UN R95 Supplement 3 (04 series) · UNECE Regulation No. 95 (ECE R95) — Uniform provisions concerning the approval of vehicles with regard to the protection of the occupants, fuel system integrity and protection against electrical shock in the event of a lateral collision.
UN R95 — Supplement 3 to the 04 series of amendments
Supplement 2 → 3
- What changed
- New paragraph 5.3.3.1.1.: if necessary, the vehicle must be put back on its wheels for the door-opening assessment.
- In this condition, paragraphs 5.3.3. and 5.3.3.1. apply.
- A new Introduction (section 0.) explains supplement 3 to the 04 series.
- Why
- The change allows putting the vehicle back on its wheels if it overturns in the collision test, so that the doors can be opened.
- An external vehicle lift is permitted for this, to comply with workshop health and safety requirements.
Q1What changed4 changes
Vehicle put back on its wheels for the door-opening assessment (para. 5.3.3.1.1.)
If necessary, the vehicle must be put back on its wheels for the assessment of paragraph 5.3.3.1. In this condition, paragraphs 5.3.3. and 5.3.3.1. apply.
New introduction to the Regulation (section 0.)
A new Introduction (section 0.) explains supplement 3 to the 04 series of amendments. It says that the Regulation is amended to clarify the assessment procedure for door opening. It also permits an external vehicle lift, for example a workshop hoist or forklift, to return the vehicle to its wheels.
Q2Why it changed
- Proposed by
- Expert from OICA
- Working party
- GRSP, 79th session (June 2026)
Reasons
The change allows putting the vehicle back on its wheels if it overturns during the collision test, so that the doors can be opened.
Source
“to allow putting the vehicle back on its wheels in case of overturning during the collision test in order to allow door openings”
The Regulation is amended to clarify the assessment procedure for door opening.
Source
“The Regulation is amended to clarify the assessment procedure for door opening.”
An external vehicle lift, for example a workshop hoist or forklift, is permitted to comply with workshop health and safety requirements.
Source
“the use of an external vehicle lift (e.g. a workshop hoist or forklift) is permitted in order to comply with workshop health and safety requirements”
Proposer's reason (informal document GRSP-79-21)
The door-opening assessment itself must still be done without the use of tools, as paragraph 5.3.3. requires.
Submitted by OICA. Working party adoption: ECE/TRANS/WP.29/GRSP/79, para. 17.
Source
“the door-opening assessment shall be carried out without the use of tools, as required by paragraph 5.3.3.”
Document trail
- —ProposalGRSP-79-21OICA proposal to put the vehicle back on its wheels for door opening
- —Working party adoptsECE/TRANS/WP.29/GRSP/79Session report, para. 17
- 2026-09Sent to WP.29ECE/TRANS/WP.29/2026/196Text that GRSP sent to WP.29 and AC.1
- PendingWP.29 voteScheduled for the 200th session (17–20 November 2026)
- PendingIn forceDate not yet known
Q3Who is affected
Vehicle manufacturer
- If necessary, put the vehicle back on its wheels before the door-opening assessment of paragraph 5.3.3.1.
- Use an external vehicle lift, for example a workshop hoist or forklift, if you need one for this (section 0.).
Component supplier
- No direct action for this role.
Technical service / Approval authority
- Assess door opening against paragraphs 5.3.3. and 5.3.3.1. when the vehicle is back on its wheels.
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