Revised version of document GRRF/2016/6 pursuant to discussions held during the February 2016 GRRF session proposing to delete provisions for electronic stability and brake-assist systems from UN R13-H as part of their transposition into new stand-alone regulations.

Revised version of document GRRF/2016/7 pursuant to discussions held during the February 2016 GRRF session, proposing a new UN Regulation based upon brake-assist system provisions extracted from UN R13-H.

Revised version of document GRRF/2016/8 pursuant to discussions held during the February 2016 GRRF session, proposing a new UN Regulation comprised of provisions concerning electronic stability control systems extracted from UN R13-H.

Revised version of document GRRF/2016/9 pursuant to discussions held during the February 2016 GRRF session, proposing a new UN Regulation on tire installation for use within the International Whole Vehicle Type Approval system.

UN R90 specifies one minimum shear strength requirement for brake shoe assemblies and one requirement for brake pad assemblies in Regulation No. 90 via a reference to ISO 6312. However, ISO 6312 specifies test methods for hot and cold shear tests. Therefore, GRRF is requested to clarify whether the strength requirements are for both hot and cold shear.

Revised proposal to align UN R78 with the provisions for anti-lock braking systems used in other regulations, including specific exemptions for certain off-road vehicles as incorporated in UN Regulation No. 13. The proposal clarifies the limits on the use of any temporary ABS deactivation switch and prohibition against permanent disabling of ABS if fitted on a motorcycle. The European Commission prepared this revised proposal in cooperation with Germany, the Netherlands and IMMA. Given the importance of the changes, the proposal includes transitional provisions.

Revised proposal to align UN R78 with the provisions for anti-lock braking systems used in other regulations, including specific exemptions for certain off-road vehicles as incorporated in UN Regulation No. 13. The proposal clarifies the limits on the use of any temporary ABS deactivation switch and prohibition against permanent disabling of ABS if fitted on a motorcycle. This revised proposal takes into account comments received during the February 2016 GRRF session.

Presentation explaining the proposal to establish requirements for the approval of replacement brake lining assemblies for L-category vehicles.

Information and status report on the European Commission Cooperative ITS Deployment Platform established in 2014 to define the European framework for connected vehicles and on the Commission Decision C(2015) 6943 of 19 October 2015 establishing a High Level Group on the Competitiveness and Sustainable Growth of the Automotive Industry in the European Union (GEAR 2030) with particular attention to the evolution of connected and autonomous vehicles.

The previous GRRF session considered a proposal to add a trigger threshold requirement and to modify the sampling rate, deceleration limit and data selection criteria for category B brake-assist systems. CLEPA has provided this presentation to clarify the background behind the BAS provisions and facilitate further discussion.

Technical services have reported difficulties in interpreting the requirements and procedures incorporated in the 02 series of amendments to UN R90. Therefore, this submission proposes a special interest group to consider whether an informal working group may be needed to revised UN 92.02.

Revised proposal to ensure that coupling balls do not block rear lighting and/or registration plates. In line with the EU General Safety Rule, Annex IV specification for application of UN R55, couplings that might block lighting or plates must be removable, repositionable, and unlockable in order to make it easier for users to remove them or reposition them when not in use (e.g., towing a trailer.) Coupling balls that are so designed as to be unable to block lighting or plates may still incorporate locks and/or require tools to remove or reposition.