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Labor ministers are being urged to take urgent action against LED headlights dazzling other drivers, after motorists warned the lights in modern cars are too bright.

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Last year, the RAC asked the Government to commission an independent study into the problem of headlight glare after finding in a survey of 2,000 drivers that nine in 10 think that at least some headlights on cars on the road today They are too bright (file image).

There is growing pressure on the government to act against dangerous bright LED headlights as motorists await the results of a review into the problem.

Last year, the RAC asked the Government to commission an independent study into the issue of headlight glare after finding in a survey of 2,000 drivers that nine in 10 think that at least some headlights in cars on the road today are too bright. bright.

In a separate AA survey, three-quarters said they had been “blinded” by oncoming headlights, according to AA president Edmund King.

But the results of a government investigation into the problem will not be released until the summer, Transport Minister Lilian Greenwood said.

In a written response to a parliamentary question from Labor MP Graeme Downie, Ms Greenwood said: “National crash statistics, which may record glare from headlights as a contributing factor, do not show any discernible trend to suggest that progress in lighting technology are negatively contributing to road vehicle collisions.

‘However, noting growing public concern, the government has commissioned independent research to better understand the root causes of headlight glare and develop possible measures to combat it.

“This work is underway and is scheduled for delivery in summer 2025.”

Last year, the RAC asked the Government to commission an independent study into the problem of headlight glare after finding in a survey of 2,000 drivers that nine in 10 think that at least some headlights on cars on the road today They are too bright (file image).

Data shows dazzling headlights were a contributing factor to 216 incidents in 2023 (file image)

Data shows dazzling headlights were a contributing factor to 216 incidents in 2023 (file image)

The results of a government inquiry into the issue will not be published until the summer, Transport Minister Lilian Greenwood (pictured) said.

The results of a government inquiry into the issue will not be published until the summer, Transport Minister Lilian Greenwood (pictured) said.

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Data shows that dazzling headlights were a contributing factor in 216 incidents in 2023, up from 211 in 2022.

Rod Dennis, RAC policy officer, said: “Few issues we tackle have provoked as much reaction from drivers as headlight glare.”

And Mr King said: ‘Our members tell us they are feeling the strain of brighter headlights more than ever.

«On the contrary, they also say that brighter lights improve road safety. The problem appears to be the LED lights on taller vehicles, such as SUVs.’

Dunfermline and Dollar Mr Downie told the PA news agency: “I’m glad this is something the Government is looking at now.”

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