SOURCE-LINKED REGULATION GUIDE
UN R160 — Event data recorders
Review EDR data within the vehicle scope and recording limits.
Explore the scopeWhat does it cover?
UN R160 addresses approval of M1 and N1 vehicles with respect to event data recorders (EDR). It links specified data elements to sensor or system availability and recording conditions. VIN, location, driver information and the date or time of an event are outside its scope; personal-data and privacy rules apply separately.
Who is it for?
Vehicle electronics, data-recording and homologation teams.
Which subjects are addressed?
- EDR vehicle approval
- Data elements
- Sensor availability and operation
- Excluded identity and location data
Common question
Does the EDR scope include vehicle location?
No. It excludes position or location data, VIN and the other specified identifying information. Approval under this regulation does not automatically authorise other data processing.
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