Proposal as approved by the GRSG to update and improve provisions concerning passenger entry/exit, driver compartments, passageways, use of signs, and emergency lighting pursuant to the work of the informal group on Service Doors, Windows and Emergency Exits (SDWEE).
| Reference Number: | WP.29/2013/100 |
| Meeting Session(s): | 161st WP.29 session (12-15 Nov 2013) |
| Document date: | 17 Jul 13 |
| Document status: | Adopted text published |
| Regarding: | UN R107 Coach and Bus Construction |
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Proposal to a) introduce requirements to prevent accidents when the flap covering the engine compartment is open; b) clarify that “low-floor vehicles” concern only those vehicles that provide a single step from the ground onto the low floor area; c) prohibit any equipment that would counteract the intention of such single-step low-floor vehicles to facilitate access by passengers with reduced mobility; d) clarify the text of the amendments updating provisions for service doors, windows and emergency exits; e) delete the prohibition on the use of laminated glass or plastic material in window panes; f) delete the provision that emergency windows be operable from outside the vehicle; g) clarify that an “overnight locking system” is not intended to be operated from inside the vehicle; and h) align the Annex 12 safety prescriptions for trolley buses with current electrical standards.
| Reference Number: | WP.29/2014/70 |
| Meeting Session(s): | 164th WP.29 session (11-14 Nov 2014) |
| Document date: | 27 Aug 14 |
| Document status: | Adopted text published |
| Regarding: | UN R107 Coach and Bus Construction |
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Proposal to introduce mandatory requirements for fire suppression systems for Class III buses and coaches (and optional requirements for other classes) activated upon detection of fire in the engine and/or heater compartment. This proposal also extends the treatment of rear-view mirrors to any camera-monitor systems used in place of rear-view mirrors.
| Reference Number: | WP.29/2015/88 |
| Meeting Session(s): | 167th WP.29 session (10-13 Nov 2015) |
| Document date: | 27 Aug 15 |
| Document status: | Adopted text published |
| Regarding: | UN R107 Coach and Bus Construction | UN R46 Indirect Vision |
| Adoption Vote | |
| This proposal (WP.29/2015/88), Not amended, was adopted by the World Forum. Thirty-five Contracting Parties out of the 45 applying UN R107 were present for the vote by AC.1. Thirty-five voted in favor with zero against and zero abstaining. | |
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Proposal to
| Reference Number: | WP.29/2016/11 |
| Meeting Session(s): | 168th WP.29 session (8-11 Mar 2016) |
| Document date: | 06 Jan 16 |
| Document status: | Adopted text published |
| Regarding: | UN R107 Coach and Bus Construction |
| Adoption Vote | |
| This proposal (WP.29/2016/11) was adopted by the World Forum. Thirty-five Contracting Parties out of the 46 applying UN R107 were present for the vote by AC.1. Thirty-five voted in favor with zero against and zero abstaining. | |
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Proposal to introduce the automatic activation of hazard warning lights upon detection of excess temperatures in the engine and/or heater compartment. A parallel proposal covering indicators and the hazard warning is being prepared by GRE. The package of GRSG and GRE proposals are expected for the March 2015 WP.29 session.
| Reference Number: | WP.29/2014/77 |
| Meeting Session(s): | 164th WP.29 session (11-14 Nov 2014) |
| Document date: | 15 Aug 14 |
| Document status: | Adopted text published |
| Regarding: | UN R107 Coach and Bus Construction |
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Proposal as approved by the GRSG to align Annex 11 of UN R107 with Regulation (EU) 1230/2012. Annex 11 was originally based on EU Directive 97/27 EC (type approval of vehicles with regard to their masses and dimensions) which has now been replaced by Regulation (EU) 1230/2012, thus prompting the need for realignment.
| Reference Number: | WP.29/2015/44 |
| Meeting Session(s): | 165th WP.29 session (10-13 Mar 2015) |
| Document date: | 24 Dec 14 |
| Document status: | Adopted text published |
| Regarding: | UN R107 Coach and Bus Construction |
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Proposal of the following corrections:
Annex 3, paragraph 7.7.9.1., correct the reference to paragraph 7.6.11.4. to read 7.6.11.8.
Annex 8, paragraphs 3.7.3., 3.7.4. and 3.8.4.1.6., correct the references to paragraph 7.6.11.4. to read 7.6.11.8.
| Reference Number: | WP.29/2017/13 |
| Meeting Session(s): | 171st WP.29 session (14-17 Mar 2017) |
| Document date: | 21 Dec 16 |
| Document status: | Adopted text published |
| Regarding: | UN R107 Coach and Bus Construction |
| Adoption Vote | |
| This proposal (WP.29/2017/13) was adopted by the World Forum. Thirty-four Contracting Parties out of the 47 applying UN R107 were present for the vote by AC.1. Thirty-four voted in favor with zero against and zero abstaining. | |
Proposal to extend requirements introduced via Supplement 4 to the 04 series of amendments concerning barriers in the gangway and the amount of priority seats to the 06 series of amendments.
The proposal also aims to paragraph 7.7.5.1. with regard to ceiling-mounted displays or monitors and simplify the testing procedure:
| Reference Number: | WP.29/2016/93 |
| Meeting Session(s): | 170th WP.29 session (15-18 Nov 2016) |
| Document date: | 01 Sep 16 |
| Document status: | Adopted text published |
| Regarding: | UN R107 Coach and Bus Construction |
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Proposal to replace the prohibition against the use of reinforced insulation for trolleybus circuits directly connected to the overhead power line with a requirement that such circuits shall be double insulated.
| Reference Number: | WP.29/2018/19 |
| Meeting Session(s): | 174th WP.29 session (12-16 Mar 2018) |
| Document date: | 28 Dec 17 |
| Document status: | Adopted text published |
| Regarding: | UN R107 Coach and Bus Construction |
| Adoption Vote | |
| This proposal (WP.29/2018/19) was adopted by the World Forum. Thirty-four Contracting Parties out of the 47 applying UN R107 were present for the vote by AC.1. Thirty-four voted in favor with zero against and zero abstaining. | |
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Proposal to lower the minimum mass requirement for an articulated vehicle of Class I having four or more axles of which two are steering axles.
| Reference Number: | WP.29/2019/99 |
| Meeting Session(s): | 179th WP.29 session (12-14 Nov 2019) |
| Document date: | 22 Aug 19 |
| Document status: | Adopted by WP.29 |
| Regarding: | UN R107 Coach and Bus Construction |
| Adoption Vote | |
| This proposal (WP.29/2019/99) was adopted by the World Forum. Thirty-six Contracting Parties out of the 49 applying UN R107 were present for the vote by AC.1. Thirty-six voted in favor with zero against and zero abstaining. | |
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Editorial correction to the French version of the Regulation.
| Reference Number: | WP.29/2024/31 |
| Meeting Session(s): | 192nd WP.29 session (4-8 Mar 2024) |
| Document date: | 21 Dec 23 |
| Document status: | Adopted by WP.29 |
| Regarding: | UN R107 Coach and Bus Construction |
| Adoption Vote | |
| This proposal (WP.29/2024/31) was adopted by the World Forum. Thirty-five Contracting Parties out of the 53 applying UN R107 were present for the vote by AC.1. Thirty-five voted in favor with zero against and zero abstaining. | |
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