Updated requirements concerning the general construction characteristics and safety of vehicles are established by Implementing Regulation (EU) 2021/535, replacing requirements contained in earlier legislation.
Repealed Regulations
Following the repeal under Regulation (EU) 2019/2144 of 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, the applicable replacement EU requirements were established.
Vehicle type-approval applications within this scope are therefore subject to Implementing Regulation (EU) 2021/535. Some technical requirements are contained directly in its annexes, while others continue to be addressed through the relevant UNECE Regulations.
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Technical Requirements under Implementing Regulation (EU) 2021/535
Statutory plate and vehicle identification number (VIN), including their position and requirements (formerly Regulation (EU) No 19/2011), set out in Annex II to Implementing Regulation (EU) 2021/535.
Position and mounting of front and rear registration plates (formerly Regulation (EU) No 1003/2010), set out in Annex III to Implementing Regulation (EU) 2021/535. The earlier provision addressed only the rear registration-plate space.
Windscreen wiper and washer systems (formerly Regulation (EU) No 1008/2010), set out in Annex IV to Implementing Regulation (EU) 2021/535.
Wheel guards (formerly Regulation (EU) No 1009/2010), set out in Annex V to Implementing Regulation (EU) 2021/535.
Windscreen defrosting and demisting systems (formerly Regulation (EU) No 672/2010), set out in Annex VI to Implementing Regulation (EU) 2021/535.
Towing devices (formerly Regulation (EU) No 1005/2010), set out in Annex VII to Implementing Regulation (EU) 2021/535.
Spray-suppression systems (formerly Regulation (EU) No 109/2011), set out in Annex VIII to Implementing Regulation (EU) 2021/535.
Gear-shift indicator (formerly Regulation (EU) No 65/2012), set out in Annex IX to Implementing Regulation (EU) 2021/535.
Vehicle access (formerly Regulation (EU) No 130/2012), set out in Annex X to Implementing Regulation (EU) 2021/535.
Reversing capability (formerly Regulation (EU) No 130/2012), set out in Annex XI to Implementing Regulation (EU) 2021/535.
Protection of pedestrians (formerly Regulation (EC) No 78/2009), set out in Annex XII to Implementing Regulation (EU) 2021/535.
Masses and dimensions (formerly Regulation (EU) No 1230/2012), set out in Annex XIII to Implementing Regulation (EU) 2021/535.
Hydrogen-powered vehicles whose fuel system incorporates a liquefied hydrogen storage system (LHSS) or compressed hydrogen storage system (CHSS) (formerly Regulation (EC) No 79/2009), set out in Annex XIV to Implementing Regulation (EU) 2021/535.
The requirements of the regulation have applied since 6 July. For questions, contact us.
Overview
Implementing Regulation (EU) 2021/535 brings together a range of technical requirements concerning the general construction and safety of vehicles. This article provides an overview of its scope and the principal topics for vehicle manufacturers. The article also covers Repealed Regulations and Technical Requirements under Implementing Regulation (EU) 2021/535.
