World Forum (WP.29) reports to the UNECE Inland Transport Committee
Documents
5 May Corrections to proposals from the GRSP Task Force on Automated Vehicles Regulation Screening (TF-AVRS) () WP.29-199-06 2026-05-05 Corrections to proposals WP.29/2026/63, WP.29/2026/65, and WP.29/2026/71.
24 Apr Proposal for a Resolution on Inspection Criteria for Used Vehicles () WP.29/2026/10 2026-04-24 Proposal to establish minimum inspection criteria for used vehicles before importation into countries. The Resolution provides inspection requirements across nine main categories including braking equipment, steering, visibility, lamps, axles, chassis, safety equipment, environmental emissions, and supplementary tests for passenger vehicles and battery/hybrid electric vehicles. The recommended inspection method includes visual inspections, functional checks, and performance testing using available techniques and equipment without vehicle dismantling. A Certificate of Roadworthiness and Communication Form example is provided for communication between importers and testing facilities.
23 Apr UN R39: Proposal for a Supplement 2 to the 02 series of amendments () WP.29/2026/105 2026-04-23 Proposal to insert new paragraphs 0. and 0.1. to 0.1.4., amend paragraphs 2.6., 2.7., 4.4.1., 5.1., 5.2., and 5.5. to 5.11., insert new paragraphs 2.9. and 2.10., and amend paragraph 1., footnote 1, to extend UN R39 application to vehicles of categories X and Y and vehicles with manual mode operating at speeds above 6 km/h equipped with Automated Driving System Feature of Type 2 (ADSF-2), revise speedometer and odometer requirements accordingly, and clarify provisions related to driver absence and manual driving controls.
23 Apr UN R61: Proposal for a Supplement 5 () WP.29/2026/110 2026-04-23 Proposal to insert new introductory paragraphs 0. and 0.1. to 0.1.3., amend paragraph 1.1. footnote 1, amend paragraph 2.5., and amend paragraph 4.4.1. footnote 3 to UN R61. The supplement extends application to vehicles of categories X and Y without driver, driver cab, or manual driving controls, and vehicles with manual mode operating above 6 km/h equipped with an Automated Driving System. Provisions related to driver, driver cab, or manual driving controls shall not apply if not covered by the amendment. For vehicles of category Y without a cab, the cab rear panel shall be replaced by a theoretical vertical transversal plane located 350 mm behind the rearmost point of the tyre of the foremost front axle.
23 Apr UN R67: Proposal for a Supplement 3 to the 04 series of amendments () WP.29/2026/112 2026-04-23 Proposal to insert new paras. 0, 0.1 to 0.1.3, amend paras. 1, 5, 6, 6.17.2.1, 16, 17, 17.1.7.1, 17.8.8, 17.8.8.1, 17.10.2, 17.11.4, and 17.13.2.3, insert new para. 14.1.4, and amend Annex 14 para. 6 to address vehicles of categories X and Y and conventional vehicles equipped with an Automated Driving System, extend application to vehicles without driver compartment and manual driving controls, clarify occupant compartment provisions, update electrical connection protection standards, and modify fault indication requirements to include logic signals to ADS and limp home mode activation.
23 Apr UN R73: Proposal for a Supplement 1 to the 02 series of amendments () WP.29/2026/113 2026-04-23 Proposal to insert new paragraphs 0., 0.2. to 0.2.2. to introduce Supplement 1 to the 02 series of amendments taking into account vehicles of categories X and Y and vehicles with a manual mode operating at speeds above 6 km/h equipped with an Automated Driving System, amend footnote 1 to paragraph 1. to reference the Consolidated Resolution on the Construction of Vehicles (R.E.3.), document ECE/TRANS/WP.29/78/Rev. 8, and amend footnote 2 to paragraph 5.3.4.1. to reference Annex 3 to that document.
23 Apr UN R97: Proposal for a Supplement 10 to the 01 series of amendments () WP.29/2026/115 2026-04-23 Proposal to insert new paragraphs 0. and 0.1. to 0.1.2. introducing Supplement 10 to the 01 series of amendments to UN R97 to account for vehicles of categories X and Y and vehicles with a manual mode operating at speeds above 6 km/h equipped with an Automated Driving System, to add footnote 1 at the end of paragraph 1.1., and to amend paragraph 32.4. regarding immobilizer setting procedures.
23 Apr UN R107: Proposal for a Supplement 2 to the 10 series of amendments () WP.29/2026/118 2026-04-23 Proposal to introduce new paragraphs addressing vehicles of category X and vehicles with manual mode operating above 6 km/h equipped with Automated Driving System Feature of Type 2 (ADSF-2). The proposal modifies definitions including "mass in running order," "passenger," "member of the crew," and "automatically-operated service-door." It inserts new definitions for ADSF-1 and ADSF-2, adds requirements for vehicles equipped with ADSF-2, and amends multiple provisions in Annex 1, Annex 3, Annex 4, Annex 8, Annex 11, and Annex 12 regarding driver's compartment specifications, door operations, emergency systems, and accessibility features.
22 Apr UN R116: Proposal for a Supplement 4 to the 01 series of amendments () WP.29/2026/119 2026-04-22 Proposal to insert new paragraphs 0 and 0.1 to 0.1.2 providing introduction to Supplement 4 covering vehicles of category X and Y with Automated Driving System, amend paragraphs 0.1, 1.1, 1.2 and 1.4 footnote 1 to define vehicle categories by reference to ECE/TRANS/WP.29/78/Rev.8, insert new paragraphs 2.17 and 2.18 defining ADS feature of type 1 and ADS feature of type 2, amend paragraph 4.4.1 footnote 4 to reference ECE/TRANS/WP.29/78/Rev.8 Annex 3, amend paragraph 5.1.2 to define device to prevent unauthorized use with reference to driver or ADS brake deactivation requests, amend paragraph 8.3.4.1 to specify immobilizer setting procedures, and amend Annex 11 paragraph 4.3.3 to exclude remote-control manoeuvring and parking, vehicles of categories X and Y, and activated ADSF-2 with authorized registered digital key from certain requirements.
23 Apr UN 121: Proposal for a Supplement 8 to the 01 series of amendments () WP.29/2026/120 2026-04-23 Proposal to insert new introductory paragraphs 0. and 0.1. to 0.1.4., amend paragraph 1. - Scope, amend paragraph 1 footnote 1, insert new paragraph 2.10., amend paragraph 4.4.1. footnote 2, amend paragraph 5., and amend paragraph 5.1.4. to UN Regulation No. 121 to take into account vehicles of categories X and Y, as well as vehicles with a manual mode operating at speeds above 6 km/h equipped with an Automated Driving System.
23 Apr UN R122: Proposal for a 01 series of amendments () WP.29/2026/121 2026-04-23 Proposal to insert new paragraphs 0. and 0.1. to 0.1.4. providing introduction to the 01 series of amendments regarding vehicles of categories X and Y and alignment of provisions for all occupants, amend paragraphs 0.1., 0.1.1., 0.1.3., 1.1. and 2.2., footnote 1 to define terms according to Consolidated Resolution R.E.3., amend paragraph 2.7. to define passenger compartment, amend paragraph 4.4., footnote 2 to reference Consolidated Resolution R.E.3., amend paragraph 5.2.1. to require heating systems in each passenger compartment, insert new paragraphs 12. and 12.1. to 12.2.4. providing transitional provisions, amend Annex 5, paragraph 2. to establish surface temperature requirements and allow manufacturers to justify higher temperatures through safety concept demonstration, amend Annex 5, paragraph 2.1. to limit surface temperature to 70°C for uncoated metal or 80°C for other materials, and delete Annex 5, paragraphs 2.2. and 2.3. Transitional provisions apply: as from official entry into force, Contracting Parties shall not refuse type approvals under the 01 series; as from 1 September 2028, Contracting Parties shall not be obliged to accept approvals to the original version first issued after that date; Contracting Parties shall continue accepting original version approvals first issued before 1 September 2028 and equipment/parts approvals issued under the original version.
23 Apr UN R125: Proposal for a Supplement 1 to the 03 series of amendments WP.29/2026/122 2026-04-23 Proposal to insert new paragraphs 0., 0.1. to 0.1.2., 1.4., 2.21., and 5.6., amend paragraph 1.1. footnote 1, paragraph 4.4.1. footnote 4, paragraph 5.1.3.4., and paragraph 5.1.3.5., based on GRSG-131-33. The supplement introduces provisions for vehicles of categories X and Y and vehicles equipped with an Automated Driving System, defines Safety Concept, addresses Field of Vision Assistant requirements, and establishes alternative requirements for category X vehicles with manual modes operated on-board the vehicle not using a driver's seat.
23 Apr UN R158: Proposal for a Supplement 6 () WP.29/2026/125 2026-04-23 Proposal to amend UN R158 based on GRSG-131-36. The supplement renumbers the introduction's first paragraph to 0.1, describing the regulation's purpose for rear visibility and detection devices. New paragraphs 0.2–0.2.3 address vehicles of categories X and Y, including exemptions for automated driving systems and manual operation modes. Paragraph 1.4 is amended to exempt category Y vehicles and category X vehicles without on-board manual modes. Amendments modify paragraphs 5.4.1, 12.4, 15.1.3, 15.1.4, 15.2.2, and Annex 9, paragraph 1.3.3.2, addressing safety concepts, rear-view field vision requirements, and vehicle load specifications.
23 Apr UN R163: Proposal for a Supplement 4 () WP.29/2026/130 2026-04-23 Proposal to insert new paragraphs 0., 0.1. to 0.1.2. introducing Supplement 4 to extend application of UN R163 to vehicles of categories X and Y, and vehicles with manual mode operating above 6 km/h equipped with an Automated Driving System, based on GRSG-131-40. The amendment clarifies that provisions related to driver and manual driving controls shall not apply if absent in the vehicle unless already covered. For vehicles equipped with an Automated Driving System, no special provisions or exemptions apply in any driving mode. Amendments also update footnote references to the Consolidated Resolution on the Construction of Vehicles.
7 May GTR 9: Proposal for a Corrigendum () WP.29/2026/140 2026-05-07 Proposal to amend UN GTR No. 9 (Pedestrian safety). In Part B, chapter 6, paragraph 6.3.1.2.4., replace "675 Nm 25 Nm" by "a minimum of 650 Nm but no more than 850 Nm". In Part B, chapter 8, paragraph 8.2.4.1., replace "675 Nm 25 Nm" by "a minimum of 650 Nm but no more than 850 Nm".
24 Apr UN R143: Proposal for a Supplement 2 () WP.29/2026/152 2026-04-24 Proposal to amend paragraph 1.1., footnote 1 to update the reference to the Consolidated Resolution on the Construction of Vehicles (R.E.3.); amend paragraph 4.4.1. to establish requirements for a dual-fuel operating mode indicator including visual and audio signals, with restrictions on indicator design and safety alert priority; amend paragraph 4.4.1.1. to require warnings when engine operation is forced to diesel mode and signals to an ADS feature; and amend paragraph 7.1. to specify OBD system requirements for diesel and dual-fuel operation modes, including malfunction detection and driver notification procedures.
24 Apr UN R177: Proposal for a Supplement 1 to the 01 series of amendments () WP.29/2026/155 2026-04-24 Proposal to enable the approval of vehicles equipped with an Automated Driving System and to optimize the measurement accuracy requirements for chassis dynamometer equipment and the measurement acquisition of the intake manifold pressure in system power testing for high-performance vehicles and makes editorial corrections.
22 Apr UN R73: Proposal for a Supplement 3 to the 01 series of amendments () WP.29/2026/165 2026-04-22 Proposal to insert new paras. 0., 0.1. to 0.1.2. to introduce Supplement 3 to the 01 series of amendments to take into account vehicles of categories X and Y and vehicles with a manual mode operating at speeds above 6 km/h equipped with an Automated Driving System, amend footnote 1 in para. 1. to provide updated reference to the Consolidated Resolution on the Construction of Vehicles, and amend footnote 2 in para. 5.3.4.1. to provide updated reference to the Consolidated Resolution on the Construction of Vehicles.
24 Apr UN R140: Proposal for a Supplement 8 () WP.29/2026/168 2026-04-24 Proposal to address automated driving systems, vehicles of categories X and Y, steering control alternatives, test procedures, and ESC system operational requirements.
27 May Authorization to develop a new UN GTR on Automated Driving Systems (EU, Japan, UK, USA, Canada, and China) WP.29/AC.3/62 2026-05-27 EU Japan UK USA Canada China