{"id":3534,"date":"2026-06-02T08:22:50","date_gmt":"2026-06-02T06:22:50","guid":{"rendered":"https:\/\/www.easygost.com\/?post_type=glossary&#038;p=3534"},"modified":"2026-06-10T15:54:29","modified_gmt":"2026-06-10T13:54:29","slug":"tr-cu-018-2011-wheeled-vehicles","status":"publish","type":"glossary","link":"https:\/\/www.easygost.com\/en\/glossary\/tr-cu-018-2011-wheeled-vehicles\/","title":{"rendered":"TR CU 018\/2011 \u2013 Safety of Wheeled Vehicles"},"content":{"rendered":"<p>TR CU 018\/2011 is the Technical Regulation of the <a class=\"glossaryLink\"  href=\"https:\/\/www.easygost.com\/en\/glossary\/customs-union\/\"  data-gt-translate-attributes='[{\"attribute\":\"data-cmtooltip\", \"format\":\"html\"}]'  tabindex='0' role='link'>Customs Union<\/a> on the Safety of Wheeled Vehicles within the Eurasian Economic Union (<a class=\"glossaryLink\"  href=\"https:\/\/www.easygost.com\/en\/glossary\/eaeu\/\"  data-gt-translate-attributes='[{\"attribute\":\"data-cmtooltip\", \"format\":\"html\"}]'  tabindex='0' role='link'>EAEU<\/a>). The regulation defines mandatory safety requirements for vehicles, vehicle components and safety-related parts and forms the regulatory basis for <a class=\"glossaryLink\"  href=\"https:\/\/www.easygost.com\/en\/glossary\/eac\/\"  data-gt-translate-attributes='[{\"attribute\":\"data-cmtooltip\", \"format\":\"html\"}]'  tabindex='0' role='link'>EAC<\/a> <a class=\"glossaryLink\" href=\"https:\/\/www.easygost.com\/en\/glossary\/conformity-assessment\/\" data-gt-translate-attributes='[{\"attribute\":\"data-cmtooltip\", \"format\":\"html\"}]' tabindex=\"0\" role=\"link\">conformity assessment<\/a> within the automotive sector.<\/p>\n<p>TR CU 018\/2011 primarily serves to:<\/p>\n<ul>\n<li>ensure vehicle safety,<\/li>\n<li>minimize technical risks,<\/li>\n<li>harmonize international safety standards,<\/li>\n<li>ensure safe vehicle operation,<\/li>\n<li>and guarantee regulatory compliance within the <a class=\"glossaryLink\"  href=\"https:\/\/www.easygost.com\/en\/glossary\/eaeu\/\"  data-gt-translate-attributes='[{\"attribute\":\"data-cmtooltip\", \"format\":\"html\"}]'  tabindex='0' role='link'>EAEU<\/a>.<\/li>\n<\/ul>\n<p>The regulation typically applies to:<\/p>\n<ul>\n<li>passenger vehicles,<\/li>\n<li>commercial vehicles,<\/li>\n<li>trailers,<\/li>\n<li>chassis,<\/li>\n<li>motorcycles,<\/li>\n<li>vehicle components,<\/li>\n<li>safety-related spare parts,<\/li>\n<li>as well as technical systems affecting vehicle safety.<\/li>\n<\/ul>\n<p>TR CU 018\/2011 particularly covers vehicle categories:<\/p>\n<ul>\n<li>Category L,<\/li>\n<li>Category M,<\/li>\n<li>Category N,<\/li>\n<li>as well as Category O.<\/li>\n<\/ul>\n<p>Regulatory requirements are based on:<\/p>\n<ul>\n<li>TR CU 018\/2011,<\/li>\n<li><a class=\"glossaryLink\"  href=\"https:\/\/www.easygost.com\/en\/glossary\/gost-standards\/\"  data-gt-translate-attributes='[{\"attribute\":\"data-cmtooltip\", \"format\":\"html\"}]'  tabindex='0' role='link'>GOST standards<\/a>,<\/li>\n<li>international UNECE regulations,<\/li>\n<li>technical safety standards,<\/li>\n<li>as well as supplementary Technical Regulations of the <a class=\"glossaryLink\"  href=\"https:\/\/www.easygost.com\/en\/glossary\/eaeu\/\"  data-gt-translate-attributes='[{\"attribute\":\"data-cmtooltip\", \"format\":\"html\"}]'  tabindex='0' role='link'>EAEU<\/a>.<\/li>\n<\/ul>\n<p>Core requirements of the regulation particularly include:<\/p>\n<ul>\n<li>vehicle safety,<\/li>\n<li>protection systems,<\/li>\n<li>braking and steering systems,<\/li>\n<li>lighting systems,<\/li>\n<li>emission requirements,<\/li>\n<li><a class=\"glossaryLink\" href=\"https:\/\/www.easygost.com\/en\/glossary\/technical-documentation\/\" data-gt-translate-attributes='[{\"attribute\":\"data-cmtooltip\", \"format\":\"html\"}]' tabindex=\"0\" role=\"link\">Technical Documentation<\/a>,<\/li>\n<li>Safety Justifications,<\/li>\n<li>product marking,<\/li>\n<li>as well as <a class=\"glossaryLink\" href=\"https:\/\/www.easygost.com\/en\/glossary\/conformity-assessment\/\" data-gt-translate-attributes='[{\"attribute\":\"data-cmtooltip\", \"format\":\"html\"}]' tabindex=\"0\" role=\"link\">conformity assessment<\/a> of safety-related components.<\/li>\n<\/ul>\n<p>Within <a class=\"glossaryLink\"  href=\"https:\/\/www.easygost.com\/en\/glossary\/eac\/\"  data-gt-translate-attributes='[{\"attribute\":\"data-cmtooltip\", \"format\":\"html\"}]'  tabindex='0' role='link'>EAC<\/a> <a class=\"glossaryLink\" href=\"https:\/\/www.easygost.com\/en\/glossary\/conformity-assessment\/\" data-gt-translate-attributes='[{\"attribute\":\"data-cmtooltip\", \"format\":\"html\"}]' tabindex=\"0\" role=\"link\">conformity assessment<\/a> procedures, evaluations typically include:<\/p>\n<ul>\n<li>active safety,<\/li>\n<li>passive safety,<\/li>\n<li>braking performance,<\/li>\n<li>electrical safety,<\/li>\n<li>vehicle stability,<\/li>\n<li>material properties,<\/li>\n<li>emission performance,<\/li>\n<li>protection systems,<\/li>\n<li>as well as operational and safety-related functions.<\/li>\n<\/ul>\n<p>Depending on the product and vehicle type, procedures may include:<\/p>\n<ul>\n<li>type approval,<\/li>\n<li>technical expertise,<\/li>\n<li>laboratory testing,<\/li>\n<li>safety evaluations,<\/li>\n<li><a class=\"glossaryLink\" href=\"https:\/\/www.easygost.com\/en\/glossary\/technical-documentation\/\" data-gt-translate-attributes='[{\"attribute\":\"data-cmtooltip\", \"format\":\"html\"}]' tabindex=\"0\" role=\"link\">Technical Documentation<\/a> review,<\/li>\n<li>risk assessments,<\/li>\n<li><a class=\"glossaryLink\" href=\"https:\/\/www.easygost.com\/en\/glossary\/production-surveillance\/\" data-gt-translate-attributes='[{\"attribute\":\"data-cmtooltip\", \"format\":\"html\"}]' tabindex=\"0\" role=\"link\">production surveillance<\/a>,<\/li>\n<li>as well as evaluations by accredited Certification Bodies.<\/li>\n<\/ul>\n<p>TR CU 018\/2011 is particularly relevant for:<\/p>\n<ul>\n<li>vehicle manufacturers,<\/li>\n<li>automotive suppliers,<\/li>\n<li>manufacturers of safety-related components,<\/li>\n<li>commercial vehicle technology,<\/li>\n<li>industrial vehicle engineering,<\/li>\n<li>as well as international automotive supply chains.<\/li>\n<\/ul>\n<p>Assessment results are typically incorporated into:<\/p>\n<ul>\n<li>test reports,<\/li>\n<li>Safety Justifications,<\/li>\n<li><a class=\"glossaryLink\" href=\"https:\/\/www.easygost.com\/en\/glossary\/technical-documentation\/\" data-gt-translate-attributes='[{\"attribute\":\"data-cmtooltip\", \"format\":\"html\"}]' tabindex=\"0\" role=\"link\">Technical Documentation<\/a>,<\/li>\n<li><a class=\"glossaryLink\"  href=\"https:\/\/www.easygost.com\/en\/glossary\/eac\/\"  data-gt-translate-attributes='[{\"attribute\":\"data-cmtooltip\", \"format\":\"html\"}]'  tabindex='0' role='link'>EAC<\/a> Certificates,<\/li>\n<li><a class=\"glossaryLink\"  href=\"https:\/\/www.easygost.com\/en\/glossary\/eac\/\"  data-gt-translate-attributes='[{\"attribute\":\"data-cmtooltip\", \"format\":\"html\"}]'  tabindex='0' role='link'>EAC<\/a> Declarations,<\/li>\n<li>type approvals,<\/li>\n<li>as well as regulatory approvals.<\/li>\n<\/ul>\n<p>Missing or insufficient compliance with TR CU 018\/2011 may result in:<\/p>\n<ul>\n<li>rejection of certification,<\/li>\n<li>import prohibitions,<\/li>\n<li><a class=\"glossaryLink\" href=\"https:\/\/www.easygost.com\/en\/glossary\/customs-clearance\/\" data-gt-translate-attributes='[{\"attribute\":\"data-cmtooltip\", \"format\":\"html\"}]' tabindex=\"0\" role=\"link\">customs clearance<\/a> problems,<\/li>\n<li>operational restrictions,<\/li>\n<li>regulatory findings,<\/li>\n<li>or market access limitations.<\/li>\n<\/ul>\n<p>Common problems particularly arise from:<\/p>\n<ul>\n<li>incorrect <a class=\"glossaryLink\" href=\"https:\/\/www.easygost.com\/en\/glossary\/product-classification\/\" data-gt-translate-attributes='[{\"attribute\":\"data-cmtooltip\", \"format\":\"html\"}]' tabindex=\"0\" role=\"link\">product classification<\/a>,<\/li>\n<li>incomplete <a class=\"glossaryLink\" href=\"https:\/\/www.easygost.com\/en\/glossary\/technical-documentation\/\" data-gt-translate-attributes='[{\"attribute\":\"data-cmtooltip\", \"format\":\"html\"}]' tabindex=\"0\" role=\"link\">Technical Documentation<\/a>,<\/li>\n<li>incorrect Safety Justifications,<\/li>\n<li>insufficient testing,<\/li>\n<li>or incorrect assignment of safety-related vehicle components.<\/li>\n<\/ul>\n<p>TR CU 018\/2011 is closely connected to:<\/p>\n<ul>\n<li><a class=\"glossaryLink\"  href=\"https:\/\/www.easygost.com\/en\/glossary\/eac\/\"  data-gt-translate-attributes='[{\"attribute\":\"data-cmtooltip\", \"format\":\"html\"}]'  tabindex='0' role='link'>EAC<\/a> certification,<\/li>\n<li>vehicle approval,<\/li>\n<li>automotive compliance,<\/li>\n<li><a class=\"glossaryLink\"  href=\"https:\/\/www.easygost.com\/en\/glossary\/product-testing\/\"  data-gt-translate-attributes='[{\"attribute\":\"data-cmtooltip\", \"format\":\"html\"}]'  tabindex='0' role='link'>Product Testing<\/a>,<\/li>\n<li>Safety Justifications,<\/li>\n<li><a class=\"glossaryLink\" href=\"https:\/\/www.easygost.com\/en\/glossary\/technical-documentation\/\" data-gt-translate-attributes='[{\"attribute\":\"data-cmtooltip\", \"format\":\"html\"}]' tabindex=\"0\" role=\"link\">Technical Documentation<\/a>,<\/li>\n<li><a class=\"glossaryLink\"  href=\"https:\/\/www.easygost.com\/en\/glossary\/tn-ved-eaeu\/\"  data-gt-translate-attributes='[{\"attribute\":\"data-cmtooltip\", \"format\":\"html\"}]'  tabindex='0' role='link'>TN VED EAEU<\/a>,<\/li>\n<li>as well as <a class=\"glossaryLink\" href=\"https:\/\/www.easygost.com\/en\/glossary\/market-surveillance\/\" data-gt-translate-attributes='[{\"attribute\":\"data-cmtooltip\", \"format\":\"html\"}]' tabindex=\"0\" role=\"link\">Market Surveillance<\/a>.<\/li>\n<\/ul>\n<p>Regulatorily compliant implementation of TR CU 018\/2011 is essential for the safe and legally compliant distribution of vehicles and vehicle components within the Eurasian Economic Union.<\/p>\n<p>We support vehicle manufacturers, suppliers and exporters in the regulatorily compliant implementation of TR CU 018\/2011 requirements. Our services include technical evaluation, <a class=\"glossaryLink\" href=\"https:\/\/www.easygost.com\/en\/glossary\/product-classification\/\" data-gt-translate-attributes='[{\"attribute\":\"data-cmtooltip\", \"format\":\"html\"}]' tabindex=\"0\" role=\"link\">Product Classification<\/a>, testing coordination, preparation of <a class=\"glossaryLink\" href=\"https:\/\/www.easygost.com\/en\/glossary\/technical-documentation\/\" data-gt-translate-attributes='[{\"attribute\":\"data-cmtooltip\", \"format\":\"html\"}]' tabindex=\"0\" role=\"link\">Technical Documentation<\/a> as well as cooperation with accredited testing laboratories and Certification Bodies. This ensures legally compliant and efficient market access throughout the <a class=\"glossaryLink\"  href=\"https:\/\/www.easygost.com\/en\/glossary\/eaeu\/\"  data-gt-translate-attributes='[{\"attribute\":\"data-cmtooltip\", \"format\":\"html\"}]'  tabindex='0' role='link'>EAEU<\/a>.<\/p>\n<h3>Related Terms<\/h3>\n<ul>\n<li><a class=\"glossaryLink\"  href=\"https:\/\/www.easygost.com\/en\/glossary\/product-testing\/\"  data-gt-translate-attributes='[{\"attribute\":\"data-cmtooltip\", \"format\":\"html\"}]'  tabindex='0' role='link'>Product Testing<\/a><\/li>\n<li><a class=\"glossaryLink\" href=\"https:\/\/www.easygost.com\/en\/glossary\/technical-documentation\/\" data-gt-translate-attributes='[{\"attribute\":\"data-cmtooltip\", \"format\":\"html\"}]' tabindex=\"0\" role=\"link\">Technical Documentation<\/a><\/li>\n<li><a class=\"glossaryLink\" href=\"https:\/\/www.easygost.com\/en\/glossary\/safety-justification\/\" data-gt-translate-attributes='[{\"attribute\":\"data-cmtooltip\", \"format\":\"html\"}]' tabindex=\"0\" role=\"link\">Safety Justification<\/a><\/li>\n<li><a class=\"glossaryLink\" href=\"https:\/\/www.easygost.com\/en\/glossary\/conformity-assessment\/\" data-gt-translate-attributes='[{\"attribute\":\"data-cmtooltip\", \"format\":\"html\"}]' tabindex=\"0\" role=\"link\">Conformity Assessment<\/a><\/li>\n<li><a class=\"glossaryLink\"  href=\"https:\/\/www.easygost.com\/en\/glossary\/eac-certificate\/\"  data-gt-translate-attributes='[{\"attribute\":\"data-cmtooltip\", \"format\":\"html\"}]'  tabindex='0' role='link'>EAC Certificate<\/a><\/li>\n<li><a class=\"glossaryLink\"  href=\"https:\/\/www.easygost.com\/en\/glossary\/eac-declaration\/\"  data-gt-translate-attributes='[{\"attribute\":\"data-cmtooltip\", \"format\":\"html\"}]'  tabindex='0' role='link'>EAC Declaration<\/a><\/li>\n<li><a class=\"glossaryLink\" href=\"https:\/\/www.easygost.com\/en\/glossary\/product-identification\/\" data-gt-translate-attributes='[{\"attribute\":\"data-cmtooltip\", \"format\":\"html\"}]' tabindex=\"0\" role=\"link\">Product Identification<\/a><\/li>\n<li><a class=\"glossaryLink\" href=\"https:\/\/www.easygost.com\/en\/glossary\/market-surveillance\/\" data-gt-translate-attributes='[{\"attribute\":\"data-cmtooltip\", \"format\":\"html\"}]' tabindex=\"0\" role=\"link\">Market Surveillance<\/a><\/li>\n<\/ul>\n","protected":false},"excerpt":{"rendered":"<p>TR CU 018\/2011 is the Technical Regulation of the <a class=\"glossaryLink\" href=\"https:\/\/www.easygost.com\/en\/glossary\/customs-union\/\" data-gt-translate-attributes='[{\"attribute\":\"data-cmtooltip\", \"format\":\"html\"}]' tabindex=\"0\" role=\"link\">Customs Union<\/a> on the Safety of Wheeled Vehicles within the Eurasian Economic Union (<a class=\"glossaryLink\" href=\"https:\/\/www.easygost.com\/en\/glossary\/eaeu\/\" data-gt-translate-attributes='[{\"attribute\":\"data-cmtooltip\", \"format\":\"html\"}]' tabindex=\"0\" role=\"link\">EAEU<\/a>). The regulation defines mandatory safety requirements for vehicles, vehicle components and safety-related parts and forms the regulatory basis for <a class=\"glossaryLink\" href=\"https:\/\/www.easygost.com\/en\/glossary\/eac\/\" data-gt-translate-attributes='[{\"attribute\":\"data-cmtooltip\", \"format\":\"html\"}]' tabindex=\"0\" role=\"link\">EAC<\/a> <a class=\"glossaryLink\" href=\"https:\/\/www.easygost.com\/en\/glossary\/conformity-assessment\/\" data-gt-translate-attributes='[{\"attribute\":\"data-cmtooltip\", \"format\":\"html\"}]' tabindex=\"0\" role=\"link\">conformity assessment<\/a> within the automotive sector. 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