Proposal to define the judgement phase of the dynamic seat belt component test on the sled as limited up to the point where the manikin contacts the seat back during its backward movement after impact.

Aims to clarify which folding seats are exempt from the SBR requirements. The wording “fitted in the access passages of vehicles of category M2 or M3” means to cover folding seats located in the entry/exit areas of buses and coaches as well as folded/stowed seats for occasional usage in the aisle areas of such vehicles. The wording “fitted to N1 or N2 for the safe ingress and egress of the driver via the front passenger door” means to cover folding seats that can typically be found in delivery vans, and where this front passenger door is frequently used by the driver to safely exit the vehicle (on the vehicle side away from traffic).

Proposal to clarify how to perform the buckle-opening test under point 7.8. of the regulation.

Proposal to enhance the safety of the belted passenger seated behind a seat by removing two derogations for buses and coaches for two-point belts.

Proposal to limit slack of the safety-belt buckle in rear seats to improve occupant safety.