GRBP-84-07
UN R51: Proposal for a 04 series of amendments
Source(s)
Date
21 Aug 2026
Status
Informal GR review
Subject
Impact
04 series of amendments
Meeting(s)

Proposal to amend UN R51 in the 04 series of amendments based on GRBP-84-07, adding definitions and specifications for Real Driving Additional Sound Emission Provisions applying to vehicles of categories M1 and N1, modifying sound measurement methods and test procedures including indoor testing provisions, establishing a sound expectation model for RD-ASEP compliance evaluation, introducing provisions for vehicles equipped with an Automated Driving System, and updating Annexes 3 through 10 and associated appendices with revised test conditions, gear selection flowcharts, temperature and test-track corrections, tyre rolling sound measurement procedures, compressed air noise assessment, and conformity of production checks. No Contracting Party shall refuse to grant type-approvals under the 04 series of amendments from its entry into force until [TBD date], after which approvals under the preceding 03 series may no longer be accepted.

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