WP.29/2016/56
Proposal for Supplement 3 to the 03 series of amendments to Regulation No. 78
Proposal for Supplement 3 to the 03 series of amendments to Regulation No. 78
Proposal to include three-wheeled category L vehicles within the scope of ABS testing, to align UN R78 with the provisions for anti-lock braking systems used in other regulations, including specific exemptions for certain off-road vehicles as incorporated in UN Regulation No. 13, and to allow for Emergency Stop Signal (ESS) systems on motorcycles and related vehicles. The proposal also clarifies the limits on the use of any temporary ABS deactivation switch and prohibition against permanent disabling of ABS if fitted on a motorcycle.
This proposal (WP.29/2016/56), Amended, was adopted by the World Forum. Thirty-six Contracting Parties out of the 44 applying UN R78 were present for the vote by AC.1. Thirty-six voted in favor with zero against and zero abstaining.