ISO 6727:2021/Amd 1:2024
(Amendment)Road vehicles - Motorcycles and mopeds - Symbols for controls, indicators and tell-tales - Amendment 1
Road vehicles - Motorcycles and mopeds - Symbols for controls, indicators and tell-tales - Amendment 1
Véhicules routiers — Motocycles et cyclomoteurs — Symboles pour les commandes, les indicateurs et les témoins — Amendement 1
General Information
- Status
- Published
- Publication Date
- 21-Nov-2024
- Technical Committee
- ISO/TC 22/SC 38 - Motorcycles and mopeds
- Drafting Committee
- ISO/TC 22/SC 38 - Motorcycles and mopeds
- Current Stage
- 6060 - International Standard published
- Start Date
- 22-Nov-2024
- Due Date
- 21-Sep-2024
- Completion Date
- 22-Nov-2024
Relations
- Effective Date
- 25-Mar-2023
Overview
ISO 6727:2021/Amd 1:2024 is an essential international standard issued by the International Organization for Standardization (ISO), focused on road vehicles, specifically motorcycles and mopeds. This amendment updates the 2021 third edition standard on symbols for controls, indicators, and tell-tales applicable to these vehicles. The updated symbols enhance clarity and consistency in vehicle interfaces, promoting safer and more intuitive user interactions.
The standard is developed by ISO Technical Committee ISO/TC 22, Subcommittee SC 38, and ensures harmonized graphic symbols for motorcycle and moped controls and indicators worldwide. These symbols help riders quickly understand vehicle states and controls, reducing confusion and enhancing road safety.
Key Topics
New and updated symbols for vehicle controls and indicators:
This amendment introduces a series of new symbols covering advanced vehicle systems such as:- Acoustic Vehicle Alerting System (AVAS) for quiet vehicles
- Hill holding system status (active, off, or malfunction)
- Hill descent control system indicators
- Anti-lock Brake System (ABS) status for rear brakes
- Stability control system status
- Forward collision warning and lane departure warning systems
- Obstacle warning and lane keeping assistance symbols
Standardized colors for tell-tale lights:
The amendment specifies precise colors for different status indicators to ensure rapid recognition:- Amber (yellow) for warnings and failures
- Green or white for active or ready functions
Symbol variations and alternatives:
Symbols may include letters or words (e.g., "H" for hill holding, "OFF" for function non-availability) alongside graphic elements to convey clear meanings.Use of ISO/IEC registration numbers:
Each symbol aligns with corresponding ISO/IEC registration (ISO 7000 series), linking to a globally recognized symbol database.
Applications
ISO 6727:2021/Amd 1:2024 is crucial for:
Vehicle manufacturers:
Ensuring design and integration of standardized symbols on motorcycle and moped dashboards, control panels, and user manuals, enhancing user experience and regulatory compliance.Safety and regulatory bodies:
Facilitating uniform safety communication and compliance verification in global markets.Technological systems development:
Assisting developers of modern motorcycle features like collision warning, stability control, and hill descent assist with standardized symbol usage.Rider education and training:
Providing consistent visual aids for teaching vehicle control recognition and safety.
Related Standards
ISO 7000 series (Graphical symbols for use on equipment):
Provides the registration and definitions for many symbols referenced in this amendment.ISO 2575 (Symbol language for controls, indicators and tell-tales):
Specifies standardized rules for symbol depiction and usage including supplementary text options.ISO/IEC Directives Part 1 & 2:
Guides the drafting, approval, and maintenance processes for ISO standards, ensuring consistency and clarity.
ISO 6727:2021/Amd 1:2024 sets a vital foundation for uniform and easily recognizable control and indicator symbols on motorcycles and mopeds, driving forward international safety and usability standards in the evolving landscape of road vehicles. For more information, visit ISO official website.
Frequently Asked Questions
ISO 6727:2021/Amd 1:2024 is a standard published by the International Organization for Standardization (ISO). Its full title is "Road vehicles - Motorcycles and mopeds - Symbols for controls, indicators and tell-tales - Amendment 1". This standard covers: Road vehicles - Motorcycles and mopeds - Symbols for controls, indicators and tell-tales - Amendment 1
Road vehicles - Motorcycles and mopeds - Symbols for controls, indicators and tell-tales - Amendment 1
ISO 6727:2021/Amd 1:2024 is classified under the following ICS (International Classification for Standards) categories: 01.080.20 - Graphical symbols for use on specific equipment; 43.140 - Motorcycles and mopeds. The ICS classification helps identify the subject area and facilitates finding related standards.
ISO 6727:2021/Amd 1:2024 has the following relationships with other standards: It is inter standard links to ISO 6727:2021. Understanding these relationships helps ensure you are using the most current and applicable version of the standard.
ISO 6727:2021/Amd 1:2024 is available in PDF format for immediate download after purchase. The document can be added to your cart and obtained through the secure checkout process. Digital delivery ensures instant access to the complete standard document.
Standards Content (Sample)
International
Standard
ISO 6727
Third edition
Road vehicles — Motorcycles and
2021-03
mopeds — Symbols for controls,
indicators and tell-tales
AMENDMENT 1
2024-11
AMENDMENT 1
Véhicules routiers — Motocycles et cyclomoteurs — Symboles
pour les commandes, les indicateurs et les témoins
AMENDEMENT 1
Reference number
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Road vehicles — Motorcycles and mopeds — Symbols for
controls, indicators and tell-tales
AMENDMENT 1
Annex A
Add the following symbols in sequence according to symbol number.
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