Car industry: type-approval of vehicles with regard to the protection of the occupants in the event of a collision, UN/ECE Regulations 94 and 95

The Council agreed on a common approach with a view to the adoption of a Decision on the accession of the EU to Regulations of the United Nations Economic Commission for Europe (UNECE) on the approval of vehicles with regard to the protection of the occupants. That Decision will be forwarded to the European Parliament for its assent.

The Regulations of the UNECE on the approval of vehicles with regard to the protection of occupants in the event of a frontal collision (Regulation 94) and in the event of a lateral collision (Regulation 95) are intended to remove technical barriers to trade in motor vehicles and ensure a high level of safety and protection for vehicle occupants.