From The Drive · Adam Ismail · · 1m 10s
Feds Vow to Fix Blinding Headlights
NHTSA aims to update headlights rules to end glare and align with global standards.
In brief
NHTSA aims to update headlights rules to end glare and align with global standards. The National Highway Traffic Safety Administration plans to revise Federal Motor Vehicle Safety Standard No. 108 to address headlight glare and modernize lighting technology. Originally reported by The Drive.
NHTSA updates headlights rule
The National Highway Traffic Safety Administration aims to issue a long-overdue update to Federal Motor Vehicle Safety Standard No. 108, which regulates headlights.
Fix glare and modernize lighting
The program’s objectives will address glare, modernize lighting technology, improve performance, update testing and materials, and align with global standards.
Why current rules fail
The last point is crucial because while the FMVSS rulebook permits adaptive headlights to reduce glare, U.S. rules differ significantly from Europe’s, so most automakers don’t implement them here.
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The main idea
The National Highway Traffic Safety Administration plans to revise Federal Motor Vehicle Safety Standard No. 108 to address headlight glare and modernize lighting technology.
