The Informal Working Group on Emergency Door Opening (IWG-EDO) will develop amendments to UN Regulations Nos. 11 and 21 and request authorization to amend UN GTR No. 1 and UN GTR No. 14, with a draft for submission to GRSP’s 80th session. In a second step, it will develop amendments for further post-crash extrication requirements for UN Regulations Nos. 94, 95, 135 and 137 and UN GTR No. 1 and 14, with a draft for submission to GRSP’s 82nd session. The group will be chaired by Germany with the Republic of Korea as Vice-Chair and OICA providing the Secretariat.

The 25th session of the GRSP Task Force on Automated Vehicles Regulatory Screening (AVRS) was held online on 28 April 2026. The Task Force discussed regulatory frameworks for Y-category vehicles, including mass compatibility and crash test exceptions, and reviewed UN Regulation 127 on pedestrian protection for Y-category vehicles. The Task Force also addressed UN Regulation 12 feedback and identified minor mistakes in three proposals: ECE/TRANS/WP.29/2026/63, ECE/TRANS/WP.29/2026/65, and ECE/TRANS/WP.29/2026/71, which require corrections before submission to WP.29.

UN R21 requires the owner’s manual to contain clear instructions for power-operated window/roof panel/partition systems, including explanation of possible consequences, use of driver-controlled switches, and WARNING messages indicating dangers to children and requiring special care with remote closing systems. UN R173 references to Annex 9, paragraph 3 are unnecessary as this paragraph no longer exists in R173 but is now in UN R16 S10 Annex. UN R94 Annex 3 requires a line break.

Proposal to enable application to vehicles of category X, including attention to ADAS/ADS sensors and providing specifications for test procedures and dummy positioning requirements for vehicles of category X in frontal collision protection testing.

Proposal to amend UN R94 to account for vehicles of category X and extend application to vehicles without driver and without manual driving controls. Amendments modify scope, definitions of vehicle width, steering wheel displacement, door locking systems, airbag requirements, dummy positioning, and seat positioning. References to vehicles of category Y are excluded. Technical Service determines least favourable test side for vehicles of category X.

Proposal to amend UN R94 to account for vehicles of category X1 without driver and without manual driving controls inside the vehicle. The Regulation is amended to extend its application to vehicles equipped with an Automated Driving System (ADS). Modifications address vehicle width definition, steering wheel displacement requirements, door locking systems, airbag compliance, seat positioning, and test dummy placement for vehicles without a driver’s seat.

Proposal from the AVRS task force to amend UN R94 for application to ADS vehicles.

Proposal of amendments to enable application of UN R94 to ADS vehicles designed to carry occupants.

Proposal to enable application of UN R94 to certain ADS-equipped vehicles.

Text from Germany on behalf of the GRSP AVRS task force to enable the application of the regulation to vehicles equipped with an Automated Driving System.

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.

Revised proposal based on document GRSP/2024/7 to update references to the three-dimensional “H” point measurement and calibration procedure pursuant to moving such provisions from the Consolidated Resolution on the Construction of Vehicles (R.E.3) 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 from the Consolidated Resolution on the Construction of Vehicles (RE3) to Mutual Resolution No. 1.

Proposal to introduce requirements for the post-crash safety of hydrogen-fuelled vehicles based on the Amendment 1 to UN GTR No. 13 (Hydrogen and Fuel Cells Vehicles).

Proposal aims to resolve editorial issues and to introduce requirements for the post-crash safety of hydrogen-fuelled vehicles based on the Amendment 1 to UN GTR No. 13 (Hydrogen and Fuel Cells Vehicles).

Proposal to reinsert text allowing tolerances on the vehicle mass and simplified testing that was deleted by the 02 series of amendments.

Proposal to introduce requirements for the post-crash safety of hydrogen-fuelled vehicles based on the Amendment 1 to UN GTR No. 13 (Hydrogen and Fuel Cells Vehicles).

The proposal aims to introduce requirements concerning post-crash safety of hydrogen fuelled vehicles.

Proposal to reinsert text allowing tolerances on the vehicle mass and simplified testing that was deleted by the 02 series of amendments.

Collective amendments to UN R94 (Frontal collision), UN R95 (Lateral collision) and UN R137 (Frontal Impact with focus on restraint systems). Aim of this document is, to clarify, if it was the intention of Informal Document GRSP-66-32 to delete paragraph 7.1.2.1. to 7.1.2.2.2. If it was the intention to delete these paragraphs, do we still need the simplified test described in Annex 7 of the Regulation?

Proposal from GRSP to clarify the definition of “specific voltage condition” (aligning UN Regulations Nos. 94, 95, 137 and 153).

Proposal to clarify the definition of “specific voltage condition” via a Supplement 1 to the 04 series of amendments to UN R94, Supplement 2 to the 05 series of amendments to UN R95, Supplement 2 to the 02 series of amendments to UN R137, and Supplement 2 to the original series of amendments to UN R153.

Proposal to remove vehicle categories M1 and N1 from the scope of the regulation given coverage of fire risks under UN R94, R95, and R153.

GRSP proposal to align requirements for post-crash electrical safety with UN GTR 20, to align the definition of REESS with UN R100, and clarify the transitional provisions.

Proposal to align the definition of REESS with that adopted under UN R100.

Proposal to clarify the transitional provisions in document GRSP/2020/4.

Proposal from the experts from Japan and the European Commission on behalf of the Task Force to amend the requirements concerning post-crash electrical safety in the event of frontal collision and aligns with those of UN Global Technical Regulation No.20

Proposal to amend the requirements concerning post-crash electrical safety in the event of frontal collision. The proposal aligns post-crash electrical safety requirements with GTR 20 and aligns administrative provisions with Revision 3 of the 1958 Agreement. The amendments would not affect approvals for vehicles without high-voltage electric power trains.

Proposal to align UN R94 with the revised EU General Safety Regulation (expanding the scope to cover vehicles of category M₁ with a total permissible mass not exceeding 3500 kg and to vehicles of category N₁ with a total permissible mass not exceeding 2500 kg) and to make minor adaptations and clarifications to the existing requirements.

Proposal to expand the scope of the Regulation to cover vehicles of category M₁ with a total permissible mass not exceeding 3500 kg and to vehicles of category N₁ with a total permissible mass not exceeding 2500 kg, to provide transitional provisions (May 2022/May 2024) and to make minor adaptations and clarifications to the existing requirements.

Proposal for amendments to align the regulation with GTR 20.

Proposal to harmonize airbag warning labels regarding the correct use of a child restraint system in a seating position equipped with an activated frontal airbag in order to prohibit the display of additional information unrelated to child safety.

Alternative proposal to GRSP/2017/27 submitted by the EC to clarify and improve airbag warning label requirements and to group these provisions under UN R16 in order to avoid the need to update multiple regulations in case of changes. OICA would not, however, add provisions concerning language variations (these are handled at the point of sale).

As a counterproposal to document GRSP/2017/27 submitted by the EC, OICA suggests to group all the airbag warning requirements in one single UN Regulation (i.e. UN R16); this would avoid future administrative burden when these may need adaptation. Another solution could be to simply refer, in UN R94 and UN R137, to the label defined in UN R16; OICA suggests that GRSP discusses the most suitable approach.

In addition, OICA agrees with the EC proposal to better define the required label, in order to avoid potential misinterpretations. However, when it comes to the printing of the user information in a multitude of languages, OICA considers this is an unnecessary burden, with no benefit to the user. User manuals are placed in the vehicles at the point of sale and therefore in the local language(s); in the not so frequent cases whereby a vehicle, during its lifetime, ends up in a different country/language, the user will always be able to obtain the manual in his own language, if he so asks. OICA consequently proposes not to amend the current requirements on the issue of languages.

Proposal to harmonize airbag warning labels regarding the correct use of a child restraint system in a seating position equipped with an activated frontal airbag in order to prohibit the display of additional information unrelated to child safety.

Proposal to harmonize airbag warning labels regarding the correct use of a child restraint system in a seating position equipped with an activated frontal airbag in order to prohibit the display of additional information unrelated to child safety.

Presentation concerning plans to address the safety of low speed, low mass vehicles (L7 quadricycles, light electric vehicles).

Presentation on Euro NCAP crash testing of very light passenger cars ( ≤ 350 kg or ≤ 550 kg).

Hungary agrees with the proposed change to the airbag label, but recommends the addition of transitional provisions.

WP.29 adoption of the new IWVTA regulation (UN Regulation No. 0) is anticipated for March 2017 with an entry-into-force the following October. This initial regulation (00 series of amendments) will include UN Regulations as they stand prior to September 2, 2017. However, a number of these regulations contain transitional provisions such that new versions will enter into force during the 12 months following this cut-off date. Therefore, this document (updated from the earlier version) proposes a list of such regulations that would be included in the 01 series of amendments to UN R0 to be submitted for adoption by WP.29 in November 2017. In concept, UN R0 would be updated with these “upgraded” versions of the UN Regulations.

WP.29 adoption of the new IWVTA regulation (UN Regulation No. 0) is anticipated for March 2017 with an entry-into-force the following October. This initial regulation (00 series of amendments) will include UN Regulations as they stand prior to September 2, 2017. However, a number of these regulations contain transitional provisions such that new versions will enter into force during the 12 months following this cut-off date. Therefore, this document proposes a list of such regulations that would be included in the 01 series of amendments to UN R0 to be submitted for adoption by WP.29 in November 2017. In concept, UN R0 would be updated with these “upgraded” versions of the UN Regulations.

Correction to the Russian text only of the 01 series amendments to UN R94.

Australia wishes to accept the new full-width rigid barrier crash test regulation (expected as UN R137) as an alternative to its ADR 69/00; however, Australia wishes to avoid possible confusion over the use of an airbag deactivation device (such as used to turn off an airbag when a child seat is used in the front seat). Therefore, Australia proposes to clarify the provisions of UN R16 to avoid misunderstandings or misuse of such devices along the lines of requirements found in Euro NCAP and US FMVSS 208.

Correction of a typo in the test speed of the Russian-language version of the regulation. The text should read 56 km/h rather than 50.

Proposal to harmonize information in the airbag warning label on the correct installation of Child Restraint Systems (CRS).

Proposal to align UN R94 with the draft amendment to add camera-monitor systems to UN R46 (i.e., document WP.29/2015/84). Under UN R94, the measurement for the 40% overlap between the vehicle and crash barrier excludes external rear-view mirrors. This proposal would extend the same treatment where the mirror has been replaced by an exterior camera.

Proposal to amend the regulation frontal impacts with a view towards the establishment of a new regulation on frontal impact testing for occupant restraint systems (full width rigid barrier test). The proposal increases the thorax compression criterion (ThCC) stringency to 42 mm (from 50 mm), clarifies vehicle width definition, and amends REESS acronym definition.

Proposal to clarify what is and what is not permitted on airbag labels in order to address deviations encountered in current labeling.

Pursuant to GRPE work on vehicle propulsion system definitions (VPSD informal group; see document WP.29-165-17), this proposal would update the definition of the acronym “REESS” to refer to “rechargeable electrical energy storage system” across the passive safety regulations and currently proposed texts that make use of this acronym. (REESS had previously referred generically to “rechargeable energy storage systems”.)

Reference prepared by the WP.29 secretariat

Proposal to amend the regulation frontal impacts with a view towards the establishment of a new regulation on frontal impact testing for occupant restraint systems (full width rigid barrier test). The proposal increases the thorax compression criterion (ThCC) stringency to 42 mm (from 50 mm).

Proposal to align UN R94 with the draft amendment to add camera-monitor systems to UN R46 (i.e., document GRSG/2015/2). Under UN R94, the measurement for the 40% overlap between the vehicle and crash barrier excludes external rear-view mirrors. This proposal would extend the same treatment where the mirror has been replaced by an exterior camera.

Proposal to align the UN regulation on frontal impact (UN R94) with the proposed amendment to UN R46 that would enable the type approval of camera-monitor systems in place of rear-view mirrors. The proposal would have exterior CMS treated identically as exterior rear-view mirrors presently are under UN R94.

Further refinements to UN R94 frontal impact regulation in light of the new regulation on frontal impacts and occupant restraint systems currently pending approval.

Presentation on occupant protection tests of selected L7 category vehicles (e.g., very light, limited maximum speed road vehicles that do not require a driver’s license to operate).

Proposal as revised during the 55th GRSP session (superseding document GRSP/2014/06) incorporating changes to UN R94 in light of the development of the new regulation concerning protection in frontal collisions with focus on the restraint system, especially to improve the protection of older occupants.

Proposal as revised during the 55th GRSP session (superseding document GRSP/2014/06) incorporating changes to UN R94 in light of the development of the new regulation concerning protection in frontal collisions with focus on the restraint system, especially to improve the protection of older occupants.

Updated proposal to add provisions agreed during the last Frontal Impact informal group meeting regarding the position of the front passenger following discussions at the 55th GRSP session.

Agenda for the Frontal Impact group session intended to finalize the text of the 03 series of amendments to UN Regulation 94.

The 03 series of amendments aim to improve protection of older vehicle occupants in the event of frontal collisions by limiting the chest deflection of the In parallel with the Hybrid III dummy to 42 mm (from the current 50 mm) in the offset deformable barrier test. This series of amendments complements the proposal for a new frontal impact regulation focus on the occupant restraint system based on a full width barrier test.

In parallel with the introduction of a new Regulation on a frontal impact with focus on the restraint system, this proposal would limit the chest deflection of the Hybrid III dummy to 42 mm (from the current 50 mm) in order to promote improved protection of older occupants.

Draft new Regulation on uniform provisions concerning the approval of passenger cars with regard to the protection of the occupants in the event of a frontal collision with focus on the restraint system

In order to increase protection for older occupants, the Frontal Impact informal group proposes to decrease the permissible chest deflection for the 50th percentile Hybrid III dummy to 42 mm from the current 50 mm. (This change is proposed in concert with the development of a new frontal impact regulation focused on occupant restraint systems.)

Presentation on the outcomes of a national meeting of German experts and stakeholders in AECS to discuss the proposed technical regulation for the type approval of in-vehicle systems.

Text prepared by the Informal Working Group on Frontal Impact (IWG FI) as an outcome of discussions of the Working Party on Passive Safety (GRSP) at its fifty-fourth session (ECE/TRANS/WP29/GRSP/54, para. 23) on developing a separate new Regulation on frontal impact focusing on requirements for restraint systems.
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Presentation on crash testing results of selected Indian passenger cars and efforts to improve minimum safety levels for the most basic passenger cars on the Indian market.

The group concludes that insufficient data exists because vehicles sold in Western Europe already fulfill the full width frontal impact criteria.

Copy of the report delivered to the Working Party on Passive Safety at its December 2013 session.

Presentation outlining proposals to include performance testing of in-vehicle emergency call systems under frontal (or possibly UN R12 steering requirements) and side impact regulations.

Report of the expert group developing revised test procedures under UN Regulation No. 94, including work on offset deformable and full-width rigid barrier testing and procedures for lower-leg and foot protection.

Presentation on Japanese research into
dummy responses and chest injury measures for different seat-belt paths under the full-width rigid barrier and sled tests. Since the seat-belt path influences chest deflection results, Japan proposes that UN R94 include seat-belt path definition.

Draft amendment to UN R94 as prepared by the WP.29 expert group on frontal impact to introduce provisions for offset deformable and full width rigid barrier tests. This draft is presented only for informational purposes pending submission of a final version for consideration at the May 2014 GRSP session.

German-language report: “Volkswirtschaftliche Kosten durch Straßenverkehrsunfälle in Deutschland”

Presentation on the background and development of chest acceleration test parameters and their validity in predicting human injuries.

Report of the 20th session of the informal group on Frontal Impact.

Proposal as approved by the GRSP to require, in cases where a vehicle has no sun visor or roof, that the airbag warning label be positioned where it is clearly visible at all times.

Proposals as approved by the GRSP:

1) to require, in cases where a vehicle has no sun visor or roof, that the airbag warning label be positioned where it is clearly visible at all times, and

2) to introduce provisions for coupling systems used in charging a Rechargeable Energy Storage System (REESS).

Proposals from the GRSP chair for Supplement 5 to the 01 series of amendments and for Supplement 5 to the 02 series of amendments to UN Regulation No. 94. The supplements add that in cases where a vehicle has no sun visor or roof, the airbag warning label shall be positioned where it is clearly visible at all times.

Current draft of amendments under development by the informal working group on Frontal Impact

Japanese data, especially concerning elderly occupants, relating to the discussions on the use of a full width rigid barrier (FWRB) test compared with the offset deformable barrier (ODB) test in the UN regulation on frontal collision protection.

Version 1 of the working draft of the Informal Group on Frontal Impact.

Working document of the Informal Group on Frontal Impact.

Text as adopted by the Working Party on Passive Safety (GRSP) at its 52nd session proposing requirements for vehicles with automatically activated door locking systems to allow for automatically unlocking systems to enable exit post-crash.

Presentation on full width deformable barrier crash test evaluations.

Frontal Impact working group document on full width rigid barrier testing;

Text from the International Organization of Motor Vehicle Manufacturers (OICA) proposing provisions for the coupling systems for charging the Rechargeable Energy Storage System (REESS).

Presentation on the final results of the EU Frontal Impact and Compatibility Assessment Research project.

Latin NCAP press release: “Safety levels of cars in Latin America still too low but some brands are making progress”.

Proposal to clarify that coupling systems of the battery-charging system (i.e., rechargeable energy storage system, REESS) which are not energized during driving need not meet the requirements established for systems designed to be energized during driving (and thus significant in case of accident).

Proposal from the International Organization of Motor Vehicle Manufacturers (OICA) to include requirements for automatic door locking systems. This OICA proposal would allow for ‘mixed configuration’ of both locked and unlocked doors during testing.

Proposal by the secretariat to incorporate into Supplement 4 to the 01 series of amendments to the Regulation two new paragraphs for transitional provisions that were adopted by the World Forum at its 155th session in November 2011, but inadvertently omitted from the final text.

Text adopted by the GRSP to correct the text for electric vehicles in UN R94, replacing the word “power train” with “occupants” in the referenced rules, ‘registration’ with ‘approval’ in transition provisions in accordance with WP.29 guidelines, and correcting use of the acronym “RESS” to “REESS”.

Review of Global NCAP activities and priorities.

GRSP/2012/11 proposes to correct text for electric vehicles in UN Regulation Nos. 12, 94, 95 and 100, replacing the word “power train” with “occupants” in the referenced rules. This document replaces ‘registration’ with ‘approval’ in transition provisions in accordance with WP.29 guidelines.

Progress report to the Working Party on Passive Safety on the development of amendments to enhance UN R94 on frontal impact protection.

Document GRSP/2012/7 proposes adapt the test procedures of UN R94 to take into account vehicles equipped with automatically activated door locking systems. This OICA proposal, revised pursuant to GRSP-51 input, would allow for ‘mixed configuration’ of both locked and unlocked doors during testing.

GRSP/2012/11 proposes to correct text for electric vehicles in UN Regulation Nos. 12, 94, 95 and 100, replacing the word “power train” with “occupants” in the referenced rules. This document replaces ‘registration’ with ‘approval’ in transition provisions in accordance with WP.29 guidelines.

PowerPoint table concerning door locking status under the test procedures of UN R94.

Document GRSP/2012/7 proposes adapt the test procedures of UN R94 to take into account vehicles equipped with automatically activated door locking systems. This OICA proposal would allow for ‘mixed configuration’ of both locked and unlocked doors during testing.

Draft progress report for presentation to the Working Party on Passive Safety for review and approval by the Informal Group on Frontal Impact Protection.