ETRTO detected an issue in document ECE/TRANS/WP.29/2022/7 with the insertion of paragraph 3.5.1. that is the consequence of the alignment between UN Regulation No. 54 and UN Regulation No. 109. This new requirement regarding the marking position in the sidewall for retreaded tyres is creating a burden for the retread industry that will potentially need to adapt all their moulds accordingly, without considering transitional provisions.
ADS: Proposal for Guidelines and Recommendations concerning Safety Requirements
Reference Number: WP.29-186-08
Document to update WP.29 on the development of guidelines and recommendations for ADS safety requirements under the GVRA informal working group on Functional Requirements for Automated Vehicles (FRAV).
ADS: Proposal for a second iteration of the New Assessment/Test Method for Automated Driving - Master Document
Reference Number: WP.29-186-09
Document to update WP.29 on the status of work in developing tools and methods for the assessment of Automated Driving System safety under the GRVA informal working group on Validation Methods for Automated Driving (VMAD).
New and used vehicle safety and environmental performance: Proposal to establish an informal working group
Reference Number: WP.29-186-10
Proposal for a new expert group to take a leading role in vehicle regulatory elements in the areas of safety and environmental protection for both new and used vehicles for countries in different economic situations (e.g. low and middle income markets).
This proposal (WP.29/2022/2) was adopted by the World Forum. Thirty-nine Contracting Parties out of the 55 applying UN R0 were present for the vote by AC.1. Thirty-seven voted in favor with zero against and two abstaining.
UN R9: Proposal for Supplement 2 to the 08 series of amendments
Reference Number: WP.29/2022/3
Proposal to align the 08 series of amendments to UN Regulation No. 9 with standard 10844:2014 of the International Organization of Standardization (ISO).
This proposal (WP.29/2022/3) was adopted by the World Forum. Thirty-two Contracting Parties out of the 45 applying UN R9 were present for the vote by AC.1. Thirty-one voted in favor with zero against and one abstaining.
UN R63: Proposal for Supplement 5 to the 02 series of amendments
Reference Number: WP.29/2022/5
Proposal to align the 02 series of amendments to UN Regulation No. 63 with standard 10844:2014 of the International Organization of Standardization (ISO).
This proposal (WP.29/2022/5) was adopted by the World Forum. Thirty-three Contracting Parties out of the 46 applying UN R63 were present for the vote by AC.1. Thirty-two voted in favor with zero against and one abstaining.
This proposal (WP.29/2022/6) was adopted by the World Forum. Thirty-five Contracting Parties out of the 51 applying UN R108 were present for the vote by AC.1. Thirty-five voted in favor with zero against and zero abstaining.
Proposal to allow, under certain conditions of traceability, the upgrading of the service description of a used casing, to align the provisions for retreaded tyres with recent development of UN R54 and R117, and to cover all the tread materials.
UN R117: Proposal for Supplement 14 to the 02 series of amendments
Reference Number: WP.29/2022/8
Proposal to introduce provisions for ice grip tyres, clarify provisions on Conformity of Production, sample submissions, and testing methods, and to make editorial corrections and improvements.
This proposal (WP.29/2022/8) was adopted by the World Forum. Thirty-seven Contracting Parties out of the 53 applying UN R117 were present for the vote by AC.1. Thirty-seven voted in favor with zero against and zero abstaining.
UN R141: Proposal for Supplement 1 to the 01 series of amendments
Reference Number: WP.29/2022/9
Proposal to introduce an alternative procedure for type approval of trailers (vehicles of categories O3 and O4) regarding their Tyre Pressure Monitoring System (TPMS), Tyre Pressure Refilling System (TPRS) and Central Tyre Inflation System (CTIS) and to align UN R141 with the transitional provisions of European Union (EU) Regulation 2019/2144.
This proposal (WP.29/2022/9) was adopted by the World Forum. Thirty-nine Contracting Parties out of the 56 applying UN R141 were present for the vote by AC.1. Thirty-seven voted in favor with zero against and two abstaining.
This proposal (WP.29/2022/10) was adopted by the World Forum. Thirty-nine Contracting Parties out of the 56 applying UN R142 were present for the vote by AC.1. Thirty-seven voted in favor with zero against and two abstaining.
This proposal (WP.29/2022/12) was adopted by the World Forum. Thirty-six Contracting Parties out of the 51 applying UN R13 were present for the vote by AC.1. Thirty-six voted in favor with zero against and zero abstaining.
UN R78: Proposal for Supplement 1 to the 05 series of amendments
Reference Number: WP.29/2022/13
Proposal to align UN R78 with the latest amendments to UN R13-H regarding the deceleration thresholds for the activation of the stop lamp(s) under regenerative braking and to introduce a reference to the new American Society for Testing and Materials (ASTM) Standard Reference Test Tyre F2493.
This proposal (WP.29/2022/13) was adopted by the World Forum. Thirty-five Contracting Parties out of the 48 applying UN R78 were present for the vote by AC.1. Thirty-five voted in favor with zero against and zero abstaining.
This proposal (WP.29/2022/14) was adopted by the World Forum. Thirty-four Contracting Parties out of the 46 applying UN R79 were present for the vote by AC.1. Thirty-four voted in favor with zero against and zero abstaining.
UN R79: Proposal for Supplement 7 to the 03 series of amendments
Reference Number: WP.29/2022/15
Proposal to clarify that a continuation of support by a Category B1 ACSF after its boundary conditions have been exceeded may not be possible under conditions as outlined in the manufacturer’s safety concept.
This proposal (WP.29/2022/15) was adopted by the World Forum. Thirty-four Contracting Parties out of the 46 applying UN R79 were present for the vote by AC.1. Thirty-four voted in favor with zero against and zero abstaining.
UN R79: Proposal for Supplement 2 to the 04 series of amendments
Reference Number: WP.29/2022/16
Proposal to clarify that a continuation of support by a Category B1 ACSF after its boundary conditions have been exceeded may not be possible under conditions as outlined in the manufacturer’s safety concept.
This proposal (WP.29/2022/16) was adopted by the World Forum. Thirty-four Contracting Parties out of the 46 applying UN R79 were present for the vote by AC.1. Thirty-four voted in favor with zero against and zero abstaining.
UN R90: Proposal for Supplement 8 to the 02 series of amendments
Reference Number: WP.29/2022/17
Proposal to allow discs with a different geometry to be included in the same group as long as the disc itself is subject to lower thermal and mechanical stresses than the reference disc in order to improve testing efficiency.
This proposal (WP.29/2022/17) was adopted by the World Forum. Thirty-three Contracting Parties out of the 47 applying UN R90 were present for the vote by AC.1. Thirty-three voted in favor with zero against and zero abstaining.
This proposal (WP.29/2022/19), as amended by para. 81 of the session report, was adopted by the World Forum. Thirty-nine Contracting Parties out of the 56 applying UN R152 were present for the vote by AC.1. Thirty-seven voted in favor with zero against and two abstaining.
UN R39: Proposal for Supplement 2 to the 01 series of amendments
Reference Number: WP.29/2022/21
Proposal to specify “The odometer shall display the distance in the unit corresponding to that of the predominant speedometer scale. If a setting makes it possible for the driver to select the odometer display distance in km or miles independently of the speedometer, the odometer shall identify the unit used.”
This proposal (WP.29/2022/21) was adopted by the World Forum. Thirty-five Contracting Parties out of the 48 applying UN R39 were present for the vote by AC.1. Thirty-five voted in favor with zero against and zero abstaining.
UN R121: Proposal for Supplement 5 to the 01 series of amendments
Reference Number: WP.29/2022/22
Proposal to apply the same tell-tale requirements for tyre pressure refill systems (TPRS) and central tyre inflation systems (CTIS) as already in place for tyre pressure monitoring systems (TPMS).
This proposal (WP.29/2022/22), as amended by para. 82 of the session report, was adopted by the World Forum. Thirty-eight Contracting Parties out of the 54 applying UN R121 were present for the vote by AC.1. Thirty-seven voted in favor with zero against and one abstaining.
This proposal (WP.29/2022/23) was adopted by the World Forum. Thirty-seven Contracting Parties out of the 52 applying UN R125 were present for the vote by AC.1. Thirty-six voted in favor with zero against and one abstaining.
UN R125: Proposal for Supplement 1 to the 02 series of amendments
Reference Number: WP.29/2022/24
Proposal to:
Correct a reference to area “S” in para. 5.1.3.4.1.
Clarification in para. 5.1.3.5. that the requirements shall apply above and on the sides of area S
In Annex 5: addition to the list of possible information displayed by the field of view assistant (FVA), including marking, lines and edges to assist the adjustment procedure of the FVA system.
This proposal (WP.29/2022/24) was adopted by the World Forum. Thirty-seven Contracting Parties out of the 52 applying UN R125 were present for the vote by AC.1. Thirty-six voted in favor with zero against and one abstaining.
This proposal (WP.29/2022/25/Rev.1) was adopted by the World Forum. Thirty-nine Contracting Parties out of the 56 applying UN R160 were present for the vote by AC.1. Thirty-seven voted in favor with zero against and two abstaining.
This proposal (WP.29/2022/26) was adopted by the World Forum. Thirty-nine Contracting Parties out of the 56 applying UN R160 were present for the vote by AC.1. Thirty-seven voted in favor with zero against and two abstaining.
This proposal (WP.29/2022/27) was adopted by the World Forum. Thirty-nine Contracting Parties out of the 56 applying UN R161 were present for the vote by AC.1. Thirty-seven voted in favor with zero against and two abstaining.
Proposal to align the wording in para. 5.2.1.1. with the wording in para. 5.2.13. of UN R116 on the concept of normal use of the vehicle main power source.
This proposal (WP.29/2022/28) was adopted by the World Forum. Thirty-nine Contracting Parties out of the 56 applying UN R161 were present for the vote by AC.1. Thirty-seven voted in favor with zero against and two abstaining.
This proposal (WP.29/2022/29) was adopted by the World Forum. Thirty-nine Contracting Parties out of the 56 applying UN R162 were present for the vote by AC.1. Thirty-seven voted in favor with zero against and two abstaining.
This proposal (WP.29/2022/30) was adopted by the World Forum. Thirty-nine Contracting Parties out of the 56 applying UN R162 were present for the vote by AC.1. Thirty-seven voted in favor with zero against and two abstaining.
UN R18: Proposal for supplement 04 to the 03 series of amendments
Reference Number: WP.29/2022/31
Proposal to ensure the recognition of approvals according to the new regulations created pursuant to the splitting of UN R116 into three new UN Regulations. The proposal corrects the unintentional omission of the reference to UN R161 in the text formally adopted by WP.29 during its March 2021 session (document WP.29/2021/23).
UN R97: Proposal for Supplement 9 of 01 series of amendments
Reference Number: WP.29/2022/32
Proposal to ensure the recognition of the approvals according to the new regulations created by splitting UN R116 into three separate regulations. The proposal corrects an administrative error that omitted references to UN R162 and R163 in the text formally adopted during the March 2021 WP.29 session.
UN R10: Proposal for Supplement 2 to the 06 series of amendments
Reference Number: WP.29/2022/33
Proposal to clarify the reference point determination in paragraph 3.3. for categories L6 and L7 vehicles and to correct Figure 1 in Annex 4, Appendix 1.
This proposal (WP.29/2022/33) was adopted by the World Forum. Thirty-five Contracting Parties out of the 48 applying UN R10 were present for the vote by AC.1. Thirty-five voted in favor with zero against and zero abstaining.
UN R53: Proposal for Supplement 22 to the 01 series of amendments
Reference Number: WP.29/2022/34
Proposal to clarify the electrical connection requirements for a white front position lamp reciprocally incorporated with the front direction indicator.
This proposal (WP.29/2022/34) was adopted by the World Forum. Thirty-four Contracting Parties out of the 47 applying UN R53 were present for the vote by AC.1. Thirty-four voted in favor with zero against and zero abstaining.
UN R53: Proposal for Supplement 5 to the 02 series of amendments
Reference Number: WP.29/2022/35
Proposal to clarify the electrical connection requirements for a white front position lamp reciprocally incorporated with the front direction indicator.
This proposal (WP.29/2022/35) was adopted by the World Forum. Thirty-four Contracting Parties out of the 47 applying UN R53 were present for the vote by AC.1. Thirty-four voted in favor with zero against and zero abstaining.
UN R53: Proposal for Supplement 2 to the 03 series of amendments
Reference Number: WP.29/2022/36
Proposal to clarify the electrical connection requirements for a white front position lamp reciprocally incorporated with the front direction indicator.
This proposal (WP.29/2022/36) was adopted by the World Forum. Thirty-four Contracting Parties out of the 47 applying UN R53 were present for the vote by AC.1. Thirty-four voted in favor with zero against and zero abstaining.
This proposal (WP.29/2022/37) was adopted by the World Forum. Thirty-eight Contracting Parties out of the 55 applying UN R148 were present for the vote by AC.1. Thirty-seven voted in favor with zero against and one abstaining.
This proposal (WP.29/2022/38) was adopted by the World Forum. Thirty-eight Contracting Parties out of the 55 applying UN R149 were present for the vote by AC.1. Thirty-seven voted in favor with zero against and one abstaining.
UN R55: Proposal for Corrigendum 2 for the 01 series of amendments
Reference Number: WP.29/2022/39
Proposal to correct cross-references. The paragraph 3.3. of Annex 6 is “Drawbar couplings and draw beams” and the paragraph 3.6 is “Drawbars”. Subparagraphs 3.6.1.–3.6.3. prescribe the tests of the drawbars.
This proposal (WP.29/2022/39) was adopted by the World Forum. Thirty-three Contracting Parties out of the 46 applying UN R55 were present for the vote by AC.1. Thirty-three voted in favor with zero against and zero abstaining.
UN R55: Proposal for Corrigendum 1 for the 02 series of amendments
Reference Number: WP.29/2022/40
Proposal to correct cross-references. The paragraph 3.3. of Annex 6 is “Drawbar couplings and draw beams” and the paragraph 3.6 is “Drawbars”. Subparagraphs 3.6.1.–3.6.3. prescribe the tests of the drawbars.
This proposal (WP.29/2022/40) was adopted by the World Forum. Thirty-three Contracting Parties out of the 46 applying UN R55 were present for the vote by AC.1. Thirty-three voted in favor with zero against and zero abstaining.
UN R154: Proposal for a new 02 series of amendments
Reference Number: WP.29/2022/41/Rev.1
Proposal to introduce particle number requirements and limits for Level 1B. The proposal also aligns the particulate measurement procedures with changes introduced in GTR No 15 Amendment 6 and other adaptations to technical progress.
This proposal (WP.29/2022/41/Rev.1) was adopted by the World Forum. Thirty-nine Contracting Parties out of the 56 applying UN R154 were present for the vote by AC.1. Thirty-seven voted in favor with zero against and two abstaining.
UN R154: Proposal for a new 03 series of amendments
Reference Number: WP.29/2022/42/Rev.1
Proposal to ensure that Level 2 is the latest version of this Regulation and is therefore subject to mutual recognition under the 1958 Agreement, given that there is a concurrent proposal to for an 02 series of amendments which introduces particle number requirements and limits for Level 1B. This proposal for a 03 series of amendments also aligns the particulate measurement procedures with changes introduced in GTR No 15 Amendment 6 as well as other adaptations to technical progress.
This proposal (WP.29/2022/42/Rev.1) was adopted by the World Forum. Thirty-nine Contracting Parties out of the 56 applying UN R154 were present for the vote by AC.1. Thirty-seven voted in favor with zero against and two abstaining.
Proposal for a new UN Regulation on the approval of approval of studded tyres with regard to their snow performance (distinguished from studdable tyres regulated by UN Regulation No. 117). GAR Note: Japan abstained during the WP.29 vote, noting that studded tyres are prohibited under their national legislation and therefore that Japan does not intend to apply this new Regulation.
This proposal (WP.29/2022/43) was adopted by the World Forum. Thirty-nine Contracting Parties to the 1958 Agreement were present for the vote by AC.1. Thirty-six voted in favor with zero against and three abstaining.
In-vehicle Battery Durability for Electrified Vehicles: Proposal for a new UN GTR
Reference Number: WP.29/2022/45
Proposal for a UN GTR to provide a harmonized method by which the health of the electric vehicle battery can be monitored over time and by setting minimum performance requirements for the durability of the battery.
GTR 3: Request for authorisation to develop Amendment 4
Reference Number: WP.29/2022/47
Proposal to adapt GTR No. 3 to technical and standardization progress, introducing provisions for the activation of the stop lamp under regenerative braking and to enable the use of the new American Society for Testing and Materials (ASTM) Standard Reference Test Tyre F2493 for the measurement of the Peak Braking Coefficient (PBC). This amendment aims to keep the global harmonization of motorcycle braking requirements in UN GTR No. 3 and the most recent version of UN Regulation No. 78.
This proposal (WP.29/2022/48) was adopted by the World Forum. Thirty-five Contracting Parties out of the 48 applying UN R78 were present for the vote by AC.1. Thirty-five voted in favor with zero against and zero abstaining.
This proposal (WP.29/2022/49) was adopted by the World Forum. Thirty-five Contracting Parties out of the 48 applying UN R78 were present for the vote by AC.1. Thirty-five voted in favor with zero against and zero abstaining.
This proposal (WP.29/2022/50) was adopted by the World Forum. Thirty-seven Contracting Parties out of the 53 applying UN R116 were present for the vote by AC.1. Thirty-seven voted in favor with zero against and zero abstaining.
This proposal (WP.29/2022/51) was adopted by the World Forum. Thirty-nine Contracting Parties out of the 56 applying UN R163 were present for the vote by AC.1. Thirty-seven voted in favor with zero against and two abstaining.
Proposal to clarify the application of provisions, introduce EMC provisions related to UN R10, address the intended use of camera monitor systems, and update transitional provisions.
This proposal (WP.29/2022/52) was adopted by the World Forum. Thirty-five Contracting Parties out of the 48 applying UN R46 were present for the vote by AC.1. Thirty-five voted in favor with zero against and zero abstaining.
This proposal (WP.29/2022/53) was adopted by the World Forum. Thirty-five Contracting Parties out of the 50 applying UN R107 were present for the vote by AC.1. Thirty-five voted in favor with zero against and zero abstaining.
Proposal to clarify the transition clauses specified in paragraph 7.3.1. and 7.3.4. with regard to the extension of type approvals first issue before 1 July 2024 and applied for such extension after that date.
This proposal (WP.29/2022/54) was adopted by the World Forum. Thirty-nine Contracting Parties out of the 56 applying UN R155 were present for the vote by AC.1. Thirty-seven voted in favor with zero against and two abstaining.