WP.29 188th session: amendments to UN Regulations
14–16 November 2022
Amendments to UN Regulations that the WP.29 documents submitted for the vote at the 188th session. Each change report shows what changes, why, and who is affected.
This list has the 26 amendments with a RegVault change report, in 20 regulations. It is not the full agenda of the session.
UN R0 — International Whole Vehicle Type Approval (IWVTA)
- 05 series — Base text
Annex 4 no longer lists component lamp/signalling approvals, such as those to UN Regulations Nos. 148, 149 and 150. Note 3 now says that UN Regulation No. 48 requires all component lamp/signalling approvals.
UN R13 — Heavy vehicle braking
- 12 series — Supplement 2
Under new paragraph 5.2.1.26.5., the warning of Annex 8, paragraph 2.6., may be delayed until the parking brake system has detected correct clamping. This applies when the parking braking system detects a request to fully apply the parking brake or to gradually control its action.
- 11 series — Supplement 20
Under new paragraph 5.2.1.26.5., the warning of Annex 8, paragraph 2.6., may be delayed until the parking brake system has detected correct clamping. This applies when the parking braking system detects a request to fully apply the parking brake or to gradually control its action.
UN R24 — Visible pollutants, measurement of power of C.I. engines (Diesel smoke)
- 03 series — Supplement 9
Annex 4, paragraph 3.2. adds a provision for tests done at the same time as emission tests to UN Regulations Nos. 85 and/or 49.
UN R34 — Prevention of fire risks
- 04 series — Base text
Part II-1 and Part II-2 (fire risks in the event of collision) are deleted, and Annexes 3 and 4 are now vacant.
- 03 series — Supplement 3
Under new paragraph 9.7., a vehicle that complies with UN Regulation No. 153 is deemed to meet the requirements of paragraphs 9.6.2. and 9.6.3.
UN R43 — Safety glazing
- 01 series — Supplement 10
The definition of “Glass-plastics” (para. 2.5.) now excludes safety-glass faced with plastics material defined under paragraph 2.4.
UN R48 — Installation of lighting and light-signalling devices
- 08 series — Supplement 2
Manoeuvring lamps are now optional on trailers as well as on motor vehicles (para. 6.26.1.).
- 07 series — Supplement 4
Manoeuvring lamps are now optional on trailers as well as on motor vehicles (para. 6.26.1.).
- 06 series — Supplement 17
Manoeuvring lamps are now optional on trailers as well as on motor vehicles (para. 6.26.1.).
UN R67 — LPG vehicles
- 04 series — Supplement 1
In Annex 3 to Annex 13, references to paragraph 6.15. and its subparagraphs now refer to paragraph 6.17. and its subparagraphs.
- 03 series — Supplement 2
References to paragraph 6.15. and its subparagraphs in Annexes 3 to 13 now give paragraph 6.17. and its subparagraphs.
UN R83 — Emissions of M1 and N1 vehicles
- 07 series — Supplement 15
Under paragraph 9.3.5.1., the number of sample lots now depends on “the annual production volume of an in-service family intended for sales in the contracting parties that apply this Regulation”. Before, it depended on the annual sales volume in the territories of a regional organization.
- 06 series — Supplement 18
Under paragraph 9.3.5.1., the number of sample lots now depends on “the annual production volume of an in-service family intended for sales in the contracting parties that apply this Regulation”. Before, it depended on the annual sales volume in the territories of a regional organization.
UN R90 — Replacement braking parts
- 02 series — Supplement 10
Paragraph 2.3. of Annex 15 now says “same or lower than the reference disc” instead of “same or higher”.
UN R118 — Fire resistance of interior materials
- 04 series — Supplement 1
New paragraph 1.1.1. says that, at the request of the manufacturer, this UN Regulation may also be applied to vehicles of Categories M3, Class I.
UN R125 — Forward field of vision of drivers
- 02 series — Supplement 2
Paragraph 1.1. now says that this UN Regulation applies to the 180° forward field of vision of drivers of category M1 and N1 vehicles. Before this supplement, paragraph 1.1. named category M1 vehicles.
UN R127 — Pedestrian safety
- 03 series — Supplement 1
An approval number must now be assigned to each type approved in accordance with Schedule 4 of the Agreement (E/ECE/TRANS/505/Rev.3).
UN R129 — Enhanced Child Restraint Systems (ECRS)
- 03 series — Supplement 8
Annex 15 now has a conditioning procedure (paragraph 1., Figure 1) for adjusters mounted directly on Enhanced Child Restraint Systems.
UN R149 — Road Illumination Devices (RID)
- 00 series — Supplement 6
For headlamps/AFS installation unit designed to meet the requirements of both traffic systems, paragraph 3.3.2.4.2. now says “with or without an appropriate adjustment”.
UN R151 — Blind Spot Information System for the Detection of Bicycles
- 00 series — Supplement 4
Paragraph 5.1. now has provisions, as appropriate, for a vehicle equipped with a means to automatically deactivate the BSIS.
UN R158 — Devices for means of rear visibility or detection
- 00 series — Supplement 2
At the request of the manufacturer, compliance with the Annex 9 object size requirements may now be demonstrated by calculation. The validity of the calculation method must be established to the satisfaction of the Technical Service.
UN R159 — Moving Off Information System (MOIS)
- 00 series — Supplement 2
New provisions in paragraph 5.1.1. apply, as appropriate, to vehicles with a means to automatically deactivate the MOIS, for example with snowploughs attached. The MOIS must be automatically reactivated as soon as the conditions that led to the automatic deactivation are not present anymore.
UN R161 — Devices against Unauthorized Use
- 00 series — Supplement 3
Under paragraph 5.3., electromechanical and electronic devices to prevent unauthorized use must now also comply with the requirements of paragraphs 5.1. and 5.2.
UN R162 — Immobilizers
- 00 series — Supplement 4
Paragraph 1.1. now covers the approval of immobilizers which are intended to be permanently fitted to vehicles of any category.
UN R163 — Vehicle Alarm systems
- 00 series — Supplement 2
Paragraph 1.1. now covers approval of Vehicle Alarm Systems (VAS) which are intended to be permanently fitted to vehicles of any category.