This regulation will be superseded by a new UN Regulation on Light-Signalling Devices (LSD) under the Simplification of Lighting Regulations development program.
| UN R38: Proposal for the 01 series of amendments | |
| Reference Number: WP.29/2018/98/Rev.1 | |
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Revised proposal from GRE (for the March 2019 WP.29 session) to introduce transitional provisions for the phasing out of UN R38 in conjunction with the introduction of the new UN Regulation on Light-Signaling Devices (LSD). |
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| Meeting Sessions: 176th WP.29 session (12-16 Nov 2018) and 177th WP.29 session (11-15 Mar 2019) | |
| Document date: 18 Dec 18 | |
| Document status: Adopted by WP.29 | |
| Relevant to: UN Regulation No. 38 | Rear Fog Lamps | |
| Adoption Vote | |
| This proposal (WP.29/2018/98/Rev.1) was adopted by the World Forum. Thirty-seven Contracting Parties out of the 49 applying UN R38 were present for the vote by AC.1. Thirty-seven voted in favor with zero against and zero abstaining. | |
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| UN R38: Proposal for the 01 series of amendments |
| Reference Number: WP.29/2018/98 |
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Proposal from GRE to introduce transitional provisions for the phasing out of UN R38 in conjunction with the introduction of the new UN Regulation on Light-Signaling Devices (LSD). |
| Meeting Sessions: 176th WP.29 session (12-16 Nov 2018) |
| Document date: 03 Aug 18 |
| Document status: Superseded |
| Relevant to: UN Regulation No. 38 | Rear Fog Lamps |
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| Draft new Regulation on uniform provisions concerning the approval of light-signalling devices |
| Reference Number: GRE/2017/9 |
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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). |
| Meeting Sessions: 78th GRE session (24-27 Oct 2017) |
| Document date: 07 Aug 17 |
| Document status: Superseded |
| Relevant to: UN Regulation No. 4 | Illumination of rear-registration plates of motor vehicles and their trailers, UN Regulation No. 6 | Direction Indicators, UN Regulation No. 7 | Position, Stop and End-outline Lamps, UN Regulation No. 23 | Reversing Lights, UN Regulation No. 38 | Rear Fog Lamps, UN Regulation No. 50 | Position and Indicator Lamps for Motorcycles, UN Regulation No. 77 | Parking Lamps, UN Regulation No. 87 | Daytime Running Lamps, UN Regulation No. 91 | Side-Marker Lamps, and UN Regulation No. 148 | Light-Signalling Devices (LSD) |
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| Proposal for Supplement 19 to Regulation No. 38 | |
| Reference Number: WP.29/2017/78 | |
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Proposal to clarify the requirements for light sources in the lighting and light-signalling Regulations listed in Annex 4 to Regulation No. 0 on the International Whole Vehicle Type Approval (IWVTA). |
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| Meeting Sessions: 172nd WP.29 session (20-23 Jun 2017) | |
| Document date: 10 Apr 17 | |
| Document status: Adopted text published | |
| Relevant to: UN Regulation No. 38 | Rear Fog Lamps | |
| Adoption Vote | |
| This proposal (WP.29/2017/78) was adopted by the World Forum. Thirty-seven Contracting Parties out of the 47 applying UN R38 were present for the vote by AC.1. Zero voted in favor with zero against and zero abstaining. | |
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| Proposal for Supplement 18 to Regulation No. 38 | |
| Reference Number: WP.29/2017/26 | |
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| Meeting Sessions: 171st WP.29 session (14-17 Mar 2017) | |
| Document date: 20 Dec 16 | |
| Document status: Adopted text published | |
| Relevant to: UN Regulation No. 38 | Rear Fog Lamps | |
| Adoption Vote | |
| This proposal (WP.29/2017/26) was adopted by the World Forum. Thirty-seven Contracting Parties out of the 47 applying UN R38 were present for the vote by AC.1. Thirty-seven voted in favor with zero against and zero abstaining. | |
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| Revision of document ECE/TRANS/WP.29/GRE/2016/31 |
| Reference Number: GRE-76-22/Rev.1 |
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Revised proposal (removing the section on UN R48 and incorporating corrections noted in document GRE-76-07) to refine the requirements for lamps equipped with several light sources, including in systems fitted with an operating tell-tale that indicates the failure of any one of these light sources. In the case of failure of any one light source in a single lamp containing more than one light source, either the light intensity must comply with the minimum intensity required in the table of standard light distribution in space or, for lamps used in systems where a tell-tale indicates the failure of any one of the light sources, the light intensity in the axis of reference must be at least 50 per cent of the minimum intensity required. This collective amendment addresses Regulations Nos. 7, 23, 38, 77, 91 and 119. The proposals concerning UN R48 will be resubmitted for consideration during the 77th GRE session. |
| Submitted by: GTB |
| Meeting Sessions: 76th GRE session (25-28 Oct 2016) |
| Document date: 26 Oct 16 |
| Document status: Superseded |
| Relevant to: UN Regulation No. 7 | Position, Stop and End-outline Lamps, UN Regulation No. 23 | Reversing Lights, UN Regulation No. 38 | Rear Fog Lamps, UN Regulation No. 48 | Installation of Lighting and Lighting-Signalling Equipment, UN Regulation No. 77 | Parking Lamps, UN Regulation No. 91 | Side-Marker Lamps, and UN Regulation No. 119 | Cornering Lamps |
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| Correction to document GRE/2016/31 |
| Reference Number: GRE-76-07 |
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Correction to the proposal for a collective amendment to Regulations Nos. 7, 23, 38, 48, 77, 91 and 119. Since the cornering lamp projects a beam to the left and right of the reference axis, it is not relevant to check the photometric values in the reference axis (HV). Therefore, the test point at 2.5°D, 45°L or R shall be used. |
| Submitted by: GTB |
| Meeting Sessions: 76th GRE session (25-28 Oct 2016) |
| Document date: 17 Oct 16 |
| Document status: Superseded |
| Relevant to: UN Regulation No. 7 | Position, Stop and End-outline Lamps, UN Regulation No. 23 | Reversing Lights, UN Regulation No. 38 | Rear Fog Lamps, UN Regulation No. 48 | Installation of Lighting and Lighting-Signalling Equipment, UN Regulation No. 77 | Parking Lamps, UN Regulation No. 91 | Side-Marker Lamps, and UN Regulation No. 119 | Cornering Lamps |
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| Proposal for a collective amendment to Regulations Nos. 7, 23, 38, 48, 77, 91 and 119 |
| Reference Number: GRE/2016/31 |
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The current requirements on light source failure in lamps equipped with multiple light sources differ across UN Regulations. GTB submitted and then withdrew a proposal to align these requirements (GRE/2016/13). This updated proposal improves upon the text of the previous proposal to refine the requirements for lamps equipped with several light sources, including in systems fitted with an operating tell-tale that indicates the failure of any one of these light sources. In the case of failure of any one light source in a single lamp containing more than one light source, either the light intensity must comply with the minimum intensity required in the table of standard light distribution in space or, for lamps used in systems where a tell-tale indicates the failure of any one of the light sources, the light intensity in the axis of reference must be at least 50 per cent of the minimum intensity required. |
| Submitted by: GTB |
| Meeting Sessions: 76th GRE session (25-28 Oct 2016) |
| Document date: 12 Aug 16 |
| Document status: Superseded |
| Relevant to: UN Regulation No. 7 | Position, Stop and End-outline Lamps, UN Regulation No. 23 | Reversing Lights, UN Regulation No. 38 | Rear Fog Lamps, UN Regulation No. 48 | Installation of Lighting and Lighting-Signalling Equipment, UN Regulation No. 77 | Parking Lamps, UN Regulation No. 91 | Side-Marker Lamps, and UN Regulation No. 119 | Cornering Lamps |
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| Proposal for a collective amendment to Regulations Nos. 4, 6, 7, 23, 38, 50, 77, 87, 91 and 119 |
| Reference Number: GRE/2016/30 |
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This proposal removes the requirement to indicate the rated wattage in the marking of lamps equipped with electronic light source control gear and/or non-replaceable light sources and/or light source module(s). From an electronic point of view, the information of the wattage brings no benefit and is confusing if the same module is used in different systems and at different wattages. |
| Submitted by: GTB |
| Meeting Sessions: 76th GRE session (25-28 Oct 2016) |
| Document date: 11 Aug 16 |
| Document status: Superseded |
| Relevant to: UN Regulation No. 4 | Illumination of rear-registration plates of motor vehicles and their trailers, UN Regulation No. 6 | Direction Indicators, UN Regulation No. 7 | Position, Stop and End-outline Lamps, UN Regulation No. 23 | Reversing Lights, UN Regulation No. 38 | Rear Fog Lamps, UN Regulation No. 50 | Position and Indicator Lamps for Motorcycles, UN Regulation No. 77 | Parking Lamps, UN Regulation No. 87 | Daytime Running Lamps, UN Regulation No. 91 | Side-Marker Lamps, and UN Regulation No. 119 | Cornering Lamps |
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| Proposal for collective amendments to Regulations No. 7, 23, 38, 77, 91, and 119 |
| Reference Number: GRE/2016/13 |
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Proposal to refine the requirements for lamps equipped with several light sources, including in systems fitted with an operating tell-tale that indicates the failure of any one of these light sources. In the case of failure of any one light source in a single lamp containing more than one light source, either the light intensity must comply with the minimum intensity required in the table of standard light distribution in space or, for lamps used in systems where a tell-tale indicates the failure of any one of the light sources, the light intensity in the axis of reference must be at least 50 per cent of the minimum intensity required. |
| Submitted by: GTB |
| Meeting Sessions: 75th GRE session (5-8 Apr 2016) |
| Document date: 21 Jan 16 |
| Document status: Withdrawn |
| Relevant to: UN Regulation No. 7 | Position, Stop and End-outline Lamps, UN Regulation No. 23 | Reversing Lights, UN Regulation No. 38 | Rear Fog Lamps, UN Regulation No. 77 | Parking Lamps, UN Regulation No. 91 | Side-Marker Lamps, and UN Regulation No. 119 | Cornering Lamps |
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| Proposal for Supplement 18 to Regulation No. 38 |
| Reference Number: GRE/2015/11 |
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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. |
| Submitted by: GTB |
| Meeting Sessions: 73rd GRE session (13-17 Apr 2015) |
| Document date: 23 Jan 15 |
| Document status: Superseded |
| Relevant to: UN Regulation No. 38 | Rear Fog Lamps |
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| Proposal for Supplement 17 to Regulation No. 38 |
| Reference Number: WP.29/2015/19 |
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Proposal approved by the GRE to correct an error introduced into the regulation through Supplement 16. |
| Meeting Sessions: 165th WP.29 session (10-13 Mar 2015) |
| Document date: 26 Dec 14 |
| Document status: Adopted text published |
| Relevant to: UN Regulation No. 38 | Rear Fog Lamps |
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| Working draft of UN Regulation No. 38 under the draft horizontal reference document |
| Reference Number: SLR-03-07 |
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Revision of the regulation on rear fog lamps pursuant to the proposal to simplify the UN lighting regulations. |
| Submitted by: Germany |
| Meeting Sessions: 3rd SLR session (14 Jan 2015) |
| Document date: 22 Dec 14 |
| Document status: Superseded |
| Relevant to: UN Regulation No. 38 | Rear Fog Lamps and WP.29 Regulatory Project | Simplification of Lighting Regulations |
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| Proposal for Supplement 17 to the original series of Regulation No. 38 |
| Reference Number: GRE-72-09 |
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This proposal would correct an error introduced into the regulation through Supplement 16. |
| Submitted by: GTB |
| Meeting Sessions: 72nd GRE session (20-22 Oct 2014) |
| Document date: 22 Aug 14 |
| Document status: Superseded |
| Relevant to: UN Regulation No. 38 | Rear Fog Lamps |
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| Proposal for amendments to document WP.29/2013/69 concerning UN R4, 6, 7, 23, 38, 50, 77, 87, 91, and 119 |
| Reference Number: WP.29-161-06 |
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Revisions to the GRE proposal (document WP.29/2013/69) to insert provisions for the use of incandescent light sources in the case of light source modules and lamps with non-replaceable light sources and to update the Conformity of Production requirements (CoP). This proposal also applies to documents: |
| Meeting Sessions: 161st WP.29 session (12-15 Nov 2013) |
| Document date: 01 Nov 13 |
| Document status: Superseded |
| Relevant to: UN Regulation No. 4 | Illumination of rear-registration plates of motor vehicles and their trailers, UN Regulation No. 6 | Direction Indicators, UN Regulation No. 7 | Position, Stop and End-outline Lamps, UN Regulation No. 23 | Reversing Lights, UN Regulation No. 38 | Rear Fog Lamps, UN Regulation No. 50 | Position and Indicator Lamps for Motorcycles, UN Regulation No. 77 | Parking Lamps, UN Regulation No. 87 | Daytime Running Lamps, UN Regulation No. 91 | Side-Marker Lamps, and UN Regulation No. 119 | Cornering Lamps |
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| Proposal for Supplement 17 to Regulation No. 38 |
| Reference Number: WP.29/2013/79 |
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GRE proposal to insert provisions for the use of incandescent light sources in the case of light source modules and lamps with non-replaceable light sources and to update the Conformity of Production (CoP) requirements. |
| Meeting Sessions: 161st WP.29 session (12-15 Nov 2013) |
| Document date: 16 Aug 13 |
| Document status: Superseded |
| Relevant to: UN Regulation No. 38 | Rear Fog Lamps |
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| Proposal for collective amendments - Regulations Nos. 6, 7, 19, 23, 38, 87 and 91 |
| Reference Number: GRE/2013/16 |
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Text prepared by Poland and Austria to clarify the possibility of installing on vehicles light-signalling devices which obtained a type approval according to component UN Regulations. |
| Submitted by: Poland |
| Meeting Sessions: 69th GRE session (8-11 Apr 2013) |
| Document date: 25 Jan 13 |
| Document status: Superseded |
| Relevant to: UN Regulation No. 6 | Direction Indicators, UN Regulation No. 7 | Position, Stop and End-outline Lamps, UN Regulation No. 19 | Front Fog Lamps, UN Regulation No. 23 | Reversing Lights, UN Regulation No. 38 | Rear Fog Lamps, UN Regulation No. 87 | Daytime Running Lamps, and UN Regulation No. 91 | Side-Marker Lamps |
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| Proposal for Supplement 17 to the 00 series of amendments to Regulation No. 38 |
| Reference Number: GRE/2013/27 |
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Submitted by Germany in order to update the Conformity of Production (CoP) requirements. |
| Submitted by: Germany |
| Meeting Sessions: 69th GRE session (8-11 Apr 2013) |
| Document date: 28 Jan 13 |
| Document status: Superseded |
| Relevant to: UN Regulation No. 38 | Rear Fog Lamps |
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| Proposal for editorial correction to document GRE/2012/36 |
| Reference Number: GRE-68-25 |
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GRE/2012/26 is a proposal from the Working Party “Brussels 1952” (GTB) to update provisions on heat resistance tests. This correction from GTB provides an improved justification for the proposed amendments. |
| Submitted by: GTB |
| Meeting Sessions: 68th GRE session (16-18 Oct 2012) |
| Document date: 16 Oct 12 |
| Relevant to: UN Regulation No. 38 | Rear Fog Lamps and UN Regulation No. 87 | Daytime Running Lamps |
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| Proposal for Supplement 16 to Regulation No. 38 |
| Reference Number: WP.29/2012/71 |
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Proposal as adopted by the Working Party on Lighting and Light-Signalling (GRE) at its sixty-seventh session to introduce provisions for the use of light-emitting diode (LED) light sources per the draft Regulation (Regulation No. 127: documents WP.29/2010/44 and Corr.1). |
| Meeting Sessions: 158th WP.29 session (13-16 Nov 2012) |
| Document date: 27 Jul 12 |
| Relevant to: UN Regulation No. 38 | Rear Fog Lamps |
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| Proposal for collective amendments to Regulations Nos. 38 and 87 |
| Reference Number: GRE/2012/36 |
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Proposal from the Working Party “Brussels 1952” (GTB) to update provisions on heat resistance tests. |
| Submitted by: GTB |
| Meeting Sessions: 68th GRE session (16-18 Oct 2012) |
| Document date: 06 Aug 12 |
| Relevant to: UN Regulation No. 38 | Rear Fog Lamps and UN Regulation No. 87 | Daytime Running Lamps |
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| Proposal for Collective amendments to Regulations Nos. 4, 6, 7, 23, 38, 50, 77, 87, 91 and 119 |
| Reference Number: GRE/2012/20 |
| Submitted by: Germany |
| Meeting Sessions: 67th GRE session (26-29 Mar 2012) |
| Document date: 13 Jan 12 |
| Document status: Superseded |
| Relevant to: UN Regulation No. 4 | Illumination of rear-registration plates of motor vehicles and their trailers, UN Regulation No. 6 | Direction Indicators, UN Regulation No. 7 | Position, Stop and End-outline Lamps, UN Regulation No. 23 | Reversing Lights, UN Regulation No. 38 | Rear Fog Lamps, UN Regulation No. 50 | Position and Indicator Lamps for Motorcycles, UN Regulation No. 77 | Parking Lamps, UN Regulation No. 87 | Daytime Running Lamps, UN Regulation No. 91 | Side-Marker Lamps, and UN Regulation No. 119 | Cornering Lamps |
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| Proposal for Supplement 16 to Regulation No. 38 |
| Reference Number: GRE/2011/10 |
| Submitted by: GTB |
| Meeting Sessions: 65th GRE session (28-31 Mar 2011) |
| Document date: 14 Jan 11 |
| Relevant to: UN Regulation No. 38 | Rear Fog Lamps |
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| Proposal for Supplement 16 to Regulation No. 38 |
| Reference Number: GRE-64-32 |
| Submitted by: India |
| Meeting Sessions: 64th GRE session (4-7 Oct 2010) |
| Document date: 27 Sep 10 |
| Relevant to: UN Regulation No. 38 | Rear Fog Lamps |
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| Proposal for Supplement 16 to Regulation No. 38 |
| Reference Number: GRE/2010/5 |
| Submitted by: GTB |
| Meeting Sessions: 63rd GRE session (29-31 Mar 2010) and 64th GRE session (4-7 Oct 2010) |
| Document date: 14 Jan 10 |
| Relevant to: UN Regulation No. 38 | Rear Fog Lamps |
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| Proposal for Supplement 15 to Regulation No. 38 |
| Reference Number: WP.29/2010/18 |
| Meeting Sessions: 150th WP.29 session (9-12 Mar 2010) |
| Document date: 18 Dec 09 |
| Relevant to: UN Regulation No. 38 | Rear Fog Lamps |
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| Collective amendment to UNECE Regulations Nos. 4, 6, 7, 23, 38, 50, 77, 87, 91 and 119 |
| Reference Number: GRE-62-10 |
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Proposal to complete the requirements regarding the use of cap–holder systems in the case of light source modules in a lamp. |
| Submitted by: Germany |
| Meeting Sessions: 62nd GRE session (6-9 Oct 2009) |
| Document date: 30 Sep 09 |
| Relevant to: UN Regulation No. 4 | Illumination of rear-registration plates of motor vehicles and their trailers, UN Regulation No. 6 | Direction Indicators, UN Regulation No. 7 | Position, Stop and End-outline Lamps, UN Regulation No. 23 | Reversing Lights, UN Regulation No. 38 | Rear Fog Lamps, UN Regulation No. 50 | Position and Indicator Lamps for Motorcycles, UN Regulation No. 77 | Parking Lamps, UN Regulation No. 87 | Daytime Running Lamps, UN Regulation No. 91 | Side-Marker Lamps, and UN Regulation No. 119 | Cornering Lamps |
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