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Written question asked by Gregory Campbell (Democratic Unionist Party) on Wednesday, 15 April 2026, in the House of Commons. It was due for an answer on Monday, 20 April 2026 (named day). A holding answer was provided on Monday, 20 April 2026. A substantive answer was provided by Simon Lightwood (Labour) on Wednesday, 22 April 2026 on behalf of the Department for Transport.


Cars: Lighting

Question

To ask the Secretary of State for Transport, when she expects the United Nations Economic Commission for Europe to publish a timeline for measures to be implemented by car manufacturers to help reduce the occurrence of headlamp glare.

Answer

The United Nations Economic Commission for Europe (UNECE) glare prevention taskforce is currently drafting recommendations for submission to the international lighting expert group in October this year. Implementation, including associated timelines, will depend on progress made in future negotiations with the wide range of UNECE countries that have agreed to be bound by these vehicle construction regulations.


Secondary information

Type
Written question
Reference
127435
Session
2024-26
Subjects
Cars Manufacturing industries Lighting Safety UN Economic Commission for Europe
Link
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