Report of the Workshop on ADS Implementation’s first meeting held on 15 October 2026. The workshop was established by GRVA to provide a platform for experts to discuss implementation of UN R185 and GTR 26. Co-chairs confirmed as Canada, France, and Japan. Ambassadors to IWG ADS2 designated as China and United Kingdom. Co-secretaries confirmed as TUV Association and OICA. The workshop will cover both 1958 and 1998 agreements and maintain close links with IWG ADS2 and TF ESRI. Participants invited to submit questions and agenda items to the secretariat.
Industry position on adding a new footnote for paragraph 2.14. Industry states there is no need to add a new footnote because a footnote already exists for paragraph 2.13, this matter was thoroughly discussed in the IWG previously, and the current text was used for technical approval of numerous vehicles. Wording changes could lead to misinterpretations, questions and confusion. Industry does not support any changes in this context. Reference is made to document GRVA-07-53 which was agreed to in GRVA-07.
Version of UN R152 highlighting recent Supplements to the 02 series to facilitate work on a new series of amendments.
Draft proposal for new car-to-pedestrian night time requirements for the 03 series of amendments. The document outlines specific requirements for C2P at night applicable to M₁ and N₁ vehicles, including crossing scenarios on any side with illumination of 19±3 lux, collision points at 50%, adult dummies, and activation speeds of 20–60 km/h. Test procedures for warning and activation with pedestrian targets at night are specified. Changes to chapters 5 and 6 are required. Timeline shows informal document for January 2027 GRVA, working document for June 2027 GRVA with March 2027 deadline, working document for March 2028 WP.29, entry into force September 2028, and transitional provisions of 2–3 years.
Global Technical Regulation