3. GRSG also adopted the running order (GRSG-117-01) as proposed by the Chair.

UN R144 Accident Emergency Call Systems

59. The expert from OICA recalled that the purpose of ECE/TRANS/WP.29/GRSG/2018/23 was to correct the scope of the UN Regulation. The expert from the Russian Federation proposed further editorial corrections and amendments (ECE/TRANS/WP.29/GRSG/2019/18) which allow contracting parties to apply the relevant requirements to assess compliance of Accident Emergency Call Devices (AECD) designed for installation on vehicles of categories other than M1 and N1. The expert from the Russian Federation introduced ECE/TRANS/WP.29/GRSG/2019/23 extending the scope of application for AECD, if fitted to other categories than M1 and N1.

60. GRSG welcomed GRSG-117-47 prepared by the expert of the Russian Federation providing a consolidated text of the regulation including the necessary corrections and proposed amendments.

61. The secretariat presented GRSG-177-02 informing GRSG on an inconsistency with the wording of subsection 26.7.23. of UN Regulation No.144. GRSG approved the deletion of the term “back-up” in subsection 26.7.23.

62. GRSG adopted ECE/TRANS/WP.29/GRSG/2019/18 and requested the secretariat to submit it together with the rectified wording of subsection 26.7.2.3. (see para. 61 above) to WP.29 and AC.1 as draft supplement 01 to UN Regulation No. 144 for consideration at their March 2020 sessions.

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UN R107 Coach and Bus Construction

9. The expert from Spain introduced GRSG-117-03 on a proposal for an amendment to UN Regulation No. 107 aiming at prevention of movements of vehicles of categories M2 and M3 whilst their lifts or ramps were used. GRSG agreed to resume discussions at its next session based on an official document.

Reversing Warning

26. The expert from Switzerland, in his role as GRBP ambassador, introduced GRSG-117-04 highlighting discussion on the scope and on the installation of a pause switch which was considered feasible in cases where a Camera-Monitor-System (CMS) would be active. GRSG noted that the use of CMS could be hampered in cases where vehicles were used in combination with trailers and therefore recommended that, in such cases, the pause switch shall be inactive.

UN R160 EDR

70. The expert from China presented GRSG-117-05 introducing the Chinese mandatory national standard “Automobile Event Data Recorder System”. The Co-Chair of IWG on EDR/DSSAD proposed to work closely with China when establishing the different technical elements for EDR systems.

UN R55 Mechanical Couplings

37. The expert from EC introduced GRSG-117-25 amending ECE/TRANS/WP.29/GRSG/2019/6 to update the provisions on removable mechanical couplings fitted to motor vehicles, particularly on the need to provide clear information to the driver. The expert from Finland introduced GRSG-117-06 with further amendments to UN Regulation No.55 clarifying flexible components of the articulation.

38. GRSG adopted GRSG-117-25 amending ECE/TRANS/WP.29/GRSG/2019/6 and requested the secretariat to add, based on the related part of GRSG-117-06, an updated Annex 3 on the approval mark and to submit it to WP.29 and AC.1 as draft 02 series of amendments to UN Regulation No. 55 for consideration at their March 2020 sessions.

39. GRSG agreed to resume consideration on GRSG-117-06 on basis of new working documents and on GRSG-117-09 at its next session.

UN R107 Coach and Bus Construction

10. The expert from France introduced GRSG-117-07 on national legislation for autonomous urban shuttles with a capacity for transport of nine to sixteen passengers both in seated and standing positions. He highlighted that this national legislation was based on principles of UN Regulation No. 107 for vehicles of categories M₂ and M₃ Class A with several derogations related inter alia to the minimum number of seats or the width of the service door. He further highlighted the need for amendments related to braking systems, steering controls and stability evaluations in case of autonomous operations. He informed GRSG that test procedures were based on UN Regulations Nos. 151 and [152] as well as on European New Car Assessment Programme (EuroNCAP) protocols. Additional elements such as process audit, cyber security and connectivity had been added to the national approval requirements. GRSG showed high interest in these latest developments and engaged in a discussion on various related topics such as the need for a new vehicle category, monitoring of operations by a control centre or the need of Data Storage Systems for Automated Driving (DSSAD). GRSG acknowledged the high importance of the new technology of autonomous shuttles and decided to keep this item on its agenda for the next meeting.

UN R107 Coach and Bus Construction

UN R118 Material Burning Behavior

11. The expert from France, as Chair of the Informal Working Group (IWG) on the behaviour of the general construction of M2 and M3 vehicles in a fire event (BMFE), introduced GRSG-117-08 on the outcome of the recent meeting held in Bergisch Gladbach (Germany) on 25 and 26 June 2019. He reported that IWG had started to follow-up on an ongoing research study by Germany on the toxicity and opacity of the smoke to define a simplified test method to determine toxicity of materials. He further informed GRSG that no proposals for amendments to UN Regulations Nos. 107 and 118 were available at this moment. GRSG was looking forward considering proposals at its next session.

UN R55 Mechanical Couplings

UN R107 Coach and Bus Construction

10. The expert from France introduced GRSG-117-07 on national legislation for autonomous urban shuttles with a capacity for transport of nine to sixteen passengers both in seated and standing positions. He highlighted that this national legislation was based on principles of UN Regulation No. 107 for vehicles of categories M₂ and M₃ Class A with several derogations related inter alia to the minimum number of seats or the width of the service door. He further highlighted the need for amendments related to braking systems, steering controls and stability evaluations in case of autonomous operations. He informed GRSG that test procedures were based on UN Regulations Nos. 151 and [152] as well as on European New Car Assessment Programme (EuroNCAP) protocols. Additional elements such as process audit, cyber security and connectivity had been added to the national approval requirements. GRSG showed high interest in these latest developments and engaged in a discussion on various related topics such as the need for a new vehicle category, monitoring of operations by a control centre or the need of Data Storage Systems for Automated Driving (DSSAD). GRSG acknowledged the high importance of the new technology of autonomous shuttles and decided to keep this item on its agenda for the next meeting.

UN R10 Electromagnetic Compatibility

UN R116 Anti-theft and Alarm Systems

UN R116 Anti-theft and Alarm Systems

UN R116 Anti-theft and Alarm Systems

UN R116 Anti-theft and Alarm Systems

UN R67 LPG Equipment

44. The expert from Italy presented GRSG-117-15 introducing a new connector “J15”. GRSG agreed to resume consideration on basis of a working document based on GRSG-117-15 at its next session.

UN R46 Indirect Vision

32. The expert from Italy introduced GRSG-117-16 and GRSG-117-17 on free form mirrors. GRSG noted that experts needed more information on this new technology and decided to keep this item on the agenda for reconsideration at its next session. The Chair invited delegates to contact the expert from Italy for further information.

UN R46 Indirect Vision

32. The expert from Italy introduced GRSG-117-16 and GRSG-117-17 on free form mirrors. GRSG noted that experts needed more information on this new technology and decided to keep this item on the agenda for reconsideration at its next session. The Chair invited delegates to contact the expert from Italy for further information.

UN R110 CNG/LNG System Components

46. The expert from NGV Global introduced GRSG-117-18 amending ECE/TRANS/WP.29/GRSG/2019/26 introducing amendments to Annex 3A of the Regulation clarifying issues associated with periodical technical inspection (PTI) and periodic requalification of CNG cylinders.

47. GRSG adopted GRSG-117-18-Rev.1 amending ECE/TRANS/WP.29/GRSG/2019/26 and requested the secretariat to submit it to WP.29 and AC.1 as proposal for Supplement 1 of 04 series of amendments to UN Regulation No. 110 for consideration at their March 2020 sessions.

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83. The expert of RVIA introduced GRSG-117-19 highlighting specificities of recreation vehicles and asked for the establishment of an IWG on caravans and motorhomes. The Chair concluded the short discussion of delegates by proposing to keep this item on the agenda and invited contracting parties to reflect on the proposed IWG.

2. GRSG considered and adopted the agenda (ECE/TRANS/WP.29/GRSG/2019/15 and Add.1) proposed for the 117th session as contained in its consolidated and updated version (GRSG-117-20).

DSSAD

UN R160 EDR

68. The expert from Netherlands, Co-Chair of IWG on Event Data Recorder (EDR) / Data Storage Systems for Automated Driving (DSSAD) introduced GRSG-117-21 containing a status report of the activities of IWG. GRSG noted the questions related to the place to store the data (on-board or at a back-end). GRSG agreed to continue considerations on these questions at the next meeting.

DSSAD

UN R160 EDR

69. GRSG noted GRSG-117-22 containing a comparison on scope, system and data technique for both EDR and DSSAD. As regards the scope, GRSG agreed that both the 1958 and the 1998 Agreement would need to be referenced. The expert for Netherlands confirmed that the final deliverable would be a proposal for technical requirements, neutral for use under both agreements. GRSG noted that the document would be presented as informal document to WP.29 at its upcoming session in November 2019.

UN R151 Blind spot detection

35. The expert from VRU-Proxi introduced ECE/TRANS/WP.29/GRSG/2019/25 containing two proposals: (i) clarification of test procedures allowing non-random selection of parameter combinations and (ii) protrusion requirements for BSIS external elements. He further introduced GRSG-117-23 on clarification of elements to be considered for the determination of the vehicle front right corner.

36. Following detailed technical discussions and adjustment of language used (GRSG-117-24-Rev.1), GRSG adopted ECE/TRANS/WP.29/GRSG/2019/25 and GRSG-117-23 as reproduced in Annex II to this report. The secretariat was requested to submit it to WP.29 and AC.1 as draft Supplement 1 to UN Regulation No. 151 for consideration at their March 2020 sessions.

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UN R151 Blind spot detection

35. The expert from VRU-Proxi introduced ECE/TRANS/WP.29/GRSG/2019/25 containing two proposals: (i) clarification of test procedures allowing non-random selection of parameter combinations and (ii) protrusion requirements for BSIS external elements. He further introduced GRSG-117-23 on clarification of elements to be considered for the determination of the vehicle front right corner.

36. Following detailed technical discussions and adjustment of language used (GRSG-117-24-Rev.1), GRSG adopted ECE/TRANS/WP.29/GRSG/2019/25 and GRSG-117-23 as reproduced in Annex II to this report. The secretariat was requested to submit it to WP.29 and AC.1 as draft Supplement 1 to UN Regulation No. 151 for consideration at their March 2020 sessions.

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11th VRU-Proxi session (24 Sep-26 Jul 2019)

UN R55 Mechanical Couplings

37. The expert from EC introduced GRSG-117-25 amending ECE/TRANS/WP.29/GRSG/2019/6 to update the provisions on removable mechanical couplings fitted to motor vehicles, particularly on the need to provide clear information to the driver. The expert from Finland introduced GRSG-117-06 with further amendments to UN Regulation No.55 clarifying flexible components of the articulation.

38. GRSG adopted GRSG-117-25 amending ECE/TRANS/WP.29/GRSG/2019/6 and requested the secretariat to add, based on the related part of GRSG-117-06, an updated Annex 3 on the approval mark and to submit it to WP.29 and AC.1 as draft 02 series of amendments to UN Regulation No. 55 for consideration at their March 2020 sessions.

39. GRSG agreed to resume consideration on GRSG-117-06 on basis of new working documents and on GRSG-117-09 at its next session.

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35. The expert from EC introduced ECE/TRANS/WP.29/GRSG/2019/6 to update the provisions on removable mechanical couplings fitted to motor vehicles, particularly on the need to provide clear information to the driver. He added that the proposal should not increase the stringency of the technical requirements but should rather provide the driver with appropriate information on the use of removable or repositionable mechanical coupling devices in the manufacturer’s user manual or handbook. The expert from OICA stated that, under the 1958 Agreement, a user manual was not yet mandatory. Some experts endorsed that position. The expert from the Russian Federation expressed her preference to proceed with the proposal as a new series of amendments. The expert from EC volunteered to prepare a revised official document for further consideration at the next session of GRSG.

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UN R26 External Projections

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UN R125 Driver Forward Vision

82. The expert form OICA introduced GRSG-117-27 on a Field of View Assistant (FOVA) including augmented reality. GRSG experts engaged in active discussion highlighting both pros and cons of such technology. Recognising the need for regulatory action, GRSG agreed to keep this item on the agenda and invited the expert from OICA to come up with a related proposal for the next session of GRSG.

UN R110 CNG/LNG System Components

48. The expert from NGV Global introduced ECE/TRANS/WP.29/GRSG/2019/28 proposing certain change of design criteria in Annex 3 of UN Regulation No. 110. The expert from OICA supported the document and suggested some amendments (GRSG-117-28).

49. GRSG adopted ECE/TRANS/WP.29/GRSG/2019/28 as amended by GRSG -117-28 and requested the secretariat to submit it to WP.29 and AC.1 as proposal for Supplement 2 of 04 series of amendments to UN Regulation No. 110 for consideration at their March 2020 sessions.

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UN R116 Anti-theft and Alarm Systems

UN R18 Unauthorized Vehicle Use

UN R97 Vehicle Alarms

53. The expert from OICA presented GRSG-117-29 providing an overview of the splitting of UN Regulation No. 116 into three new regulations on (i) anti-theft and alarm systems, (ii) on devices against unauthorized use and (iii) on approvals of immobilizers and vehicle with regards to its immobilizer.

54. GRSG agreed to resume consideration on this item at its next session in March 2020.

UN R144 Accident Emergency Call Systems

63. GRSG adopted GRSG-117-30 and requested the secretariat to submit it to WP.29 and AC.1 as draft supplement 02 to UN Regulation No. 144 for consideration at their March 2020 sessions.

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UN R116 Anti-theft and Alarm Systems

52. The expert from OICA presented GRSG-117-31 amending ECE/TRANS/WP.29/GRSG/2019/07 to amend the definition of keys that take account of innovative vehicle alarms systems, such as silent alarm or door-unlocking using smart phone. GRSG agreed that further work was needed and to this end considered establishment of a task force. Experts of France, Germany, Netherlands and United Kingdom showed interest in this work.

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37. The expert from Germany introduced document GRSG-118-10, containing the position of Germany concerning the objectives of UN Regulation No. 116, including the proposal for supplement 7 to UN Regulation No. 116 as proposed through document ECE/TRANS/WP.29/GRSG/2019/7, presented at a previous session of GRSG, and its interlinkages with the upcoming regulation on cyber security. He invited GRSG to request an assessment of the expected significance of the upcoming cyber security regulation for the envisaged amendments to UN Regulation No. 116 via the GRVA Secretary at the Task Force on R116 Key.

38. The expert from OICA informed GRSG about the progress of work and discussions that had taken place at meetings of the Task Force on R116 KEY. She recommended that document GRSG-117-31-Rev.1 is issued as an official document for consideration at the next meeting of GRSG in October 2020.

39. Following detailed technical discussions, further comments from experts from Germany, Netherlands, Sweden and OICA, GRSG invited the Task Force on R116 KEY to proceed with the activities at its next session in September 2020, invited Contracting Parties to provide leadership to the Task Force, agreed to continue discussions concerning this matter at upcoming GRSG sessions and requested the secretariat to issue GRSG-117-31-Rev.1 as an official document for consideration at its next session in October 2020 as well as to consult GRVA on the questions at hand, as proposed by the representative of Germany, at the upcoming session of GRVA in September 2020.

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50. The expert from OICA informed GRSG about the progress of work and discussions that had taken place at meetings of the Task Force on Key Definition (GRSG-119-28), related to the definition and other aspects of “Digital Key”. She explained the need to further develop the proposal for amendments to UN Regulation No. 116 (ECE/TRANS/WP.29/GRSG/2020/24), as there was still a need to reach consensus on several open matters, as listed in GRSG-119-28. In this respect, the aim of the Task Force was to submit a revision of the official document (ECE/TRANS/WP.29/GRSG/2020/24) to the April 2021 session of GRSG. She invited delegates to submit proposals and comments to the Task Force.

51. GRSG decided to continue consideration of document ECE/TRANS/WP.29/GRSG/2020/24, concerning the definition of keys, on the basis of a revised proposal, at its April 2021 session.

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UN R46 Indirect Vision

33. The expert from the Republic of Korea presented GRSG-117-32 to clarify the provisions on tests of CMS when installed on a vehicle. The expert from Germany clarified that UN Regulation No. 46 would already cover the test of installed systems on vehicles and therefore he would not see the need for additional test provisions. The Chair invited the experts to check if UN Regulation No.46 would need to be amended and invited Korea to come up with a related proposal at the next GRSG session, if necessary.

RE3

66. The secretariat presented GRSG-117-33 on behalf of Egypt proposing several amendments to the Consolidated Resolution on the construction of vehicles, R.E.3. GRSG considered the several of the amendments as logical while others would need further review. GRSG agreed to resume consideration on GRSG-117-33 on basis of an official documents at its next session.

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52. On behalf of the expert from Egypt, the secretariat introduced document ECE/TRANS/WP.29/GRSG/2020/14, the proposal for amendments to the Consolidated Resolution R.E.3.

53. The Chair of GRSG requested the addition of Pakistan to the list of Contracting Parties to the 1958 Agreement, along with their distinguishing number.

54. The expert of Japan recommended the deletion of paragraph 2.10. on page 14, with support from Germany and Netherlands.

55. The expert from OICA supported the request of Japan, recommended the deletion of paragraph 1.14. on page 6, and requested guidance of GRVA concerning the content of paragraph 1.17. on page 6.

56. The expert from the United Kingdom of Great Britain and Northern Ireland commented on the removal of the year designating ISO Standards listed in paragraphs 2.8.3.1-2.8.3.3, recommending that the year be kept, or updated to reflect the latest version of the ISO Standard.

57. GRSG decided to keep document ECE/TRANS/WP.29/GRSG/2020/14, on amendments to the Consolidated Resolution on the construction of vehicles (R.E.3), on the agenda of the October meeting of the group, pending further consultations on its content in the meantime. The Chair of GRSG expressed that he looked forward to the participation of the expert from Egypt at the next session of the group, and to the presentation of potential updates to the document under consideration.

UN R158 Reversing Motion

Reversing Warning

VRU Proximity Awareness

27. GRSG noted GRSG-117-34 tabled by IWG on awareness of Vulnerable Road Users proximity in low speed manoeuvres (VRU-Proxi) which provided the status of IWG and a summary of proposed regulation on the approval of devices for reversing motion and motor vehicles with regard to the driver’s awareness of vulnerable road users behind vehicles. The regulation would follow a multi modal approach consisting of indirect vision, detection systems, direct vision or combinations of methods or devices. It would cover both the approval of components and also their installation.

28. GRSG agreed to resume discussions on the new UN Regulation based on a proposal to be submitted by VRU-Proxi at its next session and noted the next meeting of IWG that would be held in Brussels from 26 to 28 November 2019.

UN R35 Foot Controls

15. The expert from OICA introduced GRSG-117-35 requesting the withdrawal of document ECE/TRANS/WP.29/2019/93 from the item 4.7.1. of the provisional agenda of the 179th session of WP29 (12-14 November 2019) and to resume considerations at one of the next sessions of GRSG.

16. GRSG agreed to revisit the document at its next session and to request withdrawal of document ECE/TRANS/WP.29/2019/93 from the provisional agenda of the 179th session of WP29 (12-14 November 2019).

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51. He informed WP.29 that GRSG had agreed to request withdrawal of document ECE/TRANS/WP.29/2019/93 from the agenda (item 4.7.1) of this session of WP.29 in order to resume considerations.

70 bis. WP.29 recommended AC.1 not to vote on draft amendment under agenda item 4.7.1.

UN R93 Front Underrun Protection

50. The expert from EC presented ECE/TRANS/WP.29/GRSG/2019/19 proposing to update the provisions on frontal underrun protection to be approved as integrated part of the vehicle, and to allow more a rounded shape of cabs for better aerodynamic performance. The expert from OICA introduced GRSG-117-36 highlighting the need for keeping exceptions for vehicles of Category G and proposed to cover the issue of the scope in a separate proposal.

51. Following detailed technical discussions and adjustment of language used (GRSG-117-55), GRSG agreed to submit it to WP.29 and AC.1 as proposal for 01 series of amendments to UN Regulation No. 93 for consideration at their June 2020 sessions and thus providing for reconsideration by GRSG at its 118th session.

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GTR No. 6 Safety Glazing

UN R43 Safety Glazing

MR4: Sunroof Ceramic Printed Area

MR4: Sunroof Ceramic Printed Area

17. The expert from the Republic of Korea, Chair of IWG on Panoramic Sunroof Glazing (PSG), introduced GRSG-117-38 containing a status report of activities by the group since 2015 that have resulted in the proposal for a new Mutual Resolution No. [4]. IWG Secretary introduced GRSG-117-37 on the progress of the group during its nineteen meetings since the 110th session of GRSG. He further presented in detail GRSG-117-38 containing a proposal for a new M.R.[4].

18. GRSG welcomed the proposal and asked to issue it as official document for the next session.

19. The secretariat recalled the need to report to AC.3 on these developments so that compliance with the mandate given in ECE/TRANS/WP.29/AC.3/41 was ensured.

GTR No. 6 Safety Glazing

MR4: Sunroof Ceramic Printed Area

UN R43 Safety Glazing

UN R46 Indirect Vision

29. The expert from Germany introduced ECE/TRANS/WP.29/GRSG/2019/27 on possibility for a temporary modified view and based on GRSG-117-40 highlighted the difference between the relevant field of view and the required field of view. The expert from France, in principle, welcomed the proposal however raised questions on conditions for activation or de-activation of temporary modified view by the driver and requested a better definition of ‘temporary manoeuvre’. The expert from the United Kingdom engaged in the discussion by supporting concerns raised by his French colleague and adding that the modified view could end up with new blind spot areas.

30. Following detailed technical discussions and adjustment of language used, GRSG adopted ECE/TRANS/WP.29/GRSG/2019/27 as amended by reproduced GRSG-117-40-Rev.3. The secretariat was requested to submit it to WP.29 and AC.1 as draft Supplement 7 to the 04 series of amendments to UN Regulation No. 46 for consideration at their March 2020 sessions.

UN R46 Indirect Vision

29. The expert from Germany introduced ECE/TRANS/WP.29/GRSG/2019/27 on possibility for a temporary modified view and based on GRSG-117-40 highlighted the difference between the relevant field of view and the required field of view. The expert from France, in principle, welcomed the proposal however raised questions on conditions for activation or de-activation of temporary modified view by the driver and requested a better definition of ‘temporary manoeuvre’. The expert from the United Kingdom engaged in the discussion by supporting concerns raised by his French colleague and adding that the modified view could end up with new blind spot areas.

30. Following detailed technical discussions and adjustment of language used, GRSG adopted ECE/TRANS/WP.29/GRSG/2019/27 as amended by reproduced GRSG-117-40-Rev.3. The secretariat was requested to submit it to WP.29 and AC.1 as draft Supplement 7 to the 04 series of amendments to UN Regulation No. 46 for consideration at their March 2020 sessions.

UN R46 Indirect Vision

29. The expert from Germany introduced ECE/TRANS/WP.29/GRSG/2019/27 on possibility for a temporary modified view and based on GRSG-117-40 highlighted the difference between the relevant field of view and the required field of view. The expert from France, in principle, welcomed the proposal however raised questions on conditions for activation or de-activation of temporary modified view by the driver and requested a better definition of ‘temporary manoeuvre’. The expert from the United Kingdom engaged in the discussion by supporting concerns raised by his French colleague and adding that the modified view could end up with new blind spot areas.

30. Following detailed technical discussions and adjustment of language used, GRSG adopted ECE/TRANS/WP.29/GRSG/2019/27 as amended by reproduced GRSG-117-40-Rev.3. The secretariat was requested to submit it to WP.29 and AC.1 as draft Supplement 7 to the 04 series of amendments to UN Regulation No. 46 for consideration at their March 2020 sessions.

UN R46 Indirect Vision

29. The expert from Germany introduced ECE/TRANS/WP.29/GRSG/2019/27 on possibility for a temporary modified view and based on GRSG-117-40 highlighted the difference between the relevant field of view and the required field of view. The expert from France, in principle, welcomed the proposal however raised questions on conditions for activation or de-activation of temporary modified view by the driver and requested a better definition of ‘temporary manoeuvre’. The expert from the United Kingdom engaged in the discussion by supporting concerns raised by his French colleague and adding that the modified view could end up with new blind spot areas.

30. Following detailed technical discussions and adjustment of language used, GRSG adopted ECE/TRANS/WP.29/GRSG/2019/27 as amended by reproduced GRSG-117-40-Rev.3. The secretariat was requested to submit it to WP.29 and AC.1 as draft Supplement 7 to the 04 series of amendments to UN Regulation No. 46 for consideration at their March 2020 sessions.

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UN R46 Indirect Vision

34. The expert of Germany introduced GRSG-117-41 and GRSG-117-42 proposing corrections to the text of UN Regulation No. 46. Experts from France and Netherlands engaged in discussion on different needs for corrections in the text of the regulation. GRSG agreed to resume discussions on corrections to the text of the regulation based on a proposal to be submitted by experts from France and Germany at its next session. The secretariat reminded GRSG on the strict understanding of corrigenda by the Office for Legal Affairs and invited the experts considering a supplement in case of substantive changes to the text.

UN R46 Indirect Vision

34. The expert of Germany introduced GRSG-117-41 and GRSG-117-42 proposing corrections to the text of UN Regulation No. 46. Experts from France and Netherlands engaged in discussion on different needs for corrections in the text of the regulation. GRSG agreed to resume discussions on corrections to the text of the regulation based on a proposal to be submitted by experts from France and Germany at its next session. The secretariat reminded GRSG on the strict understanding of corrigenda by the Office for Legal Affairs and invited the experts considering a supplement in case of substantive changes to the text.

GTR No. 6 Safety Glazing

22. The expert from the Republic of Korea presented ECE/TRANS/WP.29/GRSG/2019/33 as amended by GRSG-117-43 and GRSG-117-49 on the need to exempt in Zone I the possible opaque obscuration which is defined in paragraph 7.1.3.2.4. of the annexes on installing laminated-glass panes. The expert from Germany clarified that there was no real difference between UN GTR No.6 and UN Regulation No.43 as the UN GTR would provide for two options while the UN Regulation would use only one of the options which was in accordance with the agreements.

23. GRSG adopted ECE/TRANS/WP.29/GRSG/2019/33 as amended by GRSG-117-49 and requested the secretariat to submit it to AC.3 as draft amendment to UN GTR No. 6 for consideration at its March 2020 sessions. The expert from the Republic of Korea was invited to provide the secretariat with a technical report that would accompany the proposal within the deadline for the 180th WP.29 session (9 December 2019).

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UN R26 External Projections

UN R26 External Projections

13. The expert from France introduced ECE/TRANS/WP.29/GRSG/2019/34 that clarifies the requirements on windscreen wipers with a simple generic drawing of the concerned areas. Following detailed technical discussions and adjustment of language used and transitional provisions, GRSG adopted ECE/TRANS/WP.29/GRSG/2019/34 as amended by GRSG-117-44-Rev.1. The secretariat was requested to submit it to WP.29 and AC.1 as draft Supplement 5 to the 03 series of amendments to UN Regulation No. 26 for consideration at their March 2020 sessions.

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UN R26 External Projections

12. The expert from OICA introduced ECE/TRANS/WP.29/GRSG/2019/2 on bonnet edges. Following detailed technical discussions and adjustment of language used, GRSG adopted ECE/TRANS/WP.29/GRSG/2019/2 as amended by GRSG-117-45. GRSG requested the secretariat to submit it to WP.29 and AC.1 as draft supplement 4 to the 03 series of amendments to UN Regulation No. 26 for consideration at their March 2020 sessions.

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13. GRSG endorsed the request from OICA to defer ECE/TRANS/WP.29/GRSG/2019/2 to the next session of GRSG.

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UN R58 Rear Underrun Protection Devices

40. The expert from OICA presented ECE/TRANS/WP.29/GRSG/2019/32 introducing requirements for aerodynamic devices. The expert from CLEPA introduced GRSG-117-46 with further clarification of the area of the aerodynamic devices with limited hardness. The expert from EC presented GRSG-117-50 amending the definition of aerodynamic devices and equipment in ECE/TRANS/WP.29/GRSG/2019/32.

41. Following detailed technical discussions and adjustment of language used, GRSG adopted ECE/TRANS/WP.29/GRSG/2019/32 as amended by GRSG-117-51. The secretariat was requested to submit it to WP.29 and AC.1 as draft supplement 1 to the 03 series of amendments to UN Regulation No. 58 for consideration at their March 2020 sessions.

UN R144 Accident Emergency Call Systems

59. The expert from OICA recalled that the purpose of ECE/TRANS/WP.29/GRSG/2018/23 was to correct the scope of the UN Regulation. The expert from the Russian Federation proposed further editorial corrections and amendments (ECE/TRANS/WP.29/GRSG/2019/18) which allow contracting parties to apply the relevant requirements to assess compliance of Accident Emergency Call Devices (AECD) designed for installation on vehicles of categories other than M1 and N1. The expert from the Russian Federation introduced ECE/TRANS/WP.29/GRSG/2019/23 extending the scope of application for AECD, if fitted to other categories than M1 and N1.

60. GRSG welcomed GRSG-117-47 prepared by the expert of the Russian Federation providing a consolidated text of the regulation including the necessary corrections and proposed amendments.

61. The secretariat presented GRSG-177-02 informing GRSG on an inconsistency with the wording of subsection 26.7.23. of UN Regulation No.144. GRSG approved the deletion of the term “back-up” in subsection 26.7.23.

62. GRSG adopted ECE/TRANS/WP.29/GRSG/2019/18 and requested the secretariat to submit it together with the rectified wording of subsection 26.7.2.3. (see para. 61 above) to WP.29 and AC.1 as draft supplement 01 to UN Regulation No. 144 for consideration at their March 2020 sessions.

180th WP.29 session (9-12 Mar 2020)

UN R93 Front Underrun Protection

118th GRSG session (15-17 Jul 2020)

33. The expert from the European Commission introduced document ECE/TRANS/WP.29/GRSG/2020/10, the proposal for amendments to UN Regulation No. 93 on Front underrun protection (FUP).

34. The representative of OICA presented GRSG-118-28, containing OICA’s position on proposed amendments to UN Regulation No. 93 as envisaged through document ECE/TRANS/WP.29/GRSG/2020/10, and reaffirming OICA’s support for document ECE/TRANS/WP.29/2020/83.

35 GRSG agreed to resume consideration of document ECE/TRANS/WP.29/GRSG/2020/10 at its next session in October 2020, possibly as a revised proposal based on bilateral discussions.

36. GRSG reviewed ECE/TRANS/WP.29/2020/83 on amendments to UN Regulation No. 93 and agreed to re-submit it for consideration and vote to the WP.29/AC.1 session in November 2020.

181st WP.29 session (24 Jun 2020)

GTR No. 6 Safety Glazing

22. The expert from the Republic of Korea presented ECE/TRANS/WP.29/GRSG/2019/33 as amended by GRSG-117-43 and GRSG-117-49 on the need to exempt in Zone I the possible opaque obscuration which is defined in paragraph 7.1.3.2.4. of the annexes on installing laminated-glass panes. The expert from Germany clarified that there was no real difference between UN GTR No.6 and UN Regulation No.43 as the UN GTR would provide for two options while the UN Regulation would use only one of the options which was in accordance with the agreements.

23. GRSG adopted ECE/TRANS/WP.29/GRSG/2019/33 as amended by GRSG-117-49 and requested the secretariat to submit it to AC.3 as draft amendment to UN GTR No. 6 for consideration at its March 2020 sessions. The expert from the Republic of Korea was invited to provide the secretariat with a technical report that would accompany the proposal within the deadline for the 180th WP.29 session (9 December 2019).

24. The expert from OICA questioned whether the amendments to UN GTR No. 6 (see paras 20 and 22 above) would require for parallel amendments to UN Regulation No. 43. Upon request by the Chair, the expert from OICA agreed to prepare a related proposal for the next session.

25. GRSG agreed to resume discussions on amendments to UN Regulation No. 43 based on a proposal to be submitted by OICA at its next session.

116th GRSG session (8-12 Apr 2019)

22. The expert from the Republic of Korea presented GRSG-116-30 and GRSG-116-31 on the need to exempt in Zone I the possible opaque obscuration which is defined in paragraph 7.1.3.2.4. of the annexes on installing laminated-glass panes. The expert from Germany endorsed the proposed amendments, adding that the zone had to be clearly defined. The expert from Finland affirmed the necessity for similar amendments in UN Regulation No. 43.

23. GRSG agreed to resume consideration of these subjects at its October 2019 session. The experts from Germany and India volunteered to prepare revised official documents to that end. The expert from India also offered to review the authorization to develop Amendment 2 to UN GTR No. 6 and to follow up on the necessary procedure at the next sessions of the Executive Committee AC.3 of the 1998 Agreement.

180th WP.29 session (9-12 Mar 2020)

UN R58 Rear Underrun Protection Devices

40. The expert from OICA presented ECE/TRANS/WP.29/GRSG/2019/32 introducing requirements for aerodynamic devices. The expert from CLEPA introduced GRSG-117-46 with further clarification of the area of the aerodynamic devices with limited hardness. The expert from EC presented GRSG-117-50 amending the definition of aerodynamic devices and equipment in ECE/TRANS/WP.29/GRSG/2019/32.

41. Following detailed technical discussions and adjustment of language used, GRSG adopted ECE/TRANS/WP.29/GRSG/2019/32 as amended by GRSG-117-51. The secretariat was requested to submit it to WP.29 and AC.1 as draft supplement 1 to the 03 series of amendments to UN Regulation No. 58 for consideration at their March 2020 sessions.

UN R58 Rear Underrun Protection Devices

40. The expert from OICA presented ECE/TRANS/WP.29/GRSG/2019/32 introducing requirements for aerodynamic devices. The expert from CLEPA introduced GRSG-117-46 with further clarification of the area of the aerodynamic devices with limited hardness. The expert from EC presented GRSG-117-50 amending the definition of aerodynamic devices and equipment in ECE/TRANS/WP.29/GRSG/2019/32.

41. Following detailed technical discussions and adjustment of language used, GRSG adopted ECE/TRANS/WP.29/GRSG/2019/32 as amended by GRSG-117-51. The secretariat was requested to submit it to WP.29 and AC.1 as draft supplement 1 to the 03 series of amendments to UN Regulation No. 58 for consideration at their March 2020 sessions.

180th WP.29 session (9-12 Mar 2020)

UN R67 LPG Equipment

45. The expert from LG Europe introduced GRSG-117-52. GRSG requested the secretariat to verify the different language versions of UN Regulation No. 67 as inconsistencies have been detected and to rectify them by issuing an erratum.

81. The secretary introduced GRSG-117-53 listing potential priority topics for the future work of GRSG. Following active discussions by GRSG delegates, GRSG agreed on a revised version GRSG-117-53-Rev.1 that would provide for the input by the Chair to Administrative Committee AC.2 at its next meeting.

UN R107 Coach and Bus Construction

8. The expert from OICA presented ECE/TRANS/WP.29/GRSG/2019/30 on the position of escape hatches on M2 buses of Classes A and B in the transition from the 05 and 06 series of amendments to UN Regulation No. 107. Following clarification on the positioning of escape hatches in the vehicles concerned and adjustment of language used (GRSG-117-54), GRSG adopted ECE/TRANS/WP.29/GRSG/2019/30 as amended and reproduced in Annex II to this report. The secretariat was requested to submit it to WP.29 and AC.1 as draft Supplement 7 to the 06 series of amendments, Supplement 2 to the 07 series of amendments and Supplement 2 to the 08 series of amendments to UN Regulation No. 107 for consideration at their March 2020 sessions.

180th WP.29 session (9-12 Mar 2020)

UN R93 Front Underrun Protection

50. The expert from EC presented ECE/TRANS/WP.29/GRSG/2019/19 proposing to update the provisions on frontal underrun protection to be approved as integrated part of the vehicle, and to allow more a rounded shape of cabs for better aerodynamic performance. The expert from OICA introduced GRSG-117-36 highlighting the need for keeping exceptions for vehicles of Category G and proposed to cover the issue of the scope in a separate proposal.

51. Following detailed technical discussions and adjustment of language used (GRSG-117-55), GRSG agreed to submit it to WP.29 and AC.1 as proposal for 01 series of amendments to UN Regulation No. 93 for consideration at their June 2020 sessions and thus providing for reconsideration by GRSG at its 118th session.

181st WP.29 session (24 Jun 2020)

UN R116 Anti-theft and Alarm Systems

119th GRSG session (6-9 Oct 2020)

50. The expert from OICA informed GRSG about the progress of work and discussions that had taken place at meetings of the Task Force on Key Definition (GRSG-119-28), related to the definition and other aspects of “Digital Key”. She explained the need to further develop the proposal for amendments to UN Regulation No. 116 (ECE/TRANS/WP.29/GRSG/2020/24), as there was still a need to reach consensus on several open matters, as listed in GRSG-119-28. In this respect, the aim of the Task Force was to submit a revision of the official document (ECE/TRANS/WP.29/GRSG/2020/24) to the April 2021 session of GRSG. She invited delegates to submit proposals and comments to the Task Force.

51. GRSG decided to continue consideration of document ECE/TRANS/WP.29/GRSG/2020/24, concerning the definition of keys, on the basis of a revised proposal, at its April 2021 session.

2. GRSG considered and adopted the agenda (ECE/TRANS/WP.29/GRSG/2019/15 and Add.1) proposed for the 117th session as contained in its consolidated and updated version (GRSG-117-20).

2. GRSG considered and adopted the agenda (ECE/TRANS/WP.29/GRSG/2019/15 and Add.1) proposed for the 117th session as contained in its consolidated and updated version (GRSG-117-20).

UN R158 Reversing Motion

VRU Proximity Awareness

UN R46 Indirect Vision

11th VRU-Proxi session (24 Sep-26 Jul 2019)

12th VRU-Proxi session (26-28 Nov 2019)

UN R121 Hand Controls, Tell-tales and Indicators

55. The expert from OICA introduced ECE/TRANS/WP.29/GRSG/2019/17 to use more colours to convey information via existing tell-tales. Upon request by experts from different contracting parties, she explained the principle colour coding, namely “green” for function running, “yellow” for information warning, “red” for danger warning, “white” for information and “blue” for information of high beam.

56. GRSG adopted ECE/TRANS/WP.29/GRSG/2019/17 and requested the secretariat to submit it to WP.29 and AC.1 as draft supplement 04 to the 01 series of amendments to UN Regulation No. 121 for consideration at their March 2020 sessions.

110th GRSG session (25-29 Apr 2016)

45. GRSG noted the outcome of the recent session of GRE (GRSG-110-04) and the request to align UN Regulation No. 121. In this respect, the expert from Italy presented GRSG-110-06 aimed at clarifying the provisions of UN Regulation No. 121 with respect to the indication of the failure of a light source.

46. GRSG adopted the proposal as reproduced in Annex IV to this report and requested the secretariat to submit it to WP.29 and AC.1 for consideration at their November 2016 sessions, as draft Supplement 9 to the original version of UN Regulation No. 121 and as draft Supplement 1 to the 01 series of amendments to UN Regulation No. 121.

114th GRSG session (9-13 Apr 2018)

43. Recalling discussions at the previous GRSG session on the handling of colour changes of controls, tell-tales and indicators, the expert from OICA presented ECE/TRANS/WP.29/GRSG/2018/6 as a long-term solution. He explained that the proposal aimed to remove the references in Table 1 to footnote 18 and to only keep the reference to standard ISO 2575:2004. GRSG noted study reservations by the experts from France and the United Kingdom. GRSG agreed to resume consideration of this subject at its next session.

180th WP.29 session (9-12 Mar 2020)

UN R144 Accident Emergency Call Systems

59. The expert from OICA recalled that the purpose of ECE/TRANS/WP.29/GRSG/2018/23 was to correct the scope of the UN Regulation. The expert from the Russian Federation proposed further editorial corrections and amendments (ECE/TRANS/WP.29/GRSG/2019/18) which allow contracting parties to apply the relevant requirements to assess compliance of Accident Emergency Call Devices (AECD) designed for installation on vehicles of categories other than M1 and N1. The expert from the Russian Federation introduced ECE/TRANS/WP.29/GRSG/2019/23 extending the scope of application for AECD, if fitted to other categories than M1 and N1.

60. GRSG welcomed GRSG-117-47 prepared by the expert of the Russian Federation providing a consolidated text of the regulation including the necessary corrections and proposed amendments.

61. The secretariat presented GRSG-177-02 informing GRSG on an inconsistency with the wording of subsection 26.7.23. of UN Regulation No.144. GRSG approved the deletion of the term “back-up” in subsection 26.7.23.

62. GRSG adopted ECE/TRANS/WP.29/GRSG/2019/18 and requested the secretariat to submit it together with the rectified wording of subsection 26.7.2.3. (see para. 61 above) to WP.29 and AC.1 as draft supplement 01 to UN Regulation No. 144 for consideration at their March 2020 sessions.

116th GRSG session (8-12 Apr 2019)

52. The expert from OICA recalled that the purpose of ECE/TRANS/WP.29/GRSG/2018/23 was to correct the scope of the UN Regulation. The expert from the Russian Federation proposed further editorial corrections and amendments (GRSG-116-15) which allow contracting parties to apply the relevant requirements to assess compliance of Accident Emergency Call Devices (AECD) designed for installation on vehicles of categories other than M1 and N1. The expert from OICA introduced GRSG-116-10 that clarified the application of an AECD approval and that proposed to continue with a new series of amendments that would give an appropriate lead time for the industry. Both proposals received general support and several comments. The expert from the Russian Federation welcomed the proposed amendments and volunteered to prepare two official documents for GRSG at its next session: (a) a draft supplement with the corrections and clarifications and (b) a draft 01 series of amendments with the broader scope and the transitional provisions.

53. GRSG welcomed that offer and agreed to resume consideration of this subject at its next session based on a revised, official documents by the Russian Federation.

180th WP.29 session (9-12 Mar 2020)

UN R93 Front Underrun Protection

50. The expert from EC presented ECE/TRANS/WP.29/GRSG/2019/19 proposing to update the provisions on frontal underrun protection to be approved as integrated part of the vehicle, and to allow more a rounded shape of cabs for better aerodynamic performance. The expert from OICA introduced GRSG-117-36 highlighting the need for keeping exceptions for vehicles of Category G and proposed to cover the issue of the scope in a separate proposal.

51. Following detailed technical discussions and adjustment of language used (GRSG-117-55), GRSG agreed to submit it to WP.29 and AC.1 as proposal for 01 series of amendments to UN Regulation No. 93 for consideration at their June 2020 sessions and thus providing for reconsideration by GRSG at its 118th session.

115th GRSG session (9-12 Oct 2018)

66. The expert from EC introduced GRSG-115-25 to update the provisions on frontal underrun protection approved as integrated part of the vehicle, in particular, to allow for a more rounded shape of the cab for a better aerodynamic performance. The proposal received a number of comments and a study reservation by the expert from the Netherlands.

67. The expert from EC volunteered to review his proposal taking into account the comments received. GRSG agreed to resume consideration of this subject at its next session in April 2019 on the basis of an official document.

116th GRSG session (8-12 Apr 2019)

44. Recalling the purpose of GRSG-115-25 presented at the previous GRSG session, the expert from EC proposed to update the provisions on frontal underrun protection to be approved as integrated part of the vehicle, and in particular, to allow more a rounded shape of cabs for better aerodynamic performance (GRSG-116-41). The proposal received general support from GRSG. The expert from OICA offered to send her contributions to the expert from EC. GRSG agreed to resume consideration of this subject at the next session on the basis of an official document.

118th GRSG session (15-17 Jul 2020)

33. The expert from the European Commission introduced document ECE/TRANS/WP.29/GRSG/2020/10, the proposal for amendments to UN Regulation No. 93 on Front underrun protection (FUP).

34. The representative of OICA presented GRSG-118-28, containing OICA’s position on proposed amendments to UN Regulation No. 93 as envisaged through document ECE/TRANS/WP.29/GRSG/2020/10, and reaffirming OICA’s support for document ECE/TRANS/WP.29/2020/83.

35 GRSG agreed to resume consideration of document ECE/TRANS/WP.29/GRSG/2020/10 at its next session in October 2020, possibly as a revised proposal based on bilateral discussions.

36. GRSG reviewed ECE/TRANS/WP.29/2020/83 on amendments to UN Regulation No. 93 and agreed to re-submit it for consideration and vote to the WP.29/AC.1 session in November 2020.

181st WP.29 session (24 Jun 2020)

UN R116 Anti-theft and Alarm Systems

119th GRSG session (6-9 Oct 2020)

52. The expert from OICA introduced documents ECE/TRANS/WP.29/GRSG/2020/25, ECE/TRANS/WP.29/GRSG/2020/26 (as amended by GRSG-119-17), ECE/TRANS/WP.29/GRSG/2020/27, ECE/TRANS/WP.29/GRSG/2020/28, ECE/TRANS/WP.29/GRSG/2020/29 and ECE/TRANS/WP.29/GRSG/2020/30, on new UN Regulations (on Devices Against Unauthorized Use, on Immobilizers, and on Vehicle Alarm Systems) and on amendments to UN Regulations Nos. 18, 97 and 116 related to the splitting of the existing regulation into three new UN Regulations and the subsequent administrative adjustments to the existing ones.

53. GRSG adopted the documents introduced by the expert from OICA and agreed to submit them for consideration and vote at the March 2021 session of WP.29/AC.1.

UN R116 Anti-theft and Alarm Systems

113th GRSG session (10-13 Oct 2017)

47. As GRSG ambassador on the International Whole Vehicle Type Approval (IWVTA), the expert from OICA presented GRSG-113-41 on the status of the splitting of the provisions of UN Regulation No. 116 into three separate Regulations. He briefly introduced

1. ECE/TRANS/WP.29/GRSG/2017/23 containing the prescriptions for devices against unauthorized use as an amendment to UN Regulation No. 116,
2. ECE/TRANS/WP.29/GRSG/2017/24 as a new draft UN Regulation on vehicle immobilizers and
3. ECE/TRANS/WP.29/GRSG/2017/25 and Corr.1 as a new draft UN Regulation on vehicle alarm systems.

He added that ECE/TRANS/WP.29/GRSG/2017/23 would still need to be reviewed and should be submitted to WP.29 as a new series of amendments and, thus, supplemented with transitional provisions.

48. GRSG agreed to resume consideration of this subject at its next session in April 2018 on the basis of revised official documents to be submitted by the GRSG ambassador.

114th GRSG session (9-13 Apr 2018)

39. The expert from OICA, in his capacity of GRSG Ambassador to the IWG on the International Whole Vehicle Type Approval (IWVTA), informed GRSG about the splitting of UN Regulation No. 116. He recalled the purposes of (a) ECE/TRANS/WP.29/GRSG/2017/23 which contains the prescriptions for devices against un-authorized use as an amendment to UN Regulation No. 116, (b) ECE/TRANS/WP.29/GRSG/2017/24 as a new draft UN Regulation on vehicle immobilizers and (c) ECE/TRANS/WP.29/GRSG/2017/25 as a new draft UN Regulation on vehicle alarm systems. After detailed consideration of GRSG-114-28 (superseding ECE/TRANS/WP.29/GRSG/2017/24), GRSG agreed to adopt the three separate UN Regulations at the same time. The secretariat was requested to circulate GRSG-114-28 as a revision to the official document for consideration at the October 2018 session of GRSG.

116th GRSG session (8-12 Apr 2019)

45. The expert from OICA presented GRSG-116-40-Rev.1 on the historical highlights and progress of the splitting of UN Regulation No. 116 (GRSG-116-09-Rev.1). She reported on the status of ECE/TRANS/WP.29/GRSG/2017/23, ECE/TRANS/WP.29/GRSG/2017/24/ Rev.1, ECE/TRANS/WP.29/GRSG/2017/25 and its Corr.1, as reflected in GRSG-116-06-Rev.1, GRSG-116-07 and GRSG-116-08. She invited all interested experts to send her their final comments not later than by the end of May 2019 to allow her to set up a TF to review the proposals and to prepare, in due time, the final versions of the draft official documents for submission to the secretariat. She added that the provisions of Annex 5 on ElectroMagnetic Compatibility (EMC) should be scrutinized by the Working Party on Lighting and Light-Signalling (GRE), particularly by its TF on EMC.

46. GRSG endorsed the request. The Chair announced that he would inform the GRE Chair in the near future, and WP.29 at its June 2019 session. GRSG agreed to resume discussions at its next session based on official documents.

119th GRSG session (6-9 Oct 2020)

52. The expert from OICA introduced documents ECE/TRANS/WP.29/GRSG/2020/25, ECE/TRANS/WP.29/GRSG/2020/26 (as amended by GRSG-119-17), ECE/TRANS/WP.29/GRSG/2020/27, ECE/TRANS/WP.29/GRSG/2020/28, ECE/TRANS/WP.29/GRSG/2020/29 and ECE/TRANS/WP.29/GRSG/2020/30, on new UN Regulations (on Devices Against Unauthorized Use, on Immobilizers, and on Vehicle Alarm Systems) and on amendments to UN Regulations Nos. 18, 97 and 116 related to the splitting of the existing regulation into three new UN Regulations and the subsequent administrative adjustments to the existing ones.

53. GRSG adopted the documents introduced by the expert from OICA and agreed to submit them for consideration and vote at the March 2021 session of WP.29/AC.1.

UN R116 Anti-theft and Alarm Systems

116th GRSG session (8-12 Apr 2019)

45. The expert from OICA presented GRSG-116-40-Rev.1 on the historical highlights and progress of the splitting of UN Regulation No. 116 (GRSG-116-09-Rev.1). She reported on the status of ECE/TRANS/WP.29/GRSG/2017/23, ECE/TRANS/WP.29/GRSG/2017/24/ Rev.1, ECE/TRANS/WP.29/GRSG/2017/25 and its Corr.1, as reflected in GRSG-116-06-Rev.1, GRSG-116-07 and GRSG-116-08. She invited all interested experts to send her their final comments not later than by the end of May 2019 to allow her to set up a TF to review the proposals and to prepare, in due time, the final versions of the draft official documents for submission to the secretariat. She added that the provisions of Annex 5 on ElectroMagnetic Compatibility (EMC) should be scrutinized by the Working Party on Lighting and Light-Signalling (GRE), particularly by its TF on EMC.

46. GRSG endorsed the request. The Chair announced that he would inform the GRE Chair in the near future, and WP.29 at its June 2019 session. GRSG agreed to resume discussions at its next session based on official documents.

119th GRSG session (6-9 Oct 2020)

52. The expert from OICA introduced documents ECE/TRANS/WP.29/GRSG/2020/25, ECE/TRANS/WP.29/GRSG/2020/26 (as amended by GRSG-119-17), ECE/TRANS/WP.29/GRSG/2020/27, ECE/TRANS/WP.29/GRSG/2020/28, ECE/TRANS/WP.29/GRSG/2020/29 and ECE/TRANS/WP.29/GRSG/2020/30, on new UN Regulations (on Devices Against Unauthorized Use, on Immobilizers, and on Vehicle Alarm Systems) and on amendments to UN Regulations Nos. 18, 97 and 116 related to the splitting of the existing regulation into three new UN Regulations and the subsequent administrative adjustments to the existing ones.

53. GRSG adopted the documents introduced by the expert from OICA and agreed to submit them for consideration and vote at the March 2021 session of WP.29/AC.1.

UN R144 Accident Emergency Call Systems

59. The expert from OICA recalled that the purpose of ECE/TRANS/WP.29/GRSG/2018/23 was to correct the scope of the UN Regulation. The expert from the Russian Federation proposed further editorial corrections and amendments (ECE/TRANS/WP.29/GRSG/2019/18) which allow contracting parties to apply the relevant requirements to assess compliance of Accident Emergency Call Devices (AECD) designed for installation on vehicles of categories other than M1 and N1. The expert from the Russian Federation introduced ECE/TRANS/WP.29/GRSG/2019/23 extending the scope of application for AECD, if fitted to other categories than M1 and N1.

60. GRSG welcomed GRSG-117-47 prepared by the expert of the Russian Federation providing a consolidated text of the regulation including the necessary corrections and proposed amendments.

61. The secretariat presented GRSG-177-02 informing GRSG on an inconsistency with the wording of subsection 26.7.23. of UN Regulation No.144. GRSG approved the deletion of the term “back-up” in subsection 26.7.23.

62. GRSG adopted ECE/TRANS/WP.29/GRSG/2019/18 and requested the secretariat to submit it together with the rectified wording of subsection 26.7.2.3. (see para. 61 above) to WP.29 and AC.1 as draft supplement 01 to UN Regulation No. 144 for consideration at their March 2020 sessions.

64. GRSG adopted ECE/TRANS/WP.29/GRSG/2019/23 and requested the secretariat to submit it to WP.29 and AC.1 as draft 01 series of amendments to UN Regulation No. 144 for consideration at their March 2020 sessions.

116th GRSG session (8-12 Apr 2019)

52. The expert from OICA recalled that the purpose of ECE/TRANS/WP.29/GRSG/2018/23 was to correct the scope of the UN Regulation. The expert from the Russian Federation proposed further editorial corrections and amendments (GRSG-116-15) which allow contracting parties to apply the relevant requirements to assess compliance of Accident Emergency Call Devices (AECD) designed for installation on vehicles of categories other than M1 and N1. The expert from OICA introduced GRSG-116-10 that clarified the application of an AECD approval and that proposed to continue with a new series of amendments that would give an appropriate lead time for the industry. Both proposals received general support and several comments. The expert from the Russian Federation welcomed the proposed amendments and volunteered to prepare two official documents for GRSG at its next session: (a) a draft supplement with the corrections and clarifications and (b) a draft 01 series of amendments with the broader scope and the transitional provisions.

53. GRSG welcomed that offer and agreed to resume consideration of this subject at its next session based on a revised, official documents by the Russian Federation.

180th WP.29 session (9-12 Mar 2020)

UN R62 Handlebar Vehicle Unauthorized Use

42. The expert from France introduced ECE/TRANS/WP.29/GRSG/2019/24 proposing requirements for electromagnetic compatibility for electromechanical and electronic devices to prevent unauthorized use.

43. GRSG adopted ECE/TRANS/WP.29/GRSG/2019/24 and requested the secretariat to remove square brackets in para.12 of the document and to add requirements for the approval mark and number, and to submit it to WP.29 and AC.1 as draft 01 series of amendments to UN Regulation No. 62 for consideration at their March 2020 sessions.

115th GRSG session (9-12 Oct 2018)

116th GRSG session (8-12 Apr 2019)

72. The expert from France introduced GRSG-116-13 to insert specifications in UN Regulation No. 62 that would ensure the electromagnetic compatibility of an electronic device, such as a transponder. Thus, he proposed to insert a new paragraph 5.12 with a reference to UN Regulation No. 10. GRSG supported the proposal. The expert from EC volunteered to check the proposal for the immunity and emission test methods of the 06 series of amendments to UN Regulation No. 10.

73. GRSG agreed to resume discussions at its next session based on a revised proposal by EC to be circulated, if available, as an official document.

180th WP.29 session (9-12 Mar 2020)

UN R151 Blind spot detection

35. The expert from VRU-Proxi introduced ECE/TRANS/WP.29/GRSG/2019/25 containing two proposals: (i) clarification of test procedures allowing non-random selection of parameter combinations and (ii) protrusion requirements for BSIS external elements. He further introduced GRSG-117-23 on clarification of elements to be considered for the determination of the vehicle front right corner.

36. Following detailed technical discussions and adjustment of language used (GRSG-117-24-Rev.1), GRSG adopted ECE/TRANS/WP.29/GRSG/2019/25 and GRSG-117-23 as reproduced in Annex II to this report. The secretariat was requested to submit it to WP.29 and AC.1 as draft Supplement 1 to UN Regulation No. 151 for consideration at their March 2020 sessions.

180th WP.29 session (9-12 Mar 2020)

121st GRSG session (12-16 Apr 2021)

42. The expert from OICA, from the IWG on VRU-Proxi, presented a proposal for amendments to UN Regulation No. 151 (GRSG-121-07 amending ECE/TRANS/WP.29/GRSG/2021/4), concerning the approval of motor vehicles with regard to the Blind Spot Information Systems, to further quantify the dimension of the detection area near the front wheel.

43. GRSG adopted ECE/TRANS/WP.29/GRSG/2021/4, as amended by GRSG-121-07, proposal for Supplement 3 to UN Regulation No. 151, and requested the secretariat to submit it for consideration and vote at the November 2021 sessions of WP.29 and AC.1.

UN R110 CNG/LNG System Components

46. The expert from NGV Global introduced GRSG-117-18 amending ECE/TRANS/WP.29/GRSG/2019/26 introducing amendments to Annex 3A of the Regulation clarifying issues associated with periodical technical inspection (PTI) and periodic requalification of CNG cylinders.

47. GRSG adopted GRSG-117-18-Rev.1 amending ECE/TRANS/WP.29/GRSG/2019/26 and requested the secretariat to submit it to WP.29 and AC.1 as proposal for Supplement 1 of 04 series of amendments to UN Regulation No. 110 for consideration at their March 2020 sessions.

180th WP.29 session (9-12 Mar 2020)

UN R46 Indirect Vision

29. The expert from Germany introduced ECE/TRANS/WP.29/GRSG/2019/27 on possibility for a temporary modified view and based on GRSG-117-40 highlighted the difference between the relevant field of view and the required field of view. The expert from France, in principle, welcomed the proposal however raised questions on conditions for activation or de-activation of temporary modified view by the driver and requested a better definition of ‘temporary manoeuvre’. The expert from the United Kingdom engaged in the discussion by supporting concerns raised by his French colleague and adding that the modified view could end up with new blind spot areas.

30. Following detailed technical discussions and adjustment of language used, GRSG adopted ECE/TRANS/WP.29/GRSG/2019/27 as amended by reproduced GRSG-117-40-Rev.3. The secretariat was requested to submit it to WP.29 and AC.1 as draft Supplement 7 to the 04 series of amendments to UN Regulation No. 46 for consideration at their March 2020 sessions.