2 | Light technology expertise | Front lighting Headlamps max. 400 mm min. 500 mm min. 600 mm max. 1.200 mm Dipped beam headlamps ECE-R48 § 6.2, ECE-R98 and ECE-R112 (ECE-R123 has other special conditions) Attachment ECE-R48 § 6.2.1 Prescribed for all vehicle classes. Number ECE-R48 § 6.2.2 2 lamps Colour ECE-R48 § 5.15 White Mounting width ECE-R48 § 6.2.4.1 max. 400 mm from outermost point of the vehicle width, min. 600 mm between the two dipped beam headlamps, min. 400 mm, if the vehicle total width < is 1,300 mm (does not apply to M1 and N1 vehicles) Mounting height ECE-R48 § 6.2.4.2 min. 500 mm, max. 1,200 mm, max. 1,500 on N3G vehicles Geometric viewing angle ECE-R48 § 6.2.5 Horizontal 10° inwards and 45° outwards. Vertical 15° upwards and 10° downwards. Electrical wiring ECE-R48 § 6.2.7 When the high beam is switched on, the dipped beam may remain on. Switch-on control ECE-R48 § 6.2.8 permissible Other regulations ECE-R48 § 6.2.9 Automatic headlight levelling must be installed for LED headlamps. If the headlamps are equipped with light sources > 2,000 Lumen (usually Xenon), automatic headlight levelling and a headlamp cleaning system must be installed. 2 additional cornering lights are permissible. Motor vehicle classes M1 M2 M3 N1 N2 N3 N3G Motor vehicles with capacity to transport up to 3.5 t and up to 9 persons Motor vehicles with capacity to transport up to 5 t and over 9 persons Motor vehicles with capacity to transport over 5 t and over 9 persons Motor vehicles for transporting goods up to 3.5 t Motor vehicles for transporting goods over 3.5 t and up to 12 t Motor vehicles for transporting goods over 12 t All-terrain motor vehicles Vehicle classes O1 Trailer up to 0.75 t O2 Trailer over 0.75 t up to 3.5 t O3 Trailer over 3.5 t up to 10 t O4 Trailer over 10 t On the following pages, you can find an introduction to the legal requirements in accordance with ECE Regulation 48 for mounting of front, side and rear lighting. The information clearly shows which lights are required by the legislator, and which are permissible. The mounting regulations for the individual lights are explained in detail. EUROPART shall accept no liability for possible deviations from the equipment regulations documented herein. According to experience, the legal provisions are subject to change in irregular intervals. As at: End 2013 (ECE-R48 Series 06 Revision 9, Supp. 3) GGVSEB (formerly GGVS) means the German Ordinance on the Transportation of Dangerous Goods by Road, Rail and Inland Waterways (Gefahrgutverordnung Straße, Eisenbahn und Binnenschifffahrt). This ordinance serves the implementation of Directive 2008/68/EC of the European Parliament and of the Council of 24 September 2008 on the inland transportation of dangerous goods. Products identified in this way are permitted for mounting on transportation equipment that meets the provisions of the GGVSEB/ADR. EUROPART Good to know EUROPART – Europe's No. 1 for truck, trailer, van and bus spare parts.
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