Document ID: chunk:federal_register_of_legislation:F2023C00144:reg:6:p14
Version: federal_register_of_legislation:F2023C00144
Segment Type: reg
Provision Reference: reg 6 (pt 14/17)
Character Range: 55823–58638

2b and towards the front of the vehicle in the case of devices of categories 3, 4, 5 and 6). In addition, for devices of category 6 an indication "R" or "L" shall in this case be shown on the device, indicating the right or left side of the vehicle."

       Paragraph 4.2.2.3., amend to read:

       "4.2.2.3. On devices which may be used as part of an assembly of two lamps, the additional letter "D" to the right of the symbol mentioned in paragraph 4.2.2.1."

       Insert a new paragraph 4.2.2.4., to read:

       "4.2.2.4. On devices with reduced light distribution in conformity to paragraph 2.1.3. of annex 4 to this Regulation a vertical arrow starting from a horizontal segment and directed downwards."

       Paragraph 4.2.2.4. and 4.2.2.5. (former), renumber as paragraphs 4.2.2.5. and 4.2.2.6.

       Insert a new paragraph 4.4., to read:

       "4.4. 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."

       Paragraph 14., amend to read:

       "14. TRANSITIONAL PROVISIONS

       14.1. As from the official date of entry into force of Supplement 8 to the 01 series of amendments, no Contracting Party applying this Regulation shall refuse to grant ECE approval under this Regulation as amended by Supplement 8 to the 01 series of amendments.

       14.2. As from 24 months after the date of entry into force, Contracting Parties applying this Regulation shall grant ECE approvals only if the type of direction indicator to be approved meets the requirements of this Regulation as amended by Supplement 8 to the 01 series of amendments.

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

       14.4. Contracting Parties applying this Regulation shall continue to grant approvals to those types of direction indicators which comply with the requirements of this Regulation as amended by the preceding series of amendments during the 12 months period which follows the date of entry into force of Supplement 8 to the 01 series of amendments.

       14.5. 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 a preceding series of amendments to this Regulation granted subsequently, shall remain valid indefinitely. When the type of direction indicator approved to the preceding series of amendments meets the requirements of this Regulation as