Document Title UN R48: Proposal for a Supplement 8 to the 08 series of amendments
Reference Number WP.29/2026/32
Date
30 Dec 2025
(Document date: 5 Jan 2026)
Summary Proposal to clarify:
  1. The voltage requirements for light-emitting diodes (LED),
  2. The requirements for the activation of direction-indicator lamps to ensure compatibility with driver control assistance systems as permitted under UN Regulation No. 171,
  3. That direction-indicator lamps on one side of a vehicle shall be switched ON and OFF automatically, and
  4. The provisions for category 5 devices by adding "per side" in the requirements.
Rulemaking Area(s) UN R48 Installation of Lighting
Regulatory Impact
08 series of amendments | Supplement 8
Proposal Status Formal WP.29 review
Meeting(s)
Related Documents
GRE/2025/10 UN R48: Proposal for a Supplement to the 06, 07, 08 and 09 series of amendments | Superseded change status?
GRE/2025/19 UN R48: Proposal for a Supplement to the 04 to 06 series of amendments | Superseded change status?
GRE-93-07 UN R48: Proposal for Supplement to 06 and 09 series of amendments
GRE-93-10/Rev.1 UN R48: Proposal for Supplement to 04 to 06 series of amendments
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