2.1. The definitions given in Regulation No 48 and the series of amendments in force at the time of application for the type of approval shall apply to this Regulation.

2.2. ‘Side-marker lamp’ means a lamp used to indicate the presence of the vehicle when viewed from the side;

2.3. ‘Side-marker lamps of different types’ means lamps which differ in such essential respects as:

2.4. References made in this Regulation to standard (étalon) filament lamp(s) and to Regulation No 37 shall refer to Regulation No 37 and its series of amendments in force at the time of application for type approval.

3.1. The application for approval shall be submitted by the holder of the trade name or mark or by his duty accredited representative.

3.2. For each type of side-marker lamp the application shall be accompanied by:

4.1. Side-marker lamps submitted for approval:

4.2. Must bear the trade name or mark of the applicant; this marking must be clearly legible and indelible;

4.3. With the exception of lamps with non-replaceable light sources must bear a clearly legible and indelible marking indicating:

4.4. Must comprise a space of sufficient size for the approval marking and the additional symbols prescribed in paragraph 5.4 below; this space shall be shown in the drawings mentioned in paragraph 3.2.1 above;

4.5. In the case of lamps with non-replaceable light sources or light source module(s), shall bear the marking of rated voltage or the range of voltages, and the rated wattage.

4.6. In the case of lamps with light source module(s), the light source module(s) shall bear:

5.1. If the two side-marker lamps submitted for approval pursuant to paragraph 3.2.3 above satisfy the provisions of this Regulation, approval shall be granted.

5.2. An approval number shall be assigned to each type approved. Its first two digits 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 type of side-marker lamp covered by this Regulation except in the case of the extension of the approval to a side-marker lamp differing only in the colour of the light emitted.

5.3. Notice of approval or of extension or of refusal of approval of a type of side-marker lamp shall be communicated to the Parties to the Agreement which apply this Regulation, by means of a form conforming to the model in Annex 2 to this Regulation.

5.4. Every side-marker lamp conforming to a type approved under this Regulation shall bear, in the space referred to in paragraph 4.4 above, and in addition to the markings prescribed in paragraphs 4.2 and 4.3 or 4.4 respectively:

5.5. The marks and symbols mentioned in paragraphs 5.4.1 to 5.4.3 above shall be indelible and clearly legible even when the device is mounted on the vehicle.

5.6. Where grouped, combined or reciprocally incorporated lamps have been found to comply with the requirements of several Regulations, a single international approval mark may be applied provided that such lamps are not grouped, combined or reciprocally incorporated with a lamp or lamps not satisfying any one of those Regulations.

5.6.1. The approval mark shall consist of a circle surrounding the letter ‘E’ followed by the distinguishing number of the country which has granted the approval; an approval mark may be located anywhere on the grouped, combined or reciprocally incorporated lamps provided that:

5.7. The identification symbol for each lamp appropriate to each Regulation under which approval has been granted, together with the corresponding series of amendments incorporating the most recent major technical amendments to the Regulation at the time of issue of approval shall be marked;

5.8. The size of the components of a single approval mark shall not be less than the minimum size required for the smallest of the individual marks under which the approval was granted.

5.9. An approval number shall be assigned to each type approved. The same Contracting Party shall not assign the same number to another type of assembly covered by this Regulation.

5.10. Annex 3 to this Regulation gives examples of arrangements of approval marks for a single lamp (example 1) and for an assembly (example 2).

5.11. Lamps grouped with a type of headlamp of which the lens is also used for another type of headlamp. The provisions laid down in paragraphs 5.6 to 5.9 above are applicable.

5.11.1. However, if different types of headlamps or units of lamps including a headlamp comprise the same lens, the latter may bear the different approval marks relating to these types of headlamp or units of lamps, provided that the main body of the headlamp, even if it cannot be separated from the lens, bears the approval marks of the actual functions. If different types of headlamps comprise the same main body, the latter may bear the different approval marks.

5.11.2. Annex 3 to this Regulation gives examples of approval marks relating to lamps which are grouped with a headlamp (example 3).

5.12. The approval marking shall be clearly legible and indelible. It may be placed on an inner or outer part (transparent or not) of the device which cannot be separated from the transparent part of the device emitting the light. In any case the marking shall be visible when the device is fitted on the vehicle or when a movable part such as the hood or boot lid or a door is opened.

6.1. Each side-marker lamp submitted for approval shall conform to the specifications set out in paragraphs 7 and 8 of this Regulation.

6.2. Side-marker lamps shall be so designed and made that, in normal use, despite the vibrations to which they may then be subjected, their satisfactory operation continues to be ensured and they retain the characteristics prescribed by this Regulation.

6.3. In the case of light source modules, it shall be checked that:

6.4. In the case of replaceable filament lamp(s):

7.1. The intensity of the light emitted by each of the two samples submitted shall be:

7.1.4. In the case of a lamp containing more than one light source:

7.2. Outside the reference axis and within the angular fields defined in the diagrams in Annex 1 to this Regulation, the intensity of the light emitted by each of the two side-marker lamps supplied must:

7.3. Annex 4, to which reference is made in paragraph 7.2.1 above, gives particulars of the measurement methods to be used.

9.1. All measurements, photometric and colorimetric, shall be made:

9.2. The test laboratory shall require from the manufacturer the light source control gear needed to supply the light source and the applicable functions.

9.3. The voltage to be applied to the lamp shall be noted in the communication form in Annex 2 of this Regulation.

9.4. The limits of the apparent surface in the direction of the reference axis of a light-signalling device shall be determined.

10.1. Any modification of a side-marker lamp type shall be notified to the administration authority which approved the lamp. The authority may then either:

10.2. Confirmation or refusal of approval, specifying the alterations, shall be communicated by the procedure specified in paragraph 5.3 above to the Parties to the Agreement which apply this Regulation.

10.3. The Competent Authority issuing the extension of approval shall assign a series number to each communication form drawn up for such an extension and inform thereof the other Parties to the Agreement applying this Regulation by means of a communication form conforming to the model in Annex 2 to this Regulation.

12.1. The approval granted in respect of a side-marker lamp may be withdrawn if the foregoing conditions are not satisfied.

12.2. If a Party to the Agreement applying this Regulation withdraws an approval it has previously granted, it shall forthwith so notify the other Contracting Parties applying this Regulation, by means of a communication form conforming to the model in Annex 2 to this Regulation.

15.1. As from the official date of entry into force of Supplement 3 to the Regulation, no Contracting Party applying this Regulation shall refuse to grant ECE approval under this Regulation as amended by Supplement 3.

15.2. As from 24 months after the date of entry into force of Supplement 3 to the Regulation, Contracting Parties applying this Regulation shall grant ECE approvals only if the type of side-marker lamp to be approved meets the requirements of this Regulation as amended by Supplement 3.

15.3. Contracting Parties applying this Regulation shall not refuse to grant extensions of approval to this Regulation in its original form and the subsequent supplements.

15.4. Contracting Parties applying this Regulation shall continue to grant approvals to those types of side-marker lamps which comply with the requirements of this Regulation in its original form and the subsequent supplements during the 12 months period which follows the date of entry into force of Supplement 3 to this Regulation.

15.5. ECE approvals granted under this Regulation earlier than 12 months after the date of entry into force and all extensions of approvals, including those to this Regulation in its original form and the subsequent supplements granted subsequently, shall remain valid indefinitely. When the type of side-marker lamp approved to this Regulation in its original form and the subsequent supplements meets the requirements of this Regulation as amended by Supplement 3, the Contracting Party which granted the approval shall notify the other Contracting Parties applying this Regulation thereof.

15.6. No Contracting Party applying this Regulation shall refuse a type of side-marker lamp approved to Supplement 3 to this Regulation.

15.7. Until 36 months after the date of entry into force of Supplement 3 to this Regulation, no Contracting Party applying this Regulation shall refuse a type of side-marker lamp approved to the this Regulation in its original form and the subsequent supplements.

15.8. Starting 36 months after the date of entry into force of Supplement 3 to this Regulation, Contracting Parties applying this Regulation may refuse the sale of a type of side-marker lamp which does not meet the requirements of Supplement 3 to this Regulation unless the side-marker lamp is intended as a replacement for fitting on vehicles in use.

15.9. Contracting Parties applying this Regulation shall continue to issue approvals for side-marker lamps on the basis of any previous supplement to the Regulation, provided that these side-marker lamps are intended as replacements for fitting to vehicles in use.

15.10. As from the official date of entry into force of Supplement 3 to the Regulation, no Contracting Party applying this Regulation shall prohibit the fitting on a vehicle of a side-marker lamp approved under this Regulation as amended by Supplement 3 to this Regulation.

15.11. Contracting Parties applying this Regulation shall continue to allow the fitting on a vehicle of a side-marker lamp approved to this Regulation in its original form and the subsequent supplements during the 48 months period which follows the date of entry into force of Supplement 3 to the 00 series of amendments.

15.12. Upon the expiration of a period of 48 months after the date of entry into force of Supplement 3 to this Regulation, Contracting Parties applying this Regulation may prohibit the fitting of a side-marker lamp which does not meet the requirements of this Regulation as amended by Supplement 3 on a new vehicle for which national type or individual approval was granted more than 24 months after the date of entry into force of Supplement 3.

15.13. Upon the expiration of a period of 60 months after the date of entry into force, Contracting Parties applying this Regulation may prohibit the fitting of a side-marker lamp which does not meet the requirements of this Regulation as amended by Supplement 3 on a new vehicle first registered more than 60 months after the date of entry into force of Supplement 3 to this Regulation.

ANNEX 1

MINIMUM ANGLES REQUIRED FOR LIGHT DISTRIBUTION IN SPACE

Minimum vertical angles, SM1 and SM2:

The angle of 10 ° below the horizontal may be reduced to 5 ° in case of lamps with a mounting height of equal to or less than 750 mm above the ground.

Minimum horizontal angles, SM1:

Minimum horizontal angles, SM2:

ANNEX 2

COMMUNICATION

(Maximum format: A4 (210 × 297 mm))

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ANNEX 3

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EXAMPLES OF ARRANGEMENTS OF APPROVAL MARKS

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Example 1(a)

a = 5 mm min.

The device bearing the approval mark shown above is a side-marker lamp, approved in the United Kingdom (E11) pursuant to Regulation No 91 under the number 216. The vertical arrow starting from a horizontal segment and directed downwards indicates a permissible mounting height of equal to or less than 750 mm from the ground for this device.

Note: The number mentioned close to the symbol ‘SM1’ indicates that the approval was granted in accordance with the requirements of this Regulation in its original form.

Example 1(b)

a = 5 mm min.

Example 2

Simplified marking for an assembly of several lamps that are part of the same unit

MODEL A

MODEL B

MODEL C

Note: The three examples of approval mark, models A, B, and C represent three possible variants of marking of a light-signalling device when two or more lamps are part of the same unit of grouped, combined or reciprocally incorporated lamps.

The approval mark shows that the device was approved in the Netherlands (E4) under 3333 and comprises:

Lamp reciprocally incorporated as grouped with a headlamp

Example 3

The above example corresponds to the marking of a lens intended to be used in different types of headlamps, namely:

The main body of the headlamp shall bear the only valid approval number, for instance:

Example 4

Light source modules

MD E3 17325

The light source module bearing the identification code shown above has been approved together with a lamp approved in Italy (E3) under approval number 17325.

ANNEX 4

PHOTOMETRIC MEASUREMENTS

1.   Measurement methods

2.   Tables of light distribution

2.1.   SM1 category of side-marker lamps

0,6 cd at any point other than the reference axis, at which it shall be 4,0 cd.

25,0 cd at any point

2.2.   SM2 category of side-marker lamps

0,6 cd, at any point

25,0 cd, at any point

3.   Photometric measurement of lamps

The photometric performance shall be checked:

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3.1.   For non-replaceable light sources (filament lamps and other):

with the light sources present in the lamp, in accordance with the relevant subparagraph of paragraph 9.1 of this Regulation.

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3.2.   For replaceable filament lamps:

when equipped with filament lamps at 6,75 V, 13,5 V or 28,0 V the luminous intensity values produced shall be corrected. The correction factor is the ratio between the reference luminous flux and the mean value of the luminous flux found at the voltage applied (6,75 V, 13,5 V or 28,0 V). The actual luminous fluxes of each filament lamp used shall not deviate more than ± 5 per cent from the mean value. Alternatively a standard filament lamp may be used in turn, in each of the individual positions, operated at its reference flux, the individual measurements in each position being added together.

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ANNEX 5

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MINIMUM REQUIREMENTS FOR CONFORMITY OF PRODUCTION CONTROL PROCEDURES

1.   GENERAL

2.   MINIMUM REQUIREMENTS FOR VERIFICATION OF CONFORMITY BY THE MANUFACTURER

For each type of side-marker lamp the holder of the approval mark shall carry out at least the following tests, at appropriate intervals. The tests shall be carried out in accordance with the provisions of this Regulation.

If any sampling shows non-conformity with regard to the type of test concerned, further samples shall be taken and tested. The manufacturer shall take steps to ensure the conformity of the production concerned.

2.1.   Nature of tests

Tests of conformity in this Regulation shall cover the photometric and colorimetric characteristics.

2.2.   Methods used in tests

2.3.   Nature of sampling

Samples of side-marker lamps shall be selected at random from the production of a uniform batch. A uniform batch means a set of side-marker lamps of the same type, defined according to the production methods of the manufacturer.

The assessment shall in general cover series production from individual factories. However, a manufacturer may group together records concerning the same type from several factories, provided these operate under the same quality system and quality management.

2.4.   Measured and recorded photometric characteristics

The sampled lamp shall be subjected to photometric measurements for the minimum values at the points listed in Annex 4 and the required chromaticity coordinates.

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2.5.   Criteria governing acceptability

The manufacturer is responsible for carrying out a statistical study of the test results and for defining, in agreement with the competent authority, criteria governing the acceptability of his products in order to meet the specifications laid down for verification of conformity of products in paragraph 11.1 of this Regulation.

The criteria governing the acceptability shall be such that, with a confidence level of 95 per cent, the minimum probability of passing a spot check in accordance with Annex 6 (first sampling) would be 0,95.

ANNEX 6

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MINIMUM REQUIREMENTS FOR SAMPLING BY AN INSPECTOR

1.   GENERAL

2.   FIRST SAMPLING

In the first sampling four side-marker lamps are selected at random. The first sample of two is marked A, the second sample of two is marked B.

2.1.   The conformity is not contested

2.2.   The conformity is contested

2.3.   Approval withdrawn

Conformity shall be contested and paragraph 12 applied if, following the sampling procedure in Figure 1 of this annex, the deviations of the measured values of the side-marker lamps are:

3.   REPEATED SAMPLING

In the cases of A3, B2, B3 a repeated sampling, third sample C of two side-marker lamps and fourth sample D of two side-marker lamps, selected from stock manufactured after alignment, is necessary within two months’ time after the notification.

3.1.   The conformity is not contested

3.2.   The conformity is contested

3.3.   Approval withdrawn

Conformity shall be contested and paragraph 12 applied if, following the sampling procedure in Figure 1 of this annex, the deviations of the measured values of the side-marker lamps are:

Figure 1