Working Party on Regulatory Cooperation and Standardization Policies updated recommendations on the reference to private standards (such as developed by ISO, IEC, SAE and others) in UN regulations.

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 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 delete the shape requirements for retro-reflecting devices, except for triangles.

Proposal to extend the scope of UN R10 to include all kinds of power train systems (e.g., as separate electrical components) above a certain working voltage level, when they are in charging mode and including type approval of separate electrical components for the “REESS charging mode coupled to power grid” configuration.

Proposal to enable approval of Class B front fog lamps for replacement purposes only in the 04 series of amendments to UN R19 (as is currently the case for approvals under the 02 and 03 series).

Proposal to enable the optional use of hazard warning lamps on L1 category vehicles to alert other vehicles in case of breakdown or other situations that could lead to danger on the road. This proposal brings L1 category warning signal options in line with those for other 2-wheeled vehicles.

Proposal to update the photometric test requirements for type approval of the AFS driving beam and to correct the text by replacing the erroneous use of the term “principal passing beam” with the correct term “class C (basic) passing beam”.

Draft text for a revised and updated 1958 Agreement pursuant to the project to establish an international whole vehicle type approval system.

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. The proposal would also clarify the transitional provisions and provisions for aftermarket devices.

Proposal to update UN R27 in line with technological progress and performance-based methodologies. The main changes are: a) Revised provisions to combine color boundaries for the night time color, b) Replacement of Illuminant C with Illuminant D65 in the measurement of fluorescent materials, c) Alternative methods introduced for instrumental measurement of the fluorescent color, d) New Annex 10 to replace reference to ISO 105, e) Clarification of the wind test (Annex 5), f) Standardization of the test surface representing the road, g) Simplification of the test device for clearance to the ground in Annex 3, h) Amendment of COP requirements, and i) 36-month transitional period in a new paragraph 14.

Proposal to amend UN R48 in order to enable type-approval of direction indicators with variable apparent surfaces. The amendment would prohibit the use of sequential illumination when the direction indicator is used as a hazard warning indicator.

Proposal to amend UN R48 in order to enable type-approval of direction indicators with variable apparent surfaces. The amendment would prohibit the use of sequential illumination when the direction indicator is used as a hazard warning indicator.

Proposal to reduce the minimum speed for activation of E-class passing beams from 70 km/h to 60 km/h and to prescribe clear alternatives to either detect motorway conditions with sensors or only activate the E mode above a speed of 110km/h. Moreover, the proposal extends the provisions to all vehicles. In addition, the proposal introduces “interdependent lamps”, taking into account the function of direction indicators as hazard warning signals.

Supplement 2 to the 02 series of amendments to Regulation No. 117 (Document WP.29/2012/54) as adopted at the June WP.29 session contained a typo where the snow temperature range for the snow grip test should be ‐4°C to ‐15°C, but the ‘minus’ sign was omitted before the first figure.

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 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), to disallow the priority designation for folding seats, and to establish uniform provisions for gangway barriers in vehicles of Classes I and A, including a proposed 50N force limit for moving such barriers out of the way.

Proposal to introduce “interdependent lamps” into Regulation No. 6, taking into account the function of direction indicators as hazard warning signals, and to introduce provisions for direction indicator lamps with variable apparent surfaces.

Proposal to increase the maximum intensity limit for front position lamps in cases where front position lamps are reciprocally incorporated with front fog lamps and to clarify the intensity ratio requirement for stop lamps reciprocally incorporated with position or rear-end outline marker lamps.

Proposal approved by the GRB to update UN R41 with the latest amendment of ISO 5130:2012, to correct the typing error of the decibel unit dB(A) (corrected from db(A)) and delete the unnecessary unit, and to revise the current list in Annex 4 as an itemized list for greater clarity.

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 introduce type-approval provisions for fuel selection systems and for “valve control at stop-start”. The former focuses on ensuring that dual fuel systems prevent fuel intended for one system from flowing into the other system. The latter 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.

Proposal to clarify the requirements for the special warning lamp while allowing for harmonization with the requirements for emergency warning lamps as prescribed by SAE.