Input for ad hoc on software update on 7th Dec. from Japan The description of “1.2.4.” should be modified. Chapter 3. and relevant parts of the current recommendation proposal has been constructed considering EU regional administrative system. The para.1.2.4 should be amended for clarification according to scope of the 1958 Agreement as follows. Current text: 1.2.4. This recommendation applies to the legal framework for certification of vehicles. Some recommendations may in addition require national legislation (e.g. software updates after first registration). Amendment proposal: 1.2.4. This recommendation applies to the legal framework for certification of vehicles. Since the process for managing and approving software update after national type approval to be granted and registration is conducted according to national legislation, some recommendations will be handled by national legislation. Such parts of recommendation are not subjected to binding force of the “1958 agreement”.