Text prepared by the European Commission, France and Germany to provide a specific area in buses of Class I, allowing a child to remain seated in his/her pram or pushchair.

Text prepared by the International Organization of Motor Vehicle Manufacturers (OICA) to introduce the concept of “revision of approvals” in the UN Regulations under the responsibility of the Working Party on General Safety Provisions (GRSG).

Text prepared by the Chair of the Task Force on Liquefied Natural Gas vehicles to introduce type-approval provisions for vehicles equipped with LNG propulsion systems. The proposal has been prepared as a new consolidated version (Revision 3) of UN Regulation No. 110.

Text prepared by Germany clarifying the provisions of UN Regulation No. 67 with respect to hose assemblies.

Text prepared by Japan to add field-of-vision provisions to enhance the safety of pedestrians and other vulnerable road users in narrow alleys and by-streets and other improvements to Regulation No. 46

Text prepared by Japan to amend the requirements for fire prevention under certain conditions in the event of a rear collision.

Text prepared by the Russian Federation to amend the provisions of the installation height of interior emergency controls in Class B vehicles.

Text prepared by Italy to introduce requirements allowing the installation of systems to control the access of passengers on board.

Text prepared by the European Association of Automotive Suppliers (CLEPA) to enable the approval of an OEM engine control unit on a CNG/LNG vehicle during the vehicle type approval process, eliminating the need for a separate type approval of the ECU as is the current requirement.

Text prepared by the European Association of Automotive Suppliers (CLEPA) to introduce into Regulations Nos. 67 and 110 type approval provisions for “valve control at stop-start”. This proposal allows the tank valves to stay open in an active stop-start phase for CNG/LPG with stop-start engines.

Correction to the descriptive paragraph of document GRSG/2013/5, noting its purpose as “to increase the safety benefits of the driver’s field of vision and the pedestrian safety in narrow streets”.

Text prepared by CLEPA to introduce a prohibition on any flow of a gaseous fuel into a diesel/gasoline reservoir and limiting the flow of diesel/gasoline into a gaseous fuel tank in bi-fuel vehicles.

Running order of the agenda for the April 2013 session of the Working Party on General Safety

Proposal to introduce an “if fitted” clause into the regulation scope in order to clarify that installation of devices to prevent unauthorized vehicle use is not mandatory.

Text prepared by Germany to introduce requirements to prevent accidents when the flap covering the engine compartment is open.

Proposal from Germany to amend the requirements for the minimum number of priority seats: four in Class I, two in Class II and Class III and one in Class A and Class B and disallowing the priority designation for folding seats.

Text prepared by Germany to introduce the automatic activation of the hazard warning lights upon detection of excess temperatures in engine and/or heater compartment.

Text prepared by the expert from Germany to amend requirements concerning the accessibility of emergency windows as presented in document GRSG/2012/15 following the GRSG discussion during its 103rd session.

Proposal to strike “retractable step” language from the regulation with regard to low-floor buses since these vehicles are specifically associated with only one single step from the ground into the low floor area.

IRU request for a risk assessment on CNG and LNG vehicles pursuant to a coach fire during which the main valves on CNG cylinders ruptured.

Link to the video referenced in the IRU discussion paper on the need for measures to mitigate CNG/LNG fire risks.

As part of investigations into a bus accident involving CNG container ruptures, the Netherlands would like to know whether other countries have experienced fires in CNG vehicles and what measures have been taken to reduce the potential risks.

Proposals to clarify the text of the amendments updating provisions for service doors, windows and emergency exits.

Recommendations from the SDWEE informal group to revise its proposed amendments to UN R107 in response to GRSG comments on the original draft (i.e., GRSG/2012/15).

Proposed revisions to the CLEPA to introduce into Regulations Nos. 67 and 110 type approval provisions for “valve control at stop-start”. The CLEPA proposal would allow the tank valves to stay open in an active stop-start phase for CNG/LPG with stop-start engines.

Revisions to the changes proposed for the amendments to UN R107 developed by the Informal Group for Service Doors, Windows, and Emergency Exits (SDWEE) for inclusion in the 06 series of amendments to the regulation (document GRSG/2012/15).

OICA supports the proposal from the EC, France, and Germany (GRSG/2013/9) to provide for a specific area on Class I buses for prams/pushchairs where a child could remain seated, but proposes changes to the text for clarity.

In document GRSG/2013/2, the Russian Federation proposed to amend the position requirement for interior controls of power-operated service doors in Class B vehicles from the current minimum of 1600 mm to a range between 1000-1500 mm.

Here OICA proposes to replace the suggested range with a single minimum value of 1000 mm for all classes of vehicles.

Proposal to set mandatory requirements for odometers installed in vehicles in order to address odometer use in vehicle maintenance and inspections and to combat odometer fraud in sales of used cars.

Comments on the proposed guidelines for advanced driver-assistance systems (lane-change, hazard, collision, etc.).

Proposed revisions to the CLEPA to introduce into Regulations Nos. 67 and 110 type approval provisions for “valve control at stop-start”. The CLEPA proposal would allow the tank valves to stay open in an active stop-start phase for CNG/LPG with stop-start engines.

Revised proposal (based on document GRSG/2012/15) for amendment of UN R107 prepared by the Chair of the SDWEE informal group to incorporate the changes agreed during the GRSG-103 session.

Proposal to delete the unintended duplication of generic automatic functions in the table concerning specific automatic functions.

Comments on the proposals to amend UN R107 with regard to service doors, windows, and emergency exits.

This document aims at improving the transitional provisions of the 03 series of amendments to Regulation No. 46, including: Provisions for extensions to approvals to the 03 series of amendments for devices, provision for approval of devices to the 02 series, and provisions for aftermarket.

This document aims at improving the transitional provisions of the 04 series of amendments to Regulation No. 46, including: Provisions for extensions to approvals to the 04 series of amendments for devices, provision for approval of devices to the 02 series, and provisions for aftermarket. It assumes approval of document GRSG-104-25 on 03 series transition provisions.

Presentation proposing a need to develop uniform guidelines for vans and buses used for the transport of young schoolchildren (ages 3-6).

After document WP.29/2013/34 was submitted as the approved text from GRSG, it was noted that some of the agreed changes from informal document GRSG-103-10/Rev.2 had not been implemented. The present document aims to effect the omitted changes, avoid unintentional deletions from the adopted GTR 12 text, and ensure alignment with the agreed text in UN R60.

OICA report on behalf of the ISO group working on camera-monitor systems. ISO 16505 specifies minimum safety, ergonomic and performance requirements for camera-monitor systems as an alternative to the currently mandatory inside and outside mirrors for road vehicles.

Japan Vehicle Safety Policy Study Group March 2013 report and recommendations for the safety of vehicles intended to carry young schoolchildren (ages 3-6).

Text prepared by the Chairman of the LNG Task Force (Netherlands) to address issues and concerns about proposed amendments to UN R110 (document GRSG/2013/7) raised by France.

Text prepared by the Chairman of the LNG Task Force (Netherlands) to address issues and concerns about proposed amendments to UN R110 (document GRSG/2013/7) raised by France.

Text prepared by the Chair of the LNG Task Force (Netherlands) to improve provisions for the identification of the correct device for cryogenic applications and consistency within the proposed amendments to UN R110 (GRSG/2013/7) pursuant to concerns raised by France.

Document prepared by the Chairman of the LNG Task Force (Netherlands) to respond to questions raised by France concerning the proposed LNG amendments to UN R110 (document GRSG/2013/7).

This compendium of case studies is provided in response to a question raised by the French delegation to the Amendments proposed to Regulation 110 pertaining to the use of LNG as a vehicular fuel.

Text prepared by the Chairman of the LNG Task Force (Netherlands) in response to concerns raised by France regarding the possibility of overfilling an LNG system. This amendment to the proposal to introduce LNG provisions into UN R110 (document GRSG/2013/7) matches ISO requirements covering the same issue.

Text prepared by the Chairman of the LNG Task Force (Netherlands) in response to questions raised by France concerning the proposed amendment to introduce LNG provisions into UN R110 (document GRSG/2013/7). The amendments aim to improve the internal consistency of the proposed amendments.

Priority of Discussion on Technical Requirements for IWVTA

This document was prepared by the informal group on the introduction of plastic glazing for windscreens and laminated plastic panes other than windscreens in Regulation No. 43 (IGPG). It supersedes the informal document GRSG-103-20.

Request to extend the mandate of the informal group working on type approval test procedures for plastic glazed windows.

Proposal to extend the mandate of the informal group from April 2013 to October 2014.

Project schedule for completion of amendments to introduce the type approval of plastic glazing into UN R43.

Presentation in support of revisions to the current underrun protection vehicle specifications.

Position paper arguing for improvements in rear underrun protection.

At the 100th GRSG session, Germany presented the document GRSG/2011/19 to propose more demanding requirements for rear underrun protection devices on heavy goods vehicles. The target is to ensure a higher level of safety for passenger car occupants, who have a high risk to get severely or fatally injured in case of hitting the rear of a truck or trailer. This document provides a cost-benefit analysis in support of the proposal.

Text prepared by Germany to reintroduce 1) special type-approval tests and 2) special requirements regarding conformity of production to rigid plastic planes and rigid plastic double glazed units. Two further corrections are proposed in deleting 3) a false approval mark and 4) references to tests in the table of tests to be applied to safety glazing.

Japanese explanation of its field of vision requirements and test specifications under UN R125 and R46 pursuant to enabling Japan’s participation in IWVTA.

Review of UN R34 and Japan Safety Regulation 35 in view of the latter’s use of 50 km/h collision speeds in test procedures and the interest in harmonizing procedures to enable IWVTA.

Text prepared by the Chair of the Task Force on Liquefied Natural Gas (LNG) vehicles (based on document GRSG/2013/7) to introduce type approval provisions for vehicles equipped with LNG propulsion systems. The proposal has been prepared as a new consolidated version (Revision 3) of UN Regulation No. 110.

Background paper on the proposal to specify the rear field of vision such that the driver, when starting the vehicle, can notice an object in a blind spot and stop the vehicle before the object comes in contact with the rear wheel.

Categorical decisions on the documents discussed during the GRSG-104 session.

Text from Belgium to amend the annex on additional safety prescriptions for trolleybuses in order to update these with regard to the respective electrical standards.

Agreed changes to the series of amendments resulting from the work of the Informal group on Service Doors, Windows and Emergency Exits (SDWEE) to update and improve UN R107, including passenger entry/exit, driver compartments, passageways, use of signs, and emergency lighting.

Various corrections and amendments, including SDWEE revisions, to UN R107 and
series of corrections to UN R43, as approved by the GRSG.

Proposal to introduce requirements to prevent accidents when the flap covering the engine compartment is open.

Proposal to amend requirements for the minimum number of priority seats: four in Class I, two in Class II and Class III and one in Class A and Class B and disallowing the priority designation for folding seats.

Proposal to insert provisions in Annex 3 to facilitate access to a roof escape hatch in the event that the vehicle is lying on its side. This proposal supplements document WP.29/2013/100 as submitted by GRSG to the World Forum.

Proposal to clarify that the regulation applies to the type approval of anti-theft devices if fitted in the vehicle (and therefore is not meant to render such devices compulsory in vehicles).

Proposal to clarify the transitional provisions of the 03 series of amendments to UN Regulation No. 46, including provisions for extensions of approvals to the 03 series of amendments,for approval of devices to the 02 series, and provisions for aftermarket devices.

Proposal to allow the installation of exterior mirrors with automatic pivoting functions on the passenger side of a vehicle in order to enable designs that offer a better field of vision for the driver during turning maneuvers.

Proposal to clarify the provisions on the extended field of vision on heavy goods vehicles across different mirror classes. The text would require assessment of normal and extended fields of vision using a single mirror adjustment and to allow for the loss of up to 10% of the close-proximity field of vision in such configurations.

Proposal to establish uniform provisions for gangway barriers in vehicles of Classes I and A, including a proposed 100N force limit for moving such barriers out of the way.

Proposal to introduce type-approval provisions for fuel selection systems into the regulation on compressed natural gas-powered vehicles.

Proposal to introduce type-approval provisions for “valve control at stop-start” into the regulation on LPG equipment. The proposal would allow tank valves stay open in a commanded stop-start phase as it is the case for the idling phase of non-stop-start vehicles. These provisions are similar to those for UN R110 on CNG vehicles.

Proposal to introduce type approval provisions for “valve control at stop-start”. The proposal would let the tank valves stay open in a commanded stop-start phase as is the case for the idling phase of vehicles not equipped with start-stop systems. These provisions are similar to those proposed for UN Regulation No. 67

Proposal to introduce more stringent requirements for rear underrun protection devices.

Proposal to clarify the text concerning automatic valves in the draft Supplement 1 to the 01 series of amendments to Regulation No. 110 (document WP.29/2013/101).

Proposal to amend Annex 12 of the regulation to align its safety prescriptions for trolley buses with current electrical standards.

Proposal to clarify the transitional provisions of the 04 series of amendments to Regulation No. 46, including provisions for extensions to approvals to the 04 series of amendments, for approval of devices to the 02 series, and provisions for aftermarket devices. It assumes approval of document GRSG/2013/18 on the 03 series transition provisions.

Proposal to introduce new provisions into Regulation No. 67 for preventing the flow of liquefied petroleum gas (LPG) into the petrol or diesel tank, and vice versa in order to address a potential safety risk in bi-fuel or dual-fuel vehicles.

This informal document aims at correcting and clarifying the draft amendments to Regulation No. 110 as proposed in WP.29/2013/101. At its November 2013 session, the World Forum WP.29 is expected to consider and adopt draft Supplement 1 to the 01 series of amendments to Regulation No. 110, inserting new provisions for motor vehicles using Liquefied Natural Gas (LNG) in their propulsion system. During the last session, GRSG agreed to have a final review of the proposal.

Updated proposal to insert provisions in Annex 3 to facilitate access to a roof escape hatch in the event that the vehicle is lying on its side, superseding document GRSG/2013/17.

Series of clarifications to the text of the amendments updating provisions for service doors, windows and emergency exits, superseding document GRSG-104-10.

The main goal of the proposal is to delete the prohibition on the use of laminated glass or plastic material in window panes and to delete the provision that emergency windows shall be capable of being operated from outside

Proposal to clarify that “low-floor vehicles” concern only those vehicles that provide a single step from the ground into the low floor area.

IRU observations and conclusions regarding the German proposal (document GRSG/2013/27) to introduce more stringent requirements for rear under-run protection devices.

Revised proposal, pursuant to comments received after its posting, to clarify the text of the amendments updating provisions for service doors, windows and emergency exits.

The main goal of the proposal is to delete the prohibition on the use of laminated glass or plastic material in window panes and to delete the provision that emergency windows shall be capable of being operated from outside.

Proposal for LPG dual-fuel vehicle provisions.

Proposal to introduce fire suppression systems for buses and coaches activated by detection of fire in the engine and/or heater compartment.

Update from the expert group developing provisions for plastic glazing under UN Regulation No. 43

In response to a bus accident where a pressure relief device produced a horizontal jet flame lasting several minutes, the Netherlands offers possible changes to CNG component and bus safety regulations.

Update on the integration of UN Regulations under the purview of the Working Party on General Safety into the proposed International Whole Vehicle Type Approval system.

Corrections to the text prepared by Japan to amend the requirements for fire prevention under certain conditions in the event of a rear collision.

Proposal to improve the wording without changing the intent of the original proposal to amend the requirements for the minimum number of priority seats: four in Class I, two in Class II and Class III and one in Class A and Class B and disallowing the priority designation for folding seats.

Complementing Belgium’s proposal to align Annex 12 of UN R107 (on trolley-bus safety) with current electrical standards, Russia proposes five additional areas for further consideration.

Proposal to clarify the wording of the original proposal to prevent accidents when the flap covering the engine compartment is open by specifying that the provisions concern only the main engine access panel.

Proposal to add transitional provisions to ensure the validity of the preceding series of amendments to UN R107 for vehicles not impacted by the 05 series (mandating temperature alarm systems in certain bus compartments not directly visible to bus occupants).

OICA raises a series of questions concerning the Japanese proposal (document GRSG/2013/5) to add field-of-vision provisions to enhance the safety of pedestrians and other vulnerable road users in narrow alleys and by-streets and other improvements to Regulation No. 46.

Proposal to clarify that the 04 series of amendments (adopted document WP.29/2012/87) addresses only vehicles with a high cab.

Proposal to align the definition of the “driver’s ocular points” with that of Regulation No. 125 (forward vision) as also used in EC Directive 2003/97/EC as amended by Directive 2005/27/EC. The proposal concerns the ocular points used to check compliance with the required field of vision provided by the rear-view mirrors.

OICA counter-proposal to the German proposal (document GRSG/2013/27) to introduce more stringent requirements for rear underrun protection devices.

Proposal to adapt the provisions for multi-function displays to technological progress. In principle, current displays can convey more information to the driver, including levels of severity or importance, while the current text was written when technologies were less flexible. As a result, the current provisions risk impeding the use of beneficial multi-function tell-tales.

Proposal to refine the text of document GRSG/2013/23 wherein Germany proposed to clarify the provisions on the extended field of vision of heavy goods vehicles across different mirror classes. The text would require assessment of normal and extended fields of vision using a single mirror adjustment and to allow for the loss of up to 10% of the close-proximity field of vision in such configurations. The UK proposes to add the word “simultaneously” in several places to confirm that the mirror can not be re-adjusted during the approval test in order to meet the extended field of view requirements.

Proposal to clarify the “resistance to high temperature” test procedure to account for the effect of higher altitudes (barometric pressure) on temperature calibrations (e.g., the boiling point of water).

Justification for raising the stringency of rear underrun protection device requirements as proposed in document GRSG/2013/27.

Proposal to require automatic mirrors to unfold automatically when the vehicle reaches a speed higher than 10 km/h. The concern is to address certain mirrors designed not to unfold at speeds up to 45 km/h.

The informal group on camera-monitor systems (CMS) produced a proposal to enable the use of CMS as an alternative to conventional mirrors (document GRSG/2011/23/Rev.1). A decision on this proposal has been pending while the Forum awaits the establishment of an ISO standard on CMS. Since the ISO standard is now in its final stages, Germany proposes to reactivate the CMS informal group in order to prepare an updated regulatory proposal for these systems.

CLCCR recommendation to establish an expert group to further consider the German proposal to raise rear underrun protection device (RUPD) requirements. CLCCR raises concerns over the cost-benefit and in particular, over the relative effectiveness of higher requirements across the range of vehicle categories that would be affected.

Presentation in support of and offering revisions to Japan’s proposal (document GRSG/2013/5) for amendments to UN R46 in order to bring the regulation into line with Japanese regulations (pursuant to the International Whole Vehicle Type Approval initiative).

Proposal developed by the GRSG chair, OICA, and the UK to align the transitional provisions of the 01 series of amendments to UN Regulation No. 121 (document WP.29/2012/30, presently pending before WP.29 and awaiting parallel amendments from the GRRF for UN R13 and 13-H) with those of UN R13 and 13-H.

Proposal to clarify that the requirements and test procedures introduced for fuel rails in the 01 series are not intended to apply to other CNG components.

The draft supplement 1 to the 01 series of amendments to UN R110 (pending before the November WP.29 session) introduces type-approval provisions for vehicles equipped with liquefied natural gas propulsion systems. In this document, Germany signals its intention to prepare substantial revisions concerning its safety provisions.

Presentation in support of the proposal to introduce new fire suppression requirements under UN R107 on bus and coach construction.

Updated proposal to introduce the automatic activation of the hazard warning lights upon detection of excess temperatures in engine and/or heater compartment in buses and coaches.
This proposal supersedes document GRSG-104-04.

IWVTA working paper as revised and updated during the 105th GRSG session.