Proposal to clarify that only light-signalling devices may incorporate an illuminated logo.

Proposal to a new paragraph 4.20. in UN R149 to clarify that road illumination devices shall not incorporate a manufacturer logo and to specify under Annex 5 of UN R150 (requirements for the shape of the illuminating surface of retro-reflective devices) that for classes IA, IB and IVA, these requirements do not permit the shape to represent a manufacturer logo.

Germany has provided this proposal to revise their earlier submission (document GRPE/2012/2) pursuant to discussions held with the experts from the United Kingdom, the Netherlands and the European Commission.

Working document in support of the effort to facilitate uniformity in the use of terms, acronyms and other specialized language in regulations.

Request for guidance from Germany on the possible further development of the regulation on replacement catalytic converters pursuant to the findings of a German study. The request particularly asks whether the regulation should require improved durability and emissions performance and whether a working group should be established to develop specific proposals. The document includes the findings on the emission performance of approved pollution control devices under the current UN R103.

Text prepared by Germany to introduce amendments to Annex 9 of Regulation No. 101 regarding the procedure for the determination of the electric range of hybrid electric vehicles taking into account the use of the fuel consuming engine.

Proposed changes with regard to the implementation of technical specifications for Lane Departure Warning Systems (LDWS)

Knott TrailerTechnik proposal to update the wording of Annex 14, para. 1.1 to cover “electromechanical or electrohydraulical” brake transmission devices. Primarily in German language.

Proposal to require an automatic adjustment of the service brakes for trailers of class O1 and O2.

Supporting document to explain Germany’s proposal for mandatory automatic adjustment of brakes for class 01 and 02 trailers.

Proposal to maintain a wet grip index of 0.65 for class C3 normal tires and regular snow tires under the discussions to establish wet grip provisions and testing procedures for category C2 and C3 tires.

Status report, including the current state of the draft text, on efforts to reach agreement on the introduction of provisions for electro-hydraulic systems into the test conditions for trailers with electrical braking systems.

Status report, including the current state of the draft text, on efforts to reach agreement on the introduction of provisions for electro-hydraulic systems into the test conditions for trailers with electrical braking systems.

Proposal to develop regulatory provisions that would enable the approval of automated steering systems (i.e., systems that control vehicle lateral movement) that operate at speeds higher than 10 km/h. The proposal originates from discussions on lane-keeping assistance systems and on automated driving.

Status report, including the current state of the draft text, on efforts to reach agreement on the introduction of provisions for electro-hydraulic systems into the test conditions for trailers with electrical braking systems.

Proposal for a new annex concerning “special additional requirements for trailers of category O₂ without pneumatic connections and equipped with service braking systems with pneumatic energy storage devices”.

One of the outcomes of the work on updating UN R55 was the recognition that agricultural couplings present a set of challenges distinct from other vehicles. Therefore, Germany proposes the establishment of an informal working group to develop a new regulations (UN R55-A) to respond to the specific needs of agricultural vehicle couplings.

One of the outcomes of the work on updating UN R55 was the recognition that agricultural couplings present a set of challenges distinct from other vehicles. This revised proposal takes into account comments received during the February 2016 GRRF session for the establishment of an informal working group to develop a new regulation (UN R55-A) to respond to the specific needs of agricultural vehicle couplings.

Proposal of amendments to the draft proposal concerning technical requirements for automated steering functions operating at speeds up to 10 km/h and for corrective steering functions under UN R79.

Proposal of updated objectives and timelines for the work of the ACSF informal group.

Updated terms of reference for the automated steering informal group as agreed during the September 2016 GRRF session.

Presentation on trial runs of the proposed test procedures for evaluating automated steering systems under UN R79.

Germany reviews problems with applying UN specifications for the marking of winter tyres, covering disparities in definitions and performance requirements across the tyre regulations (UN R30, R54, R75, R106, R108, R109 and R117). Therefore, Germany proposes that GRRF work to resolve these disparities and offers two possible solutions: 1) Introduce the definition of "Snow tyre for use in severe snow conditions” and the related performance and marking requirements established under UN R109 and R117 into UN R30, R54, R75, R108, and (possibly) R106; 2) Amending UN R117 to extend the scope of its snow performance criteria to additional tyre classes and categories, such as special tyres (POR, MPT), all terrain (AT) tyres, and retreaded tyres for passenger cars.

Proposal to simplify the verification of sufficient movement on the balancer (of the compensator) without having to take measurements underneath the trailer in an potentially unsecured position and to correct the text of Annex 12 (Conditions governing the testing of vehicles equipped with inertia (overrun) braking systems). Intention to provide an objective calculation method as part of setting requirements for permissible “differential travel” or swivel.

Proposal to clarify the intent and rationale behind the proposal to simplify the verification of sufficient movement on the balancer without having to take measurements underneath the trailer in a potentially unsafe position.