In accordance with Chapter III, Rule 7 of the Rules of Procedure (ECE/TRANS/WP.29/690/Rev.2) of the World Forum for Harmonization of Vehicle Regulations (WP.29), the first item on the provisional agenda is the adoption of the agenda.

GRSG/2023/17 | GRSG: Annotated provisional agenda for the 126th (October 2023) session

GRSG-126-03/Rev.2 | GRSG: Running order of the 125th (October 2023) session

GRSG-126-11/Rev.1 | GRSG: Updated agenda for the 126th (October 2023) session

GRSG-125-32 | Commercial Vehicle Safety Priorities-Ranking of future priorities in the UK

GRSP/2023/30 | Safer Transport of Children in Buses and Coaches: Progress report and new Terms of Reference

GRSG-126-05 | STCBC informal group status report to GRSG

GRSG-126-28 | Frontal protection in buses

GRSG-126-36 | UN R107: Proposal for a Corrigendum to the 06 through 10 series of amendments Editorial correction to the French version of the Regulation.

Working Party on General Safety Provisions (GRSG) may wish to be informed by the experts of the Working Party on Passive Safety (GRSP) on the outcome of recent meetings of the informal working group (IWG) on “Securing of Children in buses and coaches” and on the adoption of the UN Regulation on this subject at the May 2023 session of GRSP. Moreover, GRSG may wish to consider the terms of references of Phase 2 of the IWG prepared by this group for comments.

GRSG agreed to continue the consideration of specifications on autonomous shuttles with a view to reviewing the applicability of existing requirements or creating new categories of these vehicles.

GRSG also agreed to resume discussion on the issue of the lack of front protection for drivers and tourist guides in the event of a frontal collision, based on the follow-up of its experts and those of GRSP.

Finally, GRSG agreed to resume discussion on the issue of on the accessibility of disabled people using public buses based on feedback on the Enhanced Safety of Vehicles conference in Yokohama and experiences of the national level on this subject.

GRSG-126-05 | STCBC informal group status report to GRSG

GRSG-126-29 | Accessibility of buses under UN R107

GRSG-126-08 | UN R107: Proposal for Supplement 1 to the 10 series of amendments Proposal to improve accessibility of buses, especially to users of mobility support devices, and improve convenience to promote use of public transport, addressing<ul><li>Identification of the bus from the bus stop</li><li>Identification of the entry door</li><li>Bus access: ramp, handrails, safety, etc.</li><li>Identification of the different dedicated spaces: wheelchair area, pram area, reserved seats, space for assistance dogs</li><li>The safety while traveling: wheelchair stability, protection of seated passengers, etc.</li><li>Communication with driver, outside and inside the bus</li><li>Identification of the exit door</li><li>Bus exit: ramp, handrails, safety, etc., and</li><li>To address different situations: wheelchair users, parents with prams or pushchairs, visually impaired passengers, users of other mobility support devices, etc.</li></ul>

GRSG-126-28 | Frontal protection in buses

GRSG-126-36 | UN R107: Proposal for a Corrigendum to the 06 through 10 series of amendments Editorial correction to the French version of the Regulation.

GRSG-126-08 | UN R107: Proposal for Supplement 1 to the 10 series of amendments Proposal to improve accessibility of buses, especially to users of mobility support devices, and improve convenience to promote use of public transport, addressing<ul><li>Identification of the bus from the bus stop</li><li>Identification of the entry door</li><li>Bus access: ramp, handrails, safety, etc.</li><li>Identification of the different dedicated spaces: wheelchair area, pram area, reserved seats, space for assistance dogs</li><li>The safety while traveling: wheelchair stability, protection of seated passengers, etc.</li><li>Communication with driver, outside and inside the bus</li><li>Identification of the exit door</li><li>Bus exit: ramp, handrails, safety, etc., and</li><li>To address different situations: wheelchair users, parents with prams or pushchairs, visually impaired passengers, users of other mobility support devices, etc.</li></ul>

GRSG-126-08 | UN R107: Proposal for Supplement 1 to the 10 series of amendments Proposal to improve accessibility of buses, especially to users of mobility support devices, and improve convenience to promote use of public transport, addressing<ul><li>Identification of the bus from the bus stop</li><li>Identification of the entry door</li><li>Bus access: ramp, handrails, safety, etc.</li><li>Identification of the different dedicated spaces: wheelchair area, pram area, reserved seats, space for assistance dogs</li><li>The safety while traveling: wheelchair stability, protection of seated passengers, etc.</li><li>Communication with driver, outside and inside the bus</li><li>Identification of the exit door</li><li>Bus exit: ramp, handrails, safety, etc., and</li><li>To address different situations: wheelchair users, parents with prams or pushchairs, visually impaired passengers, users of other mobility support devices, etc.</li></ul>

GRSG may wish to consider proposals to amend UN Global Technical Regulation No. 6, if any.

GRSG may wish to consider proposals to amend UN Regulation No. 43, if any.

GRSG-126-16 | UN R43: Proposal for the 02 series of amendments Proposal for amendments pursuant to the introduction of a headform impact test.

GRSG may wish to be informed on the outcome of work of the IWG on awareness of Vulnerable Road Users proximity (VRU-Proxi) concerning the improvement of UN Regulation No. 158 on the temporary obstruction of the monitor view and on Phase 2 of UN Regulation No. 167 on Direct Vision.

GRSG-126-07/Rev.1 | UN R167: Proposal for amendments to document GRSG/2023/21 Proposal from the VRU-Proxi informal group to amend its formal proposal to introduce an alternative method for assessment of the frontal visible volume to address future cab designs with narrower distances between A pillars.

GRSG/2023/20 | UN R158: Proposal for Supplement 3 Proposal from the VRU-Proxi informal group to amend provisions concerning “temporarily modified view” for “automatic change of view” and deletion of related provisions under “deactivation” in order to allow systems providing enhanced visibility during manoeuvres. Additional proposal to permit temporary obstruction of view subject to conditions.

GRSG agreed to resume consideration on a proposal of amendments to UN Regulation No. 46 tabled by the experts from the Task Force on UN Regulation No. 46 (TF-R46) (ECE/TRANS/WP.29/GRSG/2023/23 based on ECE/TRANS/WP.29/GRSG/2023/9, ECE/TRANS/WP.29/GRSG/2023/16, GRSG-124-20-Rev.1, GRSG-125-03-Rev.1, GRSG-125-24 and GRSG-125-30).

GRSG/2023/23 | UN R46: Proposal for the 06 of amendments Proposal from the GRSG task force on UN R46 to <ul><li>clarify the diameter of the impact test rig,</li><li>introduce provisions for centre-steered vehicles and corresponding magnification factors and for frameless outside mirrors,</li><li>clarify the possibility of having foldable camera wings,</li><li>exclude Class I CMS camera (mounted on the roof of the vehicle) from the impact test,</li><li>clarify impact positions for the pendulum test,</li><li>remove provisions for surveillance cameras (to be covered under UN R26 and UN R61),</li><li>replace references to "mirror" with "indirect vision device",</li><li>clarify markings for devices capable of displaying more than one field of vision, and</li><li>clarify positioning of pure Class I CMS.</li></ul>

GRSG-126-23 | UN R46 task force: Status report to GRSG

GRSG-126-24/Rev.1 | UN R46: Proposal for the 06 series of amendments Proposal to modify the definitions of the “external original surface” of the vehicle and the "impact point" relative to the hammer.

GRSG-126-25/Rev.1 | UN R46: Proposal for Supplement 1 to the 05 series of amendments Proposal from the GRSG task force on UN R46 to <ul><li>clarify the diameter of the impact test rig,</li><li>introduce provisions for centre-steered vehicles and corresponding magnification factors and for frameless outside mirrors,</li><li>clarify the possibility of having foldable camera wings,</li><li>exclude Class I CMS camera (mounted on the roof of the vehicle) from the impact test,</li><li>clarify impact positions for the pendulum test,</li><li>remove provisions for surveillance cameras (to be covered under UN R26 and UN R61),</li><li>replace references to "mirror" with "indirect vision device",</li><li>clarify markings for devices capable of displaying more than one field of vision, and</li><li>clarify positioning of pure Class I CMS.</li></ul>

GRSG-126-24/Rev.1 | UN R46: Proposal for the 06 series of amendments Proposal to modify the definitions of the “external original surface” of the vehicle and the "impact point" relative to the hammer.

GRSG-126-25/Rev.1 | UN R46: Proposal for Supplement 1 to the 05 series of amendments Proposal from the GRSG task force on UN R46 to <ul><li>clarify the diameter of the impact test rig,</li><li>introduce provisions for centre-steered vehicles and corresponding magnification factors and for frameless outside mirrors,</li><li>clarify the possibility of having foldable camera wings,</li><li>exclude Class I CMS camera (mounted on the roof of the vehicle) from the impact test,</li><li>clarify impact positions for the pendulum test,</li><li>remove provisions for surveillance cameras (to be covered under UN R26 and UN R61),</li><li>replace references to "mirror" with "indirect vision device",</li><li>clarify markings for devices capable of displaying more than one field of vision, and</li><li>clarify positioning of pure Class I CMS.</li></ul>

GRSG/2023/23 | UN R46: Proposal for the 06 of amendments Proposal from the GRSG task force on UN R46 to <ul><li>clarify the diameter of the impact test rig,</li><li>introduce provisions for centre-steered vehicles and corresponding magnification factors and for frameless outside mirrors,</li><li>clarify the possibility of having foldable camera wings,</li><li>exclude Class I CMS camera (mounted on the roof of the vehicle) from the impact test,</li><li>clarify impact positions for the pendulum test,</li><li>remove provisions for surveillance cameras (to be covered under UN R26 and UN R61),</li><li>replace references to "mirror" with "indirect vision device",</li><li>clarify markings for devices capable of displaying more than one field of vision, and</li><li>clarify positioning of pure Class I CMS.</li></ul>

GRSG agreed to resume consideration on a proposal of amendments to the UN Regulation No. 158 revised by the IWG VRU-Proxi (ECE/TRANS/WP.29/GRSG/2023/20 based on GRSG-125-20).

GRSG/2023/20 | UN R158: Proposal for Supplement 3 Proposal from the VRU-Proxi informal group to amend provisions concerning “temporarily modified view” for “automatic change of view” and deletion of related provisions under “deactivation” in order to allow systems providing enhanced visibility during manoeuvres. Additional proposal to permit temporary obstruction of view subject to conditions.

GRSG-126-32 | UN R158: Background on the proposal for Supplement 3

GRSG/2023/20 | UN R158: Proposal for Supplement 3 Proposal from the VRU-Proxi informal group to amend provisions concerning “temporarily modified view” for “automatic change of view” and deletion of related provisions under “deactivation” in order to allow systems providing enhanced visibility during manoeuvres. Additional proposal to permit temporary obstruction of view subject to conditions.

GRSG may wish to consider proposals to amend UN Regulation No. 159, if available.

GRSG may wish to consider proposals to amend UN Regulation No. 166, if available.

GRSG may wish to consider a proposal of amendment to UN Regulation No. 167 tabled by the experts of the IWG VRU-Proxi (ECE/TRANS/WP.29/GRSG/2023/21) and a proposal of amendments tabled by the expert from the United Kingdom of Great Britain and Northern Ireland (ECE/TRANS/WP.29/GRSG/2023/19).

GRSG/2023/19 | UN R167: Proposal for Supplement 1 Proposal to define a Subsection Frontal Visible Volume within the area of greatest risk with the aim of ensuring that VRUs directly in front of the vehicle cannot be in a blind spot between direct vision and indirect vision.

GRSG/2023/21 | UN R167: Proposal for Supplement 1 Proposal from the VRU-Proxi informal group to introduce an alternative method for assessment of the frontal visible volume to address future cab designs with narrower distances between A pillars. The current measurement method is dependent on the position of the A pillar. The alternative method is independent of the cab design and would be available for use at the manufacturer’s discretion.

GRSG-126-07/Rev.1 | UN R167: Proposal for amendments to document GRSG/2023/21 Proposal from the VRU-Proxi informal group to amend its formal proposal to introduce an alternative method for assessment of the frontal visible volume to address future cab designs with narrower distances between A pillars.

GRSG-126-31 | UN R167: Background on Supplement 1

GRSG-126-33 | UN R167: Potential Amendment to Ensure Frontal Direct Vehicle Requirements

GRSG-126-35 | UN R167: A-pillar Distance Measurement and Reduction in Volume by A-pillar distance

GRSG-126-06 | UN R167: Proposal to amend the original text Proposal to delete the reference to “direct vision” in the paragraph regarding equivalency of approvals under UN R125 to avoid confusion due to its usage in both UN R167 and UN R125.

GRSG may wish to consider a proposal of amendments to UN Regulation No. 26, prepared by the expert from Germany on behalf of the TF-R46 (ECE/TRANS/WP.29/GRSG/2023/22).

GRSG/2023/22 | UN R26: Proposal for the 05 of amendments Proposal submitted by Germany on behalf of the GRSG task force on UN R46 to address surveillance cameras/mirrors under UN R26 (while removing related provisions from UN R46 on indirect vision).

GRSG may wish to consider a proposal of amendments to UN Regulation No. 26, prepared by the expert from Germany on behalf of the TF-R46 (ECE/TRANS/WP.29/GRSG/2023/24).

GRSG/2023/24 | UN R61: Proposal for the 01 of amendments Proposal from Germany on behalf of the GRSG task force on UN R46 to address surveillance cameras under UN R61 (while removing related provisions from UN R46).

GRSG may wish to resume discussion on the outcome of work (e.g.: terms of references of the Task Force) of the Task Force established to discuss potential measures for accuracy and anti-tampering of odometer/mileage values.

GRSG-126-01 | UN R39: Draft proposal for a GRSG Task Force covering mileage values Proposal to mandate the task force to develop a draft regulatory proposal to amend UN Regulation No. 39, or any other regulatory proposal, with regard to speedometer and odometer equipment including its installation, in respect of mileage values processing.

GRSG-126-15 | UN R39 and Mileage Values: Status report to GRSG

GRSG-126-21/Rev.1 | Draft proposal for a GRSG Task Force on UN R39 covering mileage values

GRSG may wish to consider a proposal of amendments to UN Regulation No. 55, prepared by the experts from Austria and the Netherlands to clarify the need for having a support device for centre axle trailers, independent of the type of coupling device (ECE/TRANS/WP.29/GRSG/2023/18).

GRSG/2023/18 | UN R55: Proposal for the 03 series of amendments Proposal to clarify the need to have a support device for centre axle trailers, independent of the type of coupling device.

GRSG-126-19/Rev.1 | UN R55: Proposal for the 03 series of amendments Proposal to require a support device for centre axle trailers, independent of the type of coupling device.

GRSG will resume consideration on a revised proposal for amendments to UN Regulation No. 66 tabled by the expert of the Russian Federation (based on ECE/TRANS/WP.29/GRSG/2023/2) to allow additional checks in terms of passive safety at the national level.

GRSG/2023/2 | UN R66: Proposal for Supplement 1 to the 02 series of amendments Proposal to allow additional checks on passive safety at the national level when conducting tests of a complete vehicle (such as checking for damage to seat mounts, objects presenting injury risks in the residual space, and operability of hatches).

GRSG may wish to consider proposals to amend UN Regulation No. 67, if any.

GRSG may wish to consider proposals to amend UN Regulation No. 110, if any.

GRSG-126-17 | UN R110: Proposal for a new Supplement Proposal to introduce options to fulfil marking requirements in cases where more than one Regulation applies (e.g. avoid duplicating the E-Marking).

GRSG agreed to resume consideration on the need for a second step on the use of a new technology (radiation warmer) as a heating system to maximize the energy efficiency of electric vehicles.

GRSG-125-33/Rev.4 | UN R122: Proposal for amendments to documents GRSG/2023/8 and GRSG-125-15

GRSG may wish to be informed on the outcome of work of the IWG on Field of Vision Assistant (FVA) of drivers.

GRSG-126-22 | FVA informal group: Status report to GRSG

GRSG may wish to consider a revised proposal for guidance on heavy duty vehicles’ event data recorder performance elements appropriate for adoption in resolutions and regulations of the 1958 and 1998 Agreements (based on ECE/TRANS/WP.29/GRSG/2023/14 and GRSG-125-08) prepared by the experts from the Informal Working Group on Event Data Recorder / Data Storage System for Automated Driving (EDR/DSSAD IWG).

GRSG may wish to consider proposals to amend UN Regulation No. 160, if any.

WP.29/2023/98/Rev.1 | UN R160: Proposal for a 02 series of amendments Proposal from GRSG to introduce a new component-level verification procedure for acceleration sensor accuracy with a two-year transitional period to allow for implementation.

WP.29/2023/101 | UN R160: Proposal for Supplement 2 Proposal to revise and clarify the acceleration data accuracy for the lateral and longitudinal acceleration data elements and introduce procedures to verify compliance of the acceleration data with the acceleration sensor accuracy specifications. The proposal is based on the following considerations:<ol><li>There are multiple ways in which the acceleration data accuracy tolerance can be applied. This can potentially lead to different interpretations when applied by type-approval authorities. For clarity, the accuracy tolerance is specified as "+/- 10 per cent of the full range of the accelerometer used in the ECU containing the EDR function".</li><li>The proposal enables a component test (including a time-shifting algorithm to address differences in sampling rates between an EDR and bench test) to address difficulties in verifying acceleration sensor accuracy under vehicle crash tests.</li><li>The proposal adds a footnote to clarify that the manufacturer has discretion (option) over the format for lateral acceleration data in rollover event because such data is not recorded using the lateral airbag deployment sensors.</li><li>The proposal adds Annex 6 on the verification procedure with an illustration of the tolerance corridor for lateral and longitudinal acceleration.</li></ol>

GRSG is expected to consider a revised proposal of new UN Regulation on Event Data Recorder (EDR) for Heavy Duty Vehicles (HDV), tabled by the tabled by the experts from EDR/DSSAD IWG (based on ECE/TRANS/WP.29/GRSG/2023/13 and GRSG-125-07).

GRSG-126-02/Rev.1 | UN R HD-EDR: Proposal for new regulation for Approval of Event Data Recorders for Heavy-Duty Vehicle Supersedes official document ECE/TRANS/WP29/GRSG/2023/13

GRSG-126-09 | EDR: Step 2 Informational document from the EDR/DSSAD informal group describing potential items for consideration in further work on light and heavy vehicle EDR provisions.

GRSG-126-12 | EDR/DSSAD: Status report to GRSG

GRSG-126-30 | Global EDR

GRSG-126-37 | Heavy-duty vehicle EDR: Proposal for amendments to GRSG-126-02

GRSG-126-38 | Heavy-duty vehicle EDR: Proposal to amend document GRSG-126-02 Proposal to enable EDR approval for vehicles between 8-12t under UN R160 subject to additional verifications.

WP.29/2023/134/Rev.1 | EDR for heavy-duty vehicles: Proposal for a new UN Regulation

GRSG-126-37 | Heavy-duty vehicle EDR: Proposal for amendments to GRSG-126-02

GRSG will be informed about the outcome of the recent meetings of IWG on International Whole Vehicle Type Approval (IWVTA) and the follow-up of GRSG on the new priorities of IWVTA, Phase 2. particularly the UN Regulations under the responsibility of GRSG that are to be added to annex 4 of UN Regulation No. 0.

Moreover, GRSG agreed to resume and conclude discussion on the use of the Unique Identifier (UI) on the basis of the principle agreed by WP.29 that any prohibition of UI be clearly specified in the concerned UN Regulation and on a proposal tabled by the expert from International Motor Vehicle Inspection Committee (CITA) (GRSG-125-35).

GRSG-126-26/Rev.2 | 1958 Agreement: Unique Identifier Proposed actions for the IWG on DETA, GRs and WP.29

GRSG-126-27 | Some thoughts about the Unique Identifier

GRSG-125-35 | 1958 Agreement - Unique Identifier Proposed actions for the IWG on DETA, GRs and WP.29

GRSG-126-27 | Some thoughts about the Unique Identifier

GRSG agreed to resume consideration on a revised proposal tabled by the expert from the International Association of the Body and Trailer Building Industry (CLCCR) to amendment the Consolidated Resolution on the Construction of Vehicles (R.E.3) (ECE/TRANS/WP.29/GRSG/2023/5 based on GRSG-124-12).

GRSG-126-04 | RE3: Statement on document GRSG/2023/5 (assisting driven axles on trailers)

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/2023/5 | RE3: Proposal for Amendments to the Consolidated Resolution on the Construction of Vehicles Proposal to amend definitions in RE.3 taking into account new technical developments for heavy duty vehicles and battery electric cars.

GRSG-126-39 | Considerations on the categorization of Automated Vehicles

GRSG-126-39 | Considerations on the categorization of Automated Vehicles

GRSG agreed to resume consideration on a proposal of amendments to the Special Resolution No. 1 concerning the Common Definitions of Vehicle Categories, Masses and Dimensions (S.R.1) superseding ECE/TRANS/WP.29/GRSG/2022/18, if available.

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).

GRSG-126-39 | Considerations on the categorization of Automated Vehicles

GRSG may wish to resume discussion on this subject and start to start updating the regulations according to the common recommendations of the coordinated task force activities with the subsidiary bodies of WP.29.

GRSG-125-34/Rev.1 | AVRS task force: Status report to GRSG

GRVA/2023/18 | Report on the fitness of WP.29 Regulations and Global Technical Regulations for their application to automated vehicles This document summarises the reviews conducted by the GR working parties on the fitness for ADS of UN Regulations and GTR for application to ADS vehicles. This document represents the current opinions of the experts at the time of submission, and the recommendations contained inside may evolve significantly during the next steps of the process of reviewing and amending Regulations.

In compliance with Rule 37 of the Rules of Procedure (TRANS/WP.29/690/Rev.2), GRSG will elect the Chair and Vice-Chair for the sessions scheduled for the year 2024.

GRSG may wish review the list of priorities for the future work.

GRSG-126-34/Rev.1 | Work Priorities of the Working Party on General Safety Provisions

GRSG is expected to resume consideration on a revised proposal tabled by the expert from the Russian Federation proposing a New Rule (1997 Agreement) and on the feedback of the IWG on Periodical Technical Inspections (PTI) to introduce PRI of Accident Emergency Call Systems (AECS), intended to be fitted to vehicles of categories M1 and N1 covered by UN Regulation No. 144 (ECE/TRANS/WP.29/GRSG/2023/6 as amended by para. 44 of ECE/TRANS/WP.29/GRSG/104).

GRSG/2023/6 | AECS PTI: Proposal for a new Rule (1997 Agreement)

GRSG will be briefed by the secretariat about the highlights of the noted session of World Forum for Harmonization of Vehicle Regulations (WP.29) on GRSG and other common issues.

GRSG-126-10 | GRSG: Highlights from the June 2023 WP.29 session

GRSP agreed to continue consideration on the issue of lack of harmonization of the 3D H-point machine, so as to provide support to GRSG for a common a understanding and solutions.

GRSG-126-20 | MR1: Proposal for Amendment 5 Information document to inform GRSG of the proposal to introduce provisions for the specifications and calibration procedure of the 3-D "H"-point machine and the procedure for determining the "H"-point and the actual torso angle for seating positions in motor vehicles, to be used in all referenced UN Regulations and GTR. The proposal will be formally considered by GRSP in December 2023.

GRSG agreed to resume discussion on the issue on use of windscreen with coloured tint amongst others.

GRSG-125-23 | Request for comments on windscreen tints

GRSG-126-13/Rev.1 | Development of the ITC Strategy on reducing greenhouse gas emissions in inland transport

GRSG-126-14 | Inputs and feedback from [GRPE/WP.29] to the outline of the ITC climate change strategy and to the biennial report

GRSG-126-18 | UN R118: Proposal for a Supplement Proposal to introduce options to fulfil marking requirements in cases where more than one Regulation applies (e.g. avoid duplicating the E-Marking).

GRSG-126-40 | GRSG: Provisional agenda for the 127th (April 2024) session