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2 Apr 2026 WP.29/1190 World Forum: Report of the 198th (March 2026) session 12 Mar 2026 WP.29-198-01/Rev.2 World Forum: Working parties, informal groups, and chairs as of 1 March 2026 11 Mar 2026 WP.29-198-24 Feedback from the first workshop on virtual testing (France) 10 Mar 2026 WP.29-198-23 Report to WP.29 on the 150th session of AC.2 9 Mar 2026 WP.29-198-22 WP.29: Status of proposals adopted during the 197th (November 2025) session

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	Attendance
	Opening statements
1.	Adoption of the agenda
2.	Coordination and organization of work
2.1.	Report of the session of the Administrative Committee for the Coordination of Work (WP.29/AC.2)
2.2.	Programme of work and documentation
2.3.	Intelligent Transport Systems and coordination of automated vehicles related activities
2.4.	Implementation of the ITC Decarbonization Strategy by WP.29 and its subsidiary bodies
2.5.	Follow-up to the eighty-eighth session of the Inland Transport Committee (ITC)
3.	Consideration of the reports of the Working Parties (GRs) subsidiary to WP.29
3.1.	Working Party on Noise and Tyres (GRBP) (Eighty-second session, 3-5 September 2025)
3.2.	Working Party on Automated/Autonomous and Connected Vehicles (GRVA) (Twenty-third session, 22-25 September 2025)
3.3.	Working Party on General Safety Provisions (GRSG) (130th session, 6-9 October 2025)
3.4.	Working Party on Pollution and Energy (GRPE) (Ninety-third session, 14-17 October 2025)
3.5.	Working Party on Lighting and Light-Signalling (GRE) (Ninety-third session, 21-23 October 2025)
3.6.	Highlights of the recent sessions
3.6.1.	Working Party on Passive Safety (GRSP) (Seventy-eighth session, 1-4 December 2025)
3.6.2.	Working Party on Automated/Autonomous and Connected Vehicles (GRVA) (Twenty-fourth session, 19-23 January 2026)
3.6.3.	Working Party on Noise and Tyres (GRBP) (Eighty-third session, 10-13 February 2026)
4.	1958 Agreement
4.1.	Status of the Agreement and of the annexed UN Regulations
4.2.	Guidance requested by the Working Parties on matters related to UN Regulations annexed to the 1958 Agreement
4.2.1.	Reproduction and reference to private standards in UN Regulations, Global Technical Regulations and Rules
4.2.2.	Guidance on amendments to UN Regulations annexed to the 1958 Agreement
4.2.3.	Interpretation of specific UN Regulations
4.3.	Development of the International Whole Vehicle Type Approval (IWVTA) system
4.4.	Revision 3 to the 1958 Agreement
4.4.1.	Proposal for amendments to Schedule 2 to the 1958 Agreement
4.5.	Development of an electronic database for the exchange of type approval documentation (DETA)
4.6.	Consideration of draft amendments to existing UN Regulations submitted by GRBP
4.6.1.	UN R41: Proposal for Supplement 13 to the 04 series of amendments
4.6.2.	UN R41: Proposal for Supplement 5 to the 05 series of amendments
4.6.3.	UN R41: Proposal for Supplement 1 to the 06 series of amendments
4.7.	Consideration of draft amendments to existing UN Regulations submitted by GRVA
4.7.1.	UN R13: Proposal for a Supplement 2 to the 15 series of amendments
4.7.2.	UN R13: Proposal for a Supplement 3 to the 14 series of amendments
4.7.3.	UN R13: Proposal for a Supplement 6 to the 13 series of amendments
4.7.4.	UN R13: Proposal for a Supplement 8 to the 12 series of amendments
4.7.5.	UN R13-H: Proposal for a Supplement 1 to the 02 series of amendments
4.7.6.	UN R13-H: Proposal for a Supplement 6 to the 01 series of amendments
4.7.7.	UN R79: Proposal for Supplement 10 to the 04 series of amendments
4.7.8.	UN R79: Proposal for Supplement 15 to the 03 series of amendments
4.7.9.	UN R130: Proposal for Supplement 1 to the 01 series of amendments
4.7.10.	UN R130: Proposal for Supplement 2 to the original version
4.7.11.	UN R140: Proposal for Supplement 7 to the original version
4.8.	Consideration of draft amendments to existing UN Regulations submitted by GRSG
4.8.1.	UN R39: Proposal for Supplement 1 to the 02 series of amendments
4.8.2.	UN R107: Proposal for Supplement 2 to the 10 series of amendments
4.8.3.	UN R107: Proposal for Supplement 1 to the 11 series of amendments
4.9.	Consideration of draft amendments to existing UN Regulations submitted by GRPE
4.9.1.	UN R40: Proposal for the 02 series of amendments
4.9.2.	UN R83: Proposal for the 09 series of amendments
4.9.3.	UN R154: Proposal for the 04 series of amendments
4.9.4.	UN R168: Proposal for the 01 series of amendments
4.9.5.	UN R177: Proposal for the 01 series of amendments
4.9.6.	UN R49: Proposal for Corrigendum to Supplement 3 to the 07 series of amendments
4.10.	Consideration of draft amendments to existing UN Regulations submitted by GRE
4.10.1.	UN R10: Proposal for Supplement 2 to the 07 series of amendments
4.10.2.	UN R48: Proposal for Supplement 23 to the 06 series of amendments
4.10.3.	UN R48: Proposal for Supplement 10 to the 07 series of amendments
4.10.4.	UN R48: Proposal for Supplement 8 to the 08 series of amendments
4.10.5.	UN R48: Proposal for Supplement 3 to the 09 series of amendments
4.10.6.	UN R148: Proposal for Supplement 6 to the 01 series of amendments
4.10.7.	UN R149: Proposal for Supplement 7 to the 01 series of amendments
4.11.	Consideration of draft corrigenda to existing UN Regulations submitted by the GRs, if any
4.12.	Consideration of additional proposals for amendments to existing UN Regulations submitted by the Working Parties subsidiary to the World Forum, if any
4.12.1.	UN R13: Proposal for a Supplement 3 to the 15 series of amendments
4.12.2.	UN R13-H: Proposal for a Supplement 2 to the 02 series of amendments
4.12.3.	UN R79: Proposal for the 05 series of amendments
4.13.	Consideration of proposals for new UN Regulations submitted by the Working Parties subsidiary to the World Forum, if any
4.13.1.	Proposal for a new UN Regulation No. [179] on the Laboratory Measurement of Brake Emissions for Light-Duty Vehicles
4.13.2.	Proposal for a new UN Regulation No. [180] on On-Board monitoring (OBM) Systems, Environmental Vehicle Passport (EVP) and In-vehicle Display of Environmental Data
4.13.3.	Proposal for a new UN Regulation No. [181] on Engine Fire Suppression Systems
4.13.4.	Proposal for a new UN Regulation No. [182] on Driver Drowsiness and Attention Warning System
4.13.5.	Proposal for a new UN Regulation No. [183] on Advanced Driver Distraction Warning System
4.14.	Proposals for amendments to the Consolidated Resolution on the Construction of Vehicles (R.E.3) submitted by the Working Parties to the World Forum for consideration, if any
4.15.	Proposals for amendments to the Consolidated Resolution on the common specification of light source categories (R.E.5)
4.15.1.	RE5: Proposal for Amendment 12 to the Consolidated Resolution on the common specification of light source categories
4.16.	Proposal for amendments to the Mutual Resolutions of the 1958 and the 1998 Agreements
4.17.	Proposal for new Mutual Resolutions of the 1958 and the 1998 Agreement
5.	1998 Agreement
5.1.	1998 Agreement: Status of the Agreement, including the implementation of paragraph 7.1 of the Agreement
5.2.	Consideration of draft UN GTRs and/or draft amendments to established UN GTRs
5.3.	Consideration of technical regulations to be listed in the Compendium of Candidates for UN GTRs, if any
5.4.	Guidance, by consensus decision, on those elements of draft UN GTRs that have not been resolved by the Working Parties subsidiary to the World Forum, if any
5.5.	Implementation of the 1998 Agreement Programme of Work by the Working Parties subsidiary to the World Forum
6.	Elements of common interest under 1958 and 1998 Agreements
7.	1997 Agreement (Periodical Technical Inspections)
7.1.	1997 Agreement: Status of the Agreement
7.2.	Activities of the IWG on Periodical Technical Inspections
7.3.	Amendments to the 1997 Agreement
7.4.	Establishment of new Rules annexed to the 1997 Agreement
7.5.	Update of existing Rules annexed to the 1997 Agreement
7.6.	Update of Resolution R.E.6 related to requirements for testing equipment, for skills and training of inspectors and for supervision of test centres
7.7.	Vehicle whole-life compliance
8.	Other business
8.1.	Exchange of information on enforcement of issues on defects and non-compliance, including recall systems
8.2.	Consistency between the provisions of the 1949 and 1968 Conventions on road traffic and the technical provisions for vehicles of UN Regulations and UN GTRs adopted in the framework of the 1958 and 1998 Agreements
8.3.	Safer and cleaner used and new vehicles for low- and middle-income countries
8.4.	Miscellaneous
9.	Election of officers
10.	Adoption of the report
11.	Establishment of the Committee AC.1.
12.	Proposals for amendments and corrigenda to existing UN Regulations and for new UN Regulations – Voting by AC.1.
13.	Establishment of the Executive Committee AC.3 and election of officers for the year 2026.
14.	Monitoring of the 1998 Agreement: Reports of the Contracting Parties on the transposition of UN GTRs and their amendments into their national/regional law
15.	Consideration and vote by AC.3 of draft UN GTRs and/or draft amendments to established UN GTRs, if any
15.1.	Proposal for a new UN GTR, if any
15.2.	Proposal for amendments to a UN GTR, if any
15.3.	Proposal for amendments to Special Resolution No. 1
15.4.	Proposal for amendments to the Mutual Resolutions of the 1958 and the 1998 Agreements
16.	Consideration of technical regulations to be listed in the Compendium of Candidates for UN GTRs, if any
17.	Guidance, by consensus decision, on those elements of draft UN GTRs that have not been resolved by the Working Parties subsidiary to the World Forum, if any
18.	Progress on the development of new UN GTRs and of amendments to established UN GTRs
18.1.	UN GTR No. 20 (Electric Vehicles Safety (EVS))
18.2.	UN GTR No. 22 on in-vehicle battery durability (Electric vehicles and the environment)
18.3.	Proposal for a draft UN GTR on in-vehicle battery durability for electrified heavy-duty vehicles
18.4.	Proposal for a draft UN GTR on Automated Driving Systems
18.5.	Proposal for a draft UN GTR on Acceleration Control for Pedal Error (ACPE)
18.6.	UN GTR No. 13 (Hydrogen and Fuel Cell Vehicles)
18.6.1.	GTR 13: Request for authorization to develop an amendment
19.	Items on which the exchange of views and data should continue or begin
19.1.	Children left in vehicles
19.1.1.	Status report of the Informal Working Group regarding the safety of Children Left in Vehicles
19.1.2.	Request for authorization to develop a new UN GTR in the area of Children Left in Vehicles for category 1 vehicles
19.2.	A new UN GTR on helmets
20.	Other business
20.1.	A new UN GTR for child restraint systems
21.	Establishment of the Committee AC.4 and election of officers for the year 2026
22.	Amendments to Rules annexed to the 1997 Agreement
23.	Establishment of new Rules to be annexed to the 1997 Agreement
24.	Other business

UN R49: Proposal for a Supplement 3 to the 07 series of amendments
Reference Number: WP.29/2025/94
Proposal to introduce new provisions to accommodate type-approval of hydrogen Type 1A dual fuel engines and vehicles, modifications to include Fourier Transform Infrared (FTIR) and Quantum Cascade Laser (QCL) instruments, new provisions to accommodate monitoring on-board fuel and/or energy consumption during PEMS testing, and to amend for consistency between UN R49 and UN R83 in light of amendments to the 06 and 07 series of UN R83.
Meeting Sessions: 197th WP.29 session (10-14 Nov 2025) and 198th WP.29 session (9-13 Mar)
Document date: 29 Aug 25
Document status: Adopted by WP.29
Relevant to: UN Regulation No. 49 \| Diesel and CNG/LNG Engine Emissions
Adoption Vote
This proposal (WP.29/2025/94) was adopted by the World Forum. Thirty-three Contracting Parties out of the 52 applying UN R49 were present for the vote by AC.1. Thirty-three voted in favor with zero against and zero abstaining.
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1958 Agreement: Proposal to amend Schedule 2
Reference Number: WP.29/2026/2
Proposal to require technical services performing audits and certification of management systems under UN Regulations to comply with ISO/IEC 17021:2015.
Meeting Sessions: 198th WP.29 session (9-13 Mar)
Document date: 05 Jan 26
Document status: Adopted by WP.29
Relevant to: United Nations Agreement \| 1958 Agreement
Adoption Vote
This proposal (WP.29/2026/2) was adopted by the World Forum. Thirty-five Contracting Parties out of the 62 applying 1958 Agreement were present for the vote by AC.1. Thirty-five voted in favor with zero against and zero abstaining.
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UN R41: Proposal for a Supplement 13 to the 04 series of amendments
Reference Number: WP.29/2026/3
Proposal to amend paragraph 8.4 to allow Conformity of Production tests to use different acceleration values when environmental conditions or rider mass prevent achieving the reference acceleration (a_wot,ref ) with the same gear used during type approval testing.
Meeting Sessions: 198th WP.29 session (9-13 Mar)
Document date: 05 Jan 26
Document status: Adopted by WP.29
Relevant to: UN Regulation No. 41 \| Motorcycle Noise
Adoption Vote
This proposal (WP.29/2026/3) was adopted by the World Forum. Thirty-three Contracting Parties out of the 52 applying UN R41 were present for the vote by AC.1. Thirty-three voted in favor with zero against and zero abstaining.
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UN R41: Proposal for a Supplement 5 to the 05 series of amendments
Reference Number: WP.29/2026/4
Proposal to clarify the gear selection procedure pursuant to the amendment to allow deviation from the reference acceleration a_wot,ref requirement for Conformity of Production tests.
Meeting Sessions: 198th WP.29 session (9-13 Mar)
Document date: 17 Dec 25
Document status: Adopted by WP.29
Relevant to: UN Regulation No. 41 \| Motorcycle Noise
Adoption Vote
This proposal (WP.29/2026/4) was adopted by the World Forum. Thirty-three Contracting Parties out of the 52 applying UN R41 were present for the vote by AC.1. Thirty-three voted in favor with zero against and zero abstaining.
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UN R41: Proposal for a Supplement 1 to the 06 series of amendments
Reference Number: WP.29/2026/5
Proposal to clarify the gear selection procedure pursuant to the amendment to allow deviation from the reference acceleration a_wot,ref requirement for Conformity of Production tests.
Meeting Sessions: 198th WP.29 session (9-13 Mar)
Document date: 05 Jan 26
Document status: Adopted by WP.29
Relevant to: UN Regulation No. 41 \| Motorcycle Noise
Adoption Vote
This proposal (WP.29/2026/5) was adopted by the World Forum. Thirty-three Contracting Parties out of the 52 applying UN R41 were present for the vote by AC.1. Thirty-three voted in favor with zero against and zero abstaining.
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UN R13: Proposal for a Supplement 2 to the 15 series of amendments
Reference Number: WP.29/2026/6
Proposal to Enable real-time reading of electrical transmission brake demand values via an OBD connector and scan tool during periodical technical inspections, Clarify that only one braking control (e.g., service braking control, parking brake control) shall be used for each test condition of the secondary braking effectiveness and to permit the selection of the braking control based on the vehicle load condition, and Establish definitions for “e-axle”, “e-axle trailer” and “dynamo function” and to establish provisions for the approval of e-axle trailers with regard to their “dynamo function”.
Meeting Sessions: 198th WP.29 session (9-13 Mar)
Document date: 22 Dec 25
Document status: Adopted by WP.29
Relevant to: UN Regulation No. 13 \| Heavy-Duty Vehicle Braking and WP.29 Regulatory Project \| Trailer-axle energy and propulsion
Adoption Vote
This proposal (WP.29/2026/6) was adopted by the World Forum. Thirty-four Contracting Parties out of the 54 applying UN R13 were present for the vote by AC.1. Thirty-four voted in favor with zero against and zero abstaining.
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UN R13: Proposal for a Supplement 3 to the 14 series of amendments
Reference Number: WP.29/2026/11
Proposal to: Enable real-time reading of electrical transmission brake demand values via an OBD connector and scan tool during periodical technical inspections, Clarify that only one braking control (e.g., service braking control, parking brake control) shall be used for each test condition of the secondary braking effectiveness and to permit the selection of the braking control based on the vehicle load condition, Establish definitions for “e-axle”, “e-axle trailer” and “dynamo function” and to establish provisions for the approval of e-axle trailers with regard to their “dynamo function”.
Meeting Sessions: 198th WP.29 session (9-13 Mar)
Document date: 23 Dec 25
Document status: Adopted by WP.29
Relevant to: UN Regulation No. 13 \| Heavy-Duty Vehicle Braking and WP.29 Regulatory Project \| Trailer-axle energy and propulsion
Adoption Vote
This proposal (WP.29/2026/11) was adopted by the World Forum. Thirty-four Contracting Parties out of the 54 applying UN R13 were present for the vote by AC.1. Thirty-four voted in favor with zero against and zero abstaining.
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UN R13: Proposal for a Supplement 6 to the 13 series of amendments
Reference Number: WP.29/2026/12
Proposal to: Clarify that only one braking control (e.g., service braking control, parking brake control) shall be used for each test condition of the secondary braking effectiveness and permit the selection of the braking control based on the vehicle load condition, and Establish definitions for “e-axle”, “e-axle trailer” and “dynamo function” and provisions for the approval of e-axle trailers with regard to their “dynamo function”.
Meeting Sessions: 198th WP.29 session (9-13 Mar)
Document date: 23 Dec 25
Document status: Adopted by WP.29
Relevant to: UN Regulation No. 13 \| Heavy-Duty Vehicle Braking and WP.29 Regulatory Project \| Trailer-axle energy and propulsion
Adoption Vote
This proposal (WP.29/2026/12) was adopted by the World Forum. Thirty-four Contracting Parties out of the 54 applying UN R13 were present for the vote by AC.1. Thirty-four voted in favor with zero against and zero abstaining.
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UN R13: Proposal for a Supplement 8 to the 12 series of amendments
Reference Number: WP.29/2026/13
Proposal to: Clarify that only one braking control (e.g., service braking control, parking brake control) shall be used for each test condition of the secondary braking effectiveness and permit the selection of the braking control based on the vehicle load condition, and Establish definitions for “e-axle”, “e-axle trailer” and “dynamo function” and provisions for the approval of e-axle trailers with regard to their “dynamo function”.
Submitted by: GRVA
Meeting Sessions: 198th WP.29 session (9-13 Mar)
Document date: 23 Dec 25
Document status: Adopted by WP.29
Relevant to: UN Regulation No. 13 \| Heavy-Duty Vehicle Braking and WP.29 Regulatory Project \| Trailer-axle energy and propulsion
Adoption Vote
This proposal (WP.29/2026/13) was adopted by the World Forum. Thirty-four Contracting Parties out of the 54 applying UN R13 were present for the vote by AC.1. Thirty-four voted in favor with zero against and zero abstaining.
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UN R13-H: Proposal for a Supplement 1 to the 02 series of amendments
Reference Number: WP.29/2026/14
Proposal to Enable real-time reading of electrical transmission brake values during periodical technical inspections, and Clarify that the Emergency Stop Signal (ESS) may be generated by application of the service braking system via the Electronic Parking Brake (EPB) control.
Meeting Sessions: 198th WP.29 session (9-13 Mar)
Document date: 23 Dec 25
Document status: Adopted by WP.29
Relevant to: UN Regulation No. 13-H \| Light-Duty Vehicle Braking
Adoption Vote
This proposal (WP.29/2026/14) was adopted by the World Forum. Thirty-four Contracting Parties out of the 57 applying UN R13-H were present for the vote by AC.1. Thirty-four voted in favor with zero against and zero abstaining.
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UN R13-H: Proposal for a Supplement 6 to the 01 series of amendments
Reference Number: WP.29/2026/15
Proposal to clarify that the Emergency Stop Signal (ESS) may be generated by application of the service braking system via the Electronic Parking Brake (EPB) control.
Meeting Sessions: 198th WP.29 session (9-13 Mar)
Document date: 23 Dec 25
Document status: Adopted by WP.29
Relevant to: UN Regulation No. 13-H \| Light-Duty Vehicle Braking
Adoption Vote
This proposal (WP.29/2026/15) was adopted by the World Forum. Thirty-four Contracting Parties out of the 57 applying UN R13-H were present for the vote by AC.1. Thirty-four voted in favor with zero against and zero abstaining.
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UN R79: Proposal for a Supplement 10 to the 04 series of amendments
Reference Number: WP.29/2026/16
Proposal to: Allow the driver to slow down the remote parking manoeuvre, including coming to a stop, sooner than intended by the system, and Introduce transitional provisions pursuant to the adoption of Supplements that included changes to the approval requirements.
Meeting Sessions: 198th WP.29 session (9-13 Mar)
Document date: 23 Dec 25
Document status: Adopted by WP.29
Relevant to: UN Regulation No. 79 \| Steering Equipment
Adoption Vote
This proposal (WP.29/2026/16) was adopted by the World Forum. Thirty-four Contracting Parties out of the 51 applying UN R79 were present for the vote by AC.1. Thirty-four voted in favor with zero against and zero abstaining.
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UN R79: Proposal for a Supplement 15 to the 03 series of amendments
Reference Number: WP.29/2026/17
Proposal to: Allow the diver to slow down the remote parking manoeuvre, including coming to a stop, sooner that intended by the system, and Introduce transitional provisions pursuant to the adoption of Supplements that included changes to the approval requirements.
Meeting Sessions: 198th WP.29 session (9-13 Mar)
Document date: 23 Dec 25
Document status: Adopted by WP.29
Relevant to: UN Regulation No. 79 \| Steering Equipment
Adoption Vote
This proposal (WP.29/2026/17) was adopted by the World Forum. Thirty-four Contracting Parties out of the 51 applying UN R79 were present for the vote by AC.1. Thirty-four voted in favor with zero against and zero abstaining.
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UN R130: Proposal for a Supplement 1 to the 01 series of amendments
Reference Number: WP.29/2026/18
Proposal to align UN R130 with the harmonised wording approved by WP.29 with regard to conditions for automatic reinstatement of a system at the “initiation of each engine start/run cycle”.
Meeting Sessions: 198th WP.29 session (9-13 Mar)
Document date: 23 Dec 25
Document status: Adopted by WP.29
Relevant to: UN Regulation No. 130 \| Lane Departure Warning Systems
Adoption Vote
This proposal (WP.29/2026/18) was adopted by the World Forum. Thirty-five Contracting Parties out of the 60 applying UN R130 were present for the vote by AC.1. Thirty-five voted in favor with zero against and zero abstaining.
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UN R130: Proposal for Supplement 2
Reference Number: WP.29/2026/19
Proposal to align UN R130 with the harmonised wording approved by WP.29 with regard to conditions for automatic reinstatement of a system at the “initiation of each engine start/run cycle”.
Meeting Sessions: 198th WP.29 session (9-13 Mar)
Document date: 23 Dec 25
Document status: Adopted by WP.29
Relevant to: UN Regulation No. 130 \| Lane Departure Warning Systems
Adoption Vote
This proposal (WP.29/2026/19) was adopted by the World Forum. Thirty-five Contracting Parties out of the 60 applying UN R130 were present for the vote by AC.1. Thirty-five voted in favor with zero against and zero abstaining.
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UN R140: Proposal for a Supplement 7
Reference Number: WP.29/2026/20
Proposals to improve the text related to terminology across propulsion types (e.g., use of term “powertrain”) pursuant to similar improvements agreed via documents WP.20/2025/87 and 90.
Meeting Sessions: 198th WP.29 session (9-13 Mar)
Document date: 23 Dec 25
Document status: Adopted by WP.29
Relevant to: UN Regulation No. 140 \| Electronic Stability Control Systems
Adoption Vote
This proposal (WP.29/2026/20) was adopted by the World Forum. Thirty-five Contracting Parties out of the 60 applying UN R140 were present for the vote by AC.1. Thirty-five voted in favor with zero against and zero abstaining.
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UN R39: Proposal for a Supplement 1 to the 02 series of amendments
Reference Number: WP.29/2026/21
Proposal to clarify that FVA displays indicating vehicle speed or distance traveled are not considered to be onboard speedometers or odometers for the purposes of paragraphs 5.1. and 5.2. of UN R39, including with regard to the visibility requirement during night and day in paragraph 5.2. since the speed displayed by the FVA is not the primary source of information.
Meeting Sessions: 198th WP.29 session (9-13 Mar)
Document date: 05 Jan 26
Document status: Adopted by WP.29
Relevant to: UN Regulation No. 39 \| Speedometer Equipment
Adoption Vote
This proposal (WP.29/2026/21) was adopted by the World Forum. Thirty-three Contracting Parties out of the 52 applying UN R39 were present for the vote by AC.1. Thirty-three voted in favor with zero against and zero abstaining.
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UN R107: Proposal for a Supplement 1 to the 10 series of amendments
Reference Number: WP.29/2026/22
Proposal to clarify the obligations of the manufacturer in relation to the provision of information regarding the location and safe use of emergency exits and fire extinguishers.
Meeting Sessions: 198th WP.29 session (9-13 Mar)
Document date: 05 Jan 26
Document status: Adopted by WP.29
Relevant to: UN Regulation No. 107 \| Construction of Coaches and Buses
Adoption Vote
This proposal (WP.29/2026/22) was adopted by the World Forum. Thirty-three Contracting Parties out of the 54 applying UN R107 were present for the vote by AC.1. Thirty-three voted in favor with zero against and zero abstaining.
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UN R107: Proposal for a Supplement 1 to the 11 series of amendments
Reference Number: WP.29/2026/23
Proposal to clarify the obligations of the manufacturer in relation to the provision of information regarding the location and safe use of emergency exits and fire extinguishers
Meeting Sessions: 198th WP.29 session (9-13 Mar)
Document date: 05 Jan 26
Document status: Adopted by WP.29
Relevant to: UN Regulation No. 107 \| Construction of Coaches and Buses
Adoption Vote
This proposal (WP.29/2026/23) was adopted by the World Forum. Thirty-three Contracting Parties out of the 54 applying UN R107 were present for the vote by AC.1. Thirty-three voted in favor with zero against and zero abstaining.
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UN R40: Proposal for a 02 series of amendments
Reference Number: WP.29/2026/24
Proposal to align the provisions of UN R40 with the Euro 3 emissions standard.
Meeting Sessions: 198th WP.29 session (9-13 Mar)
Document date: 26 Dec 25
Document status: Adopted by WP.29
Relevant to: UN Regulation No. 40 \| Emission of Gaseous Pollutants by Motorcycles
Adoption Vote
This proposal (WP.29/2026/24) was adopted by the World Forum. Twenty Contracting Parties out of the 39 applying UN R40 were present for the vote by AC.1. Twenty voted in favor with zero against and zero abstaining.
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UN R83: Proposal for a 09 series of amendments
Reference Number: WP.29/2026/25
Proposal for a new series to align with Euro 7 requirements, including provisions on manipulation devices and manipulation strategies, anti-tampering, security and cyber security, and extended lifetime and In-Service Conformity requirements for in-vehicle battery durability. The Type 2 test has been removed from this new series.
Meeting Sessions: 198th WP.29 session (9-13 Mar)
Document date: 29 Dec 25
Document status: WP.29 amended and adopted
Relevant to: UN Regulation No. 83 \| Motor Vehicle Emissions
Adoption Vote
This proposal (WP.29/2026/25), as amended by para. 66 and Annex V, was adopted by the World Forum. Thirty-three Contracting Parties out of the 52 applying UN R83 were present for the vote by AC.1. Thirty-three voted in favor with zero against and zero abstaining.
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UN R154: Proposal for a 04 series of amendments
Reference Number: WP.29/2026/26
Proposal to harmonise and consolidate the regional procedures and limits, update the provisions to align with Euro 7 requirements, including new particle number (PN10) provisions, a new SHED limit for evaporative emissions, updated On-board Fuel Consumption Monitoring provisions, new annexes with requirements relating to in-vehicle battery durability and a new test for range of Pure Electric Vehicles at low temperatures. An informal document amending this proposal is under development.
Meeting Sessions: 198th WP.29 session (9-13 Mar)
Document date: 02 Jan 26
Document status: WP.29 amended and adopted
Relevant to: UN Regulation No. 154 \| Light Vehicle Emissions Type Approval Test Procedure
Adoption Vote
This proposal (WP.29/2026/26), as amended by para. 66 and Annex V, was adopted by the World Forum. Thirty-five Contracting Parties out of the 60 applying UN R154 were present for the vote by AC.1. Thirty-five voted in favor with zero against and zero abstaining.
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UN R168: Proposal for a 01 series of amendments
Reference Number: WP.29/2026/27
Proposal to align the real-driving emissions provisions with the requirements of Euro 7 and to introduce a “levels” concept.
Meeting Sessions: 198th WP.29 session (9-13 Mar)
Document date: 19 Dec 25
Document status: WP.29 amended and adopted
Relevant to: UN Regulation No. 168 \| Real Driving Emissions Test Procedure
Adoption Vote
This proposal (WP.29/2026/27) was adopted by the World Forum. Thirty-five Contracting Parties out of the 60 applying UN R168 were present for the vote by AC.1. Thirty-five voted in favor with zero against and zero abstaining.
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UN R177: Proposal for a 01 series of amendments
Reference Number: WP.29/2026/28
Proposal to align the scope with the Euro 7 emissions legislation, including the clarification of the definitions on vehicle types and families.
Meeting Sessions: 198th WP.29 session (9-13 Mar)
Document date: 19 Dec 25
Document status: Adopted by WP.29
Relevant to: UN Regulation No. 177 \| Electrified vehicle power determination
Adoption Vote
This proposal (WP.29/2026/28), as amended by para. 66 and Annex V, was adopted by the World Forum. Thirty-five Contracting Parties out of the 62 applying UN R177 were present for the vote by AC.1. Thirty-five voted in favor with zero against and zero abstaining.
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UN R10: Proposal for a Supplement 2 to the 07 series of amendments
Reference Number: WP.29/2026/29
Proposal to: Correct language for consistent use of “shall” Add year of publication extensions to ISO 7637-2 references Clarify the two types of electrical/electronic sub-assemblies (ESA) and related testing provisions Add references to the edition for EMC standards Update Model A and B approval markings Add missing failure criteria for “Advanced Driving System” (ADS) “Brake mode” vehicle test conditions Correct a reference to IEC 61000-4-5 Improve consistency, align with relevant standards, and clarify provisions.
Meeting Sessions: 198th WP.29 session (9-13 Mar)
Document date: 29 Dec 25
Document status: Adopted by WP.29
Relevant to: UN Regulation No. 10 \| Electromagnetic Compatibility
Adoption Vote
This proposal (WP.29/2026/29) was adopted by the World Forum. Thirty-four Contracting Parties out of the 53 applying UN R10 were present for the vote by AC.1. Thirty-four voted in favor with zero against and zero abstaining.
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UN R48: Proposal for a Supplement 23 to the 06 series of amendments
Reference Number: WP.29/2026/30
Proposal to clarify: The voltage requirements for light-emitting diodes (LED), The requirements for the activation of direction-indicator lamps to ensure compatibility with driver control assistance systems as permitted under UN Regulation No. 171, That direction-indicator lamps on one side of a vehicle shall be switched ON and OFF automatically, and The provisions for category 5 devices by adding “per side” in the requirements.
Meeting Sessions: 198th WP.29 session (9-13 Mar)
Document date: 05 Jan 26
Document status: Adopted by WP.29
Relevant to: UN Regulation No. 48 \| Installation of Lighting and Lighting-Signalling Equipment
Adoption Vote
This proposal (WP.29/2026/30) was adopted by the World Forum. Thirty-three Contracting Parties out of the 53 applying UN R48 were present for the vote by AC.1. Thirty-three voted in favor with zero against and zero abstaining.
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UN R48: Proposal for a Supplement 10 to the 07 series of amendments
Reference Number: WP.29/2026/31
Proposal to clarify: The voltage requirements for light-emitting diodes (LED), The requirements for the activation of direction-indicator lamps to ensure compatibility with driver control assistance systems as permitted under UN Regulation No. 171, That direction-indicator lamps on one side of a vehicle shall be switched ON and OFF automatically, and The provisions for category 5 devices by adding “per side” in the requirements.
Meeting Sessions: 198th WP.29 session (9-13 Mar)
Document date: 05 Jan 26
Document status: Adopted by WP.29
Relevant to: UN Regulation No. 48 \| Installation of Lighting and Lighting-Signalling Equipment
Adoption Vote
This proposal (WP.29/2026/31) was adopted by the World Forum. Thirty-three Contracting Parties out of the 53 applying UN R48 were present for the vote by AC.1. Thirty-three voted in favor with zero against and zero abstaining.
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UN R48: Proposal for a Supplement 8 to the 08 series of amendments
Reference Number: WP.29/2026/32
Proposal to clarify: The voltage requirements for light-emitting diodes (LED), The requirements for the activation of direction-indicator lamps to ensure compatibility with driver control assistance systems as permitted under UN Regulation No. 171, That direction-indicator lamps on one side of a vehicle shall be switched ON and OFF automatically, and The provisions for category 5 devices by adding “per side” in the requirements.
Meeting Sessions: 198th WP.29 session (9-13 Mar)
Document date: 05 Jan 26
Document status: Adopted by WP.29
Relevant to: UN Regulation No. 48 \| Installation of Lighting and Lighting-Signalling Equipment
Adoption Vote
This proposal (WP.29/2026/32) was adopted by the World Forum. Thirty-three Contracting Parties out of the 53 applying UN R48 were present for the vote by AC.1. Thirty-three voted in favor with zero against and zero abstaining.
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UN R48: Proposal for a Supplement 3 to the 09 series of amendments
Reference Number: WP.29/2026/33
Proposal to clarify: The voltage requirements for light-emitting diodes (LED), The requirements for the activation of direction-indicator lamps to ensure compatibility with driver control assistance systems as permitted under UN Regulation No. 171, That direction-indicator lamps on one side of a vehicle shall be switched ON and OFF automatically, and The provisions for category 5 devices by adding “per side” in the requirements.
Meeting Sessions: 198th WP.29 session (9-13 Mar)
Document date: 05 Jan 26
Document status: Adopted by WP.29
Relevant to: UN Regulation No. 48 \| Installation of Lighting and Lighting-Signalling Equipment
Adoption Vote
This proposal (WP.29/2026/33) was adopted by the World Forum. Thirty-three Contracting Parties out of the 53 applying UN R48 were present for the vote by AC.1. Thirty-three voted in favor with zero against and zero abstaining.
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UN R148: Proposal for a Supplement 6 to the 01 series of amendments
Reference Number: WP.29/2026/34
Proposal to correct an editorial error regarding the markings for light source control gear, to clarify the calculation method (i.e., rounding down to three digits) for the acceptance criteria in cases where tolerance limits are calculated, and to delete provisions concerning the Unique Identifier pursuant to the decision to change its application from “by default” to “if specified in the regulation”.
Meeting Sessions: 198th WP.29 session (9-13 Mar)
Document date: 05 Jan 26
Document status: Adopted by WP.29
Relevant to: UN Regulation No. 148 \| Light-Signalling Devices (LSD)
Adoption Vote
This proposal (WP.29/2026/34) was adopted by the World Forum. Thirty-five Contracting Parties out of the 61 applying UN R148 were present for the vote by AC.1. Thirty-five voted in favor with zero against and zero abstaining.
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UN R149: Proposal for a Supplement 7 to the 01 series of amendments
Reference Number: WP.29/2026/35
Proposal to: Clarify the marking requirements for headlamp functions, Improve the accuracy of the instrumental aiming method, and Delete provisions concerning use of the Unique Identifier pursuant to the WP.29 decision to change the approach to its application from use “by default” to use if specified in each regulation.
Meeting Sessions: 198th WP.29 session (9-13 Mar)
Document date: 05 Jan 26
Document status: Adopted by WP.29
Relevant to: UN Regulation No. 149 \| Road Illumination Devices (RID)
Adoption Vote
This proposal (WP.29/2026/35) was adopted by the World Forum. Thirty-five Contracting Parties out of the 61 applying UN R149 were present for the vote by AC.1. Thirty-five voted in favor with zero against and zero abstaining.
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Brake particle measurement: Proposal for a new UN Regulation
Reference Number: WP.29/2026/36
Proposal to establish requirements for the type approval of vehicles with regard to the particle emissions of their braking systems, including uniform methods for their measurement. Japan abstained from the vote to adopt.
Meeting Sessions: 198th WP.29 session (9-13 Mar)
Document date: 29 Dec 25
Document status: Adopted by WP.29
Relevant to: UN Regulation No. 179 \| Approval of vehicles with regard to the particle emissions of their braking system
Adoption Vote
This proposal (WP.29/2026/36), as amended in para. 70, was adopted by the World Forum. Thirty-five Contracting Parties out of the 0 applying UN R179 were present for the vote by AC.1. Thirty-four voted in favor with zero against and one abstaining.
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On-Board Monitoring and Environmental Vehicle Passport: Proposal for a new UN Regulation
Reference Number: WP.29/2026/37
Proposal to establish requirements for the type approval of on-board monitoring (OBM) systems that: detect vehicle exhaust emissions exceeding prescribed limits, monitor propulsion battery storage capacity and health, warn drivers as warranted, and communicate such information off-board. The provisions include specifications for an “environmental vehicle passport (EVP)” to be issued by the vehicle manufacturer, for the format, data, and off-board communication methods for the EVP and for the in-vehicle display of environmental performance data. The provisions also address manipulation devices and strategies. Japan abstained from the vote to adopt.
Meeting Sessions: 198th WP.29 session (9-13 Mar)
Document date: 29 Dec 25
Document status: Adopted by WP.29
Relevant to: UN Regulation No. 180 \| On-Board Monitoring Systems
Adoption Vote
This proposal (WP.29/2026/37) was adopted by the World Forum. Thirty-five Contracting Parties out of the 0 applying UN R180 were present for the vote by AC.1. Thirty-four voted in favor with zero against and one abstaining.
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Engine fire suppression: Proposal for a new UN Regulation
Reference Number: WP.29/2026/38
Proposal for a new UN Regulation on the type approval of vehicles and systems with regard to fire suppression systems designed to reduce the risk of Boiling Liquid Expanding Vapor Explosions (BLEVE) to support the fitment of such systems to vehicles transporting dangerous goods (ADR vehicles). Japan abstained from the vote to adopt.
Meeting Sessions: 198th WP.29 session (9-13 Mar)
Document date: 18 Dec 25
Document status: Adopted by WP.29
Relevant to: UN Regulation No. 181 \| Engine Fire Suppression Systems of ADR Vehicles
Adoption Vote
This proposal (WP.29/2026/38) was adopted by the World Forum. Thirty-five Contracting Parties out of the 0 applying UN R181 were present for the vote by AC.1. Thirty-four voted in favor with zero against and one abstaining.
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Driver Drowsiness and Attention Warning (DDAW) System: Proposal for a new UN Regulation
Reference Number: WP.29/2026/39
Proposal for a new regulation for the type approval of systems designed to detect signs of fatigue and warn the driver when drowsiness is detected (based on the European Commission Delegated Regulation (EU) 2021/1341).
Meeting Sessions: 198th WP.29 session (9-13 Mar)
Document date: 18 Dec 25
Document status: Adopted by WP.29
Relevant to: UN Regulation No. 182 \| Driver Drowsiness and Attention Warning Systems
Adoption Vote
This proposal (WP.29/2026/39) was adopted by the World Forum. Thirty-five Contracting Parties out of the 0 applying UN R182 were present for the vote by AC.1. Thirty-five voted in favor with zero against and zero abstaining.
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