Reiteration of Japanese concerns over the classification of quadricycles which can be classified as mini-vehicles (keijidosha) under Japanese legislation while being classified under UN Regulations as motorcycle derivatives (i.e., L category vehicles). As a result, certain L vehicles are subject to separate crashworthiness requirements, suggesting that they should be addressed under a separate regulation from motorcycle/moped requirements.

IMMA comments on current status of and proposals for the draft new regulation on motorcycle electric powertrain safety, including proposal for a “fall-down” test.

Working draft of the proposed new regulation on electrified motorcycle safety pursuant to the 11th REESS informal group session

Working draft of the proposed new regulation on the safety of electric motorcycle powertrains.

Review of comments received on the draft text of the proposed new regulation on the safety of motorcycle electric powertrains as developed during the January REESS informal working group session.

Draft text pursuant to the 11th REESS informal working group session of the proposed new regulation on “Uniform provisions concerning the approval of vehicles of category L with regard to specific requirements for the electric power train”.