Are car lights too bright?

It annoys me every day when I am driving in the dark, that so many cars have far too bright lights. They almost blind me. What about you?

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Tracos · 51-55, M

especially Teslas seem to be designed to blind opposing traffic, and I think mane new led bicycle lights are painfully bright as well

Tamara68 · 56-60, F

@Tracos I hope the maximum brightness will be regulated.

Tracos · 51-55, M

@Tamara68 yeah... and I think its bizarre they were approved for european roads in the first place

Tamara68 · 56-60, F

@Tracos yes indeed. I saw a European research on this matter. They came up with recommendations 4 years ago but nothing was done with them apparently.

samueltyler2 · 80-89, M

@Tamara68 there are new lights and new regulations. The most amazing technology changes the shape and direction of the lights.

Tamara68 · 56-60, F

@samueltyler2 that's great, but I think it will take a long time until all cars use that.

samueltyler2 · 80-89, M

@Tamara68 In the US the law hasn't changed, yet, to allow full use of the pixel headlights. I understand my vehicle has them, but that capability has not been activated by the manufacturer. The car is a computer on wheels, receiving periodic software upgrades over the air.