GRSP-69-07
UN R153: Proposal for amendments

The text in paragraphs 2.1.1. to 2.1.9. defines criteria that are relevant to determine which variations of a vehicle can be covered under a single vehicle type without having to apply for a separate approval for another type. The current text contains several sub-paragraphs, which explicitly mention that the differences will only cause a new type of vehicle if the differences effect or negatively affect the results of the impact test described in this regulation, while other sub-paragraphs do not. This proposal extends the condition of the necessity of an influence on the results of the impact test to all criteria described under paragraph 2.1. and at the same time makes the text more clear by deleting the word “negative” in front of “affect” which is mentioned in several paragraphs.

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GRSP | Session 70 | 6-10 Dec 2021

28. GRSP resumed consideration of a proposal tabled by the expert from Germany (ECE/TRANS/WP.29/GRSP/2021/29), aimed at extending the condition of the necessity of an influence on the results of the impact test to all criteria. GRSP agreed to revise ECE/TRANS/WP.29/GRSP/2021/29, through a small drafting group of interested experts and resume consideration on a revised proposal on this subject at its May 2022 session.

GRSP | Session 71 | 9-13 May 2022

32. GRSP agreed to defer discussion of ECE/TRANS/WP.29/2021/29 to its December 2022 session.

GRSP | Session 72 | 5-9 Dec 2022

40. GRSP resumed consideration of ECE/TRANS/WP.29/GRSP/2021/29, tabled by the expert from Germany aimed at extending the condition of the necessity of an influence on the test results of the impact test to all criteria. GRSP adopted ECE/TRANS/WP.29/GRSP/2021/29, amended by annex VI to the session report. The secretariat was requested to submit the proposal as draft Supplement 3 to UN Regulation No. 153 for consideration and vote at the June 2023 sessions of WP.29 and AC.1.

GRSP | Session 69 | 17-21 May 2021

46. GRSP noted GRSP-69-07, tabled by the expert from Germany, proposing to extend the condition of the necessity of an influence on the results of the impact test to all criteria. GRSP agreed to resume discussion at its December 2021 session. The secretariat was requested to distribute GRSP-69-07 with an official symbol at the next session of GRSP.