World Forum for the Harmonization of Vehicle Regulations | Session 190 | 19-22 Jun 2023
Geneva
Agenda Item 7.
1997 Agreement (Periodical Technical Inspections)

114. The representative of the Russian Federation, Co-Chair of the IWG on Periodic Technical Inspection, presented WP.29-190-18 with the status report of the group on their activities on in-service compliance assessment, measures to detect tampering (activities performed with GRPE regarding tampering of emission reduction systems and with GRSG on odometer), draft new rule on Accident Emergency Call Systems under the 1997 Agreement, access to vehicle data and a new agenda item, namely, a conceptual model of a safe use of automated vehicles in traffic. He mentioned in this context the activities of the WP.1 Group of Experts (GoE) on the drafting of a new Legal Instrument on the use of Automated Vehicles in traffic (LIAV).

115. The Co-Chair of the IWG on PTI presented WP.29-190-19, proposing the terms of reference and rules of procedure for a new Task Force on Emissions Anti-Tampering.

116. The representative of FIA mentioned the FIA existing provisions in UN Regulation No. 155, Annex 5, covering unauthorized access. He felt that this regulation could address tampering issues. The representative of CITA explained that WP.29-190-19 covered electronic means for tampering as well as more traditional mechanical means.

117. WP.29 noted the study reservations from some delegations and agreed to reconsider this document in November 2023.

Documentation
WP.29-190-18 PTI: Report to WP.29 on the 31st and 32nd informal group meetings
WP.29-190-19 Draft Terms of Reference for the Emissions Anti-Tampering Taskforce
WP.29-190-20/Rev.1 Framework Document on Vehicle Whole-Life Compliance