Check applicability first
The vehicle category, build information, approval pathway and proposed configuration need to be identified before selecting an applicable edition. Use the official catalogue and legislation; the latest published edition is not automatically the right edition for every existing vehicle.
Treat ESC as a vehicle system
ADR 88 addresses electronic stability control systems. An enquiry should identify the vehicle and any changes relevant to its configuration. A dashboard indicator or the presence of a control unit is not a substitute for evidence covering the applicable requirement.
Connect the evidence to the configuration
Send the vehicle make, model, year and variant, along with existing technical records and a description of proposed changes. Where an approval or report is available, identify its vehicle coverage. This helps determine whether the question is about applicability, evidence coverage or a configuration change.
Common questions
Can a similar model’s report be used automatically?
No. Its variant coverage, configuration and relationship to the proposed vehicle need to be established first.
Related services and guides
Official references
Reference check: 20 October 2026. The applicable edition and vehicle coverage must be checked for the particular project.