Regulation (EC) No 661/2009 of the European Parliament and of the CouncilShow full title

[F1 ANNEX IV U.K. List of UNECE Regulations which apply on a compulsory basis

Textual Amendments

F1 Substituted by Commission Regulation (EU) 2015/166 of 3 February 2015 supplementing and amending Regulation (EC) No 661/2009 of the European Parliament and of the Council as regards the inclusion of specific procedures, assessment methods and technical requirements, and amending Directive 2007/46/EC of the European Parliament and of the Council, and Commission Regulations (EU) No 1003/2010, (EU) No 109/2011 and (EU) No 458/2011 (Text with EEA relevance).

Regulation Number	Subject	Series of amendments published in the OJ	OJ Reference	Scope covered by the UNECE Regulation
1	Headlamps emitting an asymmetrical passing beam and/or driving beam equipped with filament lamps R2 and/or HS1	02 series of amendments	OJ L 177, 10.7.2010, p. 1 .	M, N ( a )
3	Retro-reflecting devices for power-driven vehicles	Supplement 12 to the 02 series of amendments	OJ L 323, 6.12.2011, p. 1 .	M, N, O
4	Illumination of rear-registration plates of power-driven vehicles and their trailers	Supplement 15 to the original version of the Regulation	OJ L 4, 7.1.2012, p. 7 .	M, N, O
6	Direction indicators for power-driven vehicles and their trailers	Supplement 25 to the 01 series of amendments	OJ L 213, 18.7.2014, p. 1 .	M, N, O
7	Front and rear position (side) lamps, stop-lamps and end-outline marker lamps for power-driven vehicles and their trailers	Supplement 23 to the 02 series of amendments	OJ L 285, 30.9.2014, p. 1 .	M, N, O
8	Motor vehicles headlamps (H1, H2, H3, HB3, HB4, H7, H8, H9, HIR1, HIR2 and/or H11)	05 series of amendments Corrigendum 1 to Revision 4	OJ L 177, 10.7.2010, p. 71 .	M, N ( a )
[F2 10	Electromagnetic compatibility	Supplement 1 to the 05 series of amendments	OJ L 41, 17.2.2017, p. 1 .	M, N, O]
11	Door latches and door retention components	Supplement 2 to the 03 series of amendments	OJ L 120, 13.5.2010, p. 1 .	M 1 , N 1
12	Protection of the driver against the steering mechanism in the event of impact	Supplement 1 to the 04 series of amendments	OJ L 89, 27.3.2013, p. 1 .	M 1 , N 1
[F3 13	Braking of vehicles and trailers	Supplement 13 to the 11 series of amendments	OJ L 42, 18.2.2016, p. 1 .	M 2 , M 3 , N, O ( b )
13-H	Braking of passenger cars	Supplement 16 to the original version of the Regulation	OJ L 335, 22.12.2015, p. 1 .	M 1 , N 1 ( c )
14	Safety-belt anchorages, ISOFIX anchorages systems and ISOFIX top tether anchorages	Supplement 5 to the 07 series of amendments	OJ L 218, 19.8.2015, p. 27 .	M, N
[F2 16	Safety-belts, restraint systems, child restraint systems and ISOFIX child restraint systems	Supplement 2 to the 07 series of amendments	OJ L 109, 27.4.2018, p. 1 .	M, N ( d )] ]
17	Seats, their anchorages and any head restraints	08 series of amendments	OJ L 230, 31.8.2010, p. 81 .	M, N
18	Protection of motor vehicles against unauthorized use	Supplement 2 to the 03 series of amendments	OJ L 120, 13.5.2010, p. 29 .	M 2 , M 3 , N 2 , N 3
19	Power-driven vehicle front fog lamps	Supplement 6 to the 04 series of amendments	OJ L 250, 22.8.2014, p. 1 .	M, N
20	Headlamps emitting an asymmetrical passing beam or a driving beam or both and equipped with halogen filament lamps (H4)	03 series of amendments	OJ L 177, 10.7.2010, p. 170 .	M, N ( a )
21	Interior fittings	Supplement 3 to the 01 series of amendments	OJ L 188, 16.7.2008, p. 32 .	M 1
23	Reversing lights for power-driven vehicles and their trailers	Supplement 19 to the original version of the Regulation	OJ L 237, 8.8.2014, p. 1 .	M, N, O
25	Head restraints (headrests), whether or not incorporated in vehicle seats	04 series of amendments Corrigendum 2 to Revision 1	OJ L 215, 14.8.2010, p. 1 .	M 1
26	External projections	Supplement 1 to the 03 series of amendments	OJ L 215, 14.8.2010, p. 27 .	M 1
28	Audible warning devices and signals	Supplement 3 to the original version of the Regulation	OJ L 323, 6.12.2011, p. 33 .	M, N
29	Protection of the occupants of the cab of a commercial vehicle	03 series of amendments	OJ L 304, 20.11.2010, p. 21 .	N
30	Pneumatic tyres for motor vehicles and their trailers (Class C1)	Supplement 16 to the 02 series of amendments	OJ L 307, 23.11.2011, p. 1 .	M, N, O
31	Power-driven vehicle's sealed-beam headlamps (SB) emitting an European asymmetrical passing beam or a driving beam or both	Supplement 7 to the 02 series of amendments	OJ L 185, 17.7.2010, p. 15 .	M, N
[F2 34	Prevention of fire risks (liquid fuel tanks)	Supplement 1 to the 03 series of amendments	OJ L 231, 26.8.2016, p. 41 .	M, N, O ( e )]
37	Filament lamps for use in approved lamp units of power-driven vehicles and their trailers	Supplement 42 to the 03 series of amendments	OJ L 213, 18.7.2014, p. 36 .	M, N, O
38	Rear fog lamps for power-driven vehicles and their trailers	Supplement 15 to the original version of the Regulation	OJ L 4, 7.1.2012, p. 20 .	M, N, O
[F2 39	Speedometer equipment including its installation	Supplement 1 to the 01 series of amendments	OJ L 302, 28.11.2018, p. 106	M, N]
43	Safety glazing materials	Supplement 2 to the 01 series of amendments	OJ L 42, 12.2.2014, p. 1 .	M, N, O
[F2 44	Restraining devices for child occupants of power-driven vehicles ( ‘ child restraint system ’ )	Supplement 10 to the 04 series of amendments	OJ L 265, 30.9.2016, p. 1 .	M, N ( h )]
46	Devices for indirect vision and their installation	Supplement 1 to the 04 series of amendments	OJ L 237, 8.8.2014, p. 24 .	M, N
[F2 48	Installation of lighting and light-signalling devices on motor vehicles	Supplement 10 to the 06 series of amendments	OJ L 14, 16.1.2019, p. 42	M, N, O]
54	Pneumatic tyres for commercial vehicles and their trailers (Classes C2 and C3)	Supplement 17 to the original version of the Regulation	OJ L 307, 23.11.2011, p. 2 .	M, N, O
55	Mechanical coupling components of combinations of vehicles	Supplement 1 to the 01 series of amendments	OJ L 227, 28.8.2010, p. 1 .	M, N, O ( f )
[F2 58	Rear underrun protective devices (RUPDs) and their installation; Rear underrun protection (RUP)	03 series of amendments	OJ L 49, 20.2.2019, p. 1 .	M, N, O]
61	Commercial vehicles with regard to their external projections forward of the cab's rear panel	Supplement 1 to the original version of the Regulation	OJ L 164, 30.6.2010, p. 1 .	N
64	Temporary-use spare unit, run-flat tyres/system and tyre pressure monitoring system	Corrigendum 1 to the 02 series of amendments	OJ L 310, 26.11.2010, p. 18 .	M 1 , N 1
66	Strength of the superstructure of large passenger vehicles	02 series of amendments	OJ L 84, 30.3.2011, p. 1 .	M 2 , M 3
[F2 67	Motor vehicles using LPG	Supplement 14 to the 01 series of amendments	OJ L 285, 20.10.2016, p. 1 .	M, N]
73	Lateral protection of goods vehicles	01 series of amendments	OJ L 122, 8.5.2012, p. 1 .	N 2 , N 3 , O 3 , O 4
77	Parking lamps for power-driven vehicles	Supplement 14 to the original version of the Regulation	OJ L 4, 7.1.2012, p. 21 .	M, N
[F2 79	Steering equipment	03 series of amendments	OJ L 318, 14.12.2018, p. 1 .	M, N, O]
80	Seats of large passenger vehicles	03 series of amendments to the Regulation	OJ L 226, 24.8.2013, p. 20 .	M 2 , M 3
87	Daytime running lamps for power-driven vehicles	Supplement 15 to the original version of the Regulation	OJ L 4, 7.1.2012, p. 24 .	M, N
89	Speed limitation devices	Supplement 2 to the original version of the Regulation	OJ L 4, 7.1.2012, p. 25 .	M, N ( g )
90	Replacement brake lining assemblies and drum brake linings for power-driven vehicles and their trailers	02 series of amendments	OJ L 185, 13.7.2012, p. 24 .	M, N, O
91	Side-marker lamps for motor vehicles and their trailers	Supplement 13 to the original version of the Regulation	OJ L 4, 7.1.2012, p. 27 .	M, N, O
93	Front underrun protective devices (FUPDs) and their installation; front underrun protection (FUP)	Original version of the Regulation	OJ L 185, 17.7.2010, p. 56 .	N 2 , N 3
[F2 94	Protection of occupants in the event of a frontal collision	03 series of amendments	OJ L 35, 8.2.2018, p. 1 .	M 1]
[F3 95	Protection of occupants in the event of a lateral collision	Supplement 4 to the 03 series of amendments	OJ L 183, 10.7.2015, p. 91 .	M 1 , N 1]
97	Vehicle Alarm Systems (VAS)	Supplement 6 to the 01 series of amendments	OJ L 122, 8.5.2012, p. 19 .	M 1 , N 1
98	Motor vehicle headlamps equipped with gas-discharge light sources	Supplement 4 to the 01 series of amendments	OJ L 176, 14.6.2014, p. 64 .	M, N
99	Gas-discharge light sources for use in approved gas-discharge lamp units of power-driven vehicles	Supplement 9 to the original version of the Regulation	OJ L 285, 30.9.2014, p. 35 .	M, N
[F2 100	Electric safety	Supplement 3 to the 02 series of amendments	OJ L 302, 28.11.2018, p. 114 .	M, N]
102	Close-coupling device (CCD); fitting of an approved type of CCD	Original version of the Regulation	OJ L 351, 30.12.2008, p. 44 .	N 2 , N 3 , O 3 , O 4
104	Retro-reflective markings (heavy and long vehicles)	Supplement 7 to the original version	OJ L 75, 14.3.2014, p. 29 .	M 2 , M 3 , N, O 2 , O 3 , O 4
105	Vehicles for the carriage of dangerous goods	05 series of amendments	OJ L 4, 7.1.2012, p. 30 .	N, O
[F3 [F2 107	M 2 and M 3 vehicles	Supplement 1 to the 07 series of amendments	OJ L 52, 23.2.2018, p. 1 .	M 2 , M 3]
110	Specific components for CNG	Supplement 2 to 01 series of amendments	OJ L 166, 30.6.2015, p. 1 .	M, N]
112	Motor vehicle headlamps emitting an asymmetrical passing beam or a driving beam or both and equipped with filament lamps and/or LED modules	Supplement 4 to the 01 series of amendments	OJ L 250, 22.8.2014, p. 67 .	M, N
116	Protection of motor vehicles against unauthorized use	Supplement 3 to the original version of the Regulation	OJ L 45, 16.2.2012, p. 1 .	M 1 , N 1
[F2 117	Tyres with regard to rolling sound emissions, adhesion on wet surfaces and rolling resistance (Classes C1, C2 and C3)	Supplement 8 to the 02 series of amendments	OJ L 218, 12.8.2016, p. 1 .	M, N, O]
[F3 118	Fire resistance of materials used in buses	Supplement 1 to the 02 series of amendments	OJ L 102, 21.4.2015, p. 67 .	M 3]
[F2 119	Cornering lamps	Supplement 3 to the 01 series of amendments	OJ L 89, 25.3.2014, p. 101 .	M, N ( h )]
[F3 121	Location and identification of hand controls, tell-tales and indicators	01 series of amendments	OJ L 5, 8.1.2016, p. 9 .	M, N]
122	Heating system of vehicles	Supplement 1 to the original version of the Regulation	OJ L 164, 30.6.2010, p. 231 .	M, N, O
[F2 123	Adaptive front-lighting systems (AFS)	Supplement 9 to the 01 series of amendments	OJ L 49, 20.2.2019, p. 24 .	M, N]
[F2 125	Forward field of vision	Supplement 1 to the 01 series of amendments	OJ L 20, 25.1.2018, p. 16 .	M 1]
[F2 128	Light Emitting Diode (LED) light sources	Supplement 6 to the original version of the Regulation	OJ L 320, 17.12.2018, p. 63 .	M, N, O]
[F4 140	Stability control	Supplement 2 to the original version of the Regulation	OJ L 269, 26.10.2018, p. 17 .	M 1 , N 1
141	Tyre Pressure Monitoring Systems (TPMS)	Original version of the Regulation	OJ L 269, 26.10.2018, p. 36 .	M 1, N 1 ( i )]

Textual Amendments

F2 Substituted by Commission Regulation (EU) 2019/543 of 3 April 2019 amending Annex IV to Regulation (EC) No 661/2009 of the European Parliament and of the Council and Annexes I, III and IV to Directive 2007/46/EC of the European Parliament and of the Council as regards updating the references to and including certain Regulations of the United Nations Economic Commission for Europe on the type-approval of motor vehicles (Text with EEA relevance).

F3 Substituted by Commission Regulation (EU) 2016/1004 of 22 June 2016 amending Regulation (EC) No 661/2009 of the European Parliament and of the Council (Text with EEA relevance).

F4 Inserted by Commission Regulation (EU) 2019/543 of 3 April 2019 amending Annex IV to Regulation (EC) No 661/2009 of the European Parliament and of the Council and Annexes I, III and IV to Directive 2007/46/EC of the European Parliament and of the Council as regards updating the references to and including certain Regulations of the United Nations Economic Commission for Europe on the type-approval of motor vehicles (Text with EEA relevance).

Notes to the table: U.K.

The transitional provisions of the UNECE regulations listed in this table apply, except where specific alternative dates are provided for in this Regulation. Compliance with prescriptions in accordance with subsequent amendments to those listed in this table shall also be accepted. U.K.

The dates specified in the UNECE regulations listed in this table, as regards the obligations of Contracting Parties to the ‘ Revised 1958 Agreement ’ (Council Decision of 27 November 1997 with a view to accession by the European Community to the Agreement of the United Nations Economic Commission for Europe concerning the adoption of uniform technical prescriptions for wheeled vehicles, equipment and parts which can be fitted to and/or be used on wheeled vehicles and the conditions for reciprocal recognition of approvals granted on the basis of these prescriptions ( ‘ Revised 1958 Agreement ’ ) ( OJ L 346, 17.12.1997, p. 78 ).), linked to first registration, entry into service, making available on the market, sale, and any similar provisions, apply on a compulsory basis for the purposes of Articles 26 and 28 of Directive 2007/46/EC except in the case where alternative dates are specified in Regulation (EC) No 661/2009, which should then be taken instead. U.K.

In certain instances, a UNECE regulation listed in this table provides in its transitional provisions that as from a specified date, Contracting Parties to the ‘ Revised 1958 Agreement ’ , applying a certain series of amendments to that UNECE regulation, shall not be obliged to accept or may refuse to accept, for the purpose of national or regional type-approval, a type approved in accordance with a preceding series of amendments, or wording with similar intention and meaning. This shall be construed as a binding provision for national authorities to consider the certificates of conformity to be no longer valid for the purposes of Article 26 of Directive 2007/46/EC, except in the case where alternative dates are specified in Regulation (EC) No 661/2009, which should then be taken instead. U.K.

( ^a ) UNECE Regulation Nos 1, 8 and 20 are not applicable for EC type-approval of new vehicles. U.K.

[F2 ( ^b ) The fitting of an electronic stability control system is required in accordance with Article 12(1) and (2) of Regulation (EC) No 661/2009.] U.K.

[F2 ( ^c ) The fitting of an electronic stability control system is required in accordance with Article 12(1) and (2) of Regulation (EC) No 661/2009.] U.K.

( ^d ) A safety-belt reminder is not required for a driver position equipped with an S-type belt or Harness belt. U.K.

( ^e ) Compliance with Part II of UNECE Regulation No 34 is not compulsory. U.K.

[F2 ( ^f ) Where it is declared by the vehicle manufacturer that a vehicle is suitable for towing loads (point 2.11.5 of Annex I to Directive 2007/46/EC) and any part of a suitable mechanical coupling device, whether fitted or not to the type of motor-vehicle, could (partly) obscure any lighting component and/or the space for mounting and fixing the rear registration plate, the following shall apply: U.K.

• the motor-vehicle's user instructions (e.g. owner's manual, vehicle handbook) shall clearly specify that installation of a mechanical coupling device that cannot be easily removed or repositioned is not permitted;

• the instructions shall also clearly specify that, when fitted, a mechanical coupling device must always be removed or repositioned when it is not in use; and

• in the case of vehicle system type-approval according to UN Regulation 55, it shall be ensured that the removal, repositioning and/or alternate location provisions are also fully complied with as regards lighting installation and space for mounting and fixing the rear registration plate.]

( ^g ) Only Speed Limitation Devices (SLD) and the mandatory installation of SLD on vehicles of category M ₂ , M ₃ , N ₂ and N ₃ are concerned. U.K.

[F4 ( ^h ) A Universal International Whole Vehicle Type Approval issued under UN Regulation No 0 ( OJ L 135, 31.5.2018, p. 1 ), that includes type-approval under the respective UN Regulations in the table that refer to this note, shall be considered equivalent to an EC type-approval granted under this Regulation.] U.K.

[F4 ( ⁱ ) Tyre pressure monitoring system for M1 vehicles applies on a compulsory basis in accordance with Article 9(2) of Regulation (EC) No 661/2009. UN Regulation No 141 applies to the approval of vehicles of category M1 up to a maximum mass of 3 500  kg. UN Regulation No 141 may apply on voluntary basis to the approval of vehicles of category N1 that are not fitted with twin wheels on an axle.] U.K.

Appendix

Validity and extension of approvals granted under the Directives repealed by this Regulation U.K.

In accordance with Article 13(14) of this Regulation, EC type-approval certificates for vehicles, components and separate technical units issued in accordance with the directives listed below may be used to demonstrate compliance with the relevant UNECE regulations.

Regulation Number	Subject	Corresponding Directive	OJ Reference	Applicability
10	Electromagnetic compatibility	Directive 72/245/EEC	OJ L 152, 6.7.1972, p. 15 .	M, N, O, component, STU ( a )
11	Door latches and door retention components	Directive 70/387/EEC	OJ L 176, 10.8.1970, p. 5 .	M 1 , N 1 ( b )
12	Protection of the driver against the steering mechanism in the event of impact	Directive 74/297/EEC	OJ L 165, 20.6.1974, p. 16 .	M 1 , N 1 ( a )
14	Safety-belt anchorages, ISOFIX anchorages systems and ISOFIX top tether anchorages	Directive 76/115/EEC	OJ L 24, 30.1.1976, p. 6 .	M ( c )
18	Protection of motor vehicles against unauthorized use	Directive 74/61/EEC	OJ L 38, 11.2.1974, p. 22 .	M 2 , M 3 , N 2 , N 3 , component, STU
21	Interior fittings	Directive 74/60/EEC	OJ L 38, 11.2.1974, p. 2 .	M 1
26	External projections	Directive 74/483/EEC	OJ L 266, 2.10.1974, p. 4 .	M 1 , STU ( d )
28	Audible warning devices and signals	Directive 70/388/EEC	OJ L 176, 10.8.1970, p. 12 .	M, N, component
30	Pneumatic tyres for motor vehicles and their trailers (Class C1)	Directive 92/23/EEC	OJ L 129, 14.5.1992, p. 95 .	component ( e )
34	Prevention of fire risks (liquid fuel tanks)	Directive 70/221/EEC	OJ L 76, 6.4.1970, p. 23 .	M, N, O ( f )
39	Speedometer equipment including its installation	Directive 75/443/EEC	OJ L 196, 26.7.1975, p. 1 .	M, N ( g )
43	Safety glazing materials	Directive 92/22/EEC	OJ L 129, 14.5.1992, p. 11 .	M, N, O, component
[F3 46	Devices for indirect vision and their installation	Directive 2003/97/EC	OJ L 25, 29.1.2004, p. 1 .	M, N 1 , component]
48	Installation of lighting and light-signalling devices on motor vehicles	Directive 76/756/EEC	OJ L 262, 27.9.1976, p. 1 .	M, N, O
55	Mechanical coupling components of combinations of vehicles	Directive 94/20/EC	OJ L 195, 29.7.1994, p. 1 .	M, N, O, component
58	Rear underrun protective devices (RUPDs) and their installation; Rear underrun protection (RUP)	Directive 70/221/EEC	OJ L 76, 6.4.1970, p. 23 .	M, N, O, STU
61	Commercial vehicles with regard to their external projections forward of the cab's rear panel	Directive 92/114/EEC	OJ L 409, 31.12.1992, p. 17 .	N
73	Lateral protection of goods vehicles	Directive 89/297/EEC	OJ L 124, 5.5.1989, p. 1 .	N 2 , N 3 , O 3 , O 4
79	Steering equipment	Directive 70/311/EEC	OJ L 133, 18.6.1970, p. 10 .	M, N, O ( h )
89	Speed limitation devices	Directive 92/24/EEC	OJ L 129, 14.5.1992, p. 154 .	M 2 , M 3 , N 2 , N 3 , STU
90	Replacement brake lining assemblies and drum brake linings for power-driven vehicles and their trailers	Directive 71/320/EEC	OJ L 202, 6.9.1971, p. 37 .	STU ( i )
93	Front underrun protective devices (FUPDs) and their installation; front underrun protection (FUP)	Directive 2000/40/EC	OJ L 203, 10.8.2000, p. 9 .	N 2 , N 3 , STU
97	Vehicle Alarm Systems (VAS)	Directive 74/61/EEC	OJ L 38, 11.2.1974, p. 22 .	M 1 , N 1 , component, STU
116	Protection of motor vehicles against unauthorized use	Directive 74/61/EEC	OJ L 38, 11.2.1974, p. 22 .	M 1 , N 1 , component, STU
[ F5 ]
122	Heating system of vehicles	Directive 2001/56/EC	OJ L 292, 9.11.2001, p. 21 .	M, N, O, component
125	Forward field of vision	Directive 77/649/EEC	OJ L 267, 19.10.1977, p. 1 .	M 1

Textual Amendments

F5 Deleted by Commission Regulation (EU) 2016/1004 of 22 June 2016 amending Regulation (EC) No 661/2009 of the European Parliament and of the Council (Text with EEA relevance).

Notes to the table: U.K.

( ^a ) Not applicable for vehicle types equipped with electric propulsion. U.K.

( ^b ) Not applicable for vehicle types in case of design changes to and/or the introduction of any back door and/or sliding door. U.K.

( ^c ) Only applicable for special purpose completed vehicles of category M ₁ , excluding motor-caravans, with a permissible maximum laden mass exceeding 2,0 tonnes, as well as for vehicle categories M ₂ and M _3. U.K.

( ^d ) Not applicable for radio receiving or transmitting aerials considered as separate technical units. U.K.

( ^e ) Only applicable for Class C1 tyres manufactured before, on or after 1 November 2014 , to be sold and put into service after 1 November 2014 and being identified by means of the letter code ‘ Z ’ placed within the tyre size designation. U.K.

( ^f ) Not covering Part II of UNECE Regulation No 34. U.K.

( ^g ) See Article 4 of Regulation (EU) No 130/2012 (Commission Regulation (EU) No 130/2012 of 15 February 2012 concerning type-approval requirements for motor vehicles with regard to vehicle access and manoeuvrability and implementing Regulation (EC) No 661/2009 of the European Parliament and of the Council concerning type-approval requirements for the general safety of motor vehicles, their trailers and systems, components and separate technical units intended therefor ( OJ L 43, 16.2.2012, p. 6 )). U.K.

( ^h ) Not applicable for vehicle types equipped with steering equipment containing complex electronic control systems. U.K.

( ⁱ ) Notwithstanding the provisions of Article 7(1) of Regulation (EU) 2015/166 and not applicable for brake discs and drums.] U.K.