A great majority of activities of the World Forum for Harmonization of Vehicle Regulations (WP.29) and the Working Party on Road Traffic Safety (WP.1) concern road safety and many initiatives enhance the safety of pedestrians and other vulnerable road users. WP.29 is a UNECE body that, in the framework of United Nations legal instruments, develops harmonized vehicle regulations that can be applied worldwide. These regulations promote the design and construction of safer and more environmentally-friendly vehicles. To date, over 140 vehicle regulations have been developed in areas such as passive safety, pollution and energy. The regulations are based on detailed research and subsequent adoption by WP.29 members. They are all annexed to and form an integral part of the 1958 and 1998 “Vehicle Regulations” Agreements.
Enhance Pedestrian Safety
How does UNECE's work help to enhance pedestrian safety?