WP.29-199-21
Introduction of Virtual Testing: Feedback of the dedicated workshop
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Date
22 Jun 2026
Status
Informal WP.29 review
Subject
Meeting(s)

France presented feedback from a dedicated workshop on virtual testing held 7 May 2026, attended by up to 55 participants including competent persons, OICA, CLEPA, and ETRTO. The majority supports basing the proposal on the latest content of the Automated Driving Systems regulation rather than UN R152, with extraction suitable for all applications. The group agreed that an amendment to Resolution MR.1 is the best administrative option to cover both agreements. Technical content requiring agreement includes definitions, terminology, application to components and Specified Technical Units, uncertainties, safety margins, credibility levels, audit skills, and ISO references. Virtual testing should remain an alternative to physical testing. France will organize another workshop on 25 September 2026, with written contributions due by 11 September.

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