TR TS 018/2011 PDF

Full title and description

TR TS 018/2011 — Technical Regulation of the Customs Union (ТР ТС 018/2011) "On the safety of wheeled vehicles". This regulation establishes mandatory safety, marking and conformity-assessment requirements for wheeled vehicles (categories L, M, N and O), their chassis and component parts that influence vehicle safety, for circulation within the Customs Union / Eurasian Economic Union territory.

Abstract

TR TS 018/2011 defines technical and safety requirements, rules for type approval and conformity assessment (certificates and declarations), marking and documentation, and the conditions for placing wheeled vehicles and safety-relevant components on the market in member states of the Customs Union / EAEU. It harmonises many requirements with international (UNECE) regulations, sets out excluded vehicle types and transitional arrangements, and provides mechanisms for testing, certification schemes and market surveillance.

General information

• Status: In force (adopted by decision of the Customs Union Commission; implemented and applied across member states with consolidated amendments).
• Publication date: Adopted 9 December 2011; entered into force (implementation schedule) with principal applicability from 1 January 2015 (see consolidated editions for later amendment dates).
• Publisher: Commission of the Customs Union / Eurasian Economic Commission (EEC) — technical regulations of the Customs Union / EAEU.
• ICS / categories: 43 (Road vehicles engineering) — principally 43.020 / 43.040 (road vehicle systems and general road-vehicle engineering).
• Edition / version: Original Decision No. 877 (9 December 2011). Multiple consolidated editions exist incorporating subsequent amendments and annexes; users should consult the latest consolidated text for current requirements.
• Number of pages: Varies by consolidated edition and annexes; typical consolidated PDFs with annexes and amendments are substantial (commonly on the order of a few hundred pages including annexes). Exact page count depends on the consolidated publication used.

Scope

The regulation applies to wheeled vehicles intended for operation on public roads in categories L (two- and three-wheel vehicles), M (vehicles for passengers), N (vehicles for goods) and O (trailers), to chassis and to vehicle components whose design or performance can affect vehicle safety. It covers design and construction safety parameters, required equipment and fittings, marking and labelling, conformity-assessment procedures, rules for type approval and market placement. TR TS 018/2011 excludes a limited set of vehicles such as those with a design maximum speed of no more than 25 km/h, vehicles intended exclusively for sports competitions, certain historic vehicles (age thresholds apply), short-term temporary imports and specified diplomatic/international-use exemptions; specific exclusions and transitional rules are defined in the regulation and its annexes.

Key topics and requirements

• Mandatory safety requirements for whole vehicles (structural safety, occupant protection, lighting and signalling, braking, steering, tyres, glazing and visibility, etc.).
• Requirements for vehicle components and separate technical units that affect safety (brake systems, tyres, lamps, steering components, seat belts, airbags and related parts).
• Type-approval and conformity-assessment routes (vehicle type approval, chassis type approval, certificates/declarations of conformity; schemes and validity periods specified).
• Marking and labelling obligations, including requirements for the EAC conformity mark and product/vehicle identification data on plates and documentation.
• Harmonisation with UNECE (ECE) regulations and international technical prescriptions where applicable, and recognition rules for international approvals.
• Testing, inspection and documentation requirements (technical descriptions, test reports, diagnostic cards, sample testing and certification testing procedures).
• Rules for modifications and post-production changes, requirements for issuing certificates after alterations, and rules for vehicles in service.
• Market surveillance, enforcement measures and obligations for manufacturers, authorised representatives and importers.

Typical use and users

Primary users include vehicle manufacturers and assemblers, component and spare-part manufacturers, importers and distributors who seek access to markets of the Customs Union / EAEU; notified conformity-assessment bodies and accredited test laboratories that perform type approval and testing; national authorities and regulators responsible for vehicle safety, homologation and market surveillance; certification consultancies and authorised representatives who manage conformity documentation and EAC marking.

Related standards

UNECE (ECE) Regulations and UN Global technical prescriptions (numerous R‑series regs referenced or aligned by TR TS 018/2011), national GOST / regional automotive technical standards, other EAEU/CU technical regulations (e.g., EMC and electrical safety regulations, hazardous substances limits, etc.), and international standards relevant to vehicle safety and testing (for example ISO automotive safety and testing standards, and safety-specific standards such as functional-safety guidance where applicable). The regulation is intended to work alongside UNECE instrument requirements accepted by member states and national regulatory frameworks.

Keywords

TR TS 018/2011; TR CU 018/2011; wheeled vehicles safety; vehicle type approval; EAC mark; conformity assessment; vehicle components; UNECE harmonisation; road vehicle safety; homologation; diagnostic card.

FAQ

Q: What is this standard?

A: TR TS 018/2011 is a regional technical regulation (Technical Regulation of the Customs Union / EAEU) titled "On the safety of wheeled vehicles" that sets mandatory safety, marking and conformity-assessment requirements for wheeled vehicles, chassis and safety-relevant components placed on the market within the Customs Union / Eurasian Economic Union.

Q: What does it cover?

A: It covers design and construction safety requirements for whole vehicles and components (braking, steering, lighting, tyres, occupant protection, etc.), rules for type approval and conformity assessment, marking and documentation (including EAC marking), testing and inspection procedures, and exclusions/transitional arrangements for certain vehicle categories and circumstances.

Q: Who typically uses it?

A: Vehicle and component manufacturers, importers, authorised representatives, testing and certification bodies, conformity-assessment laboratories, and national regulatory agencies enforcing vehicle safety and homologation rules in member states of the Customs Union / EAEU.

Q: Is it current or superseded?

A: The original regulation was adopted 9 December 2011 and has been implemented and applied with an entry-into-force schedule (principal applicability from 1 January 2015). The regulation has been subject to amendments and consolidated editions; users should consult the latest consolidated text and national implementing acts for current legal status and any later amendments.

Q: Is it part of a series?

A: Yes. TR TS 018/2011 is one of a suite of Customs Union / EAEU technical regulations governing product safety and market access across sectors. It is linked operationally to other automotive, electrical and safety-related technical regulations and to international UNECE technical regulations used by contracting parties.

Q: What are the key keywords?

A: Wheeled vehicles, vehicle safety, type approval, conformity assessment, EAC, TR TS 018/2011, TR CU 018/2011, vehicle components, UNECE harmonisation, homologation.