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ECE R-159
Moving Off Information System (Pedestrians and Cyclists)
Applies to
M, N
Topic
ADAS & vision
Framework
UN ECE
Velocert services
European
Overview
UN Regulation No 159 lays down uniform provisions for the approval of motor vehicles with regard to the Moving Off Information System (MOIS) for the detection of pedestrians and cyclists. The system detects pedestrians and cyclists in the close-proximity forward blind spot, informs the driver and, if deemed necessary under the manufacturer's strategy, warns of a potential collision.
Current series: the original version, Supplement 2 (in force 5 June 2022); this summary is based on the version published on EUR-Lex, the original version (2021). GlobalAutoRegs also lists Supplements 3 and 4 with no entry-into-force date. Checked on GlobalAutoRegs, 1 November 2026. For the current text, see the UN (UNECE) page.
Scope
It applies to vehicles of categories M2, M3, N2 and N3. Its provisions are worded for right-hand traffic; for left-hand traffic the criteria are inverted. Vehicles on which such a system is incompatible with on-road use may be partly or fully exempted, subject to the Type Approval Authority's decision.
The regulation applies to the following vehicle categories:
M
Passenger vehicles
N
Goods vehicles
Official source
For the requirements of this regulation, refer to the official text in force and its amendments.
Official UNECE text