Safety Regulations for Motorcycles · 1. Roadmap of Safety Regulations for Motorcycles 2. Electro Magnetic Compatibility (EMC) Regulation Status 3. Status of India Unique Regulation

Safety Regulations for Motorcycles

6th SIAM- JAMA Meeting (Tokyo, 2011)

1. Roadmap of Safety Regulations for Motorcycles

2. Electro Magnetic Compatibility (EMC) Regulation Status

3. Status of India Unique Regulation – Saree Guard

4. Status of India Unique Regulation – Engine Guard

Roadmap of Safety Regulations for Motorcycles

A. Items where standard is ready and notification is awaited

SIAM Proposal:

New Models - 16 months from date of notification

Old Models - 40 months from date of notification


B. Standards taken up for revision



For mirrors, lighting and reflector standards, compliance options are as follows:

1. From adoption in CMVR-TSC to date of final notification: Either old standard or revised standard.

2. Date of final notification: Only revised standard will be applicable.


C. Standards awaiting readiness of test facilities





Standard for Electro Magnetic Radiations in India

2011 2012 2013

AIS 004 (Part-3)

Oct’11

New Models

Oct’13

Existing Models

(Provided final notification is released by May 15, 2010)

Electro Magnetic Compatibility (EMC) Regulation Status

Background

Current Revision

AIS 004 Part-1: Electro Magnetic Interference AIS 004 Part-3: Electro Magnetic Compatibility

[aligned with ECE R10 Rev 3] AIS 004 Part-2: Electro Magnetic Immunity

Implementation Status

• AIS 004 Part-3 has been finalized and published.

• Ministry of Road Transport and Highways had released following implementation plan in Feb 2010:

Electro Magnetic Compatibility (EMC) Regulation Status

SIAM Proposal for Lead Time to Ministry ( dtd. Apr 25, 2011)

• New Models: 16 months from date of notification

• Old Models: 40 months from date of notification

• Final notification not yet released by Ministry of Road Transport & Highways.

• NATRiP released Test Facility Readiness Status in Aug 2011 as follows:

Facility Readiness Schedule

VRDE, Ahmednagar Completed

iCAT, Manesar Aug 2012

GARC Chennai Aug 2012

Current Status

Ministry of Road Transport & Highways approval awaited on SIAM Proposal





Status of India Unique Regulation- Saree Guard

– No motor cycle, which has a provision for pillion rider, shall be constructed without

provision for a permanent hand grip on the side or behind the drivers’ seat and a foot

rest and a protective device covering not less than half of the rear wheel so as to

prevent the clothes of the person sitting on the pillion from being entangled in the

wheel.”

– Provided that on and from 1st January 2003, the pillion hand holds shall be governed

by IS:14495-1998 specifications as may be amended from time to time.”

CMVR 123 - Safety Devices in Motorcycle

• Public Interest Litigation (PIL) filed in State High Court in 2006 concerning CMVR 123,

requesting for following provisions in motorcycles:

a) Saree Guard fitment on both sides of vehicle

b) Rear Grip on the side/ behind the driver’s seat

• Judgement given by State High Court in 2009 approving the PIL.

• SIAM had taken a Stay Order from Supreme Court of India on State High Court

judgement in 2009.

• Stay Order to continue till Supreme Court makes any judgement.

Background


• Pillion Hand Hold (Rear Grip)

• Protective Device (Saree Guard)

Components covered under PIL on Rule 123

PILLION HAND HOLD (Rear Grip)

PROTECTIVE DEVICE (Saree Guard)

No Item SIAM Understanding Court Understanding

1 Pillion Foot

Rest 2 Nos (LH &RH)

2

Rear Grip

(On the side or behind Rider

seat)

3

Saree Guard

(Should Cover min 50% of Rear Wheel)

Rear Grip behind pillion seat is OK

Grip/Strap between Rider and Pillion

OR Grip on RH side

2 Saree Guards (One each on LH and RH) 1 Saree Guard (LH side only)


SIAM understanding v/s Court understanding of Rule 123


Current Status:

• Saree Guard was made mandatory in 2009 by a State Court Order (State of Madhya Pradesh).

• SIAM had taken a ‘Stay’ on the matter from the Hon’ble Supreme Court (Apex Court of India) in 2009.

• The matter was heard again in 2010 by Hon’ble Supreme Court and has been admitted for deliberation

• No further discussion on the case till date.

• Once it is listed in the Court proceedings, responses have to be prepared by SIAM.





Status of India Unique Regulation- Engine Guard

Background

• Currently no regulation for Engine Guard fitment in India.

• Transport Commissioner, Maharashtra State had requested Ministry of Road Transport &

Highways to mandate Engine Guards in motorcycles.

Ministry Action

• Maharshtra State Government has referred the issue

to Ministry of Road Transport & Highways.

• Currently, manufacturers are not facing any

registration problems due to non-fitment of Engine

Guard.

Engine Guard

SIAM Activity

• SIAM has decided to use the term “Engine Guard” instead of “Leg

Guard”, for all representations to government.

• Various research papers on “effects of engine guards in

motorcycles” studied and analyzed.

• Results of research papers compiled together.


Research Work

University of South California JAMA Research

IMMA Papers: 94-S7-O-06, 96-S7-O-09 IMMA: Evaluation of UKDS Engine Guards


Motorcycle Impact Performance

94-S7-O-06 (IMMA) • Standard engine guard

--> no change in injury chances

• Heavy duty engine guards

--> increase in injury chances Motorcycle Impact Performance

96-S7-O-09 (IMMA)

Overall evaluation of UKDS

Motorcyclist Leg Protectors based

on ISO 13232

•Normalized injury cost summed across the seven

configurations increased by 300%.

•This type of device should not be fitted to motorcycle.

University of South California •E/G is not effective to protect the legs.

•In some case, E/Gs are dangerous.

JAMA Research

• E/G beneficial only in some configurations (vehicle &

motorcycle angles).

• In most configurations, E/G proved hazardous.

JAMA response •·Installation of Engine Guards should be avoided.

Final Conclusion from Research Papers

SIAM Conclusion: SIAM opposed to mandatory fitment of engine guard.

THANK YOU !!

Safety Regulations for Motorcycles · 1. Roadmap of Safety Regulations for Motorcycles 2. Electro Magnetic Compatibility (EMC) Regulation Status 3. Status of India Unique Regulation

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