GE.11-
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*
(Revision 2, including the amendments which entered into force on 16 October 1995)
Addendum 6: Regulation No. 7
Revision 5 – Amendment 2
Supplement 17 to the 02 series of amendments: Date of entry into force: 30 January 2011
Uniform provisions concerning the approval of front and rear position
lamps, stop-lamps and end-outline marker lamps for motor vehicles
(except motor cycles) and their trailers
UNITED NATIONS
* 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.
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Paragraphs 2.1.4., amend to read:
"2.1.4. Whether the device produces steady luminous intensity (category R, R1,
RM1, S1 or S3) or variable luminous intensity (category R2, RM2, S2 or
S4)."
Paragraph 2.2.1., amend to read:
"2.2.1. Drawings, in triplicate, in sufficient detail to permit identification of the type
of the device and showing the following:
(a) In what geometrical position(s) the device (and if applicable for
category S3 or S4 lamps the rear window) may be mounted on the
vehicle; the axis of observation to be taken is the axis of reference in
the tests (horizontal angle H = 0°, vertical angle V = 0°); and the point
to be taken as the centre of reference in the said tests.
(b) The geometrical conditions of installation of the device(s) that meet(s)
the requirements of paragraph 6.
(c) In the case of an interdependent lamp system, the interdependent lamp
or the combination of interdependent lamps that fulfil the
requirements of paragraph 6.1. and of Annex 4 to this Regulation.
(d) The position intended for the approval number and the additional
symbols in relation to the circle of the approval mark;"
Paragraph 4.1.1., amend to read:
"4.1.1. If the two devices which are submitted in pursuance of paragraph 2.2.4.
above satisfy the provisions of this Regulation, approval shall be granted. All
the devices of an interdependent lamp system must be submitted for type
approval by the same applicant."
Insert new paragraphs 4.2.2.3. and 4.2.2.4., to read:
"4.2.2.3. On devices meeting the requirements of this Regulation in respect of the front
end-outline marker lamps, the letters "AM";
4.2.2.4. On devices meeting the requirements of this Regulation in respect of the rear
end-outline marker lamps, the letters "RM" followed by the figure "1" when
the device produces steady luminous intensity and by the figure "2" when the
device produces variable luminous intensity;"
Paragraphs 4.2.2.3. and 4.2.2.4. (former), renumber as paragraphs 4.2.2.5. and 4.2.2.6.
Paragraph 4.2.2.5., renumber as paragraph 4.2.2.7. and amend to read:
"4.2.2.7. On front or rear position lamps of which the visibility angles are
asymmetrical with regard to the reference axis in a horizontal direction and
on front or rear end-outline marker lamps, a horizontal arrow pointing
towards the side on which the photometric specifications are met up to an
angle of 80° H;"
Paragraphs 4.2.2.6. and 4.2.2.7. (former), renumber as paragraphs 4.2.2.8. to 4.2.2.9.
Insert a new paragraph 4.2.2.10., to read:
"4.2.2.10. On interdependent lamps, which may be used as part of an interdependent
lamp system, the additional letter "Y" to the right of the symbol mentioned in
paragraph 4.2.2.1 to 4.2.2.4. shall be marked on each device."
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Paragraph 4.3.1., amend to read:
"4.3.1. Independent lamps
Annex 3, paragraphs 1 to 6, give examples of the approval mark with the
above mentioned additional symbols.
If …, provided that:"
Paragraph 4.3.1.5., amend to read:
"4.3.1.5. Paragraph 7 of Annex 3 to this Regulation gives examples of an approval
mark with the above-mentioned additional symbols."
Paragraph 4.3.2.5., amend to read:
"4.3.2.5. Paragraph 8 of Annex 3 to this Regulation gives examples of approval marks
for grouped, combined or reciprocally incorporated lamps with all the above
mentioned additional symbols."
Paragraph 4.3.3.2., amend to read:
"4.3.3.2. Paragraph 9 of Annex 3 to this Regulation gives examples of approval marks
relating to lamps which are reciprocally incorporated with a headlamp."
Insert a new paragraph 5.6.3., to read:
"5.6.3. A light source module shall be so designed that regardless of the use of
tool(s), it shall not be mechanically interchangeable with any replaceable
approved light source."
Paragraph 5.7., renumber as paragraph 5.8. and amend to read:
"5.8. In case of failure of the variable intensity control of:
(a) A rear position lamp category R2 emitting more than the maximum
value of category R or R1;
(b) A rear end-outline marker lamp category RM2 emitting more than the
maximum value of category RM1;
(c) A stop lamp category S2 emitting more than the maximum value of
category S1;
(d) A stop lamp category S4 emitting more than the maximum value of
category S3;
requirements of steady luminous intensity of the respective category shall be
fulfilled automatically.".
Paragraphs 5.8. to 5.8.3., renumber as paragraphs 5.9. to 5.9.3.
Add a new paragraph 5.10., to read:
"5.10. An interdependent lamp system shall meet the requirements when all its
interdependent lamps are operated together."
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Paragraph 6.1., amend to read:
"6.1. The light emitted by each of the two devices supplied shall be in the
reference axis, of not less than the minimum intensity and of not more than
the maximum intensity specified below:
Maximum luminous intensity in cd when
used as
Minimum
luminous
intensity in cd Single
lamp
Lamp (single) marked "D"
paragraph (4.2.2.6.)
6.1.1. Front position lamps,
front end-outline marker
lamp
A or AM
4 140 70
6.1.2. Front position lamps
incorporated in a
headlamp
4 140 -
6.1.3. Rear position lamps, rear
end-outline marker lamp
6.1.3.1. R, R1 or RM1 (steady)
4 17 8.5
6.1.3.1. R2 or RM2 (variable) 4 42 21
6.1.4. Stop-lamps
6.1.4.1. S1 (steady)
60 260 130
6.1.4.2. S2 (variable) 60 730 365
6.1.4.3. S3 (steady) 25 110 55
6.1.4.4. S4 (variable) 25 160 80
6.1.5. …
…."
Paragraph 6.4., amend to read:
"6.4. In the case of devices of categories R2, RM2, S2 and S4 the time that elapses
between energising the light source(s) and the light output measured on the
reference axis to reach 90 per cent of the value measured in accordance with
paragraph 6.3. above shall be measured for the extreme levels of luminous
intensity produced by the device. The time measured to obtain the lowest
luminous intensity shall not exceed the time measured to obtain the highest
luminous intensity."
Paragraph 8., amend to read:
"8. Colour of light emitted
The colour of the light emitted inside the field of the light distribution grid
defined in paragraph 2 of Annex 4 shall be red or white. For testing see
Annex 5 to this Regulation. Outside this field, no sharp variation of colour
shall be observed.
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These requirements shall also apply within the range of variable luminous
intensity produced by:
(a) Rear position lamps of category R2;
(b) Rear end-outline marker lamps of category RM2;
(c) Stop lamps of categories S2 and S4."
Annex 1, amend to read:
"Front and rear position lamps, end-outline marker lamps
and stop-lamps: minimum angles required for light
distribution in space of these1
In all cases, ….
…
(b) for category S3 or S4 stop lamp for which they are 10° above and 5°
below the horizontal;
Minimum horizontal angles of light distribution in space
1 The angles shown in these diagrams are correct for devices to be mounted on the right side of the
vehicle. The arrows point to the front of the vehicle.
Vehicl
e
Drivin
45
° 80
°
20
°
Reference
axis
80
°
Vehicl
e
Vehicl
e
45
° 80
°
Vehicl
e
Driving
direction
45
° 80
°
20
° 80
°
Vehicl
e
20
°
80
°
Vehicle
Front position lamps,
On and above the H
plane for all lamps.
Under the H plane for
lamps intended for M2,
M3, N2 or N3 category
vehicles.
Front position lamps,
Under the H plane for M1
or N1 category vehicles.
H plane: "horizontal
plane going through the
reference centre of the
lamp
Driving
direction
Reference axis
Reference axis
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Front End-outline marker lamp
(AM)
Rear End-outline marker lamp
(RM1, RM2)
Rear position lamps
Stop lamps (S1 and S2) ……………………….
…"
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Annex 2,
Item 9, amend to read:
"9. Concise description:
9.1 By category of lamp:
For mounting either outside or inside or both2:
…
…
Variable luminous intensity: yes/no2
9.2 Function(s) produced by an interdependent lamp forming part of an
interdependent lamp system:
Front position lamp yes/ no2
R1 Rear position lamp yes/ no2
R2 Rear position lamp yes/ no2
S1 Stop lamp yes/ no2
S2 Stop lamp yes/ no2
S3 Stop lamp yes/ no2
S4 Stop lamp yes/ no2
End-outline marker lamp yes/ no2"
Annex 3, insert new paragraphs 3. and 4. to read:
"3. Front End-outline marker lamp
The device bearing the approval mark shown above is a front end-
outline marker lamp approved in France (E2) under approval number 125
pursuant to Regulation No. 7.
The number mentioned below the symbol "AM" indicates that
approval was granted in conformity with the requirements of Regulation
No. 7 as amended by the 02 series of amendments. The horizontal arrow
indicates the side on which the required photometric specifications are met up
to an angle of 80° H.
E2
125
AM
02
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4. Rear End-outline marker lamp
The device bearing the approval mark shown above is a rear end-
outline marker lamp with variable luminous intensity approved in Italy (E3)
under approval number 122 pursuant to Regulation No. 7.
The number mentioned below the symbol "RM" indicates that
approval was granted in conformity with the requirements of Regulation
No. 7 as amended by the 02 series of amendments. The horizontal arrow
indicates the side on which the required photometric specifications are met up
to an angle of 80° H."
Paragraphs 3. to 8. (former), renumber as paragraphs 5. to 10.
Insert a new paragraph 11., to read:
"11. Interdependent lamps
211
E 4
2a R1Y S2
01 02 02
211
E 4
2a R1Y S2
01 02 02
211
E 4
R1Y AR
02 00
211
E 4
R1Y AR
02 00
Marking of an interdependent lamp
comprising part of an interdependent lamp
system providing:
A rear direction indicator lamp (category
2a) approved in accordance with the 01
series of amendments to Regulation No. 6,
A red rear position (side) lamp (R1)
approved in accordance with the 02 series
of amendments to Regulation No. 7. This
is also marked Y as it is an interdependent
lamp forming part of an interdependent
lamp system,
A stop-lamp with variable luminous intensity
(S2) approved in accordance with the 02
series of amendments to Regulation No. 7.
Marking of an interdependent lamp
comprising part of an interdependent
lamp system providing:
A red rear position (side) lamp (R1)
approved in accordance with the
02 series of amendments to Regulation
No. 7. This is also marked Y as it is an
interdependent lamp forming part of an
interdependent lamp system,
A reversing lamp (AR) approved in
accordance with Regulation No. 23 in its
original version."
E3
122
RM2
02