General Safety Regulation (GSR)
EU-Wide Mandatory Vehicles Safety Standards Aimed at Reducing Road Fatalities.
What is the GSR?
The General Safety Regulation (GSR) is a set of mandatory safety regulations established by the European Union for road vehicles, including heavy trucks. By introducing stricter safety requirements, the regulation systematically improves vehicle safety performance in real-world road conditions. Its core objective is to reduce road traffic fatalities and serious injuries.
The main requirements of GSR include:
⦁ Mandatory installation of multiple advanced driver assistance and safety systems to help prevent accidents or reduce their severity
⦁ Improvements to cab and vehicle structural design to reduce blind spots and enhance protection for vulnerable road users
⦁ Enhanced overall vehicle safety in complex traffic environments and operational scenarios
According to official EU assessments, these new vehicle safety regulations are expected to save more than 25,000 lives and prevent at least 140,000 serious injuries by 2038, having a long-term and far-reaching impact on commercial vehicle safety.
Protecting Vehicle Occupants and Other Vulnerable Road Users
Which Vehicles Are Affected by GRS?
The General Safety Regulation (GSR) applies to heavy-duty vehicles operating within the European Union (EU) with a gross vehicle weight exceeding 3.5 tonnes. This scope includes a broad range of commercial vehicles, such as freight trucks, delivery vehicles, buses and coaches.
* GSR covers all new heavy-duty trucks sold in the EU, regardless of where they were manufactured. It also applies to trucks that are imported into the EU from other countries.
M2 - Passenger Transport
⦁ With more than 8 seats in addition to the driver’s seat
⦁ Vehicle of less than ≤5t
M3 - Passenger Transport
⦁ With more than 8 seats in addition to the driver’s seat
⦁ Vehicle of more than ＞5t
N2 - Goods Transport
⦁ Weight between ＞3.5t and ≤12t
N3 - Goods Transport
⦁ Weight superior than ＞12t
When Do GSR Requirements Come Into Force?
The General Safety Regulation (GSR) came into force from 2022, depending on age of the vehicle and vehicle type.
Type Approvals
- Intelligent Speed Assist
- Alcolock Interlock
- Driver Drowsiness & Attention Warning
- Emergency Stop Signal
- Reversing Detection
- Pedestrian & Cyclist Warning
- Blind Spot Information (Active)
- Indirect Vision (Passive)
- Front Nearside Proximity Sensors
- Audible Warning
* 6 July 2022 — Mandatory Application of Selected GSR Safety Systems Begins for All New Vehicle Types (Type Approvals).
New Registrations
- Intelligent Speed Assist
- Alcolock Interlock
- Driver Drowsiness & Attention Warning
- Emergency Stop Signal
- Reversing Detection
- Pedestrian & Cyclist Warning
- Blind Spot Information (Active)
- Indirect Vision (Passive)
- Front Nearside Proximity Sensors
* 7 July 2024 — Mandatory Application of GSR Safety Systems Applies to Vehicles Registered for the First Time.
New Registrations
- Advanced Driver Distraction Warning
Type Approvals
- Event Data Recorder
* 7 July 2026 — Additional GSR Requirements Become Mandatory, with Advanced Driver Distraction Warning Applying to Vehicles Registered for the First Time and Event Data Recorder (EDR) Requirements Applying to New Vehicle Type Approvals.
New Registrations
- Event Data Recorder
* 7 January 2029 — Event Data Recorder (EDR) Requirements Become Mandatory for Vehicles Registered for the First Time.
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