اﻟﻌرﺑﻳﺔ اﻟﺧﻠﻳﺞ ﻟدوﻝ اﻟﺗﻌﺎون ﻣﺟﻠس ﻟدوﻝ اﻟﺗﻘﻳﻳس  ﻫﻳﺋﺔ   
GCC STANDARDIZATION ORGANIZATION (GSO) 
 
  
 
  
 أوﻟﻲ : ﻣﺷروع  
 
  
GSO 02/01/ CD/Update for No. 42:2003 
 
 
 
 اﻟﺳﻳﺎرات -اﻟﻌﺎﻣﺔ  اﻟﻣﺗطﻠﺑﺎت   
MOTOR VEHICLES -  GENERAL REQUIREMENTS 
  
 
 
   
 
  
 
Preparation  
GSO Technical Subcommittee fo r  Road Vehicles and Tires   
  
  
  
 
THIS DOCUMENT IS A DRAFT GSO ST ANDARD CIRCULATED FOR COMMENT. 
IT IS, THEREFORE SUBJECT TO CHANGE AND MAY NOT BE RE FERRED TO AS 
A GSO STANDARD UNTIL APPROVED BY THE BOARD OF DIRECTORS.   
 
ﺗﻘدﻳم  
 ﻫﻳﺋﺔ  اﻟوطﻧﻳـﺔ اﻷﺟﻬـزة ﻋﺿـوﻳﺗﻬﺎ  ﻓـﻲ ﺗﺿـم إﻗﻠﻳﻣﻳـﺔ ﻫﻳﺋـﺔ اﻟﻌرﺑﻳـﺔ اﻟﺧﻠـﻳﺞ ﻟـدوﻝ اﻟﺗﻌﺎون ﻣﺟﻠس ﻟدوﻝ اﻟﺗﻘﻳﻳس
 اﻟﺧﻠﻳﺟﻳــﺔ  اﻟﻘﻳﺎﺳــﻳﺔ  اﻟﻣواﺻــﻔﺎت  إﻋــداد اﻟﻬﻳﺋــﺔ ﻣﻬــﺎم وﻣــن ، اﻟﻌرﺑﻳــﺔ اﻟﺧﻠــﻳﺞ دوﻝ ﻓــﻲ واﻟﻣﻘــﺎﻳﻳس  ﻟﻠﻣواﺻــﻔﺎت
 .ﻣﺗﺧﺻﺻﺔ  ﻓﻧﻳﺔ ﻟﺟﺎن ﺑواﺳطﺔ   
ا ﻟـــدوﻝ اﻟﺗﻌـــﺎون ﻣﺟﻠـــس ﻟـــدوﻝ اﻟﺗﻘﻳـــﻳس  ﻫﻳﺋـــﺔ ﻗﺎﻣـــت وﻗـــد  اﻟﻔﻧﻳـــﺔ اﻟﻠﺟﻧـــﺔ ﻋﻣـــﻝ ﺑرﻧـــﺎﻣﺞ ﺿـــﻣن اﻟﻌرﺑﻳـــﺔ ﻟﺧﻠـــﻳﺞ            
رﻗـــم 01/02  "اﻟﻔﻧﻳـــﺔ اﻟﻠﺟﻧـــﺔ اﻟﻔرﻋﻳـــﺔ اﻟﺧﻠﻳﺟﻳـــﺔ واﻹطـــﺎراتﻟ  اﻟﻣرﻛﺑـــﺎت  ﻣواﺻـــﻔﺎت  "  ﺔاﻟﻼﺋﺣـــﺑﺗﺣـــدﻳث  اﻟﻔﻧﻳـــﺔ
اﻟﺧﻠﻳﺟﻳـــﺔ  رﻗـــم42:2003  GSO "  اﻟﺳـــﻳﺎرات  – اﻟﻌﺎﻣـــﺔ اﻟﻣﺗطﻠﺑـــﺎت ." اﻟﻣﻣﻠﻛـــ ﺔوﻗﺎﻣـــت  اﻟﺳـــﻌودﻳﺔ  اﻟﻌرﺑﻳـــﺔ
.اﻟﻣواﺻﻔﺔ  ﻫذﻩ ﻣﺷروع ﺑﺈﻋداد   
  
 اﻟﻣواﺻـــﻔﺔ  ﻫـــذﻩ اﻋﺗﻣـــدت  ﻗﻳﺎﺳـــﻳوﻗـــد  ﻛﻣواﺻـــﻔﺔ  ﺧﻠﻳﺟﻳـــﺔ ﺔ )  رﻗـــم اﻟﻬﻳﺋـــﺔ إدارة ﻣﺟﻠـــس اﺟﺗﻣـــﺎع ﻓـــﻲ       ،            ( 
 ﻋﻘد اﻟذي   /  /    ﺑﺗﺎرﻳﺦ     اﻟﻣواﻓق ، ﻫـ.  /  /        م  
 )رﻗم اﻟﻣواﺻﻔﺔ  ﺗﻠﻐﻰ أن ﻋﻠﻰ42: 2003 GSO .ﻣﺣﻠﻬﺎ وﺗﺣﻝ(  
  
  
  
Foreword 
 
GCC Standardization Organization (GSO ) is a regional organization, which 
consists of the National Standards Bodies  of GCC member St ates. One of  GSO 
main functions is to issue Gulf  Standards through specialized technical 
committees (TCs). 
 
GSO through the technical program of committee TC No.: 02/01 " GSO 
Technical Subcommittee for  Road Vehicles and Tires " has updated the                
GSO technical regulation No.: GSO 42:2003" Motor vehicles – General 
requirements " . The draft standard ha s been prepared by Kingdom of Saudi 
Arabia. 
 
This standard has been approved as Gulf  Standard by GSO Board of  Directors 
in its meeting No..../....  …….held  on    /     /        H ,     /    /        G. 
The approved standard will replace and supersede the standard No.:                
(GSO 42:2003) . 
  
 
 
 
 :  
   
 
Foreword 
 
Standardization Organization for GCC (GSO) is a regional Organization which consists of the 
National Standards Bodies of GCC member Stat es. One of GSO main functions is to issue 
Gulf Standards /Technical regulation through specialized technical committees (TCs). 
GSO through the technical program of committee TC No .2 "Technical Committee of 
Mechanical standards" has Revised the GSO Standard No. GSO 42/2003 "Motor Vehicles – 
General Requirements". The revision has been  prepared by Gulf Standard Organization 
(GSO).  This general safety regulation is prepared ensuring high levels of safety, environmental 
protection, energy efficiency and antitheft perfor mance for motor vehicles or items of motor 
vehicle equipment. These requirements are speci fied in such a manner that the public is 
protected against unreasonable risk of acci dents occurring as a result of the design, 
construction or performance of motor vehicles and is also protected against unreasonable risk 
of serious injury in the event crashes do occur.  In the case of technical requirements if there are no GSO Regulations and Standards, then the 
vehicle shall comply with the regulations/standard s in the country of origin or international 
standards accepted by GSO (UN/ECE or FMVSS) until the relevant regulations are approved 
by GSO.  All GSO exhaust emission regulations ar e under revision based on ECE 83/2005 Euro IV  and 
ECE R 49 Euro IV  limits. These regulations will be en forced starting from 2017 model year 
vehicles.  This regulation is complementary to all othe r GSO technical regulations and standards for 
Motor Vehicles. 
 
           
 
CONTENTS 	
             Subject Item     
Scope and Field of Application .................................................. 1.  
Definitions ................................................................................. 2.  Complementary References ...... ................................................. 3.  Dimensions ................................................................................ 4.  Minimum Road Clearance .......................................................... 5.  Gross Vehicle and Axle Weight ................................................. 6.  Stability ..................................................................................... 7.  
Engine ....................................................................................... 8.  
Fuel System ............................................................................... 9.  Cooling System ......................................................................... 10.  Electric System .......................................................................... 11.  Exhaust System ......................................................................... 12.  Braking System ......................................................................... 13.  Suspension System .................................................................... 14.  Steering System ......................................................................... 15.  Control Devices ......................................................................... 16.  Frame and Body ........................................................................ 17.  Coupling Devices and Towing Methods ..................................... 18.  Wheels (Tyres and Rims) ........................................................... 19.  Seats ......................................................................................... 20.  Safety Belts ............................................................................... 21.  Air Bags .................................................................................... 22.  Windshield and Window ............................................................ 23.  Head Restraint ........................................................................... 24.  Rearview Mirrors ...................................................................... 25.  Sound Signaling Device (Horn) ................................................ 26.  Pollution .................................................................................... 27.  Vehicle Exterior Noise Levels ..................................................... 28.  Flammability of Interior Materials .............................................. 29.  Lighting Equipment ................................................................... 30.  General  ..................................................................................... 30.1  Head lamp ................................................................................. 30.2    
 
Stop lamp .................................................................................. 30.3  
Rear position lamp ...................................................... 30.4  Front position lamp .................................................................... 30.5  Reversing lamp .......................................................................... 30.6  Direction Indicator lamp .............................................................. 30.7  Hazard warning flashing lamp .................................................... 30.8  Clearance lamp .......................................................................... 30.9  Auxiliary head lamps (low beam light) ....................................... 30.10  Side marker lamps and side reflector .......................................... 30.11  Rear registration pl ate lamp ....................................................... 30.12  
Courtesy lamps (room lamp) ...................................................... 30.13  Door Locks and Door Retention Components ...........................  31.  Speedometer ............................................................................. 32.  Odometer .................................................................................. 33.  Speed Warning Device and Speed Limiting Device .................... 34.  Windshield Wiping and Wa shing System ................................... 35.  
Under Run Protection  ……………………………… 36  Protection Against Theft …………………………………. 37  Fuel Consumption measurement and Label ………………… 38  Impact strength ………………………………. 39  Exterior Protection ……………………………. 40  Hybrid Electric Vehicles ………………………….. 41  Additional Requirements for Pa rticular Vehicles ........................ 42  
Buses ........................................................................................ 42.1  Trucks and Trailers .................................................................... 42.2  Motor vehicles carrying da ngerous materials .............................. 42.3  
Emergency motor vehicles ......................................................... 42.4  
Handicapped vehicles ................................................................ 42.5  School Buses 42.6  
Incomplete Vehicles .................................................................. 43  Safety Requirements .................................................................. 44.  Information of Vehicle ............................................................... 45.  Owner’s Manual (Operating Instructions) .................................. 46.  
   
   
 
 
MOTOR VEHICLES 
GENERAL REQUIREMENTS 
 
 
1- SCOPE AND FIELD OF APPLICATION 
1.1    This standard is concerned with the general re quirements for motor vehicles ensuring       
   high levels of safety, environmental protection, energy effici ency and antitheft  
   performance.  For deta iled requirements refer to GSO Technical Regulations on the  
   subject concerned.  
1.2  GSO technical regulations related to Motor Vehicles will be formulated based on     
UN/ECE regulations; In the case of motor ve hicles manufactured in compliance with 
FMVSS regulations, will be acc epted as an alternative. 
 
 
2- DEFINITIONS 
 For definitions see the relevant GSO Technical Regulations and Standards. 
 
3-      COMPLEMENTARY REFERENCES 
                   The following Gulf standards:
 
3.1             GS 34 “Lead-Acid Starter Ba tteries Used for Motor Cars and Internal Combustion 
Engines”.  
3.2              GS 35 “Methods of Test for Lead-Acid Starter Batteries Used for Motor Cars and 
Internal Combustion Engines”.  
3.3              GS 36 “Motor Vehicles – Met hods of Test for Impact St rength - Part 1: Frontal 
Impact”.  
3.4              GS 37 “Motor Vehicles - Me thods of Test for Impact Strength - Part 2:  Rear 
Impact”.  
3.5              GS 38 “Motor Vehicles - Met hods of Test for Impact Strength - Part 3A:  Side 
Impact”.  
3.6              GS 39 “Motor Vehicles - Me thods of Test for Impact Strength - Part 4:  Roof 
Strength”.  
3.7              GS 40 “Motor Vehicles - Impact Strength”.  
3.8            GS 41 “Motor Vehicles - Front  and Rear Exterior Prot ection Devices for Passenger 
Cars (Bumpers, etc.) and its Methods of Test”.  
3.9 GS 48 “Motor Vehicles - Conformity Certificates”. 
3.10 GS 51 “Passenger Car Tyres - Part 1:   Nomenclature, Designation, Marking, 
Dimensions, Load Capacities and Inflation Pressures”.    
 
3.11            GS 52  “Passenger Ca r Tyres - Part 2:  General Requirements”.  
3.12            GS 53 “Passenger Car Tyres - Part 3:  Methods of Test”. 
3.13 GS 96 “Motor Vehicles - Methods  of Testing of Safety Belts ”.  
3.14            GS 97 “Motor Vehicles - Safety Belts”.   
3.15 GS 98 “Motor Vehicles - Flammability of Interior Materials and Their Testing 
Methods”.  
3.16            GS 99 “Road Vehicles - Sound Signaling Devices - T echnical Specifications”.  
3.17 GS 135 “Methods of Test for Engine Radiators”.  
3.18            GS 136 “ Motor Vehicles Engine Radiator”. 
3.19 GS 144 “Motor Vehicles - Allowable Lim its of Gaseous Pollutants Emitted to the 
Atmosphere from Heavy Duty Diesel Engined Vehicles”.  
3.20            GS 145 “Motor Vehicles - Methods of Testing Gaseous Pollutants Emitted from 
Heavy Duty Diesel Engined Vehicles - Part  1:  Determination of Exhaust Gaseous 
Pollutants”.  
3.21            GS 146 “Motor Vehicles - Me thods of Testing Gaseous Pollutants Emitted to the 
atmosphere from Heavy Duty Diesel Engine d Vehicles - Part 2:  Determination of 
Smoke Density”. 
3.22 GS 153 " Motor Vehicles – Conformity Ce rtificates for Vehicl es Manufactured in 
Multi stages"  
3.23 GS 159 “Motor Vehicles – Dimensions and Weights ”.  
3.24 GS 289 “Motor Vehicles - Retro-Reflec tive Number Plates and its Methods of 
Test”.  
3.25 GS 419 “Motor Vehicles - Methods of Test for Door Locks and Door Hinges”.  
3.26            GS 420 “Motor Ve hicles - Door Locks and Door Hinges”.  
3.27            GS 421 “Motor Vehicles  - Methods of Testing of Rear-View Mirrors”.  
3.28            GS 422 “Motor Vehicles - Rear-View Mirrors”.  
3.29 GS 645 “Multi-Purpose Vehicles Trucks, Bu ses, and Trailers Tyres - Part 1:  
Nomenclature, Designation, Marking, Dimens ions, Load Capacities and Inflation 
Pressure”.  
3.30            GS 646 “Multi-Purpose Vehicles  Trucks, Buses, and Trailers Tyres - Part 2:  
Methods of Test”.  
3.31            GS 647 “Multi-Purpose Vehicles  Trucks, Buses, and Trailers Tyres - Part 3:  
General Requirements”.  
3.32 GS 963 “Motor Vehicles – Gene ral Requirements for Ambulances”.  
3.33            GS 967 “Motor Vehicles  - Safety Requirements for Pilgrim Buses”.  
3.34            GS 972 “Transportation of Da ngerous Substances by Road - Part 1:  General 
Safety Requirements”.  
3.35         GS  1040 – "Motor Vehicles – Allowable  Limits of Pollutants  Emitted to the    
 
                   Atmosphere  from Light Duty Diesel Engined Vehicles"   
3.36  GSO 1041 - Motor Vehicles - Methods of  Testing for Pollutants Emitted from 
Light Duty Diesel Engined Vehicles - Part  1: Determination of  Exhaust Gaseous  
Pollutants ”. 
3.37 GSO 1042/2000 Motor Vehicles - Methods of  Testing for Pollutants Emitted from 
Light Duty Diesel Engined Vehicles - Part 2:  Determination of Smoke” . 
3.38          GS 1052 “Motor Vehicles Tyre s - Temporary Use Spare Wheels/Tyres and Their 
Methods of Test" 
3.39          GS 1053 “Motor Ve hicles – Protection Against Theft”.  
3.40           GS 1503 “Motor Vehicl es – Head Lamps Safety Requirements”.  
3.41           GS1598 “Motor Vehicles – Head Restraints and Th eir Methods of Test”.  
4.42       GS 1624  "Motor Vehicles – Noise Emissions"  
4.43         GS 1625 "Motor Vehicles – Speed Limiters – Part 2 : Technical  Requirements"   
                   Equipment  Inspection,  Certification  and type approval"  
3.44        GS 1626 "Motor Vehicles – Speed Limiters – Part 3 : Methods of Test" 
3.45        GS 1677 "Motor Vehicles – Laminated  Safety Glass" 
3.46              GS 1680 “Motor Vehicles - Allowa ble Limits of Gaseous Pollutants Emitted to 
the Atmosphere from Unleaded Gasoline Engined Vehicles”. 
3.47  GS 1681 "Motor Vehicles - Methods of Te st for Gaseous Pollutants Emitted from 
Unleaded Gasoline Engined Vehicles - Part  1:  Determination of Exhaust Gaseous 
Pollutants After Cold Start”.  
3.48         GS 1682 "Motor Vehicles - Methods of Test for Gaseous Pollutants Emitted from 
Unleaded Gasoline Engined Vehicles - Part  2:  Determination of Exhaust Carbon 
Monoxide at Idle Speed”.  
3.49         GS 1683 "Motor  Vehicles - Met hods of Test for Gaseous Pollutants Emitted from 
Unleaded Gasoline Engined Vehicles - Pa rt 3:  Determination of Evaporative 
Emissions (Hydrocarbons) from the Fuel  System Using the Enclosure Method”.  
3.50         GS 1684 "Motor Vehicles - Methods of Test for Gaseous Pollutants Emitted from 
Unleaded Gasoline Engined Vehicles - Part 4:  Determination of Gaseous 
Pollutants Emitted from Engine Crankcase 
3.51         GS 1685 "Motor Vehicles - Methods of Test for Gaseous Pollutants Emitted from 
Unleaded Gasoline Engined Vehicles - Part  5:  Determination of Durability of 
Pollution Control Equipment".  
3.52            GS 1707 "Motor Vehicles - Methods of Test for Im pact Strength - Part 
3B: Moving Barrier Side Impact”. 
3.53 GS 1708 "Motor Vehicles - Methods of  Test for Impact Strength - Part 
3C: Moving Barrier Side Impact”.  
3.54 GS 1711 "Motor Vehicles – Speed Limiters – Part 1 : General requirements,   
                     Equipment  Inspection,  Certification  and type approval"    
 
3.55          GS 1780 "Motor vehicles – Vehicle Identification  Number (VIN) –  
                     Requirements.  
3.56           GS 1782 " Motor Vehicles – Vehicles Identification  Number (VIN) – Location  
                     and Attachment.  
3.57           GS 1783 " Passenger  car Tyres – Tread wear, Traction and Temperature   
                     Resistance  Grading".  
3.58            GS 1784 " Passenger  Car Tyres – Method of Testing of Tyre Temperature   
                     Resistance  Grading" 
3.59           GSO ISO 3537 " Motor Vehicles – Safety Glszing Materials  – Mechanical  Tests" 
3.60          GSO ISO 3538 "Road Vehicles – Safety Glasses – Test methods for optical  
                     properties"   
3.61           GSO ECE 13H  "Motor Vehicles – Braking System of Passenger  Cars and Multi  
                    Purpose Vehicles".  
3.62          GSO ECE 13H‐1"Motor Vehicles – Methods of Test for Braking System – Part 1  
                    : Braking Performance"  
3.63          GSO ECE 13H‐2"Motor Vehicles – Methods of Test for Braking System‐ Part 2    
                    : Determination  of Capacity of Energy Storage Devices" 
3.64           GSO ECE 13H‐3"Motor Vehicles – Methods of Test for Braking System‐ Part 3    
                     : Determination  of Distribution  Braking among the Axles of Vehicles"  
3.65          GSO ECE 13H‐4"Motor Vehicles – Methods of Test for Braking System‐ Part 4    
                     : Determination  of Function of Anti‐Lock System" 
3.66          GSO ECE 13H‐5"Motor Vehicles – Methods of Test for Braking System‐ Part 5       
                     : Determination  of Performance  of Brake Lining Using Inertia Dynamometer"  
3.67          GSO ECE 13H‐6"Motor Vehicles – Methods of Test for Braking System‐ Part 6    
                    : Determination  of Coefficient  of Adhesion"  
 
4- DIMENSIONS 
4.1              All dimensions shall be determined with the vehicle at its unladen mass. 
4.2 The vehicle length shall be the distance between two ver tical planes perpendicular 
to the longitudinal median plane and touc hing the front and rear of the vehicle 
respectively and it shall not  exceed 12.5m for trucks a nd buses, 18m for trailers, 
20m for articulated vehicles. 
4.3             When measuring the vehicle structural length the following devices shall not be 
                   taken into account:  
      - wiper and washer devices,    
 
      - front or rear marker-plates,  
      - devices for securing the load restraint(s)/cover(s) and their protection,  
      - lighting and light signaling devices,  
      - mirrors or other devices for indirect vision,  
      - reversing aids,  
      - air-intake pipes,        - length stops for demountable bodies,  
      - access steps and hand-holds,  
      - lifting platforms, access ramps and similar equipment in running order, not 
        exceeding 300 mm,  
      - coupling and recovery towing devices for power driven vehicles,        - external sun visors,  
      - exhaust pipes.
 
4.4             The vehicle width shall be the distance between two planes parallel to the  
                 longitudinal median pl ane and touching the vehicle on either side of the  
                 said plane and it shall not exceed 2.6m.  4.5          
When measuring the vehicle structural width the following devices shall not be taken  
                into account:  
                - Devices for securing the tarpaulin and their protection,  
                - Tyre failure tell-tale devices,  
                - Lighting and light signaling devices,  
                - Rear view mirrors. 
                - Tyre pressure indicators                 - Retractable steps 
                - Running boards 
  
4.6      The height of the vehicle shall be  the distance between the supporting surfaces  
                 and the horizontal plane t ouching the topmost part of th e vehicle and it shall not  
                 exceed 4.2 m. 
4.7          When measuring the vehicle structural height the following devices shall not be taken 
into account:  
                  - aerials,  
                  - current collection devices in their elevated position.  
4.8 Wheel base of a vehicle shall be m easured between the perpendicular lines 
constructed to the longitudinal median  plane between two consecutive wheels 
situated on the same side of the vehicle. 
4.9 Vehicle front overhang shall be the distance between the vertical plane passing 
through the centres of the foremost wheels and the foremost point of the vehicle, 
taking into consideration lashing hooks, registration number plate, etc., and any parts rigidly attached to the vehicle.
 
4.10 Vehicle rear overhang shall be the distance between the vertical plane passing 
through the centres of the rearmost wheels and the rearmost point of the vehicle, 
taking into consideration the towing attachment, if fitted, registration number plate, 
etc., and any parts rigidly attached to the vehicle. 
 FOR DETAILED REQUIREMENTS  FOR WEIGHTS REFER GSO 159.           
 
5- MINIMUM ROAD CLEARANCE 
5.1 Any part other than the earth-touchi ng parts of a motor vehicle shall have 
adequate clearance above the ground so as to ensure safe driving. 
5.2 The clearance shall be such that any rigi d parts of the vehicle should not touch the 
level ground and get damaged due to impact.  
5.3 Due to design constriction any projecting parts should be provi ded with guards to 
avoid the rigid part being a ffected for safety reasons. 
 
6- GROSS VEHICLE AND AXLE WEIGHT 
  6.1 The Gross Vehicle Weight is the maximum we ight of the fully laden vehicle, based on 
its construction and design performances, as d eclared by the manufact urer. This shall be 
less than or equal to the sum of the maxi mum axles capacity. The gross vehicle weight 
shall not exceed 45 tones.   
6.2    The Unladen Vehicle weight shall be determined by the following criteria:  
         Weight of the vehicle with bodywork and all factory fitted equipment, electrical and  
         auxiliary equipment for normal operation of vehicle, including liquids, tools, fire  
         extinguisher, standard spare parts, chocks and spare wheel, if fitted.  
     
6.3   The pay load of a truck shall be obtained by subtracting the unladen vehicle weight and 
the driver and passenger weight fr om the gross vehicle weight.  
6.4     Maximum axle weights 6.4.1  
Maximum axle (s)  capacity of a vehicle is the permissible weight corresponding to the  
          maximum weight to be carried by the axle (s) as defined by the vehicle 
          manufacturer, not exceeding the axle manufacturer’s specifications. The maximum  
          axle(s) capacity shall be less than or equal to the sum of the maximum capacities of the  
         tyres.  
6.4.2   In the case of tandem axles the total we ight on the tandem axles shall be depend  
           On the distance between the two r ear axles or the distance between the first and the  
           third rear axles. 
 FOR DETAILED REQUIREMENTS  FOR WEIGHTS REFER GSO 159. 
 7- STABILITY 
7.1  The vehicle should not pull to left or right during driving. 
7.2   It should not have too much steering lash at the steering wheel. 
7.3   When the turning radious is too high the vehicle can overturn when negotiating  
        a dangerous bend or curve. It shoul d be limited and shall not exceed 12 meters.   
7.4   Any motor vehicle in the unladen state sh all not overturn when til ted to the left or  
        right side at an angle specified in the regulation (35º)  or th e rollover stability of the   
 
        vehicle shall be such the point at which overturning occurs s hould be limited to the   
        lateral acceleration . 7.5  
The vehicle shall travel along a straight section of road without unusual steering  
        correction by the driver and without unusual vibration in the steering system at the  
         maximum design speed of the vehicle.  
                               
8- ENGINE 
8.1 The engine shall be suitable  for either domestic fuel as unleaded gasoline or diesel 
oil specially with re spect to sulphur contents and the deterioration effect on the 
accessories provided for exhaust emission controls. 
8.2 Considering the environmental conditions and the health effect of exhaust 
emissions gases the engine shall comply with at least Euro IV (ECE R 83 and 
ECE R 49)  exhaust emissions pollution limits once the fuel available is suitable.  
8.3 The engine and its accessories shall be  suitable for use in dusty atmospheric 
conditions and high ambient temperatures espe cially as concerns the radiator (type 
and size), air filter, engi ne block cooling system, thermostat and battery in 
accordance with the releva nt Gulf standards. 
8.4          The on board diagnostic (OBD) system provi ded, shall be suitable to enable it  
                    to identify the types of  deterioration or  malfunction over the entire life of the 
                    vehicle consideri ng the climatic conditions prevailing in GCC countries . 
 
8.5        The components liable to affect the emission  of pollutants shall be so                
                   designed, constructed an d assembled as to enable the engine in normal use,  
                   despite the vibration to which it may be subjected, to comply with the  
                   provisions of relevant GSO  Regulations. 
 
9- FUEL SYSTEM 
9.1 The fuel tank and its connections shall be  secure and fixed in such a manner that 
they will become resistant to damage by vibration, impact, and flammability. 
9.2 Each fill pipe shall be fitted with a cap that can be fastened securely. 
9.3 In order to avoid spilling of fuel duri ng sudden brake or negotiating bends it shall 
not be possible to fill into the fuel ta nk a quantity of fuel exceeding 97.5% of its 
capacity. 
9.4 The structure of the fuel tank and its connect ions shall be such that it will not leak 
fuel in case of collision impact that may cause deaths and inju ries occurring from 
fires that result from fuel spillag e during and after vehicle crashes. 
     9.5 The filling entry and air ve nt on the fuel tank shall not be located in the path of 
discharge of the exhaust pipe and beside s, additionally, shall be located not less 
than 300 mm from the open end of the exhaust pipe. 
9.6 The filling entry and air vent on the fuel tank shall be located not less than 200 
mm from any exposed electric terminal or  switch or be separated by body panels.   
 
9.7 The tank(s) shall not be situated in, or from, a surface (floor, wall, bulkhead) of 
the passenger compartment or other compartment integral with it. 
9.8         A partition shall be provided to  separate the occupant  compartment from the  
                    tank(s).  9.9               Every tank shall be securely  fixed and so placed as to ensure that any fuel  
                    leaking from the ta nk or its accessories will escape  to the ground and not into  
                    the occupant compartment during normal conditions of use. 9.10 The fuel tank shall be provided with a dditional guard to prevent exhaust system 
come in contact with the fuel tank in ca se if the distance between them are too 
close and may cause fire in an accident. 
 FOR DETAILED REQUIREMENTS ON FUEL LEAKAGE REFER GSO 40. 
10- COOLING SYSTEM 
10.1 Every motor vehicle shall be equipped with a cooling system suitable for the  
climate of GCC countries to keep the engine at its most  efficient operating 
temperature at all engine speeds and under all driving conditions.  
10.2 Cooling system, using a liquid coolant,  shall be provided with a device 
(thermostat) to shorten the ine fficient or cold-operating time. 
10.3            The radiator  and the cooling fans shall be large enough to reduce the operating 
temperature of the engine to be below the maximum allowable temperature of the 
coolant and to safeguard the engine without getting damage. 
FOR DETAILED REQUIREMENTS ON  COOLING SYSTEM REFER GSO 
REGULATION 136 ENGINE RADIATOR. 
 11- ELECTRIC SYSTEM 
11.1       The electric supply system shall be such that it is suitable  (Ah) to the engine  
                  capacity, fixed firmly, provided with suitable fuses, the current supply without  
                  any overheating, which may result in fire. 
11.2        The components liable to affect  the electric energy c onsumption shall be so 
                   designed, constructed an d assembled as to enable the vehicle, in normal use,  
                   despite the vibrations to  which it may be subjected, to comply with the relevant   
                   GSO regulation. 11.3 The resistance between all exposed conduc tive parts and the electrical chassis 
shall be lower than 0.1ohms when there is current flow of at least 0.2amps in the 
case of hybrid vehicles. 
11.4 All conductive parts of hybrid vehicles  shall be provided with barriers or 
enclosures and shall be grounded to avoid electrical shock. 
11.5 The electrical cables provided shall be su itable for the current carrying capacity 
and additionally protected to  avoid any leak of current. 
11.6 The vehicles with batteries at the rear shall be provide d with additional safety cut 
off devices near the battery to cutoff the supply in case of an impact and the current supply cable severed.  
11.7 The electrical equipments provided  shall not radiate and conduct unwanted 
disturbances for the functions  for the direct control of the vehicle or the vehicle   
 
data functionality. Also it s hould not create disturbances for the use of electrical 
or electronic equipment at own or adjacent vehicles. 
FOR DETAILED REQUIREMENTS ON E LECTRIC SYSTEM REFER GSO 35 AND 
GSO 40 (Revised). 
               12- EXHAUST SYSTEM         
12.1            The exhaust gases shall no t be allowed to enter in  to the passenger or  
                    goods compartm ent which will affect the health of the passengers. 
12.2 The exhaust system shall be designed, constructed and capable  of being mounted 
so as to ensure that the vehicle complie d with the provisions  of this regulation 
withstanding the vibration to which it may be subjected. 
12.3 The exhaust system shall have reasonable resistance to the corrosion phenomenon 
to which it is exposed having regard to the conditions of us e of the vehicle. It shall 
comply with the relevant GSO requirements to be approved. 
12.4           Exhaust system incorporated w ith pollution control equipm ent such as catalytic  
                   converters, shall functi on correctly when using fuel  appropriate to the vehicle.  
 12.5            No part of the exhaust system of any moto r vehicle shall be so located as would 
be likely to result in burni ng, charring or damaging the electrical wiring, the fuel 
supply, or any combustible part of the mo tor vehicle. If necessary it shall be 
provided with additional guard to prevent a ny damage to electrical or fuel system. 
12.6 No part of the exhaust system of bus sh all cause any entry of exhaust gases into 
the passenger compartment. It shall be so de signed and directed to the side or  rear 
of the vehicle. 
12.7  The position and location of the exhaus t pipe for trucks may be vertical or 
horizontal and it depends on the mate rial transported by the truck. 
12.8   The exhaust system of every truck and truck tractor shall discharge to the 
atmosphere at a location to the rear of th e cab or, if the exhaust projects above the 
cab, at a location near the rear of the cab. 
13- BRAKING SYSTEM 
13.1        The braking system provided to vehi cle shall be suitable to the vehicle concern  
                   and ensure safe braking performance under normal and emergency conditions. 
13.2            The effectiveness of the brak e system shall be checked by measuring the     
                   stopping distance.   
13.3 Every motor vehicle shall be equipped with service brake system adequate to 
control the movement of, and to halt it safely, speedily and effectively whatever 
its speed and load, on any up or down gradient. 
13.4 The secondary braking system shall make  it possible to halt the vehicle within a 
reasonable distance in the event of fa ilure of the service braking system.   
 
13.5         No material affecting the public  health, directly or af ter reaction with other 
components such as asbestos and cadmium , shall be used in the brake system. 
13.6 The control of the service braking device shall be independent of the control of 
the parking braking device. 
13.7 The service brake shall be so constructe d as to be operated by the driver’s right 
foot. 
13.8 Brake pipes shall be so attached to the chassis or equivalent that they are not 
unnecessarily subjected to damage thr ough vibration or abrasion and shall be 
made of materials resistant to corrosion or treated by any process which ensures 
such resistance. 
13.9 An optical, and/or acoustic, signal shall ac tivate when the igniti on (start) switch is 
in the “on” (“run”) position and one of the following conditions occurs: 
13.9.1 A fall in the supply pressure in a brake pow er unit to a level less than half of the 
normal system pressure. 
13.9.2 A drop in the level of brake fluid in a ny master cylinder reservoir compartment to 
less than the recommended safe leve l specified by the manufacturer. 
13.10 The parking braking system shall make it  possible to hold the vehicle stationary 
on an up or down gradient of 18% even in  the absence of the driver, the working 
parts being then held in locked position by a purely mechanical device. In the case 
of vehicles with trailers, the gradient will be 12%. 
13.11 All motor vehicles GVW less than 3500kg( passenger cars , Multipurpose 
vehicles, Buses, Trucks, and dangerous goods  vehicles), shall be provided with 
Anti lock braking systems (ABS). 
13.12 All passenger cars and multipurpose vehicles , buses, and trucks with less than  
                 3500 Kg (light duty vehicl es), shall be provided with Electronic StabilityControl  
                   Systems (ESC). 
 
                   FOR DETAILED REQUIREMENTS  ON BRAKING SYSTEM REFER 
GSO/ ECE 13H (Light duty vehicles) . 
                   
14- SUSPENSION SYSTEM 
 
14.1           Depending on the category of ve hicle the suspension provide d shall be suitable  
                   to give a comfortable ri de to the passengers, to redu ce the shocks to the vehicle  
                   from the uneven level of the road, to reduce the load transmitted from the     
                   vehicle to road surf ace and damage the road surface and to drive the vehicle  
                   safely without strain to the driver.  14.2 Every motor vehicle shall be equipped with springs and shock absorber or any 
other shock absorbing system which ha s adequate capacity depending on the   
 
GVW of the vehicle, against the impact from the ground and can ensure safe 
driving on uneven and rough road. 
14.3 The suspension system provided for trucks used in construction sites shall be 
suitable to carry the maximum load applied and the rough terrain in which they are used in GCC countries. 
14.4 The durability of the su spension system should be  tested by carrying out 
durability tests in accordan ce with the relevant international and manufacturer's 
specifications.  
15- STEERING SYSTEM 
                    
15.1 The steering system shall be such as to be easily and securely handled by the 
driver in his normal driving position. 
15.2 The steering wheel shall be on the left side. 15.3 
       The steering system shall ensure easy and safe handling of the vehicle up to its    
                    maximum design speed or in case of a trailer up to its technically permitted  
                    maximum speed.  
15.4         It must be possible to travel along a straight section of the road without unusual  
                    steering correction by  the driver and without unusual vibration in the steering  
                    system at the maximum designed speed of the vehicle. 
15.5 The steering equipment shall be designed, constructed and fitted in such a way that it 
is capable of withstanding the stresses arising during normal operation of the vehicle, 
or combination of vehicles. 
15.6      The maximum steering angle shall not be limited by any part of the steering transmission 
unless specifically designed for this purpose. 
15.7 There shall be no considerable difference between the left and right steering force. 
15.8 For motor vehicles excluding heavy duty trucks and buses any steering column 
placed at an angle of not more than 35o, with the line parallel to the vehicle 
centerline, shall be shock absorbing and shall collapse away from the driver’s 
chest upon impact or sudden deceleration. 
                  
16- CONTROL DEVICES 
                    
16.1 Every motor vehicle shall be provided  with suitable controls, tell tales and 
indicators for the safe op eration of the vehicle. 
16.2 The controls shall be loca ted to left and right of th e centre of the steering wheel 
and so as to be easily identified and ope rated by the driver in a normal driving 
position. 
16.3           The controls to be used by  a driver while driving the vehicle shall be  
                   located so that  they are operable by the dr iver restrained by the  
                   crash protection system, adjusted to be free to move within                     constraints of that system.   
 
16.4            The tell-tales and indicator s, shall be located so that they are visible  
                   and recognizable  to a driver during night  and day when activated. 
16.5           The identifications of te ll-tales, indicators and controls shall be  
                   placed on or adjacen t to the tell-tales, indica tors and controls that  
                   they identify.  16.6 The controls may be iden tified by symbols/or words. 
16.7 The location, identification, colour and illumination of the controls, telltales and 
indicators shall be in accordance with the relevant GSO regulation. 
 
17-         FRAME AND BODY 
                      
17.1 The frame and body shall be so secure a nd strong enough as to fully withstand the 
operation of the vehicle. 
17.2 The chassy shall be strong enough to carry the maximum load applied to the 
vehicle in use. 
17.3 The whole design and construction of vehicl es, shall withstand the impact  forces 
to the front, rear, side and roof  to reduce the likelihood of injuries to  the driver 
and passengers. 
17.4 The external shape of a motor vehicle sh all be free from any sharp or protruding 
rotating part likely to endanger other traffic. 
17.5 The flooring in all motor vehicles sha ll be substantially constructed free of 
unnecessary holes and openings and shall be  maintained so as to minimize the 
entrance of exhaust gases. 
17.6 In case of passenger cars and multipurpose vehicles the surfaces of metal bumpers 
which are most likely to come into cont act with other object s shall be provided 
with rubber (or any equivalent material) of suitable hardness. 
17.7 Heavy duty trucks and traile rs shall be mounted with fr ont, rear and side shields ( 
front, rear and side under- run protectio ns)  to protect ag ainst under running of 
vehicles in the event of fr ont, rear or side collision. 
17.8 The side protection devices shall be de signed to offer effective protection to 
unprotected road users against the risk of  falling under the sides of the vehicle and 
being caught under the wheels.           
17.9  Heavy duty trucks of GVW more than 7 tons and slow moving vehicles shall  be 
equipped with suitable rear refl ective plates to avoid accidents. 
17.10 The front and rear of the vehicles sh all be provided with designated location 
sufficient in size to fix the number pl ates made in accordance with the GSO 
technical regulation No. GSO 289. 
                   FOR DETA ILED REQUIREMENTS ON FRAME AND BODY REFER 
GSO 36, 37, 38, 39, 1707, 1708, 40, 289 AND 572. 
                     
 
18- COUPLING DEVICES AND TOWING METHODS 
18.1 When two or more vehicles are operat ed in combination, the coupling devices 
connecting the vehicles shall be designe d, constructed and installed, and the 
vehicles shall be designed and construc ted so that when the combination is 
operated in a straight line on a level, sm ooth, paved surface, the path of the towed 
vehicle will not deviate more than 76 mm to either side of the path of the towing 
vehicle. 
18.2 Fifth wheel  Every fifth wheel assembly shall have a locking mechanism.  The locking 
mechanism and any adapter used in conjunc tion with it shall prevent separation of 
the upper and lower halves of the fifth wheel assembly unless a positive manual 
release is activated. 
18.3 Towing of full trailers  The full trailer shall be equipped with a tow-bar and a means of attaching the tow-
bar to the towing and towed vehicles.  Th e tow-bar and the means of attaching it 
shall meet the following: 
18.3.1 They shall be of structure adequate to withstand the weight being drawn. 
18.3.2 They shall be properly and securely mounted. 18.3.3 They shall be provided with a locking device that prevents accidental separation 
of the towed and towing vehicles.  
                                                             
19- WHEELS (TYRES AND RIMS) 
19.1 The tyres shall withstand endurance te st, high speed performance test, Bead 
unseating tests, Strength tests, Temperatur e resistance tests, Rolling resistance and 
wet grip tests specified in the re levant GSO techni cal regulations. 
19.2 Considering the environmental conditions  prevailing in GCC countries Passenger 
car tyres shall be of “A” or “B”, temp erature rating and provided with a minimum 
speed symbol “S” (180 km/h ) and higher rating tyres. 
19.3 Multi-purpose passenger vehicles equippe d with passenger car tyres, shall have 
tyres of “A” or “B” temperature rating a nd provided with speed symbol “S” (180 
km/h) and higher rating tyres. 
19.4 Multi-purpose passenger vehi cles, equipped with light tr uck (LT) tyres, shall be 
provided with speed symbol “S” ( 180 km/h) and higher rating tyres. 
19.5 No bus shall be operated with a regrooved, recapped or retreated tyre on a front 
wheel. 
19.6 No truck or truck tractor shall be oper ated with regrooved or retreated tyres on 
front wheels which have a load carrying cap acity equal to or greater than 4000 kg. 
19.7 The vehicles shall be provided with a sp are tyre. The vehicles  provided with a run 
flat tyre may be exempted from this requirement. 
19.8 All light duty vehicles shall be provided  with a Tyre Pressu re Monitoring system 
which informs the driver when a tyre is below the vehicle manufacturers recommended running pressure except those vehicles with dual wheels on an axle.   
 
                   FOR DETAILED REQUIREMENTS ON TYRES REFER GSO 
REGULATIONS 51, 52, 53, 645, 646, 647, 1052, 1783, AND 1784. 
                  
20- SEATS  
20.1     Every adjustment and displacement sy stem provided to the seats shall  
                   incorporate a lock ing system, which shall operate automatically. Locking  
                   systems for armrests  or other comfort devices ar e not necessary unless the  
                   presence of such devices will cause additional risk of injury to the occupants of                     a vehicle in the event of a collision. 
20.2           The surface of the rear parts of seats shall exhibit no Dangerous roughness or  
                   sharp edges likely to incr ease the risk of seve rity of injury to the occupants.  
20.3            No failure shall occur in the se at frame or in the seat anchorage, the adjustment  
                   and displacement systems or their locking devices as a result of collision such                     as permanent deformati ons, including ruptures, that may increase th e risk of  
                   injury. 20.4            Seats and bench seats shall be firmly attach ed to the vehicle. 
20.5            Sliding seats and bench seats sh all be automatically lockab le in all the positions  
                   provided. 20.6            Adjustable seat-backs must be lockable in all the Positions provided. 20.7            All seats which can be tippe d forward or have fold-on backs must lock    
                   automatically in the normal position. 20.8        In the case of seats provided with  head restraints, the st rength of the seat-back  
                   and of its locking de vices shall be strong enough to meet the required force    
                   without any breakage. 20.9           Driver’s seat 
 The driver’s seat on a motor vehicle in th e left side shall be so constructed and 
located that the driver can at all times have full view necessary for driving and 
that the driver can control the motor vehicle without being obstructed by the 
passengers or loaded goods, etc. 
20.10 Passenger’s seats 20.10.1 Except in the case of seats located faci ng one another, where the minimal distance 
between them should be double those specified  for the ordinary located seats, the 
space between the foremost edge of a s eat cushion and the back of a seat, 
partition, etc., located ahead shall be sufficient for th e passenger to move out from 
the seat easily without an y obstruction or difficulty. 
20.10.2 The distance between the seats at the aisles shall be sufficient for the passengers 
to exit in an emergency without any obstr uction or difficulty a nd be not less than 
300mm, and 270mm for buses with not more than 15 seats.   
20.10.3 Vehicles carrying children shall not  be equipped with spare seats. 
        
 
21- SAFETY BELTS  
          
21.1            The hardware of seat belt asse mblies shall be designed to prevent attachment    
                   bolts, and other part s from becoming disengaged fr om the vehicle while in    
 
                   service. 
21.2          The seat belt assembly anchorages shall ensure  proper location for  
                   effective occupant restraint and to reduce the likelihood of their failure  
                   during impact. 21.3 Motor vehicles shall be equipped with safety belt assemblies and safety belt 
anchorages in order to restrain the pa ssengers on the seats from moving forward 
or inclining their upper to rso forward excessively in  case of collision. 
21.4 The front and rear outboard seats of  passenger cars and multipurpose vehicles 
shall be provided with three-point safety  belts, the other seats and seats of all 
other vehicles shall be provi ded with either two point or three-point safety belts 
except side facing seats. 
21.5 All three-point belts  shall be provided with retract or, and in the two-point belts 
shall be optional. 
21.6 The belt assembly shall be so designed and constructed that when correctly 
installed and properly used by an occupant  its satisfactory operation is assured and 
it reduces the risk of bodily inju ry in the event of an accident. 
21.7 Straps and other hard ware shall be free from burrs and sharp edges, and located 
in the assembly in such a manner that the possibility of injury to the wearer is 
minimized and liable to cause wear or breakage. 
      
                   FOR DETAILED REQUIREMENTS ON SAFETY BELTS REFER GSO 96 
AND 97. 
 22-          AIR BAGS 
22.1        The air bag shall be  located in suitable position to a ssist in preventing the      
                   driver’s head and chest from impacting the st eering wheel or windshield. 
22.2 The material used to inflate the bag sh all not be toxic and cause any irritation.  
22.3 Passenger cars, Multipurpose Passenger vehicles, buses and trucks carrying 
twenty two (22) passengers and less shall be provided w ith air bags to the driver 
side and the front  passenger side. 
22.4 The curtain air bags if provided to the si de of the vehicle shall comply with the 
above requirement and shall activat e in a side im pact situation. 
                   
23- WINDSHIELD AND WINDOW           
23.1          The windshield shall retain in its  position during and impact to keep the      
                   vehicle occupants within the confines of th e passenger compartment and  
                   to reduce crash injuries and fatalities.         
 
23.2 The glass of a windshield shall be la minated and all windows on every motor 
vehicle shall be of safe ty glass or laminated. 
23.3        The  glass shall be free from faults su ch as blisters, bubbles, cracks,   
                    crazing, scratch, sepa ration, wedge and shall not have  any colour/tint,     
                    which shall interfere with the appearance, service or vision. 
23.4         The windshield shall have su rfaces sufficiently resistant to abrasion,  
                    likely to be encount ered in normal traffic such as spot crack and     
                    possibility of propagation of this crack to be minimum. 23.5             The glass provided shall not be affected by the atmospheric conditions,  
                    chemicals and heat. 23.6             The glass provided shall be su ch that in the event of shattering, due to    
                    an accident or ot herwise, the danger of injuries to persons around, is  
                    reduced to minimum. 23.7 The glass of a windshield shall be such th at even if the glass is broken, the driver 
can still have a view of near the front of the vehicle through the broken glass. 
23.8 The allowable minimum light transmissib ility for the windshield glasses, Rear 
glass, and all side Windows of motor vehi cles shall not be less than 70%. It shall 
not obstruct any visibility from outside to inside. 
23.9 The rear window shall be provided with suitable anti fog system where necessary. 
                   FOR DETAILED REQUIREMENTS ON WINDSHIELD REFER GSO 
1677. GSOISO 3537 AND GSOISO 3538) 
                     24- HEAD RESTRAINT          
24.1 Front outboard seats of passenger ve hicles with GVW not exceeding 3500kg  
shall be tower back type or equipped with adjustable head restraints.  For the other 
seats the head restrain ts may be optional. 
24.2 It shall be designed and constructed to be  of a suitable size so as not to cause the 
occupant’s head or neck injury as  a result of impact in rear - end. 
24.3 Adjustable type restraint shall be so mounted as not to become dislodged as a 
consequence of vibration, impact, and it shall not be possible to exceed the 
maximum prescribed height for use without voluntary action by the user in addition to adjusting operation. 
24.4      The presence of the head restraint must not  be an additional cause of danger to     
                   occupants of the vehicle.  In particular, it shall not in  any position of use exhibit  
                   any dangerous roughne ss or sharp edge liable to  increase the risk or  
                   seriousness of injury to the occupants. 24.5            The head restraint shall be secure d to the seat or to the ve hicle structure in such  
                    a way that no rigi d and dangerous parts project from the padding of the head  
                    restraint or from its attachment to the seat-back as a result of the pressure  
                    exerted by the head . 
24.6         The dimensions and the performance of head  restraints shall be as specified in  
                    GSO regulation. 24.7         The height of the seat back  shall be less than 70c m from the seating  
                     reference point,  if the seats are not provide d with head restraints.    
 
  
                    FOR DE TAILED REQUIREMENTS ON  HEAD RESTRAINT REFER 
GSO 1598. 
                         25- REAR-VIEW MIRRORS 
                    
25.1            The vehicles shall be provided with devices  for indirect vision to observe the    
                   traffic area adjacent to  the vehicle which cannot be observed by direct vision.  
                   These can be conventio nal mirrors, camera-monitors or  other devices able to  
                   present informati on about the indirect field of vision to the driver.  
25.2 The rear-view mirrors shall be of adjust able type and mounte d in such a manner 
that by means of them, the driver in hi s seat can clearly observe the traffic 
conditions of other vehicles  on both sides, right and left of the vehicle, and 
directly behind and is also able clearly to  observe traffic conditions near the right 
side of the vehicle, other than in the area he in his seat can view directly. 
25.3 The mirror and mounting shall be free from sharp projecti ng edges or points 
which may cause injury and the external mirror holder shall be of breakaway or 
folding type. 
25.4 The mirrors shall be firmly fixed in such a way that, they will not move so as 
significantly to change the field of vision a nd thus cause the driv er to misinterpret 
the nature of the image perceived when  the vehicle is moving at high speed. 
25.5 The internal mirror shall be adjustable by tilting in both the hori zontal and vertical 
directions from the driver’s seated positio n and shall not cause any injury to the 
driver in an impact. 
 25.6 The external mirrors shall be direct ly visible from the normal driving position, 
through the side windows or  through the windscreen. 
25.7 The external mirrors and the mounting sh all not protrude beyond the widest part 
of the body of the vehicle, except to the extent necessary to produce a field of vision necessary. 
                 
                   FOR DETA ILED REQUIREMENTS ON DEVISES FOR INDIRECT 
VISION REFER GSO 422. 
 26- SOUND SIGNALLING DEVICE (HORN)                     
26.1 Every motor vehicle other than a trailer a nd semi-trailers shall be equipped with a 
horn. 
26.2         The horn shall emit a continuous a nd uniform sound and its acoustic spectrum  shall 
not vary during its operation. 
26.3           The sound level shall not be a nui sance to the public and th e other vehicle users.    
 
26.4 Except for priority vehicles, no horn shall produce a sequence of sounds of 
varying frequencies. 
                   FOR DETAILED REQUIREMENTS ON SOUND SIGNALLING DEVISES 
REFER GSO 99 AND GSOISO 6969/2007. 
 
 27- POLLUTION   
                   General: The GSO mo tor vehicles exhaust emissions regulations are under  
                   revision, based on ECE 83/2005 Euro IV limit s and ECE R 49 ECE Euro  
                   IV, and the revised regulation will be enforced starting from 2017 model                     year vehicles.   
27.1 Light duty unleaded gasoline engined vehicl es regulations are applicable to the 
following:  
27.1.1 Exhaust emissions at normal ambient temperature, evaporative emissions, 
emissions of crankcase gases, durability of pollution control devices and on board 
diagnostic systems of motor vehicles  with maximum mass not exceeding 3500kg. 
27.1.2 Exhaust emissions at normal ambient temperature, evaporative emissions, 
emissions of crankcase gases, durability of pollution control exhaust devices and 
on board diagnostic systems of hybrid el ectric vehicles with maximum mass not 
exceeding 3500kg. 
27.1.3 The components liable to affect the em ission of gaseous pollutants from gasoline 
engines shall be so designed, constructed and assembled as to enable the engine, in normal use to comply with GSO regulations. 
27.1.4 There shall be no emission from the cra nkcase of the vehicle to the atmosphere. 
27.1.5 The evaporative emission emitted from the fuel system shall not exceed 2.0 
grams/test. 
27.1.6       The tests shall be  carried out in accordance with  GSO regulations Nos. 1681,  
1682, 1683, 1684, 1685 and the limits of pollutants to be complied shall be in 
accordance with GSO regulation No.1680. 
                   FOR DETAILED REQUIREMENTS ON EXHAUST EMISSIONS FOR 
UNLEADED GASOLINE ENGINED VEHICLES REFER GSO 1680, 1681, 1682, 1683, 1684 AND 1685. 
                     
27.2 Light duty diesel engined vehicles regulat ions are applicable to the following 
: 
27.2.1 Exhaust emissions, the durability of anti pollution devices and on board diagnostic 
systems of motor vehicles with the maximum mass not exceeding 3500kg.  
27.2.2         Exhaust emissions, durability of anti pollution devices and on board diagnostic 
systems of hybrid electric vehicles  with the maximum mass not exceeding 
3500kg.    
 
27.2.3 The components liable to affect the em ission of gaseous and particulate pollutants 
from diesel engines shall be  so designed, constructed and assembled as to enable 
the engine, in normal use to comply with GSO regulations. 
27.2.4 There shall be no emission from the crank case of the vehicle to the atmosphere. 
27.2.5 The tests shall be carried out in accordance with GSO regulations Nos. 1041, 
1042 and the limits shall be in accordance with GSO regulation No.1040. 
                      27.3 Heavy duty gasoline engined vehicles 
27.3.1 The heavy duty gasoline engine vehicles shall comply with the exhaust emission 
requirements based on the ECE regulations  and/or FMVSS regul ations and other 
country of origin standards, until th e GSO regulation for heavy duty Gasoline 
Engine Vehicles on exhaust emissions are formulated. 
27.3.2 The components liable to affect the em ission of gaseous pollutants from gasoline 
engines shall be so designed, constructed and assembled as to enable the engine, in normal use to comply with GSO regulations. 
27.3.3 The carbon monoxide in the exhaust gases at idle speed shall not exceed 3.5% by 
volume when testing the vehicle in ac cordance with Gulf standard to be 
formulated No. ....... “Motor Vehicles - Methods of Test for Pollutants Emitted from Heavy Duty Gasoline Vehicles”. 
27.3.4 There shall be no emission from the cra nkcase of the vehicle to the atmosphere. 
                              
27.4 Heavy duty diesel en gined vehicles 
27.4.1 The components liable to affect the em ission of gaseous and particulate pollutants 
from diesel engines shall be  so designed, constructed and assembled as to enable 
the engine, in normal use to comply with GSO regulations. 
27.4.2 The use of defeat device and irrational emissions control strategy is not allowed. 
27.4.3 The heavy duty diesel engine vehicles exhaust emissions shall comply with GSO 
regulation No 144, and the tests shall be  carried out in accordance with GSO 
regulations No.145 and 146. 
                   FOR DETAILED REQUIREMENTS ON EXHAUST EMISSIONS FOR 
DIESEL ENGINED VEHICLES REFER GSO 144, 145 AND 146. 
                        
28- VEHICLE EXTERIOR NOISE LEVELS 
                    
28.1 The vehicle, its engine and its noise  reduction system shall be so designed, 
        constructed and assembled as to en able the vehicle, in normal use, despite the 
                    vibration to which it may be subjected, to comply with the provisions of this 
                    requirements. 28.2         The noise reduction system shal l be so designed, constructed and assembled 
                    as to be able to  reasonably resist the corrosive action to which it is 
                    exposed having rega rd to the conditions of us e of the vehicle and the  
                    environmental conditions prevailing..   
 
28.3        The noise made by the vehicle shall be measured by the two methods  
                    described in GS O technical regulation the vehicle in motion and the  
                    vehicle in stationary.  28.4             In the case of a vehicle wh ere an internal combustion engine does not operate  
                    when the vehicle is  stationary  , the emitted noise shall only be measured  
                    during  motion. 
 
                        FOR DETAILED REQUIREMENTS ON NOISE EMISSIONS REFER 
GSO 1624.                 
                        
29- FLAMMABILITY OF INTERIOR MATERIALS 
29.1 The materials used in the occupant compartm ents of motor vehicles shall reduce deaths 
and injuries to motor vehicle occupants ca used by vehicle fires,  especially those 
originating in the interior of the vehicle fr om sources such as matches, cigarettes or 
electrical short circuits. 
 
29.2 The materials used in the interior compartm ent, engine compartment, any other heating 
compartment of the vehicles shall comply w ith this regulation with respect to burning 
rate of 100mm/min when tested in ac cordance with GSO technical regulation. 
29.3 The material used for the interior comp artment shall be bounded by Roof, Floor, Side 
walls, Doors, Outside glazing, Rear comp artment bulkhead, Back support, Head 
restraints, Seats and Curtains. 
29.4  The materials and/or equipment used in the interior compartment, the engine       
         compartment and any separate hea ting compartment shall be so installed as to  
         minimize the risk of fl ame development and flame propagation. 
29.5  Any adhesive agent used to affix the interi or material to its suppo rting structure shall  
         not, as far as possible, exac erbate the burning beha viour of the material. 
29.6  Electric cables inside the passenger compartment shall undergo the resistance to  
         flame propagation test and comply with the GSO technical regulation. 
 
             FOR DETAILED REQUIREMENTS ON FLAMABILITY OF INTERIOR 
MATERIALS REFER GSO 98. 
                
30- LIGHTING EQUIPMENT 
          
30.1    General  
30.1.1  Only the approved lighting equipmen t shall be fitted to motor vehicle  
            and trailers. 30.1.2 The lighting equipment shall be so fitted that under normal conditions of use and 
             notwithstanding any vibrations to which they may be subjected in such use their  
             satisfactory operation rema ins assured and they re tain the photometric   
             characteris tics prescribed in GSO regulations 
30.1.3   It shall be possible for the lamps to be correctly ad justed , if not misalignment   
 
             will affect the visibil ity and cause disturbance to on coming vehicles. 
30.1.4 Lighting equipment mounted in pairs shall be of the same colorimetric 
requirements and symmetrically appropr iate photometric characteristics. 
30.1.5 No motor vehicle shall be equipped with  a head lamp, which cause discomfort to 
the driver either directly or indirectly  through the devices for indirect vision 
and/or other reflecting surfaces of th e vehicle or other motor vehicles. 
30.2 Head lamp  30.2.1 Every motor vehicle shall be equipped w ith head lamps one or two on each side, 
at the front, for vehicles w ith width more than 0.8m and maximum designed speed 
more than 20km/h. 
30.2.2 The intensity of the main beam head lamp or head lamps on the motor vehicle 
when on main beam setting, shall be capable  of allowing any obs tacle on the road 
at night at a distance of 100 me ters to be seen clearly. 
30.2.3 The head lamps shall be of such cons truction that the inte nsity can be dimmed 
(low beam) or the direction of the beam can be dipped in order that other traffic 
may not be dazzled. 
30.2.4 The head lamps shall emit white light. 30.2.5 A tell-tale device should be provided to indicate the driver whenever the high 
beam is on. 
30.3 Stop lamp (brake lamp)  
30.3.1 Every motor vehicle shall be equipped w ith a stop lamp on each side at the rear.  
Passenger cars and multi-purpose passenger vehicles shall be provided with a high mounted stop lamp at the rear. 
30.3.2 Stop lamps shall be clearly visible even in  day time from a di stance to be clearly 
identified by the vehicles coming behind to avoid any rear impact. 
30.3.3 Stop lamps shall be actuated upon applica tion of the service brake of the motor 
vehicle or advanced braking feat ures such as cruise control. 
30.3.4 Stop lamps shall display a red color.  30.4 Rear position lamp  30.4.1 Every motor vehicle shall be equipped with at least one rear position lamp on each 
side, at the rear.   
30.4.2 The intensity of rear position lamps shall be  such that it will be clearly visible at 
night at a suitable distance to the rear to avoid any rear impact. 
30.4.3 The lamps shall display a red colour. 30.4.5 Rear position lamps to motor vehicles shall be wired so that it will light 
simultaneously on both sides with  the front position lamps. 
30.5 Front position lamp   30.5.1 Every motor vehicle shall be equipped with a front position lamp on each side at 
the front.    
 
30.5.2 The intensity of the front position lamps sh all be such it will be  clearly visible at 
night at a safe distance from the front of the vehicle. 
30.5.4 Front position lamps shall be so designed and constructed that they can be turned 
on with or without running the engine. 
30.5.5 Front position lamps are required to be wh ite/amber in colour and shall be wired 
to light simultaneously. 
  30.6 Reversing lamp. 30.6.1 Every motor vehicle shall be equipped w ith not more than two reversing lamps. 
30.6.2 The intensity of the reversing lamp shal l be not greater than  5000 candela, and it 
should give a clear vision to  the rear when reversing. It  shall be white in colour. 
30.7 Direction Indicator Lamp 30.7.1 Every motor vehicle shall be equipped with direction indi cator lamps, two 
mounted on the front end and two mounted on the rear, direction indicator  light 
mounted on the side of the vehicle is optional. 
30.7.2 The intensity of the direction indicator lamp s shall be such that it will be  visible 
from any height not more than 2.5 meters  above the ground at a safe distance to 
the rear. 
30.7.5 Front and rear direction indicator lamps sh all, when in operation, be visible, even 
in daytime, and shall be amber/ red in clour. 
30.7.8 A tell-tale device shall be provided to inform the driver of correct operation. 
30.7.9 The direction indicator lamps may be so designed and constructe d that they also 
act as the hazard warn ing flashing lamps. 
    30.8 Hazard warning flashing lamp  30.8.1 Every motor vehicle shall be equipped with hazard warning flashing lamps. The 
signal shall be given by simultaneous operati on of the direction indicator lamps.  
30.8.2 Hazard warning flashing lamps shall comp ly with the requirements of direction 
indicator lamps specified in (item 30.7). 
       30.9 Clearance lamp 30.9.1 Tractors, trailers, semi-t railers and buses whose widt h exceeding 2.1 m shall be 
equipped with clearance lamps, with at le ast one on each side, at the front and at 
the rear. 
30.9.2 The clearance lamp shall be mounted so as to indicate the extreme width of the 
motor vehicle. 
30.9.3 The intensity of the clearance lamps (front  and rear) shall be clearly visible from 
night at a sufficient distance to avoid any accident by other vehicles. 
30.9.4 Front clearance lamps shall display an ambe r or white colour and the rear shall be 
amber or red colour. 
30.10 Auxiliary head lamp   
 
 Auxiliary head lamps, if mounted, shall comply with the following requirements: 
30.10.1 No more than two auxiliary head lamps can be lighted at any time. 30.10.2 The main beam of any auxiliary he ad lamp shall be directed downward. 
30.10.3 The light colour of auxiliary head lamps shall be white or light yellow. 
30.11 Side marker lamps and side reflector  30.11.1 Any motor vehicle exceedi ng 6m in length shall be equipped with front and rear 
side marker lamps or side reflecto rs on both sides of motor vehicles.  
30.11.2 The side marker lamps shall be clearly vi sible at night at a su itable distance  from 
the side of the vehicle to avoid any accidents. 
30.11.3 Shall display amber colour for those equi pped on the front and the center, and red 
or amber colour for those on the rear. 
30.11.4 The side reflectors shall be clearly visible at night at a sufficient distance from the 
side of the vehicle to avoid any accident when illuminated by head lamp beams. 
30.11.5 Shall reflect amber colour for the front a nd center side reflecto rs, and red or amber 
colour for the rear. 
30.12 Rear registration plate lamp  30.12.1 Every motor vehicle shall be equipped with a registration plate lamp of such 
construction as to illuminate, with a white  light, the rear regi stration number plate, 
making it clearly visible from a di stance of 20 meters to the rear. 
30.12.2 The registration plate lamp shall be wired so that it is on when the head lamps and 
front and rear position lamps are on . 
30.13 Courtesy lamps (room lamp  )  Every vehicle shall be equipped with suitable courtesy lamp(s) inside the 
passenger compartment . 
30.14 All motor vehicles shall be provided w ith a minimum of one rear fog lamp. The 
rear fog lamp shall be red in colour.  
                   FOR DETAILED REQUIREMENTS ON LIGHTING EQUIPMENT 
REFER GSO 1503. 
                  
 
 31- DOOR LOCKS AND DOOR RETENTION  COMPONENTS (LIGHT DUTY     
            VEHICLES)  
31.1       The door locks and side door retenti on components including latc hes, hinges, and    
              other supporting means, fitted to  the light duty vehicles sha ll be such to minimize  
              the likelihood of occupants being thrown out from the vehicle as a result of  
              impact.      31.2       Latches and door retention component s on any side door leadi ng directly into a  
       compartment that contains one or more seating positions shall be so designed,         constructed and fitted as to co mply with the provision s of this Regulation.   
 
31.3          Each latch shall have both an inte rmediate latched position and a fully latched       
       position. 31.4       Latches shall be designed in such a way as to pr event the doors opening  
                  accidentally. 31.5       The driver's door lock shall be lock ed from outside by the help of a key or by    
                  the help of a remote system for light duty vehicles. 31.6       In passenger cars and multi-purpos e vehicles, when the locking mechanism of  
                  the side rear door is engaged both the outside and in side door handles or other  
                  latch release controls sh all be inoperative. 
31.7      In passenger cars and multipurpose ve hicles, when the locking mechanism of the  
                 doors are not engaged, a te lltale indicator lamp shall function to indicate the  
                 driver th e one of the doors are not fully latched. 
                   FOR DETAILED REQUIREMENTS ON DOOR LOCKS AND DOOR 
RETENSION COMPONENTS REFER GSO 420.       
32- SPEEDOMETER  
32.1          Every motor vehicle shall be equippe d with a speedometer located in the driver's     
                  direct field of  vision and is clearly le gible by night and by day. 
32.2           The speed indicated by the speedometer fitted to the vehicle shall not be less                   than the true speed of the vehicle.  
32.3 The speedometer shall be gra duated in kilometers per hour. 
32.4 The range of speeds shown on the speedometer shall include the maximum speed 
indicated by the manufactu rer and the actual running speed of the vehicle. 
32.5 Graduation shall be of 1, 2, 5 or 10 km/h. 32.6 The numerical values shall be spaced at intervals not exceeding 20 km/h intervals 
when the highest value on the dial does not exceed 200km/h and at intervals not 
exceeding 30km/h when the highest  value on the dial exceed 200km . 
               
33-             ODOMETER 
33.1           The odometer should be located in front of  the driver's direct field of     
                   vision and to be cl early legible.  
33.2 Every motor vehicle shall be equipped with  an odometer in a suitable place in the 
dashboard. 
33.3 Every mechanical type odometer shall be capable of indicating distance traveled 
from 0 to not less than 999,999 kilometers  in one kilometer units.  Electronic 
odometers shall be capable of indicating di stance traveled from 0 to not less than 
600,000 kilometers in one kilometer units. 
33.4 The odometer shall be of tamper proof and difficult to modify by design.  
34- SPEED WARNING DEVICE AN D SPEED LIMITING DEVICE  
                    
 
34.1            The speed warn ing device shall alert the driver at  the set speed th at the speed is 
too high and should reduce the vehicle speed  in order to avoi d accidents, injury 
and death. 
34.2           The speed lim itation devices shall be fitted to th e vehicle to control the speed of 
the  vehicles within the safe limit and to comply with the speed limits enforced by 
the authority for the Pilgrim buses and the dangerous good vehicles. 
            34.3 Every motor vehicle shall be equipped with light and /or sound emitting devices 
which automatically give warning to the driver when the speedometer indicates a 
speed exceeding (120  5) km/h. The light shall be continuous and the sound shall 
be as a minimum once until the speed is reduced to below 120 km/h. 
                   As a minimum the visual  light warning shall remain constantly on or flashing as 
long as vehicle speed continues to exceed 120  5 km/h.  As a minimum the  
audible warning should active once when  the vehicle speed first exceeds 120  5 
km/h.  Unlike the visual warning this audible warning does not need to operate 
continuously, but if the vehicle speed drops below 120 ± 5 km/h and then 
increases again to exceeds 120  5 km/h it must sound operate again.  
34.4 The speed warning device shall be of su ch a structure that the warning signal 
cannot be stopped by means other than c ontrol of the speed by the driver. 
34.5 The speed limiting device shall function by controlling the fuel feed to the engine. 
34.6 The speed limiting device of the vehicle shall be so designed, constructed and 
assembled as to resist corrosion and ageing. 
34.7 The speed limiting device shall be of a failsafe type and shall not affect the 
vehicle performance. 
34.8 Every heavy duty truck transporting danger ous substances (e.g. explosives ...) and 
pilgrim buses shall be equipped with sp eed limiting device in accordance with the 
GSO technical regulation to limit the maximum speed as specified by the 
concerned authority. 
                   FOR DETAILED REQUIREMENTS ON SPEEDWARNING AND SPEED 
LIMITING DEVICES REFER GSO REGULATION NO.1711. 
 
35- WINDSHIELD WIPING AND WASHING SYSTEMS 
                    
35.1 Every motor vehicle shall have a power-d riven windshield wipi ng system with at 
least two speeds; one shall be at least 45 cycles per minute and the other at least 
20 cycles per minute, regardless of  engine speed and engine load. 
35.2 Every motor vehicle shall be equipped with a windshield washing system that 
meets the requirements of th e relevant Gulf standard. 
                   
36-    UNDERRUN PROTECTION   
36.1 Front under run Protection            
 
36.1.1         All vehicles carrying goods, including tankers, mobile cranes, mobile    
                    Workshops of ma ximum mass exceeding 3.5 tones, shall be equipped with  
                    front under run protec tive devices to offer effectiv e protection for passenger  
                    cars or vehicl es carrying goods having maximum mass not exceeding 3.5  
                    tones against under running in the event of a frontal collision. 
36.1.2         If the vehicle is so designed an d equipped at the front th at by virtue of their  
                    Shape and characteri stics, its component parts co mply with the requirements  
                    Specified in GSO re gulation, then the vehicle may not be necessary to be  
                    provi ded with front under run protective device. 
                                                         36.2 Rear under run Protection  
36.2.1        All vehicles carrying goods, in cluding tankers, mobile cranes, mobile     
                    workshops, traile rs and semi-trailers of maximum mass exceeding 3.5 tones 
                    shall be equipped w ith rear under run protective de vices to protect against  
                    under running of vehicl es in the event of rear co llision with passenger cars,  
                    multi-purpose vehi cles and light duty trucks  having a maximum mass not  
                    exceeding 3.5 tones. 36.2.2          If the vehicle is so designed and equipped at the rear that by virtue of their  
                    Shape and characteri stics, its component parts co mply with the requirements 
                    specified in GSO re gulation, then the vehicle may not be necessary to be  
                    provi ded with rear under run protective device. 
36.2.3         The rear under run protective devi ce to be installed to th e vehicle shall be   
                    suitable to the vehicle to prevent under r unning of light duty vehicles. 
 
36.3             Lateral Protection   
    
36.3.1    All vehicles carrying goods, including tanke rs, mobile cranes, mobile    workshops, 
trailers and semi-trail ers of maximum mass exceeding 3.5 tones shall be 
constructed and equipped in such a way as to offer, throughout their length, at 
both sides effective protection to unprotecte d road users against the risk of falling 
under the sides of the vehicle and being caught under the wheels.  
36.3.2          If the vehicle is so designed a nd/or equipped at the side that by virtue of their 
                    shape and characteri stics, its component parts ca n be incorporated and/or  
                    regarded as replac ing the lateral protective devi ce and comply with the  
                    requirements speci fied in GSO regulation  th en the vehicle may not be 
                    necessary to be provided with la teral protective device. 
36.3.3 The outer surface of the LPD shall be smooth, and so far as possible continuous 
from front to rear. 
36.3.4 LPD shall be essentially rigid and shall be mounted securely without any vibration 
in normal use of the vehicle. It shall be made of metal or any other suitable 
material. 
37-         Protection Against Theft  
               
37.1 All passenger cars and multipurpose vehicles with GVW less than 3500kg (light 
duty vehicles) shall be provided with an  electronically c oded immobilizer to 
prevent unauthorized  use of vehicles.   
 
37.2       The immobilizer shall be so designe d as to prevent the operation of  
                   the vehicle unde r its own power by at least one of the following  
                   means:- Disable at least two separate vehi cle circuits that are  
                   needed for ve hicle operation under its own power such as starter  
                   motor, ignition system  ,fuel supply, transmission, gear  shift control or steering.  
                 37.3        The key and the lock shall not be visibly coded.  37.4         In the case of automatic transm ission the transmission shif t mechanism shall     
                    become locked in park position when the key is removed.  
                   FOR DETAILED REQUIREMENTS ON PROTECTION AGAINST  
                   THEFT REFER GSO REGULATION 1053.  
                   
38- Fuel consumption (Economy) measurement and Label   
38.1 All light duty vehicles with maximum weight equal or less than 3500 kg shall be 
provide with a label on fuel consumption efficiency. 
38.2 The label shall be displayed on to the inner side  of the vehicle on to the rear left 
hand side window by the manufacturer of th e vehicle. In case where it cannot be 
installed on the rear left hand window, the la bel shall be displayed on the front left 
hand side window. 
38.3 The measurement of fuel consumption for motor vehicles shall be carried out in 
accordance with the New European Drivi ng Cycle (NEDC) or Corporate Average 
Fuel Economy (CAFÉ) and shall be c onverted by the method adopted by the 
International Energy Agency (IEA) and indicated on the label. 
38.4 The fuel economy (consumption) of vehi cles shall be graded as shown below: 
                    a) Passenger Cars 
Level Grade Lower Limit(km/l) Upper limit(km/l) 
   1    Excellent            14.7            + 
   2  Very Good            14.2              14.69 
   3  Good            13.6                 14.19   
   4 Average             13.0            13.59         
   5 Poor            12.5           12.99  
   6 Very poor                -                  12.49    
 
                   b) Light Duty Trucks and Commercial vehicles 
Level Grade Lower Limit(km/l) Upper limit(km/l) 
   1    Excellent            12.1            + 
   2  Very Good            11.6              12.09 
   3  Good            11.1                 11.59     
 
   4 Average             10.5            11.09         
   5 Poor            10.0           10.49  
   6 Very poor                -                  9.99    
 
                   38.5 The label shall be in accor dance with the GSO regulati on to be prepared on Motor 
Vehicle Fuel consumption measurement. The format of the label shall be as 
shown in Figure 1. 
38.6  The label shall be in Arabic and Englis h, and the font sizes sh all be as follows: 
                    
Details in Label  Arabic Font size 
(Arial bold) English Font size 
(Helvetica) 
Auto manufacturers name 
and Vehicle Name        12      11 
Model Year        12      11 
Engine Size (displacement)        12      11 
Vehicle Type        12            11 
Fuel Economy (Km/L)        20      16 
Fuel Types        25      17 
Fuel Economy value 
(Km/L)        25      17 
Fuel Economy rating 
(grade)        12      11  
 
               As a minimum the label shall have the following details: 
38.6.1 Type/model of the vehicle: 38.6.2 Model Year of the Vehicles: 38.6.3 Category of the Vehicle: 38.6.4 Fuel Type of the Engine: 38.6.5 Engine displacement: 38.6.6 Fuel Consumption measuremen t test Cycle : (NEDC/CAFÉ) 
38.6.7 Fuel Consumption results in CAFÉ  (Km/liter):   
38.6.8  The label shall be pr inted in black and white. 
    
 
38.7 When carrying out the fuel consumpti on measurement the rolling resistance and 
wet grip of the tyres shal l be documented in accordance with GSO/ISO standards 
28580, 23671 and 15222. 
38.8       The components liable to affect th e fuel consumption, electric energy consumption 
shall be so designed, constr ucted and assembled as to enable the vehicle, in 
normal use, despite the vibrations to wh ich it may be subjected, to comply with 
the provisions of the GSO re gulations to be prepared. 
38.9 The fuel consumption shall be expressed in km/litre. 
38.10         The electric energy consumption shall be  expressed in Watt hours per kilometer  
                   (Wh/km) and the range in km, both rounded to the nearest whole number. 
38.11          A guide on fuel economy  shall be provided  advising the   
                   motorists that co rrect use and regular mainte nance of the vehicle and  
                   driving behavior, su ch as avoiding aggressive dr iving, travelling at lower  
                   speeds, anticipation braking, correctly in flating tyres, reducing periods of  
                   idling, not carrying ex cessive weight, will improve the fuel consumption and  
                   reduce the CO2 emissions of their vehicle. 
              
39-         Impact Strength     
         These requirements are applicable to passenger cars, multipurpose passenger                      vehicles, truc ks and buses with  maxi mum GVW less than 4500Kg,  
                    depending on applicable GVWs as indi cated in each regulation.   
39.1         FRONTAL IMPACT . 
                    This requirement sp ecifies the limit of the rearwa rd displacement of the  
                     steering to reduce the likelihood of chest, neck or head injuries. The body  
                     injuries are meas ured by using dummies with el ectrical impulse connections  
                     and measuring inst ruments. In the case of hybr id electric vehicles the  
                     electrical protection and electrolyte spillage are also measured. 
39.1.2         After the frontal impact the pa rt of the steering cont rol surface directed  
                    towards the driver shall not present a ny rough edges likely to increase the  
                    danger or  severity of  injuries to the driver. The steering displacement shall be  
                    less than 127mm. 39.1.3          At the end of frontal im pact no rigid component  in the passenger  
                    compartment shall c onstitute a risk of serious injury to the occupants. 
39.1.4          The side doors of the vehicle sh all not open under the eff ect of the impact to  
                     prevent occupant thrown out during an impact.. 39.1.5          As a result of impact the ope ning of doors to enable all the passengers to  
                    emerge shall be possible without  the use of tools. 
39.1.6         The dummy performance criteri a shall be complied to  indicate that the  
                    occupants will not receive any serious injuries.  39.1.7         Fuel Leakage:  
                       As a result of impact there shall no fuel leakage or should be a maximum  
                    amount specified (28g)   to avoid fire and to re duce deaths and injuries. 
39.1.8          Protection against Electrical Shock 
                   As a result of impact in th e case of hybrid vehicles one of the four conditions       
                   indicated  in items 39.1.8.1 to 39.1.8.4 below shall be complied to avoid any                     electric shock. 39.1.8.1      The voltages between high voltage buses shall be low as possible. The voltages     
                   Vb,V1 and V2 of the hi gh voltage buses shall be equal or less than 30VAC or    
 
                    60 VDC as sp ecified in GSO regulation for highbred vehicles. 
        39.1.8.2      The total energy on the high voltage buses shall be low as possible. The total  
                    energy (TE) on the high voltage buses shall be le ss than 2.0 Joules when  
                    measured according to the test procedure specified in GSO regulation for  
                    hybrid vehicles. 39.1.8.3        Physical protection                      The resistance between  all exposed conductive parts a nd the electrical chassis  
                    shall be low as possi ble, lower than 0.1ohm when th ere is a current flow of  
                    at least 0.2ampere. Fo r protection against direct c ontact with high voltage live  
                    part s the protection IPXXB shall be provided. 
39.1.8.4       Isolation resistance                      The isolation resistan ce between the high voltage bus and the electrical chassis  
                    shall have a minimum value of 100 Ω/volt of the working voltage for DC  
                    buses, and a minimum value of 500 Ω/volt of the working voltage for AC  
                    buses.                     For details of electri c power train consisting of sepa rate DC or AC buses and  
                    electrical power tr ain consisting of combined DC and AC buses refer GSO  
                    regulations on hybrid vehicles.  39.1.8.5      Electrolyte spillage  
                       As a result of impact there shall no elect rolyte leakage or should be a minimum  
                    amount specified (less th an 7%)  to avoid fire or el ectric shock and to reduce  
                    deaths and injuries. In the period from the impact until 30 minutes after no  
                    electrolyte from th e REES shall spill into the passenger compartment and no  
                    more than 7% of electrolyte shall spill from the REESS except open type  
                    traction batteries outside the passenger compartment. 
                    For details test refer GSO regulation on hybrid vehicles.     
39.1.8.6       RESS retention                      As a result of imp act the REESS (Electrical Power Train) shall not enter the  
                    passenge r compartment during or after the impact .  
                   
                       FOR DETAILED REQUIREMENTS  ON FRONTAL IMPACT  
                   REFER REVISED GSO REGULATION 36 AND 40.  
                
 
39.2            REAR IMPACT  
                                       This requirement specifies the limit of the inward displacement of the  
                   passenger compartment to reduce the likeli hood of death and injuries. It also  
                   specifies requirements  for the integrity of motor vehicle fuel systems. Its  
                   purpose is to reduce deat hs and injuries occurring from fires that result from  
                   fuel spillage during and after motor vehicle crashes.  39.2.1        After a rear impact specified th e amount of longitudinal displacement of the  
                  vertical projection of the floor shall be such that it will not cause any injury to  
                  the occupant. The rear displacement should be less than 75mm. 39.2.2        After the impact on th e vehicle the following shall be met: 
39.2.2.1     There shall be no rigid com ponent project out to cause Injury. 
39.2.2.2     The side doors of the vehicle shall not open under the effect of the impact to    
 
                  preven t occupant thrown out  during any impact. 
39.2.2.3     The opening of doors to enable all the passengers to emerge shall be possible 
                   without the use of tools. 
39.2.3        Fuel Spillage                   As a result of imp act there shall no fuel leakage or should be a maximum  
                  amount specified  (28g)  to avoid any fire and to reduce deaths and injuries. 
                
  FOR DETAILED REQUIREMENTS ON REAR IMPACT  
                  REFER GSO REGULATION 37 AND 40.  
 
39.3          SIDE IMPACT  
                 This requirements is to  protect the occupants in si de impact crashes. The  
                 purpose of this regulation is to reduce the risk of serious and fatal injury to     
                 occupants of the vehicl es in case of serious acciden ts. It also covers the  
                 requirements to avoid elect rical shock and fatal accidents  if the vehicle is    
                 hybrid electric vehicle. 39.3.1       Static   side Impact  
39.3.1.1    The side doors shall be reinforced to reduce the impact forces from the side and  
                 to reduce the injuries or deaths due to side impact.   39.3.1.1    The strength of the body structur e and doors shall be such when tested 
                 the vehicle in accordan ce with Gulf standard the vehicle shall meet the  
                 following requirement to  indicate the structure is strong enough to aborsbe the 
                 forces applied on them: 
-      The initial crush re sistance be more than 1020 kg. 
-          The intermediate crush resistance be more than 1590 kg. -          The peak crush resistance be mo re than twice the curb weight of the vehicle 
            or 3175 kg whichever is less. 
 
39.3.2        Dynamic side Impact                 
39.3.2.1     The body injuries are measured by using dummies with electrical impulse  
                  connections and measuring instruments.                   After the impact, the head performance criteria, Rib performance criteria,  
                  Viscous criterion, public symphysis peak force and abdominal peak force shall    
                   be complied with th e requirements indicating the side doors are strong enough  
                   that the occupants will not receive any serious injuries in a side impact with  
                   other vehicles or rollover accidents.  39.3.2.2    
  At the end of specified impact no ri gid component in the passenger  
                   compartment shall c onstitute a risk of serious injury to the occupants. 
39.3.2.3     The side doors of the vehicle whic h are not impacted shall not open under the  
                   effect of the impact, and the latches shall not separate from the striker to  
                   prevent occupant thrown out during an accident.. 39.3.2.4     As a result of impact the opening of sufficient number of doo rs to enable all the 
                   passengers to em erge shall be possible w ithout the use of tools. 
39.3.2.5      Fuel Leakage:  
                       As a result of impact there shall no fuel leakage or should be a minimum    
 
                   amount specified (28g)   to avoid fire and to re duce deaths and injuries. 
 39.3.2.6      Protection Against Electric Shock. 
                   After the side impact on hybrid vehicles the conditions indicated in item 39.1.8    
                   shall be complied to  avoid electric shock and safety for the following: 
                   Absence of high voltage.                    Low electrical energy                    Physical protection                    Isolation resistance                    Electrolyte spillage                    RESS retention. 
                      FOR DETAILED REQUIREMENTS ON  SIDE IMPACT   
                  REFER GSO REGULATION 38, 1707, 1708 AND 40.  
                   
39.4 Roof Strength 
            This requirement establishes st rength requirement for the passenger compartment     
            roof to reduc e deaths and injuries due to crushi ng of the roof into the occupant  
            compartment in rollover crashes. 39.4.1 The maximum displacement of any vehicle less than 2722kg after the impact the  
            roof of vehicle shall not ex ceed 127 mm when tested  a ccording to GSO regulation. 
            FOR DETAILED REQUIREMENTS ON ROOF STRENGTH  
            REFER GSO REGULATION 39 AND 40.  
 
40- EXTERIOR PROTECTION  
      
40.1 This requirement is applicable to passenger cars 
 
40.2      The exterior devices provided to the vehicl es shall reduce damage to this vehicle  
             in an accident situation. 40.3     Surfaces of protective devices at the front and rear end of the vehicle which are  
            most likely to come into contact  with other objects shall be covered by, or made of  
            rubber, or equi valent material, of  suitable hardness. 
           
            FOR DETAILED RE QUIREMENTS ON EXTERIOR PROTECTION  
            REFER GSO REGULATION 41.  
 
41. HYBRID ELECTRIC VEHICLE 
41.1    The requirements specified in this t echnical regulation shall reduce deaths and  
            injuries during a crash, during electric shock, which occur because of electrolyte  
            spillage from propulsion ba tteries, intrusion of pr opulsion battery system    
 
            components into the occupant compartment and electric shock. 
41.2    This requirement is applicable to hybrid/electric pa ssenger cars, multi- 
            Purpose passenger vehicles , trucks and buses with maximum designed speed  
            exceeding 25km/h. 
41.3     Protection against electrical shock 
           
41.3.1     Protection against direct contact 
41.3.1.1 The protections against dire ct contact with live parts, such as solid insulator,  
               barrier, enclosure, etc. sh all not be able to be opened, disassembled or removed  
               without the use of t ools which can be done only by a competent person. 
41.3.1.2 Connectors                Connectors shall meet the following:                Located underneath the fl oor and are provided with a locking mechanism. Or 
               Provided with a locking mechanism and other components shall be removed with                 the use of tool s in order to separa te the connector. Or 
              The voltage of the live part s becomes equal or below DC 60V or below AC 30V(  
               rms) within 1 second after the connector is separated.    
             41.3.2 .  Protection against indirect contact 
41.3.2.1The exposed conductive parts, such as th e conductive barrier and enclosure, shall  
              be galvanically connected s ecurely to the electrical chassis by connection with  
              electrical wire or ground cable , or by welding, or by connection using bolts, etc. so  
              that no dangerous potentials are produced. 41.3.2.2 The resistance between all exposed c onductive parts and th e electrical chassis 
              shall be less than 0.1ohm wh en there is current flow of at least 0.2amperes. 
41.3.3.  Isolation resistance 
41.3.3.1Mechanically robust protections that have sufficient durability ov er vehicle service  
             life such as motor housings, electronic converter cases or connectors shall be  
             provided. 
 
41.4    Rechargeable energy storage system (REESS) 
41.4.1  Protection against excessive current 
41.4.1.1The REESS shall not overheat. 41.4.1.2 It shall be equipped with a pr otective device such as fuses, ci rcuit breakers or main      
              contactors. 41.4.2. Accumulation of gas             Places for containing ope n type traction battery that may produce hydrogen 
            gas shall be provided with a ve ntilation fan or a ventila tion duct to prevent the  
            accumulation of hydrogen gas. 
             
 
42- ADDITIONAL REQUIREMENTS  FOR PARTICULAR VEHICLES 
 In addition to the foregoing requirements in  items 1 to 41, the following shall be 
met: 
42.1 Buses    
 
                   General: The safety requ irement for buses covers requir ements for the retention of 
windows, the operating forces, opening dimensions, and marking for bus emergency exits. It also covers rollover pr otections. In order to avoid over loading 
the bus above the maximum weight allo wed, number of seats allowed, and 
stability of the bus are covered. The safety requirements such as protection against 
fire, Electrical wiring, Exits, Interior arra ngements, and Interior  lighting are also 
covered. 
                  The following classes (I,II,III) are applicable for vehicles having a capacity 
exceeding 22 passengers in addition to the driver. 
                  Class I :    Vehicles constructed w ith areas for standing passengers, to                    
                                    allow frequent passenger movement.                   Class II :    Vehicl es constructed principally for the carriage of seated 
                                     passe ngers, and designed to allow the carriag e of standing  m           
                                     passengers in the gangway and/or in an area which does not exceed  
                                     the space provided for two double seats.                   Class III :   Vehicl es constructed exclusively for the carriage of seated 
                                     passengers.                     The following classes (A , B) are applicable for vehi cles having a capacity not 
exceeding 22 passengers in addition to the driver. 
                   Class A :   Vehicles  designed to carry standing pa ssengers; a vehicle of this 
                                     class has seats and shall have provision for standing passengers. 
                   Class B :    Vehicl es not designed to carry stan ding passengers; a vehicle of 
                                    this class has no provision for standing passengers. 
 42.1.1 Load Distribution  The load distribution sha ll be determined under laden and unladen conditions and 
on consideration for standi ng passengers of vehicle. 
42.1.2 Area available to passengers                    The surface area for passengers shall be calculated by deducting from the total 
area of the vehicle, the area of the driver 's compartment, the area of steps at doors 
and the area of any other step with a dept h of less than 300 mm and the area swept 
by the door and its mechanism when it is operated, the area  of any part over which 
the vertical clearance is less than 1,350 mm measured fr om the floor, and the area 
of any space reserved solely fo r the carriage of goods or baggage.
 
42.1.3 Passenger capacity 
42.1.3.1 When calculating the total number of sea ting or seating and standing passengers 
the mass on each axle of the vehicle shall no t exceed the values of their respective 
technically permissible maximum values.  
42.1.3.2 The vehicle shall be clearly marked in  a manner visible on the inside in the 
vicinity of the front door in letters or pictograms the number of seating places for 
which the vehicle is designed, the maximu m number of standing places if any the 
vehicle is designed to carry, the maxi mum number of wheelchairs which the 
vehicle is designed to carry  and the total number of passengers for which the 
vehicles designed.   
 
42.1.4 Protection against fire risk. 
42.1.4.1      No flammable sound-proofing material or  material liable to become   
                   impregnated with fuel, lu bricant or other combustible material shall be used in  
                   the engine compartm ent unless the material is covered by an impermeable  
                   sheet. 42.1.4.2      Precautions shall be taken, eith er by a suitable layout  of the engine  
                   compartment or by the provision of drainage orifices , to avoid, so far as  
                   possible, the accumula tion of fuel, lubricating oil or any other combustible  
                   material  in any part of the engine compartment. 
42.1.4.3     A partition of heat-resisting mate rial shall be fitted between the engine  
                  compartment or any other source of heat and th e rest of the vehicle. 
42.1.4.4     The fuel filler hole caps shall be so de signed and constructed that they cannot be   
                   be opened accidentally. 42.1.4.5      The fuel tank shall be made  so as to be corrosion resistant. 
42.1.4.6      All cables shall be well insulated an d all cables and electrical equipment shall 
                   be able to withst and the temperature and humidity  conditions to which they 
                   are exposed. In the engi ne compartment, particular attention shall be paid to 
                   their suitability to w ithstand the environmental temp erature and the effects of 
                   all likely contaminants. 42.1.4.7      No cable used in an electrical ci rcuit shall carry a curre nt in excess of that 
                   acceptable for such a cable in the light of its mode of installation and the                    maximum ambient temperature. 42.1.4.8      Every electrical circuit feeding an item of equipment other than the starter, the 
                   ignition circuit (pos itive ignition), the glow-plugs, the engine-stopping device, 
                   the charging circuit a nd the battery earth connection shall include a fuse or a 
                   circuit breaker. 
42.1.4.9      All cables shall be well protected and shall be held securely in position in 
                   such a way that th ey cannot be damaged by cut ting, abrasion or chafing. 
42.1.4.10    All batteries shall be well secured and easily accessible. 42.1.4.11    The battery compartment shall be separated from the passenger compartment 
                   and drive r’s compartment and ventilated to outside air. 
42.1.4.12    The battery terminals shall be prot ected against the risk  of short circuit. 
42.1.4.13    Space shall be provided for the fittin g of one or more fire extinguishers, one 
                   being near the driver’s seat. 42.1.4.14    Space shall be provided for the fitt ing of one or more first-aid kits.  
42.1.5         Siting of exits  42.1.5.1      The service door(s) shall be situated  on the right side of the vehicle that is  
                   nearer to the side of  the road corresponding to th e direction of the traffic. 
42.1.5.2      The exits shall be placed in such a way that there is at  least one exit on each 
                    side of the vehicle. 42.1.5.3      The forward half and the rearward half of the passenger space shall each                     contain at least one exit. 42.1.5.4      At least one exit shall be situated e ither in the rear face or  in the front face of 
                   the vehicle unless an escape hatch is fitted.  42.1.6        Exits          For security reasons the door sh ould only be open from the inside, or at least  
                   when not locked also the emergency doors sometimes a once opening, break                     glass for instance. The power door should be permitted providing they have a    
 
                   manual override. 
 42.1.6.1      The minimum number of exits sha ll be dependent on the total number of    
                    passengers the vehicle is designed for and to be in accordance with the GSO                        regulation for buses.  42.1.6.2      The minimum number of emergency exits shall be such that the total number                    of exits in a separate compartment is as follows:                                      
Number of passengers and driver Minimum total number of Exits 
                        1 - 8                  2 
                        9 - 16                   3   
                       17 - 30                  4 
                       31 - 45                                5 
                       46 - 60                  6 
                       61 - 75                        7 
 
 42.1.7 Every motor vehicle having more than 9 (8 passengers + drive r) passenger seating 
capacity shall be equipped with either two service doors or one service door and 
one emergency door. The emergency exit shall meet the following requirements: 
42.1.7.1 The emergency exit shall be located on the left  side at the rear or in the rear of the 
passenger compartment.  The aisle leading to the emergency exit shall be free from any obstacles. 
42.1.7.2 The width and height of the emergency exit shall not be less than 550mm and 
1,250mm for buses having capacity exceed ing 22 passenger seats. This is 
applicable for class I,  II or III vehicles. 
 The width and height of the emergency exit shall not be less than 550mm and 
1,100mm for buses having capacity not exceeding 22 passenger seats. 
42.1.7.3 The emergency exit shall be equipped w ith an outward opening door that can be 
securely closed under normal conditions. 
42.1.7.4 The position and method of opening of the emergency exit shall be indicated in an 
easily legible way, at or near the emergency door. 
 42.1.7.5 Emergency doors shall not be of the power operate d or of the sliding type unless it 
is capable to manually override the sy stem and open the door without power. 
42.1.7.6 All emergency doors on class I, II and III shall be provided with an audible device 
to warn the driver when they are not secu rely closed. The warning device shall be 
operated by movement of the door catch or  handle and not by movement of the 
door itself. 
42.1.7.7 Service doors shall be capable of be ing easily opened from inside and from 
outside when the vehicle is stationary. 
42.1.7.8 The width and height of the servi ce door shall be 650mm (single) 1200mm 
(double) and 1650mm (c lassA), 1400 (classB).   
 
42.1.7.9      An emergency window (provide d) shall have a minimum area of 400,000  
                   mm2. It shall be possibl e to inscribe in this area a rectangle measuring 500 mm  
                   x 700 mm. 42.1.7.10    An escape hatch (if provided) shall ha ve a hatch aperture with a minimum area 
                   of 400,000 mm2. It shal l be possible to inscribe in this area a rectangle 
                   measuring 500 mm x 700 mm. 
42.1.8 Interior arrangement for buses havi ng capacity more than 22 passengers. 
                   The entrance door shall be constructed that passengers shall be unable open it 
easily. The door shall be equippe d with the following items: 
42.1.8.1 The automatic lighting system which is lighted when the door opens. 42.1.8.2 Support handles to provide comfort to passengers while boar ding or alighting. 
handrails and stanchions of adequate st rength, present no ri sk of injury to 
passengers. 
42.1.8.3 A mechanism used to open it duri ng the emergency from outside. 
42.1.8.4 Mirrors shall be provided to enable the driver to obs erve the condition near the 
entrance doors and inside the compartment from the driver's seat. 
42.1.8.5 The step edges shall have slip-resistant surfaces. 42.1.8.6  The height of aisle and st anding space shall be suitabl e for standing passengers in 
case the bus (Class I and Class II) is provided with standing space. 
 No provision for standing space shall be made in buses carrying children. 42.1.8.7 Every bus shall have an aisle easy and safe for access through and of width not 
less than 300 mm.  The aisle floor shall be covered with slip resistance material. 
42.1.8.8 Every bus shall be provided with a three- point safety belt for the driver seat and 
two point safety belt for the other seats. 
42.1.9 Access to service doors                    For vehicles having capacity more than 22 passengers. 
42.1.9.1      The free space extending inwards in to the vehicle from the side wall in which 
                   the door is mounted shall permit the free space having the width and height                                  given below in the table below:                    The measurement sha ll be taken parallel with th e door aperture as it is 
                   from the starting positi on, to the position where the first step, after which it   
                   shall be taken at right   angles to the probable dire ction of motion of a person  
                   using the entrance
. 
                    
Vehicle Class Width of test Gauge (mm) Height of test Gauge (mm) 
  Class A               550              1650 
  Class B               550              1400  
  Class I               550                    1800 
  Class II               550                   1650      
  Class III               550              1550      
 
42.1.9.2      For vehicle having a cap acity not exceeding 22 passengers:   
 
        When measured parallel with the longitudinal axis of the vehicle, the clearance 
        is not less than 220mm at any point  and 550mm at any point being more than    
                   500mm above the floor or steps. 42.1.9.3      Measured perpendicular to the l ongitudinal axis of the vehicle, there is a 
                   clearance of not less than 300 mm at any point  and 550 mm at any point 
                   being more than  1,200 mm above the floor or steps or less than 300 mm 
                   below the ceiling .     42.1.10       Access to emergency doors: 42.1.10.1    The free space between the gangway and the emergency door aperture shall   
                    permit the free passage  of a vertical cylinder 300 mm in diameter and 700 mm  
                    high from the fl oor and supporting a second vert ical cylinder 550 mm in  
                    diameter, th e aggregate height of th e assembly being 1,400 mm. 
                      42.1.11        Gangways 42.1.11.1     The gangway(s) of a vehicle shal l be so designed and constructed as to 
                     permit the free pa ssage of passengers. The gangway  shall have the following  
                     dimensions:                       
Class of 
Bus Space 
between seats above 1400mm from the floor (B) Distance 
between seats from floor to 900(mm) up (C)  Ht above 
1400mm (D) Total free 
space ht of the gangway from the floor (E) Ht above 
the floor where the free space is 350mm (F) 
        A      550       350       500       1900     900 
        B      450        300       300        1500      900 
        I      550       450           500       1900     900 
        II      550       350        500       1900        900 
        III      450       300        500       1900     900 
 42.1.12       Steps  42.1.12.1     The maximum and minimum height and minimum depth of steps for service  
                    and emergency doors are given below:                                
                             
Classes  I and A II, III and B 
First Step from 
Ground Level Max ht  
Min depth 340¹ 380¹,²,5 
300* 
Other steps inside Max. height 
Min. height Min  depth 250³ 
 350 4 
120 200 
                 
 230 mm for vehicles having a capac ity not exceeding 22 passengers. 
1  700 mm in the case of an emergency door. 
2  430 mm in the case of a vehicle wi th solely mechanical suspension. 
3  300 mm in the case of steps at a door behind the rearmost axle. 
4  250 mm in gangways for vehicles havi ng a capacity not exceeding 22 passengers. 
5  For at least one service door ; 400 mm for other service doors.   
 
 
42.1.12.2   The height of a step shall be measured at  the centre of its width at the outer       
                   edge. 42.1.12.3    The width and shape of every step sh all be such that a re ctangle as indicated 
                   in the table below can be placed on that step with not more that 5 percent of 
                   the area of  the appropriate recta ngle overhanging the step. 
                    
Number of 
passengers   More than 22 Less than or equal to 
22 
    Area First step(mm) 400x300 400x100 
 Other steps(mm) 400x200 400x100 
42.1.13       Passenger seats 42.1.13.1    Minimum seat width  42.1.13.1   The minimum width of the seat cushion, measured from a vertical plane      
                    passing thro ugh the centre of that se ating position, shall be: 
                   - 200 mm in the case of Class I, II, A or B; or                    - 225 mm in the case of Class III.                    The minimum width of the available space for each seating position,                    measured from a ve rtical plane passing through the centre of that seating   
                   position at height between 270 mm and 650 mm above  the uncompressed seat  
                   cushion, shall be not less than:                    - 250 mm in the case of individual seats; or 
                   - 225 mm in the case of  continuous rows of seats fo r two or more passengers. 
42.1.13.2   Minimum depth of seat cushion                    The minimum depth of a seat cushion shall be:                    - 350 mm in vehicles of Classes I, A or B, and 
                   - 400 mm  in vehicles of Class II or Class III. 
42.1.13.3     Height of seat cushion                      The height of the uncompressed seat cushion rela tive to the floor shall be 
                     such that the di stance from the floor to a horizontal plane tangential to the 
                     front upper surface of the seat cushion is betw een 350 mm and 500 mm.     
42.1.13.4     Seat Spacing                     In the case of s eats facing in the same dire ction, the distance between the 
                    front of a seat s quab and the back of the squab of the seat preceding it 
                     shall, wh en measured horizontally and at all heights above 
                    the floor between the level of the top surface of the seat cushion and a 
                    point 620 mm above the floor, shall not be less than:                      
                     
Class of bus Seat spacing (mm) 
   Class I, A and B   650 
   Class II and III   680  
                     
                   In the case of seats face one another the minimum distance between the                    front faces of the seat  squabs of facing seats, as measured across the highest 
                   points of th e seat cushions, shall be not less than 1,300 mm. 
 42.1.13.5    Free height over seating position                    In the case of singl e deck vehicles, over each seating position and, except in   
 
                   the case of the seat(s) alongside the driver in a vehicle of Class A or B, its 
                   associated foot space,  there shall be measured a free space with a height of 
                   not less than 900 mm  measured from the highest point of the uncompressed 
                   seat cushion and at  least 1,350 mm from the mean level of the floor in the 
                   foot space.                    In the case of vehicles for the seat(s) alongside the driv er in a vehicle of Class  
                   A or B, these dimens ions may be reduced to 1,200 mm measured from the floor 
                   and 800 mm measured from the highest point of th e uncompressed seatcushion. 
  42.1.14       Communication with the driver 42.1.14.1    On vehicles of Classes I, II and A, a means shall be provided to enable 
                    passengers to  signal that the driver should stop the vehicle. 
42.1.14.2    The controls for all such communication de vices shall be capable of being        
                   operated with the palm of the hand. 42.1.14.3     Activation of the control shall also be  indicated to the passengers by means of    
                    one or more illumina ted signs. The sign shall display the words "bus stopping"  
                    or equivalent, and/ or a suitable pictogram and shall remain illuminated until  
                    the service door(s)open. 42.1.15        Driver's compartment  42.1.15.1     The driver shall be protected fr om standing passengers and from passengers 
                    seated immediatel y behind the driver's compartment who may be projected 
                    into the driver's  compartment in the event of braking or cornering.  
42.1.15.2     The rear of the driver’s compartmen t may be enclosed by a partition; or a    
                     guard be fitted  
42.1.16       Driver's seat 
42.1.16.1    The driver's seat shall be independent of other seats. 
42.1.16.2    The minimum width of the seat cu shion, measured from a vertical plane  
                   passi ng through the centre of the seat, shall be: 
                   - 200 mm in the case of Class A or B;                    - 225 mm in the case of Class I, II or III. 42.1.16.3    The minimum depth of the seat cu shion, measured from a vertical plane  
                    passi ng through the centre of the seat, shall be: 
                    - 350 mm in the case of Class A or B;                     - 400 mm in the case of Class I, II or III. 42.1.16.4   The minimum overall width of the seat back measured up to a height                    of 250 mm above the horizontal plane ta ngential to the uppe rmost surface of 
                   the uncompressed seat cushion shall be 450 mm. 42.1.16.5   The seat shall be adjustable in its l ongitudinal and vertical positions and in   
                   its seat back inclinati on. It shall lock automatically in the selected position   
                   and, if fitted with a swiveling  mechanism, it shall lock automatically when  
                   in the driving position.                        42.1.17       Interior Lighting  Internal electrical lighting shall be provided for the illumination of passenger 
compartment, crew compartments, any step s, access to exits, service doors and 
places where there are obstacles.   
 
42.1.18 Every pilgrim bus carrying more than ten persons shall be provided with the 
safety items namely, suitable engine (10kW/ton of the GVW), emergency exits, sufficient luggage compartment under the seating floor, heavy duty air conditioning, electrically operated refrig erator, water storage tank for ablution 
purposes, spare tyre and tool s for changing wheels, fire extinguisher, first aid kit, 
intercom system to address the passengers, and special safe box. 
                   FOR DETAILED REQUIREMENTS ON PILGRI M BUSES                
                   REFER GSO REGULATION GSO 967.  
42.2 Trucks and trailers 
                   The trucks and its body shall be suitable with respect to the GCC terrain, 
operating conditions and climatic cond itions prevailing in GCC counties. 
42.2.1 The design and weight carryi ng capacity of the ax les shall be suitab le to the gross 
axle weights allowed by the manufacturer. 
42.2.2 Torque capacity of the clutch shall exceed the maximum delivered engine torque 
with at least 10%. 
42.2.3 The trucks/tractor with trailer fully load ed shall be capable of ascending not less 
than 15% grade ability. 
42.2.4 The trailers shall be provided with at least two spare wheels. 
42.2.5 Front supports of semi-trail ers (standing legs) and lifting gears shall be capable of 
supporting the semi-trailers fully load ed plus 10% in excess of load. 
42.2.6 Tipper truck fully loaded shall not ove rturn during discharging when the tipper 
body reach the highest position. 
42.3 Motor vehicles carryi ng dangerous materials 
42.3.1 The electric wiring on the outside of th e body, or in any part of the vehicle 
containing dangerous materials, shall be protected by an electrically insulated 
cover resistant to fire and firmly fixed to  the vehicle body. The size of conductors 
shall be large enough to avoid overheating. Ci rcuits shall be protected by fuses or 
automatic circuit breakers. 
42.3.2        The battery terminals shall be electrically insulated or covered by the insulating 
                    battery box cover. If the batteries are not located under the engine bonnet, they 
                    shall be fitted in a vented box. 
42.3.3        Lamp bulbs with screw cap shall not be used. 
42.3.4        A switch for breaking the electrical circ uits shall be placed as close to the battery    
                    as practicable.                                 
42.3.5        There shall be a clear space between the tank carrying dangerous goods and the  
                    driver's cab or the shield. 
42.3.6          The exhaust system (including the exhaust pipes) shall be so directed or protected 
                    to avoid any danger to  the load through heating or ignition. Parts of the exhaust 
                    system situated directly below the fuel tank (diesel) shall have a clearance of at 
                    least 100 mm or be protected by a thermal shield. 
42.3.7 Every motor vehicle used for trans porting dangerous materials shall carry 
markings indicating the nature of the load  and the class of hazard in accordance 
with the relevant Gulf standard . 
                   FOR DETAILED REQUIREMENTS ON VEHICLES CARRYING       
                   DANGER OUS GOODS REFER GSO REGU LATIONS GSO 972, GSO    
 
                   973, GSO 974 AND GSO 975  
42.4 Emergency motor vehicles 
42.4.1 Every emergency motor vehicle shall be  equipped with a warning lamp and a 
siren and shall be painted with the identification colour(s) specified by the concerned authority. 
42.4.2 The warning light shall be of specified identifying colour a nd shall be clearly 
visible from a minimum distance of 20 me ters to the front and to the rear. 
42.4.3 The sound level of the siren shall be, wh en measured at a di stance of 3 meters 
ahead, within 90 to 120 dB(A). 
42.4.4 The vehicle shall be equipped with sufficient medical equipment to treat 
emergency cases while transporting the patients. 
42.4.5 The speed, acceleration and grade ability of  the vehicle shall be sufficient to the 
vehicle depending on the geogra phical condition of the area. 
                   FOR DETAILED REQUIREMENTS ON EMERGENCY VEHICLES  
                   REFER GSO REGULATION GSO 963.  
42.5 Handicapped vehicles 
 The vehicle shall have part icular features, purpose-desi gned for facilitating its use 
by the disabled and handicapped persons, su ch features shall be suited to the 
various kinds of disabili ty or handicap for the people using the vehicle. 
42.6            School Buses 
42.6.1      Diamensions . 42.6.1.1 When calculating the total number of sea ting or seating and standing passengers 
the mass on each axle of the vehicle shall no t exceed the values of their respective 
technically permissible maximum values.  
42.6.1.2 The vehicle shall be clearly marked in  a manner visible on the inside in the 
vicinity of the front door in letters or pictograms the number of seating places for 
which the vehicle is designed, the maximum number of standing places if any the 
vehicle is designed to carry, the maxi mum number of wheelchairs which the 
vehicle is designed to carry  and the total number of passengers for which the 
vehicles designed. 
42.6.1.3 The height of the bus shall not exceed 4.7m. 42.6.2 The buses shall be classified as follows:                                       
Type of Bus Length of Bus (m) Number of seats 
Mini Bus Between  5 – 6        22 or less 
Medium Bus Between 7 – 9       23 - 50 
Large Bus (Heavy duty) Between 10 – 12.5        51 or more. 
   
42.6.3 Body Structure.   
 
42.6.3.1 The structure of the body shall be strong with a close ring. 
42.6.3.2 The front and rear bumpers shall be inst alled to the body struct ure of the vehicle. 
42.6.3.3 The floor of the gangway shall be  of slip and wear resistant. 
42.6.3.4 The engine compartment shall be provided with heat and fire resistant material. 
42.6.3.5 There shall be no holes, spik es, sharp edges or flaws that  may lead injuries to the 
children when using the bus. 
42.6.4 Engine 42.6.4.1 The engine shall be suitable  for either domestic fuel as unleaded gasoline or diesel 
oil specially with re spect to sulphur contents and the deterioration effect on the 
accessories provided for exhaust emission controls. 
42.6.4.2 Considering the environmental conditions and the health effect of exhaust 
emissions gases the engine shall comply w ith at least Euro IV exhaust emissions 
pollution limits once the fuel available is suitable.  
42.6.4.3 The engine and its accessories shall be  suitable for use in dusty atmospheric 
conditions and high ambient temperatures espe cially as concerns the radiator (type 
and size), air filter, engi ne block cooling system, thermostat and battery in 
accordance with the releva nt Gulf standards. 
42.6.4.3 The engine shall be powerful enough to  the bus depending on the GVW and the 
terrain of the GCC countries. 
42.7 Brakes 42.7.1        The front and re ar wheels shall be provided with  brake system depending on the 
GVW of the vehicle and the front wheel shall be of di sc brakes and the drum 
brakes be provided with calipers. 
42.7.2 The buses shall be equipped with ABS system and brake retarder for drum brake 
system. 
42.7.3 The large size buses with heavy duty engines shall be provided with brake 
retarders to control the braking system  when travelling on down the slope or 
sudden braking. 
42.7.4 The heavy duty buses depending on the desi gn requirement, the rear axles shall be 
equipped with duel wheels for each side.  
42.8 Tyres 42.8.1 The tyres used shall be of approved t ype from GSO complying with applicable 
GSO technical regulations. 
42.8.2 The tyres shall be of tubeless type. 42.8.3 Retreaded tyres shall no t be used on the buses. 
42.9 Steering  42.9.1 The steering system shall comply with the requirements specified in item 15 
above. 
42.9.2 Auxiliary steering equipmen t (ASE) and vibration dampeners shall be fitted to 
axles to avoid any accident in case of main steering system fails.   
 
42.10 Electrical 
42.10.1  The electrical system provide d shall be suitably insulated. 
42.10.2 The circuit breakers provided shall be of  sufficient capacity to avoid any fire in 
case of short circuit and operate when necessary. 
42.10.3  The lighting provided shall be of suffici ent amperage and of damage resistance. 
42.10.4 The buses shall be provided with Air c onditioners with capacity sufficient to the 
number of seating places, and should be  able to be adjustable to a maximum 
inside temperature not exceeding 24ºC. 
42.10.5 The rear glass shall be pr ovided with antifogging system.  
42.11 Seats   42.11.1 Seats shall be fixed securely and have fire resistance and the burning rate of 
100mm/min when tested in accordan ce with GSO technical regulation. 
42.11.2 All seats shall be padded from all sides and shall comply with the fire resistant 
requirement. 
42.11.2 All seats shall be provided with two point safety belts except the driver seat which 
must be of three point safety belt.. 
42.11.3 The width of the seat shall be not less than 40cm for a single seat and 90 cm for 
double seats. 
42.11.4 The height of the seat back  shall be not less than 70cm. 
42.11.4 The seat back height from the floor shall be not less than 40 cm and the distance 
between the two adjacent seat back  shall be not less than 70cm 
42.11.5 There shall be no folding seat s obstructing the aisle space.  
42.11.6 The hand rest, arm rest provided shall be ab le to be removed from the backside of 
the seats. 
42.11.5 The gangway between two seats shall be not less than 50cm. 42.12 Doors and Emergency Exits. 
42.12.1 The number number of exits and emer gency exits shall comply with the 
following:  
                    
Length of Bus (m) Number of Exits Number of Emergency 
Exits 
   Less than  6 One door on the right 
side One Escape Hatch in the 
ceiling or one emergency window on the left. 
   Between  6   -  9 Two doors in the right 
side, one in the front and one at the rear Two escape hatches in the 
ceiling and two emergency exits one on  the left and one on the right.    
 
  Between   10 – 12.5 Two doors in the right 
side one in the front and one in the rear. One Emergency door in 
the left side + two escape hatches in the ceiling and one emergency exit on the left side and one on the right side. 
 
42.12.2 The exit doors opening shall be controll ed by the driver. The opening and closing 
mechanism shall be electrically controlled. 
42.12.3 The emergency door shall be located at the bottom of the left side, with clear signs 
indicating the exit and w ithout any obstruction.  
42.13 Windshield and Windows. 42.13.1 The windshield shall be of laminate d glass and provided with sun visor. 
42.13.2 Th3e transmissibility of the gl asses shall not be less than 70%. 
42.13.2 The side window and the rear glasses sh all be of laminated or safety glass. 
42.13.3 The side windows shall fixed with alum inium frames and open able up to 10cm 
maximum from the top and fixed at the bottom. 
42.13.4 The emergency windows shall be provided with hammers for breaking the glass in 
case of an emergency. 
42.14  Steps 42.14.1 The height of the first step from the ground level shall not exceed 340mm. 
42.14.2 The height of the other steps shall not exceed 250mm. 42.14.3 The depth of the steps shall be not less than 230mm in case of small buses 
                   and not less than 300mm in case of other buses. 42.15 Safety  42.15.1 Every motor vehicle shall be provided with suitable changing wheel tools which 
must be in good condition such as jack; its lever a nd wheel spanner. 
42.15.2 The vehicle shall be fitted with speed limiters and the maximum speed of the 
vehicle shall be set at (80+ 0/-2). The speed limiters provided shall comply with the GSO technical regulation. 
42.15.3 There shall be a separate compartment for storing the school bags of the students, 
which must not obstruct the movement spac e, and shall not falls on students and 
cause injury during sudden  stops or accidents. 
42.15.4 The entrance and exits opening of medium  and large buses shall be fitted with 
hand rails. 
42.15.3 Every motor vehicle shall be provided w ith first aid box without  any marking at a 
suitable location with suffi cient “facility” for emerge ncy treatment (e.g. bandage, 
flavones, cotton wool, etc).   
 
42.15.4 The vehicles shall be provided with two dry powder fire extinguishers 4.5 kg for 
small buses, two dry powder fire extingui shers for medium si ze buses and three 
6kg dry powder extinguishers for large size buses. 
42.15.5 The fire extinguishers shall be stored in a place that the driver is able to reach it 
easily (e.g. pillar, or under  the seat, etc) with a sign indicating the place. 
42.15.6 The vehicles shall be provided with  spare tyres and re flective triangles. 
42.15.7 The vehicles shall be provided with red signs indicating "Frequent Stops" at the 
rear side of the school buses. 
42.15.8 The buses and coaches shall comply with all the relevant GSO technical 
regulations specially vehicle safety, seats, safety belts, mirrors, exhaust emissions, 
emergency exits and other safety requirement. 
42.16 Exterior Appearance 42.16.1 The colour of the bus shall be  yellow.( RAL 1018 Zink Gelb GL 841). 
                   Any parts which are made  of nonmetallic material su ch as bumpers etc cannot be 
painted; those parts shall be in black. 
42.16.2 The word "School Bus" shall be written in  black in Arabic a nd English, with the 
font size of of letters not less than 20cm height. It shall be written between the 
upper hazard lights or at the uppermost part on the front and rear sides of the bus, and in the middle of both sides of the bus. 
42.16.3 The size of the word "School Bus" to gether with the name and number of the 
operator shall not exceed 1500cm². 
42.16.4 The bus shall be fitted with a stop signa l arm at the external directly behind the 
drivers door so that the word stop is displayed outwards with two red lights 
flashing when the bus stops. 
42.16.5 The buses shall be fitted with double red flashing lights at the top of the bus at t 
The buses shall be fitted with double red flas hing lights at the top of the bus at the 
front and rear sides. 
42.16.6 The buses shall be fitted with double yello w flashing lights at the top of the bus  
                   at the front and rear sides. 42.16.7 The buses shall have a "School Bus" sign  in Arabic and English on the right and 
left sides and at  the rear side. 
42.16.8 The school bus sign shall be of reflec tive material and measure 25x25cm for large 
buses and 17x17 for medium and mini buses. 
42.16.9 The maximum speed of the vehicle shall be displayed in the rear side of the bus. 42.16.10 The identity of the School bus shall be as shown in Fig.1.  
43- INCOMPLETE VEHICLES 
                   T he incomplete vehicles shall be completed in accordance with the technical        
                    information and inst ructions supplied by the incomplete vehicle manufacturer. 
43.1 The manufacturer shall suppl y the following information:   
 
43.1.1 The gross vehicle weight rating of the completed vehicle for which the incomplete 
vehicle is manufactured. 
43.1.2 Gross axle weight rating for each axle of the completed vehicle. 43.1.3 A complete manual containing a technical  instruction for co mpleting the vehicle 
for its intended purpose. 
43.2 The final stage manufacturer shall comp lete the vehicle in accordance with the 
instructions supplied by the inco mplete vehicle manufacturer. 
43.3 A label shall be affixed by the final stage manufacture in accordance with the 
relevant GSO regulation. 
                   FOR DETAILED REQUIREMENTS ON  VEHICLES         
                   MANUFACTURED IN MULTI STAGE REFER GSO REGULATION                     GSO 153   
 
44- SAFETY REQUIREMENTS  
44.1 Every motor vehicle shall be provided with suitable changing wheel tools which 
must be in good condition such as jack; its lever a nd wheel spanner. 
44.2 It shall be provided with dry powder fire extinguisher suitable for its size 
(minimum extinguisher medium capacity 1 kg) and type to the vehicle, stored in a 
place that the driver is able to reach it ea sily (e.g. pillar, below the dashboard or 
under the seat). 
44.3 It shall be provided with emergency e quipments such as reflector triangle and 
special tools to be used in em ergency for quick repairs on road. 
44.4 Every motor vehicle shall be provided w ith first aid box without  any marking at a 
suitable location with suffi cient “facility” for emerge ncy treatment (e.g. bandage, 
flavones, cotton wool, etc). 
44.5 Tire pressure gauge. 
44.6 The safety equipment mentioned in  items 44.2, 44.3, 44.4 and 44.5 shall be 
provided by the vehicle manu facturer or by the dealer under the responsibility of 
the manufacturer of  the vehicle. 
44.7 Any safety warning or statement provi ded with any vehicle parts shall be 
translated into Arabic. 
44.8 The information given in the Navigation system shall as a minimum be available 
in Arabic or Arabic and  English. All data, maps and the voice guidance systems 
shall be in Arabic and English 
44.9 Any safety instructions indi cated on the dash board to the driver shall be in Arabic 
or Arabic and  English. 
44.10 All light duty vehicles shall be provide d with brake throttle override system 
(BTO)  so that when applying the brake to  reduce the speed of the vehicle. 
 45- INFORMATION OF VEHICLE   
 
45.1 The manufacturer shall affix, on the door e dge, door latch post of each vehicle or 
on the chassis of the trailer, a label meeting the following requirements: 
45.1.1 It shall be made of materi al resistant to deterioration. 
45.1.2 The label shall, unless riveted, be perm anently affixed in such a manner that it 
cannot be removed wit hout being destroyed. 
45.1.3 The following information shall be written (in Arabic or English language) in 
letters at least 2.4 mm high and in a clearly legible manner: 
45.1.3.1 Name of manufacturer and country  of manufacture (or assemble). 
45.1.3.2 Year and month of production. 45.1.3.3 Maximum (gross) vehicle weight (G VW) in kilograms (for trucks). 
45.1.3.4 Maximum (gross) axle weight (GAW) for each axle, in kilograms (for trucks). 45.1.3.5 The statement “This vehicle complies w ith all GSO and National Motor Vehicle 
Technical Regulations in effect up to the date of manufacture”. 
45.2 Vehicle identification number. 45.2.1 The VIN number shall contain 17 characte rs and shall comply with the relevant 
Gulf standard.  
45.2.2 The VIN shall be readable through the ve hicle glazing from outside the vehicle 
adjacent to the left windshield pillar of the light duty vehicles and shall comply 
with the relevant Gulf standard.  
                   FOR DETAILED REQUIREMENTS ON VEHICLES VIN NUMBER      
                   AND THEIR LOCATIONS REFER GSO REGULATIONS   GSO 1780                     AND 1782.  
 
46- OWNER’S MANUAL  (Operating Instructions) 
 Every vehicle shall be accompanied with manual in Arabic and/or  English 
including the following: 
46.1 The technical specificati ons of the motor vehicle. 
46.2 Information relating to th e operation of the vehicle. 
46.3 Information relating to th e periodic maintenance. 
46.4 Technical information about the recomme nded tyre designation, inflation pressure 
and changing procedure. 
46.5 Information for the use and ch anging the spare wheel/tyre. 
46.6 The maximum speed limit, maximum torque and maximum power at .... rpm. 46.7 An advice to motorist that correct use and regular maintenance of the vehicle and 
driving behavior , such as avoiding aggre ssive driving, travelling at lower speeds, 
correctly inflating tyres, reducing periods of idling, not  carrying excessive weight, 
will improve the fuel consumption a nd reduce the CO2 emissions of their 
vehicles. 
     
 
 
   
 
Fig 1 :FUEL ECONOMY(Consumption) LABEL 
 
130 mm  
:اﻟﺻﺎﻧﻊ اﺳم                                                                                        Manufacturer’s Name:  
:اﻟﻣودﻳﻝ ﺳﻧﺔModel Year:
W= 65 mm    /  H=10 mm  :اﻟﻣﺣرك ﺳﻌﺔEngine Displacement:   
W= 65 mm    /  H=10 mm 
:اﻟﻣرﻛﺑﺔ ﺻﻧفVehicle Category:                                      
:اﻟﻣرﻛﺑﺔ ﻧوعVehicle Type:   
W= 130 mm    /  H=10 mm 
                                                                       اﻟوﻗود اﻗﺗﺻﺎدFuel Economy  
W= 130 mm    /  H=10 mm  
 
 
 
 
   
 
 
  
  
W= 49 mm  اﻟوﻗود ﻧوع  : 
Fuel Type: 
  
  
  
  
 
W= 47 mm اﻟوﻗود اﻗﺗﺻﺎد:   
Fuel Economy : 
  
  
ﺳﺎﻋﺔ/ﻛم   
Km/L  
  
 
W= 47 mm 
تغطيـــإزال أو كشــــة أو ھــــة البطاقــط قبـــذه البيـــة يعـــل للملاحقــــع  القانونيــرض  ةــــة 
Removing, Covering or Damaging of this la bel before sale is punishable by law  
W= 130 mm    /  H=10 mm  
 H=53 mm
H=53 mm
H=53 mm
  175 mm