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New driving law 'that nearly every driver' agrees with is being considered by government

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Published 15:32 8 Feb 2024 GMT

New driving law 'that nearly every driver' agrees with is being considered by government

A new driving law is being considered by the UK government

Joshua Nair

Joshua Nair

A new driving law is under consideration in the UK after 'nearly every driver' agreed with the proposed change.

The law is being raised to the government to help fix a problem that is 'getting worse' with time.

And it's something you may not expect.

Drivers in the UK may have to undergo a big adjustment if this proposed law change is approved.

A petition on the Parliament website, which at the time of writing has amassed over 3,000 signatures, is calling for a review of the brightness of car headlights.

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It reads: "The Government should launch a review into the problem of some headlights causing oncoming traffic drivers to be unable to see clearly and safely. The review should be conducted with car manufacturers to find solutions."

Particularly geared towards older drivers, it aims to prevent drivers from being dazzled while on the road, which according to BirminghamLive, causes approximately 300 crashes per year.

Car headlights may change forever if this law is passed.
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The petition highlights that the issue was raised previously in 2018, with a more recent study revealing that nine out of ten drivers think some or most car headlights on the UK's roads are too bright.

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The petitioner adds: "The problem has not been dealt with and I feel is getting worse.

"Nearly every driver I speak to agrees with me that it is a problem for them too."

It makes sense with the increase in cars with LED headlights on roads, which can be blinding at night.

As with all petitions, if it reaches 10,000 signatures, the government will respond, and if it reaches 100,000 then the government will debate it in Parliament.

According to a survey carried out by RAC of 2,000 drivers, 89% believe some headlights on the road are too bright.

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A colossal 91% of these drivers complain about the brightness of headlights, and 74% say it happens often.

Nine in 10 drivers feel some headlights on the road are too bright.
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Rod Dennis, an RAC spokesman said: "Our figures suggest drivers are more concerned than ever about headlight glare, with a huge proportion wanting to see something done about it."

Dennis has urged the government to have a look into the issue, which may require an independent study to better understand the causes of dazzling and to reduce accidents.

He did identify that brighter headlights are good for the driver of the vehicle, but it comes at the expense of other drivers.

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Dennis concluded by highlighting the fact that it is harder to drive in the darkness and at night, with many refusing to take a night-time drive.

If you want to sign the petition, you can do so here.

Featured Image Credit: Getty Stock Photos

Topics: UK News, Driving, News

Joshua Nair
Joshua Nair

Joshua Nair is a journalist at LADbible. Born in Malaysia and raised in Dubai, he has always been interested in writing about a range of subjects, from sports to trending pop culture news. After graduating from Oxford Brookes University with a BA in Media, Journalism and Publishing, he got a job freelance writing for SPORTbible while working in marketing before landing a full-time role at LADbible. Unfortunately, he's unhealthily obsessed with Manchester United, which takes its toll on his mental and physical health. Daily.

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