117. The expert from OICA recalled document GRSG-118-27, “the table of GRSG Regulations – Review for automated driving”, presented at the 118th and 120th session of GRSG, containing a table of UN Regulations under the auspices of GRSG that may require amending as a result of the introduction of automation technologies in vehicles, in particular concerning the concept and role of the “driver”. She proposed the inclusion of Automated/Autonomous Shuttles for future discussions at GRSG under this agenda item, to consider how those vehicles may be categorized.

118. The expert from AAPC supported the proposed examination of vehicle categorization in the context of technological developments allowing automation of commercial vehicles, including definitions in S.R.1 and R.E.3.

119. GRSG decided to continue consideration of document GRSG-118-27, as part of the agenda of the October 2021 session of the group. The Chair of GRSG underlined that, when examining amendments to GRSG regulations, due consideration should be taken with regard to mentions of the “driver” in those regulations for the purpose of evaluating whether modifications to the definition are called for in the context of vehicle automation. He further stated that due consideration should be given to corresponding revisions of Resolutions that contain relevant definitions, to make update them and render compatible for automated driving.

120. The Secretary of GRVA updated GRSG on the activities of GRVA and WP.29 regarding vehicle automation, recalling the progress report on activities related to Automated Driving Systems and Advanced Driver Assistant Systems (WP.29-183-14), which outlined recent GRVA activities under the Framework Document on Automated/Autonomous Vehicles as well as activities on the maintenance of existing regulatory provisions. He highlighted the need for continued cooperation among all WP.29 subsidiary bodies on matters related to vehicle automation, under the leadership and coordination of the Executive Committee for the Coordination of Work (AC.2).