OPTIONAL SIDE LIGHTING FOR 2Ws

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OPTIONAL SIDE LIGHTING FOR 2Ws

• SIAM CMVR SAFETY GROUP MEETING
• 3rd July 2012

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Background

• When there is no sufficient light on road, while
  dismounting from 2W, the rider and in particular
  lady pillion can not see the surface condition
  of ground and immediate surroundings.
• This is particularly experienced in rural areas.
• In such a condition, their feet may fall on
  harmful objects, stones, ditches, uneven
  surfaces, mud, water etc. and may have to walk on
  such surfaces.
• In such events the persons are likely to get
  hurt.
• Also, in such areas there is no light available
  for minor repairs e.g. removal of wheel for
  puncture repairs etc.

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SITUATION IN 4W

• ECE R 48 rev 06 permits an additional lamp called
  as External Courtesy Lamp to resolve such
  difficulties.
• WP.29, in its 156th session agreed further
  boundary conditions for such lamps. The session
  also further permitted Maneuvering lamp.
  Reference documents are ECE/TRANS/WP.29/2012/10
  and 11.

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External Courtesy Light 4W
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External Courtesy Light 4W
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Typical Field of Illumination of Courtesy Lamps
4W
Illumination area with courtesy lampin outer
mirror
Illumination area with courtesy lamp In side
skirt

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Proposal

• Considering the improvement in road safety of
  customers, we propose similar lamp (s) in case of
  2W.
• This can also be considered for 3W.
• Boundary conditions to suit Indian conditions
  could be -
• Activated only when Front or rear position light
  is ON and
• Either engine is stopped or when vehicle speed
  is below say 10 km/h.
• White light should not be directly visible from
  rear.
• The light shall have automatic off after a lapse
  of 60 seconds max after activation and / or off
  can be rider controlled.
• Such conditions can be decided taking guidance
  from 4W regulations.
• One of the examples of such light (s) is
  mentioned in next slide.

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Courtesy Light 2W
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Request

• Considering improved road safety and in line with
  4W ECE 48 regulation, we request SIAM to takes up
  this issue with AISC to permit such lamp (s) on
  2W.