Report of the Working Party on Lighting and Light-Signalling on its sixty-eighth session held in Geneva during 16-18 October 2012.

22. The World Forum recalled the oral report of the Chair of GRE given during the 158th session (ECE/TRANS/WP.29/1099, paras. 32 – 34) and approved the report, adding the following paragraph under a new agenda item “XXII. Tributes”:

“50. GRE was informed about the difficulties experienced by the secretariat in preparing the working documents for this GRE session (ECE/TRANS/WP.29/1097, para. 6) and, therefore, thanked Mr. E. Gianotti for his support as without his positive attitude the GRE session could have been cancelled.”

Proposal from the Working Party “Brussels 1952” (GTB) to delete the 1 candela requirement for geometric visibility. In the original document, the strikethrough proposed for the contents of paragraph 6.2.5 was omitted. This document corrects that omission.

24. The expert from GTB introduced ECE/TRANS/WP.29/GRE/2012/43 and GRE-68-01 proposing the deletion of the 1cd requirement for geometrical visibility. GRE adopted ECE/TRANS/WP.29/GRE/2012/43 as amended by Annex V to this report and requested the secretariat to submit them to WP.29 and AC.1 for consideration at their March 2013 session as part of the draft Supplement 11 to the 04 series of amendments to UN Regulation No. 48 (see para. 6-8 and 24), as part of the draft Supplement 4 to the 05 series of amendments to UN Regulation No. 48 (see para. 6-8 and 24), as part of the draft Supplement 1 to the 06 series of amendments to UN Regulation No. 48 (see para. 6-8 and 24) and as draft Supplement 3 to the 01 series of amendments to UN Regulation No. 119.

GTB proposal to amend the geometric visibility provisions. Subsequent to the preparation of the proposed amendments in document GRE/2012/42, several editorial corrections have been identified by GTB experts. This document replaces that original submission.

23. The expert from GTB introduced ECE/TRANS/WP.29/GRE/2012/42 and its amendment GRE-68-02-Rev.2. GRE did not support GRE-68-17 and adopted ECE/TRANS/WP.29/GRE/2012/42 as amended by Annex IV to this report. The secretariat was requested to submit the proposal to WP.29 and AC.1 for consideration at their March 2013 session, as draft Supplement 14 to the 02 series of amendments to UN Regulation No. 3, as part of draft Supplement 24 to the 01 series of amendments to UN Regulation No. 6 (see para. 23), as part of draft Supplement 22 to the 02 series of amendments to UN Regulation No. 7 (see para. 23), as part of the draft Supplement 1 to the 06 series of amendments to UN Regulation No. 48 (see paras. 6, 7-8), as draft Supplement 16 to the 00 series of amendments to UN Regulation No. 77 and as draft Supplement 15 to the 00 series of amendments to UN Regulation No.91.

GRE/2012/42 is a GTB proposal to amend the geometric visibility provisions. This document corrects GRE/2012/42 in line with the latest state of the subject regulations including amendments submitted for consideration at the November WP.29 session.

23. The expert from GTB introduced ECE/TRANS/WP.29/GRE/2012/42 and its amendment GRE-68-02-Rev.2. GRE did not support GRE-68-17 and adopted ECE/TRANS/WP.29/GRE/2012/42 as amended by Annex IV to this report. The secretariat was requested to submit the proposal to WP.29 and AC.1 for consideration at their March 2013 session, as draft Supplement 14 to the 02 series of amendments to UN Regulation No. 3, as part of draft Supplement 24 to the 01 series of amendments to UN Regulation No. 6 (see para. 23), as part of draft Supplement 22 to the 02 series of amendments to UN Regulation No. 7 (see para. 23), as part of the draft Supplement 1 to the 06 series of amendments to UN Regulation No. 48 (see paras. 6, 7-8), as draft Supplement 16 to the 00 series of amendments to UN Regulation No. 77 and as draft Supplement 15 to the 00 series of amendments to UN Regulation No.91.

This document contains editorial corrections to document GRE/2012/42 to amend the geometric visibility provisions of Regulations No. 3, 6, 7, 48, 77 and 91 following a review with the GRE secretariat to ensure that the proposal aligns with the latest state of the regulations.

Proposal from Germany to insert provisions for the use of incandescent light sources in the case of light source modules and lamps with non-replaceable light sources.

19. GRE considered GRE-68-03 superseding ECE/TRANS/WP.29/GRE/2012/20, tabled by the expert from Germany, which introduced provisions for the usage of incandescent light sources for light modules and non-replaceable light sources. The proposal received positive comments from some GRE experts. GRE also considered GRE-68-14 improving the text of GRE-68-03. Taking into account the late submission of the proposal and its complexity, GRE agreed, at the request of CLEPA, to resume consideration at its April 2013 session on the basis of a revised proposal by the expert from Germany.

20. Finally, GRE noted GRE-68-06 proposed by the expert from IEC providing information on standards produced by his association.

Proposal from Germany, prepared with support from the Netherlands, to insert provisions for the use of light source control gear in the case of halogen incandescent light sources.

12. GRE endorsed ECE/TRANS/WP.29/2012/114, introducing the definition of “manufacturer” into UN Regulation No. 48. and withdrew ECE/TRANS/WP.29/2012/115 proposing a similar definition for the Special Resolution (S.R.1), not suitable for self-certification.

13. The expert from the European Commission confirmed his reservations on ECE/TRANS/WP.29/2012/73 and its corr.1 and did not provide further comments to the document.

14. The expert from Germany introduced GRE-68-04 proposing new provisions for the use of light source control gear in the case of halogen incandescent light sources (introduction of a minimum operating voltage). The expert from OICA argued that the proposal could be in contradiction to UN Regulation No. 123 (GRE-68-21). GRE did not support either proposal and agreed to resume consideration of this subject on the basis of a revised proposal, if available.source control gear in the case of halogen incandescent light sources

15. Moreover, GRE resumed discussion on the interpretation of para. 5.9. The expert from GTB made a presentation (GRE-68-36) to introduce a practical demonstration of the variable direction indicator (Variable D.I.) with a variable apparent surface using Light Emitting Diodes (LED). The expert from the Netherlands raised the issue of prioritizing with lighting signals. GTB made a presentation on a research on this issue (GRE-68-37). GRE experts agreed in principle that LED technology has a faster response and flexibility of use that could lead manufactures to puzzling solutions. The expert from GTB informed GRE that work is underway in its Photometry and Signal Lamp task force and gave a verbal progress report. The expert from Spain expressed concerns on the lack of provisions in UN Regulations (i.e. Nos. 6 and 7) dealing with the type approval of components that do not prevent the use of unsafe solutions (concerning variable apparent surface). GRE confirmed the agreement reached on this subject at its March 2012 session (ECE/TRANS/WP.29/GRE/67 para. 58) that according to paragraph 5.9. of UN Regulation No. 48, the installation of a lamp with an intentional variation of the apparent surface would not be allowed and that the same interpretation should be carried over in the type approval of components and technical units (e.g. UN Regulations Nos. 6 and 7.) GRE agreed to resume consideration of this subject at its April 2013 session awaiting outcomes of studies, research and proposals from the expert of GTB.

Correction to the proposal from Working Party “Brussels 1952” (GTB) to revise paragraph 5.23 to clarify the requirements on the replacement of light sources approved according to UN R37.

5. GRE considered ECE/TRANS/WP.29/GRE/2012/38 (amended by GRE-68-05) submitted by the expert from GTB revising the requirements on the replacement of light sources. GRE agreed to resume consideration of this subject at its next session on the basis of a revised proposal tabled by the expert from GTB, better addressing performance requirements and future technologies.

6. GRE considered a joint proposal from the experts of the Netherlands and the United Kingdom clarifying the test conditions related to the sensitivity of automatic/adaptive driving beam (ADB) sensor systems. GRE adopted this proposal (ECE/TRANS/WP.29/GRE/2012/28 amended by GRE-68-22) as amended below and requested the secretariat to submit it to WP.29 and AC.1 for consideration at their March 2013 session as draft:

(a) Supplement 11 to the 04 series of amendments to UN Regulation No. 48
(b) Supplement 4 to the 05 series of amendments to UN Regulation No. 48
(c) Supplement 1 to the 06 series of amendments to UN Regulation No. 48

Paragraph 6.1.9.3.1.2. last indent, amend to read:

“6.1.9.3.1.2. …

To verify compliance with (a) and (b) above, the oncoming and preceding power driven vehicle (or vehicle-trailer combination) shall have position lamps (if applicable) and dipped-beam headlamps switched ON."

7. GRE considered ECE/TRANS/WP.29/GRE/2012/29 and GRE-68-16-Rev.1 clarifying the requirement for mandatory manual override for ADB control. GRE adopted the proposal as amended by Annex III to this report. GRE rejected GRE-68-13 proposing additional requirements in case of automatic reactivation. GRE requested the secretariat to submit the adopted proposal to WP.29 and AC.1 for consideration at their March 2013 sessions (see para. 6)

(a) Supplement 11 to the 04 series of amendments to UN Regulation No. 48
(b) Supplement 4 to the 05 series of amendments to UN Regulation No. 48
(c) Supplement 1 to the 06 series of amendments to UN Regulation No. 48

8. GRE adopted ECE/TRANS/WP.29/GRE/2012/26, not amended, proposing to suppress the mandatory fitting of sensors for the adaptive main beam and Adaptive Front-lighting System (AFS) that detect retro-reflectors. The secretariat was requested to submit it to WP.29 and AC.1 for consideration at their March 2013 session as part of (see para. 6 and 7):

(a) Supplement 11 to the 04 series of amendments to UN Regulation No. 48
(b) Supplement 4 to the 05 series of amendments to UN Regulation No. 48
(c) Supplement 1 to the 06 series of amendments to UN Regulation No. 48

Update by the IEC of the German proposal for revisions to align IEC 60809 and 60810 with UN Regulations for signalling devices to address risks in the use of low-quality non-replaceable filament lamps.

4. GRE adopted ECE/TRANS/WP.29/GRE/2012/34, as amended below and ECE/TRANS/WP.29/GRE/2012/35, not amended. In addition, GRE adopted GRE-68-07 as reproduced in Annex II to this report. GRE requested the secretariat to submit the proposals to the World Forum for Harmonization of Vehicle Regulations (WP.29) and the Administrative Committee of the 1958 Agreement (AC.1) for consideration at their March 2013 sessions as draft Supplement 41 to the 03 series of amendments to UN Regulation No. 37.

Page 3, the table, sixth row, correct to read:
“…
Cap WU2.5×16q in accordance with IEC Publication 60061 (sheet 7004-104D-1)
…”

Submission from the International Electrotechnical Commission (IEC) to correct the omission of the letter “q” from the cap designation of category PR27/7W in Regulation No. 37.

4. GRE adopted ECE/TRANS/WP.29/GRE/2012/34, as amended below and ECE/TRANS/WP.29/GRE/2012/35, not amended. In addition, GRE adopted GRE-68-07 as reproduced in Annex II to this report. GRE requested the secretariat to submit the proposals to the World Forum for Harmonization of Vehicle Regulations (WP.29) and the Administrative Committee of the 1958 Agreement (AC.1) for consideration at their March 2013 sessions as draft Supplement 41 to the 03 series of amendments to UN Regulation No. 37.

Page 3, the table, sixth row, correct to read:
“…
Cap WU2.5×16q in accordance with IEC Publication 60061 (sheet 7004-104D-1)
…”

This is a generic proposal to require approval according to a light source
regulation prior to an application for approval under UN R10. It appears that LED retrofit light sources are offered to the market with Regulation No. 10 approval only where they should also be subject to the new UN R127.

45. The expert from OICA made a presentation (GRE-68-19) introducing ECE/TRANS/WP.29/GRE/2012/44. The proposal received several comments (GRE-68-08, GRE-68-12 and GRE-68-21). GRE agreed in principle with the proposal, however it was agreed to allow more time for experts to study the proposal in detail. GRE agreed to resume consideration of this subject at its next session on the basis of an updated document prepared by the expert from OICA.

During the 64th GRE session, GTB was charged to review and update the transitional provisions of Regulation 48. This draft proposal has been developed by the GTB Installation Working Group in close cooperation with OICA.

16. The expert from GTB introduced GRE-68-09 proposing a new approach to simplify the current transitional provisions. Therefore he proposed to evaluate the possibility to create consolidated version of 03, 04, 05 and 06 series of amendments to UN Regulation No. 48 and to continue amendments only on the latest series of amendments to ensure simplifications of type approvals procedure according to UN Regulation No. 48. Some GRE experts supported in principle the proposal and agreed to resume discussion at its April 2013 session.

This discussion document has been prepared to provide more explanation of the initial proposal submitted by GTB to WP29 at its 157th session in June 2012 (WP29-157-12 and now transformed as ECE/TRANS/WP.29/2012/119 for WP29-158 ).

46. The expert from GTB introduced GRE-68-10, providing GTB’s initial response to the EU / Japanese initiative presented to WP.29 in June 2012 (see WP.29-157-12). The expert from GTB stated that his association was studying the feasibility of simplifying the current forty-one UN Lighting and Light-Signaling Regulations by grouping them. He also added that his association was also studying the feasibility of establishing GTR’s for Lighting and Signaling Devices and their Installation introducing performance based requirements but noted the difficulties in doing so. He concluded that specific light source regulations might remain largely unchanged because of the need for specific technical provisions. GRE agreed to resume consideration at its next session, noting that GTB volunteered to play an active role in the discussion that would take place on this subject at the November 2013 session of WP.29.

Notes from the 64th session of Working Party 1 on Road Safety related to consistency between the Convention on Road Traffic (1968) and lighting regulations established through WP.29.

39. The expert from Germany informed GRE about the outcome of the discussion of the Working Party on Road Traffic Safety (WP.1) at its September 2012 session (GRE-68-11). The Secretary to WP.1 reported on the work done by his group, especially on updating the new draft Annex 5 to the Vienna Convention, dealing with vehicle lighting and light signalling. GRE noted that the work progress of WP.1 in that case is slower than its own pace. Some expert remarked that this is causing a formal issue as the Vienna Convention might need a longer time to be updated and to take into consideration work progress of WP.29. The experts from CLEPA recalled that investments were deployed in the transport sector by the industry creating better safety and the environmental conditions. He mentioned, as an example, the framework of the United Nations activities on Intelligent Transport Systems and the activities on “road trains”. He concluded that there is a need to find a more flexible consensus at WP.1 for ensuring adaptation of the Vienna Convention to the technical progress. The Secretary to WP.1 reported on the work ongoing in WP.1 on Advance Driver Assistance Systems (ADAS) and different issues like “road trains” or “google cars” and pointed out the difficulty of progressing id est the liability aspect in case of accident. GRE agreed to keep this item on its agenda for its next sessions, wishing fruitful outcome discussions from future WP.1 sessions.

Proposal from the Working Group secretariat to correct errors and omissions in the Conformity of Production section of UN R10 concerning provisions for components and electrical/electronic subassemblies (ESA), in particular, with regard to their reference limits.

45. The expert from OICA made a presentation (GRE-68-19) introducing ECE/TRANS/WP.29/GRE/2012/44. The proposal received several comments (GRE-68-08, GRE-68-12 and GRE-68-21). GRE agreed in principle with the proposal, however it was agreed to allow more time for experts to study the proposal in detail. GRE agreed to resume consideration of this subject at its next session on the basis of an updated document prepared by the expert from OICA.

Proposal to permit manufacturers to restrict the ability of the driver to permanently turn off manually the main beams and their automatic controls. This proposal would permit the use of time-delay systems that would reactivate the automatic system, tentatively suggesting a 10-second delay.

5. GRE considered ECE/TRANS/WP.29/GRE/2012/38 (amended by GRE-68-05) submitted by the expert from GTB revising the requirements on the replacement of light sources. GRE agreed to resume consideration of this subject at its next session on the basis of a revised proposal tabled by the expert from GTB, better addressing performance requirements and future technologies.

6. GRE considered a joint proposal from the experts of the Netherlands and the United Kingdom clarifying the test conditions related to the sensitivity of automatic/adaptive driving beam (ADB) sensor systems. GRE adopted this proposal (ECE/TRANS/WP.29/GRE/2012/28 amended by GRE-68-22) as amended below and requested the secretariat to submit it to WP.29 and AC.1 for consideration at their March 2013 session as draft:

(a) Supplement 11 to the 04 series of amendments to UN Regulation No. 48
(b) Supplement 4 to the 05 series of amendments to UN Regulation No. 48
(c) Supplement 1 to the 06 series of amendments to UN Regulation No. 48

Paragraph 6.1.9.3.1.2. last indent, amend to read:

“6.1.9.3.1.2. …

To verify compliance with (a) and (b) above, the oncoming and preceding power driven vehicle (or vehicle-trailer combination) shall have position lamps (if applicable) and dipped-beam headlamps switched ON."

7. GRE considered ECE/TRANS/WP.29/GRE/2012/29 and GRE-68-16-Rev.1 clarifying the requirement for mandatory manual override for ADB control. GRE adopted the proposal as amended by Annex III to this report. GRE rejected GRE-68-13 proposing additional requirements in case of automatic reactivation. GRE requested the secretariat to submit the adopted proposal to WP.29 and AC.1 for consideration at their March 2013 sessions (see para. 6)

(a) Supplement 11 to the 04 series of amendments to UN Regulation No. 48
(b) Supplement 4 to the 05 series of amendments to UN Regulation No. 48
(c) Supplement 1 to the 06 series of amendments to UN Regulation No. 48

8. GRE adopted ECE/TRANS/WP.29/GRE/2012/26, not amended, proposing to suppress the mandatory fitting of sensors for the adaptive main beam and Adaptive Front-lighting System (AFS) that detect retro-reflectors. The secretariat was requested to submit it to WP.29 and AC.1 for consideration at their March 2013 session as part of (see para. 6 and 7):

(a) Supplement 11 to the 04 series of amendments to UN Regulation No. 48
(b) Supplement 4 to the 05 series of amendments to UN Regulation No. 48
(c) Supplement 1 to the 06 series of amendments to UN Regulation No. 48

Proposed modifications to the German proposal (GRE/2012/20) to ensure that non-replaceable and unapproved filament light sources used in sealed devices and in (filament) light-source modules have a sufficient lifetime and fulfill color endurance verification.

19. GRE considered GRE-68-03 superseding ECE/TRANS/WP.29/GRE/2012/20, tabled by the expert from Germany, which introduced provisions for the usage of incandescent light sources for light modules and non-replaceable light sources. The proposal received positive comments from some GRE experts. GRE also considered GRE-68-14 improving the text of GRE-68-03. Taking into account the late submission of the proposal and its complexity, GRE agreed, at the request of CLEPA, to resume consideration at its April 2013 session on the basis of a revised proposal by the expert from Germany.

20. Finally, GRE noted GRE-68-06 proposed by the expert from IEC providing information on standards produced by his association.

Updated proposal to clarify the deletion of distributed lighting systems (DLS), or rather light generators, from the Regulations No. 19, 48 and 98, because the provisions for the DLS systems are incomplete. This deletion was never fully complete while these systems have become obsolete.

26. The expert from Germany introduced GRE-68-15, proposing to delete the provisions on distributed lighting systems (DLS). GRE agreed to resume consideration of this subject at its April 2012 session on the basis of a revised document.

Document GRE/2012/29 proposes to clarify the requirements for the mandatory manual override of the automatic/adaptive driving beam (ADB) function. While agreeing with the sub-menu prohibition, OICA proposes to delete the prohibition on “multi-step operations” so as not to restrict future designs.

5. GRE considered ECE/TRANS/WP.29/GRE/2012/38 (amended by GRE-68-05) submitted by the expert from GTB revising the requirements on the replacement of light sources. GRE agreed to resume consideration of this subject at its next session on the basis of a revised proposal tabled by the expert from GTB, better addressing performance requirements and future technologies.

6. GRE considered a joint proposal from the experts of the Netherlands and the United Kingdom clarifying the test conditions related to the sensitivity of automatic/adaptive driving beam (ADB) sensor systems. GRE adopted this proposal (ECE/TRANS/WP.29/GRE/2012/28 amended by GRE-68-22) as amended below and requested the secretariat to submit it to WP.29 and AC.1 for consideration at their March 2013 session as draft:

(a) Supplement 11 to the 04 series of amendments to UN Regulation No. 48
(b) Supplement 4 to the 05 series of amendments to UN Regulation No. 48
(c) Supplement 1 to the 06 series of amendments to UN Regulation No. 48

Paragraph 6.1.9.3.1.2. last indent, amend to read:

“6.1.9.3.1.2. …

To verify compliance with (a) and (b) above, the oncoming and preceding power driven vehicle (or vehicle-trailer combination) shall have position lamps (if applicable) and dipped-beam headlamps switched ON."

7. GRE considered ECE/TRANS/WP.29/GRE/2012/29 and GRE-68-16-Rev.1 clarifying the requirement for mandatory manual override for ADB control. GRE adopted the proposal as amended by Annex III to this report. GRE rejected GRE-68-13 proposing additional requirements in case of automatic reactivation. GRE requested the secretariat to submit the adopted proposal to WP.29 and AC.1 for consideration at their March 2013 sessions (see para. 6)

(a) Supplement 11 to the 04 series of amendments to UN Regulation No. 48
(b) Supplement 4 to the 05 series of amendments to UN Regulation No. 48
(c) Supplement 1 to the 06 series of amendments to UN Regulation No. 48

8. GRE adopted ECE/TRANS/WP.29/GRE/2012/26, not amended, proposing to suppress the mandatory fitting of sensors for the adaptive main beam and Adaptive Front-lighting System (AFS) that detect retro-reflectors. The secretariat was requested to submit it to WP.29 and AC.1 for consideration at their March 2013 session as part of (see para. 6 and 7):

(a) Supplement 11 to the 04 series of amendments to UN Regulation No. 48
(b) Supplement 4 to the 05 series of amendments to UN Regulation No. 48
(c) Supplement 1 to the 06 series of amendments to UN Regulation No. 48

Document GRE-68-02 from the Working Party “Brussels 1952” (GTB) proposes to amend the geometric visibility provisions of multiple lighting regulations. Since manufacturers have already developed lighting in line with the current definitions, OICA seeks a 48-month transition period.

23. The expert from GTB introduced ECE/TRANS/WP.29/GRE/2012/42 and its amendment GRE-68-02-Rev.2. GRE did not support GRE-68-17 and adopted ECE/TRANS/WP.29/GRE/2012/42 as amended by Annex IV to this report. The secretariat was requested to submit the proposal to WP.29 and AC.1 for consideration at their March 2013 session, as draft Supplement 14 to the 02 series of amendments to UN Regulation No. 3, as part of draft Supplement 24 to the 01 series of amendments to UN Regulation No. 6 (see para. 23), as part of draft Supplement 22 to the 02 series of amendments to UN Regulation No. 7 (see para. 23), as part of the draft Supplement 1 to the 06 series of amendments to UN Regulation No. 48 (see paras. 6, 7-8), as draft Supplement 16 to the 00 series of amendments to UN Regulation No. 77 and as draft Supplement 15 to the 00 series of amendments to UN Regulation No.91.

Document GRE/2012/44 would extend the scope of UN R10 to all kinds of power train systems above a certain working voltage level when they are in charging mode and enable the type approval of separate electrical components (ESA). OICA corrects and clarifies several points from the earlier proposal.

45. The expert from OICA made a presentation (GRE-68-19) introducing ECE/TRANS/WP.29/GRE/2012/44. The proposal received several comments (GRE-68-08, GRE-68-12 and GRE-68-21). GRE agreed in principle with the proposal, however it was agreed to allow more time for experts to study the proposal in detail. GRE agreed to resume consideration of this subject at its next session on the basis of an updated document prepared by the expert from OICA.

Overview of document GRE/2012/44 (proposal for the 05 series of amendments of UN R10) which would extend the scope of UN R10 to all kinds of power train systems above a certain working voltage level when they are in charging mode and enable the type approval of separate electrical components (ESA).

45. The expert from OICA made a presentation (GRE-68-19) introducing ECE/TRANS/WP.29/GRE/2012/44. The proposal received several comments (GRE-68-08, GRE-68-12 and GRE-68-21). GRE agreed in principle with the proposal, however it was agreed to allow more time for experts to study the proposal in detail. GRE agreed to resume consideration of this subject at its next session on the basis of an updated document prepared by the expert from OICA.

OICA presentation on document GRE/2012/27, a proposal for Supplement 3 to the 05 series of amendments to UN R48 from Poland to replace the artificial 2,000 lm borderline and LED automatic leveling requirements with performance-based distance and glare criteria for headlamps.

9. The Expert from Poland introduced ECE/TRANS/WP.29/GRE/2012/27 proposing to remove the present 2000 lm borderline and the Light Emitting Diodes (LED) automatic levelling requirement. The proposal received several comments (GRE-68-20, GRE-68-31, GRE-68-32 and GRE-68-34).

10. GRE agreed with the suggestion of the expert from the Netherlands to concentrate requirements only on the “initial aiming” (and leave out the other parts on labelling, photometrics, etc.). It was also suggested that the proposal would focus on possible overlaps to the headlamp mounting height and would consider this “new approach” for the initial aiming requirements as an alternative to the existing (“old approach”) requirements in UN Regulation No. 48. GRE agreed to resume consideration of this subject at its next session on the basis of a revised proposal tabled by the expert from Poland including the suggestions mentioned above.

11. GRE noted that the World Forum (WP.29) referred back ECE/TRANS/WP.29/2011/99 and Corr. 1 for further consideration. GRE agreed to resume consideration of this subject at its April 2013 session. The expert from GTB introduced GRE-68-38, GRE-68-39 and GRE-68-40 providing a status report of the GTB’s activities on Glare and Visibility

Revised OICA presentation on document GRE/2012/27, a proposal for Supplement 3 to the 05 series of amendments to UN R48 from Poland to replace the artificial 2,000 lm borderline and LED automatic leveling requirements with performance-based distance and glare criteria for headlamps.

9. The Expert from Poland introduced ECE/TRANS/WP.29/GRE/2012/27 proposing to remove the present 2000 lm borderline and the Light Emitting Diodes (LED) automatic levelling requirement. The proposal received several comments (GRE-68-20, GRE-68-31, GRE-68-32 and GRE-68-34).

10. GRE agreed with the suggestion of the expert from the Netherlands to concentrate requirements only on the “initial aiming” (and leave out the other parts on labelling, photometrics, etc.). It was also suggested that the proposal would focus on possible overlaps to the headlamp mounting height and would consider this “new approach” for the initial aiming requirements as an alternative to the existing (“old approach”) requirements in UN Regulation No. 48. GRE agreed to resume consideration of this subject at its next session on the basis of a revised proposal tabled by the expert from Poland including the suggestions mentioned above.

11. GRE noted that the World Forum (WP.29) referred back ECE/TRANS/WP.29/2011/99 and Corr. 1 for further consideration. GRE agreed to resume consideration of this subject at its April 2013 session. The expert from GTB introduced GRE-68-38, GRE-68-39 and GRE-68-40 providing a status report of the GTB’s activities on Glare and Visibility

11. The expert from GTB introduced the results of their studies on visibility and glare (GRE-71-15 and GRE-71-32). The study concentrated on levelling in relation to load and its major objectives were to improve the understanding of different factors that influence visibility and glare and to identify results of the study that might reveal alternatives for automatic static levelling. The expert from OICA recalled their presentations on loading definitions and achievable aiming tolerances (see also GRE-67-27 and GRE-68-20).

Document GRE-68-04 is a proposal to insert provisions for the use of light source control gear in the case of halogen incandescent light sources. This proposal deletes limits on the main passing beam and responds to concerns raised by IEC in document GRE-67-30.

5. GRE considered ECE/TRANS/WP.29/GRE/2012/38 (amended by GRE-68-05) submitted by the expert from GTB revising the requirements on the replacement of light sources. GRE agreed to resume consideration of this subject at its next session on the basis of a revised proposal tabled by the expert from GTB, better addressing performance requirements and future technologies.

6. GRE considered a joint proposal from the experts of the Netherlands and the United Kingdom clarifying the test conditions related to the sensitivity of automatic/adaptive driving beam (ADB) sensor systems. GRE adopted this proposal (ECE/TRANS/WP.29/GRE/2012/28 amended by GRE-68-22) as amended below and requested the secretariat to submit it to WP.29 and AC.1 for consideration at their March 2013 session as draft:

(a) Supplement 11 to the 04 series of amendments to UN Regulation No. 48
(b) Supplement 4 to the 05 series of amendments to UN Regulation No. 48
(c) Supplement 1 to the 06 series of amendments to UN Regulation No. 48

Paragraph 6.1.9.3.1.2. last indent, amend to read:

“6.1.9.3.1.2. …

To verify compliance with (a) and (b) above, the oncoming and preceding power driven vehicle (or vehicle-trailer combination) shall have position lamps (if applicable) and dipped-beam headlamps switched ON."

7. GRE considered ECE/TRANS/WP.29/GRE/2012/29 and GRE-68-16-Rev.1 clarifying the requirement for mandatory manual override for ADB control. GRE adopted the proposal as amended by Annex III to this report. GRE rejected GRE-68-13 proposing additional requirements in case of automatic reactivation. GRE requested the secretariat to submit the adopted proposal to WP.29 and AC.1 for consideration at their March 2013 sessions (see para. 6)

(a) Supplement 11 to the 04 series of amendments to UN Regulation No. 48
(b) Supplement 4 to the 05 series of amendments to UN Regulation No. 48
(c) Supplement 1 to the 06 series of amendments to UN Regulation No. 48

8. GRE adopted ECE/TRANS/WP.29/GRE/2012/26, not amended, proposing to suppress the mandatory fitting of sensors for the adaptive main beam and Adaptive Front-lighting System (AFS) that detect retro-reflectors. The secretariat was requested to submit it to WP.29 and AC.1 for consideration at their March 2013 session as part of (see para. 6 and 7):

(a) Supplement 11 to the 04 series of amendments to UN Regulation No. 48
(b) Supplement 4 to the 05 series of amendments to UN Regulation No. 48
(c) Supplement 1 to the 06 series of amendments to UN Regulation No. 48

Document GRE/2012/28 is a proposal from the Netherlands and the United Kingdom to further clarify the test conditions for the requirements on the sensitivity of the sensor system for automatic/adaptive driving beam. This OICA document notes that the presence of position lamps is optional.

5. GRE considered ECE/TRANS/WP.29/GRE/2012/38 (amended by GRE-68-05) submitted by the expert from GTB revising the requirements on the replacement of light sources. GRE agreed to resume consideration of this subject at its next session on the basis of a revised proposal tabled by the expert from GTB, better addressing performance requirements and future technologies.

6. GRE considered a joint proposal from the experts of the Netherlands and the United Kingdom clarifying the test conditions related to the sensitivity of automatic/adaptive driving beam (ADB) sensor systems. GRE adopted this proposal (ECE/TRANS/WP.29/GRE/2012/28 amended by GRE-68-22) as amended below and requested the secretariat to submit it to WP.29 and AC.1 for consideration at their March 2013 session as draft:

(a) Supplement 11 to the 04 series of amendments to UN Regulation No. 48
(b) Supplement 4 to the 05 series of amendments to UN Regulation No. 48
(c) Supplement 1 to the 06 series of amendments to UN Regulation No. 48

Paragraph 6.1.9.3.1.2. last indent, amend to read:

“6.1.9.3.1.2. …

To verify compliance with (a) and (b) above, the oncoming and preceding power driven vehicle (or vehicle-trailer combination) shall have position lamps (if applicable) and dipped-beam headlamps switched ON."

7. GRE considered ECE/TRANS/WP.29/GRE/2012/29 and GRE-68-16-Rev.1 clarifying the requirement for mandatory manual override for ADB control. GRE adopted the proposal as amended by Annex III to this report. GRE rejected GRE-68-13 proposing additional requirements in case of automatic reactivation. GRE requested the secretariat to submit the adopted proposal to WP.29 and AC.1 for consideration at their March 2013 sessions (see para. 6)

(a) Supplement 11 to the 04 series of amendments to UN Regulation No. 48
(b) Supplement 4 to the 05 series of amendments to UN Regulation No. 48
(c) Supplement 1 to the 06 series of amendments to UN Regulation No. 48

8. GRE adopted ECE/TRANS/WP.29/GRE/2012/26, not amended, proposing to suppress the mandatory fitting of sensors for the adaptive main beam and Adaptive Front-lighting System (AFS) that detect retro-reflectors. The secretariat was requested to submit it to WP.29 and AC.1 for consideration at their March 2013 session as part of (see para. 6 and 7):

(a) Supplement 11 to the 04 series of amendments to UN Regulation No. 48
(b) Supplement 4 to the 05 series of amendments to UN Regulation No. 48
(c) Supplement 1 to the 06 series of amendments to UN Regulation No. 48

Proposals from OICA to revise elements of the draft guidelines on design principles for automated driver assistance systems (ADAS).

40. At the request of WP.29 at its June 2012 session (see ECE/TRANS/WP.29/1097 para. 14) the expert from OICA introduced GRE-68-23 proposing amendment to informal document WP29-157-06 (Design principles for control systems of ADAS). GRE agreed to send comments on the basis of GRE-68-23 to the Chair and to the expert of OICA to provide a consolidated GRE proposal at the March 2013 session of WP.29.

41. Referring to the request of WP.29 at its June 2012 session (see ECE/TRANS/WP.29/1097, para. 14) to provide comments on WP.29-157-06 (Design principles for control systems of ADAS), GRE endorsed GRE-68-23.

2. GRE noted GRE-68-24-Rev.2 including all the informal documents and new agenda items 4(d) and 18(f) and adopted the agenda proposed for the sixty-eighth session (ECE/TRANS/WP.29/GRE/2012/24 as amended by Add.1 and GRE-68-24-Rev. 2).

Further revisions to the agenda of the October 2012 session of the Working Party on Lighting and Light-signalling Equipement (GRE).

2. GRE noted GRE-68-24-Rev.2 including all the informal documents and new agenda items 4(d) and 18(f) and adopted the agenda proposed for the sixty-eighth session (ECE/TRANS/WP.29/GRE/2012/24 as amended by Add.1 and GRE-68-24-Rev. 2).

Final version of the agenda for the 68th GRE session.

2. GRE noted GRE-68-24-Rev.2 including all the informal documents and new agenda items 4(d) and 18(f) and adopted the agenda proposed for the sixty-eighth session (ECE/TRANS/WP.29/GRE/2012/24 as amended by Add.1 and GRE-68-24-Rev. 2).

GRE/2012/26 is a proposal from the Working Party “Brussels 1952” (GTB) to update provisions on heat resistance tests. This correction from GTB provides an improved justification for the proposed amendments.

25. The expert from GTB introduced ECE/TRANS/WP.29/GRE/2012/36 and GRE-68-25, updating the heat resistance test requirements. GRE agreed to resume the discussion at its next session based on an updated proposal including the comments received, which the expert from GTB volunteered to prepare.

27. In the absence of new documents, GRE agreed to delete this agenda item.

Document GRE/2012/39 ( a proposal to introduce interdependent lamps (“Y” Lamps) into UN R87) did not take into account document WP.29/2012/78 submitted for adoption by WP.29 at its 158th (November 2012) session. Therefore, GTB proposes this new document to replace GRE/2012/39.

36. GRE considered proposals from GTB to introduce interdependent lamps (“Y” lamps) into the regulation to extend the application of “Y” lamps to daytime running lamps and also to update the requirements concerning the light-source failure. GRE adopted: ECE/TRANS/WP.29/GRE/2012/37 not amended and ECE/TRANS/WP.29/GRE/2012/39 (amended by GRE-68-26) as amended by Annex VI to this report. GRE requested the secretariat to submit both proposals to WP.29 and AC.1 for consideration at their March 2013 sessions as draft supplement 17 to UN Regulation No. 87.

GRE/2012/40 is a proposal from the Working Party “Brussels 1952” (GTB) introducing a new category LW2 into the new draft Regulation for LED light sources [UN R127] and introducing some editorial amendments to the existing text. GTB proposes this correction to better align its wording with UN R37.

38. The expert from GTB presented ECE/TRANS/WP.29/GRE/2012/40 and GRE-68-27, proposing to introduce a new category LW2 and some editorial amendments to the existing text of the UN Regulation. GRE adopted ECE/TRANS/WP.29/GRE/2012/40 as amended by Annex VII to this report. GRE requested the secretariat to submit the proposal to WP.29 and AC.1 for consideration at their March 2013 sessions as draft Supplement 1 to the original version of UN Regulation No. 127.

GTB presentation on the potential ramifications of the electronic type-approval database (DETA) on lighting markings and regulations. GTB plans to discuss these issues at its Oct 29- 1 Nov 2012 assembly in Seattle (USA).

17. The expert from GTB introduced GRE-68-28 reporting on the work progress of the informal group on Database for the Exchange of Type Approval documentation (DETA). The expert of GTB volunteered to continue working on this subject. GRE agreed to keep this item on the agenda.

UN R7 has no requirements concerning changes in luminance of a lamp. Therefore, certain lamps which could not be installed in accordance with UN R48 could nonetheless obtain type approval and be sold in the aftermarket. This proposal would prevent such an occurrence.

29. The expert from China introduced ECE/TRANS/WP.29/GRE/2012/30 and GRE-68-33 proposing to modify requirements of the photometric performance concerning front position lamps incorporated with fog lamps as well as rear position lamps incorporated with rear fog lamps. GRE noted some comments about the need to maintain the current photometric ratios and agreed to resume consideration of this subject at its April 2013 session on the basis of a revised proposal.

30. The expert from Poland showed a lamp type approved according to UN Regulation No. 7 and clearly unsuitable to be installed on a vehicle. To prevent the use of such a lamp as aftermarket vehicle parts, he introduced GRE-68-29 and requested the secretariat to distribute GRE-68-29 with an official symbol.

Proposal to delete the exemption for category M1 and N1 vehicles from the requirement for a minimum distance between the inner edges of two adjacent lighting surfaces.

44. The expert from Germany introduced GRE-68-30 proposing to delete the exemption for vehicle of category M1 and N1 on the separation of the position lamps. GRE agreed to resume consideration of this subject at its April 2013 session and requested the secretariat to distribute GRE-68-30 with an official symbol.

Poland’s response to comments submitted by OICA (document GRE-68-20) regarding document GRE/2012/27 concerning the influence of headlamp initial aiming and leveling tolerances on road illumination distance.

9. The Expert from Poland introduced ECE/TRANS/WP.29/GRE/2012/27 proposing to remove the present 2000 lm borderline and the Light Emitting Diodes (LED) automatic levelling requirement. The proposal received several comments (GRE-68-20, GRE-68-31, GRE-68-32 and GRE-68-34).

10. GRE agreed with the suggestion of the expert from the Netherlands to concentrate requirements only on the “initial aiming” (and leave out the other parts on labelling, photometrics, etc.). It was also suggested that the proposal would focus on possible overlaps to the headlamp mounting height and would consider this “new approach” for the initial aiming requirements as an alternative to the existing (“old approach”) requirements in UN Regulation No. 48. GRE agreed to resume consideration of this subject at its next session on the basis of a revised proposal tabled by the expert from Poland including the suggestions mentioned above.

11. GRE noted that the World Forum (WP.29) referred back ECE/TRANS/WP.29/2011/99 and Corr. 1 for further consideration. GRE agreed to resume consideration of this subject at its April 2013 session. The expert from GTB introduced GRE-68-38, GRE-68-39 and GRE-68-40 providing a status report of the GTB’s activities on Glare and Visibility

Presentation of Polish opinion poll results in support of document GRE/2012/27, the proposal to replace the artificial 2,000 lm borderline and LED automatic leveling requirements with performance-based distance and glare criteria for headlamps.

9. The Expert from Poland introduced ECE/TRANS/WP.29/GRE/2012/27 proposing to remove the present 2000 lm borderline and the Light Emitting Diodes (LED) automatic levelling requirement. The proposal received several comments (GRE-68-20, GRE-68-31, GRE-68-32 and GRE-68-34).

10. GRE agreed with the suggestion of the expert from the Netherlands to concentrate requirements only on the “initial aiming” (and leave out the other parts on labelling, photometrics, etc.). It was also suggested that the proposal would focus on possible overlaps to the headlamp mounting height and would consider this “new approach” for the initial aiming requirements as an alternative to the existing (“old approach”) requirements in UN Regulation No. 48. GRE agreed to resume consideration of this subject at its next session on the basis of a revised proposal tabled by the expert from Poland including the suggestions mentioned above.

11. GRE noted that the World Forum (WP.29) referred back ECE/TRANS/WP.29/2011/99 and Corr. 1 for further consideration. GRE agreed to resume consideration of this subject at its April 2013 session. The expert from GTB introduced GRE-68-38, GRE-68-39 and GRE-68-40 providing a status report of the GTB’s activities on Glare and Visibility

Additional supporting arguments for the proposal to modify the photometric performance requirements of front position lamps integrated with front fog lamps and of rear position lamps integrated with rear fog lamps (analogous to the treatment of position lamps integrated into headlamps).

29. The expert from China introduced ECE/TRANS/WP.29/GRE/2012/30 and GRE-68-33 proposing to modify requirements of the photometric performance concerning front position lamps incorporated with fog lamps as well as rear position lamps incorporated with rear fog lamps. GRE noted some comments about the need to maintain the current photometric ratios and agreed to resume consideration of this subject at its April 2013 session on the basis of a revised proposal.

30. The expert from Poland showed a lamp type approved according to UN Regulation No. 7 and clearly unsuitable to be installed on a vehicle. To prevent the use of such a lamp as aftermarket vehicle parts, he introduced GRE-68-29 and requested the secretariat to distribute GRE-68-29 with an official symbol.

Presentation with additional refinements to the submission from Poland to replace the artificial 2,000 lm borderline and LED automatic leveling requirements with performance-based distance and glare criteria for headlamps.

9. The Expert from Poland introduced ECE/TRANS/WP.29/GRE/2012/27 proposing to remove the present 2000 lm borderline and the Light Emitting Diodes (LED) automatic levelling requirement. The proposal received several comments (GRE-68-20, GRE-68-31, GRE-68-32 and GRE-68-34).

10. GRE agreed with the suggestion of the expert from the Netherlands to concentrate requirements only on the “initial aiming” (and leave out the other parts on labelling, photometrics, etc.). It was also suggested that the proposal would focus on possible overlaps to the headlamp mounting height and would consider this “new approach” for the initial aiming requirements as an alternative to the existing (“old approach”) requirements in UN Regulation No. 48. GRE agreed to resume consideration of this subject at its next session on the basis of a revised proposal tabled by the expert from Poland including the suggestions mentioned above.

11. GRE noted that the World Forum (WP.29) referred back ECE/TRANS/WP.29/2011/99 and Corr. 1 for further consideration. GRE agreed to resume consideration of this subject at its April 2013 session. The expert from GTB introduced GRE-68-38, GRE-68-39 and GRE-68-40 providing a status report of the GTB’s activities on Glare and Visibility

Presentation concerning China proposal to clarify definitions concerning testing of “resistance to atmospheric agents”.

37. The expert from China introduced ECE/TRANS/WP.29/GRE/2012/35 and GRE-68-35, proposing to improve the resistance test of lens material to atmospheric agents. GRE noted some comments about the the impact of changed requirements and test methods on the re-qualification of existing approved materials, even if in principle the regulation could be updated. The expert from SAE provided the secretariat with written comments after the meeting (GRE-68-41) to the proposals tabled by the expert from China.

Presentation reviewing flasher signals and technological advances in support of developing clearer parameters within UN R6 and R48 to govern variations of light signals.

28. The expert of GTB introduced ECE/TRANS/WP.29/GRE/2012/31 proposing to ensure that the requirements concerning the signal to indicate the activation of a failure tell-tale would not remain specific to a particular type of light source. GRE noted some comments and agreed to resume consideration of this subject at its April 2013 session on the basis of a document submitted by the expert from GTB.

Review of a study on driver perceptions of direction indicator performance.

28. The expert of GTB introduced ECE/TRANS/WP.29/GRE/2012/31 proposing to ensure that the requirements concerning the signal to indicate the activation of a failure tell-tale would not remain specific to a particular type of light source. GRE noted some comments and agreed to resume consideration of this subject at its April 2013 session on the basis of a document submitted by the expert from GTB.

Presentation on the GTB’s Coordination of Automotive Visibility and Glare Studies (CAVGS) task force activities.

47. GRE agreed to defer discussion of this agenda item to its April 2013 session.

Presentation on GTB survey of literature related to glare and visibility issues including accident data, visual acuity research, lamp aiming, etc.

47. GRE agreed to defer discussion of this agenda item to its April 2013 session.

Update on the CAVGS task force activities.

47. GRE agreed to defer discussion of this agenda item to its April 2013 session.

SAE comments on the Chinese proposal to update the ‘resistence to atmospheric agents’ test by applying the spectral energy distribution of sunlight as defined in CIE Publication No. 85:1989, Table 4.

37. The expert from China introduced ECE/TRANS/WP.29/GRE/2012/35 and GRE-68-35, proposing to improve the resistance test of lens material to atmospheric agents. GRE noted some comments about the the impact of changed requirements and test methods on the re-qualification of existing approved materials, even if in principle the regulation could be updated. The expert from SAE provided the secretariat with written comments after the meeting (GRE-68-41) to the proposals tabled by the expert from China.

2. GRE noted GRE-68-24-Rev.2 including all the informal documents and new agenda items 4(d) and 18(f) and adopted the agenda proposed for the sixty-eighth session (ECE/TRANS/WP.29/GRE/2012/24 as amended by Add.1 and GRE-68-24-Rev. 2).

Proposal to update UN R27 in accordance with technological progress by establishing provisions for the use of fluorescent retro-reflective strip, enabling the consolidation of currently separate fluorescent (daytime) and retro-reflective (nighttime) striping.

32. The expert from CLEPA introduced ECE/TRANS/WP.29/GRE/2012/25 taking into account technical progress. He showed the efficiency of a new kind of hardware in both daytime and night-time ambient light conditions with a practical demonstration in the car park Level B of the Palais des Nations. He also raised the question of the use of private standards and copyrights. GRE agreed to resume discussion on this subject at its next session on the basis of a revised proposal and, agreed to keep on the agenda ECE/TRANS/WP.29/GRE/2012/25 and ECE/TRANS/WP.29/GRE/2011/46 for further consideration.

36. The expert from GTB informed GRE about the work progress made by its organization on this matter, combining the approach from CLEPA (ECE/TRANS/WP.29/GRE/2012/25) and GTB (ECE/TRANS/WP.29/GRE/2011/46). GRE agreed to reconsider this agenda item at its October 2013 session on the basis of a formal document that the expert from Germany volunteered to prepare.

Proposal from Japan, pursuant to GRE deliberations, to delete mandatory installation of sensors for the adaptive main beam and Adaptive Front-lighting System (AFS) to detect and react to retro-reflecting devices.

5. GRE considered ECE/TRANS/WP.29/GRE/2012/38 (amended by GRE-68-05) submitted by the expert from GTB revising the requirements on the replacement of light sources. GRE agreed to resume consideration of this subject at its next session on the basis of a revised proposal tabled by the expert from GTB, better addressing performance requirements and future technologies.

6. GRE considered a joint proposal from the experts of the Netherlands and the United Kingdom clarifying the test conditions related to the sensitivity of automatic/adaptive driving beam (ADB) sensor systems. GRE adopted this proposal (ECE/TRANS/WP.29/GRE/2012/28 amended by GRE-68-22) as amended below and requested the secretariat to submit it to WP.29 and AC.1 for consideration at their March 2013 session as draft:

(a) Supplement 11 to the 04 series of amendments to UN Regulation No. 48
(b) Supplement 4 to the 05 series of amendments to UN Regulation No. 48
(c) Supplement 1 to the 06 series of amendments to UN Regulation No. 48

Paragraph 6.1.9.3.1.2. last indent, amend to read:

“6.1.9.3.1.2. …

To verify compliance with (a) and (b) above, the oncoming and preceding power driven vehicle (or vehicle-trailer combination) shall have position lamps (if applicable) and dipped-beam headlamps switched ON."

7. GRE considered ECE/TRANS/WP.29/GRE/2012/29 and GRE-68-16-Rev.1 clarifying the requirement for mandatory manual override for ADB control. GRE adopted the proposal as amended by Annex III to this report. GRE rejected GRE-68-13 proposing additional requirements in case of automatic reactivation. GRE requested the secretariat to submit the adopted proposal to WP.29 and AC.1 for consideration at their March 2013 sessions (see para. 6)

(a) Supplement 11 to the 04 series of amendments to UN Regulation No. 48
(b) Supplement 4 to the 05 series of amendments to UN Regulation No. 48
(c) Supplement 1 to the 06 series of amendments to UN Regulation No. 48

8. GRE adopted ECE/TRANS/WP.29/GRE/2012/26, not amended, proposing to suppress the mandatory fitting of sensors for the adaptive main beam and Adaptive Front-lighting System (AFS) that detect retro-reflectors. The secretariat was requested to submit it to WP.29 and AC.1 for consideration at their March 2013 session as part of (see para. 6 and 7):

(a) Supplement 11 to the 04 series of amendments to UN Regulation No. 48
(b) Supplement 4 to the 05 series of amendments to UN Regulation No. 48
(c) Supplement 1 to the 06 series of amendments to UN Regulation No. 48

Submission from Poland to replace the artificial 2,000 lm borderline and LED automatic levelling requirements with performance-based distance and glare criteria for headlamps.

9. The Expert from Poland introduced ECE/TRANS/WP.29/GRE/2012/27 proposing to remove the present 2000 lm borderline and the Light Emitting Diodes (LED) automatic levelling requirement. The proposal received several comments (GRE-68-20, GRE-68-31, GRE-68-32 and GRE-68-34).

10. GRE agreed with the suggestion of the expert from the Netherlands to concentrate requirements only on the “initial aiming” (and leave out the other parts on labelling, photometrics, etc.). It was also suggested that the proposal would focus on possible overlaps to the headlamp mounting height and would consider this “new approach” for the initial aiming requirements as an alternative to the existing (“old approach”) requirements in UN Regulation No. 48. GRE agreed to resume consideration of this subject at its next session on the basis of a revised proposal tabled by the expert from Poland including the suggestions mentioned above.

11. GRE noted that the World Forum (WP.29) referred back ECE/TRANS/WP.29/2011/99 and Corr. 1 for further consideration. GRE agreed to resume consideration of this subject at its April 2013 session. The expert from GTB introduced GRE-68-38, GRE-68-39 and GRE-68-40 providing a status report of the GTB’s activities on Glare and Visibility

Proposal from the Netherlands and the United Kingdom to further clarify the test conditions for the requirements on the sensitivity of the sensor system for automatic/adaptive driving beam, revising document GRE/2012/22.

5. GRE considered ECE/TRANS/WP.29/GRE/2012/38 (amended by GRE-68-05) submitted by the expert from GTB revising the requirements on the replacement of light sources. GRE agreed to resume consideration of this subject at its next session on the basis of a revised proposal tabled by the expert from GTB, better addressing performance requirements and future technologies.

6. GRE considered a joint proposal from the experts of the Netherlands and the United Kingdom clarifying the test conditions related to the sensitivity of automatic/adaptive driving beam (ADB) sensor systems. GRE adopted this proposal (ECE/TRANS/WP.29/GRE/2012/28 amended by GRE-68-22) as amended below and requested the secretariat to submit it to WP.29 and AC.1 for consideration at their March 2013 session as draft:

(a) Supplement 11 to the 04 series of amendments to UN Regulation No. 48
(b) Supplement 4 to the 05 series of amendments to UN Regulation No. 48
(c) Supplement 1 to the 06 series of amendments to UN Regulation No. 48

Paragraph 6.1.9.3.1.2. last indent, amend to read:

“6.1.9.3.1.2. …

To verify compliance with (a) and (b) above, the oncoming and preceding power driven vehicle (or vehicle-trailer combination) shall have position lamps (if applicable) and dipped-beam headlamps switched ON."

7. GRE considered ECE/TRANS/WP.29/GRE/2012/29 and GRE-68-16-Rev.1 clarifying the requirement for mandatory manual override for ADB control. GRE adopted the proposal as amended by Annex III to this report. GRE rejected GRE-68-13 proposing additional requirements in case of automatic reactivation. GRE requested the secretariat to submit the adopted proposal to WP.29 and AC.1 for consideration at their March 2013 sessions (see para. 6)

(a) Supplement 11 to the 04 series of amendments to UN Regulation No. 48
(b) Supplement 4 to the 05 series of amendments to UN Regulation No. 48
(c) Supplement 1 to the 06 series of amendments to UN Regulation No. 48

8. GRE adopted ECE/TRANS/WP.29/GRE/2012/26, not amended, proposing to suppress the mandatory fitting of sensors for the adaptive main beam and Adaptive Front-lighting System (AFS) that detect retro-reflectors. The secretariat was requested to submit it to WP.29 and AC.1 for consideration at their March 2013 session as part of (see para. 6 and 7):

(a) Supplement 11 to the 04 series of amendments to UN Regulation No. 48
(b) Supplement 4 to the 05 series of amendments to UN Regulation No. 48
(c) Supplement 1 to the 06 series of amendments to UN Regulation No. 48

Proposal from the Netherlands to clarify the requirements for the mandatory manual override of the automatic/adaptive driving beam (ADB) function, revising document GRE/2012/23 from the last GRE session.

5. GRE considered ECE/TRANS/WP.29/GRE/2012/38 (amended by GRE-68-05) submitted by the expert from GTB revising the requirements on the replacement of light sources. GRE agreed to resume consideration of this subject at its next session on the basis of a revised proposal tabled by the expert from GTB, better addressing performance requirements and future technologies.

6. GRE considered a joint proposal from the experts of the Netherlands and the United Kingdom clarifying the test conditions related to the sensitivity of automatic/adaptive driving beam (ADB) sensor systems. GRE adopted this proposal (ECE/TRANS/WP.29/GRE/2012/28 amended by GRE-68-22) as amended below and requested the secretariat to submit it to WP.29 and AC.1 for consideration at their March 2013 session as draft:

(a) Supplement 11 to the 04 series of amendments to UN Regulation No. 48
(b) Supplement 4 to the 05 series of amendments to UN Regulation No. 48
(c) Supplement 1 to the 06 series of amendments to UN Regulation No. 48

Paragraph 6.1.9.3.1.2. last indent, amend to read:

“6.1.9.3.1.2. …

To verify compliance with (a) and (b) above, the oncoming and preceding power driven vehicle (or vehicle-trailer combination) shall have position lamps (if applicable) and dipped-beam headlamps switched ON."

7. GRE considered ECE/TRANS/WP.29/GRE/2012/29 and GRE-68-16-Rev.1 clarifying the requirement for mandatory manual override for ADB control. GRE adopted the proposal as amended by Annex III to this report. GRE rejected GRE-68-13 proposing additional requirements in case of automatic reactivation. GRE requested the secretariat to submit the adopted proposal to WP.29 and AC.1 for consideration at their March 2013 sessions (see para. 6)

(a) Supplement 11 to the 04 series of amendments to UN Regulation No. 48
(b) Supplement 4 to the 05 series of amendments to UN Regulation No. 48
(c) Supplement 1 to the 06 series of amendments to UN Regulation No. 48

8. GRE adopted ECE/TRANS/WP.29/GRE/2012/26, not amended, proposing to suppress the mandatory fitting of sensors for the adaptive main beam and Adaptive Front-lighting System (AFS) that detect retro-reflectors. The secretariat was requested to submit it to WP.29 and AC.1 for consideration at their March 2013 session as part of (see para. 6 and 7):

(a) Supplement 11 to the 04 series of amendments to UN Regulation No. 48
(b) Supplement 4 to the 05 series of amendments to UN Regulation No. 48
(c) Supplement 1 to the 06 series of amendments to UN Regulation No. 48

Proposal from China to modify the photometric performance requirements of front position lamps integrated with front fog lamps and of rear position lamps integrated with rear fog lamps (analogous to the treatment of position lamps integrated into headlamps).

29. The expert from China introduced ECE/TRANS/WP.29/GRE/2012/30 and GRE-68-33 proposing to modify requirements of the photometric performance concerning front position lamps incorporated with fog lamps as well as rear position lamps incorporated with rear fog lamps. GRE noted some comments about the need to maintain the current photometric ratios and agreed to resume consideration of this subject at its April 2013 session on the basis of a revised proposal.

30. The expert from Poland showed a lamp type approved according to UN Regulation No. 7 and clearly unsuitable to be installed on a vehicle. To prevent the use of such a lamp as aftermarket vehicle parts, he introduced GRE-68-29 and requested the secretariat to distribute GRE-68-29 with an official symbol.

Proposal to ensure that the signal requirements to indicate the activation of a failure tell-tale are not constrained to a particular type of light source. The current wording of UN R6 relates only to filament lamps; other light sources should be treated identically to avoid design restriction.

28. The expert of GTB introduced ECE/TRANS/WP.29/GRE/2012/31 proposing to ensure that the requirements concerning the signal to indicate the activation of a failure tell-tale would not remain specific to a particular type of light source. GRE noted some comments and agreed to resume consideration of this subject at its April 2013 session on the basis of a document submitted by the expert from GTB.

Proposal to align the cut-off requirements of UN R19 with UN R98 and R112 such that the cut-off quality (sharpness (G value) and linearity of the cut-off) are only assessed when the vertical adjustment cannot be performed repeatedly to the required position due to an unclear cut-off.

31. The expert from GTB introduced ECE/TRANS/WP.29/GRE/2011/32, proposing to amend the cut-off requirements. GRE adopted this proposal, not amended, and requested the secretariat to submit them to WP.29 and AC.1 for consideration at their March 2013 sessions as draft Supplement 5 to the 04 series of amendments to UN Regulation No. 19.

Proposal to amend the title of UN R31 by inserting “Halogen” and using the abbreviation “HSB” in order to distiguish the regulation from UN R5. In its justification, GTB also raises the “freezing” of both these regulations as they relate to outdated technologies for future consideration.

33. The expert from GTB introduced ECE/TRANS/WP.29/GRE/2012/33, proposing to amend the title of the regulation. GTB volunteered to check a number of UN Regulations that are not used anymore for new type and to prevent their use in the future. GRE agreed to resume consideration at its April 2013 session.

Proposal from the Working Party “Brussels 1952” (GTB) to introduce a new category of amber dual-filament light sources PY21/5W into UN R37.

4. GRE adopted ECE/TRANS/WP.29/GRE/2012/34, as amended below and ECE/TRANS/WP.29/GRE/2012/35, not amended. In addition, GRE adopted GRE-68-07 as reproduced in Annex II to this report. GRE requested the secretariat to submit the proposals to the World Forum for Harmonization of Vehicle Regulations (WP.29) and the Administrative Committee of the 1958 Agreement (AC.1) for consideration at their March 2013 sessions as draft Supplement 41 to the 03 series of amendments to UN Regulation No. 37.

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Cap WU2.5×16q in accordance with IEC Publication 60061 (sheet 7004-104D-1)
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Proposal from the Working Party “Brussels 1952” (GTB) to clarify color measurement requirements.

4. GRE adopted ECE/TRANS/WP.29/GRE/2012/34, as amended below and ECE/TRANS/WP.29/GRE/2012/35, not amended. In addition, GRE adopted GRE-68-07 as reproduced in Annex II to this report. GRE requested the secretariat to submit the proposals to the World Forum for Harmonization of Vehicle Regulations (WP.29) and the Administrative Committee of the 1958 Agreement (AC.1) for consideration at their March 2013 sessions as draft Supplement 41 to the 03 series of amendments to UN Regulation No. 37.

Page 3, the table, sixth row, correct to read:
“…
Cap WU2.5×16q in accordance with IEC Publication 60061 (sheet 7004-104D-1)
…”

Proposal from the Working Party “Brussels 1952” (GTB) to update provisions on heat resistance tests.

25. The expert from GTB introduced ECE/TRANS/WP.29/GRE/2012/36 and GRE-68-25, updating the heat resistance test requirements. GRE agreed to resume the discussion at its next session based on an updated proposal including the comments received, which the expert from GTB volunteered to prepare.

27. In the absence of new documents, GRE agreed to delete this agenda item.

Proposal from the Working Party “Brussels 1952” (GTB) to amend the requirements on light-source failures (paragraph 7.4. (“n-1 rule”)) in order to permit the introduction of new cost-efficient designs for daytime running lamps.

36. GRE considered proposals from GTB to introduce interdependent lamps (“Y” lamps) into the regulation to extend the application of “Y” lamps to daytime running lamps and also to update the requirements concerning the light-source failure. GRE adopted: ECE/TRANS/WP.29/GRE/2012/37 not amended and ECE/TRANS/WP.29/GRE/2012/39 (amended by GRE-68-26) as amended by Annex VI to this report. GRE requested the secretariat to submit both proposals to WP.29 and AC.1 for consideration at their March 2013 sessions as draft supplement 17 to UN Regulation No. 87.

Proposal from the Working Party “Brussels 1952” (GTB) to revise paragraph 5.23 to clarify the requirements on the replacement of light sources approved according to UN R37.

5. GRE considered ECE/TRANS/WP.29/GRE/2012/38 (amended by GRE-68-05) submitted by the expert from GTB revising the requirements on the replacement of light sources. GRE agreed to resume consideration of this subject at its next session on the basis of a revised proposal tabled by the expert from GTB, better addressing performance requirements and future technologies.

6. GRE considered a joint proposal from the experts of the Netherlands and the United Kingdom clarifying the test conditions related to the sensitivity of automatic/adaptive driving beam (ADB) sensor systems. GRE adopted this proposal (ECE/TRANS/WP.29/GRE/2012/28 amended by GRE-68-22) as amended below and requested the secretariat to submit it to WP.29 and AC.1 for consideration at their March 2013 session as draft:

(a) Supplement 11 to the 04 series of amendments to UN Regulation No. 48
(b) Supplement 4 to the 05 series of amendments to UN Regulation No. 48
(c) Supplement 1 to the 06 series of amendments to UN Regulation No. 48

Paragraph 6.1.9.3.1.2. last indent, amend to read:

“6.1.9.3.1.2. …

To verify compliance with (a) and (b) above, the oncoming and preceding power driven vehicle (or vehicle-trailer combination) shall have position lamps (if applicable) and dipped-beam headlamps switched ON."

7. GRE considered ECE/TRANS/WP.29/GRE/2012/29 and GRE-68-16-Rev.1 clarifying the requirement for mandatory manual override for ADB control. GRE adopted the proposal as amended by Annex III to this report. GRE rejected GRE-68-13 proposing additional requirements in case of automatic reactivation. GRE requested the secretariat to submit the adopted proposal to WP.29 and AC.1 for consideration at their March 2013 sessions (see para. 6)

(a) Supplement 11 to the 04 series of amendments to UN Regulation No. 48
(b) Supplement 4 to the 05 series of amendments to UN Regulation No. 48
(c) Supplement 1 to the 06 series of amendments to UN Regulation No. 48

8. GRE adopted ECE/TRANS/WP.29/GRE/2012/26, not amended, proposing to suppress the mandatory fitting of sensors for the adaptive main beam and Adaptive Front-lighting System (AFS) that detect retro-reflectors. The secretariat was requested to submit it to WP.29 and AC.1 for consideration at their March 2013 session as part of (see para. 6 and 7):

(a) Supplement 11 to the 04 series of amendments to UN Regulation No. 48
(b) Supplement 4 to the 05 series of amendments to UN Regulation No. 48
(c) Supplement 1 to the 06 series of amendments to UN Regulation No. 48

Proposal from the Working Party “Brussels 1952” (GTB) to introduce interdependent lamps (“Y” Lamps) into the Regulation.

36. GRE considered proposals from GTB to introduce interdependent lamps (“Y” lamps) into the regulation to extend the application of “Y” lamps to daytime running lamps and also to update the requirements concerning the light-source failure. GRE adopted: ECE/TRANS/WP.29/GRE/2012/37 not amended and ECE/TRANS/WP.29/GRE/2012/39 (amended by GRE-68-26) as amended by Annex VI to this report. GRE requested the secretariat to submit both proposals to WP.29 and AC.1 for consideration at their March 2013 sessions as draft supplement 17 to UN Regulation No. 87.

Proposal from the Working Party “Brussels 1952” (GTB) introducing a new category LW2 into the new draft Regulation for LED light sources ¹²⁷ and introducing some editorial amendments to the existing text.

38. The expert from GTB presented ECE/TRANS/WP.29/GRE/2012/40 and GRE-68-27, proposing to introduce a new category LW2 and some editorial amendments to the existing text of the UN Regulation. GRE adopted ECE/TRANS/WP.29/GRE/2012/40 as amended by Annex VII to this report. GRE requested the secretariat to submit the proposal to WP.29 and AC.1 for consideration at their March 2013 sessions as draft Supplement 1 to the original version of UN Regulation No. 127.

Proposal from the Working Party “Brussels 1952” (GTB) to amend the provisions concerning the requirements for geometric visibility of devices for adaptive rear lighting.

22. The expert from GTB introduced ECE/TRANS/WP.29/GRE/2012/41 amending provisions concerning the requirements for geometric visibility of devices for adaptive rear lighting. GRE adopted ECE/TRANS/WP.29/GRE/2012/41 as amended below. The secretariat was requested to submit them to WP.29 and AC.1 for consideration at their March 2013 session as draft Supplement 24 to the 01 series of amendments to UN Regulation No. 6 and as draft Supplement 22 to the 01 series of amendments to UN Regulation No. 7.

Proposal A, paragraph 6.4.3. and 6.4.3.1., renumber as paragraphs 6.3.3. and 6.3.3.1.
Proposal B, paragraph 6.2.4.1., fifth line, for “0.08 cd” read “0.07 cd”

Proposal from the Working Party “Brussels 1952” (GTB) to amend the geometric visibility provisions.

23. The expert from GTB introduced ECE/TRANS/WP.29/GRE/2012/42 and its amendment GRE-68-02-Rev.2. GRE did not support GRE-68-17 and adopted ECE/TRANS/WP.29/GRE/2012/42 as amended by Annex IV to this report. The secretariat was requested to submit the proposal to WP.29 and AC.1 for consideration at their March 2013 session, as draft Supplement 14 to the 02 series of amendments to UN Regulation No. 3, as part of draft Supplement 24 to the 01 series of amendments to UN Regulation No. 6 (see para. 23), as part of draft Supplement 22 to the 02 series of amendments to UN Regulation No. 7 (see para. 23), as part of the draft Supplement 1 to the 06 series of amendments to UN Regulation No. 48 (see paras. 6, 7-8), as draft Supplement 16 to the 00 series of amendments to UN Regulation No. 77 and as draft Supplement 15 to the 00 series of amendments to UN Regulation No.91.

Proposal from the Working Party “Brussels 1952” (GTB) to delete the 1 candela requirement for geometric visibility.

24. The expert from GTB introduced ECE/TRANS/WP.29/GRE/2012/43 and GRE-68-01 proposing the deletion of the 1cd requirement for geometrical visibility. GRE adopted ECE/TRANS/WP.29/GRE/2012/43 as amended by Annex V to this report and requested the secretariat to submit them to WP.29 and AC.1 for consideration at their March 2013 session as part of the draft Supplement 11 to the 04 series of amendments to UN Regulation No. 48 (see para. 6-8 and 24), as part of the draft Supplement 4 to the 05 series of amendments to UN Regulation No. 48 (see para. 6-8 and 24), as part of the draft Supplement 1 to the 06 series of amendments to UN Regulation No. 48 (see para. 6-8 and 24) and as draft Supplement 3 to the 01 series of amendments to UN Regulation No. 119.

Proposal from the International Organization of Vehicle Manufacturers (OICA) to extend the scope of UN R10 to all kinds of power train systems above a certain working voltage level when they are in charging mode and enable the type approval of separate electrical components (ESA).

45. The expert from OICA made a presentation (GRE-68-19) introducing ECE/TRANS/WP.29/GRE/2012/44. The proposal received several comments (GRE-68-08, GRE-68-12 and GRE-68-21). GRE agreed in principle with the proposal, however it was agreed to allow more time for experts to study the proposal in detail. GRE agreed to resume consideration of this subject at its next session on the basis of an updated document prepared by the expert from OICA.