Proposal to amend UN R94 to account for vehicles of category X and extend application to vehicles without driver and without manual driving controls. Amendments modify scope, definitions of vehicle width, steering wheel displacement, door locking systems, airbag requirements, dummy positioning, and seat positioning. References to vehicles of category Y are excluded. Technical Service determines least favourable test side for vehicles of category X.

Proposal to amend UN R94 to account for vehicles of category X1 without driver and without manual driving controls inside the vehicle. The Regulation is amended to extend its application to vehicles equipped with an Automated Driving System (ADS). Modifications address vehicle width definition, steering wheel displacement requirements, door locking systems, airbag compliance, seat positioning, and test dummy placement for vehicles without a driver’s seat.