WP.29/2026/158
UN R10: Proposal for a Supplement 3 to the 07 series of amendments

Proposal to amend UN R86 to address Automated Driving Systems:

  • Insert new paragraphs 0, 0.1 to 0.1.2 introducing Supplement 3 to address vehicles of categories X and Y and conventional vehicles equipped with an Automated Driving System (ADS)
  • Amend paragraph 1.1 footnote 1 to reference ECE/TRANS/WP.29/78/Rev.8
  • Amend paragraph 1.3 subparagraph (a) to include control by an ADS
  • Insert new paragraph 2.9.4 defining “Presence of an ADS”
  • Amend paragraph 2.12 to expand immunity related functions to include ADS-related functions and functions related to charging mode when coupled to the power grid
  • Delete paragraphs 2.26 and 2.27
  • Renumber paragraphs 2.28 to 2.33 as 2.26 to 2.31
  • Insert new paragraph 2.32 defining “ADS test configuration”
  • Renumber paragraph 2.34 as 2.33
  • Insert new paragraph 3.1.9 requiring specification of seating position if driver’s seat is not the front seat nearest to opposing traffic
  • Insert new paragraph 6.11 and subparagraphs 6.11.1 to 6.11.3 establishing special requirements for ADS-equipped vehicles including alternative test methods and ESA immunity testing
  • Amend paragraph 9.3.2 to reference ADS degradation in conformity verification
  • Amend Appendix 8 paragraph 2 figures 3, 4, 5 and paragraph 3 figure 6 to correct charging notation from “>” to “<” and adjust time from 60 to 20 seconds
  • Add new items 74 and 75 to Annex 2A addressing ADS presence and description
  • Insert new paragraph 7 to Annex 3A Appendix and renumber former paragraph 7 as 8
  • Amend Annex 4 paragraph 2.1.2 to reference ADS capability to switch equipment
  • Amend Annex 5 paragraph 2.3 to reference ADS
  • Amend Annex 6 paragraph 2.1.1.2 to establish “50 km/h mode”, “Brake mode” and “Active ADS Mode” test conditions with corresponding failure criteria including ADS operational state requirements
  • Amend paragraph 2.1.1.3 to reference ADS
  • Amend paragraph 2.1.1.4 to reference ADS features control
  • Delete paragraph 2.1.1.5
  • Amend paragraph 2.1.2 to permit manufacturer evidence for systems not operating under specified conditions
  • Amend paragraph 2.2.1.3 to reference ADS for equipment switched OFF

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GRE | Session 94 | 27-30 Apr

35. The expert from IWG EMC introduced an amendment proposal that aimed to address vehicles with automated driving systems (ADS) (ECE/TRANS/WP.29/GRE/2026/16, GRE-94-46). At request of the expert from the Netherlands (Kingdom of), GRE focused its considerations on the ADS steering equipment. Following consideration in detail, GRE adopted the proposal as amended by GRE-94-56-Rev.2 and mandated the secretariat to submit it for consideration and adoption to the June 2026 sessions of WP.29 and AC.1 as draft Supplement 3 to the 07 series of amendments to UN Regulation No. 10.

WP.29 | Session 199 | 22-26 Jun

64. The World Forum considered draft amendments under agenda items 4.6.1 to 4.6.26. and recommended their submission to AC.1 for voting, with the following amendments:

  1. For ECE/TRANS/WP.29/2026/54: In the title, replace “Supplement 4” by “Supplement 5”.
  2. For ECE/TRANS/WP.29/2026/63: Modify the amendments to paragraphs 5.8.6.1. to 5.8.6.3. to read as follows: Paragraph 5.8.6.1., replace “owner’s manual” by “user’s manual”. Paragraph 5.8.6.1.2., at the end, before the comma, add “(if applicable)”. Paragraph 5.8.6.1.3., in the second sentence, after “driver”, add “and/or ADS”.
  3. For ECE/TRANS/WP.29/2026/65: Modify the amendment to Annex 3, paragraph 1.4.3.11.1. to read as follows: Annex 3, paragraph 1.4.3.11.1., transfer the second sentence to a new paragraph and at the end of this new paragraph, add a new sentence to read: “For vehicles of category X, the “H” point of the most forward outboard passenger’s place shall be taken instead of the H-point of the driver’s place.”.
  4. For ECE/TRANS/WP.29/2026/71: Delete the amendment to Annex 9, paragraph 3.
  5. Where applicable, include the modifications as laid down in WP.29-199-10 and reproduced in Annex VI.

65. The World Forum considered draft amendments under agenda items 4.7.1 to 4.7.20 and recommended their submission to AC.1 for voting with the amendments laid down in informal document WP.29-199-10 and reproduced in Annex VI, where applicable.

66. The World Forum considered draft amendments under agenda items 4.8.1 to 4.8.15 and recommended their submission to AC.1 for voting, with the amendments laid down in informal document WP.29-199-10 and reproduced in Annex VI, where applicable.

68. The World Forum considered the draft amendments under agenda items 4.10.1 to 4.10.36, as modified, where applicable, by document WP.29-199-10 and reproduced in Annex VI. It recommended their submission to AC.1 for voting.

69. The World Forum considered draft amendments under agenda items 4.11.1 and 4.11.14 and recommended their submission to AC.1 for voting with the amendments laid down in informal document WP.29-199-10 and reproduced in Annex VI, where applicable.