# Federal Government Targets Headlight Glare

> NHTSA updates vehicle lighting rules to reduce headlight glare and improve road safety.
- Title: Federal Government Targets Headlight Glare · Valleynewslive
- Summary: NHTSA updates vehicle lighting rules to reduce headlight glare and improve road safety. The U.S. federal government will update headlight standards by…
- Keywords: nhtsa, headlight glare, vehicle lighting standards, negotiated rulemaking, driver safety, federal government, headlights, road safety, news, local, Federal, Government
- Source: Valleynewslive — https://valleynewslive.com/2026/10/08/federal-government-looking-crack-down-headlight-glare-effort-make-driving-safer
- Published: 2026-10-08T20:31:08.656+00:00
- Read time: 1 min
- Topics: nhtsa, headlight glare, vehicle lighting standards, negotiated rulemaking, driver safety, federal government, headlights, road safety, news, local
## NHTSA Updates Headlight Standards
The National Highway Traffic Safety Administration announced on Oct. 6 it will update LED headlight standards and other driver safety rules.
## Addressing Headlight Glare
NHTSA will examine modern headlight technology's impact on road user glare and make necessary changes.
## Public Feedback Deadline
Stakeholders must submit public feedback and nominations by November 9 for NHTSA's vehicle lighting rule changes.
## Key takeaway

The U.S. federal government will update headlight standards by November 9 to address glare and improve driver safety through negotiated rulemaking.