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UN R131 — Advanced emergency braking for heavy vehicles

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What does it cover?

UN R131 concerns approval of advanced emergency braking systems for M2, M3, N2 and N3 vehicles. This version describes the aims of avoiding or mitigating a rear-end collision with a vehicle ahead in the same lane and a collision with a pedestrian. A scope note also provides conditional acceptance of alternative R152 approval for certain hydraulically braked vehicles.

Who is it for?

Heavy-vehicle, braking and driver-assistance teams.

Which subjects are addressed?

  • AEBS vehicle approval
  • Vehicle-ahead collision scenario
  • Pedestrian scenario
  • Conditional link to R152

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Can R131 and R152 be used interchangeably for every vehicle?

No. The link in the scope note is limited by vehicle category, mass and hydraulic-braking conditions. It does not make the two regulations generally equivalent.

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