Proposal to add a foonote to ensure a review of AEBS target speeds by 2021 in the expectation that experience and technological improvements will provide data and justification for lowering target speeds and enhancing safety.

Comments on the draft amendment to UN R79 addressing automated steering as it stood at the end of the third ACSF informal group session. This document also raises links to rear vision (UN R46), AEBS (UN R131), and park assist systems.

Proposal to introduce provisions for implementing the option (contained in footnote) for approval of certain “medium-duty” vehicles either under UN R152 (M₁/N₁) or UN R131 (M₂/N₂ /M₃). The proposal aims to clarify terms and establish procedures for demonstrating equivalent performance.

Proposal to amend UN R13, 13-H, 79, 89, 130, 131, 139, 140, 152, 155, 156, 157, 171, 175, and 178 by introducing provisions on software identification and software updates. Amendments add new paragraphs referring to Software Identification Number definitions in Consolidated Resolution R.E.3, require manufacturers to provide Technical Services with information on hardware and software influencing performance, permit vehicle manufacturers to apply for new approvals differentiating software versions for registered versus new vehicles while avoiding test duplication, and modify production discontinuation provisions to exclude cases where manufacturers seek approval extensions for software updates of registered vehicles.