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Lights Too Bright? Drivers Claim LEDs Pose Growing Risk

Tuesday, 28 October 2025 15:52

By Martin Osborne - Head Of News

Locals have told Kfm that this has also been a major problem.

There has been a rise in complaints from drivers getting dazzled by bright LED headlights at night.

A recent poll in the UK found that three quarters of motorists are nervous about driving in the dark because of the glare from car headlights.

Due to the growing complaints, the British government has launched an investigation into the matter.

Locals have told Kfm that this has also been a major problem.

Geraldine Herbert, motoring editor for the Sunday Independent, says going back to Halogen bulb lights isn't the solution.
 

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