‘Dazzling headlights’ no longer recorded as factor in road crashes
- Posted on August 28, 2026
- By The Times
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Following an official government review, UK police authorities have discontinued tracking excessively bright vehicle headlights as a contributing factor in traffic accidents. This change took effect in 2023, meaning dazzling headlights will no longer appear in official crash statistics and accident reports. The decision removes what was previously considered a hazardous driving condition from official documentation, potentially affecting how road safety data is collected and analyzed moving forward.
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