Proposal to allow discs with a different geometry to be included in the same group as long as the disc itself is subject to lower thermal and mechanical stresses than the reference disc in order to improve testing efficiency.

Proposal to improve the consistency of the text with regard to “motive power” references.

Proposal to introduce provisions for digital keys.

Proposal to ensure that Level 2 is the latest version of this Regulation and is therefore subject to mutual recognition under the 1958 Agreement, given that there is a concurrent proposal to for an 02 series of amendments which introduces particle number requirements and limits for Level 1B. This proposal for a 03 series of amendments also aligns the particulate measurement procedures with changes introduced in GTR No 15 Amendment 6 as well as other adaptations to technical progress.

Proposal to introduce particle number requirements and limits for Level 1B. The proposal also aligns the particulate measurement procedures with changes introduced in GTR No 15 Amendment 6 and other adaptations to technical progress.

Proposal to clarify the application of provisions, introduce EMC provisions related to UN R10, address the intended use of camera monitor systems, and update transitional provisions.

Proposal to improve evacuation times of M₂ and M₃ vehicles, including new provisions for devices to break window glass.

Proposal to clarify that a continuation of support by a Category B1 ACSF after its boundary conditions have been exceeded may not be possible under conditions as outlined in the manufacturer’s safety concept.

Proposal to clarify that a continuation of support by a Category B1 ACSF after its boundary conditions have been exceeded may not be possible under conditions as outlined in the manufacturer’s safety concept.

Proposal to clarify the transition clauses specified in paragraph 7.3.1. and 7.3.4. with regard to the extension of type approvals first issue before 1 July 2024 and applied for such extension after that date.

Proposal to amend the guidance on interpretation of the type approval regulation on cybersecurity management systems (UN R155).

ETRTO detected an issue in document ECE/TRANS/WP.29/2022/7 with the insertion of paragraph 3.5.1. that is the consequence of the alignment between UN Regulation No. 54 and UN Regulation No. 109. This new requirement regarding the marking position in the sidewall for retreaded tyres is creating a burden for the retread industry that will potentially need to adapt all their moulds accordingly, without considering transitional provisions.

Document to update WP.29 on the development of guidelines and recommendations for ADS safety requirements under the GVRA informal working group on Functional Requirements for Automated Vehicles (FRAV).

Document to update WP.29 on the status of work in developing tools and methods for the assessment of Automated Driving System safety under the GRVA informal working group on Validation Methods for Automated Driving (VMAD).

Proposal for a new expert group to take a leading role in vehicle regulatory elements in the areas of safety and environmental protection for both new and used vehicles for countries in different economic situations (e.g. low and middle income markets).

Proposal from the WP.29 secretariat.

Proposal from GRSP to clarify requirements for the adjustment of the passenger seat back when installing the Hybrid-III 5th percentile female dummy.

Proposal from GRSP to correct the vehicle type definition.

Proposal to enable the type approval of helmet accessories sold as separate units.

Proposal from GRSP to clarify assessment of head containment injury criterion.

Proposal from GRSP to clarify requirements for the adjustment of the passenger seat back when installing the Hybrid-III 5th percentile female dummy.

Proposal from GRSP to align UN R12 with the provisions of GTR 20 on post-crash electrical safety and the administrative provisions of Revision 3 to the 1958 Agreement. The amendments only impact the approval of vehicles with an electric power train operating at high voltage.

Proposal from GRBP to clarify the use of an additional load/speed combination for a tyre type, to consolidate the calculation of reference dimensions with that provided in GTR 16, and to avoid placing requirements in the Definitions section and otherwise improving the text via use of the term “service description” (as introduced in Supplement 24).

Proposal from GRBP to align the definitions of “diagonal” or “bias-ply” and “bias belted” tyre structures to the definitions given in UN R30 and R75, to improve the text with regard to description of the composition of the size designation for metric tyres, and to resolve an apparent contradiction regarding the prefixes IF and VF.

Proposal to introduce an alternative procedure for type approval of trailers (vehicles of categories O3 and O4) regarding their Tyre Pressure Monitoring System (TPMS), Tyre Pressure Refilling System (TPRS) and Central Tyre Inflation System (CTIS).

Proposal to align UN R127 with provisions set out in the revised General Safety Regulation (EU) 2019/2144 that will apply in the European Union in accordance with the proposed transitional provisions. The proposal also covers a specific provision on optional monitoring of headform contact with A-pillars, windscreen header and cowl and proposes inconsequential adaptations and clarifications to the existing requirements.

Proposal to align UN R135 with the provisions of GTR 20 on post-crash electrical safety and the administrative provisions of Revision 3 to the 1958 Agreement. The proposed amendments only relate to vehicles with an electric power train operating at high voltage.

Proposal from GRSP to update provisions in line with the 03 series of amendments to UN R100, introduce optional requirements to enable the mounting of removable REESS in any orientation in order to enable safe deployment of swappable batteries, and correct the numbering of the explanatory notes to the new definition “specific voltage condition” in paragraph 2.47.

Proposal from GRPE to align UN R24 with to align UN R85 and ISO 1585:2020.

Proposal from GRPE to introduce provisions for the approval of a vehicle type with an approved engine with regard to their emission of pollutants, and the reporting of the CO2 emissions and fuel consumption for type approval of vehicles with a reference mass exceeding 2,380 kg but not exceeding 2,610 kg.

Proposal to align UN R85 with ISO 1585:2020 and clarify the scope with regard to electric drive trains.

Proposal from GRBP for a new UN Regulation concerning the type approval of audible reverse warning devices and of motor vehicles with regard to their audible reverse warning signals.

Proposal from GRE to add references to the headlamp classes under the program for the Simplification of Lighting Regulations and to allow the installation of Adaptive Driving Beams (ADB) on vehicles of category L₃.

Proposal from GRE to introduce references to the headlamp classes under the Simplification of Lighting Regulations (SLR) program.

Proposal from GRE to introduce references to the headlamp classes under the Simplification of Lighting Regulations (SLR) program.

Proposal from GRE to introduce references to the headlamp classes under the Simplification of Lighting Regulations (SLR) program.

Proposal from GRE to introduce references to the headlamp classes under the Simplification of Lighting Regulations (SLR) program.

Proposal to re-insert text (Annex 9 paragraph 4.3.1.) as approved by GRSG that was omitted when the text was transposed into document WP.29/2022/29 as adopted by WP.29.

Proposal from GRE to permit the use of manufacturer logos inside the illuminant surface of a signalling lamp, to introduce an objective value to define the visibility of the red light towards the front and white light towards the rear of the vehicle, to allow for additional contributors to the driving beam without an adaptive front-lighting system (AFS), to allow driver assistance projections on the road ahead of the vehicle as part of the Adaptive Driving Beam (ADB), and to clarify (via interpretation) that retrofitted and distracting stylish and outside facing interior lighting is prohibited.

Proposal from GRE to permit the use of manufacturer logos inside the illuminant surface of a signalling lamp, to introduce an objective value to define the visibility of the red light towards the front and white light towards the rear of the vehicle, to allow for additional contributors to the driving beam without an adaptive front-lighting system (AFS), to allow driver assistance projections on the road ahead of the vehicle as part of the Adaptive Driving Beam (ADB), and to clarify (via interpretation) that retrofitted and distracting stylish and outside facing interior lighting is prohibited.

Proposal from GRE to permit the use of manufacturer logos inside the illuminant surface of a signalling lamp, to introduce an objective value to define the visibility of the red light towards the front and white light towards the rear of the vehicle, to allow for additional contributors to the driving beam without an adaptive front-lighting system (AFS), to allow driver assistance projections on the road ahead of the vehicle as part of the Adaptive Driving Beam (ADB), and to clarify (via interpretation) that retrofitted and distracting stylish and outside facing interior lighting is prohibited.

Proposal from GRE to comprehensively revise and update UN R148 in a new series of amendments. The proposal introduces new provisions to permit the use of manufacturer logos within the illuminant surface of signalling lamps.

Proposal to expand the scope to include more vehicle types (higher-powered three-wheeled vehicles) and to introduce additional fuel types to be included in the test procedure.

Proposal from GRVA to adapt the performance requirements in UN R131 to the current state of the art.

Proposal from GRVA to resolve problems with installation of stronger spring brake actuators in trailers to realize higher deceleration in the case of emergency braking caused by a cut of the supply line between towing vehicle and trailer.

Proposal to resolve problems with installation of stronger spring brake actuators in trailers to realize higher deceleration in the case of emergency braking caused by a cut of the supply line between towing vehicle and trailer.

Proposal from GRVA to clarify paragraph 5.2.22.2. with regard to the deceleration thresholds for generating the braking light signal in the case of regenerative braking and/or automatically commanded braking.

Proposal from GRBP to introduce a preliminary real-driving sound emissions test procedure for the purpose of collecting experience on the new test and evaluation concept, add provisions to reduce sound measurement uncertainties, to extend the transitional period until the end of 2023 for micro-vans and micro-trucks, and to otherwise clarify and improve the text.

Proposal aim to allow driver assistance projections on the road ahead of the vehicle as part of the Adaptive Driving Beam (ADB), to allow the installation of Adaptive Driving Beams (ADB) on vehicles of category L₃, and otherwise to comprehensively clarify and update the text.

Proposal from GRE to introduce a second phase of amendments under the program for the Simplification of Lighting Regulations (SLR).

Proposal from GRE to introduce references to the headlamp classes and a performance-oriented criterion for the visibility of red light to the front and white light to the rear of the vehicle.

Proposal from GRE to introduce references to the headlamp classes and a performance-oriented criterion for the visibility of red light to the front and white light to the rear of the vehicle.

Proposal from GRE to introduce references to the headlamp classes and a performance-oriented criterion for the visibility of red light to the front and white light to the rear of the vehicle.

Proposal from GRE to add references to the headlamp classes under the program for the Simplification of Lighting Regulations.

Proposal from GRE to add references to the headlamp classes under the program for the Simplification of Lighting Regulations.

Proposal to correct reference a reference that should point to Annex 5A and to UN R137 which should refer to the 02 series of amendments.

Proposal for guidelines concerning the assessment and testing of vehicles equipped with Automated Driving Systems (ADS). The document is submitted as an informational reference for WP.29 endorsement.

Proposal submitted to the World Forum for Harmonization of Vehicle Regulations (WP.29) for information at its June 2022 session, subject to confirmation by Working Party on Automated/Autonomous and Connected Vehicles (GRVA) at its May 2022 session.

Proposal to align the provisions for retreaded tyres with parallel proposals for UN R54 and UN R117 and to cover all the tread materials and to allow upgrading of the service description of a used casing subject to meeting conditions for traceability.

Proposal to introduce a procedure and thresholds on wet grip performance for C1 tyres in worn state.

Proposal to increase the maximum operational speed to 130 km/h, add lane-change and minimal risk manoeuvre provisions, responsiveness to emergency vehicles, and introduce data collection specifications.

Informational document to indicate current status of work.

Proposal to specify that Supplement 7 does not apply to type approvals issued prior to its entry-into-force.

Instructions from the WP.29 secretariat to promote smooth elections of Working Party leaders given the prevailing travel restrictions that prevent physical attendance in Geneva.

Proposal from GRE to permit the installation of manoeuvring lamps on trailers.

Proposal from GRE to permit the installation of manoeuvring lamps on trailers.

Proposal from GRPE to allow measurement equipment compliant with the technical requirements of UN R154 to be used for testing under UN R83, to correct the recursive formula in the procedure for verifying the conformity of production, and to align the approval certificate with recent changes to regulation UN R24.

Proposal to clarify provisions regarding the actuation of the parking brake warning device to cover the case of electric control transmission systems where there may be a transition between parked (applied) and un-parked (released) braking states.

Proposal from the Informal Working Group on the International Whole Vehicle Type Approval to update Annex 4.

Proposal from GRSG to establish a new UN Regulation providing provisions for devices to enhance the driver’s vision or awareness of vulnerable road users at the front and sides of the vehicle before the vehicle starts from standstill. Some requirements of this Regulation may be satisfied by devices complying with UN R46 on indirect vision.

Request to re-insert in Listing Number 11 – United States of America Environmental Protection Agency and the Department of Transportation programmes for Light-duty vehicle greenhouse gas emission standards and Corporate Average Fuel Economy Standards.

Request to maintain in the Compendium of Candidates Listing Number 12 – United States of America Environmental Protection Agency and National Highway Traffic Safety Administration, Department of Transportation Programmes for Greenhouse Gas Emissions Standards and Fuel Efficiency Standards for Medium and Heavy-Duty Engines and Vehicles.

Request to maintain in the Compendium of Candidates Listing Number 13 – United States of America Environmental Protection Agency and National Highway Traffic Safety Administration, Department of Transportation, Program for Revisions and Additions to the Motor Vehicle Fuel Economy Label – New Fuel Economy and Environment Labels for a New Generation of Vehicles.

Proposal from the PTI informal group to provide guidance for use across WP.29 bodies to coordinate the different stages of the legal life of vehicles, equipment and parts.

Proposal from GRSP to add specifications for the Construction, Preparation and Certification of the 50th percentile male Biofidelic Rear Impact Dummy (BioRID-II UN) anthropomorphic test Device.

Proposal from GRSG to resolve issues with the application of provisions to vehicle configurations for which BSIS may not work correctly (e.g. because of the vehicle body, the vehicle use) to allow more flexibility for system design and facilitate introducing automated brake functions.

Proposal from GRSG to clarify the scope of the UN Regulation and to complement the text with the missing Supplement 7 to the original version of UN R116.

Proposal from GRE to allow for the installation of manoeuvring lamps on trailers.

Proposal from GRSG to clarify the classification of panes in “safety-glass faced with plastics material” and “glass-plastics” and to resolve a potential inconsistency in abrasion test requirements for flexible plastics other than the windscreen.

Proposal from GRSG to correct references to para.6.15. which was renumbered as para. 6.17. by Supplement 15 to 01 series amendments (document WP.29/2018/18).

Proposal to correct the references to paragraph 6.15. which were renumbered as paragraph 6.17. by Supplement 15 to 01 series of amendments (document WP.29/2018/18).

Proposal from GRSG to extend the scope of the regulation to vehicles of category M3, Class III.

Proposal from the GRSG to align the scope of the 02 series of amendments with the 01 series of amendments.

Proposal from GRSG to exempt vehicles from the MOIS requirements when not ready to drive off or during operation of incompatible auxiliary equipment subject to agreement by the Type Approval Authority.

Proposal from GRSG to clarify tolerances under testing.

Proposal to clarify the scope of the UN Regulation and to complement the text of the UN Regulation with the missing Supplement 7 to the original version of UN Regulation No. 116.

Proposal to redefine the scope with regard to category M1 and N1 vehicles to avoid duplication with UN Regulations Nos. 94, 95 and 153.

Proposed text to facilitate the administrative control of two-stage requirements introduced in the 03 series of amendment. The two levels of stringency in terms of the wrap around distance (WAD) boundary of the bonnet top test area will be approved and that may be identified only by the notice of approval in accordance with Annex 1, part 2.

Proposal to correct editorial mistakes.

Proposal from GRSP to make editorial corrections.

Proposal from GRPE to allow measurement equipment compliant with the technical requirements of UN R154 to be used for testing under UN R83, to correct the recursive formula in the procedure for verifying the conformity of production, and to align the approval certificate with recent changes to regulation UN R24.

Proposal to clarify the requirements for monitoring the chest deflection of the Q10 dummy and for correct measurement of the location of the thoracic spine, to amend the existing procedure that measures the prescriptions of the minimum sitting height for booster cushions, and to correct editorial errors in the text of the Regulation.

Proposal from GRSP to introduce new requirements to address vehicles equipped with Adjustable Ride Height Suspension Systems (ARHSS).

Proposal from GRPE to allow measurement equipment compliant with the technical requirements of UN R154 to be used for testing under UN R83, to correct the recursive formula in the procedure for verifying the conformity of production, and to align the approval certificate with recent changes to regulation UN R24.

Proposal from GRE to clarify and make corrections to the text.

Proposal from GRSG to redefine the scope with regard to M₁ and N₁ vehicles to avoid duplication with UN R94, R95, and R153.

Proposal from GRPE to allow for the usage of the reference fuel required for emission testing when the manufacturer applies for UN R85 and/or UN R49 type approval at same time.

Proposal from GRSG to clarify certification provisions.

Proposal to clarify the scope and to complement the text with the missing Supplement 7 to the original version of UN Regulation No. 116.

Proposal from GRSG for a new UN Regulation to establish requirements for the approval of vehicles of categories M2, M3, N2 and N3 with regard to the driver’s direct vision to reduce blind spots to the greatest extent possible while considering the needs of the specific type of vehicle and its intended use(s).

Situation on priorities and proposals to develop UN GTRs as of 10 November 2022

Proposal from GRVA to correct an error in para. 2.3. Weight reduction solutions for brake discs must yield a higher (not lower) ratio between vehicle kinetic energy and mass of the disc braking surface than the reference disc.

Note from the WP.29 secretariat

Note from the WP.29 secretariat.