UN-R138

Uniform provisions concerning the approval of quiet road transport vehicles (QRTV) — Acoustic Vehicle Alerting Systems (AVAS)

UN regulation requiring electric and hybrid vehicles to emit minimum sound at low speeds for pedestrian safety. Defines minimum and maximum sound levels, frequency content, and speed-dependent modulation for AVAS.

Document
UN Regulation No. 138
URL
https://unece.org/transport/documents/2021/02/standards/un-regulation-no-138
Label
Regulation
Keywords
AVAS electric vehicles pedestrian safety quiet vehicles QRTV sound emission

Domain: Acoustics · Regulation