European Commission press release announcing agreement on new harmonised rules for commercial vehicle Advanced Emergency Braking Systems (AEBS) and Lane Departure Warning Systems (LDWS) as well as on a new child restraint system and new requirements for electric vehicle batteries.

Proposed amendments to the Convention on Road Traffic (1968 Vienna Convention) in order to eliminate inconsistencies between the Convention and the vehicle regulations established by WP.29, especially with regard to driver-assist systems and the concept of driver responsibility for vehicle behavior.

(Duplicate version of the previous WP.29-158-09 removing some tracking marks.)
GRRF-edited version of the GRB amendments to document WP.29/2012/54 – Proposal for Supplement 2 to the 02 series of amendments to Regulation No. 117 (Tyres – Rolling resistance, rolling noise and wet grip).

Status of modifications to UN Regulations adopted during the November 2012 session of the World Forum as of 28 August 2013.

Status of the 1998 Agreement, of the Global Registry and of the
Compendium of Candidates.

Informal version of the Status of the 1958 Agreement as of 7 November 2012, including current list of regulations, contracting parties, approval authorities, and technical services.

List of running changes to the “Status of the 1958 Agreement” (Revision 20) during 2012 through 7 November.

Editorial corrections to the formal text adopted by the Working Party on Passive Safety (GRSP) at its fiftieth session proposing a new UN Regulation on Child Restraint Systems.

Proposal to correct and harmonize provisions concerning approval markings.

Proposal as adopted by the Working Party on Lighting and Light-Signalling (GRE) at its sixty-seventh session to introduce provisions for replaceable light-emitting diode (LED) light sources and to correct and harmonize the provisions concerning approval markings.

Text adopted by the Working Party on Lighting and Light-Signalling (GRE) to introduce into the Regulation provisions for the use of light-emitting diode (LED) light sources.

Text adopted by the Working Party on Lighting and Light-Signalling (GRE) to introduce into UN R7 provisions for the use of light-emitting diode (LED) light sources and to correct and harmonize the provisions concerning approval markings.

Text adopted by the Working Party on Lighting and Light-Signalling (GRE) to clarify the transitional provisions of the 04 series of amendments to UN R10.

Text adopted by the Working Party on Lighting and Light-Signalling (GRE) to update the definition of “type” and to remove an ambiguity in the provisions concerning the determination of the Conformity of Production.

Text adopted by the Working Party on Lighting and Light-Signalling (GRE) to introduce provisions into UN R23 for the use of light-emitting diode (LED) light sources and to correct and harmonize the provisions concerning approval markings.

Text adopted by the Working Party on Lighting and Light-Signalling (GRE) to update the definition of “type”.

Proposal as adopted by the Working Party on Lighting and Light-Signalling (GRE) at its sixty-seventh session to phase out some light source categories from Regulation No. 37.

Proposal as adopted by the Working Party on Lighting and Light-Signalling (GRE) at its sixty-seventh session to introduce provisions for the use of light-emitting diode (LED) light sources per the draft Regulation (Regulation No. 127: documents WP.29/2010/44 and Corr.1).

Proposal as adopted by the Working Party on Lighting and Light-Signalling (GRE) at its sixty-seventh session to correct and harmonize the provisions concerning approval markings.

GRE proposal to correct a conflict between UN R48 and the device Regulations introduced by Supplement 8 to the 04 Series, clarify the “fixed position of a movable component”, introduce a definition of Gonio(photo)meter and to define when voltage control gear may be used with filament light sources.

Corrigendum to the proposed Supplement 10 to the 04 series of amendments to UN R48.

Proposal as adopted by the Working Party on Lighting and Light-Signalling (GRE) at its sixty-seventh session to eliminate certain inconsistencies concerning reversing lamps in the existing text.

Proposal as adopted by the Working Party on Lighting and Light-Signalling at its 67th session to introduce provisions for the use of light-emitting diode (LED) light sources per the draft UN R127 (documents WP.29/2010/44 and Corr.1) and amending the inward visibility angle of front position lamps.

Proposal as adopted by the Working Party on Lighting and Light-Signalling (GRE) at its sixty-seventh session to introduce bend lighting for motorcycles.

Proposal as adopted by the Working Party on Lighting and Light-Signalling (GRE) at its sixty-seventh session to introduce provisions for the use of light-emitting diode (LED) light sources according to the draft Regulation No. 127 (documents WP.29/2010/44 and Corr.1).

Proposal as adopted by the Working Party on Lighting and Light-Signalling (GRE) at its sixty-seventh session to introduce provisions for the use of light-emitting diode (LED) light sources into UN R87 per the proposed new regulation on LED lighting.

Proposal as adopted by the Working Party on Lighting and Light-Signalling (GRE) at its sixty-seventh session to introduce provisions for the use of light-emitting diode (LED) light sources into UN R91 per the proposed draft Regulation (Documents WP.29/2010/44 and Corr.1).

GRE-adopted proposal to update the definition of “type”, correct provisions for approval markings, improve test procedures to verify the stability of photometric performance, and clarify requirements related to testing of the resistance to mechanical deterioration of the of the plastic lens surface.

Proposal as adopted by the Working Party on Lighting and Light-Signalling (GRE) at its sixty-seventh session to update UN R99 tables regarding certain references to International Electrotechnical Commission (IEC) publications.

Proposal to update the “type” definition, correct provisions for approval markings, improve photometric performance stability test procedures, clarify testing of plastic lens surface resistance to mechanical deterioration, and define when voltage control gear may be used with filament light sources.

The proposed amendments are considered to be adopted
and are binding upon all Contracting Parties applying Regulation No. 110 as of 15 July 2013.

Proposal as adopted by the Working Party on Lighting and Light-Signalling (GRE) at its sixty-seventh session to update the definition of “type”, to correct and harmonize the provisions concerning approval markings, and introducing bend lighting for motorcycles.

Proposal as adopted by GRE at its 67th session to introduce provisions for the use of light-emitting diode (LED) light sources per the draft LED Regulation (Regulation No. 127: documents WP.29/2010/44 and Corr.1) and to improve the definition of the zones in the photometric requirements.

Proposal as adopted by GRE to update the definition of “type”, amend the description of the goniometer (in line with its introduction into UN R48), correct provisions concerning approval markings, and improve the accuracy of test procedures on the stability of photometric performance.

Proposal as adopted by the Working Party on General Safety Provisions (GRSG) at its 102nd session to align the provisions for bumpers of certain vehicle types with the performance requirements of the draft Regulation on pedestrian safety.

Proposal as adopted by the Working Party on General Safety Provisions (GRSG) at its 102nd session to reduce the blind spot on the passenger side of N2 and N3 (medium/heavy commercial) vehicles.

Proposal as adopted by the Working Party on General Safety Provisions (GRSG) at its 102nd session to clarify certain requirements on rear underrun protection devices.

Proposal as adopted by the Working Party on General Safety Provisions (GRSG) at its 102nd session to exempt a vehicle from the geometric provisions for bumpers of UN R61 when the said vehicle complies with the performance requirements specified in the draft Regulation on pedestrian safety.

Proposal as adopted by the Working Party on General Safety Provisions (GRSG) at its 102nd session to update references to international standards and to clarify the provisions on resistance to aging in Regulation No. 67.

Proposal as adopted by the Working Party on General Safety Provisions (GRSG) at its 102nd session to update references to Regulation No. 10 (electromagnetic compatibility) in Regulation No. 97.

Proposal as adopted by the Working Party on General Safety Provisions (GRSG) at its 102nd session to clarify the general test provisions in the Regulation, mainly concerning fuel rails.

The proposed amendments are considered to be adopted and are binding upon all Contracting Parties applying Regulation No. 110 as of 15 July 2013.

Proposal as adopted by the Working Party on General Safety Provisions (GRSG) at its 102nd session to update references to UN Regulation No. 10 (electromagnetic compatibility) in Regulation No. 116.

Proposal as adopted by the Working Party on General Safety Provisions (GRSG) at its 102nd session to add “A” and “AUTO” symbols for automatic systems and to apply ISO alert color coding (degree of danger hierarchy) to symbols 25 and 28 (brake system malfunction and parking brake, respectively).

This proposal is considered to be adopted and are binding upon all Contracting Parties applying Regulation No. 121 as of 15 July 2013.

Proposal as adopted by the Working Party on General Safety Provisions (GRSG) at its 102nd session for amendments intended to prevent road accidents due to the inability of drivers of vehicles with an extremely high eye point to view small vehicles (e.g. motorcycles) in front.

Text adopted by the GRSP to correct the text for electric vehicles in UN R12, replacing the word “power train” with “occupants” in the referenced rules, ‘registration’ with ‘approval’ in transition provisions in accordance with WP.29 guidelines, and correcting use of the acronym “RESS” to “REESS”.

Text adopted by the Working Party on Passive Safety (GRSP) to update provisions of UN Regulation No. 14 in order to delete erroneous cross-references in text, making reference only the “adjusting system” which is defined in section 2 of the Regulation.

Text adopted by the Working Party on Passive Safety (GRSP) aimed at preventing unintentional disengagement of ISOFIX child restraint systems from their anchor points.

Text adopted by the GRSP to correct the text for electric vehicles in UN R94, replacing the word “power train” with “occupants” in the referenced rules, ‘registration’ with ‘approval’ in transition provisions in accordance with WP.29 guidelines, and correcting use of the acronym “RESS” to “REESS”.

Text adopted by the GRSP to correct the text for electric vehicles in UN R95, replacing the word “power train” with “occupants” in the referenced rules, ‘registration’ with ‘approval’ in transition provisions in accordance with WP.29 guidelines, and correcting use of the acronym “RESS” to “REESS”.

Text adopted by the GRSP to correct the text for electric vehicles in UN R100, replacing the word “power train” with “occupants” in the referenced rules, ‘registration’ with ‘approval’ in transition provisions in accordance with WP.29 guidelines, and correcting use of the acronym “RESS” to “REESS”.

Text adopted by the GRSP to incorporate the concept and use of Rechargeable Energy Storage Systems (REESS) into the UN Regulation on battery electric vehicle safety.

Editorial corrections from the Forum secretariat to the 02 series of amendments proposal.

Text adopted by the GRPE to amend Regulation No. 49 in order to establish provisions for the type-approval of heavy-duty dual-fuel vehicles.

Corrections to the text adopted by the GRPE to amend Regulation No. 49 in order to establish provisions for the type-approval of heavy-duty dual-fuel vehicles.

GRPE-adopted proposal to redefine the class of bi-fuel vehicles to permit the simultaneous use of gas and petrol in gas mode in UN Regulation No. 83.

GRPE-adopted proposal based on a submission from the International Organization of Motor Vehicle Manufacturers to incorporate the content of Regulation (EU) 566/2011 into the 06 series of amendments to UN Regulation No. 83.

GRPE-adopted proposal to introduce provisions for heavy-duty dual-fuel vehicles into UN Regulation No. 85.

GRPE-adopted proposal based on a submission from the European Commission and Italy to add transitional provisions in Regulation No. 96 to take into consideration the technical impossibility to install engines compliant with Stages IIIB and IV into some category T vehicles.

GRPE proposal based on a submission from OICA to add transitional provisions to the 01 series of amendments to UN R101 and to resolve a discrepancy between the 06 series of amendments to UN R83 and the 01 series of amendments to UN R101.

GRPE-adopted submission by the informal group on Gaseous Fuelled Vehicles (GFV) to redefine the class of bi-fuel vehicles to permit the simultaneous use of gas and petrol in gas mode in UN Regulation No. 115.

Proposal as adopted by the Working Party on Lighting and Light-Signalling (GRE) at its sixty-seventh session to correct an editorial error in Revision 5 of the Regulation.

Correction by the Forum secretariat of a typographical error in the original proposal for the corrigendum.

Proposal as adopted by the Working Party on Lighting and Light-Signalling (GRE) at its sixty-seventh session to correct an editorial error in the 04 series of amendments to the Regulation.

GRPE-adopted corrections to paragraph cross-references within GTR No.4 which were identified during transposition of the GTR into UN Regulation 49.

GRPE-adopted proposal to amend GTR No. 5 to clarify a number of concerns identified by the EC during the preparation of legislation implementing the Euro VI emission levels (i.e. Regulation (EC) 595/2009) and includes a revision of the disablement conditions proposed in 2011 for OBD systems.

Proposal as adopted by the Working Party on Lighting and Light-Signalling (GRE) at its sixty-seventh session to introduce a definition of “manufacturer”.

Proposal as adopted by the Working Party on Lighting and Light-Signalling (GRE) at its sixty-seventh session to introduce a definition of “manufacturer”.

Submission by OICA in order to transpose into international legislation Directive 2005/64/EC and Directive 2009/1/EC concerning the type-approval of motor vehicles with regard to their reusability, recyclability and recoverability.

Proposal from the Forum secretariat to correct Revision 3 of the Regulation, aligning the English and French texts to the Russian version.

GRPE-adopted justification for amending GTR No. 5 to clarify concerns identified by the EC during the preparation of legislation implementing the Euro VI emission levels and includes a revision of the disablement conditions proposed in 2011 for OBD systems.

Introduction to GTB initial thoughts on restructuring UN lighting regulations to focus on performance requirements rather than on design and technical descriptions.

Scope and objectives of the effort to establish a global technical regulation for electric vehicles covering high voltage electrical safety, safety of electrical components, and rechargeable energy storage systems (REESS).

Formal progress report on the effort to establish a global technical regulation to ensure that electric vehicle occupants are protected during normal use and during and after a crash event from hazards associated with high voltage circuits and energy storage systems.

This document contains a proposal to develop amendments to GTR No. 12 on motorcycle controls, tell-tales and indicators in order to make editorial changes and introduce a gear shift pattern that had been discussed but was overlooked in the introduction of the GTR.

Proposal from the United Kingdom and the United States of America for both the 1958 and 1998 Agreements, in which the drawings and technical specifications of any test device used in UN Regulations and UN GTRs could be incorporated as addenda to a Resolution.

Preliminary report prepared by France on the development of a global technical
regulation concerning uniform provisions for pneumatic radial tyres for passenger and light truck (commercial) vehicles.

Proposal by the secretariat to incorporate into Supplement 4 to the 01 series of amendments to the Regulation two new paragraphs for transitional provisions that were adopted by the World Forum at its 155th session in November 2011, but inadvertently omitted from the final text.

Proposal prepared by the WP.29 secretariat to correct a number of errors identified during the work to develop the 06 Series of Amendments for Regulation
No. 49 and currently affecting the 06 series of amendments to the Regulation No. 83.

Confirmed schedule of meetings for WP.29, Its GRs and committees for 2013, including information concerning interpretation, reserved rooms and number of delegates expected for each meeting.

Listing of the Informal Working Groups under the purview of the World Forum for Harmonization of Vehicle Regulations (WP.29) and its six permanent Working Parties and the chairpersons and mandate periods thereof.

Table showing the status of the revisions to selected UN Regulations, including the new UN R127 (LED lighting) and R128 (Pedestrian safety). Revisions consolidate and update regulations as a single text.

This document contains the progress of the activities for monitoring and evaluation of WP.29 actions in the framework of the decade of actions since its launch (11 May 2011).

Status of efforts to establish global technical regulations or amendments thereto and discussion topics under the 1998 Agreement as of 2 November 2012.

Correction to the original text of the 02 series of amendments to UN R100 (…Approval of a vehicle type with regard to the High Voltage System) to avoid inadvertent exclusion from safety requirements for vehicles with an electric drive train without a high voltage system.

Proposal from the WP.29 secretariat to correct the proposal for Supplement 10 to the 04 series of amendments to Regulation No. 48 pursuant to errors identified by OICA. Document WP.29/2012/73 seeks to align UN R48 with changes made to related lighting regulations.

Document WP.29/2012/87 proposed changes to UN R46 to reduce the blind spot on the passenger side of N2 and N3 (medium/heavy commercial) vehicles as the draft 04 series of amendments to UN R46.

Document WP.29/2012/54 is the GRRF proposal for Supplement 2 to the 02 series of amendments to Regulation No. 117 in order to add specific performance requirements for C2 snow tires. The GRB has subsequently revised the proposal with regard to its noise provisions.

Document WP.29/2012/76 is a proposal for Supplement 14 to the 01 series of amendments to UN R53 to introduce bend lighting for motorcycles. IMMA proposes to keep the bank angle threshold for activation at five degrees rather than the proposed three degrees.

Japanese experts have identified some items of concern in GTR No.2 on WMTC.

Proposal for corrections to the Russian-language texts of the draft regulations (documents WP.29/2011/92, WP.29/2011/92/Amend.1, WP.29/2011/93, WP.29/2011/93/Amend.1).

Draft agenda for the third meeting (including the ad hoc session held to launch the group, so this meeting is technically EWG-02) of the Enforcement Working Group.

Presentation on the Aisa/Pacific Economic Cooperation Automotive Dialogue meetings held in Russia.

Proposal to establish an informal working group to consider the development of UN Regulations and Global Technical Regulations with regard to environmental and propulsion performance requirements (EPPR) for L-category vehicles (powered cycles, mopeds, motorcycles, tricycles and quadricycles).

Progress report by the Environmentally Friendly Vehicles Task Force Group, especially concerning the preparation of a report reviewing the progress of automotive EFV technologies since 2003.

EFV informal group report “Environmentally Friendly Vehicles and the World Forum For the Harmonization of Vehicle Regulations (WP. 29), 2003 – 2012: Ten Years of Progress and Future Trends”.

Proposal to establish a road map for updating UN Rules 1 and 2 regarding periodic technical inspections of motor vehicles.

In response to concerns that the term “Special Resolution” applies only to the 1998 Agreement, this proposal would rename the “Special Resolution No. 2” proposal for a test tool concordance under both the 1958 and 1998 Agreements as a “Mutual Resolution”.

Proposal to apply the UN Rule on vehicle roadworthiness inspections to M1 (passenger cars), N1 (light commercial vehicles), O1 (small trailers), and O2 (light trailers)vehicle categories and to make certain editorial corrections.

Corrections proposed by the chair of the informal expert group on Child Restraint Systems to the new CRS regulation pending approval before the World Forum.

Voting table prepared for the November session of the World Forum’s 1958 Agreement general session. The Executive Committee of the 1958 Agreement will consider amendments to GTR No. 4 and GTR No. 5.

Updated proposal originally from OICA to transpose EU legislation on the type-approval of motor vehicles with regard to their reusability, recyclability and recoverability into a new UN Regulation.

Proposed revisions to the draft regulation on the recyclability of motor vehicles.

Japanese perspectives on selected regulations (NU R4, 34, 46, and 79) within the context of adoption of the International Whole Vehicle Type Approval system/regulation.

Proposal to update a footnote reference on Q dummies in the text of the draft new UN Regulation on Child Restraint Systems. The update reflects the availability of dummy specifications on the Forum website and proposal of a new Mutual Resolution as a repository of test tool specifications.

Presentation on NHTSA’s development of a test tool for assessing forward impact mitigation and collision avoidance systems.

Press release describing the European Commission’s program to promote automotive industry competitiveness, including through regulatory policies.

Consumers International statement welcoming the adoption of the new UN Regulation on child restraint systems.