Draft of a request for authorization to amend GTR 9 to include provisions for deployable safety systems of the outer surface of the vehicle. This proposal originates with the development of technologies such as active hood/bonnet mechanisms that improve pedestrian impact protection. The proposal anticipates submission of a formal amendment for the June 2018 WP.29 session.

Proposal for an amendment to update global technical regulation (GTR) No. 9 in line with technical progress, notably to provide a test procedure for deployable systems of the outer surface of vehicles to ensure an adequate protection of pedestrians or other vulnerable road users during the accident.

Proposal to develop a test procedure for the assessment of exterior (outer surface of the vehicle) deployable systems to protect pedestrians or other vulnerable road users during an accident.

Phase 2 proposes to amend the UN Global Technical Regulation No. 9 on pedestrian safety by introducing the flexible pedestrian legform impactor (FlexPLI) as a single harmonized test tool in order to enhance the level of protection for pedestrian lower legs. NHTSA has expressed concern that the injury assessment reference values (IARVs) for this GTR may not meet the needs for injury mitigation in the U.S. In order to enable the proposed Phase 2 amendment to move forward with US support, the US proposes additions to the GTR preamble to make clear its position and intentions regarding assessment of the IARV and to allow the brackets to be removed from the IARV in the draft amendment.

Announcement of task force establishment, organization, and meeting plans towards developing a proposal for the assessment and approval of deployable exterior pedestrian safety systems (e.g., active bonnet).