Proposal to:

• Improve the positioning of pure Class I monitors for drivers with presbyopia (difficulty in clearly seeing close objects)
• Introduce installation requirements for surveillance mirrors and surveillance camera-monitor-recording devices
• Allow for single approval number for devices with more than one field-of-view
• Refine obstruction provisions
• Introduce provisions for rounding of magnification factors
• Introduce a new definition for “Surveillance camera-monitor-recording device”
• Clarification of the “external original surface” concept
• Clarification that the radius of curvature is not be mandatory on the back of Class I mirrors
• Allow greater flexibility in conducting the pendulum testing
• Clarify the “operation readiness” with respect to partially folded camera wings
• Allow for alternatives to the test defined in annex 7 for evaluating the radius of curvature on the reflecting surface if needed
• Correct certain errors.

Proposal to amend the minimum height (clearance distances) of lateral protection devices for vehicles with longer distance of axle and to amend the transitional provisions to exempt Contracting Parties that apply UN R73 on or after the entry into force of the 02 series from the obligation to accept approvals granted in accordance with paragraph 11.11. of the Regulation.

Proposal to improve accessibility of vehicles of categories M₂ and M₃, class I.

Proposal to extend the use of digital keys to L category vehicles.

Proposal to correct paragraph 5.1.3.7. to read: “5.1.3.7. Hydrogen fuel cell vehicles.” (rather than “hydrogen and fuel cell vehicles”).

Proposal to clarify that indicators, their identifications, and the identifications of controls need not be illuminated when the driver intentionally deactivates illumination and the electric vehicle is not in driving conditions.

Proposal to clarify provisions referring to the “vehicle master switch”. After a battery-off (circuit disconnection) event, some vehicle settings may turn to a default setting that is not the last setting. The proposal introduces an exemption applicable to FVA systems in such “system reset” cases.

Proposal to:

• Correct language for consistent use of “shall”
• Add year of publication extensions to ISO 7637-2 references
• Clarify the two types of electrical/electronic sub-assemblies (ESA) and related testing provisions
• Add references to the edition for EMC standards
• Update Model A and B approval markings
• Add missing failure criteria for “Advanced Driving System” (ADS) “Brake mode” vehicle test conditions
• Correct a reference to IEC 61000-4-5
• Improve consistency, align with relevant standards, and clarify provisions.

Proposal to correct and clarify the existing provisions. The proposal aims to allow Category HT and X special warning lamps emitting light in different colours in the same manner as Category T.

Proposal to introduce provisions enabling the approval of reversing light projections (projection of patterns on the road).

Proposal to clarify marking and Conformity of Production provisions.

Proposal to delete the 2m width requirement for parking lamps, to allow the installation of side-marker lamps combined with retro-reflectors on the lateral foremost position on semi-trailers, and to enable the approval of reversing projections (projection of patterns on the road).

Proposal to delete the 2m width requirement for parking lamps, allow the installation of side-marker lamps combined with retro-reflectors on the lateral foremost position on semi-trailers, and to introduce provisions for reversing projections (projection of patterns on the road).

Proposal to delete the 2m width requirement for parking lamps, to allow the installation of side-marker lamps combined with retro-reflectors on the lateral foremost position on semi-trailers, and to enable the approval of reversing projections (projection of patterns on the road).

Proposal to correct the numbering within paragraph 4.11. and to clarify the CoP provisions in Annex 8.

Proposal to correct the numbering within paragraph 4.11. and to clarify the CoP provisions in Annex 8.

Proposal to remove the prohibition on use the Unique Identifier per the WP.29 decision to change the default application of the UI from a requirement (requiring prohibition in cases where UI does not apply) to a permission (requiring an affirmative statement that UI may be used under a Regulation) and to allow the use of talcum for the dust resistance test as an alternative to dry quartz.

Proposal to remove the prohibition on use the Unique Identifier per the WP.29 decision to change the default application of the UI from a requirement (requiring prohibition in cases where UI does not apply) to a permission (requiring an affirmative statement that UI may be used under a Regulation) and to allow the use of talcum for the dust resistance test as an alternative to dry quartz.

Proposal to remove the prohibition on use the Unique Identifier per the WP.29 decision to change the default application of the UI from a requirement (requiring prohibition in cases where UI does not apply) to a permission (requiring an affirmative statement that UI may be used under a Regulation) and to allow the use of talcum for the dust resistance test as an alternative to dry quartz.

Proposal to align paragraphs 5.1.4.3 ; 5.2.3 ; 6.8 and Annex 1 –Appendix 2 ; Annex 9 – Appendix 1 ; Annex 9B ; Annex 9E and Annex 9H in the French translation of UN R100 to ensure its conformity with the English text.

Proposal to align paragraphs 5.1.4.3 ; 5.2.3 ; 6.8 and Annex 1 –Appendix 2 ; Annex 9 – Appendix 1 ; Annex 9B ; Annex 9E and Annex 9H in the French translation of UN R100 to ensure its conformity with the English text.

Proposal to align paragraphs 5.1.4.3 ; 5.2.3 ; 6.8 and Annex 1 –Appendix 2 ; Annex 9 – Appendix 1 ; Annex 9B ; Annex 9E and Annex 9H in the French translation of UN R100 to ensure its conformity with the English text.

Proposal to correct the moment of inertia of the femur and the tibia of the flexible lower legform impactor in UN R127 to align with GTR 9 and Addendum 3 to MR1.

Proposal to correct the moment of inertia of the femur and the tibia of the flexible lower legform impactor in UN R127 to align with GTR 9 and Addendum 3 to MR1.

Proposal to correct the moment of inertia of the femur and the tibia of the flexible lower legform impactor in UN R127 to align with GTR 9 and Addendum 3 to MR1.

Proposal to enable approval of an Enhanced Child Restraint System (ECRS) with a module that is, or can be, converted into a booster seat or an ECRS with a module of a vehicle-specific application and to remove the prohibition on use of the Unique Identifier per the WP.29 decision to change the default application of the UI from a requirement (requiring prohibition in cases where UI does not apply) to a permission (requiring an affirmative statement that UI may be used under a Regulation).

Proposal to transpose Phase 2 amendments to GTR 13 into UN R134.

Proposal to update add a reference to ISO 17268-1:2025.

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.

Proposal to correct paragraph references and add the Regulation number in the introduction section (i.e., replace “Regulation No. XXX” with “Regulation No. 174”).

Proposal to add the Regulation number in the introduction section (i.e., replace “Regulation No. XXX” with “Regulation No. 174”) and correct an editorial error in paras. 2.4., 5.2.3.1., 5.5.1., 5.6.2.4., and 5.6.2.5. The term “master control switch” should read “vehicle master control switch”.

Proposal to ensure that vehicles exhibiting functionality meeting the definition of ACSF-B2 or -E are required to comply with the correct series of R171.

Proposal to ensure that vehicles exhibiting functionality meeting the definition of ACSF-B2 or ACSF-E are required to comply with the correct series of UN R171.

Proposal improve consistency in the bedding/burnishing procedure and to align the Communication Form with that of other UN Regulations.

Proposal improve consistency in the bedding/burnishing procedure and to align the Communication Form with that of other UN Regulations and, pursuant to changing the application of the Unique Identifier (UI) under the 1958 Agreement, to the prohibition on use of the UI for replacement brake components under UN R90 due to the decision to change the default application of the UI to prohibited unless specified.

Proposal to enable the use of virtual testing as an alternative to physical testing.

Proposal to update provisions concerning implementation of RxSWIN software identification numbers.

Proposal to introduce an Annex 6 providing guidance on the use of the DETA platform to exchange information of DCAS performance incidents and remedial actions and to remove references to system-initiated manoeuvres (SIM) to reduce risks of misinterpretation of the regulation. The approval of SIM has not yet been proposed by the ADAS task force.

Proposal to introduce an Annex 6 providing guidance on the use of the DETA internet database for the exchange of information on incidents related to DCAS operation between Type Approval Authorities.

Proposal to insert initialisation provision: “If ACPE is not ready to perform an intervention 6 s after the initiation of the vehicle powertrain, information of this status shall be indicated to the driver. This information shall exist until the system has been successfully initialised.”

Proposal to introduce terminology and new categories of vehicles related to Automated Driving Systems (ADS).

Proposal to amend Annex 7 with regard to software identification numbers (RxSWIN).

Proposal to correct the measurement unit in Addendum 3, paragraph 2.1.: In the eighth paragraph, replace “kg/m²” by “kgm²” (three times).

Proposal to adapt the resolution on vehicle categories and definitions for application to ADS vehicles.

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Requirements; Final Rule.