Proposal to specify that "the motor-vehicle’s user instructions (e.g. owner’s manual, vehicle handbook) shall clearly specify that the removable or repositionable mechanical coupling device shall always be removed or repositioned when it is not in use.” The purpose is to comply with an EU General Safety Regulation provision that prohibits couplings from obscuring rear lighting components or registration plates.
This proposal (WP.29/2020/27) was adopted by the World Forum. Thirty-six Contracting Parties out of the 45 applying UN R55 were present for the vote by AC.1. Thirty-six voted in favor with zero against and zero abstaining.