Convention on Road Traffic

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Albania

01-10-1969

The Government of the People's Republic of Albania does not consider itself bound by the provisions of article 33 of the Convention, which lays down that disputes between Contracting States concerning the interpretation or application of the Convention may be referred to the International Court of Justice by application from one of the parties to the dispute. The Government of the People's Republic of Albania declares, as it has done hitherto, that in each separate case the agreement of all the parties to the dispute is required for the submission of any dispute for arbitration.

Australia

07-12-1954

Excluding, in accordance with article 2, paragraph 1 of this Convention, annexes 1 and 2.

Austria

15-10-1971

Austria will not in future apply annex 1 to the Convention.

Barbados

05-03-1971

In the notification of succession, the Government of Barbados declared that it wished to maintain the declarations and reservations subject to which the Convention was extended to Barbados by the Government of the United Kingdom of Great Britain and Northern Ireland and which were the same as those made by that Government in its own instrument of ratification.

Botswana

03-01-1967

Excluding annexes 1 and 2.

15-05-2003

The Government of the Republic of Botswana wished to change the distinctive letters "RB", previously submitted to the Secretary-General in accordance with the provisions of Article 35(m) and paragraph 3 of Annex 4 of the above Convention, to a new designation "BW".

Brunei

12-03-2020

Declaration
Pursuant to Article 2 of the Convention, the Government of Brunei Darussalam declares to exclude the application of Annex 1 and Annex 2 under the Convention.
Reservation
The Government of Brunei Darussalam does not consider itself bound by Article 33 of the Convention and reserves the rights to agree to follow this or any other dispute settlement forum.

Bulgaria

13-02-1963

With reservations to the following provisions:
(a) .....
(b) Annex 1 to the Convention on Road Traffic, which pro- vides that cycles fitted with an auxiliary internal combustion en- gine having a maximum cylinder capacity of 50 cm 3 (3.05 cu.in.) shall not be considered as motor vehicles, provided that they retain all the normal characteristics of cycles with respect to their structure.
(c) Section II, paragraph (c) second sentence, of annex 6 to the Convention on Road Traffic, which stipulates: "However, motor cycles with an engine of a maximum cylinder capacity of 50 cm 3 (3.05 cu.in.) may be excluded from this obligation.".

Cambodia

18-11-2009

The Government [of the Kingdom of Cambodia] wished to change the distinctive letter "K", previously submitted to the Secretary-General in accordance with the provisions of paragraph 3 of Annex 4 of the above Convention to a new distinguishing sign "KH".

Chile

10-08-1960

Excluding, in accordance with article 2, paragraph 1 of this Convention, annex 1 from the application of the Convention.

China

10-06-1997

Declaration:
1. In accordance with paragraph 1 of article 2 of the Convention, annexes 1 and 2 to the Convention are excluded from application in the Hong Kong Special Administrative Region.
2. In accordance with section IV (b) of annex 6 to the Convention, in the Hong Kong Special Administrative Region an articulated vehicle is neither permitted to draw a trailer nor to be used for the transport of passengers.
3. In connection with article 26 (c) of the Convention cycles in international traffic admitted to the Hong Kong Special Administrative Region shall, from nightfall and during the night or whenever atmospheric conditions render it necessary, show only a white light in front and show to the rear both a red light and a red reflex reflector.
4. In connection with section II of annex 6, in the Hong Kong Special Administrative Region every motor vehicle other than a motor cycle with or without a sidecar, shall be equipped with direction indicators of one of the types described in paragraph (1) of section II.
5. The Government of the People's Republic of China has reservation to article 33 of the Convention.
6. The accession by the Taiwan authorities on 27 June 1957 by usurping the name of "China" to the Convention is illegal and therefore null and void.

Croatia

07-02-2020

In accordance with Article 2 paragraph 1 of the Convention, the Republic of Croatia excludes Annex 1 from the application of the Convention.

Cyprus

06-07-1962

Reservations:
(1) In connexion with article 24 of the said Convention, the Government of Cyprus reserve the right not to permit a person to drive a vehicle, other than one brought into and only temporarily in Cyprus, 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 vehicle would by the domestic legislation of Cyprus be required to have a special vocational licence.
(2) In connexion with article 26 of the said Convention, cycles in international traffic admitted to Cyprus shall, from nightfall and during the night or whenever atmospheric conditions render it necessary, show only a white light to the front, and to show to the rear a red light or a red reflex reflector in accordance with the domestic legislation of Cyprus.
Declarations:
(1) In accordance with the provisions of paragraph 1 of article 2 of the Convention, the Government of Cyprus excludes annexes 1 and 2 from its application of the Convention.
(2) In accordance with section IV (b) of annex 6 to the Convention, the Government of Cyprus will only permit that one trailer be drawn by a vehicle, it will not permit an articulated vehicle to draw a trailer and it will not permit articulated vehicles to be used for transport of passengers for hire or reward.

Denmark

03-02-1956

Subject to a declaration made in accordance with paragraph 1 of article 2 of this Convention, excluding annex 1 from its application of the Convention.

Dominican Republic

15-08-1957

[The Dominican Republic declares] excluding, in accordance with article 2, paragraph 1 of this Convention, annexes 1 and 2 from the application of the Convention and renewing the reservation concerning paragraph 2 of article 1 of the Convention already made in plenary meeting.

Estonia

01-04-2021

… in accordance with Article 2, paragraph 1 of the Convention, Estonia excludes annex 1 from its application of the Convention.

Fiji

31-10-1972

In its notification of succession, the Government of Fiji de- clared that it wished to maintain the declarations and reservations made on behalf of Fiji when the Convention was extended to Fiji by the Government of the United Kingdom on 16 December 1965.

Finland

24-09-1958

Excluding, in accordance with article 2, paragraph 1 of this Convention, annex 1.
With reference to annex 6, section IV (b), the Government of Finland declare that they will permit only one trailer to be drawn by a vehicle and that they will not permit an articulate vehicle to draw a trailer.

France

15-09-1950

With reference to annex 6, section IV (b), the French Government declares that it will only permit that one trailer be drawn by a vehicle and that it will not permit an articulated vehicle to draw a trailer.

Ghana

06-01-1959

Reservations:
(i) Cycles in international traffic admitted to Ghana shall from nightfall and during the night or whenever atmospheric conditions render it necessary show only a white light to the front and show to the rear a red light, a reflex reflector and a white surface with regard to article 26 of the Convention.
(ii) In accordance with paragraph 1 of article 2 of this Con- vention, annexes 1 and 2 should be excluded.

Guatemala

10-01-1962

Article 33 of the Convention shall apply without prejudice to the provisions of article 149, item 3, of the Constitution of the Republic.

26-09-1962

In accordance with paragraph 1 of article 2 and paragraph IV (b) of Annex 6 of the Convention, respectively, the Government of Guatemala:
1. Excludes annex 1 from its application of the Convention.
2. Will only permit that one trailer be drawn by a vehicle and will not permit articulated vehicles for the transport of passengers.

Iceland

22-07-1983

The Government of Iceland excludes, in accordance with article 2, paragraph 1, of the Convention, annex 1 from the application of the Convention.

India

09-03-1962

Subject to a declaration made in accordance with paragraph 1 of article 2 of this Convention, excluding annexes 1 and 2 from its application of the Convention.

Ireland

31-05-1962

1. Annexes 1 and 2 are excluded from Ireland's application of the Convention.
2. In relation to annex 6, the number of trailers drawn by a mechanically propelled vehicle may not exceed that permitted under Irish legislation.

Israel

06-01-1955

Excluding, in accordance with article 2, paragraph 1 of this Convention, annex 1.

Jamaica

09-08-1963

(a) In connexion with article 24 of the said Convention, the Government of Jamaica reserve the right not to permit a person to drive a vehicle, other than one brought into and only temporarily in Jamaica, 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 vehicle would, by the domestic legislation of Jamaica, be required to have a special vocational licence.
(b) In accordance with the provisions of paragraph 1 of article 2 of the said Convention, annexes 1 and 2 shall be excluded from Jamaica's application of the Convention.
(c) In accordance with the provisions of paragraph (b) of section IV of annex 6 to the said Convention, the Jamaica Government will permit only one trailer to be drawn by a vehicle, will not permit an articulated vehicle to draw a trailer and will not permit articulated vehicles to be used for the transport of passengers for hire or reward.

Japan

07-08-1964

Subject to a declaration made in accordance with paragraph 1 of article 2 of this Convention, excluding annex 1 from its application of the Convention.

Liechtenstein

02-03-2020

Reservation with regard to Art. 26, lit. b
The Principality of Liechtenstein reserves the right to only require motorised vehicles to be equipped with an audible warning device.
Declaration with regard to Annex 1
The Principality of Liechtenstein excludes, in accordance with article 2, paragraph 1, of the Convention, annex 1 from the application of the Convention.

Malawi

17-02-1965

Excluding annexes 1 and 2 from the application of the Convention.

Malaysia

10-09-1958

Excluding, in accordance with article 2, paragraph 1, of this Convention, annexes 1 and 2.

Malta

03-01-1966

In accordance with the provisions of paragraph 1 of article 2 of the Convention, the Government of Malta excludes annex 1 from its application of the Convention.

Monaco

03-08-1951

With reference to annex 6, section IV (b), the Government of the Principality of Monaco indicates that it will permit only one trailer to be drawn by a vehicle and that it will not permit an articulated vehicle to draw a trailer.

Netherlands, the Kingdom of the

19-09-1952

Netherlands: Excluding, in accordance with article 2, paragraph 1 of this Convention, annex 2.

09-05-1957

Netherlands Antilles: Excluding annexes 1 and 2.

New Zealand

12-02-1958

Excluding, in accordance with article 2, paragraph 1, of this Convention, annexes 1 and 2.

Norway

11-04-1957

Subject to a declaration made in accordance with paragraph 1 of article 2 of this Convention, excluding annex 1 from its application of the Convention.

Papua New Guinea

12-02-1981

1) Excluding, in accordance with article 2 paragraph 1 of the Convention, annexes 1 and 2.
2) In connection with article 24 of the Convention, the Government of Papua New Guinea reserves the right not to permit a person to drive a vehicle, other than one brought into and only temporarily, in Papua New Guinea if:
(i) the vehicle is used for the carriage of persons for hire or reward, and
(ii) the driver of such vehicle would, by the domestic legislation of Papua New Guinea, be required to have a special vocational licence.
3) In accordance with section IV (b) of annex 6 of the Convention, the Government of Papua New Guinea will only permit that one trailer be drawn by a vehicle. It will not permit an articulated vehicle to draw a trailer and it will not permit articulated vehicles to be used for transport of passengers for hire or reward.

Philippines

15-09-1952

Subject to a declaration made in accordance with paragraph 1 of article 2 of this Convention, excluding annex 1 from its application of the Convention.

Portugal

28-12-1955

In accordance with section IV (b) of annex 6, the Government of Portugal has indicated that it will only permit one trailer to be drawn by a vehicle and that it will not permit an articulated vehicle to draw a trailer, and that it will not permit articulated vehicles for the transport of passengers.

Romania

26-01-1961

The Romanian People's Republic does not consider itself bound by the provisions of article 33, under which any dispute concerning the interpretation or application of the Convention may be referred to the International Court of Justice for decision by application from any of the States concerned. The position of the Romanian People's Republic is that the agreement of all the parties in dispute is required in each case for the submission of any dispute to the International Court of Justice for decision.

Russian Federation

17-08-1959

The Government of the Union of Soviet Socialist Republics does not consider itself bound by the provisions of article 33 of the Convention on Road Traffic, which lays down that disputes between Contracting States concerning the interpretation or application of this Convention may be referred to the International Court of Justice for decision by application from any of the States concerned, and declares that the agreement of all the States in dispute is required in each separate case for the submission of any dispute to the International Court of Justice for decision.

San Marino

19-03-1962

Excluding, in accordance with paragraph 1 of article 2, annex 1.

Senegal

13-07-1962

Excluding, in accordance with article 2, paragraph 1 of the Convention, annex 1.

Sierra Leone

13-03-1962

Reservations:
(1) In connexion with article 24 of the said Convention, the Government of Sierra Leone reserve the right not to permit a person to drive a vehicle, other than one brought into and only temporarily in Sierra Leone if (i) the vehicle is used for the carriage of persons for hire or reward, and (ii) the driver of such vehicle would, by the domestic legislation of Sierra Leone, be required to have a special vocational licence.
(2) In connexion with article 26 of the Convention, cycles in international traffic admitted to Sierra Leone shall, from night fall and during the night or whenever atmospheric conditions render it necessary, show only a white light to the front and show to the rear a red light in accordance with the domestic legislation of the territory.
Declarations:
(1) In accordance with the provisions of paragraph 1 of article 2 of the Convention, the Government of Sierra Leone excludes annexes 1 and 2 from its application of the Convention.
(2) In accordance with section IV (b) of annex 6 to the Convention, the Government of Sierra Leone will only permit that one trailer be drawn by a vehicle, it will not permit an articulated vehicle to draw a trailer and it will not permit articulated vehicles to be used for transport of passenger for hire or reward.

Singapore

29-11-1972

The Government of Singapore does not wish to maintain the reservation made by the Government of the United Kingdom at the time of notification of territorial application of the Convention to Singapore.

South Africa

09-07-1952

Subject to a declaration made in accordance with paragraph 1 of article 2 of this Convention, excluding annexes 1 and 2 from its application of the Convention.

Sweden

25-02-1952

Subject to a declaration made in accordance with paragraph 1 of article 2 of this Convention, excluding annex 1 from its application of the Convention.

Trinidad and Tobago

08-07-1964

Subject to the exclusion of annexes 1 and 2.

United Kingdom

08-07-1957

Subject to the following reservations:
(1) In connexion with article 24 of the said Convention, the Government of the United Kingdom of Great Britain and Northern Ireland reserve the right not to permit a person to drive a vehicle, other than one brought into and only temporarily in the United Kingdom of Great Britain and Northern Ireland, 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 vehicle would, by the domestic legislation of the United Kingdom of Great Britain and Northern Ireland, be required to have a special vocational licence.
(2) In connexion with article 26 of the said Convention, cycles in international traffic admitted to the United Kingdom of Great Britain and Northern Ireland, shall, from nightfall and during the night or whenever atmospheric conditions render it necessary, show only a white light to the front, and show to the rear a red light and a red reflex reflector in accordance with the domestic legislation of the United Kingdom of Great Britain and Northern Ireland.
(3) The Government of the United Kingdom of Great Britain and Northern Ireland reserve the right, in applying the said Convention to any of the other territories for whose international relations they are responsible, to apply it subject to reservations similar to those set out above.
Furthermore, the Government of the United Kingdom of Great Britain and Northern Ireland declare:
(1) That, in accordance with the provisions of paragraph 1 of article 2 of the said Convention, they exclude annexes 1 and 2 from their application of the Convention.
(2) In accordance with section IV (b) of annex 6 to the said Convention, they will only permit that one trailer be drawn by a vehicle, that they will not permit an articulated vehicle to draw a trailer and that they will not permit articulated vehicles to be used for the transport of passengers for hire or reward.

Venezuela

11-05-1962

Article 31:
Amendments to the Convention shall not enter into force with respect to the Republic of Venezuela until the relevant constitutional requirements have been complied with.
Article 33:
The Republic shall be bound by the terms of Article 36 of the Statute of the International Court of Justice. That is to say, no case may be submitted to the International Court of Justice except by agreement between the Parties.