57. The GRSG Chair reported on the results achieved by GRSG at its 123rd session (for details, see the report of the session ECE/TRANS/WP.29/GRSG/102).

58. As main highlights, GRSG adopted amendments to 11 UN Regulations Nos. 34, 43, 67, 118, 125, 151, 158, 159, 161, 162 and 163.

59. GRSG adopted a new UN Regulation on direct vision with the aim to improve driver’s direct vision and enhance direct visibility of pedestrians and cyclists by reducing to the greatest extent, the blind spot in front and to the side of the driver.

60. Regarding direct vision, the representative of OICA stressed the importance of the draft revised ToR of IWG VRU-Proxi, especially Phase 2. Phase 2 is meant to address two items which have the same urgency. The first one, dealing with advanced design concepts has already started under the leadership of the new Chair. In parallel the design of the cabs of heavy trucks needs to be considered without delay, especially in view of the extremely difficult design constraints and the long development time of new cabs. He finally expressed the full support of OICA in contributing to the work of the IWG.

61. GRSG adopted a new UN Regulation on field of vision with regard to “the driver’s awareness of vulnerable road users in the front and lateral side close-proximity of vehicles".