Executive Summary:
UN Regulation No. 142 concerns the uniform provisions for approving motor vehicles regarding the installation of their tyres. The regulation, incorporating all valid text up to the 01 series of amendments, entered into force on 30 September 2021. It defines requirements for tyre fitment, load capacity, speed capacity, and special cases, as well as procedures for approval, conformity of production, and transitional provisions.
Key Points / Main Content:
Scope:
* Applies to vehicles of categories M, N, and O1 regarding tyre installation.
* Excludes vehicles with usage incompatible with class C1, C2, or C3 tyres, temporary use spares, run-flat systems in flat tyre mode, extended mobility tyres in flat tyre mode, and tyre pressure monitoring systems.
Definitions:
* Defines "vehicle type," "tyres" (class C1, C2, C3), "tyre size designation," "wheel offset," and various tyre types (snow, special use, run-flat, etc.).
Approval Process:
* Vehicle manufacturer submits application with vehicle description.
* If requirements are met, approval is granted with an approval number.
* Approval, refusal, or withdrawal is communicated to involved parties.
* Vehicles must display an international approval mark.
Specifications:
* Tyres must meet UN Regulations Nos. 30, 54, and 117.
* Tyres on an axle must be of the same type and structure, excluding temporary spares.
* Load capacity must be sufficient for axle mass.
* Tyre speed category must be compatible with maximum vehicle design speed, with exceptions for temporary spares, snow tyres, and special use tyres under certain conditions.
* Provides stipulations in the special cases of towing, specific trailer categories, and certain specialized vehicles (such as buses and refuse collection vehicles)
* Vehicles equipped with temporary-use spares must comply with UN Regulation No. 64.
Modification and Extension of Approval:
* Modifications to vehicle type must be reported to the Type Approval Authority.
* Authority decides on new approval, revision, or extension.
* Confirmation or refusal of approval is communicated to involved parties.
Conformity of Production:
* Vehicles must conform to the approved type and meet requirements.
* Type Approval Authority may verify conformity of production methods.
Penalties and Discontinuation:
* Approval may be withdrawn for nonconformity.
* Cessation of production must be reported to the approving authority.
Transitional Provisions:
* Defines acceptance periods for type approvals under different amendment series.
* As of 6 July 2022, contracting parties are not obligated to accept type approvals to preceding series of amendments, with exceptions for vehicles/systems unaffected by the 01 series changes and for extensions of existing approvals.
Names and Addresses:
* Contracting Parties must provide the UN Secretariat with the names and addresses of Technical Services and Type Approval Authorities.
Impact Analysis:
Vehicle Manufacturers:
Impact: Must ensure vehicle and tyre installations comply with the regulation's specifications to obtain approval. Must stay updated on transitional provisions and amendment series.
Action Required: Review vehicle designs and tyre fitments, prepare necessary documentation for approval, and maintain conformity of production.
Type Approval Authorities and Technical Services:
Impact: Responsible for conducting approval tests, granting approvals, and verifying conformity of production.
Action Required: Implement procedures to assess compliance with Regulation No. 142, communicate approval decisions, and conduct conformity checks.
Contracting Parties:
Impact: Must adhere to the transitional provisions regarding the acceptance of type approvals under different amendment series.
Action Required: Update national regulations and acceptance criteria based on the latest amendment series and communicate relevant information to manufacturers and authorities.
Tyre Manufacturers:
Impact: Tyres must meet UN Regulations Nos. 30, 54, and 117 and be appropriately classified (C1, C2, C3).
Action Required: Ensure tyres meet all relevant standards for load capacity, speed rating, and other technical requirements.
Key Entities Referenced
UNECE: United Nations Economic Commission for Europe, the original texts of which have legal effect under international public law.
UN Regulation No 142: Regulation concerning the uniform provisions concerning the approval of motor vehicles with regard to the installation of their tyres.
UN Regulation No 30: UN Regulation pertaining to class C1 tyres.
UN Regulation No 54: UN Regulation pertaining to class C2 and C3 tyres.
UN Regulation No 117: UN Regulation that snow tyres for use in severe snow conditions must fulfill.
UN Regulation No 64: UN Regulation with respect to the requirements concerning the equipment of vehicles with temporary use spare units and run flat tyres.
ECETRANSWP.2978Rev.6: Consolidated Resolution on the Construction of Vehicles R.E.3.
Technical Service: An authority responsible for conducting approval tests on vehicles.
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ACTS ADOPTED BY BODIES CREATED BY
INTERNATIONAL AGREEMENTS
Only the original UN/ECE texts have legal effect under international public law. The status and date of entry into force of
this Regulation should be checked in the latest version of the UN/ECE status document TRANS/WP.29/343, available at:
http://www.unece.org/trans/main/wp29/wp29wgs/wp29gen/wp29fdocstts.html
UN Regulation No 142 – Uniform provisions concerning the approval of motor vehicles with regard to the
installation of their tyres [2021/1366]
Incorporating all valid text up to:
01 series of amendments — Date of entry into force: 30 September 2021
This document is meant purely as documentation tool. The authentic and legally binding text is ECE/TRANS/WP.29/2021/11.
CONTENTS
REGULATION
1. Scope
2. Definitions
3. Application for approval
4. Approval
5. Specifications
6. Modification of vehicle type and extension of approval
7. Conformity of production
8. Penalties for non-conformity of production
9. Production definitively discontinued
10. Transitional provisions
11. Names and addresses of Technical Services responsible for conducting approval tests, and of Type Approval
Authorities
ANNEXES
1 Information document
2. Communication
3 Arrangements of approval marks16.8.2021 E N O f f i c i a l J o u r n a l o f t h e E u r o p e a n Union L 293/35
1. SCOPE
This Regulation applies to vehicles of category M, N and O(1)with regard to the installation of their tyres.
It does not apply to vehicles whose conditions of use are incompatible with the characteristics of tyres of class
C1, C2 or C3 and to vehicles with regard to the installation of their:
(a) Temporary use spare unit; and/or
(b) Run-flat tyres and/or a run-flat system when operating in their flat tyre running mode; and/or
(c) Extended mobility tyres when operating in their flat tyre running mode; and/or
(d) Tyre pressure monitoring system.
2. DEFINITIONS
For the purposes of this Regulation:
2.1. ‘Vehicle type with regard to the installation of its tyres’ means vehicles which do not differ in such essential
respects as the types of tyres, minimum and maximum tyre size designations, wheel dimensions and off-sets as
well as speed and load capabilities suitable for fitment, and the characteristics of the wheel guards;
2.2. Tyres shall be classified as follows:
(a) Class C1 tyres — Tyres conforming to UN Regulation No 30;
(b) Class C2 tyres — Tyres conforming to UN Regulation No 54 and identified by a load capacity index in single
formation lower or equal to 121 and a speed category symbol higher or equal to ‘N’;
(c) Class C3 tyres: Tyres conforming to UN Regulation No 54 and identified by:
(i) A load capacity index in single formation higher or equal to 122; or
(ii) A load capacity index in single formation lower or equal to 121 and a speed category symbol lower or
equal to ‘M’.
2.2.1. ‘Type of tyre’ means a range of tyres which do not differ in the following essential characteristics:
(a) The tyre class: C1, C2 or C3 as described in UN Regulation No 30; and
(b) In the case of class C1 tyres, the characteristics of a type of pneumatic tyre as defined in UN Regulation
No 30;
(c) In the case of class C2 or C3 tyres, the characteristics of a type of pneumatic tyre as defined in UN
Regulation No 54.
2.3. ‘Tyre size designation’ means the designation as defined in Regulation No 30 for class C1 tyres and in UN
Regulation No 54 for class C2 and C3 tyres.
2.4. ‘Wheel off-set’ means the distance from the hub abutment face to the centre line of the rim.
2.5. ‘Pneumatic tyre structure’ means the technical characteristics of the tyre's carcass.
2.6. ‘Normal tyre’ means a tyre or run flat tyre intended for normal on-road use.
2.7. ‘Snow tyre’ means a tyre whose tread pattern, tread compound or structure is primarily designed to achieve in
snow conditions a performance better than that of a normal tyre with regard to its ability to initiate or maintain
vehicle motion.
(1) As defined in the Consolidated Resolution on the Construction of Vehicles (R.E.3.), document ECE/TRANS/WP.29/78/Rev.6, para. 2 -
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2.7.1. ‘Snow tyre for use in severe snow conditions’ means a snow tyre whose tread pattern, tread compound or
structure is specifically designed to be used in severe snow conditions and that fulfils the requirements of UN
Regulation No 117.
2.8. ‘Special use tyre’ means a tyre intended for mixed use both on- and off-road or for other special duty. These tyres
are primarily designed to initiate and maintain the vehicle in motion in off-road conditions.
2.9. ‘Run flat tyre’ means a tyre as defined in UN Regulation No 30.
2.10 ‘Extended mobility tyre’ means a tyre as defined in UN Regulation No 30.
2.11. ‘Temporary-use spare tyre’ means a tyre different from a tyre intended to be fitted to any vehicle for normal
driving conditions but intended only for temporary-use under restricted driving conditions.
2.12. ‘Wheel’ means a complete wheel consisting of a rim and a wheel disc.
2.13. ‘Temporary-use spare wheel’ means a wheel different from one of the normal wheels on the vehicle type but
intended only for temporary use under restricted driving conditions.
2.14. ‘Unit’ means an assembly of a wheel and tyre.
2.15. ‘Standard unit’ means a unit which is capable of being fitted to the vehicle for normal operation.
2.16. ‘Spare unit’ means a unit which is intended to be exchanged for a standard unit in case of malfunction of the
latter and may be either of the following.
2.17. ‘Standard spare unit’ means an assembly of a wheel and tyre identical in terms of wheel and tyre size designation,
wheel offset and tyre structure to that fitted in the same axle position and to the particular vehicle variant and
version for normal operation, including wheels produced from a different material and which may use different
wheel fixing nut or bolt designs, but which is otherwise identical to the wheel intended for normal operation.
2.18. ‘Temporary-use spare unit’ means an assembly of any wheel and tyre that does not fall within the definition of
standard spare unit and which falls within one of the temporary-use spare unit type descriptions as defined in
UN Regulation No 64.
2.19. ‘Speed category symbol’ means the symbol as defined in UN Regulation No 30 for class C1 tyres and in UN
Regulation No 54 for class C2.
2.20. ‘Load capacity index’ means a number associated to the maximum load rating of the tyre in relation to the
definition in UN Regulation No 30 for class C1 tyres and in UN Regulation No 54 for class C2 tyres.
2.21. ‘Maximum load rating’ means the maximum mass which a tyre can carry when operated in conformity with
requirements governing utilization specified by the tyre manufacturer.
3. APPLICATION FOR APPROVAL
3.1. The application for approval of a vehicle type with regard to the installation of its tyres shall be submitted by the
vehicle manufacturer or by his authorized representative.
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3.2.1. A description of the vehicle type with regard to the items mentioned in paragraph 5.
3.3. A vehicle representative of the vehicle type to be approved, or a simulation tool representing the vehicle type to
be approved shall be submitted to the Technical Service conducting the approval tests.
4. APPROVAL
4.1. If the vehicle type submitted for approval pursuant to this Regulation meets the requirements of paragraph 5,
approval of that vehicle type shall be granted.
4.2. An approval number shall be assigned to each vehicle type approved; its first two digits (at present 01 for the
Regulation as amended by the 01 series of amendments) shall indicate the series of amendments incorporating
the most recent major technical amendments made to the regulation at the time of issue of the approval. The
same Contracting Party shall not assign the same number to another vehicle type with regard to the installation
of its tyres.
4.3. Notice of approval or of refusal or withdrawal of approval pursuant to this Regulation shall be communicated to
the Contracting Parties to the Agreement applying this Regulation by means of a form conforming to the model
in Annex 1 and photographs and/or plans supplied by the applicant being in a format not exceeding A4 (210 x
297 mm), or folded to that format, and on an appropriate scale.
4.4. There shall be affixed, conspicuously and in a readily accessible place specified on the approval form, to every
vehicle conforming to a vehicle type approved under this Regulation, an international approval mark
conforming to the model described in Annex 3, consisting of:
4.4.1. A circle surrounding the letter ‘E’ followed by the distinguishing number of the country which has granted
approval;(2)
4.4.2. The number of this Regulation, followed by the letter ‘R’, a dash and the approval number to the right of the
circle prescribed in paragraph 4.4.1.
4.5. If the vehicle conforms to a vehicle type approved under one or more other Regulations annexed to the
Agreement, in the country which has granted approval under this Regulation, the symbol prescribed in
paragraph 4.4.1 need not be repeated; in such a case, the regulation and approval numbers and the additional
symbols shall be placed in vertical columns to the right of the symbol prescribed in paragraph 4.4.1.
4.6. The approval mark shall be clearly legible and be indelible.
4.7. The approval mark shall be placed close to or on the vehicle data plate.
4.8. Annex 3 to this Regulation gives an example of approval marks.
5. SPECIFICATIONS
5.1. General requirements
5.1.1. Subject to the provisions of paragraph 5.2.4.4, every tyre fitted to a vehicle, including where applicable any
spare tyre, shall meet the requirements of this Regulation.
(2) The distinguishing numbers of the Contracting Parties to the 1958 Agreement are reproduced in Annex 3 to the Consolidated
Resolution on the Construction of Vehicles (R.E.3), document ECE/TRANS/WP.29/78/Rev.6, Annex 3 - www.unece.org/trans/main/
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5.1.2. Every tyre installed to a vehicle, including where applicable any spare tyre, shall fulfil the technical requirements
and respect the transitional provisions of UN Regulations Nos. 30, 54 and 117 as applicable.
5.2. Performance requirements
5.2.1. Tyre fitment
5.2.1.1. All tyres normally fitted to the vehicle, thus excluding any temporary-use spare unit, shall have the same
structure.
5.2.1.2. All of the tyres normally fitted to one axle shall be of the same type.
5.2.1.3. The space in which the wheel revolves shall be such as to allow unrestricted movement when using the
maximum permissible size of tyres and rim widths, taking into account the minimum and maximum wheel off-
sets, within the minimum and maximum suspension and steering constraints as declared by the vehicle
manufacturer. This shall be verified by performing the checks with the largest and the widest tyres, taking into
account the applicable dimensional tolerances (i.e. maximum envelope) related to the tyre size designation as
specified in the relevant UN Regulation.
5.2.1.4. The Technical Service and/or Type Approval Authorities may agree to an alternative test procedure (e.g. virtual
testing) to verify that the requirements of paragraph 5.2.1.3 are met.
5.2.2. Load capacity
5.2.2.1. Subject to the provisions of paragraph 5.2.4 of this Regulation, the maximum load rating of every tyre as
determined in paragraph 5.2.2.2 of this Regulation, including a standard spare unit (if provided), with which
the vehicle is fitted shall be:
5.2.2.1.1. In the case of a vehicle fitted with tyres of the same type in single formation: at least equal to half of the
technically permissible maximum axle mass for the most heavily loaded axle, as declared by the manufacturer
of the vehicle.
5.2.2.1.2. In the case of a vehicle fitted with tyres of more than one type, in single formation: at least equal to half of the
technically permissible maximum axle mass as declared by the manufacturer of the vehicle, in respect of the
relevant axle.
5.2.2.1.3. In the case of a vehicle fitted with tyres of class C1 in dual (twin) formation: at least equal to 0,27 times the
technically permissible maximum axle mass, as declared by the manufacturer of the vehicle, in respect of the
relevant axle.
5.2.2.1.4. In the case of axles fitted with tyres of class C2 or C3 in dual (twin) formation: at least equal to 0,25 times, with
reference to the load capacity index for dual application, the technically permissible maximum axle mass as
declared by the manufacturer of the vehicle, in respect of the relevant axle.
5.2.2.2. The maximum load rating of a tyre is determined as follows:
5.2.2.2.1. In the case of tyres of class C1, the ‘maximum load rating’ as referred to in UN Regulation No 30 is taken into
account.
5.2.2.2.2. In the case of tyres of class C2 or C3, the ‘table load-capacity variation with speed’ as referred to in UN
Regulation No 54 is taken into account, which shows, as a function of the load-capacity indices and nominal-
speed-category symbols, the load variations which a pneumatic tyre can withstand taking into account the
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5.2.2.3. The manufacturer shall provide in the vehicle owner's handbook, or by any other communication means in the
vehicle the necessary information about suitable replacement tyres with an appropriate load capacity.
5.2.3. Speed capacity
5.2.3.1. Every tyre with which the vehicle is normally fitted shall bear a speed category symbol.
5.2.3.1.1. In the case of a tyre of class C1, the speed category symbol shall be compatible with the maximum vehicle design
speed and shall take into account, in the case of tyres of speed categories V, W and Y, the maximum load rating
as described in UN Regulation No 30.
5.2.3.1.2. In the case of tyre of class C2 or C3, the speed category symbol shall be compatible with the maximum vehicle
design speed and the applicable load/speed combination derived from the ‘table load-capacity variation with
speed’ as described in UN Regulation No 54.
5.2.3.2. The requirements of paragraphs 5.2.3.1.1 and 5.2.3.1.2 shall not apply in the following situations:
5.2.3.2.1. In the case of temporary-use spare units for which paragraph 5.2.5 of this Regulation applies.
5.2.3.2.2. In the case of vehicles normally equipped with normal tyres and occasionally fitted with snow tyres for use in
severe snow conditions (i.e. with the alpine (3-peak-mountain with snowflake) symbol marking) where in such
a case the speed category symbol of the snow tyre for use in severe snow conditions shall correspond to a
speed either greater than the maximum vehicle design speed or not less than 160 km/h (or both). However, if
the maximum vehicle design speed is greater than the speed corresponding to the lowest speed category
symbol of the fitted snow tyres for use in severe snow conditions, a maximum speed warning label, specifying
the lowest value of the maximum speed capability of the fitted snow tyres for use in severe snow conditions,
shall be displayed inside the vehicle in a prominent position readily and permanently visible to the driver. Other
tyres with improved snow traction (i.e. with the M+S marking, but without the alpine (3-peak-mountain with
snowflake) symbol marking) shall comply with the requirements of paragraphs 5.2.3.1.1 and 5.2.3.1.2 of this
Regulation.
5.2.3.2.3. In the case of vehicles equipped with special use tyres. However, if the maximum vehicle design speed is greater
than the speed corresponding to the lowest speed category symbol of the fitted special use tyres, a maximum
speed warning label, specifying the lowest value of the maximum speed capability of the fitted special use tyres,
shall be displayed inside the vehicle in a prominent position readily and permanently visible to the driver.
5.2.3.2.4. In the case of vehicles of categories M , M , N or N equipped with a speed limitation device (SLD) approved
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according to UN Regulation No 89 where in such a case the speed symbol of the tyres shall be compatible with
the speed at which the limitation is set. However, if the vehicle manufacturer has foreseen that the maximum
vehicle design speed is greater than the speed corresponding to the lowest speed category symbol of the fitted
tyres, a maximum speed warning label, specifying the maximum speed capability of the tyres, shall be displayed
inside the vehicle in a prominent position readily and permanently visible to the driver.
5.2.3.2.5. In the case of vehicles of categories M1 or N1 equipped with an on- board system fulfilling a speed limitation
device / function where in such a case the speed symbol of the tyres shall be compatible with the speed at
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However, if the vehicle manufacturer has foreseen that the maximum vehicle design speed is greater than the
speed corresponding to the lowest speed category symbol of the fitted tyres, a maximum speed warning label,
specifying the maximum speed capability of the tyres, shall be displayed inside the vehicle in a prominent
position readily and permanently visible to the driver.
5.2.3.3. The manufacturer shall provide the necessary information about suitable replacement tyres with an appropriate
speed capacity in the vehicle owner's handbook or by any other communication means in the vehicle.
5.2.4. Special cases
5.2.4.1. In the case of vehicles of categories M and N , which are designed to be capable of towing a trailer, the
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additional load imposed at the trailer coupling device may cause the rear tyre maximum load ratings to be
exceeded in case of class C1 tyres, but not by more than 15 per cent. In such a case, the vehicle owner's
handbook, or the other communication means referred to in paragraph 5.2.3.3, shall contain clear information
and advice on the maximum permissible vehicle speed when towing a trailer, in any case not exceeding 100
km/h, and on the rear tyre pressure, at least 20 kPa (0,2 bar) above the tyre pressure(s) as recommended for
normal use (i.e. without a trailer attached).
5.2.4.2. In the case of trailers of categories O and O , with a maximum vehicle design speed of 100 km/h or less and
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fitted with tyres of class C1 in single formation, the maximum load rating of every tyre shall be at least equal to
0,45 times the technically permissible maximum axle mass for the most heavily loaded axle, as declared by the
manufacturer of the trailer. For tyres in dual (twin) formation this factor shall be at least equal to 0,24. In such
cases a maximum operating speed warning label, specifying the maximum vehicle design speed, shall be
permanently and durably affixed near the front coupling device of the trailer.
5.2.4.3. In the case of some special vehicles, as listed below, fitted with tyres of class C2 or C3, the ‘table load-capacity
variation with speed’ as described in paragraph 5.2.2.2.2 shall not be applied. In such a case, the tyre maximum
load rating to check against the technically permissible maximum axle mass (see paragraphs 5.2.2.1.2 to
5.2.2.1.4) shall be determined by multiplying the load corresponding to the load capacity index by an
appropriate coefficient which is related to the type of vehicle and its use, rather than to the maximum vehicle
design speed, and the requirements of paragraphs 5.2.3.1.1 and 5.2.3.1.2 of this Regulation shall not apply.
The appropriate coefficients shall be the following:
5.2.4.3.1. 1,15 in the case of a Class I or Class A vehicle (M or M ), as in UN Regulation No 107.
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5.2.4.3.2. 1,10 in the case of vehicles of category N which are specifically designed for use over short distances in urban
and suburban applications, such as street and road sweepers or refuse collection vehicles, provided that the
maximum vehicle design speed does not exceed 60 km/h.
5.2.4.4. In exceptional cases, where vehicles are designed for conditions of use which are incompatible with the
characteristics of tyres of class C1, C2 or C3 and it is therefore necessary to fit tyres with different
characteristics, the requirements of paragraph 5.1.1 of this Regulation shall not apply, provided that all of the
following conditions are met:
5.2.4.4.1. the tyres shall be approved according to either UN Regulation No 75 or UN Regulation No 106; and
5.2.4.4.2. the type-approval authority and technical service are satisfied that the tyres fitted are suitable for the operating
conditions of the vehicle. The nature of the exemption and motivation of acceptance shall be stated in the test
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5.2.5. Spare wheels and tyres
5.2.5.1. In cases where a vehicle is provided with a spare unit, it shall be one of the following:
5.2.5.1.1. A standard spare unit in the same size as the tyres actually fitted to the vehicle.
If the vehicle is equipped with multiple tyre sizes, the spare unit tyre size shall match one of the tyre sizes. This
shall be stated clearly in the vehicle owner’s handbook or any other communication means in the vehicle.
5.2.5.1.2. A temporary-use spare unit of a type suitable for use on the vehicle, however, vehicles of categories other than
M , N , M , M (maximum laden mass ≤ 7 500 kg) or N (maximum laden mass ≤ 7 500 kg) shall not be
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equipped or fitted with a temporary-use spare unit.
5.2.5.2. Every vehicle provided with a temporary-use spare unit or run flat tyres shall comply with the technical and
transitional provisions of UN Regulation No 64 with respect to the requirements concerning the equipment of
vehicles with temporary-use spare units and run flat tyres.
If specific precautions have to be taken in order to fit a temporary-use spare unit to the vehicle (e.g. temporary
use spare unit is only to be fitted on the front axle and therefore a front standard unit must first be fitted on the
rear axle in order to address a malfunction of a rear standard unit) this shall be stated clearly in the vehicle
owner’s handbook or any other communication means in the vehicle, and compliance with the appropriate
aspects of paragraph 5.2.1.3 of this Regulation shall be verified.
6. MODIFICATION OF VEHICLE TYPE AND EXTENSION OF APPROVAL
6.1. Every modification to an existing vehicle type shall be notified to the Type Approval Authority which approved
the vehicle type. The Type Approval Authority shall then either:
(a) Decide, in consultation with the manufacturer, that a new type approval is to be granted; or
(b) Apply the procedure contained in paragraph 6.1.1 (Revision) and, if applicable, the procedure contained in
paragraph 6.1.2 (Extension).
6.1.1. Revision
When particulars recorded in the information documents of Annex 1 have changed and the Type Approval
Authority considers that the modifications made are unlikely to have an appreciable adverse effect and that, in
any case, the vehicle still complies with the requirements, the modifications shall be designated a ‘revision’;
In such a case, the Type Approval Authority shall issue the revised pages of the information documents of
Annex 1 as necessary, marking each revised page to show clearly the nature of the modification and the date of
re-issue. A consolidated, updated version of the information documents of Annex 1, accompanied by a detailed
description of the modification, shall be deemed to meet this requirement.
6.1.2. Extension
The modification shall be designated an ‘extension’ if, in addition to the change of the particulars recorded in the
information documents of Annex 1,
(a) Further inspections or tests are required; or
(b) Any information on the communication document (with the exception of its attachments) has changed; or
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6.2. Confirmation or refusal of approval, specifying the alterations, shall be communicated by the procedure
specified in paragraph 4.3 above to the Contracting Parties to the Agreement applying this Regulation. In
addition, the index to the information documents and to the test reports, attached to the communication
document of Annex 1, shall be amended accordingly to show the date of the most recent revision or extension.
6.3. The Type Approval Authority issuing the extension of approval shall assign a series number to each
communication form drawn up for such an extension.
7. CONFORMITY OF PRODUCTION
7.1. Procedures concerning conformity of production shall conform to the general provisions defined in Article 2
and Schedule 1 to the Agreement (E/ECE/TRANS/505/Rev.3) and meet the following requirements:
7.2. A vehicle approved pursuant to this Regulation shall be so manufactured as to conform to the type approved by
meeting the requirements of paragraph 5;
7.3. The Type Approval Authority which has granted the approval may at any time verify the conformity of control
methods applicable to each production unit. The normal frequency of such inspections shall be once every
two years.
8. PENALTIES FOR NON-CONFORMITY OF PRODUCTION
8.1. The approval granted in respect of a vehicle type pursuant to this Regulation may be withdrawn if the requirements
laid down in paragraph 7 are not complied with.
8.2. If a Contracting Party withdraws an approval it had previously granted, it shall forthwith so notify the other
Contracting Parties applying this Regulation by sending them a communication form conforming to the model
in Annex 1 to this Regulation.
9. PRODUCTION DEFINITIVELY DISCONTINUED
If the holder of the approval completely ceases to manufacture a type of vehicle approved in accordance with
this Regulation, he shall so inform the authority which granted the approval, which in turn shall forthwith
inform the other Contracting Parties to the Agreement applying this Regulation by means of a communication
form conforming to the model in Annex 1 to this Regulation.
10. TRANSITIONAL PROVISIONS
10.1. As from the official date of entry into force of the 01 series of amendments, no Contracting Party applying this
Regulation shall refuse to grant or refuse to accept type approvals under this Regulation as amended by the 01
series of amendments.
10.2. As from 6 July 2022, Contracting Parties applying this Regulation shall not be obliged to accept type approvals
to the preceding series of amendments, first issued after 6 July 2022.
10.3. Until 6 July 2022, Contracting Parties applying this Regulation shall accept type approvals to the preceding
series of amendments, first issued before 6 July 2022.
10.4. As from 6 July 2022, Contracting Parties applying this Regulation shall not be obliged to accept type approvals issued
to the preceding series of amendments to this Regulation.
10.5. Notwithstanding the transitional provisions above, Contracting Parties who start to apply this Regulation after
the date of entry into force of the most recent series of amendments are not obliged to accept type approvals
which were granted in accordance with any of the preceding series of amendments to this Regulation / are only
obliged to accept type approval granted in accordance with the 01 series of amendments.16.8.2021 E N O f f i c i a l J o u r n a l o f t h e E u r o p e a n Union L 293/43
10.6. Notwithstanding paragraph 10.4, Contracting Parties applying this Regulation shall continue to accept type
approvals issued according to the preceding series of amendments to this Regulation, for the vehicles/vehicle
systems which are not affected by the changes introduced by the 01 series of amendments.
10.7. Contracting Parties applying this Regulation may grant type approvals according to any preceding series of
amendments to this Regulation.(3)
10.8. Contracting Parties applying this Regulation shall continue to grant extensions of existing approvals according
to any preceding series of amendments to this Regulation.3
11. NAMES AND ADDRESSES OF THE TECHNICAL SERVICES RESPONSIBLE FOR CONDUCTING APPROVAL TESTS AND OF
TYPE APPROVAL AUTHORITIES
The Contracting Parties to the Agreement applying this Regulation shall communicate to the United Nations
Secretariat the names and addresses of the Technical Services responsible for conducting approval tests and of
the Type Approval Authority which grant approval and to which forms certifying approval or extension or
refusal or withdrawal of approval are to be sent.
(3) Note by the secretariat: the wording was adjusted in line with the decision of WP.29 at its November 2020 session (ECE/TRANS/
WP.29/1155, paras 92 and 93, and informal document WP.29-182-11).L 293/44 E N O f f i c i a l J o u r n a l o f t h e E u r o p e a n Union 16.8.2021
ANNEX 1
(Maximum format: A4 (210 mm × 297 mm))
Information document
in accordance with UN Regulation on the installation of tyres
1. General
1.1. Make (trade name of manufacturer): .................................................................................
1.2. Type: .................................................................................................................
1.2.1. Commercial name(s) (if available: ...................................................................................
1.3. Means of identification of type, if marked on the vehicle:(1) ........................................................
1.3.1. Location of that marking: ...........................................................................................
1.4. Category of vehicle:(2)...............................................................................................
1.5. Name and address of manufacturer: .................................................................................
1.6. Name(s) and address(es) of assembly plant(s): .......................................................................
1.7. Name and address of the manufacturer’s representative (if any): ....................................................
2. General construction characteristics of the vehicle
2.1. Photographs and/or drawings of a representative vehicle: ...........................................................
2.2. Number of axles and wheels: ........................................................................................
2.2.1. Number and position of axles with tyres in dual (twin) formation: ..................................................
2.2.2. Number and position of steered axles: ...............................................................................
2.2.3. Powered axles (number, position, interconnection): .................................................................
3. Masses and dimensions(3)(4)
3.1. Axle track(s) and width(s)
3.1.1. Track of each steered axle:(5) ........................................................................................
3.1.2. Track of all other axles:(5)............................................................................................
(1) If the means of identification of type contains characters not relevant to describe the vehicle, component or separate technical unit types
covered by this information document, such characters shall be represented in the documentation by the symbol ‘?’ (e.g. ABC??123??).
(2) As defined in the Consolidated Resolution on the Construction of Vehicles (R.E.3.), document ECE/TRANS/WP.29/78/Rev.6, para. 2 -
www.unece.org/trans/main/wp29/wp29wgs/wp29gen/wp29resolutions.html
(3) Where there is one version with a normal cab and another with a sleeper cab, both sets of masses and dimensions are to be stated.
(4) Standard ISO 612:1978 - Road Vehicles - Dimensions of motor vehicles and towed vehicles - terms and definitions.
(5) ISO Standard 612-1978 - Term No 6.5.16.8.2021 E N O f f i c i a l J o u r n a l o f t h e E u r o p e a n Union L 293/45
3.1.3. Width of the widest rear axle: .......................................................................................
3.1.4. Width of the foremost axle (measured at the outermost part of the tyres excluding the bulging of the tyres close to
the ground): .........................................................................................................
3.2. Technically permissible maximum laden mass stated by the manufacturer:(6)(7)....................................
3.3. Technically permissible maximum mass on each axle: ..............................................................
3.4. Vehicle is/is not(8)suitable for towing loads
3.5. Maximum vehicle design speed (in km/h):(9)........................................................................
4. Suspension
4.1. Tyres and wheels
4.1.1. Tyre/wheel combination(s)(10)
(a) for tyres indicate:
☐ tyre class (C1/ C2/ C3)(8)
☐ size designation(s) .........................................................................................
☐ load-capacity index(7).....................................................................................
☐ speed category symbol(7)..................................................................................
(b) for wheels indicate rim size(s) and off-set(s). ....................................................................
4.1.2. Axles
4.1.2.1. Axle 1:
4.1.2.2. Axle 2:
etc.
4.1.3. Tyre pressure(s) as recommended by the vehicle manufacturer (kPa), depending on vehicle load: ...................
4.1.4. Description of the snow traction device(s) and the tyre/wheel combination(s) on the front and/or rear axle(s)
suitable for the type of vehicle, as recommended by the manufacturer: .............................................
4.1.5. Brief description of temporary-use spare unit (if any): ...............................................................
4.1.6. Brief description of tyre pressure monitoring system (TPMS) (if fitted): .............................................
(6) For trailers or semi-trailers, and for vehicles coupled with a trailer or a semi-trailer, which exert a significant vertical load on the
coupling device or the fifth wheel, this load, divided by standard acceleration of gravity, is included in the maximum technically
permissible mass.
(7) Please fill in here the upper and lower values for each variant.
(8) Delete where not applicable.
(9) With respect to motor vehicles, if the vehicle manufacturer permits that certain controller functions are modified (e.g. by means of
software, hardware, upgrading, selection, enabling, disabling) before or after the vehicle has been put into service, resulting in the
vehicle having an increased maximum speed, the maximum possible speed achievable by means of adjustment of these controller
functions is declared. With respect to trailers, the maximum speed as permitted by the vehicle manufacturer is declared.
(10) For tyres marked with the inscription ZR before the rim diameter code, intended to be fitted on vehicles whose maximum vehicle
design speed exceeds 300 km/h, equivalent information shall be provided.L 293/46 E N O f f i c i a l J o u r n a l o f t h e E u r o p e a n Union 16.8.2021
5. Bodywork
5.1. Wheel guards
5.1.1. Brief description of the vehicle with regard to its wheel guards: .....................................................
6. Miscellaneous
6.1. Speed limitation devices
6.1.1. Manufacturer(s): .....................................................................................................
6.1.2. Type(s): ..............................................................................................................
6.1.3. Type approval number(s), if available: ...............................................................................
6.1.4. Speed or range of speeds at which the speed limitation may be set: .......................................... km/h16.8.2021 E N O f f i c i a l J o u r n a l o f t h e E u r o p e a n Union L 293/47
ANNEX 2
Communication
(maximum format: A4 (210 × 297 mm))
Issued by: (Name of administration)
…………………………
…………………………
()
concerning(2): Approval granted
Approval extended
Approval refused
Approval withdrawn
Production definitively discontinued
of a type of vehicle with regard to the installation of its tyres
Approval No: ................................................ Extension No: .................................................
Section I
1. Make (trade name of manufacturer): .....................................................................................
2. Type: .....................................................................................................................
2.1. Commercial name(s) (if available: ........................................................................................
3. Means of identification of type, if marked on the vehicle:(3) ............................................................
3.1. Location of that marking: ...............................................................................................
4. Category of vehicle:(4)...................................................................................................
5. Name and address of manufacturer: .....................................................................................
6. Name(s) and address(es) of assembly plant(s): ...........................................................................
7. Name and address of the manufacturer’s representative (if any): ........................................................
Section II
1. Additional information: see Addendum
(1) Distinguishing number of the country which has granted, extended, refused or withdrawn approval (see approval provisions in the
Regulation).
(2) Strike out which does not apply.
(3) If the means of identification of type contains characters not relevant to describe the vehicle, component or separate technical unit
types covered by this information document, such characters shall be represented in the documentation by the symbol ‘?’ (e.g. ABC??
123??).
(4) As defined in the Consolidated Resolution on the Construction of Vehicles (R.E.3.), document ECE/TRANS/WP.29/78/Rev.6, para. 2 -
www.unece.org/trans/main/wp29/wp29wgs/wp29gen/wp29resolutions.htmlL 293/48 E N O f f i c i a l J o u r n a l o f t h e E u r o p e a n Union 16.8.2021
2. Technical Service responsible for carrying out the tests: .................................................................
3. Date of test report: ......................................................................................................
4. Number of test report: ...................................................................................................
5. Remarks (if any): see Addendum
6. Place: ....................................................................................................................
7. Date: .....................................................................................................................
8. Signature: ................................................................................................................
9. Information package (when relevant) ....................................................................................
Addendum to communication form No …
concerning the type approval of a vehicle with regard to the installation of its tyres
1. Additional information
1.1. Brief description of the vehicle type as regards its structure, dimensions, lines and constituent materials: ..............
1.2. Tyre (C1/ C2/ C3)2/wheel combination(s) (including tyre size, rim size and wheel off-set): ..............................
1.3. The minimum speed category symbol compatible with the maximum vehicle design speed (of each variant) (for tyres
marked with the inscription ZR before the rim diameter code, intended to be fitted on vehicle whose maximum
vehicle design speed exceeds 300 km/h, equivalent information shall be provided): ....................................
1.4. The minimum load-capacity index compatible with the technically permissible maximum mass on each axle (of each
variant) (if applicable adjusted according to paragraph 5.2.2.2 of this Regulation): .....................................
1.5. Tyre (C1/ C2/ C3)2/wheel combination(s) (including tyre size, rim size and wheel off-set) to be used with the snow
traction device(s): ........................................................................................................
2. Vehicle of category M is/is not2 suitable for towing loads and the load rating of the rear tyres is exceeded by …. per
1
cent
3. The vehicle is/is not2 approved according to UN Regulation(s) No 64 and/ or No 1412 with regard to its temporary-use
spare unit of type 1/2/3/4/5.2
4. Vehicle is/is not2 approved according to UN Regulation(s) No 64 and/ or No 1412 with regard to its tyre pressure
monitoring system (TPMS)
4.1. Brief description of the tyre pressure monitoring system (TPMS) (if fitted): .............................................16.8.2021 E N O f f i c i a l J o u r n a l o f t h e E u r o p e a n Union L 293/49
ANNEX 3
Arrangements of approval mark
(see paragraphs 4.4 to 4.4.2 of this Regulation)
a = 8 mm min
The above approval mark affixed to a vehicle shows that the vehicle type concerned has been approved in Belgium (E 6)
with regard to the installation of tyres pursuant to UN Regulation No 142. The first two digits of the approval number
indicate that the approval was granted in accordance with the requirements of UN Regulation No 142 as amended by the
01 series of amendments.