| Reference Number: | WP.29/2011/60 |
| Meeting Session(s): | 154th WP.29 session (21-24 Jun 2011) |
| Document date: | 01 Apr 11 |
| Document status: | Adopted text published |
| Regarding: | |
| Adoption Vote | |
| This proposal (WP.29/2011/60) was adopted by the World Forum. Thirty-one Contracting Parties out of the 38 applying UN R55 were present for the vote by AC.1. Thirty-one voted in favor with zero against and zero abstaining. | |
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| Reference Number: | WP.29/2011/60/Corr.1 |
| Meeting Session(s): | 154th WP.29 session (21-24 Jun 2011) |
| Document date: | 01 Jun 11 |
| Document status: | Adopted by WP.29 |
| Regarding: |
| Reference Number: | WP.29/2010/66 |
| Meeting Session(s): | 151st WP.29 session (22-25 Jun 2010) |
| Document date: | 08 Apr 10 |
| Document status: | Adopted text published |
| Regarding: | |
| Adoption Vote | |
| This proposal (WP.29/2010/66) was adopted by the World Forum. Thirty-two Contracting Parties out of the 38 applying UN R55 were present for the vote by AC.1. Thirty-two voted in favor with zero against and zero abstaining. | |
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Proposal as approved by the GRRF to introduce amendments on requirements for movable couplings, increased range of application of remote controls to couplings similar to C50-X and G50-X, possible increase of characteristic values of standard couplings and to include of further requirements on the mounting of couplings.
| Reference Number: | WP.29/2015/7 |
| Meeting Session(s): | 165th WP.29 session (10-13 Mar 2015) |
| Document date: | 23 Dec 14 |
| Document status: | Adopted text published |
| Regarding: | |
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Proposal as prepared by the UN R55 informal group and approved by the GRRF to update UN R55 with respect to:
a) Requirements on remote indication;
b) Availability of information on coupling fixing points for A50X couplings;
c) On lateral strength of drawbars; and
d) a new class definition for fully automatic drawbar couplings.
| Reference Number: | WP.29/2016/5 |
| Meeting Session(s): | 168th WP.29 session (8-11 Mar 2016) |
| Document date: | 22 Dec 15 |
| Document status: | Adopted text published |
| Regarding: | |
| Adoption Vote | |
| This proposal (WP.29/2016/5), Amended para. 58, was adopted by the World Forum. Thirty-three Contracting Parties out of the 42 applying UN R55 were present for the vote by AC.1. Thirty-three voted in favor with zero against and zero abstaining. | |
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Proposal to ensure that coupling balls do not block rear lighting and/or registration plates.
| Reference Number: | WP.29/2016/53 |
| Meeting Session(s): | 169th WP.29 session (21-24 Jun 2016) |
| Document date: | 05 Apr 16 |
| Document status: | Adopted text published |
| Regarding: | |
| Adoption Vote | |
| This proposal (WP.29/2016/53) was adopted by the World Forum. Thirty-four Contracting Parties out of the 42 applying UN R55 were present for the vote by AC.1. Thirty-four voted in favor with zero against and zero abstaining. | |
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Proposal for:
| Reference Number: | WP.29/2017/69 |
| Meeting Session(s): | 172nd WP.29 session (20-23 Jun 2017) |
| Document date: | 06 Apr 17 |
| Document status: | Adopted text published |
| Regarding: | |
| Adoption Vote | |
| This proposal (WP.29/2017/69) was adopted by the World Forum. Thirty-four Contracting Parties out of the 44 applying UN R55 were present for the vote by AC.1. Thirty-four voted in favor with zero against and zero abstaining. | |
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Proposal to improve the communication document. The current wording of item 2 in Annex 1 is redundant with item 3 and not aligned with similar texts (UN R58 or R73). The key point of item 2 is to identify the type of device or component approved.
| Reference Number: | WP.29/2019/96 |
| Meeting Session(s): | 179th WP.29 session (12-14 Nov 2019) |
| Document date: | 22 Aug 19 |
| Document status: | Formal WP.29 review |
| Regarding: | |
| Adoption Vote | |
| This proposal (WP.29/2019/96) was adopted by the World Forum. Thirty-four Contracting Parties out of the 45 applying UN R55 were present for the vote by AC.1. Thirty-four voted in favor with zero against and zero abstaining. | |
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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.
| Reference Number: | WP.29/2020/27 |
| Meeting Session(s): | 180th WP.29 session (9-12 Mar 2020) |
| Document date: | 19 Dec 19 |
| Document status: | Adopted text published |
| Regarding: | |
| Adoption Vote | |
| 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. | |
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Proposal to clarify the interpretation of wording for the articulation provided by flexible components.
| Reference Number: | WP.29/2020/103 |
| Meeting Session(s): | 182nd WP.29 session (10-12 Nov 2020) |
| Document date: | 21 Aug 20 |
| Document status: | Adopted by WP.29 |
| Regarding: | |
| Adoption Vote | |
| This proposal (WP.29/2020/103) was adopted by the World Forum. Thirty-three Contracting Parties out of the 46 applying UN R55 were present for the vote by AC.1. Thirty-three voted in favor with zero against and zero abstaining. | |
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Proposal to clarify that flexible components providing part of an articulation are not considered to be a special joint.
| Reference Number: | WP.29/2020/132 |
| Meeting Session(s): | 182nd WP.29 session (10-12 Nov 2020) |
| Document date: | 04 Sep 20 |
| Document status: | Adopted by WP.29 |
| Regarding: | |
| Adoption Vote | |
| This proposal (WP.29/2020/132) was adopted by the World Forum. Thirty-three Contracting Parties out of the 46 applying UN R55 were present for the vote by AC.1. Thirty-three voted in favor with zero against and zero abstaining. | |
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Proposal from GRSG to correct the omission of a Corrigendum to remove a subparagraph under paragraph 12.1 in UN R55.
| Reference Number: | WP.29/2021/105 |
| Meeting Session(s): | 185th WP.29 session (23-26 Nov 2021) |
| Document date: | 02 Sep 21 |
| Document status: | Adopted by WP.29 |
| Regarding: | |
| Adoption Vote | |
| This proposal (WP.29/2021/105) was adopted by the World Forum. Thirty-four Contracting Parties out of the 46 applying UN R55 were present for the vote by AC.1. Thirty-four voted in favor with zero against and zero abstaining. | |
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Proposal from GRSG to remove a subparagraph under paragraph 12.1 that should not have been included in Revision 2 of the Regulation.
| Reference Number: | WP.29/2021/153 |
| Meeting Session(s): | 185th WP.29 session (23-26 Nov 2021) |
| Document date: | 02 Sep 21 |
| Document status: | Adopted by WP.29 |
| Regarding: | |
| Adoption Vote | |
| This proposal (WP.29/2021/153) was adopted by the World Forum. Thirty-four Contracting Parties out of the 46 applying UN R55 were present for the vote by AC.1. Thirty-four voted in favor with zero against and zero abstaining. | |
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Proposal to correct cross-references. The paragraph 3.3. of Annex 6 is “Drawbar couplings and draw beams” and the paragraph 3.6 is “Drawbars”. Subparagraphs 3.6.1.–3.6.3. prescribe the tests of the drawbars.
| Reference Number: | WP.29/2022/39 |
| Meeting Session(s): | 186th WP.29 session (7-11 Mar 2022) |
| Document date: | 31 Dec 21 |
| Document status: | Adopted by WP.29 |
| Regarding: | |
| Adoption Vote | |
| This proposal (WP.29/2022/39) was adopted by the World Forum. Thirty-three Contracting Parties out of the 46 applying UN R55 were present for the vote by AC.1. Thirty-three voted in favor with zero against and zero abstaining. | |
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Proposal to correct cross-references. The paragraph 3.3. of Annex 6 is “Drawbar couplings and draw beams” and the paragraph 3.6 is “Drawbars”. Subparagraphs 3.6.1.–3.6.3. prescribe the tests of the drawbars.
| Reference Number: | WP.29/2022/40 |
| Meeting Session(s): | 186th WP.29 session (7-11 Mar 2022) |
| Document date: | 31 Dec 21 |
| Document status: | Adopted by WP.29 |
| Regarding: | |
| Adoption Vote | |
| This proposal (WP.29/2022/40) was adopted by the World Forum. Thirty-three Contracting Parties out of the 46 applying UN R55 were present for the vote by AC.1. Thirty-three voted in favor with zero against and zero abstaining. | |
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Proposal to clarify the need to have a support device for centre axle trailers, independent of the type of coupling device.
| Reference Number: | WP.29/2024/15 |
| Meeting Session(s): | 192nd WP.29 session (4-8 Mar 2024) |
| Document date: | 21 Dec 23 |
| Document status: | Adopted by WP.29 |
| Regarding: | |
| Adoption Vote | |
| This proposal (WP.29/2024/15) was adopted by the World Forum. Thirty-four Contracting Parties out of the 49 applying UN R55 were present for the vote by AC.1. Thirty-four voted in favor with zero against and zero abstaining. | |
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Correction to the summary description: “It is based on ECE/TRANS/WP.29/GRSG/2023/18”.
| Reference Number: | WP.29/2024/15/Corr.1 |
| Meeting Session(s): | 192nd WP.29 session (4-8 Mar 2024) |
| Document date: | 10 Jan 24 |
| Document status: | Adopted by WP.29 |
| Regarding: | |
| Adoption Vote | |
| This proposal (WP.29/2024/15/Corr.1) was adopted by the World Forum. Thirty-four Contracting Parties out of the 49 applying UN R55 were present for the vote by AC.1. Thirty-four voted in favor with zero against and zero abstaining. | |
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Proposal for the GRSG task force on Automated Vehicles Regulation Screening to address ADS vehicles, including the exemption of vehicles of subcategories X and Y from provisions concerning manual driving controls. No special provisions or exemptions apply to other ADS vehicles (unless provided for under other requirements for the safety of ADS vehicles).
| Reference Number: | GRSG/2025/21 |
| Submitted by: | Netherlands |
| Meeting Session(s): | 130th GRSG session (6-9 Oct) |
| Document date: | 17 Jul 25 |
| Document status: | Formal GR review |
| Regarding: |