areas with less than 70 % transparency shade bands, dot-printed areas, text, graphics and transparent slots for regulatory sight lines) and where the R-point of the driver seat is not more than 450 mm from the ground level. |
| C10 | Tyre safety and environmental performance | Regulation (EU) 2019/2144 | X | X | X | X |
| C11 | Spare wheels and run-flat systems (IF) | Regulation (EU) 2019/2144 | X | X | X | X |
| C12 | Retreaded tyres | Regulation (EU) 2019/2144 | equipment | equipment | equipment | equipment |
| C13 | Tyre pressure monitoring for light-duty vehicles | Regulation (EU) 2019/2144 | n/a | n/a | B | B |
| C14 | Tyre pressure monitoring for heavy-duty vehicles | Regulation (EU) 2019/2144 | not in scope | not in scope | not in scope | not in scope |
| C15 | Tyre installation | Regulation (EU) 2019/2144 | B | B | B | B |
| C16 | Replacement wheels | Regulation (EU) 2019/2144 | equipment | equipment | equipment | equipment |
| D | ON-BOARD INSTRUMENTS, ELECTRICAL SYSTEM, VEHICLE LIGHTING AND PROTECTION AGAINST UNAUTHORISED USE, INCLUDING CYBERATTACKS | ON-BOARD INSTRUMENTS, ELECTRICAL SYSTEM, VEHICLE LIGHTING AND PROTECTION AGAINST UNAUTHORISED USE, INCLUDING CYBERATTACKS | ON-BOARD INSTRUMENTS, ELECTRICAL SYSTEM, VEHICLE LIGHTING AND PROTECTION AGAINST UNAUTHORISED USE, INCLUDING CYBERATTACKS | ON-BOARD INSTRUMENTS, ELECTRICAL SYSTEM, VEHICLE LIGHTING AND PROTECTION AGAINST UNAUTHORISED USE, INCLUDING CYBERATTACKS | ON-BOARD INSTRUMENTS, ELECTRICAL SYSTEM, VEHICLE LIGHTING AND PROTECTION AGAINST UNAUTHORISED USE, INCLUDING CYBERATTACKS | ON-BOARD INSTRUMENTS, ELECTRICAL SYSTEM, VEHICLE LIGHTING AND PROTECTION AGAINST UNAUTHORISED USE, INCLUDING CYBERATTACKS |
| D1 | Audible warning | Regulation (EU) 2019/2144 | (a) Components X (b) Installation on vehicle B | (a) Components X (b) Installation on vehicle B | (a) Components X (b) Installation on vehicle B | (a) Components X (b) Installation on vehicle B |
| D2 | Radio interference (electromagnetic compatibility) | Regulation (EU) 2019/2144 | B | B | B | B |
| D3 | Protection against unauthorised use, immobiliser and alarm systems | Regulation (EU) 2019/2144 | A The provisions of paragraph 8.3.1.1.1 of UN Regulation No 116 may be applied instead of paragraph 8.3.1.1.2 of that Regulation regardless of the type of powertrain. VAS: (a) Components X (b) Installation B | A The provisions of paragraph 8.3.1.1.1 of UN Regulation No 116 may be applied instead of paragraph 8.3.1.1.2 of that Regulation regardless of the type of powertrain. VAS: (a) Components X (b) Installation B | A The provisions of paragraph 8.3.1.1.1 of UN Regulation No 116 may be applied instead of paragraph 8.3.1.1.2 of that Regulation regardless of the type of powertrain. VAS: (a) Components X (b) Installation B | A The provisions of paragraph 8.3.1.1.1 of UN Regulation No 116 may be applied instead of paragraph 8.3.1.1.2 of that Regulation regardless of the type of powertrain. VAS: (a) Components X (b) Installation B |
| D4 | Protection of vehicle against cyberattacks | Regulation (EU) 2019/2144 | B Only for vehicles fitted with lane keeping system, adaptive cruise control or other likewise systems | B Only for vehicles fitted with lane keeping system, adaptive cruise control or other likewise systems | B | B |
| D5 | Speedometer | Regulation (EU) 2019/2144 | B | B | B | B |
| D6 | Odometer | Regulation (EU) 2019/2144 | B | B | B | B |
| D7 | Speed limitation devices | Regulation (EU) 2019/2144 | not in scope | not in scope | not in scope | not in scope |
| D8 | Intelligent speed assistance | Regulation (EU) 2019/2144 | n/a | n/a | B Not required for vehicles without a windscreen, with a foldable windscreen or with a windscreen where the maximum vertical distance between the top edge and lowest edge of the transparent surface does not exceed 300 mm (assessed excluding areas with less than 70 % transparency shade bands, dot-printed areas, text, graphics and transparent slots for regulatory sight lines) and where the R-point of the driver seat is not more than 450 mm from the ground level. | B Not required for vehicles without a windscreen, with a foldable windscreen or with a windscreen where the maximum vertical distance between the top edge and lowest edge of the transparent surface does not exceed 300 mm (assessed excluding areas with less than 70 % transparency shade bands, dot-printed areas, text, graphics and transparent slots for regulatory sight lines) and where the R-point of the driver seat is not more than 450 mm from the ground level. |
| D9 | Identification of controls, tell-tales and indicators | Regulation (EU) 2019/2144 | A | A | A | A |
| D10 | Heating systems | Regulation (EU) 2019/2144 | B | B | B | B |
| D11 | Light signalling devices | Regulation (EU) 2019/2144 | X | X | X | X |
| D12 | Road illumination devices | Regulation (EU) 2019/2144 | X | X | X | X |
| D13 | Retro-reflective devices | Regulation (EU) 2019/2144 | X | X | X | X |
| D14 | Light sources | Regulation (EU) 2019/2144 | X | X | X | X |
| D15 | Installation of light signalling, road illumination and retro-reflective devices | Regulation (EU) 2019/2144 | B Daytime Running Lamps (DRL) shall be fitted to a new type of vehicle | B Daytime Running Lamps (DRL) shall be fitted to a new type of vehicle | B Daytime Running Lamps (DRL) shall be fitted to a new type of vehicle | B Daytime Running Lamps (DRL) shall be fitted to a new type of vehicle |
| D16 | Emergency stop signal | Regulation (EU) 2019/2144 | B Only for vehicles fitted with electronically controlled anti-lock braking system | B Only for vehicles fitted with electronically controlled anti-lock braking system | B | B |
| D17 | Headlamp cleaners (IF) | Regulation (EU) 2019/2144 | IF B | IF B | IF B | IF B |
| D18 | Gear shift indicator | Regulation (EU) 2019/2144 | n/a | not in scope | n/a | not in scope |
| E | DRIVER AND SYSTEM BEHAVIOUR | DRIVER AND SYSTEM BEHAVIOUR | DRIVER AND SYSTEM BEHAVIOUR | DRIVER AND SYSTEM BEHAVIOUR | DRIVER AND SYSTEM BEHAVIOUR | DRIVER AND SYSTEM BEHAVIOUR |
| E1 | Alcohol interlock installation facilitation | Regulation (EU) 2019/2144 | A | A | A | A |
| E2 | Driver drowsiness and attention warning | Regulation (EU) 2019/2144 | n/a | n/a | B | B |
| E3 | Advanced driver distraction warning | Regulation (EU) 2019/2144 | n/a | n/a | C Date for refusal to grant EU type- approval: 7 July 2026 Date for the prohibition of the registration of vehicles: 7 July 2028 Not required for vehicles where the R-point of the driver seat is not more than 450 mm from the ground level. | C Date for refusal to grant EU type- approval: 7 July 2026 Date for the prohibition of the registration of vehicles: 7 July 2028 Not required for vehicles where the R-point of the driver seat is not more than 450 mm from the ground level. |
| E4 | Driver availability monitoring system (in case of automated vehicles) | Regulation (EU) 2019/2144 | IF B | IF B | IF B | IF B |
| E5 | Event data recorder | Regulation (EU) 2019/2144 | n/a | n/a | B | B |
| E6 | Systems to replace driver’s control (in case of automated vehicles) | Regulation (EU) 2019/2144 | IF B | No requirement yet | IF B | No requirement yet |
| E7 | Systems to provide the vehicle with information on state of vehicle and surrounding area (in case of automated vehicles) | Regulation (EU) 2019/2144 | IF B | No requirement yet | IF B | No requirement yet |
| E8 | Platooning (IF) | Regulation (EU) 2019/2144 | No requirement yet | No requirement yet | No requirement yet | No requirement yet |
| E9 | Systems to provide safety information to other road users (in case of automated vehicles) | Regulation (EU) 2019/2144 | No requirement yet | No requirement yet | No requirement yet | No requirement yet |
| F | GENERAL VEHICLE CONSTRUCTION AND FEATURES | GENERAL VEHICLE CONSTRUCTION AND FEATURES | GENERAL VEHICLE CONSTRUCTION AND FEATURES | GENERAL VEHICLE CONSTRUCTION AND FEATURES | GENERAL VEHICLE CONSTRUCTION AND FEATURES | GENERAL VEHICLE CONSTRUCTION AND FEATURES |
| F1 | Registration plate space | Regulation (EU) 2019/2144 | B | B | B | B |
| F2 | Reversing motion | Regulation (EU) 2019/2144 | B Statement of compliance | B Statement of compliance | B Statement of compliance | B Statement of compliance |
| F3 | Door latches and hinges | Regulation (EU) 2019/2144 | B (a) General requirements (Paragraph 5 of UN Regulation No 11) All the requirements shall apply. (b) Performance requirements (Paragraph 6 of UN Regulation No 11) Only the requirements of paragraph 6.1.5.4 and paragraph 6.3 of UN Regulation No 11 shall apply. | B (a) General requirements (Paragraph 5 of UN Regulation No 11) All the requirements shall apply. (b) Performance requirements (Paragraph 6 of UN Regulation No 11) Only the requirements of paragraph 6.1.5.4 and paragraph 6.3 of UN Regulation No 11 shall apply. | B | B |
| F4 | Door entry steps, handholds and running boards | Regulation (EU) 2019/2144 | B | B | B | B |
| F5 | External projections | Regulation (EU) 2019/2144 | B (a) General specifications. The requirements of paragraph 5 of UN Regulation No 26 shall apply. (b) Particular specifications. The requirements of paragraph 6 of UN Regulation No 26 shall apply. | not in scope | B (a) General specifications. The requirements of paragraph 5 of UN Regulation No 26 shall apply. (b) Particular specifications. The requirements of paragraph 6 of UN Regulation No 26 shall apply. | not in scope |
| F6 | External projections of commercial vehicle cabs | Regulation (EU) 2019/2144 | not in scope | B (a) General specifications. The requirements of paragraph 5 of UN Regulation No 61 shall apply (b) Particular specifications. The requirements of paragraph 6 of UN Regulation No 61 shall apply. | not in scope | B (a) General specifications. The requirements of paragraph 5 of UN Regulation No 61 shall apply (b) Particular specifications. The requirements of paragraph 6 of UN Regulation No 61 shall apply. |
| F7 | Statutory plate and vehicle identification number | Regulation (EU) 2019/2144 | B | B | B | B |
| F8 | Towing devices | Regulation (EU) 2019/2144 | B | B | B | B |
| F9 | Wheel guards | Regulation (EU) 2019/2144 | B | not in scope | B | not in scope |
| F10 | Spray suppression systems | Regulation (EU) 2019/2144 | not in scope | B | not in scope | B |
| F11 | Masses and dimensions | Regulation (EU) 2019/2144 | B The hill start ability test of Regulation (EU) 2021/535, Annex XIII, Part 2, Section B, Point 5. may be waived at the request of the manufacturer. | B The hill start ability test of Regulation (EU) 2021/535, Annex XIII, Part 2, Section B, Point 5. may be waived at the request of the manufacturer. | B | B |
| F12 | Mechanical couplings | Regulation (EU) 2019/2144 | IF (a) Components X (b) Installation B | IF (a) Components X (b) Installation B | IF (a) Components X (b) Installation B | IF (a) Components X (b) Installation B |
| F13 | Vehicles intended for the transportation of dangerous goods (IF) | Regulation (EU) 2019/2144 | not in scope | A | not in scope | A |
| F14 | General bus construction | Regulation (EU) 2019/2144 | not in scope | not in scope | not in scope | not in scope |
| F15 | Bus strength of superstructure | Regulation (EU) 2019/2144 | not in scope | not in scope | not in scope | not in scope |
| F16 | Flammability in buses | Regulation (EU) 2019/2144 | not in scope | not in scope | not in scope | not in scope |
| G | ENVIRONMENTAL PERFORMANCE AND EMISSIONS | ENVIRONMENTAL PERFORMANCE AND EMISSIONS | ENVIRONMENTAL PERFORMANCE AND EMISSIONS | ENVIRONMENTAL PERFORMANCE AND EMISSIONS | ENVIRONMENTAL PERFORMANCE AND EMISSIONS | ENVIRONMENTAL PERFORMANCE AND EMISSIONS |
| G1 | Sound level | Regulation (EU) No 540/2014 | A | A | A | A |
| G2 | Tailpipe emissions of vehicle in lab | Regulation (EC) No 715/2007 | A Where the vehicle manufacturer uses an engine from another manufacturer, bench test data from the engine manufacturer are accepted provided that the engine management system is identical (i.e. having at least the same electronic control unit (ECU)). The power output test may be performed on a chassis dynamometer, taking into account the power loss in the transmission. | A Where the vehicle manufacturer uses an engine from another manufacturer, bench test data from the engine manufacturer are accepted provided that the engine management system is identical (i.e. having at least the same electronic control unit (ECU)). The power output test may be performed on a chassis dynamometer, taking into account the power loss in the transmission. | A | A |
| G2a | Determination of specific CO2 emissions and fuel consumption of vehicle and device for monitoring on board the vehicle the consumption of fuel and/or electric energy | Regulation (EC) No 715/2007 | A | A | A | A |
| G3 | Tailpipe emissions of engine in lab | Regulation (EC) No 595/2009 | A Where the vehicle manufacturer uses an engine from another manufacturer, bench test data from the engine manufacturer are accepted provided that the engine management system is identical (i.e. having at least the same electronic control unit (ECU)). The power output test may be performed on a chassis dynamometer, taking into account the power loss in the transmission. | A Where the vehicle manufacturer uses an engine from another manufacturer, bench test data from the engine manufacturer are accepted provided that the engine management system is identical (i.e. having at least the same electronic control unit (ECU)). The power output test may be performed on a chassis dynamometer, taking into account the power loss in the transmission. | A | A |
| G3a | Determination of specific CO2 emissions and fuel consumption of vehicle | Regulation (EC) No 595/2009 | A | A | A | A |
| G3b | Determination of specific energy efficiency performance of trailer | Regulation (EC) No 595/2009 | not in scope | not in scope | not in scope | not in scope |
| G4 | Tailipipe emissions on the road | Regulation (EC) No 715/2007 Regulation (EC) No 595/2009 | A | A | A | A |
| G5 | Durability of tailpipe emissions | Regulation (EC) No 715/2007 Regulation (EC) No 595/2009 | A | A | A | A |
| G6 | Crankcase emissions | Regulation (EC) No 715/2007 Regulation (EC) No 595/2009 | A | A | A | A |
| G7 | Evaporative emissions | Regulation (EC) No 715/2007 | A | A | A | A |
| G8 | Low-temperature tailpipe emissions in lab | Regulation (EC) No 715/2007 | A | A | A | A |
| G9 | On-board diagnostics | Regulation (EC) No 715/2007 Regulation (EC) No 595/2009 | The vehicle shall be fitted with an OBD system that shall be designed, constructed and installed as to enable it to identify types of deterioration or malfunction over the entire life of the vehicle and record at least the malfunction of the engine management system. The OBD-interface shall be able to communicate with commonly available diagnostic tools. | The vehicle shall be fitted with an OBD system that shall be designed, constructed and installed as to enable it to identify types of deterioration or malfunction over the entire life of the vehicle and record at least the malfunction of the engine management system. The OBD-interface shall be able to communicate with commonly available diagnostic tools. | A | A |
| G10 | Absence of defeat device | Regulation (EC) No 715/2007 Regulation (EC) No 595/2009 | A | A | A | A |
| G11 | Auxiliary emissions strategies | Regulation (EC) No 715/2007 Regulation (EC) No 595/2009 | A | A | A | A |
| G12 | Anti-tampering | Regulation (EC) No 715/2007 Regulation (EC) No 595/2009 | A | A | A | A |
| G13 | Recyclability | Directive 2005/64/EC | n/a However, Annex V on prohibition of reuse of the specified component parts shall apply. | n/a However, Annex V on prohibition of reuse of the specified component parts shall apply. | n/a However, Annex V on prohibition of reuse of the specified component parts shall apply. | n/a However, Annex V on prohibition of reuse of the specified component parts shall apply. |
| G14 | Air-conditioning systems | Directive 2006/40/EC | A | A | A | A |
| H | ACCESS TO VEHICLE INFORMATION AND SOFTWARE UPDATE | ACCESS TO VEHICLE INFORMATION AND SOFTWARE UPDATE | ACCESS TO VEHICLE INFORMATION AND SOFTWARE UPDATE | ACCESS TO VEHICLE INFORMATION AND SOFTWARE UPDATE | ACCESS TO VEHICLE INFORMATION AND SOFTWARE UPDATE | ACCESS TO VEHICLE INFORMATION AND SOFTWARE UPDATE |
| H1 | Access to vehicle OBD information and vehicle repair and maintenance information | Regulation (EU) 2018/858, Articles 61 to 66 and Annex X | X | X | X | X |
| H2 | Software update | Regulation (EU) 2018/858 UN Regulation No 156 | X | X | X | X |
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Regulation No 100 of the Economic Commission for Europe of the United Nations (UN/ECE) – Uniform provisions concerning the approval of vehicles with regard to specific requirements for the electric power train [2024/1955] (OJ L, 2024/1955, 26.7.2024, ELI: http://data.europa.eu/eli/reg/2024/1955/oj).
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Regulatory acts for EU type-approval of fully automated vehicles (as defined in Article 3(22) of Regulation (EU) 2019/2144) produced in small series pursuant to Article 41
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