13. AC.2 discussed ITC decisions: Nos. 17 and 18 related to the Intelligent Transport Systems (ITS) Road Map and proposed the IWG on ITS to lead the activities for an update of the ITS Road Map; and No. 52 on the financing of DETA.

34. The secretariat presented the list of main decisions adopted at the eighty-first session of ITC (25-28 February 2020). Decisions Nos. 15–18 and 50–52 were emphasized as of particular importance to the work of WP.29.

35. In decision No. 15, ITC took note of the status of implementation of the Intelligent Transport Systems (ITS) Road Map that was launched at its seventy-fourth session and encouraged continuation of the work of SC.1 on smart roads; of SC.3 on smart shipping, River Information Systems, and innovative technologies in the recently adopted Signs and Signals for Inland Waterways (SIGNI); of WP.1 on the safe deployment of automated vehicles in traffic; of WP.15 on telematics for the transport of dangerous goods; of WP.29 on the adoption of the framework document on the safety of automated vehicles; of WP.29/GRVA on regulating autonomous/automated and connected vehicles (incl. cyber security); and of WP.30 on eTIR, as fostering regulatory and other activities in these areas would ensure the benefits that ITS could provide in terms of safety, environmental protection, energy efficiency and traffic management.

36. In decision No. 16, ITC invited WP.1 and WP.29 to continue their close cooperation to facilitate the safe deployment of automated vehicles.

37. In decision No. 17, ITC noted with satisfaction that the ITS Road Map 2011–2020, which would come to its conclusion in 2020, encouraged ITS activities linked to infrastructure and all transport modes and contributed to addressing ITS issues in an integrated approach.

38. In decision No. 18, ITC decided that, on this basis and considering the importance of ITS in light of global mega trends, technological developments, and the ongoing transformation of the Committee and its Working Parties, an updated ITS Road Map would be warranted and, therefore, requested the secretariat, in close cooperation with relevant Working Parties and subsidiary bodies, to prepare it for consideration in the framework of relevant Working parties and ITC Bureau and possible adoption at its eighty-third session, subject to availability of resources.

39. In decision No. 50, ITC endorsed the establishment by WP.29 of the Framework Document on Automated/Autonomous Vehicles and its implementation mainly by the Working Party on Autonomous/Automated Vehicles (GRVA).

40. In decision No. 51, ITC noted with regret the limitation of the 179th WP.29 session to three days only as a result of the financial crisis.

41. In decision No. 52, ITC reiterated its support for hosting of the type-approval database DETA at ECE, following the entry into force of Revision 3 to the 1958 Agreement, took note of information on the status of ECE hosting of DETA and reiterated its support for the request for financing of DETA under the United Nations regular budget.

42. WP.29 identified IWG on ITS as the ideal body to support the update of the ITS Road Map and requested the IWG to develop in close cooperation with the secretariat a first draft in view of the next ITC session.

10. Following these discussions, AC.2 decided to recommend to WP.29 that: (a) GRVA would have an additional half day on 21 September 2020 a.m.; (b) GRE task force on Autonomous Vehicle Signalling Requirements (AVSR) was invited to work together with the GRVA Informal Working Group (IWG) on Functional Requirements for Automated Vehicles (FRAV); and (c) AC.2 have two half-day sessions during WP.29 weeks in November for detailed preparation of the PoW for the following year.

11. AC.2 requested the secretariat to update the calendar of sessions for 2020 to reflect these changes (see WP.29-179-02/Rev.1).

18. The World Forum took note of the list of Working Parties and Chairs (WP.29-180-01), the Priorities of work for the GRs (WP.29-180-02) and the revised 2020 calendar for WP.29 and its subsidiary bodies (WP.29-179-02/Rev.1). In line with the recommendation of AC.2, WP.29 agreed with the revised calendar of meetings for 2020.

19. The 2020 revised calendar of meetings and the list of Working Parties, Informal Working Groups (IWG) and Chairs are reproduced in Annexes III and IV to this report.

18. The World Forum took note of the list of Working Parties and Chairs (WP.29-180-01), the Priorities of work for the GRs (WP.29-180-02) and the revised 2020 calendar for WP.29 and its subsidiary bodies (WP.29-179-02/Rev.1). In line with the recommendation of AC.2, WP.29 agreed with the revised calendar of meetings for 2020.

19. The 2020 revised calendar of meetings and the list of Working Parties, Informal Working Groups (IWG) and Chairs are reproduced in Annexes III and IV to this report.

18. The World Forum took note of the list of Working Parties and Chairs (WP.29-180-01), the Priorities of work for the GRs (WP.29-180-02) and the revised 2020 calendar for WP.29 and its subsidiary bodies (WP.29-179-02/Rev.1). In line with the recommendation of AC.2, WP.29 agreed with the revised calendar of meetings for 2020.

19. The 2020 revised calendar of meetings and the list of Working Parties, Informal Working Groups (IWG) and Chairs are reproduced in Annexes III and IV to this report.

5. WP.29 adopted the annotated provisional agenda and the running order of the 180th session.

5. WP.29 adopted the annotated provisional agenda and the running order of the 180th session.

Proposal to correct values presented in document WP.29/2020/18 and clarification of “first point of information” application in assessment of BSIS.

Proposal to specify that if a particulate filter is defective and/or has been removed, soot deposit are likely to appear on the exhaust pipe, highlighting a potential problem with the particulate filter during the inspection.

7. GRPE adopted GRPE-80-15 as amended by Annex IV to the session report and requested the secretariat to submit Annex IV to WP.29 for consideration at its March 2020 session as informal document WP29-180-06.

Proposal to modify the transitional provisions for the 07 series of amendments.

Establishment of the Executive Committee (AC.3) of the 1998 Agreement Fifty-sixth session (item 12) – Proposals for amendments to UN GTRs (items 14.2.1. to 14.2.4.)

In accordance with the WP.29 Framework Document on Automated/Autonomous Vehicles, this document provides common functional performance requirements based on national/regional guidelines and other relevant reference documents consistent with the 1958 and 1998 Agreements. The document is based primarily upon discussions held among the experts of the Informal Working Group on Functional Requirements for Automated Vehicles (FRAV) under the Working Party on Automated/Autonomous and Connected Vehicles (GRVA) and informal documents GRVA-05-40 and GRVA-05-41 as presented during the 5th GRVA session (10-14 February 2020). This document highlights common concepts identified through the first two FRAV sessions. These concepts are not exhaustive and many, if not all, will undergo changes as the FRAV and GRVA work progresses. This document does not constitute a proposal, formal or otherwise, for automated vehicle legal requirements but may serve to support discussions across WP.29 and its subsidiary bodies.

22. The representative of the United States of America, Co-Chair of IWG on FRAV, introduced WP.29-180-10, summarizing the group’s work, suggesting FDAV improvements and presenting the group’s consensus on high-level requirements. He noted that FRAV has held two full meetings contiguous with VMAD and more than 100 experts. He highlighted the group’s concern to use accurate terms. The group discourages the use of “autonomous” as misleading and uses “minimal”, not “minimum”, risk manoeuvres (MRM) because an MRM responds to road conditions and best available solutions. In addition to avoidance of injury or death and compliance with traffic laws, the group noted additional aspects such as behaviour consistent with safe and fluid traffic flows and attention to economic consequences such as destruction of property.

23. The representative of the United States of America reported that the group has identified automated vehicle configurations that fall outside the category definitions of Special Resolution S.R.1. He noted unallocated elements of the FDAV (i.e., vehicle maintenance and inspection, consumer education and training, crashworthiness and compatibility, and post-crash Automated Vehicle (AV) behaviour) pertinent to functional safety. He announced planned meetings in Paris (April 2020) and California (September 2020).

24. The representative of the United Kingdom of Great Britain and Northern Ireland welcomed the presentation but sought clarification as to whether the FRAV group had reached a conclusion regarding the use of Operational Design Domain (ODD) versus Operational Domain (OD), as stated in informal document 10. He added that the discussion on vehicle categories should not only concentrate on S.R.1 but also Consolidated Resolution R.E.3. He further suggested that it should also involve WP.1.

25. The representative of the United States of America answered that WP.29-180-10 presents the group’s high-level consensus. However, ODD will be discussed in detail at its next session. He noted a proposal from China to establish the term “Operational Design Conditions” (ODC) based on the concern that ODD did not include dependency on driver status. Therefore, the group would be working to produce a more precise definition for ODD and other terms.

26. The representative of Finland supported the view that a common understanding with WP.1 would be needed. He also recalled the discussion at GRSG on categories for Automated Shuttles and welcomed the idea to review S.R.1 and R.E.3 and volunteered to participate in this work.

27. The representative of the United States welcomed the comments received. He stated that the delegates from WP.1 should join the meeting and contribute or present documents.

28. The Vice-Chair of WP.29 agreed that practical solutions should be discussed with WP.1 during the joint meeting (see agenda item 8.2). He also recalled that the IWG on FRAV would continue to report to GRVA.

29. The Secretary of the IWG on FRAV (AAPC) highlighted complementary WP.1 interests. For example, FRAV experts reached a high-level consensus that a vehicle should signal initiation of minimal risk manoeuvres to surrounding road users (WP.29-180-10, item 33). He suggested that WP.1 may wish to consider driver obligations for correct use of Automated Driving Systems (ADS) or prohibiting drivers from using devices intended to defeat ADS safety features (e.g., using weights to simulate the driver’s hand on the steering wheel).

30. The representative of the United Kingdom of Great Britain and Northern Ireland explained that at the WP.1-WP.29 Executive Task Force meeting in June 2019, he undertook to prepare a comparison table of terms used by WP.29 and WP.1. He had been invited to present this information during the joint meeting.

The objective of this proposal is to develop, in the framework of the 1998 Agreement, an amendment to UN Global Technical Regulation (GTR) No. 8 on Electronic Stability Control to amend to the testing provisions to accommodate the latest innovations for steering systems which have significantly low steering gear ratio (i.e. quick steering characteristics).

Proposal to add checks under the current tests:

• damage to seat attachments
• occupant compartment hazards (e.g., risk of impact by loose objects such as fire extinguisher) and
• post-crash functionality of escape hatches (including force required to open)

Consideration of terms such as “lifetime” and “lifecycle” in UN Regulations under the 1958 Agreement.

31. The secretariat introduced WP.29-180-18 responding to the task assigned during the 179th session of WP.29 concerning the legal basis to draft lifecycle and lifetime related provisions under the 1958 Agreement.

32. The representative of France proposed to distribute this document to all GRs for review and potential comment. WP.29 agreed with this proposal and decided to keep this document on its agenda.

33. The representative of OICA reaffirmed his views on the purpose of the 1958 Agreement and the 1997 Agreement highlighting that the 1958 Agreement defines the performance requirements that vehicles and their equipment must fulfill in order to allow their placing on the market; the 1997 Agreement is aimed at verifying that these same vehicles and equipment remain in good shape as foreseen by the Rules. He also emphasized that, while the 1958 Agreement and its UN Regulations may foresee provisions to facilitate later inspections under the 1997 Agreement, the objectives of both Agreements should not be mixed. The secretariat confirmed that the document did not explore the potential link between both Agreements but simply offered a reading of the 1958 Agreement.

37. GRVA did not discuss this item at this session as it already endorsed the basis document for WP.29-180-18.

20. The representative of Japan presented WP.29-180-19 introducing the progress of implementation of the Revised Road Vehicle Act for automated driving scheduled to entry into force on 1 April 2020 in Japan. He highlighted that technical requirements being developed would be consistent with the international ones discussed in WP.29 and Japan would apply them without delay when the relevant UN Regulations were established. which Japan continued to strongly contribute to finalizing.

4. The representative of Malaysia provided the World Forum with an update on automotive development in Malaysia, as part of the country’s National Automotive Policy (NAP 2020) (WP.29-180-24). He stated that WP.29 had significant impact on NAP 2020 formulation especially in the area of safety regulations and administration enhancement in Malaysia. He also emphasized that NAP 2020 had aimed to transform the Malaysian automotive industry towards a connected mobility ecosystem by 2030. The representative of Malaysia concluded with stating that Malaysia would provide full support in the development of UN Regulations especially in the area of automated, autonomous and connected vehicles, namely the work carried out within the Working Party on Automated/Autonomous and Connected Vehicles (GRVA).

5. WP.29 adopted the annotated provisional agenda and the running order of the 180th session.

6. The secretariat introduced GRPE-81-07-Rev.1 and reported on relevant items discussed during the 180th session of the World Forum for Harmonization of Vehicle Regulations (WP.29) and during the 82nd Inland Transport Committee. He referred to ECE/TRANS/WP.29/1151 for further details.

5. The Secretary presented GRVA-07-13, with the highlights of the March and June 2020 sessions of the World Forum for Harmonization of Vehicle Regulations (WP.29). He referred to ECE/TRANS/WP.29/1151, ECE/TRANS/WP.29/1153 for more details. He highlighted, among others, the combined session of the Global Forum for Road Traffic Safety (WP.1) with WP.29, which was organized in March 2020.

6. He proposed to review ECE/TRANS/WP.1/2020/3, proposing collaboration mechanisms for common approaches between WP.1 and WP.29 on automated vehicles. The expert from Canada stressed the importance of good exchange between the two Working Parties. GRVA agreed to support the principles contained in the document and to recommend them for endorsement by WP.29 at its November 2020 session.

28. The representative of the United States of America presented WP.29-179-25 proposing the correction of a printing error in the Framework Document on Automated Vehicles. WP.29 requested the secretariat to prepare Revision 2 to the framework document.

28. The representative of the United States of America reminded GRSP about the framework document ECE/TRANS/WP.29/2019/34/Rev.2, endorsed by the World Forum, on priority topics for automated and connected vehicles. He reiterated that crashworthiness remained relevant and that the framework document would be implemented by related topics stemming from the activities of GRSP. The expert from Germany also reiterated the need of developing a document showing passive safety priority topics. GRSP agreed to resume discussion on this subject based on a proposal to be developed by the expert from Germany with the experts from OICA and other concerned parties.

22. The secretariat presented, for information, WP.29-181-05, reflecting the advancement evaluation of the activities listed in the Framework Document on Automated/autonomous Vehicles (ECE/TRANS/WP.29/2019/34/Rev.2).

16. The Secretary of WP.29 presented the programme of work with a strategic introduction on the main priorities of the WP.29 work, which are related to the implementation of the ITC strategy 2030 and among others, to vehicle automation and environmental protection. (ECE/TRANS/WP.29/2020/1).

17. WP.29 adopted the programme of work for 2020 based on document ECE/TRANS/WP.29/2020/1. Further amendments may be introduced in a revised document at the June 2020 WP.29 session, based on input to be provided by GR Chairs.

Proposal to introduce mandatory additional sound emission provisions (ASEP) tests and to correct inconsistencies in the ASEP exemption conditions for vehicles with variable gear ratios or automatic transmission with non-lockable gear ratios.

Proposal to define “electronic” as a “principle of operation by electric or electro-magnetic force with amplifier and speaker or resonator”.

Proposal for clarifications and corrections, including an update to reference ISO 5130:2019.

Proposal to:

1. include the load variation with speed for IF and VF tyres in Table A of Annex 7
introduce a new paragraph (2.18.13) and amend paragraph 3.1.9.and Annex 3,part D to reconcile contradictions
2. clarify Annex 6 “Test method for measuring tyre dimensions” via references to other provisions
3. Correct example in Annex 3, part C by introducing the dimension “b” for the tyre size designation, and
4. Modify inflation pressure markings.

Proposal for an amendment to complement the content of working document GRVA/2018/5. The proposal includes amendments to:

1. The Standard Reference Test Tyre (SRTT) denominations
2. Remove the discrimination between the two Class C3 tyres
3. Clarify that there are no C3 tyres in the scope of this UN Regulation “not marked with speed symbol”
4. Align Annex 6 with the most recent amendments made to standard ISO 28580
5. Define “standard deviation” as appropriate in the text
6. Clarify that, in the cases of C2 and C3 tyres, the “Reference (test) pressure” and the value “Pr” correspond to the indication of the inflation pressure which is always marked on the sidewall
7. Use “repeatable” instead of references to “reproducibility”
8. Update test report forms
9. Include the date on which the new proposed supplement of UN Regulation No. 117 will apply
10. Improve the description of the evaluation of the rolling sound emission test
Correct the figure in Annex 2, Appendix 2, and
11. Update cross references pursuant to paragraph renumbering.

Proposal to transpose the modified requirements for non-original replacement exhaust silencing systems (NORESS) from UN R92 (Replacement exhaust silencing systems for motorcycles) into UN R59.

Proposal to align approval numbers and markings under UN R90 with Schedule 4 of Revision 3 to the 1958 Agreement. Please note that WP.29 adopted document WP.29/2019/47 as Supplement 5 to the 02 series of amendments to UN R90 during its June 2019 session. Therefore, this proposal (if adopted) would be Supplement 6.

Proposal to improve and clarify the text of the Regulation.

Proposal to introduce new and enhanced requirements for the car-to-pedestrian test scenario. These requirements would be phased in from May 2024.

Proposal to introduce provisions for

• the approval of Remote Control Manoeuvring (RCM) systems
• a “two-step Human Machine Interface” in the requirements for Automatically Commanded Steering Functions (ACSF) of Category C lane-change functions, and
• to resolve measurement concerns in the test requirements for ACSF of Category B1 and C by introducing provisions for tolerances, including:
  • inclusion of the position at which the lateral acceleration was measured and the position of the centre of gravity of the vehicle for better traceablility,
  • sampling rate of at least 100 Hz for dynamic testing,
  • specification of filters and cut-off frequency for determination of lateral acceleration,
  • option to measure “overriding force” torque via an internal sensor or an external device (e.g., steering robot).

Proposal to allow an alternative positioning and spacing of escape hatches on buses of Classes A and B to address limitations for shorter vehicles.

For escape hatches on buses of Classes A and B, proposal to allow a maximum length of 1600 mm equally spaced to cover the shortest vehicles, so the allowed space should be the maximum of either the third of the length or 1600 mm. This proposal will not affect the positioning requirements for any mid-sized and larger buses.

For escape hatches on buses of Classes A and B, proposal to allow a maximum length of 1600 mm equally spaced to cover the shortest vehicles, so the allowed space should be the maximum of either the third of the length or 1600 mm. This proposal will not affect the positioning requirements for any mid-sized and larger buses.

Proposal to exempt rear edges of fenders and rear edges of A pillars under certain conditions from the requirement that sheet metal edges be folded back or fitted with a shield.

Proposal to introduce provisions for activation of a “temporary modified view” (such as change in image magnification or resolution) per ISO 16505:2015 to complement the static Class II field of vision using a Camera Monitoring System (CMS).

Proposal to enable the use of small indicative lines to assist the driver in discriminating among two or more fields of vision rendered as a combined continuous image on a display.

Proposal to

1. clarify test procedures allowing non-random selection of parameter combinations and
2. provide for protrusion requirements for Blind Spot Information Systems (BSIS) external elements.

Proposal to introduce a definition for “Aerodynamic devices” and ensure that such devices shall not compromise the functionality of rear underrun protection devices.

Proposal to clarify provisions for periodic testing and periodic requalification of Compressed Natural Gas (CNG) cylinders and Liquefied Natural Gas (LNG) tanks.

Proposal to introduce changes/additions in the Change of Design Table to better specify appropriate test requirements for CNG cylinders with composite materials and, in some cases, to harmonize with International Standard Organisation (ISO) standard 11439.

Proposal in line with ISO 2575 to allow for the use of different colors (e.g., red, yellow, green) to convey the status modes (e.g., failure, active) of seven functions via modification of footnote 18 under Table 1.

Proposal to add a missing footnote concerning the exemptions for heaters located outside the passenger compartment using water as a transfer medium and to clarify that it is not necessary to apply Annex 4 for the heat pump because the heat transfer fluid does not contain polluting air.

Proposal to correct erroneous references (to annexes in the regulation as well as to UN R94 and R95) in the text and to correct an inconsistency in the text (paragraph 26.7.2. refers to situations where the AECS is not equipped with a back-up power supply; however, the subparagraph 26.7.2.3. refers to an AECS with a back-up power supply).

Proposal to clarify that UN R144 does not specify the frequency (number) of attempts or the duration of efforts to establish a network connection (voice or data transmission) for automatic emergency call systems. This proposal has been deferred to the June 2020 WP.29 session.

Proposal to introduce a generic drawing to improve interpretation of the regulation, especially with regard to contactable parts (sphere protocol). The proposal clarifies which requirements apply to which part of the windscreen wiper and thus clarifies whether parts may be “exempted”. Given the implications for approvals, the proposal is presented as a new series of amendments with transitional provisions starting from September 2022.

Proposal to specify that "the motor-vehicle’s user instructions (e.g. owner’s manual, vehicle handbook) shall clearly specify that the removable or repositionable mechanical coupling device shall always be removed or repositioned when it is not in use.” The purpose is to comply with an EU General Safety Regulation provision that prohibits couplings from obscuring rear lighting components or registration plates.

Proposal to introduce electromagnetic specifications for the approval of an electronic device, such as a transponder — even without the traditional functionality of a mechanical key — under UN R62 via reference to UN R10 on electromagnetic compatibility (as is the case under UN R116).

Proposal to:

1. clarify that the application of an AECD approval to other vehicle categories than M₁ and N₁ is not mandatory,
2. align the power supply requirement of Part III, para. 34.1 with the corresponding requirement in Part II, para. 25.1.
3. clarify with regard to para. 34.1 that if the vehicle is equipped with both
   • -a “back-power supply” as listed in para. 35.10.1 and
   • -a “Power supply other than back-up power supply mentioned in paragraph 35.10.1” as listed in para. 35.10.2
   both should be tested according to Annex 9. The “Power supply other than back-up power supply mentioned in paragraph 35.10.1” should indeed only be tested if it is the only power supply for the AECS.
4. include two-year transitional provisions
5. remove the exclusion of M₁ and N₁ not equipped with a side airbag and to specify that the AECS shall be able to output the navigation solution in an NMEA-0183 protocol format (RMC, GGA, VTG, GSA and GSV message), among other clarifications.

Proposal to require that the vehicle manufacturer’s statement regarding frequency bands, power levels, antenna positions and installation provisions for the installation of radio frequency transmitters (RF-transmitters) be added to the information document (e.g. under item 63, Annex 2A) to facilitate conformity of production and other compliance checks.

Proposal to insert a minimum luminance gradient as an alternative criteria. The current text requires a certain “asymmetry” of the Light Emitting Area (LEA) in order to ensure a “minimum worst-case gradient”; however, this requirement has been deemed too design-restrictive.

Proposal to differentiate light source modules in cases where a signalling device contains more than one different module, to restore the sequential activation of direction indicators of categories 11, 11a, 11b, 11c and 12, which were included in UN Regulation No. 50 but omitted when UN R148 was developed during SLR Stage 1, to delete a footnote indicator, and to delete characters from a figure on the standard light distribution of devices.

Proposal to reintroduce the run-up provisions for high-intensity discharge (HID) headlamps that were unintentionally omitted from the original text of UN R149.

Proposal to correct a paragraph reference (‘3.3.2.2’ in place of ‘3.2.3.2’) and to insert a provision from UN R3 (para. 4.1.2.) unintentionally omitted from the original text.

Proposal to clarify the definitions of “switching” and “activation” and to introduce the mandatory use of Emergency Stop Signals (ESS) to align UN R48 with the General Safety Regulation of the European Union.

Proposal to amend light source categories L1A/6 and L1B/6 in the Consolidated Resolution on the common specification of light source categories (R.E.5). This proposal is intended to enter into force simultaneously with draft Supplement 10 to the original version of UN Regulation No. 128.

119. The secretariat recalled that ECE/TRANS/WP.29/2020/38, adopted in March 2020, provided a consolidated version of the 1997 Agreement.

Proposal from the WP.29 Secretariat to clarify the text with regard to the periodicity of technical inspections.

Proposal from the WP.29 Secretariat to clarify the text with regard to the periodicity of technical inspections.

Proposal to amend GTR including:

• Amendment to the scope
• Addition of new definitions (Section 2)
• Harmonization of the Load Range concept in relationship to Inflation Pressure (Section 2)
• Alignment of the provisions with the most recent developments in UN Regulations Nos. 30 and 54 (Sections 3.3 and 3.5, Annexes 3 and 6)
• Harmonization with FMVSS 139 requirements relative to UN Regulation No. 54 “PSI” index (Sections 3.7 and 3.8)
• Addition of new harmonized provisions for physical dimensions of LT/C tyres (new Section 3.5.2; old Sections 3.20 & 3.21 deleted)
• Addition of new harmonized provisions for high speed test for LT/C tyres (new Section 3.6.2.2, old Section 3.16 modified with endurance test only and renumbered 3.9, old Section 3.19 deleted)

56. Submitted for consideration and vote Amendments 2 to UN GTR No. 16 – Tyres (ECE/TRANS/WP.29/2020/41, ECE/TRANS/WP.29/2020/42, and ECE/TRANS/WP.29/AC.3/48) were adopted on 24 June 2020 by consensus vote of the following contracting parties present and voting: Australia, China, European Union (representing Cyprus, Finland, France, Germany, Hungary, Italy, Lithuania, Luxembourg, Netherlands, Romania, Slovakia, Slovenia, Spain, Sweden and United Kingdom), India, Japan, Nigeria, Norway, Republic of Korea, Russian Federation, San Marino, South Africa and Turkey. Canada, Tunisia and United States of America abstained from voting.

56. Submitted for consideration and vote Amendments 2 to UN GTR No. 16 – Tyres (ECE/TRANS/WP.29/2020/41, ECE/TRANS/WP.29/2020/42, and ECE/TRANS/WP.29/AC.3/48) were adopted on 24 June 2020 by consensus vote of the following contracting parties present and voting: Australia, China, European Union (representing Cyprus, Finland, France, Germany, Hungary, Italy, Lithuania, Luxembourg, Netherlands, Romania, Slovakia, Slovenia, Spain, Sweden and United Kingdom), India, Japan, Nigeria, Norway, Republic of Korea, Russian Federation, San Marino, South Africa and Turkey. Canada, Tunisia and United States of America abstained from voting.

Proposal to introduce provisions for the optional use of laminated-glass panes with improved mechanical properties, particularly for the front, exterior, forward-facing glazing of the upper deck of a double-deck vehicle.

54. Submitted for consideration and vote Amendments 2 to UN GTR No. 6 – Safety glazing (ECE/TRANS/WP.29/2020/43, ECE/TRANS/WP.29/2020/44, and ECE/TRANS/WP.29/AC.3/52) were adopted on 24 June 2020 by consensus vote of the following contracting parties present and voting: Australia, China, European Union (representing Cyprus, Finland, France, Germany, Hungary, Italy, Lithuania, Luxembourg, Netherlands, Romania, Slovakia, Slovenia, Spain, Sweden and United Kingdom), India, Japan, Nigeria, Norway, Republic of Korea, Russian Federation, San Marino, South Africa and Turkey, with the following correction: in Paragraph 5., Table 1 for “V”, read “VI”. Canada, Tunisia and United States of America abstained from voting.

54. Submitted for consideration and vote Amendments 2 to UN GTR No. 6 – Safety glazing (ECE/TRANS/WP.29/2020/43, ECE/TRANS/WP.29/2020/44, and ECE/TRANS/WP.29/AC.3/52) were adopted on 24 June 2020 by consensus vote of the following contracting parties present and voting: Australia, China, European Union (representing Cyprus, Finland, France, Germany, Hungary, Italy, Lithuania, Luxembourg, Netherlands, Romania, Slovakia, Slovenia, Spain, Sweden and United Kingdom), India, Japan, Nigeria, Norway, Republic of Korea, Russian Federation, San Marino, South Africa and Turkey, with the following correction: in Paragraph 5., Table 1 for “V”, read “VI”. Canada, Tunisia and United States of America abstained from voting.

Proposal to exempt Zone I from opaque obscuration requirements of GTR 6 under certain conditions.

55. Submitted for consideration and vote Amendments 3 to UN GTR No. 6 – Safety glazing (ECE/TRANS/WP.29/2020/45, ECE/TRANS/WP.29/2020/46, and ECE/TRANS/WP.29/AC.3/55) were adopted on 24 June 2020 by consensus vote of the following contracting parties present and voting: Australia, China, European Union (representing Cyprus, Finland, France, Germany, Hungary, Italy, Lithuania, Luxembourg, Netherlands, Romania, Slovakia, Slovenia, Spain, Sweden and United Kingdom), India, Japan, Nigeria, Norway, Republic of Korea, Russian Federation, San Marino, South Africa and Turkey. Canada, Tunisia and United States of America abstained from voting.

55. Submitted for consideration and vote Amendments 3 to UN GTR No. 6 – Safety glazing (ECE/TRANS/WP.29/2020/45, ECE/TRANS/WP.29/2020/46, and ECE/TRANS/WP.29/AC.3/55) were adopted on 24 June 2020 by consensus vote of the following contracting parties present and voting: Australia, China, European Union (representing Cyprus, Finland, France, Germany, Hungary, Italy, Lithuania, Luxembourg, Netherlands, Romania, Slovakia, Slovenia, Spain, Sweden and United Kingdom), India, Japan, Nigeria, Norway, Republic of Korea, Russian Federation, San Marino, South Africa and Turkey. Canada, Tunisia and United States of America abstained from voting.

Proposal to align GTR No. 3 with technical progress, addressing among others: electromagnetic compatibility/immunity of ABS-systems, ABS performance requirements for category 3-5 vehicles (three-wheelers), uniform requirements for equipment such Emergency Stop Signal and the means to disable the ABS, if equipped. This amendment aims to harmonize GTR with recent amendments made to UN Regulation No. 78 while addressing its use under self-certification compliance systems.

53. Submitted for consideration and vote Amendments 4 to UN GTR No. 3 – Motorcycle braking (ECE/TRANS/WP.29/2020/47, ECE/TRANS/WP.29/2020/48, and ECE/TRANS/WP.29/AC.3/47) were adopted on 24 June 2020 by consensus vote of the following contracting parties present and voting: Australia, China, European Union (representing Cyprus, Finland, France, Germany, Hungary, Italy, Lithuania, Luxembourg, Netherlands, Romania, Slovakia, Slovenia, Spain, Sweden and United Kingdom), India, Japan, Nigeria, Norway, Republic of Korea, Russian Federation, San Marino, South Africa and Turkey, with the following correction: for Amendment 4, read Amendment 3. Canada, Tunisia and United States of America abstained from voting.

53. Submitted for consideration and vote Amendments 4 to UN GTR No. 3 – Motorcycle braking (ECE/TRANS/WP.29/2020/47, ECE/TRANS/WP.29/2020/48, and ECE/TRANS/WP.29/AC.3/47) were adopted on 24 June 2020 by consensus vote of the following contracting parties present and voting: Australia, China, European Union (representing Cyprus, Finland, France, Germany, Hungary, Italy, Lithuania, Luxembourg, Netherlands, Romania, Slovakia, Slovenia, Spain, Sweden and United Kingdom), India, Japan, Nigeria, Norway, Republic of Korea, Russian Federation, San Marino, South Africa and Turkey, with the following correction: for Amendment 4, read Amendment 3. Canada, Tunisia and United States of America abstained from voting.

Proposal to correct errors identified in the text of Supplement 8 (document WP.29/2019/45) as adopted by the World Forum.

40. The representative from Liquid Gas Europe introduced GRPE-80-20 correcting errors in ECE/TRANS/WP.29/2019/45. The representative from Italy agreed ECE/TRANS/WP.29/2019/45 contained some errors that needed to be addressed in the fastest way possible by the secretariat. The secretariat submitted GRPE-80-20 as ECE/TRANS/WP.29/2020/49 as a Proposal for Corrigendum 1 to Supplement 8 to UN Regulation No .115 (LPG and CNG retrofit systems) that was to be considered by WP.29 and AC.1 at their March 2020 sessions.

WP29 to consider the request from USA for authorisation to develop a UN GTR on the Determination of Electrified Vehicle Power (DEVP)

WP29 to consider the request from Republic of Korea for authorization to develop an amendment to UN GTR 6 (Safety Glazing)