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Petition · past parliament · Department for Transport

Review the impact of high intensity headlights on road safety

Closed 45 signatures

What the petition asks

The adoption of high intensity headlights is causing major problems for some drivers. Many drivers now complain that they avoid night driving as the glare from the headlights severely affects their view of the route ahead. Also the glare in the rear view mirror can be more intense.
The legal specifications for headlights were not designed for modern high intensity beams. The Government needs to review the impact of high intensity headlights on road safety, with a view to deciding if changes to these specifications are needed. The resulting glare is causing major issues for some drivers at night and especially when the road is wet.

Timeline

20 Jun 2022 Petition opened for signatures
3 Jan 2023 Closed to new signatures

Key facts

Signatures 45
Status Closed
Department Department for Transport
Opened 20 Jun 2022
Closed 3 Jan 2023

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Source: the official petition page. Last checked 15 Jul 2026.