40. The representative of ITU presented (WP.29-194-36) considerations regarding electronic repository of unsigned traffic rules and proposed that GRVA address the topic. The representative of OICA inquired whether this could be a topic for the IWG on ITS. The representatives of Canada and United States of America explained that given the workload both at GRVA and at the IWG on ITS, this topic could not be the priority at this stage. The representative of the United Kingdom of Great Britain and Northern Ireland inquired whether industry would be able to rely on such a traffic rules repository if established or would have to consult other sources any way. The representative of the Netherlands considered that the ADS would be the driver and therefore would have to comply with all local rules like drivers have to do. The representative of Canada highlighted this as an example for the need to develop a ranking system to ensure groups can assess how new items rank in priority to existing items which would help determine if other work should be paused or the new work should be parked for the future.

41. The representative of ITU recalled the collaboration of UNECE and ITU on the annual Future Networked Cars symposium for 15 years and that WP.29 stakeholders usually moderate the first day of the symposium. He announced the 2025 edition scheduled to take place in March 2025. WP.29 welcomed the information and looked forward to it.