108. The representative of the Russian Federation, Co-Chair of the IWG on PTI presented the outcome of the thirty-third and thirty-fourth meetings of the group, held virtually on 5 December 2023 and 13 February 2024, respectively.

109. He reported that the group continued its deliberations on in-service compliance assessment, he explained the stance of the group regarding Advanced Driver Assistance Systems (ADAS) and Automated Driving Systems (ADS) and the potential role of the Electronic-Periodical Technical Inspections (e-PTI). He noted the need for e-PTI, to obtain data from the vehicle’s Electronic Control Units (ECU) using an electronic interface (e.g. scan tools). He thanked the expert from Japan for his presentation on e-PTI in Japan. He recalled the collaboration with GRSG on the development of a draft rule on Accident Emergency Call Systems (AECS). He highlighted the study presented by industry evaluating the European roadworthiness package and specifically assessed the impact of PTI on accident prevention measures. He informed the World Forum that the IWG was revisiting its Terms of Reference and would present an updated version to WP.29 at its June 2024 session. He recalled WP.29 that the mandate of the Group would expire in June 2024. He explained that the group would request WP.29 to extend the mandate until June 2027.

110. As proposed by Finland, WP.29 agreed to await the revisited TORs at its 193rd session for consideration and adoption together with the extension of the group’s mandate.

111. The WP.29 Chair recalled the vacant position of the Co-Chair of the IWG on PTI and invited contracting parties to consider nomination of a candidate.