GRE-94-42
UN R48: Proposal for a Supplement to the 08 to 09 Series of amendments

Proposal to add VRU warning pattern requirements. Document presents data from accident databases showing pedestrian crossing conflicts represent the highest proportion of nighttime road accidents at approximately 32% with obstructions and 19% without. Limited visibility and restricted communication between drivers and VRUs necessitates an assistance function. A spotlight feature with a bright narrow beam pattern directed at hazardous VRUs, moving with the target and flashing to remind drivers while warning VRUs, received positive feedback from customer experience surveys

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GRE | Session 94 | 27-30 Apr

14. The expert from OICA introduced revised proposals to prevent the approval of a manufacturer logo under UN Regulation No. 149 (ECE/TRANS/WP.29/GRE/2026/4, GRE-94-43-Rev.2). GRE could not reach consensus and agreed to resume consideration at the next session.

22. The expert from China presented new warning light patterns for driver’s assistance projections, with the aim to reduce collisions with vulnerable road users (VRUs) (GRE-94-42). Following a brief exchange of views, GRE agreed to continue consideration at the next session.