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1718443
registered interest false more like this
date less than 2024-05-15more like thismore than 2024-05-15
answering body
Department for Transport remove filter
answering dept id 27 more like this
answering dept short name Transport more like this
answering dept sort name Transport more like this
hansard heading Motor Vehicles: Lighting remove filter
house id 1 more like this
legislature
25259
pref label House of Commons more like this
question text To ask the Secretary of State for Transport, pursuant to the Answer of 15 April 2024 to Question 20728 on Motor Vehicles: Lighting, when his Department plans to commission independent research on LED headlights. more like this
tabling member constituency Portsmouth South more like this
tabling member printed
Stephen Morgan more like this
uin 26583 more like this
answer
answer
is ministerial correction false more like this
date of answer less than 2024-05-22more like thismore than 2024-05-22
answer text <p>The Government is currently working to commission the independent research into headlamp glare with the expectation that it will commence in advance of the summer recess and report back within 12 months.</p><p> </p> more like this
answering member constituency South Cambridgeshire more like this
answering member printed Anthony Browne more like this
question first answered
less than 2024-05-22T15:52:38.023Zmore like thismore than 2024-05-22T15:52:38.023Z
answering member
4801
label Biography information for Anthony Browne more like this
tabling member
4653
label Biography information for Stephen Morgan more like this
1702575
registered interest false more like this
date less than 2024-04-19more like thismore than 2024-04-19
answering body
Department for Transport remove filter
answering dept id 27 more like this
answering dept short name Transport more like this
answering dept sort name Transport more like this
hansard heading Motor Vehicles: Lighting remove filter
house id 2 more like this
legislature
25277
pref label House of Lords more like this
question text To ask His Majesty's Government whether they will support any proposal at UNECE’s Working Party 29 in June to re-establish the Informal Working Group on (vehicle headlight) glare. more like this
tabling member printed
Baroness Hayter of Kentish Town more like this
uin HL3977 more like this
answer
answer
is ministerial correction false more like this
date of answer less than 2024-04-26more like thismore than 2024-04-26
answer text <p>The UK will consider any proposals at UNECE Working Party 29 on their merits based on a range of factors, including the availability and assessment of new independent evidence or justification. The UK government has committed to research headlamp glare to identify root causes and potential countermeasures, which may in due course support the establishment of a UNECE Informal Working Group to develop, amend and implement changes to the appropriate international regulations.</p> more like this
answering member printed Lord Davies of Gower more like this
question first answered
less than 2024-04-26T11:08:59.39Zmore like thismore than 2024-04-26T11:08:59.39Z
answering member
4499
label Biography information for Lord Davies of Gower more like this
tabling member
4159
label Biography information for Baroness Hayter of Kentish Town more like this
1700685
registered interest false more like this
date less than 2024-04-15more like thismore than 2024-04-15
answering body
Department for Transport remove filter
answering dept id 27 more like this
answering dept short name Transport more like this
answering dept sort name Transport more like this
hansard heading Motor Vehicles: Lighting remove filter
house id 2 more like this
legislature
25277
pref label House of Lords more like this
question text To ask His Majesty's Government what proportion of cars that have been sold in the past five years are fitted with headlights which, once dipped, cause dazzle to oncoming traffic; and what discussions they have had with Euro NCAP on that matter. more like this
tabling member printed
Baroness Hayter of Kentish Town more like this
uin HL3743 more like this
answer
answer
is ministerial correction false more like this
date of answer less than 2024-04-26more like thismore than 2024-04-26
answer text <p>Prior to sale and registration all vehicle manufacturers must demonstrate that the mandatory dipped beam headlamps satisfy detailed technical requirements controlling aim and light emitted to minimise the occurrence of glare to oncoming traffic. In addition, the Government recently committed to carrying out independent research to assess the prevalence of headlamp glare and to identify root causes and potential countermeasures. EURO NCAP does not assess vehicle lighting and no associated discussions have taken place.</p> more like this
answering member printed Lord Davies of Gower more like this
question first answered
less than 2024-04-26T11:07:34.237Zmore like thismore than 2024-04-26T11:07:34.237Z
answering member
4499
label Biography information for Lord Davies of Gower more like this
tabling member
4159
label Biography information for Baroness Hayter of Kentish Town more like this
1699173
registered interest false more like this
date less than 2024-03-26more like thismore than 2024-03-26
answering body
Department for Transport remove filter
answering dept id 27 more like this
answering dept short name Transport more like this
answering dept sort name Transport more like this
hansard heading Motor Vehicles: Lighting remove filter
house id 1 more like this
legislature
25259
pref label House of Commons more like this
question text To ask the Secretary of State for Transport, if his Department will make an assessment of the potential impact of the brightness of LED headlights on local communities. more like this
tabling member constituency Barnsley East more like this
tabling member printed
Stephanie Peacock more like this
uin 20728 more like this
answer
answer
is ministerial correction false more like this
date of answer less than 2024-04-15more like thismore than 2024-04-15
answer text <p>All types of road vehicle headlamps are designed, tested and approved to internationally recognised standards to help prevent undue glare on a broad range of roads and environments. However, the Government is aware of concerns raised by members of the public and we intend to commission independent research shortly.</p><p> </p><p>While there are clear safety, security and economic benefits associated with the use of LED lighting, the scientific evidence base on its adverse effects is less advanced. The government is committed to improving the evidence base to ensure we understand the effects more fully before making further policy interventions.</p> more like this
answering member constituency Hexham more like this
answering member printed Guy Opperman more like this
question first answered
less than 2024-04-15T14:00:50.83Zmore like thismore than 2024-04-15T14:00:50.83Z
answering member
4142
label Biography information for Guy Opperman more like this
tabling member
4607
label Biography information for Stephanie Peacock more like this
1692467
registered interest false more like this
date less than 2024-02-28more like thismore than 2024-02-28
answering body
Department for Transport remove filter
answering dept id 27 more like this
answering dept short name Transport more like this
answering dept sort name Transport more like this
hansard heading Motor Vehicles: Lighting remove filter
house id 1 more like this
legislature
25259
pref label House of Commons more like this
question text To ask the Secretary of State for Transport, what recent assessment his Department has made of the potential impact of the brightness of car headlights on road safety. more like this
tabling member constituency Putney more like this
tabling member printed
Fleur Anderson more like this
uin 16221 more like this
answer
answer
is ministerial correction false more like this
date of answer less than 2024-03-04more like thismore than 2024-03-04
answer text <p>Police recorded collision statistics do not suggest that there is an underlying road safety issue associated with the brightness of headlamps. All types of road vehicle headlamps are designed, tested and approved to internationally recognised standards to help prevent undue glare. However, the Government is aware of concerns raised by members of the public and we are examining options for addressing this.</p> more like this
answering member constituency Hexham more like this
answering member printed Guy Opperman more like this
question first answered
less than 2024-03-04T15:21:42.877Zmore like thismore than 2024-03-04T15:21:42.877Z
answering member
4142
label Biography information for Guy Opperman more like this
tabling member
4788
label Biography information for Fleur Anderson more like this
1687569
registered interest false more like this
date less than 2024-02-05more like thismore than 2024-02-05
answering body
Department for Transport remove filter
answering dept id 27 more like this
answering dept short name Transport more like this
answering dept sort name Transport more like this
hansard heading Motor Vehicles: Lighting remove filter
house id 1 more like this
legislature
25259
pref label House of Commons more like this
question text To ask the Secretary of State for Transport, what assessment he has made of the adequacy of progress on the implementation of the [a] headlamp aiming criteria and [b] requirements for mandatory automatic headlamp levelling agreed by the United Nations Economic Commission for Europe’s road vehicle lighting expert group in April 2023. more like this
tabling member constituency Bosworth more like this
tabling member printed
Dr Luke Evans more like this
uin 13164 more like this
answer
answer
is ministerial correction false more like this
date of answer less than 2024-02-09more like thismore than 2024-02-09
answer text <p>Progress is being made at the United Nations to change the relevant regulations to introduce revised headlamp aiming criteria and mandatory headlamp levelling. The administrative process and transitional provisions permit sufficient time for vehicle manufacturers to redesign their products and adapt the manufacturing process to ensure conformity with the tighter tolerances, and is expected to come into effect in September 2027.</p> more like this
answering member constituency Hexham more like this
answering member printed Guy Opperman more like this
question first answered
less than 2024-02-09T09:49:57.153Zmore like thismore than 2024-02-09T09:49:57.153Z
answering member
4142
label Biography information for Guy Opperman more like this
tabling member
4781
label Biography information for Dr Luke Evans more like this
1685589
registered interest false more like this
date less than 2024-01-29more like thismore than 2024-01-29
answering body
Department for Transport remove filter
answering dept id 27 more like this
answering dept short name Transport more like this
answering dept sort name Transport more like this
hansard heading Motor Vehicles: Lighting remove filter
house id 1 more like this
legislature
25259
pref label House of Commons more like this
question text To ask the Secretary of State for Transport, if he will make an assessment of the potential merits of introducing legislation to limit the use of LED bulbs in vehicle headlights. more like this
tabling member constituency Weaver Vale more like this
tabling member printed
Mike Amesbury more like this
uin 11859 more like this
answer
answer
is ministerial correction false more like this
date of answer less than 2024-02-06more like thismore than 2024-02-06
answer text <p>All types of road vehicle headlamps are designed, tested and approved to internationally recognised standards to help prevent undue glare on a broad range of roads and environments. However, the Government is aware of concerns raised by members of the public in relation to headlamp glare and we are considering options for addressing this.</p><p> </p><p> </p> more like this
answering member constituency South Cambridgeshire more like this
answering member printed Anthony Browne more like this
question first answered
less than 2024-02-06T09:24:37.557Zmore like thismore than 2024-02-06T09:24:37.557Z
answering member
4801
label Biography information for Anthony Browne more like this
tabling member
4667
label Biography information for Mike Amesbury more like this
1685116
registered interest false more like this
date less than 2024-01-25more like thismore than 2024-01-25
answering body
Department for Transport remove filter
answering dept id 27 more like this
answering dept short name Transport more like this
answering dept sort name Transport more like this
hansard heading Motor Vehicles: Lighting remove filter
house id 1 more like this
legislature
25259
pref label House of Commons more like this
question text To ask the Secretary of State for Transport, if he will make an assessment of the impact of bright (a) LED and (b) conventional motor vehicle headlights on people in rural communities. more like this
tabling member constituency Selby and Ainsty more like this
tabling member printed
Keir Mather more like this
uin 11551 more like this
answer
answer
is ministerial correction false more like this
date of answer less than 2024-01-31more like thismore than 2024-01-31
answer text <p>All types of road vehicle headlamps are designed, tested and approved to internationally recognised standards to help prevent undue glare on a broad range of roads and environments. However, the Government is aware of concerns raised by members of the public and we are considering options for building our evidence base on this issue.</p><p> </p> more like this
answering member constituency South Cambridgeshire more like this
answering member printed Anthony Browne more like this
question first answered
less than 2024-01-31T12:21:20.15Zmore like thismore than 2024-01-31T12:21:20.15Z
answering member
4801
label Biography information for Anthony Browne more like this
tabling member
4993
label Biography information for Keir Mather more like this
1611402
registered interest false more like this
date less than 2023-04-17more like thismore than 2023-04-17
answering body
Department for Transport remove filter
answering dept id 27 more like this
answering dept short name Transport more like this
answering dept sort name Transport more like this
hansard heading Motor Vehicles: Lighting remove filter
house id 1 more like this
legislature
25259
pref label House of Commons more like this
question text To ask the Secretary of State for Transport, what steps his Department is taking to (a) ensure the effective regulation of headlight brightness and (b) address the issue of dangerous headlight glare on vehicles. more like this
tabling member constituency Bristol East more like this
tabling member printed
Kerry McCarthy more like this
uin 181030 more like this
answer
answer
is ministerial correction false more like this
date of answer less than 2023-04-24more like thismore than 2023-04-24
answer text <p>Prior to registration vehicle manufacturers must supply evidence that their vehicles comply with international road vehicle approval requirements. Provisions for vehicle headlamps define maximum and minimum intensity, light pattern and position on the vehicle. Domestic legislation also prohibits the use of headlamps that cause undue dazzle or discomfort for other road users.</p><p> </p><p>The Department’s engineers are involved in ongoing international activity at the United Nations and proposals to amend headlamp aiming criteria are expected to be agreed this month, together with requirements for mandatory automatic headlamp levelling.</p> more like this
answering member constituency North West Durham more like this
answering member printed Mr Richard Holden more like this
question first answered
less than 2023-04-24T08:49:34.37Zmore like thismore than 2023-04-24T08:49:34.37Z
answering member
4813
label Biography information for Mr Richard Holden more like this
tabling member
1491
label Biography information for Kerry McCarthy more like this
1606936
registered interest false more like this
date less than 2023-03-23more like thismore than 2023-03-23
answering body
Department for Transport remove filter
answering dept id 27 more like this
answering dept short name Transport more like this
answering dept sort name Transport more like this
hansard heading Motor Vehicles: Lighting remove filter
house id 2 more like this
legislature
25277
pref label House of Lords more like this
question text To ask His Majesty's Government what regulations cover the retrofitting of headlights to vehicles; and when those regulations were last updated. more like this
tabling member printed
Baroness Hayter of Kentish Town more like this
uin HL6791 more like this
answer
answer
is ministerial correction false more like this
date of answer less than 2023-03-31more like thismore than 2023-03-31
answer text <p>The Road Vehicles Lighting Regulations 1989 as amended govern the in-use fitment and maintenance of vehicle headlamps and were last updated in 2019. To minimise the risk of glare these regulations require that approved vehicle lamps are fitted only with approved light sources, including LEDs.</p><p>International activity is ongoing at the United Nations and proposals to amend headlamp aiming criteria are expected to be agreed in April, together with requirements for mandatory automatic headlamp levelling.</p> more like this
answering member printed Baroness Vere of Norbiton more like this
grouped question UIN
HL6792 more like this
HL6793 more like this
question first answered
less than 2023-03-31T12:06:49.677Zmore like thismore than 2023-03-31T12:06:49.677Z
answering member
4580
label Biography information for Baroness Vere of Norbiton more like this
tabling member
4159
label Biography information for Baroness Hayter of Kentish Town more like this