News that the UK Government will commission research into the issue of headlight glare affecting drivers has been welcomed by the RAC.
Responding to a question about the issue to the Department for Transport from Shadow Minister for Transport Greg Smith MP, Parliamentary Under-Secretary of State for Future of Roads Lilian Greenwood MP confirmed that the government was in the process of commissioning independent research to better understand the root causes of headlight glare, and help identify potential countermeasures.
Reacting to the news, RAC spokesman Rod Dennis said: “We are delighted to see a commitment from the new Government that independent research into the issue of dazzling headlights is being commissioned, especially with darker evenings now on the way.
“We hope it leads to a better understanding of what is a complex problem, but one that is undoubtedly affecting drivers up and down the country – in fact, more drivers have contacted us with their concerns about this topic than any other in recent times.
“We’ve worked hard over a number of years to raise this topic on drivers’ behalf and now look forward to supporting the Department for Transport in this piece of work.”
