TFGP-08-05
UN R48: Vehicle preparation for passing-beam measurement
Source(s)
SLR
Date
2 Jun 2026
Status
Subject
Meeting(s)

Annex 6 specifies methods for measuring variations in motor vehicle passing-beam inclination caused by changes in vehicle attitude due to loading. Para. 4 establishes vehicle preparation requirements: vehicles shall have travelled between 1,000 km and 10,000 km; tyres shall be inflated to full-load pressure with full fuel replenishment; parking brake released and gearbox in neutral; conditioning for at least 8 h at specified temperature; and headlamps with well-defined passing-beam cutoff should preferably be installed. Comments on para. 4 question compatibility with periodic technical inspection (PTI) requirements.

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