Proposal to harmonize the provisions of UN Rule No. 1 with those of the latest UN Regulations annexed to the 1958 Agreement and the EU Directives.

Working Party on General Safety proposal for corrections to document WP.29/2013/64.

Text prepared by the Russian Federation and the International Motor Vehicle Inspection Committee (CITA) to align the provisions of Rule No. 1 with Rule No. 2, the latest UN Regulations, and with EU Directives. The draft amendments concern: (i) harmonization of the structure of the Rule No. 1 with Rule No. 2 (Roadworthiness), (ii) introduction of vehicle categories M1 and N1 and trailer categories O2, O3 and O4, and (iii) introduction of inspection methods, defect assessment and current state of practices.

Proposal to align the structure of Rule No. 1 with Rule No.2, to add M1 and N1 vehicle categories and O2, O3 and O4 trailer categories, to add inspection methods and defect assessment, and to update procedures.

Draft project timeline for updating UN Rules under the 1997 Agreement on Periodical Technical Inspections, including plans to address electric, hybrid, LPG, and CNG vehicles.