Proposal from the Informal Working Group (IWG) on Global Technical Regulation No. 9 Phase 2 (GTR9-PH2) to introduce the Flex PLI lower legform impactor and related test procedures into the GTR on pedestrian safety protection, including new bumper test area specifications.

Appendix to the proposal for Amendment 2 to GTR 9 providing the rationale, justifications, and other supplemental information concerning the development of the amendment to introduce the Flex PLI lower legform impactor and related test procedures, including new bumper test area specifications.

Proposal to require seat belt components such as retractors to remain functional if damaged during the load-retention test according to Annex 9 of UN R17. Such components have occasionally been damaged during testing such that their functionality has been impaired. In order to ensure adequate occupant safety, this proposal would require all safety-belt components to be included in the test installation and require post-test inspection to confirm the continued functionality.

Proposal to introduce installation specifications for securing a cab mounted on a vehicle to the test rig for tests B and C, as is currently provided for test A, under UN R29. This proposal aims to improve repeatability and reproducibility while allowing more flexibility in permitting the use of rigid composite blocks and/or (adjustable) metal brackets in securing the vehicle in the place of the wooden block presently prescribed in Figure 1.

Proposal to require checking of non-integral child restraints (e.g., booster seats) for risk of injuries caused by narrow contact with buckle and safety-belt such as may be caused by strong local pressure from twisted buckles, belts, or tongues.

Proposal to amend the transitional provisions in order to explicitly confirm that approvals granted prior to the respective supplements to the 01 and 02 series of amendments and the establishment of the new guidelines on UN Regulation procedures (documents WP.29/2017/107 including Corrigendum 1 and Addendum 1) will continue to be accepted. This amendment confirms the understanding that the new procedures apply only to new approvals and do not affect previous approvals.

Proposal to add provisions for the definition and requirements for lower tether strap and the definition and specifications of Lower Tether Anchorages (LTA).

Alternative proposal to GRSP/2017/27 submitted by the EC to clarify and improve airbag warning label requirements and to group these provisions under UN R16 in order to avoid the need to update multiple regulations in case of changes. OICA would not, however, add provisions concerning language variations (these are handled at the point of sale).

Proposal to delete Appendix 5 and thereby end static testing as a compliance option. In addition, this proposal amends Appendix 1 by reducing the forward movement of the head of the manikin to 1.2 m in alignment with UN Regulation No. 14. Further, the proposal would limit the movement of the seat anchorages to 100 mm to ensure a minimum residual space for the passenger between the seats. Lastly, to ensure that seat fixations are reliably fastened after relocation, the proposal would require the necessary information to be marked directly on the seat and provided in the owner’s manual.

Proposal to amend the transitional provisions in order to explicitly confirm that approvals granted under the preceding series of amendments and the establishment of the new guidelines on UN Regulation procedures (documents WP.29/2017/107 including Corrigendum 1 and Addendum 1) will continue to be accepted. This amendment thus confirms the understanding that the new procedures apply only to new approvals and do not affect previous approvals.

Proposal prepared by the secretariat to correct and improve the quality of the image of Figure 1a of Annex 5.

Proposal from Spain on behalf of the Technical Services Group (TSG) on UN R129 to require that the shoulder strap positioner, if any, and the buckle open independently of each other in order to satisfy the requirement that the buckle can be opened by a single action. Currently, if the shoulder strap positioner has not been opened, it is possible that the buckle cannot be opened.

Proposal from Spain on behalf of the Technical Services Group (TSG) on UN R129 to require that the shoulder strap positioner, if any, and the buckle open independently of each other in order to satisfy the requirement that the buckle can be opened by a single action. Currently, if the shoulder strap positioner has not been opened, it is possible that the buckle cannot be opened.

Proposal from Spain on behalf of the Technical Services Group (TSG) on UN R129 to require that the shoulder strap positioner, if any, and the buckle open independently of each other in order to satisfy the requirement that the buckle can be opened by a single action. Currently, if the shoulder strap positioner has not been opened, it is possible that the buckle cannot be opened.

Proposal from Spain on behalf of the Technical Services Group (TSG) on UN R129 to require that the shoulder strap positioner, if any, and the buckle open independently of each other in order to satisfy the requirement that the buckle can be opened by a single action. Currently, if the shoulder strap positioner has not been opened, it is possible that the buckle cannot be opened.

Proposal from Spain on behalf of the Technical Services Group (TSG) on UN R129 to restrict iSize booster seats (Non-integral Enhanced Child Restraint Systems) to occupants with a maximum stature of 135 cm in order to satisfy the plug and play principle. Presently, UN R129 would allow for approval of such CRS for children up to 150 cm.

Proposal from Spain on behalf of the Technical Services Group (TSG) on UN R129 to restrict iSize booster seats (Non-integral Enhanced Child Restraint Systems) to occupants with a maximum stature of 135 cm in order to satisfy the plug and play principle. Presently, UN R129 would allow for approval of such CRS for chiildren up to 150 cm.

Proposal from Spain on behalf of the Technical Services Group (TSG) on UN R129 to allow the head of the dummy to pass the DE plane provided there is a structure (e.g., head pad or backrest) that provides adequate protection for the head. Under UN R129, the combination of a stiffer test bench foam and the design of the test dummy can mean that when testing forward-facing child restraints (including boosters), the dummy’s head often passes the DE plane. The Q-series dummies are not proven to be biofidelic during the rebound phase of the impact test. In such cases, the head pad or backrest provides protection to the child’s head and the energy-absorption properties of this structure will have been tested using the test method described in UN Regulation No. 129.

Proposal from Spain on behalf of the Technical Services Group (TSG) on UN R129 to allow the head of the dummy to pass the DE plane provided there is a structure (e.g., head pad or backrest) that provides adequate protection for the head. Under UN R129, the combination of a stiffer test bench foam and the design of the test dummy can mean that when testing forward-facing child restraints (including boosters), the dummy’s head often passes the DE plane. The Q-series dummies are not proven to be biofidelic during the rebound phase of the impact test. In such cases, the head pad or backrest provides protection to the child’s head and the energy-absorption properties of this structure will have been tested using the test method described in UN Regulation No. 129.

Proposal from Spain on behalf of the Technical Services Group (TSG) on UN R129 to allow the head of the dummy to pass the DE plane provided there is a structure (e.g., head pad or backrest) that provides adequate protection for the head. Under UN R129, the combination of a stiffer test bench foam and the design of the test dummy can mean that when testing forward-facing child restraints (including boosters), the dummy’s head often passes the DE plane. The Q-series dummies are not proven to be biofidelic during the rebound phase of the impact test. In such cases, the head pad or backrest provides protection to the child’s head and the energy-absorption properties of this structure will have been tested using the test method described in UN Regulation No. 129.

Proposal from Spain on behalf of the Technical Services Group (TSG) on UN R129 to allow the head of the dummy to pass the DE plane provided there is a structure (e.g., head pad or backrest) that provides adequate protection for the head. Under UN R129, the combination of a stiffer test bench foam and the design of the test dummy can mean that when testing forward-facing child restraints (including boosters), the dummy’s head often passes the DE plane. The Q-series dummies are not proven to be biofidelic during the rebound phase of the impact test. In such cases, the head pad or backrest provides protection to the child’s head and the energy-absorption properties of this structure will have been tested using the test method described in UN Regulation No. 129.

Proposal to clarify and align the French version of the text with regard to its English counterpart and the provisions on locking devices for each vehicle door.

Proposal to correct a cross-reference with regard to an ISOFIX exemption.

Proposal to correct an oversight by adding the minimum requirement for at least a two-point lap belt (Br3, Br4m, Br4Nm) for use with rearward facing child restraints for M₃ as is already the case for M₂ vehicles.

Proposal to correct a cross-reference regarding an ISOFIX anchorage exemption.

Certain enhanced child restraint systems are designed for forward-facing and rearward-facing depending upon the age of the occupant. This proposal would clarify the labeling and packing information to avoid confusion between the requirements for these “dual” systems and exclusively forward-facing CRS.

CLEPA presentation proposing further study of possible responses to the concerns raised and solution proposed in document GRSP/2018/6 regarding non-integral child restraints (e.g., booster seats) and the risk of injuries from narrow contact with buckle and safety-belt.

Proposal to require rigid barrier frontal crash testing for commercial use quadricycles (i.e., four-wheeled vehicles with unladen mass not more than 400 kg (550 kg for goods-carrying vehicles), not including the mass of batteries in the case of electric vehicles and whose maximum continuous rated power does not exceed 15 kW).

Global NCAP letter of November 2016 supporting attention to the crashworthiness of L-category four-wheeled vehicles (L6/L7) via a “new global standard”.

December 2015 notes prepared by Global NCAP in safety awareness following “Safer Cars in India” program.

Proposal to amend to document GRSP/2018/10 in order to clarify the torque specification for attaching seats and to delay the proposed entry into force.

Proposal clarify that only a 3-point-belt shall be permitted for the driver seating position in order to address differing interpretations among Technical Services regarding which requirements apply for driver position seat-belt approval.

Clarification with regard to the possibility to install side-facing seats in buses of category M₂ and M₃ of classes A and I.

Proposal to introduce references to specifications for the construction, preparation and certification of the Flexible Pedestrian Legform Impactor (FlexPLI).

Proposal of amendments to ECE/TRANS/WP.29/GRSP/2018/6

Proposal to remove the age and stature characteristics from the definition of an “Infant carrier” to avoid misinterpretations. These seats may be used by children above the age specification provided they fall within the stature limits.

Proposal to explicitly allow the granting extensions for type approvals under the 02 series of amendments and for any approval not affected by 03 series of amendments pursuant to the new guidelines on UN Regulations.

Proposal to align end-user information provisions with those adopted for UN R44.

Pursuant to the concern raised by Spain to avoid a misinterpretation that shoulder strap positioners must be designed to be released before the harness buckle, This proposal clarifies that a shoulder strap positioner may be released before, after, or simultaneously with the harness buckle. The proposal also improves the text with regard to the release of modules from a base.

During its 61st session, GRSP approved Supplement 3 to the 01 series of amendments and Supplement 2 to the 02 series of amendments. This proposal reinserts text inadvertently omitted during the reproduction of the text as approved during the session.

The video used during the presentation can be downloaded separately.

Proposal to amend document GRSP/2017/40 in order to clarify the performance requirements for impacted doors (i.e., determination of whether a door remained closed during the test) and to reduce the proposed force level from 500 N to 400 N for the test to open the door.

Proposal to remove references to age limits in preference for limits based on stature in the definition of “infant carrier”, to update the transitional provisions in line with the new guidelines on regulatory procedures (ECE/TRANS/WP.29/1044/Rev.2), especially concerning extensions of approvals, and to replace a reference in para. 16.11 to “vehicle approval” with “Enhanced Child Restraint Systems”.

Proposal to update the Communication Form since from the 07 series of amendments rear safety belt reminders have been added.

Proposal to prohibit the granting of new approvals under UN R44 from [1 September 2020] and to amend the transitional provisions accordingly.

Latest developments from the GTR 7 informal group to implement the Phase 2 development of the GTR. Phase 2 addresses a new measurement procedure for the effective height of the head restraint and introduction of the Biofidelic Rear Impact Device (BioRID).

Proposal to introduce new and modified labeling and to clarify packaging information to distinguish between forward-facing-only, rear-facing-only, and convertible CRS in order to reduce the risk of users misusing these enhanced CRS.

Proposal to introduce provisions for the approval of the booster cushion category of Enhanced Child Restraint Systems.

Proposal to clarify provisions for booster seats under the 02 series of amendments to avoid possible confusion with the provisions for booster cushions in the proposal for the 04 series of amendments (see document GRSP/2018/29). The proposal also adds a missing reference to Appendix 5 of UN R16 that defines envelopes for non-integral Enhanced Child Restraint Systems.

The 01 series of amendments to UN R129 amended the door panel geometry to create a small opening close to the seat bight. This change protected the panel from interaction with the anchorage of the adult seat belt on the test bench (added subsequently in the 02 series). Although Integral ISOFIX Enhanced Child Restraint Systems (ECRS) do not use the belt, these CRS were also required to use this new door panel geometry. This proposal amends the 02 series of amendments to require Integral ISOFIX ECRS to use the original door panel geometry with no opening (except during extensions of approvals in which the new panel geometry was used). The proposal ensures that ISOFIX ECRS designs cannot use the opening to mitigate loads to the ECRS and dummy.

Proposal to clarify provisions for booster seats under the 02 series of amendments to avoid possible confusion with the provisions for booster cushions in the proposal for the 04 series of amendments (see document GRSP/2018/29). The proposal also adds a missing reference to Appendix 5 of UN R16 that defines envelopes for non-integral Enhanced Child Restraint Systems.

Proposal to introduce a definition for “insert” and provisions for their use.

Proposal transposing the provisions of the draft GTR 7-Amendment 1 (aka Phase 2) into UN R17. Phase 2 addresses a new measurement procedure for the effective height of the head restraint and introduction of the Biofidelic Rear Impact Device (BioRID).

English wording “Upper neck tension force” corresponds to the following Russian wording “Сжимающая сила верхней части шеи”. English wording “Upper neck flexion moment” corresponds to the following Russian wording “Изгибающий момент верхней части шеи”.

Explanatory notes related to formal documents GRSP/2018/ 19 through 22 (superseded by informal documents GRSP-64-02 to GRSP-64-05) submitted by Spain for the 63rd GRSP session.

Proposal to modify the approval markings:

• specify the dimensions of the approval number
• update i-Size universal ISOFIX, Specific Vehicle ISOFIX, i-Size Booster seat and Specific Vehicle Booster seat numbering (omitted in WP29-2018-045)
• rearrange the dimensions mark for arrangements of the approval mark where used in combination with the module mark
• change the 145 cm stature of the Specific Vehicle Booster seat to 150 cm stature as this is the correct upper limit.

Proposal to modify the approval markings for consistency between technical services and approval authorities and between the labels of products approved under the 02 and 03 series. Combinations of approval marks can be made as long as the categories are able to be combined (category-wise as given in paragraph 3.2.2 and as long as it is one approval number). By combining approval marks, space on the Enhanced Child Restraint can be saved and more space is available for clear installation and use instructions.

Explanation of informal documents GRSP-64-07 to -09 regarding the rearrangement of approval markings.

Proposal to align the French version with the adopted English version of the text (reference document WP.29/2018/45).

Proposal to update a reference regarding ISOFIX exemptions permitted under paragraph 5.3.8.8. (related to vehicles with one seat position per row). The reference should read 5.3.8.8. and 5.3.8.9.

Proposal to introduce objective criteria for evaluating whether a door remains latched following the pole impact test. Under UN R135, rear doors on the impacted side of the vehicle not directly struck by the pole may nonetheless be subjected to heavy loads and therefore need to be assessed. This proposal corresponds to a similar clarification already introduced into UN R95 on side impacts.

Proposal of corrections to document GRSP/2018/29 (previously submitted by CLEPA) regarding the introduction of booster-cushion provisions into UN R129.

Proposal to add injury criteria in relation to the neck bending moment along the lateral axis (not to exceed 57 Nm when stretched), clarify the distance between the seats to align with IN R107, and annulation of the proposal to delete paragraph 2.1.2 because the scope of UN R80 provides for testing of seats for vehicles of M₂ and M₃ categories of II, III and B classes where approval is allowed via testing without a vehicle and mounted rigidly on a test platform.

Proposal to address new active suspension technologies that can raise the height of the vehicle in motion up to a defined speed. Since the vehicle height has an influence on the headform test area (WAD) and on the test results for legform tests, all possible vehicle heights up to a driving speed of 11.1 m/s (40 km/h) should be considered to be relevant for the impact with a pedestrian. The proposal is a clarification on this issue.To ensure that such an active suspension system is considered for type approval, there should be a detailed description in the information document. Due to the fact that extensions for an existing vehicle type concerning UN Regulation No. 127 are still possible according to 00 and 01 series of amendments, the proposal is relevant for all series of amendments of the UN R127.

Revised proposal (superseding GRSP-63-24) to clarify the possibility to install side-facing seats in buses of category M₂ and M₃ of classes A and I.

Proposal to clarify that assessment of the DE plane only applies to rearward-facing Child Restraint Systems (CRS) in UN Regulation No. 44 and therefore does not apply to forward-facing child restraints that maintain structure of the child restraint behind the head of the dummy.

Proposal to clarify that assessment of the DE plane only applies to rearward-facing Child Restraint Systems (CRS) in UN Regulation No. 44 and therefore does not apply to forward-facing child restraints that maintain structure of the child restraint behind the head of the dummy.

Proposal to clarify that assessment of the DE plane only applies to rearward-facing Child Restraint Systems (CRS) in UN Regulation No. 44 and therefore does not apply to forward-facing child restraints that maintain structure of the child restraint behind the head of the dummy.

Proposal to clarify that assessment of the DE plane only applies to rearward-facing Child Restraint Systems (CRS) in UN Regulation No. 44 and therefore does not apply to forward-facing child restraints that maintain structure of the child restraint behind the head of the dummy.

Proposal to modify the approval markings for consistency between technical services and approval authorities and between the labels of products approved under the 02 and 03 series. Combinations of approval marks can be made as long as the categories are able to be combined (category-wise as given in paragraph 3.2.2 and as long as it is one approval number). By combining approval marks, space on the Enhanced Child Restraint can be saved and more space is available for clear installation and use instructions. The current layout of the module label in UN R129.02 is technically impossible because the example provides a rectangular shape, with the module and base placed next to each other and joined with a plus mark while the given symbols are on top of each other and joined with an arrow mark.

Proposal to delete Appendix 5 as a basis for type approval and thereby end static testing as a compliance option.

Proposal to amend Appendix 1 by reducing the forward movement of the head of the manikin to 1.2 m in alignment with UN R14. The proposal would also limit the movement of the seat anchorages to 100 mm to ensure a minimum residual space for the passenger between the seats. Lastly, to ensure that seat fixations are reliably fastened after relocation, the proposal would require the necessary information to be marked directly on the seat and provided in the owner’s manual.

Proposal to explicitly state that functional safety requirements apply to categories of vehicles beyond M₁.

Proposal to clarify the application of GTR 7 Phase 2 static alternative provisions and to modify the allowed range of tolerances under the backset retention and energy dissipations test.

Presentation on Italy’s National Law No.117 of 1 October 2018 which makes the use systems to prevent children from being left unattended in vehicles mandatory from 1 July 2019 for M₁, N₁, N₂, and N₃ vehicles.

Proposal to clarify the use of the i-Size logo on i-Size boosters.

Labels under UN R129, paragraph 4.5. highlight that the ECRS should not be used by children under 15 months old. This proposal presents the same layout for rearward/forward-facing and for forward-only CRS.

Proposal to specify that, in the case of an infant carrier, the dummy shall be restrained in the Enhanced Child Restraint System before it is installed on the test bench.

Proposal to specify the dimensions of the approval number, correct term from " Regulation No. 129-02" to “UN Regulation No. 129/02”, and change the 145 cm stature of the Specific Vehicle Booster seat to the 150 cm stature as this is the upper limit.

Proposal to specify usage requirements for unfixed CRS inserts.

Proposal to cease new CRS approvals under UN Regulation No. 44 as of [1 September 2020], including amended transitional provisions.

Proposal to introduce a new measurement procedure for the effective height of the head restraint and introduction of the Biofidelic Rear Impact Device (BioRID). This proposal eliminates the backset measurement test procedure using the HRMD method.

Proposal to clarify that Conformity of Production assessments shall be conducted under the same requirements as those of the original approval or, if applicable, the extension of the approval. This proposal supersedes the proposal to require testing of Integral ISOFIX ECRS to use the door panel geometry of the 00 series of UN R129 (document GRSP/2018/31).

Proposal to introduce provisions for the booster cushion category of child restraint systems under UN R129.

Report on CLEPA assessments of the proposed GTR 7 Phase 2 BioRID criteria.

Proposal to update a reference regarding ISOFIX exemptions permitted under paragraph 5.3.8.8. (related to vehicles with one seat position per row). The reference should read 5.3.8.8. and 5.3.8.9.