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ECE R-160
Event Data Recorders
Applies to
M, N
Topic
Cyber & software
Framework
UN ECE
Velocert services
European
Overview
UN Regulation No 160 lays down uniform provisions for the approval of motor vehicles with regard to the Event Data Recorder (EDR). Its annexes cover the data elements to be recorded and their format. National or regional laws on privacy, data protection and personal data processing are unaffected.
Current series: 02 series (in force 15 June 2024); this summary is based on the version published on EUR-Lex, the original version (2021). GlobalAutoRegs also lists Supplement 1 to the 02 series and the 03 series 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 the approval of vehicles of categories M1 and N1. The VIN, associated vehicle details, location data, information on the driver, and the date and time of an event are excluded.
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