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Regulation (EU) 2019/2144 of the European Parliament and of the Council of 27 November 2019 on 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)

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ANNEX IU.K.List of UN Regulations referred to in Article 4(2)

a

UN Regulation Nos 1, 8 and 20 are not applicable for EU type-approval of vehicles.

b

The mandatory fitting of a stability control function is required in accordance with the UN Regulations. However, it is also mandatory for vehicles of category N1.

c

Where it is declared by the vehicle manufacturer that a vehicle is suitable for towing loads (point 2.11.5 of the information document referred to in Article 24(1) of Regulation (EU) 2018/858) and any part of a suitable mechanical coupling device, whether fitted or not to the type of motor-vehicle, could (partly) obscure any lighting component and/or the space for mounting and fixing the rear registration plate, the following shall apply:

  • 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 in accordance with UN Regulation No 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.

d

Only Speed Limitation Devices (SLD) and the mandatory installation of SLD on vehicles of category M2, M3, N2 and N3 are concerned.

e

Devices to prevent unauthorised use shall be fitted on vehicles of categories M1 and N1 and immobiliser systems shall be fitted on vehicles of category M1.

f

See explanatory note 4 to the table in Annex II.

g

For vehicles of categories M1 with a maximum mass ≤ 3 500 kg and N1, that are not fitted with twin wheels on an axle.

Notes to the table

The series of amendments indicated in the table reflects the version that has been published in the Official Journal of the European Union and is without prejudice to the series of amendments that shall be complied with on the basis of the transitional provisions provided therein.

Compliance with a series of amendments adopted after the particular series indicated in the table shall be accepted as an alternative.

The dates specified in the relevant series of amendments of the UN Regulations listed in the table, as regards the obligations of Contracting Parties to the ‘Revised 1958 Agreement’, linked to first registration, entry into service, making available on the market, sale, the recognition of type‐approvals, and any similar provisions, apply on a compulsory basis for the purposes of Articles 48 and 50 of Regulation (EU) 2018/858 except where alternative dates are specified in Annex II to this Regulation in which case those alternative dates are to be followed instead.

In certain instances, a UN Regulation listed in the table provides in its transitional provisions that as from a specified date, Contracting Parties to the ‘Revised 1958 Agreement’ applying a certain series of amendments to that UN Regulation shall not be obliged to accept or may refuse to accept, for the purpose of national or regional type-approval, a type approved in accordance with a preceding series of amendments, or wording with similar intention and meaning. This shall be construed as a binding provision for national authorities to consider the certificates of conformity to be no longer valid for the purposes of Article 48 of Regulation (EU) 2018/858, except where alternative dates are specified in Annex II to this Regulation in which case those alternative dates are to be followed instead.

UN Regulation NumberSubjectSeries of amendments published in the OJOJ ReferenceScope covered by the UN Regulation
1Headlamps emitting an asymmetrical passing beam and/or driving beam equipped with filament lamps R2 and/or HS102 series of amendments OJ L 177, 10.7.2010, p. 1M, N a
3Retro-reflecting devices for power-driven vehicles and their trailers02 series of amendments OJ L 323, 6.12.2011, p. 1M, N, O
4Illumination of rear-registration plates of power-driven vehicles and their trailersOriginal version of the Regulation OJ L 4, 7.1.2012, p. 17M, N, O
6Direction indicators for power-driven vehicles and their trailers01 series of amendments OJ L 213, 18.7.2014, p. 1M, N, O
7Front and rear position (side) lamps, stop-lamps and end‐outline marker lamps for power-driven vehicles and their trailers02 series of amendments OJ L 285, 30.9.2014, p. 1M, N, O
8Motor vehicles headlamps (H1, H2, H3, HB3, HB4, H7, H8, H9, HIR1, HIR2 and/or H11)05 series of amendments Corrigendum 1 to Revision 4 OJ L 177, 10.7.2010, p. 71M, N a
10Electromagnetic compatibility05 series of amendments OJ L 41, 17.2.2017, p. 1M, N, O
11Door latches and door retention components04 series of amendments OJ L 218, 21.8.2019, p. 1M1, N1
12Protection of the driver against the steering mechanism in the event of impact04 series of amendments OJ L 89, 27.3.2013, p. 1M1, N1
13Braking of vehicles and trailers11 series of amendments OJ L 42, 18.2.2016, p. 1M2, M3, N, O b
13-HBraking of passenger carsOriginal version of the Regulation OJ L 335, 22.12.2015, p. 1M1, N1
14Safety-belt anchorages07 series of amendments OJ L 218, 19.8.2015, p. 27M, N
16Safety-belts, restraint systems, child restraint systems and ISOFIX child restraint systems07 series of amendments OJ L 109, 27.4.2018, p. 1M, N
17Seats, their anchorages and any head restraints08 series of amendments OJ L 230, 31.8.2010, p. 81M, N
18Protection of motor vehicles against unauthorised use03 series of amendments OJ L 120, 13.5.2010, p. 29M2, M3, N2, N3
19Power-driven vehicle front fog lamps04 series of amendments OJ L 250, 22.8.2014, p. 1M, N
20Headlamps emitting an asymmetrical passing beam or a driving beam or both and equipped with halogen filament lamps (H4 lamps)03 series of amendments OJ L 177, 10.7.2010, p. 170M, N a
21Interior fittings01 series of amendments OJ L 188, 16.7.2008, p. 32M1
23Reversing and manoeuvring lamps for power-driven vehicles and their trailersOriginal version of the Regulation OJ L 237, 8.8.2014, p. 1M, N, O
25Head restraints (headrests), whether or not incorporated in vehicle seats04 series of amendments Corrigendum 2 to Revision 1 OJ L 215, 14.8.2010, p. 1M1
26External projections03 series of amendments OJ L 215, 14.8.2010, p. 27M1
28Audible warning devices and audible signalsOriginal version of the Regulation OJ L 323, 6.12.2011, p. 33M, N
29Protection of the occupants of the cab of a commercial vehicle03 series of amendments OJ L 304, 20.11.2010, p. 21N
30Pneumatic tyres for motor vehicles and their trailers (Class C1)02 series of amendments OJ L 307, 23.11.2011, p. 1M, N, O
31Power-driven vehicle’s sealed-beam headlamps (SB) emitting a European asymmetrical passing beam or a driving beam or both02 series of amendments OJ L 185, 17.7.2010, p. 15M, N
34Prevention of fire risks (liquid fuel tanks)03 series of amendments OJ L 231, 26.8.2016, p. 41M, N, O
37Filament lamps for use in approved lamp units of power‐driven vehicles and their trailers03 series of amendments OJ L 213, 18.7.2014, p. 36M, N, O
38Rear fog lamps for power-driven vehicles and their trailersOriginal version of the Regulation OJ L 4, 7.1.2012, p. 20M, N, O
39Speedometer and odometer equipment including its installation01 series of amendments OJ L 302, 28.11.2018, p. 106M, N
43Safety glazing materials and their installation on vehicles01 series of amendments OJ L 42, 12.2.2014, p. 1M, N, O
44Restraining devices for child occupants of power-driven vehicles (‘Child Restraint Systems’)04 series of amendments OJ L 265, 30.9.2016, p. 1M, N
45Headlamps cleaners01 series of amendmentsM, N
46Devices for indirect vision and their installation04 series of amendments OJ L 237, 8.8.2014, p. 24M, N
48Installation of lighting and light-signalling devices on motor vehicles06 series of amendments OJ L 14, 16.1.2019, p. 42M, N, O c
54Pneumatic tyres for commercial vehicles and their trailers (Classes C2 and C3)Original version of the Regulation OJ L 307, 23.11.2011, p. 2M, N, O
55Mechanical coupling components of combinations of vehicles01 series of amendments OJ L 153, 15.6.2018, p. 179M, N, O c
58Rear underrun protective devices (RUPDs) and their installation; Rear underrun protection (RUP)03 series of amendments OJ L 49, 20.2.2019, p. 1M, N, O
61Commercial vehicles with regard to their external projections forward of the cab’s rear panelOriginal version of the Regulation OJ L 164, 30.6.2010, p. 1N
64Temporary‐use spare unit, run-flat tyres/system (and tyre pressure monitoring system)02 series of amendments OJ L 310, 26.11.2010, p. 18M1, N1
66Strength of the superstructure of large passenger vehicles02 series of amendments OJ L 84, 30.3.2011, p. 1M2, M3
67Motor vehicles using LPG01 series of amendments OJ L 285, 20.10.2016, p. 1M, N
73Lateral protection devices of goods vehicles01 series of amendments OJ L 122, 8.5.2012, p. 1N2, N3, O3, O4
77Parking lamps for power-driven vehiclesOriginal version of the Regulation OJ L 4, 7.1.2012, p. 21M, N
79Steering equipment03 series of amendments OJ L 318, 14.12.2018, p. 1M, N, O
80Seats of large passenger vehicles03 series of amendments OJ L 226, 24.8.2013, p. 20M2, M3
87Daytime running lamps for power-driven vehiclesOriginal version of the Regulation OJ L 4, 7.1.2012, p. 24M, N
89Speed limitation devices and adjustable speed limitation devicesOriginal version of the Regulation OJ L 4, 7.1.2012, p. 25M, N d
90Replacement brake lining assemblies, drum-brake linings and discs and drums for power-driven vehicles and their trailers02 series of amendments OJ L 290, 16.11.2018, p. 54M, N, O
91Side-marker lamps for motor vehicles and their trailersOriginal version of the Regulation OJ L 4, 7.1.2012, p. 27M, N, O
93Front underrun protective devices (FUPDs) and their installation; front underrun protection (FUP)Original version of the Regulation OJ L 185, 17.7.2010, p. 56N2, N3
94Protection of occupants in the event of a frontal collision03 series of amendments OJ L 35, 8.2.2018, p. 1M1
95Protection of occupants in the event of a lateral collision03 series of amendments OJ L 183, 10.7.2015, p. 91M1, N1
97Vehicle Alarm Systems (VAS)01 series of amendments OJ L 122, 8.5.2012, p. 19M1, N1 e
98Motor vehicle headlamps equipped with gas-discharge light sources01 series of amendments OJ 176, 14.6.2014, p. 64M, N
99Gas-discharge light sources for use in approved gas‐discharge lamp units of power-driven vehiclesOriginal version of the Regulation OJ L 320, 17.12.2018, p. 45M, N
100Electric safety02 series of amendments OJ L 302, 28.11.2018, p. 114M, N
102Close-coupling device (CCD); fitting of an approved type of CCDOriginal version of the Regulation OJ L 351, 30.12.2008, p. 44N2, N3, O3, O4
104Retro-reflective markings (heavy and long vehicles)Original version of the Regulation OJ L 75, 14.3.2014, p. 29M2, M3, N, O2, O3, O4
105Vehicles for the carriage of dangerous goods05 series of amendments OJ L 4, 7.1.2012, p. 30N, O
107General construction of category M2 and M3 vehicles07 series of amendments OJ L 52, 23.2.2018, p. 1M2, M3
108Retreaded pneumatic tyres for passenger cars and their trailersOriginal version of the Regulation OJ L 181, 4.7.2006, p. 1M1, O1, O2
109Retreaded pneumatic tyres for commercial vehicles and their trailersOriginal version of the Regulation OJ L 181, 4.7.2006, p. 1M2, M3, N, O3, O4
110Specific components for CNG and LNG01 series of amendments OJ L 166, 30.6.2015, p. 1M, N
112Motor vehicle headlamps emitting an asymmetrical passing beam or a driving beam or both and equipped with filament lamps and/or LED modules01 series of amendments OJ L 250, 22.8.2014, p. 67M, N
114Replacement Airbag SystemsOriginal version of the Regulation OJ L 373, 27.12.2006, p. 272M1, N1
115LPG and CNG retrofit systemsOriginal version of the Regulation OJ L 323, 7.11.2014, p. 91M, N
116Protection of motor vehicles against unauthorised useOriginal version of the Regulation OJ L 45, 16.2.2012, p. 1M1, N1 e
117Tyres with regard to rolling sound emissions, adhesion on wet surfaces and rolling resistance (Classes C1, C2 and C3)02 series of amendments OJ L 218, 12.8.2016, p. 1M, N, O
118Fire resistance of interior materials in buses02 series of amendments OJ L 102, 21.4.2015, p. 67M3
119Cornering lamps01 series of amendments OJ L 89, 25.3.2014, p. 101M, N
121Location and identification of hand controls, tell-tales and indicators01 series of amendments OJ L 5, 8.1.2016, p. 9M, N
122Heating systems of vehiclesOriginal version of the Regulation OJ L 164, 30.6.2010, p. 231M, N, O
123Adaptive front-lighting systems (AFS) for motor vehicles01 series of amendments OJ L 49, 20.2.2019, p. 24M, N
124Replacement wheelsOriginal version of the Regulation OJ L 375, 27.12.2006, p. 568M1, N1, O1, O2
125Forward field of vision01 series of amendments OJ L 20, 25.1.2018, p. 16M1
126Partitioning systemsOriginal version of the RegulationM1
127Pedestrian safety02 series of amendmentsM1, N1
128Light Emitting Diode (LED) light sourcesOriginal version of the Regulation OJ L 320, 17.12.2018, p. 63M, N, O
129Enhanced Child Restraint SystemsOriginal version of the Regulation OJ L 97, 29.3.2014, p. 21M, N
130Lane Departure Warning SystemsOriginal version of the Regulation OJ L 178, 18.6.2014, p. 29M2, M3, N2, N3 f
131Advanced Emergency Braking Systems01 series of amendments OJ L 214, 19.7.2014, p. 47M2, M3, N2, N3 f
134Hydrogen safetyOriginal version of the Regulation OJ L 129, 17.5.2019, p. 43M, N
135Pole side impact01 series of amendmentsM1, N1
137Frontal full-width impact01 series of amendmentsM1
139Brake Assist SystemsOriginal version of the Regulation OJ L 269, 26.10.2018, p. 1M1, N1
140Electronic Stability Control SystemsOriginal version of the Regulation OJ L 269, 26.10.2018, p. 17M1, N1
141Tyre Pressure Monitoring SystemsOriginal version of the Regulation OJ L 269, 26.10.2018, p. 36M1, N1 g
142Tyre installationOriginal version of the RegulationM1
145Child restraint anchoragesOriginal version of the RegulationM1

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