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Partijen met voorbehouden, verklaringen en bezwaren
| Partij | Voorbehoud / verklaring | Bezwaren |
|---|---|---|
| Belarus | Ja | Nee |
| België | Ja | Nee |
| Brazilië | Ja | Nee |
| Bulgarije | Ja | Nee |
| Congo, Democratische Republiek | Ja | Nee |
| Cuba | Ja | Nee |
| Denemarken | Ja | Nee |
| Duitsland | Ja | Nee |
| El Salvador | Ja | Nee |
| Estland | Ja | Nee |
| Finland | Ja | Nee |
| Griekenland | Ja | Nee |
| Honduras | Ja | Nee |
| Hongarije | Ja | Nee |
| Indonesië | Ja | Nee |
| Israël | Ja | Nee |
| Ivoorkust | Ja | Nee |
| Koeweit | Ja | Nee |
| Liechtenstein | Ja | Nee |
| Litouwen | Ja | Nee |
| Marokko | Ja | Nee |
| Monaco | Ja | Nee |
| Myanmar | Ja | Nee |
| Nederlanden, het Koninkrijk der | Ja | Nee |
| Noorwegen | Ja | Nee |
| Oekraïne | Ja | Nee |
| Oman | Ja | Nee |
| Palestina | Ja | Nee |
| Qatar | Ja | Nee |
| Roemenië | Ja | Nee |
| Russische Federatie | Ja | Nee |
| Saudi-Arabië | Ja | Nee |
| Spanje | Ja | Nee |
| Thailand | Ja | Nee |
| Tunesië | Ja | Nee |
| Turkije | Ja | Nee |
| Uruguay | Ja | Nee |
| Verenigd Koninkrijk | Ja | Nee |
| Vietnam | Ja | Nee |
| Zimbabwe | Ja | Nee |
| Zuid-Afrika | Ja | Nee |
| Zweden | Ja | Nee |
| Zwitserland | Ja | Nee |
Belarus
18-06-1974
The Byelorussian Soviet Socialist Republic does not consider itself bound by the provisions
of article 52 of the Convention on Road Traffic stating the disputes which relate
to the interpretation or application of the Convention may be referred, at the request
of any of the Parties, to the International Court of Justice.
The Byelorussian Soviet Socialist Republic declares that the provisions of article
45 of the Convention on Road Traffic, under which a number of States may not become
parties to this Convention, are discriminatory in character, and it considers that
the Convention on Road Traffic should be open for participation by all interested
States without any discrimination or restrictions.
The Byelorussian Soviet Socialist Republic declares that the provisions of article
46 of the Convention on Road Traffic are anachronistic and at variance with the Declaration
of the United Nations General Assembly on the Granting of Independence to Colonial
Countries and Peoples (resolution 1514 (XV) of 14 December 1960).
België
16-05-1989
Reservations to article 10(3) and 18(3).
Brazilië
29-10-1980
- Pursuant to the provisions of chapter IV, article 41, paragraph 2 (b), Brazil refuses
to recognize the validity in its territory of driving permits held by persons under
eighteen years of age.
- Pursuant to the provisions of chapter IV, article 41, paragraph (c), Brazil, referring
to annexes 6 and 7 covering models of domestic driving permits, refuses to recognize
the validity in its territory for the driving of motor vehicles or combinations or
vehicles in Categories C, D, and E of driving permits held by persons under twenty-one
years of age.
Reservations with respect to the following articles and annex:
- Article 20, paragraph 2 (a) and (b);
- Article 23, paragraph 2 (a);
- Article 40;
- Article 41, paragraph 1 (a), (b) and (c) (partial reservations);
- Annex 5, paragraph 5 (c); and
- Annex 5, paragraphs 28, 39 and 41 (partial reservations).
Declarations as regards the above-mentioned partial reservations:
(a) Brazil's partial reservation to chapter IV (Drivers of Motor Vehicles), article
41 (Validity of Driving Permits), paragraphs 1 (a), (b), and (c), refers to the fact
that drivers issued permits in left-hand drive countries cannot drive in Brazil before
taking a road test for right-hand driving.
(b) The partial reservation to Annex 5 (Technical Conditions Concerning Motor Vehicles
and Trailers), chapter II (Lights and reflecting devices), paragraph 28, is against
the triangular form of the reflex reflectors required for every trailer, inconvenient
for Brazil since the triangular shape is used for emergency signal devices to alert
drivers ahead on the road.
(c) In Annex 5, chapter II, paragraph 39, Brazil's reservation refers solely to the
amber colour of the direction-indicators, since only red lights should be used at
the rear of vehicles.
(d) The partial reservation made to Annex 5, paragraph 41, refers to the fact that
in Brazil reversing lights fitted on motor vehicles shall emit only white light.
Bulgarije
08-11-1968
The People's Republic of Bulgaria declares that the provisions of article 45 of the
Convention on Road Traffic, under which a number of States may not become parties
to this Convention, are discriminatory in character, and it considers that the Convention
on Road Traffic should be open for participation by all interested States without
any discrimination or restrictions.
The People's Republic of Bulgaria declares that the provisions of article 46 of the
Convention on Road Traffic are anachronistic and at variance with the Declaration
of the United Nations General Assembly on the Granting of Independence to Colonial
Countries and Peoples.
28-12-1978
In the People's Republic of Bulgaria mopeds are treated as motor cycles for the purposes of the application of the Convention on Road Traffic (art. 54, para. 2).
Congo, Democratische Republiek
25-07-1977
With reference to the pertinent provisions of the Convention Zaire shall not treat mopeds as motor cycles.
Cuba
30-09-1977
The Republic of Cuba declares that the provisions of article 45, paragraph 1, of the
Convention, which deals with matters affecting the interests of all States, are of
a discriminatory nature in that they preclude the right of a number of States to become
signatories and parties to the Convention, contrary to the principle of sovereign
equality of States.
The Republic of Cuba declares that the provisions of article 46 of the Convention,
are not applicable as they are contrary to the Declaration on the Granting of Independence
to Colonial Countries and Peoples (resolution 1514), adopted by the United Nations
General Assembly on 14 December 1960, which proclaims the necessity of bringing to
a speedy and unconditional end colonialism in all its forms and manifestations.
The Revolutionary Government of the Republic of Cuba does not consider itself bound
by the provisions of article 52 of the Convention on Road Traffic regarding the referral
to the International Court of Justice of any dispute with another Contracting Party.
The Republic of Cuba declares that it treats mopeds as motor cycles, in accordance
with article 54 (2) of the Convention.
Denemarken
03-11-1986
Article 18, paragraph 2 according to which road users coming from a path or graved
track shall give way to vehicles on the road.
Article 33, paragraph 1 (d) according to which it shall be permissible to use parking
light also when driving outside a built-up area.
Annex 5, 17 (c) according to which the total permissible weight of a trailer without
a service brake may not exceed half the sum of the hauling vehicle's unladen weight
and the driver's weight.
Article 54, paragraph 2: for the purposes of the Convention Denmark treats mopeds
whose maximum design speed exceeds 30 km per hour as motor cycles.
[...] until further notice the [Convention] shall not apply to the Faroe Islands and
Greenland.
26-02-1993
The Government of Denmark can accept the proposed amendments except for the following
provisions which have to be rejected:
- Article 25, paragraph 2, according to which drivers emerging on to a motorway shall
give way to vehicles travelling on it;
- Article 32, paragraph 4, concerning the use of fog lamps;
- Article 32, paragraph 7, concerning the use of driving lights;
- Annex 6, item 4, on numbering on driving permits and, consequently, article 43,
paragraph 2, in so far as it refers to annex 6.
Duitsland
03-08-1978
Ad article 18, paragraph 3
Article 18, paragraph 3, applies in the Federal Republic of Germany in accordance
with paragraph 15 of the annex to the European Agreement of 1 May 1971 supplementing
the Convention on Road Traffic.
Ad article 23, paragraph 3, sub-paragraph (c), No. (v)
The Federal Republic of Germany does not consider itself bound by article 23, paragraph
3, sub-paragraph (c), No. (v).
Ad article 31, paragraph 1, sub-paragraph (d)
The Federal Republic of Germany does not consider itself bound by article 31, paragraph
1, sub-paragraph (d).
Ad article 42, paragraph 1
The Federal Republic of Germany reserves the right of continuing to make entries of
the kind mentioned in article 42, paragraph 1, sub-paragraph (c) also in foreign domestic
driving permits.
Ad annex 1, paragraph 1
The Federal Republic of Germany reserves the right in international transport
(a) of requiring of foreign lorries the same minimum engine performance as of German
vehicles,
(b) of not admitting to traffic motor vehicles
- equipped with studded tyres,
- exceeding the maximum permissible weight and the maximum axle load permitted in
the Federal Republic of Germany or not complying with the provisions on the placement
on the vehicles of these figures,
- not equipped with a tachograph (control device) of the prescribed type.
Ad annex 5, paragraph 11
The Federal Republic of Germany does not consider itself bound by the first half-sentence
of paragraph 11 of annex 5.
Ad annex 5, paragraph 58
The Federal Republic of Germany does not consider itself bound by paragraph 58 of
annex 5.
With reference to the notification, made upon signature of the Convention on Road
Traffic done at Vienna on 8 November 1968, according to which the distinguishing sign
of the Federal Republic of Germany would be the letter "D", the Government of the
Federal Republic of Germany declares that the said notification was made for the whole
area which through the ratification of the Convention by the Federal Republic of Germany
fell within the purview of the said Convention.
Pursuant to the provisions of articles 3 (5) and 54 (2) of the Convention on Road
Traffic, the Government of the Federal Republic of Germany shall treat mopeds as motor
cycles for the purpose of the application of the Convention.
02-03-1993
The Federal Republic of Germany is able to approve the proposed amendments of Poland
with the following reservations:
1. Reservation concerning article 13, paragraph 2
The Federal Republic of Germany, in its national law, reserves the right not to set
speed limits for certain categories of roads.
2. [...]
3. Reservation concerning article 23, paragraph 3, subparagraphs (b), (iv) and (c)
The Federal Republic of Germany does not consider itself bound by the amendments to
article 23, paragraph 3, subparagraphs (b), (iv) and (c), of the Convention.
4. Reservation concerning article 32, paragraphs 8, 10 (c) and 15
The Federal Republic of Germany does not consider itself bound by article 32, paragraphs
8 and 10 (c), of the Convention. With respect to article 32, paragraph 15, the Federal
Republic of Germany reserves the right to use for warning purposes a red light on
the front of certain vehicles (for example, school buses).
5. Reservation concerning article 35, paragraph 1 (c) and (d)
The Federal Republic of Germany does not consider itself bound by the amendments to
article 35, paragraph 1 (c) and (d) of the Convention.
6. Reservation concerning article 41, paragraph 1 (a)
The Federal Republic of Germany reserves the right, in its national law, not to require
the possession of a driving permit for drivers of certain categories of vehicles.
7. Reservation concerning article 41, paragraph 4
The Federal Republic of Germany reserves the right, in its national law, to indicate
in some other way on the driving permit restrictions of the driving permit to certain
vehicles of a particular category.
8. Reservation concerning annex 6 (Domestic driving permit), paragraph 4 of the Convention
The Federal Republic of Germany does not consider itself bound by the numbering of
the entries on the driving licence in annex 6 (Domestic driving permit), paragraph
4, of the Convention.
El Salvador
27-08-2024
… the Government of the Republic of El Salvador declares that it does not consider itself bound by Article 52 of the Convention, concerning referral to the International Court of Justice.
Estland
24-08-1992
Estonia does not consider itself bound by article 52 of the Convention.
Finland
01-04-1985
1. With respect to Article 11 paragraph 1 (a) (Overtaking):
Finland reserves the right to provide in Finnish law that in Finland drivers of cycles
and mopeds may always overtake other vehicles than cycles or mopeds from the right;
2. With respect to Article 18 paragraphs 2 and 3 (Obligation to give way):
Finland reserves the right to provide in Finnish law that in Finland every driver
emerging from a path or an earth-track on to a road other than a path or an earth-track
or emerging on to a road from property boarding there on shall give way to all traffic
travelling on that road. (Since the Convention provides that the right of way shall
be given to "vehicles", while in Finnish Law such right of way is to be given to all
traffic, including pedestrians.) In Finnish law the obligation to give way is of wider
appreciation than that of the Convention;
3. With respect to Article 33 paragraph 1 (c) and 1 (d) (Use of driving or passing
lights):
Finland reserves the right to provide in Finnish law that in a motor-driven vehicle
driving lights, passing lights or running lights must always be switched on when driving
outside built-up areas. Driving or passing lights must be used in every vehicle when
it is being driven in darkness or in dim light or when visibility is inadequate on
account of weather or some other reason. Fog lights may only be used in fog or heavy
rain or snowfall. In that case their use is allowed as a substitute for passing lights
provided that position lights are simultaneously on.
26-02-1993
Finland accepts the proposed amendments to the Convention on Road Traffic, but wishes
to inform the Depositary and the Contracting Parties, that if the amendments are deemed
accepted, Finland will make the following reservations pursuant to article 54, paragraph
5, of the Convention:
1. Finland does not consider itself to be bound by the proposed amendment to article
18, paragraph 7, of the Convention.
2. Finland does not consider itself to be bound by the proposed amendment to article
25, paragraph 2, of the Convention.
3. Finland does not consider itself to be bound by the first sentence of the proposed
amendment to article 32, paragraph 6, of the Convention.
30-05-1994
Finland does not consider itself to be bound by the provision in Annex 3 paragraph 4 a) concerning the minimum dimensions of the axes of the ellipse of the distinguishing sign on other motor vehicles and their trailers.
28-09-2005
[...] the Government of Finland wishes to recall that the acceptance of the amendments
shall not affect the reservations made by the Government of Finland to the said Convention.
Also Finland wishes to point out that if the proposal amendments are accepted, the
reservation made by the Government of Finland to paragraph 4 a) of the Annex 3 of
the 1968 Vienna Convention on Road Traffic shall consequently apply to paragraph 2
subparagraph d (i) of the Annex 33.
22-07-2024
Finland does not consider itself bound by the provisions of Article 32, paragraph 14, sub-paragraph a of the Convention as regards the use of displaying a red special warning lamp in traffic.
Griekenland
20-05-1994
The Greek Government objects to the accession of the [former Yugoslav Republic Macedonia]
to the Convention on Road Traffic (Vienna, 8 November 1968) and consequently does
not regard as valid the notification by which the former Yugoslav Republic of Macedonia
indicated the distinguishing sign "MK" it has selected for display on international
traffic on vehicles registered by it.
It should also be pointed out that the Government of Greece considers the distinguishing
sign selected by the [former Yugoslav Republic of Macedonia] incompatible with Security
Council resolution S/RES/817 (1993) adopted on 7 April 1993, concerning the admission
of that State to the United Nations, to the extent that it is contrary to the name
[former Yugoslav Republic of Macedonia], which must, in accordance with the above-mentioned
resolution, be used for all purposes within the United Nations pending settlement
of the difference that has arisen over the name of that State.
Furthermore, the Greek Government would like to remind of the fact that accession
of the former Yugoslav Republic of Macedonia to Convention on Road Traffic does not
imply its recognition on behalf of the Greek Government.
Honduras
06-02-2020
late reservations and declaration:
The Republic of Honduras does not consider itself bound by the following provisions
of the articles and annexes contained in the Convention on Road Traffic:
1. Chapter IV, article 41, paragraph 5, relating to the second annex 6 to the 1968
Convention on Road Traffic, which in its paragraphs 8 and 9 contains the categories
DE and D1E concerning units for the carriage of persons that can be coupled to a trailer.
2. Article 30, paragraph I, relating to annex 6, paragraphs 8 and 9, on weights expressly
stipulated as maximum masses.
3. Annex 1, paragraph l, relating to annex 5, chapter II, paragraph 42, concerning
vehicle dimensions.
4. Chapter IV, article 41, subparagraphs (b) and (c), concerning the minimum age for
obtaining a permit for the first time.
The Republic of Honduras shall, with respect to the above-mentioned partial reservations,
apply the provisions of articles 11, 12, 13, 14, 15, 28 and 35, paragraph 2, and the
other applicable provisions concerning vehicle dimensions contained in the Central
American Agreement on Road Traffic.
Hongarije
16-03-1976
The Presidential Council of the Hungarian People's Republic considers itself bound
by article 18, paragraph 3, of the Convention subject to its tenor as defined in the
European Agreement supplementary thereto.
1. The wording of article 45, paragraph 1, of the Convention is at variance with the
purposes and principles expressed in the Charter of the United Nations. All States,
without any restriction, should be given the possibility of participating in the Convention.
2. The provisions of article 46 of the Convention, as such, are anachronistic and
are not in conformity with the principles of contemporary international law or the
present state of international relations, and they are at variance with United Nations
General Assembly resolution 1514 (XV) of 14 December 1960.
The Presidential Council of the Hungarian People’s Republic considers itself bound
by article 18, paragraph 3, of the Convention subject to its tenos as defined in the
European Agreement supplementary thereto.
Indonesië
08-11-1968
Indonesia does not consider itself bound by article 52.
In conformity with article 1, moped will be deemed as motor-cycle.
Israël
11-12-2019
[...] has the honor to refer to the Palestinian request to accede to this Convention
[…].
‘Palestine’ does not satisfy the criteria for statehood under international law and
lacks the legal capacity to join the aforesaid Convention both under general international
law and the terms of bilateral Israeli-Palestinian agreements.
The Government of Israel does not recognize ‘Palestine’ as a State, and wishes to
place on record, for the sake of clarity, its position that it does not consider ‘Palestine’
a party to the Convention and regards the Palestinian request for accession as being
without legal validity and without effect upon Israel’s treaty relations under the
Convention.
Ivoorkust
24-07-1985
Pursuant to article 54, paragraph 1, [of the Convention] the Republic of the Ivory Coast does not consider itself bound by the provisions of article 52, under which "Any dispute between two or more Contracting Parties which relates to the interpretation or application of this Convention and which the Parties are unable to settle by negotiation or other means of settlement may be referred, at the request of any of the Contracting Parties concerned, to the International Court of Justice for decision."
Koeweit
14-03-1980
It is the understanding of the State of Kuwait that its accession to the said Convention does not imply recognition of Israel, or accepting any obligation towards it emanating from the provisions of the said Convention.
Liechtenstein
02-03-2020
Reservation with regard to Art. 18, paragraph 3
The Principality of Liechtenstein applies article 18, paragraph 3, in accordance with
the item number 15 of the annex to the European Agreement of 1 May 1971 supplementing
the Convention on Road Traffic.
Reservation with regard to Art. 44, paragraph 1 lit. b
The Principality of Liechtenstein reserves the right to only require vehicles with
an engine to be equipped with a bell or any other audible warning device.
Declaration with regard to Art. 3, paragraph 3
The Principality of Liechtenstein recognizes in international traffic all registration
certificates issued by the Contracting Parties according to chapter III of the Convention,
when such certificates do not prohibit the admission of the vehicles to the territory
of the State that issued the certificates.
Declaration with regard to annex 1, paragraph 1
According to annex 1, paragraph 1, a Contracting Party may refuse to admit to its
territory in international traffic only motor vehicles, trailers and combinations
of vehicles whose overall weight or weight per axle or dimensions exceed the limits
fixed by its domestic legislation. The Principality of Liechtenstein therefore considers
any application of this paragraph by a Contracting Party to refuse admission in international
traffic to motor vehicles, trailers and combinations of vehicles whose overall weight
or weight per axle or dimensions do not exceed the limits fixed by its domestic legislation
to be inconsistent with the principles of territoriality and non-discrimination implicit
in annex 1, paragraph 1; in such cases, the Principality of Liechtenstein reserves
the right to take all appropriate measures to defend its interests.
Litouwen
20-11-1991
The Republic of Lithuania does not consider itself bound by article 52 of the Convention.
Marokko
29-12-1982
Morocco does not consider itself bound by article 52 of the said Convention.
Morocco will treat mopeds as motor cycles.
Monaco
06-06-1978
In accordance with the provisions of article 54 (2) of the Convention, the Government of His Excellency the Prince of Monaco has decided, within the framework of its national regulations, to treat mopeds as motorcycles.
Myanmar
26-06-2019
[…] the Government of the Republic of the Union of Myanmar makes [a] reservation in relation to article 52 of [the] Vienna Convention on Road Traffic [of] 1968 […]
Nederlanden, het Koninkrijk der
08-11-2007
Notwithstanding Article 16, paragraph 1, and the amended Article 16, paragraph 1,
getting into the left-hand lane is not mandatory in the Netherlands;
Notwithstanding Article 26, paragraph 1, it is not prohibited for road-users to cut
across files of school children accompanied by a person in charge and other processions;
Notwithstanding Article 27, paragraph 3, it is not prohibited in the Netherlands for
cyclists and moped riders to carry passengers on their vehicles;
Notwithstanding Articles 35 and 36, agricultural and forestry tractors, vehicles for
the disabled, motorcycles of limited speed and the trailers towed by them are not
required to display a registration number;
Notwithstanding the amended Article 35, a reservation is made with respect to vehicles
that are required to display a registration number.
Noorwegen
01-04-1985
The Government of Norway shall not be bound by the provisions in Article 3, Article
8 (5), Article 18 (2), Article 18 (3) and Article 33 (1) (c) and (d)" [of the Convention
on Road Traffic].
In accordance with their articles 46 (1) and 38 (1), respectively, the Convention
on Road Traffic and the Convention on Road Signs and Signals shall for the present
not become applicable to the territories of Svalbard and Jan Mayen.
26-02-1993
(i) Norway rejects the proposed amendment to the Convention's article 25, paragraph
2, which states that priority should be given to vehicles entering highways, since
Norway favours a continued application of the so-called `zip-fastener'-principle,
and that
(ii) Norway accepts the other amendments proposed by Poland.
Oekraïne
12-07-1974
The Ukraine does not consider itself bound by the provisions of article 52 of the
Convention on Road Traffic stating the disputes which relate to the interpretation
or application of the Convention may be referred, at the request of any of the Parties,
to the International Court of Justice.
The Ukraine declares that the provisions of article 45 of the Convention on Road Traffic,
under which a number of States may not become parties to this Convention, are discriminatory
in character, and it considers that the Convention on Road Traffic should be open
for participation by all interested States without any discrimination or restrictions.
The Ukraine declares that the provisions of article 46 of the Convention on Road Traffic
are anachronistic and at variance with the Declaration of the United Nations General
Assembly on the Granting of Independence to Colonial Countries and Peoples (resolution
1514 (XV) of 14 December 1960).
Oman
09-06-2020
… [the Government of Oman makes] a reservation with regard to Article 52 of [the] Convention.
Palestina
07-09-2020
The Ministry of Foreign Affairs and Expatriates of the State of Palestine presents
his compliments to the Secretary-General of the United Nations, in his capacity as
Depositary, and has the honor to refer to depositary notification C.N.617.2019.TREATIES-XI.B.19,
dated 11 December 2019, conveying a communication of Israel regarding the accession
of the State of Palestine to the Convention on Road Traffic, dated 8 November 1968.
The Government of the State of Palestine regrets the position of Israel and wishes
to recall the United Nations General Assembly resolution 67/19 of 29 November 2012
according to which Palestine was accorded a ‘Non-member Observer State status in the
United Nations’. In this regard, Palestine is a State recognized by the United Nations
General Assembly on behalf of the international community.
As a State Party to the Convention on Road Traffic, dated 8 November 1968, which will
enter into force on 11 November 2020 for the State of Palestine, the State of Palestine
will exercise its rights and honor its obligations with respect to all States Parties.
The State of Palestine trusts that its rights and obligations will be equally respected
by its fellow States Parties.
Qatar
06-03-2013
The State of Qatar does not consider itself bound by article 52 of the Convention,
concerning referral to the International Court of Justice.
Roemenië
09-12-1980
The Socialist Republic of Romania does not consider itself bound by the provisions
of article 52 of the Convention according to which any dispute between two or more
Contracting Parties which relates to the interpretation or application of the Convention
and which the Parties are unable to settle by negotiation or other means may be referred
to the International Court of Justice at the request of any of the interested Contracting
Parties.
The Socialist Republic of Romania considers that such disputes may be referred to
the International Court of Justice for decision only with the consent of all Parties
in dispute, for each case individually.
1. The Socialist Republic of Romania considers that the provisions of article 45 of
the Convention on Road Traffic and of article 37 of the Convention on Road Signs and
Signals are not in keeping with the principle according to which the international
treaties whose object and purpose are of interest to the international community as
a whole, should be opened to universal participation.
2. The Socialist Republic of Romania considers that maintaining the state of dependence
of some territories to which reference is made in article 46 of the Convention of
Road Traffic, article 38 of the Convention on Road Signs and Signals, article 3 of
the European Agreement supplementing the Convention of Road Traffic and article 3
of the European Agreement supplementing the Convention on Road Signs and Signals are
not in keeping with the United Nations Charter and with the documents adopted by the
U.N. concerning the granting of independence to the colonial countries and peoples,
including the Declaration on the principles of international law concerning the friendly
relations and the co-operation between States according to the United Nations Charter,
and which has unanimously been adopted by the United Nations General Assembly resolution
No. 2625 (XXV) of 24 October 1970 and which solemnly proclaims the States' obligation
to further the implementation of the principle of equal rights for the peoples and
their right to dispose of themselves, in order to put a speedy end to colonialism.
Russische Federatie
07-06-1974
The USSR does not consider itself bound by the provisions of article 52 of the Convention
on Road Traffic stating the disputes which relate to the interpretation or application
of the Convention may be referred, at the request of any of the Parties, to the International
Court of Justice.
The USSR declares that the provisions of article 45 of the Convention on Road Traffic,
under which a number of States may not become parties to this Convention, are discriminatory
in character, and it considers that the Convention on Road Traffic should be open
for participation by all interested States without any discrimination or restrictions.
The USSR declares that the provisions of article 46 of the Convention on Road Traffic
are anachronistic and at variance with the Declaration of the United Nations General
Assembly on the Granting of Independence to Colonial Countries and Peoples (resolution
1514 (XV) of 14 December 1960).
Saudi-Arabië
12-05-2016
[...] the Kingdom does not consider itself bound by Article 52 of this Convention.
Spanje
08-11-1968
In accordance with article 54, [...] Spain does not consider itself bound by article 52 and enters a reservation with respect to article 46.
Thailand
08-11-1968
Thailand will not be bound by article 52 of this Convention.
Thailand will consider mopeds as motor-cycles.
01-05-2020
Reservation:
The Government of the Kingdom of Thailand […] declares that, in accordance with paragraph
1 of Article 54 of the Convention, the Kingdom of Thailand does not consider itself
bound by Article 52 of this Convention.
Declaration:
[I]n accordance with paragraph 2 of Article 54 of the Convention, the Kingdom of Thailand
declares that, for the purposes of the application of this Convention, it treats mopeds
as motor cycles (Article 1 (n)).
Tunesië
05-01-2004
In ratifying the accession to the Convention on Road Traffic concluded at Vienna on
8 November 1968, the Republic of Tunisia declares that it does not consider itself
bound by article 52 of the Convention and affirms that any dispute which relates to
the interpretation or application of this Convention may be submitted to arbitration
or to the International Court of Justice only after the prior consent of all the Parties
concerned.
Turkije
22-01-2013
Turkish Republic does not consider itself bound by the provision [of] article 52 of [the] Convention on Road Traffic.
Uruguay
08-04-1981
[Uruguay] will treat mopeds as motor cycles for the purposes of the application of the Convention.
Verenigd Koninkrijk
28-03-2018
Reservations
(1) The United Kingdom does not consider itself bound by the provisions of the following
Articles:
(i) Article 20(6)(b)
(ii) the second sentence of Article 23(2)(a)
(iii) Article 25 bis (2)
(iv) Article 32(6), (8), (9) and (10)
(2) In relation to Article 30(4), the United Kingdom does not consider itself bound
by the requirements of this provision in so far as it relates to loads projecting
up to 2m from the front or rear of vehicles.
(3) In relation to Article 41, the United Kingdom reserves the right not to permit
a person to drive a vehicle, other than one brought into and only temporarily in the
UK, if (i) the vehicle is used for the carriage of persons for hire or reward or for
the carriage of goods and (ii) the driver of such a vehicle would, by the domestic
legislation of the UK, be required to have a special vocational licence.
(4) The United Kingdom reserves the right, for the purposes of the application of
the Convention, to treat certain categories of Electrically Assisted Pedal Cycles,
as cycles.
Declarations
(1) The United Kingdom declares that it is compliant with many of the Rules of the
Road in Chapter II of the Convention through the Highway Code, which applies in Great
Britain, and the Highway Code for Northern Ireland.
(2) In accordance with Article 54(2), the United Kingdom declares that, for the purposes
of the application of the Convention, it treats mopeds as motorcycles.
(3) The United Kingdom declares that the ratification of this Convention only applies
to the Metropolitan United Kingdom and does not apply to any Crown Dependency or Overseas
Territory unless the United Kingdom makes an express declaration under Article 46(1),
and that, until such a declaration is made, the Convention on Road Traffic made at
Geneva in 1949 and the International Convention Relative to Motor Traffic made at
Paris in 1926 will continue in force in relations between the contracting parties
to those Conventions and the Crown Dependencies and Overseas Territories.
26-02-2019
[…] the Government of the United Kingdom of Great Britain and Northern Ireland wishes
that the ratification of the Convention of the United Kingdom of Great Britain and
Northern Ireland be extended to apply in respect of the following territories:
Gibraltar
Bailiwick of Guernsey
Bailiwick of Jersey
for whose international relations the United Kingdom is responsible, subject to the
terms of the Reservations and Declarations contained [hereinafter].
The Government of the United Kingdom of Great Britain and Northern Ireland considers
the extension of the Convention to the territories of Gibraltar, the Bailiwick of
Guernsey and the Bailiwick of Jersey to enter into force thirty days after receipt
of this notification…
Gibraltar
Reservations
1. Gibraltar does not consider itself bound by the provisions of the following Articles:
a. Article 20(6)(b)
b. the second sentence of Article 23(2)(a)
c. Article 25 bis (2)
d. Article 32(6), (8), (9) and (10)
2. In relation to Article 30(4), Gibraltar does not consider itself bound by the requirements
of this provision in so far as it relates to loads projecting up to 2m from the front
or rear of vehicles.
3. In relation to Article 41, Gibraltar reserves the right not to permit a person
to drive a vehicle, other than one brought into and only temporarily in Gibraltar,
if (i) the vehicle is used for the carriage of persons for hire or reward or for the
carriage of goods and (ii) the driver of such a vehicle would, by the domestic legislation
of Gibraltar, be required to have a special vocational license.
4. Gibraltar reserves the right, for the purposes of the application of the Convention,
to treat certain categories of Electrically Assisted Pedal Cycles, as cycles.
Declarations
1. Gibraltar declares that it is compliant with many of the Rules of the Road in Chapter
II of the Convention through the Gibraltar Highway Code.
2. In accordance with Article 54(2), Gibraltar declares that, for the purposes of
the application of the Convention it treats mopeds as motorcycles.
Bailiwick of Guernsey
Reservations
1. Guernsey does not consider itself bound by the provisions of the following Articles:
a. Article 20(6)(b)
b. the second sentence of Article 23(2)(a)
c. Article 25 bis (2)
d. Article 32(6), (8), (9) and (10)
2. In relation to Article 30(4), Guernsey does not consider itself bound by the requirements
of this provision in so far as it relates to loads projecting up to 2m from the front
or rear of vehicles.
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3. Guernsey reserves the right, for the purposes of the application of the Convention,
to treat certain categories of Electrically Assisted Pedal Cycles, as cycles.
Declarations
1. Guernsey declares that it is compliant with many of the Rules of the Road in Chapter
II of the Convention through the Guernsey Highway Code.
2. In accordance with Article 54(2), Guernsey declares that, for the purposes of the
application of the Convention, it treats mopeds as motorcycles.
Bailiwick of Jersey
Reservations
1. Jersey does not consider itself bound by the provisions of the following Articles:
a. Article 20(6)(b)
b. the second sentence of Article 23(2)(a)
c. Article 25 bis (2)
d. Article 32(6), (8), (9) and (10)
2. In relation to Article 30(4), Jersey does not consider itself bound by the requirements
of this provision in so far as it relates to loads projecting up to 2m from the front
or rear of vehicles.
3. Jersey reserves the right, for the purposes of the application of the Convention,
to treat certain categories of Electrically Assisted Pedal Cycles, as cycles.
Declarations
1. Jersey declares that it is compliant with many of the Rules of the Road in Chapter
II of the Convention through the Jersey Highway Code.
2. In accordance with Article 54(2), Jersey declares that, for the purposes of the
application of the Convention, it treats mopeds as motorcycles.
Vietnam
20-08-2014
Pursuant to Article 54, paragraph 1 of the Convention, the Socialist Republic of Viet Nam declares that it does not consider itself bound by Article 52 of the Convention.
Zimbabwe
23-02-1982
For the purpose of the application of the Convention, Zimbabwe will treat mopeds as motor cycles.
Zuid-Afrika
01-11-1977
The Republic of South Africa does not consider itself bound by article 52 of the aforesaid Convention.
Zweden
25-07-1985
(1) Instead of article 18, paragraph 3, of the Convention Sweden will apply the dispositions
of paragraph 15 to the Annex of the European Agreement supplementing the Convention
on Road Traffic.
(2) With respect to article 33, paragraph 1 (c) and (d), parking lights only may never
be used when driving. Dipped head lights, position lights or other lights sufficient
to enable the other road-users to notice the vehicle shall be used even when driving
in daylight.
With respect to article 52, Sweden opposes that disputes in which it is involved shall
be referred to arbitration.
03-03-1993
The Swedish Government wishes to inform the Secretary-General, in his capacity as depositary of the said Convention, of its rejection of the proposed amendment to article 25, paragraph 2 of the Convention.
Zwitserland
11-12-1991
[...]
Ad article 18, paragraph 3
Switzerland applies article 18, paragraph 3, in accordance with the in number 15 of
the annex to the European Agreement of 1 May 1971 supplementing the Convention on
Road Traffic.
Switzerland recognizes in international traffic all registration certificates issued
by the Contracting Parties according to chapter III of the Convention, when such certificates
do not prohibit the admission of the vehicles to the territory of the State that issued
the certificates.
Ad annex 1, paragraph 1
According to annex 1, paragraph 1, a Contracting Party may refuse to admit to its
territory in international traffic only motor vehicles, trailers and combinations
of vehicles whose overall weight or weight per axle or dimensions exceed the limits
fixed by its domestic legislation. Switzerland therefore considers any application
of this paragraph by Contracting Party to refuse admission in international traffic
to motor vehicles, trailers and combinations of vehicles whose overall weight or weight
per axle or dimensions do not exceed the limits fixed by its domestic legislation
to be inconsistent with the principles of territoriality and non-discrimination implicit
in annex 1, paragraph 1; such cases, Switzerland reserves the right to take all appropriate
measures to defend its interests.