The agenda includes GRVA decision to refer GRVA-2026-21 and GRVA-25-36 to the IWG on AEBS, proposals to amend UN R152 paragraphs 2.14, 5.2.1.1 and 5.2.1.2 per documents ECE/TRANS/WP.29/GRVA/2026/21 and GRVA-25-36, other business, action items and next meetings scheduled 24–25 September 2026 and 2–4 November 2026.

The Informal Working Group on Advanced Emergency Braking System held its 2nd meeting on 18 June 2026. Australia had submitted documents GRVA/2026/21 and GRVA-25-36 proposing amendments to UN R152. For para. 2.14, the group agreed to insert a footnote stating “this value is understood to be a minimum value,” with a working document to be prepared for next GRVA. For para. 5.2.1.1, Australia withdrew its proposal to remove the 0.8s TTC warning condition after safety concerns were raised. CLEPA-OICA, UK and Australia will prepare a clarification proposal for next GRVA.

Australia proposes to amend para. 2.14. to clarify that the nominal Peak Braking Coefficient value is understood to be the minimum value, and to amend para. 5.2.1.1. to simplify collision warning requirements for vehicles of category M₁. Industry objects the para. 2.14. amendment as unnecessary and potentially subject to misinterpretation as a requirement change. Industry agrees with dropping the 0.8-second prior warning requirement but finds the resulting text difficult to understand and proposes alternative wording that harmonizes para. 5.2.1.1. with paras. 5.2.2.1. and 5.2.3.1., specifying that a collision warning shall be provided no later than the start of emergency braking intervention.

Proposal to revise the terms of reference and rules of procedures for the Informal Working Group on Advanced Emergency Braking Systems. The IWG shall review current regulatory actions and data on Automated Emergency Braking Systems and provide recommendations on future regulatory actions including revisions to UN Regulation No. 152. The IWG shall examine current AEBS regulations worldwide, assess accident situations for passenger vehicles, draft state-of-the-art performance requirements for collision scenarios involving pedestrians at night, investigate regulatory improvements to performance requirements, and investigate feasibility to include updated requirements to avoid false activation of AEBS for light vehicles. The IWG shall deliver complete regulatory text for AEBS for passenger vehicle requirements as revision of UN Regulation No. 152 for the September 2028 session of GRVA at the latest.

The AEBS IWG held its initial meeting virtually on 22 April with about 50 attendees. Co-Chairs are Germany and Japan; Co-Secretaries are CLEPA and SAE. The IWG is requesting minor changes to its Terms of Reference. A schedule of meetings is planned from September 2026 through September 2028, including informal meetings for input from contracting parties and industry, discussion of requirements for speed reduction in nominal conditions, and investigation of false positives, with a draft regulation document planned for January 2028 and formal submission planned for September 2028.

Proposal to remove para. 5.2.1.2. titled “Emergency braking” and delete the corresponding justification text “Update to paragraph 5.2.1.2.” At the January 2026 GRVA, it was agreed not to proceed with an amendment proposed to para. 5.2.1.2. The current proposal GRVA/2026/21 does not reflect the discussions from the previous session of GRVA.

Proposal to insert provisions on software identification and software updates into UN R13, UN R13-H, UN R79, UN R89, UN R130, UN R131, UN R152, UN R155, UN R156, UN R157, UN R171, UN R175, and UN R178 by adding definitions referencing Consolidated Resolution R.E.3 Annex 7, requiring manufacturers to provide Technical Services with information on hardware and software influencing performance, permitting vehicle manufacturers to apply for new approvals differentiating software versions for registered versus new vehicles, clarifying that production discontinuation does not apply when manufacturers seek approval extensions for software updates of registered vehicles, and amending communication forms to include software identification numbers and related information.

The Finnish Crash Data Institute analyzed fatal road crashes involving AEB-fitted passenger cars from 2018–2023. In 10 cases, AEB systems had missing functionalities: crossing traffic detection failed in 7 crashes, large animal detection in 2, and pedestrian detection in 1. Six crashes occurred with AEB operating outside its Operational Design Domain due to speed limitations or non-standard targets. In 8 crashes, active driver input prevented AEB activation. For not-at-fault parties, AEB systems could not detect oncoming vehicles in 14 crashes. Overall, AEB initiated braking in only 2 of 75 examined crashes, though systems functioned as designed within known constraints.

Proposal to amend UN R13, 13-H, 79, 89, 130, 131, 139, 140, 152, 155, 156, 157, 171, 175, and 178 by introducing provisions on software identification and software updates. Amendments add new paragraphs referring to Software Identification Number definitions in Consolidated Resolution R.E.3, require manufacturers to provide Technical Services with information on hardware and software influencing performance, permit vehicle manufacturers to apply for new approvals differentiating software versions for registered versus new vehicles while avoiding test duplication, and modify production discontinuation provisions to exclude cases where manufacturers seek approval extensions for software updates of registered vehicles.

The Informal Working Group on Advanced Emergency Braking System is scheduled for 22 April 2026, starting at 8:00 pm JST, 01:00 pm CET, and 7:00 am EST, finishing at 11:00 pm JST, 04:00 pm CET, and 10:00 am EST. The agenda includes confirmation of terms of reference and leadership in document AEBS2-01-02, proposal of timing in document AEBS2-01-03, planning of work, other business, and listing of action items and next meetings.

The Informal Working Group on Advanced Emergency Braking Systems shall review current regulatory actions and data on Automated Emergency Braking Systems and provide recommendations on future regulatory actions including revisions to UN Regulation No. 152. The IWG shall examine current AEBS regulations worldwide, assess accident situations for passenger vehicles, draft performance requirements for collision scenarios involving pedestrians at night, investigate regulatory improvements for increased avoidance speed and additional collision points, and investigate feasibility to avoid false activation for light vehicles. The IWG shall deliver complete regulatory text for UN Regulation No. 152 by September 2028.

The AEBS informal working group will hold nine meetings from April 2026 to September 2028. The 1st meeting on 22 April 2026 will confirm terms of reference and plan work distribution. Subsequent meetings will address input from control parties and industry, night lighting conditions, speed reduction requirements, false positives, and drafting. In-person meetings are scheduled for September/October 2026 in an unspecified location, March 2027 in Germany, July 2027 in China, and May and September 2028. Progress will be reported at GRVA sessions 25–32. A draft regulation will be submitted as an informal document in May 2028 and as a formal document in September 2028.

Proposal to amend paragraph 2.14. to clarify that road surface friction coefficient of at least the specified Peak Braking Coefficient represents minimum values; amend paragraph 5.2.1.1. to align collision warning requirements with pedestrian and bicycle scenarios, requiring collision warning no later than 0.8 seconds before emergency braking or at braking start if anticipation time is insufficient; amend paragraph 5.2.1.2. to clarify that emergency braking involves a braking demand of at least 5.0 m/s² to the service braking system, permitting higher demands during collision warning for short durations.

Proposal to amend paragraph 5.4.2.3. of the 01 series of amendments and the original version to UN R152 to require at least two deliberate actions by the driver where automatic deactivation of the AEBS function is a consequence of the driver manually switching off the ESC function of the vehicle. Footnotes 2 to 8 in the 01 series are renumbered to accurately reference correct footnotes. This revision addresses GRVA-24-04.

Proposal to delete footnote in paragraph 1; add bicycle impact avoidance to scope; amend paragraphs 2.13 and 2.14 regarding road adhesion definitions and Peak Braking Coefficient measurements; amend paragraph 5.4.2.3 requiring two deliberate actions for AEBS deactivation via ESC; renumber footnotes 2 through 9; and insert new paragraphs 5.4.4.1 to 5.4.4.3 to establish special provisions for vehicles equipped with an ADS.

The Informal Working Group on Advanced Emergency Braking System held its first session on 22 April 2026. Focus was confirmed on passenger cars of category M₁ and light vehicles under UN Regulation 152, with heavy vehicles explicitly excluded. The group’s Terms of Reference outline five core tasks. A meeting timeline from April 2026 to September 2028 was proposed, with delivery of an amendments proposal on UN Regulation 152 by September 2028. The co-Chairs called for accidentology data from all Contracting Parties.

Proposal to correct errors in the text of the 02 series and its supplements.

Proposal to:

1. Clarify that the PBC values listed in para. 2.14. are minimum values,
2. Align the collision-warning requirements of para. 5.2.1.1. with those for the pedestrian and bicycle scenarios under paras. 5.2.2.1 and 5.2.3.1., and
3. Clarify para. 5.2.1.2. based on feedback from a recent public consultation in Australia.

Proposals to resolve issues with accepting the approval of M₂, M₃ and N₂ vehicles to Regulation No. 152.

Proposals to resolve issues with accepting the approval of M₂, M₃ and N₂ vehicles to Regulation No. 152.

Proposal to clarify that the tolerance for the speed of the pedestrian dummy crossing the vehicle path is 0.4 km/h across all the series of amendments.

Proposal to introduce provisions for implementing the option (contained in footnote) for approval of certain “medium-duty” vehicles either under UN R152 (M₁/N₁) or UN R131 (M₂/N₂ /M₃). The proposal aims to clarify terms and establish procedures for demonstrating equivalent performance.

Proposal to require automatic deactivation of AEBS upon activation of an ADS feature and automatic reactivation upon deactivation of an ADS feature.

Proposal to improve terminology concerning the status of the AEBS following an “engine start / run cycle”.
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roposal to improve terminology concerning the status of the AEBS following an “engine start / run cycle”.

Proposal to improve terminology concerning the status of the AEBS following an "engine start / run cycle”.

Proposal to clarify requirements in the scope relevant to mutual recognition and UN R131 (Advanced Emergency Braking Systems (AEBS).

Proposal to resolve issues with accepting the approval of M₂, M₃ and N₂ vehicles to R152.

Proposal to permit the use of virtual testing as an alternative to physical testing.

Proposal to permit the use of virtual testing as an alternative to physical testing.

Proposal to permit the use of virtual testing as an alternative to physical testing.

Proposal to improve terminology concerning the status of the AEBS following an “engine start / run cycle”.

Proposal to improve terminology concerning the status of the AEBS following an “engine start / run cycle”.

Proposal to improve terminology concerning the status of the AEBS following an "engine start / run cycle”.

Proposal to permit the use of virtual testing as an alternative to physical testing.

Proposal to permit the use of virtual testing as an alternative to physical testing.

Proposal to permit the use of virtual testing as an alternative to physical testing.

Proposal to clarify requirements in the scope requesting for reciprocal recognition with United Nations Regulation No. 131 (Advanced
Emergency Braking Systems (AEBS).

Proposal to enable use of virtual testing methodology as alternative methodology to the physical tests.

Proposal to introduce provisions for using virtual testing as an alternative to physical tests in UN R152.

Proposal to introduce provisions for using virtual testing as an alternative to physical tests in UN R152.

Proposal to introduce provisions for using virtual testing as an alternative to physical tests.

Proposal to allow for the use of virtual testing as an alternative to physical tests.

Proposal to permit applicants for approvals under UN R152 to use virtual testing as an alternative methodology to the physical tests.

This paper seeks to clarify the expected approval process to be utilized by Contracting Parties concerning UN Regulation No. 131 which requires Contracting Parties applying UN R131 and UN R152 to recognise approvals to either Regulation as equally valid for vehicles of category M₂ and for those of category M₃/N₂ with a maximum weight below or equal to 8t and equipped with a hydraulic braking system.

Proposal to allow the use of virtual testing as alternative methodology to physical tests.

Consolidated revision prepared by the GRVA secretariat for review. Revision 1 incorporates all valid text up to:

• Supplement 1 to the original version of the Regulation
• 01 series of amendments.

Consolidated version of the regulation prepared by the GRVA secretariat and incorporating all valid text through:

• Supplement 1 to the 01 series of amendments
• Supplement 2 to the 01 series of amendments
• 02 series of amendments.

Proposal to permit the use of virtual testing as an alternative methodology to the physical tests. This approach requires the preliminary assessment of the methodology to be used.

Proposal to align the text of UN R152 with recent updates to UN R131.

Proposal to align the text of UN R152 with recent updates to UN R131.

Proposal to align the text of UN R152 with recent updates to UN R131.

Document provided by the GRVA secretariat pursuant to discussions held during the 14th session.

Document provided by the GRVA secretariat pursuant to discussions during the 14th session.

Document provided by the GRVA secretariat pursuant to discussions during the 14th session.

Proposal to clarify the interpretation of “engine start/run cycle”.

Proposal to align UN R152 with recent amendments to UN R131.

Proposal to align UN R152 with recent amendments to UN R131.

Proposal to align UN R152 with recent amendments to UN R131.

Proposal to expand alignment of UN R152 with UN R131-02 series, in particular to clarify that the Technical Service may test in any conditions within those specified by the performance requirement section of the regulation, with any other speeds within the prescribed speed range. In addition, the Technical Service may verify that the control strategy is not unreasonably changed or AEBS switched off in other conditions than those specified in the performance requirement section and the report of this verification shall be appended to the test report.

Proposal from the informal working group on Advanced Emergency Braking Systems of Heavy Duty Vehicles for Supplements to the original text, 01, and 02 series of amendments. The document proposes improvements to provisions based on technological progress identified during work under UN R131. The proposal includes a footnote for alternative approvals under either UN R152 or UN R131 for vehicles derived from light vehicles, improved wording for collision-warning and speed-reduction text, correction of an omission, and a request for GRVA guidance on a reference concerning control strategies and deviations from specified conditions.

Proposal for amendments to refine the draft provisions aimed at addressing road-surface adhesion under AEBS performance testing.

Proposal for amendments to ECE/TRANS/WP29/2022/18, ECE/TRANS/WP29/2022/19, and ECE/TRANS/WP29/2022/20

Draft comments addressing a question concerning the treatment of conditions or parameters not explicitly listed in requirements but that nonetheless influence system performance.

Proposal to address road surface adhesion in AEBS performance testing.

Proposal to address road-surface adhesion in the AEBS performance testing.

Proposal to address road-surface adhesion under AEBS performance testing.

Proposal to amend provisions related to the Peak Brake Coefficient (PBC) pursuant to discussions held during the 11th (September 2021) GRVA session.

Proposal from the AEBS informal working group to improve the text with regard to peak braking coefficient (PBC) provisions.

Proposal from GRVA to clarify AEBS restart, including that an automatic engine restart (stop/start systems) does not require a reactivation of the AEBS, to allow for electromagnetic compatibility demonstration via the 06 series of amendments to UN R10, to move provisions for Indication of an ongoing initialization from the section on failure indications to a separate paragraph, and to make an editorial correction.

Proposal from GRVA to clarify AEBS restart, including that an automatic engine restart (stop/start systems) does not require a reactivation of the AEBS, to allow for electromagnetic compatibility demonstration via the 06 series of amendments to UN R10, to move provisions for Indication of an ongoing initialization from the section on failure indications to a separate paragraph, and to make an editorial correction.

Proposal from GRVA to clarify AEBS restart, including that an automatic engine restart (stop/start systems) does not require a reactivation of the AEBS, to allow for electromagnetic compatibility demonstration via the 06 series of amendments to UN R10, to move provisions for Indication of an ongoing initialization from the section on failure indications to a separate paragraph, and to make an editorial correction.

The proposal is to ensure that the adhesion of the road surface will not limit AEBS performance during test.

Proposes to align the wording with regard to “dry road affording good adhesion” also in the 02 series of amendments with the purpose of avoiding confusion with other regulations that might refer to a “dry road” in a different context

Proposal to clarify AEBS restart, including that an automatic engine restart (stop/start systems) does not require a reactivation of the AEBS, to allow for electromagnetic compatibility demonstration via the 06 series of amendments to UN R10, to move provisions for Indication of an ongoing initialization from the section on failure indications to a separate paragraph, and to make an editorial correction.

Proposal to amend provisions related to the AEBS peak braking coefficient.

Proposal to align the wording with regard to “dry road affording good adhesion” across the series to avoid confusion with use of “dry road” under different contexts by other regulations.

Draft proposal pursuant to UTAC, JRC, and BASt discussion.

Argument for revising the PBC values used in the regulation based on technological progress in tyres and impact on road-friction parameters.

Proposal to amend the peak braking coefficient and related test method provisions.

Proposal to improve the Appendix 2 Annex 3 for assessing robustness against false reaction, to introduce new provisions for automatic deactivation of AEBS, and to improve the text in other instances.

Proposal to improve the Appendix 2 Annex 3 for assessing robustness against false reaction, to introduce new provisions for automatic deactivation of AEBS, and to improve the text in other instances.

Proposal to introduce provisions under a car-to-bicycle test scenario.

List of decisions subject to the special “silence procedure” whereby parties may signal any reservations concerning the decisions following the session proper. This procedure was adopted due to the shortened and virtual sessions necessitated by current health and travel restrictions.

Advance draft proposal to WP.29 for the car-to-bicycle AEBS scenarios for GRVA review.

Draft proposal to WP.29 for AEBS car-to-bicycle provisions for GRVA review.