Proposal to amend para. 3.7.1.2.1. of Annex 8 to correct the introductory text of the paragraph, which mistakenly used the 00 series wording in the 01 series of amendments. The correction updates the introductory text to reflect that in the 01 series class D was removed and classes C and V were introduced, whereas the current text includes class D and does not mention classes C and V.

Proposal to:

• Amend para. 3.1.2.1. to renumber sub-paragraphs (a) through (e) as (b) through (f),
• Amend para. 3.1.2.2.(e) and (f) to renumber (e) as (f) and clarify requirements for adjustable reflectors and compliance with para. 4.13.1.,
• Amend para. 3.1.2.2.1.(d)(ii) to clarify that objective luminous flux shall be provided only for passing beam and to add information on electrical interface for electronic light source control gear,
• Amend para. 3.1.2.2.2.(b), (i) and (k)(ii) to remove reference to footnote 2 in para. (b), relocate mounting position requirements from para. 3.1.2.1.(a) to para. 3.1.2.2.2.(i), and add provisions for light source modules and electronic light source control gear,
• Amend para. 3.1.2.2.3. to remove reference to footnote 2,
• Amend para. 4.17. to update referenced paragraphs,
• Amend Annex 5 para. 3.5.1. to delete incorrect citation,
• Revise Annex 14 to delete AFS description form No. 1 and simplify footnote 2 by removing items (a), (b), (c), (d) and (e).

Proposal to amend para. 2.4.10. to expand the definition of a pair to include vehicles of categories M, N and O with one or more lamps extending from left to right; amend para. 2.4.11. and its sub-paragraphs to redefine single and multiple lamps to refer to interdependent lamps marked “Y”; amend para. 2.4.12. to redefine interdependent lamp system and add definition of interdependent lamp marked “Y”; amend para. 5.5. and its sub-paragraphs to add that a pair shall be considered as two lamps and to establish requirements for manufacturer logos; amend para. 5.7.2.2.; amend para. 5.7.2.3.; delete para. 5.7.2.4.; amend para. 5.18.2.; add new para. 4.7.3. to UN Regulation No. 148 to require that a pair containing one or more light emitting surfaces extending from left to right shall contain at least one light source on each side; and amend para. 4.8.1.3. to clarify photometric measurement procedures.

Proposal to amend para. 6.24.9.2. to clarify that approved lamps emitting white light, rear position lamps, parking lamps, side-marker lamps and end-outline marker lamps may be switched ON as exterior courtesy lamps, and that paragraphs 6.24.9.3., 6.24.9.4., and the conditions of paragraphs 5.11. and 5.12. are not applicable to these approved lamps. The clarification confirms that paragraph 6.24.9.2. allows the coexistence and simultaneous operation of approved lamps without re-classifying them as exterior courtesy lamps and without subjecting them to exterior courtesy lamp-specific concealment requirements.

Proposal to introduce new LED replacement light source categories H9, H10, HB3 and HIR2. The specifications are derived from enforced LEDr category sheets and adapted to the specifications of corresponding filament light source categories using established bi-directional equivalence concept. The amendment inserts new sheets H9_LEDr/1 to 7, H10_LEDr/1 to 7, HB3_LEDr/1 to 7, and HIR2_LEDr/1 to 7 into Annex 3, updates the Status table, and amends Group 5 in para. 3.3. to include the new categories.

Proposal to amend para. 6.27.9.1. to permit the direction indicator lamp to be operated with the luminous intensity of its original specification when used as an answer-back signal, notwithstanding the 700 cd limitation on or above the HH line that applies to other approved lighting and light-signalling devices and exterior courtesy lamps. The proposal removes restrictions on direction indicator lamps used for answer-back activation of already type-approved light-signalling functions, while maintaining prohibitions on front fog lamps, rear fog lamps, and stop lamps.

Proposal to prohibit to approval of a manufacturer logo: insert a new para. 5.12.1.4. permitting the remaining non-substituted part of a front position lamp to remain switched on when part of it is substituted with an adjacent adaptive front-lighting system lamp, provided the distance to the closest energized AFS lighting unit fulfils the requirements of para. 5.7.2.1., amend para. 5.30.1. to improve language on logos for light-signalling devices approved to UN R148, and insert a new para. 4.5.4. to clarify that the apparent surface of a lamp shall not include a manufacturer logo built by transparent or non-transparent components that influence the propagation of light emitted.

Annotated provisional agenda for GRE’s ninety-fifth session (20-23 October 2026). The session will address development of UN Global Technical Regulations and Rules; simplification of lighting and light-signalling UN Regulations; amendments to UN Regulations Nos. 48, 53, 74, 86, 148, 149, 150, 10 and 65; activities of informal working groups and task forces on simplification, light sources, electromagnetic compatibility, glare prevention, and autonomous vehicle signalling; International Whole Vehicle Type Approval and electronic database developments; and election of officers for 2027.

GRE held its ninety-fourth session from 27 to 30 April 2026 in Geneva. The Working Party adopted proposals for amendments to UN Regulations on lighting and light-signalling devices, including proposals to UN Regulation No. 148 and No. 149 as draft Supplement 8 to the 01 series, and to UN Regulation No. 10 as draft Supplement 3 to the 07 series, mandating the secretariat to submit these to the June 2026 and November 2026 sessions of WP.29 and AC.1 as appropriate. GRE agreed to continue consideration of several proposals at its next session, including those on call for help signals, manufacturer logos in lighting devices, pair of lamps clarification, retro-reflective device colour requirements, selective yellow for front lamps, supplemental light-signalling devices, and direction indicator projections, noting concerns from vulnerable road users representatives. GRE extended the mandate of the Informal Working Group on Electromagnetic Compatibility until December 2028 and decided to continue technical discussions on automated driving system marker lamps. The next session is scheduled for 20 to 23 October 2026, with a working document submission deadline of 27 July 2026.