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Amendments to UN Regulation 44 [2020/1223] – Uniform provisions concerning the approval of restraining devices for child occupants of power-driven vehicles (‘Child Restraint Systems’) [2021/1162]

Amendments to Regulation 44 published in OJ L 285, 1.9.2020.

Supplement 18 to the 04 series of amendments – Date of entry into force: 9 June 2021

This document is meant purely as a documentation tool. The authentic and legally binding text is: ECE/TRANS/WP.29/2020/111.

Paragraph 6.1.3., amend to read:

‘6.1.3. According to the category which it belongs to, the child restraint shall be secured to the vehicle structure or to the seat structure. Possible configurations for approval Groups/categories table Group category Universal (1) Semi-universal (2) Restricted Specific vehicle CRS ISOFIXCRS CRS ISOFIXCRS CRS ISOFIXCRS CRS ISOFIXCRS 0 Carry-cot A (3) NA A (3) A (3) A (3) NA A (3) A (3) Rearward facing A (3) NA A (3) A (3) A (3) NA A (3) A (3) 0+ Rearward facing A (3) NA A (3) A (3) A (3) NA A (3) A (3) I Rearward facing A (3) NA A (3) A (3) A (3) NA A (3) A (3) Forward facing (integral) A (3) A (3) A (3) A (3) A (3) NA A (3) A (3) Forward facing (non-integral) NA NA NA NA NA NA NA NA Forward facing (non-integral – see paragraph 6.1.12.) A (3) NA A (3) NA A (3) NA A (3) A (3) II Rearward facing A (3) NA A (3) NA A (3) NA A (3) A (3) Forward facing (integral) A (3) NA A (3) NA A (3) NA A (3) A (3) Forward facing (non-integral) A (3) NA A (3) NA A (3) NA A (3) A (3) III Rearward facing A (3) NA A (3) NA A (3) NA A (3) A (3) Forward facing (integral) A (3) NA A (3) NA A (3) NA A (3) A (3) Forward facing (non-integral) A (3) NA A (3) NA A (3) NA A (3) A (3)

With:

CRS: Child restraint system

A: Applicable

NA: Not Applicable

(1) ISOFIX universal CRS means forward facing restraints for use in vehicles with positions equipped with ISOFIX anchorages system and a top tether anchorage.

(2) ISOFIX semi universal CRS means: — Forward facing restraints equipped with support leg or — Rearward facing restraints equipped with a support leg or a top tether strap for use in vehicles with positions equipped with ISOFIX anchorages system and a top tether anchorage if needed — Or rearward facing restraints, supported by the vehicle dashboard, for use in the front passenger seat equipped with ISOFIX anchorages system, — Or lateral facing position restraint equipped if needed with an anti-rotation device for use in vehicles with positions equipped with ISOFIX anchorages system and top tether anchorage if needed.

(3) New approvals and extensions will be granted in accordance with paragraphs 17.16 to 17.23.’

Paragraph 17.21., amend to read:

‘17.21. As from 1 September 2023, no extensions shall be granted under this Regulation to child restraint systems other than Group 3.’

Insert new paragraphs 17.22. to 17.25., to read:

‘17.22. As from 1 September 2021, Contracting Parties applying this Regulation shall not be obliged to accept type approvals issued according to this Regulation, first issued after 1 September 2021.

17.23. Until 1 September 2023, Contracting Parties applying this Regulation shall accept type approvals issued according to the 04 series of amendments to this Regulation, first issued before 1 September 2021.

17.24. As from 1 September 2023, Contracting Parties applying this Regulation shall not be obliged to accept type approvals issued in accordance with this Regulation.