UN R159 — Supplement 3 to the 00 series of amendments

Under new paragraph 0.8., Supplement 3 is introduced to take into account vehicles of categories X and Y. Paragraph 0.8.1. says that this UN Regulation has been amended to clarify that MOIS are only required to work when a driver is in control. Paragraph 0.8.2. lists 3 manual modes considered for vehicles of category X equipped with a manual mode. Vehicles operated manually by a Remote-Control device intended to be operated in close proximity of the vehicle are exempted from the scope of this Regulation. For manual operation seated in a driver’s seat, the general provisions of this UN Regulation apply. For manual operation onboard the vehicle other than seated in a driver’s seat, for example standing while using a joystick, alternative provisions apply.

Paragraph 1.3. gives the vehicles of category M and N that are exempted from this Regulation. New item (b) adds vehicles of category Y. It also adds 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”.

In paragraph 5.1.1., the example situations for automatic deactivation of the MOIS now include “the activation of an ADS feature”. Except while an ADS feature is active, a constant optical warning signal must inform the driver that the MOIS has been deactivated. Before, the text had no such exception. Vehicles fitted with an ADS must comply with the relevant technical requirements and transitional provisions defined in another UN Regulation.

Under paragraph 5., 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 5.1.1. to 5.8. The alternative provisions that are applied and the vehicle’s performance must be duly described in the Test Report. New paragraph 2.33. 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. The reference under the Annex 2 title now reads “(see paragraph 4.5. of this Regulation)”.

Paragraph 2.11. now refers to Addendum 6 of Mutual Resolution No. 1 (M.R.1) for the reference point on the driver's seat. Before, it referred to Annex 1 of ECE/TRANS/WP.29/78/Rev.6. A footnote that referred to Annex 1 of R.E.3 now refers to Addendum 6 of M.R.1, document ECE/TRANS/WP.29/1101/Amend.5. The footnote on the distinguishing numbers of the Contracting Parties now cites document ECE/TRANS/WP.29/78/Rev.8 instead of Rev.6. Both footnotes give a new web address. New footnote 1 refers to the Consolidated Resolution on the Construction of Vehicles (R.E.3.), document ECE/TRANS/WP.29/78/Rev.8.