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.

Australia proposes examining the case to bring UN R95 in line with Euro NCAP by establishing an ad-hoc group of interested experts to consider a more representative test barrier and dummy, allow flexibility to update Euro NCAP protocols, further consider alternative or additional equitable dummy choice and addition of a near-side rear occupant to UN R95, and examine more advanced barriers with improved dummy bio-fidelity and alternative injury assessment.

Proposal to insert new paragraphs 0.2. and 0.2.1. to clarify the assessment procedure for door opening and permit the use of an external vehicle lift to return a vehicle to its wheels following the side impact test for workshop health and safety compliance, and insert new para. 5.3.3.1.1. to specify that if necessary the vehicle shall be put back on its wheels and paragraphs 5.3.3. and 5.3.3.1. shall apply once in this condition.

Proposal to enable application to vehicles of category X, including clarifications to test procedures for asymmetric side structures and specifications for category X vehicles. In manual driving mode no special provisions or exemptions apply; in a mode where an ADS feature is active, the relevant ADS requirements apply. The regulation does not apply to vehicles of category Y.

Proposal for amendments to ECE/TRANS/WP.29/GRPE/2026/24

Proposal to amend UN R95 regarding approval of vehicles with regard to protection of occupants, fuel system integrity and protection against electrical shock in lateral collision. The Regulation is amended to account for vehicles of category X, while vehicles of category Y are not in scope. The amendment extends application to vehicles without driver and manual driving controls and vehicles equipped with Automated Driving Systems. Modifications include amendments to scope, definitions, test procedures for side impact, door locking systems, and steering wheel adjustments.

Proposal to clarify the test procedure by specifying that the vehicle shall be put back on its wheels if necessary for the assessment.

Proposal to clarify that, pursuant to testing, the vehicle shall be put back on its wheels if necessary to perform the assessment.

Proposal to clarify that, pursuant to testing, the vehicle shall be put back on its wheels if necessary to complete the assessment.

Proposal to enable the application of the regulation to vehicles equipped with an Automated Driving System (ADS).

Proposal from the GRSP AVRS task force to enable application of UN R95 to ADS vehicles.

Proposal for amendments to enable application of UN R95 to ADS vehicles designed to carry occupants.

Proposal to enable the application of UN R95 to certain ADS vehicles.

Text prepared by Germany on behalf of the GRSP AVRS task force to enable the application of UN R95 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 clarify the figures of Annex 5, Appendix 2 and to reintroduce legends which had been removed from the 02 series of amendments to UN R95.

Proposal to clarify the figures of Annex 5, Appendix 2 and to reintroduce legends which had been removed from the 02 series of amendments to UN R95.

Proposal to introduce requirements concerning post-crash safety of hydrogen-fuelled vehicles based on 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 clarify the figures of Annex 5 – Appendix 2 and reintroduce legends which had been removed in series 2 of amendments

Proposal to clarify the figures of Annex 5 – Appendix 2 and reintroduce legends which had been removed in series 2 of amendments

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

Proposal s to introduce requirements concerning 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 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 expand the scope to M₁ vehicles with a maximum permissible mass not exceeding 3,500 kg; M₁ vehicles with a maximum permissible mass exceeding 3,500 kg and a low “R” point, and N₁ vehicles.

Proposal from GRSP to expand the scope to M₁ vehicles with a maximum permissible mass not exceeding 3,500 kg; M₁ vehicles with a maximum permissible mass exceeding 3,500 kg and a low “R” point, and N₁ vehicles and to clarify the definition of “specific voltage condition”.

Proposal to update the whole vehicle approval requirements to the latest series of amendments and to add the WLTP emissions cycle (UN R154). The update would also reflect the separation of UN R116 into three regulations respectively covering vehicle locking systems, alarm systems, and immobilizers.

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 clarify transitional provisions of the 05 series of amendments to UN R95 (document WP.29/2020/108).

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.

Expands the scope and covers: M1 with a maximum permissible mass not exceeding 3,500 kg; M1 with a maximum permissible mass exceeding 3,500 kg and a low “R” point and N1.

Proposal to delete the mass restriction (“a maximum permissible mass not exceeding 3,500 kg”) for M₁ vehicles from the scope.

Proposal to clarify transitional provisions of the 05 series of amendments to UN R95 (document WP.29/2020/108).

GRSP proposal to align the requirements concerning post-crash electrical safety with UN GTR 20 and the definition of REESS with UN R100.

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

Proposal to remove restrictions on the scope of the Regulation to M1 and N1 vehicles, to provide appropriate transitional provisions and to make minor adaptations and clarifications to the existing requirements.

Proposal prepared by 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 lateral collision.

Proposal to amend the requirements concerning post-crash electrical safety in the event of lateral 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.

The proposal from the drafting group, based on GRSP-65-13, is to align UN Regulations to the provisions of the revised General Safety Regulation of the European Union to modify the scope of the UN Regulation, to provide appropriate transitional provisions and to make minor adaptations and clarifications to the existing requirements.

Proposal to align UN R95 with GTR 20.

Proposal to remove restrictions on the scope of the Regulation to M₁ and N₁ vehicles, to provide appropriate transitional provisions and to make minor adaptations and clarifications to the existing requirements.

Proposal to remove restrictions on the scope of the Regulation to M₁ and N₁ vehicles, to provide appropriate transitional provisions and to make minor adaptations and clarifications to the existing requirements.

Working draft aligning the regulation with GTR 20.

Proposal to clarify the conditions where a door is deemed to be open under UN R95. Technical Services have interpreted the definition of “open” under paragraph 5.3.1. differently, resulting in divergent outcomes. The proposed definitions are taken from UN Regulation No. 135 Revision 1. The proposal reduces the force level from 500 N to 400 N for the test to open the door.

Proposal to amend document GRSP/2017/40 in order to clarify the performance requirements for impacted doors (i.e., determination of whether a door remained closed during the test) and to reduce the proposed force level from 500 N to 400 N for the test to open the door.

Proposal to clarify the conditions where a door is deemed to be open under UN R95. Technical Services have interpreted the definition of “open” under paragraph 5.3.1. differently, resulting in divergent outcomes. The proposed definitions are taken from UN Regulation No. 135 Revision 1.

Proposal to clarify the conditions where a door is deemed to be open under UN R95. Technical Services have interpreted the definition of “open” under paragraph 5.3.1. differently, resulting in divergent outcomes. The proposed definitions are taken from UN Regulation No. 135 Revision 1.

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

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”.)

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”.)

Proposal to delete Appendix 3 (examination of the mobile impact barrier) to Annex 5 of UN R95. Appendix 3 was rendered redundant by the 02 series of amendments to the regulation (which introduced the EEVC mobile deformable barrier).

Reference prepared by the WP.29 secretariat

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 by the GRSP secretariat to delete Appendix 3 (examination of the mobile impact barrier) to Annex 5 of UN R95. Appendix 3 was rendered redundant by the 02 series of amendments to the regulation (which introduced the EEVC mobile deformable barrier).

Proposal by the GRSP secretariat to delete Appendix 3 (examination of the mobile impact barrier) to Annex 5 of UN R95. The secretariat suspects that the appendix is superfluous, but wishes to confirm if Appendix 3 should remain for any examination purposes of the Type Approval Authority responsible for the mobile deformable barrier.

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.

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.

Draft version of the proposed UN Regulation that would transpose Global Technical Regulation No. 14 on pole side-impact protection into the type-approval system of the 1958 Agreement. This draft is presented for informational purposes only pending submission of a final document for consideration by the GRSP.

Proposal as approved by the GRSP to introduce provisions for coupling systems used in charging a Rechargeable Energy Storage System (REESS).

Based upon a proposal (GRSP/2012/17) from OICA to include requirements for automatic door locking systems that would allow for “mixed configurations” of locked and unlocked doors in the test procedures, this text was adopted by the Working Party on Passive Safety (GRSP) at its 52nd session. The proposals allows for automatically unlocking systems to enable exit post-crash.

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

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 proposal would allow for “mixed configurations” of locked and unlocked doors in the test procedures.

Text adopted by the GRSP to correct the text for electric vehicles in UN R95, 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.

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.

Document GRSP/2012/9 proposes to adapt the test procedure for UN Regulation No. 95 to include vehicles equipped with automatically activated door locking systems. This proposal would allow for “mixed configurations” of locked and unlocked doors in the test procedures.

PowerPoint slide concerning door lock status under UN R95 testing procedures.

Proposal to include vehicles equipped with automatically activated door locking systems in the test procedure for UN Regulation No. 95.

Revised submission from the Netherlands in order to include vehicles equipped with automatically activated door locking systems in the test procedure for Regulation No. 95.

Proposal for amendments to UN R12, R94, and R95 to introduce provisions for excluding the REESS coupling system in cases where testing is performed under the condition that part(s) of the high voltage system are not energized.

Because the subject of protection from direct contact with live electrical parts in the regulations concerns the “occupants”, not the “power train” as currently specified, Japan proposes to exchange the terms in the appropriate paragraphs of the subject rules.

Proposal to introduce in the Regulation new characteristics for a mobile deformable barrier.