This extraordinary session has been scheduled to advance the work on automated steering systems under UN R79 (i.e., automatically commanded steering functions, or ACSF). The deadline for the submission of official working documents is 22 September 2017.
1. The Working Party on Brakes and Running Gear (GRRF) held its eighty-fifth session on 11 December 2017 in Geneva. The meeting was chaired by the elected Chair of GRRF, Mr. B. Frost (United Kingdom of Great Britain and Northern Ireland). Experts from the following countries participated in the work, following Rule 1(a) of the Rules of Procedure of the World Forum for Harmonization of Vehicle Regulations (WP.29) (TRANS/WP.29/690, ECE/TRANS/WP.29/690/Amend.1 and Amend. 2): Belgium, Czech Republic, Denmark, France, Germany, Hungary, Italy, Japan, the Netherlands, Norway, Poland, Spain, Sweden, Switzerland and the United Kingdom of Great Britain and Northern Ireland (UK). An expert from the European Commission (EC) also participated. Experts from the following non-governmental organizations (NGOs) participated: the International Motor Vehicle Inspection Committee (CITA), the European Association of Automotive Suppliers (CLEPA/MEMA/JAPIA) and the International Organization of Motor Vehicle Manufacturers (OICA).