UN ECE R23
Uniform provisions concerning the approval of reversing lamps and manoeuvring lamps for power-driven vehicles and their trailers
| Issuing body | UNECE |
|---|---|
| Committees | UNECE (WP.29, GRE) |
| First issued | 1971 |
| Latest revision | 2013 |
| Status | active |
| Category | international |
| Topics | signal_perception, vehicle_conspicuity, visual |
| Reference | https://unece.org/fileadmin/DAM/trans/main/wp29/wp29regs/2013/r023r4e.pdf |
Scope
Approval of reversing lamps (and manoeuvring lamps) for motor vehicles and trailers. Specifies the white rearward-facing lamp that both illuminates the area behind the vehicle for the reversing driver and signals to other road users that the vehicle is reversing. Relevant to reversing/parking situational awareness. Performance for new types is now also covered by R148.
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