Proposal as approved by the GRSG to delete provisions regarding the optical display of the status of the vehicle alarm system outside the passenger compartment in order to avoid driver distraction by and/or confusion of such exterior lighting with primary lighting and signaling equipment required under UN R48.

Proposal to remove references to European radio frequency standards (paragraphs 6.2.3., 7.2.3. and 8.2.2.). Telecommunications devices must meet requirements specific to local markets. Therefore, the references to standards specific to European markets (but not other markets) fall outside the purview of UN Regulations.

Proposal to clarify that anti-theft-related vehicle components such as keys are not subject to the environmental tests (section 6.4.) of UN R116 which were established for components embedded in the vehicle.

Proposal from GRSG to introduce provisions for digital keys.

Proposal to ensure the recognition of the approvals according to the new regulations created from splitting UN R116 into three separate regulations.

Proposal to improve the consistency of the text with regard to “motive power” references.

Proposal to align the 01 series with regard to “motive power” pursuant to Supplement 9 to the original version.

Proposal to stipulate that vehicle alarm systems approved in accordance with the provisions of UN R163 on Alarm System are deemed to comply with Part II of UN R116, and to correct a reference.

Proposal to stipulate that “vehicle alarm systems (VAS) approved in accordance with the provisions of Regulation No. 163 on Alarm System are deemed to comply with Part II of this Regulation.”

Proposal to align the wording on compliance with UN R10 (electromagnetic compatibility) with the wording approved by WP.29 for the same provision under UN R157 (WP.29/2023/131).