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Document Title Proposal for the 04 series of amendments to Regulation No. 78
Reference Number WP.29/2016/114
Date
9 Sep 2016
Summary Proposal to align the text 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. The proposal clarifies the limits on the use of any temporary ABS deactivation switch and prohibition against permanent disabling of ABS if fitted on a motorcycle.
Rulemaking Area(s) UN R78 Motorcycle Braking
Regulatory Impact
04 series of amendments
Proposal Status Adopted text published
Meeting(s)
Related Documents
GRRF/2015/41 Proposal for an amendment of Regulation No. 78 (superseded)
GRRF-81-28/Rev.1 Proposal for amendments to ECE/TRANS/WP.29/GRRF/2015/41 (superseded)
WP.29-170-06 Proposal to amend the draft 04 series of amendments to Regulation No. 78
GRRF-82-06/Rev.1 Proposal for amendments to ECE/TRANS/WP.29/2016/114 (revised) (superseded)
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Excerpts from session reports related to this document
WP.29 | Session 170 | 15-18 Nov 2016

82. The World Forum considered the draft proposal for amendments to existing Regulations under agenda item 4.13.1 and recommended its submission to AC.1 for voting subject to the amendments below:

83. Agenda item 4.13.1, in ECE/TRANS/WP.29/2016/114, new paragraph 5.1.16, items (e) and (f), amend to read:
New paragraph 5.1.16, item (e) and (f), amend to read:

“(e) The disablement of the antilock brake system function shall be indicated by the activation of symbol B.18 as specified in ISO 2575:2010 (ISO 7000-2623) or any other equivalent unequivocal indication of the disabled antilock brake system state. Alternatively, the warning lamp referred to in paragraph 5.1.13. shall be continuously activated (i.e. lit or flashing); and

(f) Prohibition of any software and/or hardware defeat device compromising or allowing to circumnavigate one or more of the requirements set out in points (a) to (e); and"

82. The World Forum considered the draft proposal for amendments to existing Regulations under agenda item 4.13.1 and recommended its submission to AC.1 for voting subject to the amendments below:

83. Agenda item 4.13.1, in ECE/TRANS/WP.29/2016/114, new paragraph 5.1.16, items (e) and (f), amend to read:
New paragraph 5.1.16, item (e) and (f), amend to read:

“(e) The disablement of the antilock brake system function shall be indicated by the activation of symbol B.18 as specified in ISO 2575:2010 (ISO 7000-2623) or any other equivalent unequivocal indication of the disabled antilock brake system state. Alternatively, the warning lamp referred to in paragraph 5.1.13. shall be continuously activated (i.e. lit or flashing); and

(f) Prohibition of any software and/or hardware defeat device compromising or allowing to circumnavigate one or more of the requirements set out in points (a) to (e); and"