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ADS guidance and interpretation document: SMS safety risk management para. 8.1.6.1.(b)
Reference Number: ADS-21-52/Rev.1

Proposal to improve the interpretation of para. 8.1.6.1.(b) concerning verification that the risk-management activity is not limited to the ADS itself but includes risk arising from organisation/people which can affect the SMS effectiveness or the safety of the ADS.

Meeting Sessions: 21st ADS session (14-17 Jul)
Document date: 16 Jul 26
Relevant to: WP.29 Regulatory Project | Automated Driving Systems, GTR No. 26 | Automated Driving Systems, and UN Regulation No. 185 | Approval of vehicles with regard to their Automated Driving Systems
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ADS guidance and interpretation document: SMS safety policy para. 8.1.5.1.
Reference Number: ADS-21-56/Rev.1

Proposal to improve the interpretation of para. 8.1.5.1. concerning the scope and contents of the manufacturer’s SMS safety policy.

Meeting Sessions: 21st ADS session (14-17 Jul)
Document date: 16 Jul 26
Relevant to: WP.29 Regulatory Project | Automated Driving Systems, GTR No. 26 | Automated Driving Systems, and UN Regulation No. 185 | Approval of vehicles with regard to their Automated Driving Systems
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ADS guidance and interpretation document: SMS safety policy para. 8.1.5.1.(a)
Reference Number: ADS-21-57/Rev.1

Proposal to improve the interpretation of para. 8.1.5.1.(a) concerning the definition of the principles and objectives upon which the SMS is built, operated, and maintained.

Meeting Sessions: 21st ADS session (14-17 Jul)
Document date: 16 Jul 26
Relevant to: WP.29 Regulatory Project | Automated Driving Systems, GTR No. 26 | Automated Driving Systems, and UN Regulation No. 185 | Approval of vehicles with regard to their Automated Driving Systems
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ADS guidance and interpretation document: SMS safety policy para. 8.1.5.1.(b)
Reference Number: ADS-21-58/Rev.1

Proposal to improve the interpretation of para. 8.1.5.1.(b) concerning the general recognition of the inherent risks of ADS-related activities throughout their life cycle, including the risks of the parties involved.

Meeting Sessions: 21st ADS session (14-17 Jul)
Document date: 16 Jul 26
Relevant to: WP.29 Regulatory Project | Automated Driving Systems, GTR No. 26 | Automated Driving Systems, and UN Regulation No. 185 | Approval of vehicles with regard to their Automated Driving Systems
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ADS guidance and interpretation document: SMS safety policy para. 8.1.5.1.(c)
Reference Number: ADS-21-59/Rev.1

Proposal to improve the interpretation of para. 8.1.5.1.© concerning the organizational structure and the safety governance elements and their appropriateness for the needs of the organisation.

Meeting Sessions: 21st ADS session (14-17 Jul)
Document date: 16 Jul 26
Relevant to: WP.29 Regulatory Project | Automated Driving Systems, GTR No. 26 | Automated Driving Systems, and UN Regulation No. 185 | Approval of vehicles with regard to their Automated Driving Systems
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ADS guidance and interpretation document: SMS safety policy (para. 8.1.5.1.(d))
Reference Number: ADS-21-60/Rev.1

Proposal to amend the interpretation of para. 8.1.5.1.(d) to replace “a key” with “an”, delete “effective”, and insert “processes” before “of the SMS”. The proposal streamlines guidance text on SMS safety policy to improve clarity in describing how safety policy demonstrates management commitment to safety through approval by the accountable executive and supports promotion of safety and continuous improvement of the SMS.

Meeting Sessions: 21st ADS session (14-17 Jul)
Document date: 16 Jul 26
Relevant to: WP.29 Regulatory Project | Automated Driving Systems, GTR No. 26 | Automated Driving Systems, and UN Regulation No. 185 | Approval of vehicles with regard to their Automated Driving Systems
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ADS guidance and interpretation document: SMS safety policy para. 8.1.5.1.(e)
Reference Number: ADS-21-61/Rev.1

Proposal to improve the interpretation of para. 8.1.5.1.(e) the description of the means/approaches to engage people within the organisation in the culture of safety.

Meeting Sessions: 21st ADS session (14-17 Jul)
Document date: 16 Jul 26
Relevant to: WP.29 Regulatory Project | Automated Driving Systems, GTR No. 26 | Automated Driving Systems, and UN Regulation No. 185 | Approval of vehicles with regard to their Automated Driving Systems
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ADS guidance and interpretation document: SMS-Safety assurance para 8.1.8.1.
Reference Number: ADS-21-62/Rev.1

Proposal to remove brackets around GB/T 34590 Road vehicles – Functional safety and GB/T 43267 Road vehicles – Safety of the intended functionality in para. 8.1.5.1. References for Implementation. The approval authority or its designated technical service shall verify that the safety policy covers definition of principles and objectives, general recognition of inherent risks of ADS-related activities throughout their life cycle, organisational structure and safety governance elements, evidence of commitment to safety, and description of means/approaches to engage people within the organisation in the culture of safety.

Meeting Sessions: 21st ADS session (14-17 Jul)
Document date: 16 Jul 26
Relevant to: WP.29 Regulatory Project | Automated Driving Systems, GTR No. 26 | Automated Driving Systems, and UN Regulation No. 185 | Approval of vehicles with regard to their Automated Driving Systems
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