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UN R158 — Reversing safety
Review rear-visibility devices and how they are installed on a vehicle.
Explore the scopeWhat does it cover?
UN R158 concerns rear-visibility devices related to reversing safety on M- and N-category vehicles and their installation. Device approval and installation of the view or detection arrangement on the vehicle are defined in separate parts. At the manufacturer’s request, approval for other vehicle categories is also possible within the scope.
Who is it for?
Vehicle camera and detection-system suppliers and vehicle-integration teams.
Which subjects are addressed?
- Rear-visibility devices
- Vehicle installation
- Reversing safety
- Other categories on request
Common question
Does device approval also cover its installation?
No. Part I addresses the device; Part II addresses installation on the vehicle. Device compliance and vehicle-configuration compliance need separate assessment.
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