Proposal to amend UN R73 on Lateral Protection Devices, amending ECE/TRANS/WP.29/GRSG/2024/38. The proposal adds safety requirements including a new definition of Blind Spot Information System referencing UN R151. Key modifications lower the minimum height of the lower edge of LPD from 550 mm to 450 mm for most vehicles, while maintaining 550 mm for vehicles with axle distance exceeding 6.5 m. The proposal includes transitional provisions and references GRSG-113-13. Japan and France submitted this based on traffic accident data showing reduced fatalities with lower LPD height requirements.

India proposes formulation of new UN GTR under 1998 agreement for fire protection systems in occupant compartment of IC engine buses of M₃ category Class III based on methodology followed in Indian standard AIS-135 (Parts 3 and 4). The FPS is an inbuilt alarm and protection system based on water mist system installed in occupant compartment to allow evacuation time for bus occupants in case of fire event. India requests GRSG agreement and guidance for addition of this item under listing of candidate for development of new UN GTR.

Proposal to clarify that FVA displays indicating vehicle speed or distance traveled are not considered to be onboard speedometers or odometers for the purposes of paragraphs 5.1. and 5.2. of UN R39.

Proposal from the GRSG task force on Automated Vehicles Regulatory Screening to exempt vehicles without manual driving controls from provisions of UN R18 applicable only to vehicles with manual driving controls.

Proposal from the GRSG task force on Automated Vehicles Regulatory Screening to exempt vehicles without manual driving controls from provisions of UN R26 applicable only to vehicles with manual driving controls, introduce definitions for “ADS feature of type 1” and “ADS feature of type 2”, and define the vertical transversal plane for vehicles without a driver.

Proposal from the GRSG task force on Automated Vehicles Regulatory Screening to exempt vehicles without manual driving controls from provisions of UN R34 applicable only to vehicles with manual driving controls, to introduce definitions for “ADS feature of type 1” and “ADS feature of type 2”, to clarify the provisions for vehicles in case of separate driver compartment, and to clarify that the loading area shall be considered as luggage compartment for vehicles of category N.

Proposal from the GRSG task force on Automated Vehicles Regulation Screening to address ADS vehicles, including exemption of vehicles of subcategories X and Y from the requirements of UN R46. For other ADS vehicles, no special provisions or exemptions apply under UN R46.

Proposal for the GRSG task force on Automated Vehicles Regulation Screening to address ADS vehicles, including the exemption of vehicles of subcategories X and Y from provisions concerning manual driving controls. No special provisions or exemptions apply to other ADS vehicles (unless provided for under other requirements for the safety of ADS vehicles).

Proposal from the GRSG task force on Automated Vehicles Regulation Screening to exempt ADS vehicles of subcategories X and Y from requirements related to the presence of a human driver and manual driving controls. The proposal permits X and Y vehicles to use alternative materials for windscreens given their 6 kph speed restriction. The proposal further permits translucence levels below 70% for ADS vehicles while an ADS feature is active (i.e., performing the DDT).

Proposal from the GRSG task force on Automated Vehicles Regulation Screening to exempt ADS vehicles without foot controls from the requirements of this Regulations.

Proposal from the GRSG task force on Automated Vehicles Regulation Screening to clarify that an odometer display is not required for ADS vehicles of subcategories X and
Y (but if fitted, shall comply with the relevant provisions) and that requirements related to speedometers do not apply to these vehicles as well as to any ADS vehicle while an ADS feature of type 2 is active.

Proposal from the GRSG task force on Automated Vehicles Regulation Screening to adapt UN R58 for application to ADS vehicles.

Proposal from the GRSG task force on Automated Vehicles Regulation Screening to enable application of UN R61 to ADS vehicles. In the absence of driver/driver cab/manual driving controls in the ADS vehicle, provisions related to them shall not be taken into account if not already covered by this amendment.

Proposal from the GRSG task force on Automated Vehicles Regulation Screening to enable the application of UN R66 to ADS vehicles. In the absence of driver/driver’s compartment/manual driving controls in the vehicle, provisions related to them shall not be taken into account if not already covered by this amendment.

Proposal from the GRSG task force on Automated Vehicles Regulation Screening to enable application of UN R67 to ADS vehicles. In the absence of a driver/driver’s compartment/manual driving controls in the vehicle, provisions related to them shall not be taken into account if not already covered by this amendment. The proposal clarifies provisions for vehicles with a separate driver’s compartment.