GRE-77-08
Proposal for draft amendments to Regulation No. 53 (India)
Proposal for draft amendments to Regulation No. 53
Proposal to make the fitting of front position lamps optional and allow for its separate control under certain conditions and to allow for rear positions lamps and registration plate lamps to be lit during the period between the activation of the master switch and the engine start.
GRE-77-17
Discussion of DRL automatic switching proposal for Regulation No. 53 (Italy)
Discussion of DRL automatic switching proposal for Regulation No. 53
During April 2016, Japan presented a study to GRE-75 on the disturbance due to the use of motorcycle daytime running lamps (DRL) at night (see GRE-75-09). A proposal (GRE/2016/35 supported by GRE-76-03) for automatic switching between DRL and headlamps was then presented during October 2016 at GRE-76. Italy, among others, raised a reservation. This document details Italy’s concerns with the proposal by Japan.
GRE/2016/35
Proposal for the 03 series of amendments to Regulation No. 53 (Japan)
Proposal for the 03 series of amendments to Regulation No. 53
Motorcycle daytime running lamps (DRL) can cause glare under nightime conditions (i.e., if left activated after sunset). Therefore, this proposal would require automatic switching from DRL to normal headlamp lighting as conditions warrant.