The Government has confirmed it is commissioning independent research into the issue of dazzling headlights.
Responding to a parliamentary question, roads minister Lilian Greenwood said: “The Government is in the process of commissioning independent research to better understand the root causes of headlamp glare and help identify potential countermeasures.”
The news has been welcomed by the RAC, who has long campaigned on the issue.
Rod Dennis, RAC road safety spokesman, said: “We are delighted to see a commitment from the new Government that independent research into the issue of dazzling headlights is being commissioned, especially with darker evenings now on the way.
“We hope it leads to a better understanding of what is a complex problem, but one that is undoubtedly affecting drivers up and down the country – in fact, more drivers have contacted us with their concerns about this topic than any other in recent times.
“We’ve worked hard over a number of years to raise this topic on drivers’ behalf and now look forward to supporting the Department for Transport in this piece of work.”
It would help if drivers were not so intent on flashing their headlamps, especially at night. If you must flash for whatever reason, don’t use main beam, just switch off and then back on, your dipped beam for a fraction of a second – it won’t dazzle other drivers!
Hugh Jones, Wirral
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