WP.29 194th session: amendments to UN Regulations
12–15 November 2024
Amendments to UN Regulations that the WP.29 documents submitted for the vote at the 194th session. Each change report shows what changes, why, and who is affected.
This list has the 54 amendments with a RegVault change report, in 37 regulations. It is not the full agenda of the session.
UN R0 — International Whole Vehicle Type Approval (IWVTA)
- 07 series — Base text
In Annex 4, UN Regulation No. 46 (devices for indirect vision) changes from the 05 series to the 06 series. The entry for UN Regulation No. 162 (immobilizers) no longer has an asterisk.
UN R10 — Electromagnetic compatibility
- 07 series — Base text
Radiated immunity tests of vehicles to Annex 6 and of ESAs to Annex 9 now cover 20 to 6,000 MHz, not 20 to 2,000 MHz.
UN R13 — Heavy vehicle braking
- 14 series — Base text
New paragraph 5.2.1.35. sets special additional requirements for power-driven vehicles equipped with an electrical transmission braking system (ETBS).
- 13 series — Supplement 3
Annex 15, paragraph 4.5.1., now refers to Type-II tests of Annex 4, paragraph 1.6 (six per cent slope) or 1.8.2.5 (b) (seven per cent slope).
- 12 series — Supplement 5
Annex 15, paragraph 4.5.1., now refers to Type-II tests of Annex 4, paragraph 1.6 (six per cent slope) or 1.8.2.5 (b) (seven per cent slope).
- 11 series — Supplement 23
Annex 15, paragraph 4.5.1., now refers to Type-II tests of Annex 4, paragraph 1.6 (six per cent slope) or 1.8.2.5 (b) (seven per cent slope).
UN R13H — Braking of passenger cars
- 02 series — Base text
New paragraph 5.2.24. and new Part B of Annex 4 add requirements for electrical transmission braking systems, including an energy management system and warning signals.
UN R14 — Safety-belt anchorages
- 09 series — Supplement 4
Footnote 1 of Annex 4 now refers to Addendum 6 of Mutual Resolution No. 1 (M.R.1) for the “H” point procedure.
UN R16 — Safety-belts
- 10 series — Base text
UN Regulation No. 16 now applies only to safety-belts and restraint systems, and the vehicle requirements for installation and for safety-belt reminders are deleted.
- 09 series — Supplement 1
Annex 15, footnote 1 now refers to Addendum 6 of Mutual Resolution No. 1 (M.R.1) for the procedure, instead of Annex 1 to R.E.3.
UN R17 — Strength of seats, their anchorages and head restraints
- 11 series — Supplement 1
Footnote 1 of Annex 3 now refers to Addendum 6 of Mutual Resolution No. 1 (M.R.1) for the “H” point procedure.
UN R21 — Interior fittings
- 01 series — Supplement 5
This supplement deletes the procedure text in Annex 5 and its three appendices.
UN R25 — Head restraints (headrests)
- 04 series — Supplement 2
This supplement deletes the procedure text in Annex 3 and its three appendices.
UN R29 — Cabs of commercial vehicles
- 03 series — Supplement 6
Annex 4 now refers to Addendum 6 of M.R.1 for the “H” point procedure, instead of Annex 1 to R.E.3.
UN R32 — Rear-end collision
- 00 series — Supplement 2
This supplement deletes the procedure text in Annex 3 and its three appendices.
UN R33 — Head-on collision
- 00 series — Supplement 3
Annex 3 no longer contains the “H” point and actual torso angle procedure; a new footnote refers to Addendum 6 of M.R.1.
UN R43 — Safety glazing
- 01 series — Supplement 12
Paragraph 10.1. now refers to Article 2 and Schedule 1 of the 1958 Agreement (E/ECE/TRANS/505/Rev.3) for conformity of production procedures.
UN R46 — Devices for indirect vision
- 06 series — Supplement 1
Paragraph 16.1.1.4. does not apply to some vehicles that have an ADR de-energization feature (new paragraph 16.1.1.4.1.).
UN R74 — Installation of lighting and light-signalling devices (mopeds)
- 03 series — Supplement 1
For vehicles with a maximum design speed not exceeding 25 km/h, the 300 mm limit for rear indicators in length (para. 6.8.3.3.) does not apply.
UN R80 — Strength of seats and their anchorages (buses)
- 04 series — Supplement 1
Footnote 1 of Annex 4 now refers to Addendum 6 of Mutual Resolution No. 1 (M.R.1) for the “H” point procedure.
UN R86 — Installation of lighting and light-signalling devices for agricultural vehicles
- 03 series — Supplement 1
The number of front and rear position lamps and front and rear retro-reflectors is now two, four or six.
- 02 series — Supplement 2
The number of front and rear position lamps and front and rear retro-reflectors is now two, four or six.
UN R94 — Frontal collision protection
- 05 series — Supplement 1
Footnote 1 of Annex 6 now refers to Addendum 6 of M.R.1 for the “H” point procedure, instead of Annex 1 to RE.3.
UN R95 — Lateral collision protection
- 06 series — Supplement 1
Footnote 1 of Annex 3 now refers to Addendum 6 of M.R.1 for the “H” point procedure, instead of Annex 1 to RE.3.
UN R100 — Electric power trained vehicles
- 04 series — Supplement 1
In paragraphs 1.1. and 1.2., “categories M and N” becomes “categories M, N and O”.
- 03 series — Supplement 4
In paragraphs 1.1. and 1.2., “categories M and N” becomes “categories M, N and O”.
UN R110 — CNG and LNG vehicles
- 06 series — Supplement 1
New paragraph 7.4.3. covers a component that conforms to a component type approved under one or more other UN Regulations. In that case, if the same country has granted the different approvals, the symbol of paragraph 7.4.1. need not be repeated for that country.
- 05 series — Supplement 1
New paragraph 7.4.3. covers a component that conforms to a component type approved under one or more other UN Regulations. In that case, if the same country has granted the different approvals, the symbol of paragraph 7.4.1. need not be repeated for that country.
- 04 series — Supplement 5
New paragraph 7.4.3. covers a component that conforms to a component type approved under one or more other UN Regulations. In that case, if the same country has granted the different approvals, the symbol of paragraph 7.4.1. need not be repeated for that country.
- 03 series — Supplement 3
New paragraph 7.4.3. covers a component that conforms to a component type approved under one or more other UN Regulations. In that case, if the same country has granted the different approvals, the symbol of paragraph 7.4.1. need not be repeated for that country.
UN R114 — Airbag module for a replacement airbag system
- 00 series — Supplement 1
Annex 8 no longer contains the “H” point and actual torso angle procedure; a new footnote refers to Addendum 6 of M.R.1.
UN R116 — Anti-theft and alarm systems
- 01 series — Supplement 2
Paragraph 1.10. now says that Vehicle Alarm Systems (VAS) approved in accordance with UN Regulation No. 163 are deemed to comply with Part II.
- 00 series — Supplement 10
Paragraph 1.10. now says that Vehicle Alarm Systems (VAS) approved in accordance with UN Regulation No. 163 are deemed to comply with Part II.
UN R118 — Fire resistance of interior materials
- 04 series — Supplement 2
New paragraph 4.4.3.1. covers a component of a type also approved under other Regulations in the country that granted approval under this Regulation. Then the symbol prescribed in paragraph 4.4.1. need not be repeated.
- 03 series — Supplement 3
New paragraph 4.4.3.1. covers a component of a type also approved under other Regulations in the country that granted approval under this Regulation. Then the symbol prescribed in paragraph 4.4.1. need not be repeated.
UN R125 — Forward field of vision of drivers
- 03 series — Base text
Under paragraph 5.1.3.5., information of a Field of Vision Assistant that meets UN Regulation [XXX] may overlay the transparent field of vision of paragraph 5.1.1. Paragraphs 5.1.3.5.1. to 5.1.3.7. and Annex 5 are deleted.
UN R127 — Pedestrian safety
- 04 series — Supplement 2
Paragraph 2.49. now divides the windscreen test area into thirds “by the lines passing through the third markings of the lines from P to P' and from Q to Q'”.
- 03 series — Supplement 3
Paragraph 2.49. now divides the windscreen test area into thirds “by the lines passing through the third markings of the lines from P to P' and from Q to Q'”.
UN R129 — Enhanced Child Restraint Systems (ECRS)
- 04 series — Supplement 2
The manufacturer's written declaration on the flammability of materials now refers to section 5.4 of EN 71-2:2020 instead of EN 71-2:2021.
UN R135 — Pole Side Impact (PSI)
- 02 series — Supplement 3
Annex 5 now says that the three-dimensional H-point machine is described in Addendum 6 of Mutual Resolution No. 1 (M.R.1).
UN R137 — Restraint system in front impact
- 04 series — Base text
Paragraph 5.2.1.2.3. now sets a ThCC limit of 34 mm also for some vehicles of category N1. These vehicles have a maximum permissible mass not exceeding 2,800 kg, maximum vehicle width not exceeding 1,480 mm and length not exceeding 3,400 mm.
- 03 series — Supplement 1
Footnote 1 of Annex 6 now refers to Addendum 6 of M.R.1 for the “H” point procedure, instead of Annex 1 to R.E.3.
UN R145 — ISOFIX anchorage systems, ISOFIX top tether anchorages and i-Size seating positions
- 01 series — Supplement 1
The Annex 3 footnote now says that the procedure is described in Addendum 6 of Mutual Resolution No. 1 (M.R.1), document ECE/TRANS/WP.29/1101/Amend.5.
UN R147 — Mechanical coupling components of combinations of agricultural vechicles
- 00 series — Supplement 1
Paragraph 1.1. of Annex 6 no longer has the sentence on agricultural vehicles with a maximum design speed exceeding 60 km/h. It required mechanical couplings of all classes for these vehicles to be tested in accordance with Annex 6 of Regulation 55.01.
UN R148 — Light-Signalling Devices (LSD)
- 01 series — Supplement 3
Under new paragraph 5.4.1.1., the reduced designed maximum luminous intensity of a daytime running lamp must not exceed 1.40∙10² cd. It applies when the luminous intensity is intended to be reduced according to paragraph 6.19.7. of UN Regulation No. 48 (08 or later series).
- 00 series — Supplement 6
Under new paragraph 5.4.1.1., the reduced designed maximum luminous intensity of a daytime running lamp must not exceed 140 cd. It applies when the luminous intensity is intended to be reduced according to paragraph 6.19.7. of UN Regulation No. 48 (08 or later series).
UN R149 — Road Illumination Devices (RID)
- 01 series — Supplement 4
“HCR” may be marked on headlamps that meet the requirements for a Class C passing beam and a Class B driving beam (new para. 3.3.2.4.8.).
UN R157 — Automated Lane Keeping Systems (ALKS)
- 01 series — Supplement 3
Paragraph 5.1.7. now refers to the 07 or later series of amendments to UN Regulation No. 10, instead of the 06 or later series.
- 00 series — Supplement 5
Paragraph 5.1.7. now refers to the 07 or later series of amendments to UN Regulation No. 10, instead of the 06 or later series.
UN R166 — Vulnerable Road Users in Front and Side Close Proximity
- 01 series — Base text
New paragraphs 6.1.3. to 6.2.4. add protective housing requirements and tests for mirrors. New paragraphs 15.4.3. to 15.4.3.6. add protective housing requirements for devices other than mirrors.
- 00 series — Supplement 1
Paragraph 15.2.5., Annex 9, paragraph 1.3.3.2. and footnote 1 to paragraph 5.4.1. now refer to R.E.3 document ECE/TRANS/WP.29/78/Rev.7, not Rev.6.
UN R167 — Approval of Motor Vehicles with Regard to Their Direct Vision
- 01 series — Base text
New paragraph 2.9.4. defines the “Subsection Frontal Visible Volume (SFVV)”. It is a portion of the assessment volume that includes the volume directly in front of the vehicle, between the offside and nearside planes.
- 00 series — Supplement 2
Paragraphs 2.13. to 2.15. now refer to Addendum 6 of Mutual Resolution No. 1 (M.R.1) instead of R.E.3.
UN R171 — Driver Control Assistance System (DCAS)
- 00 series — Supplement 1
Reserved paragraphs 2.14. to 2.16. are deleted, and the later definitions are now numbered 2.14. to 2.30.