UN R78 Supplement 1 (06 series) · UNECE Regulation No. 78 (ECE R78) — Uniform provisions concerning the approval of vehicles of categories L1, L2, L3, L4 and L5 with regard to braking.
UN R78 — Supplement 1 to the 06 series of amendments
Base text → Supplement 1
- What changed
- Paragraph 9.14. is now an exception to paragraph 9.12., not to paragraph 9.10.
- The amendment deletes the words “first issued after 1 September 2024 and extensions thereof” from paragraph 9.14.
- Why
- The amendment aims to correct an unintended misalignment between the transitional provisions of the 06 series and the UN Guidelines.
- In a strict sense, the misalignment may result in unnecessary re-approval of vehicles that the 06 series does not affect.
Q1What changed1 change
Acceptance of approvals for vehicle types not affected by the 06 series (para. 9.14.)
Paragraph 9.14. is about vehicle types that are not affected by the changes introduced by the 06 series of amendments. For these vehicle types, Contracting Parties applying this Regulation must continue to accept type approvals to the preceding series of amendments. Paragraph 9.14. is now an exception to paragraph 9.12., not to paragraph 9.10. Under paragraph 9.12., as from 1 September 2026, Contracting Parties applying this Regulation are not obliged to accept type approvals to the preceding series. The amendment deletes the words “first issued after 1 September 2024 and extensions thereof” from paragraph 9.14.
Q2Why it changed
- Proposed by
- Expert from the International Motorcycle Manufacturers Association (IMMA)
- Working party
- GRVA, 18th session (January 2024)
Reasons
The amendment aims to correct an unintended misalignment. The misalignment is between the transitional provisions of the 06 series (ECE/TRANS/WP.29/2023/67) and the General Guidelines for Transitional Provisions in UN Regulations (ECE/TRANS/WP.29/1044/Rev.3).
Source
“The proposed amendments are aimed at correcting an unintended misalignment between the transitional provisions for the 06 series of amendments to UN Regulation No. 78 (ECE/TRANS/WP.29/2023/67) and the General Guidelines for Transitional Provisions in UN Regulations (ECE/TRANS/WP.29/1044/Rev.3).”
In a strict sense, the misalignment may result in unnecessary re-approval of vehicles. These are vehicles that are not affected by the 06 series of amendments.
Source
“In a strict sense, the misalignment may result in requiring the unnecessary re-approval for vehicles, which are not affected by the 06 series of amendments.”
IMMA proposes the correction so that the transitional provisions align with the UN Guidelines. The correction also aims to avoid unintended interpretations.
Source
“Hence, IMMA proposes the correction of the transitional provisions to align with the UN Guidelines and avoid unintended interpretations.”
Document trail
- 2023-11ProposalECE/TRANS/WP.29/GRVA/2024/6Proposal by IMMA for the 18th GRVA session
- —Working party adoptsECE/TRANS/WP.29/GRVA/18Session report, para. 123
- 2024-04Sent to WP.29ECE/TRANS/WP.29/2024/60Text that GRVA sent to WP.29 and AC.1
- 2024-06WP.29 adoptsECE/TRANS/WP.29/1179Adopted at the 193rd session (session report, para. 162)
- 2025-01-10In forceC.N.44.2025.TREATIES-XI.B.16.78UN depositary notification
Q3Who is affected
Vehicle manufacturer
- Find which of your vehicle types the changes introduced by the 06 series do not affect (para. 9.14.).
- Read the amended paragraph 9.14. together with paragraph 9.12. for your type approvals to the preceding series. Paragraph 9.12. applies as from 1 September 2026.
- If your documents quote paragraph 9.14., update them to the amended text.
Component supplier
- No direct action for this role.
Technical service / Approval authority
- Update the transitional provisions in your procedures to the amended paragraph 9.14.
- For a type approval to the preceding series, check if the 06 series changes affect the vehicle type (para. 9.14.).
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