Brussels, 03/02/2015 (Agence Europe) - New rules were adopted by the European Commission on Tuesday 3 February which will help manufacturers seeking to use innovative methods to improve vehicle safety.
Vehicle and equipment manufacturers will now be able to present safety features incorporating new and advanced technologies for EU type-approval, which was not always possible under previous legislation. The new regulation also addresses gaps in legislation, such as the provision of rules concerning the cab strength of commercial vehicles and rules on replacement parts for vehicle braking systems. It will streamline the process of vehicle-type approval, reducing administrative burden for the vehicle industry, their suppliers, and also for member state type approval authorities.
The new rules will apply in all member states from 22 February. They supplement and amend Regulation 661/2009 on motor vehicle safety and take account of the recommendations made by the CARS21 (Competitive Automotive Regulatory System for the 21st century) initiative. (MD)