GAR | UN R161 Unauthorized Use Devices

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UN R161: Proposal for Supplement 2
Reference Number: WP.29/2022/28
Proposal to align the wording in para. 5.2.1.1. with the wording in para. 5.2.13. of UN R116 on the concept of normal use of the vehicle main power source.
Document date: 30 Dec 21
Document status: Adopted by WP.29
Relevant to UN Regulation No. 161 \| Devices for Protection against Unauthorized Use
Adoption Vote
This proposal (WP.29/2022/28) was adopted by the World Forum. Thirty-nine Contracting Parties out of the 56 applying UN R161 were present for the vote by AC.1. Thirty-seven voted in favor with zero against and two abstaining.
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UN R161: Proposal for Supplement 1
Reference Number: WP.29/2022/27
Proposal to introduce provisions for digital keys.
Document date: 23 Dec 21
Document status: Formal WP.29 review
Relevant to UN Regulation No. 161 \| Devices for Protection against Unauthorized Use
Adoption Vote
This proposal (WP.29/2022/27) was adopted by the World Forum. Thirty-nine Contracting Parties out of the 56 applying UN R161 were present for the vote by AC.1. Thirty-seven voted in favor with zero against and two abstaining.
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UN R161 and R162: Proposals for a Supplement 1 to the original versions

Reference Number: GRSG-122-13

Proposal to harmonize the numbering of the annex on digital keys across regulations resulting from the splitting of UN R116.

Submitted by: OICA

Document date: 07 Oct 21

Document status: Superseded

Relevant to

UN Regulation No. 161 | Devices for Protection against Unauthorized Use and UN Regulation No. 162 | Immobilizers and Vehicles Equipped with Immobilizers

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UN R161: Proposal for amendments

Reference Number: GRSG-122-14

Submitted by: OICA

Document date: 07 Oct 21

Document status: Superseded

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UN Regulation No. 161 | Devices for Protection against Unauthorized Use

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UN R161: Proposal for Supplement 1

Reference Number: GRSG/2021/24

Introduces an equal level of specification for digital keys

Submitted by: OICA

Document date: 30 Jul 21

Document status: Superseded

Relevant to

UN Regulation No. 161 | Devices for Protection against Unauthorized Use

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UN R161: Proposal for amendments

Reference Number: GRSG/2021/28

Submitted by: OICA

Document date: 30 Jul 21

Document status: Superseded

Relevant to

UN Regulation No. 161 | Devices for Protection against Unauthorized Use

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UN R0: Proposal for a 04 series of amendments

Reference Number: WP.29-184-07

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.

Document date: 17 Jun 21

Document status: Superseded

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UN R161: Proposal for a Supplement

Reference Number: GRSG-121-37

Proposal to introduce provisions for digital keys per the work performed under UN R116 prior to its separation into three regulations respectively addressing unauthorized use, alarm systems, and immobilizers.

Submitted by: OICA

Document date: 16 Apr 21

Document status: Superseded

Relevant to

UN Regulation No. 161 | Devices for Protection against Unauthorized Use and UN Regulation No. 116 | Protection of Vehicles Against Unauthorized Use

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Report of GRSG on its 120th (January 2021) session

Reference Number: GRSG/99

Document date: 08 Mar 21

Relevant to

UN Regulation No. 160 | Event Data Recorders, UN Regulation No. 161 | Devices for Protection against Unauthorized Use, UN Regulation No. 162 | Immobilizers and Vehicles Equipped with Immobilizers, and UN Regulation No. 163 | Vehicle Alarm Systems

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Status of OICA EMC task force work 2019-2021

Reference Number: EMC-20-02

Submitted by: OICA

Document date: 19 Feb 21

Relevant to

UN Regulation No. 10 | Electromagnetic Compatibility, UN Regulation No. 116 | Protection of Vehicles Against Unauthorized Use, UN Regulation No. 161 | Devices for Protection against Unauthorized Use, UN Regulation No. 163 | Vehicle Alarm Systems, and UN Regulation No. 162 | Immobilizers and Vehicles Equipped with Immobilizers

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Protection of motor vehicles against unauthorized use: Proposal for a new UN Regulation
Reference Number: WP.29/2021/48
Proposal to establish a new UN Regulation dedicated to the approval of the fitting of devices against unauthorized use, and of vehicles equipped with devices against unauthorized use, pursuant to splitting UN R116 into three separate regulations.
Document date: 21 Dec 20
Document status: Adopted text published
Relevant to UN Regulation No. 161 \| Devices for Protection against Unauthorized Use
Adoption Vote
This proposal (WP.29/2021/48) was adopted by the World Forum. Thirty-nine Contracting Parties to the 1958 Agreement were present for the vote by AC.1. Thirty-eight voted in favor with zero against and one abstaining.
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30 Dec 2021	UN R161: Proposal for Supplement 2	WP.29/2022/28	2021-12-30
23 Dec 2021	UN R161: Proposal for Supplement 1	WP.29/2022/27	2021-12-23
7 Oct 2021	UN R161 and R162: Proposals for a Supplement 1 to the original versions (OICA)	GRSG-122-13	2021-10-07
7 Oct 2021	UN R161: Proposal for amendments (OICA)	GRSG-122-14	2021-10-07
30 Jul 2021	UN R161: Proposal for Supplement 1 (OICA)	GRSG/2021/24	2021-07-30
30 Jul 2021	UN R161: Proposal for amendments (OICA)	GRSG/2021/28	2021-07-30
18 Jun 2021	UN R0: Proposal for a 04 series of amendments	WP.29-184-07	2021-06-18
16 Apr 2021	UN R161: Proposal for a Supplement (OICA)	GRSG-121-37	2021-04-16
8 Mar 2021	Report of GRSG on its 120th (January 2021) session	GRSG/99	2021-03-08
21 Feb 2021	Status of OICA EMC task force work 2019-2021 (OICA)	EMC-20-02	2021-02-21
1 Jan 2021	Protection of motor vehicles against unauthorized use: Proposal for a new UN Regulation	WP.29/2021/48	2021-01-01