Proposal to allow the use of talcum for the dust resistance test as an alternative to dry quartz

Proposal to update of ISO standard referred in this Regulation as alternatives

The task force works on the improvement of UN Regulation no. 134 and a potential new UN Regulation on liquefied hydrogen

Proposal to update the captions underneath multiple ISO envelope
drawings in appendix 2 to annex 6, including adding references to UN Regulation No. 129.

Proposal to correct para. 6.2.5.1. (seat inertia forces) to specify application of UN R14 (not “this Regulation” as erroneously copied) for the anchorage load tests.

Proposal to correct para. 6.2.5.1. (seat inertia forces) to specify application of UN R14 (not “this Regulation” as erroneously copied) for the anchorage load tests.

The Working Party on Passive Safety held its seventy-seventh session from 5 to 9 May 2025 in Geneva. GRSP discussed amendments to multiple UN Regulations and Global Technical Regulations covering safety-belts, child restraint systems, pedestrian safety, hydrogen and fuel cell vehicles, and protective helmets. GRSP adopted proposals for amendments to UN R 16, UN R 100, UN R 127, UN R 129, UN R 134, UN R 173, UN R 174, and Mutual Resolution No. 1, which were submitted to WP.29 for November 2025 consideration. The working party also addressed electrically activated door opening, automated vehicles, and child protection topics, scheduling its next session for December 2025.

Proposal to introduce additional requirements for CRS in buses equipped with two-point safety belt to address child safety in rollovers and frontal impacts.

Proposal to enable application of UN R14 to ADS vehicles.

Proposal to amend UN R100 to account for vehicles of categories X and Y equipped with an Automated Driving System. The Regulation, originally drafted for vehicles with driver and manual driving controls, is extended to vehicles without driver and without manual driving controls. Modifications include new definitions for ADS feature types, amended provisions for active driving possible mode, warning requirements for REESS failures and low energy content when ADSF-2 is active, and adjusted test procedures in Annexes 8 and 9E.

Proposal to amend UN R135 Supplement 4 to the 02 series of amendments. The Regulation is amended to account for vehicles of category X. The Regulation is extended to apply to vehicles without driver and without manual driving controls inside the vehicle. In case of vehicles equipped with an Automated Driving System other than vehicles of categories X and Y, in manual driving mode no special provisions apply; in a mode where an ADS feature is active the relevant ADS requirements apply. Amendments address scope, definitions, and approval test procedures for pole side impact testing.

Proposal to introduce provisions on Deployable Pedestrian Protection Systems (DPPS) pursuant to Amendment 3 to GTR 9.

Proposal to clarify that the removal of an insert may also trigger additional tests with alternative dummy statures.

Proposal to improve the shoulder height requirements to properly take the dimensions of premature newborns into account.

Proposal to correct inconsistencies pursuant to the introduction of provisions for trailers (Category O vehicles) into the regulation.

Proposal to correct inconsistencies pursuant to the introduction of provisions for trailers (Category O vehicles) into the regulation.

Proposal to amend UN R153 to account for vehicles of category X and Y equipped with an Automated Driving System. The Regulation, originally drafted for vehicles with driver and manual driving controls, is extended to vehicles without driver and without manual driving controls inside the vehicle. Provisions related to driver and manual driving controls shall not apply if not already covered by this amendment. In manual driving mode, no special provisions apply. In a mode where an ADS feature is active, relevant ADS requirements apply.

Proposal to amend UN R127 to account for vehicles of category X equipped with an Automated Driving System. The Regulation, originally drafted for vehicles with driver and manual driving controls, is extended to vehicles without driver and without manual driving controls. For vehicles equipped with ADS, provisions related to driver/manual driving controls shall not apply if not already covered by this amendment. Amendments modify definitions of “Mass in running order” and “Normal ride attitude” and update ARHSS engagement provisions.

Proposal to clarify the scope of data from tests to the windscreen that must be provided for the purpose of type approval.

Proposal to clarify the scope of data from tests to the windscreen that must be provided for the purpose of type approval.

Proposal to enable application of UN R12 to ADS vehicles.

Proposal to amend UN R16 (Safety-belts) Supplement 3 to the 10 series of amendments to extend application to vehicles equipped with Automated Driving Systems (ADS). Modifications include scope amendments for vehicle categories X and Y, new definitions for ADS feature types 1 and 2, and adjustments to retractor requirements, occupant contact provisions, and restraint system evaluation procedures for ADS-equipped vehicles.