69. The expert from OICA introduced document ECE/TRANS/WP.29/GRSG/2021/27, Proposal for amendments to UN Regulation No. 116 (Antitheft and alarm systems). In her presentation, she stated the aim of this proposal is to differentiate between using the engine as a power source for motion and using the engine as a source of power for a different cause such as heating.

70. The expert from Sweden expressed concerns about using the engine for other purposes such as heating stating that this could pose a risk to the security of the vehicle. The Regulation needs clarification for know when an engine is to be used as a power source for to for driving and when it is to be used for a different reason, and this difference needs to be clearly defined. The expert from France supported this proposal because it clarified the different situation of engine use however, he said there could be an issue of Immobilizers being initiated when there is a real intention to drive. He further explained that, introducing this additional clarification will give the initial intention of the specification of the engine. He also shared an observation in UN Regulations No. 161 and 162, stating there are different translations of the texts and advised the use of French translation as this gives the most accurate description.

71. GRSG adopted ECE/TRANS/WP.29/GRSG/2021/27 and requested its submission to WP.29 and AC.1 in its March 2022 sessions.

72. The expert from OICA presented document GRSG-122-21 a document on the current situation of the scope and proposed solution of UN Regulation 116, 161, 162 and 163. She invited delegates to carefully check the texts contained in the split UN Regulations No. 161, No.162 and No. 163 and give feedback to OICA by 30 November 2021.