Document Title UN R13: Proposal for a Supplement 8 to the 12 series of amendments
Reference Number WP.29/2026/13
Date
31 Dec 2025
Summary Proposal to:
  1. 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 permit the selection of the braking control based on the vehicle load condition, and
  2. Establish definitions for “e-axle”, "e-axle trailer" and “dynamo function” and provisions for the approval of e-axle trailers with regard to their “dynamo function”.
Rulemaking Area(s) UN R13 Heavy-Duty Braking
Regulatory Impact
12 series of amendments | Supplement 8
Proposal Status Formal WP.29 review
Meeting(s)
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GRVA-23-07/Rev.2 Park lock device approval | Superseded change status?
GRVA/2025/46/Rev.1 UN R13-H: Proposal for amendments | Superseded change status?
GRVA-23-11/Rev.2 UN R13: Proposal for amendments | Superseded change status?
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