Proposal to establish uniform provisions for approval of electric powertrain retrofit system installation on vehicles of categories M₁–M₃ and N₁–N₃:

• Add abbreviations section,
• Insert definitions of electric powertrain retrofit system, vehicle installation approval, approval of electric powertrain retrofit system, type of electric powertrain retrofit system, original vehicle, parent vehicle, and member of family,
• Modify scope to apply to electric powertrain retrofit systems and their installation on vehicles transformed,
• Delete prior scope provisions,
• Renumber paragraphs accordingly,
• Insert markings requirements for retrofit system installation plates,
• Add approval procedures and communication forms,
• Insert specific requirements regarding electric powertrain retrofit systems with compliance to applicable UN Regulations including UN R10, UN R13, UN R13H, UN R85, and UN R100,
• Insert application range provisions,
• Modify installer authorization requirements,
• Insert information requirements for retrofit system manufacturers to provide installers,
• Insert end-user manual requirements,
• Add provisions for periodic technical inspection including retrofit system identifiability and certification requirements,
• Insert conformity of production procedures,
• Modify procedures for extension and modification of approval,
• Modify penalties for non-conformity and withdrawal procedures,
• Insert introductory provisions explaining the Regulation’s purpose,
• Insert names and addresses reporting requirements for technical services and type approval authorities,
• Split Annexes 1, 2, 3, 4, 5, 6, and 7 into separate provisions for electric vehicles and hydrogen fuel cell vehicles,
• Insert Annex 5 specific requirements aligned with UNECE Regulations including electromagnetic compatibility, braking, electric drive train power measurement, rechargeable energy storage system compliance with phased timeline from date of entry into force to 1 September 2031 for UNECE Regulation 100 compliance, and other applicable regulations.

Proposal to amend para. 2.9. to define ISOFIX position as a position that satisfies the requirements of this Regulation to allow the installation of ISOFIX child restraint systems as defined in UN Regulation No. 44 and UN Regulation No. 129, amend para. 2.24. to define i-Size seating position as a seating position that satisfies the requirements defined in this Regulation to allow the installation of i-Size child restraint systems as defined in UN Regulation No. 129, amend para. 5.2.2.7. to exclude i-Size seating positions and low ISOFIX anchorages installed in vehicles of category M₂ or M₃ from the requirements of para. 5.2.2.6., amend para. 5.2.4.1. to provide that marking requirements do not apply to vehicles of category M₂ and M₃, and amend para. 6.2.5.1. to provide that for vehicles in categories M₂ and N₂ the force shall be 10 times the mass of relevant parts of the seat and for categories M₃ and N₃ it shall be 6.6 times the mass of relevant parts of the seat.

Proposal to amend para. 2.27. to define ISOFIX position as a position satisfying UN R145 requirements to allow installation of ISOFIX child restraint systems as defined in UN R44 and UN R129, amend para. 2.36. to define i-Size seating position as satisfying UN R145 requirements for i-Size child restraint systems, insert new para. 2.48. defining minimum effective seat belt length, insert new para. 5.1.11. establishing minimum belt length measurement for vehicles of categories M₂ and M₃, amend para. 5.2.1. to clarify seating position requirements by vehicle category and child restraint system type, amend para. 5.2.2. to remove reference to manufacturer recommendations, amend para. 5.3.5. to limit ISOFIX position requirements to M₁ vehicles, insert new para. 11.3. establishing transitional provisions with entry into force date and 1 September 2030 deadline, and amend Annex 6 Appendix 1 and delete Annex 6 Appendix 2 para. 1.2.

Proposal to insert new definitions for Child Restraint System, ISOFIX position, and i-Size seating position, insert new paragraph 7.7.8.7 establishing requirements for Child Restraint Systems including pictogram specifications for ISOFIX-seating positions, i-Size-seating positions, and rearward-facing passenger seats, insert new paragraphs 10.42 to 10.42.7 establishing transitional provisions effective from the official date of entry into force and 1 September 2030, and add new figures 33, 34, and 35 to Annex 4 specifying pictogram requirements.

The 9th STCBC Task Force session convenes on 17 June 2026 from 14:30h to 16:30h CET via TEAMS meeting. The agenda includes welcome and meeting arrangements, adoption of the agenda, feedback from GRSP, and amendments to UN R107, UN R173, and UN R145. The next meeting will be scheduled.

Proposal to amend para. 2.9. to redefine ISOFIX position as a position that satisfies the requirements of this Regulation to allow the installation of ISOFIX child restraint systems as defined in UN Regulation No. 44 and UN Regulation No. 129, amend para. 2.24. to redefine i-Size seating position as a seating position that satisfies the requirements defined in this Regulation to allow the installation of i-Size child restraint systems as defined in UN Regulation No. 129, amend para. 5.2.2.7. to state that the requirements of para. 5.2.2.6. do not apply to the i-Size seating position and to low ISOFIX anchorages installed in vehicles of category M₂ or M₃, and amend para. 5.2.4.1. to provide that marking requirements do not apply to vehicles of category M₂ and M₃.

Proposal to amend para. 2.27. to define ISOFIX position as a position satisfying requirements of UN R145 to allow installation of ISOFIX child restraint systems as defined in UN R44 and UN R129, amend para. 2.36. to define i-Size seating position as a seating position satisfying requirements of UN R145 to allow installation of i-Size child restraint systems as defined in UN R129, insert new para. 2.48. defining minimum effective seat belt length, insert new para. 5.1.11. specifying minimum seat belt lengths for M₂ and M₃ vehicles, amend para. 5.2.1. to establish requirements for seating positions of M₁, M₂, M₃ and N₁ vehicles suitable for various child restraint systems and require M₁ vehicles to provide child restraint system installation information, amend para. 5.2.2. to remove reference to manufacturer recommendation, insert new para. 11.3. establishing transitional provisions applicable from the official entry into force date and from 1 September 2030, and insert new Annex 8 specifying measurement methodology for minimum effective seat belt length.

Proposal to insert new definitions for Child Restraint System, ISOFIX position, and i-Size seating position, insert new para. 7.7.8.7 requiring pictograms for ISOFIX-seating positions, i-Size-seating positions, and rearward-facing passenger seats, insert new paras. 10.42 to 10.42.7 establishing transitional provisions with entry into force from the official date, mandatory application from 1 September 2030, and acceptance of prior series until 1 September 2032, and add new figures 33, 34, and 35 to Annex 4 specifying pictogram requirements.

The 8th Task Force UN R173 meeting, held 18 May 2026 from 14:30h–16:30h CET via TEAMS, covered welcome and meeting arrangements, adoption of the agenda, amendment to UN R107, amendment to UN R173, and amendment to UN R145, with discussion of the next meeting.

The agenda for the 10th session of the STCBC Task Force on 22 July 2026 includes adoption of the agenda, amendment to UN R107, amendment to UN R173, amendment to UN R145, and discussion of the next meeting.

Proposal to reorganize the draft reference document AI-09-06/Rev.3 by moving the risk-by-risk management practices table to an annex, substantively revising Section 1 to emphasize document purpose rather than drafting history, substantively revising Section 2 to explicitly define the scope of AI uses in regulated automotive safety systems and distinguish different modes of AI use, revising Section 5 to replace risk-by-risk presentation with thematic discussion of recurring concepts in international standards and practice, and optionally adding a conclusion and further detailed annexes as needed.

Proposal to improve the interpretation of para. 8.1.6.1.(a) concerning verification that reactive and proactive practices for risk management are in place.

Proposal to improve the interpretation of para. 8.1.6.1.© concerning verification that the risk management activity includes risks from third parties.

Proposal to improve the interpretation of para. 8.1.6.1.(d) concerning verification that the risk management activity covers and is performed over the entire lifecycle.

Proposal to improve the list of examples of risk-management practices to support para. 8.1.6.1.

The 22nd ADS IWG session will be held in central Sydney, Australia, from 6-9 October. The meeting facility will be confirmed soon.

Proposal to amend para. 8.1.7.1.(f) to replace “ensures” with “focuses on” in the element text describing performance monitoring practices to track safety outcomes over time.

Proposal to revise para. 8.1.7.1.(g) to delete “Monitoring is expected to cover both the ADS and the SMS, ensuring a comprehensive view of safety performance.” and insert “Monitoring practices include the monitoring of the ADS product (i.e., using SPIs) and evaluation of the Safety Management System so that it remains effective (i.e., using KPIs).”

Proposal to delete “This clarifies that corrective” and replace with “Corrective”, and delete “/systemic” in para. 8.1.7.1.(e). The revised text states: Corrective actions may address both technical aspects (ADS) and organizational aspects (SMS).

Proposal to consider an official title for the GID. The original title “ADS Regulations Guidance and Interpretation Document” was for the baseline document used during the session in Bangkok. This title is not suitable for the official document intended for adoption by WP.29. The revised title is “UN Global Technical Regulation No. 26 and UN Regulation No. 185 Guidance and Interpretation Document,” reflecting the ADS regulations adopted by WP.29 with the expected numbers GTR 26 and UN R185.

The 9th session of the Informal Working Group on AI convened 3–4 June 2026 in London. Experts adopted the agenda and reviewed the consolidated draft reference document AI-09-06, which was substantially revised through two iterations (AI-09-06/Rev.1 and AI-09-06/Rev.2) before final submission to WP.29 as AI-09-06/Rev.3. Key modifications included limiting use cases in section 3 to driving functions, removing section 6 and the “other use cases” section, and incorporating lifecycle risks in sections 4 and 5. The IWG received a presentation on ISO/PAS 8800/2024 AI safety standards. A 1-year mandate extension was requested to submit a formal document for the June 2027 WP.29 session.

The Informal Working Group on Artificial Intelligence will hold its tenth session on Thursday, 23 July 2026 from 13.30 to 15.30 CET online. The agenda includes adoption of the agenda and brief report of the ninth session, discussion of results of the June WP.29 session presentation, exchange of views on timeline for formal document submission to the June 2027 WP.29 session, discussion of status of the draft reference document in view of its transformation into a formal document, and consideration of upcoming meetings. The eleventh session is planned for Thursday, 3 September 2026.

Proposal to improve the interpretation of para. 8.1.6.1.(b) concerning verification that the risk-management activity is not limited to the ADS itself but includes risk arising from organisation/people which can affect the SMS effectiveness or the safety of the ADS.

Proposal to improve the interpretation of para. 8.1.5.1. concerning the scope and contents of the manufacturer’s SMS safety policy.

Proposal to improve the interpretation of para. 8.1.5.1.(a) concerning the definition of the principles and objectives upon which the SMS is built, operated, and maintained.

Proposal to improve the interpretation of para. 8.1.5.1.(b) concerning the general recognition of the inherent risks of ADS-related activities throughout their life cycle, including the risks of the parties involved.

Proposal to improve the interpretation of para. 8.1.5.1.© concerning the organizational structure and the safety governance elements and their appropriateness for the needs of the organisation.

Proposal to improve the interpretation of para. 8.1.5.1.(e) the description of the means/approaches to engage people within the organisation in the culture of safety.

Proposal to remove brackets around GB/T 34590 Road vehicles – Functional safety and GB/T 43267 Road vehicles – Safety of the intended functionality in para. 8.1.5.1. References for Implementation. The approval authority or its designated technical service shall verify that the safety policy covers definition of principles and objectives, general recognition of inherent risks of ADS-related activities throughout their life cycle, organisational structure and safety governance elements, evidence of commitment to safety, and description of means/approaches to engage people within the organisation in the culture of safety.

Proposal to improve the guidance to read “This point focuses on management of qualification and experience for roles responsible for making decisions that affect safety so there is appropriate level of competence to perform their duties.”

Proposal to delete text stating “The requirement highlights that competence is expected to be actively developed and maintained through structured training.” and insert text stating “This point focuses on the existence and maintenance of SMS training plans to support competence for the SMS management” as guidance on interpreting the requirement in para. 8.1.8.1.(b).

Proposal to revise the guidance text in para. 8.1.8.1.© by deleting “This element ensures the existence of effective communication channels, both internally and externally, to support awareness and information sharing.” and inserting “This point focuses on the existence of communication channels, both internal and external, to support awareness and information sharing.” The proposal follows comments received in the 18th ADS Workshop where discussion of the SMS section in a dedicated small drafting group was requested, and the current text aims at streamlining the text.

Based on ADS-21-68/Rev.1, amend para. 3.2.3.(b) to clarify that the regulation requires the safety level of ADS to be at least to the level of a competent and careful human driver as a general concept and technology-neutral comparator, that manufacturers should explain how they determine and apply this concept accounting for national specificities including those that might arise in relevant cases, that different approaches or combinations of approaches may be used varying depending on the safety concept, claims and argument structure, and approach to safety assessment, that no single approach is presumed better, that manufacturers may use more than one approach, that driver population reference data sets should be subject to appropriate selection, processing and interpretation, and to provide non-exhaustive examples of reference driver based approaches and behaviour-based approaches.

Proposal to add resources providing guidance on Safety Performance Indicators. The added resources include J3237, Dynamic Driving Task Assessment (DA) Metrics for Automated Driving Systems; AVSC00006202103, Automated Vehicle Safety Consortium (2021) Best Practice for Metrics and Methods for Assessing Safety Performance of Automated Driving Systems (ADS); AVSC00008202111, Automated Vehicle Safety Consortium (2021) AVSC Best Practice for Evaluation of Behavioural Competencies for ADS-Dedicated Vehicles (ADS-DVs); SAE J2944, Operational Definitions of Driving Performance Measures and Statistics; and SAE J3197, Automated Driving System Data Logger.

Proposal to improve the interpretation of para. 8.1.6.1.(d) on continued evaluation contributing to continuous learning so that SMS remains effective through modification and adaptation.

Proposal to improve guidance on para. 8.1.8.1. which focuses on aspects that support safety and safety culture such as people, competencies, and communication.

Proposal to replace text explaining that the ADS IWG did not reach consensus on definitions with clarification that remote intervention and remote interaction were not intended to convey different meanings in the regulation, both covering cases where the ADS requires support for tactical functions while continuing to perform the entire dynamic driving task, note that this aspect of ADS is a developing area, and include references to SAE J3016-2021, EU 2022/1426, the Automated Vehicle Safety Consortium Best Practice for ADS Remote Assistance Use Case (Nov. 27, 2023), and the upcoming ISO/PAS 26361 standard.

The Informal Working Group on Automated Driving Systems identified topics for future consideration, categorised into four lists: items not addressed within original versions of the GTR/UNR; existing items requiring amendment or improvement; items relating to operational implementation; and other items. List 1 includes consistent Operational Design Domain description, external Human-Machine Interface provisions, and connectivity considerations. List 2 includes remote assistance, ADS to ADAS transitions, Data Storage Systems for Automated Driving, deactivation processes, and In-Service Monitoring and Reporting. List 3 addresses improvements from drafting interpretation documents, road safety agents, mutual recognition provisions, system updates, and Separate Technical Unit approval. List 4 addresses text streamlining. A Guidance and Interpretation Document is expected. Appendix 1 provides a work schedule beyond June 2026.

DSSAD data, whether stored on or off the vehicle, shall be readily available and retrievable through an electronic communication interface that complies with a publicly available standard, with internationally recognized standards recommended to promote interoperability. Data elements concerning activation and deactivation of the feature shall be available via the vehicle’s information display or user interface where controls related to manual performance of the DDT are provided, with access to timestamps subject to restrictions ensuring compliance with data protection requirements.

Proposal to amend the interpretation of para. 8.1.5.1.(d) to replace “a key” with “an”, delete “effective”, and insert “processes” before “of the SMS”. The proposal streamlines guidance text on SMS safety policy to improve clarity in describing how safety policy demonstrates management commitment to safety through approval by the accountable executive and supports promotion of safety and continuous improvement of the SMS.

Proposal to modify the safety risk management definition by replacing “the core” with “an”, changing “that supports” to “described in”, deleting “and the intended results of the Organization, as well as the effectiveness of other organizational processes”, capitalizing “Organization” to “organization”, and removing the comma after “Organization”. The term safety risk management restricts itself to the management of safety risks without consideration of factors such as financial, legal, economic, or reputational risks.

Proposal to modify para. 8.1.7.1.(h) to replace “aims to ensure that” with “focuses on”, replace “Assessment of how organizations coordinate” with “Assessment that organizations coordinate”, delete “and product reviews” from the list of change management triggers, and delete “the approach and output from various” before “monitoring procedures” and delete “including operational data, safety reports and performance indicator” from the examples of monitoring procedures.