81. The expert from the Netherlands introduced the draft Terms of Reference for the Informal Working Group on Field of Vision Assistants (IWG-FVA) (GRSG-121-24). He explained that the envisaged task of this Informal Working Group (IWG) were to further review the impact of Forward Field of Vision Assistants to the driver, to investigate the possibilities to objectify and update the provisions for the type-approval process, to develop a proposal for GRSG on a new Regulation and/or alternatively a further amendment of the existing UN Regulation No. 125, and to consider during its work existing standardisation, and existing or ongoing research activities on FVA Systems.
82. The expert from OICA proposed a modification to the draft ToR of the IWG on FVA, in including a new item 6 within the Operational Principles.
83. The expert from Germany stated that the formation of the new IWG on FVA was welcomed and inquired whether motorcycle helmets could be added as an additional topic to the work of the IWG (in the context of displays on visors).
84. The expert from the Netherlands supported the proposal from Germany and added that the participation of L category vehicle industry and motorcycle helmet industry representatives in the work of the IWG on FVA would be encouraged in this case.
85. The expert from OICA supported the positions of Germany and the Netherlands with respect to the participation of L category vehicle and motorcycle helmet industry representatives in the work of the IWG on FVA.
86. The expert from IMMA informed GRSG that it was premature for L category vehicle industry representatives to participate in the work of the IWG on FVA, and as such to reflect it in the draft ToR. She stated that the possible applicability of FVA systems in L category vehicle may be evaluated at a later stage.
87. GRSG adopted GRSG-121-24/Rev.2 the Terms of Reference of the IWG on FVA, including the new item 6 of the Operational Principles, with the mandate of the group envisaged until April 2023 (Annex IV and Decision No. 14 in Annex V of the session report).
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