Written question asked by Luke Evans (Conservative) on Thursday, 12 February 2026, in the House of Commons. It was due for an answer on Monday, 23 February 2026. It was answered by Simon Lightwood (Labour) on Friday, 27 February 2026 on behalf of the Department for Transport.

Motor Vehicles: Lighting

Question: To ask the Secretary of State for Transport, what steps she is taking to conduct research into increased headlight glare from different makes and models of vehicles.

Answer: The Department commissioned ground-breaking independent research into headlamp glare in 2024, which was published in November 2025. This provided an important first step and a second phase of research is being developed to identify the vehicle design factors that may be responsible. Officials are currently engaging with relevant stakeholders to inform the programme of work, and we expect to procure and commission this next phase in the spring.

Secondary information

Type: Written question
Reference: 113361
Session: 2024-26
Related items: Motor Vehicles: Lighting
Thursday, 10 September 2026
Written questions
House of Commons
Subjects: Motor vehicles Lighting Research Safety
Link: View this Written question on www.parliament.uk