Proposal to expand the scope of the regulation by deleting paragraph 1.2.2. which allows for the exclusion of “vehicles designed and constructed for special purposes where it is not possible, for practical reasons, to fit lateral protection devices” from the text. The UK submits that paragraphs 13 and 16 of the regulation provide specific provisions that address this situation whereas the exclusion clause allows for a broader interpretation that unnecessarily limits the use of lateral protection devices. Moreover, exemptions may still be accorded at the national level.

Proposal to delete the Supplement number from the approval since supplements are not extensions and do not require renumbering under 1958 Agreement procedures.

Proposal to delete exhaust and fuel consumption provisions since these attributes are regulated by contracting parties and national authorities.

UK input to confirm basic understanding of the proposed categories of corrective steering and automatically commanded steering functions and to propose requirements under each category.

Proposed changes to the draft amendment to UN R79 on automatically commanded steering functions.

Proposals to delineate the difference between corrective steering (driver assistance) and automatically commanded steering (automated driving) functions, clarify the definition of Complex Electronic Systems, require system deactivation when sensors are blocked, and to require indication of the level/version of software in use.

Proposal to specify that “handrails and handholds at doorways where the associated residual space is not designated for passengers positioned for travel, and where intrusion into the space presents no risk of contact with passengers, shall also be ignored.”

Review of the October 2015 – April 2016 programme initiated in the UK in response to revelations of emissions testing defeat devices on VW vehicles.