Amendments to the proposal to amend the snow test method for C3 tyres in order to prescribe the wider of the possible speed ranges. Corrects wording to replace “blocking differential” with “differential lock” and mandatory use of differential lock in certain cases.

The proposal would delete redundant words to improve brevity and clarity.

This document proposes corrections only to the Russian-language version of the regulation.

Correction to the schedule envisioned for work on the proposed new regulation for lane-keeping assist systems (LKAS) and parking assist systems (PAS).

Revised text prepared by the AMEVSC informal group to clarify the requirements in Annex 21 of UN Regulation No. 13 on the use of simulation, specifically in the Appendices 1, 2 and 3 of Annex 21 following discussions at the last GRRF session and comments from OICA (doc. AMEVSC-10-05).

Proposal that would correct and clarify provisions within Annex 10 that apply not only to category O2 and O3 trailers, but also, as intended, to category O4 trailers.

Several vehicle control regulations refer to compliance with UN Regulation No. 10 on electromagnetic compatibility. The proposal would revise these references to focus only on the technical (thus excluding administrative) requirements since some countries do not apply UN R10.

OICA comments on document WP.29-157-06 for GRRF consideration.

The UN R13 and 13-H include procedures to filter out the effects of electric regenerative braking systems from the braking assessment. This proposal would allow test services to disconnect to RBS prior to running tests. It also would allow the use of DC Ampere-hour meter to measure charge states.

Text prepared by the International Organization of Motor Vehicle Manufacturers (OICA) in order to introduce the concept of “revision of approvals” into regulations under GRRF responsibility.

Proposal concerning the final report following upon the draft prepared by France on the development of a global technical regulation concerning uniform provisions for pneumatic radial tyres for passenger and light truck (commercial) vehicles.

Editorial corrections to the proposal prepared by the European Commission (EC), France and European Tyre and Rim Technical Organisation (ETRTO) to introduce wet grip provisions and testing procedures for tyres of categories C2 and C3.

Paper prepared by OICA contesting the proposal from FEMFM to apply the “identical disc/drum” philosophy to the definition of identical brake linings.

This paper presents some of the main questions and positions of OICA regarding the Japanese proposal on lane-keeping and parking-assist systems. In general, OICA is not in favor of new regulations for LKAS and PAS.

Text prepared by the International Organization of Motor Vehicle Manufacturers (OICA) in order to remove the ESC control and tell-tale requirements from Regulations Nos. 13 and 13-H to Regulation No. 121 and to review the transitional provisions of both Regulations 13 and 13-H.

Text prepared by Italy to insert into Revision 2 the missing item 12.5 of the transitional provisions already approved as per Corrigendum 01 to
Supplement 7.

Recommendations from Mr. C. Ross transmitted to the secretariat concerning editorial improvements and corrections to the text of UN Regulation No. 13.

Proposed clarifications to the text prepared by the European Association of Automotive Suppliers (CLEPA) and from the International Organization of Motor Vehicle Manufacturers (OICA) to concerning references to Regulation No. 10 within Regulation Nos. 13 and 13-H.

Response to proposals offered by OICA in document GRRF-74-16.

Questionnaire destined for vehicle manufacturers and developed for the study of TPMS in the reduction of commercial vehicle fuel consumption and CO2 emissions.

Questionnaire destined for tire manufacturers and developed for the study of TPMS in the reduction of commercial vehicle fuel consumption and CO2 emissions.

Draft questionnaire destined for TPMS manufacturers and developed for the study of TPMS in the reduction of commercial vehicle fuel consumption and CO2 emissions.

Introduction to a new EC-sponsored research project into the impact of tire-pressure monitoring systems in reducing fuel consumption and CO2 emissions of commercial vehicles.

Text prepared by the UN R55 informal group: Requirements on movable ball couplings, increased range of application of remote controls to couplings similar to C50-X and G50-X; couplings amendments; enable increased standard coupling characteristic values; and additional requirements for mountings.

Annex to the draft terms of reference providing a list of possible areas for amendments to the regulation on mechanical couplings.

Draft terms of reference and rules of procedure for the informal working group established to overhaul the UN Regulation on mechanical couplings presented by the informal group chairman for GRRF approval.

Insertion of missing items to define terms ACV plug and ACV socket.

Amendment prepared by the informal working group on Automated Connections between Vehicles (ACV) to enable the use of automatic coupling systems under UN Regulation No. 13.

The AEBS regulation provides for acoustic, haptic, and/or optical warnings in relation to the nature and timing of an impending collision. This proposal seeks to clarify the choices available to manufacturers according to the various conditions/scenarios envisioned by the regulation.

Updated version of the proposed global technical regulation on light vehicle pneumatic radial tires.

Comments from India on informal documents GRRF–73-11 and GRRF-73-10 proposing to clarify and align the texts of GTR No. 3 and UN Regulation No. 78 on motorcycle braking systems.

Proposal by IMMA to clarify the text of UN R78 and align the text with Global Technical Regulation No. 3.

Current wording of UN R79 prevents the approval of positive steering of trailers using energy supply and electrical control from the towing vehicle because standards applicable to energy supply connectors and digital information interchange have not been established.

Presentation providing accident data to support the Japanese proposal for a new regulation to govern approvals of lane-keep assist steering systems (LKAS).

Submission from Japan further elaborating on the scope of its proposal for a new regulation for the approval of lane-keeping assist steering systems.

Text prepared by the Netherlands to suggest improvements and simplifications of the transitional provisions in UN Regulations 13 and 13H.

Relation between L&R slip ratio difference and ACC without TCS and Differential Lock and Comparison between Traction Control System “ON” and “OFF”.

Proposal prepared by the IMMA to clarify the GTR text and introduce simplified test procedures in accordance with UN Regulation No. 78.

Presentation from the “ambassador” of the Informal Group for the establishment of an International Whole Vehicle Type Approval (IWVTA) system concerning activities and information relevant to the GRRF.

Report of the Working Party on Brakes and Running Gear on its seventy-fourth session (19–22 February 2013)

Supporting presentation to the ETRTO proposal for minimum wet-grip performance thresholds (document GRRF-73-18) to ensure that improvements in tire rolling resistance (per EU CO2 goals) do not result in inadequate wet-grip performance.

Proposal for collective amendments of amendments to Regulations Nos. 13 (Heavy vehicle braking), 13-H (Brakes of M1 and N1 vehicles), 79 (Steering equipment) and 89 (Speed limitation devices) and the new Regulations on LDWS and AEBS to clarify the references to Regulation No. 10 into the UN Regulations mentioned above.

Text prepared by the informal group on Regulation No. 55 to amend the requirements for movable couplings, increase the range of application of remote controls to couplings similar to C50-X and G50-X, enable the increase of characteristic values of standard couplings and to add requirements for the mounting of couplings.

Text prepared by the International
Organization of Motor Vehicle Manufacturers (OICA) and the European Association of Automotive Suppliers (CLEPA) to effect an extensive set of corrections and clarifications to formulas and references used UN Regulation No. 13, based on document GRRF-74-31.

Text prepared by the informal working group on Automated Connections between Vehicles (ACV) to introduce automatic coupling systems into UN Regulation No. 13.

Correction to ISO reference since Byte 3-4 of EBS 11 is only referenced in Part 2 of ISO 11992 and therefore the text should make explicit that reference along with amendment 1:2007. Also proposes to omit several redundant footnotes and references.

OICA notes the change in name of “ASTM” to “ASTM International”.

OICA positions opposed to the Japanese proposal for new regulations to govern lane-keeping assist systems and parking assist system, arguing that such systems are already covered under UN Regulation 79.

Supporting document to the proposal from the informal working group on Automated Connections between Vehicles concerning the referencing of ISO13044-2:2013 in the proposed amendments to UN Regulation No. 13.

Text prepared by the European Tyre and Rim Technical Organisation (ETRTO) to correct editorial errors in the adopted proposal for Supplement 18 to Regulation No. 54 (document WP.29/2012/49).

At the 74th GRRF session, CLCCR presented document GRRF-74-37 which noted that a design restriction in UN R79 prevents trailers from using energy from a towing vehicle. Following discussion, a number of delegates indicated their support for an amendment to remove this restriction and enable the use of new technologies.

Editorial improvements to the wording of marking requirements, superseding document GRRF-74-03.

Text prepared the European Tyre and Rim Technical Organisation (ETRTO) to introduce new tire sizes.

Text prepared by the European Tyre and Rim Technical Organisation (ETRTO) to remove All Terrain Vehicles (ATV) tires from UN Regulation 106 on agricultural tires.

Text prepared by the European Tyre and Rim Technical Organisation (ETRTO) to clarify the test procedure of the second load/speed performance test used for tires designed for speeds above 240 km/h for tires (as identified by the letter code “V” or “Z” in the size designation).

Proposal to include ATV tires in the motorcycle and moped tire regulation in order to enable the type approval of tires designed to equip quadricycles covered by the new Regulation (EU) No. 168/2013 of 15 January 2013 on the approval and market surveillance of two- or three-wheel vehicles and quadricycles (L category vehicles). These tires may also equip some agricultural tractors (SbS vehicles) covered by the new EU Regulation.

Proposal to incorporate additional tire sizes within the regulation for commercial vehicle tires sold in countries requiring type approval according to UN Regulation No. 54.

Text prepared by the European Tyre and Rim Technical Organisation (ETRTO) in order to correct inconsistencies in time measurement accuracy in Annex 6 of UN R 117.

Text prepared by Germany to clarify electrical braking system and energy supply line requirements with regard to towed trailers, including proposals for voltage specifications and inclusion of electro-hydraulic transmission devices within such systems. The text also seeks to align terminology with comparable paragraphs in other UN Regulations.

Text prepared by the United Kingdom of Great Britain and Northern Ireland to review and simplify the UN R-13 transitional provisions.

Text prepared by the United Kingdom of Great Britain and Northern Ireland to review and simplify the UN R 13-H transitional provisions.

Text prepared by the Italy to modify provisions concerning the sharing of components within combined braking systems (CBS) in order to adapt to technological progress.

Text prepared by the International Motorcycle Manufacturers Association (IMMA) to modify provisions concerning the sharing of components within combined braking systems (CBS) in order to adapt to technological progress.

Series of amendments to clarify a variety of requirements, notably concerning test surface requirements, ABS cycling, and peak braking coefficient measurements.

Series of amendments to clarify a variety of requirements, notably concerning test surface requirements, ABS cycling, and peak braking coefficient measurements.

Text prepared by the International Organization of Motor Vehicle Manufacturers (OICA) to introduce the concept of “revision of approvals” into the UN Regulations under GRRF responsibility in order to align the UN Regulations with the EU Whole Vehicle Type Approval Directive 2007/46/EC in order to ease the administrative burden for both manufacturers and approval administrations regarding the extension of existing approvals.

Supplement 2 to the 02 series of amendments to Regulation No. 117 (Document WP.29/2012/54) as adopted at the June WP.29 session contained a typo where the snow temperature range for the snow grip test should be ‐4°C to ‐15°C, but the ‘minus’ sign was omitted before the first figure.

Addendum to the proposed correction to the Russian-language version of Revision 7 of UN Regulation No. 13 to better align with the English and French versions.

Supporting document to explain Germany’s proposal for mandatory automatic adjustment of brakes for class 01 and 02 trailers.

Proposal to require an automatic adjustment of the service brakes for trailers of class O1 and O2.

Questions raised by OICA in response to the German proposal to clarify electrical braking system and energy supply line requirements with regard to towed trailers, including proposals for voltage specifications and inclusion of electro-hydraulic transmission devices within such systems.

OICA comments on Japan’s proposal and supporting justification for a new regulation on lane-keeping assistance systems (documents GRRF-74-40 and GRRF-74-41).

OICA comments on the CLCCR proposal to remove restrictions in UN R76 on the use of energy from a towing vehicle by its trailer.

Proposal to clarify approval requirements for vehicles and trailers equipped with anti-lock braking systems with regard to the braking compatibility of towing and towed vehicles, including between ABS and compressed-air braking systems. The proposal revises Annexes 10 and 13 of the regulation.

Proposal to delete references to electronic control systems and brake assist systems within UN R13-H in order to simplify use of the regulation within the proposed international whole vehicle type approval regulation. These provisions would be taken up by new separate UN Regulations.

Proposal to transfer electronic stability control systems provisions out of UN Regulation 13-H and into a new stand-alone regulation. The proposal arises from a perceived need to simplify UN R13-H to facilitate its application within the proposed international whole vehicle type approval.

Proposal to transfer brake assist systems provisions out of UN Regulation 13-H and into a new stand-alone regulation. The proposal arises from a perceived need to simplify UN R13-H to facilitate its application within the proposed international whole vehicle type approval.

Proposal to improve the definition of “identical” parts as applied to replacement brake discs and drums and to introduce an “identical” part definition for brake linings.

Comments on the proposed series of amendments to clarify a variety of requirements, notably concerning test surface requirements, ABS cycling, and peak braking coefficient measurements, in GTR No. 3.

Comments on the proposed series of amendments to clarify a variety of requirements, notably concerning test surface requirements, ABS cycling, and peak braking coefficient measurements in UN R78.

Comments on the text prepared by the Italy to modify GTR No. 3 provisions concerning the sharing of components within combined braking systems (CBS) in order to adapt to technological progress.

Proposal to clarify the text of the regulation.

Comments on the text prepared by the International Motorcycle Manufacturers Association (IMMA) to modify provisions concerning the sharing of components within combined braking systems (CBS) in order to adapt to technological progress.

Correction to document GRRF/2013/12 to clarify the intent to specify that a vehicle must be equipped with ISO 7638 or an automated connector (ACV) or both.

Corrections to delete text concerning movable couplings that was inadvertently included in document GRRF/2013/16.

Proposal for a new regulation for the approval to tires installed on a vehicle. This regulations is proposed for use within the International Whole Vehicle Type Approval system in order to ensure proper tire fitment on a vehicle under IWVTA evaluation.

OICA’s remaining concerns over the proposal to refine the definition of “identical” discs and drums and to extend this to brake linings.

Provided by the Forum secretariat.

Suggested changes to the proposal to introduce the concept of “revision of approvals” into the UN Regulations under GRRF responsibility in order to align the UN Regulations with the EU Whole Vehicle Type Approval Directive 2007/46/EC.

Proposal to correct typographical errors in Corrigendum 2 to Revision 7 of UN R13 wherein the symbols s, s’ and s_o were erroneously transcribed.

Joint invitation by Sweden and Japan to an ad hoc meeting to discuss the possibility of amendment Regulation No. 79 to introduce provisions of lane-keeping assistance and other corrective steering systems.

Presentation to further discussions on Japan’s proposal to establish a new UN Regulation on lane-keeping assistance systems.

Position paper calling attention to transport-related particulate matter, including exhaust and non-exhaust particulates, and considering the negative impact on air quality inside motor vehicles due to shortcomings in ventilation and filtration systems.

Proposal to require a vehicle sticker showing a diagram of the brake reference forces to facilitate their use in periodic technical inspections.

Responses to document GRRF-75-19 detailing OICA’s remaining concerns over the proposal to refine the definition of “identical” discs and drums and to extend this to brake linings.

Revisions to document GRRF/2013/28 intended to simplify the transitional provisions.

Presentation of issues regarding the UN R13-H provisions on complex electronic control (CEL) systems and the proposals to separate electronic stability controls (ESC) and brake assist systems (BAS) from the light vehicle braking regulation. Since ESC and BAS are subject to CEL provisions, this raises a question on how best to apply CEL across what would be three separate regulations (13-H, ESC, and BAS).

Proposal to insert missing item in the table of contents.

Including the addition of the latest informal document submissions.

Corrections to the proposed series of amendments to clarify a variety of requirements, notably concerning test surface requirements, ABS cycling, and peak braking coefficient measurements.

Corrections to the proposed series of amendments to clarify a variety of requirements, notably concerning test surface requirements, ABS cycling, and peak braking coefficient measurements in UN R78.

Proposal to permit greater discretion in the performance of the fade tests should track safety considerations warrant. In view of several fatal accidents, the test tracks are concerned over requirements to bring the vehicle to a full stop repeatedly and rigidity of the requirement for 15 snubs in quick succession;

Review of international whole vehicle type approval issues pertinent to GRRF from the September 2013 session.

Annotations to the provisional agenda for the February 2014 GRRF session.

Proposal to improve the definition of “identical” parts as applied to replacement brake discs and drums and to introduce an “identical” part definition for brake linings. This documents supersedes document GRRF-75-18.

Proposal for amendments to delete provisions for electronic stability and brake-assist systems from UN R13-H as part of their transposition into new stand-alone regulations.

Proposal to transfer brake assist system systems provisions out of UN Regulation 13-H and into a new stand-alone regulation. The proposal arises from a perceived need to simplify UN R13-H to facilitate its application within the proposed international whole vehicle type approval. This document supersedes document GRRF-75-14.

Proposal to transfer electronic stability control systems provisions out of UN Regulation 13-H and into a new stand-alone regulation. The proposal arises from a perceived need to simplify UN R13-H to facilitate its application within the proposed international whole vehicle type approval. This document supersedes document GRRF-75-15.

Proposal for a new regulation for the approval to tires installed on a vehicle. This regulations is proposed for use within the International Whole Vehicle Type Approval system in order to ensure proper tire fitment on a vehicle under IWVTA evaluation. This document supersedes GRRF-75-20.

Text prepared by the informal group of experts on Regulation No. 55 to introduce amendments on requirements for movable couplings, increased range of application of remote controls to couplings similar to C50-X and G50-X, possible increase of characteristic values of standard couplings and to include of further requirements on the mounting of couplings.

Proposal of the ad hoc expert group on transitional provisions to clarify and update these terms within the light braking regulation, including provisions for extensions of type approvals granted according to the antecedent requirements of the original approval. These amendments also relate to the transfer of brake-related telltale provisions to UN R121.

Proposal to enable the approval of positive steering of trailers using energy supply and electrical control from the towing vehicle because standards applicable to energy supply connectors and digital information interchange have not been established.

Editorial improvements to the wording of marking requirements, superseding document GRRF/2013/24.

Proposal of the ad hoc expert group on transitional provisions to clarify and update these terms within the heavy braking regulation, including provisions for extensions of type approvals granted according to the antecedent requirements of the original approval. These amendments also relate to the transfer of brake-related telltale provisions to UN R121.

Updated proposal for a series of amendments to clarify a variety of requirements, notably concerning test surface requirements, ABS cycling, and peak braking coefficient measurements under UN R78.

Proposal from the International Motorcycles Manufacturer Association (IMMA) to introduce amendments clarifying the current text on the use of Combined Braking Systems (CBS) into UN R78.

Updated proposal for a series of amendments to clarify a variety of requirements, notably concerning test surface requirements, ABS cycling, and peak braking coefficient measurements. The proposal clarifies the terms “inoperative” and “disconnected”, introduces the “K-method” and the use of a representative vehicle based on UN R13-H.

Proposal from Italy to clarify provisions concerning the use of Combined Braking Systems (CBS) in GTR No. 3.

Proposal by the European Tyre and Rim Technical Organisation (ETRTO) to insert a new marking provision and, under “categories of use”, a definition for construction application (Industrial tractor) tyres into UN R106.