August 2019
UK Public Holiday
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July 2021
Additions to our Great Britain Service as a result of Brexit
Following the United Kingdom's withdrawal from the EU, EU automotive legislation as it applied to the UK before 11pm on December 31, 2020 was retained into UK law. To address this we have made some changes to our Great Britain service.
July 2021
NHTSA Extends Comment Period for Information Collection
In the May 26, 2021 Federal Register (FR Vol. 86 No. 100; [Docket No. NHTSA-2021-0013]), the National Highway Traffic Safety Administration (NHTSA), requested a 3 year extension for comments regarding submission to the Office of Management and Budget (OMB) for Review and Approval of Automated Driving Systems 2.0 a Vision for Safety. NHTSA is looking for comments on any aspect of this information collection.
July 2021
Canada Proposing Regulation for HEV Noise Level
In the CANADA GAZETTE Vol. 155 No. 17 Part I, Canada is proposing: CMVSS 141 Minimum Sound Requirements for Hybrid and Electric Vehicles (HEVs). HEVs are significantly quieter than their internal combustion engine (ICE) counterparts when driven at low speeds. This heightens the risk to the blind and partially sighted who rely on audible signals when navigating in the vicinity of traffic.
2021
July 2021
Are you using the InterRegs.NET Intelligent Search Function?
Want to find what you need, fast? The InterRegs.NET search engine provides a powerful, accurate, full-text search experience.
July 2021
Call for Nominations - SAE/InterRegs Standards and Regulations Award
We’re calling for nominations for next year's 2022 SAE/InterRegs Standards and Regulations Award!
June 2021
Activate Your Update Alert Emails!
Did you know that you can opt-in to be notified every time a document selected by you is updated on InterRegs.NET?
June 2021
Upcoming Meeting of the United Nations World Forum for Harmonisation of Vehicle Regulations (WP.29)
The 184th session of the United Nations Economic Commission for Europe (UN ECE) World Forum for Harmonisation of Vehicle Regulations (WP.29) is scheduled to take place on June 22-24, 2021.
May 2021
Don't Forget our Filtering Function!
Did you know that you can filter information on InterRegs.NET to find what you need faster?
May 2021
New Implementing Regulation for (EU) No. 2019/2144 Published
On April 6, 2021, a new EU Implementing Regulation laying down rules for the application of EU Regulation No. 2019/2144 on the type approval requirements for motor vehicles and their trailers, and systems, components and separate technical units intended for such vehicles was published in the Official Journal of the European Union.
May 2021
UK Public Holiday
We will be unable to take your calls or answer emails on Monday May 31, 2021 due to the Spring public holiday.
April 2021
China Mandates the Fitment of Event Data Recorders
A new amendment to Chinese standard GB 7258-2017 on the technical specifications for safety of power driven vehicles operating on roads, has recently been published.
April 2021
Are you using your Bookmarks?
Don't forget that the InterRegs.NET Bookmark feature can help to make organising and referencing your documents quicker and easier!
April 2021
NHTSA Provides Additional Opportunities for Public Contribution to Information Relating to ADS
Some of the most recent actions by NHTSA in relation to information on Automated Driving Systems (ADS).
April 2021
UK Public Holiday Notice
InterRegs' offices will be closed on Friday April 2, and Monday April 5, 2021 for the Easter public holidays. We will be open again from 08.30 on Tuesday April 6.
March 2021
Upcoming Meeting of the United Nations World Forum for Harmonisation of Vehicle Regulations (WP.29)
The 183rd session of the United Nations Economic Commission for Europe (UN ECE) World Forum for Harmonisation of Vehicle Regulations (WP.29) is scheduled to take place on March 9-11, 2021.
March 2021
Highlights from SAE Government/Industry Digital Summit 2021
We were delighted that so many of our automotive industry colleagues were able to attend the recent SAE Government/Industry Digital Summit. Thank you to everyone who visited our virtual booth.
March 2021
InterRegs Contact Details
After some recent changes in staff at InterRegs we would like to remind you of the main ways to get in touch.
February 2021
Government/Industry Digital Summit, February 2-3 2021
InterRegs will be at the 2021 SAE Government/Industry Digital Summit from February 2-3, 2021.
February 2021
Initial Final Rule Applying to Vehicles with Automated Driving Systems (ADSs)
The National Highway Traffic Safety Administration (NHTSA) is issuing a Final Rule on Occupant Protection for Vehicles with Automated Driving Systems (ADSs). It has not yet been published in the Federal Register (FR), but will become effective 60 days following publication. Petitions for Reconsideration need to be submitted within 45 days of publication in the FR.
February 2021
EU Requests Comments on their Proposed Implementing Regulation on Emergency Lane Keeping Systems
The European Commission have published a draft version of the proposed Implementing Regulation on Emergency Lane Keeping Systems (ELKS) for comment.
February 2021
Legislation Implementation Date (LID) Database Updated to Highlight New and Amended Information
The InterRegs Legislation Implementation Dates (LID) database has recently been revised to make it easier for users to identify new or amended information contained within the database.
February 2021
NHTSA Announces Extension of Comment Period for Automated Driving System ANPRM
NHTSA has announced an extension of the comment period for the Automated Driving System ANRPM.
January 2021
2021 SAE/InterRegs Award Winner Announcement
InterRegs are pleased to announce the winner of the 2021 SAE/InterRegs Standards and Regulations Award.
January 2021
InterRegs at 2021 SAE Government/Industry Digital Summit, February 2-3, 2021
InterRegs will be sponsoring and exhibiting at the 2021 SAE Government/Industry Digital Summit, from February 2-3, 2021.
January 2021
Brexit News
InterRegs will be monitoring and publishing changes to transposed legislation as a result of Brexit as we move forward into 2021.
2020
December 2020
NHTSA ANPRM regarding Autonomous Vehicles (Not yet published in Federal Register.)
Nov 19 (Reuters) - U.S. auto safety regulators indicated that they are opening a formal regulatory proceeding that could eventually result in the adoption of new safety standards for autonomous vehicles.
December 2020
InterRegs at 2021 SAE Government/Industry Digital Summit
InterRegs will be proudly sponsoring and exhibiting at next year's SAE Government/Industry Digital Summit, February 2-3, 2021.
December 2020
Nov 23 (Autonomous Vehicle Engineering) - FCC) Position regarding release of part of Safety Spectrum
On November 18, 2020, the Federal Communications Commission (FCC) decided to enable communications between vehicles and a "connected" environment when they ruled they will allow a portion of the 5.9-GHz "Safety Spectrum" long reserved for the transportation sector, to be allocated to unlicensed private usage such as Wi-Fi internet connectivity.
December 2020
InterRegs Christmas Holiday Notice
Please note our period of closure over the Christmas Holidays.
November 2020
Reminder of Closing Date for Submissions - Euro 7 Consultation
The European Commission are currently undertaking a public consultation exercise regarding the development of future European vehicle emissions standards for cars, vans, trucks and buses; referred to as Euro 7.
November 2020
Request for New Information from NHTSA
On September 29, 2020 the National Highway Traffic Safety Administration (NHTSA) issued (F.R. Vol 85 No. 189, Docket No. NHTSA-2020-0070) a Notice and a Request for Comment. This Notice announces that the Information Collection Request (ICR) will be submitted to the Office of Management and Budget (OMB) for review and approval.
November 2020
InterRegs Customer Survey 2020
If you've not yet had chance to complete our 5 minute customer survey, but would like the opportunity to have your say on the content, coverage, and functionality of your regulations updating service, please feel free to participate here!
October 2020
SAE Government/Industry Meeting 2021 Announcement
SAE have announced that the Government/Industry Meeting 2021 is to be held virtually over the originally planned dates of February 2-3, 2021, and will still feature the keynotes, emission and safety technical sessions, and exhibits that the event is known for.
October 2020
InterRegs.NET Customer Survey - Coming Soon
We hope you will spare a moment to complete the quick, online survey coming your way soon.
October 2020
Dates for Next European Commission TCMV and MVWG Meetings Announced
The European Commission have recently announced the dates for the next meetings of both the Technical Committee - Motor Vehicles (TCMV) and Motor Vehicles Working Group (MVWG).
September 2020
European Commission - Upcoming Meeting Dates Announced
The European Commission have recently announced the dates for the next meetings of both the Motor Cycle Working Group (MCWG) and the Working Group on Agricultural Tractors (WGAT).
September 2020
Staff Announcement - Philomena Grinter
This month we mark the retirement of our friend and colleague Philomena Grinter who has worked within the Intereurope Group for 47 years.
August 2020
EU Requests Comments on their Proposed Implementing Regulation for (EU) 2019/2144
The European Commission have published a draft version of the proposed Implementing Regulation for the new General Safety Regulation, (EU) 2019/2144 with a request for comments.
August 2020
Updated Chinese Standard on Safety Specification for Electric Motorcycles Published
An updated Chinese standard on the safety specifications for electric motorcycles and electric mopeds, GB 24155-2020, has recently been published.
August 2020
InterRegs Exhibiting at the 2021 SAE Government/Industry Meeting
InterRegs will be exhibiting at next year's SAE Government/Industry Meeting at the Walter E. Washington Convention Center, Washington DC.
August 2020
UK Public Holiday
InterRegs will be closing on Monday August 31, 2020 due to the UK summer public holiday.
July 2020
European Commission Meetings Move to Online Format
Due to the ongoing Coronavirus COVID-19 situation, the next meetings of both the Technical Committee - Motor Vehicles (TCMV) and the Motor Vehicles Working Group (MVWG) will take place via WEBEX.
July 2020
NHTSA Allows More Time for Comments Regarding Part 572 Hybrid III 5th Percentile Female Test Dummy
On June 2, 2020 the National Highway Traffic Safety Administration (NHTSA) published in the Federal Register (F.R. Vol. 85 No. 106, [Docket No. NHTSA-2019-0023]) that the comment period for the Part 572 Notice of Proposed Rulemaking (NPRM) issued in December 2019 with original comment period closing on February 24, 2020, is reopened until August 3, 2020.
July 2020
Call for Nominations - SAE/InterRegs Standards and Regulations Award
We’re calling for nominations for next year's 2021 SAE/InterRegs Standards and Regulations Award!
June 2020
New Implementing Regulation for (EU) 2018/858 Published
On May 26, 2020, the new Implementing Regulation specifying the administrative requirements to allow for the implementation of EU Regulation 2018/858 on the approval and market surveillance of motor vehicles and their trailers, and of systems, components and separate technical units intended for such vehicles was published in the Official Journal of the European Union.
June 2020
Coronavirus COVID-19 Customer Update
Due to the Coronavirus outbreak, the pace at which new and updated Regulations are being published by regulatory organisations around the world has slowed considerably. InterRegs are however, continuing to function as normal, checking for updates, editing and preparing documents for upload and we are fully expecting the number of updates being added to InterRegs.NET to gradually return to normal levels over the coming months.
May 2020
Updates to UN ECE Regulations Adopted by the United Nations World Forum for Harmonisation of Vehicle
At the 180th session of the United Nations Economic Commission for Europe (UN ECE) World Forum for Harmonisation of Vehicle Regulations (WP.29), which took place in Geneva in March 2020, a large number of proposed Supplements and Series of Amendments to existing UN ECE Regulations were adopted.
May 2020
Welcome to our Newest InterRegs.Net Subscribers!
InterRegs.NET continues to see strong growth in subscriber numbers. Welcome to all new subscribers and thank you for choosing us.
May 2020
UK Public Holidays
We will be unable to take your calls or answer emails on Friday May 8, 2020 due to the early May public holiday, or on Monday May 25, 2020 due to the Spring public holiday.
April 2020
In Memoriam - Charles Wright
It is with great sadness that we record the passing of our Managing Director, Charles Wright. Recently diagnosed with cancer, Charles passed away suddenly, with family by his side.
April 2020
Coronavirus COVID-19 Customer Update
InterRegs have procedures in place to ensure the continued provision of our services during the Coronavirus COVID-19 outbreak.
April 2020
United Nations Economic Commission for Europe (UN ECE) Meetings Postponed
Due to the ongoing Coronavirus COVID-19 situation, a number of forthcoming United Nations Economic Commission for Europe (UN ECE) meetings have been postponed.
March 2020
Updated Chinese Standard on Lighting Installation for Motor Vehicles and Their Trailers Published
An updated Chinese standard on the installation of external lighting and light signalling devices for motor vehicles and their trailers, GB 4785-2019, has recently been published and the requirements are now more closely aligned with those specified within UN ECE Regulation No. 48.06.
March 2020
Upcoming Meeting of the United Nations World Forum for Harmonisation of Vehicle Regulations (WP.29)
The 180th session of the United Nations Economic Commission for Europe (UN ECE) World Forum for Harmonisation of Vehicle Regulations (WP.29) is scheduled to take place at the Palais des Nations in Geneva on March 10-12, 2020.
February 2020
Highlights from SAE Government/Industry Meeting 2020
We were delighted to see so many of our automotive industry colleagues at the recent SAE Government/Industry Meeting. Next year’s event will be taking place on February 3-5, 2021.
February 2020
Reminders of Closing Dates for US Federal Comments
We remind of you of some upcoming deadlines for submitting comments to recent US Federal rulemaking actions.
January 2020
InterRegs at 2020 SAE Government/Industry Meeting, 22-24 January 2020
InterRegs will be at the 2020 SAE Government/Industry Meeting this month showcasing our InterRegs.NET service and co-hosting a Technical Session on Deployment of Automated Driving Systems.
January 2020
NHTSA update Final Rule for Odometers
The National Highway Safety Administration (NHTSA) issued a Final Rule (FR) on November 11, 2019 (F.R. Vol. 84 No. 228) responding to petitions for reconsideration to the October 2, 2019 FR for PART 580 Odometer Disclosure Requirements.
2019
December 2019
2020 SAE/InterRegs Award Winner Announcement
We announce the winner of our 2020 SAE/InterRegs Standards and Regulations Award, to be presented at January's SAE Government/Industry Meeting in Washington DC!
December 2019
InterRegs at 2020 SAE Government/Industry Meeting, 22-24 January 2020
We will be at the SAE Government/Industry Meeting, 22-24 January 2020, at the Walter E. Washington Convention Center, Washington DC.
November 2019
InterRegs Exhibiting at the 2020 SAE Government/Industry Meeting
InterRegs will be exhibiting and co-organising a technical session at next year's SAE Government/Industry Meeting!
November 2019
New Chinese Standard Introducing Lower Fuel Consumption Limits for Motorcycles Published
A new Chinese standard on the limits and measurement methods of fuel consumption for motorcycles and mopeds, GB 15744-2019, has recently been published.
November 2019
NHTSA is Seeking Additional Comments Regarding use of Cameras rather than Mirrors for Rear Visiblity
On October 10, 2019 (FR Vol. 84 No. 197) the National Highway Traffic Safety Administration (NHTSA) published an Advance Notice of Proposed Rulemaking (ANPRM) (Docket No. NHTSA 2018 - 0021). NHTSA proposes to amend Federal Motor Vehicle Safety Standard (FMVSS) 111 – Rear Visibility to allow cameras in place of inside and outside mirrors.
November 2019
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October 2019
Enforcement Date for the New Australian Road Vehicle Standards Legislation Delayed
The Australian Government have published an amendment to the Road Vehicle Standards Act officially delaying its commencement date until a date to be fixed by a separate Proclamation.
October 2019
NHTSA Clarifies Crash Requirements for Electric-Powered Vehicles
The National Highway Traffic Safety Administration (NHTSA) has published a Final Rule (FR) to clarify the direct contact protection requirements for high voltage connectors in Federal Motor Vehicle Safety Standard (FMVSS) No. 305 Electric-Powered Vehicles: Electrolyte Spillage and Electrical Shock Protection (August 23, 2019, F.R. Vol. 84 No. 164, Docket No. NHTSA-2019-0009).
October 2019
NHTSA Seeks Information on Camera-Based Rear Visibility Systems
On August 28, 2019 (FR Vol.84 No. 167) the National Highway Traffic Safety Administration (NHTSA) published a Notice and Request for Comment (Docket No. NHTSA 2019 - 0082).
October 2019
Renewals - Note to InterRegs.NET Subscribers
Please look out for the January 2020 renewals which we will soon be sending out to InterRegs.NET subscribers.
September 2019
NHTSA issue Final Rules for 49 CFR Part 578 - Civil Penalties
The National Highway Traffic Safety Administration (NHTSA) has recently issued Final Rules (FRs) for 49 CFR Part 578 - Civil Penalties (July 26, 2019, F.R. Vol. 84 No. 144, Docket No. NHTSA-2018-0017 and July 31, 2019, F.R. Vol. 84 No. 147).
September 2019
InterRegs Sponsoring SAE International On-Board Diagnostics Symposium
InterRegs are excited to be sponsoring this year's Society of Automotive Engineers (SAE) International On-Board Diagnostics Symposium - Americas, to be held between September 17-19, 2019 at Garden Grove, CA, USA.
August 2019
Delay to the Enforcement Date for the New Australian Road Vehicle Standards Legislation Proposed
The Australian Government have published a draft Bill amending the Road Vehicle Standards Act to delay its implementation date until a date to be fixed by a separate Proclamation.
August 2019
Reminder to Submit Your Comments on FMVSS 304 CNG Fuel Container Integrity
Comments regarding the National Highway Traffic Safety Administration’s (NHTSA’s) Notice of Proposed Rulemaking (NPRM) for FMVSS 304 Compressed Natural Gas (CNG) Fuel Container Integrity (Federal Register [FR] Vol. 84 No. 120; Docket No. NHTSA-2019-0055) must be received by August 20, 2019.
August 2019
UK Public Holiday
InterRegs' offices will be closed on Monday 26th August for the summer public holiday; we will be open again from 08.30 on Tuesday 27th August.
July 2019
Are you in the Know? Knowledgebase Support for InterRegs.NET Subscribers
For more information about InterRegs.NET, how to use its features and get the most from your subscription, be sure to check out the Knowledgebase.
June 2019
Call for Nominations – SAE/InterRegs Standards and Regulations Award
We're calling for nominations for next year's 2020 SAE/InterRegs Standards and Regulations Award.
May 2019
LID Database Extended to Include Canadian Motor Vehicle Safety Standards
In response to customer feedback, the scope of the InterRegs Legislation Implementation Date (LID) database has now been extended to also cover the Canadian Motor Vehicle Safety Standards.
May 2019
2019 SAE Government/Industry Meeting
We were delighted to catch up with so many of our customers and colleagues at the SAE Government/Industry Meeting last month. The event has moved back to January 22-24 for 2020.
March 2019
2019 SAE/InterRegs Award Winner Announcement
InterRegs are pleased to announce that Sue Bai, a Principal Engineer in the Automobile Technology Research division of Honda R&D Americas, Inc. is the winner of the 2019 SAE/InterRegs Standards and Regulations Award.
February 2019
InterRegs.NET Service Enhancements
The InterRegs.NET site launched back in 2006, and since then many enhancements have been made as a result of customer feedback. Some of the suggestions we received as a result of the recent InterRegs Customer Survey have been scheduled for development in 2019.
January 2019
InterRegs at the 2019 SAE Government/Industry Meeting
We will be exhibiting at Booth 6 at the SAE Government/Industry Meeting, 3-5 April 2019, the Walter E. Washington Convention Center, Washington DC. We are also co-organising a Technical Session that covers testing and deployment of vehicles with Automated Driving Systems (i.e. systems at SAE Levels 3 through 5).
2018
June 2018
Inside InterRegs.NET Webinar
We have scheduled several free Webinars that will demonstrate the features and functionality of InterRegs.NET. It is not too late to secure your place!
June 2018
SAE/InterRegs Standards and Regulations Award - Call for Nominations
We are requesting nominations for next year's 2019 SAE/InterRegs Standards and Regulations Award. The winning engineer will be presented with an engraved memento and $1000 honorarium at the 2019 SAE Government Industry Meeting in Washington DC.
April 2018
Enhancements to the LID Database
We have recently made several enhancements to the design and functionality of our popular LID database.
March 2018
InterRegs Celebrates its 50th Anniversary this Year!
It was 50 years ago this year, in 1968, that InterRegs was founded. Since then we have grown into the premier online resource for up-to-date, global vehicle safety and emissions regulations.
February 2018
Links to Worldwide NCAP Websites added to InterRegs.NET
Recognising that many of our customers often need access to reference information, we have added links to all of the worldwide NCAP sites to InterRegs.NET.
January 2018
2018 SAE/InterRegs Award Winner Announcement
We announce the winner of our 2018 SAE/InterRegs Standards and Regulations Award, to be presented at January's SAE Government/Industry Meeting in Washington DC!
2017
November 2017
InterRegs at SAE Government/Industry Meeting 2018, Washington DC
We will be at Booth 6 at the SAE Government/Industry Meeting, 24-26 January 2018, the Walter E. Washington Convention Center, Washington DC.
May 2017
InterRegs at SafetyExpo 2017 in Germany
We will be at the Safety Expo, 16-18 May at the Stadthalle Aschaffenburg in Germany!
March 2017
InterRegs on the European Automotive Technology Roadshow
During March InterRegs are on the road, participating in the European Automotive Technology Roadshow, in association with SAE.
2016
December 2016
2017 SAE/InterRegs Award Winner Announcement
We announce the winner of our 2017 SAE/InterRegs Standards and Regulations Award, to be presented at January's SAE Government/Industry Meeting in Washington DC!
December 2016
InterRegs at SAE Government/Industry Meeting 2017, Washington DC
We will be at the SAE Government/Industry Meeting, 25-27 January 2017, at the Walter E. Washington Convention Center, Washington DC.
December 2016
EPA Indicate Intention to End 'Midterm Evaluation' of Emissions Standards
The EPA recently indicated they intend to end the 'Midterm Evaluation' and keep the proposed carbon pollution standards through 2025.
May 2016
50th New Country - CHILE Vehicle Regulations
InterRegs are pleased to announce the addition of its 50th Country with a 50% OFF Introductory Price!
May 2016
Inside InterRegs.NET Webinar - 17 May 2016
This free webinar provides a general overview of InterRegs.NET, and fully demonstrating its features and functionality.
February 2016
European Committee of Enquiry into Automotive Emissions Set Up
The European Parliament recently agreed to set up a Committee of Inquiry into emissions measurements in the automotive sector, which will investigate any infringements of the application of the European Union legal requirements on automotive emissions.
January 2016
Special InterRegs SAE Govt/Industry Show Offers!
During February 2016, all new InterRegs.NET and selectregs.com orders qualify for a 20% DISCOUNT, as we celebrate our continuing participation in the SAE Gov/Industry Meeting, Washington DC.
January 2016
InterRegs.NET given a new look for 2016
InterRegs are pleased to announce that the InterRegs.NET site has been redesigned with a fresh, modern look and feel. The intuitive structure and navigation system has been retained though, so existing subscribers will continue to feel right at home.