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UN R61 — Exterior projections on commercial vehicles
Assess the defined outer surface of a commercial vehicle for injury risk.
Explore the scopeWhat does it cover?
UN R61 concerns projections on the defined exterior surfaces of N1, N2 and N3 goods vehicles. It aims to reduce the risk or severity of injury to a person contacting those surfaces in a collision. Indirect-vision devices and their supports, as well as accessories such as aerials and luggage racks, are excluded.
Who is it for?
Commercial-vehicle cab, body and exterior-equipment design teams.
Which subjects are addressed?
- N1/N2/N3 exterior surfaces
- Projections
- Contact-related injury risk
- Device and accessory exclusions
Common question
Are all external accessories covered?
No. The scope excludes indirect-vision devices and supports and accessories such as aerials and luggage racks.
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