College welcomes further government research into the causes of headlight glare

The College of Optometrists welcomes the UK government’s decision to address headlight glare with further research to identify what vehicle design factors may be responsible for increased headlight glare as part of its road safety strategy, published on 7 January 2026. This step recognises it’s an increasingly serious issue for drivers across the UK. 

The announcement follows a joint campaign by The College of Optometrists, the RAC and Baroness Hayter, which called for the causes of headlight glare to be properly investigated and addressed. The inclusion of this issue is a significant and positive step, particularly in response to the growing number of drivers reporting problems with dazzling headlights, which can compromise visual comfort, confidence and safety on the road.