Instructions:

Enter the car model year as YYYY.

Definition:

The year that is assigned to a motor vehicle by the manufacturer.

Rationale:

This element is important for identifying motor vehicle model year for evaluation, research, and crash comparison purposes.

Example

FAQ

Is this information necessary, even on undivided, traditional two-way roads?

Yes, all fields related to crash location and vehicle positioning are important.

Accuracy Checks

  • If the Vehicle Year is later than 1997, the Air Bag Status code should indicate ‘deployed’ or ‘not deployed’.