World Forum Formal Discussion Topics


1.	Automated Vehicle Signaling Requirements	Automated Vehicle Signaling Requirements	This item considers the value and possible need for requirements on the provision of signals to indicate the status and to communicate the next intended actions of vehicles equipped with automated driving systems. AV Signaling Requirements Automated Vehicle Signaling Requirements WP.29 Discussion Topic Automated Vehicle Signaling Requirements
2.	Automated Vehicle Periodic Technical Inspections	Automated Vehicle Periodic Technical Inspections	At its 86th meeting, GRRF recommended to cluster subjects together and form a number of task forces to deal with different issues related to the Automatically Commanded Steering Functions work. One task force was devoted to Periodic Technical Inspection (PTI). GAR has established this page to monitor activities related to vehicle automation and in-use vehicle inspections. Automated Vehicle PTI Automated Vehicle Periodic Technical Inspections WP.29 Discussion Topic Automated Vehicle Periodic Technical Inspections
3.	Child Restraint Systems for Buses and Coaches	Child Restraint Systems for Buses and Coaches	To be determined. This issue is currently under discussion within GRSP. <p>In 2008, Spain proposed the development of a UNECE Regulation to govern the installation and use of child restraint systems in M2 and M3 category vehicles (buses and coaches).</p> <p>The installation and use of seat belts in such vehicles is mandatory in Europe under Directive 2003/20/EC. However, this directive and the related UNECE Regulations only concern adults.</p> <p>Adult safety belts are not appropriate to restrain minors with a lower height than 135 cm and a lower weight than 36 Kg. Therefore, the use of safety belts for minors is not required under current regulations.</p> <p>Moreover, UNECE R44 on child restraint systems focuses on M1 vehicles and therefore fails to address child safety on buses.</p> Bus and Coach CRS Child Restraint Systems for Buses and Coaches WP.29 Discussion Topic Child Restraint Systems for Buses and Coaches
4.	Climate Change and Transport	Climate Change and Transport	Not applicable. Discussion topic only. This initiative concerns discussions on the impact of motor-vehicle transportation on global climate conditions towards informing future WP.29 deliberations. Climate Change Climate Change and Transport WP.29 Discussion Topic Climate Change and Transport
5.	Connectivty	Connectivty	This page gathers general materials related to vehicle connectivity (V2X). Related pages exist for over-the-air software updates specifically. Connectivity Connectivty WP.29 Discussion Topic Connectivty
6.	Vehicle Crash Compatibility	Vehicle Crash Compatibility	Crash Compatibility Vehicle Crash Compatibility WP.29 Discussion Topic Vehicle Crash Compatibility
7.	Cruise control function	Cruise control function	Raised as an agenda item within GRSG, this discussion topic has yet to be defined. Cruise control Cruise control function WP.29 Discussion Topic Cruise control function
8.	Environmentally Friendly Vehicles	Environmentally Friendly Vehicles	Not applicable. This item is part of a broad effort to address the "environmental friendliness" of motor vehicles from a "well-to-wheels" perspective. An "Environmentally Friendly Vehicles Conference" was every two years within the general framework of WP.29. Conferences were held in Tokyo (2003), Birmingham (2005), Dresden (2007), New Delhi (2009), and Baltimore(2011) before WP.29 and the EFV informal working group ended completed this effort.</p> EFV Environmentally Friendly Vehicles WP.29 Discussion Topic Environmentally Friendly Vehicles
9.	Enforcement and Compliance	Enforcement and Compliance	n.a. This is a discussion topic within WP.29 towards informing other work of the Forum. Enforcement and Compliance Enforcement and Compliance WP.29 Discussion Topic Enforcement and Compliance
10.	Marking Provisions of Global Technical Regulations	Marking Provisions of Global Technical Regulations	None. The World Forum has engaged in an exchange of views over the possibility of establishing a common system of product markings (mainly within the context of lighting products and tires) through the GTR process. At the November 2010 session, the Forum decided to set this item in abeyance for 2011 unless a new reason appears to reopen the discussion. At the same time, the Forum's DETA group (which is pursuing a data exchange system for type approval information) wishes to keep open the possibility for eventually including information from non-type-approval (e.g., self-certification) nations. GTR Markings Marking Provisions of Global Technical Regulations WP.29 Discussion Topic Marking Provisions of Global Technical Regulations
11.	Heavy-Duty Vehicle Fuel Efficiency Measurement Methods Harmonization	Heavy-Duty Vehicle Fuel Efficiency Measurement Methods Harmonization	Proposal to harmonize methods for the measurement of heavy-duty vehicle fuel efficiency via a UN Global Technical Regulation. HD Fuel Efficiency Measurement Heavy-Duty Vehicle Fuel Efficiency Measurement Methods Harmonization WP.29 Discussion Topic Heavy-Duty Vehicle Fuel Efficiency Measurement Methods Harmonization
12.	Intelligent Transport Systems	Intelligent Transport Systems	ITS Intelligent Transport Systems WP.29 Discussion Topic Intelligent Transport Systems
13.	Vehicle Interior Noise Levels	Vehicle Interior Noise Levels	This topic was raised by the Russian Federation during the September 2014 GRB session. Russia explained to the GRB that a new regulation on interior noise of vehicles would come into force from January 2015 within the Eurasian Customs Union (Russia, Belarus, Kazakhstan, Kyrgyzstan, and Tajikistan). Russia urged the GRB to revisit a previous recommendation to develop in coordination with ISO a uniform test method for measuring vehicle interior noise levels. Interior Noise Vehicle Interior Noise Levels WP.29 Discussion Topic Vehicle Interior Noise Levels
14.	Lightweight Motorcycle Helmets	Lightweight Motorcycle Helmets	To be determined. <p>The FIA Foundation and GHVI consortium have proposed the establishment of a lightweight motorcycle standard to encourage helmet use in countries where the heavier and more expensive helmet envisioned in UNECE R22 faces significant obstacles to implementation and/or acceptance.</p> <p>The desired outcome of this effort is to provide a technically feasible standard that can be implemented in those regions that currently do not have an existing motorcycle helmet standard and do not currently possess the technical expertise to develop their own motorcycle helmet standard and motorcycle helmet standard test procedures.</p> <p>The sponsors have proposed the creation of an informal group to pursue this initiative.</p> Lightweight Helmets Lightweight Motorcycle Helmets WP.29 Discussion Topic Lightweight Motorcycle Helmets
15.	Mass Limiting Devices	Mass Limiting Devices	None. The proposal to consider a new regulation on mass limiting devices was rejected by the Working Party on General Safety at its 99th session in October 2010. Mass Limiting Devices Mass Limiting Devices WP.29 Discussion Topic Mass Limiting Devices
16.	Non-Exhaust Particle Emissions	Non-Exhaust Particle Emissions	Wear of brake friction materials and tires are known to generate particle emissions that can impact air and water quality. The Particle Measurement Program (PMP) which previously had focused exclusively on exhaust emissions issues has been tasked to investigate non-exhaust emissions towards better understanding their dynamics and implications for public health. NEPE Non-Exhaust Particle Emissions WP.29 Discussion Topic Non-Exhaust Particle Emissions
17.	PTI Tampering Detection	PTI Tampering Detection	PTI Anti-Tampering PTI Tampering Detection WP.29 Discussion Topic PTI Tampering Detection
18.	Periodical Technical Inspections of Accident Emergency Call Systems	Periodical Technical Inspections of Accident Emergency Call Systems	PTI-AECS Periodical Technical Inspections of Accident Emergency Call Systems WP.29 Discussion Topic Periodical Technical Inspections of Accident Emergency Call Systems
19.	Road Illumination Technologies	Road Illumination Technologies	Road Illumination Road Illumination Technologies WP.29 Discussion Topic Road Illumination Technologies
20.	Road Surface Labeling Recommendations	Road Surface Labeling Recommendations	Pursuant to a Dutch program to label road surfaces with regard to noise reduction, wet skid resistance, rolling resistance, and lifespan (durability), the Working Party on Noise is considering the establishment of a non-binding resolution or recommendation. Road Surface Labeling Road Surface Labeling Recommendations WP.29 Discussion Topic Road Surface Labeling Recommendations
21.	Road-Side Inspections	Road-Side Inspections	Road-Side PTI Road-Side Inspections WP.29 Discussion Topic Road-Side Inspections
22.	Transport for Sustainable Development	Transport for Sustainable Development	n.a. The United Nations is involved with numerous efforts to promote "sustainable development" globally. This topic page gathers related documents that touch on WP.29 and regulatory activities. Sustainable Development Transport for Sustainable Development WP.29 Discussion Topic Transport for Sustainable Development
23.	Unattended Children in Cars	Unattended Children in Cars	Discussion under GRSP to consider risks to small children left unattended in cars. Unattended Children Unattended Children in Cars WP.29 Discussion Topic Unattended Children in Cars
24.	Harmonization of Side Impact Dummies	Harmonization of Side Impact Dummies	WorldSID Harmonization Harmonization of Side Impact Dummies WP.29 Discussion Topic Harmonization of Side Impact Dummies

Regulation:	UN Regulation No. 117 \| Tire Rolling Sound Emissions, Adhesion on Wet Surfaces, and Rolling Resistance
Document:	Revision 4 \| Amendment 2
Corresponds to:	02 series of amendments \| Supplement 10 (Entered into force on 11 Jan 2020)
Based on:	Document WP.29/2019/54 Proposal to correct a type in Annex 7- Appendix 2, Part 2, Paragraph 5 where the snow group index should read “1.00”, not “100” as appeared erroneously in the adopted text correct the text where the word “tyres” was inadvertently omitted from Paragraph 2.1. align the provisions of UN R117 regarding approval numbers and markings with the provisions of Schedule 4 to the revised 1958 Agreement.

Regulation:	UN Regulation No. 129 \| Enhanced Child Restraint Systems
Document:	Revision 4 \| Amendment 2
Corresponds to:	03 series of amendments \| Supplement 2 (Entered into force on 11 Jan 2020)
Based on:	Document WP.29/2019/40 Proposal to introduce new and modified labeling and to clarify packaging information to distinguish between forward-facing-only, rear-facing-only, and convertible CRS in order to reduce the risk of users misusing these enhanced CRS clarify that assessment of the DE plane only applies to rearward-facing Child Restraint Systems (CRS) in UN Regulation No. 44 and therefore does not apply to forward-facing child restraints that maintain structure of the child restraint behind the head of the dummy specify the dimensions of the approval number update i-Size universal ISOFIX, Specific Vehicle ISOFIX, i-Size Booster seat and Specific Vehicle Booster seat numbering (omitted in WP29-2018-045) rearrange the dimensions mark for arrangements of the approval mark where used in combination with the module mark change the 145 cm stature of the Specific Vehicle Booster seat to 150 cm stature as this is the correct upper limit, and clarify that Conformity of Production assessments shall be conducted under the same requirements as those of the original approval or, if applicable, the extension of the approval.

Regulation:	UN Regulation No. 129 \| Enhanced Child Restraint Systems
Document:	Revision 3 \| Amendment 4
Corresponds to:	02 series of amendments \| Supplement 5 (Entered into force on 11 Jan 2020)
Based on:	Document WP.29/2019/39 Proposal to introduce new and modified labeling and to clarify packaging information to distinguish between forward-facing-only, rear-facing-only, and convertible CRS in order to reduce the risk of users misusing these enhanced CRS clarify that assessment of the DE plane only applies to rearward-facing Child Restraint Systems (CRS) in UN Regulation No. 44 and therefore does not apply to forward-facing child restraints that maintain structure of the child restraint behind the head of the dummy specify the dimensions of the approval number correct the term “Regulation No. 129-02” to “UN Regulation No. 129/02” change the 145 cm stature of the Specific Vehicle Booster seat to the 150 cm stature as this is the upper limit, and modify the approval markings for consistency between technical services and approval authorities and between the labels of products approved under the 02 and 03 series.

Regulation:	UN Regulation No. 129 \| Enhanced Child Restraint Systems
Document:	Revision 1 \| Amendment 7
Corresponds to:	01 series of amendments \| Supplement 6 (Entered into force on 11 Jan 2020)
Based on:	Document WP.29/2019/38 Proposal to introduce new and modified labeling and to clarify packaging information to distinguish between forward-facing-only, rear-facing-only, and convertible CRS in order to reduce the risk of users misusing these enhanced CRS, and clarify that assessment of the DE plane only applies to rearward-facing Child Restraint Systems (CRS) in UN Regulation No. 44 and therefore does not apply to forward-facing child restraints that maintain structure of the child restraint behind the head of the dummy.