The GRE-IWG SLR is simplifying UN Lighting and Light-signalling Regulations through a two-stage process. Baseline documents for UN Regulations 48, 53, 74, and 86 have been prepared as carriers of technical amendments. Stage 2 work addresses improved visibility of rear direction indicators against stop lamps, apparent surface definitions, and correction of errors in UN Regulation 150.

Baseline document for stage 2 of UN Regulation No. 48, based on R48-09 (R48-08 up to Supplement 04 and WP.29/2024/28, WP.29/2025/36, with modifications agreed at GRE-92 and GRE-93

UN R53 series ⁰⁵ baseline amendments simplify the definition in paragraph 2 by deleting common definitions to UN R48, reducing from 49 original definitions to 27. Amendments align failure provision and EV inclusion with UN R48. The communication sheet is amended to align with UN R48. Terminology and format alignment with UN R48 and UN R74 is applied. Previous technical prescriptions are moved to a reference document, keeping only the latest. Paragraphs 6.×.4 and 6.×.5 are simplified, aligning with UN R48. An open point questions whether Annex 1 Communication form should refer to a specific Series of Amendments to R48 definitions.

This amendment modifies definitions in paragraph 2, consolidates general specifications in paragraphs 5 and 6, simplifies failure provisions, includes electric vehicles, aligns terminology with UN R48 baseline and standardizes vehicle category references to “vehicles of category(ies),” corrects AFS provision references, applies scientific notation with lumens, aligns approval number text with UN R48, corrects signal lamp category numbering, uses category symbols instead

Proposal to amend UN R74 series 04 by simplifying the definition in paragraph 2 through deletion of common definitions to UN R48, applying amendments for failure provision and EV inclusion, aligning terminology and format with UN R48 and UN R53, retaining only the latest transitional provisions, simplifying paragraphs 6.×.4 and 6.×.5, and providing editable pictures.

Proposal to amend the definitions ; add EV inclusion; clarify individual and general provisions, failure provisions, and transitional provisions; correct signal lamp category; use category symbol instead of lamp function name;

UN R86 baseline amendments add agricultural non-road mobile machinery to scope. Definitions are simplified by removing common vehicle definitions and aligning structure with UN R48. Headlamps symmetrical classes are reviewed following CLEPA comment. Side retro-reflector requirements align with EU requirements on location. Direction-indicator lamps alignment with EU scope for tractors remains an open point.

Proposal applies to vehicles of categories T, R, and S and agricultural NRMM regarding lighting and light-signalling device installation. The regulation establishes approval procedures, general specifications for lamp fitting and adjustment, electrical connections, and individual specifications for various lighting functions including driving-beam and passing-beam headlamps, direction-indicator lamps, stop lamps, position lamps, retro-reflectors, and other light-signalling devices. It specifies position requirements (height, width, length), geometric visibility angles, colour requirements, and electrical interconnection rules. Transitional provisions address implementation across different amendment series, with staggered acceptance periods for type-approvals granted under preceding series of amendments.

Proposal for editorial work with thorough review and consistency improvements. New informative Annexes for lamp positioning and geometric visibility angles are added. Technical prescriptions now pertain only to the new series. Light source provisions are clarified regarding technological neutrality, usage of light source modules, and non-replaceable light sources.