TR CU 018/2011: What the Vehicle Regulation Governs
TR CU 018/2011 sets mandatory safety requirements for wheeled vehicles placed on the EAEU market. It reaches categories M, N and O, vehicle chassis, and any component affecting safety, across the whole life cycle from design through to operation.
What does TR CU 018/2011 cover?
TR CU 018/2011, On the safety of wheeled vehicles, is one of the EAEU’s key regulatory documents in the automotive sector. It establishes mandatory safety requirements for vehicles placed on the market or operated within the union.
Its scope:
- Wheeled vehicles of categories M, N and O
- Vehicle chassis
- Components and parts affecting vehicle safety
The regulation covers the entire product life cycle, from design and manufacturing through importation, registration and operation. That breadth is unusual: most technical regulations stop at market placement.
What it is for
- Protection of human life and health
- Protection of property and the environment
- Preventing unsafe vehicles entering the market
- Harmonising safety requirements across the EAEU
What requirements does it set?
| Area |
|---|
| Active and passive safety systems |
| Braking systems |
| Steering systems |
| Lighting devices |
| Environmental performance |
| Vehicle design and marking |
Alongside these, the regulation defines the testing procedures, the conformity assessment rules and the documentation requirements, so it is a complete regime rather than a list of technical limits.
Who has to comply with TR CU 018?
- Vehicle manufacturers
- Importers and distributors
- Companies modifying or converting vehicles
- Legal entities placing vehicles on the market
The third of those is easy to miss. A company that converts or modifies vehicles is inside the regulation on its own account; the original manufacturer’s approval does not shelter it.
Two questions follow from this one, and each has its own article: which products fall inside the regulation, and whether they take a certificate or a declaration.
Without proper conformity assessment, vehicles cannot be legally placed on the EAEU market. Getting the interpretation right is what avoids penalties, customs delays and registration problems.
Sources
- TR CU 018/2011, On the safety of wheeled vehicles, Eurasian Economic Commission
- Eurasian Economic Commission Board Resolution No. 77 of 14 July 2015, product lists under TR CU 018
Frequently asked questions
What does TR CU 018/2011 apply to?
Wheeled vehicles of categories M, N and O; vehicle chassis; and components and parts affecting vehicle safety. It covers the entire product life cycle, design, manufacturing, importation, registration and operation.
What requirements does it set?
Requirements for active and passive safety systems, braking systems, steering systems, lighting devices, environmental performance, and vehicle design and marking. It also defines testing procedures, conformity assessment rules and documentation requirements.
Who has to comply?
Vehicle manufacturers; importers and distributors; companies modifying or converting vehicles; and any legal entity placing vehicles on the market. Without proper conformity assessment, vehicles cannot be legally placed on the EAEU market.
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