GRBP-74-03/Rev.1
UN R51: Guidelines of the TF VS (Vehicle sound)

The Task Force on Vehicles’ Sound (TF-VS) was established to review sound emissions regulations for M, N, and L category vehicles under UN Regulations 51, 9, 28, 41, 59, 63, 92, 117, and 138. The TF-VS will identify available studies, analyze data including Phase 3, review interactions between vehicle sound emissions and environmental noise, and propose improvements. THe group is chaired by France with OICA as Secretary and will focus initially on M and N vehicles.

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GRBP | Session 74 | 15-17 Sep 2021

9. GRBP noted that the Taskforce on Sound Level Limits (TF SL) would be referred to as “Task Force on Vehicle Sound” (TF VS). GRBP noted a TF SL progress report (GRBP-74-39) and draft guidelines (GRBP-74-03-Rev.1) and deferred consideration to the next session.