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UN R16 — Safety belts and restraint systems
Review both the belt product and its installation in a vehicle.
Explore the scopeWhat does it cover?
UN R16 concerns safety belts and restraint systems for vehicle occupants. This version addresses both the product and its installation, with distinctions based on adult-sized occupants, seating direction and vehicle category. It also identifies certain side-facing-seat applications that may be covered at the manufacturer’s request.
Who is it for?
Safety-belt, seat and vehicle occupant-protection teams.
Which subjects are addressed?
- Belts and restraint systems
- Vehicle installation
- Seating direction
- Vehicle-category scope
Common question
Are a belt and its anchorage in the vehicle the same subject?
No. R16 concerns belts, restraint systems and their installation. The vehicle’s belt anchorages must also be checked under the relevant separate regulation.
Source documents and references
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Read the text with its edition and sources. Assess available comparisons, relevant dates and question-and-answer features against your work needs.
Discuss access optionsRelated regulations
UN R14 — Safety-belt anchorages
Review belt anchorages alongside the vehicle’s seating directions.
UN R17 — Seats, anchorages and head restraints
Review seat strength, vehicle anchorages and head restraints together.
UN R129 — Enhanced child restraint systems
Review a child restraint alongside its attachment method and use category.