Latest Changes to WP.29 Regulations

Proposal to establish a new UN Regulation on uniform provisions for the approval of passenger cars with regard to their occupant-restraint system performance in the event of a frontal collision (full width rigid barrier test).

Please note: para. 5.2.8.2. should read 5 liters, not 0.5 liters maximum allowable electrolyte spillage.

Proposal to clarify that conditioning of a silencing system is necessary only in cases where exhaust gases come into contact with silencer fibrous materials.

Proposal to introduce provisions to prevent the unintentional opening of rear doors while the vehicle is in motion.

Proposal to introduce provisions to prevent the unintentional opening of rear doors while the vehicle is in motion. The amendment address doors equipped with interior handles that would enable opening from inside the vehicle, including installation of locking systems.

Proposal to delete provisions for electronic stability and brake-assist systems from UN R13-H as part of their transposition into new stand-alone regulations. This proposal also clarifies the requirements on electromagnetic compatibility via reference to Regulation No. 10.

Proposal for corrections to the text and equations.

Proposal to introduce: (i) a definition of flexible shoulder adjustment device for height, (ii) provisions for its testing and (iii) to define its strict field of installation for vehicle categories M2 and M3.

Proposal to introduce (i) a definition of flexible shoulder adjustment device for height, (ii) provisions for its testing and (iii) to define its strict field of installation for vehicle categories M2 and M3.

Proposal to

• amend the tyre dimensional requirements,
• amend the requirements for the load/speed performance test,
• align definitions and content with the other tyre regulations (UN Regulations Nos. 117, 54, 75 etc.),
• include a definition of “manufacturer” extracted from the resolution R.E.3,
• adopt a common definition and use of the terms “Manufacturer’s name”, “Brand name”, “Trademark”, “Trade description” and “Commercial name” and their links, and
• add information in the certificate to enable approval authorities to more easily understand the products the certificate addresses.

Proposal to remove certain design restrictions that impede the application of new technologies, especially related to trailer power steering systems and the use of energy from the towing vehicle, including specification of the connector through which electrical energy is supplied in the proposal. This proposal also replaces references to rear-view mirrors with the term “indirect vision devices” to reflect the addition of camera-monitor systems to UN R46 and clarifies the references to Regulation No. 10 on electromagnetic compatibility requirements.

Proposal to remove tyre pressure monitoring systems from UN R64 pursuant to establishing a stand-alone regulation and to facilitate the development of the regulation on international whole vehicle type approvals.

Proposal to correct the calculation of the coast-down resistance to progress force.

Proposal to correct the calculation of the coast-down resistance to progress force.

Proposal to define provisions for “Integral” and “Non-Integral” Enhanced Child Restraint Systems (ECRS). “Integral” refers to systems where the child is restrained only by components which comprise the ECRS (e.g. strap harness, impact shield, etc.), and not by means connected directly to the vehicle (e.g. adult seat belt). “Non-Integral”, then, refers to systems where the child is retained by use of the adult seat belt connected directly to the vehicle. This proposal represents “Phase 1” in the development of UN R129.

Proposal to:

• correct the code 19 rim diameter, amend the tyre dimension requirements,
• modify the marking requirements to replace PSI with kilopascals (“kPa”),
• change the measurement units for drum speed from min-1 to km.h-1 and align the wording in Annex 7, Appendix 1 with the text of the Regulation,
• add new tyre sizes to Annex 5, allow for special tyres that can also be used as snow tyres to be marked with the inscription M+S, M.S, or M&S while remaining in the category of use “special”,
• align definitions and content with the other tyre regulations (UN Regulations Nos. 30, 117, 75 etc.),
• include a definition of “manufacturer” extracted from the resolution “R.E.3”
• adopt a common definition and use of the terms “Manufacturer’s name”, “Brand name”, “Trademark”, “Trade description” and “Commercial name” and their links, and
• add information in the certificate to enable approval authorities to more easily understand the products the certificate addresses.

Proposal to align the requirements related to measurement equipment linearity verification in Regulation No. 49 to the provisions in Regulation No. 96.

Proposal to simplify the communication model of approval under UN Regulation No. 115.

Proposal to clarify the test procedure by explicitly excluding first gear where possible from the ASEP control range and to clarify that conditioning of a silencing system is necessary only in cases where exhaust gases come into contact with silencer fibrous materials.

Proposal to

• align the requirements related to measurement equipment linearity verification with the Regulation No. 96,
• adapt the requirements related to fuel injection malfunction monitoring (On-Board Diagnostic systems) to the current state of technology, and
• correct the documentation requirements for off-cycle emissions.

Proposal to limit the use of a booster cushion (booster seat without backrest) with children of a stature greater than 125 cm (i.e., prohibit use of booster cushion for children under 125 cm) and the application for type approval of such CRS only in mass Group III for children of mass from 22 kg to 36 kg and to clarify that a guide strap which constrains the shoulder strap of the adult seat belt in a position to suit the child in a child restraint system cannot be approved as a separate CRS under UN R44.

Proposal to include three-wheeled category L vehicles within the scope of ABS testing, to align UN R78 with the provisions for anti-lock braking systems used in other regulations, including specific exemptions for certain off-road vehicles as incorporated in UN Regulation No. 13, and to allow for Emergency Stop Signal (ESS) systems on motorcycles and related vehicles. The proposal also clarifies the limits on the use of any temporary ABS deactivation switch and prohibition against permanent disabling of ABS if fitted on a motorcycle.

Proposal to allow for small variations in the presentation of motorcycle telltales and control symbols.

Proposal to clarify that conditioning of a silencing system is necessary only in cases where exhaust gases come into contact with silencer fibrous materials.

Proposal to specify that conditioning of a silencing system is necessary only in cases where exhaust gases come into contact with silencer fibrous materials.

Proposal to correct a reference in UN R134, Annex 3, paragraph 3.4. The reference to paragraph 6.2.2.2. was transposed from GTR No. 13; however, it ostensibly refers paragraph 2.2 of Annex 3 in UN R134.

Proposal to ensure that coupling balls do not block rear lighting and/or registration plates.

Proposal to amend the tyre dimension requirements.

Proposal to introduce provisions for the approval of replacement brake discs for L-category (motorcycle and related) vehicles, to remove tables specifying general values for replacement discs and drums that are identical to the original, change the maximum permitted thickness variation of discs for medium and heavy vehicles from 0.030 mm to 0.040 mm, and clarify the text in order to avoid additional administrative and financial costs to the applicant due to misinterpretation of the intent of the text.

Proposal to align UN R106 with international standards (ETRTO, T&RA and ISO 4351-2 table 2) with regard to Improved Flexion (IF) tyres and Very high Flexion (VF) tyres to add load indexes to the table in the Annex 4 to keep up with the technical evolution of tyres. This proposal also clarifies the application of EC Regulation 167/2013 which refers to UN R106.

Proposal to:
a) Align definitions and content with the other tyre regulations (UN Regulations Nos. 30, 54, 75 etc.);
b) Include a definition of “manufacturer” extracted from the resolution “R.E.3”;
c) Adopt a common definition and use of the terms “Manufacturer’s name”, “Brand name”, “Trademark”, “Trade description” and “Commercial name” and their links; and
d) Add information in the certificate to enable approval authorities to more easily understand the products the certificate addresses.

Proposal to align the requirements of UN R113 with those adopted in Regulations Nos. 98, 112 and 123 relating to movement of the cut-off line after heat test and to correct an error in the provisions on the use of LED modules.

Proposal of the Informal Group on Plastic Glazing (IGPG) as approved by the GRSG to introduce new provisions for windscreens and for laminated plastic panes other than windscreens.

Proposal of the following corrections:
Annex 3, paragraph 7.7.9.1., correct the reference to paragraph 7.6.11.4. to read 7.6.11.8.
Annex 8, paragraphs 3.7.3., 3.7.4. and 3.8.4.1.6., correct the references to paragraph 7.6.11.4. to read 7.6.11.8.

Proposal of the following corrections:
Annex 3, paragraph 7.7.9.1., correct the reference to paragraph 7.6.11.4. to read 7.6.11.8.
Annex 8, paragraphs 3.7.3., 3.7.4. and 3.8.4.1.6., correct the references to paragraph 7.6.11.4. to read 7.6.11.8.

Proposal to amend the toxicity and flammability declarations via references to EN 71 (European safety standards), taking into account procedures of FMVSS 302. The amendments propose the burning rate values of FMVSS 302 (302.4 inches/102 mm per minute), to harmonize the three proposals with regard to EN standards references, and to incorporate the amendment 1 to EN 71-3 (A1:2014).

The proposal also would align requirements for deceleration test devices with acceleration ones (making explicit that it is mandatory to match the corridor for each test) and to add dummy criteria and compliance with ISO 17025 to the information required in test reports.

Proposal from the Informal Working Group “Simplification of the Lighting and Light-Signalling Regulations” (SLR) and approved by the GRE to simplify the content and amendment process of the light source Regulations in conjunction with the establishment of a new resolution on specifications for light source categories.

Proposal to clarify and improve provisions for

1. the belt routing and positioning of the universal child restraint system seat fixture during testing;
2. dynamic testing of the rear seat system and advanced restraint system approval; and
3. to restructure and simplify the consumer information requirements on the installation of ISOFIX child restraint systems under UN R16.

Proposal to amend document WP.29/2016/98. The proposal clarifies the subject of paragraph 12.1 and corrects an editorial error concerning the repetition of footnote 2 that exists already in Annex 1B to Regulation 16.

Proposal to require seat-belt reminders for all seating positions, including rear positions, and to clarify the scope of the regulation.

Proposal to clarify the requirements for light sources in the lighting and light-signalling Regulations listed in Annex 4 to Regulation No. 0 on the International Whole Vehicle Type Approval (IWVTA). This is one of a series of proposals to clarify that lighting devices may only be equipped with light source(s) approved according to UN R37 and/or UN R128 unless otherwise restricted by those regulations.

Proposal for a new Regulation on uniform provisions concerning the approval of Heavy Duty Dual-Fuel Engine Retrofit Systems (HDDF-ERS) to be installed on heavy duty diesel engines and vehicles. Please note that Japan notified the UN Secretary-General on 1 February 2017 of its intention not to apply this regulation from the date it enters into effect (June 2017). Japan remains free to adopt the regulation at a later date.

Proposal to enable the use of alternate colors (per footnote 18 of Table 1 and in line with ISO Standard 2575) for certain lighting tell-tales in order to indicate light source failures in response to the proposals for light failure indicators under UN Regulations Nos. 7, 48 and 87 (GRE/2016/7, GRE/2016/12 and GRE/2016/17) as adopted by GRE. This proposal anticipates use of the same approach in response to plans for additional failure indication requirements for other lighting regulations.

Proposal to enable the use of alternate colors (per footnote 18 of Table 1 and in line with ISO Standard 2575) for certain lighting tell-tales in order to indicate light source failures in response to the proposals for light failure indicators under UN Regulations Nos. 7, 48 and 87 (GRE/2016/7, GRE/2016/12 and GRE/2016/17) as adopted by GRE. This proposal anticipates use of the same approach in response to plans for additional failure indication requirements for other lighting regulations.

Proposal by the GRE Informal Group “Agricultural Vehicles Lighting Installation” (AVLI), approved by GRE, to update and revise Regulation No. 86. The proposal applies the regulation to vehicle categories R and S as defined under the Consolidated Resolution on the Construction of Vehicles (RE3), updates geometric visibility provisions, and adds new provisions and new Annex 6 on signalling panels and signalling foils .

Proposal prepared by the UNECE secretariat to align the provisions of UN Regulation No. 105 with those of the new 2017 edition of the European Agreement concerning the International Carriage of Dangerous Goods by Road (ADR).

UN R80, paragraph 7.4.4. specifies that passengers in side-facing seats “shall be safeguarded by a vehicle part (e.g. partition, wall or seat back of a forward-facing seat) forward of the foremost side-facing seat”. Germany has determined that the current text has been misinterpreted with regard to the intended requirement for a safety device that does not break and maintains its capability to retain a passenger’s body in the event of an accident. This proposal clarifies that such any such structure “shall retain its safeguard function during testing”.