Proposal to correct references to paragraphs 1.3.2. instead of 3.1.2. and 1.3.1. instead of 3.1.

Proposal to stipulate that “vehicle alarm systems (VAS) approved in accordance with the provisions of Regulation No. 163 on Alarm System are deemed to comply with Part II of this Regulation.”

Proposal to introduce definitions of “escape hatch” and “emergency exit”, a test requirement for these devices, and provisions to ensure that elements that can move and enter the residual space of passengers after the bus overturning are present during testing, including provisions on fire extinguishers.

The Working Party on the Transport of Dangerous Goods (WP.15) has noted that problems could arise during the approval of vehicles intended for the carriage of explosive substances and articles (Class 1) for vehicles intended for the carriage of liquids having a flash-point of not more than 60°C. (EX/III and FL vehicles) fitted with a camera monitoring system which complied with the requirements of UN R46.

The European Agreement concerning the International Carriage of Dangerous Goods by Road (ADR) stipulates that the electrical circuits must be broken within 10 seconds after operation of the battery master switch. This might conflict with paragraph 16.1.1. of UN R46 which requires that, after each engine switch-off (intended use), the camera-monitor system remains operational for a period of at least 120 seconds.

This proposal aims to resolve the disparity between UN R46 and requirements for ADS vehicles.

Revised proposal intended to supersede the text proposed in GRSG/2024/4 (proposal to clarify that indicators, their identifications and identifications of controls need not be illuminated under certain conditions).