47. The expert from the United Kingdom, on behalf of the Chairs of the Task Force on Automated Vehicle Categorisation (TF-AVC), introduced GRSG-127-14, on the outcome of TF work. The expert from OICA recommended that Automated Vehicles Regulations Screening (AVRS) needed input on vehicle categorization. The expert from Germany underlined that from a GRSP perspective, it was crucial to know if the vehicle was driverless. The expert from the United Kingdom said that this definition was still pending. GRSG agreed to resume consideration of this subject at its October 2024 session and requested its experts to provide inputs to the expert from the United Kingdom so that the TF work could progress.

48. The expert from the Netherlands informed GRSG that TF managers met regularly on the outcome of TF AVRS work, and that the next meeting was scheduled for 10 June 2024 in London to coordinate together. Moreover, GRSG considered the issue of autonomous shuttles. The GRSG Chair reminded GRSG that behaviour and insurance laws on this type of shuttle were regulated at the national level. The expert from France informed GRSG that it was not possible to foresee when this subject would be legally finalized in her country. The expert from the Netherlands underlined that new types of vehicles should be considered for inclusion in a second stage of work of TF-AVC.