The collective amendment presented in GRE/2016/34 extends the usage of LED light sources of UN R128 to front lighting Regulations Nos. 19, 98, 112, 113 and 123. The introduction of LED light source categories under UN R128 for forward lighting applications (front fog, low beam, high beam,
AFS) is planned for 2017. This presentation explains the plans, timeline, and dependencies GTB proposes to address through the collective amendment, especially within the context of the simplification of lighting regulations program.

Proposal to clarify that only external status indicators as referenced in UN R97 and R116 are addressed under the proposal to define such external indicators and introduce performance specifications under UN R48 for Vehicle Alarm Systems (VAS), Alarm Systems (AS) and immobilizers (draft Supplement 18 to the 04 series, Supplement 11 to the 05 series and Supplement 9 to the 06 series of amendments to UN R48).

Proposal to update document GRE/2016/34. At the 73rd GRE session, France proposed to delete a design restrictive requirement (GRE/2015/22 and GRE-73-26). This proposal received comments from Germany and the Netherlands. Poland suggested a different approach on this issue (GRE-73-21). The Chair invited France, Germany, Netherlands, Poland, CLEPA and IEC to prepare a revised proposal for the next session. Based upon the approach proposed in GRE/2015/22 and GRE-73-26, GTB has investigated the specification of minimum levels of flux projected in critical zones of the passing beam distribution. This approach offers a technology-neutral performance based requirement. The result of the GTB study is to propose minimum projected flux requirements in two zones:
a) 15°D-1°U/30°L-30°R to ensure overall adequate illumination of the road and
b) 3.5°D-1°U/30°L-30°R to ensure sufficient range.

Analysis raising concerns regarding the proposal to establish photometric requirements for Class B1 based on average real performance of present Class B (halogen/LED) without reference to design specifications such as the luminous flux of light source.

Editorial improvements to the proposal for Supplement 8 to the 01 series of amendments to UN R123.

At the entry into force of Regulation No. 0, the secure Internet database for the “data exchange of type approvals” (DETA) under Schedule 5 of Revision 3 to the 1958 Agreement may not be fully operational. This proposal from the DETA informal group introduces footnotes to clarify that requirements in paragraphs 4.4., 5.2. and Annex 6 do not apply until the DETA system is complete.

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.

GTB proposal for incorporation of the DETA Universal Identifier approval mark into the UN Regulation on direction indicators.

Presentation concerning the proposal to introduce a new optional “Class B1” headlamp.

Proposal from the DETA secretary to the IWVTA subgroup on UN R0.

Draft proposal prepared by the DETA secretary for transmission to the IWVTA subgroup on the 1958 Agreement.