Type approval requirements for the general safety of motor vehicles (IP/A/IMCO/IC/2008 -112)

The present report has studied Tyre Pressure Monitoring Systems (TPMS), as well as Tyre Low Rolling Resistance (TLRR) and Tyre Wet Grip (TWG) requirements analyzing the financial implication for manufacturers, repercussions on consumer retail prices, expected road benefits (including casualty reductions as well as healthcare savings) and environmental benefits (reductions in fuel consumption and noise emissions). [...] The objective of this study is to carry out a short, concise and easily accessible analysis on the proposal for a Regulation concerning type approval requirements for the general safety of motor vehicles COM(2008)316 2007/0243(COD). [...]