Proposal from the Simplification of Lighting Regulations informal group to combine provisions of UN Regulations Nos. 4, 6, 7, 23, 38, 50, 77, 87 and 91 into a single regulation. This consolidation aims to streamline the administration and implementation of these lighting regulations while setting the foundation for a future shift towards performance-based approval requirements. This proposal restructures the existing body of lighting regulations without changing their content (e.g., technical requirements).

Proposal from the Simplification of Lighting Regulations informal group to consolidate common definitions of terms concerning lighting, light signalling, retro-reflective devices and device installation into Regulation No. 48. (Definitions specific to particular devices would be maintained in the respective device regulations.)

Proposal from the Simplification of Lighting Regulations informal group to introduce references to the three new simplified Regulations (Light-Signalling Devices (LSD), Road Illumination Devices (RID) and Retro-Reflective Devices (RRD)) into Regulation No. 48.

Proposal from the task force on Electromagnetic Compatibility to align UN R10 with the International Special Committee on Radio Interference (CISPR) 12 Standard vehicle narrow-band limit and the last CISPR 12 set-ups (artificial networks, harness location, Z-folding, …) for vehicles in charging mode.

Proposal from the Simplification of Lighting Regulations informal group to introduce transitional provisions for the phasing out of the existing Regulations on lighting and light-signalling in conjunction with the introduction of three new simplified Regulations on Light-Signalling Devices (LSD), Road Illumination Devices (RID) and Retro-Reflective Devices (RRD).

Proposal to introduce the following changes into the draft new Regulation on light-signalling devices:

1. Use of LED substitute light source(s) is allowed and does not constitute a change of the lamp type. However, lamp performances shall be tested during type approval also with the LED substitute light source. Approval of the lamp using filament light source(s) is a prerequisite for approval of the lamp using LED substitute light source(s).
2. COP testing of the lamp is required with an (etalon) filament light source only, because the LED substitute is the counterpart light source of the filament light source, resulting in equivalent photometrical lamp performance. The quality i.e. the equivalence to the filament light source, is controlled in R128.
3. Use of LED substitute light sources is at the discretion of the applicant, who shall declare this use, if any, to the Approval Authorities at the time of application for the first lamp approval or subsequent extension of approval issued for the version using the LED substitute light source.
4. The use of LED substitute light source(s) in a certain lamp type shall be indicated on the lamp by marking of the LED substitute light source category, in addition to the marking of the filament light source of which the LED substitute light source is the counterpart.
5. This marking on the lamp will be used for checking the allowance for use of lamps with LED substitute light sources in application of the Regulation on lamps installation on vehicle.
6. In case a lamp with colour filter(s) is approved for using LED substitute light source(s), this lamp shall be marked “G” to indicate that this lamp shall be equipped with LED substitute light source(s) marked “G” for colour and luminous intensity quality reasons.
7. The indication of both the filament light source and of its LED counterpart light source, if any, shall be explicitly provided in the communication form.

Proposal to introduce requirements for replaceable light-emitting diode (LED) light sources for forward lighting in the new Regulation on Road Illumination Devices (RID). As the Informal Working Group “Simplification of the Lighting and Light-Signalling Regulations” (IWG SLR) continues working on the new RID Regulation, it is not possible to indicate all detailed modifications that will be required to incorporate the replaceable LED light sources for forward lighting. However, in general, only simple editorial changes will be required. Further work is required to identify the changes that will be required in the annexes.

Proposal to introduce a new light emitting diode (LED) forward lighting light source category L1/6. The proposal is part of a package which also includes amendments to Regulation No. 128. 2. GTB proposes one category L1/6 with “maximum test temperature” 65 °C. The definition of the maximum test temperature is necessary to ensure interchangeability between approved light sources from different manufacturers. A separate (unique) light source category is specified for every “maximum test temperature”. The choice of installation of a light source with a given maximum test temperature is based on the application in the vehicle and determined by due diligence of the car maker and set maker, in the same way as is now the case with LED modules.

Proposal to introduce new light-emitting diode (LED) substitute light source categories C5W/LED, PY21W/LED and R5W/LED. This proposal is part of a package which also includes amendments to Regulation No. 128.

With the publication of Revision 8 of Regulation No. 37 and the subsequent adoption of the Consolidated Resolution on the common specification of light source categories (R.E.5) (ECE/TRANS/WP.29/2016/111), light source experts and users of light source Regulations have made the correct linkages between the Resolution and third party documents. This proposal corrects a number of minor editorial errors in sheets of filament light sources that were discovered while making such linkages. The proposal further includes a number of customary administrative updates of International Electrotechnical Commission (IEC) cap sheet numbers in the IEC cap sheet references.

Proposal to correct a reference to standard IEC (pursuant to a change in paragraph numbering of the IEC standard) and to align UN R37 with UN R48 and UN R128 with regard to the use of the term “chromaticity area”. The wording “required tolerance area” in case of colour is changed to “required chromaticity area” to align with Regulation No. 48. This proposal was initiated by a proposal to amend Regulation No. 128 aimed at avoiding confusion with other tolerance areas.

Proposal to introduce requirements and test specifications for light emitting diode (LED) light sources for forward lighting.

Proposal to introduce requirements and test specifications for light emitting diodes (LED) substitute light sources, including to

1. introduce provisions for LED substitute light sources into Regulation No. 128;
2. introduce new category sheets C5W/LED, PY21W/LED and R5W/LED based on LED technology into the Consolidated Resolution (R.E.5);
3. establish equivalence criteria as guidance for specifying sheets for LED substitute light source categories. (These guidelines are intended for publication, with the agreement of GRE, on the GRE website under “reference documents”, similar to criteria for new filament light sources for head lighting (GRE-77-04). In addition, these criteria are being prepared for insertion in publication IEC 60810.);
introduce equivalence reports for the new categories C5W/LED, PY21W/LED and R5W/LED in LED technology (see GRE-77-02).

Proposal to introduce requirements for light emitting diode (LED) substitute light sources into Regulations Nos. 48, 53, 74 and 86.

Proposal to re-insert paragraph 5.11.1.3. with regard to switching between headlamps and DRLs. Although GRE agreed to delete this and related paragraphs during its 77th session (see para. 19 and Annex II of the 77th session report), the Task Force on Headlamp Switching decided upon further review to retain the possibility to switch ON DRLs in conjunction with at least the rear position lamps without the need for the position lamps tell-tale in that case.

Proposal to enable approval of side-marker and position lamps with regard to switching requirements when mutually incorporated. Vehicles include designs where lamps wrap around vehicle corners. In cases where optional side-marker lamps are grouped with a position lamp that is reciprocally incorporated with the direction indicator, it should be possible to switch off the side-marker lamp (as can be done with the position lamp) in order to improve conspicuity of the direction indicator.

Proposal to update the definition of “stop lamp” (in line with similar definitions in UN R7 and UN R48) so that it would allow the use of different stop lamp activation methods for powered two-wheelers (e.g. by the application of a retarder or a similar device). A corresponding proposal for amendments to Regulation No. 78 (GRRF/2017/14) has been submitted to the September 2017 session of the Working Party on Braking and Running Gear.

Proposal to remove the prohibition against lamps “reciprocally incorporated” with any other lamp. This proposal would align UN R53 with UN R48 and correct an oversight from a previous amendment process.

Proposal to explicitly allow direction indicators to be activated when the motorcycle engine is stopped in order to signal the vehicle status. Some motorcycles currently offer this feature; however, it is not clear whether the scope of Regulation No. 53 covers and allows this function.