Overview on International Harmonization of Vehicle Regulations
Overview on International Harmonization of Safety Standards
Purpose of International Harmonization
- Resolve technical trade barriers between nations trading automobiles through international harmonization of automobile safety standards
- Increase of national competitiveness through reduction of automobile development time and costs for manufacturers
Background of International Harmonization
- Establishment and operation of safety standards appropriate for circumstances of countries to secure automobile safety throughout the world
- Occurrence of technical trade barrier for promoting free trade due to increase in automobile trade volume
- International harmonization is trending throughout the world to secure competitiveness for automobile industries of their own countries
Necessity for International Harmonization성
- Resolve the issue of increase in automobile development costs due to varying safety standards by nation and obstacles for international trade
- National promotion of international harmonization required to improve international standards for automobile safety
Expected Effects
- Consumer protection through improvement of automobile safety
Protect lives and properties of citizens through safe operation of automobiles
- Reinforcement of export competitiveness
Reinforcement of export competitiveness through safety improvement via international harmonization and mutual certification along with reduction in development time/cost
- Reinforcement of reputation as major producer of vehicles worldwide
Reinforcement of national reputation through active participation in establishment and revision of international standards as a member nation of WP.29
- Resolve friction in international commerce
Prevent commercial friction through international harmonization of safety standards
Domestic Standards
- Motor Vehicle management laws
- Korean Motor Vehicle Safety Standards
International Regulations
- 1958 Agreement (UN Regulation)
- 1998 Agreement (UN GTR)