Combined GTB and CLEPA proposal, superseding documents GRE/2011/46 and GRE/2012/25, to update UN R27 in line with technological progress and performance-based methodologies. The main changes are:

a) Revised provisions to combine color boundaries for the night time color,
b) Replacement of Illuminant C with Illuminant D65 in the measurement of fluorescent materials,
c) Alternative methods introduced for instrumental measurement of the fluorescent color,
d) New Annex 10 to replace reference to ISO 105,
e) Clarification of the wind test (Annex 5),
f) Standardization of the test surface representing the road,
g) Simplification of the test device for clearance to the ground in Annex 3,
h) Amendment of COP requirements, and
i) 36-month transitional period in a new paragraph 14.

Proposal to clarify the definitions and requirements associated with the installation of “single lamps”, “lamps marked D” and “interdependent lamps”.

Proposal to reduce the minimum speed for activation of E-class passing beams from 70 km/h to 60 km/h and to prescribe clear alternatives to either detect motorway conditions with sensors or only activate the E mode above a speed of 110km/h. Moreover, the proposal extends the provisions to all vehicles.

Proposal to clarify the requirements for the special warning lamp while allowing for harmonization with the requirements for emergency warning lamps as prescribed by SAE.

Proposal to improve the accuracy of test procedures measuring the stability of the photometric performance, including replacement of the test point HV with points 0.50U/1.5L and 0.50U/1.5R and of percentage values for the heat test at these points with an absolute value of 225cd.

Proposal to update the photometric test requirements for type approval of the AFS driving beam.

Proposal to reference the requirements for installation contained in Regulations Nos. 48, 53, 72 and 86 into the Regulations 3, 4, 6, 7, 19, 23, 38, 50, 77, 87, 91, 98, 104, 112, 113, 119 and 123.

Proposal to enable the optional use of hazard warning lamps on L1 category vehicles to alert other vehicles in case of breakdown or other situations that could lead to danger on the road.

This proposal brings L1 category warning signal options in line with those for other 2-wheeled vehicles.

Proposal to introduce an alternative set of performance-based requirements for the initial aiming of dipped-beam headlamps and allowing removing the artificial 2,000 lm borderline and Light Emitting Diode (LED) automatic leveling. This document supersedes document GRE/2013/15.

Proposal to clarify the Conformity of Production requirements.

Proposal to clarify the Conformity of Production requirements.

Proposal to amend UN R48 in order to enable type-approval of direction indicators with variable apparent surfaces.

Revised proposal from France and Germany to introduce provisions for direction indicator lamps with variable apparent surfaces. This document supersedes document GRE/2013/13.

Proposal to introduce requirements to avoid intentional non-approved (voltage) variation of the principal passing beam, using halogen light sources and to harmonize them with the operating voltage requirements in UN Regulation No. 48. This document supersedes document WP.29/2013/18.

Proposal to correct the text by replacing the erroneous use of the term “principal passing beam” with the correct term “class C (basic) passing beam”.

Proposal to introduce new Class 5 devices made solely of retro-reflective plates with chevron type pattern to be applied to special utility vehicles or trailers not regularly covered by standard rear marking plates in order to harmonize existing national requirements.

Proposal to introduce a new Class F marking designed with chevron-type pattern to be applied to special utility vehicles or trailers not normally covered by standard contour marking materials in order to harmonize national requirements making use of such markings.

Proposal to enable approval of Class B front fog lamp for replacement purposes only in the 04 series of amendments to UN R19 (as is currently the case for approvals under the 02 and O3 series).