What does it cover?
UN R70 covers rear marking plates for articulated category M vehicles in Classes II and III; N2 vehicles with a maximum mass exceeding 7.5 tonnes and N3 vehicles, excluding semi-trailer tractors; O1, O2 and O3 trailers over 8.0 m long; and O4 trailers. It addresses plate identification, optical properties, tests, approval and conformity of production.
Who is it for?
For rear marking plate manufacturers, bus and commercial-vehicle manufacturers, trailer builders, and optical-testing or approval teams.
Which subjects are addressed?
- Plate classes and identification
- Optical properties and tests
- Approval and conformity of production
Common question
Does a plate approval determine where it may be fitted?
The regulation addresses approval of rear marking plates for the vehicles listed in its scope. It does not replace the vehicle-fitting rules. Countries applying the regulation may prohibit certain plate classes.
Published RegsUP edition
This page is tied to the published RegsUP working edition below; it is not an official consolidated text.
RegsUP record title: R70 — UN Regulation No. 70
Working series: 02 · Included supplement: 0
RegsUP edition publication date:
This is the RegsUP publication decision date, not the date the regulation entered into force.