Informal document from the Informal Working Group on Real Driving – Additional Sound Emission Provisions replacing the formal proposal to update the RD-ASEP limit line following revisions of the test procedures implemented by the 05 series of amendments.

Informal document from the Informal Working Group on Real Driving – Additional Sound Emission Provisions to replace the formal document proposing a Supplement to the 05 series of amendments to clarify the application of the Annex 7 ASEP testing conditions of motorcycles.

A proposal to meet the objective to reduce noise pollution (particularly in towns) and to be able to warn pedestrians, cyclists and others of the vehicle’s arrival with the least possible discomfort.

Proposal replaces document GRBP/2025/20

By this proposal all types of electric vehicles (xEVs) are included in the provisions of ASEP (Annex 7) in UN Regulation No. 51. If applicable, input of the dedicated subgroup of IWG RD-ASEP has been incorporated.

Proposal to replace ECE/TRANS/WP.29/GRBP/2025/21

Proposal to replace ECE/TRANS/WP.29/GRBP/2025/22

Proposal to replace ECE/TRANS/WP.29/GRBP/2025/23

Proposal to replace ECE/TRANS/WP.29/GRBP/2025/2, add a new Annex 5 Special provisions for the testing of vehicles equipped with an ADS, amend paragraphs 2.7. and 2.8. to modify the definition of “Mass in running order” and “Pause function”, insert new paragraphs 2.13. to 2.17. to define Automated Driving System, Dynamic Driving Task, bi-directional vehicle, and forward direction, renumber former paragraph 2.13. to 2.18., amend paragraph 6.2.5. to replace “Driver selectable” with “Available” and modify provisions for AVAS sounds, amend Annex 1 item 1.2.2. and Annex 3 paragraph 3.3.1. to address bi-directional vehicles and reverse modes, and insert provisions in Annex 5 for testing vehicles equipped with an ADS.