2. GRE considered and adopted the agenda (ECE/TRANS/WP.29/GRE/2020/1/Rev.1), as reproduced in GRE-83-01 together with the informal documents distributed during the session, subject to the addition of a new item 4 (e) “Simplification of UN Regulations Nos. 48, 53, 74 and 86”. GRE also noted the running order proposed by the Chair (GRE-83-18), the virtual meeting participation guidelines (GRE-83-39) and the envisaged way of proceedings (GRE-83-54).

44. GRE was informed about the progress of the electronic Database for the Exchange of Type Approval documentation (DETA) (GRE-83-02).

28. The experts from Germany briefed GRE on the outcome of a study on dynamic levelling devices to prevent headlamp glare (GRE-83-03 and Add.1).

28. The experts from Germany briefed GRE on the outcome of a study on dynamic levelling devices to prevent headlamp glare (GRE-83-03 and Add.1).

49. GRE noted several past revisions of the list of priorities and recurrent items prepared by the Chair (GRE-83-04 and Rev.1, GRE-83-04-Add.1). GRE endorsed an updated list of priorities (GRE-83-04-Add.1-Rev.1).

18. The expert from TF SR presented a set of proposals for amendments to UN Regulations Nos. 37 and 128 as well as to R.E.5 which introduced LED replacement light sources into UN Regulation No. 37 (ECE/TRANS/WP.29/GRE/2020/15, ECE/TRANS/WP.29/GRE/2020/16, ECE/TRANS/WP.29/GRE/2020/17, GRE-83-05, GRE-83-11, GRE-83-12, GRE-83-13, GRE-83-14, GRE-83-15, GRE-83-16). The expert from OICA commented on these proposals GRE-83-38. The expert from France expressed concerns. GRE re-confirmed the approach chosen by TF SR and decided to revert to the package at the next session. Meanwhile, GRE requested TF SR to liaise with the expert from France with the aim to take into consideration his concerns.

For light sources with integrated electronics an “Electronic light source control gear” comprises components between the supply and the light emitting elements. The definition was derived from IEC and CIE, where a light source is the light emitting element. Provisions for “Electronic light source control gear” are normally used in installation and device regulations, but create confusion in relation to light sources with integrated electronics. Therefore, it is proposed to tune this term to the use in installation and device regulations and no longer specifically mention integration (or not) in the light source; “Electronic light source control gear” is not defined in R.E.5., but is part of the light source definition. The proposal also delete the term “igniter” because it is not used in the regulation.

25. The expert from IWG SLR proposed several corrections (ECE/TRANS/WP.29/GRE/2020/24 and GRE-83-06). GRE adopted these proposals and requested the secretariat to submit them for consideration and vote at the March 2021 sessions of WP.29 and AC.1 as draft Supplement 14 to the 06 series of amendments and draft Supplement 1 to the 07 series of amendments to UN Regulation No. 48.

Proposal to correct an error introduced by the 01 series of amendments to UN R113 when angular coordinates were introduced instead of dimensions in mm with screen at 25 m. The same correction applies to the 02 and 03 series of amendments to UN R113 and to UN R149. The proposal also corrects Annex 3, Figure C of UN R113 where the description of the zone 1 is not in line with the photometric requirements set in paragraph 6.2.5.2. which defines the horizontal angles to 5° to the left and 5° to the right. Similarly, the proposal corrects Annex 4, Figure A4-IX of UN R149 where the description of the zone 1 is not in line with the photometric requirements set in paragraph 5.4.4.2. Table 34 which defines the horizontal angles to 5° to the left and 5° to the right for the class BS headlamps.

10. The expert from IWG SLR proposed correcting a figure with the passing beam test points and zones in UN Regulations Nos. 113 and 149 (GRE-83-07). GRE adopted the proposal and requested the secretariat to submit it for consideration and vote at the March 2021 sessions of WP.29 and AC.1 as draft Supplement 7 to the 01 series of amendments, draft Supplement 1 to the 02 series of amendments, draft Supplement 2 to the 03 series of amendments to UN Regulation No. 113 and as draft Supplement 3 to the original series of amendments to UN Regulation No. 149.

6. GRE took note of the progress report of the Informal Working Group Simplification of the Lighting and Light-Signalling Regulations" (IWG SLR) (GRE-83-47). GRE agreed that IWG SLR would be chaired by Mr. Derwin Rovers (Netherlands).

7. GRE provided the following guidance to IWG SLR:

• GRE supported the proposed scientific notation for numbers (GRE-83-08);
• For the use of the Unique Identifier (UI), GRE agreed with the IWG SLR proposal to include new information in the electronic Database for the Exchange of Type Approval documentation (DETA) and to provide access to this information to new categories of stakeholders. GRE mandated IWG SLR to bring the proposal to IWG DETA for consideration by means of a presentation;
• GRE supported the IWG SLR view on the use of type approval numbers and approval markings for the frozen UN Regulations, i.e. either apply an old number/old marking combination or a new number/new marking combination.

9. GRE took note of draft modifications to UN Regulation No. 148 that were being developed by IWG SLR under stage 2 of simplification (GRE-83-09 and GRE-83-10).

9. GRE took note of draft modifications to UN Regulation No. 148 that were being developed by IWG SLR under stage 2 of simplification (GRE-83-09 and GRE-83-10).

Proposal to improve the approval codes for electrical/electronic controls not integrated with the replacement light source in an additional electronics device.

18. The expert from TF SR presented a set of proposals for amendments to UN Regulations Nos. 37 and 128 as well as to R.E.5 which introduced LED replacement light sources into UN Regulation No. 37 (ECE/TRANS/WP.29/GRE/2020/15, ECE/TRANS/WP.29/GRE/2020/16, ECE/TRANS/WP.29/GRE/2020/17, GRE-83-05, GRE-83-11, GRE-83-12, GRE-83-13, GRE-83-14, GRE-83-15, GRE-83-16). The expert from OICA commented on these proposals GRE-83-38. The expert from France expressed concerns. GRE re-confirmed the approach chosen by TF SR and decided to revert to the package at the next session. Meanwhile, GRE requested TF SR to liaise with the expert from France with the aim to take into consideration his concerns.

18. The expert from TF SR presented a set of proposals for amendments to UN Regulations Nos. 37 and 128 as well as to R.E.5 which introduced LED replacement light sources into UN Regulation No. 37 (ECE/TRANS/WP.29/GRE/2020/15, ECE/TRANS/WP.29/GRE/2020/16, ECE/TRANS/WP.29/GRE/2020/17, GRE-83-05, GRE-83-11, GRE-83-12, GRE-83-13, GRE-83-14, GRE-83-15, GRE-83-16). The expert from OICA commented on these proposals GRE-83-38. The expert from France expressed concerns. GRE re-confirmed the approach chosen by TF SR and decided to revert to the package at the next session. Meanwhile, GRE requested TF SR to liaise with the expert from France with the aim to take into consideration his concerns.

18. The expert from TF SR presented a set of proposals for amendments to UN Regulations Nos. 37 and 128 as well as to R.E.5 which introduced LED replacement light sources into UN Regulation No. 37 (ECE/TRANS/WP.29/GRE/2020/15, ECE/TRANS/WP.29/GRE/2020/16, ECE/TRANS/WP.29/GRE/2020/17, GRE-83-05, GRE-83-11, GRE-83-12, GRE-83-13, GRE-83-14, GRE-83-15, GRE-83-16). The expert from OICA commented on these proposals GRE-83-38. The expert from France expressed concerns. GRE re-confirmed the approach chosen by TF SR and decided to revert to the package at the next session. Meanwhile, GRE requested TF SR to liaise with the expert from France with the aim to take into consideration his concerns.

18. The expert from TF SR presented a set of proposals for amendments to UN Regulations Nos. 37 and 128 as well as to R.E.5 which introduced LED replacement light sources into UN Regulation No. 37 (ECE/TRANS/WP.29/GRE/2020/15, ECE/TRANS/WP.29/GRE/2020/16, ECE/TRANS/WP.29/GRE/2020/17, GRE-83-05, GRE-83-11, GRE-83-12, GRE-83-13, GRE-83-14, GRE-83-15, GRE-83-16). The expert from OICA commented on these proposals GRE-83-38. The expert from France expressed concerns. GRE re-confirmed the approach chosen by TF SR and decided to revert to the package at the next session. Meanwhile, GRE requested TF SR to liaise with the expert from France with the aim to take into consideration his concerns.

18. The expert from TF SR presented a set of proposals for amendments to UN Regulations Nos. 37 and 128 as well as to R.E.5 which introduced LED replacement light sources into UN Regulation No. 37 (ECE/TRANS/WP.29/GRE/2020/15, ECE/TRANS/WP.29/GRE/2020/16, ECE/TRANS/WP.29/GRE/2020/17, GRE-83-05, GRE-83-11, GRE-83-12, GRE-83-13, GRE-83-14, GRE-83-15, GRE-83-16). The expert from OICA commented on these proposals GRE-83-38. The expert from France expressed concerns. GRE re-confirmed the approach chosen by TF SR and decided to revert to the package at the next session. Meanwhile, GRE requested TF SR to liaise with the expert from France with the aim to take into consideration his concerns.

18. The expert from TF SR presented a set of proposals for amendments to UN Regulations Nos. 37 and 128 as well as to R.E.5 which introduced LED replacement light sources into UN Regulation No. 37 (ECE/TRANS/WP.29/GRE/2020/15, ECE/TRANS/WP.29/GRE/2020/16, ECE/TRANS/WP.29/GRE/2020/17, GRE-83-05, GRE-83-11, GRE-83-12, GRE-83-13, GRE-83-14, GRE-83-15, GRE-83-16). The expert from OICA commented on these proposals GRE-83-38. The expert from France expressed concerns. GRE re-confirmed the approach chosen by TF SR and decided to revert to the package at the next session. Meanwhile, GRE requested TF SR to liaise with the expert from France with the aim to take into consideration his concerns.

Proposal to re-align the requirements of UN R150 with those of the frozen UN Regulations Nos. 3, 27, 69, 70 and 104.

13. The expert from IWG SLR proposed a correction to Annex 24 (ECE/TRANS/WP.29/GRE/2020/12/Rev.1) as well as re-aligning with the frozen UN Regulations Nos. 3, 27, 69, 70 and 104 (GRE-83-17). GRE adopted both proposals and requested the secretariat to submit them for consideration and vote at the March 2021 sessions of WP.29 and AC.1 as draft Supplement 3 to the original series of amendments to UN Regulation No. 150.

2. GRE considered and adopted the agenda (ECE/TRANS/WP.29/GRE/2020/1/Rev.1), as reproduced in GRE-83-01 together with the informal documents distributed during the session, subject to the addition of a new item 4 (e) “Simplification of UN Regulations Nos. 48, 53, 74 and 86”. GRE also noted the running order proposed by the Chair (GRE-83-18), the virtual meeting participation guidelines (GRE-83-39) and the envisaged way of proceedings (GRE-83-54).

Proposal from the SLR informal group to introduce into the 01 series of amendments to UN R53 references to the headlamp Classes in the 01 series of amendments to UN R149.

15. GRE noted IWG SLR proposals for further simplification of UN Regulations Nos. 48, 53, 74 and 86 (GRE-83-19, GRE-83-20, GRE-83-21 and GRE-83-28) and invited GRE experts to provide comments to IWG SLR before the next session.

Proposal from the SLR informal group to introduce into the 02 and 03 series of amendments to UN R53 references to the headlamp Classes in the 01 series of amendments to UN R149.

15. GRE noted IWG SLR proposals for further simplification of UN Regulations Nos. 48, 53, 74 and 86 (GRE-83-19, GRE-83-20, GRE-83-21 and GRE-83-28) and invited GRE experts to provide comments to IWG SLR before the next session.

Proposal from the SLR informal group to introduce into the 01 and 02 series of amendments to UN R74 references to the headlamp Classes in the 01 series of amendments to UN R149.

15. GRE noted IWG SLR proposals for further simplification of UN Regulations Nos. 48, 53, 74 and 86 (GRE-83-19, GRE-83-20, GRE-83-21 and GRE-83-28) and invited GRE experts to provide comments to IWG SLR before the next session.

Proposal from the SLR informal group to introduce into the 06 and 07 series of amendments to UN R48 references to the headlamp Classes in the 01 series of amendments to UN R149.

26. The expert of IWG SLR introduced draft amendments to references in UN Regulation No. 48, anticipating the future 01 series of amendments to UN Regulation No. 149 (GRE-83-22 and GRE-83-23).

Proposal from the SLR informal group to introduce into the 03, 04, and 05 series of amendments to UN R48 references to the headlamp Classes in the 01 series of amendments to UN R149.

26. The expert of IWG SLR introduced draft amendments to references in UN Regulation No. 48, anticipating the future 01 series of amendments to UN Regulation No. 149 (GRE-83-22 and GRE-83-23).

Draft proposal from the SLR informal group to show the latest status of work and collect feedback from GRE to be used in the preparation of the final proposal that will be submitted to the 84th GRE session.

12. The expert from IWG SLR presented draft modifications to UN Regulation No.149 that would be finalized under stage 2 of the simplification process (GRE-83-24 and GRE-83-25). The expert from Poland expressed concerns about the photometric requirements envisaged by IWG SLR (GRE-83-43).

12. The expert from IWG SLR presented draft modifications to UN Regulation No.149 that would be finalized under stage 2 of the simplification process (GRE-83-24 and GRE-83-25). The expert from Poland expressed concerns about the photometric requirements envisaged by IWG SLR (GRE-83-43).

Draft proposal from the SLR informal group to show the latest status of work and collect feedback from GRE to be used in the preparation of the final proposal that will be submitted to the 84th GRE session.

14. GRE took note of draft modifications to UN Regulation No. 150 that were being developed by IWG SLR under stage 2 of simplification (GRE-83-26 and GRE-83-27).

14. GRE took note of draft modifications to UN Regulation No. 150 that were being developed by IWG SLR under stage 2 of simplification (GRE-83-26 and GRE-83-27).

Proposal from the SLR informal group to introduce into the 06 series of amendments to UN R48 the possibility to extend to some additional contributors for the driving-beam (more than four) without AFS.

15. GRE noted IWG SLR proposals for further simplification of UN Regulations Nos. 48, 53, 74 and 86 (GRE-83-19, GRE-83-20, GRE-83-21 and GRE-83-28) and invited GRE experts to provide comments to IWG SLR before the next session.

Proposal to permit the installation of manoeuvring lamps on trailers.

27. GRE took note of GRE-83-29 and GRE-83-42 and requested their submission as official documents to the next session. GRE also took note that an updated proposal for the sun load impact would be submitted to the next session (GRE-83-40).

23. The expert of GTB tabled a proposal which allowed for projection of driver assistance symbols on the road ahead of the vehicle, as part of the adaptive driving beam (ADB). This proposal was submitted in a package with an amendment to UN Regulation No. 149 (ECE/TRANS/WP.29/GRE/2020/4 and GRE-83-30). The expert from OICA presented supporting material for the proposal (GRE-83-33 and GRE-83-34), while the experts from Japan expressed concerns identified in the course of their own study (GRE-83-49). Other experts also expressed various views and concerns, such as the need for possible restrictions and standardization of the projected symbols, and that distraction must be avoided. Based on the comments received and pending further studies on the issue, GRE requested GTB to submit a revised document to the next session and invited all interested parties to contribute. Meanwhile, GRE asked the expert from Finland to liaise with the Working Party on General Safety Provisions (GRSG) which had established a Task Force on Field of Vision Assistant.

For a more efficient discussion during the 83rd session of GRE the experts from the International Organization of Motor Vehicle Manufacturers merged documents GRE/2020/08-Rev.1 (SLR) and GRE/2020/23 into one document.

29. Based on a proposal of IWG SLR, GRE continued its deliberations for preparing a new series of amendments to UN Regulation No. 48 with new requirements for headlamp aiming and automatic levelling (ECE/TRANS/WP.29/GRE/2020/8/Rev.1). The expert from Poland held the view that the justification part contained mistakes and inconsistencies and recalled his earlier proposals on the subject (GRE-83-41). Several experts expressed their support to the IWG SLR proposal.

30. The expert from OICA proposed to keep an option of manual levelling (ECE/TRANS/WP.29/GRE/2020/23 and GRE-83-31). Some experts supported this option, while others were not in favour.

31. In the absence of a consensus, GRE stressed the need to finalize the issue as soon as possible and requested IWG SLR to take into account the comments made and to prepare a revised working document for the next session, based on the following principles:

• the aiming diagram agreed at the eighty-first session of GRE (Annex II to ECE/TRANS/ WP.29/GRE/81);
• automatic levelling;
• manual levelling, only if a consensus is reached within IWG SLR.

33. GRE instructed IWG SLR to organize a separate meeting on this issue and encouraged all experts of Contracting Parties to participate.

34. The expert from the Special Interest Group (SIG) presented a proposal for another new draft series of amendments to UN Regulation No. 48 concerning switching conditions of various lamps and the variable intensity of rear lamps in conjunction with traffic conditions (ECE/TRANS/WP.29/GRE/2020/14). The expert from OICA proposed further modifications (GRE-83-32). Following an in-depth discussion, GRE invited SIG to take into account various comments and to submit a revised document to the next session.

23. The expert of GTB tabled a proposal which allowed for projection of driver assistance symbols on the road ahead of the vehicle, as part of the adaptive driving beam (ADB). This proposal was submitted in a package with an amendment to UN Regulation No. 149 (ECE/TRANS/WP.29/GRE/2020/4 and GRE-83-30). The expert from OICA presented supporting material for the proposal (GRE-83-33 and GRE-83-34), while the experts from Japan expressed concerns identified in the course of their own study (GRE-83-49). Other experts also expressed various views and concerns, such as the need for possible restrictions and standardization of the projected symbols, and that distraction must be avoided. Based on the comments received and pending further studies on the issue, GRE requested GTB to submit a revised document to the next session and invited all interested parties to contribute. Meanwhile, GRE asked the expert from Finland to liaise with the Working Party on General Safety Provisions (GRSG) which had established a Task Force on Field of Vision Assistant.

23. The expert of GTB tabled a proposal which allowed for projection of driver assistance symbols on the road ahead of the vehicle, as part of the adaptive driving beam (ADB). This proposal was submitted in a package with an amendment to UN Regulation No. 149 (ECE/TRANS/WP.29/GRE/2020/4 and GRE-83-30). The expert from OICA presented supporting material for the proposal (GRE-83-33 and GRE-83-34), while the experts from Japan expressed concerns identified in the course of their own study (GRE-83-49). Other experts also expressed various views and concerns, such as the need for possible restrictions and standardization of the projected symbols, and that distraction must be avoided. Based on the comments received and pending further studies on the issue, GRE requested GTB to submit a revised document to the next session and invited all interested parties to contribute. Meanwhile, GRE asked the expert from Finland to liaise with the Working Party on General Safety Provisions (GRSG) which had established a Task Force on Field of Vision Assistant.

45. The item was postponed to the next session.

24. The experts from France and Germany introduced a revised proposal for amendments to UN Regulations Nos. 48 and 148 that regulates the use of manufacturer logos inside the illuminant surface of a lamp (ECE/TRANS/WP.29/GRE/2020/5 and GRE-83-50). The experts from the Russian Federation and OICA commented on the proposal (GRE-83-36 and GRE-83-46). Taking into account concerns expressed by the experts from EC and the Russian Federation, GRE invited the authors to liaise with those experts and to prepare an updated text for the next session. In the interim, GRE reiterated its request to type approval authorities to refrain from granting type approvals to lamps with such logos.

Proposal to correct the omission of the provision for detection of failure of a light source and/or a LED module in an Adaptive Front Lighting System in UN 149 as provided for in UN R123. The proposal would align UN R149 with UN R123.

11. The experts from IWG SLR and OICA presented other draft amendments that aimed to correct errors inadvertently introduced in UN Regulation No. 149 (ECE/TRANS/WP.29/GRE/2020/10/Rev.1 and GRE-83-37, respectively). GRE adopted these proposals and requested the secretariat to submit them for consideration and vote at the March 2021 sessions of WP.29 and AC.1 as part of draft Supplement 3 to the original series of amendments to UN Regulation No. 149.

18. The expert from TF SR presented a set of proposals for amendments to UN Regulations Nos. 37 and 128 as well as to R.E.5 which introduced LED replacement light sources into UN Regulation No. 37 (ECE/TRANS/WP.29/GRE/2020/15, ECE/TRANS/WP.29/GRE/2020/16, ECE/TRANS/WP.29/GRE/2020/17, GRE-83-05, GRE-83-11, GRE-83-12, GRE-83-13, GRE-83-14, GRE-83-15, GRE-83-16). The expert from OICA commented on these proposals GRE-83-38. The expert from France expressed concerns. GRE re-confirmed the approach chosen by TF SR and decided to revert to the package at the next session. Meanwhile, GRE requested TF SR to liaise with the expert from France with the aim to take into consideration his concerns.

2. GRE considered and adopted the agenda (ECE/TRANS/WP.29/GRE/2020/1/Rev.1), as reproduced in GRE-83-01 together with the informal documents distributed during the session, subject to the addition of a new item 4 (e) “Simplification of UN Regulations Nos. 48, 53, 74 and 86”. GRE also noted the running order proposed by the Chair (GRE-83-18), the virtual meeting participation guidelines (GRE-83-39) and the envisaged way of proceedings (GRE-83-54).

27. GRE took note of GRE-83-29 and GRE-83-42 and requested their submission as official documents to the next session. GRE also took note that an updated proposal for the sun load impact would be submitted to the next session (GRE-83-40).

29. Based on a proposal of IWG SLR, GRE continued its deliberations for preparing a new series of amendments to UN Regulation No. 48 with new requirements for headlamp aiming and automatic levelling (ECE/TRANS/WP.29/GRE/2020/8/Rev.1). The expert from Poland held the view that the justification part contained mistakes and inconsistencies and recalled his earlier proposals on the subject (GRE-83-41). Several experts expressed their support to the IWG SLR proposal.

30. The expert from OICA proposed to keep an option of manual levelling (ECE/TRANS/WP.29/GRE/2020/23 and GRE-83-31). Some experts supported this option, while others were not in favour.

31. In the absence of a consensus, GRE stressed the need to finalize the issue as soon as possible and requested IWG SLR to take into account the comments made and to prepare a revised working document for the next session, based on the following principles:

• the aiming diagram agreed at the eighty-first session of GRE (Annex II to ECE/TRANS/ WP.29/GRE/81);
• automatic levelling;
• manual levelling, only if a consensus is reached within IWG SLR.

33. GRE instructed IWG SLR to organize a separate meeting on this issue and encouraged all experts of Contracting Parties to participate.

Proposal to address semitrailers where the required distance of the foremost side-marker lamp of 3 m from the front cannot be achieved.

27. GRE took note of GRE-83-29 and GRE-83-42 and requested their submission as official documents to the next session. GRE also took note that an updated proposal for the sun load impact would be submitted to the next session (GRE-83-40).

12. The expert from IWG SLR presented draft modifications to UN Regulation No.149 that would be finalized under stage 2 of the simplification process (GRE-83-24 and GRE-83-25). The expert from Poland expressed concerns about the photometric requirements envisaged by IWG SLR (GRE-83-43).

21. The expert from Poland proposed adding a reference to the installation parameters of the licence plate illumination lamps (ECE/TRANS/WP.29/GRE/2020/2). The expert from OICA commented on the proposal (GRE-83-44). GRE adopted the proposal unamended and requested the secretariat to submit it for consideration and vote at the March 2021 sessions of WP.29 and AC.1 as draft Supplement 14 to the 06 series of amendments and draft Supplement 1 to the 07 series of amendments to UN Regulation No. 48.

Proposal to minimize hazards to other traffic users such as glare and distraction by expanding the scope of the vehicle’s conditions subject to technical requirements under “normal conditions of use” (para. 5.1.), including use of lighting when parked or engine stopped.

35. GRE noted GRE-83-45 submitted by the experts from Japan and invited them to submit an official document to the next session. In the interim, the Chair suggested that IWG SLR should also consider this proposal.

24. The experts from France and Germany introduced a revised proposal for amendments to UN Regulations Nos. 48 and 148 that regulates the use of manufacturer logos inside the illuminant surface of a lamp (ECE/TRANS/WP.29/GRE/2020/5 and GRE-83-50). The experts from the Russian Federation and OICA commented on the proposal (GRE-83-36 and GRE-83-46). Taking into account concerns expressed by the experts from EC and the Russian Federation, GRE invited the authors to liaise with those experts and to prepare an updated text for the next session. In the interim, GRE reiterated its request to type approval authorities to refrain from granting type approvals to lamps with such logos.

6. GRE took note of the progress report of the Informal Working Group Simplification of the Lighting and Light-Signalling Regulations" (IWG SLR) (GRE-83-47). GRE agreed that IWG SLR would be chaired by Mr. Derwin Rovers (Netherlands).

7. GRE provided the following guidance to IWG SLR:

• GRE supported the proposed scientific notation for numbers (GRE-83-08);
• For the use of the Unique Identifier (UI), GRE agreed with the IWG SLR proposal to include new information in the electronic Database for the Exchange of Type Approval documentation (DETA) and to provide access to this information to new categories of stakeholders. GRE mandated IWG SLR to bring the proposal to IWG DETA for consideration by means of a presentation;
• GRE supported the IWG SLR view on the use of type approval numbers and approval markings for the frozen UN Regulations, i.e. either apply an old number/old marking combination or a new number/new marking combination.

16. GRE took note of the progress report of the Task Force on Substitutes and Retrofits (TF SR) (GRE-83-48).

23. The expert of GTB tabled a proposal which allowed for projection of driver assistance symbols on the road ahead of the vehicle, as part of the adaptive driving beam (ADB). This proposal was submitted in a package with an amendment to UN Regulation No. 149 (ECE/TRANS/WP.29/GRE/2020/4 and GRE-83-30). The expert from OICA presented supporting material for the proposal (GRE-83-33 and GRE-83-34), while the experts from Japan expressed concerns identified in the course of their own study (GRE-83-49). Other experts also expressed various views and concerns, such as the need for possible restrictions and standardization of the projected symbols, and that distraction must be avoided. Based on the comments received and pending further studies on the issue, GRE requested GTB to submit a revised document to the next session and invited all interested parties to contribute. Meanwhile, GRE asked the expert from Finland to liaise with the Working Party on General Safety Provisions (GRSG) which had established a Task Force on Field of Vision Assistant.

24. The experts from France and Germany introduced a revised proposal for amendments to UN Regulations Nos. 48 and 148 that regulates the use of manufacturer logos inside the illuminant surface of a lamp (ECE/TRANS/WP.29/GRE/2020/5 and GRE-83-50). The experts from the Russian Federation and OICA commented on the proposal (GRE-83-36 and GRE-83-46). Taking into account concerns expressed by the experts from EC and the Russian Federation, GRE invited the authors to liaise with those experts and to prepare an updated text for the next session. In the interim, GRE reiterated its request to type approval authorities to refrain from granting type approvals to lamps with such logos.

22. The expert from the Russian Federation tabled a proposal that clarified the height requirements for the installation of the dipped-beam headlamp, reversing lamp and rear fog lamp for vehicles of category G designed for off-road use (ECE/TRANS/WP.29/GRE/2020/3). GRE adopted the proposal, as amended by GRE-83-52, and requested the secretariat to submit it for consideration and vote at the March 2021 sessions of WP.29 and AC.1 as draft Supplement 19 to the 04 series of amendments, draft Supplement 14 to the 05 series of amendments, draft Supplement 14 to the 06 series of amendments and draft Supplement 1 to the 07 series of amendments to UN Regulation No. 48.

Items adopted during the 83rd GRE session held remotely due to health restrictions to be formalized under a “silence procedure” that allows for objections to be raised by Contracting Parties.

Special procedure to enable formal approval of proposals given the inability to hold formal meetings due to the present health and travel restrictions.

48. Based on GRE-83-53, GRE adopted a list of main decisions (Annex II) in accordance with silence procedure.

Letter circulated prior to the remote GRE session to explain the special procedures put in place in response to health restrictions and the inability to hold a formal session in Geneva.

2. GRE considered and adopted the agenda (ECE/TRANS/WP.29/GRE/2020/1/Rev.1), as reproduced in GRE-83-01 together with the informal documents distributed during the session, subject to the addition of a new item 4 (e) “Simplification of UN Regulations Nos. 48, 53, 74 and 86”. GRE also noted the running order proposed by the Chair (GRE-83-18), the virtual meeting participation guidelines (GRE-83-39) and the envisaged way of proceedings (GRE-83-54).

2. GRE considered and adopted the agenda (ECE/TRANS/WP.29/GRE/2020/1/Rev.1), as reproduced in GRE-83-01 together with the informal documents distributed during the session, subject to the addition of a new item 4 (e) “Simplification of UN Regulations Nos. 48, 53, 74 and 86”. GRE also noted the running order proposed by the Chair (GRE-83-18), the virtual meeting participation guidelines (GRE-83-39) and the envisaged way of proceedings (GRE-83-54).

Proposal to add a reference to the installation parameters of the licence plate illumination lamps determined during their type approval process. Every type-approved device or pair of devices have their own geometrical position in relation to the rear registration plate which is determined based on the illumination levels, maximum gradient value, angles of visibility and light incidence angle. This proposal would introduce a reference to these parameters in UN R48.

21. The expert from Poland proposed adding a reference to the installation parameters of the licence plate illumination lamps (ECE/TRANS/WP.29/GRE/2020/2). The expert from OICA commented on the proposal (GRE-83-44). GRE adopted the proposal unamended and requested the secretariat to submit it for consideration and vote at the March 2021 sessions of WP.29 and AC.1 as draft Supplement 14 to the 06 series of amendments and draft Supplement 1 to the 07 series of amendments to UN Regulation No. 48.

Proposal to clarify the height requirements for the installation of the dipped-beam headlamp, reversing lamp and rear fog lamp for vehicles of category G (designed for off-road use).

22. The expert from the Russian Federation tabled a proposal that clarified the height requirements for the installation of the dipped-beam headlamp, reversing lamp and rear fog lamp for vehicles of category G designed for off-road use (ECE/TRANS/WP.29/GRE/2020/3). GRE adopted the proposal, as amended by GRE-83-52, and requested the secretariat to submit it for consideration and vote at the March 2021 sessions of WP.29 and AC.1 as draft Supplement 19 to the 04 series of amendments, draft Supplement 14 to the 05 series of amendments, draft Supplement 14 to the 06 series of amendments and draft Supplement 1 to the 07 series of amendments to UN Regulation No. 48.

Proposal to allow the projection of driver assistance symbols on the road ahead of the vehicle as part of the Adaptive Driving Beam (ADB).

23. The expert of GTB tabled a proposal which allowed for projection of driver assistance symbols on the road ahead of the vehicle, as part of the adaptive driving beam (ADB). This proposal was submitted in a package with an amendment to UN Regulation No. 149 (ECE/TRANS/WP.29/GRE/2020/4 and GRE-83-30). The expert from OICA presented supporting material for the proposal (GRE-83-33 and GRE-83-34), while the experts from Japan expressed concerns identified in the course of their own study (GRE-83-49). Other experts also expressed various views and concerns, such as the need for possible restrictions and standardization of the projected symbols, and that distraction must be avoided. Based on the comments received and pending further studies on the issue, GRE requested GTB to submit a revised document to the next session and invited all interested parties to contribute. Meanwhile, GRE asked the expert from Finland to liaise with the Working Party on General Safety Provisions (GRSG) which had established a Task Force on Field of Vision Assistant.

Proposal to allow the use of manufacturer logos in the internal structure of optical components and/or in the outer lens within the apparent surface of a signalling lamp.

24. The experts from France and Germany introduced a revised proposal for amendments to UN Regulations Nos. 48 and 148 that regulates the use of manufacturer logos inside the illuminant surface of a lamp (ECE/TRANS/WP.29/GRE/2020/5 and GRE-83-50). The experts from the Russian Federation and OICA commented on the proposal (GRE-83-36 and GRE-83-46). Taking into account concerns expressed by the experts from EC and the Russian Federation, GRE invited the authors to liaise with those experts and to prepare an updated text for the next session. In the interim, GRE reiterated its request to type approval authorities to refrain from granting type approvals to lamps with such logos.

Proposal to introduce a new light emitting diode (LED) substitute light source category H11/LED/6 for road illumination applications.

17. The expert from TF SR submitted a draft amendment to the Consolidated Resolution on the common specification of light source categories (R.E.5) which introduced a new Light Emitting Diode (LED) substitute light source category H11/LED/6 for road illumination applications (ECE/TRANS/WP.29/GRE/2020/6). GRE adopted this proposal and requested the secretariat to submit it to the March 2021 session of WP.29. GRE also noted the equivalence criteria as amended for light sources used in road illumination applications (GRE-82-03) and requested the secretariat to publish them as a reference document on the GRE website.

Proposal to improve lateral lighting on vehicles of more than 4,6 m and to take into account asymmetric vehicles designs.

40. The experts from CEMA introduced a proposal that improves lateral lighting on agricultural vehicles, which are longer than 4.6 m, and takes into account asymmetric vehicles designs (ECE/TRANS/WP.29/GRE/2020/7). GRE generally supported the proposal but invited CEMA to re-submit it in the form of a new series of amendments to UN Regulation No. 86 for consideration at the next session.

Proposal to introduce new requirements for headlamp levelling, in particular on the vertical inclination in relation to the dipped-beam headlamp mounting height.

29. Based on a proposal of IWG SLR, GRE continued its deliberations for preparing a new series of amendments to UN Regulation No. 48 with new requirements for headlamp aiming and automatic levelling (ECE/TRANS/WP.29/GRE/2020/8/Rev.1). The expert from Poland held the view that the justification part contained mistakes and inconsistencies and recalled his earlier proposals on the subject (GRE-83-41). Several experts expressed their support to the IWG SLR proposal.

30. The expert from OICA proposed to keep an option of manual levelling (ECE/TRANS/WP.29/GRE/2020/23 and GRE-83-31). Some experts supported this option, while others were not in favour.

31. In the absence of a consensus, GRE stressed the need to finalize the issue as soon as possible and requested IWG SLR to take into account the comments made and to prepare a revised working document for the next session, based on the following principles:

• the aiming diagram agreed at the eighty-first session of GRE (Annex II to ECE/TRANS/ WP.29/GRE/81);
• automatic levelling;
• manual levelling, only if a consensus is reached within IWG SLR.

33. GRE instructed IWG SLR to organize a separate meeting on this issue and encouraged all experts of Contracting Parties to participate.

Update to remove direction indicator lamps of categories 11 and 12 from the list of lamps required to fulfill n-1 failure requirements of UN R50. Restoration of an extra requirement for reversing lamps found in UN R23 but unintentionally omitted from the original text.

8. The expert from IWG SLR presented amendment proposals which aimed to insert missing text and to correct errors inadvertently introduced in UN Regulation No. 148 (ECE/TRANS/WP.29/GRE/2020/9/Rev.1). GRE adopted the proposals and requested the secretariat to submit it for consideration and vote at the March 2021 sessions of WP.29 and the Administrative Committee of the 1958 Agreement (AC.1) as draft Supplement 3 to the original series of amendments to UN Regulation No. 148.

Per UN R981 R112, and R123, proposals to:

• Rename the element “Segment I C to D” in Table 8
• Amend the luminous intensity requirements in Table 9, Part B and
• Correct Annex 7, paragraph 2.1.2.2.1. (a)

• Rename “E_max R/L” in Table 8
• Change Annex 7, paragraph 1. d).

11. The experts from IWG SLR and OICA presented other draft amendments that aimed to correct errors inadvertently introduced in UN Regulation No. 149 (ECE/TRANS/WP.29/GRE/2020/10/Rev.1 and GRE-83-37, respectively). GRE adopted these proposals and requested the secretariat to submit them for consideration and vote at the March 2021 sessions of WP.29 and AC.1 as part of draft Supplement 3 to the original series of amendments to UN Regulation No. 149.

Proposal to correct errors identified during the transposition on UN R98 and R123 into UN R149.

42. GRE considered and adopted a proposal for corrections submitted by IWG SLR (ECE/TRANS/WP.29/GRE/2020/11/Rev.1). The secretariat was requested to submit it for consideration and vote at the March 2021 sessions of WP.29 and AC.1 as draft Supplement 10 to the 01 series of amendments and draft Supplement 2 to the 02 series of amendments to UN Regulation No. 98 as well as draft Supplement 10 to the 01 series of amendments and draft Supplement 2 to the 02 series of amendments to UN Regulation No. 123.

Editorial improvements to Annex 24 and corrections to the sample illustrations for approval marks.

13. The expert from IWG SLR proposed a correction to Annex 24 (ECE/TRANS/WP.29/GRE/2020/12/Rev.1) as well as re-aligning with the frozen UN Regulations Nos. 3, 27, 69, 70 and 104 (GRE-83-17). GRE adopted both proposals and requested the secretariat to submit them for consideration and vote at the March 2021 sessions of WP.29 and AC.1 as draft Supplement 3 to the original series of amendments to UN Regulation No. 150.

Proposal aim to allow the installation of Adaptive Driving Beams (ADB) on vehicles of category L₃.

Proposal to define the switching conditions of dipped beam and daytime running lamps (DRL) and the variable intensity of rear lamps in conjunction with traffic conditions.

34. The expert from the Special Interest Group (SIG) presented a proposal for another new draft series of amendments to UN Regulation No. 48 concerning switching conditions of various lamps and the variable intensity of rear lamps in conjunction with traffic conditions (ECE/TRANS/WP.29/GRE/2020/14). The expert from OICA proposed further modifications (GRE-83-32). Following an in-depth discussion, GRE invited SIG to take into account various comments and to submit a revised document to the next session.

Proposal to introduce Light Emitting Diode replacement light sources (LEDr) into UN R37.

18. The expert from TF SR presented a set of proposals for amendments to UN Regulations Nos. 37 and 128 as well as to R.E.5 which introduced LED replacement light sources into UN Regulation No. 37 (ECE/TRANS/WP.29/GRE/2020/15, ECE/TRANS/WP.29/GRE/2020/16, ECE/TRANS/WP.29/GRE/2020/17, GRE-83-05, GRE-83-11, GRE-83-12, GRE-83-13, GRE-83-14, GRE-83-15, GRE-83-16). The expert from OICA commented on these proposals GRE-83-38. The expert from France expressed concerns. GRE re-confirmed the approach chosen by TF SR and decided to revert to the package at the next session. Meanwhile, GRE requested TF SR to liaise with the expert from France with the aim to take into consideration his concerns.

Proposal to introduce a new light emitting diode (LED) replacement light source category H11.

18. The expert from TF SR presented a set of proposals for amendments to UN Regulations Nos. 37 and 128 as well as to R.E.5 which introduced LED replacement light sources into UN Regulation No. 37 (ECE/TRANS/WP.29/GRE/2020/15, ECE/TRANS/WP.29/GRE/2020/16, ECE/TRANS/WP.29/GRE/2020/17, GRE-83-05, GRE-83-11, GRE-83-12, GRE-83-13, GRE-83-14, GRE-83-15, GRE-83-16). The expert from OICA commented on these proposals GRE-83-38. The expert from France expressed concerns. GRE re-confirmed the approach chosen by TF SR and decided to revert to the package at the next session. Meanwhile, GRE requested TF SR to liaise with the expert from France with the aim to take into consideration his concerns.

Proposal to exclude light-emitting diode replacement light sources (LEDr) from approvals under UN Regulation No. 128.

18. The expert from TF SR presented a set of proposals for amendments to UN Regulations Nos. 37 and 128 as well as to R.E.5 which introduced LED replacement light sources into UN Regulation No. 37 (ECE/TRANS/WP.29/GRE/2020/15, ECE/TRANS/WP.29/GRE/2020/16, ECE/TRANS/WP.29/GRE/2020/17, GRE-83-05, GRE-83-11, GRE-83-12, GRE-83-13, GRE-83-14, GRE-83-15, GRE-83-16). The expert from OICA commented on these proposals GRE-83-38. The expert from France expressed concerns. GRE re-confirmed the approach chosen by TF SR and decided to revert to the package at the next session. Meanwhile, GRE requested TF SR to liaise with the expert from France with the aim to take into consideration his concerns.

Proposal to correct some long-standing editorial errors that might create confusion as well as to clarify the definition of the “on” time for a group of flashes.

38. The expert from GTB submitted an amendment proposal with the aim to clarify the definition of the “on” time for a group of flashes as well as to correct editorial errors (ECE/TRANS/WP.29/GRE/2020/18). GRE adopted this proposal and requested the secretariat to submit it for consideration and vote at the March 2021 sessions of WP.29 and AC.1 as draft Supplement 11 to the original series of amendments to UN Regulation No. 65.

39. GRE also recalled that, at its previous session, it had adopted the corrections proposed by GTB (ECE/TRANS/WP.29/GRE/2019/17) but had postponed their submission to WP.29 and AC.1, in order to combine them with the results of the discussion reflected in the previous paragraph.

Proposal to correct cross references to definitions as modified by Supplement 2 to the 02 series of amendments.

37. GRE considered a proposal by the expert from IWG SLR that corrected references to definitions in the body of UN Regulation No. 53 (ECE/TRANS/WP.29/GRE/2020/19). GRE adopted the proposal and requested the secretariat to submit it for consideration and vote at the March 2021 sessions of WP.29 and AC.1 as draft Supplement 4 to the 02 series of amendments and draft Supplement 1 to the 03 series of amendments to UN Regulation No. 53.

Proposal to correct the installation provisions of passing and driving beams for mopeds.

43. GRE considered and adopted a proposal for amendments submitted by IWG SLR with the aim to correct the installation provisions for the passing and driving beams (ECE/TRANS/WP.29/GRE/2020/20). The secretariat was requested to submit it for consideration and vote at the March 2021 sessions of WP.29 and AC.1 as draft Supplement 13 to the 01 series of amendments and draft Supplement 1 to the 02 series of amendments to UN Regulation No. 74.

Proposal to introduce into the 01 series of amendments to UN Regulation No. 86 references to the three new simplified UN Regulations on Light-Signalling Devices (No. 148), Road Illumination Devices (No. 149) and Retro-Reflective Devices (No. 150) and to make corrections.

41. The expert from IWG SLR proposed inserting references to the three new simplified UN Regulations Nos. 148, 149 and 150 as well as some corrections (ECE/TRANS/WP.29/GRE/2020/21). GRE adopted the proposal and requested the secretariat to submit it for consideration and vote at the March 2021 sessions of WP.29 and AC.1 as draft Supplement 3 to the 01 series of amendments to UN Regulation No. 86.

Proposal to clarify and update RE5, including

1. measuring luminous flux and references to the internal shield for applicable filament light source categories
2. specifications for H7, H8/H8B, H11/H11B, H16/H16B and H18 light source categories with respect to the “g” parameter
3. definition for light centre and associated amendment to the specification of the LR4 light source category
4. the use restriction for light emitting diode (LED) light source categories LW2, LW3, and LW5
5. specifications for Lx3, LR4 and Lx5 light source categories with respect to the cap/holder interface
6. specifications for specifications for LR1, LW2, L3, LR4, L5, and L1/6 light source categories with respect to test voltage
7. correcting some details of light source category specifications in the Consolidated Resolution on the common specification of light source categories, and
8. administrative updates of IEC cap sheet references in light source category specifications.

19. The expert of GTB introduced proposals for amendments to R.E.5 ECE/TRANS/WP.29/GRE/2020/22. GRE adopted the proposals and requested the secretariat to submit them to the March 2021 session of WP.29.

Proposal to improve requirements linked to the manual levelling device.

29. Based on a proposal of IWG SLR, GRE continued its deliberations for preparing a new series of amendments to UN Regulation No. 48 with new requirements for headlamp aiming and automatic levelling (ECE/TRANS/WP.29/GRE/2020/8/Rev.1). The expert from Poland held the view that the justification part contained mistakes and inconsistencies and recalled his earlier proposals on the subject (GRE-83-41). Several experts expressed their support to the IWG SLR proposal.

30. The expert from OICA proposed to keep an option of manual levelling (ECE/TRANS/WP.29/GRE/2020/23 and GRE-83-31). Some experts supported this option, while others were not in favour.

31. In the absence of a consensus, GRE stressed the need to finalize the issue as soon as possible and requested IWG SLR to take into account the comments made and to prepare a revised working document for the next session, based on the following principles:

• the aiming diagram agreed at the eighty-first session of GRE (Annex II to ECE/TRANS/ WP.29/GRE/81);
• automatic levelling;
• manual levelling, only if a consensus is reached within IWG SLR.

33. GRE instructed IWG SLR to organize a separate meeting on this issue and encouraged all experts of Contracting Parties to participate.

Proposal from the SLR informal group to correct paragraph numbering and to re-introduce omissions that were deleted by mistake by previous amendments.

25. The expert from IWG SLR proposed several corrections (ECE/TRANS/WP.29/GRE/2020/24 and GRE-83-06). GRE adopted these proposals and requested the secretariat to submit them for consideration and vote at the March 2021 sessions of WP.29 and AC.1 as draft Supplement 14 to the 06 series of amendments and draft Supplement 1 to the 07 series of amendments to UN Regulation No. 48.