Document Title UN R13: Proposal for a Supplement 2 to the 15 series of amendments
Reference Number WP.29/2026/6
Date
23 Dec 2025
Summary Proposal to
  1. Enable real-time reading of electrical transmission brake demand values via an OBD connector and scan tool during periodical technical inspections,
  2. Clarify that only one braking control (e.g., service braking control, parking brake control) shall be used for each test condition of the secondary braking effectiveness and to permit the selection of the braking control based on the vehicle load condition, and
  3. Establish definitions for “e-axle”, "e-axle trailer" and “dynamo function” and to establish provisions for the approval of e-axle trailers with regard to their “dynamo function”.
Rulemaking Area(s) UN R13 Heavy-Duty Braking
Regulatory Impact
15 series of amendments | Supplement 2
Proposal Status Formal WP.29 review
Meeting(s)
Related Documents
GRVA/2025/43 UN R13: Proposal for Supplement 1 to the 14 series of amendments | Superseded change status?
GRVA-23-18/Rev.1 UN R13 and 13-H: Proposal to amend documents GRVA/2025/43 and 44 | Superseded change status?
GRVA/2025/34 Proposal for amendments to UN R13 and 13-H on park lock device approval | Superseded change status?
GRVA-23-07/Rev.2 Park lock device approval | Superseded change status?
GRVA/2025/46/Rev.1 UN R13-H: Proposal for amendments | Superseded change status?
GRVA-23-11/Rev.2 UN R13: Proposal for amendments | Superseded change status?
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