Tue, 28 Oct 2025

Tue, 28 Oct 2025 Headlights to be reviewed after drivers complain of being 'blinded' at night

Concern over the glare from brighter headlamps is prompting the government to review vehicle design.

* The UK government plans to launch a new assessment into dazzle from oncoming headlights, after growing concerns among drivers.
* Research commissioned by the Department for Transport (DfT) last winter has not been published yet, but will inform the upcoming Road Safety Strategy.
* Drivers say LED headlamps are causing problems due to their brighter and more focused light, making it harder to drive at night.
* A new survey from the RAC found that over a third of drivers are nervous about driving in the dark, and three-quarters said driving is getting more difficult due to brighter lights.
* The DfT plans to commission new research into vehicle design and possible solutions to reduce glare.
* The Driver and Vehicle Standards Agency (DVSA) has stepped up surveillance to stop the sale of illegal retrofit headlamp bulbs.
* Car manufacturers are also working on solutions, such as automatic headlamp dipping and adaptive features that adjust lamp angles based on load.
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