RELEASE DATE：2021-09-15 11:11
Brief: Recently, EU released a series of new technical regulations and the final draft, the new general safety regulation REGULATION (EU) 2019/2144 left white technical provisions gradually clear.M1 models as an example, ATIC identified the new technical regulations and the existence of changes in technical regulations.
FOR M1 CATEGORY VEHICLES, THE NEW TECHNICAL REGULATIONS ARE AS FOLLOWS
For M1 advanced functions and active safety requirements have been increased and the main new technical requirements include: AEBS PC for light vehicles, reversing detecting system, emergency lane keeping system ELKS, intelligent speed assist ISA, alcohol interlock device, driver fatigue monitoring DDAW, Event data recorder, cyber security and software upgrades. Please be noted that automated driving vehicles must comply with UN R157 and other road user safety information system regulations to be issued.
No. | Item | Regulation | Note | Enforce |
1 | Safety-belt anchorages | UN Regulation No 145, 00 series of amendments | New item, iSize for child seats | For new vehicles, enforces from 6, July, 2022 |
2 | Frontal full-width impact | UN Regulation No 137,01 series of amendments | New item; Applies to M1 and all N1 up to 3500kg (see regulations for exemption conditions) | For new types, enforces from 6, July, 2022； For new vehicles, enforces from 7, July, 2024 |
3 | Side impact | UN Regulation No 135, 01 series of amendments | New item; Applies to M1 and all N1 up to 3500kg (see regulations for exemption conditions) | For new types, enforces from 6, July, 2022； For new vehicles, enforces from 7, July, 2024 |
4 | Advanced emergency braking for pedestrian and cyclist | UN Regulation No. 152, 00 series of amendments | New items, which must be equipped with | For new types, enforces from 7, July, 2024； For new vehicles, enforces from 7, July, 2026 |
5 | Reversing detection | UN Regulation No. 158, 00 series of amendments | New items, which must be equipped with | For new types, enforces from 6, July, 2022； For new vehicles, enforces from 7, July, 2024 |
6 | Emergency lane keeping system | Regulation (EU) 2021/646 ; and UN Regulation No 79; Hydraulic power steering vehicles need to comply with UN Regulation No 130 | New items, which must be equipped with | For new types, enforces from 6, July, 2022； For new vehicles, enforces from 7, July, 2024 (For hydraulic power steering vehicles： For new types, enforces from 7, July, 2024； For new vehicles, enforces from 7, July, 2026 |
7 | Advanced emergency braking on light-duty vehicles | UN Regulation No. 152, 00 series of amendments | New items, which must be equipped with | For new types, enforces from 6, July, 2022； For new vehicles, enforces from 7, July, 2024 |
8 | Protection of vehicle against cyberattacks | UN Regulation No 155, 00 series of amendments UN Regulation No 156, 00 series of amendments | New items, which must comply with UN R155. If the vehicle permit software upgrades, it must comply with UN R156 | For new types, enforces from 6, July, 2022； For new vehicles, enforces from 7, July, 2024 |
9 | Intelligent speed assistance-ISA | REGULATION (EU) 2021/1958 | New items, which must be equipped with | For new types, enforces from 6, July, 2022； For new vehicles, enforces from 7, July, 2024 |
10 | Emergency Stop Signal | UN Regulation No 48，06 series of amendments | New items, which must be equipped with | For new types, enforces from 6, July, 2022； For new vehicles, enforces from 7, July, 2024 |
11 | Headlamp cleaners（if equipped） | UN Regulation No 45，01 series of amendments | New items, if equipped | For new vehicles, enforces from 6, July, 2022 |
12 | Alcohol interlock installation facilitation | COMMISSION DELEGATED REGULATION (EU) 2021/1243 | New items, which must be equipped with | For new types, enforces from 6, July, 2022； For new vehicles, enforces from 7, July, 2024 |
13 | Driver drowsiness and attention warning-DDAW | Commission Delegated Regulation (EU) 2021/1341 | New items, which must be equipped with | For new types, enforces from 6, July, 2022； For new vehicles, enforces from 7, July, 2024 |
14 | Advanced driver distraction warning | No draft released yet | New items, which must be equipped with | For new types, enforces from 7, July, 2024； For new vehicles, enforces from 7, July, 2026 |
15 | Driver availability monitoring system | UN Regulation No 157, 00 series of amendments | New items, *Only applicable to automated driving vehicles | For new types, enforces from 6, July, 2022； For new vehicles, enforces from 7, July, 2024 |
16 | Systems to replace driver’s control | |||
17 | Systems to provide the vehicle with information on state of vehicle and surrounding area | |||
18 | Systems to provide safety information to other road users | No draft released yet | New items, *Only applicable to automated driving vehicles | For new types, enforces from 6, July, 2022； For new vehicles, enforces from 7, July, 2024 |
19 | Event data recorder | Regulation (EU) 2022/545 UN Regulation No. 160, 01 series of amendments | New items, which must be equipped with | M1,N1: For new types, enforces from 6, July, 2022； For new vehicles, enforces from 7, July, 2024 M2,M3,N2,N3: For new types, enforces from 7, Jan, 2026； For new vehicles, enforces from 7, Jan, 2029 |
FOR M1 VEHICLES, REGULATIONS WITH MODIFICATIONS ARE AS BELOW:
For M1, 13 individual technical regulations of the former EU regulation are replaced by the general structural regulation REGULATION (EU) 2021/535, with no changes to the technical regulations except for VIN and vehicle plate mounting. The scope of application of the Side impact and Frontal off-set impact, the rear impact regulation has been updated to UN R153. The seat installation, Door Lock and Door Hinge and Safety-belt anchorages regulations have been updated and the anti-theft regulation UN R116 can be split into 3 new UN R regulations for type approval.
No. | Item | Regulation | Note | Enforce |
1 | Hydrogen system material qualification | REGULATION (EU) 2021/535, ANNEX XIV | Regulation (EC) No 79/2009 is placed by REGULATION (EU) 2021/535, ANNEX XIV | For new vehicles, enforces from 6, July, 2022；（Type approvasl obtained before 6, July, 2022 continue to be valid） |
2 | Defrost/demist | REGULATION (EU) 2021/535, ANNEX VI | (EU) 672/2010 is replaced by REGULATION (EU) 2021/535, ANNEX VI | For new vehicles, enforces from 6, July, 2022；（Type approvasl obtained before 6, July, 2022 continue to be valid） |
3 | Wash/wipe | REGULATION (EU) 2021/535, ANNEX IV | (EU) 1008/2010 is replaced by REGULATION (EU) 2021/535, ANNEX IV | For new vehicles, enforces from 6, July, 2022；（Type approvasl obtained before 6, July, 2022 continue to be valid） |
4 | Gear shift indicator | REGULATION (EU) 2021/535, ANNEX IX | Regulation (EU) No 65/2012 is replaced by REGULATION (EU) 2021/535, ANNEX IX | For new vehicles, enforces from 6, July, 2022；（Type approvasl obtained before 6, July, 2022 continue to be valid） |
5 | Registration plate space | REGULATION (EU) 2021/535, ANNEX III | Front registration plate is now regulated. Regulation (EU) No 1003/2010 is replaced by REGULATION (EU) 2021/535, ANNEX III | For new types, enforces from 6, July, 2022；（Type approvasl obtained before 6, July, 2022 continue to be valid） For new vehicles enforces from 7, July, 2026； （Type approvasl obtained before 6, July, 2022 are no longer valid） |
6 | Reversing motion | REGULATION (EU) 2021/535，ANNEX XI | Regulation (EU) No 130/2012 is replaced by REGULATION (EU) 2021/535，ANNEX XI | For new vehicles, enforces from 6, July, 2022；（Type approvasl obtained before 6, July, 2022 continue to be valid） |
7 | Door entry steps, handholds and running boards | REGULATION (EU) 2021/535, ANNEX X | Regulation (EU) No 130/2012 is replaced by REGULATION (EU) 2021/535, ANNEX X | For new vehicles, enforces from 6, July, 2022；（Type approvasl obtained before 6, July, 2022 continue to be valid） |
8 | Statutory plate and vehicle identification number | REGULATION (EU) 2021/535, ANNEX II | VIN check digit is specified. Regulation (EU) No 19/2011 is replaced by REGULATION (EU) 2021/535, ANNEX II | For new types, enforces from 6, July, 2022；（Type approvasl obtained before 6, July, 2022 continue to be valid） For new vehicles enforces from 7, July, 2026； （Type approvasl obtained before 6, July, 2022 are no longer valid） |
9 | Towing devices | REGULATION (EU) 2021/535, ANNEX VII | Regulation (EU) No 1005/2010 is replaced by REGULATION (EU) 2021/535, ANNEX VII | For new vehicles, enforces from 6, July, 2022；（Type approvasl obtained before 6, July, 2022 continue to be valid） |
10 | Wheel guards | REGULATION (EU) 2021/535, Annex V | Regulation (EU) No 1009/2010 is replaced by REGULATION (EU) 2021/535, Annex V | For new vehicles, enforces from 6, July, 2022；（Type approvasl obtained before 6, July, 2022 continue to be valid） |
11 | Masses and dimensions | REGULATION (EU) 2021/535, ANNEX XIII | Regulation (EU) No 1230/2012 is replaced by REGULATION (EU) 2021/535, ANNEX XIII | For new vehicles, enforces from 6, July, 2022；（Type approvasl obtained before 6, July, 2022 continue to be valid） |
12 | Seats and head restraints | UN Regulation No 17,09 series of amendments | Updated from 08 serires to 09 series | For new vehicles, enforces from 6, July, 2022； |
13 | Safety-belt anchorages | UN Regulation No 14,09 series of amendments | Updated from 07 serires to 9 series | For new vehicles, enforces from 6, July, 2022； |
14 | Frontal off-set impact | UN Regulation No 94,03 series of amendments | The scope of application is extended to M1 up to 3500 kg and N1 up to 2500 kg. | For new vehicles, enforces from 6, July, 2022； |
15 | Side impact | UN Regulation No 95, 03 series of amendments | The scope of application is extended to all M1, N1; | For vehicles having R point of the lowest seat not greater than 700 mm from ground level： For new vehicles, enforces from 6, July, 2022； For vehicles having R point of the lowest seat > 700 mm from ground level： For new types, enforces from 6, July, 2022； For new vehicles, enforces from 7, July, 2024 |
16 | Rear impact | UN Regulation No 153, 03 series of amendments | Replaces UN R34. Applies to M1 and all N1s up to 3500kg. The scope of the post-tailspin examination is extended from fuel system integrity to post-tailspin fuel system integrity and electrical safety, capable of covering electric vehicles. | For new types, enforces from 6, July, 2022； For new vehicles, enforces from 7, July, 2024 |
17 | Vehicle alarm system | UN Regulation No 97,01 series of amendments | UN R116 could be divided into：UN R161-Locking system UN R162-Immobiliser systems， UN R163-Vehicle alarm system | For new vehicles, enforces from 6, July, 2022； |
18 | Anti-theft | UN Regulation No 116, 00 series of amendments | For new vehicles, enforces from 6, July, 2022； | |
19 | Door latches and hinges | UN Regulation No 11,04 series of amendments | Updated from 03seires to 04 series. | For new vehicles, enforces from 6, July, 2022； |
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