Draft amendments to UN R53 (based on SLR-71-07, SLR-71-7, SLR-66-01, SLR-73-07, SLR-75-05, and WP.29/2024/30) updates the baseline document for the 05 series of amendments. Key changes include: simplification of definitions and general specifications; consolidation of individual specifications; addition of EV inclusion and failure provisions; editorial harmonization with UN R48 baseline regarding hyphenation, terminology, and formatting; replacement of “visual failure tell-tale” with “tell-tale indicating failure” and “rear-end collision alert signal” with RECAS; standardization of vehicle category references; adoption of scientific notation with lumens; simplification of paragraphs 6.4 and 6; and revision of the transitional provisions.

Based on SLR-76-03-Rev1 for R48 and tentatively applying WP.29/2024/76, IMMA presents transitional provisions for UN R53. The document outlines provisions applicable to all amendment series, including that Contracting Parties may grant type-approvals according to any preceding series and shall continue granting extensions of existing approvals. For the 05 series of amendments, specific dates establish when Contracting Parties shall accept or refuse type-approvals, with exceptions for equipment, parts, and unaffected vehicle systems.

Proposal to amend multiple paragraphs in UN R53. Changes include: paragraph 5.3. to add tolerance specifications and manufacturer fitting requirements; paragraphs 5.6.2.1., 5.6.2.2., and 5.6.2.3. to reference UN Regulation No. 48; paragraph 5.8.1. to clarify direction indicator lamp photometric characteristics; paragraph 5.19.2. regarding dual lamp assemblies marked “D”; paragraph 6.1.7.2. for HIAS failure tell-tale specifications; paragraphs 6.2.4., 6.3.3.1., 6.10.4., and 6.11.4. to define geometric visibility angles; paragraph 6.9.3. for circuit-closed tell-tale requirements; Annex 1 paragraphs 9 to 10

Proposal to correct mistakes found in the current 04 series of amendments and align with UN R48, with appropriate adaptation of L category vehicles.

The document considers options for the Communication form of UN R53 regarding whether to include the UN R48 series number. Option 1 retains the current form without the series number. Option 2 adopts the current Baseline document style. Option 3 adds an area in the comment section. Option 4 invites other ideas. Feedback is requested on which option should be adopted.

This document proposes draft provisions for a 05 series, updating the previous baseline (SLR-71-07). Key changes include simplification of definitions by referencing UN R48 where applicable; consolidation of geometric visibility requirements with uniform formatting; incorporation of electric vehicle (EV) provisions; inclusion of rear-end collision alert signal (RECAS); replacement of legacy terminology with hyphenated forms (e.g., “direction-indicator lamp,” “type-approved”); use of scientific notation for luminous intensity values; and reduction of transitional provisions to retain only the 05 series requirements. Annex 3 has been reserved and deleted. The regulation applies to the installation of lighting and light-signalling devices on motorcycles and prescribes mandatory and optional devices with specifications for position, geometric visibility, orientation, electrical connections, and tell-tales. Transitional provision dates remain undecided.