GAR | WP.29-176

WP.29/1142 Report of the World Forum/WP.29 on its 176th session

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4.8. Consideration of draft amendments to existing UN Regulations submitted by GRSP

linked to UN R16 Safety belt systems

117. The representative of the United States of America presented proposals on ECE/TRANS/WP.29/2018/141 and ECE/TRANS/WP.29/2018/142 under agenda items 4.8.15 and 4.7.16, to amend UN Regulations Nos. 16 and 17. The World Forum recommended their submission to AC.1 for voting.

115. The representative of OICA presented document WP.29-176-03, containing a proposed correction to ECE/TRANS/WP.29/2018/134.

116. The World Forum considered the draft amendments under agenda items 4.8.1 to 4.8.14 and recommended their submission to AC.1 for voting, subject to the following corrections:

In ECE/TRANS/WP.29/2018/134, page 2, for “4 December 2010” read “4 December 2012.”

UN R16: Proposal for the 08 series of amendments
Reference Number: WP.29/2018/141
Proposal to: harmonize airbag warning labels regarding the correct use of a child restraint system in a seating position equipped with an activated frontal airbag in order to prohibit the display of additional information unrelated to child safety, and 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. As from 1 September 2020, authorities will not be obliged to accept applicable type approvals to the preceding series of amendments that were first issued on or after 1 September 2020. As from 1 September 2022, they will not be obliged to accept any applicable approvals to the preceding series. These transitional provisions only apply to vehicles equipped with airbags. Approvals for seat belt and restraint systems remain valid.
Meeting Sessions: 176th WP.29 session (12-16 Nov 2018)
Document date: 22 Aug 18
Document status: Adopted by WP.29
Relevant to: UN Regulation No. 16 \| Safety belts and related systems
Adoption Vote
This proposal (WP.29/2018/141) was adopted by the World Forum. Thirty-seven Contracting Parties out of the 47 applying UN R16 were present for the vote by AC.1. Thirty-seven voted in favor with zero against and zero abstaining.
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UN R17: Proposal for the 09 series of amendments
Reference Number: WP.29/2018/142
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. The transitional provisions phase in the new requirements during September 2020-September 2022.
Meeting Sessions: 176th WP.29 session (12-16 Nov 2018)
Document date: 27 Aug 18
Document status: Adopted by WP.29
Relevant to: UN Regulation No. 17 \| Strength of Seats, Anchorages, and Head Restraints
Adoption Vote
This proposal (WP.29/2018/142) was adopted by the World Forum. Thirty-eight Contracting Parties out of the 48 applying UN R17 were present for the vote by AC.1. Thirty-eight voted in favor with zero against and zero abstaining.
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UN R100: Proposal for Supplement 5 to the 01 series of amendments
Reference Number: WP.29/2018/134
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.
Meeting Sessions: 176th WP.29 session (12-16 Nov 2018)
Document date: 17 Aug 18
Document status: WP.29 amended and adopted
Relevant to: UN Regulation No. 100 \| Construction and Safety of Electric Powertrains
Adoption Vote
This proposal (WP.29/2018/134), as amended by para. 116 of the session report, was adopted by the World Forum. Thirty-nine Contracting Parties out of the 48 applying UN R100 were present for the vote by AC.1. Thirty-nine voted in favor with zero against and zero abstaining.
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UN R100: Proposal for Supplement 5 to the 01 series of amendments
Reference Number: WP.29/2018/134
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.
Meeting Sessions: 176th WP.29 session (12-16 Nov 2018)
Document date: 17 Aug 18
Document status: WP.29 amended and adopted
Relevant to: UN Regulation No. 100 \| Construction and Safety of Electric Powertrains
Adoption Vote
This proposal (WP.29/2018/134), as amended by para. 116 of the session report, was adopted by the World Forum. Thirty-nine Contracting Parties out of the 48 applying UN R100 were present for the vote by AC.1. Thirty-nine voted in favor with zero against and zero abstaining.
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