Lobbying on Update to the reference of series of amendment to the UNECE regulations on sound emissions

Update to the reference of series of amendment to the UNECE regulations on sound emissions

Single market

This Regulation updates the reference of series of amendment to the UNECE regulations to notably include in EU law the latest requirements introduced at UN level on noise emissions of motorcycles.

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European motorcycle industry backs updated EU noise emission standards

Association des Constructeurs Européens de Motocycles, 22 May 2023

The association supports mandating the latest international standards for motorcycle sound levels. They specifically request the adoption of updated testing procedures that reflect real-world riding.

Standardizing these rules across the market ensures a level playing field for manufacturers.

European Blind Union urges noise alerts for electric motorcycles

European Blind Union, 27 Apr 2023

The EBU argues the EU legislator should make acoustic alert systems mandatory for electric motorcycles. This would ensure the safety of pedestrians, specifically visually impaired pedestrians.

Mandatory alerts would improve safety for the visually impaired people the EBU represents.

Manufacturers would face higher costs to comply with new acoustic alert requirements.