UN R151 — Supplement 5 to the 00 series of amendments

Under new paragraph 0.8., Supplement 5 is introduced to take into account vehicles of categories X and Y, and other vehicles equipped with an ADS. Paragraph 0.8.1. says that the Regulation has been amended to clarify that BSIS is required to work when a driver is in control. Paragraph 0.8.2. lists three manual modes considered for vehicles of category X equipped with a manual mode. Vehicles of category X operated manually by a Remote-Control device intended to be operated in close proximity of the vehicle are exempted from the scope. For vehicles of category X with manual operation seated in a driver’s seat, the general provisions of this UN Regulation apply. For vehicles of category X with manual operation onboard other than in a driver’s seat, for example standing while using a joystick, alternative provisions apply.

New paragraph 1.3. says that this UN Regulation does not apply to vehicles of category Y. It also does not apply to vehicles of category X without a manual mode which is intended to be operated on-board the vehicle. Paragraph 1.1. now says “This UN Regulation” instead of “This Regulation”. The categories N2, N3, M2 and M3 in paragraph 1.1. do not change.

In paragraph 5.1., the example situations for automatic deactivation of the BSIS now include “while an ADS feature is active”. Except while an ADS feature is active, a constant optical warning signal must inform the driver that the BSIS has been deactivated. Before, the text had no such exception. For vehicles equipped with an ADS, a new provision covers the transitions of user roles, if applicable, and the procedure for those transitions. They must comply with the relevant technical requirements and transitional provisions defined in another UN Regulation.

Paragraph 5.2.3. is new. Vehicles of category X with a manual mode intended to be operated on-board, not using a driver’s seat, may fulfil alternative requirements. This is in agreement with the Technical Service and Type Approval Authority. A condition: the manufacturer, with the safety concept defined for manual operation, can demonstrate a level of safety equivalent to paragraphs 5.3. to 5.7. The alternative provisions that are applied and the vehicle’s performance must be duly described in the Test Report. New paragraph 2.20. defines “Safety Concept”.

Under paragraph 4.5., the international approval mark now consists of a circle surrounding the letter “E”, followed by the items in (a) and (b). Before, the mark could consist of either this mark (para. 4.5.1.) or an oval surrounding the letters “UI” followed by the Unique Identifier (para. 4.5.2.). Paragraphs 4.5.1. and 4.5.2. are deleted. In Annex 2, one figure and the text that explains the Unique Identifier example are deleted.

Paragraph 2.5. now refers to Addendum 6 of Mutual Resolution No. 1 (M.R.1), document ECE/TRANS/WP.29/1101/Amend.5, for the reference point on the driver's seat. Before, it referred to Annex 1 of ECE/TRANS/WP.29/78/Rev.6. Two footnotes on the Consolidated Resolution on the Construction of Vehicles (R.E.3) now cite document ECE/TRANS/WP.29/78/Rev.8 instead of Rev.6. They also give a new web address. Footnote 1 now says “As defined in the Consolidated Resolution on the Construction of Vehicles (R.E.3.)”.