{"id":125789,"date":"2025-11-04T16:13:00","date_gmt":"2025-11-04T15:13:00","guid":{"rendered":"https:\/\/www.quartix.com\/?p=125789"},"modified":"2025-11-06T04:14:12","modified_gmt":"2025-11-06T03:14:12","slug":"headlight-glare-fleet-safety","status":"publish","type":"post","link":"https:\/\/www.quartix.com\/en-gb\/blog\/headlight-glare-fleet-safety\/","title":{"rendered":"Headlight Glare: A Blindingly Obvious Hazard for Fleet Safety"},"content":{"rendered":"\n<p>As the darker evenings set in, there is one thing that drivers can\u2019t ignore:&nbsp;bright headlights are&nbsp;making it harder to see and be seen.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p>Recent research by the RAC shows&nbsp;61% of drivers say glare from oncoming headlights has increased over the past year, and&nbsp;one in four&nbsp;are cutting back on night-time driving because of it. A further <strong>5% have stopped driving at night altogether<\/strong> &#8211; a striking sign of how widespread the issue has become.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p>The Department for Transport (DfT) has now asked the&nbsp;Transport Research Laboratory (TRL)&nbsp;to investigate what\u2019s behind this surge in glare and how modern headlight design, such as bright LEDs and high-mounted SUV lamps, may be contributing. The results will shape the government\u2019s upcoming&nbsp;national road-safety strategy.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p>If you manage a fleet of company vehicles, this is a growing safety and compliance issue that deserves serious attention. Headlights that are too bright, misaligned, or dirty can easily impact other road users visibility \u2013 the&nbsp;Highway Code&nbsp;states that lights&nbsp;<em>\u201cmust not be used in a way that dazzles or discomforts other road users.\u201d<\/em><\/p>\n\n\n\n<p>With more journeys now taking place in darkness,&nbsp;headlight maintenance&nbsp;deserves as much attention as tyres, brakes, or mirrors in your fleet safety checks.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<h2 class=\"wp-block-heading\" id=\"h-why-headlight-glare-is-becoming-a-bigger-hazard\">Why headlight glare is becoming a bigger hazard<\/h2>\n\n\n\n<div class=\"wp-block-columns is-layout-flex wp-container-core-columns-is-layout-28f84493 wp-block-columns-is-layout-flex\">\n<div class=\"wp-block-column is-layout-flow wp-block-column-is-layout-flow\">\n<p>TRL and road-safety experts have identified several contributing factors that are making headlight glare more acute:<\/p>\n\n\n\n<ul class=\"wp-block-list\">\n<li><strong>Brighter, more intense lighting technology<\/strong>: Modern vehicles increasingly use LED or bi-xenon head-lamps, which produce a stronger, whiter and more focused beam compared to older halogen systems. The RAC points out the \u201cwhiter, more focused\u201d beam can give drivers using it a better view &#8211; but for on-coming traffic, it can be blinding.<\/li>\n\n\n\n<li><strong>Higher ride-heights<\/strong> and larger vehicles: Many SUVs and vans have headlights mounted higher off the ground, which means the light beam may hit other drivers\u2019 faces or higher eye-level, increasing glare.<\/li>\n\n\n\n<li><strong>Misalignment and maintenance issues<\/strong>: Even a well-designed lighting system can cause glare if the head-lamps are misaligned, or lenses are dirty, clouded or scratched. Some fleets may overlook light alignment as part of routine checks.<\/li>\n\n\n\n<li><strong>Ambient light conditions changing<\/strong>: With earlier dusk, more driving happens in darkness, meaning drivers are exposed to glare for longer periods. For ageing drivers with slower adaptation to glare, the effect is magnified.<\/li>\n\n\n\n<li><strong>Aftermarket or illegal bulbs<\/strong>: Retrofit LED or projector bulbs, when not properly fitted or aligned, can exceed legal brightness levels and massively increase dazzle for other road users.<\/li>\n<\/ul>\n\n\n\n<p>The <a href=\"https:\/\/www.trl.co.uk\/news\/trl-works-with-dft-to-understand-more-about-the-causes-of-glare\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noreferrer noopener\">DfT\u2019s project<\/a> aims to map all these factors and identify new safety measures.<\/p>\n<\/div>\n\n\n\n<div class=\"wp-block-column is-layout-flow wp-block-column-is-layout-flow\">\n<figure class=\"wp-block-image size-full\"><img loading=\"lazy\" decoding=\"async\" width=\"900\" height=\"675\" src=\"https:\/\/www.quartix.com\/content\/uploads\/2025\/11\/headlight-glare-traffic.png\" alt=\"Cars on a road with headlights on, photographed at dusk with a shallow depth of field and blurred background lights.\" class=\"wp-image-125841\" srcset=\"https:\/\/www.quartix.com\/content\/uploads\/2025\/11\/headlight-glare-traffic.png 900w, https:\/\/www.quartix.com\/content\/uploads\/2025\/11\/headlight-glare-traffic-300x225.png 300w, https:\/\/www.quartix.com\/content\/uploads\/2025\/11\/headlight-glare-traffic-768x576.png 768w\" sizes=\"auto, (max-width: 900px) 100vw, 900px\" \/><\/figure>\n<\/div>\n<\/div>\n\n\n\n<h2 class=\"wp-block-heading\" id=\"h-fleet-actions-to-reduce-glare-and-improve-safety\">Fleet actions to reduce glare and improve safety<\/h2>\n\n\n\n<div class=\"wp-block-columns is-layout-flex wp-container-core-columns-is-layout-28f84493 wp-block-columns-is-layout-flex\">\n<div class=\"wp-block-column is-layout-flow wp-block-column-is-layout-flow\" style=\"flex-basis:33.33%\">\n<figure class=\"wp-block-image aligncenter size-full\"><img loading=\"lazy\" decoding=\"async\" width=\"200\" height=\"200\" src=\"https:\/\/www.quartix.com\/content\/uploads\/2025\/11\/safety-checks.png\" alt=\"A green outline of a checklist on a clipboard with a magnifying glass hovering over it, on a light background.\" class=\"wp-image-125853\" srcset=\"https:\/\/www.quartix.com\/content\/uploads\/2025\/11\/safety-checks.png 200w, https:\/\/www.quartix.com\/content\/uploads\/2025\/11\/safety-checks-150x150.png 150w\" sizes=\"auto, (max-width: 200px) 100vw, 200px\" \/><\/figure>\n<\/div>\n\n\n\n<div class=\"wp-block-column is-layout-flow wp-block-column-is-layout-flow\" style=\"flex-basis:66.66%\">\n<h3 class=\"wp-block-heading\" id=\"h-1-make-lighting-checks-a-core-part-of-your-fleet-inspections\">1. Make lighting checks a core part of your fleet inspections<\/h3>\n\n\n\n<p>Ensure head-lamps (and all forward-facing lights) are routinely checked for correct alignment, clean lenses, and correct bulb types. Misaligned or overly bright lights can dazzle other road users and increase risk of collisions or complaints. Stay ahead of the curve by having this as standard in your safety inspections.<\/p>\n<\/div>\n<\/div>\n\n\n\n<div class=\"wp-block-columns is-layout-flex wp-container-core-columns-is-layout-28f84493 wp-block-columns-is-layout-flex\">\n<div class=\"wp-block-column is-layout-flow wp-block-column-is-layout-flow\" style=\"flex-basis:33.33%\">\n<figure class=\"wp-block-image aligncenter size-full\"><img loading=\"lazy\" decoding=\"async\" width=\"200\" height=\"200\" src=\"https:\/\/www.quartix.com\/content\/uploads\/2025\/11\/Nightime-driving.png\" alt=\"Green line drawing of a clock showing 1 o\u2019clock, partially covered by a crescent moon on a plain white background.\" class=\"wp-image-125864\" srcset=\"https:\/\/www.quartix.com\/content\/uploads\/2025\/11\/Nightime-driving.png 200w, https:\/\/www.quartix.com\/content\/uploads\/2025\/11\/Nightime-driving-150x150.png 150w\" sizes=\"auto, (max-width: 200px) 100vw, 200px\" \/><\/figure>\n<\/div>\n\n\n\n<div class=\"wp-block-column is-layout-flow wp-block-column-is-layout-flow\" style=\"flex-basis:66.66%\">\n<h3 class=\"wp-block-heading\" id=\"h-2-update-driver-training-and-night-time-driving-policy\">2. Update driver training and night-time driving policy<\/h3>\n\n\n\n<p>Encourage drivers to:<\/p>\n\n\n\n<ul class=\"wp-block-list\">\n<li>Pay attention to whether their headlights are dazzling other drivers or reflecting excessively back at them &#8211; this means they may be misaligned.<\/li>\n\n\n\n<li>Safely reduce speed or pull over (where lawful) if they are dazzled by on-coming headlights, until vision recovers.<a href=\"https:\/\/www.rac.co.uk\/drive\/news\/motoring-news\/rac-calls-for-government-action-on-headlight-glare\/\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noreferrer noopener\"> Dazzle can take 1\u20135 seconds to clear<\/a>, which at 60 mph covers up to ~160 metres!<\/li>\n\n\n\n<li>Use dipped beams in built-up areas and only full beams when safe and legal.<\/li>\n\n\n\n<li>Keep windscreen and head\u2010lamp lenses clean, as dirt or haze increases glare issues.<\/li>\n\n\n\n<li>Report any issues with other vehicles\u2019 lights causing glare. This feedback can feed into risk assessments and procurement decisions.<\/li>\n\n\n\n<li>Make sure their own vision correction is up to date (clean lenses, correct prescription), especially since optics groups say drivers are reporting more difficulty seeing whilst dazzled.<\/li>\n<\/ul>\n<\/div>\n<\/div>\n\n\n\n<div class=\"wp-block-columns is-layout-flex wp-container-core-columns-is-layout-28f84493 wp-block-columns-is-layout-flex\">\n<div class=\"wp-block-column is-layout-flow wp-block-column-is-layout-flow\" style=\"flex-basis:33.33%\">\n<figure class=\"wp-block-image aligncenter size-full\"><img loading=\"lazy\" decoding=\"async\" width=\"200\" height=\"200\" src=\"https:\/\/www.quartix.com\/content\/uploads\/2025\/11\/Procurement-questions.png\" alt=\"Two simple outline figures with speech bubbles above their heads; one bubble has a question mark and the other has three dots, indicating a conversation.\" class=\"wp-image-125875\" srcset=\"https:\/\/www.quartix.com\/content\/uploads\/2025\/11\/Procurement-questions.png 200w, https:\/\/www.quartix.com\/content\/uploads\/2025\/11\/Procurement-questions-150x150.png 150w\" sizes=\"auto, (max-width: 200px) 100vw, 200px\" \/><\/figure>\n<\/div>\n\n\n\n<div class=\"wp-block-column is-layout-flow wp-block-column-is-layout-flow\" style=\"flex-basis:66.66%\">\n<h3 class=\"wp-block-heading\" id=\"h-3-review-procurement-ask-the-right-questions\">3. Review procurement: ask the right questions<\/h3>\n\n\n\n<p>When acquiring new vehicles, include lighting design in your specifications:<\/p>\n\n\n\n<ul class=\"wp-block-list\">\n<li>What type of head-lamp system is used (LED vs halogen)?<\/li>\n\n\n\n<li>Is there automatic head-lamp levelling or height adjustment given load\/ride-height changes?<\/li>\n\n\n\n<li>What is the beam pattern and how does it affect other road users (especially in mixed traffic with cars\/vans\/pedestrians)?<\/li>\n\n\n\n<li>Are aftermarket modifications (bulb upgrades, projector conversions) permitted or restricted? The DfT\u2019s strategy <a href=\"https:\/\/www.theguardian.com\/world\/2025\/oct\/28\/uk-steps-up-review-of-headlight-glare-as-drivers-complain-of-being-dazzled\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noreferrer noopener\">may lead to tighter requirements<\/a> or standards in future.<\/li>\n<\/ul>\n<\/div>\n<\/div>\n\n\n\n<div class=\"wp-block-columns is-layout-flex wp-container-core-columns-is-layout-28f84493 wp-block-columns-is-layout-flex\">\n<div class=\"wp-block-column is-layout-flow wp-block-column-is-layout-flow\" style=\"flex-basis:33.33%\">\n<figure class=\"wp-block-image aligncenter size-full\"><img loading=\"lazy\" decoding=\"async\" width=\"200\" height=\"200\" src=\"https:\/\/www.quartix.com\/content\/uploads\/2025\/11\/reassess-risks.png\" alt=\"Green outline of a warning triangle with an exclamation mark inside, next to a magnifying glass, on a light background.\" class=\"wp-image-125886\" srcset=\"https:\/\/www.quartix.com\/content\/uploads\/2025\/11\/reassess-risks.png 200w, https:\/\/www.quartix.com\/content\/uploads\/2025\/11\/reassess-risks-150x150.png 150w\" sizes=\"auto, (max-width: 200px) 100vw, 200px\" \/><\/figure>\n<\/div>\n\n\n\n<div class=\"wp-block-column is-layout-flow wp-block-column-is-layout-flow\" style=\"flex-basis:66.66%\">\n<h3 class=\"wp-block-heading\" id=\"h-4-reassess-night-time-driving-risks\">4. Reassess night-time driving risks<\/h3>\n\n\n\n<p>If your drivers regularly operate at night, review fatigue management, shift scheduling, and lighting conditions. <\/p>\n<\/div>\n<\/div>\n\n\n\n<h2 class=\"wp-block-heading\" id=\"h-streamline-safety-checks-with-the-quartix-check-app\">Streamline safety checks with the Quartix Check app<\/h2>\n\n\n\n<div class=\"wp-block-columns is-layout-flex wp-container-core-columns-is-layout-28f84493 wp-block-columns-is-layout-flex\">\n<div class=\"wp-block-column is-layout-flow wp-block-column-is-layout-flow\">\n<p>Manual paperwork and inconsistent vehicle checks can let small issues, like misaligned headlights, slip through the cracks. That\u2019s where Quartix Check, our vehicle inspections app for your drivers, adds real value.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p>The app allows fleet drivers to:<\/p>\n\n\n\n<ul class=\"wp-block-list\">\n<li>Complete daily walkaround checks directly on their phone or tablet<\/li>\n\n\n\n<li>Log faults such as headlight misalignment, lens damage, or warning lights instantly<\/li>\n\n\n\n<li>Capture photos and notes to document each inspection<\/li>\n\n\n\n<li>Automatically report defects to fleet managers for action<\/li>\n\n\n\n<li>Store a full digital record of compliance, inspections, and repairs<\/li>\n<\/ul>\n\n\n\n<p>For managers, it means greater oversight and confidence that visibility and lighting checks are done properly, every time.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p>Integrating the Quartix app into your inspection process also supports the kind of digital traceability regulators increasingly expect as part of proactive fleet safety management.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p><a href=\"\/en-gb\/quartix-check-vehicle-inspection-app\/\">Learn more about Quartix Check<\/a><\/p>\n<\/div>\n\n\n\n<div class=\"wp-block-column is-layout-flow wp-block-column-is-layout-flow\">\n<figure class=\"wp-block-image size-full\"><img loading=\"lazy\" decoding=\"async\" width=\"600\" height=\"400\" src=\"https:\/\/www.quartix.com\/content\/uploads\/2025\/11\/Quartix-check-email-header.png\" alt=\"A hand holds a smartphone with a vehicle inspection checklist app displayed, in front of a row of parked white vans on a wet pavement.\" class=\"wp-image-125814\" srcset=\"https:\/\/www.quartix.com\/content\/uploads\/2025\/11\/Quartix-check-email-header.png 600w, https:\/\/www.quartix.com\/content\/uploads\/2025\/11\/Quartix-check-email-header-300x200.png 300w\" sizes=\"auto, (max-width: 600px) 100vw, 600px\" \/><\/figure>\n<\/div>\n<\/div>\n\n\n\n<h2 class=\"wp-block-heading\" id=\"h-add-dashcams-for-protection-and-peace-of-mind\">Add dashcams for protection and peace of mind<\/h2>\n\n\n\n<div class=\"wp-block-columns is-layout-flex wp-container-core-columns-is-layout-28f84493 wp-block-columns-is-layout-flex\">\n<div class=\"wp-block-column is-layout-flow wp-block-column-is-layout-flow\">\n<p>Even with well-maintained vehicles, glare and other visibility hazards can still contribute to near-misses or incidents, particularly in winter darkness.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p>Dashcams have become a vital layer of fleet safety, providing:<\/p>\n\n\n\n<ul class=\"wp-block-list\">\n<li>Clear evidence in the event of an accident or claim<\/li>\n\n\n\n<li>Protection for drivers against false accusations<\/li>\n\n\n\n<li>Incident analysis to identify root causes, including glare-related factors<\/li>\n<\/ul>\n\n\n\n<p>When paired with regular inspections and clear safety policies, dashcams help protect both drivers and your business reputation, giving you clarity when visibility fails.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p><a href=\"https:\/\/www.quartix.com\/en-gb\/fleet-dashcam-solutions\/\">See dashcam options<\/a><\/p>\n<\/div>\n\n\n\n<div class=\"wp-block-column is-layout-flow wp-block-column-is-layout-flow\">\n<figure class=\"wp-block-image aligncenter size-full is-resized\"><img loading=\"lazy\" decoding=\"async\" width=\"675\" height=\"675\" src=\"https:\/\/www.quartix.com\/content\/uploads\/2024\/03\/Connected-dascham-options-and-system-flipped.png\" alt=\"Connected dashcam options and system\" class=\"wp-image-100381\" style=\"width:294px\"\/><\/figure>\n<\/div>\n<\/div>\n\n\n\n<h2 class=\"wp-block-heading\" id=\"h-looking-ahead\">Looking ahead<\/h2>\n\n\n\n<p>Headlight glare is climbing up the UK\u2019s road-safety policy agenda. It might seem like an unavoidable part of winter driving, but with the right maintenance, driver awareness, and inspection tools, fleets can drastically reduce the risk.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p>With nearly <strong>four in five drivers worried<\/strong> about dazzling headlights in darker evenings, and regulatory focus intensifying, now is the time to ensure your fleet\u2019s lighting is as safe for <em>others<\/em> as it is for your drivers. The message is simple:&nbsp;see and be seen, safely.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<h3 class=\"wp-block-heading\" id=\"h-useful-links\">Useful links<\/h3>\n\n\n\n<p><a href=\"https:\/\/www.gov.uk\/guidance\/the-highway-code\/general-rules-techniques-and-advice-for-all-drivers-and-riders-103-to-158#lighting-requirements-113-to-116\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noreferrer noopener\">Highway Code \u2013 Rule 114: Use of lights<\/a><\/p>\n\n\n\n<p><a href=\"https:\/\/www.rac.co.uk\/drive\/news\/motoring-news\/drivers-concerned-about-dazzling-headlights\/\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noreferrer noopener\">RAC: Drivers concerned about dazzling headlights<\/a><\/p>\n\n\n\n<p><a href=\"https:\/\/www.fleetnews.co.uk\/news\/dft-commissions-study-into-headlight-glare\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noreferrer noopener\">Fleet News: DfT commissions study into headlight glare<\/a><\/p>\n\n\n\n<p><a href=\"https:\/\/www.trl.co.uk\/news\/trl-works-with-dft-to-understand-more-about-the-causes-of-glare\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noreferrer noopener\">TRL: DfT research into headlamp glare<\/a><\/p>\n","protected":false},"excerpt":{"rendered":"<p>As the clocks go back and the darker evenings set in, your company drivers might be complaining that headlights are getting brighter. 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