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UN Regulation No 127 – Uniform provisions concerning the approval of motor vehicles with regard to their pedestrian safety performance [2020/638]

Incorporating all valid text up to:

02 series of amendments to the Regulation – Date of entry into force: 18 June 2016

This document is meant purely as documentation tool. The authentic and legal binding text is ECE/TRANS/WP.29/2015/99.

CONTENTS

REGULATION

1. Scope

2. Definitions

3. Application for approval

4. Approval

5. Specifications

6. Modification of vehicle type and extension of approval

7. Conformity of production

8. Penalties for non-conformity of production

9. Production definitively discontinued

10. Names and addresses of the Technical Services responsible for conducting approval tests and of the Type Approval Authorities

11. Transitional provisions

ANNEXES

1 Part 1 – Model – Information document No … relating to the type approval of a vehicle with regard to pedestrian protection Part 2 – Communication

2 Arrangements of approval marks

3 General test conditions

4 Test impactor specifications

5 Test procedures

6 Certification of the impactor

1. SCOPE

This Regulation applies to motor vehicles of categories M1 and N1 (1).

However, vehicles of category N1 where the driver’s position ‘R-point’ is either forward of the front axle or longitudinally rearwards of the front axle transverse centreline by a maximum of 1 100 mm, are exempted from the requirements of this Regulation.

This Regulation does not apply to vehicles of category M1 above 2 500 kg maximum mass and which are derived from N1 category vehicles, and where the driver’s position ‘R-point’ is either forward of the front axle or longitudinally rearwards of the front axle transverse centreline by a maximum of 1 100 mm; for these vehicle categories Contracting Parties may continue to apply the requirements already in force for that purpose at the time of acceding to this Regulation.

2. DEFINITIONS

When performing measurements as described in this Part, the vehicle should be positioned in its normal ride attitude.

If the vehicle is fitted with a badge, mascot or other structure, which would bend back or retract under an applied load of maximum 100 N, then this load shall be applied before and/or while these measurements are taken.

Any vehicle component which could change shape or position, other than suspension components or active devices to protect pedestrians, shall be set to their stowed position.

For the purposes of this Regulation:

2.1. ‘Adult headform test area’ is an area on the outer surfaces of the front structure. The area is bounded: (a) In the front, by a wrap around distance (WAD) of 1 700 or a line 82,5 mm rearward of the bonnet leading edge reference line, whichever is most rearward at a given lateral position; (b) At the rear, by a WAD 2 100 or a line 82,5 mm forward of the bonnet rear reference line, whichever is most forward at a given lateral position, and (c) At each side, by a line 82,5 mm inside the side reference line. The distance of 82,5 mm is to be set with a flexible tape held tautly along the outer surface of the vehicle.

2.2. ‘Assessment Interval (AI)’ of the flexible lower legform impactor is defined and limited by the time of first contact of the flexible lower legform impactor with the vehicle and the timing of the last zero crossing of all femur and tibia segments after their first local maximum subsequent to any marginal value of 15 Nm, within their particular common zero crossing phases. The AI is identical for all bone segments and knee ligaments. In case of any bone segment not having a zero crossing during the common zero crossing phases, the time history curves for all bone segments are shifted downwards until all bending moments are crossing zero. The downwards shift is to be applied for the determination of the AI only.

2.3. ‘A-pillar’ means the foremost and outermost roof support extending from the chassis to the roof of the vehicle.

2.4. ‘Approval of a vehicle type’ means the full procedure whereby a Contracting Party to the Agreement certifies that a vehicle type meets the technical requirements of this Regulation.

2.5. ‘Bonnet leading edge’ means the edge of the front upper outer structure of the vehicle, including the bonnet and wings, the upper and side members of the headlight surrounds and any other attachments. The reference line identifying the position of the bonnet leading edge is defined by its height above the ground reference plane and by the horizontal distance separating it from the bumper (bumper lead).

2.6. ‘Bonnet leading edge height’ means, at any point on the bonnet leading edge, the vertical distance between the ground reference plane and the bonnet leading edge reference line at that point.

2.7. ‘Bonnet leading edge reference line’ means the geometric trace of the points of contact between a straight edge 1 000 mm long and the front surface of the bonnet, when the straight edge, held parallel to the vertical longitudinal plane of the car and inclined rearwards by 50° from the vertical and with the lower end 600 mm above the ground, is traversed across and in contact with the bonnet leading edge (see Figure 1). For vehicles having the bonnet top surface inclined at 50°, so that the straight edge makes a continuous contact or multiple contacts rather than a point contact, the reference line is determined with the straight edge inclined rearwards at an angle of 40° from the vertical. For vehicles of such shape that the bottom end of the straight edge makes first contact, then that contact is taken to be the bonnet leading edge reference line, at that lateral position. For vehicles of such shape that the top end of the straight edge makes first contact with the vehicle, then the geometric trace of 1 000 mm wrap around distance will be used as the bonnet leading edge reference line at that lateral position. The top edge of the bumper shall also be regarded as the bonnet leading edge for the purposes of this Regulation, if it is contacted by the straight edge during this procedure.

2.8. ‘Bonnet rear reference line’ means the geometric trace of the most rearward points of contact between a 165 mm diameter sphere and the front structure of the vehicle when the sphere is traversed across the front structure of the vehicle while maintaining contact with the windscreen (see Figure 2). The wiper blades and arms are removed during this process. Where the bonnet rear reference line and the side reference line do not intersect, the bonnet rear reference line should be extended and/or modified using a semi-circular template, of radius 100 mm. The template should be made of a thin flexible sheet material that easily bends to a single curvature in any direction. The template should, preferably, resist double or complex curvature where this could result in wrinkling. The recommended material is a foam backed thin plastic sheet to allow the template to ‘grip’ the surface of the vehicle. The template should be marked up with four points ‘A’ through ‘D’, as shown in Figure 3, while the template is on a flat surface. The template should be placed on the vehicle with Corners ‘A’ and ‘B’ coincident with the side reference line. Ensuring these two corners remain coincident with the side reference line, the template should be slid progressively rearwards until the arc of the template makes first contact with the bonnet rear reference line. Throughout the process, the template should be curved to follow, as closely as possible, the outer contour of the vehicle’s bonnet top, without wrinkling or folding of the template. If the contact between the template and bonnet rear reference line is tangential and the point of tangency lies outside the arc scribed by points ‘C’ and ‘D’, then the bonnet rear reference line is extended and/or modified to follow the circumferential arc of the template to meet the bonnet side reference line, as shown in Figure 4. If the template cannot make simultaneous contact with the bonnet side reference line at points ‘A’ and ‘B’ and tangentially with the bonnet rear reference line, or the point at which the bonnet rear reference line and template touch lies within the arc scribed by points ‘C’ and ‘D’, then additional templates should be used where the radii are increased progressively in increments of 20 mm, until all the above criteria are met.

2.9. ‘Bonnet top’ is the area which is bounded by (a), (b) and (c) as follows: (a) The bonnet leading edge reference line; (b) The bonnet rear reference line; (c) The side reference lines.

2.10. ‘Bonnet top test area’ is composed of the child headform test area and the adult headform test area as defined in paragraphs 2.1 and 2.16 respectively.

2.11. ‘Bumper’ means the front, lower, outer structure of a vehicle. It includes all structures that are intended to give protection to a vehicle when involved in a low speed frontal collision and also any attachments to this structure. The reference height and lateral limits of the bumper are identified by the corners and the bumper reference lines.

2.12. ‘Bumper beam’ means the structural cross member, rearward of the bumper fascia if present, protecting the front of the vehicle. The beam does not include foam, cover support or any pedestrian protection devices.

2.13. ‘Bumper lead’ means for any longitudinal section of a vehicle, the horizontal distance measured in any vehicle vertical longitudinal plane between the upper bumper reference line and the bonnet leading edge reference line.

2.14. ‘Bumper test area’ means either the front vehicle fascia between the left and right corner of bumper as defined in paragraph 2.17, minus the areas covered by the distance of 42 mm inboard of each corner of bumper as measured horizontally and perpendicular to the longitudinal median plane of the vehicle, or between the outermost ends of the bumper beam as defined in paragraph 2.12 (see Figure 5D), minus the areas covered by the distance of 42 mm inboard of each end of the bumper beam, as measured horizontally and perpendicular to the longitudinal median plane of the vehicle, whichever area is wider.

2.15. ‘Centre of the knee’ of the lower legform impactor is defined as the point about which the knee effectively bends.

2.16. ‘Child headform test area’ is an area on the outer surfaces of the front structure. The area is bounded: (a) In the front, by a WAD 1 000 or a line 82,5 mm rearward of the bonnet leading edge reference line, whichever is most rearward at a given lateral position, (b) At the rear, by a WAD 1 700 or a line 82,5 mm forward of the bonnet rear reference line, whichever is most forward at a given lateral position, and (c) At each side, by a line 82,5 mm inside the side reference line. The distance of 82,5 mm is to be set with a flexible tape held tautly along the outer surface of the vehicle.

2.17. ‘Corner of bumper’ means the transversal position of the vehicle’s point of contact with a corner gauge as defined in Figure 5B. For determination of the corner of bumper, the front surface of the corner gauge is moved parallel to a vertical plane with an angle of 60° to the vertical longitudinal centre plane of the vehicle (see Figures 5A and 5C) at any height of the centre point of the corner gauge between: (a) Equal to and above the point found on the vertical line intersecting the lower bumper reference line at the assessment position in transversal direction or at 75 mm above the ground reference plane, whichever is higher. (b) Equal to and below the point found on the vertical line intersecting the upper bumper reference line at the assessment position in transversal direction or at 1 003 mm above the ground reference plane, whichever is lower. For determination of the corner of bumper, the gauge is moved to contact the outer contour/front fascia of the vehicle touching at the vertical centre line of the gauge. The horizontal centre line of the gauge is kept parallel to the ground plane. The corners of bumper on both sides are subsequently defined as the outermost points of contact of the gauge with the outer contour/front fascia of the vehicle as determined in accordance with this procedure. Any points of contact on the top and the bottom edges of the gauge are not taken into account. The external devices for indirect vision and the tyres shall not be considered. (see paragraph 2.17, note that the corner gauge is to be moved in vertical and horizontal directions to enable contact with the outer contour/front fascia of the vehicle) The front surface of the corner gauge is flat. The centre point is the intersection of the vertical and horizontal centre lines on the front surface. (shown in random location) (note that the corner gauges are to be moved in vertical and horizontal directions to enable contact with the outer contour/front fascia of the vehicle)

2.18. ‘Corner reference point’ means the intersection of the bonnet leading edge reference line and of the bonnet side reference line (see Figure 6).

2.19. ‘Driver mass’ means the nominal mass of a driver that shall be 75 kg (subdivided into 68 kg occupant mass at the seat and 7 kg luggage mass in accordance with ISO standard 2416–1992).

2.20. ‘Femur’ of the lower legform impactor is defined as all components or parts of components (including flesh, skin covering, damper, instrumentation and brackets, pulleys, etc. attached to the impactor for the purpose of launching it) above the level of the centre of the knee.

2.21. ‘Front reference line for child headform’ means the geometric trace as described on the vehicle front structure using a WAD1000 line. In the case of vehicles where the wrap around distance to the bonnet leading edge reference line, is more than 1 000 mm at any point, then the bonnet leading edge reference line will be used as the front reference line for child headform at that point.

2.22. ‘Front structure’ means all outer structures of the vehicle except the windscreen, the windscreen header, the A-pillars and structures rearward of these. It therefore includes, but is not limited to, the bumper, the bonnet, wings, scuttle, wiper spindles and lower windscreen frame.

2.23. ‘Ground reference plane’ means a horizontal plane, either real or imaginary, that passes through the lowest points of contact for all tyres of a vehicle while the vehicle is in its normal ride attitude. If the vehicle is resting on the ground, then the ground level and the ground reference plane are one and the same. If the vehicle is raised off the ground such as to allow extra clearance below the bumper, then the ground reference plane is above ground level.

2.24. ‘Head Injury Criterion (HIC)’ means the calculated result of accelerometer time histories using the following formula: Where: ‘a’ is the resultant acceleration measured in units of gravity ‘g’ (1 g = 9,81 m/s2); ‘t1’ and ‘t2’ are the two time instants (expressed in seconds) during the impact, defining an interval between the beginning and the end of the recording period for which the value of HIC is a maximum (t2 – t1 ≤ 15 ms).

2.25. ‘Lower bumper height’ means the vertical distance between the ground reference plane and the lower bumper reference line, with the vehicle positioned in its normal ride attitude.

2.26. ‘Lower bumper reference line’ means the lower limit to significant points of pedestrian contact with the bumper. It is defined as the geometric trace of the lowermost points of contact between a straight edge 700 mm long and the bumper, when the straight edge, held parallel to the vertical longitudinal plane of the vehicle and inclined forwards by 25° from the vertical, is traversed across the front of the vehicle, while maintaining contact with the ground and with the surface of the bumper (see Figure 7).

2.27. ‘Mass in running order’ means the nominal mass of a vehicle as determined by the sum of unladen vehicle mass and driver’s mass.

2.28. ‘Measuring point’ The measuring point may also be referred to as ‘test point’ or ‘impact point’. In all cases, the result of the test shall be attributed to this point, independent of where first contact occurs.

2.28.1. ‘Measuring point’ for the headform test means a point on the vehicle’s outer surface selected for assessment. The measuring point is where the headform’s profile contacts the vehicle’s outer surface cross section in a vertical longitudinal plane through the centre of gravity of the headform (see Figure 8A).

2.28.2. ‘Measuring point’ for the lower legform to bumper test and the upper legform to bumper test is located in the vertical longitudinal plane through the central axis of the impactor (see Figure 8B). (see paragraph 2.28.1) (2) (see paragraph 2.28.2)

2.29. ‘Normal ride attitude’ means the vehicle positioned on a flat horizontal surface with its mass in running order, with the tyres inflated to manufacturer recommended pressures, the front wheels in the straight-ahead position and with a passenger mass placed on the front passenger seat. The front seats are placed at the nominal mid-track position. The suspension shall be set in normal running condition as specified by the manufacturer for a speed of 40 km/h.

2.30. ‘Passenger mass’ means the nominal mass of a passenger that shall be 68 kg, with in addition a 7 kg provision for luggage which shall be located in the luggage compartment(s) in accordance with ISO standard 2416–1992.

2.31. ‘Primary reference marks’ means holes, surfaces, marks and identification signs on the vehicle body. The type of reference mark used and the vertical (Z) position of each mark relative to the ground shall be specified by the vehicle manufacturer according to the running conditions specified in paragraph 2.27. These marks shall be selected so as to be able to easily check the vehicle front and rear ride heights and vehicle attitude. If the primary reference marks are found to be within ± 25 mm of the design position in the vertical (Z) axis, then the design position shall be considered to be the normal ride height. If this condition is met, either the vehicle shall be adjusted to the design position, or all further measurements shall be adjusted, and tests performed, to simulate the vehicle being at the design position.

2.32. ‘Side reference line’ means the geometric trace of the highest points of contact between a straight edge 700 mm long and the sides of the vehicle, when the straight edge, held parallel to the transverse vertical plane of the vehicle and inclined inwards by 45°, is traversed down, and maintains contact with the sides of the front structure (see Figure 9).

2.33. ‘Third of the bonnet leading edge’ means the geometric trace between the corner reference points, measured with a flexible tape following the outer contour of the leading edge, divided in three equal parts.

2.34. ‘Third of the bonnet top’ means the geometric trace of the area between the bonnet side reference lines, measured with a flexible tape following the outer contour of the bonnet top on any transverse section, divided in three equal parts.

2.35. ‘Third of the bumper’ means the geometric trace between the corners of the bumper, measured with a flexible tape following the outer contour of the bumper, divided in three equal parts.

2.36. ‘Tibia’ of the lower legform impactor is defined as all components or parts of components (including flesh, skin covering, instrumentation and brackets, pulleys, etc. attached to the impactor for the purpose of launching it) below the level of the centre of the knee. Note that the tibia as defined includes allowances for the mass, etc., of the foot.

2.37. ‘Unladen vehicle mass’ means the nominal mass of a complete vehicle as determined by the following criteria:

2.37.1. Mass 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.

2.37.2. The fuel tank shall be filled to at least 90 per cent of rated capacity and the other liquid containing systems (except those for used water) to 100 per cent of the capacity specified by the manufacturer

2.38. ‘Upper bumper reference line’ means a line which identifies the upper limit to significant points of pedestrian contact with the bumper. It is defined as the geometric trace of the upper most points of contact between a straight edge 700 mm long and the bumper, when the straight edge, held parallel to the vertical longitudinal plane and inclined rearwards by 20°, is traversed across the front of the vehicle, while maintaining contact with the ground and with the surface of the bumper (see Figure 10). Where necessary the straight edge shall be shortened to avoid any contact with structures above the bumper.

2.39. ‘Vehicle type with regard to the pedestrian protection requirements’ means a category of vehicles which, forward of the A-pillars, do not differ in such essential respects as: (a) The structure, (b) The main dimensions, (c) The materials of the outer surfaces of the vehicle, (d) The component arrangement (external or internal), In so far as they may be considered to have a negative effect on the results of the impact tests prescribed in this Regulation.

2.40. ‘Vehicles of category M 1 derived from N 1 ’ means those vehicles of M 1 category which, forward of the A-pillars, have the same general structure and shape as a pre-existing N 1 category vehicle.

2.41. ‘Vehicles of category N 1 derived from M 1 ’ means those vehicles of N 1 category which, forward of the A-pillars, have the same general structure and shape as a pre-existing M 1 category vehicle.

2.42. ‘Windscreen’ means the frontal glazing of the vehicle situated between the A-pillars.

2.43. ‘Wrap Around Distance (WAD)’ means the geometric trace described on the outer surface of the vehicle front structure by one end of a flexible tape, when it is held in a vertical longitudinal plane of the vehicle and traversed across the front structure. The tape is held taut throughout the operation with one end held at the same level as the ground reference plane, vertically below the front face of the bumper and the other end held in contact with the front structure (see Figure 11). The vehicle is positioned in the normal ride attitude. This procedure shall be followed, using alternative tapes of appropriate lengths, to describe wrap around distances of 1 000 mm (WAD1000), of 1 700 mm (WAD1700) and of 2 100 mm (WAD2100).

3. APPLICATION FOR APPROVAL

3.1. The application for approval of a vehicle type with regard to the pedestrian protection requirements shall be submitted by the vehicle manufacturer or by his authorized representative.

3.2. It shall be accompanied by the documents mentioned below in triplicate and include the following particulars:

3.2.1. The manufacturer shall submit to the Type Approval Authority the information document, established in accordance with the model set out in Part 1 of Annex 1, including a description of the vehicle type with regard to the items mentioned in paragraph 2.39, together with dimensional drawings. The numbers and/or symbols identifying the vehicle type shall be specified.

3.3. A vehicle representative of the vehicle type to be approved shall be submitted to the Technical Service conducting the approval tests.

4. APPROVAL

4.1. If the vehicle type submitted for approval pursuant to this Regulation meets the requirements of paragraph 5 below, approval of that vehicle shall be granted.

4.2. An approval number shall be assigned to each type approved; its first two digits (at present 02 corresponding to the 02 series of amendments) shall indicate the series of amendments incorporating the most recent major technical amendments made to the Regulation at the time of issue of the approval. The same Contracting Party shall not assign the same number to another vehicle type.

4.3. Notice of approval or of refusal or withdrawal of approval pursuant to this Regulation shall be communicated to the Parties to the Agreement which apply this Regulation by means of a form conforming to the model in Annex 1, Part 2 and photographs and/or plans supplied by the applicant being in a format not exceeding A4 (210 × 297 mm), or folded to that format, and on an appropriate scale.

4.4. There shall be affixed, conspicuously and in a readily accessible place specified on the approval form, to every vehicle conforming to a vehicle type approved under this Regulation, an international approval mark conforming to the model described in Annex 2, consisting of:

4.4.1. A circle surrounding the letter ‘E’ followed by the distinguishing number of the country which has granted approval ( 3 )

4.4.2. The number of this Regulation, followed by the letter ‘R’, a dash and the approval number to the right of the circle prescribed in paragraph 4.4.1 above.

4.5. If the vehicle conforms to a vehicle type approved under one or more other Regulations, annexed to the Agreement, in the country which has granted approval under this Regulation, the symbol prescribed in paragraph 4.4.1 needs not be repeated; in such a case, the Regulation and approval numbers and the additional symbols shall be placed in vertical columns to the right of the symbol prescribed in paragraph 4.4.1 above.

4.6. The approval mark shall be clearly legible and be indelible.

4.7. The approval mark shall be placed close to or on the vehicle data plate.

5. SPECIFICATIONS

5.1. Legform test to bumper: For vehicles with a lower bumper height at the test position of less than 425 mm the requirements of paragraph 5.1.1 shall be applied. For vehicles with a lower bumper height at the test position which is greater than, or equal to, 425 mm and less than 500 mm the requirements of either paragraph 5.1.1 or 5.1.2, at the choice of the manufacturer, shall be applied. For vehicles with a lower bumper height at the test position of greater than, or equal to, 500 mm the requirements of paragraph 5.1.2 shall be applied.

5.1.1. Flexible lower legform to bumper: When tested in accordance with Annex 5, paragraph 1 (Flexible lower legform impactor), the absolute value of the maximum dynamic medial collateral ligament elongation at the knee shall not exceed 22 mm, and the maximum dynamic anterior cruciate ligament and posterior cruciate ligament elongation shall not exceed 13 mm. The absolute value of dynamic bending moments at the tibia shall not exceed 340 Nm. In addition, the manufacturer may nominate bumper test widths up to a maximum of 264 mm in total where the absolute value of the tibia bending moment shall not exceed 380 Nm. A Contracting Party may restrict application of the relaxation zone requirement in its domestic legislation if it decides that such restriction is appropriate. The flexible lower legform impactor shall be certified pursuant to Annex 6, paragraph 1.

5.1.2. Upper legform to bumper When tested in accordance with Annex 5, paragraph 2 (upper legform to bumper), the instantaneous sum of the impact forces with respect to time shall not exceed 7,5 kN and the bending moment on the test impactor shall not exceed 510 Nm. The upper legform impactor shall be certified pursuant to Annex 6, paragraph 2.

5.2. Headform tests

5.2.1. Child and adult headform tests: When tested in accordance with Annex 5, paragraphs 3, 4, and 5, the HIC recorded shall not exceed 1 000 over two thirds of the bonnet top test area. The HIC for the remaining areas shall not exceed 1 700 for both headforms. In case there is only a child headform test area, the HIC recorded shall not exceed 1 000 over two thirds of the test area. For the remaining area the HIC shall not exceed 1 700.

5.2.2. Child headform impact When tested in accordance with Annex 5, paragraphs 3 and 4, the HIC recorded shall not exceed 1 000 over a minimum of one half of the child headform test area. The HIC for the remaining areas shall not exceed 1 700.

5.2.3. The headform impactors shall be certified pursuant to Annex 6, paragraph 3.

6. MODIFICATION OF VEHICLE TYPE AND EXTENSION OF APPROVAL

6.1. Every modification of the vehicle type as defined in paragraph 2.37 above shall be notified to the Type Approval Authority which approved the vehicle type. The Authority may then either:

6.1.1. Consider that the modifications made do not have an adverse effect on the conditions of the granting of the approval and grant an extension of approval;

6.1.2. Consider that the modifications made affect the conditions of the granting of the approval and require further tests or additional checks before granting an extension of approval.

6.2. Confirmation or refusal of approval, specifying the alterations, shall be communicated by the procedure specified in paragraph 4.3 above to the Contracting Parties to the Agreement which apply this Regulation.

6.3. The Type Approval Authority shall inform the other Contracting Parties of the extension by means of the communication form conforming to the model of in Annex 1, Part 2 to this Regulation. It shall assign a serial number to each extension, to be known as the extension number.

7. CONFORMITY OF PRODUCTION

7.1. Procedures concerning conformity of production shall conform to the general provisions defined in the Agreement, Schedule 1 (E/ECE/TRANS/505/Rev.3), and meet the following requirements:

7.2. A vehicle approved pursuant to this Regulation shall be so manufactured as to conform to the type approved by meeting the requirements of paragraph 5 above;

7.3. The Type Approval Authority which has granted approval may at any time verify the conformity of control methods applicable to each production unit. The normal frequency of such inspections shall be once every two years.

8. PENALTIES FOR NON-CONFORMITY OF PRODUCTION

8.1. The approval granted in respect of a vehicle type pursuant to this Regulation may be withdrawn if the requirements laid down in paragraph 7 above are not complied with.

8.2. If a Contracting Party withdraws an approval it had previously granted, it shall forthwith so notify the other Contracting Parties applying this Regulation by sending them a communication form conforming to the model set out in Part 2 of Annex 1 to this Regulation.

9. PRODUCTION DEFINITIVELY DISCONTINUED

If the holder of the approval completely ceases to manufacture a type of vehicle approved in accordance with this Regulation, he shall so inform the Type Approval Authority which granted the approval, which in turn shall forthwith inform the other Contracting Parties to the Agreement applying this Regulation by means of a communication form conforming to the model set out in Part 2 of Annex 1 to this Regulation.

10. NAMES AND ADDRESSES OF THE TECHNICAL SERVICES RESPONSIBLE FOR CONDUCTING APPROVAL TESTS AND OF THE TYPE APPROVAL AUTHORITIES

The Contracting Parties to the Agreement applying this Regulation shall communicate to the United Nations Secretariat the names and addresses of the Technical Services responsible for conducting approval tests and of the Type Approval Authorities which grant approval and to which forms certifying approval or extension or refusal or withdrawal of approval are to be sent.

11. TRANSITIONAL PROVISIONS

11.1. As from the official date of entry into force of the 02 series of amendments, no Contracting Party applying this Regulation shall refuse to grant or refuse to accept type approvals under this Regulation as amended by the 02 series of amendments.

11.2. As from 31 December 2017, Contracting Parties applying this Regulation shall grant type approvals only if the vehicle type to be approved meets the requirements of this Regulation as amended by the 02 series of amendments.

11.3. Contracting Parties applying this Regulation shall not refuse to grant extensions of type approvals for existing vehicle types which have been granted according to the original series of this Regulation or to the 01 series of amendments to this Regulation.

11.4. Contracting Parties applying this Regulation shall continue to accept type approvals to the original series of this Regulation and to the 01 series of amendments to the Regulation.

(1) As defined in the Consolidated Resolution on the Construction of Vehicles (R.E.3.), document ECE/TRANS/WP.29/78/Rev.6, para. 2. – www.unece.org/trans/main/wp29/wp29wgs/wp29gen/wp29resolutions.html

(2) Remark: due to the spatial geometry of the bonnet top, the first contact may not occur in the same vertical longitudinal or transverse plane which contains measuring point A.

(3) The distinguishing numbers of the Contracting Parties to the 1958 Agreement are reproduced in Annex 3 to the Consolidated Resolution on the Construction of Vehicles (R.E.3), document ECE/TRANS/WP.29/78/Rev.6 – www.unece.org/trans/main/wp29/wp29wgs/wp29gen/wp29resolutions.html