Proposal to require checking of non-integral child restraints (e.g., booster seats) for risk of injuries caused by narrow contact with buckle and safety-belt such as may be caused by strong local pressure from twisted buckles, belts, or tongues.

Proposal to update the Communication Form since from the 07 series of amendments rear safety belt reminders have been added.

Proposal to introduce a definition for “insert” and provisions for their use.

Proposal to explicitly state that functional safety requirements apply to categories of vehicles beyond M₁ through the addition of the following text marked in bold:

When leaving the vehicle, the driver shall be informed by a signal (e.g. optical or audible signal) if the vehicleis still in the active driving possible mode. Moreover, in case of vehicles of category M₂ and M₃, such signal shall already be given when leaving the driver seat.

Proposal to clarify that the warning signal to alert a driver of an M₂ or M₃ vehicle with more than 22 seating positions if the vehicle is in active-driving-possible mode when the driver leaves the seat shall be activated upon leaving the seat, not the vehicle.

Proposal to exempt “sensors, cameras, radar devices, etc.” components of approved driver assist systems from the Annex 3 prohibition against damage provided the basic braking and steering performance remains intact.

Proposal to specify the Q6 dummy in lieu of the Q3 with regard to integral ECRS testing and to add the Q3 to the already existing Q6 under the 02 series of amendments.

Proposal by the expert from the Netherlands, aiming to achieve an identification of hydrogen-fuelled buses and trucks which is consistent with already existing regulated identification for Liquified Petroleum Gas (LPG), Compressed Natural Gas (CNG) and Liquid Natural Gas (LNG) fuelled buses. The background for the additional labelling would help emergency services to determine how to approach these vehicles in case of a fire. This proposal extends the scope to N2/N3 vehicles due to the wider use and introduces consistency for the installation of labels

Proposal to align UN R134 with UN R67 and UN R110 with regard to labelling requirements and to assist emergency services in determining appropriate responses in case of fire.

Proposal corrects an omission in paragraph 3 with regard to information on safety-belt reminders and aligns the regulation with Annex I of EU regulation 2018/858.

Introduces wording to clarify that the performance of protective helmets may be affected by using accessories not tested during the type approval procedure. Changes introduced by customers on helmets are not covered once the helmet has been type-approved.

Proposal to align UN R12 with the provisions of GTR 20 on post-crash electrical safety and the administrative provisions of Revision 3 to the 1958 Agreement. The amendments only impact the approval of vehicles with an electric power train operating at high voltage.

Proposal to align UN R135 with the provisions of GTR 20 on post-crash electrical safety and the administrative provisions of Revision 3 to the 1958 Agreement. The proposed amendments only relate to vehicles with an electric power train operating at high voltage.

Proposal to clarify requirements for the adjustment of the passenger seat back when installing the Hybrid-III 5th percentile female dummy.

Proposal to correct the vehicle type definition.

Proposal to clarify the requirements for monitoring the chest deflection of the Q10 dummy and for the correct measurement of the location of the thoracic spine.

Proposal to amend the existing procedure that measures the prescriptions of the minimum sitting height for booster cushions.

Proposal form the Ad Hoc Group on Child Restraint Systems to introduce definitions, requirements and a test procedure for lower tether anchorages.

Proposal to introduce provisions for labelling/identifying buses and trucks equipped with an electric drivetrain in a manner consistent with similar provisions already provided for vehicles fueled by Liquified Petroleum Gas (LPG), Compressed Natural Gas (CNG), Liquid Natural Gas (LNG) and Compressed Hydrogen (H2).

Proposal to clarify the single belt route principle mentioned in paragraph 3.2.2.

Proposal to introduce definitions, requirements and a test procedure for lower tether anchorages.

Proposal to introduce definitions, requirements and a test procedure for lower tether anchorages.

Proposal to introduce provisions for identification of buses and trucks equipped with an electric drivetrain consistent with existing regulated identification for Liquified Petroleum Gas (LPG), Compressed Natural Gas (CNG), Liquid Natural Gas (LNG) and Compressed Hydrogen (H2) fueled trucks and buses.

Proposal to introduce provisions for the specifications and calibration procedure of the 3-D “H”-point machine and the procedure for determining the “H”-point and the actual torso angle for seating positions in motor vehicles, to be used in all referenced UN Regulations and GTR.

Proposal to update references to the three-dimensional “H” point measurement and calibration procedure pursuant to the transposition of these provisions from the Consolidated Resolution on the Construction of Vehicles (RE3) to Mutual Resolution No. 1.

Proposal to update references to the three-dimensional “H” point measurement and calibration procedure pursuant to the transposition of these provisions into Mutual Resolution No. 1.

Proposal to update references to the three-dimensional “H” point measurement and calibration procedure pursuant to the transposition of these provisions into Mutual Resolution No. 1.

Proposal to amend documents WP.29/2023/49 and WP.29/2023/50 (adopted by WP.29 in June 2023) to clarify the definition of the “third of windscreen”.

Proposal by Australia, France, Germany, Italy, Japan, Republic of Korea, the Netherlands, Spain, the United Kingdom, and the European Commission to revise requirements on thermal propagation and the approval of electric powered vehicles.

Proposal from Australia, France, Germany, Italy, Japan, Republic of Korea, the Netherlands, Spain, the United Kingdom and the European Commission to introduce the term and definition of “common space”, provisions for ensuring the confidentiality of intellectual property, and to note exemptions for existing approvals with regard to the provision “to allow egress” in the approval Communication form.

Request to prepare a proposal to amend GTR 13 in order to resolve inconsistencies between Parts I and II of Amendment 1 to the regulation.

Proposal to allow the use of talcum for the dust resistance test as an alternative to dry
quartz.

Proposal to enable approval of an Enhanced Child Restraint System (ECRS) with a module that is, or can be, converted into a booster seat or an ECRS with a module of a vehicle-specific application.

Proposal to update the options under multiple International Organization for Standardization (ISO) envelope drawings in appendix 2 to annex 6, including adding references to UN R129.

Proposal to correct paragraph references and add the Regulation number in the introduction section (i.e., replace “Regulation No. XXX” with “Regulation No. 174”).

Proposal to clarify the scope of data from tests to the windscreen that must be provided for the purpose of type approval.

Proposal to clarify the scope of data from tests to the windscreen that must be provided for the purpose of type approval.

Proposal to introduce provisions on Deployable Pedestrian Protection Systems (DPPS) pursuant to Amendment 3 to GTR 9.

Proposal to clarify that the removal of an insert may also trigger additional tests with alternative dummy statures.

Proposal to improve the shoulder height requirements to properly take the dimensions of premature newborns into account.

Proposal to amend paras. 15.1.1. to 15.1.4. to change the transitional provisions and allow Contracting Parties to issue approvals according to the 05 series of amendments. As from entry into force of the 06 series, no Contracting Party shall refuse approval under the 06 series. As from 18 months after entry into force, no Contracting Party shall grant approvals unless the helmet or visor type meets the 06 series requirements. As from 30 months after entry into force, all Contracting Parties shall prohibit approval marks referring to type approvals granted under the preceding series. As from 36 months after entry into force, Contracting Parties may prohibit the sale of helmets and visors which do not meet the 06 series requirements.

Proposal to:

• Replace ‘seat belt’ with ‘safety-belt’ throughout the regulation,
• Insert new definitions for adult safety-belt, battery, pre-loading device, primary means of restraint, small infant support, supplemental restraint system, and user inflatable elements,
• Amend marking and labelling requirements for enhanced child restraint systems and inserts,
• Add provisions for supplemental restraint systems including deployment conditions and fail-safe procedures,
• Establish requirements for batteries including removability and low battery voltage reminders,
• Add provisions for loss of vehicle battery connection warnings,
• Clarify insert and small infant support requirements and marking arrangements,
• Update dynamic testing procedures for supplemental restraint systems,
• Establish transitional provisions with entry into force on 1 September 2029 and 1 September 2030.

Presentation submitted but not delivered during the session raising concerns over the performance of heavy truck AEB systems in recognizing obstacles, especially road work signage.

Video posted on YouTube by the Netherlands traffic authority and related to the presentation on AEBS performance (document GRVA-01-43).

Video by the Netherlands traffic authority uploaded to YouTube regarding tests conducted on the performance of heavy truck AEB systems. The video is related to the presentation on the performance of AEBS (document GRVA-01-43).

Dutch Safety Board report on ADs-equipped vehicle safety performance issues.