Regulations Spotlight

February 2012

ECE Regulation on Commercial Vehicle Cab Safety Updated

January 2012

US Proposal to Amend 49 CFR Part 571 FMVSS 114 - Theft Protection and Rollaway Prevention

December 2011

EU Proposes New Regulation on Masses and Dimensions

November 2011

New ECE Requirements on Tyre Noise and Rolling Resistance Published

October 2011

USA Department of Transportation Takes Two Actions Relating to FMVSS 126 - Electronic Stability Control Systems (ESC)

September 2011

USA Final Rule Amending the New Car Assessment Program (NCAP) Safety Information on the Monroney (automobile price sticker) Label.

August 2011

The USA issues a Notice of Intent to prepare an Environmental Assessment for the Pedestrian Safety Enhancement Act of 2010 Rulemaking (Pedestrian Safety Act) and requests comments.

July 2011

EU Regulation on Mandatory CO2 Emissions Limits for Light Commercial Vehicles Published

June 2011

EC Regulation on General Safety Updated to Include Compulsory UN ECE Regulations

May 2011

ECE Regulation on Electric Vehicles Updated

April 2011

Europe Introduces Harmonised Individual Vehicle Approval Requirements

March 2011

ECE Clarifies Conspicuity Marking Installation Requirements

February 2011

USA Issues FMVSS 226 to Help Reduce Occupant Ejection During Crashes and Rollover Events

January 2011

USA Issues Proposal to Expand Rear Visibility Requirements

December 2010

ECE Requirements on Tyre Pressure Monitoring Systems Published

November 2010

Australia Updates Fuel Consumption Labelling Requirements to Cover Electric Vehicles

October 2010

Proposed Amendments to the Vehicle Type Definitions for ECWVTA

September 2010

Canada Revises TSD 114, 216 and 301 to Reflect Revised FMVSS 114, 216 and 301

August 2010

Canada Revises Child Seat Regulations To Allow For Heavier Weight Children

July 2010

USA DOT Issues Final Rule that Modifies FMVSS 305 - Electric Powered Vehicles.