Reproduction of GRSG-109-03 discussing the state of accident statistics and other data to support the development of coach and bus safety requirements.

Pursuant to GRPE discussions, the proposal adds the following paragraph to the amendment:
“At the manufacturer’s request, type approval granted under this Regulation may be extended from vehicles mentioned above to special purpose vehicles of categories M1, M2, N1 and N2 regardless of their reference mass. The manufacturer shall demonstrate to the Type Approval Authority which granted the type approval that the vehicle in question is a special purpose vehicle.”

Hungary agrees with the proposed change to the airbag label, but recommends the addition of transitional provisions.

Proposal for corrections to the text and equations.

Clarification that the proposal to exclude multi-layer glazed windows from the head impact requirements of UN R43 does not directly relate to the work or recommendations of the Informal Group on Plastic Glazing.

Proposal to correct errors and remove inconsistencies in the current regulatory text, including a correction to the formula used in Annex 12, Appendix 4 “Test report on the compatibility of the inertia brake control device, the transmission and the brakes on the trailer”.

Discussion of the state of accident statistics and other data to support the development of coach and bus safety requirements.

Proposal to clarify the specification of the abrasion test machine.

Proposal to clarify the specification of the abrasion test machine.

This proposal aims to enable the use of thick glass panes for multiple glazed units which, in turn, requires exempting such configurations from the head-form test.

Proposal to include material characteristics of the tire tread in the technical requirements since the definition of “snow tyre for use in severe snow conditions” refers both to tread compound and tread pattern.

This proposal aims to enable the use of thick glass panes for multiple glazed units which, in turn, requires omitting the head-form test in case of these units.

In document GRSG/2014/4, Hungary proposed to delete the provision that emergency windows shall be capable of being operated from outside the vehicle. This document provides a written justification for the proposal to enable its formal approval by GRSG.

In document GRSG/2014/22, the EC proposes to align Annex 11 of UN R107 with Regulation (EU) 1230/2012 (type approval of vehicles with regard to their masses and dimensions). However, the volume and location of masses – including baggage masses – impacts many basic parameters of buses like total mass in running order, axle loads, CG position, etc. and related UN Regulations. This document raises issues for consideration during the review of the EC proposal.

Updated proposal to insert provisions in Annex 3 to facilitate access to a roof escape hatch in the event that the vehicle is lying on its side, superseding document GRSG-105-05 which superseded the original proposal in document GRSG/2013/17.

Proposal to clarify the text of the amendments updating provisions for service doors, windows and emergency exits. The main purpose of the proposal is to delete the prohibition on the use of laminated glass or plastic material in window panes and to delete the provision that emergency windows shall be capable of being operated from outside.

Revised proposal, pursuant to comments received after its posting, to clarify the text of the amendments updating provisions for service doors, windows and emergency exits.

The main goal of the proposal is to delete the prohibition on the use of laminated glass or plastic material in window panes and to delete the provision that emergency windows shall be capable of being operated from outside.

Updated proposal to insert provisions in Annex 3 to facilitate access to a roof escape hatch in the event that the vehicle is lying on its side, superseding document GRSG/2013/17.

Series of clarifications to the text of the amendments updating provisions for service doors, windows and emergency exits, superseding document GRSG-104-10.

The main goal of the proposal is to delete the prohibition on the use of laminated glass or plastic material in window panes and to delete the provision that emergency windows shall be capable of being operated from outside

Proposal to insert provisions in Annex 3 to facilitate access to a roof escape hatch in the event that the vehicle is lying on its side. This proposal supplements document WP.29/2013/100 as submitted by GRSG to the World Forum.

Proposals to clarify the text of the amendments updating provisions for service doors, windows and emergency exits.

Recommendations from the SDWEE informal group to revise its proposed amendments to UN R107 in response to GRSG comments on the original draft (i.e., GRSG/2012/15).

Presentation in support of the “Service Doors, Windows, and Emergency Exits” informal group proposal to amend UN R107 (document GRSG-103-03).

Companion presentation for the discussion paper on motor coach rollover accidents, passenger ejections, and use of laminated window glazing and seat belts (document GRSG-103-04).

Comments from Hungary on the working draft of the proposed regulation on retrofit emissions control devices.

Proposal suggesting improvements to the draft amendments to UN R107 as developed and submitted by the Informal Group for Service Doors, Windows, and Emergency Exits (SDWEE).

Information in support of Hungary’s proposals for revisions to UN R107 and the proposed amendments developed by the Informal Group on Side Doors, Windows, and Emergency Exits (SDWEE).

Discussion paper on passenger ejections and motor coach safety submitted by Hungary.

Hungarian recommendations for the draft regulation on retrofit emissions control devices as presented in informal document REC-10-02.

Review of a rollover bus accident in Egypt on 6 November 2011 involving 50 Hungarian tourists.