Proposal from the GRSG task force on Automated Vehicles Regulation Screening to enable the application of UN R161 to ADS vehicles.

Proposal from the GRSG task force on Automated Vehicles Regulation Screening to enable the application of UN R161 to ADS vehicles.

Proposal to amend UN R161 to introduce Supplement 6. This document amends and supersedes ECE/TRANS/GRSG/2026/13. The amendment extends application to vehicles of category X and Y without a driver and without manual driving controls equipped with an automated Driving System. New paragraphs define ADS feature of type 1 and type 2. Paragraph 2.5. is amended to specify device to prevent unauthorized use requirements. Paragraph 4.3.2. is amended to exclude requirements during remote-control manoeuvring and remote-control parking as defined in UN R79, for vehicles of categories X and Y, or when an ADSF-2 is activated by an authorized registered digital key.