The UN World Forum for the Harmonization of Vehicle Regulations (WP.29) enables governments to cooperate internationally in developing vehicle regulations concerning safety, environmental performance, and energy efficiency.
GlobalAutoRegs is a technical resource for members of the regulatory affairs community interested in this international collaboration.
| Wet Grip on Worn Tyres: Agenda for the 74th (May 2026) session |
| Reference Number: WT-74-01 |
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The agenda for the 74th session of the Informal Working Group on Wet Grip of Worn Tyres scheduled for May 19th, 2026, remotely via Teams. The agenda includes welcome and opening remarks, adoption of the agenda and minutes of the previous 73rd session meeting held 31 March 2026, discussion of the workplan 2025 for C1 tyres status test campaign, and determination of the next meeting date. |
| Meeting Sessions: 74th WT session (19 May) |
| Document date: 12 May 26 |
| Relevant to: UN Regulation No. 117 | Tire Rolling Sound Emissions, Adhesion on Wet Surfaces, and Rolling Resistance |
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| Specific Aspects for the Inspection of LED Replacement Light Sources |
| Reference Number: PTI-43-05 |
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LED replacement light sources without type approval are being sold online and offline and are unsafe for public roads; vehicles equipped with such products would fail PTI. LED replacement light sources with type approval are available either at national level or according to UN R37, and are safe and legal for public roads; vehicles equipped with approved LED replacement light sources shall NOT fail PTI. Approval marking on installed light sources is not accessible during PTI; verification may involve a sticker on headlamp housing, type approval documents, or packaging, with removal of the light source as a last resort to verify the approval marking. |
| Meeting Sessions: 43rd PTI session (8 May) |
| Document date: 12 May 26 |
| Relevant to: UN Regulation No. 37 | Filament Lamps, United Nations Agreement | 1997 Agreement on Periodical Technical Inspections, and United Nations Agreement | Resolution on the common specification of light source categories (RE 5) |
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| Examples of need for updated inspection provisions |
| Reference Number: PTI-43-04 |
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Single N1 and N2 vehicles with fluted brake drums for parking brakes cannot be inspected on roller and plate test benches or in test drives. Electric parking brake systems cannot be tested on roller and plate test benches or test drives, and wheels cannot be turned on lifts to inspect for damages or bearing wear. Some vehicles have hydraulic braking systems with brake fluid reservoirs not accessible without dismantling or special tools, requiring removal of covers, fasteners, and screws to access brake fluid for inspection. PTI inspection provisions require updating to address these vehicle design variations. |
| Meeting Sessions: 43rd PTI session (8 May) |
| Document date: 12 May 26 |
| Relevant to: UN Regulation No. 13 | Heavy-Duty Vehicle Braking, UN Regulation No. 13-H | Light-Duty Vehicle Braking, and United Nations Agreement | 1997 Agreement on Periodical Technical Inspections |
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| PTI: Ideas for way forward |
| Reference Number: PTI-43-03 |
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The IWG on PTI Provisions for PTI works on whole-life compliance, testing ADAS/ADS at Periodic Technical Inspection, ePTI provisions, driverless vehicle inspection, and anti-tampering measures across 2025–2027. Provisions for PTI exist in at least 20 UN Regulations as of 8 April 2026, though PTI experts deem some insufficient and additional provisions may be needed. The proposed update procedure requires the IWG to generate a current provisions list, present needs to WP.29, develop proposals for the first 2–3 UN Regulations, defend each proposal in relevant GRs, and transmit outcomes to WP.29 for decision. |
| Meeting Sessions: 43rd PTI session (8 May) |
| Document date: 12 May 26 |
| Relevant to: WP.29 Discussion Topic | PTI-Automated Vehicles, WP.29 Discussion Topic | PTI Tampering Detection, WP.29 Discussion Topic | PTI: Whole Life Compliance, WP.29 Discussion Topic | Periodical Technical Inspections for Advanced Driver Assistance Systems, and WP.29 Discussion Topic | Electronic Technical Inspections |
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| UN R137: Corrections to WP.29/2026/68 |
| Reference Number: GRSP-TF-AVRS-26-19 |
| Meeting Sessions: 26th GRSP-TF-AVRS session (22 May) |
| Document date: 12 May 26 |
| Relevant to: UN Regulation No. 137 | Restraint System in Frontal Impact and WP.29 Regulatory Project | Review of Regulations for Applicability to ADS Vehicles |
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| UN R145: Corrections to WP.29/2026/69 |
| Reference Number: GRSP-TF-AVRS-26-20 |
| Meeting Sessions: 26th GRSP-TF-AVRS session (22 May) |
| Document date: 12 May 26 |
| Relevant to: UN Regulation No. 145 | ISOFIX anchorages systems, ISOFIX top tether anchorages and i-Size seating positions and WP.29 Regulatory Project | Review of Regulations for Applicability to ADS Vehicles |
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| UN R153: Corrections to WP.29/2026/70 |
| Reference Number: GRSP-TF-AVRS-26-21 |
| Meeting Sessions: 26th GRSP-TF-AVRS session (22 May) |
| Document date: 12 May 26 |
| Relevant to: UN Regulation No. 153 | Fuel System Integrity and Electric Power Train in a Rear-End Collision and WP.29 Regulatory Project | Review of Regulations for Applicability to ADS Vehicles |
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| UN R21: Corrections to WP.29/2026/63 |
| Reference Number: GRSP-TF-AVRS-26-14 |
| Meeting Sessions: 26th GRSP-TF-AVRS session (22 May) |
| Document date: 12 May 26 |
| Relevant to: UN Regulation No. 14 | Safety-Belt and ISOFIX Anchorages and WP.29 Regulatory Project | Review of Regulations for Applicability to ADS Vehicles |
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