Document ID: chunk:federal_register_of_legislation:F2023C00228:reg:1:p11
Version: federal_register_of_legislation:F2023C00228
Segment Type: reg
Provision Reference: reg 1 (pt 11/35)
Character Range: 473991–476913

headlamps meeting the requirements of Annex 4 to this Regulation only when supplied with a voltage of 6 V or 12 V, a symbol consisting of the number 24 crossed out by an oblique cross (x), shall be placed near the filament lamp holder.

        4.2.4. The two digits of the approval number (at present 00) which indicate the series of amendments incorporating the most recent major technical amendments made to the Regulation at the time of issue of the approval and, if necessary, the required arrow may be marked close to the above additional symbols.

        4.2.5. The marks and symbols referred to in paragraphs 4.2.1. to 4.2.3. above shall be clearly legible and be indelible.  They may be placed on an inner or outer part (transparent or not) of the headlamp, which cannot be separated from the transparent part of the headlamp emitting the light.  In any case they shall be visible when the headlamp is fitted on the vehicle or when a movable part such as the hood is opened.

        4.3. Arrangement of the approval mark

        4.3.1. Independent lamps

        Annex 2, figures 1 to 10, to this Regulation gives examples of arrangements of the approval mark with the above-mentioned additional symbols.

        4.3.2. Grouped, combined or reciprocally incorporated lamps

        4.3.2.1. 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 affixed, consisting of a circle surrounding the letter "E" followed by the distinguishing number of the country which has granted the approval, and an approval number. This approval mark may be located anywhere on the grouped, combined or reciprocally incorporated lamps, provided that:

        4.3.2.1.1. it is visible as per paragraph 4.2.5.;

        4.3.2.1.2. no part of the grouped, combined or reciprocally incorporated lamps that transmits light can be removed without at the same time removing the approval mark.

        4.3.2.2. 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 the approval, and if necessary, the required arrow shall be marked:

        4.3.2.2.1. either on the appropriate light-emitting surface,

        4.3.2.2.2. or in a group, in such a way that each of the grouped, combined or reciprocally incorporated lamps may be clearly identified (see four possible examples in Annex 2).

        4.3.2.3. 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 by the Regulation under which approval has been granted.
        4.3.2.4. An approval number shall be assigned to each type approved.  The same Contracting