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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 IIU.K.List of the requirements referred to in Article 4(5) and Article 5(3) as well as the dates referred to in Article 16

a

Compliance is required if fitted.

b

Vehicles of this category shall be fitted with an adequate windscreen defrosting and demisting device.

c

Vehicles of this category shall be fitted with adequate windscreen washing and wiping devices.

d

The following vehicles are exempted:

  • semi-trailer towing vehicles of category N2 with a maximum mass exceeding 3,5 tonnes but not exceeding 8 tonnes,

  • vehicles of categories M2 and M3 of Class A, Class I and Class II as defined in paragraph 2.1 of UN Regulation No 107,

  • articulated buses of category M3 of Class A, Class I and Class II as defined in paragraph 2.1 of UN Regulation No 107,

  • off-road vehicles of categories M2, M3, N2 and N3,

  • special purpose vehicles of categories M2, M3, N2 and N3, and

  • vehicles of categories M2, M3, N2 and N3 with more than three axles.

e

Compliance is required in case of automated vehicles.

f

For motor vehicles with hydraulic power assisted steering systems dates in Note C apply. Those vehicles, however, shall be equipped with a lane departure warning system instead.

Notes to the table
A: Date for the prohibition of the registration of vehicles, as well as the placing on the market and entry into service of components and separate technical units: 6 July 2022
B: Date for refusal to grant EU type-approval: 6 July 2022
Date for the prohibition of the registration of vehicles, as well as the placing on the market and entry into service of components and separate technical units: 7 July 2024
C: Date for refusal to grant EU type-approval: 7 July 2024
Date for the prohibition of the registration of vehicles, as well as the placing on the market and entry into service of components and separate technical units: 7 July 2026
D: Date for refusal to grant EU type-approval: 7 January 2026
Date for the prohibition of the registration of vehicles, as well as the placing on the market and entry into service of components and separate technical units: 7 January 2029
X: The component or separate technical unit in question applies to the vehicle categories as indicated.
SubjectRegulatory actsAdditional specific technical provisionsM1M2M3N1N2N3O1O2O3O4STUComponent

Requirements concerning

ARESTRAINT SYSTEMS, CRASH TESTING, FUEL SYSTEM INTEGRITY AND HIGH VOLTAGE ELECTRICAL SAFETY

A1 Interior fittingsUN Regulation No 21A
A2 Seats and head restraintsUN Regulation No 17AAAAAA
A3 Bus seatsUN Regulation No 80AAA
A4 Safety-belt anchoragesUN Regulation No 14AAAAAA
A5 Safety-belts and restraint systemsUN Regulation No 16AAAAAAAA
A6 Safety-belt remindersUN Regulation No 16AAAAAA
A7 Partitioning systemsUN Regulation No 126XB
A8 Child restraint anchoragesUN Regulation No 145A
A9 Child restraint systemsUN Regulation No 44AaAaAaAaAaAaAA
A10 Enhanced child restraint systemsUN Regulation No 129XXXXXXBB
A11 Front underrun protectionUN Regulation No 93AAAA
A12 Rear underrun protectionUN Regulation No 58AAAAAAAAAAAA
A13 Lateral protectionUN Regulation No 73AAAA
A14 Fuel tank safetyUN Regulation No 34AAAAAAAAAAA
A15 Liquified petroleum gas safetyUN Regulation No 67AAAAAAA
A16 Compressed and liquified natural gas safetyUN Regulation No 110AAAAAAA
A17 Hydrogen safetyUN Regulation No 134AAAAAAA
A18 Hydrogen system material qualificationAAAAAAA
A19 In-use electric safetyUN Regulation No 100AAAAAA
A20 Frontal off-set impactUN Regulation No 94Applies to vehicle categories M1 with a maximum mass ≤ 3 500 kg and N1 with a maximum mass ≤ 2 500 kg. For vehicles with a maximum mass > 2 500 kg, dates in note B apply.AA
A21 Frontal full-width impactUN Regulation No 137Use of the anthropomorphic test device ‘Hybrid III’ crash dummy is permitted until the test device for human occupant restraint ‘THOR’ is available in the UN Regulation.BB
A22 Protective steeringUN Regulation No 12AAA
A23 Replacement airbagUN Regulation No 114XXB
A24 Cab impactUN Regulation No 29AAA
A25 Side impactUN Regulation No 95Applies to all vehicles of categories M1 and N1 including those with R point of the lowest seat > 700 mm from ground level. For vehicles having R point of the lowest seat > 700 mm from ground level, dates in Note B apply.AA
A26 Pole side impactUN Regulation No 135BB
A27 Rear impactUN Regulation No 34Applies to vehicle categories M1 with a maximum mass ≤ 3 500 kg and N1. Post‐crash electrical safety requirements shall be ensured.BB

Requirements concerning

BVULNERABLE ROAD USERS, VISION AND VISIBILITY

B1 Pedestrian leg and head protectionUN Regulation No 127AA
B2 Enlarged head impact zoneUN Regulation No 127Child and adult headform test area are bounded by the ‘adult wrap-around-distance’ of 2 500 mm or ‘windscreen rear reference line’ whichever is more forward. Headform contact with A-pillars, windscreen header and cowl is excluded, but shall be monitored.CC
B3 Frontal protection systemXXA
B4 Advanced emergency braking for pedestrian and cyclistCC
B5 Pedestrian and cyclist collision warningBBBBB
B6 Blind spot information systemBBBBB
B7 Reversing detectionBBBBBBB
B8 Forward visionUN Regulation No 125Applies to vehicle categories M1 and N1AC
B9 Heavy-duty vehicles direct visionDDDD
B10 Safety glazingUN Regulation No 43AAAAAAAAAAA
B11 Defrost/demistAAbAbAbAbAb
B12 Wash/wipeAAcAcAcAcAcA
B13 Indirect vision devicesUN Regulation No 46AAAAAAA

Requirements concerning

CVEHICLE CHASSIS, BRAKING, TYRES AND STEERING

C1 Steering equipmentUN Regulation No 79AAAAAAAAAA
C2 Lane departure warning systemUN Regulation No 130AdAdAdAd
C3 Emergency lane keeping systemBfBf
C4 Braking

UN Regulation No 13

UN Regulation No 13-H

AAAAAAAAAA
C5 Replacement braking partsUN Regulation No 90XXXXXXXXXXA
C6 Brake assistUN Regulation No 139AA
C7 Stability control

UN Regulation No 13

UN Regulation No 140

AAAAAAAAAA
C8 Advanced emergency braking on heavy-duty vehiclesUN Regulation No 131AdAdAdAd
C9 Advanced emergency braking on light-duty vehiclesBB
C10 Tyre safety and environmental performance

UN Regulation No 30

UN Regulation No 54

UN Regulation No 117

A test procedure for worn tyres shall also be ensured; the dates in note C apply.XXXXXXXXXXA
C11 Spare wheels and run‐flat systemsUN Regulation No 64AaAa
C12 Retreaded tyres

UN Regulation No 108

UN Regulation No 109

XXXXXXXXXXA
C13 Tyre pressure monitoring for light-duty vehiclesUN Regulation No 141Applies to vehicle categories M1 with a maximum mass ≤ 3 500 kg and N1.AB
C14 Tyre pressure monitoring for heavy‐duty vehiclesBBBBBB
C15 Tyre installationUN Regulation No 142Applies to all vehicle categories.AAAAAAAAAA
C16 Replacement wheelsUN Regulation No 124XXXXB

Requirements concerning

DON-BOARD INSTRUMENTS, ELECTRICAL SYSTEM, VEHICLE LIGHTING AND PROTECTION AGAINST UNAUTHORISED USE, INCLUDING CYBERATTACKS

D1 Audible warningUN Regulation No 28AAAAAAA
D2 Radio interference (electromagnetic compatibility)UN Regulation No 10AAAAAAAAAAAA
D3 Protection against unauthorised use, immobiliser and alarm systems

UN Regulation No 18

UN Regulation No 97

UN Regulation No 116

AAaAaAAaAaAA
D4 Protection of vehicle against cyberattacksBBBBBBBB
D5 SpeedometerUN Regulation No 39AAAAAA
D6 OdometerUN Regulation No 39AAAAAA
D7 Speed limitation devicesUN Regulation No 89AAAAA
D8 Intelligent speed assistanceBBBBBBB
D9 Identification of controls, tell-tales and indicatorsUN Regulation No 121AAAAAA
D10 Heating systemsUN Regulation No 122AAAAAAAAAAA
D11 Light signalling devices

UN Regulation No 4

UN Regulation No 6

UN Regulation No 7

UN Regulation No 19

UN Regulation No 23

UN Regulation No 38

UN Regulation No 77

UN Regulation No 87

UN Regulation No 91

XXXXXXXXXXA
D12 Road illumination devices

UN Regulation No 31

UN Regulation No 98

UN Regulation No 112

UN Regulation No 119

UN Regulation No 123

XXXXXXA
D13 Retro-reflective devices

UN Regulation No 3

UN Regulation No 104

XXXXXXXXXXA
D14 Light sources

UN Regulation No 37

UN Regulation No 99

UN Regulation No 128

XXXXXXXXXXA
D15 Installation of light signalling, road illumination and retro‐reflective devicesUN Regulation No 48AAAAAAAAAA
D16 Emergency Stop SignalBBBBBB
D17 Headlamp cleanersUN Regulation No 45AaAaAaAaAaAaA
D18 Gear shift indicatorA

Requirements concerning

EDRIVER AND SYSTEM BEHAVIOUR

E1 Alcohol interlock installation facilitationEN 50436:2016BBBBBB
E2 Driver drowsiness and attention warningBBBBBB
E3 Advanced driver distraction warningDistraction avoidance by technical means may also be taken into considerationCCCCCC
E4 Driver availability monitoring systemBeBeBeBeBeBe
E5 Event data recorderBDDBDDB
E6 Systems to replace driver’s controlBeBeBeBeBeBe
E7 Systems to provide the vehicle with information on state of vehicle and surrounding areaBeBeBeBeBeBe
E8 PlatooningBaBaBaBa
E9 Systems to provide safety information to other road usersBeBeBeBeBeBe

Requirements concerning

FGENERAL VEHICLE CONSTRUCTION AND FEATURES

F1 Registration plate spaceAAAAAAAAAA
F2 Reversing motionAAAAAA
F3 Door latches and hingesUN Regulation No 11AA
F4 Door entry steps, handholds and running boardsAAAA
F5 External projectionsUN Regulation No 26A
F6 External projections of commercial vehicle cabsUN Regulation No 61AAA
F7 Statutory plate and vehicle identification numberAAAAAAAAAA
F8 Towing devicesAAAAAA
F9 Wheel guardsA
F10 Spray suppression systemsAAAAAAA
F11 Masses and dimensionsAAAAAAAAAA
F12 Mechanical couplings

UN Regulation No 55

UN Regulation No 102

AaAaAaAaAaAaAAAAAA
F13 Vehicles intended for the transportation of dangerous goodsUN Regulation No 105AAAAAAA
F14 General bus constructionUN Regulation No 107AA
F15 Bus strength of superstructureUN Regulation No 66AA
F16 Flammability in busesUN Regulation No 118AA

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