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ECE R16 law regarding harnesses...
perci - 10/3/10 at 11:01 AM

hello all, im wondering if any of you clever people know the answer to my queery?

I am just deciding what harnesses to buy and i really like the 'nascar' style buckle/latch, but i cant find any info on weather they are compliant with uk law?? all other aspects ie: anchorage, fitment angles etc im sure of.
The only info i know is that the lever has to be on the right side of driver.... any ideas anyone???
thanks in advance for any help.


vinny1275 - 10/3/10 at 11:11 AM

If you need to IVA it, the buckle has to be releasable with one hand, in one movement, iirc. Apart from that, the usual E-marks, etc., apply. If it's for a registered car, I think the MOT tester will check for operation, rather than compliance with standards...

HTH


Vince


perci - 10/3/10 at 01:26 PM

thanks for that vince... its for a registered car not the kit so hopefully it will be ok then! cheers becky


blakep82 - 10/3/10 at 02:16 PM

also, as vince said, check for e-marks, but if they haven't got an e-mark, the iva manual lists a whole set of other recongnised standards, they DON'T HAVE TO BE e-marked

but if its registered, there shouldn't be an issue