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.)
| Item | Subject | Regulatory act | M1 ≤ 2 500 kg | M1 > 2 500 kg | M2 | M3 |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 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 | G Application is limited to the passenger compartment in front of the transverse plane passing through the torso reference line of the 3-D H machine placed on the rearmost seat designated for normal use when the vehicle is used on a public road, as well as to the respective reference zones of each seating position designated for normal use as defined in the regulatory act when the vehicle type is subject to the requirements applicable to vehicle category M1. It does not apply to the patient compartment of ambulances Additional requirements for new types of ambulances: The patient compartment of ambulances shall comply with the requirements of EN 1789:2020 on Medical vehicles and their equipment – Road ambulances with the exception of Section 6.5, list of equipment. Proof of compliance shall be provided with a test report of the technical service and may be based on an assessment carried out by subcontractors or subsidiaries of the technical service in accordance with the provisions of Article 71. If a wheelchair space is foreseen, the requirements for wheelchair accessible vehicles (code SH) relating to the wheelchair tie-down and occupant restraint systems shall also apply. | G Application is limited to the passenger compartment in front of the transverse plane passing through the torso reference line of the 3-D H machine placed on the rearmost seat designated for normal use when the vehicle is used on a public road, as well as to the respective reference zones of each seating position designated for normal use as defined in the regulatory act when the vehicle type is subject to the requirements applicable to vehicle category M1. It does not apply to the patient compartment of ambulances Additional requirements for new types of ambulances: The patient compartment of ambulances shall comply with the requirements of EN 1789:2020 on Medical vehicles and their equipment – Road ambulances with the exception of Section 6.5, list of equipment. Proof of compliance shall be provided with a test report of the technical service and may be based on an assessment carried out by subcontractors or subsidiaries of the technical service in accordance with the provisions of Article 71. If a wheelchair space is foreseen, the requirements for wheelchair accessible vehicles (code SH) relating to the wheelchair tie-down and occupant restraint systems shall also apply. | n/a for the passenger or patient compartment Additional requirements for new types of ambulances: The patient compartment of ambulances shall comply with the requirements of EN 1789:2020 on Medical vehicles and their equipment – Road ambulances with the exception of Section 6.5, list of equipment. Proof of compliance shall be provided with a test report of the technical service and may be based on an assessment carried out by subcontractors or subsidiaries of the technical service in accordance with the provisions of Article 71. If a wheelchair space is foreseen, the requirements for wheelchair accessible vehicles (code SH) relating to the wheelchair tie-down and occupant restraint systems shall also apply. | n/a for the passenger or patient compartment Additional requirements for new types of ambulances: The patient compartment of ambulances shall comply with the requirements of EN 1789:2020 on Medical vehicles and their equipment – Road ambulances with the exception of Section 6.5, list of equipment. Proof of compliance shall be provided with a test report of the technical service and may be based on an assessment carried out by subcontractors or subsidiaries of the technical service in accordance with the provisions of Article 71. If a wheelchair space is foreseen, the requirements for wheelchair accessible vehicles (code SH) relating to the wheelchair tie-down and occupant restraint systems shall also apply. |
| A2 | Seats and head restraints | Regulation (EU) 2019/2144 | G Application is limited to seats designated for normal use when the vehicle is used on a public road. Seats that are not designated as such shall be clearly and permanently identified to users, either by means of a pictogram or a sign with an appropriate text. The energy dissipation and radii requirements are checked in accordance with paragraphs 5.2.3./5.2.4.2. and 5.2.4. of UN Regulation No 17 when the vehicle type is subject to the requirements applicable to vehicle category M1. The luggage retention requirements of UN Regulation No 17 (para. 1, point (c) and Annex 9) do not apply. | G Application is limited to seats designated for normal use when the vehicle is used on a public road. Seats that are not designated as such shall be clearly and permanently identified to users, either by means of a pictogram or a sign with an appropriate text. The energy dissipation and radii requirements are checked in accordance with paragraphs 5.2.3./5.2.4.2. and 5.2.4. of UN Regulation No 17 when the vehicle type is subject to the requirements applicable to vehicle category M1. The luggage retention requirements of UN Regulation No 17 (para. 1, point (c) and Annex 9) do not apply. | X Application limited to seats designated for normal use when the vehicle is used on a public road. Seats that are not designated as such shall be clearly and permanently identified to users, either by means of a pictogram or a sign with an appropriate text. | X Application limited to seats designated for normal use when the vehicle is used on a public road. Seats that are not designated as such shall be clearly and permanently identified to users, either by means of a pictogram or a sign with an appropriate text. |
| A3 | Bus seats | Regulation (EU) 2019/2144 | not in scope | not in scope | X Application limited to seats designated for normal use when the vehicle is used on a public road. Seats that are not designated as such shall be clearly and permanently identified to users, either by means of a pictogram or a sign with an appropriate text. | X Application limited to seats designated for normal use when the vehicle is used on a public road. Seats that are not designated as such shall be clearly and permanently identified to users, either by means of a pictogram or a sign with an appropriate text. |
| A4 | Safety-belt anchorages | Regulation (EU) 2019/2144 | X Application limited to seats designated for normal use when the vehicle is used on a public road. | G Application limited to seats designated for normal use when the vehicle is used on a public road. At least anchorages for lap belts are required in the rear seating positions. | X Application limited to seats designated for normal use when the vehicle is used on a public road. At least anchorages for lap belts are required in the rear seating positions. | X Application limited to seats designated for normal use when the vehicle is used on a public road. At least anchorages for lap belts are required in the rear seating positions. |
| A5 | Safety-belts and restraint systems | Regulation (EU) 2019/2144 | X Application limited to seats designated for normal use when the vehicle is used on a public road. | G Application limited to seats designated for normal use when the vehicle is used on a public road. At least lap belts are required in the rear seating positions. | G Application limited to seats designated for normal use when the vehicle is used on a public road. At least lap belts are required in the rear seating positions. | G Application limited to seats designated for normal use when the vehicle is used on a public road. At least lap belts are required in the rear seating positions. |
| A6 | Safety-belt reminders | Regulation (EU) 2019/2144 | X Not required for rear seats | X Not required for rear seats | X Not required for rear seats | X Not required for rear seats |
| A7 | Partitioning systems | Regulation (EU) 2019/2144 | equipment | equipment | Equipment | equipment |
| A8 | Child restraint anchorages | Regulation (EU) 2019/2144 | G ISOFIX is not required on ambulances and hearses | G ISOFIX is not required on ambulances and hearses | IF | IF |
| A9 | Child restraint systems (IF) | Regulation (EU) 2019/2144 | equipment | equipment | Equipment | equipment |
| A10 | Enhanced child restraint systems (IF) | Regulation (EU) 2019/2144 | equipment | equipment | Equipment | equipment |
| 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 | X | X | X | X |
| 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 | X Modification to the routing and length of the refuelling duct and re-positioning of the original tank inboard is permissible provided all installation requirements are met. | X Modification to the routing and length of the refuelling duct and re-positioning of the original tank inboard is permissible provided all installation requirements are met. | X Modification to the routing and length of the refuelling duct and re-positioning of the original tank inboard is permissible provided all installation requirements are met. | X Modification to the routing and length of the refuelling duct and re-positioning of the original tank inboard is permissible provided all installation requirements are met. |
| A15 | Liquified petroleum gas safety (IF) | Regulation (EU) 2019/2144 | X | G | G | X |
| A16 | Compressed and liquified natural gas safety (IF) | Regulation (EU) 2019/2144 | X | G | G | X |
| A17 | Hydrogen safety (IF) | Regulation (EU) 2019/2144 | X | G | G | X |
| A18 | Hydrogen system material qualification (IF) | Regulation (EU) 2019/2144 | X | X | X | X |
| A19 | In-use electric safety (IF) | Regulation (EU) 2019/2144 | X | G | X | X |
| A20 | Frontal off-set impact | Regulation (EU) 2019/2144 | X | G 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, irrespective of the mass in running order increase, as part of a previous-stage type-approval 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. Completed vehicles on the basis of a type-approved incomplete chassis-cowl configuration are exempted from the full-scale crash test. However, it shall be demonstrated to the satisfaction of the technical service that there is no unacceptable risk of fuel system integrity failure or unacceptable risk of direct contact with live parts of high voltage propulsion systems, after a frontal impact. Virtual testing methods may be used in accordance with Annex VIII to Regulation (EU) 2018/858. | not in scope | not in scope |
| A21 | Frontal full-width impact | Regulation (EU) 2019/2144 | G | G 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, irrespective of the mass in running order increase, as part of a previous-stage type-approval 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. Completed vehicles on the basis of a type-approved incomplete chassis-cowl configuration are exempted from the full-scale crash test. However, it shall be demonstrated to the satisfaction of the technical service that there is no unacceptable risk of fuel system integrity failure or unacceptable risk of direct contact with live parts of high voltage propulsion systems, after a frontal impact. Virtual testing methods may be used in accordance with Annex VIII to Regulation (EU) 2018/858.. | not in scope | not in scope |
| A22 | Protective steering | Regulation (EU) 2019/2144 | X | G | not in scope | not in scope |
| A23 | Replacement airbag | Regulation (EU) 2019/2144 | equipment | equipment | equipment | equipment |
| A24 | Cab impact | Regulation (EU) 2019/2144 | not in scope | not in scope | not in scope | not in scope |
| A25 | Side impact | Regulation (EU) 2019/2144 | X | G Completed vehicles are deemed to comply with the side impact requirements provided that compliance has been demonstrated for at least the van or chassis-cab configuration, with appropriate powertrain, irrespective of the mass in running order increase, as part of a previous-stage type-approval. Completed vehicles on the basis of a type-approved incomplete chassis-cowl configuration are exempted from the full-scale crash test. However, it shall be demonstrated to the satisfaction of the technical service that there is no unacceptable risk of fuel system integrity failure or unacceptable risk of direct contact with live parts of high voltage propulsion systems, after a side impact. Virtual testing methods may be used in accordance with Annex VIII to Regulation (EU) 2018/858. | not in scope | not in scope |
| A26 | Pole side impact | Regulation (EU) 2019/2144 | n/a | n/a | not in scope | not in scope |
| A27 | Rear impact | Regulation (EU) 2019/2144 | X | G 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 | not in scope | not in scope |
| A28 | 112-based eCall in-vehicles systems | Regulation (EU) 2015/758 | G | G | not in scope | not in scope |
| 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 | X | G | not in scope | not in scope |
| B2 | Enlarged head impact zone | Regulation (EU) 2019/2144 | X | G Modifications to the interior fittings directly behind the windscreen do not have to be taken into account. | not in scope | not in scope |
| 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 | X | G | not in scope | not in scope |
| B5 | Pedestrian and cyclist collision warning | Regulation (EU) 2019/2144 | not in scope | not in scope | X | X |
| B6 | Blind spot information system | Regulation (EU) 2019/2144 | not in scope | not in scope | X | X |
| B7 | Reversing detection | Regulation (EU) 2019/2144 | X | X | X | X |
| B8 | Forward vision | Regulation (EU) 2019/2144 | X | G | not in scope | not in scope |
| B9 | Heavy-duty vehicles direct vision | Regulation (EU) 2019/2144 | not in scope | not in scope | no requirements yet | no requirements yet |
| B10 | Safety glazing | Regulation (EU) 2019/2144 | X For all glazing other than the windscreen and side windows located forward of the driver’s eye points, the material may be either of safety glass or rigid plastic glazing. | X For all glazing other than the windscreen and side windows located forward of the driver’s eye points, the material may be either of safety glass or rigid plastic glazing. | X For all glazing other than the windscreen and side windows located forward of the driver’s eye points, the material may be either of safety glass or rigid plastic glazing. | X For all glazing other than the windscreen and side windows located forward of the driver’s eye points, the material may be either of safety glass or rigid plastic glazing. |
| B11 | Defrost/demist | Regulation (EU) 2019/2144 | G | G | X Vehicles shall be fitted with an adequate windscreen defrosting and demisting device | X Vehicles shall be fitted with an adequate windscreen defrosting and demisting device |
| B12 | Wash/wipe | Regulation (EU) 2019/2144 | G | G | X Vehicles shall be fitted with adequate windscreen washing and wiping devices | X Vehicles shall be fitted with adequate windscreen washing and wiping devices |
| B13 | Indirect vision devices | Regulation (EU) 2019/2144 | X | G | G | G |
| B14 | Acoustic Vehicle Alerting Systems | Regulation (EU) No 540/2014 | X | X | X | X |
| 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 | X | G | G | G |
| C2 | Lane departure warning | Regulation (EU) 2019/2144 | not in scope | not in scope | n/a | n/a |
| C3 | Emergency lane keeping | Regulation (EU) 2019/2144 | X | G May be a C2 Lane departure warning system in case this was applicable for the base vehicle. | not in scope | not in scope |
| C4 | Braking | Regulation (EU) 2019/2144 | G | G | G | G |
| C5 | Replacement braking parts | Regulation (EU) 2019/2144 | equipment | equipment | equipment | equipment |
| C6 | Brake assist | Regulation (EU) 2019/2144 | X | G | not in scope | not in scope |
| C7 | Stability control | Regulation (EU) 2019/2144 | X | G In the case of modifications to the stability control system, included as part of a previous stage type-approval, that are likely to affect the function of that base vehicle’s stability control system, it shall be demonstrated that the vehicle has not been rendered unsafe or unstable. This shall be proven by tests e.g. performing rapid double lane-change manoeuvres in each direction at 80 km/h with sufficient severity to cause intervention by the stability control system. These interventions shall be well-controlled and shall improve the stability of the vehicle under those driving conditions in comparison to the stability of the vehicle with a disabled stability control system. All tests are subject to the agreement between the manufacturer and technical service. | n/a | n/a |
| C8 | Advanced emergency braking on heavy-duty vehicles | Regulation (EU) 2019/2144 | not in scope | not in scope | n/a | n/a |
| C9 | Advanced emergency braking on light-duty vehicles | Regulation (EU) 2019/2144 | X | G | not in scope | not in scope |
| C10 | Tyre safety and environmental performance | Regulation (EU) 2019/2144 | X | G | G | G |
| C11 | Spare wheels and run-flat systems (IF) | Regulation (EU) 2019/2144 | X | X | not in scope | not in scope |
| C12 | Retreaded tyres | Regulation (EU) 2019/2144 | equipment | equipment | equipment | equipment |
| C13 | Tyre pressure monitoring for light-duty vehicles | Regulation (EU) 2019/2144 | X | G | not in scope | not in scope |
| C14 | Tyre pressure monitoring for heavy-duty vehicles | Regulation (EU) 2019/2144 | not in scope | not in scope | X | X |
| C15 | Tyre installation | Regulation (EU) 2019/2144 | X | G | G | G |
| 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 | X | X | X | X |
| D2 | Radio interference (electromagnetic compatibility) | Regulation (EU) 2019/2144 | X | X | X | X |
| D3 | Protection against unauthorised use, immobiliser and alarm systems | Regulation (EU) 2019/2144 | X | G | IF G | IF G |
| D4 | Protection of vehicle against cyberattacks | Regulation (EU) 2019/2144 | X | X | X | X |
| D5 | Speedometer | Regulation (EU) 2019/2144 | X | X | X | X |
| D6 | Odometer | Regulation (EU) 2019/2144 | X | X | X | X |
| D7 | Speed limitation devices | Regulation (EU) 2019/2144 | not in scope | not in scope | X | X |
| D8 | Intelligent speed assistance | Regulation (EU) 2019/2144 | X | X | X | X |
| D9 | Identification of controls, tell-tales and indicators | Regulation (EU) 2019/2144 | X | X | X | X |
| D10 | Heating systems | Regulation (EU) 2019/2144 | X | X | X | X |
| 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 | A Provided that all mandatory lighting devices are installed and that the geometric visibility is not affected | A + G for the cab A for the remaining part Provided that all mandatory lighting devices are installed and that the geometric visibility is not affected | A + G for the cab A for the remaining part Provided that all mandatory lighting devices are installed and that the geometric visibility is not affected | A + G for the cab A for the remaining part Provided that all mandatory lighting devices are installed and that the geometric visibility is not affected |
| D16 | Emergency stop signal | Regulation (EU) 2019/2144 | X | X | X Only for vehicles fitted with electronically controlled anti-lock braking system | X Only for vehicles fitted with electronically controlled anti-lock braking system |
| D17 | Headlamp cleaners (IF) | Regulation (EU) 2019/2144 | IF | IF | IF | IF |
| D18 | Gear shift indicator | Regulation (EU) 2019/2144 | G | G | not in scope | 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 | X | X | X | X |
| E2 | Driver drowsiness and attention warning | Regulation (EU) 2019/2144 | X | X | X | X |
| E3 | Advanced driver distraction warning | Regulation (EU) 2019/2144 | X Date for refusal to grant EU type- approval: 7 July 2026 Date for the prohibition of the registration of vehicles: 7 July 2028 | X Date for refusal to grant EU type- approval: 7 July 2026 Date for the prohibition of the registration of vehicles: 7 July 2028 | X Date for refusal to grant EU type- approval: 7 July 2026 Date for the prohibition of the registration of vehicles: 7 July 2028 | X Date for refusal to grant EU type- approval: 7 July 2026 Date for the prohibition of the registration of vehicles: 7 July 2028 |
| E4 | Driver availability monitoring system (in case of automated vehicles) | Regulation (EU) 2019/2144 | IF | IF | not in scope | not in scope |
| E5 | Event data recorder | Regulation (EU) 2019/2144 | X | G | no requirement yet | no requirement yet |
| E6 | Systems to replace driver’s control (in case of automated vehicles) | Regulation (EU) 2019/2144 | IF | IF | no requirement yet | 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 | IF | no requirement yet | 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 | X | X | X | X |
| F2 | Reversing motion | Regulation (EU) 2019/2144 | X | X | X | X |
| F3 | Door latches and hinges | Regulation (EU) 2019/2144 | X Application limited to doors giving access to seats designated for normal use when the vehicle is used on a public road and where the distance between the R-point of the seat and the average plane of the door surface, measured perpendicular to the longitudinal medium plane of the vehicle, does not exceed 500 mm. | G Application limited to doors giving access to seats designated for normal use when the vehicle is used on a public road and where the distance between the R-point of the seat and the average plane of the door surface, measured perpendicular to the longitudinal medium plane of the vehicle, does not exceed 500 mm. Completed vehicles on the basis of a type-approved incomplete chassis-cowl configuration are exempted from the general and performance requirements. | not in scope | not in scope |
| F4 | Door entry steps, handholds and running boards | Regulation (EU) 2019/2144 | X | X | not in scope | not in scope |
| F5 | External projections | Regulation (EU) 2019/2144 | G for the cab A for the remaining part The requirements on the protrusion of open windows do not apply to the living compartment | G for the cab A for the remaining part The requirements on the protrusion of open windows do not apply to the living compartment | not in scope | not in scope |
| F6 | External projections of commercial vehicle cabs | Regulation (EU) 2019/2144 | not in scope | not in scope | not in scope | not in scope |
| F7 | Statutory plate and vehicle identification number | Regulation (EU) 2019/2144 | X | X | X | X |
| F8 | Towing devices | Regulation (EU) 2019/2144 | X Required for the front only, to be tested if fitted at the rear | X Required for the front only, to be tested if fitted at the rear | X Required for the front only, to be tested if fitted at the rear | X Required for the front only, to be tested if fitted at the rear |
| F9 | Wheel guards | Regulation (EU) 2019/2144 | G | G | not in scope | not in scope |
| F10 | Spray suppression systems | Regulation (EU) 2019/2144 | not in scope | not in scope | not in scope | not in scope |
| F11 | Masses and dimensions | Regulation (EU) 2019/2144 | X | X | X | X |
| F12 | Mechanical couplings | Regulation (EU) 2019/2144 | IF X | IF G | IF G | IF G |
| F13 | Vehicles intended for the transportation of dangerous goods (IF) | Regulation (EU) 2019/2144 | not in scope | not in scope | not in scope | not in scope |
| F14 | General bus construction | Regulation (EU) 2019/2144 | not in scope | not in scope | A | A |
| F15 | Bus strength of superstructure | Regulation (EU) 2019/2144 | not in scope | not in scope | A | A |
| F16 | Flammability in buses | Regulation (EU) 2019/2144 | not in scope | not in scope | not in scope | G for the cab X for the remaining part |
| G | ENVIRONMENTAL PERFORMANCE AND EMISSIONS for ‘Euro 6’ vehicles, for ‘Euro VI’ vehicles and separate technical units and components [^E0036] | ENVIRONMENTAL PERFORMANCE AND EMISSIONS for ‘Euro 6’ vehicles, for ‘Euro VI’ vehicles and separate technical units and components [^E0036] | ENVIRONMENTAL PERFORMANCE AND EMISSIONS for ‘Euro 6’ vehicles, for ‘Euro VI’ vehicles and separate technical units and components [^E0036] | ENVIRONMENTAL PERFORMANCE AND EMISSIONS for ‘Euro 6’ vehicles, for ‘Euro VI’ vehicles and separate technical units and components [^E0036] | ENVIRONMENTAL PERFORMANCE AND EMISSIONS for ‘Euro 6’ vehicles, for ‘Euro VI’ vehicles and separate technical units and components [^E0036] | ENVIRONMENTAL PERFORMANCE AND EMISSIONS for ‘Euro 6’ vehicles, for ‘Euro VI’ vehicles and separate technical units and components [^E0036] |
| G1 | Sound level | Regulation (EU) No 540/2014 | X Modification of exhaust system length after the last silencer not exceeding 2,0 m is permissible without any further test. | G Modification of exhaust system length after the last silencer not exceeding 2,0 m is permissible without any further test. | G Modification of exhaust system length after the last silencer not exceeding 2,0 m is permissible without any further test. | G Modification of exhaust system length after the last silencer not exceeding 2,0 m is permissible without any further test. |
| G2 | Tailpipe emissions of vehicle in lab | Regulation (EC) No 715/2007 | G Modification of exhaust system length after the last silencer not exceeding 2,0 m is permissible without any further test. In the case of ambulances, an EU type-approval granted to the most representative base vehicle remains valid irrespective of a change in the reference weight. Motor-caravans and hearses: In the case of conversion of a vehicle (e.g. in a multi-stage type-approval process), the manufacturer responsible for the conversion needs to consult the original (complete or incomplete) vehicle manufacturer to get confirmation that the converted vehicle is covered by the emission approval of the original (complete or incomplete) vehicle. It is allowed for the reference mass of the converted vehicle to exceed 2 840 kg. | G Modification of exhaust system length after the last silencer not exceeding 2,0 m is permissible without any further test. In the case of ambulances, an EU type-approval granted to the most representative base vehicle remains valid irrespective of a change in the reference weight. Motor-caravans and hearses: In the case of conversion of a vehicle (e.g. in a multi-stage type-approval process), the manufacturer responsible for the conversion needs to consult the original (complete or incomplete) vehicle manufacturer to get confirmation that the converted vehicle is covered by the emission approval of the original (complete or incomplete) vehicle. It is allowed for the reference mass of the converted vehicle to exceed 2 840 kg. | G Modification of exhaust system length after the last silencer not exceeding 2,0 m is permissible without any further test. In the case of ambulances, an EU type-approval granted to the most representative base vehicle remains valid irrespective of a change in the reference weight. Motor-caravans and hearses: In the case of conversion of a vehicle (e.g. in a multi-stage type-approval process), the manufacturer responsible for the conversion needs to consult the original (complete or incomplete) vehicle manufacturer to get confirmation that the converted vehicle is covered by the emission approval of the original (complete or incomplete) vehicle. It is allowed for the reference mass of the converted vehicle to exceed 2 840 kg. | not in scope |
| 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 | G In the case of multi-stage type-approval, the new CO2 value shall be calculated in accordance with the CO2 interpolation method, using the relevant data from the completed vehicle. Alternatively, the new CO2 value shall be calculated on the basis of the parameters of the completed vehicle as specified in paragraph 3.2.4 of Annex B7 to UN Regulation 154 and using the road load matrix tool supplied by the manufacturer of the base vehicle. If the tool is not available or CO2 interpolation is impractical, the CO2 value of Vehicle High from the base vehicle shall be used, at the request of the manufacturer responsible for the conversion, and with the agreement of the approval authority. | G In the case of multi-stage type-approval, the new CO2 value shall be calculated in accordance with the CO2 interpolation method, using the relevant data from the completed vehicle. Alternatively, the new CO2 value shall be calculated on the basis of the parameters of the completed vehicle as specified in paragraph 3.2.4 of Annex B7 to UN Regulation 154 and using the road load matrix tool supplied by the manufacturer of the base vehicle. If the tool is not available or CO2 interpolation is impractical, the CO2 value of Vehicle High from the base vehicle shall be used, at the request of the manufacturer responsible for the conversion, and with the agreement of the approval authority. | G In the case of multi-stage type-approval, the new CO2 value shall be calculated in accordance with the CO2 interpolation method, using the relevant data from the completed vehicle. Alternatively, the new CO2 value shall be calculated on the basis of the parameters of the completed vehicle as specified in paragraph 3.2.4 of Annex B7 to UN Regulation 154 and using the road load matrix tool supplied by the manufacturer of the base vehicle. If the tool is not available or CO2 interpolation is impractical, the CO2 value of Vehicle High from the base vehicle shall be used, at the request of the manufacturer responsible for the conversion, and with the agreement of the approval authority. | Not in scope |
| G3 | Tailpipe emissions of engine in lab | Regulation (EC) No 595/2009 | not in scope | G Modification of exhaust system length after the last silencer not exceeding 2,0 m is permissible without any further test. | G Modification of exhaust system length after the last silencer not exceeding 2,0 m is permissible without any further test. | G Modification of exhaust system length after the last silencer not exceeding 2,0 m is permissible without any further test. |
| G3a | Determination of specific CO2 emissions and fuel consumption of vehicle | Regulation (EC) No 595/2009 | Not in scope | Not in scope | Not in scope | Not in scope |
| 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 | G Modification of exhaust system length after the last silencer not exceeding 2,0 m is permissible without any further test. In the case of ambulances, an EU type-approval granted to the most representative base vehicle remains valid irrespective of a change in the reference weight. Motor-caravans and hearses: In the case of conversion of a vehicle (e.g. in a multi-stage type-approval process), the manufacturer responsible for the conversion needs to consult the original (complete or incomplete) vehicle manufacturer to get confirmation that the converted vehicle is covered by the emission approval of the original (complete or incomplete) vehicle. It is allowed for the reference mass of the converted vehicle to exceed 2 840 kg. | G Modification of exhaust system length after the last silencer not exceeding 2,0 m is permissible without any further test. In the case of ambulances, an EU type-approval granted to the most representative base vehicle remains valid irrespective of a change in the reference weight. Motor-caravans and hearses: In the case of conversion of a vehicle (e.g. in a multi-stage type-approval process), the manufacturer responsible for the conversion needs to consult the original (complete or incomplete) vehicle manufacturer to get confirmation that the converted vehicle is covered by the emission approval of the original (complete or incomplete) vehicle. It is allowed for the reference mass of the converted vehicle to exceed 2 840 kg. | G | G |
| G5 | Durability of tailpipe emissions | Regulation (EC) No 715/2007 Regulation (EC) No 595/2009 | G | G | G | G |
| G6 | Crankcase emissions | Regulation (EC) No 715/2007 Regulation (EC) No 595/2009 | G | G | G | G |
| G7 | Evaporative emissions | Regulation (EC) No 715/2007 | G | G | G | not in scope |
| G8 | Low-temperaturetailpipe emissions in lab | Regulation (EC) No 715/2007 | G | G | G | not in scope |
| G9 | On-board diagnostics | Regulation (EC) No 715/2007 Regulation (EC) No 595/2009 | G | G | G | G |
| G10 | Absence of defeat device | Regulation (EC) No 715/2007 Regulation (EC) No 595/2009 | G | G | G | G |
| G11 | Auxiliary emissions strategies | Regulation (EC) No 715/2007 Regulation (EC) No 595/2009 | G | G | G | G |
| G12 | Anti-tampering | Regulation (EC) No 715/2007 Regulation (EC) No 595/2009 | G | G | G | G |
| 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. | not in scope | not in scope |
| G14 | Air-conditioning systems | Directive 2006/40/EC | G | G | not in scope | not in scope |
| G16 | Measurement of engine power | Regulation (EC) No 715/2007 Regulation (EC) No 595/2009 | G | G | G | G |
| G17 | Operation of systems using consumable reagent and pollution control systems | Regulation (EC) No 715/2007 Regulation (EC) No 595/2009 | G | G | G | G |
| GA | ENVIRONMENTAL PERFORMANCE AND EMISSIONS for ‘Euro 7’ and ‘Euro 7ext’ vehicles, separate technical units and components [^E0037] | ENVIRONMENTAL PERFORMANCE AND EMISSIONS for ‘Euro 7’ and ‘Euro 7ext’ vehicles, separate technical units and components [^E0037] | ENVIRONMENTAL PERFORMANCE AND EMISSIONS for ‘Euro 7’ and ‘Euro 7ext’ vehicles, separate technical units and components [^E0037] | ENVIRONMENTAL PERFORMANCE AND EMISSIONS for ‘Euro 7’ and ‘Euro 7ext’ vehicles, separate technical units and components [^E0037] | ENVIRONMENTAL PERFORMANCE AND EMISSIONS for ‘Euro 7’ and ‘Euro 7ext’ vehicles, separate technical units and components [^E0037] | ENVIRONMENTAL PERFORMANCE AND EMISSIONS for ‘Euro 7’ and ‘Euro 7ext’ vehicles, separate technical units and components [^E0037] |
| GA1 | Sound level | Regulation (EU) No 540/2014 | X Modification of exhaust system length after the last silencer not exceeding 2,0 m is permissible without any further test. | G Modification of exhaust system length after the last silencer not exceeding 2,0 m is permissible without any further test. | G Modification of exhaust system length after the last silencer not exceeding 2,0 m is permissible without any further test. | G Modification of exhaust system length after the last silencer not exceeding 2,0 m is permissible without any further test. |
| GA2 | Tailpipe emissions of vehicle in lab | Regulation (EU) 2024/1257 Commission Implementing Regulation (EU) 2025/1706 | G Modification of exhaust system length after the last silencer not exceeding 2,0 m is permissible without any further test. In the case of ambulances, an EU type-approval granted to the most representative base vehicle remains valid irrespective of a change in the reference weight. Motor-caravans and hearses: In the case of conversion of a vehicle (e.g. in a multi-stage type-approval process), the manufacturer responsible for the conversion needs to consult the original (complete or incomplete) vehicle manufacturer to get confirmation that the converted vehicle is covered by the emission approval of the original (complete or incomplete) vehicle. | G Modification of exhaust system length after the last silencer not exceeding 2,0 m is permissible without any further test. In the case of ambulances, an EU type-approval granted to the most representative base vehicle remains valid irrespective of a change in the reference weight. Motor-caravans and hearses: In the case of conversion of a vehicle (e.g. in a multi-stage type-approval process), the manufacturer responsible for the conversion needs to consult the original (complete or incomplete) vehicle manufacturer to get confirmation that the converted vehicle is covered by the emission approval of the original (complete or incomplete) vehicle. | ||
| GA2a | 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 (EU) 2024/1257 Commission Implementing Regulation (EU) 2025/1706 | G In the case of multi-stage type-approval, the new CO2 value shall be calculated in accordance with the CO2 interpolation method, using the relevant data from the completed vehicle. Alternatively, the new CO2 value shall be calculated on the basis of the parameters of the completed vehicle as specified in paragraph 3.2.4 of Annex B7 to UN Regulation 154 and using the road load matrix tool supplied by the manufacturer of the base vehicle. If the tool is not available or CO2 interpolation is impractical, the CO2 value of Vehicle High from the base vehicle shall be used, at the request of the manufacturer responsible for the conversion, and with the agreement of the approval authority. | G In the case of multi-stage type-approval, the new CO2 value shall be calculated in accordance with the CO2 interpolation method, using the relevant data from the completed vehicle. Alternatively, the new CO2 value shall be calculated on the basis of the parameters of the completed vehicle as specified in paragraph 3.2.4 of Annex B7 to UN Regulation 154 and using the road load matrix tool supplied by the manufacturer of the base vehicle. If the tool is not available or CO2 interpolation is impractical, the CO2 value of Vehicle High from the base vehicle shall be used, at the request of the manufacturer responsible for the conversion, and with the agreement of the approval authority. | not in scope | |
| GA4 | Tailpipe emissions on the road | Regulation (EU) 2024/1257 Commission Implementing Regulation (EU) 2025/1706 | G Modification of exhaust system length after the last silencer not exceeding 2,0 m is permissible without any further test. In the case of ambulances, an EU type-approval granted to the most representative base vehicle remains valid irrespective of a change in the reference weight. Motor-caravans and hearses: In the case of conversion of a vehicle (e.g. in a multi-stage type-approval process), the manufacturer responsible for the conversion needs to consult the original (complete or incomplete) vehicle manufacturer to get confirmation that the converted vehicle is covered by the emission approval of the original (complete or incomplete) vehicle. | G Modification of exhaust system length after the last silencer not exceeding 2,0 m is permissible without any further test. In the case of ambulances, an EU type-approval granted to the most representative base vehicle remains valid irrespective of a change in the reference weight. Motor-caravans and hearses: In the case of conversion of a vehicle (e.g. in a multi-stage type-approval process), the manufacturer responsible for the conversion needs to consult the original (complete or incomplete) vehicle manufacturer to get confirmation that the converted vehicle is covered by the emission approval of the original (complete or incomplete) vehicle. | ||
| GA5 | Durability of tailpipe emissions | Regulation (EU) 2024/1257 Commission Implementing Regulation (EU) 2025/1706 | G | G | ||
| GA6 | Crankcase emissions | Regulation (EU) 2024/1257 Commission Implementing Regulation (EU) 2025/1706 | G | G | ||
| GA7 | Evaporative emissions | Regulation (EU) 2024/1257 Commission Implementing Regulation (EU) 2025/1706 | G | G | not in scope | not in scope |
| GA8 | Low-temperature tailpipe emissions in lab | Regulation (EU) 2024/1257 Commission Implementing Regulation (EU) 2025/1706 | G | G | not in scope | not in scope |
| GA9 | On-board diagnostics | Regulation (EU) 2024/1257 Commission Implementing Regulation (EU) 2025/1706 | G | G | ||
| GA10 | Absence of manipulation devices and strategies | Regulation (EU) 2024/1257 Commission Implementing Regulation (EU) 2025/1706 Commission Implementing Regulation (EU) 2025/1707 | G | G | ||
| GA11 | Auxiliary emissions strategies | Regulation (EU) 2024/1257 Commission Implementing Regulation (EU) 2025/1706 | G | G | ||
| GA12 | Anti-tampering, security and cybersecurity | Regulation (EU) 2024/1257 Commission Implementing Regulation (EU) 2025/1706 | G | G | ||
| GA13 | 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. | not in scope | not in scope |
| GA14 | Air-conditioning systems | Directive 2006/40/EC | G | G | not in scope | not in scope |
| GA16 | Measurement of engine power | Regulation (EU) 2024/1257 Commission Implementing Regulation (EU) 2025/1706 | G | G | ||
| GA17 | Operation of systems using consumable reagent and pollution control systems | Regulation (EU) 2024/1257 Commission Implementing Regulation (EU) 2025/1706 | G | G | ||
| GA18 | On-board monitoring (OBM), in-vehicle display of environmental data and environmental vehicle passport | Regulation (EU) 2024/1257 Commission Implementing Regulation (EU) 2025/1707 | G | G | ||
| 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 |
For light-duty vehicles in accordance with Regulation (EC) No 715/2007 (Euro 6 vehicles) or heavy-duty vehicles in accordance with Regulation (EC) No 595/2009 (Euro VI vehicles), compliance with items G2 to G12, G16 and G17 is mandatory, however, only a single vehicle emissions type-approval either under Regulation (EC) No 715/2007 or under Regulation (EC) No 595/2009 is foreseen depending on the scope.;
For vehicles in accordance with Regulation (EU) 2024/1257 (Euro 7 or Euro 7ext vehicles), a collection of type-approvals and/or declarations of compliance is necessary as set out in the implementing legislation refered to in items GA2 to GA18 (excluding items GA13 and GA14). Requirements for Euro 7ext vehicles are those indicated in the column for N1 category vehicles.;
Appendix 2
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