1. The Working Party on General Safety Provisions (GRSG) met online for its 124th session from 11 to 14 October 2022, hosted from Geneva. The meeting was chaired by Mr. A. Erario (Italy). Experts from the following countries participated in the work, following Rule 1 of the Rules of Procedure of the World Forum for Harmonization of Vehicle Regulations (WP.29) (ECE/TRANS/WP.29/690/Rev.1): China, Czechia, Finland, France, Germany, Hungary, India, Italy, Japan, Latvia, Netherlands, Norway, Poland, Republic of Korea, Romania, Russian Federation, South Africa, Spain, Sweden, United Kingdom of Great Britain and Northern Ireland, and United States of America. Expert from the European Commission participated. Experts from non-governmental organizations participated: American Automotive Policy Council (AAPC), European Association of Automotive Suppliers (CLEPA), International Association for Natural Gas Vehicles (NGV Global), European Natural Gas Vehicle Association (NGVA Europe), International Body and Trailer Building Industry (CLCCR), International Motor Vehicle Inspection Committee (CITA), International Motorcycle Manufacturers Association (IMMA), International Organization for Standardization (ISO), International Organization of Motor Vehicle Manufacturers (OICA), Liquid Gas Europe and World Bicycle Industry Association (WBIA).

2. GRSG considered and adopted the agenda (ECE/TRANS/WP.29/GRSG/2022/20) proposed for the 124th session, the running order (GRSG-124-02-Rev.1) and the annotations (GRSG-124-10). The informal documents distributed during the session are listed in annex I to the session report. The GRSG informal working groups (IWG) are listed in annex VIII of the session report.

GRSG-124-02/Rev.1 | GRSG-124: Running order to the October 2022 session

GRSG-124-10/Rev.1 | GRSG-124: Updated annotated provisional agenda for the October 2022 session

GRSG/2022/20 | GRSG-124: Annotated provisional agenda for the October 2022 session

3. The expert from Sweden informed GRSG that information on statistical data were not available at this point on an accident involving a M₃ Class I vehicle articulated with a Compressed Natural Gas (CNG) propulsion system, which had collided with a height restriction portal,

4. The expert from Germany, on behalf of the Chair of the IWG on Safer Transport of Children in Buses and Coaches (IWG-STCBC), introduced a presentation (GRSG-124-26) on the work progress of the IWG to GRSG. He confirmed that the aim of IWG-STCBC was a new UN Regulation on existing systems used in passenger cars, and that in the first phase of this UN Regulation, IWG favoured built-in Child Restraint Systems (CRS) and Enhanced CRS type approved according to UN Regulation No. 129 (ECRS). He also added that CRS in combination with 2-point safety-belts would be considered in a second phase. He finally announced that a proposal would be officially presented by IWG at the May 2023 session of the Working Party on Passive Safety (GRSP).

GRSG-124-26 | Status report of the STCBC informal group to GRSG

5. The Chair of GRSG reiterated his invitation to experts to report on the current activities that consider the specifications of autonomous shuttles. The aim would be the review of the applicability of existing requirements or the creation new categories of these vehicles. The Chair requested to be informed of updates. The expert from the European Commission stated that there were no updates on the ongoing work of autonomous shuttles, and also emphasized the importance of contributions from GRSG experts to advance the work on this subject.

6. No new information was provided under this agenda item.

7. GRSG noted that proposals had not been submitted for consideration under this agenda item.

8. GRSG noted that proposals had not been submitted for consideration under this agenda item.

9. The expert from OICA withdrew ECE/TRANS/WP.29/GRSG/2022/5.

GRSG/2022/5 | UN R43: Proposal for Supplement 10 to the 01 series of amendments Proposal to clarify the scope of the regulation.

10. The Chair of GRSG reminded the Group of the need to align UN Regulation No. 43 to Amendment 3 of UN GTR No. 6 (ECE/TRANS/180/Add.6/Amend.3), to exempt in Zone I the possible opaque obscuration in the test area on the windscreen, and to maintain accurate harmonization between the 1958 and 1998 Agreements. GRSG agreed to resume discussion on this subject if a proposal was available at its March 2023 session.

11. The expert from the European Commission, on behalf of the IWG on awareness of Vulnerable Road Users Proximity in low-speed manoeuvres (VRU-Proxi), informed GRSG of the work progress (GRSG-124-37). He added that the group had convened twice (in May and July 2022) to discuss improvement of UN Regulation No. 158 on the temporary obstruction of the monitor view. Phase 2 of the draft UN Regulation on Direct Vision was also discussed and IWG noted that vehicles powered by electric battery or hydrogen data were not yet available for an assessment of the level of adaptation that would be needed. Information and data on direct vision for high-capacity transport would be provided at the next session of IWG to support adaptation. He said that a contracting party had prepared a draft new UN Regulation for a highly automated system to take over control from the driver if a VRU danger was detected.

GRSG-124-37 | Report of the VRU-Proxi informal group to GRSG

12. GRSG resumed consideration of the new UN Regulation No. [165] on reverse warning, with reference to UN Regulation No. 158 as the requirements for the pause switch. However, a proposal was yet to be provided by GRSG on this subject. GRSG also recalled that it was agreed to submit a proposal (GRSG-123-31) to IWG VRU-Proxi, for a possible amendment of paragraph 16.1.3.1. which would amend draft Supplement 2 to the original version of UN Regulation No. 158, that had been submitted for consideration and vote at the November 2022 sessions of AC.1 and WP.29 (ECE/TRANS/WP.29/2022/123). The expert from Japan informed GRSG that proposal had not yet been provided by IWG VRU-Proxi. Therefore, GRSG considered GRSG-124-29, tabled by the experts from France and Japan, proposing to remove the amendment of paragraph 16.1.3.1. since the opportunity for temporary obstruction without any countermeasure preserving safety was not acceptable. While awaiting a further proposal from the IWG, GRSG adopted GRSG-124-29. The secretariat was requested to submit ECE/TRANS/WP.29/2022/123 as amended by GRSG-124-29 (ECE/TRANS/WP.29/2022/123/Rev.1), deleting the proposed amendment to paragraph 16.1.3.1., for consideration and vote at the November 2022 sessions of WP.29 and AC.1. In the meantime, GRSG expected to consider at its March 2023 session, a new proposal of amendments to paragraph 16.1.3.1., revised by IWG VRU-Proxi.

GRSG-123-31 | UN R158: Proposal for Supplement 2 to the original version This proposal supersedes ECE/TRANS/WP.29/GRSG/2022/10. Text prepared by the experts from IWG VRU-Proxi to avoid and prevent misunderstandings in the certification process

GRSG-124-29 | UN R158: Proposal to amend document WP.29/2022/123 Proposal to correct misalignment between GRSG/2022/10 as amended and adopted by the 123rd GRSG session and subsequently submitted for adoption by WP.29 during its November 2O22 session with document GRSG-123-15/Rev.1 as discussed and agreed during the 123rd GRSG session.

WP.29/2022/123/Rev.1 | UN R158: Proposal for Supplement 2 to the original version Proposal from GRSG to clarify certification provisions.

13. GRSG noted that proposals had not been submitted for consideration under this agenda item.

14. The expert of the Russian Federation informed GRSG that a proposal to amend the new UN Regulation No. XXX (Vulnerable Road Users (VRU) in Front and Side Close Proximity) (ECE/TRANS/WP.29/2022/139) was not yet available.

WP.29/2022/139 | Proposal of new UN Regulation on Vulnerable Road Users in Front and Side Close Proximity Proposal from GRSG to establish a new UN Regulation providing provisions for devices to enhance the driver’s vision or awareness of vulnerable road users at the front and sides of the vehicle before the vehicle starts from standstill. Some requirements of this Regulation may be satisfied by devices complying with UN R46 on indirect vision.

15. GRSG resumed discussion on this subject based on the proposal tabled by the expert from Spain (ECE/TRANS/WP.29/GRSG/2022/30), that amended the draft new UN Regulation on VRU Direct Vision (ECE/TRANS/WP.29/2022/140) submitted for consideration and vote at the November 2022 session of AC.1 and WP.29. Moreover, he reiterated that the proposal would clarify that the testing procedure was seen to be independent of the distance between the front axle and the foremost point of the vehicle, and therefore the reference point is the accelerator heel point. He explained a preference to send the proposal directly to the November 2022 session to prevent type approvals being granted on the wrong basis. GRSG adopted ECE/TRANS/WP.29/GRSG/2022/30, not amended. The secretariat was requested to submit ECE/TRANS/WP.29/2022/140 as amended by ECE/TRANS/WP.29/GRSG/2022/30 (ECE/TRANS/WP.29/2022/140/Rev.1), for consideration and vote at the November 2022 sessions of WP.29 and AC.1.

GRSG/2022/30 | UN R [XXX] Vulnerable Road Users Proximity: Proposal for an amendment Proposal for the addition of the reference point of the Accelerator Heel Point.The testing procedure has been seen to be independent of the distance between the front axle and the foremost point of the vehicle.

WP.29/2022/140/Rev.1 | Proposal for a New UN Regulation on Motor Vehicles with Regard to their Direct Vision Proposal from GRSG for a new UN Regulation to establish requirements for the approval of vehicles of categories M2, M3, N2 and N3 with regard to the driver's direct vision to reduce blind spots to the greatest extent possible while considering the needs of the specific type of vehicle and its intended use(s).

16. GRSG considered GRSG-124-03 on Advanced Driver Assistance System (ADAS) emergency braking at low speed (Urban Emergency Braking System (UEBS) less than 20 km/h for M2, M3, N2 and N3 categories of vehicles). The expert from Germany explained that the proposed ADAS would complement the new UN Regulation, since some vehicles cannot fulfil the requirements of that UN Regulation. GRSG agreed to seek guidance from the Administrative Committee for the Coordination of Work of WP.29 (AC.2) at its November 2022 session on the purview/priority of work in relation to the Working Party on Automated/Autonomous and Connected Vehicles (GRVA).

GRSG-124-03 | Commercial vehicle direct vision requirements and active VRU safety systems

17. The expert from the Russian Federation introduced GRSG-124-28 on the assessment of escape hatch operability according to the national requirements of the contracting parties. The experts from Germany, Italy, the Republic of Korea and the United Kingdom expressed study reservations to understand the consequences of the proposal. GRSG agreed to resume discussion at its March 2023 session and requested the secretariat to distribute GRSG-124-28 with an official symbol at that session.

GRSG-124-28 | UN R66: Proposal for amendments Proposal to allow additional checks in terms of passive safety on the national level (for example, destruction of seats mounts, injury-causing objects entering the residual space and moving within it, operability of the emergency hatches).

18. GRSG considered ECE/TRANS/WP.29/GRSG/2022/21, aimed at moving in part II of the UN Regulation the requirement to prevent the installation of the filling unit under the body of M1 vehicles. GRSG adopted ECE/TRANS/WP.29/GRSG/2022/21, not amended. The secretariat was requested to submit the proposal as draft Supplement 3 to 03 series of amendments and for Supplement 2 to the 04 series of amendments to UN Regulation No. 67, for consideration and vote at the March 2023 sessions of WP.29 and AC.1.

GRSG/2022/21 | UN R67: Proposal for Supplement 3 to the 03 series of amendments and for Supplement 2 to the 04 series of amendments Proposal aims to prevent the installation of the filling unit under the body of M1 vehicles.

19. The expert from Liquid Gas Europe introduced ECE/TRANS/WP.29/GRSG/2022/22 to align the Ingress Protection degree class to the latest International Electrotechnical Commission standard and to recognise ISO 20653 as a valid alternative. GRSG adopted ECE/TRANS/WP.29/GRSG/2022/22, amended by deleting the proposed amendment to paragraph 6.17.10.8. The secretariat was requested to submit the proposal as part of Supplement 3 to 03 series of amendments and as part of Supplement 2 to the 04 series of amendments to UN Regulation No. 67, for consideration and vote at the March 2023 sessions of WP.29 and AC.1.

GRSG/2022/22 | UN R67: Proposal for Supplement 3 to the 03 series of amendments and for Supplement 2 to the 04 series of amendments Proposals aims to align the requirements of IP protection grades to the latest IEC standard and to recognise ISO 20653 as a valid alternative, which is more appropriate and focused on automotive applications.

20. GRSG considered documents prepared by the Task Force on UN Regulation No 110: (a) ECE/TRANS/WP.29/GRSG/2022/23 that introduces the minimum opening set pressure of the primary Liquid Natural Gas (LNG) relief valve, (b) ECE/TRANS/WP.29/GRSG/2022/24 and (c) ECE/TRANS/WP.29/GRSG/2022/25 that updates the existing requirements for CNG/LNG fuelled components. The expert from OICA proposed that the three documents be combined together as a new series of amendments. Therefore, he introduced GRSG-124-31-Rev.1, consolidating the three proposals and amending ECE/TRANS/WP.29/GRSG/2022/24. GRSG adopted ECE/TRANS/WP.29/GRSG/2022/23, ECE/TRANS/WP.29/GRSG/2022/24 and ECE/TRANS/WP.29/GRSG/2022/25 as amended by annex II to the session report. The secretariat was requested to submit the combined document of the three proposals as the 06 series of amendments to UN Regulation No. 110 for consideration and vote at the March 2023 sessions of AC.1 and WP.29.

GRSG-124-31/Rev.1 | UN R110: Proposal to consolidate documents GRSG/2022/23-24-25 in a new series of amendments Proposal to enable GRSG approval of documents GRSG/2022/23, GRSG/2022/24 and 2022/25 as a new series of amendments to facilitate traceability.

GRSG/2022/23 | UN R110: Proposal for Supplement 1 to the 05 of Amendments Proposal defines the working pressure for an LNG tank to be the primary relief valve setting (paragraph 4.4.), without stating a minimum value of the said relief valve. If a vehicle has an on-board tank with a primary relief valve that opens at a lower pressure than that at which the filling station is set to stop, the primary relief valve will open during refueling and this is an obvious safety risk.

GRSG/2022/24 | UN R110: Proposal for Supplement 1 to the 05 of Amendments Proposes the addition of design qualification tests also will harmonize with ISO 15500-13:2012, and the North American CSA/ANSI PRD 1 (2020).

GRSG/2022/25 | UN R110: Proposal for Supplement 1 to the 05 series of Amendments Update paragraphs to be in line with the requirements of ISO15500 and NGV3.1 (industry standards for CNG).

21. GRSG considered GRSG-124-32, tabled by NGVA Europe to accept the type approvals according to the preceding series when not affected by the provisions of the new series of amendments. GRSG acknowledged the need to be consistent throughout all the series of amendments to the UN Regulation, and adopted GRSG-124-32 as reproduced in annex II to the session report. The secretariat was requested to submit the proposal as draft Supplement 4 to the 04 series of amendments to UN Regulation No. 110, for consideration and vote at the June 2023 sessions of WP.29 and AC.1. At the same time, it was agreed to keep the official proposal to WP.29 in the agenda of the March 2023 session of GRSG for possible further development.

GRSG-124-32 | UN R110: Proposal for Supplement 4 to the 04 Series of Amendments Proposal e to introduce a missing transitional provision to 04 series to cover the acceptance of type approvals according to the preceding series when not affected by the provisions of the new series.

22. The expert from OICA introduced GRSG-124-25 aimed at aligning the references to UN Regulation No.10 on electromagnetic compatibility (EMC) of the three UN Regulations Nos. 161, 162 and 163, resulted from the split of UN Regulation No. 116. GRSG agreed to resume discussion at its March 2023 session and requested the secretariat to distribute it with an official symbol at that session.

GRSG-124-25 | UN R161: Proposal for amendments Proposal to update a reference to the 06 series of amendments to UN R10 on electromagnetic compatibility.

23. The expert from OICA introduced GRSG-124-22 aimed at correcting a typo mistake in ECE/TRANS/WP.29/2022/126. GRSG adopted ECE/TRANS/WP.29/2022/126 as amended below. The secretariat was requested to submit the amended ECE/TRANS/WP.29/2022/126 (ECE/TRANS/WP.29/2022/126/Rev.1), for consideration and vote at the November 2022 sessions of WP.29 and AC.1.

Annex 6, paragraph 1., amend to read:
"1.	Operation parameters
	The requirements below do not apply to:
		(a)	Those components that are fitted and tested as part of the vehicle, whether or not a locking system an immobilizer is fitted (e.g. lamps, alarm system, device to prevent unauthorized use by mean of a locking system);
…"

GRSG-124-22 | UN R162: Proposal to correct document GRSG/2022/15 The proposal in document GRGS/2022/15 was approved by GRSG during its 123rd session and submitted to WP.29 for adoption (WP.29/2022/126) during its November session. This proposal, if approved by GRSG, would impact the proposal pending before WP.29.

24. GRSG considered GRSG-124-24, as per paragraph 22 above. GRSG agreed to resume discussion at its March 2023 session and requested the secretariat to distribute it with an official symbol at that session.

GRSG-124-24 | UN R162: Proposal for amendments Proposal to update the reference to UN R10 (electromagnetic compatibility) to the 06 series of amendments.

25. GRSG noted that proposals had not been submitted for consideration under this agenda item.

26. The expert from OICA introduced ECE/TRANS/WP.29/GRSG/2022/29 and GRSG-124-18 that amends it. Following the request of the expert from Spain, GRSG clarified that the cross references to UN Regulation No. 100, would entail only the technical requirements of that UN Regulation. GRSG adopted ECE/TRANS/WP.29/GRSG/2022/29 as amended by annex III to the session report. The secretariat was requested to submit the proposal as draft Supplement 2 to the 06 series of amendments to UN Regulation No. 105, for consideration and vote at the March 2023 sessions of WP.29 and AC.1.

GRSG-124-18 | UN R105: Proposal to amend document GRSG/2022/29

GRSG/2022/29 | UN R105: Proposal for Supplement 2 to the 06 series of amendments Proposal to align the provisions of UN R105 with those of the new 2023 edition of the Agreement Concerning the International Carriage of Dangerous Goods by Road (ADR).

27. GRSG considered ECE/TRANS/WP.29/GRSG/2022/26, tabled by the expert from the Republic of Korea to clarify that the indicators, the identification of indicators and the identification of controls need not be illuminated, when it is bright enough outside of the vehicle, such as when daytime running lamps are operated. The expert from OICA introduced GRSG-124-19 to improve the text of ECE/TRANS/WP.29/GRSG/2022/26. GRSG adopted ECE/TRANS/WP.29/GRSG/2022/26 as amended by annex IV to the session report. The secretariat was requested to submit the proposal as draft Supplement 6 to the 01 series of amendments to UN Regulation No. 121, for consideration and vote at the March 2023 sessions of WP.29 and AC.1.

GRSG-124-19 | UN R121: Proposal to amend document GRSG/2022/26

GRSG/2022/26 | UN R121: Proposal for Supplement 6 to the 01 series of amendments Proposes to clarify that the indicators, their identifications and the identifications of controls need not be illuminated, when it is bright enough outside of the vehicle, such as when daytime running lamps are operated.

28. The expert from the Netherlands, on behalf of IWG on Field of Vision Assistant (FVA) of Drivers, introduced the IWG status report (GRSG-124-08). He confirmed that the next phase of the work would plan a draft new UN Regulation on FVA for all vehicle categories and update UN Regulation No. 125 (separating out the FVA section). Moreover, he added that in a future third phase, vehicle category L would be included as well as a possible update of UN Regulation No. 22 (Safety helmets). Finally, he introduced ECE/TRANS/WP.29/GRSG/2022/27 and GRSG-124-09-Rev.1 amending it, aimed at clarifying the switch off provisions of an FVA system in case of a backing event. GRSG adopted ECE/TRANS/WP.29/GRSG/2022/27 as amended by annex V to the session report. The secretariat was requested to submit the proposal as draft Supplement 2 to the 02 series of amendments to UN Regulation No. 125, for consideration and vote at the March 2023 sessions of WP.29 and AC.1.

GRSG-124-08 | FVA informal group status report to GRVA

GRSG-124-09/Rev.1 | UN R125: Proposal for Supplement 2 to the 02 series of amendments Proposal from the FVA informal group to clarify the text in document GRSG/2022/27 regarding switch-off provisions in a backing event.

GRSG/2022/27 | UN R125 : Proposal for Supplement 2 to the 02 series of amendments Proposal to clarify the switch-off provisions of an FVA system in case of a backing event.

29. The expert from Netherlands on behalf of IWG on Event Data Recorder (EDR) / Data Storage system for Automated Driving Vehicles (DSSAD) introduced the status report (GRSG-124-13) of the group. He informed GRSG that the primary objective of a DSSAD system was that, “Data recorded to evaluate/monitor overall safety performance and identify when Autonomous Driving System (ADS) is in control of vehicles”. He also underlined that the focus of the group was on data collection for ADS in a broader perspective. He added that for EDR for Heavy Duty Vehicles (HDV), the IWG would focus on a new UN Regulation. In this latter case, IWG had challenges with triggering crash events (e.g. acceleration, safety-systems and last stop trigger). He finally, requested advice on an appropriate deadline to deliver a common technical document for establishing the UN Regulation on EDR for HDV. The expert from AAPC stated his support for harmonization in a broad scope, and for not focusing on a particular regional regulation. He finally stated that the latest deadline proposed by IWG would be the preferred option that would allow time for a better text (October 2023 session of GRSG and March 2024 session of WP.29 for final adoption). The expert from the United States of America also suggested the same option to have time to collect the broadest range of data. The expert from China also stated the need for time for data collection and preferred the later deadline. The expert from EC explained that the deadline of the November 2023 session of WP.29 was the most relevant for his organization, and proposed as an option the possibility to organize a special session of GRSG in case the group would not be in the position to adopt the proposal at its March 2023 session. The GRSG Chair suggested in this latter case to submit the final document to WP.29 at the October 2022 session of GRSG for final revision. GRSG agreed to seek guidance from AC.2 and WP.29 at their November 2022 sessions on the basis of the highlights of its October 2022 session. Moreover, GRSG agreed to incorporate GRSG-124-14 (Updated Content and Schedule for EDR/DSSAD IWG Deliverables) into the revised programme of work of GRSG (GRSG-124-06-Rev.3). Finally, GRSG noted the proposal of the expert from China to submit for consideration and vote at the next AC.3 sessions, the Chinese national standard for its establishment into the Compendium of Candidates of the 1998 Agreement.

GRSG-124-06/Rev.3 | GRSG programme of work for 2023

GRSG-124-13 | EDR/DSSAD informal group status report to GRSG

GRSG-124-14 | Updated content and schedule for EDR/DSSAD informal group deliverables under the WP.29 Framework Document on Automated Vehicles

30. GRSG noted that proposals had not been submitted for consideration under this agenda item.

31. The expert from the Netherlands, secretary of IWG DETA, introduced GRSG-124-15, recapping the examples that explain where a Unique Identifier (UI) marking could be used. The expert from CLEPA introduced GRSG-124-21, reproducing a first screening of UN Regulations annexed to the 1958 Agreement focusing on component related UN Regulations and on UN Regulations requiring additional markings to the approval markings. He added justifications for the prohibition of UI in UN Regulations Nos. 43 (Safety glazing) and 55 (Mechanical coupling). The expert from Finland, recalled to GRSG the position of the Working Party on Lighting and Light-Signalling (GRE) at its April 2022 session: for an efficient application of UI in the context of simplified UN Regulations, a summary document should be made available in DETA and that a template for the summary document should, as soon as possible, be introduced into these UN Regulations by means of a Supplement (ECE/TRANS/WP.29/GRE/86, paragraph10). The expert from CITA agreed with the position of the expert from CLEPA. He also added that UN Regulations Nos. 46 and 58 should exclude the introduction of UI and announced a document for the March 2023 session of GRSG that provides justification for implementing UI only when it is explicitly requested and in evidence of a clear advantage. GRSG agreed to resume discussion at its March 2023 session on the basis of the principle agreed by WP.29 that any prohibition of UI be clearly specified in the concerned UN Regulation. GRSG experts were invited to provide further comments/indications on which UN Regulation would not be affected by UI to complete the tentative list provided in GRSG-124-21.

GRSG-124-15 | DETA: Extension of the Unique Identifier across UN Regulations

GRSG-124-21 | DETA: Assessment of Regulations with regard to the Unique Identifier

32. The experts from CLCCR and CLEPA introduced GRSG-124-12 superseding ECE/TRANS/WP.29/GRSG/2022/17, to clarify the definition of a trailer/semi-trailer in case one or more trailer axles may be driven by a propulsion type integrated into the trailer (e.g. electric engine) in combination with the motor vehicle. The expert from the Netherlands expressed a study reservation on the proposal and recommended that parallel amendments be introduced in other UN Regulations such as UN Regulation No. 13 (Heavy vehicle braking). At the same time, he recalled to GRSG that UN Regulation No. 100 does not apply to trailer categories O₃ and O₄. GRSG agreed to resume discussion at its March 2023 session and requested the secretariat to distribute GRSG-124-12 with an official symbol.

GRSG-124-12 | RE3: Proposal to amend document GRSG/2022/17 Document GRSG/2022/17 addresses provisions for heavy duty vehicles and battery electric cars. This proposal would make editorial changes without altering the meaning of the proposed definitions.

GRSG/2022/17 | RE3: Proposal for amendments Proposal to amend definitions in RE.3 taking into account new technical developments for heavy duty vehicles and battery electric cars.

33. GRSG agreed to resume discussion on the amendment to S.R.1 based on a revised proposal superseding ECE/TRANS/WP.29/GRSG/2022/18. In the meantime, it was agreed that the revised proposal would need to be sponsored by a contracting party to the 1998 Agreement.

GRSG/2022/18 | SR1: Proposal for Amendments to amend the Special Resolution No. 1 concerning the common definitions of vehicle categories, masses and dimensions (S.R.1).

34. The expert from Germany on behalf of the IWG on Electromagnetic Compatibility of the Working Party on Lighting and Light-Signalling (GRE IWG EMC) introduced GRSG-124-01, superseding ECE/TRANS/WP.29/GRSG/2022/28, to consider a proposal for guidance on some aspects of emergency. The expert from Japan supported the option one indicated in GRSG-124-01. He explained that checking the warning alarm of the emergency call system before and after immunity test is enough to verify whether the system is working properly or not. Moreover, he stated that, if GRSG prefers option 2a or 2b, Japan unfortunately could not agree at this moment, and the necessity of the pros and cons of options 2a and 2b should be made clearer in GRE IWG EMC before discussion on this guidance. GRSG did not reach consensus, but most contracting parties supported the methodology of option 2b as a compromise. GRSG found that the most appropriate solution would be EMC tests performed at the three levels of component, system and vehicle – and that it was important to define the requirements independently from the test conditions to show compliance for type approval. GRSG agreed that the text of option 2b should be further detailed.

GRSG-124-01 | UN R144: Guidance on emergency calling systems The informal working group (GRE IWG EMC) is revising UN Regulation No. 10 and it has been agreed to include a vehicle level test for radiated immunity for emergency calling systems. There are two main scenarios under discussion in GRE IWG-EMC: • Emergency call triggered before and after immunity test: • Emergency call triggered before, during and after immunity test

GRSG/2022/28 | UN R144: Proposal for Guidance on Emergency Call Systems GRE IWG EMC agreed to include a vehicle level test for radiated immunity for emergency calling systems in UN Regulation No. 10. Some aspects of the test remain uncertain, and guidance from GRSG is needed

35. The experts of CLEPA and OICA introduced GRSG-124-17, expressing the views of industry on the need for new categories for autonomous vehicles. The expert from OICA express the need of legal certainty to identify whether new vehicle categories should be created or by considering the different use case in the individual system regulations. The expert from the Netherlands on behalf of the Task Force on Automated Vehicles Regulatory Screening (TF AVRS), introduced the TF status report (GRSG-124-33). GRSG agreed to resume discussion at its March 2023 session and invited the Chair of TF AVRS to meet with the Chairs of TFs of other Working Parties to find a coordinated approach to screen the regulations covered by GRSG. At the same time the secretariat was requested to establish a TF wiki page on the website of GRSG.

GRSG-124-17 | Regulatory activities related to Automated Driving - View from Industry

GRSG-124-33 | Automated Vehicles Regulatory Screening (AVRS) task force report to GRSG

36. GRSG unanimously elected Mr. A. Erario (Italy) as Chair and Mr. K. Hendershot (Canada) as Vice-Chair for the GRSG sessions scheduled for 2023.

37. GRSG adopted GRSG-124-06-Rev.3 (Priority of work of GRSG) and agreed to submit it to AC.2 and WP.29 and their November 2022 sessions.

GRSG-124-06/Rev.3 | GRSG programme of work for 2023

38. The expert from the Russian Federation introduced GRSG-124-11, proposing a new rule, drafted by the IWG on Periodical Technical Inspections (PTI) to introduce periodical technical inspections of Emergency Call Systems (AECS), intended to be fitted to vehicles of categories M₁ and N₁ covered by UN Regulation No. 144. He clarified that the UN Regulation does not specify any satellite system; therefor, the most appropriate system would be considered in PTI. GRSG requested the secretariat to distribute GRSG-124-11 with an official symbol for the March 2023 session of GRSG.

GRSG-123-36 | Draft proposal and comments on the text for PTI and AECS

GRSG-124-11 | Periodical technical inspections of accident emergency call systems: Proposal for a new UN Rule

39. The Secretary reported on the highlights (GRSG-124-07) of the 187th (ECE/TRANS/WP.29/1166) session.

GRSG-124-07 | Highlights relevant to GRSG from the June 2022 WP.29 session

40. No new information was provided under this agenda item.

41. The expert from the Republic of Korea introduced a presentation (GRSG-124-05) to explain a proposal of amendment to the UN Regulation (GRSG-124-04) to allow the use of a new technology (radiation warmer) as a heating system to maximize the energy efficiency of electric vehicles. The GRSG Chair requested experts to provide comments to the proposal that could, in future, also encompass other propulsion system like hydrogen. GRSG agreed to resume discussion at its March 2023 session and requested the secretariat to distribute GRSG-124-04 with an official symbol. The expert from OICA announced a proposal (GRSG-124-36) concerning hydrogen combustion heaters that was distributed after the session.

GRSG-124-04 | UN R122: Proposal for amendment Proposal to introduce a new definition for "radiant warmer", to exclude such devices from the definition of "electric heater", and to add a new safety requirement that such warmers must turn off immediately if there is contact with a vehicle occupant's skin.

GRSG-124-05 | Electric Radiant Warmers for Energy Saving and Improved Comfort in EVs

GRSG-124-36 | UN R122: Proposal for a new Annex on H2 Combustion Heaters

42. GRSG considered GRSG-124-16, to introduce provisions for exterior rear-view mirrors fixed to the protective housing. GRSG agreed to resume discussion at its March 2023 session and requested the secretariat to distribute it with an official symbol. Moreover, the expert from OICA introduced GRSG-124-20-Rev.1 to introduce provisions adapted to centre-steered vehicles of category M2, M3, N2, N3. GRSG agreed to resume discussion at its March 2023 session and requested the secretariat to distribute GRSG-124-20-Rev.1 with an official symbol.

GRSG-124-16 | UN R46: Proposal for amendments Proposal ) to introduce provisions for exterior rear-view mirrors fixed to the protective housing.

GRSG-124-20/Rev.1 | UN R46: Proposal for amendments Proposal to introduce provisions adapted to centre-steered vehicles of category M_2, M₃, N₂, N₃.

43. The expert from the Netherlands introduced GRSG-124-27, narrating a lack of consistency between different UN Regulations and UN GTRs when referencing different versions of the three-dimensional H point machine and the test procedures to measure the H point. He further provided a proposal (GRSG-124-30) indicating possible solutions to solve such inconsistencies. GRSG agreed on GRSG-124-30 as a possible solution and to: (a) introduce it informally at the AC.2 November 2022 session, (b) explain the GRSG solution in the highlights of the Chair of GRSG at the November 2022 session of WP.29, and (c) seek agreement on the use of the concerned SAE standard (drawings and specifications of the machine) with an SAE representative to WP.29, with the support of the representative of the Netherlands.

GRSG-124-27 | Three-dimensional H-point machine: State of play

GRSG-124-30 | Three dimensional H-point machine: State of Play

44. The expert from OICA introduced a proposal of amendment to the UN Regulation to align the text of the 01 series of amendments with Supplement 9 to the original version of the UN Regulation. GRSG adopted GRSG-124-23 as reproduced in annex VI and requested the secretariat to submit it as Supplement 1 to the 01 series of amendments to UN Regulation No. 116 for consideration and vote at the March 2022 sessions of WP.29 and AC.1.

GRSG-124-23/Rev.1 | UN R116: Proposal for amendments to the 01 series of amendments Proposal to align the 01 series with regard to "motive power" pursuant to Supplement 9 to the original version.

45. GRSG noted that its 125th session was scheduled to be held in Geneva from 27 March (2.30 p.m. CET) to 31 March (12.30 p.m.) 2023. GRSG noted that the deadline for the submission of official documents to the secretariat is 2 January 2023, twelve weeks prior to the session.

46. GRSG agreed on the list of main decisions GRSG-124-34-Rev.2, as reproduced in annex VII to the session report that were taken during the session for approval by the silence procedure of 72 hours, by the participating delegations to the session as part of the special procedures established for the COVID-19 pandemic period (ECE/EX/2020/L.12).

GRSG-124-34/Rev.2 | GRSG-124: Items for decision under silence procedure