What Are the GSR II Regulations? What Changes Are Being Made in Which Vehicles?

As of July 7, 2024, the publication date of this article, the new regulations have become mandatory. We explore what GSR II Regulations are and which systems are becoming mandatory in which vehicles.

What Are the GSR II Regulations?

Known as the second level of general safety regulations, GSR II encompasses a set of systems that must be mandatorily applied to vehicles. These regulations, defined by EU 2019/2144 in 2019, set mandatory standards for new vehicle production.

What Systems Are Changing in Vehicles with GSR II?

As of July 7, 2024, the GSR II regulations impact the following vehicle categories: M1 category cars, M2 and M3 category buses, N1 category vans, N2 and N3 category trucks, and O3 and O4 category trailers. There are no regulations affecting O1 and O2 category vehicles as of this date.

1. Frontal Full-Width Impact – ECE R137
   • Mandatory for M1 category vehicles and N1 category vans with a maximum loaded weight not exceeding 3500 kg.
2. Pole Side Impact – ECE R135
   • Mandatory for M1 category vehicles and certain N1 category vehicles with a maximum loaded weight not exceeding 3500 kg. Optional for other N and M category vehicle manufacturers.
3. Rear Impact – ECE R153
   • Applicable to M1 and N1 category vehicles. Previous approvals under ECE R34 Series 3 will be considered equivalent.
4. Pedestrian and Cyclist Collision Warning – ECE R159
   • Applies to N2, N3, M2, and M3 vehicles.
5. Blind Spot Information System – ECE R151
   • Mandatory for N2, N3, M2, and M3 vehicles.
6. Reversing Detection – ECE R158
   • Mandatory for M1, M2, M3, and N1, N2, N3 category vehicles.
7. Emergency Lane Keeping System – (EU) 2021/646
   • Applies to M1 and N1 category vehicles. Vehicles with hydraulic power-assisted steering systems have until July 7, 2026, to comply. However, these vehicles must have a lane departure warning system (ECE R130).
8. Advanced Emergency Braking on Light-Duty Vehicles – ECE R152
   • Applicable to M1 and N1 category vehicles, with a compliance deadline for pedestrian collision requirements extended to July 7, 2026.
9. Tyre Pressure Monitoring for Light-Duty/Heavy-Duty Vehicles – ECE R141
   • The system became mandatory for M1 category vehicles on July 6, 2022, and will be required for N1, N2, M2, M3, O3, and O4 category vehicles starting July 7, 2024.
10. Protection of Vehicles Against Cyberattacks – ECE R155
    • Mandatory during type approval processes for M1, M2, M3, N1, N2, and N3 category vehicles.
11. Intelligent Speed Assistance – (EU) 2021/1958
    • Mandatory for M1, M2, M3, N1, N2, and N3 category vehicles.
12. Emergency Stop Signal
    • Mandatory for M1, M2, M3, N1, N2, and N3 category vehicles.
13. Alcohol Interlock Installation Facilitation – (EU) 2021/1243
    • Mandatory for M1, M2, M3, N1, N2, and N3 category vehicles.
14. Driver Drowsiness and Attention Warning – (EU) 2021/1341
    • Mandatory for M1, M2, M3, N1, N2, and N3 category vehicles.
15. Driver Availability Monitoring System – ECE R157
    • Applicable to autonomous M1, M2, M3, N1, N2, and N3 category vehicles.
16. Event Data Recorder – (EU) 2022/545 or ECE R160
    • Mandatory for M1 and N1 category vehicles from July 7, 2024. N1, N2, M2, and M3 category vehicles must comply until July 7, 2029.
17. Systems to Replace Driver’s Control – ECE R157
    • Applicable to autonomous M1, M2, M3, N1, N2, and N3 category vehicles.
18. Systems to Provide the Vehicle with Information on the State of the Vehicle and Surrounding Area – ECE R157
    • Applicable to autonomous M1, M2, M3, N1, N2, and N3 category vehicles.
19. Platooning
    • If equipped, N2, N3, M2, and M3 category vehicles must obtain mandatory approval from July 7, 2024. However, the regulation has not yet been published, so approval is not required.
20. Systems to Provide Safety Information to Other Road Users
    • Applicable to autonomous M1, M2, M3, N1, N2, and N3 category vehicles. The regulation has not yet been published, so approval is not required.

What Should Manufacturers Do?

Complete vehicle manufacturers must have obtained approvals for the mandatory systems according to vehicle categories and ensure that vehicles produced (with a Certificate of Conformity date) after July 7 are equipped with these systems. Body-builders must obtain necessary approvals for mandatory systems not present in the base vehicle. For example, if the base vehicle is in a different category and the system is not mandatory for that category, the body-builder must obtain approval for the necessary systems. Additionally, regardless of the base vehicle, they must complete processes related to ECE R155 cybersecurity management systems.

What Will Happen to Existing Vehicles During the GSR II Transition?

Depending on the country, vehicles in stock that do not meet GSR II requirements may be sold for a limited time with end-of-series approval. Vehicles that do not receive approval within the limits cannot be registered. For example, a vehicle without end-of-series approval cannot be registered as of July 7. This situation has caused a crisis for car dealerships in many countries.

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