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ECE R-169
Event Data Recorders for Heavy-Duty Vehicles
Applies to
M, N
Topic
Cyber & software
Framework
UN ECE
Velocert services
European
Overview
UN Regulation No 169 lays down uniform provisions for the approval of Event Data Recorders (EDR) for heavy-duty vehicles. Its annexes cover the data elements and their format. National or regional laws on privacy, data protection and personal data processing are unaffected.
This summary is based on the version published on EUR-Lex, the original version (2024), which is the current series. GlobalAutoRegs also lists Supplements 1, 2 and 3 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 M2, M3, N2 and N3. 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