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Almost 90% of drivers say LED headlights are too bright and pose a danger to others

Published 08:50 4 Apr 2024 BST

Updated 15:55 4 Apr 2024 BST

Nina McLaughlin
Almost 90% of drivers say LED headlights are too bright and pose a danger to others

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They’re causing chaos on the roads, according to reports.

The vast majority of drivers in the UK think that LED headlights are too bright, ITV reports.

A new study found that 85 per cent of people on the road think that headlight glare is getting worse, with a whopping 89% saying that LED lights are too bright.

LED lights have become increasingly popular on new cars, as they have replaced traditional halogen bulbs.

However, the LED bulbs give a more focused beam, which is good news for the driver of the car as it gives them a better view.

For everyone else on the road, though, it seems to hinder their driving ability.

The study, which was commissioned by the RAC, found that two-thirds of those on the road say the brightness of the lights forces them to slow down.

While 64% said that LED headlights are so bright they can cause accidents.

(This article was originally published on JOE.co.uk and is republished here with permission.)

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Almost 90% of drivers say LED headlights are too bright and pose a danger to others