US National Highway Traffic Safety Administration to Tackle Nighttime Headlight Glare
NHTSA Administrator Jonathan Morrison said experts and stakeholders would be brought together to address ‘potential causes of glare.’
TL;DR
- NHTSA is rewriting vehicle lighting standards to address headlight glare.
- Increased glare is linked to taller trucks/SUVs and the use of LED lights.
- Lawmakers are pushing for maximum brightness standards.
- A survey found 60% of drivers report glare as a problem after dark.
- Nearly 73% of those affected believe the glare issue has worsened in the last decade.