Pursuant to the decision to delete the phrase "last column of the table” from paragraph 6.1.6. in Regulation No. 7 following changes to the structure of this table, this proposal would delete the same phrase from paragraph 6.1.2. in Regulation No.6.

Proposal that would delete references to ‘retro-reflecting devices’ purusant to a decision of the Working Party on Lighting and clarify that testing of capabilities to detect and react to retro-reflecting devices is not required.

Proposal from Japan, based upon the request from OICA and superceding document GRE/2012/14, to clarify the “fixed position of a movable component”.

UN R4 specifies requirements regarding registration plates that are used primarily in Europe. Japan proposes to include additional provisions in order to extend the applicability of the regulation to registration plates of different sizes used in non-European countries. Japan also proposes creating Class A and Class B lamp categories towards this end.

UN R4 specifies requirements regarding registration plates that are used primarily in Europe. Japan proposes to include additional provisions in order to extend the applicability of the regulation to registration plates of different sizes used in non-European countries. This presentation supplements the proposal.

Proposal from Japan to extend the Regulation No. 48 type approval that will be a part of the IWVTA system to more countries and vehicles, following document WP.29-156-21-Rev.1. Japan examined R48 according to the IWVTA guidelines (WP.29-156-21-Rev.1, page 2: "(ii) whether amendments of the said UN Regulation is necessary or not (Some requirements should be converted into “If fitted” category.)" and found some devices that could be converted from “mandatory” to “optional”, including daytime running lamps, rear fog lamps and headlamp cleaners.

Japan submitted a proposal (GRE-69-24) to extend the Regulation No. 48 type approval that will be a part of the IWVTA system to more countries and vehicles. This document supplements that proposal.

Proposal to add registration plates used in non-European Contracting Parties to the scope of the regulation. This document is based on the previous document GRE-69-23.

Document GRE/2014/13 proposes to ensure that the introduction of the new class F marking materials does not conflict with the mandatory requirements for existing class C materials. The addition of Class F brings markings required under certain countries’ national legislation within the UN regulatory system. However, Japan actually prohibits the use of white retro-reflective markings on the rear of vehicles. Therefore, Japan proposes the addition of a footnote confirming the right of Contracting Parties to prohibit the use of Class F markings under national legislation.

Document GRE/2013/65/Rev.1 proposes a new class F of marking materials designed with chevron type pattern to be applied to special utility vehicles or trailers not ordinarily covered by standard contour marking materials. The proposal also attempts to harmonize a number of national requirements. Japan, however, prohibits white retro-reflecting materials at the rear of vehicles for safety reasons. Therefore, Japan proposes to clarify that the approval of Class F retro-reflective markings is dependent upon their definition within national regulatory requirements.

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.

Although required for motorcycles, Japan does not allow daytime running lamps on light cars and trucks. This presentation summarizes recent research into the impact of DRL on motorcycle and light vehicle conspicuity.

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.

Proposal to:

1. delete paragraphs 6.2.7.6.2. to 6.2.7.6.3.2. concerning transitional provisions for the 05 series of amendments,
2. to clarify that drivers may not switch OFF the dipped-beam headlamps manually when they are switched ON automatically according to paragraph 6.2.7.6.1., and
3. to clarify that daytime running lamps shall not be switched OFF except as specified in paragraphs 6.19.7.1. to 6.19.7.6. (For example, DRLs shall not be switched OFF when only the position lamps are ON.).

Japan proposals, modified pursuant to discussions during the 79th GRE session, to improve human-machine interfaces and otherwise clarify elements in the Headlamp Switching Task Force proposal for the electrical connections of headlamps, daytime running lamps, and related lighting devices (documents GRE/2018/20 and GRE-78-21/Rev.1).

European Commission and Japan joint position on the Task Force on Headlamp Switching (TFHS) proposal to introduce updated requirements for headlamps and daytime running lamps.

Comments on the proposal to introduce requirements for testing sun-load impact.

Proposal to clarify the conditions under which the vehicles may circulate with the dipped beam headlamps switched OFF.

Japan basically agrees with the proposal made by Germany but considers that certain points need clarification.

Proposal to minimize hazards to other traffic users such as glare and distraction by expanding the scope of the vehicle’s conditions subject to technical requirements under “normal conditions of use” (para. 5.1.), including use of lighting when parked or engine stopped.

Proposal to amend document ECE/TRANS/WP.29/GRE/2021/2 proposal for 08 series of amendments

Proposal to amend document ECE/TRANS/WP.29/GRE/2021/2

Proposal to amend GRE-85-20

Proposal for modification of Markings and Conformity of production

Document describes the current answer-back signal requirement in UN R48-09, which limits maximum luminous intensity to 700 cd on or above the HH line. The regulation practically prohibits use of direction indicators with filament bulb light sources as answer-back signals, despite conventional widespread use without safety issues. Japan proposes excluding direction indicators from the 700 cd limitation to allow conventional answer-back signals using direction indicators with filament light sources, while maintaining other restrictions including the 700 cd limitation for other functions and prohibition of front fog lamps, rear fog lamps and stop lamps as answer-back signals. Revision is needed before UN R48-09 mandate for new vehicles in September 2027.

Discussion paper presenting a proposal for technical requirements for an Automated Driving System marker lamp to improve social acceptance and facilitate traffic management and enforcement. The proposal addresses installation position (mandatory front and rear, optional side), visibility angle equivalent to direction-indicators, luminous intensity variation (continuous illumination without flashing, except nighttime dimming), combined use with direction-indicators (ADS marker lamp turned off when direction-indicator operates on same side), and applicable vehicle categories (M, N, L₆, L₇, and O when towed by automated driving vehicle). Survey results from Japan, UK, US, and Germany indicate approximately 70% of respondents support distinguishing automated from manual driving modes externally.

Proposal to amend para. 6.27.9.1. to allow an answer-back signal generated by the direction indicator lamp to be operated with a luminous intensity not exceeding its original specification, thereby excluding the direction indicator lamp from the 700 cd limitation on or above the HH line. The proposal aims to remove unnecessary restrictions on already type-approved light-signalling functions while maintaining technological neutrality and road safety.

Proposal to amend para. 6.27.9.1. to exclude direction indicator lamps and dipped-beam headlamps from the 700 cd luminous intensity limitation on or above the HH line when operated as answer-back signals, allowing these devices to operate with their original specifications, while maintaining prohibitions on front fog lamps, rear fog lamps, and stop lamps.

Proposal to require automatic headlamp activation upon start-up.