Texas LED Headlight Regulation: Not Enough To Protect Drivers

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Texas LED Headlight Regulation: Not Enough To Protect Drivers
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Texas has adopted federal limitations on headlight brightness, but experts argue it's insufficient to mitigate the dangers posed by increasingly bright LED lights. Drivers report feeling blinded by the intense glare, especially from oncoming vehicles.

Texas adopted federal limitations for headlight brightness, but experts say it's not enough to curb the hazards of LED lights. As headlights have become brighter, some states are beginning to take action. Texas isn't one of them. If you’ve ever felt like headlights are getting brighter, it’s not your eyes getting worse. More car brands are opting for LED lights, but the stark glow of these lights can create discomfort for other drivers.

Headlights are getting bluer because of the popularization of LED lights. Incandescent bulbs were the go-to for manufacturers in the 1990s and early 2000s. These lights use xenon in a chemical reaction that creates bright yellow-white light. In 2004, Audi became the first automaker to use LEDs as part of their daytime running lights system on the R

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