This proposal concerns primarily amendments to Annex 7 of UN Regulation No. 51. The proposed changes are based on the 03 series of amendment to UN Regulation No. 51 up to Supplement 10.

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A proposal to meet the objective to reduce noise pollution (particularly in towns) and to be able to warn pedestrians, cyclists and others of the vehicle’s arrival with the least possible discomfort.

Proposal to replace ECE/TRANS/WP.29/GRBP/2025/25

Proposal to replace ECE/TRANS/WP.29/GRBP/2025/2, add a new Annex 5 Special provisions for the testing of vehicles equipped with an ADS, amend paragraphs 2.7. and 2.8. to modify the definition of “Mass in running order” and “Pause function”, insert new paragraphs 2.13. to 2.17. to define Automated Driving System, Dynamic Driving Task, bi-directional vehicle, and forward direction, renumber former paragraph 2.13. to 2.18., amend paragraph 6.2.5. to replace “Driver selectable” with “Available” and modify provisions for AVAS sounds, amend Annex 1 item 1.2.2. and Annex 3 paragraph 3.3.1. to address bi-directional vehicles and reverse modes, and insert provisions in Annex 5 for testing vehicles equipped with an ADS.

Proposal to replace ECE/TRANS/WP.29/GRBP/2025/22