Report of the GRE on its 73rd session
Document Reference Number: GRE/73
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Document date: 18 May 15
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GRE/73
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19 May 2015
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Working Party
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GRE-2015-0073
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Updated provisional agenda for the 73rd GRE session
Document Reference Number: GRE-73-01/Rev.1
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Document date: 30 Mar 15
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73rd GRE session (13-17
Apr 2015)
2. GRE considered and adopted the agenda proposed for the seventy-third session (ECE/TRANS/WP.29/GRE/2015/1 and Add.1) as reproduced in GRE-73-01-Rev.1 (including the informal documents distributed during the session). GRE also adopted the running order for the session (GRE-73-07).
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GRE-73-01/Rev.1
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30 Mar 2015
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Working Party
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GRE-73-0001/Rev.1
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Proposal for draft amendments to Regulation No. 86
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Proposal to further update UN R86 which highlights changes being made to Supplement 6 (document WP.29/2015/26 based on GRE/2014/30) adopted during the March 2015 WP.29 session.
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Document Reference Number: GRE-73-02
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Document date: 30 Mar 15
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Document status: Superseded
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GRE/2014/30 | Proposal for draft amendments to Regulation No. 86
WP.29/2015/26 | Proposal for Supplement 6 to Regulation No. 86
AVLI-07-11 | AVLI informal group Phase II formal document for the 74th GRE session
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44. The expert from the Netherlands, chairing the informal Group on Agricultural Vehicle Lighting Installation (AVLI), informed GRE about the progress made by AVLI under Phase II of its mandate and introduced a draft proposal for the 01 series of amendments to Regulation No. 86 (GRE-73-02). The experts from Austria, France, Italy and UK commented on this proposal and, in particular, on remaining square brackets in paragraph 6.5.1. and paragraph 3. of Annex 6. GRE invited AVLI to take these comments into account when finalizing the proposal for official submission to the next session of GRE. GRE also noted that Mr. Gerd Kellermann (Germany) would no longer be in a position to co-Chair AVLI and that this position would be taken over by Mr. Timo Kärkkäinen (Finland). GRE thanked that Mr. Kellermann for his contributions and welcomed Mr. Kärkkäinen.
28. The expert from the Netherlands, chairing the informal Group on Agricultural Vehicle Lighting Installation (AVLI), introduced a revised proposal to update Regulation No. 86 (ECE/TRANS/WP.29/GRE/2014/30, GRE-72-02 and GRE-72-12) as well as informed GRE about ongoing activities of AVLI according to Phase II of its mandate. GRE adopted this proposal, as amended by Annex IX to the report, and requested the secretariat to submit it to WP.29 and AC.1 for consideration and vote at their March 2015 sessions as draft Supplement 6 to the original series of amendments to Regulation No. 86.
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GRE-73-02
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30 Mar 2015
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Working Party
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Installation of Lighting and Lighting-Signalling Equipment on Tractors
Tractor Lighting
Uniform Provisions Concerning the Approval of Agricultural or Forestry Tractors with regard to the Installation of Lighting and Light-signalling Devices
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Proposal to further update UN R86 which highlights changes being made to Supplement 6 (document WP.29/2015/26 based on GRE/2014/30) adopted during the March 2015 WP.29 session.
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GRE-73-0002
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Proposal for draft amendments to Regulation No. 48 based on the concept of using a new Part II as a "Horizontal Reference Document"
Document Reference Number: GRE-73-03
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Document date: 08 Apr 15
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Document status: Superseded
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SLR-04-01/Rev.1 | Draft UN Regulation No. 48 Parts I and II under the simplifation of lighting regulations framework
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73rd GRE session (13-17
Apr 2015)
7. GRE took note of the progress of the Informal Working Group on “Simplification of the Lighting and Light-Signalling Regulations” (IWG SLR) and three possible timelines for completing its activities (GRE-73-22). On behalf of IWG SLR, the expert from Germany proposed a concept for simplification based on the introduction of a new part B into Regulation No. 48 and using it as a Horizontal Reference Document (HRD) to which the common provisions of the individual device Regulations would be moved (GRE-73-05-Rev.1). The individual device Regulations would only contain references to part B of Regulation No. 48. A revised Regulation No. 48 and an example of a revised device Regulation were also presented (GRE-73-03 and GRE-73-04). IWG SLR requested GRE to provide guidance on the proposed simplification approach.
8. Various experts reiterated their support to the simplification of the lighting and light-signalling Regulations, but pointed out that, before providing guidance to IWG SLR, they would need more time to study the proposed approach and its consequences. In particular, GRE identified the following issues that would need to be addressed:
a) The impact of amendments (supplements or new series of amendments) to part A and/or part B of Regulation No. 48 on individual device Regulations and vice versa;
b) Some Contracting Parties do not apply Regulation No. 48, but apply specific device Regulations. If the common provisions of these Regulations are included in Regulation No. 48, such Contracting Parties would not be in a position to vote on amendments to these common provisions or object to their adoption;
c) The issues under (a) and (b) above could be solved by moving the common provisions of the device Regulations into a special Resolution similar to R.E.3, rather than to Regulation No. 48. Referencing this Resolution in the device Regulations would make its provisions legally binding;
d) Use of dynamic or static references to HRD in the device Regulations: dynamic references could provide more benefits in terms of simplifying the text, but some Contracting Parties might prefer static references for legal reasons.
9. GRE noted that some of these issues would require guidance from the United Nations Office for Legal Affairs (OLA) and/or WP.29. GRE invited all experts to transmit to the secretariat their comments and questions on the proposed approach before 24 April 2015. The secretariat was requested to seek advice from OLA on legal issues. GRE agreed that the Chair would report to WP.29, at its June 2015 session, on the progress in the simplification of the lighting and light-signalling Regulations and would ask WP.29 to provide guidance on the approach proposed by IWG SLR and, if required, to extend the mandate of the IWG SLR. Meanwhile, IWG SLR was requested to continue its activities to revise device Regulations with a view to preparing a full package for the next session of GRE, bearing in mind that a final decision with regard to HRD (a new part of Regulation No. 48, a new Resolution, etc.) would be taken at a later stage depending on the guidance provided by WP.29 and OLA.
10. On behalf of IWG SLR, the expert from IEC proposed, for the purposes of simplification, to separate data sheets for various light sources from Annex 1 of Regulations Nos. 37, 99 and 128 and to include them in a repository document (resolution) administered by WP.29 (GRE-73-23). GRE noted that this approach had already been endorsed by WP.29 at its November 2014 session and that official documents with amendment proposals would be submitted to the next session of GRE.
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GRE-73-03
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09 Apr 2015
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Working Party
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Installation of Lighting and Lighting-Signalling Equipment
Installation of Lighting
Uniform Provisions Concerning the Approval of Vehicles with regard to the Installation of Lighting and Light-signalling Devices
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GRE-73-0003
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Proposal for draft amendments to Regulation No. 7 based on a "Horizontal Reference Document"
Document Reference Number: GRE-73-04
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Document date: 08 Apr 15
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Document status: Superseded
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SLR-04-02/Rev.1 | Working draft of UN Regulation No. 7 under the draft horizontal reference document
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73rd GRE session (13-17
Apr 2015)
7. GRE took note of the progress of the Informal Working Group on “Simplification of the Lighting and Light-Signalling Regulations” (IWG SLR) and three possible timelines for completing its activities (GRE-73-22). On behalf of IWG SLR, the expert from Germany proposed a concept for simplification based on the introduction of a new part B into Regulation No. 48 and using it as a Horizontal Reference Document (HRD) to which the common provisions of the individual device Regulations would be moved (GRE-73-05-Rev.1). The individual device Regulations would only contain references to part B of Regulation No. 48. A revised Regulation No. 48 and an example of a revised device Regulation were also presented (GRE-73-03 and GRE-73-04). IWG SLR requested GRE to provide guidance on the proposed simplification approach.
8. Various experts reiterated their support to the simplification of the lighting and light-signalling Regulations, but pointed out that, before providing guidance to IWG SLR, they would need more time to study the proposed approach and its consequences. In particular, GRE identified the following issues that would need to be addressed:
a) The impact of amendments (supplements or new series of amendments) to part A and/or part B of Regulation No. 48 on individual device Regulations and vice versa;
b) Some Contracting Parties do not apply Regulation No. 48, but apply specific device Regulations. If the common provisions of these Regulations are included in Regulation No. 48, such Contracting Parties would not be in a position to vote on amendments to these common provisions or object to their adoption;
c) The issues under (a) and (b) above could be solved by moving the common provisions of the device Regulations into a special Resolution similar to R.E.3, rather than to Regulation No. 48. Referencing this Resolution in the device Regulations would make its provisions legally binding;
d) Use of dynamic or static references to HRD in the device Regulations: dynamic references could provide more benefits in terms of simplifying the text, but some Contracting Parties might prefer static references for legal reasons.
9. GRE noted that some of these issues would require guidance from the United Nations Office for Legal Affairs (OLA) and/or WP.29. GRE invited all experts to transmit to the secretariat their comments and questions on the proposed approach before 24 April 2015. The secretariat was requested to seek advice from OLA on legal issues. GRE agreed that the Chair would report to WP.29, at its June 2015 session, on the progress in the simplification of the lighting and light-signalling Regulations and would ask WP.29 to provide guidance on the approach proposed by IWG SLR and, if required, to extend the mandate of the IWG SLR. Meanwhile, IWG SLR was requested to continue its activities to revise device Regulations with a view to preparing a full package for the next session of GRE, bearing in mind that a final decision with regard to HRD (a new part of Regulation No. 48, a new Resolution, etc.) would be taken at a later stage depending on the guidance provided by WP.29 and OLA.
10. On behalf of IWG SLR, the expert from IEC proposed, for the purposes of simplification, to separate data sheets for various light sources from Annex 1 of Regulations Nos. 37, 99 and 128 and to include them in a repository document (resolution) administered by WP.29 (GRE-73-23). GRE noted that this approach had already been endorsed by WP.29 at its November 2014 session and that official documents with amendment proposals would be submitted to the next session of GRE.
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GRE-73-04
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09 Apr 2015
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Working Party
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Simplification of Lighting Regulations
SLR
To be determined.
Position, Stop and End-outline Lamps
Position, stop and end-outline lamps
Uniform Provisions Concerncing the Approval of Front and Rear Position (Side) Lamps, Stop-Lamps and End-Outline Marker Lamps for Motor Vehicles (Except Motor Cycles)and their Trailers
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GRE-73-0004
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Analysis and concept for simplification of lighting and light-signalling Regulations
Document Reference Number: GRE-73-05
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Document date: 08 Apr 15
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7. GRE took note of the progress of the Informal Working Group on “Simplification of the Lighting and Light-Signalling Regulations” (IWG SLR) and three possible timelines for completing its activities (GRE-73-22). On behalf of IWG SLR, the expert from Germany proposed a concept for simplification based on the introduction of a new part B into Regulation No. 48 and using it as a Horizontal Reference Document (HRD) to which the common provisions of the individual device Regulations would be moved (GRE-73-05-Rev.1). The individual device Regulations would only contain references to part B of Regulation No. 48. A revised Regulation No. 48 and an example of a revised device Regulation were also presented (GRE-73-03 and GRE-73-04). IWG SLR requested GRE to provide guidance on the proposed simplification approach.
8. Various experts reiterated their support to the simplification of the lighting and light-signalling Regulations, but pointed out that, before providing guidance to IWG SLR, they would need more time to study the proposed approach and its consequences. In particular, GRE identified the following issues that would need to be addressed:
a) The impact of amendments (supplements or new series of amendments) to part A and/or part B of Regulation No. 48 on individual device Regulations and vice versa;
b) Some Contracting Parties do not apply Regulation No. 48, but apply specific device Regulations. If the common provisions of these Regulations are included in Regulation No. 48, such Contracting Parties would not be in a position to vote on amendments to these common provisions or object to their adoption;
c) The issues under (a) and (b) above could be solved by moving the common provisions of the device Regulations into a special Resolution similar to R.E.3, rather than to Regulation No. 48. Referencing this Resolution in the device Regulations would make its provisions legally binding;
d) Use of dynamic or static references to HRD in the device Regulations: dynamic references could provide more benefits in terms of simplifying the text, but some Contracting Parties might prefer static references for legal reasons.
9. GRE noted that some of these issues would require guidance from the United Nations Office for Legal Affairs (OLA) and/or WP.29. GRE invited all experts to transmit to the secretariat their comments and questions on the proposed approach before 24 April 2015. The secretariat was requested to seek advice from OLA on legal issues. GRE agreed that the Chair would report to WP.29, at its June 2015 session, on the progress in the simplification of the lighting and light-signalling Regulations and would ask WP.29 to provide guidance on the approach proposed by IWG SLR and, if required, to extend the mandate of the IWG SLR. Meanwhile, IWG SLR was requested to continue its activities to revise device Regulations with a view to preparing a full package for the next session of GRE, bearing in mind that a final decision with regard to HRD (a new part of Regulation No. 48, a new Resolution, etc.) would be taken at a later stage depending on the guidance provided by WP.29 and OLA.
10. On behalf of IWG SLR, the expert from IEC proposed, for the purposes of simplification, to separate data sheets for various light sources from Annex 1 of Regulations Nos. 37, 99 and 128 and to include them in a repository document (resolution) administered by WP.29 (GRE-73-23). GRE noted that this approach had already been endorsed by WP.29 at its November 2014 session and that official documents with amendment proposals would be submitted to the next session of GRE.
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GRE-73-05
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09 Apr 2015
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Working Party
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Simplification of Lighting Regulations
SLR
To be determined.
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GRE-73-0005
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Proposal to introduce new criteria on the automatic levelling of headlamps based on the GTB glare and visibility studies
(GTB and OICA)
Document Reference Number: GRE-73-06
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Submitted by: GTB and OICA
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Document date: 08 Apr 15
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GRE-73-06
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09 Apr 2015
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Working Party
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Installation of Lighting and Lighting-Signalling Equipment
Installation of Lighting
Uniform Provisions Concerning the Approval of Vehicles with regard to the Installation of Lighting and Light-signalling Devices
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GRE-73-0006
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Running order of the provisional agenda of the 73rd GRE session
Document Reference Number: GRE-73-07
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Document date: 08 Apr 15
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2. GRE considered and adopted the agenda proposed for the seventy-third session (ECE/TRANS/WP.29/GRE/2015/1 and Add.1) as reproduced in GRE-73-01-Rev.1 (including the informal documents distributed during the session). GRE also adopted the running order for the session (GRE-73-07).
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GRE-73-07
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09 Apr 2015
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Working Party
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GRE-73-0007
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General information and WP.29 highlights for the 73rd GRE session
Document Reference Number: GRE-73-08
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Document date: 08 Apr 15
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3. The list of informal documents is contained in Annex I to the report. The list of GRE informal groups is reproduced in Annex III to the report. GRE noted the official document submission deadline of 24 July 2015 for the October 2015 session of GRE (GRE-73-08).
4. GRE took note of the highlights of the November 2014 and March 2015 sessions of the World Forum for Harmonization of Vehicle Regulations (WP.29) (GRE-73-08). In this context, the expert from EC recalled that, at the March 2015 session of WP.29, the representative of European Union had expressed concerns about the large number of supplements submitted by GRE and that WP.29 had requested GRE to address this issue.
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GRE-73-08
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09 Apr 2015
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GRE-73-0008
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Trailer-mounted warning lights
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Discussions have arisen within GRRF concerning failure warnings for trailer direction indicators and brake lights. This paper alerts GRE to the absence of a standardized approach to communicating such lighting failures for trailers which may be a subject for consideration under UN R48.
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Document Reference Number: GRE-73-09
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Document date: 09 Apr 15
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GRRF/2015/8 | Proposal for an amendment to Regulation No. 79
GRRF/2013/29 | Proposal for amendments to UN Regulation No. 13
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47. At the GRRF request, the secretariat presented the idea of introducing a warning lamp into Regulations Nos. 79 and 13 to light up at any brake application and to indicate the proper functioning of the trailer electrical braking system on some trailers (GRE-73-09). GRE agreed that such lamps do not fall under the scope of Regulation No. 48 and, if required, such an exemption could be introduced explicitly into the definitions of Regulation No. 48.
11. The expert from Germany presented ECE/TRANS/WP.29/GRRF/2013/29 introducing provisions for electrical or hydraulic transmissions for brake systems. The expert from OICA, with reference to GRRF-75-13, answered to this proposal. GRRF noted a number of comments and agreed to resume consideration of this item at its next session on the basis of a revised document that the expert from Germany volunteered to prepare.
12. The expert from Germany, recalling the purpose of ECE/TRANS/WP.29/ GRRF/2013/29, introduced GRRF-79-24 containing the draft working in development by the experts from Germany and the Netherlands about provisions for electromechanical braking systems for towing vehicles and their trailers.
13. The experts from Germany and the Netherlands agreed to submit a revised proposal to the September 2015 session of GRRF or to deliver a roadmap in case longer work would be needed.
14. The experts from Germany and the Netherlands invited experts from the industry and from other countries to participate into their work.
40. The expert from CLEPA, on behalf of CLCCR, introduced ECE/TRANS/WP.29/GRRF/2014/8 as amended by GRRF-79-02 and GRRF-79-21, aimed at removing a design restriction from Regulation No. 79 that prevents the approval of new technologies. The proposal received some comments. GRRF agreed to resume consideration on this item at its September 2015 session based on a revised proposal that the author volunteered to prepare. The secretariat agreed to consult the Working Party on Lighting and Light-Signalling on the issue of trailer mounted warning light.
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GRE-73-09
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20 Apr 2015
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Working Party
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Installation of Lighting and Lighting-Signalling Equipment
Installation of Lighting
Uniform Provisions Concerning the Approval of Vehicles with regard to the Installation of Lighting and Light-signalling Devices
Steering Equipment
Steering Equipment
Uniform Provisions Concerning the Approval of Vehicles with regard to Steering Equipment
Heavy-Duty Vehicle Braking
Heavy-Duty Braking
Uniform Provisions Concerning the Approval of Vehicles of Categories M, N and O with regard to Braking
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Discussions have arisen within GRRF concerning failure warnings for trailer direction indicators and brake lights. This paper alerts GRE to the absence of a standardized approach to communicating such lighting failures for trailers which may be a subject for consideration under UN R48.
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GRE-73-0009
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Proposal for Supplement 9 to the 01 series of amendments to Regulation No. 74
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Proposal from the secretariat to correct an error introduced by Supplement 8 to the 01 series of amendments to Regulation No. 74 (WP.29/2014/23).
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Document Reference Number: GRE-73-10
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Document date: 08 Apr 15
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Document status: Superseded
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WP.29/2014/23 | Proposal for Supplement 8 to the 01 series of amendments to Regulation No. 74
WP.29/2015/79 | Proposal for Corrigendum 1 to Supplement 8 to the 01 series of amendments to Regulation No. 74
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Apr 2015)
49. The secretariat proposed to correct an error introduced by Supplement 8 to the 01 series of amendments to Regulation No. 74 (GRE-73-10). GRE adopted the proposed correction as contained in Annex II, requested the secretariat to identify its proper legal form (supplement or corrigendum) and submit it to WP.29 and AC.1 for consideration and vote at their June 2015 session.
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GRE-73-10
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09 Apr 2015
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Working Party
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Moped Lighting
Moped Lighting
Uniform Provisions Concerning the Approval of Category L1 Vehicles with regard to the Installation of Lighting and Light-signalling Devices
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Proposal from the secretariat to correct an error introduced by Supplement 8 to the 01 series of amendments to Regulation No. 74 (WP.29/2014/23).
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GRE-73-0010
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Proposal to amend the requirements of UN Regulations Nos. 7, 87 and 48 regarding tell-tale indicating a failure
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Proposals from the GRE Task Force on Tell-tales to clarify the regulations.
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Document Reference Number: GRE-73-11
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Document date: 08 Apr 15
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Document status: Superseded
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GRE/2015/32 | Proposal to amend the requirement of Regulations No. 7 on tell-tales indicating a failure
GRE/2015/31 | Proposal to amend the requirements of Regulation No. 48 on tell-tales indicating a failure
GRE/2016/7 | Proposal for supplements to the 04, 05, and 06 series of amendments to UN Regulation No. 48
GRE/2016/12 | Proposal for Supplement 25 to the 02 series of amendments to Regulation No. 7
GRE/2016/17 | Proposal for Supplement 18 to Regulation No. 87
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50. On behalf of the Task Force on Tell-Tales, the expert from the Netherlands proposed amendments to Regulations Nos. 7, 87 and 48 regarding tell-tales indicating a failure (GRE-73-11). To prepare an official document for the next session, he invited GRE experts to send their comments by email.
13. The expert from the Netherlands, in his capacity of Chair of the Task Force on Tell-Tales (TF TT), reported on the progress made by the Task Force. The expert from OICA, Secretary of TF TT, proposed amendments to Regulations Nos. 7, 87 and 48 on tell-tales indicating a failure (ECE/TRANS/WP.29/GRE/2015/31, ECE/TRANS/WP.29/GRE/ 2015/32, ECE/TRANS/WP.29/GRE/2015/33 GRE-74-16). He pointed out that the proposed amendments would also require an amendment to Regulation No. 121 and, to this end, a separate proposal would be submitted to the Working Party on General Safety Provisions (GRSG). GRE requested TF TT to specify the legal form of the proposed amendments and to submit revised proposals for consideration at the next session.
21. GRE noted that this issue was discussed together with document ECE/TRANS/WP.29/GRE/2015/31 (para. 13 above).
16. The expert from the Netherlands, in his capacity of Chair of the Task Force on Tell-Tales (TF TT), introduced revised proposals for amendments to Regulations Nos. 48, 7 and 87 on tell-tales which indicate a failure (ECE/TRANS/WP.29/GRE/2016/7, ECE/TRANS/WP.29/GRE/2016/12 and ECE/TRANS/WP.29/GRE/2016/17). GRE adopted the proposals and decided to submit them to WP.29 and AC.1 for consideration and vote at their November 2016 sessions as draft Supplement 17 to the 04 series of amendments, draft Supplement 10 to the 05 series of amendments and draft Supplement 8 to the 06 series of amendments to Regulation No. 48, draft Supplement 25 to the 02 series of amendments to Regulation No. 7 and draft Supplement 18 to Regulation No. 87.
17. Several experts pointed out that the adopted amendments might also require an amendment to paragraph 5.4. of Regulation No. 121 (Identification of controls, tell-tales and indicators), but no consensus was reached on this issue. GRE invited the Working Party on General Safety Provisions (GRSG), which deals with Regulation No. 121, to address this matter.
26. GRE recalled that ECE/TRANS/WP.29/GRE/2016/12 had been discussed and adopted together with ECE/TRANS/WP.29/GRE/2016/7 (see para. 16 above).
43. GRE noted that ECE/TRANS/WP.29/GRE/2016/17 was discussed and adopted together with ECE/TRANS/WP.29/GRE/2016/7 (see para. 16 above).
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GRE-73-11
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09 Apr 2015
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Working Party
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Position, Stop and End-outline Lamps
Position, stop and end-outline lamps
Uniform Provisions Concerncing the Approval of Front and Rear Position (Side) Lamps, Stop-Lamps and End-Outline Marker Lamps for Motor Vehicles (Except Motor Cycles)and their Trailers
Daytime Running Lamps
Daytime Running Lamps
Uniform Provisions Concerning the Approval of Daytime Running Lamps for Power-driven Vehicles
Installation of Lighting and Lighting-Signalling Equipment
Installation of Lighting
Uniform Provisions Concerning the Approval of Vehicles with regard to the Installation of Lighting and Light-signalling Devices
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Proposals from the GRE Task Force on Tell-tales to clarify the regulations.
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GRE-73-0011
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Revised proposal for a Supplement to Regulation No. 48
(Poland)
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Proposal to introduce provisions for “side-illuminating lamps” that aim to improve the driver’s visibility over the opposite side of the road (on-coming traffic side) and its buffer zone to mitigate the impact of glare from on-coming vehicles. This submission supersedes the earlier formal document GRE/2015/6.
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Document Reference Number: GRE-73-12
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Submitted by: Poland
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Document date: 08 Apr 15
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Document status: Withdrawn
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GRE/2015/6 | Proposal for a Supplement to Regulation No. 48
GRE-73-19 | Comments on the proposal to introduce "side-illuminating lamps" into UN Regulation No. 48
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Apr 2015)
19. The expert from Poland proposed to introduce optional ‘side illuminating lamps’ into Regulations Nos. 48 and 119 (agenda item 7 (l)) (ECE/TRANS/WP.29/GRE/2015/6, ECE/TRANS/WP.29/GRE/2015/19, GRE-73-12, GRE-73-13, GRE-73-27) with the aim to increase the visibility of pedestrians, animals, etc. for glared drivers. The expert from India suggested corrections to this proposal (GRE-73-19). GRE was of the view that this proposal would not bring additional benefits for road safety and was not in a position to support it.
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GRE-73-12
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17 Apr 2015
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Working Party
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Installation of Lighting and Lighting-Signalling Equipment
Installation of Lighting
Uniform Provisions Concerning the Approval of Vehicles with regard to the Installation of Lighting and Light-signalling Devices
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Proposal to introduce provisions for “side-illuminating lamps” that aim to improve the driver’s visibility over the opposite side of the road (on-coming traffic side) and its buffer zone to mitigate the impact of glare from on-coming vehicles. This submission supersedes the earlier formal document GRE/2015/6.
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GRE-73-0012
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Revised proposal for Supplement 5 to the 01 series of amendments to Regulation No. 119
(Poland)
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Proposal to introduce provisions for “side-illuminating lamps” that aim to improve the driver’s visibility over the opposite side of the road (on-coming traffic side) and its buffer zone to mitigate the impact of glare from on-coming vehicles. This submission supersedes the earlier document GRE/2015/19.
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Document Reference Number: GRE-73-13
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Submitted by: Poland
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Document date: 08 Apr 15
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Document status: Withdrawn
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19. The expert from Poland proposed to introduce optional ‘side illuminating lamps’ into Regulations Nos. 48 and 119 (agenda item 7 (l)) (ECE/TRANS/WP.29/GRE/2015/6, ECE/TRANS/WP.29/GRE/2015/19, GRE-73-12, GRE-73-13, GRE-73-27) with the aim to increase the visibility of pedestrians, animals, etc. for glared drivers. The expert from India suggested corrections to this proposal (GRE-73-19). GRE was of the view that this proposal would not bring additional benefits for road safety and was not in a position to support it.
38. GRE recalled that a proposal by the expert from Poland to introduce ‘side illuminating lamps’ into Regulation No. 119 (ECE/TRANS/WP.29/GRE/2015/19, GRE-73-13, GRE-73-27) was considered in conjunction with agenda item 6 (b) (see para. 19 above).
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GRE-73-13
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17 Apr 2015
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Working Party
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Cornering Lamps
Cornering Lamps
Uniform Provisions Concerning the Approval of Cornering Lamps for Power-driven Vehicles
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Proposal to introduce provisions for “side-illuminating lamps” that aim to improve the driver’s visibility over the opposite side of the road (on-coming traffic side) and its buffer zone to mitigate the impact of glare from on-coming vehicles. This submission supersedes the earlier document GRE/2015/19.
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GRE-73-0013
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Proposal for Supplement 6 to the 06 series of amendments to Regulation No. 48
(Germany)
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Proposal to clarify the requirements with regard to daytime running lamps and direction indicators in order to prevent DRL from masking or otherwise interfering with the visibility of the direction indicator lamps. Germany believes that the current text produces different interpretations with different results that risk degrading vehicle safety.
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Document Reference Number: GRE-73-14
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Submitted by: Germany
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Document date: 08 Apr 15
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Document status: Superseded
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GRE/2016/8 | Proposal for collective amendments to Regulation No. 48 (Installation of lighting and light-signalling devices) and Regulation No. 87
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18. To improve road safety, the expert from Germany proposed to reduce the intensity of a daytime running lamp (DRL) in situations where a direction indicator is activated during the functioning of DRL (ECE/TRANS/WP.29/GRE/2016/8). The document also proposed amendments to Regulation No. 87. The expert from OICA suggested an alternative wording (GRE-75-11, GRE-75-11-Rev.1). The experts from France, the Netherlands and UK supported the proposal of Germany. The expert from Italy was of the view that the proposal should be accompanied with transitional provisions. GRE decided to continue its deliberations at the next session based on a revised document to be submitted by the expert from Germany.
42. GRE recalled that a proposal by the expert from Germany to improve road safety in situations where a direction indicator is activated during the functioning of a DRL (ECE/TRANS/WP.29/GRE/2016/8) was addressed under agenda item 6 (a) (see para. 18 above).
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GRE-73-14
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17 Apr 2015
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Working Party
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Installation of Lighting and Lighting-Signalling Equipment
Installation of Lighting
Uniform Provisions Concerning the Approval of Vehicles with regard to the Installation of Lighting and Light-signalling Devices
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Proposal to clarify the requirements with regard to daytime running lamps and direction indicators in order to prevent DRL from masking or otherwise interfering with the visibility of the direction indicator lamps. Germany believes that the current text produces different interpretations with different results that risk degrading vehicle safety.
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GRE-73-0014
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Regulation No. 48: Rear direction indicator lamp and stop lamp separation
(GTB)
Description
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Supplemental presentation in support of document GRE/2015/3: Proposal for Supplement 9 to the 05 series of amendments and Supplement 7 to the 06 series of amendments to Regulation No. 48.
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Document Reference Number: GRE-73-15
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Submitted by: GTB
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Document date: 08 Apr 15
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73rd GRE session (13-17
Apr 2015)
14. The expert from GTB proposed to clarify the application of paragraph 5.7.1.3. on separating the rear direction indicator lamps and stop lamps (ECE/TRANS/WP.29/GRE/2015/3 and GRE-73-15). The experts of France, Germany, Japan and UK did not support this proposal and pointed out that it was not sufficiently clear and allowed different interpretations. GRE invited GTB to revise the proposal based on the comments received.
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GRE-73-15
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17 Apr 2015
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Working Party
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Installation of Lighting and Lighting-Signalling Equipment
Installation of Lighting
Uniform Provisions Concerning the Approval of Vehicles with regard to the Installation of Lighting and Light-signalling Devices
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Supplemental presentation in support of document GRE/2015/3: Proposal for Supplement 9 to the 05 series of amendments and Supplement 7 to the 06 series of amendments to Regulation No. 48.
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GRE-73-0015
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Proposal for a Supplement to Regulation No. 50
(IMMA)
Description
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Proposal to delete the angle of incidence provision that was developed to ensure that the vehicle registration plate is illuminated. Given current technologies (e.g., LED lamps), the performance requirements of Annex 5 can be met without reference to the angle of incidence.
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Document Reference Number: GRE-73-16
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Submitted by: IMMA
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Document date: 08 Apr 15
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Document status: Superseded
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Apr 2015)
51. The expert from IMMA proposed to modify the provisions on the angle of incidence in Annex 5 to Regulation No. 50 (GRE-73-16). GRE noted that this issue should be considered in conjunction with possible changes to Regulation No. 4 and invited CLEPA to look into this issue. IMMA was requested to submit an official document to the next session.
26. The expert from IMMA introduced a proposal amending the angle of incidence for the rear registration plate illuminating device (ECE/TRANS/WP.29/GRE/2015/38). The experts from Austria, Germany, France and the Netherlands commented on this proposal. GRE invited the expert from IMMA to take these comments into consideration and to submit a revised proposal to the next session.
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GRE-73-16
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17 Apr 2015
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Working Party
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Position and Indicator Lamps for Motorcycles
Motorcycle Lamps
Uniform Provisions Concerning the Approval of Front Position Lamps, Rear Position Lamps, Stop Lamps, Direction Indicators and Rear-Registration Plate Illuminating Devices for Vehicles of Category L
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Proposal to delete the angle of incidence provision that was developed to ensure that the vehicle registration plate is illuminated. Given current technologies (e.g., LED lamps), the performance requirements of Annex 5 can be met without reference to the angle of incidence.
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GRE-73-0016
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Proposal for the [07] series of amendments to Regulation No. 48
(Germany and Japan)
Description
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Proposal to reduce glare problems for drivers by deleting the exemption in Regulation No. 48 that allows manual leveling for dipped-beam headlamps, effectively mandating automatic leveling.
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Document Reference Number: GRE-73-17
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Submitted by: Germany and Japan
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Document date: 08 Apr 15
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Document status: Superseded
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GRE-73-17
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08 Apr 2015
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Working Party
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Installation of Lighting and Lighting-Signalling Equipment
Installation of Lighting
Uniform Provisions Concerning the Approval of Vehicles with regard to the Installation of Lighting and Light-signalling Devices
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Proposal to reduce glare problems for drivers by deleting the exemption in Regulation No. 48 that allows manual leveling for dipped-beam headlamps, effectively mandating automatic leveling.
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GRE-73-0017
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Comments on the proposal for the 07 series of amendments to Regulation No. 48
(Poland)
Description
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Comments on the proposal to introduce new requirements for automatic leveling systems as a means to reduce driver glare (document GRE/2015/5).
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Document Reference Number: GRE-73-18
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Submitted by: Poland
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Document date: 08 Apr 15
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GRE/2015/5 | Proposal for the 07 series of amendments to Regulation No. 48
VGL-01-02/1 | EC comments on the draft VGL informal group terms of reference
VGL-01-02/2 | Poland comments on the draft VGL informal group terms of reference
VGL-03-14 | Consolidated explanations for GRE-73-18
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73rd GRE session (13-17
Apr 2015)
17. The experts from OICA and GTB proposed to introduce new criteria on the automatic levelling of headlamps based on the outcome of the GTB glare and visibility studies (ECE/TRANS/WP.29/GRE/2015/5). The expert from Poland suggested further modifications to this proposal (GRE-73-28). The experts from Germany and Japan proposed to impose automatic levelling in all cases, in order to reduce glare problems for drivers (GRE-73-18). Following an in-depth exchange of views on these three documents, GRE realized that no consensus could be found as long as there was no single proposal.
18. To make progress on this issue and prepare a comprising proposal, GRE decided to establish an Informal Working Group with a draft title “on Visibility, Glare and Levelling” (IWG VGL), for which the experts from Germany and Poland agreed to act as Chair and Secretary, respectively. GRE requested IWG VGL to submit its terms of reference for consideration at the next session of GRE and mandated the Chair to obtain, in June 2015, the consent of WP.29 for the establishment of this IWG.
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GRE-73-18
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08 Apr 2015
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Working Party
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Installation of Lighting and Lighting-Signalling Equipment
Installation of Lighting
Uniform Provisions Concerning the Approval of Vehicles with regard to the Installation of Lighting and Light-signalling Devices
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Comments on the proposal to introduce new requirements for automatic leveling systems as a means to reduce driver glare (document GRE/2015/5).
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GRE-73-0018
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Comments on the proposal to introduce "side-illuminating lamps" into UN Regulation No. 48
(India)
Description
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Comments on document GRE/2015/6 proposing to introduce provisions for “side-illuminating lamps” that aim to improve the driver’s visibility over the opposite side of the road (on-coming traffic side) and its buffer zone and to mitigate the impact of glare from on-coming vehicles.
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Document Reference Number: GRE-73-19
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Submitted by: India
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Document date: 08 Apr 15
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GRE/2015/6 | Proposal for a Supplement to Regulation No. 48
GRE-73-12 | Revised proposal for a Supplement to Regulation No. 48
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Apr 2015)
19. The expert from Poland proposed to introduce optional ‘side illuminating lamps’ into Regulations Nos. 48 and 119 (agenda item 7 (l)) (ECE/TRANS/WP.29/GRE/2015/6, ECE/TRANS/WP.29/GRE/2015/19, GRE-73-12, GRE-73-13, GRE-73-27) with the aim to increase the visibility of pedestrians, animals, etc. for glared drivers. The expert from India suggested corrections to this proposal (GRE-73-19). GRE was of the view that this proposal would not bring additional benefits for road safety and was not in a position to support it.
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GRE-73-19
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08 Apr 2015
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Working Party
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Installation of Lighting and Lighting-Signalling Equipment
Installation of Lighting
Uniform Provisions Concerning the Approval of Vehicles with regard to the Installation of Lighting and Light-signalling Devices
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Comments on document GRE/2015/6 proposing to introduce provisions for “side-illuminating lamps” that aim to improve the driver’s visibility over the opposite side of the road (on-coming traffic side) and its buffer zone and to mitigate the impact of glare from on-coming vehicles.
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GRE-73-0019
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Comments on the proposal to align UN Regulation No. 10 with UN Regulation No. 107
(Russia)
Description
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Comments on the proposal to align the requirements of UN Regulation No. 10 with regard to electromagnetic compatibility of trolleybuses with the electrical standards in Annex 12 to UN Regulation No. 107 (document GRE/2014/41).
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Document Reference Number: GRE-73-20
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Submitted by: Russia
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Document date: 13 Apr 15
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GRE/2014/41 | Proposal for amendments to Regulation No. 10
GRE-74-12 | Proposal for amendments to UN Regulation No. 10
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73rd GRE session (13-17
Apr 2015)
26. The expert from Belgium referred to their proposal for amendments on the electromagnetic compatibility of trolleybuses (ECE/TRANS/WP.29/GRE/2014/41) and asked GRE to postpone the consideration of this issue to the next session, due to the ongoing consultations with OICA. The expert from the Russian Federation proposed corrections to ECE/TRANS/WP.29/GRE/2014/41 (GRE-73-20). The expert from Canada, who had chaired GRE in 2014, reported on his bilateral consultations with the Chair of the Working Party on General Safety Provisions (GRSG) and their agreement that this issue belongs to the scope of Regulation No. 10 and, thus, should be dealt with by GRE. GRE decided to revert to this matter at the next session and invited the experts from Belgium, the Russian Federation and OICA to submit a joint proposal.
44. The expert from Belgium introduced a proposal to amend Regulation No. 10 with prescriptions for electromagnetic compatibility of trolleybuses (ECE/TRANS/WP.29/GRE/2014/41). GRE noted that this amendment had been originally prepared for Regulation No. 107 (General construction of buses and coach), but the Working Party on General Safety Provisions (GRSG) felt that the prescriptions for electromagnetic compatibility of trolleybuses belong to Regulation No. 10 which is under the auspices of GRE. The experts from the Russian Federation and OICA pointed out that the proposed prescriptions for electromagnetic compatibility of trolleybuses do not fit Regulation No. 10, as they are substantially different from the current provisions in this Regulation and would require different testing methods and equipment that are not easily available. GRE agreed to solicit the expert opinions on this issue and to revert to it at its next session. Meanwhile, GRE invited its Chair to bilaterally discuss the issue with the GRSG Chair and, if necessary, to raise it at the November 2014 session of AC.2.
23. The expert from the Russian Federation introduced amendment proposals on the electromagnetic compatibility (EMC) of trolleybuses (GRE-74-12) with the intention to replace ECE/TRANS/WP.29/GRE/2014/41. The expert from Belgium commented on these proposals. The expert from China proposed a set of amendments to different provisions of Regulation No.10 (ECE/TRANS/WP.29/GRE/2015/36). This proposal received preliminary comments from Finland. Various GRE experts pointed out that, before taking a position on the Chinese and Russian proposals, they had to consult national EMC experts who do not normally attend GRE sessions.
24. To make further progress on the above proposals, GRE decided to create a task force (TF EMC) and invited GRE participants and experts on EMC to take part in this work. OICA volunteered to act as secretary of the task force. GRE agreed that TF EMC should start its activities as soon as possible to address the electromagnetic compatibility of trolleybuses.
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GRE-73-20
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14 Apr 2015
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Working Party
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Electromagnetic Compatibility
Electromagnetic Compatibility
Uniform provisions concerning the approval of vehicles with regard to electromagnetic compatibility
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Comments on the proposal to align the requirements of UN Regulation No. 10 with regard to electromagnetic compatibility of trolleybuses with the electrical standards in Annex 12 to UN Regulation No. 107 (document GRE/2014/41).
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GRE-73-0020
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Proposal for a Supplement to the 01 series of amendments to Regulation No. 112
(Poland)
Description
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Proposal to allow LED light source approval based on photometric criteria in place of the current minimum criteria of 1000 lumens.
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Document Reference Number: GRE-73-21
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Submitted by: Poland
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Document date: 13 Apr 15
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Document status: Informal GR review
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GRE/2015/22 | Proposal for a Supplement to the 01 series of amendments to Regulation No. 112
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Apr 2015)
34. The expert from France proposed to delete a design restrictive requirement (ECE/TRANS/WP.29/GRE/2015/22 and GRE-73-26). This proposal received comments from the experts of Germany and the Netherlands. The expert from Poland suggested a different approach on this issue (GRE-73-21). The Chair invited the experts from France, Germany, Netherlands, Poland, CLEPA and IEC to prepare a revised proposal for the next session.
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GRE-73-21
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14 Apr 2015
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Working Party
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Headlamps Emitting an Asymmetrical Passing Beam
Asymmetrical Beam Headlamps
Uniform Provisions Concerning the Approval of Motor Vehicle Headlamps Emitting an Asymmetrical Passing Beam or a Driving Beam or Both and Equipped with Filament Lamps and/or Light-Emitting Diode (LED) Modules
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Proposal to allow LED light source approval based on photometric criteria in place of the current minimum criteria of 1000 lumens.
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GRE-73-0021
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Status report and revised timeline of the Simplification of Lighting Rules informal group
Document Reference Number: GRE-73-22
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Document date: 13 Apr 15
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Apr 2015)
7. GRE took note of the progress of the Informal Working Group on “Simplification of the Lighting and Light-Signalling Regulations” (IWG SLR) and three possible timelines for completing its activities (GRE-73-22). On behalf of IWG SLR, the expert from Germany proposed a concept for simplification based on the introduction of a new part B into Regulation No. 48 and using it as a Horizontal Reference Document (HRD) to which the common provisions of the individual device Regulations would be moved (GRE-73-05-Rev.1). The individual device Regulations would only contain references to part B of Regulation No. 48. A revised Regulation No. 48 and an example of a revised device Regulation were also presented (GRE-73-03 and GRE-73-04). IWG SLR requested GRE to provide guidance on the proposed simplification approach.
8. Various experts reiterated their support to the simplification of the lighting and light-signalling Regulations, but pointed out that, before providing guidance to IWG SLR, they would need more time to study the proposed approach and its consequences. In particular, GRE identified the following issues that would need to be addressed:
a) The impact of amendments (supplements or new series of amendments) to part A and/or part B of Regulation No. 48 on individual device Regulations and vice versa;
b) Some Contracting Parties do not apply Regulation No. 48, but apply specific device Regulations. If the common provisions of these Regulations are included in Regulation No. 48, such Contracting Parties would not be in a position to vote on amendments to these common provisions or object to their adoption;
c) The issues under (a) and (b) above could be solved by moving the common provisions of the device Regulations into a special Resolution similar to R.E.3, rather than to Regulation No. 48. Referencing this Resolution in the device Regulations would make its provisions legally binding;
d) Use of dynamic or static references to HRD in the device Regulations: dynamic references could provide more benefits in terms of simplifying the text, but some Contracting Parties might prefer static references for legal reasons.
9. GRE noted that some of these issues would require guidance from the United Nations Office for Legal Affairs (OLA) and/or WP.29. GRE invited all experts to transmit to the secretariat their comments and questions on the proposed approach before 24 April 2015. The secretariat was requested to seek advice from OLA on legal issues. GRE agreed that the Chair would report to WP.29, at its June 2015 session, on the progress in the simplification of the lighting and light-signalling Regulations and would ask WP.29 to provide guidance on the approach proposed by IWG SLR and, if required, to extend the mandate of the IWG SLR. Meanwhile, IWG SLR was requested to continue its activities to revise device Regulations with a view to preparing a full package for the next session of GRE, bearing in mind that a final decision with regard to HRD (a new part of Regulation No. 48, a new Resolution, etc.) would be taken at a later stage depending on the guidance provided by WP.29 and OLA.
10. On behalf of IWG SLR, the expert from IEC proposed, for the purposes of simplification, to separate data sheets for various light sources from Annex 1 of Regulations Nos. 37, 99 and 128 and to include them in a repository document (resolution) administered by WP.29 (GRE-73-23). GRE noted that this approach had already been endorsed by WP.29 at its November 2014 session and that official documents with amendment proposals would be submitted to the next session of GRE.
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GRE-73-22
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13 Apr 2015
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Working Party
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Simplification of Lighting Regulations
SLR
To be determined.
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GRE-73-0022
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Simplification of Light Sources Regulations Nos. 37, 99, 128
Document Reference Number: GRE-73-23
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Document date: 21 Apr 15
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7. GRE took note of the progress of the Informal Working Group on “Simplification of the Lighting and Light-Signalling Regulations” (IWG SLR) and three possible timelines for completing its activities (GRE-73-22). On behalf of IWG SLR, the expert from Germany proposed a concept for simplification based on the introduction of a new part B into Regulation No. 48 and using it as a Horizontal Reference Document (HRD) to which the common provisions of the individual device Regulations would be moved (GRE-73-05-Rev.1). The individual device Regulations would only contain references to part B of Regulation No. 48. A revised Regulation No. 48 and an example of a revised device Regulation were also presented (GRE-73-03 and GRE-73-04). IWG SLR requested GRE to provide guidance on the proposed simplification approach.
8. Various experts reiterated their support to the simplification of the lighting and light-signalling Regulations, but pointed out that, before providing guidance to IWG SLR, they would need more time to study the proposed approach and its consequences. In particular, GRE identified the following issues that would need to be addressed:
a) The impact of amendments (supplements or new series of amendments) to part A and/or part B of Regulation No. 48 on individual device Regulations and vice versa;
b) Some Contracting Parties do not apply Regulation No. 48, but apply specific device Regulations. If the common provisions of these Regulations are included in Regulation No. 48, such Contracting Parties would not be in a position to vote on amendments to these common provisions or object to their adoption;
c) The issues under (a) and (b) above could be solved by moving the common provisions of the device Regulations into a special Resolution similar to R.E.3, rather than to Regulation No. 48. Referencing this Resolution in the device Regulations would make its provisions legally binding;
d) Use of dynamic or static references to HRD in the device Regulations: dynamic references could provide more benefits in terms of simplifying the text, but some Contracting Parties might prefer static references for legal reasons.
9. GRE noted that some of these issues would require guidance from the United Nations Office for Legal Affairs (OLA) and/or WP.29. GRE invited all experts to transmit to the secretariat their comments and questions on the proposed approach before 24 April 2015. The secretariat was requested to seek advice from OLA on legal issues. GRE agreed that the Chair would report to WP.29, at its June 2015 session, on the progress in the simplification of the lighting and light-signalling Regulations and would ask WP.29 to provide guidance on the approach proposed by IWG SLR and, if required, to extend the mandate of the IWG SLR. Meanwhile, IWG SLR was requested to continue its activities to revise device Regulations with a view to preparing a full package for the next session of GRE, bearing in mind that a final decision with regard to HRD (a new part of Regulation No. 48, a new Resolution, etc.) would be taken at a later stage depending on the guidance provided by WP.29 and OLA.
10. On behalf of IWG SLR, the expert from IEC proposed, for the purposes of simplification, to separate data sheets for various light sources from Annex 1 of Regulations Nos. 37, 99 and 128 and to include them in a repository document (resolution) administered by WP.29 (GRE-73-23). GRE noted that this approach had already been endorsed by WP.29 at its November 2014 session and that official documents with amendment proposals would be submitted to the next session of GRE.
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GRE-73-23
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21 Apr 2015
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Working Party
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Filament Lamps
Filament Lamps
Uniform Provisions Concerning the Approval of Filament Lamps for Use in Approved Lamp Units of Power-driven Vehicles and of their Trailers
Gas-discharge Light Sources
Gas-discharge Light Sources
Uniform Provisions Concerning the Approval of Gas-discharge Light Sources for use in Approved Gas-discharge Lamp Units of Power-driven Vehicles
Light-Emitting Diode Light Sources
LED Light Sources
Uniform provisions concerning the approval of light emitting diode (LED) light sources for use in approved lamp units on power-driven vehicles and their trailers
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GRE-73-0023
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Activities of the GTB Working Group on Light Sources
(GTB)
Description
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Presentation on activities, especially LED retrofit study.
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Document Reference Number: GRE-73-24
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Submitted by: GTB
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Document date: 21 Apr 15
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Apr 2015)
53. GRE took note of a status report of the GTB Working Group on Light Sources (GRE-73-24), including the outcome of the GTB LED retrofit feasibility study. Some LED retrofit samples were showcased to demonstrate the equivalence criteria.
12. The expert from GTB presented proposals for amendments to Regulation No. 128 and to the Consolidated Resolution (R.E.5) which introduce requirements and test specifications for light emitting diode (LED) substitute light sources as well as several new LED substitute light source categories (ECE/TRANS/WP.29/GRE/2017/2, ECE/TRANS/WP.29/GRE/2017/3, GRE-77-02, GRE-77-03, GRE-77-15, GRE-77-22). These proposals were accompanied by collective amendments to Regulations Nos. 48, 53, 74, 86 with the requirements for LED substitute light sources (ECE/TRANS/WP.29/GRE/2017/4). The expert from GTB explained that the proposed approach was based on the following principles: - Lamps may be approved with a filament light source and its corresponding LED substitute light source, when fitting in the same holder, and providing an equivalent photometric performance;
- Lamps equipped with LED substitute light sources should be tested with both the filament lamp and the LED substitute light source.
14. The expert of Germany commented on the GTB proposals (GRE-77-29). GRE generally advocated the idea of allowing for LED substitute lights sources, given their high energy efficiency. At the same time, the experts from France, Germany, Netherlands, Spain and UK pointed out the risks associated with the improper use of aftermarket LED products in lamps, which were not approved for such light sources, and called for developing a set of preventive measures, including raising public awareness and giving warnings to consumers. Several technical issues were also questioned, in particular, the proposed G-marking for LEDs with a correlated colour temperature below 3,000 K. GRE invited GTB to address the comments received and agreed to continue the consideration of this issue at the next session on the basis of revised documents to be prepared by GTB.
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GRE-73-24
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21 Apr 2015
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Working Party
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Filament Lamps
Filament Lamps
Uniform Provisions Concerning the Approval of Filament Lamps for Use in Approved Lamp Units of Power-driven Vehicles and of their Trailers
Light-Emitting Diode Light Sources
LED Light Sources
Uniform provisions concerning the approval of light emitting diode (LED) light sources for use in approved lamp units on power-driven vehicles and their trailers
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Presentation on activities, especially LED retrofit study.
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GRE-73-0024
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Auto Leveling for LED Headlamps in Regulation No. 48
(France)
Document Reference Number: GRE-73-25
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Submitted by: France
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Document date: 17 Apr 15
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20. The expert from France proposed to delete a design restrictive requirement in Regulation No. 48 for an auto-levelling device for low beam produced by any LED light sources, while for other light sources this requirement exists only if their reference luminous flux exceeds 2,000 Lm (ECE/TRANS/WP.29/GRE/2015/21 and GRE-73-25). According to the expert, should LED be treated in the same way as other lights sources, this would lead to more LED headlamps fitted on new vehicles, thus improving road safety and reducing CO2 emissions. The experts from Belgium, Germany, Japan and UK were of the view that this issue should be first referred to IWG VGL and be considered in one package with other proposals regarding levelling (see paras. 17 and 18 above), upon the understanding that a final solution developed by IWG VGL should be technology neutral. The experts from Italy, Spain, EC, CLEPA and OICA not only supported the French proposal as removing discrimination between various technologies of light sources, but also called for its adoption without delay, irrespective of the IWG activities. GRE agreed that the Chair would submit this issue to the June 2015 session of WP.29 for guidance and to report back to GRE at its next session.
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GRE-73-25
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17 Apr 2015
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Working Party
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Installation of Lighting and Lighting-Signalling Equipment
Installation of Lighting
Uniform Provisions Concerning the Approval of Vehicles with regard to the Installation of Lighting and Light-signalling Devices
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GRE-73-0025
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Conditions on the luminous flux of light sources in Regulations Nos. 112 and 123
(France)
Document Reference Number: GRE-73-26
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Submitted by: France
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Document date: 17 Apr 15
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Apr 2015)
34. The expert from France proposed to delete a design restrictive requirement (ECE/TRANS/WP.29/GRE/2015/22 and GRE-73-26). This proposal received comments from the experts of Germany and the Netherlands. The expert from Poland suggested a different approach on this issue (GRE-73-21). The Chair invited the experts from France, Germany, Netherlands, Poland, CLEPA and IEC to prepare a revised proposal for the next session.
30. The expert of GTB presented the results of their study of minimum levels of flux projected in critical zones of the passing beam distribution of a H4 halogen reflector headlamp and a representative LED headlamp (GRE-76-25). Based on these results, he proposed to remove the design-specific requirement of a minimum objective flux (1,000 lm) for LED and halogen light sources and to replace it with a technology-neutral and performance-based requirement (GRE-76-04-Rev.1). The proposal received comments by the experts from France, Germany, Italy, Poland, UK, EC, OICA. As there was no unequivocal support to the proposal, GRE decided to keep it on the agenda of the next session and to pass it to IWG SLR at a later stage.
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GRE-73-26
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17 Apr 2015
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Working Party
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Headlamps Emitting an Asymmetrical Passing Beam
Asymmetrical Beam Headlamps
Uniform Provisions Concerning the Approval of Motor Vehicle Headlamps Emitting an Asymmetrical Passing Beam or a Driving Beam or Both and Equipped with Filament Lamps and/or Light-Emitting Diode (LED) Modules
Adaptive Front-lighting Systems
Adaptive Front-lighting Systems
Uniform Provisions Concerning the Approval of Adaptive Front-lighting Systems (AFS) for Motor Vehicles
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GRE-73-0026
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Side illuminating lamp
(Poland)
Document Reference Number: GRE-73-27
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Submitted by: Poland
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Document date: 17 Apr 15
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19. The expert from Poland proposed to introduce optional ‘side illuminating lamps’ into Regulations Nos. 48 and 119 (agenda item 7 (l)) (ECE/TRANS/WP.29/GRE/2015/6, ECE/TRANS/WP.29/GRE/2015/19, GRE-73-12, GRE-73-13, GRE-73-27) with the aim to increase the visibility of pedestrians, animals, etc. for glared drivers. The expert from India suggested corrections to this proposal (GRE-73-19). GRE was of the view that this proposal would not bring additional benefits for road safety and was not in a position to support it.
38. GRE recalled that a proposal by the expert from Poland to introduce ‘side illuminating lamps’ into Regulation No. 119 (ECE/TRANS/WP.29/GRE/2015/19, GRE-73-13, GRE-73-27) was considered in conjunction with agenda item 6 (b) (see para. 19 above).
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GRE-73-27
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17 Apr 2015
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Working Party
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GRE-73-0027
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Comments on GTB & OICA proposal for the 07 series of amendments to Regulation No. 48
(Poland)
Document Reference Number: GRE-73-28
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Submitted by: Poland
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Document date: 17 Apr 15
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GRE/2015/5 | Proposal for the 07 series of amendments to Regulation No. 48
VGL-01-02/1 | EC comments on the draft VGL informal group terms of reference
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73rd GRE session (13-17
Apr 2015)
17. The experts from OICA and GTB proposed to introduce new criteria on the automatic levelling of headlamps based on the outcome of the GTB glare and visibility studies (ECE/TRANS/WP.29/GRE/2015/5). The expert from Poland suggested further modifications to this proposal (GRE-73-28). The experts from Germany and Japan proposed to impose automatic levelling in all cases, in order to reduce glare problems for drivers (GRE-73-18). Following an in-depth exchange of views on these three documents, GRE realized that no consensus could be found as long as there was no single proposal.
18. To make progress on this issue and prepare a comprising proposal, GRE decided to establish an Informal Working Group with a draft title “on Visibility, Glare and Levelling” (IWG VGL), for which the experts from Germany and Poland agreed to act as Chair and Secretary, respectively. GRE requested IWG VGL to submit its terms of reference for consideration at the next session of GRE and mandated the Chair to obtain, in June 2015, the consent of WP.29 for the establishment of this IWG.
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GRE-73-28
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17 Apr 2015
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Working Party
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Installation of Lighting and Lighting-Signalling Equipment
Installation of Lighting
Uniform Provisions Concerning the Approval of Vehicles with regard to the Installation of Lighting and Light-signalling Devices
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GRE-73-0028
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Provisional agenda for the 73rd GRE session
Document Reference Number: GRE/2015/1
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Document date: 20 Jan 15
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73rd GRE session (13-17
Apr 2015)
2. GRE considered and adopted the agenda proposed for the seventy-third session (ECE/TRANS/WP.29/GRE/2015/1 and Add.1) as reproduced in GRE-73-01-Rev.1 (including the informal documents distributed during the session). GRE also adopted the running order for the session (GRE-73-07).
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GRE/2015/1
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21 Jan 2015
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Working Party
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GRE/2015/0001
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Addendum 1 to the provisional agenda for the 73rd GRE session
Document Reference Number: GRE/2015/1/Add.1
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Document date: 26 Jan 15
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73rd GRE session (13-17
Apr 2015)
2. GRE considered and adopted the agenda proposed for the seventy-third session (ECE/TRANS/WP.29/GRE/2015/1 and Add.1) as reproduced in GRE-73-01-Rev.1 (including the informal documents distributed during the session). GRE also adopted the running order for the session (GRE-73-07).
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GRE/2015/1/Add.1
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26 Jan 2015
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Working Party
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GRE/2015/0001/Add.1
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Proposal for Supplement 11 to the original series of Regulation No. 99
(GTB)
Description
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Proposal to introduce a new category, ‘D9S’.
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Document Reference Number: GRE/2015/2
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Submitted by: GTB
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Document date: 23 Jan 15
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Document status: Superseded
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Apr 2015)
11. The expert from GTB proposed to introduce a new category ‘D9S’ of light sources with dual-level operation into Regulation No. 99 (ECE/TRANS/WP.29/GRE/2015/2) as well as to amend the testing and approval provisions in Regulation No. 98 to take into account the multi-level aspects of D9S (ECE/TRANS/WP.29/GRE/2015/15).
12. Several experts pointed out that the lower level of operation of D9S provide for the objective luminous flux of 2000 300 lm, thus avoiding the need for headlamps with such light sources to be equipped with cleaning devices and automatic levelling. GRE recalled that, according to paragraph 6.2.9. of Regulation No. 48, these additional requirements only apply to headlamps with lights sources whose objective luminous flux exceeds 2,000 lm without taking into account the tolerances specified on the relevant data sheet. GRE agreed that, in the future, headlamps with any new light sources could only be exempted from these additional requirements if their objective luminous flux, together with any tolerance, is below 2,000 lm. GTB was requested to prepare a respective proposal for amendments to Regulation No. 48.
13. Upon this understanding, GRE adopted the above proposals and requested the secretariat to submit them to WP.29 and the Administrative Committee of the 1958 Agreement (AC.1) for consideration and vote at their November 2015 sessions as draft Supplement 11 to the original series of Regulation No. 99 and draft Supplement 7 to the 01 series of amendments to Regulation No. 98, respectively.
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GRE/2015/2
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26 Jan 2015
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Working Party
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Gas-discharge Light Sources
Gas-discharge Light Sources
Uniform Provisions Concerning the Approval of Gas-discharge Light Sources for use in Approved Gas-discharge Lamp Units of Power-driven Vehicles
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Proposal to introduce a new category, 'D9S'.
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GRE/2015/0002
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Proposal for Supplement 9 to the 05 series of amendments and Supplement 7 to the 06 series of amendments to Regulation No. 48
(GTB)
Description
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Proposal to improve the applicability of paragraph 5.7.1.3.1. (concerning the separation of grouped direction indicator and stop lamps in order to avoid “signal mix”). To improve the present requirements of paragraph 5.7.1.3.1.on the basis of the colour changes concept, three alternative approaches for a suitable separation of direction indicator lamps and stop lamp are proposed:
a) the improved test of the existing paragraph 5.7.1.3.1. clarifies its application to lamps composed of more than one part and deletes the concept of “adjacent” parts of the lamps (that in the past led to different interpretations) in favour of a description of the condition of application of the requirement;
b) the unchanged text of the following paragraph 5.7.1.3.2.;
c) a new paragraph 5.7.1.3.3. to provide for specific electrical connections of the involved functions, in conjunction with the requirements of paragraph 5.9.2.
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Document Reference Number: GRE/2015/3
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Submitted by: GTB
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Document date: 23 Jan 15
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Document status: Superseded
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GRE-73-15 | Regulation No. 48: Rear direction indicator lamp and stop lamp separation
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73rd GRE session (13-17
Apr 2015)
14. The expert from GTB proposed to clarify the application of paragraph 5.7.1.3. on separating the rear direction indicator lamps and stop lamps (ECE/TRANS/WP.29/GRE/2015/3 and GRE-73-15). The experts of France, Germany, Japan and UK did not support this proposal and pointed out that it was not sufficiently clear and allowed different interpretations. GRE invited GTB to revise the proposal based on the comments received.
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GRE/2015/3
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26 Jan 2015
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Working Party
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Installation of Lighting and Lighting-Signalling Equipment
Installation of Lighting
Uniform Provisions Concerning the Approval of Vehicles with regard to the Installation of Lighting and Light-signalling Devices
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Proposal to improve the applicability of paragraph 5.7.1.3.1. (concerning the separation of grouped direction indicator and stop lamps in order to avoid "signal mix"). To improve the present requirements of paragraph 5.7.1.3.1.on the basis of the colour changes concept, three alternative approaches for a suitable separation of direction indicator lamps and stop lamp are proposed:
a) the improved test of the existing paragraph 5.7.1.3.1. clarifies its application to lamps composed of more than one part and deletes the concept of "adjacent" parts of the lamps (that in the past led to different interpretations) in favour of a description of the condition of application of the requirement;
b) the unchanged text of the following paragraph 5.7.1.3.2.;
c) a new paragraph 5.7.1.3.3. to provide for specific electrical connections of the involved functions, in conjunction with the requirements of paragraph 5.9.2.
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GRE/2015/0003
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Proposal for Supplement 9 to the 05 series of amendments and Supplement 7 to the 06 series of amendments to Regulation No. 48
(GTB)
Description
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Proposal to introduce variable daytime running lamps into the regulation.
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Document Reference Number: GRE/2015/4
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Submitted by: GTB
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Document date: 23 Jan 15
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Document status: Superseded
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Apr 2015)
15. The expert of GTB presented a proposal to introduce optional variable intensity Daytime Running Lamps (DRL) into Regulations No. 48 (ECE/TRANS/WP.29/GRE/2015/4), together with a proposal to introduce these DRL into Regulation No. 87 (ECE/TRANS/WP.29/GRE/2015/13) (agenda item 7 (g)). Compared to the current DRL with one level of performance between 400 and 1,200 cd for all ambient conditions, the variable intensity DRL were proposed to have several levels of performance between 200 and 2,000 cd, depending on ambient light conditions.
16. The experts from France and Italy were not in a position to accept this proposal. The experts from Germany, Finland, Netherlands, Poland and UK supported the basic concept of variable DRL and suggested some modifications. GRE also recalled that WP.29 urged GRE to find, in close cooperation with all stakeholders, a solution for DRL for the purpose of listing Regulation No. 48 in an annex to UN Regulation No. 0 (IVWTA) (ECE/TRANS/WP.29/1112, para. 43). In this context, the expert from Japan informed GRE that his country was not in a position to support the GTB proposal on road safety concerns for motorcycles, because the figure of 2,000 lm was too high. He also stated that Japan did not want to impede IVWTA and had launched a study on DRL whose outcome would be reported to GRE at the next session. GRE invited GTB to take into account the comments received and to prepare, in cooperation with Japan and other stakeholders, a revised proposal for the next session of GRE.
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GRE/2015/4
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26 Jan 2015
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Working Party
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Installation of Lighting and Lighting-Signalling Equipment
Installation of Lighting
Uniform Provisions Concerning the Approval of Vehicles with regard to the Installation of Lighting and Light-signalling Devices
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Proposal to introduce variable daytime running lamps into the regulation.
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GRE/2015/0004
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Proposal for the 07 series of amendments to Regulation No. 48
(GTB)
Description
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Proposal to introduce new criteria on the automatic leveling of headlamps based on GTB glare and visibility studies. This proposal is for formal consideration and advice from Contracting Parties, with the expectation that a finalized text will be submitted for adoption at the seventy-fourth session of GRE.
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Document Reference Number: GRE/2015/5
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Submitted by: GTB
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Document date: 23 Jan 15
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Document status: Superseded
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GRE-73-18 | Comments on the proposal for the 07 series of amendments to Regulation No. 48
GRE-73-28 | Comments on GTB & OICA proposal for the 07 series of amendments to Regulation No. 48
VGL-01-02/1 | EC comments on the draft VGL informal group terms of reference
VGL-05-03/Rev.1 | OICA presentation on visibility, glare, and leveling headlamp issues
Related discussions
73rd GRE session (13-17
Apr 2015)
17. The experts from OICA and GTB proposed to introduce new criteria on the automatic levelling of headlamps based on the outcome of the GTB glare and visibility studies (ECE/TRANS/WP.29/GRE/2015/5). The expert from Poland suggested further modifications to this proposal (GRE-73-28). The experts from Germany and Japan proposed to impose automatic levelling in all cases, in order to reduce glare problems for drivers (GRE-73-18). Following an in-depth exchange of views on these three documents, GRE realized that no consensus could be found as long as there was no single proposal.
18. To make progress on this issue and prepare a comprising proposal, GRE decided to establish an Informal Working Group with a draft title “on Visibility, Glare and Levelling” (IWG VGL), for which the experts from Germany and Poland agreed to act as Chair and Secretary, respectively. GRE requested IWG VGL to submit its terms of reference for consideration at the next session of GRE and mandated the Chair to obtain, in June 2015, the consent of WP.29 for the establishment of this IWG.
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GRE/2015/5
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26 Jan 2015
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Working Party
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Installation of Lighting and Lighting-Signalling Equipment
Installation of Lighting
Uniform Provisions Concerning the Approval of Vehicles with regard to the Installation of Lighting and Light-signalling Devices
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Proposal to introduce new criteria on the automatic leveling of headlamps based on GTB glare and visibility studies. This proposal is for formal consideration and advice from Contracting Parties, with the expectation that a finalized text will be submitted for adoption at the seventy-fourth session of GRE.
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GRE/2015/0005
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Proposal for a Supplement to Regulation No. 48
(Poland)
Description
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Proposal to introduce provisions for “side-illuminating lamps” that aim to improve the driver’s visibility over the opposite side of the road (on-coming traffic side) and its buffer zone to mitigate the impact of glare from on-coming vehicles.
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Document Reference Number: GRE/2015/6
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Submitted by: Poland
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Document date: 23 Jan 15
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Document status: Superseded
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GRE-72-21 | Draft proposal to introduce “side illuminating lamp” to Regulation No. 119 and Regulation No. 48
GRE-72-21/Add.1 | Presentation on "side-illuminating lamps"
GRE-73-12 | Revised proposal for a Supplement to Regulation No. 48
GRE-73-19 | Comments on the proposal to introduce "side-illuminating lamps" into UN Regulation No. 48
Related discussions
73rd GRE session (13-17
Apr 2015)
19. The expert from Poland proposed to introduce optional ‘side illuminating lamps’ into Regulations Nos. 48 and 119 (agenda item 7 (l)) (ECE/TRANS/WP.29/GRE/2015/6, ECE/TRANS/WP.29/GRE/2015/19, GRE-73-12, GRE-73-13, GRE-73-27) with the aim to increase the visibility of pedestrians, animals, etc. for glared drivers. The expert from India suggested corrections to this proposal (GRE-73-19). GRE was of the view that this proposal would not bring additional benefits for road safety and was not in a position to support it.
47. The expert from Poland proposed to introduce a new “side illuminating lamp” into Regulations Nos. 119 and 48 (GRE-72-21, GRE-72-21-Add.1). GRE delivered a number of preliminary remarks and invited the expert from Poland to submit a revised proposal as an official document for consideration at the next session.
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GRE/2015/6
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27 Jan 2015
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Working Party
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Installation of Lighting and Lighting-Signalling Equipment
Installation of Lighting
Uniform Provisions Concerning the Approval of Vehicles with regard to the Installation of Lighting and Light-signalling Devices
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Proposal to introduce provisions for "side-illuminating lamps" that aim to improve the driver's visibility over the opposite side of the road (on-coming traffic side) and its buffer zone to mitigate the impact of glare from on-coming vehicles.
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GRE/2015/0006
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Proposal for Supplement 27 to the 01 series of amendments to Regulation No. 6
(GTB)
Description
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Proposal to correct an error in Supplement 24 to the 01 series of amendments (document WP.29/2013/14 adopted by the Forum during its March 2013 session). During the compilation of the collective amendment (GRE-68-02-Rev.2), necessary changes to Regulation No. 6 were overlooked. This amendment proposes to align the treatment of categories 1, 1a and 1b with other categories and devices.
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Document Reference Number: GRE/2015/7
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Submitted by: GTB
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Document date: 23 Jan 15
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Document status: Superseded
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WP.29/2013/14 | Proposal for Supplement 24 to the 01 series of amendments to Regulation No. 6
WP.29/2017/21 | Proposal for Supplement 27 to the 01 series of amendments to Regulation No. 6
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73rd GRE session (13-17
Apr 2015)
21. GTB proposed to correct an error in Regulation No. 6 (ECE/TRANS/WP.29/GRE/2015/7). GRE approved this proposal, but agreed to postpone to the next session a decision to submit it to WP.29 and AC.1 for consideration and vote, awaiting other possible proposals for amendments to this Regulation in the course of the simplification process.
22. The expert from EC pointed out the administrative burden and legal uncertainty imposed by numerous supplements to lighting and light-signalling Regulations and requested that such amendments be limited to one per year per Regulation. He also expressed concerns about a large number of official documents with amendments proposals submitted by GTB without their prior consideration as informal documents. The expert from GTB stated that his organization would consider how to improve transparency of its work and submissions to GRE. The secretariat clarified that all submissions received earlier than twelve weeks before the session are submitted as official documents for translation, in line with the Rules of Procedure. The expert from UK, chairing the Working Party on Braking and Running Gear (GRRF), informed GRE about the GRRF experiences in dealing with documentation and limiting the number of amendment proposals transmitted to WP.29. Various experts generally supported the idea to collect proposals for amendments to the same Regulation during several sessions of GRE and then to submit them to WP.29 once a year. At the same time, experts called for flexibility and exceptions to this practice, should this be justified by urgent needs of Contracting Parties and/or industry or by emerging new technologies.
23. The Chair drew the following conclusions:
a) Proposals for amendments submitted before the twelve week deadline would continue to be issued as official documents;
b) Official documents submitted to this session of GRE (e.g. ECE/TRANS/WP.29/GRE/2015/7) could be adopted in principle, but put on hold until the next session, pending the outcome of the IWG SLR activities;
c) GRE would collect adopted proposals for amendments to the same Regulation to submit them all together to WP.29 at a certain stage. This general rule should be without prejudice to submitting adopted proposals without delay, based on the grounds of urgency and innovation;
d) The provisional agenda would include a new agenda item for pending amendment proposals.
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GRE/2015/7
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27 Jan 2015
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Working Party
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Direction Indicators
Direction Indicators
Uniform provisions concerning the approval of direction indicators for power-driven vehicles and their trailers
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Proposal to correct an error in Supplement 24 to the 01 series of amendments (document WP.29/2013/14 adopted by the Forum during its March 2013 session). During the compilation of the collective amendment (GRE-68-02-Rev.2), necessary changes to Regulation No. 6 were overlooked. This amendment proposes to align the treatment of categories 1, 1a and 1b with other categories and devices.
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GRE/2015/0007
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Proposal for Supplement 25 to the 02 series of amendments to Regulation No. 7
(GTB)
Description
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This proposal concerns lamps equipped with several light sources and fitted with an operating tell-tale that indicates the failure of any one of these light sources. The current provisions for the failure of one light source (the “N-1” requirement) are difficult to apply as a complete photometric check for all possible combinations of light source failure is required. The revised text follows the approach of supplement 17 to Regulation No. 87 and removes the requirement to check the complete photometric requirement, in case of failure of any light source, when the lamp is fitted on the vehicle with an operating tell-tale.
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Document Reference Number: GRE/2015/8
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Submitted by: GTB
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Document date: 23 Jan 15
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Document status: Superseded
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GRE/2016/13 | Proposal for collective amendments to Regulations No. 7, 23, 38, 77, 91, and 119
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73rd GRE session (13-17
Apr 2015)
24. The expert of GTB introduced ECE/TRANS/WP.29/GRE/2015/8 with a proposal to update the provisions relating to failure of light sources when an operating tell-tale is installed. GRE noted that this document was part of collective amendments to various Regulations (ECE/TRANS/WP.29/GRE/2015/10, ECE/TRANS/WP.29/GRE/2015/11, ECE/TRANS/WP.29/GRE/2015/12, ECE/TRANS/WP.29/GRE/2015/14, ECE/TRANS/ WP.29/GRE/2015/18). Following comments from the experts of Germany and the Netherlands, GRE requested GTB to revise the proposal and submit a new document to the next session.
28. The expert from GTB withdrew ECE/TRANS/WP.29/GRE/2016/13 with proposals for amendments to Regulations Nos. 6, 23, 38, 77, 91 and 119. GRE noted that this document also contained an additional proposal of the secretariat to correct a mistake that had been introduced by Supplement 22 to the 02 series of amendments to Regulation No. 7. GRE adopted a correction, as laid down in Annex III of the GRE-75 session report, and requested the secretariat to submit it to WP.29 and AC.1 for consideration and vote at their November 2016 sessions.
33. The expert from GTB withdrew their proposal to update the provisions on failure of light sources when a tell-tale indicating failure is installed (ECE/TRANS/WP.29/GRE/2016/13).
40. The expert from GTB withdrew their proposal to update the provisions on failure of light sources when a tell-tale indicating failure is installed (ECE/TRANS/WP.29/GRE/2016/13).
44. The expert from GTB withdrew their proposal to update the provisions on failure of light sources when a tell-tale indicating failure is installed (ECE/TRANS/WP.29/GRE/2016/13).
49. The expert from GTB withdrew their proposal to update the provisions on failure of light sources when a tell-tale indicating failure is installed (ECE/TRANS/WP.29/GRE/2016/13).
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GRE/2015/8
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28 Jan 2015
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Working Party
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Position, Stop and End-outline Lamps
Position, stop and end-outline lamps
Uniform Provisions Concerncing the Approval of Front and Rear Position (Side) Lamps, Stop-Lamps and End-Outline Marker Lamps for Motor Vehicles (Except Motor Cycles)and their Trailers
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This proposal concerns lamps equipped with several light sources and fitted with an operating tell-tale that indicates the failure of any one of these light sources. The current provisions for the failure of one light source (the “N-1” requirement) are difficult to apply as a complete photometric check for all possible combinations of light source failure is required. The revised text follows the approach of supplement 17 to Regulation No. 87 and removes the requirement to check the complete photometric requirement, in case of failure of any light source, when the lamp is fitted on the vehicle with an operating tell-tale.
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GRE/2015/0008
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Proposal for Supplement 1 to the 05 series of amendments to Regulation No. 10
(OICA)
Description
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Proposal to enable the designation of manufacturer electromagnetic compatibility facilities as approved test laboratories for the purpose of assessing conformity with UN R10.
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Document Reference Number: GRE/2015/9
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Submitted by: OICA
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Document date: 23 Jan 15
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Document status: Withdrawn
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73rd GRE session (13-17
Apr 2015)
25. The expert of OICA proposed to allow the designation of manufacturer’s laboratories as approved test laboratories for Regulation No. 10 (ECE/TRANS/WP.29/GRE/2015/9). GRE was not in a position to support this proposal.
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GRE/2015/9
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28 Jan 2015
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Working Party
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Electromagnetic Compatibility
Electromagnetic Compatibility
Uniform provisions concerning the approval of vehicles with regard to electromagnetic compatibility
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Proposal to enable the designation of manufacturer electromagnetic compatibility facilities as approved test laboratories for the purpose of assessing conformity with UN R10.
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GRE/2015/0009
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Proposal for Supplement 21 to Regulation No. 23
(GTB)
Description
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This proposal concerns lamps equipped with several light sources and fitted with an operating tell-tale that indicates the failure of any one of these light sources. The current provisions for the failure of one light source (the “N-1” requirement) are difficult to apply as a complete photometric check for all possible combinations of light source failure is required. The revised text follows the approach of supplement 17 to Regulation No. 87 and removes the requirement to check the complete photometric requirement, in case of failure of any light source, when the lamp is fitted on the vehicle with an operating tell-tale.
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Document Reference Number: GRE/2015/10
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Submitted by: GTB
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Document date: 23 Jan 15
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Document status: Superseded
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GRE/2016/13 | Proposal for collective amendments to Regulations No. 7, 23, 38, 77, 91, and 119
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73rd GRE session (13-17
Apr 2015)
24. The expert of GTB introduced ECE/TRANS/WP.29/GRE/2015/8 with a proposal to update the provisions relating to failure of light sources when an operating tell-tale is installed. GRE noted that this document was part of collective amendments to various Regulations (ECE/TRANS/WP.29/GRE/2015/10, ECE/TRANS/WP.29/GRE/2015/11, ECE/TRANS/WP.29/GRE/2015/12, ECE/TRANS/WP.29/GRE/2015/14, ECE/TRANS/ WP.29/GRE/2015/18). Following comments from the experts of Germany and the Netherlands, GRE requested GTB to revise the proposal and submit a new document to the next session.
27. GRE noted that this proposal would be considered at the next session in conjunction with a similar proposal for amendments to Regulation No. 7 (see para. 24 of this report).
28. The expert from GTB withdrew ECE/TRANS/WP.29/GRE/2016/13 with proposals for amendments to Regulations Nos. 6, 23, 38, 77, 91 and 119. GRE noted that this document also contained an additional proposal of the secretariat to correct a mistake that had been introduced by Supplement 22 to the 02 series of amendments to Regulation No. 7. GRE adopted a correction, as laid down in Annex III of the GRE-75 session report, and requested the secretariat to submit it to WP.29 and AC.1 for consideration and vote at their November 2016 sessions.
33. The expert from GTB withdrew their proposal to update the provisions on failure of light sources when a tell-tale indicating failure is installed (ECE/TRANS/WP.29/GRE/2016/13).
40. The expert from GTB withdrew their proposal to update the provisions on failure of light sources when a tell-tale indicating failure is installed (ECE/TRANS/WP.29/GRE/2016/13).
44. The expert from GTB withdrew their proposal to update the provisions on failure of light sources when a tell-tale indicating failure is installed (ECE/TRANS/WP.29/GRE/2016/13).
49. The expert from GTB withdrew their proposal to update the provisions on failure of light sources when a tell-tale indicating failure is installed (ECE/TRANS/WP.29/GRE/2016/13).
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GRE/2015/10
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28 Jan 2015
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Working Party
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Reversing Lights
Reversing Lights
Uniform Provisions Concerning the Approval of Reversing and Manoeuvring Lamps for Power-driven Vehicles and their Trailers
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This proposal concerns lamps equipped with several light sources and fitted with an operating tell-tale that indicates the failure of any one of these light sources. The current provisions for the failure of one light source (the “N-1” requirement) are difficult to apply as a complete photometric check for all possible combinations of light source failure is required. The revised text follows the approach of supplement 17 to Regulation No. 87 and removes the requirement to check the complete photometric requirement, in case of failure of any light source, when the lamp is fitted on the vehicle with an operating tell-tale.
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GRE/2015/0010
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Proposal for Supplement 18 to Regulation No. 38
(GTB)
Description
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This proposal concerns lamps equipped with several light sources and fitted with an operating tell-tale that indicates the failure of any one of these light sources. The current provisions for the failure of one light source (the “N-1” requirement) are difficult to apply as a complete photometric check for all possible combinations of light source failure is required. The revised text follows the approach of supplement 17 to Regulation No. 87 and removes the requirement to check the complete photometric requirement, in case of failure of any light source, when the lamp is fitted on the vehicle with an operating tell-tale.
In paragraph 9, the opportunity has been taken to correct a reference to paragraph 3. of Annex 4. The reference should be to paragraph 4 of Annex 4.
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Document Reference Number: GRE/2015/11
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Submitted by: GTB
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Document date: 23 Jan 15
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Document status: Superseded
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GRE/2016/13 | Proposal for collective amendments to Regulations No. 7, 23, 38, 77, 91, and 119
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73rd GRE session (13-17
Apr 2015)
24. The expert of GTB introduced ECE/TRANS/WP.29/GRE/2015/8 with a proposal to update the provisions relating to failure of light sources when an operating tell-tale is installed. GRE noted that this document was part of collective amendments to various Regulations (ECE/TRANS/WP.29/GRE/2015/10, ECE/TRANS/WP.29/GRE/2015/11, ECE/TRANS/WP.29/GRE/2015/12, ECE/TRANS/WP.29/GRE/2015/14, ECE/TRANS/ WP.29/GRE/2015/18). Following comments from the experts of Germany and the Netherlands, GRE requested GTB to revise the proposal and submit a new document to the next session.
28. GRE noted that this proposal would be considered at the next session in conjunction with a similar proposal for amendments to Regulation No. 7 (see para. 24 of this report).
28. The expert from GTB withdrew ECE/TRANS/WP.29/GRE/2016/13 with proposals for amendments to Regulations Nos. 6, 23, 38, 77, 91 and 119. GRE noted that this document also contained an additional proposal of the secretariat to correct a mistake that had been introduced by Supplement 22 to the 02 series of amendments to Regulation No. 7. GRE adopted a correction, as laid down in Annex III of the GRE-75 session report, and requested the secretariat to submit it to WP.29 and AC.1 for consideration and vote at their November 2016 sessions.
33. The expert from GTB withdrew their proposal to update the provisions on failure of light sources when a tell-tale indicating failure is installed (ECE/TRANS/WP.29/GRE/2016/13).
40. The expert from GTB withdrew their proposal to update the provisions on failure of light sources when a tell-tale indicating failure is installed (ECE/TRANS/WP.29/GRE/2016/13).
44. The expert from GTB withdrew their proposal to update the provisions on failure of light sources when a tell-tale indicating failure is installed (ECE/TRANS/WP.29/GRE/2016/13).
49. The expert from GTB withdrew their proposal to update the provisions on failure of light sources when a tell-tale indicating failure is installed (ECE/TRANS/WP.29/GRE/2016/13).
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GRE/2015/11
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28 Jan 2015
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Working Party
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Rear Fog Lamps
Rear Fog Lamps
Uniform Provisions Concerning the Approval of Rear Fog Lamps for Power-driven Vehicles and their Trailers
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This proposal concerns lamps equipped with several light sources and fitted with an operating tell-tale that indicates the failure of any one of these light sources. The current provisions for the failure of one light source (the “N-1” requirement) are difficult to apply as a complete photometric check for all possible combinations of light source failure is required. The revised text follows the approach of supplement 17 to Regulation No. 87 and removes the requirement to check the complete photometric requirement, in case of failure of any light source, when the lamp is fitted on the vehicle with an operating tell-tale.
In paragraph 9, the opportunity has been taken to correct a reference to paragraph 3. of Annex 4. The reference should be to paragraph 4 of Annex 4.
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GRE/2015/0011
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Proposal for Supplement 17 to Regulation No. 77
(GTB)
Description
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This proposal concerns lamps equipped with several light sources and fitted with an operating tell-tale that indicates the failure of any one of these light sources. The current provisions for the failure of one light source (the “N-1” requirement) are difficult to apply as a complete photometric check for all possible combinations of light source failure is required. The revised text follows the approach of supplement 17 to Regulation No. 87 and removes the requirement to check the complete photometric requirement, in case of failure of any light source, when the lamp is fitted on the vehicle with an operating tell-tale.
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Document Reference Number: GRE/2015/12
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Submitted by: GTB
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Document date: 23 Jan 15
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Document status: Superseded
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24. The expert of GTB introduced ECE/TRANS/WP.29/GRE/2015/8 with a proposal to update the provisions relating to failure of light sources when an operating tell-tale is installed. GRE noted that this document was part of collective amendments to various Regulations (ECE/TRANS/WP.29/GRE/2015/10, ECE/TRANS/WP.29/GRE/2015/11, ECE/TRANS/WP.29/GRE/2015/12, ECE/TRANS/WP.29/GRE/2015/14, ECE/TRANS/ WP.29/GRE/2015/18). Following comments from the experts of Germany and the Netherlands, GRE requested GTB to revise the proposal and submit a new document to the next session.
29. GRE noted that this proposal would be considered at the next session in conjunction with a similar proposal for amendments to Regulation No. 7 (see para. 24 of this report).
28. The expert from GTB withdrew ECE/TRANS/WP.29/GRE/2016/13 with proposals for amendments to Regulations Nos. 6, 23, 38, 77, 91 and 119. GRE noted that this document also contained an additional proposal of the secretariat to correct a mistake that had been introduced by Supplement 22 to the 02 series of amendments to Regulation No. 7. GRE adopted a correction, as laid down in Annex III of the GRE-75 session report, and requested the secretariat to submit it to WP.29 and AC.1 for consideration and vote at their November 2016 sessions.
33. The expert from GTB withdrew their proposal to update the provisions on failure of light sources when a tell-tale indicating failure is installed (ECE/TRANS/WP.29/GRE/2016/13).
40. The expert from GTB withdrew their proposal to update the provisions on failure of light sources when a tell-tale indicating failure is installed (ECE/TRANS/WP.29/GRE/2016/13).
44. The expert from GTB withdrew their proposal to update the provisions on failure of light sources when a tell-tale indicating failure is installed (ECE/TRANS/WP.29/GRE/2016/13).
49. The expert from GTB withdrew their proposal to update the provisions on failure of light sources when a tell-tale indicating failure is installed (ECE/TRANS/WP.29/GRE/2016/13).
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GRE/2015/12
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28 Jan 2015
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Working Party
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Parking Lamps
Parking Lamps
Uniform Provisions Concerning the Approval of Parking Lamps for Power-driven Vehicles
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This proposal concerns lamps equipped with several light sources and fitted with an operating tell-tale that indicates the failure of any one of these light sources. The current provisions for the failure of one light source (the “N-1” requirement) are difficult to apply as a complete photometric check for all possible combinations of light source failure is required. The revised text follows the approach of supplement 17 to Regulation No. 87 and removes the requirement to check the complete photometric requirement, in case of failure of any light source, when the lamp is fitted on the vehicle with an operating tell-tale.
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GRE/2015/0012
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Proposal for Supplement 18 to Regulation No. 87
(GTB)
Description
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Proposal to introduce provisions for variable intensity daytime running lamps (improving performance under certain outlying ambient light conditions) and to update the heat resistance testing in line with technological progress.
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Document Reference Number: GRE/2015/13
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Submitted by: GTB
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Document date: 23 Jan 15
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Document status: Formal GR review
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15. The expert of GTB presented a proposal to introduce optional variable intensity Daytime Running Lamps (DRL) into Regulations No. 48 (ECE/TRANS/WP.29/GRE/2015/4), together with a proposal to introduce these DRL into Regulation No. 87 (ECE/TRANS/WP.29/GRE/2015/13) (agenda item 7 (g)). Compared to the current DRL with one level of performance between 400 and 1,200 cd for all ambient conditions, the variable intensity DRL were proposed to have several levels of performance between 200 and 2,000 cd, depending on ambient light conditions.
16. The experts from France and Italy were not in a position to accept this proposal. The experts from Germany, Finland, Netherlands, Poland and UK supported the basic concept of variable DRL and suggested some modifications. GRE also recalled that WP.29 urged GRE to find, in close cooperation with all stakeholders, a solution for DRL for the purpose of listing Regulation No. 48 in an annex to UN Regulation No. 0 (IVWTA) (ECE/TRANS/WP.29/1112, para. 43). In this context, the expert from Japan informed GRE that his country was not in a position to support the GTB proposal on road safety concerns for motorcycles, because the figure of 2,000 lm was too high. He also stated that Japan did not want to impede IVWTA and had launched a study on DRL whose outcome would be reported to GRE at the next session. GRE invited GTB to take into account the comments received and to prepare, in cooperation with Japan and other stakeholders, a revised proposal for the next session of GRE.
30. This issue was considered in conjunction with agenda item 6 (a) (see paras. 15 and 16 above).
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GRE/2015/13
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26 Jan 2015
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Working Party
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Daytime Running Lamps
Daytime Running Lamps
Uniform Provisions Concerning the Approval of Daytime Running Lamps for Power-driven Vehicles
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Proposal to introduce provisions for variable intensity daytime running lamps (improving performance under certain outlying ambient light conditions) and to update the heat resistance testing in line with technological progress.
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GRE/2015/0013
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Proposal for Supplement 16 to Regulation No. 91
(GTB)
Description
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This proposal concerns lamps equipped with several light sources and fitted with an operating tell-tale that indicates the failure of any one of these light sources. The current provisions for the failure of one light source (the “N-1” requirement) are difficult to apply as a complete photometric check for all possible combinations of light source failure is required. The revised text follows the approach of supplement 17 to Regulation No. 87 and removes the requirement to check the complete photometric requirement, in case of failure of any light source, when the lamp is fitted on the vehicle with an operating tell-tale.
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Document Reference Number: GRE/2015/14
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Submitted by: GTB
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Document date: 23 Jan 15
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Document status: Superseded
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73rd GRE session (13-17
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24. The expert of GTB introduced ECE/TRANS/WP.29/GRE/2015/8 with a proposal to update the provisions relating to failure of light sources when an operating tell-tale is installed. GRE noted that this document was part of collective amendments to various Regulations (ECE/TRANS/WP.29/GRE/2015/10, ECE/TRANS/WP.29/GRE/2015/11, ECE/TRANS/WP.29/GRE/2015/12, ECE/TRANS/WP.29/GRE/2015/14, ECE/TRANS/ WP.29/GRE/2015/18). Following comments from the experts of Germany and the Netherlands, GRE requested GTB to revise the proposal and submit a new document to the next session.
31. GRE noted that this proposal would be considered at the next session in conjunction with a similar proposal for amendments to Regulation No. 7 (see para. 24 of this report).
28. The expert from GTB withdrew ECE/TRANS/WP.29/GRE/2016/13 with proposals for amendments to Regulations Nos. 6, 23, 38, 77, 91 and 119. GRE noted that this document also contained an additional proposal of the secretariat to correct a mistake that had been introduced by Supplement 22 to the 02 series of amendments to Regulation No. 7. GRE adopted a correction, as laid down in Annex III of the GRE-75 session report, and requested the secretariat to submit it to WP.29 and AC.1 for consideration and vote at their November 2016 sessions.
33. The expert from GTB withdrew their proposal to update the provisions on failure of light sources when a tell-tale indicating failure is installed (ECE/TRANS/WP.29/GRE/2016/13).
40. The expert from GTB withdrew their proposal to update the provisions on failure of light sources when a tell-tale indicating failure is installed (ECE/TRANS/WP.29/GRE/2016/13).
44. The expert from GTB withdrew their proposal to update the provisions on failure of light sources when a tell-tale indicating failure is installed (ECE/TRANS/WP.29/GRE/2016/13).
49. The expert from GTB withdrew their proposal to update the provisions on failure of light sources when a tell-tale indicating failure is installed (ECE/TRANS/WP.29/GRE/2016/13).
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GRE/2015/14
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28 Jan 2015
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Working Party
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Side-Marker Lamps
Side-Marker Lamps
Uniform Provisions Concerning the Approval of Side-Marker Lamps for Motor Vehicles and their Trailers
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This proposal concerns lamps equipped with several light sources and fitted with an operating tell-tale that indicates the failure of any one of these light sources. The current provisions for the failure of one light source (the “N-1” requirement) are difficult to apply as a complete photometric check for all possible combinations of light source failure is required. The revised text follows the approach of supplement 17 to Regulation No. 87 and removes the requirement to check the complete photometric requirement, in case of failure of any light source, when the lamp is fitted on the vehicle with an operating tell-tale.
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GRE/2015/0014
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Proposal for Supplement 7 to the 01 series of amendments to Regulation No. 98
(GTB)
Description
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This is a proposal to introduce a new HID category (D9S) into Regulation No. 99 with dual-level operation, i.e. with two defined wattage values and corresponding luminous flux values. This new category (D9S) is the first light source in R99 that has two defined power levels. When this dual-level light source is used in a headlamp which is being approved according to Regulation No. 98, the testing and approval provisions must be clearly defined in this Regulation to avoid misinterpretation. Therefore, it is proposed to amend the relevant paragraphs of Regulation No. 98 to take into account the multi-level aspects of D9S and possible future multi-level light sources in Regulation No. 99.
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Document Reference Number: GRE/2015/15
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Submitted by: GTB
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Document date: 23 Jan 15
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Document status: Formal GR review
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11. The expert from GTB proposed to introduce a new category ‘D9S’ of light sources with dual-level operation into Regulation No. 99 (ECE/TRANS/WP.29/GRE/2015/2) as well as to amend the testing and approval provisions in Regulation No. 98 to take into account the multi-level aspects of D9S (ECE/TRANS/WP.29/GRE/2015/15).
12. Several experts pointed out that the lower level of operation of D9S provide for the objective luminous flux of 2000 300 lm, thus avoiding the need for headlamps with such light sources to be equipped with cleaning devices and automatic levelling. GRE recalled that, according to paragraph 6.2.9. of Regulation No. 48, these additional requirements only apply to headlamps with lights sources whose objective luminous flux exceeds 2,000 lm without taking into account the tolerances specified on the relevant data sheet. GRE agreed that, in the future, headlamps with any new light sources could only be exempted from these additional requirements if their objective luminous flux, together with any tolerance, is below 2,000 lm. GTB was requested to prepare a respective proposal for amendments to Regulation No. 48.
13. Upon this understanding, GRE adopted the above proposals and requested the secretariat to submit them to WP.29 and the Administrative Committee of the 1958 Agreement (AC.1) for consideration and vote at their November 2015 sessions as draft Supplement 11 to the original series of Regulation No. 99 and draft Supplement 7 to the 01 series of amendments to Regulation No. 98, respectively.
32. This issue was considered in conjunction with agenda item 5 (see paras. 11-13 above).
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GRE/2015/15
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28 Jan 2015
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Working Party
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Headlamps Equipped with Gas-discharge Light Sources
Gas-discharge-light Headlamps
Uniform Provisions Concerning the Approval of Motor Vehicle Headlamps Equipped with Gas-discharge Light Sources
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This is a proposal to introduce a new HID category (D9S) into Regulation No. 99 with dual-level operation, i.e. with two defined wattage values and corresponding luminous flux values. This new category (D9S) is the first light source in R99 that has two defined power levels. When this dual-level light source is used in a headlamp which is being approved according to Regulation No. 98, the testing and approval provisions must be clearly defined in this Regulation to avoid misinterpretation. Therefore, it is proposed to amend the relevant paragraphs of Regulation No. 98 to take into account the multi-level aspects of D9S and possible future multi-level light sources in Regulation No. 99.
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GRE/2015/0015
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Proposal for Supplement 7 to the 01 series of amendments to Regulation No. 112
(GTB)
Description
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Correction of errors found in the references to “left-hand traffic” and “right-hand traffic” in the text and associated diagrams of Annex 2 of the regulation.
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Document Reference Number: GRE/2015/16
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Submitted by: GTB
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Document date: 23 Jan 15
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Document status: Superseded
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Apr 2015)
33. The expert from GTB proposed to correct editorial errors in the approval markings of Annex 2 (ECE/TRANS/WP.29/GRE/2015/16). GRE approved this proposal, but agreed to postpone to the next session a decision to submit it to WP.29 and AC.1 for consideration and vote, awaiting other possible proposals for amendments to this Regulation in the course of the simplification process.
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GRE/2015/16
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28 Jan 2015
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Working Party
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Headlamps Emitting an Asymmetrical Passing Beam
Asymmetrical Beam Headlamps
Uniform Provisions Concerning the Approval of Motor Vehicle Headlamps Emitting an Asymmetrical Passing Beam or a Driving Beam or Both and Equipped with Filament Lamps and/or Light-Emitting Diode (LED) Modules
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Correction of errors found in the references to “left-hand traffic” and “right-hand traffic” in the text and associated diagrams of Annex 2 of the regulation.
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GRE/2015/0016
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Proposal for Supplement 6 to the 01 series of amendments to Regulation No. 113
(GTB)
Description
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Proposal to align the requirements of UN R113 with those adopted in Regulations Nos. 98, 112 and 123 relating to movement of the cut-off line after heat test and to correct an error in the provisions on the use of LED modules.
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Document Reference Number: GRE/2015/17
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Submitted by: GTB
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Document date: 23 Jan 15
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Document status: Superseded
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Apr 2015)
36. At request of the expert from GTB, GRE decided to postpone consideration of this issue to the next session.
62. The draft amendment under agenda item 4.9.9 (ECE/TRANS/WP.29/2016/24) was referred back to GRE for further consideration.
[Document needs correction. EU has no mandate to approve the amended document and therefore, cannot participate in adoption vote. Moreover, since the correction would be needed to an official document, as a procedural matter, the proposal is returned to the GRE for correction. As a result, this document was removed from the list for voting.]
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GRE/2015/17
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28 Jan 2015
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Working Party
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Symmetrical Beam Headlamps of Filament, Gas-discharge, or LED Type
Symmetrical Headlamps
Uniform Provisions Concerning the Approval of Motor Vehicle Headlamps Emitting a Symmetrical Passing Beam or a Driving Beam or Both and Equipped with Filament, Gas-discharge light sources or LED Modules
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Proposal to align the requirements of UN R113 with those adopted in Regulations Nos. 98, 112 and 123 relating to movement of the cut-off line after heat test and to correct an error in the provisions on the use of LED modules.
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GRE/2015/0017
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Proposal for Supplement 5 to the 01 series of amendments to Regulation No. 119
(GTB)
Description
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This proposal concerns lamps equipped with several light sources and fitted with an operating tell-tale that indicates the failure of any one of these light sources. The current provisions for the failure of one light source (the “N-1” requirement) are difficult to apply as a complete photometric check for all possible combinations of light source failure is required. The revised text follows the approach of supplement 17 to Regulation No. 87 and removes the requirement to check the complete photometric requirement, in case of failure of any light source, when the lamp is fitted on the vehicle with an operating tell-tale.
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Document Reference Number: GRE/2015/18
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Submitted by: GTB
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Document date: 23 Jan 15
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Document status: Formal GR review
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24. The expert of GTB introduced ECE/TRANS/WP.29/GRE/2015/8 with a proposal to update the provisions relating to failure of light sources when an operating tell-tale is installed. GRE noted that this document was part of collective amendments to various Regulations (ECE/TRANS/WP.29/GRE/2015/10, ECE/TRANS/WP.29/GRE/2015/11, ECE/TRANS/WP.29/GRE/2015/12, ECE/TRANS/WP.29/GRE/2015/14, ECE/TRANS/ WP.29/GRE/2015/18). Following comments from the experts of Germany and the Netherlands, GRE requested GTB to revise the proposal and submit a new document to the next session.
37. GRE noted that ECE/TRANS/WP.29/GRE/2015/18 would be considered at the next session in conjunction with a similar proposal for amendments to Regulation No. 7 (see para. 24 of this report).
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GRE/2015/18
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28 Jan 2015
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Working Party
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Cornering Lamps
Cornering Lamps
Uniform Provisions Concerning the Approval of Cornering Lamps for Power-driven Vehicles
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This proposal concerns lamps equipped with several light sources and fitted with an operating tell-tale that indicates the failure of any one of these light sources. The current provisions for the failure of one light source (the “N-1” requirement) are difficult to apply as a complete photometric check for all possible combinations of light source failure is required. The revised text follows the approach of supplement 17 to Regulation No. 87 and removes the requirement to check the complete photometric requirement, in case of failure of any light source, when the lamp is fitted on the vehicle with an operating tell-tale.
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GRE/2015/0018
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Proposal for Supplement 5 to the 01 series of amendments to Regulation No. 119
(Poland)
Description
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Proposal to introduce provisions for “side-illuminating lamps” that aim to improve the driver’s visibility over the opposite side of the road (on-coming traffic side) and its buffer zone to mitigate the impact of glare from on-coming vehicles.
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Document Reference Number: GRE/2015/19
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Submitted by: Poland
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Document date: 23 Jan 15
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Document status: Superseded
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GRE-73-13 | Revised proposal for Supplement 5 to the 01 series of amendments to Regulation No. 119
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19. The expert from Poland proposed to introduce optional ‘side illuminating lamps’ into Regulations Nos. 48 and 119 (agenda item 7 (l)) (ECE/TRANS/WP.29/GRE/2015/6, ECE/TRANS/WP.29/GRE/2015/19, GRE-73-12, GRE-73-13, GRE-73-27) with the aim to increase the visibility of pedestrians, animals, etc. for glared drivers. The expert from India suggested corrections to this proposal (GRE-73-19). GRE was of the view that this proposal would not bring additional benefits for road safety and was not in a position to support it.
38. GRE recalled that a proposal by the expert from Poland to introduce ‘side illuminating lamps’ into Regulation No. 119 (ECE/TRANS/WP.29/GRE/2015/19, GRE-73-13, GRE-73-27) was considered in conjunction with agenda item 6 (b) (see para. 19 above).
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GRE/2015/19
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28 Jan 2015
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Working Party
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Cornering Lamps
Cornering Lamps
Uniform Provisions Concerning the Approval of Cornering Lamps for Power-driven Vehicles
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Proposal to introduce provisions for “side-illuminating lamps” that aim to improve the driver’s visibility over the opposite side of the road (on-coming traffic side) and its buffer zone to mitigate the impact of glare from on-coming vehicles.
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GRE/2015/0019
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Proposal for Supplement 8 to the 01 series of amendments to Regulation No. 123
(GTB)
Description
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This proposal corrects a reference and clarifies the text by deleting the words “with each lighting unit” from paragraph 6.3.3.1. This wording is both redundant to Annex 9 and could lead to an incorrect interpretation that each lighting unit shall meet photometric requirement in all cases in conflict with Annex 9.
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Document Reference Number: GRE/2015/20
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Submitted by: GTB
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Document date: 23 Jan 15
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Document status: Withdrawn
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39. The expert from GTB withdrew ECE/TRANS/WP.29/GRE/2015/20.
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GRE/2015/20
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28 Jan 2015
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Working Party
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Adaptive Front-lighting Systems
Adaptive Front-lighting Systems
Uniform Provisions Concerning the Approval of Adaptive Front-lighting Systems (AFS) for Motor Vehicles
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This proposal corrects a reference and clarifies the text by deleting the words “with each lighting unit” from paragraph 6.3.3.1. This wording is both redundant to Annex 9 and could lead to an incorrect interpretation that each lighting unit shall meet photometric requirement in all cases in conflict with Annex 9.
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GRE/2015/0020
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Proposal for Supplements to the 04, 05 and 06 series of amendments to Regulations No. 48
(France)
Description
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Proposal to delete the requirement for automatic leveling devices for all headlamps with light emitting diode (LED) light sources based upon the results of the GTB glare study. The proposal argues that the restriction discriminates against LED light sources based upon an erroneous understanding of light-source relevance to driver glare.
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Document Reference Number: GRE/2015/21
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Submitted by: France
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Document date: 02 Feb 15
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Document status: Superseded
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GRE/2014/34 | Proposal for Supplements to the 04, 05, and 06 series of amendments to Regulation No . 48
VGL-01-02/1 | EC comments on the draft VGL informal group terms of reference
WP.29/2016/18 | Proposal for Supplement 7 to the 06 series of amendments to Regulation No. 48
WP.29/2016/19 | Proposal for Supplement 9 to the 05 series of amendments to Regulation No. 48
WP.29/2016/20 | Proposal for Supplement 16 to the 04 series of amendments to Regulation No. 48
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20. The expert from France proposed to delete a design restrictive requirement in Regulation No. 48 for an auto-levelling device for low beam produced by any LED light sources, while for other light sources this requirement exists only if their reference luminous flux exceeds 2,000 Lm (ECE/TRANS/WP.29/GRE/2015/21 and GRE-73-25). According to the expert, should LED be treated in the same way as other lights sources, this would lead to more LED headlamps fitted on new vehicles, thus improving road safety and reducing CO2 emissions. The experts from Belgium, Germany, Japan and UK were of the view that this issue should be first referred to IWG VGL and be considered in one package with other proposals regarding levelling (see paras. 17 and 18 above), upon the understanding that a final solution developed by IWG VGL should be technology neutral. The experts from Italy, Spain, EC, CLEPA and OICA not only supported the French proposal as removing discrimination between various technologies of light sources, but also called for its adoption without delay, irrespective of the IWG activities. GRE agreed that the Chair would submit this issue to the June 2015 session of WP.29 for guidance and to report back to GRE at its next session.
9. Taking into account the recent GTB study (GRE-71-32), the expert from France proposed to delete a design restrictive requirement for an automatic levelling device for all headlamps with LED light sources, irrespective of their luminous flux (ECE/TRANS/WP.29/GRE/2014/34). GRE agreed that this proposal should be tackled at the next session, in conjunction with the GTB proposals on visibility and glare issues (see para. 14 below).
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GRE/2015/21
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03 Feb 2015
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Working Party
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Installation of Lighting and Lighting-Signalling Equipment
Installation of Lighting
Uniform Provisions Concerning the Approval of Vehicles with regard to the Installation of Lighting and Light-signalling Devices
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Proposal to delete the requirement for automatic leveling devices for all headlamps with light emitting diode (LED) light sources based upon the results of the GTB glare study. The proposal argues that the restriction discriminates against LED light sources based upon an erroneous understanding of light-source relevance to driver glare.
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GRE/2015/0021
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Proposal for a Supplement to the 01 series of amendments to Regulation No. 112
(France)
Description
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Proposal to delete the requirement that the total objective luminous flux of all LED modules producing the principal passing (main low) beam of a headlamp be greater than or equal to 1000 lumens because the requirement is design-restrictive, unnecessary given the objective criteria for luminous output and photometric grid points of the regulation, and obsolete given improvements in LED technologies.
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Document Reference Number: GRE/2015/22
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Submitted by: France
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Document date: 02 Feb 15
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Document status: Superseded
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GRE/2014/36 | Proposal for a Supplement to the 01 series of amendments to Regulation No. 112
GRE-73-21 | Proposal for a Supplement to the 01 series of amendments to Regulation No. 112
GRE-76-04/Rev.1 | Proposal for Supplement 7 to the 01 series of amendments to Regulation No. 112
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Apr 2015)
34. The expert from France proposed to delete a design restrictive requirement (ECE/TRANS/WP.29/GRE/2015/22 and GRE-73-26). This proposal received comments from the experts of Germany and the Netherlands. The expert from Poland suggested a different approach on this issue (GRE-73-21). The Chair invited the experts from France, Germany, Netherlands, Poland, CLEPA and IEC to prepare a revised proposal for the next session.
43. The expert from France proposed to delete a design restrictive requirement of a minimum luminous flux of 1,000 lm for LED in Regulations Nos. 112 and 123 (ECE/TRANS/WP.29/GRE/2014/35, ECE/TRANS/WP.29/GRE/2014/36, GRE-72-25). The expert from Poland proposed an alternative definition of photometric requirements (GRE-72-24). GRE supported the deletion of the 1,000 lm requirement, but could not agree with the requirement for light distribution of the beam pattern proposed as an alternative. GRE invited the expert from France, in cooperation with the expert from Poland, to prepare a revised proposal for consideration at the next session. All GRE experts were invited to contribute.
30. The expert of GTB presented the results of their study of minimum levels of flux projected in critical zones of the passing beam distribution of a H4 halogen reflector headlamp and a representative LED headlamp (GRE-76-25). Based on these results, he proposed to remove the design-specific requirement of a minimum objective flux (1,000 lm) for LED and halogen light sources and to replace it with a technology-neutral and performance-based requirement (GRE-76-04-Rev.1). The proposal received comments by the experts from France, Germany, Italy, Poland, UK, EC, OICA. As there was no unequivocal support to the proposal, GRE decided to keep it on the agenda of the next session and to pass it to IWG SLR at a later stage.
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GRE/2015/22
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03 Feb 2015
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Working Party
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Headlamps Emitting an Asymmetrical Passing Beam
Asymmetrical Beam Headlamps
Uniform Provisions Concerning the Approval of Motor Vehicle Headlamps Emitting an Asymmetrical Passing Beam or a Driving Beam or Both and Equipped with Filament Lamps and/or Light-Emitting Diode (LED) Modules
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Proposal to delete the requirement that the total objective luminous flux of all LED modules producing the principal passing (main low) beam of a headlamp be greater than or equal to 1000 lumens because the requirement is design-restrictive, unnecessary given the objective criteria for luminous output and photometric grid points of the regulation, and obsolete given improvements in LED technologies.
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GRE/2015/0022
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Proposal for a corrigendum to the 01 series of amendments to Regulation No. 112
(France)
Description
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Proposal to correct an inconsistency between the regulation text and Figure B of Annex 3.
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Document Reference Number: GRE/2015/23
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Submitted by: France
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Document date: 02 Feb 15
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Document status: Superseded
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73rd GRE session (13-17
Apr 2015)
35. The expert from France proposed to correct an inconsistency in Annex 3 (ECE/TRANS/WP.29/GRE/2015/23). GRE approved this proposal, but agreed to postpone to the next session a decision to submit it to WP.29 and AC.1 for consideration and vote, awaiting other possible proposals for amendments to this Regulation in the course of the simplification process.
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GRE/2015/23
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03 Feb 2015
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Working Party
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Headlamps Emitting an Asymmetrical Passing Beam
Asymmetrical Beam Headlamps
Uniform Provisions Concerning the Approval of Motor Vehicle Headlamps Emitting an Asymmetrical Passing Beam or a Driving Beam or Both and Equipped with Filament Lamps and/or Light-Emitting Diode (LED) Modules
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Proposal to correct an inconsistency between the regulation text and Figure B of Annex 3.
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GRE/2015/0023
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