Editorial clarification of the proposed transitional provision from the WP.29 secretariat..

Pursuant to GRPE work on vehicle propulsion system definitions (VPSD informal group; see document WP.29-165-17), this proposal would update the definition of the acronym “REESS” to refer to “rechargeable electrical energy storage system” across the passive safety regulations and currently proposed texts that make use of this acronym. (REESS had previously referred generically to “rechargeable energy storage systems”.)

Proposal to modify the reference to Annex 14 on simplified test methods to refer to “the use of a reference chest speed measured at 300 mm forward displacement carried out in a test”.

Updated document including comments received from Germany, Japan, the Russian Federation and the United States of America.

Proposal to introduce provisions to prevent the unintentional opening of side doors with rear-mounted hinges while the vehicle is in motion.

In response to a request during the December 2014 GRSP session to resume discussions on helmet safety and electric bikes, the secretariat has prepared this background note.

Proposal to add missing Integral fixtures for Regulation 129. Fuller explanation can be found in document GRSP-57-09.

Proposal to add missing Integral fixtures for Regulation No. 129. Fuller explanation can be found in document GRSP-57-09.

Proposal to clarify what is and what is not permitted on airbag labels in order to address deviations encountered in current labeling.

OICA comments and concerns regarding the generally accepted proposal for the definition of the bumper test area for use with the Flex-PLI lower leg impactor. The document raises issues concerning limitations of the test procedure and notes that the new requirements would have a significant impact on bumper design such that the transitional period for implementation should be 2019 to allow for a full vehicle development cycle.

Formal proposal as generally agreed during the 56th GRSP session to revise the procedure for determining the bumper test area under the pedestrian safety regulation. This proposal corrects shortcomings in the current definitions which could lead to a narrower test area than intended (leading to less effective pedestrian protection). This proposal includes a “bumper beam” determination method. The proposed changes also require the form of a new series of amendments (rather than a Supplement) and proposes a transition date of 1 September 2019 (rather than the previous 2017).

The proposal also includes a September 2017 transition date in the event that the GRSP determines that the proposal should be treated as a new series of amendments rather than as a Supplement.

Proposal to allow the installation of different light colours on seat-belt buckles to improve visibility. The proposal also addresses the alignment of ambient light designs in modern cars with the functional element of an occupant protection device to support its visual exposition in the vehicle compartment. This document supersedes GRSP/2015/15.

Further refinements from the European Commission to the proposal to amend the bumper test area procedures under the pedestrian safety GTR.

Proposal to amend document GRSG/2015/8 which would revise the procedure for determining the bumper test area under the pedestrian safety regulation.

Proposal to require seat-belt reminders for all seating positions, including rear positions, and to clarify the scope of the regulation.

Proposal to improve the belt routing and positioning of the universal child restraint system seat fixture during testing.

Status report on the development of a global technical regulation to address high voltage electrical safety in electric vehicles and their components (such as recharging inlets and rechargeable electric energy storage systems (REESS)). The draft regulation especially concerns flammable electrolytes and covers both in-use and post-crash environments.

Revised version of the proposal (formal document GRSP/2015/9 ) to extend the scope of UN Regulation No. 129 to include non-Integral child restraint systems (“Universal Booster” or “Specific to vehicle Booster”). This version includes all corrections to the text made by the Informal Working Group on Child Restraint Systems through it 6 May 2015 session.

Revised amendment, including track changes, to introduce all the modifications needed in UN Regulation No. 129 (Enhanced Child Restraint System (ECRS)) that were suggested by the experts of the informal working group on Child Restraint Systems (IWG CRS) to extend the scope of this Regulation to Non-Integral child restraint systems (“Universal Booster” or “Specific to vehicle Booster”) (Phase 2 of the UN Regulation).

Request for clarification concerning head restraint testing configurations.

Companion presentation to the proposal contained in document GRSP-57-17.

Text prepared the European Association of Automotive Suppliers (CLEPA) to clarify the provisions for dynamic testing of rear seat systems, advanced restraint system approval and transitional provisions. It supersedes document GRSP/2015/4 and GRSP/2015/16.

Text prepared by the Informal Working Group on Frontal Impact (IWG FI) as an outcome of discussions of the Working Party on Passive Safety (GRSP) at its fifty-seventh session on developing a separate new Regulation on frontal impact focusing on requirements for restraint systems.

Proposal to amend the bumper test area procedures under the pedestrian safety GTR.
This proposal includes the “bumper beam measurement” in the procedure.

Proposal to introduce a definition for “bucket seat” ( front passenger seat having a non-adjustable seat back) which would be exempt from the ISOFIX anchorage requirements. The proposal also exempts certain vehicle/seating configurations from ISOFIX requirements, addressing cases where the vehicle design and purpose mitigate against the use of such child restraints and ISOFIX systems.

Proposal to clarify dynamic testing, rear seat system, advanced restraint system approval, and transitional provisions under UN R16.

Text prepared by the UN R44 Technical Services Group to clarify the regulation, including test failure parameters, CRS displacement or locking systems, seat installation color coding systems, and use of load limiting devices. The test procedure would be modified, including an increase in the applied load to exceed the maximum allowed resistance to permit sliding of the strap through the quick adjuster and through rigid parts, increased tolerances related thereto, deletion of the option for shorter shift (deemed unnecessary since it is a test on the strap, not on the complete component), and modification of drawings to improve consistency with the text.

Proposal to amend the toxicity and flammability declarations via references to EN71 (European safety standards).

Proposal to amend the regulation frontal impacts with a view towards the establishment of a new regulation on frontal impact testing for occupant restraint systems (full width rigid barrier test). The proposal increases the thorax compression criterion (ThCC) stringency to 42 mm (from 50 mm).

Proposal from the Bumper Test Area Task Force to revise the procedure for determining the bumper test area under the pedestrian safety regulation. The proposal introduces a “bumper beam” method for determining the test area and includes a September 2017 transition date.

Proposal to extend the scope of UN Regulation No. 129 to include non-Integral child restraint systems (“Universal Booster” or “Specific to vehicle Booster”) (Development Phase 2 of the UN Regulation).

Proposal for Supplement 7 to the 06 series of amendments to Regulation No. 14 and for Supplement 6 to the 06 series of amendments to Regulation No. 16 to clarify the texts related to the recently expanded height requirements for the effective upper belt anchorage (Supplement 4 to the 07 series of amendments to Regulation No. 14).

Draft new Regulation prepared by the Informal Working Group on Frontal Impact to establish uniform provisions for the approval of passenger cars with regard to their occupant-restraint system performance in the event of a frontal collision.

Proposal from the Informal Working Group on Frontal Impact to increase the stringency of the Thorax Compression Criterion (ThCC) for the Hybrid III 5th female dummy in the passenger seat to 34 mm under the proposed new regulation to test the performance of occupant restraint systems in the event of a frontal collision. The transition date would be 1 September 2020.

Proposal to clarify the installation provisions for “general use” safety-belts (Annex 1B, item 12).

Proposal to expand the application area of the energy absorption criteria for seating in order to facilitate the optimization of seat-belt load limiters by allowing limited occupant contact with these seat areas.

Proposal to allow the installation of different light colours on seat-belt buckles to improve visibility. The proposal also addresses the alignment of ambient light designs in modern cars with the functional element of an occupant protection device to support its visual exposition in the vehicle compartment.

Updated proposal to clarify dynamic testing, rear seat system, advanced restraint system approval, and transitional provisions under UN R16, superseding document GRSP/2015/4.