27. The representative of China recalled the proposal to harmonize provisions for automated parking systems within GRVA. He provided further explanations in response to questions raised at the previous session, including the distinction between automated driving and automated parking, and presented an analysis of parking functions as specific features that may require dedicated regulatory provisions (GRVA-26-17).

28. The representative of the European Commission inquired whether the objective of the initiative was to enhance safety or to achieve harmonization, noting that the development of a new regulation mandating these provisions would require an impact assessment.

29. The representative of the Netherlands recalled the initial discussions within the IWG on ADS regarding the possible separation of specific features when developing requirements. He noted that the IWG had ultimately decided not to pursue this approach and suggested maintaining that direction, given the recent adoption of the ADS regulations. He proposed instead to focus on reviewing the specificities of automated parking systems, as this could support the implementation of the ADS regulations.

30. The representative of Canada concurred and recalled the statement by the Director of the Sustainable Transport Division regarding the limited resources available to the secretariat, and ultimately to Contracting Parties and non-governmental organizations. He suggested reflecting on whether an existing group could host these activities and assessing their priority before initiating new work.

31. The representative of the United Kingdom recalled that the ADS and DCAS regulations had been developed using a technology-neutral approach and did not impose rigid constraints on system development. He inquired whether the existing regulations gave rise to specific challenges for automated parking systems.

32. The representative of CITA requested additional information regarding the vehicle brands referred to in the presentation, including the relevant vehicle categories and markets of origin.

33. The representative of OICA expressed support for the comments from the European Commission, the Netherlands, Canada and the United Kingdom.

34. The representative of ITU noted that car parks were generally not part of the public road network and questioned whether such systems should fall within the scope of GRVA’s regulatory activities.

35. GRVA agreed that a workshop could be organized to enable further discussion of the topic, tentatively at the end of November 2026.