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ECE R-94
Frontal Collision
Applies to
M, N
Topic
Occupant safety
Framework
UN ECE
Velocert services
European
Overview
UN Regulation No 94 lays down uniform provisions for the approval of vehicles with regard to the protection of the occupants in the event of a frontal collision. It also covers instructions for users of vehicles equipped with airbags; its annexes cover the test procedure, head performance criteria and the installation of dummies.
This summary is based on the version published on EUR-Lex, 05 series, Supplement 1 (2025), which is the current series. GlobalAutoRegs also lists Supplement 2 to the 05 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 vehicles of category M1 with a total permissible mass not exceeding 3 500 kg and to vehicles of category N1 with a total permissible mass not exceeding 2 500 kg. Other vehicles may be approved at the manufacturer's request.
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