Proposal for to add the definitions “escape hatch” and “emergency exit”.

OICA questions the necessity of the proposed amendments as these cannot be covered
under the existing regulations for vehicle type approval

Proposal to add terms and definitions for “escape hatch” and “emergency exit”.

Proposal to introduce definitions of “escape hatch” and “emergency exit”, a test requirement for these devices, and provisions to ensure that elements that can move and enter the residual space of passengers after the bus overturning are present during testing, including provisions on fire extinguishers.