In the English version of UN Regulation No. 34, the provisions for lateral collision are referenced in para. 1.2. of the scope and in para. 9 of Part II on vehicle tests, but (unlike in the French translation) they are not mentioned in para. 5.10. on the test requirements for liquid fuel tanks. This proposal aims to align the English version to French text of the Regulation with regard to the test provisions for side impacts.

Proposal to clarify the test requirements in alignment with the French text of the regulation by amending paragraph 5.10 to read “There shall be no protruding parts, sharp edges, etc. near the installed tank likely to increase the risk of damage on the tank in the event a collision to the front, the side or the rear of the vehicle.” (Modified text in bold)

Proposal to clarify the test requirements in alignment with the French text of the regulation by amending paragraph 5.10 to read “Tanks shall be installed in such a way as to be protected from the consequences of a collision to the front or the rear of the vehicle; there shall be no protruding parts, sharp edges, etc. near nearby all around the tank tanks.” The proposal aims to clarify the inspection of potentially protruding parts around the tanks in order to ensure their integrity in the event of a collision.