Vehicle Standard (Australian Design Rule 13/00 – Installation of Lighting and Light Signalling Devices on other than L-Group Vehicles) 2005 Amendment 3 (Cth)

Vehicle Standard (Australian Design Rule 13/00 – Installation of Lighting and Light Signalling Devices on other than L-Group Vehicles) 2005 Amendment 3

I, ANTHONY NORMAN ALBANESE, Minister for Infrastructure, Transport, Regional Development and Local Government determine this vehicle standard under subsection 7 (1) of the Motor Vehicle Standards Act 1989.

Dated 6 July 2009

[Signed]

Anthony Norman Albanese

Minister for Infrastructure, Transport, Regional Development and Local Government.

CONTENTS

LEGISLATIVE PROVISIONS............................................................................ 3

AMENDMENT OF VEHICLE STANDARD...................................................... 3

SCHEDULE 1.................................................................................................................... 4

SCHEDULE 2.................................................................................................................... 8

LEGISLATIVE PROVISIONS

1.1.Name of Legislative Instrument

1.1.1.This instrument is the Vehicle Standard (Australian Design Rule 13/00 – Installation of Lighting and Light Signalling Devices on other than L-Group Vehicles) 2005 Amendment 3.

1.2.Commencement

1.2.1.This instrument commences on the day after it is registered.

AMENDMENT OF VEHICLE STANDARD

2.1.The changes specified in Schedules 1 and 2 amend Vehicle Standard (Australian Design Rule 13/00 – Installation of Lighting and Light Signalling Devices on other than L-Group Vehicles) 2005.

SCHEDULE 1

Delete clauses 0.3, 0.3.1 and 0.3.2.

Clause 3.1., delete text and insert new text “Refer to Vehicle Standard (Australian Design Rule Definitions and Vehicle Categories) 2005.”

Insert new clause “3.2 Refer to paragraph 2 of Appendix A.”

Clause 4.1, amend to read “… clauses (4.1.1-4.1.2)”

Clause 4.1.1 amend to read “Appendix A as varied by Part 5 Exemptions and Alternative Procedures and, including Part 6 Supplementary General Requirements, Part 7 Individual Requirements and Part 8 Variations to the Requirements for Lamps in Appendix A.”

Clause 4.2 amend to read ”Where the fitment of a lamp is indicated as optional, this means that it is not mandatory to fit the lamp, but if fitted, the lamp(s) are required to comply with this standard.

Delete clause 4.1.3 and footnote 1/

Clause 5.1 amend to read “ The following provisions of Appendix A do not apply to this standard.”

Clause 5.1 at Section 7 amend to read “Modifications and extensions of the approval of the vehicle type or of the installation of its lighting and light‑signalling devices”

Clause 5.2 delete “6.21. Retro-reflective Marking by Means of Side and Rear Retro-reflective Lines and Contour Markings.”

Clause 5.4 amend to read “For side marker lamps, manufacturers may choose not to meet the requirements of paragraph 6.18 of Appendix A, in which case they must meet the requirements of clause 7.2 of this standard.”

Clause 5.5 amend to read “For front position lamps, manufacturers may choose not to meet the requirements of paragraph 6.9.1 of Appendix A, in which case they must meet the requirements in clause 8.4 of this standard.”

Clause 5.5 insert note “.....table below.

Where there is no referenced ADR in the table for lighting or marking components, the UNECE regulation referenced in Appendix A shall apply.”

Clause 5.5 for existing table substitute

Appendix A			Read as
Clause	Title	Where it says	Read as
6.1.	Main-Beam Headlamps	Regulations Nos. 98 and 112	ADR 46/00
6.2.	Dipped-Beam Headlamps	Regulations Nos. 98 and 112	ADR 46/00
6.3.	Front Fog Lamps	Regulation No. 19	ADR 50/00
6.4.	Reversing Lamp	Regulation No. 23	ADR 1/00
6.5.	Direction Indicator Lamp	Regulation No. 6	ADR 6/00
6.7.	Stop Lamp	Regulation No.7	ADR 49/00
6.8.	Rear Registration Plate Lamp	Regulation No.4	ADR 48/00
6.9.	Front Position Lamp	Regulation No. 7	ADR 49/00
6.10.	Rear Position Lamp	Regulation No. 7	ADR 49/00
6.11.	Rear Fog Lamp	Regulation No. 38	ADR 52/00
6.12.	Parking Lamp	Regulation No. 77	Approval to UNECE R 77
6.13.	End-Outline Marker Lamp	Regulation No. 7	ADR 49/00
6.14.	Rear Retro-reflector, non-triangular	Regulation No. 3	ADR 47/00
6.15.	Rear Retro-reflector, triangular	Regulation No. 3	ADR 47/00
6.16.	Front Retro-reflector, non-triangular	Regulation No. 3	ADR 47/00
6.17	Side Retro-reflector, non-triangular	Regulation No. 3	ADR 47/00
6.18	Side Marker Lamp	Regulation No. 91	ADR 74/00
6.19.	Daytime Running Lamp	Regulation No. 87	ADR 76/00
6.20.	Cornering Lamp	Regulation No. 119	ADR 45/01 or approval to UNECE R 119
6.21	Conspicuity Markings	Regulation No. 104	Approval to UNECE R 104
6.22	Adaptive Front lighting Systems	Regulation No. 123	Approval to UNECE R 123

Clause 6.1.1 amend to read “In addition to the lamps specified in paragraph 5.16 of Appendix A, vehicles may be equipped with those lamps specified in part 7 of this standard.”

Clause 6.1.5 amend to read “In addition to the main beam headlamps in paragraph 6.1 of Appendix A, a further two or four driving lamps may be installed as long as they comply with clause 7.3 of this standard.”

Clause 6.2 amend to read “Table 1 lists the colours and the relevant component lighting standards applicable for each type of lamp.”

Clause 6.2 for existing table substitute

LAMP	COLOUR OF EMITTED LIGHT	Component Rule
Main-beam headlamp	White	46/00 or 77/00
Dipped-beam headlamp	White	46/00 or 77/00
Front fog lamp	White or Yellow	50/00
Reversing lamp	White	1/00
Direction-indicator lamp	Amber	6/00
Hazard warning signal	Amber	6/00
Stop lamp	Red	49/00
Centre High-Mounted Stop Lamp	Red	49/00 or 60/00
Front position lamp	White. The front position lamp may be amber in colour if the lamp is “combined” with a “Side Marker Lamp” as defined in paragraph 2.7.5 for Appendix A to this vehicle standard.	49/00
Rear position lamp	Red	49/00
Front fog lamps	White	50/00
Rear fog lamp	Red	52/00
Parking lamp	White in front, red at the rear, amber if reciprocally incorporated with side –direction-indicators or side marker lamps.	UNECE R 77
Side-marker lamp	Amber to the front, red to the rear. For side-marker lamps complying with ADR 74/00 and fitted according to paragraph 6.18 of Appendix A of this vehicle standard, the lamp must emit amber light to the front and rear except for the rearmost lamp which may emit red light.	74/00 or ADR 45/01
End-outline marker lamp	White or amber to the front, red to the rear.	49/00
Daytime running lamp	White	76/00
Rear retro-reflector, non triangular	Red	47/00
Front retro-reflector, non triangular	Incidental to incident light (also known as white or colourless retro reflector).	47/00
Side retro-reflector, non triangular	Amber: however the rearmost side retro-reflector can be red if it is grouped or has part of the light emitting surface in common with the rear position lamp, the rear end-outline marker lamp, the rear fog lamp, the stop lamp or the red rearmost side-marker lamp.	47/00
External cabin lamp:	Amber	ADR 45/01
Cornering lamp	White or Amber	ADR 45/01
Rear retro reflector, triangular	Red	ADR 47/00
Adaptive Front lighting Systems	White	UNECE R 123

Clause 7.1.3 amend to read “Arrangement: see clauses 7.1.4 and 7.1.4.3.”

Clause 7.2.2 amend to read “Number: Lamps complying with ADR 45/… are to be fitted according to the following Arrangement. Alternatively, lamps complying with ADR 74/… and fitted according to paragraph 6.18 of Appendix A of this standard are deemed to comply”

Insert new clause “8.2.3 For directional-indicator lamp requirements on a TA (O1) category trailer having an overall width not exceeding 980 mm, manufacturers may choose to comply with:

the provision under paragraph 6.5 of Appendix A of this standard with additional position requirements to the options in paragraph 6.5.4.1, such that the distance between the inner edges of the two apparent surfaces in the direction of the reference axis shall not be less than 180 mm; or

the provisions for directional-indicator lamps in ADR 19/02, Appendix A, paragraph 6.3”

Insert new clause “8.3.2 For stop lamp requirements on a TA (O1) category trailer having an overall width not exceeding 980 mm, manufacturers may choose to comply with:

the provision under paragraph 6.7 of Appendix A of this standard with additional position requirements to the options in paragraph 6.7.4.1, such that the distance between the inner edges of the two apparent surfaces in the direction of the reference axis shall not be less than 180 mm; or

the provisions for stop lamps in ADR 19/02 Appendix A, paragraph 6.4.”

Clause 8.4.1 amend to read “Presence: see clause 5.5 of this standard.”

Clause 8.4.1.3 amend to read “Mandatory on trailers over 1,600 mm to 1,800 mm wide and over 4 metres in length unless two side marker lamps complying with the requirements ADR 45/.. are fitted to the side of the trailer and positioned in accordance with clauses 7.2.1 and 7.2.2 of this vehicle standard or side marker lamps complying with ADR 74/00 and fitted according to paragraph 6.18 of Appendix A of this vehicle standard.”

Clause 8.4.1.5 amend to read “Mandatory on trailers over 1,800 mm to 2,100 mm wide unless 2 side marker lamps complying with the requirements of ADR 45/… are fitted to the side of the trailer and positioned in accordance with clauses 7.2.1 and 7.2.2 of this vehicle standard or side marker lamps complying with ADR 74/… and fitted according to paragraph 6.18 of Appendix A of this standard are fitted.”

Clause 8.4.1.6 amend to read “Mandatory on trailers over 2,100 mm wide.”

Clause 8.5.1 amend to read “Presence: Paragraph 6.11.1 of Appendix A does not apply. The fitment of rear fog lamps is optional in this standard.”

Clause 8.6.3 amend to read “For the purpose of determining the maximum achievable separation height in clauses 8.6.1 and 8.6.2 above, consideration must be given to whether there is available permanent structure in the mounting plane. Available permanent structure does not include structural elements which would need to be provided for the sole purpose of mounting these lamps.”

Clause 8.6.4 amend to read “Position: In paragraph 6.13.4 of Appendix A, additionally an end-outline marker lamp at or near the front of a motor vehicle may be mounted on an external rear vision mirror or a mirror support provided that no part of the lens of the lamp is visible to the driver when seated in the normal driving position and the mirror is correctly adjusted. The height requirements of paragraph 6.13.4.2 of Appendix A do not apply to end-outline marker lamps mounted on external rear vision mirrors.”

Insert new clause “8.9 REVERSING LAMP”

Insert new clause “8.9.1 Presence: paragraph 6.4.1 of Appendix A of this standard, where it states Mandatory read Optional for trailer categories.”

Insert new clause “8.10 REAR POSITION LAMP”

Insert new clause “8.10.1 For rear position lamp requirements on a TA (O1) category trailer having an overall width not exceeding 980 mm, manufacturers may choose to comply with;

the provisions of paragraph 6.10 of Appendix A of this standard with additional position requirements to the options in paragraph 6.10.4.1, such that the distance between the inner edges of the two apparent surfaces in the direction of the reference axis shall be not less than 180 mm; or

the provisions for rear position lamps in ADR 19/02, Appendix A, paragraph 6.7.”

Insert new clause “8.11 REAR RETRO‑REFLECTOR, NON‑TRIANGULAR”

Insert new clause “8.11.1 For rear retro-reflector, non-triangular, requirements on a TA (O1) category trailer having an overall width not exceeding 980 mm, manufacturers may choose to comply with;

the provisions of paragraph 6.14 of Appendix A of this standard with additional position requirement to the options in paragraph 6.14.4.1, such that the distance between the inner edges of the two apparent surfaces in the direction of the reference axis shall be not less than 180 mm; or

the provisions for rear retro-reflectors, non-triangular, in ADR 19/02, Appendix A, paragraph 6.8.”

Insert new clause “8.12 REAR RETRO‑REFLECTOR, TRIANGULAR

Insert new clause 8.12.1 “Rear retro-reflectors, triangular, shall be optional for a TA (O1) category trailer having an overall width not exceeding 980 mm.”

Insert new clause 8.12.2 “For rear retro-reflectors, triangular, when fitted to a TA (O1) category trailer having an overall width not exceeding 980 mm, the provision of paragraph 6.15. of Appendix A of this standard shall apply with additional position requirements to the options in paragraph 6.15.4.1, such that the distance between the inner edges of the two apparent surfaces in the direction of the reference axis shall be not less than 180 mm.”

Insert new clause “8.13 FRONT RETRO‑REFLECTOR, NON‑TRIANGULAR”

Insert new clause “8.13.1 Front retro-reflectors, non-triangular, shall be optional for TA (O1) category trailer having an overall width not exceeding 980 mm.”

Insert new clause “8.13.1 For front retro-reflectors, non-triangular, when fitted to a TA (O1) category trailer having an overall width not exceeding 980 mm, the provision of paragraph 6.16. of Appendix A of this standard shall apply with additional position requirements to the options in paragraph 6.16.4.1, such that the distance between the inner edges of the two apparent surfaces in the direction of the reference axis shall be not less than 180 mm.”

Insert new clause “8.14 DAYTIME RUNNING LAMP”

Insert new clause “8.14.1 In paragraph 6.19.1 of Appendix A of this standard, where it states Mandatory read Optional.”

Insert new clause “8.15 CONSPICUITY MARKINGS”

Insert new clause “8.15.1 In paragraph 6.21.1.2 of Appendix A of this standard, where it states Mandatory read Optional.”

Amend clause 9.1. to read: “The technical requirements of any of the editions of UN-ECE REGULATION No. 48 UNIFORM PROVISIONS CONCERNING THE APPROVAL OF VEHICLES WITH REGARD TO THE INSTALLATION OF LIGHTING AND LIGHT-SIGNALLING DEVICES incorporating the 00 series of amendments up to and including the edition incorporating the 04 series of amendments are deemed to be equivalent to the technical requirements of this rule.”

Clause 9.3 amend to read “The technical requirements of FMVSS 108 “Lamps, Reflective Devices and Associated Equipment” for high-mounted stop lamps – as amended to F.R. Vol 62 No. 46 10/03/97 are deemed to be equivalent to the S3 Category stop lamp installation requirements of this standard.”

Replace Appendix A with the contents shown in Schedule 2.

SCHEDULE 2

Insert the following as Appendix A (see next page).

APPENDIX A

AGREEMENT

CONCERNING THE ADOPTION OF UNIFORM TECHNICAL PRESCRIPTIONS
FOR WHEELED VEHICLES, EQUIPMENT AND PARTS WHICH CAN BE FITTED
AND/OR BE USED ON WHEELED VEHICLES AND THE CONDITIONS FOR RECIPROCAL RECOGNITION OF APPROVALS GRANTED ON THE BASIS OF THESE PRESCRIPTIONS */

*/ Former title of the Agreement:

(Revision 2, including the amendments which entered into force on 16 October 1995)

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Addendum 47: Regulation No. 48

Revision 5

Incorporating all valid text up to:

03 series of amendments - Date of entry into force: 10 October 2006 **/

Corrigendum 2 to Revision 3, subject of Depositary Notification C.N.1149.2006.TREATIES-5 dated 13 December 2006

Corrigendum 1 to Supplement 13 to the 02 series of amendments, subject of Depositary Notification C.N.1150.2006.TREATIES-5 dated 13 December 2006

Erratum to Revision 4

Supplement 1 to the 03 series of amendments - Date of entry into force: 2 February 2007

Supplement 2 to the 03 series of amendments - Date of entry into force: 12 June 2007

Corrigendum 1 to Supplement 2 to the 03 series of amendments, subject of Depositary Notification C.N.1160.2007.TREATIES-1 dated 18 January 2008

Supplement 3 to the 03 series of amendments - Date of entry into force: 12 June 2007

the following amendments included by DITRDLG - VSS:

Erratum to Revision 5

Supplement 4 to the 03 series of amendments - Date of entry into force: 11 July 2008

Erratum to Amendment 1 of Revision 5

The 04 series of amendments – Date of entry into force: 7 August 2008

Corrigendum 1 to the 04 series of amendments, subject of Depositary Notification C.N.599.2008.TREATIES-5 dated 7 August 2008

Supplement 1 to the 04 series of amendments – Date of entry into force: 15 October 2008

Corrigendum 1 to the 04 series of amendments, subject of Depositary Notification C.N.560.2008.TREATIES-6 dated 7 August 2008

UNIFORM PROVISIONS CONCERNING THE APPROVAL OF VEHICLES WITH REGARD TO THE INSTALLATION OF LIGHTING AND LIGHT-SIGNALLING DEVICES

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UNITED NATIONS

Regulation No. 48

UNIFORM PROVISIONS CONCERNING THE APPROVAL OF VEHICLES WITH REGARD TO THE INSTALLATION OF LIGHTING AND LIGHT‑SIGNALLING DEVICES

CONTENTS

REGULATION Page

1. Scope.............................................................................................................................. 5

2. Definitions........................................................................................................................ 5

3. Application for approval................................................................................................... 16

4. Approval.......................................................................................................................... 17

5. General specifications....................................................................................................... 19

6. Individual specifications..................................................................................................... 26

7. Modifications and extensions of the approval of the vehicle type

or of the installation of its lighting and light‑signalling devices ............................................. 84

8. Conformity of production.................................................................................................. 85

9. Penalties for non‑conformity of production........................................................................ 86

10. Production definitely discontinued...................................................................................... 86

11. Names and addresses of the Technical Services responsible for conducting

approval tests, and of Administrative Departments............................................................. 86

12. Transitional provisions....................................................................................................... 86

ANNEXES

Annex 1 - Communication concerning the approval or refusal or extension or withdrawal of approval or production definitely discontinued of a vehicle type with regard to the installation of lighting and light‑signalling devices, pursuant to Regulation No. 48

Annex 2 - Arrangements of approval marks

CONTENTS (continued)

Annex 3 - Lamp surfaces, axis and centre of reference, and angles of geometric visibility

Annex 4 - Visibility of a red lamp to the front and visibility of a white lamp to the rear

Annex 5 - States of loading to be taken into consideration in determining variations in the vertical orientation of the dipped‑beam headlamp

Annex 6 - Measurement of the variation of dipped‑beam inclination as a function of load

Annex 7 - Indication of the stated initial adjustment referred to in paragraph 6.2.6.1.1. of this Regulation

Annex 8 - The controls for the headlamp‑levelling devices referred to in paragraph 6.2.6.2.2. of this Regulation

Annex 9 - Control of conformity of production

Annex 10 - Examples of light source options.

Annex 11 - Visibility of conspicuity markings to the rear and side of a vehicle

1. SCOPE

This Regulation applies to vehicles of categories M, N, and to their trailers (category O) 1/ with regard to the installation of lighting and light-signalling devices.

2. DEFINITIONS

For the purpose of this Regulation:

2.1. "Approval of a vehicle" means the approval of a vehicle type with regard to the number and mode of installation of the lighting and light‑signalling devices;

2.2. "Vehicle type with regard to the installation of lighting and light‑signalling devices" means vehicles which do not differ in the essential respects mentioned in paragraphs 2.2.1. to 2.2.4.

The following are likewise considered not to be "vehicles of a different type": vehicles which differ within the meaning of paragraphs 2.2.1. to 2.2.4., but not in such a way as to entail a change in the kind, number, positioning and geometric visibility of the lamps and the inclination of the dipped‑beam prescribed for the vehicle type in question, and vehicles on which optional lamps are fitted or are absent:

2.2.1. the dimension and the external shape of the vehicle;

2.2.2. the number and positioning of the devices;

2.2.3. the headlamp-levelling system;

2.2.4. the suspension system.

2.3. "Transverse plane" means a vertical plane perpendicular to the median longitudinal plane of the vehicle;

2.4. "Unladen vehicle" means a vehicle without driver, crew, passengers and load, but with a full supply of fuel, spare wheel and the tools normally carried;

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/ As defined in Annex 7 to the Consolidated Resolution on the Construction of Vehicles (R.E.3), (document TRANS/WP.29/78/Rev.1/Amend.2 as last amended by Amend.4).

2.5. "Laden vehicle" means a vehicle loaded to its technically permissible maximum mass, as stated by the manufacturer, who shall also fix the distribution of this mass between the axles in accordance with the method described in Annex 5;

2.6. "Device" means an element or an assembly of elements used to perform one or more functions;

2.6.1. "Lighting function" means the light emitted by a device to illuminate the road and objects in the direction of vehicle movement;

2.6.2. "Light-signalling function" means the light emitted or reflected by a device to give to other road users visual information on the presence, identification and/or the change of movement of the vehicle;

2.7. "Lamp" means a device designed to illuminate the road or to emit a light signal to other road users. Rear registration plate lamps and retro-reflectors are likewise to be regarded as lamps. For the purpose of this Regulation, light-emitting rear registration plates and the service-door-lighting system according to the provisions of Regulation No. 107 on vehicles of categories M₂ and M₃ are not considered as lamps;

2.7.1. Light source */
*/ For clarification see Annex 10.

2.7.1.1. "Light source" means one or more elements for visible radiation, which may be assembled with one or more transparent envelopes and with a base for mechanical and electrical connection.

A light source may also be constituted by the extreme outlet of a light-guide, as part of a distributed lighting or light-signalling system not having a built-in outer lens;

2.7.1.1.1. "Replaceable light source" means a light source which is designed to be inserted in and removed from the holder of its device without tool;

2.7.1.1.2. "Non-replaceable light source" means a light source which can only be replaced by replacement of the device to which this light source is fixed;

(a) in case of a light source module: a light source which can only be replaced by replacement of the light source module to which this light source is fixed;

(b) in case of adaptive front-lighting systems (AFS): a light source which can only be replaced by replacement of the lighting unit to which this light source is fixed;

2.7.1.1.3. "Light source module" means an optical part of a device which is specific to that device, is containing one or more non-replaceable light sources, and is only removable from its device with the use of tool(s). A light source module is so designed that regardless the use of tool(s), it is not mechanically interchangeable with any replaceable approved light source;

2.7.1.1.4. "Filament light source" (filament lamp) means a light source where the element for visible radiation is one or more heated filaments producing thermal radiation;

2.7.1.1.5. "Gas-discharge light source" means a light source where the element for visible radiation is a discharge arc producing electro-luminescence/fluorescence;

2.7.1.1.6. "Light-emitting diode (LED) light source" means a light source where the element for visible radiation is one or more solid state junctions producing injection-luminescence/fluorescence;

2.7.1.1.7. "LED module" means a light source module containing as light sources only LEDs.

2.7.1.2. "Electronic light source control gear" means one or more components between supply and light source to control voltage and/or electrical current of the light source;

2.7.1.2.1."Ballast" means an electronic light source control gear between supply and light source to stabilise the electrical current of a gas-discharge light source;

2.7.1.2.2. "Ignitor" means an electronic light source control gear to start the arc of a gas-discharge light source.

2.7.1.3. "Variable intensity control" means the device which automatically controls rear light signalling devices producing variable luminous intensities to assure the unvarying perception of their signals. The variable intensity control is part of the lamp, or part of the vehicle, or split between the said lamp and the vehicle.

2.7.2. "Equivalent lamps" means lamps having the same function and authorized in the country in which the vehicle is registered; such lamps may have different characteristics from those installed on the vehicle when it is approved on condition that they satisfy the requirements of this Regulation;

2.7.3. "Independent lamps" means devices having separate illuminating surfaces, 2/ separate light sources and separate lamp bodies;
2/ In the case of lighting devices for the rear registration plate and the direction-indicators (categories 5 and 6), replace by "light-emitting surface" in the absence of an illuminating surface.

2.7.4. "Grouped lamps" means devices having separate illuminating surfaces 2/ and separate light sources, but a common lamp body;

2.7.5. "Combined lamps" means devices having separate illuminating surfaces, ²^/ but a common light source and a common lamp body;

2.7.6. "Reciprocally incorporated lamps" means devices having separate light sources or a single light source operating under different conditions (for example, optical, mechanical, electrical differences), totally or partially common illuminating surfaces ²^/ and a common lamp body;

2.7.7. "Single‑function lamp" means a part of a device which performs a single lighting or light‑signalling function;

2.7.8. "Concealable lamp" means a lamp capable of being partly or completely hidden when not in use. This result may be achieved by means of a movable cover, by displacement of the lamp or by any other suitable means. The term "retractable" is used more particularly to describe a concealable lamp the displacement of which enables it to be inserted within the bodywork;

2.7.9. "Driving beam (main‑beam) headlamp" means the lamp used to illuminate the road over a long distance ahead of the vehicle;

2.7.10. "Passing beam (dipped‑beam) headlamp" means the lamp used to illuminate the road ahead of the vehicle without causing undue dazzle or discomfort to oncoming drivers and other road‑users;

2.7.10.1. "Principal passing beam (principal dipped beam)" means the dipped beam produced without the contribution of infrared (IR) emitter and/or additional light sources for bend lighting.

2.7.11. "Direction‑indicator lamp" means the lamp used to indicate to other road‑users that the driver intends to change direction to the right or to the left;

A direction-indicator lamp or lamps may also be used according to the provisions of Regulation No. 97;

2.7.12. "Stop lamp" means a lamp used to indicate to other road users to the rear of the vehicle that the longitudinal movement of the vehicle is intentionally retarded;

2.7.13. "Rear-registration plate illuminating device" means the device used to illuminate the space reserved for the rear registration plate; such a device may consist of several optical components;

2.7.14. "Front position lamp" means the lamp used to indicate the presence and the width of the vehicle when viewed from the front;

2.7.15. "Rear position lamp" means the lamp used to indicate the presence and width of the vehicle when viewed from the rear;

2.7.16. "Retro‑reflector" means a device used to indicate the presence of a vehicle by the reflection of light emanating from a light source not connected to the vehicle, the observer being situated near the source.

For the purposes of this Regulation the following are not considered as retro‑reflectors:

2.7.16.1. retro‑reflecting number plates;

2.7.16.2. the retro‑reflecting signals mentioned in the ADR (European Agreement concerning the international carriage of dangerous goods by road);

2.7.16.3. other retro-reflective plates and signals which must be used to comply with national requirements for use as regards certain categories of vehicles or certain methods of operation;

2.7.16.4. retro-reflecting materials approved as Class D or E according to Regulation No. 104 and used for other purposes in compliance with national requirements, e.g. advertising.

2.7.17. "Conspicuity marking" means a device intended to increase the conspicuity of a vehicle, when viewed from the side or rear, by the reflection of light emanating from a light source not connected to the vehicle, the observer being situated near the source;

2.7.17.1. "Contour marking" means a conspicuity marking intended to indicate the horizontal and vertical dimensions (length, width and height) of a vehicle;

2.7.17.1.1. "Full contour marking" means a contour marking that indicates the outline of the vehicle by a continuous line;

2.7.17.1.2. "Partial contour marking" means a contour marking that indicates the horizontal dimension of the vehicle by a continuous line, and the vertical dimension by marking the upper corners.

2.7.17.2. "Line marking" means a conspicuity marking intended to indicate the horizontal dimensions (length and width) of a vehicle by a continuous line.

2.7.18. "Hazard warning signal" means the simultaneous operation of all of a vehicle's direction‑indicator lamps to show that the vehicle temporarily constitutes a special danger to other road‑users;

2.7.19. "Front fog lamp" means a lamp used to improve the illumination of the road ahead of the vehicle in case of fog or any similar condition of reduced visibility.

2.7.20. "Rear fog lamp" means a lamp used to make the vehicle more easily visible from the rear in dense fog;

2.7.21. "Reversing lamp" means the lamp used to illuminate the road to the rear of the vehicle and to warn other road‑users that the vehicle is reversing or about to reverse;

2.7.22. "Parking lamp" means a lamp which is used to draw attention to the presence of a stationary vehicle in a built‑up area. In such circumstances it replaces the front and rear position lamps;

2.7.23. "End‑outline marker lamp" means the lamp fitted near to the extreme outer edge and as close as possible to the top of the vehicle and intended to indicate clearly the vehicle's overall width. This lamp is intended, for certain vehicles and trailers, to complement the vehicle's front and rear position lamps by drawing particular attention to its bulk;

2.7.24. "Side marker lamp" means a lamp used to indicate the presence of the vehicle when viewed from the side;

2.7.25. "Daytime running lamp" means a lamp facing in a forward direction used to make the vehicle more easily visible when driving during daytime;

2.7.26. "Cornering lamp" means a lamp used to provide supplementary illumination of that part of the road which is located near the forward corner of the vehicle at the side towards which the vehicle is going to turn;

2.7.27. "Objective luminous flux" means a design value of the luminous flux of a replaceable light source or light source module. It shall be achieved, within the specified tolerances, when the replaceable light source or light source module is energized by the power supply at the specified test voltage, as indicated in the data sheet of the light source or the technical specification as submitted with the light source module.

2.7.28. "Adaptive front lighting system" (or "AFS") means a lighting device type-approved according to Regulation No. 123, providing beams with differing characteristics for automatic adaptation to varying conditions of use of the dipped-beam (passing beam) and, if it applies, the main-beam (driving-beam);

2.7.28.1. "Lighting unit" means a light-emitting component designed to provide or contribute to one or more front lighting function(s) provided by the AFS;

2.7.28.2. "Installation unit" means an indivisible housing (lamp body) which contains one or more lighting unit(s);

2.7.28.3. "Lighting mode" or "mode" means a state of a front lighting function provided by the AFS, as specified by the manufacturer and intended for adaptation to specific vehicle and ambient conditions;

2.7.28.4. "System control" means that part(s) of the AFS receiving the AFS control signals from the vehicle and controlling the operation of the lighting units automatically;

2.7.28.5. "AFS control signal" (V, E, W, T) means the input to the AFS in accordance with the paragraph 6.22.7.4. of this Regulation;

2.7.28.6. "Neutral state" means the state of the AFS when a defined mode of the class C passing beam ("basic passing beam") or of the main beam, if any, is produced, and no AFS control signal applies.

2.8. "Light emitting surface" of a "lighting device", "light‑signalling device" or a retro‑reflector means all or part of the exterior surface of the transparent material as declared in he request for approval by the manufacturer of the device on the drawing, see Annex 3;

2.9. "Illuminating surface" (see Annex 3);

2.9.1. "Illuminating surface of a lighting device" (paragraphs 2.7.9., 2.7.10., 2.7.19., 2.7.21. and 2.7.26.) means the orthogonal projection of the full aperture of the reflector, or in the case of headlamps with an ellipsoidal reflector of the "projection lens", on a transverse plane. If the lighting device has no reflector, the definition of paragraph 2.9.2. shall be applied. If the light emitting surface of the lamp extends over part only of the full aperture of the reflector, then the projection of that part only is taken into account.

In the case of a dipped-beam headlamp, the illuminating surface is limited by the apparent trace of the cut-off on to the lens. If the reflector and lens are adjustable relative to one another, the mean adjustment should be used;

In case an AFS is installed:

where a lighting function is produced by two or more simultaneously operated lighting units on a given side of the vehicle, the individual illuminating surfaces, taken together, constitute the illuminating surface to be considered (for example, in the figure of paragraph 6.22.4. below, the individual illuminating surfaces of the lighting units 8, 9 and 11, regarded together and taking into account their respective location, constitute the illuminating surface to be considered for the right hand side of the vehicle).

2.9.2. "Illuminating surface of a light-signalling device other than a retro-reflector" (paragraphs 2.7.11. to 2.7.15., 2.7.18., 2.7.20. and 2.7.22. to 2.7.25) means the orthogonal projection of the lamp in a plane perpendicular to its axis of reference and in contact with the exterior light-emitting surface of the lamp, this projection being bounded by the edges of screens situated in this plane, each allowing only 98 per cent of the total luminous intensity of the light to persist in the direction of the axis of reference.

To determine the lower, upper and lateral limits of the illuminating surface only screens with horizontal or vertical edges shall be used to verify the distance to the extreme edges of the vehicle and the height above the ground.

For other applications of the illuminating surface, e.g. distance between two lamps or functions, the shape of the periphery of this illuminating surface shall be used. The screens shall remain parallel, but other orientations are allowed to be used.

In the case of a light-signalling device whose illuminating surface encloses either totally or partially the illuminating surface of another function or encloses a non-lighted surface, the illuminating surface may be considered to be the light emitting surface itself.

2.9.3 "Illuminating surface of a retro-reflector" (paragraph 2.7.16.) means, as declared by the applicant during the component approval procedure for the retro-reflectors, the orthogonal projection of a retro-reflector in a plane perpendicular to its axis of reference and delimited by planes contiguous to the declared outermost parts of the retro-reflectors' optical system and parallel to that axis. For the purposes of determining the lower, upper and lateral edges of the device, only horizontal and vertical planes shall be considered.

2.10. The "apparent surface" for a defined direction of observation means, at the request of the manufacturer or his duly accredited representative, the orthogonal projection of:

either the boundary of the illuminating surface projected on the exterior surface of the lens (a‑b);

or the light-emitting surface (c‑d);

in a plane perpendicular to the direction of observation and tangential to the most exterior point of the lens (see Annex 3 to this Regulation).

Only in the case of a light-signalling device producing variable luminous intensities, its apparent surface that may be variable as specified in paragraph 2.7.1.3. shall be considered under all conditions permitted by the variable intensity control, if applicable.

2.11. "Axis of reference" (or "reference axis") means the characteristic axis of the lamp determined by the manufacturer (of the lamp) for use as the direction of reference

(H = 0°, V = 0°) for angles of field for photometric measurements and for installing the lamp on the vehicle;

2.12. "Centre of reference" means the intersection of the axis of reference with the exterior light‑emitting surface; it is specified by the manufacturer of the lamp;

2.13. "Angles of geometric visibility" means the angles which determine the field of the minimum solid angle in which the apparent surface of the lamp must be visible. That field of the solid angle is determined by the segments of the sphere of which the centre coincides with the centre of reference of the lamp and the equator is parallel with the ground. These segments are determined in relation to the axis of reference. The horizontal angles ß correspond to the longitude and the vertical angles α to the latitude. There must be no obstacle on the inside of the angles of geometric visibility to the propagation of light from any part of the apparent surface of the lamp observed from infinity.

If measurements are taken closer to the lamp, the direction of observation must be shifted parallel to achieve the same accuracy.

On the inside of the angles of geometric visibility no account is taken of obstacles, if they were already presented when the lamp was type‑approved.

If, when the lamp is installed, any part of the apparent surface of the lamp is hidden by any further parts of the vehicle, proof shall be furnished that the part of the lamp not hidden by obstacles still conforms to the photometric values prescribed for the approval of the device as an optical unit (see Annex 3 of this Regulation). Nevertheless, when the vertical angle of geometric visibility below the horizontal may be reduced to 5° (lamp at less than 750 mm above the ground) the photometric field of measurements of the installed optical unit may be reduced to 5° below the horizontal.

2.14. "Extreme outer edge" on either side of the vehicle, means the plane parallel to the median longitudinal plane of the vehicle and touching its lateral outer edge, disregarding the projection:

2.14.1. of tyres near their point of contact with the ground, and of connections for tyre‑pressure gauges;

2.14.2. of any anti‑skid devices mounted on the wheels;

2.14.3. of devices for indirect vision;

2.14.4. of side direction-indicator lamps, end‑outline marker lamps, front and rear position lamps, parking lamps, retro‑reflectors and side‑marker lamps;

2.14.5. of customs seals affixed to the vehicle, and of devices for securing and protecting such seals;

2.14.6. of service-door lighting systems on vehicles of categories M₂ and M₃ as specified in paragraph 2.7.

2.15. "Overall dimensions”

2.15.1. "Overall width" means the distance between the two vertical planes defined in paragraph 2.14. above;

2.15.2. "Overall length" means the distance between the two vertical planes perpendicular to the median longitudinal plane of the vehicle and touching its front and rear outer edge, disregarding the projection:

(a) of devices for indirect vision;

(b) of end-outline marker lamps;

(c) of coupling devices, in the case of motor vehicles.

For trailers in the "overall length" and in any measurement in length the drawbar shall be included, except when specifically excluded.

2.16."Single and multiple lamps"

2.16.1. "A single lamp" means:

(a) a device or part of a device having one lighting or light-signalling function, one or more light source(s) and one apparent surface in the direction of the reference axis, which may be a continuous surface or composed of two or more distinct parts, or

(b) any assembly of two independent lamps, whether identical or not, having the same function, both approved as type "D" lamp and installed so that:

(i) the projection of their apparent surfaces in the direction of the reference axis occupies not less than 60 per cent of the smallest quadrilateral circumscribing the projections of the said apparent surfaces in the direction of the reference axis, or

(ii) the distance between two adjacent/tangential distinct parts does not exceed 15 mm when measured perpendicularly to the reference axis, or

(c) any assembly of two independent retro-reflectors, whether identical or not, that have been approved separately and are installed in such a way that:

(i) the projection of their apparent surfaces in the direction of the reference axis occupies not less than 60 per cent of the smallest quadrilateral circumscribing the projections of the said apparent surfaces in the direction of the reference axis, or

(ii) the distance between two adjacent/tangential distinct parts does not exceed 15 mm when measured perpendicularly to the reference axis."

2.16.2. "Two lamps" or "an even number of lamps", means a single light‑emitting surface in the shape of a band or strip if such band or strip is placed symmetrically in relation to the median longitudinal plane of the vehicle, extends on both sides to within at least 0.4 m of the extreme outer edge of the vehicle, and is not less than 0.8 m long; the illumination of such surface shall be provided by not less than two light sources placed as close as possible to its ends; the light‑emitting surface may be constituted by a number of juxtaposed elements on condition that the projections of the several individual light‑emitting surfaces on a transverse plane occupy not less than 60 per cent of the area of the smallest rectangle circumscribing the projections of the said individual light‑emitting surfaces;

2.17. "Distance between two lamps" which face in the same direction means the shortest distance between the two apparent surfaces in the direction of the reference axis. Where the distance between the lamps clearly meets the requirements of the Regulation, the exact edges of apparent surfaces need not be determined;

2.18. "Operating tell‑tale" means a visual or auditory signal (or any equivalent signal) indicating that a device has been switched on and is operating correctly or not;

2.19. "Closed‑circuit tell‑tale" means a visual (or any equivalent signal) indicating that a device has been switched on, but not indicating whether it is operating correctly or not;

2.20. "Optional lamp" means a lamp, the installation of which is left to the discretion of the manufacturer;

2.21. "Ground" means the surface on which the vehicle stands which should be substantially horizontal;

2.22. "Movable components" of the vehicle mean those body panels or other vehicle parts the position(s) of which can be changed by tilting, rotating or sliding without the use of tools. They do not include tiltable driver cabs of trucks;

2.23. "Normal position of use of a movable component" means the position(s) of a movable component specified by the vehicle manufacturer for the normal condition of use and the park condition of the vehicle;

2.24. "Normal condition of use of a vehicle" means:

2.24.1. for a motor vehicle, when the vehicle is ready to move with its propulsion engine running and its movable components in the normal position(s) as defined in paragraph 2.23.;

2.24.2. and for a trailer, when the trailer is connected to a drawing motor vehicle in the conditions as prescribed in paragraph 2.24.1. and its movable components are in the normal position(s) as defined in paragraph 2.23.

2.25. "Park condition of a vehicle" means:

2.25.1 for a motor vehicle, when the vehicle is at standstill and its propulsion engine is not running and its movable components are in the normal position(s) as defined in paragraph 2.23.;

2.25.2. and for a trailer, when the trailer is connected to a drawing motor vehicle in the condition as described in paragraph 2.25.1. and its movable components are in the normal position(s) as defined in paragraph 2.23.

2.26. "Bend lighting" means a lighting function to provide enhanced illumination in bends.

2.27. "Emergency stop signal" means a signal to indicate to other road users to the rear of the vehicle that a high retardation force has been applied to the vehicle relative to the prevailing road conditions.

2.27. "Pair" means the set of lamps of the same function on the left- and right-hand side of the vehicle;

2.27.1. "Matched pair" means the set of lamps of the same function on the left- and right-hand side of the vehicle, which, as a pair, complies with the photometric requirements.

2.29. Colour of the light emitted from a device

2.29.1. "White" means the chromaticity coordinates (x,y) [3]^/ of the light emitted that lie inside the chromaticity areas defined by the boundaries:
[3]^/ CIE Publication 15.2, 1986, Colorimetry, the CIE 1931 standard colorimetric observer.

W₁₂ green boundary: y = 0.150 + 0.640 x

W₂₃ yellowish green boundary: y = 0.440

W₃₄ yellow boundary: x = 0.500

W₄₅ reddish purple boundary: y = 0.382

W₅₆ purple boundary: y = 0.050 + 0.750 x

W₆₁ blue boundary: x = 0.310

with intersection points:

x y

W₁: 0.310 0.348

W₂: 0.453 0.440

W₃: 0.500 0.440

W₄: 0.500 0.382

W₅: 0.443 0.382

W₆: 0.310 0.283

2.29.2. "Selective-yellow" means the chromaticity coordinates (x,y) ³^/ of the light emitted that lie inside the chromaticity areas defined by the boundaries:

SY₁₂ green boundary: y = 1.290 x - 0.100

SY₂₃ the spectral locus

SY₃₄ red boundary: y = 0.138 + 0.580 x

SY₄₅ yellowish white boundary: y = 0.440

SY₅₁ white boundary: y = 0.940 - x

with intersection points:

x y

SY₁: 0.454 0.486

SY₂: 0.480 0.519

SY₃: 0.545 0.454

SY₄: 0.521 0.440

SY₅: 0.500 0.440

2.29.3. "Amber" means the chromaticity coordinates (x,y) ³^/ of the light emitted that lie inside the chromaticity areas defined by the boundaries:

A₁₂ green boundary: y = x - 0.120

A₂₃ the spectral locus

A₃₄ red boundary: y = 0.390

A₄₁ white boundary: y = 0.790 - 0.670 x

with intersection points:

x y

A₁: 0.545 0.425

A₂: 0.560 0.440

A₃: 0.609 0.390

A₄: 0.597 0.390

2.29.4. "Red" means the chromaticity coordinates (x,y) ³^/ of the light emitted that lie inside the chromaticity areas defined by the boundaries:

R₁₂ yellow boundary: y = 0.335

R₂₃ the spectral locus

R₃₄ the purple line (its linear extension across the purple range of colours between the red and the blue extremities of the spectral locus).

R₄₁ purple boundary: y = 0.980 – x

with intersection points:

x y

R₁: 0.645 0.335

R₂: 0.665 0.335

R₃: 0.735 0.265

R₄: 0.721 0.259

3. APPLICATION FOR APPROVAL

3.1. The application for approval of a vehicle type with regard to the installation of its lighting and light‑signalling devices shall be submitted by the manufacturer or his duly accredited representative.

3.2. It shall be accompanied by the following documents and particulars in triplicate:

3.2.1. a description of the vehicle type with regard to the items mentioned in paragraphs 2.2.1. to 2.2.4. above, together with the restrictions on loading, particularly the maximum permissible load in the boot;

3.2.2. a list of the devices prescribed by the manufacturer for the lighting and light-signalling assembly. The list may include several types of device for each operation. Each type must be duly identified (component, type-approval mark, name of manufacturer, etc.), in addition the list may include in respect of each function the additional annotation "or equivalent devices";

3.2.3. a layout drawing of the lighting and light‑signalling equipment as a whole, showing the position of the various devices on the vehicle;

3.2.4. if necessary, in order to verify the conformity to the prescriptions of the present Regulation, layout drawing(s) for each individual lamp showing the illuminating surface as defined in paragraph 2.9., the light-emitting surface as defined in paragraph 2.8., the axis of reference as defined in paragraph 2.11. and the centre of reference as defined in paragraph 2.12. This information is not necessary in the case of the rear registration plate lamp (paragraph 2.7.13.);

3.2.5. the application shall include a statement of the method used for the definition of the apparent surface (see paragraph 2.10.).

3.2.6. where an AFS is fitted on the vehicle, the applicant shall submit a detailed description providing the following information:

3.2.6.1. the lighting functions and modes for which the AFS has been approved;

3.2.6.2. the related AFS control signals and their technical characteristics as defined according to Annex 10 of Regulation No. 123;

3.2.6.3. the provisions being applied to adapt automatically the front lighting functions and modes according to paragraph 6.22.7.4. of this Regulation;

3.2.6.4. special instruction, if any, for the inspection of the light sources and the visual observation of the beam;

3.2.6.5. the documents according to paragraph 6.22.9.2. of this Regulation;

3.2.6.6. the lamps that are grouped or combined with or reciprocally incorporated in the AFS;

3.2.6.7. lighting units which are designed to comply with the requirements of paragraph 6.22.5. of this Regulation.

3.3. An unladen vehicle fitted with a complete set of lighting and light‑signalling equipment, as prescribed in paragraph 3.2.2. above, and representative of the vehicle type to be approved shall be submitted to the Technical Service responsible for conducting approval tests.

3.4. The document provided in Annex 1 of this Regulation shall be attached to the type-approval documentation.

4. APPROVAL

4.1. If the vehicle type submitted for approval pursuant to this Regulation meets the requirements of the Regulation in respect of all the devices specified in the list, approval of that vehicle type shall be granted.

4.2. An approval number shall be assigned to each type approved. Its first two digits (at present 04, corresponding to the 04 series of amendments) shall indicate the series of amendments incorporating the most recent major technical amendments made to the Regulation at the time of issue of the approval. The same Contracting Party shall not assign this number to another vehicle type or to the same vehicle type submitted with equipment not specified in the list referred to in paragraph 3.2.2. above, subject to the provisions of paragraph 7. of this Regulation.

4.3. Notice of approval or of extension or refusal of approval or production definitely discontinued of a vehicle type/part pursuant to this Regulation shall be communicated to the Parties to the 1958 Agreement applying this Regulation, by means of a form conforming to the model in Annex 1 to this Regulation.

4.4. There shall be affixed, conspicuously and in a readily accessible place specified on the approval form, to every vehicle conforming to a vehicle type approved under this Regulation, an international approval mark consisting of:

4.4.1. A circle surrounding the letter "E" followed by the distinguishing number of the country which has granted approval 4/;
4/ 1 for Germany, 2 for France, 3 for Italy, 4 for the Netherlands, 5 for Sweden, 6 for Belgium, 7 for Hungary, 8 for the Czech Republic, 9 for Spain, 10 for Serbia, 11 for the United Kingdom, 12 for Austria, 13 for Luxembourg, 14 for Switzerland, 15 (vacant), 16 for Norway, 17 for Finland, 18 for Denmark, 19 for Romania, 20 for Poland, 21 for Portugal, 22 for the Russian Federation, 23 for Greece, 24 for Ireland, 25 for Croatia, 26 for Slovenia, 27 for Slovakia, 28 for Belarus, 29 for Estonia, 30 (vacant), 31 for Bosnia and Herzegovina, 32 for Latvia, 33 (vacant), 34 for Bulgaria, 35 (vacant), 36 for Lithuania, 37 for Turkey, 38 (vacant), 39 for Azerbaijan, 40 for The former Yugoslav Republic of Macedonia, 41 (vacant), 42 for the European Community (Approvals are granted by its Member States using their respective ECE symbol), 43 for Japan, 44 (vacant), 45 for Australia, 46 for Ukraine, 47 for South Africa, 48 for New Zealand, 49 for Cyprus, 50 for Malta, 51 for the Republic of Korea, 52 for Malaysia, 53 for Thailand, 54 and 55 (vacant), 56 for Montenegro, 57 (vacant) and 58 for Tunisia. Subsequent numbers shall be assigned to other countries in the chronological order in which they ratify or accede to the Agreement Concerning the Adoption of Uniform Technical Prescriptions for Wheeled Vehicles, Equipment and Parts which can be Fitted and/or be Used on Wheeled Vehicles and the Conditions for Reciprocal Recognition of Approvals Granted on the Basis of these Prescriptions, and the numbers thus assigned shall be communicated by the Secretary-General of the United Nations to the Contracting Parties to the Agreement.

4.4.2. The number of this Regulation, followed by the letter "R", a dash and the approval number to the right of the circle prescribed in paragraph 4.4.1.

4.5. If the vehicle conforms to a vehicle type approved, under one or more other Regulations annexed to the Agreement, in the country which has granted approval under this Regulation, the symbol prescribed in paragraph 4.4.1. need not to be repeated, in such a case the Regulation and approval numbers and the additional symbols of all the Regulations under which approval has been granted in the country which has granted approval under this Regulation shall be placed in vertical columns to the right of the symbol prescribed in paragraph 4.4.1.

4.6. The approval mark shall be clearly legible and be indelible.

4.7. The approval mark shall be placed close to or on the vehicle data plate affixed by the manufacturer.

4.8. Annex 2 to this Regulation gives examples of arrangements of approval marks.

5. GENERAL SPECIFICATIONS

5.1. The lighting and light‑signalling devices shall be so fitted that under normal conditions of use as defined in paragraphs 2.24., 2.24.1. and 2.24.2. and notwithstanding any vibrations to which they may be subjected, they retain the characteristics prescribed by this Regulation and enable the vehicle to comply with the requirements of this Regulation. In particular, it shall not be possible for the lamps to be inadvertently maladjusted.

5.2. The illuminating lamps described in paragraphs 2.7.9., 2.7.10. and 2.7.19. shall be so installed that correct adjustment of their orientation can easily be carried out.

5.3. For all light‑signalling devices, including those mounted on the side panels, the reference axis of the lamp when fitted to the vehicle must be parallel to the bearing plane of the vehicle on the road; in addition it must be perpendicular to the median longitudinal plane of the vehicle in the case of side retro‑reflectors and of side‑marker lamps and parallel to that plane in the case of all other signalling devices. In each direction a tolerance of ± 3° shall be allowed. In addition, any specific instructions as regards fitting laid down by the manufacturer must be complied with.

5.4. In the absence of specific instructions, the height and orientation of the lamps shall be verified with the vehicle unladen and placed on a flat, horizontal surface, in the condition defined in paragraphs 2.24., 2.24.1. and 2.24.2. and, in the case where an AFS is installed, with the system in its neutral state.

5.5. In the absence of specific instructions lamps constituting a pair shall:

5.5.1. be fitted to the vehicle symmetrically in relation to the median longitudinal plane (this estimate to be based on the exterior geometrical form of the lamp and not on the edge of its illuminating surface referred to in paragraph 2.9.);

5.5.2. be symmetrical to one another in relation to the median longitudinal plane, this requirement is not valid with regard to the interior structure of the lamp;

5.5.3. satisfy the same colorimetric requirements and have substantially identical photometric characteristics. This shall not apply to a matched pair of Class F3 front fog lamps.

5.5.4. have substantially identical photometric characteristics.

5.6. On vehicles whose external shape is asymmetrical the above requirements shall be satisfied so far as is possible.

5.7. Grouped, combined or reciprocally incorporated lamps

5.7.1. Lamps may be grouped, combined or reciprocally incorporated with one another provided that all requirements regarding colour, position, orientation, geometric visibility, electrical connections and other requirements, if any, are fulfilled.

5.7.1.1. However, where stop lamps and direction indicator lamps are grouped, any horizontal or vertical straight line passing through the projections of the apparent surfaces of these functions on a plane perpendicular to the reference axis, shall not intersect more than two borderlines separating adjacent areas of different colour.

5.7.2. Where the apparent surface of a single lamp is composed of two or more distinct parts, it shall satisfy the following requirements:

5.7.2.1. Either the total area of the projection of the distinct parts on a plane tangent to the exterior surface of the transparent material and perpendicular to the reference axis shall occupy not less than 60 per cent of the smallest quadrilateral circumscribing the said projection, or the distance between two adjacent/tangential distinct parts shall not exceed 15 mm when measured perpendicularly to the reference axis.

5.8. The maximum height above the ground shall be measured from the highest point and the minimum height from the lowest point of the apparent surface in the direction of the reference axis.

In the case of dipped‑beam headlamp, the minimum height in relation to the ground is measured from the lowest point of the effective outlet of the optical system (e.g. reflector, lens, projection lens) independent of its utilization.

Where the (maximum and minimum) height above the ground clearly meets the requirements of the Regulation, the exact edges of any surface need not be determined.

5.8.1. The position, as regards width, will be determined from that edge of the apparent surface in the direction of the reference axis which is the furthest from the median longitudinal plane of the vehicle when referred to the overall width, and from the inner edges of the apparent surface in the direction of the reference axis when referred to the distance between lamps.

Where the position, as regards width, clearly meets the requirements of the Regulation, the exact edges of any surface need not be determined.

5.9. In the absence of specific instructions, the photometric characteristics (e.g. intensity, colour, apparent surface, etc.) of a lamp shall not be intentionally varied during the period of activation of the lamp.

5.9.1. Direction-indicator lamps, the vehicle-hazard warning signal, amber side-marker lamps complying with paragraph 6.18.7. below, and the emergency stop signal shall be flashing lamps.

5.9.2. The photometric characteristics of any lamp may vary:

(a) in relation to the ambient light;

(b) as a consequence of the activation of other lamps, or

(c) when the lamps is being used to provide another lighting function,

provided that any variation in the photometric characteristics is in compliance with the technical provisions for the lamp concerned.

5.10. No red light which could give rise to confusion shall be emitted from a lamp as defined in paragraph 2.7. in a forward direction and no white light which could give rise to confusion, other than from the reversing lamp, shall be emitted from a lamp as defined in paragraph 2.7. in a rearward direction. No account shall be taken of lighting devices fitted for the interior lighting of the vehicle. In case of doubt, this requirement shall be verified as follows:

5.10.1. For the visibility of red light towards the front of a vehicle, with the exception of a red rearmost side-marker lamp, there must be no direct visibility of the apparent surface of a red lamp if viewed by an observer moving within Zone 1 as specified in Annex 4.

5.10.2. For the visibility of white light towards the rear of the vehicle, with the exception of white conspicuity markings fitted to the vehicle, there must be no direct visibility of the apparent surface of a white lamp if viewed by an observer moving within Zone 2 in a transverse plane situated 25 m behind the vehicle (see Annex 4);

5.10.3. In their respective planes, the zones 1 and 2 explored by the eye of the observer are bounded:

5.10.3.1. in height, by two horizontal planes 1 m and 2.2 m respectively above the ground;

5.10.3.2. in width, by two vertical planes which, forming to the front and to the rear respectively an angle of 15° outwards from the vehicle's median longitudinal plane, pass through the point or points of contact of vertical planes parallel to the vehicle's median longitudinal plane delimiting the vehicle's overall width; if there are several points of contact, the foremost shall correspond to the forward plane and the rearmost to the rearward plane.

5.11. The electrical connections must be such that the front and rear position lamps, the end-outline marker lamps, if they exist, the side-marker lamps, if they exist, and the rear registration plate lamp can only be switched on and off simultaneously. This condition does not apply when using front and rear position lamps, as well as side-marker lamps when combined or reciprocally incorporated with said lamps, as parking lamps and when side-marker lamps are permitted to flash.

5.12. The electrical connections must be such that the main‑beam and dipped‑beam headlamps and the front fog lamps cannot be switched on unless the lamps referred to in paragraph 5.11. are also switched on. This requirement shall not apply, however, to main-beam or dipped-beam headlamps when their luminous warnings consist of the intermittent lighting up at short intervals of the main-beam headlamp or the intermittent lighting up at short intervals of the dipped-beam headlamp or the alternate lighting up at short intervals of the main-beam and dipped beam headlamps.

5.13. Tell-tale

Where a closed-circuit tell-tale is prescribed by this Regulation it may be replaced by an "operating" tell-tale.

5.14. Concealable lamps

5.14.1. The concealment of lamps shall be prohibited, with the exception of the main‑beam headlamps, the dipped‑beam headlamps and the front fog lamps, which may be concealed when they are not in use.

5.14.2. In the event of any failure affecting the operation of the concealement device(s) the lamps shall remain in the position of use, if already in use, or shall be capable of being moved into the position of use without the aid of tools.

5.14.3. It must be possible to move the lamps into the position of use and to switch them on by means of a single control, without excluding the possibility of moving them into the position of use without switching them on. However, in the case of grouped main-beam and dipped-beam headlamps, the control referred to above is required only to activate the dipped-beam headlamps.

5.14.4. It must not be possible deliberately, from the driver's seat, to stop the movement of switched-on lamps before they reach the position of use. If there is a danger of dazzling other road users by the movement of the lamps, they may light up only when they have reached their position of use.

5.14.5. When the concealment device has a temperature of -30 °C to +50 °C the headlamps must be capable of reaching the position of use within three seconds of initial operation of the control.

5.15. The colours of the light emitted by the lamps 5/ are the following:
5/ Measurement of the chromaticity coordinates of the light emitted by the lamps is not part of this regulation

main‑beam headlamp: white

dipped‑beam headlamp: white

front fog lamp: white or selective yellow

reversing lamp: white

direction-indicator lamp: amber

hazard warning signal: amber

stop lamp: red

emergency stop signal : amber or red

rear registration plate lamp: white

front position lamp: white

rear position lamp: red

rear fog lamp: red

parking lamp: white in front, red at the rear, amber if reciprocally incorporated in the side direction-indicator lamps or in the side‑marker lamps.

side‑marker lamp: amber; however the rearmost side‑ marker lamp can be red if it is grouped or combined or reciprocally incorporated with the rear position lamp, the rear end‑outline marker lamp, the rear fog lamp, the stop lamp or is grouped or has part of the light emitting surface in common with the rear retro-reflector.

end‑outline marker lamp: white in front, red at the rear

daytime running lamp: white

rear retro‑reflector,

non‑ triangular: red

rear retro‑reflector,

triangular: red

front retro‑reflector,

non‑ triangular: identical to incident light 6/
6/ Also known as white or colourless retro-reflector.

side retro‑reflector,

non‑ triangular: amber; however the rearmost side retro-reflector can be red if it is grouped or has part of the light emitting surface in common with the rear position lamp, the rear end outline marker lamp, the rear fog lamp, the stop-lamp, the red rearmost side-marker lamp or the rear retro-reflector, non- triangular.

cornering lamp: white

conspicuity marking: white or yellow to the side;

red or yellow to the rear. 7/
7/ Nothing in this Regulation shall preclude the Contracting Parties applying this Regulation from allowing the use of white conspicuity markings to the rear in their territories.

adaptive front-lighting

systems (AFS): white.

5.16. Number of lamps

5.16.1. The number of lamps mounted on the vehicle shall be equal to the number indicated in the individual specifications of this Regulation.

5.17. Any lamp may be installed on movable components provided that the conditions specified in paragraphs 5.18., 5.19. and 5.20. are fulfilled.

5.18. Rear position lamps, rear direction-indicators and rear retro-reflectors, triangular as well as non triangular, may be installed on movable components only:

5.18.1. if at all fixed positions of the movable components the lamps on the movable components meet all the position, geometric visibility and photometric requirements for those lamps. Should the above functions be obtained by an assembly of two lamps marked "D" (see paragraph 2.16.1.) only one of these lamps needs to meet the above-mentioned requirements;

or

5.18.2. where additional lamps for the above functions are fitted and are activated, when the movable component is in any fixed open position, provided that these additional lamps satisfy all the position, geometric visibility and photometric requirements applicable to the lamps installed on the movable component.

5.19. When the movable components are in a position other than a "normal position of use", the devices installed on them shall not cause undue discomfort to road users.

5.20. When a lamp is installed on a movable component and the movable component is in the "normal position(s) of use", the lamp must always return to the position(s) specified by the manufacturer in accordance with this Regulation. In the case of dipped-beam headlamps and front fog lamps, this requirement shall be considered satisfied if, when the movable components are moved and returned to the normal position 10 times, no value of the angular inclination of these lamps, relative to its support, measured after each operation of the movable component, differs by more than 0.15 per cent from the average of the 10 measured values. If this value is exceeded each limit specified in paragraph 6.2.6.1.1. shall then be modified by this excess to decrease the allowed range of inclinations when checking the vehicle according to Annex 6.

5.21. The apparent surface in the direction of the reference axis of front and rear position lamps, front and rear direction-indicator lamps and retro-reflectors shall not be hidden more than 50 per cent by any movable component, with or without a light-signalling device installed on it, in any fixed position different from the "normal position of use".

If the above requirement is not practicable:

5.21.1. additional lamps satisfying all the position, geometric visibility and photometric requirements for the above indicated lamps shall be activated when the apparent surface in the direction of the reference axis of these lamps is more than 50 per cent hidden by the movable component;

or

5.21.2. a remark in the communication form (item 10.1. of Annex 1) shall inform other Administrations that more than 50 per cent of the apparent surface in the direction of the reference axis can be hidden by the movable components;

and

a notice in the vehicle shall inform the user that in certain position(s) of the movable components other road users shall be warned of the presence of the vehicle on the road; for example by means of a warning triangle or other devices according to national requirements for use on the road.

5.21.3. Paragraph 5.21.2. does not apply to retro-reflectors.

5.22. With the exception of retro-reflectors, a lamp even bearing an approval mark is deemed not to be present when it cannot be made to operate by the sole installation of a light source.

5.23. Lamps shall be fitted in a vehicle in such a way that the light source can be correctly replaced according to the instructions of the vehicle manufacturer without the use of special tools, other than those provided with the vehicle by the manufacturer. This requirement is not applicable to:

(a) devices approved with a non-replaceable light source;

(b) devices approved with light sources according to Regulation No. 99.

5.24. Any temporary fail-safe replacement of the light-signalling function of a rear position lamp is allowed, provided that the substituting function in case of a failure is similar in colour, main intensity and position to the function that has ceased to operate and provided that the substituting device remains operational in its original safety function. During substitution, a tell-tale on the dashboard (see paragraph 2.18. of this Regulation) shall indicate occurrence of a temporary replacement and need for repair.

5.25. Where an AFS is fitted, it shall be considered equivalent to a pair of dipped-beam headlamps and, if it provides main-beam function(s), it shall be considered equivalent to a pair of main-beam headlamps.

5.26. Rear direction indicator lamps, rear position lamps, stop lamps (except stop lamps of category S4) and rear fog lamps with variable luminous intensity control are allowed, which respond simultaneously to at least one of the following external influences: ambient lighting, fog, snowfall, rain, spray, dust clouds, contamination of the light emitting surface, provided that their prescribed intensity relationship is maintained throughout variation transitions. No sharp variation of intensity shall be observed during transition. Stop lamps of category S4 may produce variable luminous intensity independent from the other lamps. It may be possible for the driver to set the functions above to luminous intensities corresponding to their steady category and to return them to their automatic variable category.

6. INDIVIDUAL SPECIFICATIONS

6.1. MAIN‑BEAM HEADLAMP (Regulations Nos. 98 and 112)

6.1.1. Presence

Mandatory on motor vehicles. Prohibited on trailers.

6.1.2. Number

Two or four, type approved according to Regulations Nos. 31, 98, or 112, excluding Class A headlamp.

For vehicles of the category N₃:

Two extra main-beam headlamps may be installed.

Where a vehicle is fitted with four concealable headlamps the installation of two additional headlamps shall only be authorized for the purpose of light-signalling, consisting of intermittent illumination, at short intervals (see paragraph 5.12.) in daylight.

6.1.3. Arrangement

No individual specifications.

6.1.4. Position

6.1.4.1. In width: no individual specifications.

6.1.4.2. In height: no individual specifications.

6.1.4.3. In length: at the front of the vehicle and fitted in such a way that the light emitted does not cause discomfort to the driver either directly or indirectly through the devices for indirect vision and/or other reflecting surfaces of the vehicle.

6.1.5. Geometric visibility

The visibility of the illuminating surface, including its visibility in areas which do not appear to be illuminated in the direction of observation considered, must be ensured within a divergent space defined by generating lines based on the perimeter of the illuminating surface and forming an angle of not less than 5° with the axis of reference of the headlamp. The origin of the angles of geometric visibility is the perimeter of the projection of the illuminating surface on a transverse plane tangent to the foremost part of the lens of the headlamp.

6.1.6. Orientation

Towards the front.

Not more than one main-beam headlamp on each side of the vehicle may swivel to produce bend lighting.

6.1.7. Electrical connections

6.1.7.1. The main-beam headlamps may be switched on either simultaneously or in pairs. In case the extra two main-beam headlamps are installed, as permitted under paragraph 6.1.2. for vehicles of the category N₃ only, no more than two pairs may be simultaneously lit.For changing over from the dipped to the main beam at least one pair of main-beam headlamps shall be switched on. For changing over from the main-beam to the dipped-beam all main-beam headlamps shall be switched off simultaneously.

6.1.7.2. The dipped-beams may remain switched on at the same time as the main beams.

6.1.7.3. Where four concealable headlamps are fitted their raised position must prevent the simultaneous operation of any additional headlamps fitted, if these are intended to provide light signals consisting of intermittent illumination at short intervals (see paragraph 5.12.) in daylight.

6.1.8. Tell-tale

Circuit-closed tell-tale mandatory.

6.1.9. Other requirements

6.1.9.1. The aggregate maximum intensity of the main‑beam headlamps which can be switched on simultaneously shall not exceed 225,000 cd, which corresponds to a reference value of 75.

6.1.9.2. This maximum intensity shall be obtained by adding together the individual reference marks which are indicated on the several hveadlamps. The reference mark "10" shall be given to each of the headlamps marked "R" or "CR".

6.2. DIPPED‑BEAM HEADLAMP (Regulations Nos. 98 and 112)

6.2.1. Presence

Mandatory on motor vehicles. Prohibited on trailers.

6.2.2. Number

Two, type approved according to Regulations Nos. 31, 98, or 112, excluding Class A headlamp.

6.2.3. Arrangement

No special requirement.

6.2.4. Position

6.2.4.1. In width: that edge of the apparent surface in the direction of the reference axis which is farthest from the vehicle's median longitudinal plane shall be not more than 400 mm from the extreme outer edge of the vehicle.

The inner edges of the apparent surfaces in the direction of the reference axes shall be not less than 600 mm apart. This does not apply, however, for M₁ and N₁ category vehicles; for all other categories of motor vehicles this distance may be reduced to 400 mm where the overall width of the vehicle is less than 1,300 mm.

12. TRANSITIONAL PROVISIONS

12.1. Notwithstanding the transitional provisions below, Contracting Parties whose application of this Regulation comes into force after the date of entry into force of the most recent series of amendments are not obliged to accept approvals which were granted in accordance with any of the preceding series of amendments to this Regulation.

12.2. Contracting Parties applying this Regulation shall not refuse to grant extensions of approvals to the preceding series of amendments to this Regulation.

12.3. Until the United Nations Secretary-General is notified otherwise, Japan declares that in relation to the installation of lighting and light signalling devices, Japan will only be bound by the obligations of the Agreement to which this Regulation is annexed with respect to vehicles of categories M₁ and N₁.

12.4. As from the official date of entry into force of the 03 series of amendments, no Contracting Party applying this Regulation shall refuse to grant approval under this Regulation as amended by the 03 series of amendments.

12.5. As from 12 months after the date of entry into force of the 03 series of amendments, Contracting Parties applying this Regulation shall grant approvals only if the vehicle type to be approved meets the requirements of this Regulation as amended by the 03 series of amendments.

12.6. Until 36 months after the date of entry into force of the 03 series of amendments to this Regulation, no Contracting Party applying this Regulation shall refuse national or regional type approval of a vehicle type approved to the preceding series of amendments to this Regulation.

12.7. Starting 36 months after the entry into force of the 03 series of amendments to this Regulation, Contracting Parties applying this Regulation may refuse first national or regional registration (first entry into service) of a vehicle which does not meet the requirements of the 03 series of amendments to this Regulation.

12.8. As from 60 months after the date of entry into force of the 03 series of amendments to this Regulation, approvals to this Regulation shall cease to be valid, except in the case of vehicle types which comply with the requirements of this Regulation as amended by the 03 series of amendments.

12.9. Notwithstanding the provisions of paragraph 12.7. or 12.8. above, approvals of vehicle types to the preceding series of amendments to the Regulation which are not affected by the 03 series of amendments shall remain valid and Contracting Parties applying the Regulation shall continue to accept them.

12.10. As from 36 months from the entry into force of Supplement 3 to the 03 series of amendments, Contracting Parties applying this Regulation shall grant approvals only if the vehicle type to be approved meets the requirements of this Regulation as amended by Supplement 3 to the 03 series of amendments.

12.11. As from the official date of entry into force of the 04 series of amendments, no Contracting Party applying this Regulation shall refuse to grant approval under this Regulation as amended by the 04 series of amendments.

12.12. As from 30 months for vehicles of categories M₁ and N₁ and 48 months for vehicles of other categories after the official date of entry into force of the 04 series of amendments, Contracting Parties applying this Regulation shall grant approvals only if the vehicle type to be approved meets the requirements of this Regulation as amended by the 04 series of amendments.

12.13. Until 30 months for vehicles of categories M₁ and N₁ and 48 months for vehicles of other categories after the official date of entry into force of the 04 series of amendments, Contracting Parties applying this Regulation shall continue to grant approvals to those types of vehicles which comply with the requirements of this Regulation as amended by the preceding series of amendments.

12.14. Approvals granted under this Regulation before 30 months for vehicles of categories M₁ and N₁ and 48 months for vehicles of other categories after the official date of entry into force of the 04 series of amendments and all extensions of such approvals, including those to a preceding series of amendments to this Regulation granted subsequently, shall remain valid indefinitely. When the vehicle type approved to the preceding series of amendments meets the requirements of this Regulation as amended by the 04 series of amendments, the Contracting Party which granted the approval shall notify the other Contracting Parties applying this Regulation thereof.

12.15.No Contracting Party applying this Regulation shall refuse national or regional type approval of a vehicle type approved to the 04 series of amendments to this Regulation.

12.16. Notwithstanding the transitional provisions above, Contracting Parties whose application of Regulation No.112 comes into force after the date of entry into force of the 04 series of amendments to this Regulation are not obliged to accept approvals if the vehicle type to be approved does not meet the requirements of paragraph 6.1.2. and 6.2.2. as amended by the 04 series of amendments to this Regulation with regard to Regulation No. 112.

Annex 1

COMMUNICATION

(Maximum format: A4 (210 x 297 mm))

issued by : Name of administration:

......................................

concerning: 2/ APPROVAL GRANTED

APPROVAL EXTENDED
APPROVAL REFUSED
APPROVAL WITHDRAWN
PRODUCTION DEFINITELY DISCONTINUED

of a type of vehicle with regard to the installation of lighting and light‑ signalling devices, pursuant to Regulation No. 48.

Approval No. ....... Extension No. .......

1. Trade name or mark of the vehicle:............................................................................................

2. Manufacturer's name for the type of vehicle:...............................................................................

3. Manufacturer's name and address:.............................................................................................

4. If applicable, name and address of the manufacturer's representative:

.................................................................................................................................................

5. Submitted for approval on:.........................................................................................................

6. Technical service responsible for conducting approval tests:

.................................................................................................................................................

7. Date of test report: ...................................................................................................................

8. Number of test report:...............................................................................................................

9. Concise description:

Lighting and light-signalling devices on the vehicle:

9.1. Main‑beam headlamps : yes/no 2/...........................................................

9.2. Dipped‑beam headlamps : yes/no 2/...........................................................

9.3. Front-fog lamps : yes/no 2/...........................................................

9.4. Reversing lamps : yes/no 2/...........................................................

9.5. Front direction-indicators: yes/no 2/...........................................................

9.6. Rear direction-indicators : yes/no 2/...........................................................

9.7. Side direction-indicators: yes/no 2/...........................................................

9.8. Hazard warning signal: yes/no 2/

9.9. Stop-lamps: yes/no 2/...........................................................

9.10. Rear registration plate

illuminating device: yes/no 2/...........................................................

9.11. Front position lamps: yes/no 2/...........................................................

9.12. Rear position lamps: yes/no 2/...........................................................

9.13. Rear fog-lamps: yes/no 2/...........................................................

9.14. Parking lamps: yes/ no 2/

9.15. End‑outline marker lamps: yes/no 2/...........................................................

9.16. Rear retro‑reflectors,

non‑triangular: yes/no 2/...........................................................

9.17. Rear retro‑reflectors, triangular: yes/no 2/...........................................................

9.18. Front retro‑reflectors,

non‑triangular: yes/no 2/...........................................................

9.19. Side retro‑reflectors,

non‑triangular: yes/no 2/...........................................................

9.20. Side marker lamps: yes/no 2/...........................................................

9.21. Daytime running lamps: yes/no 2/

9.22. Adaptive front lighting system (AFS): yes/no 2/...........................................................

9.23 Cornering lamps: yes/no 2/ ..........................................................

9.24. Conspicuity markings:

9.24.1. Full contour markings: Rear

................................................................................... yes/no 2/.........................................................

Side

................................................................................... yes/no 2/.........................................................

9.24.2. Partial contour markings: Rear

................................................................................... yes/no 2/.........................................................

................................................................................... Side

................................................................................... yes/no 2/.........................................................

9.24.3. Line markings:................................................. Rear

................................................................................... yes/no 2/.........................................................

................................................................................... Side

................................................................................... yes/no.............................................................

9.25. Emergency stop signal: .................................... yes/no 2/.........................................................

9.26. Equivalent lamps: yes/no 2/...........................................................

9.27. Maximum permissible load in the boot:.......................................................................................

10. Comments

10.1. Any comments on movable components:....................................................................................

.................................................................................................................................................

10.2. Method used for the definition of the apparent surface: boundary of the illuminating surface 2/ or light-emitting surface 2/

10.3.... Other comments (valid for right-hand or left-hand drive vehicles):..............................................

10.4. Comments concerning AFS (according to paragraphs 3.2.6. and 6.22.7.4. of the Regulation):.....

10.5. Comments regarding the extent of coverage of the conspicuity marking if it is less than the minimum value of 80 per cent required by paragraphs 6.21.4.1.2. and 6.21.4.2.2.

11. Position of the approval mark:....................................................................................................

12. Reason(s) for extension (if applicable):.......................................................................................

13. Approval granted/extended/refused/withdrawn 2/

14. Place:........................................................................................................................................

15. Date:.........................................................................................................................................

16. Signature:..................................................................................................................................

17. The following documents, bearing the approval number shown above, are available on request:...

.................................................................................................................................................

______________________

/ Distinguishing number of the country which has granted/extended/refused/withdrawn approval (see approval provisions in the Regulation).

/ Strike out what does not apply, or repeat "yes" or "no".

Annex 2

ARRANGEMENTS OF APPROVAL MARKS

Model A

(See paragraph 4.4. of this Regulation)

03

a = 8 mm min.

The above approval mark affixed to a vehicle shows that the vehicle type concerned has, with regard to the installation of lighting and light‑signalling devices, been approved in the Netherlands (E4) pursuant to Regulation No. 48 as amended by the 04 series of amendments. The approval number indicates that the approval was granted in accordance with the requirements of Regulation No. 48 as amended by the 04 series of amendments.

Model B

(see paragraph 4.5. of this Regulation)

03

a = 8 mm min.

The above approval mark affixed to a vehicle shows that the vehicle type concerned has been approved in the Netherlands (E4) pursuant to Regulation No. 48 as amended by the 04 series of amendments and Regulation No. 33. 1/ The approval number indicates that, at the dates when the respective approvals were given, Regulation No. 48 was amended by the 04 series of amendments and Regulation No. 33 was still in its original form.

_____________

/ The second number is given merely as an example.

Annex 3

LAMP SURFACES, AXIS AND CENTRE OF REFERENCE,

AND ANGLES OF GEOMETRIC VISIBILITY

KEY

1. Illuminating surface

2. Axis of reference

3. Centre of reference

4. Angle of geometric visibility

5. Light‑emitting surface

6. Apparent surface based on illuminating surface

7. Apparent surface based on light‑emitting surface

8. Direction of visibility

Note: Notwithstanding the drawing, the apparent surface is to be considered as tangent to the light‑emitting surface.

ILLUMINATING SURFACE IN COMPARISON WITH LIGHT‑EMITTING SURFACE

(See paragraphs 2.9. and 2.8. of this Regulation)

Illuminating surface Light-emitting surface

Edges are a and b c and d

PROJECTED

Surface of lens shown flat for convenience

VIEW

AXIS OF
REFERENCE

SKETCH B

Illuminating surface Light-emitting surface

Edges are a and b c and d

Annex 4

VISIBILITY OF A RED LAMP TO THE FRONT

AND VISIBILITY OF A WHITE LAMP TO THE REAR

(See paragraphs 5.10.1. and 5.10.2. of this Regulation)

Visibility of a white lamp to the rear

Visibility of a red lamp to the front

Annex 5

STATES OF LOADING TO BE TAKEN INTO CONSIDERATION IN DETERMINING VARIATIONS IN THE VERTICAL ORIENTATION OF THE DIPPED‑BEAM HEADLAMPS

Loading conditions on axles referred to in paragraphs 6.2.6.1. and 6.2.6.3.1.

1. For the following tests, the mass of the passengers shall be calculated on the basis of 75 kg per person.

2. Loading conditions for different types of vehicles:

2.1. Vehicles in category M₁: 1/
1/ As defined in Annex 7 of the Consolidated Resolution on the Construction of Vehicles (R.E.3) (document TRANS/WP.29/78/Rev.1/Amend.2, as last amended by Amend.4).

2.1.1. The angle of the light beam of the dipped‑beam headlamps shall be determined under the following load conditions:

2.1.1.1. one person in the driver's seat;

2.1.1.2. the driver, plus one passenger in the front seat farthest from the driver;

2.1.1.3. the driver, one passenger in the front seat farthest from the driver, all the seats farthest to the rear occupied;

2.1.1.4. all the seats occupied;

2.1.1.5. all the seats occupied, plus an evenly distributed load in the luggage boot, in order to obtain the permissible load on the rear axle or on the front axle if the boot is at the front. If the vehicle has a front and a rear boot, the additional load must be appropriately distributed in order to obtain the permissible axle loads. However, if the maximum permissible laden mass is obtained before the permissible load on one of the axles, the loading of the boot(s) shall be limited to the figure which enables that mass to be reached;

2.1.1.6. driver, plus an evenly distributed load in the boot, in order to obtain the permissible load on the corresponding axle.

However, if the maximum permissible laden mass is obtained before the permissible load on the axle, the loading of the boot(s) shall be limited to the figure which enables that mass to be reached.

2.1.2. In determining the above loading conditions, account must be taken of any loading restrictions laid down by the manufacturer.

2.2. Vehicles in categories M₂ and M₃; 1/

The angle of the light beam from the dipped‑beam headlamps must be determined under the following loading conditions:

2.2.1. vehicle unladen and one person in the driver's seat;

2.2.2. vehicles laden such that each axle carries its maximum technically permissible load or until the maximum permissible mass of the vehicle is attained by loading the front and rear axles proportionally to their maximum technically permissible loads, whichever occurs first.

2.3. Vehicles in category N with load surfaces:

2.3.1. The angle of the light beam from the dipped‑beam headlamps must be determined under the following loading conditions;

2.3.1.1. vehicle unladen and one person in the driver's seat;

2.3.1.2. driver, plus a load so distributed as to give the maximum technically permissible load on the rear axle or axles, or the maximum permissible mass of the vehicle, whichever occurs first, without exceeding a front axle load calculated as the sum of the front axle load of the unladen vehicle plus 25 per cent of the maximum permissible payload on the front axle. Conversely, the front axle is so considered when the load platform is at the front.

2.4. Vehicles in category N without a load surface:

2.4.1. Drawing vehicles for semi‑trailers:

2.4.1.1. Unladen vehicle without a load on the coupling attachment and one person in the driver's seat;

2.4.1.2. one person in the driver's seat: technically permissible load on the coupling attachment in the position of the attachment corresponding to the highest load on the rear axle.

2.4.2. Drawing vehicles for trailers:

2.4.2.1. vehicle unladen and one person in the driver's seat;

2.4.2.2. one person in the driver's seat, all the other places in the driving cabin being occupied.

Annex 6

MEASUREMENT OF THE VARIATION OF DIPPED‑BEAM INCLINATION AS A FUNCTION OF LOAD

1. Scope

This annex specifies a method for measuring variations in motor vehicle dipped‑beam inclination, in relation to its initial inclination, caused by changes in vehicle attitude due to loading.

2. Definitions

2.1. Initial inclination

2.1.1. Stated initial inclination

The value of the dipped‑beam initial inclination specified by the motor vehicle manufacturer serving as a reference value for the calculation of permissible variations.

2.1.2. Measured initial inclination

The mean value of dipped‑beam inclination or vehicle inclination measured with the vehicle in condition No. 1, as defined in Annex 5, for the category of vehicle under test. It serves as a reference value for the assessment of variations in beam inclination as the load varies.

2.2. Dipped‑beam inclination

It may be defined as follows:

either as the angle, expressed in milliradians, between the direction of the beam towards a characteristic point on the horizontal part of the cut‑off in the luminous distribution of the headlamp and the horizontal plane,

or by the tangent of that angle, expressed in percentage inclination, since the angles are small (for these small angles, 1 per cent is equal to 10 mrad).

If the inclination is expressed in percentage inclination, it can be calculated by means of the following formula:

where:

h₁ is the height above the ground, in millimetres, of the above‑ mentioned characteristic point, measured on a vertical screen perpendicular to the vehicle longitudinal median plane, placed at a horizontal distance L.

h₂ is the height above the ground, in millimetres, of the centre of reference (which is taken to be the nominal origin of the characteristic point chosen in h₁):

L is the distance, in millimetres, from the screen to the centre of reference.

Negative values denote downward inclination (see figure 1).

Positive values denote upward inclination.

Figure 1

Dipped‑beam downward inclination of a category M₁ vehicle

Notes:

1. This drawing represents a category M₁ vehicle, but the principle shown applies equally to vehicles of other categories.

2. Where the vehicle does not incorporate a headlamp levelling system, the variation in dipped‑beam inclination is identical with the variation in the inclination of the vehicle itself.

3. Measurement conditions

3.1. If a visual inspection of the dipped‑beam pattern on the screen or a photometric method is used, measurement shall be carried out in a dark environment (for example, a dark room) of sufficient area to allow the vehicle and the screen to be placed as shown in figure 1. Headlamp centres of reference shall be at a distance from the screen of at least 10 m.

3.2. The ground on which measurements are made shall be as flat and horizontal as possible, so that the reproducibility of measurements of dipped‑beam inclination can be assured with an accuracy of ± 0.5 mrad (± 0.05 per cent inclination).

3.3. If a screen is used, its marking, position and orientation in relation to the ground and to the median longitudinal plane of the vehicle, shall be such that the reproducibility of the measurement of the dipped‑beam inclination can be assured with an accuracy of ± 0.5 mrad (± 0.05 per cent inclination).

3.4. During measurements, the ambient temperature shall be between 10 and 30 °C.

4. Vehicle preparation

4.1. Measurements shall be carried out on a vehicle which has travelled a distance of between 1,000 km and 10,000 km, preferably 5,000 km.

4.2. Tyres shall be inflated to the full‑load pressure specified by the vehicle manufacturer. The vehicle shall be fully replenished (fuel, water, oil) and equipped with all the accessories and tools specified by the manufacturer. Full fuel replenishment means that the fuel tank must be filled to not less than 90 per cent of its capacity.

4.3. The vehicle shall have the parking brake released and the gearbox in neutral.

4.4. The vehicle shall be conditioned for at least 8 h at the temperature specified in paragraph 3.4. above.

4.5. If a photometric or visual method is used, headlamps with a well‑ defined dipped-beam cut‑off should preferably be installed on the vehicle under test in order to facilitate the measurements. Other means are allowed to obtain a more precise reading (for example, removal of the headlamp lens).

5. Test procedure

5.1. General

The variations in either dipped‑beam or vehicle inclination, depending on the method chosen, shall be measured separately for each side of the vehicle. The results obtained from both left and right headlamps under all the load conditions specified in Annex 5, shall be within the limits set out in paragraph 5.5. below. The load shall be applied gradually without subjecting the vehicle to excessive shocks.

5.1.1. Where an AFS is fitted, the measurements shall be carried out with the AFS in its neutral state.

5.2. Determination of the measured initial inclination

The vehicle shall be prepared as specified in paragraph 4. above and laden as specified in Annex 5 (first loading condition of the respective vehicle category). Before each measurement, the vehicle shall be rocked as specified in paragraph 5.4. below. Measurements shall be made three times.

5.2.1. If none of the three measured results differ by more than 2 mrad (0.2 per cent inclination) from the arithmetic mean of the results, that mean shall constitute the final result.

5.2.2. If any measurement differs from the arithmetic mean of the results by more than 2 mrad (0.2 per cent inclination), a further series of 10 measurements shall be made, the arithmetic mean of which shall constitute the final result.

5.3. Measurement methods

Any method may be used to measure variations of inclination provided that the readings are accurate to within ± 0.2 mrad (± 0.02 per cent inclination).

5.4. Treatment of vehicle in each loading condition

The vehicle suspension and any other part likely to affect dipped‑beam inclination shall be activated according to the methods described below.

However, the technical authorities and manufacturers may jointly propose other methods (either experimental or based upon calculations), especially when the test poses particular problems, provided such calculations are clearly valid.

5.4.1. M₁ category vehicles with conventional suspension

With the vehicle standing on the measuring site and, if necessary, with the wheels resting on floating platforms (which must be used if their absence would lead to restriction of the suspension movement likely to affect the results of measurements), rock the vehicle continuously for at least three complete cycles, for each cycle, first the rear and than the front end of the vehicle is pushed down.

The rocking sequence shall end with the completion of a cycle. Before making the measurements, the vehicle shall be allowed to come to rest spontaneously. Instead of using floating platforms, the same effect can be achieved by moving the vehicle backwards and forwards for at least a complete wheel revolution.

5.4.2. M₂, M₃ and N category vehicles with conventional suspension

5.4.2.1. If the treatment method for category M₁ vehicles described in paragraph 5.4.1. is not possible, the method described in paragraphs 5.4.2.2. or 5.4.2.3. may be used.

5.4.2.2. With the vehicle standing on the measuring site and the wheels on the ground, rock the vehicle by temporarily varying the load.

5.4.2.3. With the vehicle standing on the measuring site and the wheels on the ground, activate the vehicle suspension and all other parts which may affect the dipped‑beam inclination by using a vibration rig. This can be a vibrating platform on which the wheels rest.

5.4.3. Vehicles with non‑conventional suspension, where the engine has to be running.

Before making any measurement wait until the vehicle has assumed its final attitude with the engine running.

5.5. Measurements

The variation of the inclination of the dipped‑beam shall be assessed for each of the different loading conditions in relation to the measured initial inclination determined in accordance with paragraph 5.2. above.

If the vehicle is fitted with a manual headlamp‑levelling system, the latter shall be adjusted to the positions specified by the manufacturer for given loading conditions (according to Annex 5).

5.5.1. To begin with, a single measurement shall be made in each loading condition. Requirements have been met if, for all the loading conditions, the variation in inclination is within the calculated limits (for example, within the difference between the stated initial inclination and the lower and upper limits specified for approval) with a safety margin of 4 mrad (0.4 per cent inclination).

5.5.2. If the result(s) of any measurement(s) does (do) not lie within the safety margin indicated in paragraph 5.5.1. or exceed(s) the limit values, a further three measurements shall be made in the loading conditions corresponding to this (these) result(s) as specified in paragraph 5.5.3.

5.5.3. For each of the above loading conditions:

5.5.3.1. If none of the three measured results differs by more than 2 mrad (0.2 per cent inclination) from the arithmetic mean of the results, that mean shall constitute the final result.

5.5.3.2. If any measurement differs from the arithmetic mean of the results by more than 2 mrad (0.2 per cent inclination), a further series of 10 measurements shall be made, the arithmetic mean of which shall constitute the final result.

5.5.3.3. If a vehicle is fitted with an automatic headlamp‑levelling system which has an inherent hysteresis loop, average results at the top and bottom of the hysteresis loop shall be taken as significant values.

All these measurements shall be made in accordance with paragraphs 5.5.3.1. and 5.5.3.2.

5.5.4. Requirements have been met, if, under all loading conditions, the variation between the measured initial inclination determined in accordance with paragraph 5.2. and the inclination measured under each loading condition is less than the values calculated in paragraph 5.5.1. (without safety margin).

5.5.5. If only one of the calculated upper or lower limits of variation is exceeded, the manufacturer shall be permitted to choose a different value for the stated initial inclination, within the limits specified for approval.

Annex 7

Indication of the downward inclination of the front fog lamp cut-off referred to in paragraph 6.3.6.1.2. of this regulation

Ý Ý

Standard symbol for
dipped-beam headlamp Value of the stated
initial adjustment

Example 1

The size of the symbol and characters is left to the discretion of the manufacturer.

Ý Ý

Standard symbol for front fog lamp Value of the downward inclination

Example 2

The size of the symbol and characters is left to the discretion of the manufacturer.

Annex 8

THE CONTROLS FOR THE HEADLAMP‑LEVELLING DEVICES REFERRED TO IN PARAGRAPH 6.2.6.2.2. OF THIS REGULATION

1. Specifications

1.1. Downward inclination of the dipped‑beam must in all cases be produced in one of the following ways:

(a) by moving a control downwards or to the left;

(b) by rotating a control in a counter clockwise direction;

(c) by depressing a button (push‑pull control).

If several buttons are used to adjust the beam, the button which gives the greatest downward inclination must be installed to the left or below the button(s) for other dipped‑beam positions.

A rotary control which is installed edge‑on, or with only the edge visible, should follow the operating principles of control of types (a) or (c).

1.1.1. This control must carry symbols indicating clearly the movements corresponding to the downward and upward inclination of the dipped beam.

1.2. The "0" position corresponds to the initial inclination according to paragraph 6.2.6.1.1. of this Regulation.

1.3. The "0" position which, according to paragraph 6.2.6.2.2. of this Regulation has to be a "stop position", need not necessarily be at the end of the scale.

1.4. The marks used on control must be explained in the owner's handbook.

1.5. Only the following symbols may be used to identify the controls:

and

Symbols employing five lines instead of four may also be used.

Example 1:

Example 2:

Example 3:

Annex 9

CONTROL OF CONFORMITY OF PRODUCTION

1. TESTS

1.1. Position of lamps

The position of lamps, as defined in paragraph 2.7. of this Regulation, in width, in height and in length shall be checked in accordance with the general requirements set out in paragraphs 2.8. to 2.10., 2.14. and 5.4. of this Regulation.

The values measured for the distances shall be such that the individual specifications applicable to each lamp are fulfilled.

1.2. Visibility of lamps

1.2.1. The angles of geometric visibility shall be checked in accordance with paragraph 2.13. of this Regulation.

The values measured for the angles shall be such that the individual specifications applicable to each lamp are fulfilled except that the limits of the angles may have an allowance corresponding to the ± 3º variation permitted in paragraph 5.3. for the mounting of the light‑signalling devices.

1.2.2. The visibility of red light towards the front and of white light towards the rear shall be checked in accordance with paragraph 5.10. of this Regulation.

1.3. Alignment of dipped‑beam headlamps towards the front

1.3.1. Initial downward inclination

The initial downward inclination of the cut‑off of the dipped beam shall be set to the plated figure as required and shown in Annex 7.

Alternatively the manufacturer shall set the initial aim to a figure that is different from the plated figure where it can be shown to be representative of the type approved when tested in accordance with the procedures contained in Annex 6 and in particular paragraph 4.1.

1.3.2. Variation of inclination with load

The variation of the dipped beam downward inclination as a function of the loading conditions specified within this section shall remain within the range:

0.2 per cent to 2.8 per cent for headlamp mounting height h < 0.8;

0.2 per cent to 2.8 per cent for headlamp mounting height 0.8 ≤ h ≤ 1.0; or

0.7 per cent to 3.3 per cent (according to the aiming range chosen by the manufacturer at the approval);

0.7 per cent to 3.3 per cent for headlamp mounting height 1.0 < h ≤ 1.2 m;

1.2 per cent to 3.8 per cent for headlamp mounting height h > 1.2 m.

The states of loading to be used shall be as follows, as indicated in Annex 5 of this Regulation, for every system adjusted accordingly.

1.3.2.1. Vehicles in category M₁:

Paragraph 2.1.1.1.

Paragraph 2.1.1.6. taking into account

Paragraph 2.1.2.

1.3.2.2. Vehicles in category M₂ and M₃:

Paragraph 2.2.1.

Paragraph 2.2.2.

1.3.2.3. Vehicles in category N with load surfaces:

Paragraph 2.3.1.1.

Paragraph 2.3.1.2.

1.3.2.4. Vehicles in category N without load surfaces:

1.3.2.4.1. Drawing vehicles for semi‑trailers:

Paragraph 2.4.1.1.

Paragraph 2.4.1.2.

1.3.2.4.2. Drawing vehicles for trailers:

Paragraph 2.4.2.1.

Paragraph 2.4.2.2.

1.4. Electrical connections and tell‑tales

The electrical connections shall be checked by switching on every lamp supplied by the electrical system of the vehicle.

The lamps and tell‑tales shall function in accordance with the provisions set out in paragraphs 5.11. to 5.14. of this Regulation and with the individual specifications applicable to each lamp.

1.5. Light intensities

1.5.1. Main‑beam headlamps

The aggregate maximum intensity of the main beam headlamps shall be checked by the procedure described in paragraph 6.1.9.2. of this Regulation. The value obtained shall be such that the requirement in paragraph 6.1.9.1. of this Regulation is fulfilled.

1.6. The presence, number, colour, arrangement and, where applicable, the category of lamps shall be checked by visual inspection of the lamps and their markings.

These shall be such that the requirements set out in paragraphs 5.15. and 5.16. as well as in the individual specifications applicable to each lamp are fulfilled.

Annex 10

EXAMPLES OF LIGHT SOURCE OPTIONS

DLS

Light Source:
Replaceable
Approved to Regulations

Annex 11

VISIBILITY OF CONSPICUITY MARKINGS TO THE REAR AND

SIDE OF A VEHICLE

(see paragraph 6.21.5. of this Regulation)

Figure 2

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Agreement Concerning the Adoption of Uniform Conditions of Approval and Reciprocal Recognition of Approval for Motor Vehicle Equipment and Parts, done at Geneva on 20 March 1958.

**/ Except for Bosnia and Herzegovina, which notified the UN Secretary-General that it disagrees with the 03 series of amendments. (Reference: C.N.810.2006.TREATIES-5 dated 4 October 2006)

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Vehicle Standard (Australian Design Rule 13/00 – Installation of Lighting and Light Signalling Devices on other than L-Group Vehicles) 2005 Amendment 3 (Cth)

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W₁₂	green boundary:	y = 0.150 + 0.640 x
W₂₃	yellowish green boundary:	y = 0.440
W₃₄	yellow boundary:	x = 0.500
W₄₅	reddish purple boundary:	y = 0.382
W₅₆	purple boundary:	y = 0.050 + 0.750 x
W₆₁	blue boundary:	x = 0.310

x	y
W₁:	0.310	0.348
W₂:	0.453	0.440
W₃:	0.500	0.440
W₄:	0.500	0.382
W₅:	0.443	0.382
W₆:	0.310	0.283

SY₁₂	green boundary:	y = 1.290 x - 0.100
SY₂₃	the spectral locus
SY₃₄	red boundary:	y = 0.138 + 0.580 x
SY₄₅	yellowish white boundary:	y = 0.440
SY₅₁	white boundary:	y = 0.940 - x

x	y
SY₁:	0.454	0.486
SY₂:	0.480	0.519
SY₃:	0.545	0.454
SY₄:	0.521	0.440
SY₅:	0.500	0.440

A₁₂	green boundary:	y = x - 0.120
A₂₃	the spectral locus
A₃₄	red boundary:	y = 0.390
A₄₁	white boundary:	y = 0.790 - 0.670 x

x	y
A₁:	0.545	0.425
A₂:	0.560	0.440
A₃:	0.609	0.390
A₄:	0.597	0.390

R₁₂	yellow boundary:	y = 0.335
R₂₃	the spectral locus
R₃₄	the purple line	(its linear extension across the purple range of colours between the red and the blue extremities of the spectral locus).
R₄₁	purple boundary:	y = 0.980 – x

x	y
R₁:	0.645	0.335
R₂:	0.665	0.335
R₃:	0.735	0.265
R₄:	0.721	0.259

Illuminating surface	Light-emitting surface
Edges are	a and b	c and d