Series of amendments submitted by the informal group on Service Doors, Windows and Emergency Exits (SDWEE) to improve safety and performance related to bus and coach exits.

The current text of UN R107 does not permit flexible straps for restraining rear-facing wheelchairs. CLCCR proposes to permit this option for enhancing wheelchair lateral stability.

Revision to document GRSG-102-02 from the SDWEE informal group to align the transitional provisions with the latest guidelines (concerning provisions for the extension of approvals).

Presentation by NHTSA’s Nha Nguyen on agency strategies for enhancing motorcoach safety: Seat Belts, Stability Control Systems, Rollover Structural Integrity, Emergency Evacuation, Fire Safety, Glazing and Window Retention, Event Data Recorders (EDRs), Tires and Crash Avoidance Systems.

Review of a rollover bus accident in Egypt on 6 November 2011 involving 50 Hungarian tourists.