38. GRE recalled that, at its previous session, it had adopted the amendment proposals on direction indicator projections (DIP) to UN Regulations Nos. 48 and 148 (ECE/TRANS/WP.29/GRE/2024/21/Rev.1) and had decided to submit them to the June 2026 sessions of WP.29 and AC.1, thus leaving GRE a possibility of revisiting the proposal at this session, with the aim to consult representatives of vulnerable road users (VRUs).

39. GRE noted the joint position of the European Cyclists’ Federation (ECF) and the International Federation of Pedestrians (IFP) (GRE-94-17) who withheld their support for DIP technology, based on their views of insufficient evidence and behavioural uncertainty, responsibility, priority and governance risks, as well as technical and safe system considerations. GRE also noted the outcome of a GTB survey among VRUs on DIP (GRE-94-51) which highlighted that improving road safety by creating a more conspicuous turning indicator was well received, subject to some concerns. The expert from the United Kingdom pointed out that society should be consulted on new technologies before their introduction and that behavioral aspects should be studied. The secretariat called for more active participation in GRE sessions of observing non-governmental organizations representing VRUs.

40. The Chair concluded that the DIP-related risks seemed to be overestimated, while its benefits remained underestimated. The experts of Contracting Parties retained their decision to submit the DIP amendments to the June 2026 sessions of WP.29 and AC.1.

41. Finally, GRE noted minor editorial corrections to paragraph numbers in ECE/TRANS/WP.29/GRE/2024/21/Rev.1 which were prepared by GTB (GRE-94-49, GRE-94-50).