GAR | WP.29-176

AC.3: Executive committee of the 1998 Agreement: The collective body of the Contracting Parties to the Agreement.
CLEPA: European Association of Automotive Suppliers
EU: European Union, an REIO comprised of Belgium, France, Germany, Italy, Luxembourg, Netherlands, Denmark, Ireland, Greece, Portugal, Spain, Austria, Finland, Sweden, Cyprus, Czechia, Estonia, Hungary, Latvia, Lithuania, Malta, Poland, Slovakia, Slovenia, Bulgaria, and Romania.
GR: from the French “Groupe de Rapporteurs”; signifies any of the permanent working parties subsidiary to WP.29 (e.g. on noise, lighting, pollution and energy, passive safety, etc.)
GTR: Global Technical Regulation
IWG: Informal Working Group: A group of experts authorized to develop proposals for consideration by WP.29 without being bound by formal UN rules of procedure.
OICA: International Organization of Vehicle Manufacturers (cf, French Organisation Internationale des Constructeurs d’Automobiles)
UNECE: United Nations Economic Commission for Europe

UN R77: Proposal for the 01 series of amendments
Reference Number: WP.29/2018/109/Rev.1
Revised proposal from GRE (for the March 2019 WP.29 session) to introduce transitional provisions for the phasing out of UN R77 in conjunction with the introduction of the new UN Regulation on Light-Signaling Devices (LSD).
Meeting Sessions: 176th WP.29 session (12-16 Nov 2018) and 177th WP.29 session (11-15 Mar 2019)
Document date: 18 Dec 18
Document status: Adopted by WP.29
Relevant to: UN Regulation No. 77 \| Parking Lamps
Adoption Vote
This proposal (WP.29/2018/109/Rev.1) was adopted by the World Forum. Thirty-five Contracting Parties out of the 46 applying UN R77 were present for the vote by AC.1. Thirty-five voted in favor with zero against and zero abstaining.
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UN R86: Proposal for Supplement 1 to the 01 series of amendments
Reference Number: WP.29/2018/110/Rev.1
Proposal to introduce references to the three new simplified Regulations (Light-Signalling Devices (LSD), Road Illumination Devices (RID) and Retro-Reflective Devices (RRD)) into the 01 series of Regulation No. 86.
Meeting Sessions: 176th WP.29 session (12-16 Nov 2018) and 177th WP.29 session (11-15 Mar 2019)
Document date: 01 Oct 18
Document status: Adopted by WP.29
Relevant to: UN Regulation No. 86 \| Installation of Lighting and Lighting-Signalling Equipment on Tractors
Adoption Vote
This proposal (WP.29/2018/110/Rev.1) was adopted by the World Forum. Thirty-two Contracting Parties out of the 42 applying UN R86 were present for the vote by AC.1. Thirty-two voted in favor with zero against and zero abstaining.
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UN R86: Proposal for Supplement 7 to the original series of amendments
Reference Number: WP.29/2018/111
Proposal to introduce references to the three new simplified Regulations (Light-Signalling Devices (LSD), Road Illumination Devices (RID) and Retro-Reflective Devices (RRD)) into the original series of Regulation No. 86.
Meeting Sessions: 176th WP.29 session (12-16 Nov 2018) and 177th WP.29 session (11-15 Mar 2019)
Document date: 24 Aug 18
Document status: Adopted by WP.29
Relevant to: UN Regulation No. 86 \| Installation of Lighting and Lighting-Signalling Equipment on Tractors
Adoption Vote
This proposal (WP.29/2018/111) was adopted by the World Forum. Thirty-two Contracting Parties out of the 42 applying UN R86 were present for the vote by AC.1. Thirty-two voted in favor with zero against and zero abstaining.
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UN R87: Proposal for the 01 series of amendments
Reference Number: WP.29/2018/112/Rev.1
Revised proposal from GRE (for the March 2019 WP.29 session) to introduce transitional provisions for the phasing out of UN R87 in conjunction with the introduction of the new UN Regulation on Light-Signaling Devices (LSD).
Meeting Sessions: 176th WP.29 session (12-16 Nov 2018) and 177th WP.29 session (11-15 Mar 2019)
Document date: 18 Dec 18
Document status: Adopted by WP.29
Relevant to: UN Regulation No. 87 \| Daytime Running Lamps
Adoption Vote
This proposal (WP.29/2018/112/Rev.1) was adopted by the World Forum. Thirty-four Contracting Parties out of the 44 applying UN R87 were present for the vote by AC.1. Thirty-four voted in favor with zero against and zero abstaining.
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UN R91: Proposal for the 01 series of amendments
Reference Number: WP.29/2018/113/Rev.1
Revised proposal from GRE (for the March 2019 WP.29 session) to introduce transitional provisions for the phasing out of UN R91 in conjunction with the introduction of the new UN Regulation on Light-Signaling Devices (LSD).
Meeting Sessions: 176th WP.29 session (12-16 Nov 2018) and 177th WP.29 session (11-15 Mar 2019)
Document date: 18 Dec 18
Document status: Adopted by WP.29
Relevant to: UN Regulation No. 91 \| Side-Marker Lamps
Adoption Vote
This proposal (WP.29/2018/113/Rev.1) was adopted by the World Forum. Thirty-six Contracting Parties out of the 46 applying UN R91 were present for the vote by AC.1. Thirty-six voted in favor with zero against and zero abstaining.
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UN R98: Proposal for the 02 series of amendments
Reference Number: WP.29/2018/114/Rev.1
Revised proposal from GRE (for the March 2019 WP.29 session) to introduce transitional provisions for the phasing out of UN R98 in conjunction with the introduction of the new UN Regulation on Road Illumination Devices (RID).
Meeting Sessions: 176th WP.29 session (12-16 Nov 2018) and 177th WP.29 session (11-15 Mar 2019)
Document date: 18 Dec 18
Document status: Adopted by WP.29
Relevant to: UN Regulation No. 98 \| Headlamps Equipped with Gas-discharge Light Sources
Adoption Vote
This proposal (WP.29/2018/114/Rev.1) was adopted by the World Forum. Thirty-six Contracting Parties out of the 47 applying UN R98 were present for the vote by AC.1. Thirty-six voted in favor with zero against and zero abstaining.
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UN R104: Proposal for the 01 series of amendments
Reference Number: WP.29/2018/115/Rev.1
Revised proposal from GRE (for the March 2019 WP.29 session) to introduce transitional provisions for the phasing out of UN R104 in conjunction with the introduction of the new UN Regulation on Retro-Reflecting Devices (RRD).
Meeting Sessions: 176th WP.29 session (12-16 Nov 2018) and 177th WP.29 session (11-15 Mar 2019)
Document date: 18 Dec 18
Document status: Adopted by WP.29
Relevant to: UN Regulation No. 104 \| Retro-reflective Markings
Adoption Vote
This proposal (WP.29/2018/115/Rev.1) was adopted by the World Forum. Thirty-six Contracting Parties out of the 51 applying UN R104 were present for the vote by AC.1. Thirty-six voted in favor with zero against and zero abstaining.
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UN R112: Proposal for the 02 series of amendments
Reference Number: WP.29/2018/116/Rev.1
Revised proposal from GRE (for the March 2019 WP.29 session) to introduce transitional provisions for the phasing out of UN R112 in conjunction with the introduction of the new UN Regulation on Road Illumination Devices (RID).
Meeting Sessions: 176th WP.29 session (12-16 Nov 2018) and 177th WP.29 session (11-15 Mar 2019)
Document date: 18 Dec 18
Document status: Adopted by WP.29
Relevant to: UN Regulation No. 112 \| Headlamps Emitting an Asymmetrical Passing Beam
Adoption Vote
This proposal (WP.29/2018/116/Rev.1) was adopted by the World Forum. Thirty-seven Contracting Parties out of the 52 applying UN R112 were present for the vote by AC.1. Thirty-seven voted in favor with zero against and zero abstaining.
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UN R113: Proposal for the 03 series of amendments
Reference Number: WP.29/2018/117/Rev.1
Revised proposal from GRE (submitted to the March 2019 WP.29 session) to introduce transitional provisions for the phasing out of UN R113 in conjunction with the introduction of the new UN Regulation on Road Illumination Devices (RID).
Meeting Sessions: 176th WP.29 session (12-16 Nov 2018) and 177th WP.29 session (11-15 Mar 2019)
Document date: 18 Dec 18
Document status: Adopted by WP.29
Relevant to: UN Regulation No. 113 \| Symmetrical Beam Headlamps of Filament, Gas-discharge, or LED Type
Adoption Vote
This proposal (WP.29/2018/117/Rev.1) was adopted by the World Forum. Thirty-seven Contracting Parties out of the 52 applying UN R113 were present for the vote by AC.1. Thirty-seven voted in favor with zero against and zero abstaining.
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UN R119: Proposal for the 02 series of amendments
Reference Number: WP.29/2018/118/Rev.1
Proposal from GRE to introduce transitional provisions for the phasing out of UN R119 in conjunction with the introduction of the new UN Regulation on Road Illumination Devices (RID).
Meeting Sessions: 176th WP.29 session (12-16 Nov 2018) and 177th WP.29 session (11-15 Mar 2019)
Document date: 18 Dec 18
Document status: Adopted by WP.29
Relevant to: UN Regulation No. 119 \| Cornering Lamps
Adoption Vote
This proposal (WP.29/2018/118/Rev.1) was adopted by the World Forum. Thirty-six Contracting Parties out of the 52 applying UN R119 were present for the vote by AC.1. Thirty-six voted in favor with zero against and zero abstaining.
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UN R123: Proposal for the 02 series of amendments
Reference Number: WP.29/2018/119/Rev.1
Proposal from GRE to introduce transitional provisions for the phasing out of UN R123 in conjunction with the introduction of the new UN Regulation on Road Illumination Devices (RID).
Meeting Sessions: 176th WP.29 session (12-16 Nov 2018) and 177th WP.29 session (11-15 Mar 2019)
Document date: 18 Dec 18
Document status: Adopted by WP.29
Relevant to: UN Regulation No. 123 \| Adaptive Front-lighting Systems
Adoption Vote
This proposal (WP.29/2018/119/Rev.1) was adopted by the World Forum. Thirty-seven Contracting Parties out of the 52 applying UN R123 were present for the vote by AC.1. Thirty-seven voted in favor with zero against and zero abstaining.
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UN R34: Proposal for Supplement 6 to the 02 series of amendments
Reference Number: WP.29/2018/120
Proposal to clarify the test requirements in alignment with the French text of the regulation by amending paragraph 5.10 to read “Tanks shall be installed in such a way as to be protected from the consequences of a collision to the front or the rear of the vehicle. There shall be no protruding parts, sharp edges, etc. near the tank.” The proposal aims to clarify the inspection of potentially protruding parts around the tanks in order to ensure their integrity in the event of a collision.
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. 34 \| Prevention of Fire Risks
Adoption Vote
This proposal (WP.29/2018/120) was adopted by the World Forum. Thirty-five Contracting Parties out of the 42 applying UN R34 were present for the vote by AC.1. Thirty-five voted in favor with zero against and zero abstaining.
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UN R34: Proposal for Supplement 2 to the 03 series of amendments
Reference Number: WP.29/2018/121
Proposal to clarify the test requirements in alignment with the French text of the regulation by amending paragraph 5.10 to read “Tanks shall be installed in such a way as to be protected from the consequences of a collision to the front or the rear of the vehicle. There shall be no protruding parts, sharp edges, etc. near the tank.” The proposal aims to clarify the inspection of potentially protruding parts around the tanks in order to ensure their integrity in the event of a collision.
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. 34 \| Prevention of Fire Risks
Adoption Vote
This proposal (WP.29/2018/121) was adopted by the World Forum. Thirty-five Contracting Parties out of the 42 applying UN R34 were present for the vote by AC.1. Thirty-five voted in favor with zero against and zero abstaining.
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UN R43: Proposal for Supplement 8 to the 01 series of amendments
Reference Number: WP.29/2018/122
Proposal to amend Annex 7 (laminated-glass panes), inserting a new paragraph 6 to allow optional 2,260 g ball test and headform test for laminated-glass panes. The proposal adds the marking “/D” to signify laminated-glass panes subjected to the 2,260 g ball test and the headform test. The proposal aims to enable the approval of laminated-glass panes with improved mechanical properties, especially as designed for front, exterior, forward-facing glazing of the upper deck of a double-deck vehicle.
Meeting Sessions: 176th WP.29 session (12-16 Nov 2018)
Document date: 15 Aug 18
Document status: Adopted by WP.29
Relevant to: UN Regulation No. 43 \| Safety Glazing Materials
Adoption Vote
This proposal (WP.29/2018/122) was adopted by the World Forum. Thirty-seven Contracting Parties out of the 48 applying UN R43 were present for the vote by AC.1. Thirty-seven voted in favor with zero against and zero abstaining.
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UN R46: Proposal for Supplement 6 to the 04 series of amendments
Reference Number: WP.29/2018/123
Proposal to clarify that overlays may only be used to convey “safety-related rearward vision information.” The proposal addresses confusion regarding circumstances under which the provision of information through overlays is permissible. The proposal also amends the French text. The overall proposal aims to make clear that overlays may convey safety information regarding the rearward environment of the vehicle and are not necessarily limited only to when the vehicle is moving in reverse. The proposal also aims to restrict the information to rear-vision safety. Other information, not related to the rear view, should never appear within the defined field of view. The proposal also corrects the omission of Class VII devices from the communication form described under Annex 3 of the regulation, as previously adopted for Revisions 5 and 6.
Meeting Sessions: 176th WP.29 session (12-16 Nov 2018)
Document date: 15 Aug 18
Document status: Adopted by WP.29
Relevant to: UN Regulation No. 46 \| Indirect Vision Devices
Adoption Vote
This proposal (WP.29/2018/123) was adopted by the World Forum. Thirty-seven Contracting Parties out of the 46 applying UN R46 were present for the vote by AC.1. Thirty-seven voted in favor with zero against and zero abstaining.
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UN R67: Proposal for the 02 series of amendments
Reference Number: WP.29/2018/124
Proposal to define visibility requirements for external gas containers and their accessories to facilitate periodic inspections. From 1 September 2020, Contracting Parties may refuse approvals under the 01 series issued after 1 September 2020.
Meeting Sessions: 176th WP.29 session (12-16 Nov 2018)
Document date: 20 Aug 18
Document status: Adopted by WP.29
Relevant to: UN Regulation No. 67 \| Liquefied Petroleum Gas Equipment
Adoption Vote
This proposal (WP.29/2018/124) was adopted by the World Forum. Thirty-four Contracting Parties out of the 43 applying UN R67 were present for the vote by AC.1. Thirty-four voted in favor with zero against and zero abstaining.
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UN R110: Proposal for Supplement 1 to the 03 series of amendments
Reference Number: WP.29/2018/125
Proposal to clarify visibility requirements for CNG cylinders, LNG tanks, and their accessories to facilitate external inspections (e.g. for periodic technical inspection).
Meeting Sessions: 176th WP.29 session (12-16 Nov 2018)
Document date: 15 Aug 18
Document status: Adopted by WP.29
Relevant to: UN Regulation No. 110 \| Compressed and Liquefied Natural Gas System Components
Adoption Vote
This proposal (WP.29/2018/125) was adopted by the World Forum. Forty Contracting Parties out of the 50 applying UN R110 were present for the vote by AC.1. Forty voted in favor with zero against and zero abstaining.
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UN R105: Proposal for Supplement 1 to the 06 series of amendments
Reference Number: WP.29/2018/126
Proposal to align UN R105 with provisions adopted by the Working Party on the Transport of Dangerous Goods (WP.15) under the European Agreement concerning the International Carriage of Dangerous Goods by Road (ADR), edition 2019.
Meeting Sessions: 176th WP.29 session (12-16 Nov 2018)
Document date: 15 Aug 18
Document status: Adopted by WP.29
Relevant to: UN Regulation No. 105 \| Construction of Vehicles for the Carriage of Dangerous Goods
Adoption Vote
This proposal (WP.29/2018/126) was adopted by the World Forum. Thirty-eight Contracting Parties out of the 48 applying UN R105 were present for the vote by AC.1. Thirty-eight voted in favor with zero against and zero abstaining.
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UN R11: Proposal for Supplement 2 to the 04 series of amendments
Reference Number: WP.29/2018/127
Proposal to amend the transitional provisions in order to explicitly confirm that under the new guidelines on UN Regulation procedures (documents WP.29/2017/107 including Corrigendum 1 and Addendum 1), approvals granted under the preceding series of amendments will continue to be accepted. This amendment thus 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: Adopted by WP.29
Relevant to: UN Regulation No. 11 \| Door Latches and Door Retention Components
Adoption Vote
This proposal (WP.29/2018/127) was adopted by the World Forum. Thirty-six Contracting Parties out of the 46 applying UN R11 were present for the vote by AC.1. Thirty-six voted in favor with zero against and zero abstaining.
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UN R16: Proposal for Supplement 11 to the 06 series of amendments
Reference Number: WP.29/2018/128
Proposal to correct an oversight by adding the minimum requirement for at least a two-point lap belt (Br3, Br4m, Br4Nm) for use with rearward facing child restraints for M₃ as is already the case for M₂ vehicles.
Meeting Sessions: 176th WP.29 session (12-16 Nov 2018)
Document date: 17 Aug 18
Document status: Adopted by WP.29
Relevant to: UN Regulation No. 16 \| Safety belts and related systems
Adoption Vote
This proposal (WP.29/2018/128) 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 R16: Proposal for Supplement 4 to the 07 series of amendments
Reference Number: WP.29/2018/129
Proposal to correct an oversight by adding the minimum requirement for at least a two-point lap belt (Br3, Br4m, Br4Nm) for use with rearward facing child restraints for M₃ as is already the case for M₂ vehicles.
Meeting Sessions: 176th WP.29 session (12-16 Nov 2018)
Document date: 15 Aug 18
Document status: Adopted by WP.29
Relevant to: UN Regulation No. 16 \| Safety belts and related systems
Adoption Vote
This proposal (WP.29/2018/129) 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 R29: Proposal for Supplement 4 to the 03 series of amendments
Reference Number: WP.29/2018/130
Proposal to introduce installation specifications for securing a cab mounted on a vehicle to the test rig for tests B and C, as is currently provided for test A, under UN R29. This proposal aims to improve repeatability and reproducibility while allowing more flexibility in permitting the use of rigid composite blocks and/or (adjustable) metal brackets in securing the vehicle in the place of the wooden block presently prescribed in Figure 1.
Meeting Sessions: 176th WP.29 session (12-16 Nov 2018)
Document date: 15 Aug 18
Document status: Adopted by WP.29
Relevant to: UN Regulation No. 29 \| Commercial Vehicle Cab Occupant Protection
Adoption Vote
This proposal (WP.29/2018/130) was adopted by the World Forum. Thirty-five Contracting Parties out of the 41 applying UN R29 were present for the vote by AC.1. Thirty-five voted in favor with zero against and zero abstaining.
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UN R44: Proposal for Supplement 15 to the 04 series of amendments
Reference Number: WP.29/2018/131
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.
Meeting Sessions: 176th WP.29 session (12-16 Nov 2018)
Document date: 15 Aug 18
Document status: Adopted by WP.29
Relevant to: UN Regulation No. 44 \| Child Restraint Systems
Adoption Vote
This proposal (WP.29/2018/131) was adopted by the World Forum. Thirty-six Contracting Parties out of the 44 applying UN R44 were present for the vote by AC.1. Thirty-six voted in favor with zero against and zero abstaining.
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UN R94: Proposal for Supplement 1 to the 03 series of amendments
Reference Number: WP.29/2018/132
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.
Meeting Sessions: 176th WP.29 session (12-16 Nov 2018)
Document date: 15 Aug 18
Document status: Adopted by WP.29
Relevant to: UN Regulation No. 94 \| Occupant Protection in Frontal Collisions
Adoption Vote
This proposal (WP.29/2018/132) was adopted by the World Forum. Thirty-five Contracting Parties out of the 42 applying UN R94 were present for the vote by AC.1. Thirty-five voted in favor with zero against and zero abstaining.
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UN R95: Proposal for Supplement 7 to the 03 series of amendments
Reference Number: WP.29/2018/133
Proposal to clarify the conditions where a door is deemed to be open under UN R95. Technical Services have interpreted the definition of “open” under paragraph 5.3.1. differently, resulting in divergent outcomes. The proposed definitions are taken from UN Regulation No. 135 Revision 1. The proposal reduces the force level from 500 N to 400 N for the test to open the door.
Meeting Sessions: 176th WP.29 session (12-16 Nov 2018)
Document date: 15 Aug 18
Document status: Adopted by WP.29
Relevant to: UN Regulation No. 95 \| Occupant Protection in Lateral Collisions
Adoption Vote
This proposal (WP.29/2018/133) was adopted by the World Forum. Thirty-five Contracting Parties out of the 41 applying UN R95 were present for the vote by AC.1. Thirty-five 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 4 to the 02 series of amendments
Reference Number: WP.29/2018/135
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: Adopted by WP.29
Relevant to: UN Regulation No. 100 \| Construction and Safety of Electric Powertrains
Adoption Vote
This proposal (WP.29/2018/135) 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 R129: Proposal for Supplement 8 to the 00 series of amendments
Reference Number: WP.29/2018/136
Proposal to align end-user information provisions with those adopted for UN R44.
Meeting Sessions: 176th WP.29 session (12-16 Nov 2018)
Document date: 17 Aug 18
Document status: Adopted by WP.29
Relevant to: UN Regulation No. 129 \| Enhanced Child Restraint Systems
Adoption Vote
This proposal (WP.29/2018/136) was adopted by the World Forum. Forty-one Contracting Parties out of the 53 applying UN R129 were present for the vote by AC.1. Forty-one voted in favor with zero against and zero abstaining.
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UN R129: Proposal for Supplement 5 to the 01 series of amendments
Reference Number: WP.29/2018/137
Proposal to require that the shoulder strap positioner, if any, and the buckle open independently of each other in order to satisfy the requirement that the buckle can be opened by a single action; align end-user information provisions with that adopted for UN R44; reinsert text omitted during the transcription of the adopted texts of Supplement 3 to the 01 series of amendments and Supplement 2 to the 02 series of amendments; and 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.
Meeting Sessions: 176th WP.29 session (12-16 Nov 2018)
Document date: 17 Aug 18
Document status: Adopted by WP.29
Relevant to: UN Regulation No. 129 \| Enhanced Child Restraint Systems
Adoption Vote
This proposal (WP.29/2018/137) was adopted by the World Forum. Forty-one Contracting Parties out of the 53 applying UN R129 were present for the vote by AC.1. Forty-one voted in favor with zero against and zero abstaining.
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UN R129: Proposal for Supplement 4 to the 02 series of amendments
Reference Number: WP.29/2018/138
Proposal to require that the shoulder strap positioner, if any, and the buckle open independently of each other in order to satisfy the requirement that the buckle can be opened by a single action; align end-user information provisions with that adopted for UN R44; reinsert text omitted during the transcription of the adopted texts of Supplement 3 to the 01 series of amendments and Supplement 2 to the 02 series of amendments; and 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.
Meeting Sessions: 176th WP.29 session (12-16 Nov 2018)
Document date: 17 Aug 18
Document status: Adopted by WP.29
Relevant to: UN Regulation No. 129 \| Enhanced Child Restraint Systems
Adoption Vote
This proposal (WP.29/2018/138) was adopted by the World Forum. Forty-one Contracting Parties out of the 53 applying UN R129 were present for the vote by AC.1. Forty-one voted in favor with zero against and zero abstaining.
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UN R129: Proposal for Supplement 1 to the 03 series of amendments
Reference Number: WP.29/2018/139
Proposal to require that the shoulder strap positioner, if any, and the buckle open independently of each other in order to satisfy the requirement that the buckle can be opened by a single action; align end-user information provisions with that adopted for UN R44; reinsert text omitted during the transcription of the adopted texts of Supplement 3 to the 01 series of amendments and Supplement 2 to the 02 series of amendments; and 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.
Meeting Sessions: 176th WP.29 session (12-16 Nov 2018)
Document date: 17 Aug 18
Document status: Adopted by WP.29
Relevant to: UN Regulation No. 129 \| Enhanced Child Restraint Systems
Adoption Vote
This proposal (WP.29/2018/139) was adopted by the World Forum. Forty-one Contracting Parties out of the 53 applying UN R129 were present for the vote by AC.1. Forty-one voted in favor with zero against and zero abstaining.
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UN R137: Proposal for Supplement 2 to the 01 series of amendments
Reference Number: WP.29/2018/140
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.
Meeting Sessions: 176th WP.29 session (12-16 Nov 2018)
Document date: 17 Aug 18
Document status: Adopted by WP.29
Relevant to: UN Regulation No. 137 \| Restraint System in Frontal Impact
Adoption Vote
This proposal (WP.29/2018/140) was adopted by the World Forum. Forty-one Contracting Parties out of the 53 applying UN R137 were present for the vote by AC.1. Forty-one voted in favor with zero against and zero abstaining.
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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 R24: Proposal for Supplement 4 to the 03 series of amendments
Reference Number: WP.29/2018/143
Proposal to align UN R24 (Compression Ignition Engines – Emission of Visible Pollutants – Power Measurement) with UN R85 with regard to correction factors.
Meeting Sessions: 176th WP.29 session (12-16 Nov 2018)
Document date: 17 Aug 18
Document status: Adopted by WP.29
Relevant to: UN Regulation No. 24 \| C.I. Engine Emissions and Net Power
Adoption Vote
This proposal (WP.29/2018/143) was adopted by the World Forum. Thirty-seven Contracting Parties out of the 46 applying UN R24 were present for the vote by AC.1. Thirty-seven voted in favor with zero against and zero abstaining.
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