Text prepared by the International Automotive Lighting and Light Signalling Expert Group (GTB) to clarify the definition of “type”, with regard to manufacturer, trade names and marks and to introduce editorial improvements to the requirements for markings.

Although documents GRE/2013/45 and GRE-70-02 were adopted by GRE at its last (70th) session, this proposal consolidates the amendments and offers editorial improvements to the provisions concerning markings in Regulations Nos. 19, 23, 38, 65 and 119. These editorial improvements aim to clarify that the devices, and not only the samples, shall bear the trade name or mark and align the requirements with the other correctly worded regulations to avoid misunderstanding.

Agenda for the March 31-April 3 2014 session of the Working Party on Lighting and Light-signalling Equipment.

Text prepared by the International Automotive Lighting and Light Signalling Expert Group (GTB) to clarify the definitions and requirements associated with the installation of “single lamps”, “lamps marked D” and “Interdependent lamps”.

The text reproduced below was prepared by the expert from the International Automotive Lighting and Light Signalling Expert Group (GTB) to amend the requirements to clarify the “n-1 rule” provisions in relation to an interdependent lamp system. This document has been withdrawn from consideration.

Text prepared by the Informal Group on “Agricultural Vehicles Lighting Installation” (AVLI) to update and revise Regulation No. 86.

Text prepared by the International Automotive Lighting and Light Signalling Expert Group (GTB) to amend the requirements relating to failure indication by removing the differentiation between filament and LED light sources. (Currently the provisions in UN Regulation No. 6 treat the failure of a lamp equipped with filament light sources differently to one equipped with LED. Similar requirements in UN Regulation No. 7 do not include this differentiation.)

Text prepared by the International Motorcycle Manufacturers Association (IMMA) to introduce the possibility of interdependent lamps for dedicated motorcycle lamps. The proposal reflects recent amendments of Regulations Nos. 6 and 7 and meets the visibility angle requirements of Regulations Nos. 50 and 53. The concern is that the rear trunk lid commonly used for four-wheeled vehicles may be adapted for future scooter type motorcycles to secure the storage space for helmet, etc. Current lamp requirements impose design constraints that may hamper the proper development of such storage features.

Text prepared by the expert from the International Motorcycle Manufacturers Association (IMMA) to introduce the possibility of installing interdependent lamps for L3 category vehicles. Also, the amendment reflects the recent amendments to Regulation No. 48, Supplement 2 to its 06 series of amendments and further includes some editorial corrections of current Regulation No. 53 texts. The concern is that the rear trunk lid commonly used for four-wheeled vehicles may be adapted for future scooter type motorcycles to secure the storage space for helmet, etc. Current lamp requirements impose design constraints that may hamper the proper development of such storage features.

Text submitted by the International Motorcycle Manufacturers Association (IMMA) to allow for the use of different brake lamp activation methods for Powered Two Wheelers (PTWs). This amendment also introduces the concept of a high-mounted stop lamp to PTWs to improve the conspicuity of the vehicles during stopping.

Text prepared by the International Motorcycle Manufacturers Association (IMMA) to correct typographical errors introduced during previous amendment to the regulation (ECE/TRANS/WP.29/2012/83). The initial changes were already in Revision 2 of UN Regulation No. 113.

Text prepared by Poland 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 levelling.

Text prepared by Japan and Finland to introduce provisions for registration plates that differ in size from the standard EU plates.

Proposal to reference the compliance 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. This proposal is a revised version of document GRE/2013/55 discussed during the October 2013 GRE session.

This proposal introduces 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. The amendment also seeks to harmonize the text to cover various national requirements.

Text prepared by Italy to delete all obsolete references in Regulations Nos. 53 and 74 in order to avoid confusion and possible incorrect application of the requirements containing these references. The deletions cover references to Regulations Nos. 1, 8, 20, 56, 57, 72, 76 and 82. These regulations have all been “frozen” (i.e., they do not apply to new type approvals) and their functions have been taken over by Regulations Nos. 112 and 113.

This proposal introduces new class F marking materials designed with chevron type pattern to be applied to special utility vehicles or trailers not ordinarily covered by standard contour marking materials. The proposal also attempts to harmonize a number of national requirements.

Proposal to ensure that the introduction of the new class F marking materials does not conflict with the mandatory requirements for existing class C materials. Class F markings are designed with alternate stripe pattern to be applied to special utility vehicles or trailers not regularly covered by standard contour marking materials requires amending the definitions.

Document prepared by the Secretariat in order to inform GRE about complaints, which do not seem to be isolated, concerning the intensity of LED brake lights in non-emergency braking situations.

Correction to paragraph 6.2.7.6.1. where the reference should read Annex 13 instead of Annex 12.

Correction to the proposal for Supplement 17 to Regulation No. 50 (to introduce the possibility of interdependent lamps for dedicated motorcycle lamps). Annex 1, Paragraph 4., should read: “However, in the case where a device is intended to be installed with its H plane at a mounting height less than 750 mm above the ground, the angle of 15 10° below the horizontal may be reduced to 5°”

Proposal from the secretariat to delete the reference to Category 3 and 4 from Annex 1, item 9, of UN R6 since these two categories appear to have been reintroduced by mistake through Amendment 3 to Revision 5 of the regulation.

Document to correct the original proposal to introduce the possibility of interdependent lamps for dedicated motorcycle lamps by including an omitted diagram and highlighting the marking clause.