Concerns Rise Over LED Headlight Glare

Drivers are increasingly voicing concerns about being blinded by brighter LED headlights, with three-quarters of AA members reporting issues with glare while driving. Despite these complaints, the UK government maintains that there is no evidence linking advancements in headlight technology to a rise in road collisions. Collision data from 2023 indicates that dazzling headlights contributed to 216 incidents, an increase from the previous year but a decrease from figures seen in 2017 and earlier. AA president Edmund King noted that while brighter lights are perceived to enhance road safety, they are particularly problematic on higher vehicles like SUVs. The RAC has also highlighted driver frustrations over headlight brightness, prompting calls for independent research into the issue, which the government has commissioned and is expected to be published this summer. Labour MP Graeme Downie emphasized the need for drivers to be more aware of how their vehicle lighting affects others on the road.