Proposal to clarify the wording regarding the manual deactivation of headlamps. National use requirements are not harmonised and prescribe different scenarios for the use of the dipped beam headlamps. In the case where automatic activation is overridden and the headlamp switch is manually put into the ‘OFF’ position, the paragraph provides for a clear driver message that the headlamps are turned off when ambient conditions change to night time driving conditions.

Working draft of the proposal from the EMC Task Force to the October 2017 session of GRE.

Examples of loading situations and their influence on headlamp inclination cut-off.

Proposal from the IWVTA informal group to extract provisions from UN R116 into a new UN Regulation concerning the approval of immobilizers and the approval of a vehicle with regard to its immobilizer.

Proposal as sent by the SLR informal group to GRE for its October 2017 session for transitional provisions for the phasing out of the current lighting regulations (in terms of continued development and granting of new type approvals) in favor of the new lighting device and related regulations.

Proposal for amendments as sent to GRE for consideration at its October 2017 session in order to update definitions and references in light of the new simplified architecture for lighting regulations. The text was prepared by the informal group on the Simplification of Lighting Regulations (SLR) to group the definitions of existing UN Regulations dealing with lighting, light signalling, retro-reflective devices and installation into UN Regulation No. 48, except those which are specific for a device.

Proposal as sent by the SLR informal group to GRE in order to introduce references to the proposed new lighting device regulations in UN R48.06.

Draft text of the regulation as sent to GRE for formal consideration during its October 2017 session.

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.

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 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 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 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.

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.