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Document Title UN R55: Proposal for the 03 series of amendments
Reference Number GRSG/2023/18
Date
19 Jul 2023
Summary Proposal to clarify the need to have a support device for centre axle trailers, independent of the type of coupling device.
Source(s) Austria and Netherlands
Rulemaking Area(s) UN R55 Mechanical Couplings
Proposal Status Superseded
Meeting(s)
Related Documents
GRSG-126-19/Rev.1 UN R55: Proposal for the 03 series of amendments (superseded)
WP.29/2024/15 UN R55: Proposal for 03 series of amendments (adopted)
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GRSG | Session 126 | 10-13 Oct 2023

17. The experts from Austria and the Netherlands, introduced GRSG-126-19-Rev.1 superseding ECE/TRANS/WP.29/GRSG/2023/18, aimed at clarifying the need to have a support device for centre axle trailers, independent of the type of coupling device. The expert from France suggested the amendment proposed should have gradual transitional provisions. Finally, GRSG adopted ECE/TRANS/WP.29/GRSG/2023/18 as amended by annex VI to the report. The secretariat was requested to submit the proposal as draft 03 series of amendments to UN Regulation No. 55 for consideration and vote at the March 2024 sessions of WP.29 and AC.1.

17. The experts from Austria and the Netherlands, introduced GRSG-126-19-Rev.1 superseding ECE/TRANS/WP.29/GRSG/2023/18, aimed at clarifying the need to have a support device for centre axle trailers, independent of the type of coupling device. The expert from France suggested the amendment proposed should have gradual transitional provisions. Finally, GRSG adopted ECE/TRANS/WP.29/GRSG/2023/18 as amended by annex VI to the report. The secretariat was requested to submit the proposal as draft 03 series of amendments to UN Regulation No. 55 for consideration and vote at the March 2024 sessions of WP.29 and AC.1.