Proposal from the Informal Working for a new Resolution on light sources to simplify the content and amendment process for the light-source regulations UN R37, 99 and 128. The data sheets for light sources are moved from Annexes 1 of these Regulations to the draft Resolution. In addition, the draft phases out some filament light source categories (per the earlier document GRE/2015/29), add new LED categories LW3, LY3, LR5, LW5, and LY5 (per document GRE/2015/30), and aligns drawings of category LR4 with drawings of these new categories. These latter items were all approved during the 74th GRE session.

Proposal to require automatic switching of motorcycle daytime running lamps to headlamp illumination at night. The concern is that DRL are left on, causing glare. This proposal aligns with the provisions of UN R48.

Presentation in support of Japan’s proposal to require automatic switching between daytime running lamps and headlamps as a measure to prevent safety risks from DRL glare during night driving.

Request for interpretation on approvals of LED direction indicators integrated with daytime running lamps and using sequential activation of horizontal bars. Germany proposes a task for on sequential activation of direction indicators to develop clear provisions within the regulation, especially with regard to paragraph 5.6 (c): sequential activation … shall be one continuous line with no repeating alternation in the vertical direction.

OICA proposal to amend the German 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.

Amendments to the proposal by the Informal Working Group “Simplification of the Lighting and Light-Signalling Regulations” (SLR) to simplify the content and amendment process of the light source Regulations Nos. 37, 99 and 128.

Document GRE/2016/10 proposed to refine the transitional provisions of UN R48 pursuant to possibilities for the application of the regulation within the International Whole Vehicle Type Approval system. Since IWVTA allows for approvals to earlier versions of current regulations, the possibility exists where optional installation of advanced equipment could entail mandatory compliance with the latest version of UN R48. However, UN R48 imposes broad requirements such that efforts to add certain safety equipment are hindered by concerns over compliance with a broad range of requirements under the latest version of UN R48 that raises the consumer price to prohibitive levels. Therefore, OICA supports the solution proposed by GTB (document GRE/2016/10).

Presentation on the “phantom effect” of sunlight reflection on vehicle taillights, its role as a causation factor in road accidents, and research on a possible test method to evaluate light-signaling performance towards avoiding light washout under certain ambient conditions.

Revised 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.