During April 2016, Japan presented a study to GRE-75 on the disturbance due to the use of motorcycle daytime running lamps (DRL) at night (see GRE-75-09). A proposal (GRE/2016/35 supported by GRE-76-03) for automatic switching between DRL and headlamps was then presented during October 2016 at GRE-76. Italy, among others, raised a reservation. This document details Italy’s concerns with the proposal by Japan.

Proposal to define specifications for the design and operation of external status indicators for Vehicle Alarm Systems (VAS), Alarm Systems (AS) and immobilizers under UN R48 pursuant to provisions of UN R97 and R116.

Request for guidance regarding interpretation of UN lighting rules:

1. Is it allowed that the shape of the apparent surface can be the logo of the manufacturer brand or other brand-identifying figures?
2. Is it allowed that the shape of the apparent surface can be the same as an evocative/suggestive figure? Even as an informative figure such as road traffic
   signs?
3. Is the advertising lighting allowed at the national level in the Contracting parties, regarding to its influence on road safety and distraction?
4. Do we have to consider an apparent surface, whose shape is the logo of a brand manufacturer or other brand-identifying figures, as a advertising lighting?

Proposal to address inconsistencies, clarify text, and correct terminology in Regulation No. 48:

• para. 5.7.2.1. editorial alignment of text with current terminology
• replace undefined “effective outlet” terminology with defined “apparent surface” reference
• reintroduction of missing reference to “transverse plane” in paras. 5.10.1. and 5.10.2.
• para. 6.2.9. and related subsequent paragraphs to clarify the application of the 2000 lumen criteria
• para. 6.26.9.2. to correct a cross-reference with UN R23.

Proposal from the special interest group of experts for DRL-L to introduce requirements for automatic switching from daytime running lamps (“DRL”) to headlamp(s) if maximum luminous intensity of DRL is above 700 cd.

Two part proposal to a) make the fitting of front position lamps optional and b) allow for its separate control under certain conditions and for rear positions lamps and registration plate lamps to be lit during the period between the activation of the master switch and the engine start.

Japan proposals, modified pursuant to discussions during the 79th GRE session, to improve human-machine interfaces and otherwise clarify elements in the Headlamp Switching Task Force proposal for the electrical connections of headlamps, daytime running lamps, and related lighting devices (documents GRE/2018/20 and GRE-78-21/Rev.1).

EMC Task Force proposal to correct its earlier submission.

Regulations amending the Motor Vehicle Safety Regulations (Interpretation and Standards 108 and 108.1): SOR/2018-43.

TECHNICAL STANDARDS DOCUMENT: Standard No. 108, Revision 6- Lamps, Reflective Devices, and
Associated Equipment.

Proposal prepared by the SLR informal group in cooperation with IMMA to delete definitions in UN R53.02 made redundant because identical definitions already exist in UN R48. The aim of this submission is to confirm UN R48 as the repository for common definitions used across all lighting regulations.

Proposal prepared by the SLR informal group in cooperation with IMMA in order to delete definitions in UN R74.01 made redundant because they already exist in UN R48. The aim of this proposal is to confirm UN R48 as the sole repository for common definitions used across all lighting regulations.

Proposal from the SLR informal group to introduce transitional provisions in documents GRE/2018/2, GRE/2018/3, and GRE/2018/4.

Proposal from the SLR informal group to improve the general requirements proposed in documents GRE/2018/16 and GRE/2018/18.

Because the new lighting device regulations (LSD, RRD, and RID) each cover multiple lighting functions (e.g. direction indicators, marker lamps, DRL in the LSD regulation), the potential exists for a change in stringency to impact some, but not all functions within the scope of each regulation. The change index is proposed in order to track the impact on each function and so restrict the need for new type approvals only to those functions impacted by a change in stringency.

Proposal from the SLR informal group to improve and correct the official documents to introduce references to the three new simplified UN Regulations on LSD, RID and RRD.

Proposal from the SLR informal group to improve and correct the text of the three new simplified UN Regulations on LSD, RID and RRD.

Proposal for amendments to the draft text.

Proposal for changes to the draft Road Illumination Devices (RID) regulation.

Proposal for changes to document GRE/2018/13 consolidating common definitions of terms concerning lighting, light signalling, retro-reflective devices and device installation into Regulation No. 48.

Proposal for changes to document GRE/2018/19 proposing to require automatic switching from DRL to normal headlamp lighting as conditions warrant under UN R53 and the proposed new UN Regulation on light-signalling devices.

India comments on the proposal to align UN R10 with the vehicle narrow-band limit and the latest set-ups for vehicles in charging mode under the International Special Committee on Radio Interference (CISPR) 12 Standard.

Proposal for a marking requirement for lamps to be approved under the LSD regulation. This proposal is to take care of specific concerns being observed in the marking of the combined lamps for identification, indication of particular series of amendment for each device and to take care of certain difficulties as seen in the proposal submitted by IWG-SLR document no GRE-78-35-Rev.1.

a) Proposal to amend UN R48 to clarify the DRL switching-off conditions (also aligning them with the existing switching-off conditions for front position lamps reciprocally incorporated with DI) and/or light intensity reduction when DRL and DI are totally or partially reciprocally incorporated and when their distance is equal or less than 40 mm.
b) Proposal to introduce into UN R87 the possibility of a supplemental verification and certification of the “reduced luminous intensity”, fulfilling the pertinent requirements in Regulation No. 48.

Proposal from the Headlamp Switching task force co-chairs to clarify the wording used in requirements related to functional electrical connections of lamps in document GRE/2018/22.

Proposal to add explicit references to indirect vision systems, blind spot systems, and accident emergency
call systems.

Discussion document from the Netherlands and Italy to serve presenting potential new requirements for headlamp levelling, in particular regarding the vertical inclination in relation to the dipped-beam headlamp mounting height. The proposal is based on the original proposal of the Informal Working Group on Visibility, Glare and Levelling (VGL) (informal documents GRE-78-23-Rev.1, GRE-78-32, GRE-78-36) and discussions during the GRE 78th session.

Comments on the proposal from Germany and Italy for the 07 series of amendments to UN R48 and for Supplement 20 to UN R87.

Proposal to a) improve the transitional provisions presented in GRE/2018/11 with regard to the collective
amendments to Regulations Nos. 3, 4, 6, 7, 19, 23, 27, 38, 50, 69, 70, 77, 87, 91, 98, 104, 112, 113, 119 and 123 and b) introduce new requirements into the 06 series of amendments to UN R48 with regard to the validity and installation of type approved lighting and light-signalling devices.

Recent amendments to the Canada Motor Vehicle Safety Standard (CMVSS) 108 allows UN Regulation
headlamps to be used on vehicles in Canada. CMVSS 108 specifically refers to the existing UN Regulations. In order to continue the acceptance of headlamps compliant with UN Regulations in Canada after the switch to the new Road Illumination Devices (RID) regulation, the current regulations should make clear references to RID before they are frozen and superseded.

Consideration of how lighting systems may evolve with vehicle automation, particularly in enabling signalling vehicle status and intentions to pedestrians (AVIP: Autonomous Vehicle Interaction with Pedestrians).

Proposal to re-insert paragraph 5.11.1.3. with regard to switching between headlamps and DRLs. Although GRE agreed to delete this and related paragraphs during its 77th session (see para. 19 and Annex II of the 77th session report), the Task Force on Headlamp Switching decided upon further review to retain the possibility to switch ON DRLs in conjunction with at least the rear position lamps without the need for the position lamps tell-tale in that case.

Proposal to enable approval of side-marker and position lamps with regard to switching requirements when mutually incorporated. Vehicles include designs where lamps wrap around vehicle corners. In cases where optional side-marker lamps are grouped with a position lamp that is reciprocally incorporated with the direction indicator, it should be possible to switch off the side-marker lamp (as can be done with the position lamp) in order to improve conspicuity of the direction indicator.

Proposal to remove the prohibition against lamps “reciprocally incorporated” with any other lamp. This proposal would align UN R53 with UN R48 and correct an oversight from a previous amendment process.

Proposal from the Simplification of Lighting Regulations informal group to combine provisions of UN Regulations Nos. 4, 6, 7, 23, 38, 50, 77, 87 and 91 into a single regulation. This consolidation aims to streamline the administration and implementation of these lighting regulations while setting the foundation for a future shift towards performance-based approval requirements. This proposal restructures the existing body of lighting regulations without changing their content (e.g., technical requirements).

Proposal from the informal working group on the Simplification of Lighting Regulations (SLR) for a new UN Regulation on Road Illumination Devices (RID) to supersede UN Regulations Nos. 19, 98, 112 (thus 1, 8, and 20), 113 (thus 56, 57, 72, 76, and 82), 119, and 123.

Proposal from the informal working group on the Simplification of Lighting Regulations for a new UN Regulation on retro-reflecting devices (RRD) to supersede UN Regulations Nos. 3, 27, 69, 70, and 104.

Proposal from the Task Force on Electromagnetic Compatibility (TF-EMC) to align UN R10 with the vehicle narrow-band limit and the latest set-ups (artificial networks, harness location, Z-folding, …) for vehicles in charging mode under the International Special Committee on Radio Interference (CISPR) 12 Standard. The proposal also introduces additional details for vehicle in charging mode operating conditions (alternative or direct current charging).

Proposal from the Simplification of Lighting Regulations informal group to introduce references to the three new simplified Regulations (Light-Signalling Devices (LSD), Road Illumination Devices (RID) and Retro-Reflective Devices (RRD)) into the 06 series of Regulation No. 48.

Proposal from the Simplification of Lighting Regulations informal group to introduce references to the three new simplified Regulations (Light-Signalling Devices (LSD), Road Illumination Devices (RID) and Retro-Reflective Devices (RRD)) into the 05 series of Regulation No. 48.

Proposal from the Simplification of Lighting Regulations informal group to introduce references to the three new simplified Regulations (Light-Signalling Devices (LSD), Road Illumination Devices (RID) and Retro-Reflective Devices (RRD)) into the 04 series of Regulation No. 48.

Proposal from the Simplification of Lighting Regulations informal group to introduce references to the three new simplified Regulations (Light-Signalling Devices (LSD), Road Illumination Devices (RID) and Retro-Reflective Devices (RRD)) into the 01 series of Regulation No. 86.

Proposal from the Simplification of Lighting Regulations informal group to introduce references to the three new simplified Regulations (Light-Signalling Devices (LSD), Road Illumination Devices (RID) and Retro-Reflective Devices (RRD)) into the original series of Regulation No. 86.

Proposal from the Simplification of Lighting Regulations informal group to introduce transitional provisions for the phasing out of the existing Regulations on lighting and light-signalling in conjunction with the introduction of three new simplified Regulations on Light-Signalling Devices (LSD), Road Illumination Devices (RID) and Retro-Reflective Devices (RRD).

Proposal from the informal working group on the Simplification of Lighting Regulations to delete definitions in UN R86 that are identical, and therefore redundant, to definitions in UN R48. Thus, UN R48 becomes the sole repository for common definitions across lighting installation and device regulations.

Proposal from the Simplification of Lighting Regulations informal group to consolidate common definitions of terms concerning lighting, light signalling, retro-reflective devices and device installation into Regulation No. 48. (Definitions specific to particular devices would be maintained in the respective device regulations.)

Proposal from the Simplification of Lighting Regulations informal group to introduce references to the three new simplified Regulations (Light-Signalling Devices (LSD), Road Illumination Devices (RID) and Retro-Reflective Devices (RRD)) into the 01 series of Regulation No. 74.

Proposal from the Simplification of Lighting Regulations informal group to introduce references to the three new simplified Regulations (Light-Signalling Devices (LSD), Road Illumination Devices (RID) and Retro-Reflective Devices (RRD)) into the 02 series of Regulation No. 53.

Proposal from the informal working group on the Simplification of Lighting Regulations to introduce the definition and general requirements for use of the “change index” established via the three new simplified Regulations on Light-Signalling Devices (LSD), Road Illumination Devices (RID) and Retro-Reflective Devices (RRD).

Proposal from the Simplification of Lighting Regulations informal group to introduce references to the three new simplified Regulations (Light-Signalling Devices (LSD), Road Illumination Devices (RID) and Retro-Reflective Devices (RRD)) into the 01 series of Regulation No. 53.

Proposal from the informal working group on the Simplification of Lighting Regulations to introduce the definition and general requirements for use of the “change index” established via the three new simplified Regulations on Light-Signalling Devices (LSD), Road Illumination Devices (RID) and Retro-Reflective Devices (RRD).

Proposal to require automatic switching from DRL to normal headlamp lighting as conditions warrant, amending the current UN R53 as well as the proposed new UN Regulation on light-signalling devices.

SAE proposals regarding the proposal (document GRE-78-21/Rev.1) from the Task Force on Headlamp Switching to clarify requirements for electrical connections for headlamps, daytime running lamps, and related lighting devices.

Proposal to align the approval code for light sources approved according to Regulations Nos. 37, 99 and 128, with the approval number as prescribed by Revision 3 of the 1958 Agreement, schedule 4.

Proposal from the Task Force on Headlamp Switching to clarify requirements for electrical connections for headlamps, daytime running lamps, and related lighting devices.

Proposal to require the installation of direction indicator lamps on mopeds.

Under UN R112, a Class B lighting device that fulfills the requirements for Class A headlamps may be approved. However, UN R74 prohibits the use of Class B devices in this manner. Therefore, this proposal would remove the discrepancy and enable the installation of Class B devices approved under UN R112 as headlamps.

Proposal to clarify the text with regard to the activation of the direction indicators when the motorcycle engine in order to signal the vehicle status. The proposal would specify the purposes for which indicators may be activated:

1. To show the vehicle status (e.g. locking system) when the vehicle is parked;
2. To allow the driver to recognize the presence of his/her own vehicle from a certain distance by remote control;
3. In case of keyless entry system and of the driver having lost the key fob while riding – to inform the driver that he/she no longer has the key fob and that the vehicle will soon become unable to restart.

Proposal to allow installation of exterior courtesy lamps on motorcycles by aligning the text with provisions on courtesy lamps in UN R48.

Proposal to align the angle of visibility requirements for rear position lamps with the angle of visibility requirements for front position lamps. This proposal corresponds with a related proposal on Regulation No. 53 (GRE/2018/28).

Proposal to align UN R50 and UN R53 regarding the inward geometric visibility requirements for rear position lamps.

Proposal to update the definition of “stop lamp” in order to allow the use of different stop lamp activation methods for powered two-wheelers as currently applicable for four-wheelers; e.g. by the application of a retarder or a similar device.

Proposal from the Simplification of Lighting Regulations informal group to introduce references to the three new simplified Regulations (Light-Signalling Devices (LSD), Road Illumination Devices (RID) and Retro-Reflective Devices (RRD)) into the 03 series of Regulation No. 48.