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19 August 2013

Agreement

Concerning the Adoption of Uniform Technical Prescriptions for

Wheeled Vehicles, Equipment and Parts which can be Fitted and/or be
Used on Wheeled Vehicles and the Conditions for Reciprocal
Recognition of Approvals Granted on the Basis of these Prescriptions*

(Revision 2, including the amendments which entered into force on 16 October 1995)
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Addendum 124: Regulation No. 125

Revision 2

Incorporating all valid text up to:

01 series of amendments – Date of entry into force: 15 July 2013

Uniform provisions concerning the approval of motor vehicles with

regard to the forward field of vision of the motor vehicle driver

UNITED NATIONS

* Former title of the Agreement: Agreement Concerning the Adoption of Uniform Conditions of
Approval and Reciprocal Recognition of Approval for Motor Vehicle Equipment and Parts, done at
Geneva on 20 March 1958.

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Regulation No. 125

Uniform provisions concerning the approval of motor

vehicles with regard to the forward field of vision of the
motor vehicle driver
Contents
Page
Regulation
1. Scope ............................................................................................................................................... 4
2. Definitions for the purpose of this Regulation ................................................................................ 4
3. Application for approval ................................................................................................................. 6
4. Approval .......................................................................................................................................... 6
5. Specifications .................................................................................................................................. 7
6. Test procedure ................................................................................................................................. 12
7. Modification of vehicle type and extension of approval ................................................................. 13
8. Conformity of production ................................................................................................................ 13
9. Penalties for non-conformity of production .................................................................................... 13
10. Production definitively discontinued ............................................................................................... 13
11. Names and addresses of Technical Services responsible for conducting approval tests, and
of Type Approval Authorities ......................................................................................................... 14
12. Transitional provisions ..................................................................................................................... 14
Annexes
1 Communication ............................................................................................................................... 15
2 Arrangements of approval marks ................................................................................................. 17
3 Procedure for determining the "H" point and the actual torso angle for seating positions in
motor vehicles ............................................................................................................................. 18
Appendix 1: Description of the three-dimensional "H" point machine (3-D H machine) ............ 18
Appendix 2: Three-dimensional reference system ....................................................................... 18
Appendix 3: Reference data concerning seating positions ........................................................... 18
4 Method for determining the dimensional relationships between the vehicle's primary reference
marks and the three-dimensional reference grid ........................................................................... 19
Appendix ...................................................................................................................................... 20

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1. Scope
1.1. This Regulation applies to the 180° forward field of vision of drivers of
category M1 vehicles1.
1.2. Its purpose is to ensure an adequate field of vision when the windscreen and
other glazed surfaces are dry and clean.
1.3. The requirements of this Regulation are so worded as to apply to category M1
vehicles in which the driver is on the left. In category M1 vehicles in which
the driver is on the right these requirements shall be applied by inverting the
criteria, when appropriate.

2. Definitions for the purpose of this Regulation

2.1. "Approval of a vehicle type" means the full procedure whereby a Contracting
Party to the Agreement certifies that a vehicle type meets the technical
requirements of this Regulation.
2.2. "Vehicle type with regard to the field of vision" means vehicles which do not
differ in such essential aspects as:
2.2.1. The external and internal forms and arrangements within the area specified in
paragraph 1. above which may affect visibility; and
2.2.2. The shape and dimensions of the windscreen and its mounting.
2.3. "Three-dimensional reference grid" means a reference system which consists
of a vertical longitudinal plane X-Z, a horizontal plane X-Y and a vertical
transverse plane Y-Z (see Annex 4, Appendix, Figure 6); the grid is used to
determine the dimensional relationships between the position of design points
on drawings and their positions on the actual vehicle. The procedure for
situating the vehicle relative to the grid is specified in Annex 4; all
coordinates referred to ground zero shall be based on a vehicle in running
order2 plus one front-seat passenger, the mass of the passenger being 75 kg
±1 per cent.
2.3.1. Vehicles fitted with suspension enabling their ground clearance to be
adjusted shall be tested under the normal conditions of use specified by the
vehicle manufacturer.
2.4. "Primary reference marks" means holes, surfaces, marks and identification
signs on the vehicle body. The type of reference mark used and the position
of each mark relative to the X, Y and Z coordinates of the three-dimensional

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As defined in the Consolidated Resolution on the Construction of Vehicles (R.E.3.), document
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The mass of a vehicle in running order includes the mass of the vehicle and its body with cooling
fluid, lubricants, fuel, 100 per cent of other liquids, tools, spare wheel and driver. The mass of the
driver is evaluated at 75 kg (distributed as follows: 68 kg for the mass of the occupant and 7 kg for
the mass of luggage, in accordance with ISO Standard 2416:1992). The tank contains 90 per cent and
the other liquid-containing appliances (other than those intended for waste water) 100 per cent of the
capacity declared by the manufacturer.

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reference grid and to a design ground plane shall be specified by the vehicle
manufacturer. These marks may be the control points used for body-assembly
purposes.
2.5. "Seat-back angle" means the angle defined in the revised Consolidated
Resolution on the Construction of Vehicles (R.E.3) 3, Annex 1, paragraph 2.6.
or 2.7.
2.6. "Actual seat-back angle" means the angle defined in the revised R.E.3,
Annex 1, paragraph 2.6.
2.7. "Design seat-back angle" means the angle defined in the revised R.E.3,
Annex 1, paragraph 2.7.
2.8. "V points" means points whose position in the passenger compartment is
determined as a function of vertical longitudinal planes passing through the
centres of the outermost designated seating positions on the front seat and in
relation to the "R" point and the design angle of the seat-back, which points
are used for verifying compliance with the field of vision requirements.
2.9. "R point or seating reference point" means the point defined in the revised
R.E.3, Annex 1, paragraph 2.4.
2.10. "H point" means the point defined in the revised R.E.3, Annex 1, paragraph
2.3.
2.11. "Windscreen datum points" means points situated at the intersection with the
windscreen of lines radiating forward from the V points to the outer surface
of the windscreen.
2.12. "Armoured vehicle" means a vehicle intended for the protection of conveyed
passengers and/or goods and complying with armour plating anti-bullet
requirements.
2.13. "Transparent area" means that area of a vehicle windscreen or other glazed
surface whose light transmittance measured at right angles to the surface is
not less than 70 per cent. In the case of armoured vehicles the light
transmittance factor is not less than 60 per cent.
2.14. "P points" means the points about which the driver's head rotates when he
views objects on a horizontal plane at eye level.
2.15. "E points" means points representing the centres of the driver's eyes and used
to assess the extent to which "A" pillars obscure the field of vision.
2.16. "A pillar" means any roof support forward of the vertical transverse plane
located 68 mm in front of the V points and includes non-transparent items
such as windscreen mouldings and door frames, attached or contiguous to
such a support.
2.17. "Horizontal seat-adjustment range" means the range of normal driving
positions designated by the vehicle manufacturer for the adjustment of the
driver's seat in the direction of the X axis (see paragraph 2.3. above).
2.18. "Extended seat-adjustment range" means the range designated by the vehicle
manufacturer for the adjustment of the seat in the direction of the X axis (see
paragraph 2.3. above) beyond the range of normal driving positions specified

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in paragraph 2.17. above and used for converting seats into beds or
facilitating entry to the vehicle.

3. Application for approval

3.1. The application for approval of a vehicle type with regard to the driver's field
of vision shall be submitted by the vehicle manufacturer or by his authorized
representative.
3.2. It shall be accompanied by the documents mentioned below in triplicate and
include the following particulars:
3.2.1. A description of the vehicle type with regard to the items mentioned in
paragraph 2.2. above, together with dimensional drawings and either a
photograph or an exploded view of the passenger compartment. The numbers
and/or symbols identifying the vehicle type shall be specified; and
3.2.2. Particulars of the primary reference marks in sufficient detail to enable them
to be readily identified and the position of each in relation to the others and to
the "R" point verified.
3.3. A vehicle representative of the vehicle type to be approved shall be submitted
to the Technical Service conducting the approval tests.

4. Approval
4.1. If the vehicle type submitted for approval pursuant to this Regulation meets
the requirements of paragraph 5. below, approval of that vehicle shall be
granted.
4.2. An approval number shall be assigned to each type approved. Its first two
digits (at present 01 for the Regulation in its current form) shall indicate the
series of amendments incorporating the most recent major technical
amendments made to the Regulation at the time of issue of the approval. The
same Contracting Party shall not assign the same number to the same vehicle
type equipped with another type of field of vision, or to another vehicle type.
4.3. Notice of approval or of refusal or withdrawal of approval pursuant to this
Regulation shall be communicated to the Parties to the Agreement which
apply this Regulation by means of a form conforming to the model in
Annex 1 and photographs and/or plans supplied by the applicant being in a
format not exceeding A4 (210 x 297 mm), or folded to that format, and on an
appropriate scale.
4.4. There shall be affixed, conspicuously and in a readily accessible place
specified on the approval form, to every vehicle conforming to a vehicle type
approved under this Regulation, an international approval mark conforming
to the model described in Annex 2 to this Regulation, consisting of:

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4.4.1. A circle surrounding the letter "E" followed by the distinguishing number of
the country which has granted approval4;
4.4.2. The number of this Regulation, followed by the letter "R", a dash and the
approval number to the right of the circle prescribed in paragraph 4.4.1.
above.
4.5. If the vehicle conforms to a vehicle type approved under one or more other
Regulations, annexed to the Agreement, in the country which has granted
approval under this Regulation, the symbol prescribed in paragraph 4.4.1.
above need not be repeated; in such a case, the Regulation and approval
numbers and the additional symbols shall be placed in vertical columns to the
right of the symbol prescribed in paragraph 4.4.1. above.
4.6. The approval mark shall be clearly legible and be indelible.
4.7. The approval mark shall be placed close to or on the vehicle data plate.

5. Specifications
5.1. Driver's field of vision.
5.1.1. The transparent area of the windscreen shall include at least the windscreen
datum points (see Annex 4, Appendix, Figure 1):
5.1.1.1. A horizontal datum point forward of V1 and 17° to the left (see Annex 4,
Appendix, Figure 1);
5.1.1.2. An upper vertical datum point forward of V1 and 7° above the horizontal;
5.1.1.3. A lower vertical datum point forward of V2 and 5° below the horizontal;
5.1.1.4. To verify compliance with the forward-vision requirement on the opposite
half of the windscreen, three additional datum points, symmetrical to the
points defined in paragraphs 5.1.1.1. to 5.1.1.3. above in relation to the
median longitudinal plane of the vehicle, are obtained.
5.1.2. The angle of obstruction for each "A" pillar, as described in
paragraph 5.1.2.1. below, shall not exceed 6° (see Annex 4, Appendix,
Figure 3). In the case of armoured vehicles that angle shall not exceed 10°.
The angle of obstruction of the "A" pillar on the passenger side, as defined in
paragraph 5.1.2.1.2. below, need not be determined if the two pillars are
located symmetrically in relation to the median longitudinal vertical plane of
the vehicle.
5.1.2.1. The angle of obstruction of each "A" pillar shall be measured by
superimposing in a plane the following two horizontal sections:
Section 1: Starting from the Pm point situated at the location defined in
paragraph 5.3.1.1. below, draw a plane forming an angle of 2°
upwards in relation to the horizontal plane passing forward
through Pm. Determine the horizontal section of the "A" pillar

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Annex 3 to the Consolidated Resolution on the Construction of Vehicles (R.E.3), document
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starting from the foremost point of the intersection of the "A"

pillar and the inclined plane (see Annex 4, Appendix,
Figure 2).
Section 2: Repeat the same procedure, taking a plane declining at an angle
of 5° downwards in relation to the horizontal plane passing
forward through Pm (see Annex 4, Appendix, Figure 2).
5.1.2.1.1. The angle of obstruction of the "A" pillar on the driver's side is the angle
formed on the plane view by a parallel, starting from E 2, to the tangent
joining E1 with the outer edge of section S2 and the tangent joining E2 to the
inner edge of section S1 (see Annex 4, Appendix, Figure 3).
5.1.2.1.2. The angle of obstruction of the "A" pillar on the passenger side is the angle
formed on the plane view by the tangent joining E 3 to the inner edge of
section S1 and a parallel, starting from E3, to the tangent joining E4 to the
outer edge of section S2 (see Annex 4, Appendix, Figure 3).
5.1.2.2. No vehicle shall have more than two "A" pillars.
5.1.3. Except as provided in paragraph 5.1.3.1. or 5.1.3.2. below, other than the
obstructions created by the "A" pillars, the fixed or movable vent or side
window division bars, outside radio aerials, rear-view mirrors and
windscreen wipers, there should be no obstruction in the driver's 180°
forward direct field of vision below a horizontal plane passing through V1,
and above three planes through V2, one being perpendicular to the plane X-Z
and declining forward 4° below the horizontal, and the other two being
perpendicular to the plane Y-Z and declining 4° below the horizontal (see
Annex 4, Appendix, Figure 4).
The following are not considered to be obstructions to the field of vision:
(a) Embedded or printed "radio aerial" conductors, no wider than the
following:
(i) Embedded conductors: 0.5 mm,
(ii) Printed conductors: 1.0 mm. These "radio aerial" conductors
shall not cross zone A5. However, three "radio aerial"
conductors may cross zone A if their width does not exceed
0.5 mm.
(b) Within zone A located "defrosting/demisting" normally in "zigzag" or
sinusoidal form having the following dimensions:
(i) Maximum visible width: 0.030 mm,
(ii) Maximum conductor density:
a. If the conductors are vertical: 8/cm,
b. If the conductors are horizontal: 5/cm.
5.1.3.1. An obstruction created by the steering-wheel rim and the instrument panel
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As defined in Annex 18, paragraph 2.2. of Regulation No. 43 concerning the approval of safety
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perpendicular to the plane x - z and tangential to the highest part of the

steering-wheel rim, is declined at least 1° below the horizontal.
The steering wheel, if adjustable, shall be placed in the normal position
indicated by the manufacturer or, failing that, midway between the limits of
its range(s) of adjustment.
5.1.3.2. An obstruction between a plane through V2, and declined at least 1° below
the horizontal and a plane through V2 and declined 4° below the horizontal
will be tolerated if the conical projection of this obstruction, starting from V 2,
on an area "S" as defined in paragraph 5.1.3.2.1. below does not exceed 20
per cent of this area. The steering wheel, if adjustable, shall be placed in the
normal position indicated by the manufacturer or, failing that, midway
between the limits of its range(s) of adjustment.
5.1.3.2.1. The area "S" (see Annex 4, Appendix, Figure 7) is a rectangular vertical area
located in a plane perpendicular to the X coordinate 1,500 mm forward of the
point V2. The upper edge of the area "S" is defined by a plane passing
through V2 declined forward 1° below the horizontal. The lower edge of the
area "S" is defined by a plane passing through V2 declined forward 4° below
the horizontal. The left and right edges of the area "S" are vertical and
generated from the intersection lines of the three planes declined 4° as
defined in paragraph 5.1.2.2. above.
5.1.3.2.2. In the case of a windscreen extending beyond 1,500 mm forward of the point
V2, the distance between the area "S" and the point V2 may be extended
accordingly.
5.1.4. In the case where the height of V2 above the ground exceeds 1,650 mm, the
following requirement shall be met:
A 1,200 mm tall cylindrical object with a diameter of 300 mm that is situated
inside the space bounded by a vertical plane located 2,000 mm in front of the
vehicle, a vertical plane located 2,300 mm in front of the vehicle, a vertical
plane located 400 mm from the driver's side of the vehicle, and a vertical
plane located 600 mm from the opposite side of the vehicle shall be at least
partially visible when viewed directly from V2 (see Figure 1), regardless of
where the object is within that space, unless it is invisible due to a blind
spot(s) created by the A pillars, windscreen wipers, or steering wheel.
If the driver's seat is located in the central driving position of the vehicle, the
1,200 mm tall cylindrical object shall be situated inside the space bounded by
a vertical plane located 2,000 mm in front of the vehicle, a vertical plane
located 2,300 mm in front of the vehicle, a vertical plane located 500 mm
from the side of the vehicle (see Figure 2).

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Figure 1 Figure 2
500 mm
400 mm 600 mm 500mm
500 mm 500mm
400mm 600mm

300mm
300
300
300mm
mm
mm 300mm
300 mm
R1 R1 R2
R2
2,000mm
2,000 mm 2,000
2,000 mmmm

V2
V2

5.2. Position of the V points

5.2.1. The position of the V points in relation to the "R" point, as indicated by XYZ
coordinates from the three dimensional reference grid, are as shown in
Tables I and IV.
5.2.2. Table I indicates the basic coordinates for a design seat-back angle of 25°.
The positive direction for the coordinates is indicated in Annex 4, Appendix,
Figure 1.
Table I
V-point X Y Z

V1 68 mm -5 mm 665 mm
V2 68 mm -5 mm 589 mm

5.3. Position of the P points

5.3.1. The position of the P points in relation to the "R" point, as indicated by the
XYZ coordinates from the three-dimensional reference grid, are as shown by
Tables II, III and IV.
5.3.1.1. Table II sets out the base coordinates for a design seat-back angle of 25°. The
positive direction of the coordinates is set out in Annex 4, Appendix,
Figure 1.
The Pm point is the point of intersection between the straight line joining P 1,
P2 and the longitudinal vertical plane passing through the "R" point.
Table II
Point P X Y Z

P1 35 mm -20 mm 627 mm
P2 63 mm 47 mm 627 mm
Pm 43.36 mm 0 mm 627 mm

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5.3.1.2. Table III indicates the further corrections to be made to the X coordinates of
P1 and P2 when the horizontal seat-adjustment range as defined in
paragraph 2.16. above exceeds 108 mm. The positive direction for the
coordinates is indicated in Annex 4, Appendix, Figure 1.
Table III
Horizontal seat-adjustment range Δx

108 to 120 mm -13 mm

121 to 132 mm -22 mm
133 to 145 mm -32 mm
146 to 158 mm -42 mm
more than 158 mm -48 mm

5.4. Correction for design seat-back angles other than 25°

Table IV indicates the further corrections to be made to the X and Z
coordinates of each P point and each V point when the design seat-back angle
is not 25°. The positive direction for the coordinates is indicated in Annex 4,
Appendix, Figure 1.
Table IV
Seat-back Horizontal Vertical Seat-back Horizontal Vertical
angle coordinates coordinates angle coordinates coordinates
(in °) Δx Δz (in °) Δx Δz

5 -186 mm 28 mm 23 -18 mm 5 mm
6 -177 mm 27 mm 24 -9 mm 3 mm
7 -167 mm 27 mm 25 0 mm 0 mm
8 -157 mm 27 mm 26 9 mm -3 mm
9 -147 mm 26 mm 27 17 mm -5 mm
10 -137 mm 25 mm 28 26 mm -8 mm
11 -128 mm 24 mm 29 34 mm -11 mm
12 -118 mm 23 mm 30 43 mm -14 mm
13 -109 mm 22 mm 31 51 mm -18 mm
14 -99 mm 21 mm 32 59 mm -21 mm
15 -90 mm 20 mm 33 67 mm -24 mm
16 -81 mm 18 mm 34 76 mm -28 mm
17 -72 mm 17 mm 35 84 mm -32 mm
18 -62 mm 15 mm 36 92 mm -35 mm
19 -53 mm 13 mm 37 100 mm -39 mm
20 -44 mm 11 mm 38 108 mm -43 mm
21 -35 mm 9 mm 39 115 mm -48 mm
22 -26 mm 7 mm 40 123 mm -52 mm

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5.5. Position of the E points

5.5.1. E1 and E2 points are each 104 mm from P1.
E2 is 65 mm from E1 (see Annex 4, Appendix, Figure 4).
5.5.2. The straight line joining E1 and E2 is rotated about P1 until the tangent joining
E1 to the outer edge of Section 2 of the "A" pillar on the driver's side is
normal to the straight line E1 - E2 (see Annex 4, Appendix, Figure 3).
5.5.3. E3 and E4 are each 104 mm from point P2. E3 is 65 mm from E4 (see Annex 4,
Appendix, Figure 4).
5.5.4. The straight line E3 - E4 is rotated about P2 until the tangent joining E4 to the
outer edge of Section 2 of the "A" pillar on the passenger's side is normal to
the straight line E3 - E4 (see Annex 4, Appendix, Figure 3).

6. Test procedure
6.1. Driver's field of vision
6.1.1. The dimensional relationships between the vehicle's primary reference marks
and the three - dimensional reference grid shall be determined by the
procedure prescribed in Annex 4.
6.1.2. The position of the points V1 and V2 is determined in relation to the "R" point
as indicated by the XYZ coordinates of the three-dimensional reference grid
and are shown in Table I under paragraph 5.2.2. above and Table IV under
paragraph 5.4. above. The windscreen datum points shall then be found from
the corrected V points as prescribed in paragraph 5.1.1. above.
6.1.3. The relationship between the P points, the "R" point, and the centre-line of
the driver's seating position, as indicated by XYZ coordinates from the
three-dimensional reference grid, shall be determined from Tables II and III
in paragraph 5.3. above. The correction for design seat-back angles other
than 25° is shown in Table IV under paragraph 5.4. above.
6.1.4. The angle of obstruction (see paragraph 5.1.2. above) shall be measured in
the inclined planes, as indicated in Annex 4, Appendix, Figure 2. The
relationship between P1 and P2, which are connected to E1 and E2 and E3
and E4 respectively, is shown in Annex 4, Appendix, Figure 5.
6.1.4.1. Straight line E1 - E2 shall be set as described in paragraph 5.5.2. above. The
angle of obstruction of the "A" pillar on the driver's side shall be measured as
specified in paragraph 5.1.2.1.1. above.
6.1.4.2. Straight line E3 - E4 shall be set as described in paragraph 5.5.4. above. The
angle of obstruction of the "A" pillar on the passenger side shall then be
measured as specified in paragraph 5.1.2.1.2. above.
6.1.5. The manufacturer may measure the angle of obstruction either on the vehicle
or in the drawings. In the event of doubt the Technical Services may require
the tests be carried out on the vehicle.

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7. Modification of vehicle type and extension of

approval
7.1. Every modification of the vehicle type as defined in paragraph 2.2. above
shall be notified to the Type Approval Authority which approved the vehicle
type. The Type Approval Authority may then either:
7.1.1. Consider that the modifications made do not have an adverse effect on the
conditions of the granting of the approval and grant an extension of approval;
7.1.2. Consider that the modifications made affect the conditions of the granting of
the approval and require further tests or additional checks before granting an
extension of approval.
7.2. Confirmation or refusal of approval, specifying the alterations, shall be
communicated by the procedure specified in paragraph 4.3. above to the
Contracting Parties to the Agreement which apply this Regulation.
7.3. The Type Approval Authority shall inform the other Contracting Parties of
the extension by means of the communication form which appears in
Annex 2 to this Regulation. It shall assign a serial number to each extension,
to be known as the extension number.

8. Conformity of production
8.1. Procedures concerning conformity of production shall conform to the general
provisions defined in Appendix 2 to the Agreement
(E/ECE/324-E/ECE/TRANS/505/Rev.2) and meet the following
requirements:
8.2. A vehicle approved pursuant to this Regulation shall be so manufactured as
to conform to the type approved by meeting the requirements of paragraph 5.
above;
8.3. The Type Approval Authority which has granted approval may at any time
verify the conformity of control methods applicable to each production unit.
The normal frequency of such inspections shall be once every two years.

9. Penalties for non-conformity of production

9.1. The approval granted in respect of a vehicle type pursuant to this Regulation
may be withdrawn if the requirements laid down in paragraph 8. above are
not complied with.
9.2. If a Contracting Party withdraws an approval it had previously granted, it
shall forthwith so notify the other Contracting Parties applying this
Regulation by sending them a communication form conforming to the model
in Annex 1 to this Regulation.

10. Production definitively discontinued

If the holder of the approval completely ceases to manufacture a type of
vehicle approved in accordance with this Regulation, he shall so inform the
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forthwith inform the other Contracting Parties to the Agreement applying this
Regulation by means of a communication form conforming to the model in
Annex 1 to this Regulation.

11. Names and addresses of the Technical Services

responsible for conducting approval tests and of
Type Approval Authorities
The Contracting Parties to the Agreement applying this Regulation shall
communicate to the United Nations Secretariat the names and addresses of
the Technical Services responsible for conducting approval tests and of the
Type Approval Authorities which grant approval and to which forms
certifying approval or extension or refusal or withdrawal of approval are to
be sent.

12. Transitional provisions

12.1. As from the official date of entry into force of the 01 series of amendments,
no Contracting Party applying this Regulation shall refuse to grant approval
under this Regulation as amended by the 01 series of amendments.
12.2. As from 24 months after the date of entry into force of the 01 series of
amendments to this Regulation, Contracting Parties applying this Regulation
shall grant approvals only if the vehicle type to be approved meets the
requirements of this Regulation as amended by the 01 series of amendments.
12.3. Contracting Parties applying this Regulation shall not refuse to grant
extensions of approvals for existing types which have been granted according
to the original version of this Regulation.
12.4. Even after the entry into force of the 01 series of amendments to this
Regulation, type approvals of the vehicles to the original version of this
Regulation shall remain valid. Contracting Parties applying this Regulation
shall continue to accept them.
12.5. Notwithstanding the transitional provisions above, Contracting Parties whose
application of this Regulation comes into force after the date of entry into
force of the 01 series of amendments are not obliged to accept approvals
which were granted in accordance with the original version of this
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Annex 1

Communication
(maximum format: A4 (210 x 297 mm))

issued by: Name of administration:

......................................
......................................
......................................

concerning2: Approval granted

Approval extended
Approval refused
Approval withdrawn
Production definitively discontinued

of a type of vehicle with regard to the driver's forward field of vision pursuant to
Regulation No. 125
Approval No................................…. Extension No......................................….

1. Trademark: ................................................................................................
2. Type and trade name(s): ...............................................................................................
3. Name and address of manufacturer: .............................................................................
4. If applicable, name and address of manufacturer's representative: ..............................
......................................................................................................................................
5. Brief description of vehicle: .........................................................................................
6. Data to enable the identification of reference point "R" of the seating position
designated for the driver in relation to the primary reference marks: ..........................
......................................................................................................................................
7. Identification, place and relative positions of the primary reference marks: ...............
8. Date of submission of vehicle for approval: ................................................................
9. Technical Service performing the approval tests: ........................................................

1
Distinguishing number of the country which has granted/refused/withdrawn approval (see approval
provisions in the Regulation).
2
Delete what does not apply.

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10. Date of report issued by that Service: ..........................................................................
11. Number of report issued by that Service: .....................................................................
12. Approval with regard to the driver's field of vision is granted/refused2:
13. Place: ............................................................................................................................
14. Date: .............................................................................................................................
15. Signature: .....................................................................................................................
16. Annexed to this communication are the following documents, bearing the approval
number indicated above:
................................... dimensional drawings
................................... exploded view or photograph of the passenger compartment
17. Any remarks: ................................................................................................................

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Annex 2

Arrangements of approval marks

(see paragraphs 4.4. to 4.4.2. of this Regulation)

125R -–01185
XXXR 00185

a = 8 mm min

The above approval mark affixed to a vehicle shows that the vehicle type concerned
has been approved in Belgium (E 6) with regard to the driver's forward field of vision
pursuant to Regulation No. 125. The first two digits of the approval number indicate that
the approval was granted in accordance with the requirements of Regulation No. 125 as
amended by the 01 series of amendments.

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Annex 3

Procedure for determining the "H" point and the actual

torso angle for seating positions in motor vehicles1

Appendix 1 - Description of the three dimensional "H" point

machine (3-D H machine)1

Appendix 2 - Three-dimensional reference system1

Appendix 3 - Reference data concerning seating positions1

1
The procedure is described in Annex 1 to the Consolidated Resolution on the Construction of
Vehicles (RE.3) (document ECE/TRANS/WP.29/78/Rev.2).
www.unece.org/trans/main/wp29/wp29wgs/wp29gen/wp29resolutions.html

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Annex 4

Method for determining the dimensional relationships

between the vehicle's primary reference marks and the three-
dimensional reference grid
1. Relationship between reference grid and vehicle's primary reference marks
To verify specific dimensions on or within a vehicle submitted for approval
in accordance with this Regulation, the relationship between the coordinates
of the three-dimensional reference grid, defined in paragraph 2.3. of this
Regulation, which has been laid out at the initial vehicle-design stage, and the
positions of the primary reference marks, defined in paragraph 2.4. of this
Regulation, shall be established accurately so that specific points on the
vehicle manufacturer's drawings can be identified on an actual vehicle
produced from those drawings.
2. Method for establishing relationship of reference grid to reference marks
For this purpose, a ground reference plane shall be constructed which is
marked with the X-X measurement and the Y-Y measurement. The method
of achieving this is set out in Figure 6 of the Appendix to this annex, the
reference plane being a hard, flat, level surface upon which the vehicle
stands, and which has two measuring scales firmly fixed to its surface; these
shall be graduated in millimetres, the X-X scale being not less than eight
metres long and the Y-Y scale not less than four metres long. The two scales
shall be set at right angles to each other as shown in Figure 6 of the Appendix
to this annex. The intersection of these scales is the ground zero.
3. Examination of the reference plane
In order to provide for minor variations in the level of the reference plane or
test area, it will be necessary to measure the deviations from ground zero
along both the X and Y scales at intervals of 250 mm and to record the
readings obtained so that corrections can be made when checking the vehicle.
4. Actual test attitude
In order to provide for minor changes in suspension height, etc., it will be
necessary to have available a means of bringing the reference marks to the
correct coordinate positions relative to the design attitude before further
measurements are taken. In addition, it shall be possible to make minor
lateral and/or longitudinal adjustments of the vehicle's position so as to place
it accurately in relation to the reference grid.
5. Results
The vehicle having been correctly placed relative to the reference grid and in
its design attitude, the site of the necessary points for studying the forward
visibility requirements can be readily determined.
Test methods to determine these requirements may include the use of
theodolites, light sources or shadow devices, or any other method, which can
be shown to give equivalent results.

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Annex 4 - Appendix
Figure 1
Determination of V points

(1) Line tracing the median longitudinal plane of the vehicle.

(2) Line tracing the vertical plane passing through R.
(3) Line tracing the vertical plane passing through V1 and V2.

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Figure 2
Observation points of the "A" pillars

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Figure 3
Angles of obstruction

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Figure 4
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Figure 5
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Figure 6
Level work place

Projection on the ground of the longitudinal

Projection on the ground of the vertical
centre plane of the vehicle
plane passing through the centre of the Position of primary reference points
front wheels on the ground

R point

X coordinates scale

Ground zero point

Y coordinates scale

Place the longitudinal centre plane of the vehicle

Place the front wheels
sufficiently far from the scale to provide a
sufficiently to the rear of the
workspace
scale to provide a workspace

Measuring scales placed at right angles

and solidly fixed to the ground

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Figure 7
Definition of the area "S"
(paragraph 5.1.3.2. of this Regulation)
D
Upper edge of the
area "S"

Right edge

Intersection lines of the three

Lower edge of planes passing through V2
Left edge
the area "S"

1500 mm

windscreen
Area "S"

Plane 1°

Plane 4°

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