1 Scope
This Standard sets out the basic technical requirements for the operating safety of complete vehicle, as well as main assemblies, safety protection devices, etc. of power-driven vehicles. Also, it puts forward extra requirements for fire engines, ambulances, wreckers, police vehicles and vehicles for handicapped driving.
This Standard applies to all the power-driven vehicles operating on roads in China, but not to trams or wheeled mobile machinery for special purpose designed, manufactured and mainly used on closed roads and sites.
Note: Tram means any road vehicle operating on track, propelled by motor and supplied with overhead grid.
2 Normative References
The documents below are inevitable for the application of this Standard. In the case of any document with an indicated date, only the indicated version applies to this Standard. In the case of any document without any indicated date, the latest versions (inclusive of all the amendment sheets) shall be applicable to this Standard.
GB 1589 Limits of dimensions, axle load and masses for road vehicles
GB/T 2408-2008 Plastics – Determination of the burning behavior of horizontal and vertical specimens
GB/T 3181 Color standard for paint film
GB 4094 Motor vehicles – Symbols for controls, indicators, and tell-tales
GB 4599 Photometric characteristics of headlamps for motor vehicles
GB 4785 Installation specifications of the external lighting and signaling devices for motor vehicles and their trailers
GB 5948 Photometric characteristics of incandescent-filament headlamps for motorcycles
GB 8108 Vehicle-used electronic siren
GB/T 8196 Safety of machinery – Guards – General requirements for the design and construction of fixed and movable guards
GB 8410-2006 Flammability of automotive interior materials
GB 9656 Safety glazing material for motor vehicle
GB 10396 Tractors and machinery for agricultural and forestry, power-driven machinery for lawn and garden – Safety signs
GB 11567.1 Side protection requirements for motor vehicles and trailers
GB 11567.2 Rear and underrun protection requirements for motor vehicles and trailers
GB/T 12428 Laden mass calculation of buses
GB 12268 List of dangerous goods1
GB12676 Vehicle braking system, structure, performance and test method
GB 13057 Strength of bus seats and anchorage fittings
GB 13365 Spark arrester
GB 13392 The vehicle mark for road transportation dangerous goods
GB/T 13594 ABS performance and testing method for motor vehicles and trailers
GB 13954 Symbol lamps for special vehicles
GB/T 14172 Static roll stability test method for motor vehicles
GB 15084 Motor vehicles – Rear view mirrors – Requirements of performance and installation
GB 15365 Motorcycle: graphical signs for controls, indicators, and signaling devices
GB 16735 Road vehicle – Vehicle identification number (VIN) GB/T 16887 Safety requirements for sleeper bus construction
GB 17352 Rear-view mirror performance and its installation requirements for motorcycle and moped
GB/T 17578 Provisions of strength for the superstructure of bus
GB/T 17676 Natural gas vehicle and liquefied petroleum gas vehicle – Identification marks
GB 18100.1 Specifications for the installation of lighting and optico-signalling devices of motorcycle Part 1: Motorcycle
GB 18100.2 Specifications for the installation of lighting and optico-signalling devices of motorcycle Part 2: Moped
GB 18100.3 Specifications for the installation of lighting and optico-signalling devices of motorcycle Part 3: Three-wheel motorcycle
Foreword
Introduction
1 Scope
2 Normative References
3 Terms and Definitions
4 Complete Vehicle
5 Engine
6 Steering System
7 Braking System
8 Lighting, Signaling Devices and Other Electric Equipment
9 Running System
10 Transmission System
11 Bodywork
12 Safety Protection Devices
13 Additional Requirements for Fire Engine, Ambulance, Wrecker, and Police Vehicle
14 Additional Requirements for Vehicles for Handicapped Driving
15 Transitional requirements for the implementation of this Standard:
Annex A (Normative)
Annex B (Normative)
