Consultation outcome
Incorporating international rules into GB type approval for road vehicles
Applies to England, Scotland and Wales
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Detail of outcome
Having considered the responses to this consultation, DfT will continue to update GB type approval for road vehicles. We will introduce the following measures through a statutory instrument:
- updating the standards for emergency call systems
- mandating compliance with the requirements of United Nations Economic Commission for Europe (UNECE) regulation 157 on automated lane keeping systems (ALKS)
- updating the UNECE regulations acceptable for demonstrating compliance with requirements for the fitment of ISOFIX
- enabling manufacturers to calculate a vehicle鈥檚 fuel and carbon dioxide emissions
- amending the test procedures for assessing the performance of windscreen defrost/demist and wash/wipe systems
Original consultation
Consultation description
Consultation about updating the GB type approval regime to reflect developments in vehicle safety regulations in the European Union and internationally through the United Nations Economic Commission for Europe (UNECE).
This will support the automotive industry by streamlining vehicle approvals processes and avoid the need for unique GB designs or duplicate testing for those selling into both the UK and EU.
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Published 4 November 2024
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