EqOP-TF4-05-03
Equitable occupant protection task force 4: Chair's presentation
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3 Jul 2026
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The Equitable Occupant Protection Task Force 4 met to discuss frontal impact and restraints requirements. An initial prioritization table was tabled in November 2025 and discussed in January 2026, with experts indicating low, medium, or high priority for topics including submarining, abdominal injuries, crash speeds, and seat positions. A proposed updated prioritization table was presented to consider the whole picture when defining future requirements. Current frontal crash performance requirements are mainly defined in UN R94 and UN R137, with specific seatbelt requirements in UN R14 and UN R16. An in-person workshop is scheduled for Tokyo, November 4-6, 2026, to assess robustness and close equity issues. The next meeting is September 7, 2026.

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