It turns out they are divided among drivers
The government has announced it is launching a review into headlight glare that can cause “dazzling” drivers.
LED lights have become increasingly popular in new cars in recent years as they replace traditional halogen bulbs.
LED bulbs emit a more focused beam, which is good news for car drivers as it gives them better visibility.
However, to others on the road, it appears to impede their ability to drive. A petition to investigate the impact of headlight glare has more than 10,000 signatures and now the government has responded.
The Department for Transport (DfT) said via The Guardian that it is launching independent research to “better understand the root causes of driver glare and identify any further appropriate mitigation measures”.
Labor MP Dianne Hayter said: “This is a win for all drivers affected by glare who have complained to their MPs, signed a parliamentary petition or indeed sought help from their optometrist. It turns out the problem was with the headlights.” , not their eyes. “
The DfT added that from 2027, following a UN deal, international rules will make it mandatory for new cars to automatically adjust their headlight levels based on the weight they are carrying.
Campaigners have welcomed news of a government review of headlights.
RAC road safety spokesman Rod Dennis said: “The fact that the government has listened to drivers’ concerns and responded to our calls to look at the complex issue of headlight glare in more detail marks a real turning point .
“This topic has certainly resonated with motorists across the country, with many contacting us directly asking for something to be done.
“Brighter headlights, while allowing drivers to see the road ahead better, are clearly causing serious problems for other road users.”
A previous study by ITV found that the vast majority of drivers think LED headlights are too bright.
Research commissioned by the RAC found that 85% of people on the road believe headlight glare is getting worse, with a whopping 89% believing LED lights are too bright.
The research also found that two-thirds of people on the road said the brightness of the lights forced them to slow down, with 64% saying LED headlights were too bright and could cause accidents.
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