24. The representative of the United Kingdom, co-chair of the IWG on ITS/AD, proposed that the World Forum initiates activities towards the development of a strategic vision of an “automated vehicle”. He argued that societies and individuals tend to think of “automated vehicles” rather than of ordinary vehicles with automated functions such braking and/or steering systems, in the context of UN Vehicle Regulations Nos. 13-H and 79. He continued by highlighting that the issues extended beyond the conventional vehicle categories typically covered by the UN Regulations and this would be a new area to consider in the future.. He emphasized that the IWG on ITS/AD is ready to take the initiative in starting to discuss the development of such a strategic approach of an “automated” vehicle during the meeting of the IWG on 16 March 2017. He proposed that the World Forum consider holding an initial detailed discussion on the matter during the 172nd session of WP.29 in June 2017.

25. The representative of the European Union (EU) supported the proposal of the United Kingdom. He commended the idea and asserted that the WP.29 was the correct forum for taking this initiative and starting the discussions

26. The representative of Malaysia informed the WP.29 that they have developed a road map for automated vehicles until 2050. He asserted that Malaysia would like to be actively involved in this initiative.

27. The representative of Finland also expressed support the initiative. He proposed to invite WP.1 and the ITC to contribute to the discussions.
28. The representative of OICA conveyed support to the initiative, reiterating that WP.29 as the most suitable forum to address the technical requirements for automated vehicles and the general strategy to enable their introduction.

29. The World Forum requested that the secretariat revises the agenda for the 172nd session which will take place in June 2017 in order to include the proposed strategic discussion under agenda item 2.3.

30. Before closing the session, the Chair of WP.29 gave a brief report on the progress made during the 11th session of the IWG on ITS/AD on 16 March 2017. WP.29 noted that the IWG would dedicate a part of its next session in June 2017 to a brainstorming session on how to include all kinds of automated vehicles in the definitions of vehicles categories and that a questionnaire would be circulated prior to the meeting in order to facilitate the brainstorming session. WP.29 agreed with the decision of the IWG on ITS/AD that the regulatory work on vehicles with SAE Level 3 and 4 automations should start and that guidance to the subsidiary Working Parties of WP.29 would be defined in June 2017.