Proposal to clarify exemptions for folding seats, delete a condition on neutral transmission position for first-level warnings, harmonize the “vehicle master control switch” definition with UN R159, ensure drivers receive initial warnings when entering vehicles with remotely activated switches, ensure clear voice communication during emergency calls, and enable application of UN R174 to vehicles of category X, including requirements for safety-belt reminders in first-row seats of category X vehicles and permission for ADS management of safety-belt reminders if equivalent safety is provided.

Proposal to introduce a new paragraph 0.4 clarifying that second-level warnings apply when one seat-belt is unfastened during normal driving, excluding situations of higher priority warnings such as door opening or thermal propagation, to amend the definition of “normal operation” to specify forward motion above 10 km/h without other safety warnings triggered, and modify paragraph 5.2.4.3 to allow discontinuation of second-level warnings when other audible safety warnings are triggered in circumstances of imminent danger.

Proposal to amend UN R174 supplement 1 to the 01 series of amendments. Modifications include clarifying folding seat exemptions from safety-belt reminder requirements, deleting requirement that first level warning activation depend on transmission neutral position, harmonizing “vehicle master control switch” definition with UN R159, ensuring drivers receive initial warnings when entering vehicles with remotely activated switches, enabling clear voice communication during emergency calls, extending application to vehicles of category X, and accommodating vehicles without driver and manual driving controls and those equipped with Automated Driving Systems. Amendments specify safety-belt reminder requirements for affected seating positions and modify testing procedures accordingly.

Proposal to amend UN R174 to apply the Regulation to vehicles equipped with an Automated Driving System. The amendments modify provisions for vehicles of category X and vehicles without driver and manual driving controls. Changes include clarifying folding seat exemptions, removing the neutral transmission requirement for first-level warnings, harmonizing “vehicle master control switch” terminology, ensuring drivers receive initial warnings when entering vehicles with remotely activated switches, clarifying voice communication during emergency calls, defining ADS feature types, and modifying testing procedures and requirements for safety-belt reminders in vehicles with ADS.

Proposal (assuming the approval of the proposal in document GRSP/2025/26) to add “other audible audible safety warnings” as a criteria for discontinuing a second-level SBR warning signal.

Proposal to correct paragraph references and add the Regulation number in the introduction section (i.e., replace “Regulation No. XXX” with “Regulation No. 174”).

Proposal to add the Regulation number in the introduction section (i.e., replace “Regulation No. XXX” with “Regulation No. 174”) and correct an editorial error in paras. 2.4., 5.2.3.1., 5.5.1., 5.6.2.4., and 5.6.2.5. The term “master control switch” should read “vehicle master control switch”.

Proposal to correct an editorial error in paras. 2.4., 5.2.3.1., 5.5.1., 5.6.2.4., and 5.6.2.5. The term “master control switch” should read “vehicle master control switch”.

Proposal for a 01 series of amendments) Proposal to clarify: (a) exemption of the presence of SBR on folding seats, (b) first level of warning tests with transmission in neutral position, and (c) interference of devices for remote starting of vehicles with SBR.

Proposal to enable application of UN R174 to ADS vehicles.

Proposal to correct paragraph references and add the Regulation number in the introduction section (i.e., replace “Regulation No. XXX” with “Regulation No. 174”).

Proposal to clarify: (a) exemption of the presence of SBR on folding seats, (b) first level of warning tests with transmission in neutral position, and (c) interference of devices for remote starting of vehicles with SBR.

Proposal for a new regulation on “Uniform Provisions Concerning the Approval of a Vehicle with regard to Safety-Belt Reminders”.

Proposal by the Ad Hoc Group on splitting UN Regulation No. 16 into three UN Regulations, separating safety-belt components and restraint systems from safety-belt installation requirements and safety-belt reminders.

Text under development by the experts of the Ad-Hoc Group to split UN R16 into 3 Regulations, separating safety-belt components and restraint systems from safety-belt installation requirements and safety-belt reminders.