Written question asked by Lord Robathan (Conservative) on Tuesday, 10 December 2024, in the House of Lords. It was due for an answer on Tuesday, 24 December 2024. It was answered by Lord Hendy of Richmond Hill (Labour) on Wednesday, 18 December 2024 on behalf of the Department for Transport.
Motor Vehicles: Lighting
- Question
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To ask His Majesty's Government what assessment they have made of the risks relating to the glare of LED headlamps; whether they have been identified as a contributing factor to road accidents at night; and what steps they plan to take, if any, to mitigate these risks.
- Answer
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National collision statistics, which can record headlamp dazzle as a contributory factor, do not show any discernible trend to suggest that advances in lighting technology are contributing negatively to road vehicle collisions.
However, noting increased public concern, Government has commissioned independent research to better understand the root causes of headlamp glare and develop potential countermeasures. The work is underway and is due to deliver in summer 2025.
Secondary information
- Type
- Written question
- Reference
- HL3360
- Session
- 2024-26
- Subjects
- Accidents Motor vehicles Lighting Safety
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- 2025-09-05 18:24:00 +0100
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