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 from the Task Force on Hydrogen Regulations.

Proposal to establish a Task Force on Emergency Door Opening. The Task Force will develop amendments to UN R11, UN R21, and UN GTR No. 1 addressing door opening systems and window opening after vehicle submergence. A second phase will address post-crash extrication requirements for UN R94, R95, R135, R137, and UN GTR No. 14. Germany chairs the Task Force; Republic of Korea serves as Vice-Chair; OICA provides secretariat support. Draft amendments are due for submission at GRSP’s 80th session.

Proposal to amend UN R16 to account for vehicles of category X and vehicles without drivers or manual driving controls. Modifications include extending application to Automated Driving Systems, updating definitions for front passenger seats, adding definitions for ADS feature types, amending retractor requirements, and adjusting restraint system assessment procedures for non-driver occupants and type 4N retractors.

Proposal to amend UN R127 to account for vehicles of category X by inserting a new introduction addressing their scope and application. The Regulation is extended to vehicles without driver and without manual driving controls. Modifications include amendments to paragraphs defining applicability, mass in running order, normal ride attitude, and provisions for Automated Driving Systems. References to relevant definitions in the Consolidated Resolution on the Construction of Vehicles are updated.

Proposal to change the transitional provisions in such a way as to allow Contracting Parties to issue approvals according to the 05 series of amendments.