Proposal to clarify opaque obscuration in indirect vision devices. The proposal inserts a definition of opaque obscuration and amends paragraph 15.1.4 to correct a reference to UN R43, Annex 24 rather than Annex 21. Paragraph 15.2.4.9.1 is amended to exclude areas of opaque obscuration from obstruction calculations for Class I rear-view devices, treating them similarly to mandatory rubber sealings used for window mounting.
The document highlights WP.29 sessions from November 2025 and March 2026. Topics include mirror foils on vehicles requiring multi-working party coordination, categorization difficulties for three-wheeled dump trucks under R.E.3, and promotion of global representation in officer elections for WP.29 and subsidiary groups. The Vulnerable Road Users Informal Working Group was dissolved. GRSG may adjust priorities following a workshop on Door Opening Warning Systems. AC.3 discussed revising interim election agreements to broaden participation beyond original principal negotiators.
Two presentations were delivered to the task force: one on abdominal injury assessment using human body models in frontal sled simulations, examining seatbelt trauma and submarining effects; and another proposing a real-world frontal crash assessment matrix based on field data, advocating for morphed human body models to represent diverse occupant sizes and ages. Continued discussion on priorities and workshop planning were postponed to the next meeting on April 14, 2026.
Draft text including updates on audit and in-service monitoring and reporting aspects address under Subgroup 3 of the VMAD informal group.
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