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

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

Compilation: 6 (up to and including Vehicle Standard (Australian Design Rule 13/00 – Installation of Lighting and Light Signalling Devices on other than L-Group Vehicles) 2005 Amendment 6)

Compilation Date: 18 November 2017

Compiled by: Vehicle Safety Standards, Department of Infrastructure and Regional Development

CONTENTS

1. NAME OF STANDARD................................................................................................... 4

2. COMMENCEMENT......................................................................................................... 4

3. SCOPE............................................................................................................................... 4

4. APPLICABILITY AND IMPLEMENTATION.............................................................. 4

5. DEFINITIONS.................................................................................................................. 5

6. REQUIREMENTS............................................................................................................. 5

7. EXEMPTIONS AND ALTERNATIVE PROCEDURES............................................... 5

8. SUPPLEMENTARY GENERAL REQUIREMENTS..................................................... 7

9. INDIVIDUAL REQUIREMENTS................................................................................. 10

10. VARIATIONS TO THE REQUIREMENTS FOR LAMPS IN APPENDIX A....... 12

11. ALTERNATIVE STANDARDS................................................................................. 15

APPENDIX A......................................................................................................................... 17

COMPILATION NOTES..................................................................................................... 147

NAME OF STANDARD

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

1.2.This Standard may also be cited as Australian Design Rule 13/00 — Installation of Lighting and Light Signalling Devices on other than L-Group Vehicles.

COMMENCEMENT

2.1.This Standard commences on the day after it is registered.

SCOPE

3.1.This Australian Design Rule prescribes requirements for the number and mode of installation of lighting and light signalling devices on motor vehicle other than L-group vehicles.

APPLICABILITY AND IMPLEMENTATION

4.1.This national standard applies to the design and construction of vehicles as set out in the table below.

4.2.Applicability Table

Vehicle Category	ADR Category Code	UNECE Category Code	Manufactured on or After	Acceptable Prior Rules
Moped 2 wheels	LA	L1	N/A
Moped 3 wheels	LB	L2	N/A
Motor cycle	LC	L3	N/A
Motor cycle and sidecar	LD	L4	N/A
Motor tricycle	LE	L5	N/A
Passenger car	MA	M1	1 Oct 1991	Nil
Forward-control passenger vehicle	MB	M1	1 Oct 1991	Nil
Off-road passenger vehicle	MC	M1	1 Oct 1991	Nil
Light omnibus	MD	M2	1 Oct 1991	Nil
Heavy omnibus	ME	M3	1 Oct 1991	Nil
Light goods vehicle	NA	N1	1 Oct 1991	Nil
Medium goods vehicle	NB	N2	1 Oct 1991	Nil
Heavy goods vehicle	NC	N3	1 Oct 1991	Nil
Very light trailer	TA	O1	1 Oct 1991	Nil
Light trailer	TB	O2	1 Oct 1991	Nil
Medium trailer	TC	O3	1 Oct 1991	Nil
Heavy trailer	TD	O4	1 Oct 1991	Nil

DEFINITIONS

5.1.For vehicle categories, definitions and meanings used in this standard, refer to:

5.2.Definitions in Appendix A of this standard; and where there is no conflict

5.3.Vehicle Standard (Australian Design Rule – Definitions and Vehicle Categories) 2005.

REQUIREMENTS

6.1.Vehicles listed in clause 2.2 must comply with this standard by satisfying one of the following clauses (4.1.1-4.1.2)

6.1.1.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.

6.1.2.One of the alternative standards in Clause 9.

6.2.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.

EXEMPTIONS AND ALTERNATIVE PROCEDURES

7.1.The following provisions of Appendix A do not apply to this standard.

Section 1 Scope

Section 3 Application for approval

Section 4 Approval

Section 7 Modifications and extensions of the approval of the vehicle type or of the installation of its lighting and light signalling devices

Section 9 Penalties for non-conformity of production

Section 10 Production definitely discontinued

Section 11 Names and addresses of technical services responsible for conducting approval tests, and of administrative departments

Section 12 Transitional provisions

Annexes

Annex 1 Communication

Annex 2 Arrangements of approval marks

Annex 9 Control of conformity of production

Annex 10 Reserved

7.2.The requirements of the following paragraphs of Appendix A are not applicable to this vehicle standard:

7.2.1.6.1.7 6 (concealable headlamps);

7.2.2.6.1.9 (aggregated maximum intensity).

7.3.For vehicles fitted with filament headlamps, the requirements of the following paragraphs in Appendix A are not applicable:

7.3.1.6.2.6.1 (Vertical orientation for dipped beam);

7.3.2.6.2.6.2 (Headlamp levelling) and

7.3.3.6.2.6.3 (Measuring procedure).

7.4.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.

7.5.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 8.3. of this standard.

7.6.Backlit badges that meet the following requirements are not considered lamps under this rule:

7.6.1.The light source is integrated with the logo/badge;

7.6.2.The colour of the light source is:

7.6.2.1.White to front;

7.6.2.2.Amber to sides; or

7.6.2.3.Red to the rear;

7.6.3.The light source is not more than 60 candela;

7.6.4.The light source does not flash;

7.6.5.The badge and light source are fitted more than 200mm from the nearest lamp;

7.6.6.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;

7.6.7.The size of the light source is within the dimensions of the badge or logo and not overly large so as to affect the prominence of other mandatory lamps; and

7.6.8.The light source is connected such that it can only be illuminated while the front position lamps are illuminated.

7.7.References to UN regulations for lighting components in the table below are to be read as references to the ADRs as set out in the table below. Where there is no referenced ADR, the UN regulation referenced in the table shall apply.

UN R 48 Clause	Title	UN R/s it references	Equivalent ADR/s
6.1.	Main-Beam Headlamps	Regulations Nos. 98 and 112	ADRs 46/00 and 77/00
6.2.	Dipped-Beam Headlamps	Regulations Nos. 98 and 112	ADRs 46/00 and 77/00
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 or 7	ADR 86/00
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 87/00
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
6.26.	Manoeuvring lamps	Regulation No. 23	Approval to UNECE R 23

SUPPLEMENTARY GENERAL REQUIREMENTS

8.1.Additional lamps

8.1.1.In addition to the lamps specified in paragraph 5.16 of Appendix A, vehicles may be equipped with those lamps specified in part 9 of this standard.

8.1.2.Where the installation of equipment or accessories for operational reasons invalidates the compliance of lamps originally fitted in accordance with this vehicle standard, additional lamp must be fitted to maintain compliance.

8.1.2.1.Where additional lamps referred to in 8.1.2 above are fitted on TD (O4) category trailers and are front position lamps or front retro-reflectors and the construction (the shape of the bodywork with equipment or accessories) makes it impossible to comply with the requirements of paragraphs 6.9.4.1 or 6.16.4.1 of Appendix A, the lamps need only be fitted as close as possible to the prescribed width limitation; and

8.1.2.1.1.In the case of front retro-reflectors, may be fitted to the equipment or accessories and if so may be either a device or material.

8.1.3.Where the installation of equipment or accessories for operational reasons on TD (O4) category trailers would otherwise cause the apparent surface in the direction of the reference axis of front position lamps or front retro-reflectors to be completely and permanently hidden, such lamps need not be fitted. In this case, the additional lamps referred to in 8.1.2.1 above must be fitted instead.

8.1.4.Additional direction indicator, hazard warning, stop, parking, end outline marker, rear and front position lamps and rear, front and side retro reflectors may be fitted to satisfy specific safety and operational requirements. These additional lamps shall be fitted as close as possible to the maximum height of the vehicle.

8.1.5.Where additional lamps referred to in 8.1.4 above are fitted, the maximum height as specified in Appendix A for direction indicator lamps, stop lamps, parking lamps, end outline marker, rear and front position lamps and rear, front and side reflectors does not apply.

8.1.6.In addition to the main-beam headlamps in paragraph 6.1 of Appendix A, driving lamp(s) up to a maximum of four may be installed, in which case the requirements of clause 9.3 of this standard must be met.

8.2.Table 1 lists the colours and the relevant component lighting standards applicable for each type of lamp.

Table 1

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 selective 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
Emergency stop signal	Amber or red	6/00, 49/00 or 60/00
Rear-end collision alert signal	Amber	6/00
Rear registration plate lamp	White	48/00
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 of Appendix A to this vehicle standard, or when fitted to a TD (04) category trailer.	49/00
Rear position lamp	Red	49/00
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.	6/00 & 49/00
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 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
Rear retro-reflector, 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, the red rearmost side-marker lamp or the rear retro-reflector, non-triangular.	47/00
Conspicuity marking	White to the front, white or yellow to the side, red or yellow to the rear.	Approval to UNECE R 104
Adaptive Front lighting Systems	White	Approval to UNECE R 123
Exterior courtesy lamp	White	-
External cabin lamp:	Amber	45/01
Manoeuvring lamp	White	UN R 23

8.3.Unless specifically stated otherwise, 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, for each lamp are fulfilled.

INDIVIDUAL REQUIREMENTS

The following individual requirements are supplementary to the requirements of Appendix A. Where the installation 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.

9.1.EXTERNAL CABIN LAMP

9.1.1.Presence: Optional on motor vehicles more than 2,100 mm wide.

Prohibited on other vehicles.

9.1.2.Number: Up to 5.

9.1.3.Arrangement: see clauses 9.1.4 and 9.1.4.3.

9.1.4.Position:

9.1.4.1.In width: spaced symmetrically about the median longitudinal plane of the vehicle, not less than 120 mm centre to centre.

9.1.4.2.In height: fixed to or above the cabin roof.

9.1.4.3.In length: at the front of the vehicle.

9.1.5.Geometric visibility:

Horizontal angle: no specific requirements.

Vertical angle: no specific requirements.

9.1.6.Orientation: Forwards

9.1.7.Electrical connections: No specific requirements

9.1.8.Tell-tale: Optional. If it exists, its function must be carried out by the tell-tale required for the front and rear position lamps.

9.1.9.Other requirements: None

9.2.SIDE MARKER LAMPS

9.2.1.Presence: see clause 7.4

9.2.1.1.Required on motor vehicles with an ‘Overall Width’ over 2.1 metres and a ‘Total Length’ over 7.5 metres.

9.2.1.2.Required on trailers with an ‘Overall Width’ over 2.1 metres or a ‘Total Length’ over 7.5 metres.

9.2.1.3.Required on ‘Semi-trailers’ irrespective of ‘Overall Width’ or ‘Total Length’.

9.2.1.4.Optional on all other vehicles.

9.2.2.Number: Lamps complying with ADR 74/00 clause 5.1.2. are to be fitted according to the following Arrangement. Alternatively, lamps complying with ADR 74/00 Appendix A and fitted according to paragraph 6.18 of Appendix A of this standard are deemed to comply.

9.2.3.Arrangement:

(A) 2 at the rear

(B) 2 at the front plus (A)

(C) (B) plus one each side, midway between the front and the rear lamps.

9.2.3.1.Additional pairs of lamps, equally spaced between the front and the rear lamps, are permitted, provided that the distances between the centres of adjacent lamps is not more than 5 metres.

9.2.3.2.Arrangement A applies to motor vehicles with a “Total Length’ over 7.5 metres. And to trailers with an ‘Overall Width’ over 2.1 metres.

9.2.3.3.Arrangement B applies to ‘Semi-trailers’ with a ‘Total Length’ equal to or less than 7.5 metres.

9.2.3.4.Arrangement C must apply to trailers (including ‘semi trailers’) with a ‘Total Length’ over 7.5 metres.

9.2.4.Position:

9.2.4.1.In width: that point on the illuminating surface which is farthest from the vehicle’s median longitudinal plane must not be more than 150 mm from the extreme outer edge of the vehicle.

9.2.4.2.In height: at the same height as far as practicable above the ground not less than 600 mm nor more than 1,500 mm (2,100 mm if the shape of the body-work makes it impossible to keep within 1,500 mm.)

9.2.4.3.In length: According to the arrangement of clause 9.2.3.

That point on the illuminating surface which is farthest from the vehicle’s median longitudinal plane must:

9.2.4.3.1.in the case of rear lamps, not be more than 300 mm from the rear of the side of the vehicle on which the lamp is mounted.

9.2.4.3.2.In the case of front lamps mounted on trailers, not be more than 300 mm from the front of the side of the vehicle on which the lamp is mounted.

9.2.4.3.3.In the case of front lamps mounted on motor vehicles, be within the front third of the vehicle’s length but not forward of a vertical transverse plane through the rear most point of the driver’s ‘Seat’ when in its rearmost normal driving position.

9.2.4.3.4.Where it would be reasonably impracticable for constructional reasons to comply with the requirements of clauses 9.2.4.3.1 and/or 9.2.4.3.2 and 9.2.4.3.3, be as close as possible to the front and/or rear respectively, provided that where the distance between the front and rear lamps would then be less than 2.5 metres, only the rearmost pair of lamps need be fitted.

9.2.5.Geometric visibility:

Horizontal angle: from 5°, if the height of the lamp is less than 750 mm.

9.2.6.Orientation: Outwards

9.2.7.Electrical connections: No specific requirement.

9.2.8.Tell-tale: Optional. If it exists, its function must be carried out by the tell-tale required for the front and rear position lamps.

9.2.9.Other requirements: None

9.3.DRIVING LAMPS

9.3.1.Presence: Optional on motor vehicles. Prohibited on trailers.

9.3.2.Number:

9.3.2.1.Up to a maximum of four.

9.3.2.2.To be used in conjunction with headlamps.

9.3.3.Arrangement:

9.3.3.1.No special requirement.

9.3.4.Position:

9.3.4.1.In width: no individual specifications;

9.3.4.1.1.Be fitted symmetrically in relation to the median longitudinal plane of the vehicle.

9.3.4.2.In height: no individual specifications.

9.3.4.3.In length: At the front of the vehicle. This requirement shall be deemed to be satisfied if 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.

9.3.5.Geometric visibility:

No individual specifications.

9.3.6.Orientation:

Towards the front.

9.3.7.Electrical connections:

The driving lamps must be able to be lighted only when the main-beam headlamps switch is in the “lamps on” position.

9.3.8.Tell tale: No requirement.

9.3.9.Other requirements.

VARIATIONS TO THE REQUIREMENTS FOR LAMPS IN APPENDIX A

Where the installation 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.

10.1.DIRECTION INDICATOR LAMP

10.1.1.Additional Lamps: For motor vehicles and semi-trailers more than 7.5 metres long, additional to any side repeating direction-indicator lamps (category 5 or 6) permitted by paragraph 6.5.3 of Appendix A, a further pair of side repeating direction-indicator lamps may be fitted approximately mid-way in length between the rear direction-indicator lamps (category 2a or 2b) and the rearmost of any other side repeating direction-indicator lamps or approximately midway along the length of the vehicle.

10.1.2.Tell-tale: In paragraph 6.5.8 of Appendix A, the third paragraph dealing with tell-tale requirements for vehicles equipped to tow trailers does not apply.

10.1.3.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:

10.1.3.1.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

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

10.2.STOP LAMPS

10.2.1.Operating Tell-tale: In paragraph 6.7.8 of Appendix A, the tell-tale may flash to signal multiple globe failure or complete circuit failure.

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

10.2.2.1.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

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

10.3.FRONT POSITION LAMP

10.3.1.Presence: see clause 7.6 of this standard.

10.3.1.1.Mandatory on all motor vehicles.

10.3.1.2.Optional on trailers which are not more than 1,600 mm wide.

10.3.1.3.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 of ADR 45/... are fitted to the side of the trailer and positioned in accordance with clauses 9.2.1 and 9.2.2 of this vehicle standard or side marker lamps complying with ADR 74/... are fitted according to paragraph 6.18 of Appendix A of this vehicle standard.

10.3.1.4.Optional on trailers over 1,600 mm to 1,800 mm wide and less than 4 metres in length.

10.3.1.5.Mandatory on trailers over 1,800 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 9.2.1 and 9.2.2 of this vehicle standard or side marker lamps complying with ADR 74/… are fitted according to paragraph 6.18 of Appendix A of this vehicle standard.

10.4.REAR FOG LAMP

10.4.1.Presence: Paragraph 6.11.1 of Appendix A does not apply. The fitment of rear fog lamps is optional in this standard.

10.5.END-OUTLINE MARKER LAMP

10.5.1.addition to the requirements of paragraph 6.13.1 of Appendix A, rear end outline marker lamps are optional on vehicles that do not have permanent structure covering the top of the load carrying compartment and on vehicles equipped with load carrying compartments capable of tilting in relation to the rest of the vehicle to load or unload material.

10.5.2.Front-end outline marker lamps are optional on trailers that do not have permanent structure covering the top of the load-carrying compartment and on trailers equipped with load carrying compartment capable of tilting in relation to the rest of the vehicle to load or unload material. These lamps are optional on trailers if the maximum achievable separation in height from front position lamps would be less than or equal to 1.5 m.

10.5.3.For the purpose of determining the maximum achievable separation height in clause 10.5.2 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.

10.5.4.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.

10.5.5.Geometric visibility: In paragraph 6.13.5 of Appendix A, lamps with a vertical angle of 15° below the horizontal axis are deemed to comply.

10.6.SIDE RETRO-REFLECTOR, NON TRIANGULAR

10.6.1.Position: Additional side retro-reflectors not meeting the height requirements of paragraph 6.17.4.2 of Appendix A are permitted.

10.7.CATEGORY S3 STOP LAMPS

10.7.1.Vehicles complying with the requirements for Centre High Mounted Stop Lamps in ADR 60/00 need not comply with the requirements for Category S3 Stop Lamps in paragraph 6.7 of Appendix A of this national standard.

10.8.REVERSING LAMP

10.8.1.In paragraph 6.4.1 of Appendix A of this standard, where it states Mandatory read Optional for trailer categories.

10.9.REAR POSITION LAMP

10.9.1.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;

10.9.1.1.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

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

10.10.REAR RETRO-REFLECTOR, NON-TRIANGULAR

10.10.1.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;

10.10.1.1.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

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

10.11.REAR RETRO-REFLECTOR, TRIANGULAR

10.11.1.In paragraph 6.15.1 of Appendix A of this standard, where it states Mandatory read Optional.

10.11.2.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.

10.12.FRONT RETRO-REFLECTOR, NON-TRIANGULAR

10.12.1.Front retro-reflectors, non-triangular, shall be optional for TA (O1) category trailer having an overall width not exceeding 980 mm.

10.12.2.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.

10.12.3.For front retro-reflectors, non-triangular, fitted to a TD (O4) category trailer, where the construction (the shape of the bodywork) makes it impossible to simultaneously comply with the width and length position requirements, front retro-reflectors need not comply with the length requirement of paragraph 6.16.4.3.

10.13.DAYTIME RUNNING LAMP

10.13.1.In paragraph 6.19.1 of Appendix A of this standard, where it states Mandatory read Optional.

10.14.CONSPICUITY MARKINGS

10.14.1.In paragraph 6.21.1.2 of Appendix A of this standard, where it states Mandatory read Optional.

ALTERNATIVE STANDARDS

11.1.The technical requirements of United Nations Regulation No. 48 - UNIFORM PROVISIONS CONCERNING THE APPROVAL OF VEHICLES WITH REGARD TO THE INSTALLATION OF LIGHTING AND LIGHT-SIGNALLING DEVICES, from the 00 series of amendments and including up to the 06 series of amendments, shall be deemed to be equivalent to the technical requirements of this standard.

11.2.For NC category vehicles only, a headlight height of not less than 559 mm and not more than 1372 mm measured from the centre of the lamp to the ground, on the vehicle unladen mass, as specified in FMVSS 108 “Lamps, Reflective Devices and Associated Equipment”, are deemed to satisfy the requirements of paragraph 6.2.4.2.

11.3.The technical requirements of FMVSS 108 “Lamps, Reflective Devices and Associated Equipment” for high-mounted stop lamps – as amended by Amendment(s) up to that published February 8, 2016, in 81 FR 6458 (Effective Dates: August 8, 2016) are deemed to be equivalent to the S3 Category stop lamp installation requirements of this standard.

11.4.Manufacturers demonstrating compliance with this standard using an approval to one of the alternative standards in clause 11.1 above may choose to fit additional lamp(s), in which case the requirements of clause 8 and 9 of this standard must be met.

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[1]

[1] Former title of the Agreement: 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.

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

Addendum 47: Regulation No. 48

Revision 12

Covering all series including the 06 series of amendments:

Supplement 1 to the 06 series of amendments to the Regulation: Date of entry into force: 15 July 2013

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Supplement 2 to the 06 series of amendments to the Regulation: Date of entry into force: 3 November 2013

Supplement 3 to the 06 series of amendments to the Regulation: Date of entry into force: 10 June 2014

Supplement 4 to the 06 series of amendments to the Regulation: Date of entry into force: 9 October 2014

and incorporating valid text up to, by the Department of Infrastructure and Regional Development:

Supplement 5 to the 06 series of amendments – Date of entry into force: 15 June 2015

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Supplement 8 to the 06 series of amendments – Date of entry into force: 22 June 2017

Uniform provisions concerning the approval of vehicles with regard to the installation of lighting and light-signalling devices

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

1. Scope

2. Definitions

3. Application for approval

4. Approval

5. General specifications

6. Individual specifications

7. Modifications and extensions of approval of the vehicle type or of the installation of its lighting and light signalling devices

8. Conformity of production

9. Penalties for non-conformity of production

10. Production definitively discontinued

11. Names and addresses of Technical Services responsible for conducting approval tests and of Type Approval Authorities

12. Transitional provisions

Annexes

1 Communication

2 Arrangements of approval marks

3 Examples of lamp surfaces, axes, centres of reference, and angles of geometric visibility

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

5 States of loading to be taken into consideration in determining variations in the vertical orientation of the dipped beam headlamps

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

7 Indication of the downward inclination of the dipped-beam headlamps cut-off referred to in paragraph 6.2.6.1.1. and downward inclination of the front fog lamp cut-off referred to in paragraph 6.3.6.1.2. of this Regulation

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

9 Control of conformity of production

10 Reserved

11 Visibility of conspicuity markings to the rear, front and side of a vehicle

12 Test drive

13 Automatic switching conditions dipped-beam headlamps

14 Observing area towards the apparent surface of manoeuvring and courtesy lamps

15 Gonio(photo)meter system used for the photometric measurements as defined in paragraph 2.34. of this Regulation

SCOPE

This Regulation applies to vehicles of categories M, N, and to their trailers (category O)[2] with regard to the installation of lighting and light-signalling devices.
[2] As defined in the Consolidated Resolution on the Construction of Vehicles (R.E.3.), document ECE/TRANS/WP.29/78/Rev.3, para. 2 - type="1">
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.
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
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.
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. It contains one or more non-replaceable light sources and it may optionally contain one or more holders for approved replaceable light sources.
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. However it may optionally contain one or more holders for approved replaceable light sources.
2.7.1.2."Electronic light source control gear" means one or more components between supply and light source, whether or not integrated with the light source or the applied lamp, 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, whether or not integrated with the light source or applied lamp, 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 apparent surfaces in the direction of the reference axis,[3] separate light sources and separate lamp bodies.
[3] In the case of lighting devices for the rear registration plate and direction-indicators of categories 5 and 6, the "light-emitting surface" shall be used.

2.7.4."Grouped lamps" means devices having separate apparent surfaces in the direction of the reference axis2 and separate light sources, but a common lamp body.

2.7.5."Combined lamps" means devices having separate apparent surfaces in the direction of the reference axis,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 apparent surfaces in the direction of the reference axis2 and a common lamp body.[4]
[4] Examples to enable a decision regarding reciprocal incorporation of lamps can be found in Annex 3, Part 7.

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 or No. 116.

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 shall 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 or F according to Regulation No. 104 and used for other purposes in compliance with national requirements.

2.7.17."Conspicuity marking" means a device intended to increase the conspicuity of a vehicle, when viewed from the side or rear (or in the case of trailers, additionally from the front), 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) In the case of a light source:

The value of the objective luminous flux, not including any tolerances, as indicated in the relevant data sheet of the applicable light source Regulation according to which the light source is approved;

(b) In the case of an LED module:

The value of the objective luminous flux as indicated in the technical specification submitted with the LED module for approval of the lamp of which the LED module is a part;

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 in the maximum condition of activation, if any, is produced, and no AFS control signal applies.

2.7.28.7."Adaptive main-beam" means a main-beam of the AFS that adapts its beam pattern to the presence of oncoming and preceding vehicles in order to improve the long-range visibility for the driver without causing discomfort, distraction or glare to other road users.

2.7.29."Exterior courtesy lamp" means a lamp used to provide supplementary illumination to assist the entry and exit of the vehicle driver and passenger or in loading operations;

2.7.30."Interdependent lamp system" means an assembly of two or three interdependent lamps providing the same function.

2.7.30.1."Interdependent lamp marked "Y"" means a device operating as part of an interdependent lamp system. Interdependent lamps operate together when activated, have separate apparent surfaces in the direction of the reference axis and separate lamp bodies, and may have separate light source(s).

2.7.31."Manoeuvring lamp" means a lamp used to provide supplementary illumination to the side of the vehicle to assist during slow manoeuvres.

2.7.32."Lamps marked "D"" means independent lamps, approved as separate devices in such a way that they are allowed to be used either independently or in an assembly of two lamps to be considered as a "single lamp".

2.8."Light emitting surface" of a "lighting device", "light-signalling device" or a retro-reflector means the surface as declared in the request for approval by the manufacturer of the device on the drawing, see Annex 3 (see e.g. Parts 1, and 4).

This shall be declared according to one of the following conditions:

(a) In the case where the outer lens is textured, the declared light emitting surface shall be all or part of the exterior surface of the outer lens;

(b) In the case where the outer lens is non-textured the outer lens may be disregarded and the light emitting surface shall be as declared on the drawing, see Annex 3 (see e.g. Part 5).

2.8.1."Textured outer lens" or "Textured outer lens area" means all or part of an outer lens, designed to modify or influence the propagation of light from the light source(s), such that the light rays are significantly diverted from their original direction.

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 the case of AFS being 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 (see e.g. Annex 3, Parts 2, 3, 5 and 6).

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;

Or the light-emitting surface;

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.

In a plane perpendicular to the direction of observation and tangential to the most exterior point of the lens. Different examples of the application of apparent surface can be found in Annex 3 to this Regulation.

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 is 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.

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" means the distance between the two vertical planes defined in paragraph 2.14. above.

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 lamps marked "D", whether identical or not, having the same function; or

(c) Any assembly of two independent retro-reflectors, whether identical or not, that have been approved separately; or

(d) Any interdependent lamp system composed of two or three interdependent lamps marked "Y" approved together and providing the same function.

2.16.2."Two lamps" or "an even number of lamps" in the shape of a band or strip, means two lamps with a single light emitting surface, providing such a band or strip is placed symmetrically in relation to the median longitudinal plane of the vehicle.

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."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.

2.28."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.

2.29.Colour of the light emitted from a device

2.29.1."White" means the chromaticity coordinates (x,y)[5] of the light emitted that lie inside the chromaticity areas defined by the boundaries:
[5] 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)4 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)4 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)4 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

2.30.Night-time Colour of the light retro-reflected from a device excluding retro reflective tires according to Regulation No. 88

2.30.1."White" means the chromaticity coordinates (x,y)4 of the light reflected that lie inside the chromaticity areas defined by the boundaries:

W₁₂	blue boundary:	y = 0.843 - 1.182 x
W₂₃	violet boundary	y = 0.489 x + 0.146
W₃₄	yellow boundary	y = 0.968 - 1.010 x
W₄₁	green boundary	y = 1.442 x - 0.136

With intersection points:

x	y
W₁	0.373	0.402
W₂	0.417	0.350
W₃	0.548	0.414
W₄	0.450	0.513

2.30.2."Yellow" means the chromaticity coordinates (x,y)4 of the light reflected that lie inside the chromaticity areas defined by the boundaries:

Y₁₂	green boundary	y = x - 0.040
Y₂₃	the spectral locus
Y₃₄	red boundary	y = 0.200 x + 0.268
Y₄₁	white boundary	y = 0.970 - x

With intersection points:

x	y
Y₁	0.505	0.465
Y₂	0.520	0.480
Y₃	0.610	0.390
Y₄	0.585	0.385

2.30.3."Amber" means the chromaticity coordinates (x,y)4 of the light reflected that lie inside the chromaticity areas defined by the boundaries:

A₁₂	green boundary	y = 1.417 x - 0.347
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	0.557	0.442
A₃	0.609	0.390
A₄	0.597	0.390

2.30.4."Red" means the chromaticity coordinates (x,y)4 of the light reflected that lie inside the chromaticity areas defined by the boundaries:

R₁₂	yellow boundary	y = 0.335
R₂₃	the spectral locus
R₃₄	the purple line
R₄₁	purple boundary	y = 0.978 - x

With intersection points:

x	y
R₁	0.643	0.335
R₂	0.665	0.335
R₃	0.735	0.265
R₄	0.720	0.258

2.31.Day-time Colour of the light reflected from a device

2.31.1."White" means the chromaticity coordinates (x,y)4 of the light reflected that lie inside the chromaticity areas defined by the boundaries:

W₁₂	violet boundary	y = x - 0.030
W₂₃	yellow boundary	y = 0.740 – x
W₃₄	green boundary	y = x + 0,050
W₄₁	blue boundary	y = 0.570 – x

With intersection points:

x	y
W₁	0.300	0.270
W₂	0.385	0.355
W₃	0.345	0.395
W₄	0.260	0.310"

2.31.2."Yellow" means the chromaticity coordinates (x,y)4 of the light reflected that lie inside the chromaticity areas defined by the boundaries:

Y₁₂	red boundary	y = 0.534 x + 0.163
Y₂₃	white boundary	y = 0.910 - x
Y₃₄	green boundary	y =1.342 x - 0.090
Y₄₁	the spectral locus

With intersection points:

x	y
Y₁	0.545	0.454
Y₂	0.487	0.423
Y₃	0.427	0.483
Y₄	0.465	0.534

2.31.3."Red" means the chromaticity coordinates (x,y)4 of the light reflected that lie inside the chromaticity areas defined by the boundaries:

R₁₂	red boundary	y = 0.346 – 0.053 x
R₂₃	purple boundary	y = 0.910 – x
R₃₄	yellow boundary	y = 0.350
R₄₁	the spectral locus

With intersection points:

x	y
R₁	0.690	0.310
R₂	0.595	0.315
R₃	0.560	0.350
R₄	0.650	0.350"

2.32.Day-time Colour of the fluorescent a device

2.32.1."Red" means the chromaticity coordinates (x,y)4 of the light reflected that lie inside the chromaticity areas defined by the boundaries:

FR₁₂	red boundary	y = 0.346 – 0.053 x
FR₂₃	purple boundary	y = 0.910 – x
FR₃₄	yellow boundary	y = 0.315 + 0.047 x
FR₄₁	the spectral locus

With intersection points:

x	y
FR₁	0,690	0,310
FR₂	0,595	0,315
FR₃	0,569	0,341
FR₄	0,655	0,345

2.33."Rear-end collision alert signal (RECAS)" means an automatic signal given by the leading vehicle to the following vehicle. It warns that the following vehicle needs to take emergency action to avoid a collision.

2.34."Gonio(photo)meter system (if not otherwise specified in a particular Regulation)" means a system used for the photometric measurements specified by the angular coordinates in degrees on a sphere with a vertical polar axis according to CIE publication No. 70, Vienna 1987, i.e. corresponding to a gonio(photo)meter system with a horizontal ("elevation") axis fixed to the ground and a second, moveable ("rotation") axis perpendicular to the fixed horizontal axis (see Annex 14 to this Regulation). Note: The above mentioned CIE publication specifies a procedure to correct the angular coordinates in the case where an alternative gonio(photo)meter system is used.

2.35."H plane" means the horizontal plane containing the centre of reference of the lamp.

2.36."Sequential activation" means an electrical connection where the individual light sources of a lamp are wired such that they are activated in a predetermined sequence.

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 shall 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 to 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.

3.2.7.For vehicles of M and N categories, a description of the electric power supply conditions for the devices indicated in paragraphs 2.7.9., 2.7.10., 2.7.12., 2.7.14. and 2.7.15. above, including, if applicable, information on a special power supply/electronic light source control gear, or variable intensity control.

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 to this Regulation shall be attached to the type-approval documentation.

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 06, corresponding to the 06 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 definitively 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;[6]
[6] The distinguishing numbers of the Contracting Parties to the 1958 Agreement are reproduced in Annex 3 to the Consolidated Resolution on the Construction of Vehicles (R.E.3), document ECE/TRANS/WP.29/78/Rev. 3, Annex 3 - 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.

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.

5.2.1.In the case of headlamps fitted with measures to prevent discomfort to other road-users in a country where traffic operates on the side of the road opposite to that of the country for which the headlamp was designed, such measures shall be achieved automatically or by the vehicle user with the vehicle in the park condition without the need for special tools (other than those provided with the vehicle[7]). Detailed instructions shall be provided by the vehicle manufacturer with the vehicle.
[7] This does not apply to dedicated objects that may be added to the exterior of the headlamp.

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 shall be parallel to the bearing plane of the vehicle on the road; in addition it shall 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 shall 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 or single 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.The photometric and colorimetric requirements of a lamp shall be fulfilled when all other functions with which this lamp is grouped, combined or reciprocally incorporated are switched OFF.

However, when a front or rear position lamp is reciprocally incorporated with one or more other function(s), which can be activated together with them, the requirements regarding colour of each of these other functions shall be fulfilled when the reciprocally incorporated function(s) and the front or rear position lamps are switched ON.

5.7.1.2.Stop lamps and direction-indicator lamps are not permitted to be reciprocally incorporated.

5.7.1.3.Where stop lamps and direction-indicator lamps are grouped, the following conditions shall be met:

5.7.1.3.1. 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;

5.7.1.3.2. Their apparent surfaces in the direction of the reference axis, based upon the areas bounded by the outline of their light emitting surfaces, do not overlap.

5.7.2.Single lamps

5.7.2.1.Single lamps as defined in paragraph 2.16.1., subparagraph (a), composed of two or more distinct parts, shall be installed in such a way that:

(a) Either the total area of the projection of the distinct parts on a plane tangent to the exterior surface of the outer lens and perpendicular to the reference axis shall occupy not less than 60 per cent of the smallest quadrilateral circumscribing the said projection; or

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.

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.

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 shall 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).

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 shall 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 then 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 dipped-beam headlamps cut-off referred to in paragraph 6.2.6.1.1. and downward inclination of the front fog lamp cut-off referred to in paragraph 6.3.6.1.2. of this Regulation

Example 1

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

Ý Ý

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

Example 2

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

ANNEX 8

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

Specifications

1.1.Downward inclination of the dipped beam shall 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 shall 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 shall 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 shall be explained in the owner's handbook.

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

Symbols employing five lines instead of four may also be used

Example 1

Example 2

Example 3

ANNEX 9

Control of conformity of production

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 and class "F3" front fog lamps towards the front

1.3.1.Initial downward inclination

The initial downward inclination of the cut off of the dipped-beam and the class "F3" front fog lamps 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.

In the case of a class "F3" front fog lamp with (a) light source(s) having a total objective luminous flux which exceeds 2,000 lumens, the variation of the downward inclination as a function of the loading conditions specified within this section shall remain within the range:

0.7 per cent to 3.3 per cent

for front fog lamp mounting height h ≤ 0.8 ;

1.2 per cent to 3.8 per cent

for front fog lamp mounting height h > 0.8 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

Reserved

ANNEX 11

Visibility of conspicuity markings to the rear, front and side of a vehicle

(See paragraph 6.21.5. of this Regulation)

Figure 1a

Rear

25 m

Figure 1b

Front (trailers only)

25 m

Figure 2

Side

25 m

ANNEX 12

Test drive

Test drive specifications for the automatic control of the main-beam headlamps

1.1.The test drive shall be carried out in clear atmosphere[26] and with clean head-lamps
[26] Good visibility (meteorological optical range MOR > 2,000 m defined according to WMO, Guide to Meteorological Instruments and Methods of Observation, Sixth Edition, ISBN: 92-63-16008-2, pp 1. 9. 1/ 1. 9. 11, Geneva 1996).

1.2.The test course shall comprise test sections with traffic conditions, at speed corresponding to the relevant type of road, as described in Table 1 below:

Table 1

Test Section	Traffic conditions	Road type
	Traffic conditions	Urban areas	Multi-lane road, e.g. motorway	Country road
	Speed	50 ± 10 km/h	100 ± 20 km/h	80 ± 20 km/h
	Average percentage of the full test course length	10 per cent	20 per cent	70 per cent
A	Single oncoming vehicle or single preceding vehicle in a frequency so that the main beam will switch ON and OFF.	X	X
B	Combined oncoming and preceding traffic situations, in a frequency so that the main beam will switch ON and OFF.	X	X
C	Active and passive overtaking manoeuvres, in a frequency so that the main beam will switch ON and OFF.	X	X
D	Oncoming bicycle, as described in paragraph 6.1.9.3.1.2.	X
E	Combined oncoming and preceding traffic situations	X

1.3.Urban areas shall comprise roads with and without illumination.

1.4.Country roads shall comprise sections having two lanes and sections having four or more lanes and shall include junctions, hills and/or slopes, dips and winding roads.

1.5.Multi-lane roads (e.g. motorways) and country roads shall comprise sections having straight level parts with a length of more than 600 m. Additionally they shall comprise sections having curves to the left and to the right.

1.6.Dense traffic situations shall be taken into account."

Test drive specifications for adaptive main-beam headlamps

2.1.The test drive shall be carried out in clear atmosphere[27] and with clean head-lamps.
[27] Good visibility (meteorological optical range MOR > 2,000 m defined according to WMO, Guide to Meteorological Instruments and Methods of Observation, Sixth Edition, ISBN: 92-63-16008-2, pp 1. 9. 1/ 1. 9. 11, Geneva 1996)

2.2.The test course shall comprise test sections with traffic conditions, at speed corresponding to the relevant type of road, as described in Table 2 below:

Table 2

Test Section	Traffic conditions	Road type
	Traffic conditions	Urban areas	Multi-lane road, e.g. motorway	Country road
	Speed	50 ± 10km/h	100 ± 20km/h	80 ± 20km/h
	Average percentage of the full test course length	10 per cent	20 per cent	70 per cent
A	Single oncoming vehicle or single preceding vehicle in a frequency so that the adaptive main beam will react to demonstrate the adaptation process.	X	X
B	Combined oncoming and preceding traffic situations. in a frequency so that the adaptive main beam will react to demonstrate the adaptation process.	X	X
C	Active and passive overtaking manoeuvres, in a frequency so that the adaptive main beam will react to demonstrate the adaptation process.	X	X
D	Oncoming bicycle, as described in paragraph 6.22.9.3.1.2.	X
E	Combined oncoming and preceding traffic situations	X

2.3.Urban areas shall comprise roads with and without illumination.

2.4.Country roads shall comprise sections having two lanes and sections having four or more lanes and shall include junctions, hills and/or slopes, dips and winding roads.

2.5.Multi lane roads (e.g. motorways) and country roads shall comprise sections having straight level parts with a length of more than 600 m. Additionally they shall comprise of sections having curves to the left and to the right.

2.6.Dense traffic situations shall be taken into account

2.7.For the test, sections A and B in the table above the engineers conducting the tests shall evaluate and record the acceptability of the performance of the adaptation process in relation to oncoming and preceding road users. This means that the test engineers shall be seated in the vehicle being tested and additionally be seated in the oncoming and preceding vehicles.

ANNEX 13

Automatic switching conditions dipped-beam headlamps

Automatic switching conditions dipped-beam headlamps¹
Ambient light outside the vehicle²	Dipped-beam headlamps	Response time
less than 1,000 lux	ON	no more than 2 seconds
between 1,000 lux and 7,000 lux	at manufacturer’s discretion	at manufacturer’s discretion
more than 7,000 lux	OFF	more than 5 seconds, but no more than 300 seconds

1 Compliance with these conditions shall be demonstrated by the applicant, by simulation or other means of verification accepted by the Type Approval Authority.

2 The illuminance shall be measured on a horizontal surface, with a cosine corrected sensor on the same height as the mounting position of the sensor on the vehicle. This may be demonstrated by the manufacturer by sufficient documentation or by other means accepted by the Type Approval Authority.

ANNEX 14

Observing area towards the apparent surface of manoeuvring and courtesy lamps

Zones of observation

This drawing shows the zone from one side, the other zones are from the front, the rear and from the other side of the vehicle

Boundaries of the zones

ANNEX 15

Gonio(photo)meter system used for the photometric measurements as defined in paragraph 2.34. of this Regulation

COMPILATION NOTES

This compilation of Vehicle Standard (Australian Design Rule 13/00 – Installation of Lighting and Light Signalling Devices on other than L-Group Vehicles) 2005 includes all the instruments set out in the Table of Instruments. The Table of Amendments provides a history of clauses that have been amended, inserted or deleted. This vehicle standard is determined under section 7 of the Motor Vehicle Standards Act 1989.

Table of Instruments

Name of Instrument	Registration Date	Commencement Date
Vehicle Standard (Australian Design Rule 13/00 - Installation of Lighting and Light Signalling Devices on other than L-Group Vehicles) 2005 (F2005L03991)	13/12/2005	14/12/2005
Vehicle Standard (Australian Design Rule 13/00 - Installation of Lighting and Light Signalling Devices on other than L-Group Vehicles) 2005 Amendment 1 (F2007L02588)	21/08/2007	22/08/2007
Vehicle Standard (Australian Design Rule 13/00 - Installation of Lighting and Light Signalling Devices on other than L-Group Vehicles) 2005 Amendment 2 (F2007L02589)	21/08/2007	22/08/2007
Vehicle Standard (Australian Design Rule 13/00 - Installation of Lighting and Light Signalling Devices on other than L-Group Vehicles) 2005 Amendment 3 (F2009L02867)	15/07/2009	16/07/2009
Vehicle Standard (Australian Design Rule 13/00 - Installation of Lighting and Light Signalling Devices on other than L-Group Vehicles) 2005 Amendment 4 (F2013L00618)	5/04/2013	6/04/2013
Vehicle Standard (Australian Design Rule 13/00 – Installation of Lighting and Light Signalling Devices on other than L-Group Vehicles) 2005 Amendment 5 (F2015L00983)	29/06/2015	30/06/2015
Vehicle Standard (Australian Design Rule 13/00 – Installation of Lighting and Light Signalling Devices on other than L-Group Vehicles) 2005 Amendment 6 (F2017L01493)	17/11/2017	18/11/2017

Table of Amendments

Clause affected	How affected	Amending instrument
0.1	à 1.	Amendment 6
0.1.1 & 0.1.2	à 1.1. & 1.2.	Amendment 6
0.2	à 2.	Amendment 6
0.2.1	à 2.1.	Amendment 6
0.3 to 0.3.2	del	Amendment 3
2	am	Amendment 4
2.2	à 4.2	Amendment 1
2.3	à 2.2	Amendment 1
3.1	rr	Amendment 3
3.2	ad	Amendment 3
4.1	rr	Amendment 1
	am	Amendment 2
	am	Amendment 3
4.1.1	ad	Amendment 1
4.1.1	am	Amendment 3
4.1.2	ad	Amendment 1
4.1.3.	ad	Amendment 2
4.1.3.	del	Amendment 3
4.2	am	Amendment 3
5.1	am	Amendment 1
5.1	am	Amendment 3
5.2	am	Amendment 1
	am	Amendment 3
	am	Amendment 5
5.4	am	Amendment 3
5.5	am	Amendment 3
5.5	am	Amendment 4
5.6	ad	Amendment 1
	del	Amendment 3
	ad	Amendment 4
5.7	ad	Amendment 4
5.7	am	Amendment 5
6.1.1	am	Amendment 3
6.1.2.1	ad	Amendment 4
6.1.2.1.1	ad	Amendment 4
6.1.3	à 6.1.4	Amendment 4
6.1.3	ad	Amendment 4
6.1.4	am	Amendment 4
6.1.4	à 6.1.5	Amendment 4
6.1.5	am	Amendment 3
6.1.5	à 6.1.6	Amendment 4
Former 6.1.6	del	Amendment 4
6.1.6	am	Amendment 5
6.2	am	Amendment 3
	am	Amendment 4
	am	Amendment 5
7.1.3	am	Amendment 3
7.2.2	am	Amendment 3
7.3.2.1	am	Amendment 5
7.3.4.1.1	ad	Amendment 5
7.4.1	am	Amendment 4
7.4.1.1	ad	Amendment 4
7.4.1.2	ad	Amendment 4
8	am	Amendment 4
8.1	del	Amendment 5
8.1.1	del	Amendment 5
8.2	à 8.1	Amendment 5
8.2.1	à 8.1.1	Amendment 5
8.2.2	am	Amendment 4
8.2.2	à 8.1.2	Amendment 5
8.2.3.	ad	Amendment 3
8.2.3.	à 8.1.3	Amendment 5
8.3	à 8.2	Amendment 5
8.3.1	à 8.2.1	Amendment 5
8.3.2.	ad	Amendment 3
8.3.2.	à 8.2.2	Amendment 5
8.4	à 8.3	Amendment 5
8.4.1	am	Amendment 3
	am	Amendment 4
	à 8.3.1	Amendment 5
8.4.1.1	à 8.3.1.1	Amendment 5
8.4.1.2	à 8.3.1.2	Amendment 5
8.4.1.3	am	Amendment 3
	am	Amendment 4
	à 8.3.1.3	Amendment 5
8.4.1.4	à 8.3.1.4	Amendment 5
8.4.1.5	am	Amendment 3
	am	Amendment 4
	à 8.3.1.5	Amendment 5
8.4.1.6	am	Amendment 3
8.4.1.6	del	Amendment 4
8.5	à 8.4	Amendment 5
8.5.1	am	Amendment 3
8.5.1	à 8.4.1	Amendment 5
8.6	à 8.5	Amendment 5
8.6.1	à 8.5.1	Amendment 5
8.6.2	à 8.5.2	Amendment 5
8.6.3	am	Amendment 3
	am	Amendment 4
	à 8.5.3	Amendment 5
8.6.4	am	Amendment 3
8.6.4	à 8.5.4	Amendment 5
8.6.5	à 8.5.5	Amendment 5
8.7	à 8.6	Amendment 5
8.7.1	à 8.6.1	Amendment 5
8.8	à 8.7	Amendment 5
8.8.1	à 8.7.1	Amendment 5
8.9.	ad	Amendment 3
8.9.	à 8.8	Amendment 5
8.9.1.	ad	Amendment 3
8.9.1.	à 8.8.1	Amendment 5
8.10.	ad	Amendment 3
8.10.	à 8.9	Amendment 5
8.10.1.	ad	Amendment 3
8.10.1.	à 8.9.1	Amendment 5
8.11	ad	Amendment 3
8.11	à 8.10	Amendment 5
8.11.1	ad	Amendment 3
8.11.1	à 8.10.1	Amendment 5
8.12	ad	Amendment 3
8.12	à 8.11	Amendment 5
8.12.1	ad	Amendment 3
	am	Amendment 4
	à 8.11.1	Amendment 5
8.12.2	ad	Amendment 3
8.12.2	à 8.11.2	Amendment 5
8.13	ad	Amendment 3
8.13	à 8.12	Amendment 5
8.13.1	ad	Amendment 3
8.13.1	à 8.12.1	Amendment 5
8.13.2	ad	Amendment 3
8.13.2	à 8.12.2	Amendment 5
8.13.3	ad	Amendment 4
8.13.3	à 8.12.3	Amendment 5
8.14	ad	Amendment 3
8.14	à 8.13	Amendment 5
8.14.1	ad	Amendment 3
8.14.1	à 8.13.1	Amendment 5
8.15	ad	Amendment 3
8.15	à 8.14	Amendment 5
8.15.1	ad	Amendment 3
8.15.1	à 8.14.1	Amendment 5
8.16	ad	Amendment 4
8.16	del	Amendment 5
8.16.1	ad	Amendment 4
8.16.1	del	Amendment 5
9.1	am	Amendment 3
9.1	am	Amendment 5
9.3	am	Amendment 3
9.4	ad	Amendment 5
10	del	Amendment 1
Appendix A	rr	Amendment 1
	rr	Amendment 3
	am	Amendment 4
	rr	Amendment 5
Appendix B	ad	Amendment 2
Appendix B	del	Amendment 3
1 – 9	à 3. – 11.	Amendment 6
5.1.	am	Amendment 6
5.2.	am	Amendment 6
5.3.	ad	Amendment 6
7.2.	rr	Amendment 6
7.3.	rr	Amendment 6
7.5.	del	Amendment 6
7.6	à 7.5.	Amendment 6
7.5.	am	Amendment 6
7.6.	ad	Amendment 6
7.7.	rr	Amendment 6
Table 1	rr	Amendment 6
9.2.2.	am	Amendment 6
9.3.4.3.	am	Amendment 6
9.3.9.	am	Amendment 6
9.4.	del	Amendment 6
10.2.2.	rr	Amendment 6
10.9.1.	rr	Amendment 6
10.10.1.	rr	Amendment 6
11.3.	am	Amendment 6
Appendix A	rr	Amendment 6

ad = added or inserted

am = amended

del = deleted or removed

rr = removed and replaced

à = clause renumbered. This takes the format of old no. à new no.

Ý	Ý
Standard symbol for front fog lamp	Value of the downward inclination

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.

0.7 per cent to 3.3 per cent	for front fog lamp mounting height h ≤ 0.8 ;
1.2 per cent to 3.8 per cent	for front fog lamp mounting height h > 0.8 m.